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The ULTIMATE Guide to Personalized Baby Gifts
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 | News | No Comments
So your best friend is having her third baby and you want to get her something totally fabulous! She already has all the practical baby items, Car seat, Diapers, Stroller, Crib, Diaper Bag, Bottles, etc… You need something personalized! A unique gift that will be all their own! Well don’t worry, here are some great ideas. All these company’s specialize in personalized baby gifts.
Win a Personalized Baby Blanket from our Patchwork Collection!
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | giveaways | No Comments
Anything Personalized is hot right now! Just in time for fall, you can win a Personalized baby blanket from Bubblecakes baby blankets! Head over to A Giveaway Everyday to see how to WIN!
http://agiveawayeveryday.blogspot.com/2009/07/bubblecakes-baby-blanket-giveaway.html
Good luck! Contest is open till July 27th, 2009
Pregnancy do’s and don’ts. What can you have and what should you avoid.
Friday, June 12th, 2009 | tips | No Comments
Things to Avoid
Over-the-counter medications –Limit these to remedies considered safe throughout pregnancy, including the pain reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol), antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec and Allegra, many antacids and prescribed narcotic pain relievers. Pain relievers like aspirin and those containing ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.), and the diarrhea medicine Pepto Bismol should be avoided because of their link to birth defects. Always check with your doctor before taking any medicine to be sure that it’s safe for you.
Alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and illegal drugs – The use of any of these during pregnancy has been linked to premature birth, low birth weight and serious birth defects. No amount has been determined as safe. Anyways most of these aren’t good for you either!
Cat litter –Who wants to do this anyway? Cat littler can contain a parasite called Toxoplasmosis gondii, which causes Toxoplasmosis, a disease that can be fatal to your fetus. This is one of pregnancy’s perks! Have your husband change your cat’s litter box; if you must do it, wash your hands thoroughly and carefully after changing the box yourself.
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Hair dyes – Studies have not shown hair dyes to be harmful to a fetus, but the FDA recommends being careful if you’re pregnant. Researchers have found that low levels of the dye can be absorbed into the skin and excreted into the urine. Limit your use of hair dye to after your first trimester, and use techniques that shorten your exposure to the dye.
Caffeine – Limit your intake to less than 300 milligrams a day (about two cups of coffee). The FDA has deemed moderate caffeine use as safe. But look into the amount of caffeine in your favorite beverages and foods; it can vary. One 8-ounce cup of coffee can contain anywhere from 57 to 350 milligrams; an 8-ounce cup of tea, up to 110 milligrams; a 12-ounce can of cola, up to 100 milligrams; a chocolate bar, about 30 milligrams; and a single espresso or cappuccino, about 100 milligrams. So keep your sanity and hit Starbucks, just order a tall!
Soft cheeses – Limit your intake to soft domestic cheeses made with pasteurized milk. Otherwise, avoid cheeses such as brie, camembert, Roquefort, feta, gorgonzola, as well as Mexican style queso blanco and queso fresco. These may contain the Listeria bacteria, which can cause miscarriage.
Certain large fish – Shark, swordfish, tilefish and king mackerel are all known to contain high levels of methyl mercury (thanks to industrial pollution in ponds, lakes and oceans). Mercury can damage the nervous system, especially in children and unborn babies. Visit the EPA’s Web site (www.epa.gov/ost/fish) for more information on risky seafood in different regions of the country.
Raw or undercooked meat, fish, eggs, and unpasteurized milk– These foods can carry bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli, which can make you sick and harm your fetus. Don’t eat any eggs with a runny yolk, and cook beef to at least 160º F.
Saunas and hot tubs – Studies have linked elevated body temperatures (102º F) to neural tube defects and miscarriages. (Also, be cautious with electric blankets, particularly during the first trimester, because of elevated body temperature.)
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Exercise – Thirty minutes per day will help you maintain weight, improve your fitness and reduce your stress. But steer clear of hockey, soccer and basketball (which have an abdominal trauma risk); skiing, horseback riding and gymnastics (which have a falling risk), and scuba diving (which has a decompression syndrome risk). Good choices include walking, swimming, yoga and pregnancy exercise classes. Contact your doctor if you experience dizziness, pain, contractions or vaginal bleeding during or after exercise.
Massage – It’s known to reduce pain during labor. And one recent study found that pregnant women who had a massage two times per week for five weeks experienced lower anxiety and stress levels, less back pain and better sleep patterns. I think the Dr. should make this mandatory! Don’t you???
