Ali Wing, founder of giggle and author of giggle Guide to Baby Gear, shares her top tips for how to budget shop for the new baby.

Welcoming a little one into your world doesn’t have to break the bank! Discover easy ways to economize without depriving your baby of a thing.

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Bringing home baby? Your relationship with your friends and family members who don’t have children is bound to change.

To help navigate this new territory, check out our new article:

Rules for the New Parent… From Your Non-Parent Friends

From etiquette tips to topics of conversation, we’ll help get you in the know!

Three words: super dooper cute!

These leg warmers not only keep your baby’s legs covered and cozy, but they cover their little tootsies too.  No chilly toes! No extra socks needed! Yes, please.

So what are we crushing on? The sweet patterns, they protect the knees of crawlers, and they look just plain adorable on the walking set.

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Creator of Your Baby Can Read DVD series, Dr. Titzer, is speaking at The Playroom in Los Angeles this Friday.

But wait, babies…reading?! According to Dr. Titzer, a child’s first years of life offers the best opportunity to learn languages and to learn the written word. Time to break out the books for your little ones! (Or at least his DVD series.)

If you’re in town, go check it out and learn for yourself.

Details:

Friday, June 5th – 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

The Playroom
14392 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks CA 91423
(818) 784-PLAY (7529)

Tickets are now $45 (marked down from $60)!

Are you an expectant or new mom in the LA area?

Join The Cradle at From the Bump to the Tot Mommy Dinner.

Celebrity mommy and actress Ali Landry joins celebrity nursery designer and baby lifestyle expert Jayneoni Moore at a presentation of the best baby & toddler products.

Join us over a delicious dinner for expectant and new mommies, showcasing crushworthy items from the perfect bottle, toys, and high chairs, to strollers and car seats. Find the latest “must-have” products!

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Giggles ‘n Hugs, 11701 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90025
RSVP: rsvp@jayneonimoore.com or (714) 733-8485

You can also purchase tickets through Paypal at The Breakfast Club Mommies.

Every mommy attending will leave with an overflowing baby gift bag valued at $200.00.

Today’s the last day of The Cradle’s Membership Giveaway!

Welcome new members… and thanks to those who encouraged your pals to join The Cradle.

We’ve had fun sharing some fabulous mom and baby products with our daily winners. Our latest gifts have included:

Tykecoon Onesie – Each design represents a kids charity to which Tykecoon donates a percent of sales.

Boogie Wipes – Soft wipes to help stuffy noses. Phthalate and paraben free.

MetroWrap Onesie – A onesie with “bling” for the fashionable tot.

Lucky Brand Denim Diaper Cover – A stylish way to cover up baby’s diaper.

Fierce Hugs Onesie – 100 % organic and 100% cute!

Stay tuned for the winner of our grand prizes: a Micralite Toro Stroller and a lillebaby EveryWear Carrier.

For more information on these products and more, visit our…

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