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MAY 2005

Here is what you'll see in this issue of MyBabyConnection.com Newsletter

1. New Baby Product Arrival
2. Featured Baby Products
3. Article: 8 Sleep Tips for Every Child
4. Hot Sites to See!
5. Motherhood Quotes
6. June Next Prize Drawing - Tell Your Friends!

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**NEW BABY PRODUCT ARRIVALS***
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SILKY SAK
"A Royal Gift For Baby"

The only exclusive sleepsack offering heirloom quality, this collection
of wearable blankets is crafted of undyed, SILK charmeuse and plushy,
double-brushed cotton flannel. Luxurious, completely natural, a plus for
eary sensory development and satisfaction. Perfect for your little
master or mistress!

Check out our Luxurious Wearable Blankets now:
http://www.silkysak.com

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**FEATURED PRODUCTS***
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Mini Tots.com
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accessories, baby gear and lots of fun stuff for baby for the lowest
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Visit MiniTots to see for yourself our HUGE Selection:
http://www.minitots.com

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THE NEXT GENERATION
"Unique Hand-painted Furniture and Personalized Children's Gifts"

The Next Generation specializes in hand-painted children's furniture,
room decor, and gifts. Whether you're looking for step stools, growth
charts, bedroom lamps, piggy banks, or table & chair sets, we have what
you're looking for.

Visit us to see our large product selection.
http://www.nxtgeneration.net/

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PINK TAFFY DESIGNS
"Beautiful Designer Selection Furniture and more'

Pink Taffy Designs offer hundreds of one-of-a-kind selections.
Items such as hand painted children's and nursery furniture, designer
diaper bags, whimsical blankets, charming wood doll furniture, and
delightful accessories for a child's sacred space

Click here to see our Beautiful Designer Selection:
http://www.pinktaffydesigns.com

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EIGHT SLEEP TIPS FOR EVERY CHILD
by Elizabeth Pantley

The following sleep ideas are of value to almost any sleeper, regardless
of age. These tips can bring improvement not only in your child's sleep,
but also in her daytime mood and, last, but certainly not least -
improvements in your own sleep and outlook as well.

# 1 Maintain a consistent bedtime and awaking time seven days a week.

Your child's biological clock has a strong influence on her wakefulness
and sleepiness. When you establish a set time for bedtime and wake up
time you "wind" your child's clock so that it functions smoothly.

Aim for an early bedtime. Toddlers and preschoolers respond best with a
bedtime between 6:30 and 7:30 P.M, and most children will actually sleep
better and longer when they go to bed early.

# 2 Encourage regular daily naps.

Daily naps are important since an energetic child can find it difficult
to go through a long day without a rest break. A nap-less child will
often wake up cheerful and become progressively moodier, fussier or
hyper-alert as the day goes on, and as he runs out of steam. Moreover,
the length and quality of naps affects nighttime sleep - good naps equal
better night sleep.

# 3 Set your child's biological clock.

Take advantage of your child's natural biology so that he's actually
tired when bedtime arrives. Darkness causes an increase in the release
of melatonin, the body's sleep hormone, and it is the biological "stop"
button. You can help align your child's sleepiness with his bedtime by
dimming the lights in your home during the hour before bedtime.

Exposing your child to morning light is like pushing a "go" button in
her brain - one that says, "Time to wake up and be active." So keep your
mornings bright!

# 4 Develop a consistent bedtime routine.

Routines create feelings of security. A consistent, peaceful bedtime
routine allows your active child to transition from the motion of the
day to the tranquil state required to fall asleep. A specific before-bed
routine naturally and easily ends with sleep.

An organized routine helps you coordinate the specifics that must occur
before bed: bath, pajamas, tooth-brushing. It helps you to function on
auto-pilot at the time of day when you are most tired and least
creative.

# 5 Create a cozy sleep environment.

You may have never given much thought to where your child sleeps, but it
can be one of the keys to better sleep. Make certain the mattress is
comfortable, the blankets are warm enough, the room temperature is
right, pajamas are comfy and the bedroom is welcoming.

