I found this TERRIFIC site, and went and PLAYED for quite a bit...it is a great way to teach kids how to use the computer in a non-computer-y way! Up To Ten is geared for ages 0-10, although somehow I think a newborn is going to have a rough time with the interface!
Please go check it Up To Ten, and show your support! A truly wonderful tool for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with kiddies!
The following link is just a small sample of what you can do, go explore their site! (and then come back and shop with us...just kidding, kind of) Remember you saw it HERE first!!!

Boowa and Kwala : Paint the birdhouses

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USA Today Hot Site, AOL, Yahooligans, the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), The Yuckiest site on the Web, 4kids.org, Yahoo Australia/New Zealand, TV Cable Hebdo, Micro Hebdo, Sites web 2000 (Microsoft press), Broadcast Magazine, Berit's best sites for kids, Lycos, Cybersurfari, About.com, Guide-Internet, 100Hot (the web popularity guide), GameLog, The Web This Week, Wicked 4 kids, ToysRUs, "Best Sites for Kids 2000", ZD Net, Net UK, Access Magazine, Software 2010, Tucows Kids, ZD Net...

* Labor Bag

Pack a small extra bag for the labor ward. Include your insurance card, pre-check in info, camera, socks, birth plan, music, list of important numbers, snacks, a change of clothes for your partner, hairbands and a t/shirt or nightie to labor in.

* Nightgowns or PJs

Make them easily accessible for breastfeeding.

* Leisure Wear

Sorry new mommies, the reality is you will still look 20 weeks pregnant, so don't even bother with your pre-pregnancy wear! 2 pairs of loose fitting pants and a couple of nice tees will be perfect.

* Robe and Slippers

Hospitals are generally really warm so a lightweight gown will do. Flip Flops or slippers are perfect for the feet.

* Underpants

Make them white cotton and cheapies.

* Comfortable Bras or Sports Bras

Whether you plan to breastfeed or not, your breast will go through some interesting changes in the days following birth. Sports Bras are great in this respect.

* 1 Box Breast Pads

As far as breastpads go, in our experience disposable are the easiest for the first days. I also really like the silicone type nipple covers, very soothing. It seems that others generally agree, so check them out.

* 3 Packets Maternity/Sanitary Pads

Sanitary pads get better every year. There's no need for big bulky ones.

* Personal Toiletries

A big word of advice: pack anything that will make you look nice, smell nice and feel nice. Even if you are not a big makeup wearer, pack a little just in case. You may surprise yourself and actually have the urge to wear it!

* Pen and Paper

*Hot/Cold Packs for all your sore bits and pieces..ouch.

* Mobile Phone and Charger

Check with the hospital to see if they are allowed first.

* For Baby

Not all hospitals require you to supply clothes for baby, but these days many do so check with individual hospitals first. If you are expecting multiples increase amount by 1/2. And if you are anything like me, I brought a huge wardrobe to play dress up with baby for the visitors
(ok, it was really for me!)

* 6 gowns
* 6 cotton onesies
* 6 light receiving blankets
* 2 pairs mittens, booties and hat
* Baby bath solution
* Don't forget a cute Take-Home outfit, great for photos!




* Newborn Diapers, the Swaddlers with the cut-out for the cord are great. But the hospital should provide these items. Get as many of the free things as possible, you'll be amazed at how much "swag" you get at the hospital!

Please for the sake of your partner or labor coach, pack them a change of clothing, a sweatshirt, slippers and a pillow or blanket. It would be very tough to do this without their support and they are often overlooked!!
I brought my own pillow, for comfort and extra support. I also brought snacks for the labor nurses, you would be amazed at how far a few treats for them will get you. You'll be the favorite room! Rolos and Starburst were big favorites, I also bought Jolly Rancher lollipops, as they allowed me to suck on these, too! I also brought a few up to date magazines and a pack of new playing cards...for you, labor coach, family and friends. It takes the burden of entertaining people off the new mom, since your main job is to get the baby out and rest!

Also, a great idea, is to check if you can register at your hospital for their "preferred patient" group, some hospitals offer this, and if so you are usually awarded with a free private room when you inform them, in advance, of your impending check-in!

Tell us what made your experience a better one! We want to know and so do the Mommies To Be! Share the knowledge...

If you are anything like me, then you have at least 2 kids, and at least one boy and one girl...I adore shopping for Gigi, my cute little 2 year old cutie pie, while Jack has been relegated to sports prints and denim. I had Jack first and swore I was going to deck that boy out in the cutest clothes I could find, but half the time, there was nothing TO find. Yeah, ok there were some great Euro boys clothes, but those were special and he couldn't exactly wear them EVERY day. Then the funky t-shirt trend arrived, I love me some cool boys t-shirts but some of those were not exactly age appropriate. Whats a fabulous Mom to do?? I needed some cool, trendy, fun and yet reasonably priced togs for my little man! Enter Da Lil Guys...super cute, really hard-wearing, everyday fun clothing for your little boy! And who else, but Baby Nay to really do it right! I always wondered why Baby Nay (Nayetal) didn't have a boys line, what with the super comfy cotton, awesome prints and easy wearing sets. Now they do. I am thrilled. Really, I am...it's just that now I want them to do a women's line. There is no pleasing me, is there?

I am just LOVING these prints this season!! SOOO cute, and you may not know, but they have a NEW designer at Baby Nay this year, to shake things up a bit and I say Shake It Baby, Shake IT! Adorable, sweet, hip, fun, colorful and COMFORTABLE! I am a HUGE fan of Baby Nay clothes for little girls! They wash so nicely and girls look like girls when they wear the little swing sets, kimono sets, pretty dresses and leggings.
The Silly Wagon has them available for pre order, and I love that because these cute outfits sell out quickly! I scoop up as many as I can every year for Gigi, she always look put together, and sweet! We started with the baby sacks or gown, I had about 15 ( I swear!) and she wore them until her little feet started poking out the bottom! then we moved on to the adorable kimono sets, I just love how they looked on her! Of course we had quite a few swing sets, and STILL do! I am putting my money on the Lotus Fray Dress this season, as the IT outfit for Baby Nay this year! What do you think??? Come order your Fall 2007 Baby Nay Lotus, Morning Glory, and French Rose sets and dresses at The Silly Wagon, TODAY!

Don't hate me because I'm boootyful!
Ok, so here I am, Whitney, THE quintessential Silly Wagon! I have my Silly Wagon Cupcake Tiara on, therefore I must be the Queen...Yes, this is an embarrassing picture and yet here I am presenting it to you! I am daring you to send me the SILLIEST picture of yourself (NOT your kids!) and the winner will get a gorgeous Princess Tiara much like the one in the shop!! We will choose one winner on July 1st!



Silly Pictures only, please. Oh and appropriate to the CHILD friendly site that we are! I will post as many pictures as I can here on the blog and the winner will be posted to our Gallery page in The Silly Wagon shop!







No, thats supposed to be a reason to enter, not to run away...come back here! Your kids will LOVE IT!