Air Travel – Flying is generally safe during pregnancy, although some physicians caution against doing it during your last month of pregnancy (if you went into labor, you probably wouldn’t have access to medical care). Just keep well-hydrated and walk around the cabin every one or two hours to avoid any potential blood clotting.
Sexual intercourse – It’s perfectly safe at any time during pregnancy. Some have said that toward the due date that it can even induce labor??? Who Knows!
Australian Baby Magazine MY CHILD Loves Bubblecakes Unique Personalized Baby Blankets!
Friday, May 29th, 2009 | News | No Comments
Australian Mums Love bubblecakes baby blankets. They like the fabrics, designs and personalization! My Child magazine a large baby/children’s magazine in Australia featured bubblecakes baby blankets in their winter issue. Here is what the article says,
“Take a look at the gorgeous of patchwork blankets from Bubblecakes. Measuring 76×106cm, they are created in a variety of colours. and designs including cowboy, sock monkeys, ducks, rockets, planes and roses. Plus you can even have them personalised with your child’s name and sent in a cute cake box free of charge. Available from the US $55 at www.bubblecakes.com all blankets are fitted with a co-ordinated tag that can be attached to any bag handle.”
Bubblecakes Baby Blankets Easter Bunny Sale!
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 | News | No Comments
We want to wish our friends and family a Happy Easter! Spring is a beautiful time of year! Flowers blooming, bees buzzing and warm sunshine is here! Bubblecakes Baby Blankets wants to start spring off right with a 4 day sale! We are offering 30% off any of our personalized baby blankets. Please use coupon code: bunnies
Feel free to pass this offer along to your friends and family!
*Offer valid April 8th - 12th, 2009
Just added! New Collection - Mini Silky Travel Blankets!
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 | baby blankets | No Comments
Bubblecakes Baby Blankets is happy to announce that we have our mini travel blankets in! Theses little baby blankets are the perfect size for a toddler or a newborn baby. They are little versions of their favorite big blanket. Perfect to take in the car seat, stroller, to daycare, church, to stuff in the diaper bag or anywhere. Anywhere your baby goes, so can this blanket! Throw it in the washer and it is like brand new again! (only thing is you might need two, they love ‘em so much)! These minky silky blankets are too cute embroidered with your baby’s name and make great baby gifts!
Ride ‘em Cowboy Western Baby Blanket
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 | baby blankets | No Comments
Even if your not from Texas you have to admit this is one cute blanket perfect for any little boy! Wrangle your little cowboy nice and snug with this cute western swaddling blanket! This swaddling blanket is made of flannel that will only get softer every time you wash it! Perfect size to swaddle your baby or lay it on the floor for a play mat! All bubblecakes baby blankets are custom personalized FREE with an embroidered name or monogram and make the perfect gift! Also included with every purchase of a blanket you will receive a personalized diaper bag tag free! Need a baby shower gift? Any of our blankets would make the mom to be thrilled! Go to our website to shop! www.bubblecakes.com
Funky Sock Monkey Minky Baby Blanket - Embroidered FREE!
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 | baby blankets | No Comments
I had a Sock Monkey When I was little, I took it everywhere with me so I LOVE this sock monky baby blanket! I reminds me of all those good memories from my childhood. The front side is a patchwork design of sock monkeys, polka dots, and a faux sweater print. The back is the SOFTEST minky fabric ever in a coordinating brown. The whole blanket is trimmed in a red rick rack!
Anytime you purchase a baby blanket from bubblecakes.com you have the option to embroider your baby’s name onto it FREE, it also comes with a coordinating diaper bag tag with your baby’s name on it, perfect for daycare, church or school bags. Every order will arrive in a bubblecakes signature cake box also personalized with babys name. So, if you are looking for the ultimate personalized baby gift you have found it!
Check out our website for other unique baby blankets! www.bubblecakes.com
Tips on Safe Bedding Practices for Newborns and Infants
Friday, September 19th, 2008 | tips | No Comments
Newborn Baby and Infant Safety Information
Safe Bedding Practices for Infants:
- Always place baby on his/her back on a firm tight-fitting mattress in a crib that meets current safety standards.
- Remove pillows, quilts, blankets, comforters, sheepskins, stuffed toys, and other soft products from the crib.
- Consider using a sleeper, sleep sack or other sleep clothing as an alternative to blankets, with no other covering.
- If using a blanket, put baby with feet at the foot of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress, reaching only as far as the baby’s chest.
- Make sure your baby’s head remains uncovered during sleep.
- Do not place baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow, or other soft surface to sleep.
Bubblecakes Unique Personalized Baby Blankets recommends going to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to see more safety guidelines concerning your baby. For further information visit their website at http://www.cpsc.gov/or call their toll-free hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