# 6 Provide the right nutrition to improve sleep.

Foods can affect energy level and sleepiness. Carbohydrate-rich foods
can have a calming effect on the body, while foods high in protein or
sugar generate alertness, particularly when eaten alone. A few ideas for
pre-bedtime snacks are: whole wheat toast and cheese, bagel and peanut
butter, oatmeal with bananas, or yogurt and low-sugar granola.

Vitamin deficiencies that are due to consistently unhealthy food choices
can affect a child's overall health, including her sleep. Make your best
effort to provide your child with a daily assortment of healthy foods.

# 7 Help your child to be healthy and fit.

Many children don't get enough daily physical activity. Too much TV
watching, coupled with a lack of activity amounts to a sedentary
lifestyle - which prevents good sleep. Children who get ample daily
physical exercise fall asleep more quickly, sleep better, stay asleep
longer and wake up feeling more refreshed.

Avoid physical activity in the hour before bedtime, though, since
exercise is stimulating and has an alerting effect - so they'll be
jumping on the bed instead of sleeping in it!

# 8 Teach your child how to relax and fall asleep.

Many children get in bed but aren't sure what to do when they get there!
It can be helpful to follow a soothing pre-bed routine that helps create
feelings of sleepiness. A common component of the bedtime ritual is
story time, and for good reason. A child who is listening to a parent
read, or tell a tale, will tend to lie still and focus on the story.
This quiet stillness will allow him to become sleepy.

Commit to working with these eight ideas and you'll likely see
improvements in your child's sleep, and yours too.

Excerpted with permission by McGraw-Hill Publishing from The No-Cry
Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers (McGraw-Hill 2005) by
Elizabeth Pantley

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**New Product**
BABY LIFE SPAN PediPeds Shoes (0-24 months)
The Cutest Babies will be wearing PediPeds!

Let your baby be the first on the block to wear these adorable shoes!
Made of leather, easy to put on. Look like shoes, not slippers.
Flexible soft, non-slip. Styles for Boys & Girls. Plus we have diaper
bags, hats & socks

Checkout these ADORABLE SHOES NOW:
http://www.babylifespan.com

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PINK TAFFY DESIGNS
"Beautiful Designer Selection Furniture and more'

Pink Taffy Designs offer hundreds of one-of-a-kind selections.
Items such as hand painted children's and nursery furniture, designer
diaper bags, whimsical blankets, charming wood doll furniture, and
delightful accessories for a child's sacred space

Click here to see our Beautiful Designer Selections:
http://www.pinktaffydesigns.com

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*HOT SITES TO SEE**
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Silky Sak - http://www.silkysak.com

Baby Bedding Town - http://www.babybeddingtown.com

Pink Taffy Designs - http://www.pinktaffydesigns.com

Brito Baby Wonder Wrap - http://www.britobaby.com.au

Pixie and the Prince - http://PixieandthePrince.biz

Basically Baby - http://basicallybaby.com

Linnea Lenkus - http://www.LinneaLenkus.com

Heartfilled Baskets - http://www.heartfilledbaskets.com

Aquasana Water Filters - http://www.aquasanastore.com

Baby Chic Shop - http://www.babychicshop.com

Baby Gift City - http://www.babygiftcity.com

Laurie L Photography - http://www.laurielphotography.com

The Baby Bib Store - http://www.baby-bib.com

Our Natural Baby - http://www.ournaturalbaby.com

Baby Play Room - http://www.babyplayroom.com

The Next Generation - http://www.nxtgeneration.net

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MOTHERHOOD QUOTES
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"One of the most obvious facts about grown-ups, to a child,
is that they have forgotten what it is like to be a child."
- Randall Jarrell

"Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the
third."
- Marge Piercy

"Nothing has a better effect upon children than praise."
- Sir Philip Sidney

"Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we
see the past, present and future."
- Gail Lumet Buckley

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GET YOUR BABY ON TV!!!

Send in those home videos of your baby(s)so you can share it with the
world!! Coming in June 2005, an exciting Brand New TV Show called, "Oh
Baby, You're on TV!" on the Oxygen Network! They need your home videos
of your baby(s) (ages 0-4yrs) to feature on this show. They want all of
you're home videos, from everyday stuff to birthdays, special moments
,ect. Just send in your copies today - they need them ASAP!!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR BABY'S VIDEOS ON TV
http://www.mybabyconnection.com/Oh-Baby-TV-Show.htm

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