Baby Names: Narrowing it Down Before the Birth

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You've heard of those parents who couldn't settle on a name for their baby. Two days out of the womb and everyone's still calling the kid "Smith Boy" or "Jones Girl". You've even heard of a name or two being decided by a coin toss.

Baby naming has become a competitive sport. Here are some pointers to help you pick a winner, long before you have to fill out your baby's birth certificate.

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Fung Shui: Bringing Joy & Wonder Into the Baby's Room

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Those celebrity babies have got it made. Their parents fly-in famous decorators, fashion designers, and feng shui gurus to create nurseries that are to die-for.

You're so jealous you could spit on their thousand-dollar crib bedding.

But honestly, you can design an inspired room on a budget. Borrowing a little from feng shui and a lot from the creativity of cost-conscious Mamas, below are ideas for filling your nursery, and child, with joy and wonder.

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Car Seat Safety Tips

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Do's

  • Only use the right seat for the child's weight and size.
  • Use seats that conform to the latest standard.

Don'ts

  • Don't fit a child seat in the front passenger seat if an air bag is fitted.
  • Don't ever buy a second hand car seat (however cheap) as it will probably have parts missing, no instructions or be damaged.

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