Bibs are an integral part of every baby and toddler's wardrobe. Since babies wear bibs nearly all day long it's necessary to find a bib that's safe, works well and is cute. And, guess what? We've found THAT bib!

Big Bellies Bibs is the solution! Their bibs are safe (made in the USA), machine washable and come in a variety of designs. I've never seen so many adorable designs before for boys & girls.

We received a Solar System/Space themed toddler bib that is super cute and so fun to use! It's definitely an attention getter and it works great! No messes here!

Our Smart Baby definitely recommends Big Bellies Bibs! Stop using the standard bib and try out something new! The baby bibs are only $8 each and the toddler bibs are $10 each.

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It's no surprise that chocolate is among the top cravings of pregnant women. Heck, chocolate is something we all love even when we are not pregnant. :) However, chocolate by itself obviously lacks nutritional value and we all know that pregnant women need the healthiest snacks they can get their hands on. So when you are craving chocolate or something sweet, Oh Mama Bars will be the perfect snack!

And, that is why we are so excited to share with you Oh Mama Bars! Oh Mama Bars are candy bars created specifically for mothers-to-be by a mom, Beth Vincent.

Not only are Oh Mama Bars yummy convenient on-the-go snacks, they are also filled with DHA (vital for infant development) along with 14 essential vitamins and minerals recommended by The National Academy of Sciences. These candy bars are also trans-fat free.

Oh Mama Bars come in 3 flavors - Frosted White Raspbery, Frosted White Lemon, and Chocolate Peanut Butter (our favorite). OurSmartBaby.com fully recommends Oh Mama Bars for pregnant women. Our babies deserve the best!

Recently Oh Mama Bars partnered with Feed The Children. As part of their kick-off with Feed The Children, Vincent Foods will begin a fundraising initiative to sponsor 50 babies for 1 year in Africa. You can get more information in the See Mommy Share Program here.

Oh Mama Bars can be purchased at Babies R Us, Whole Foods Stores, Albertsons, Motherhood Maternity, various baby boutiques and online at Amazon.com here:

OhMama! Delicious Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy, 1.76-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)

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Labels: baby, moms to be, Oh Mama Bars Review, pregnancy, pregnant mom

Do you give your one year old whole milk or two percent? I have heard alot of confusion on this subject. In some states, pediatricians tell parents not to give your one year old whole milk. In other states, doctors tell us that it is what is best for a one year old while the child is still growing and needs the fat, which they are not getting from the formula anymore. The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition and The American Heart Association Nutrition Committee both agree that fat and cholesterol should not be restricted until your child reaches the age of two.

My son just turned two and he is now on two percent and skim milk. While he was one, he always had whole milk. I also would only give him about 16 oz of milk a day at the most, which is more than recommended. He is a little chunky for his age, and I am glad that I am now able to change the type of milk he consumes. My oldest son was the same way, he wanted to drink whole milk all day and was a little over weight by the time he was two, but now he is like a chicken. Seriously, a chicken.

Parents should do what they think is best and what their doctors tell them about milk. Even though different states and pediatricians have totally different recommendations, I am wondering where the confusion is coming from. If you read this blog, let us know what you think. In your state, do they recommend the whole milk until the age of two? Or do they recommend a less fatty milk?

By: Natasha Browning Mom Advice Central

Labels: baby, moms, whole milk