We have the best group of smart, funny, sassy, hard-working Moms around... In the past few months we have been working on building our Mom Vlogger Group - from the first Vlogging Maven at NewBaby.com the Suburban Diva to the latest group making 63 the current count of Moms who vlog (or are starting) at NewBaby.com.
With more Moms coming to our community to share their thoughts, reviews, home and work business, fitness tips, safety tips, how-to's and so much more, we wanted to make NewBaby.com more "homey" and easier to share what you are doing with more social networking tools.
Yes, that's right, we are adding more goodies to NewBaby.com.
Watch for more from us as we grow... from new partners who host our videos (your vlogs!) to more Moms, more groups, more topics, more social networking to benefit YOU.
Happy New Year... from all of us at NewBaby.com
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
NewBaby.com and Wii Fit Mommies Gear Up for 2009 with Online Promotions to Share Fitness Techniques and Support for Families with Nintendo Wii Fit Pro
For Immediate Release:
NewBaby.com and Wii Fit Mommies Gear Up for 2009 with Online Promotions to Share Fitness Techniques and Support for Families with Nintendo Wii Fit Program
Weight Loss Success by Mom Blogger Inspires New Online Fitness Group with Members Connecting Via Social Networking in Forums, on Twitter, Blogs, and Vlogs on NewBaby.com
December 30 2008 Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Wii Fit Mommies and NewBaby.com are kicking off the new year using the latest in social networking techniques to help Moms, kids, and families get fit in 2009. Leading the way is Julie Maloney, one of the founders of Wii Fit Mommies, who lost 60 pounds using the Nintendo Wii Fit program.
From blogging about using the Wii Fit program to lose weight, hosting Twitter Parties, to creating a forum for other Moms to join in, the Wii Fit Mommies started a revolution in the fall of 2008. For 2009, Wii Fit Mommies and NewBaby.com have combined forces and have added video blogging, Vlogging, to the mix. NewBaby.com will also showcase Wii Fit Mommies with a special section and a Wii Fit Expert Mom to support this program to promote fitness in families.
On January 3rd 2009, Wii Fit Mommies will host the first event for the year with a Twitter Party online. NewBaby.com will be donating a Flip Video camera for a Mom to record her progress with this program while Nintendo has donated a Wii and Wii Fit console for the kick-off of this program a few weeks ago. This is just one of the events with prizes for participants planned for the New Year.
NewBaby.com is well known as the destination site for Mom Bloggers to create and share their videos. Made up of highly influential Moms Bloggers and parenting experts, the NewBaby Vlogger Network has pioneered the way in which Moms share and connect with each other including outfitting the Wii Fit Mommies with Flip Video cameras to enhance their fitness forum and inspire other Moms and their families get fit.
“With over 8 million children facing obesity in the US, it’s exciting for us to participate and help build on a program like Wii Fit Mommies and Wii Fit Kids,” said Bob Sullivan, co-founder of NewBaby.com. “Our NewBaby.com network will be promoting this and other programs that help families as we strive to be the #1 video resource for Moms from pregnancy to parenting.
NewBaby.com has over 60 Mom Vloggers armed with Flip Cameras chronicling their journey through motherhood and sharing insights on parenting. Featured “Mom Experts” cover topics such as pregnancy, adoption, product reviews, going green, saving money and more.
“We are proud of our growing Mom Vlogger network which continues to add valuable video content that is viewed by thousands of visitors a day online as a parenting resource to learn and share with other Moms,” said Maria Bailey, co-founder of NewBaby.com and author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing with Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies."
About Newbaby.com
NewBaby.com offers the best of the Internet's resources, for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September 2004, the company's mission is to be an online mother network of the world's best-educated internet membership. NewBaby.com resources are designed to inform via video, audio, and written word. http://www.newbaby.com
About Wii Fit Mommies
Wii Fit Mommies was created as a vibrant, continuous online community supporting people in their personal health and fitness goals for themselves and their children using the Wii Fit exercise system. This community is a completely non-profit entity. Founded by Julie Maloney, The Cool Mom Guide (http://www.coolmomguide.com), Cynthia Werry, the Good Enough Witch (http://thegoodenoughwitch.typepad.com), Jenn Hethcoat, The Coupon Coup, (http://thecouponcoup.blogspot.com) and Sarah Pinnex, The Real Life Blog (http://www.reallifeblog.net). For more information on Wii Fit Mommies, please visit http://fitness.coolmomguide.com .
About BSM Media
BSM Media is the leading Marketing to Moms firm created by Maria Bailey, author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing With Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies," "Marketing to Moms: Getting Your Share of the Trillion-Dollar Market" and "Trillion-Dollar Moms: Marketing to a New Generation of Mothers." Maria Bailey is also host of Mom Talk Radio, a weekly radio show designed exclusively for busy moms. She has been featured in the New York Times, Women's Day, and Wall Street Journal and on WABC-NY, WNBC-NY, CNN, and many other media outlets. For more information, visit www. http://www.bsmmedia.com.
NewBaby.com and Wii Fit Mommies Gear Up for 2009 with Online Promotions to Share Fitness Techniques and Support for Families with Nintendo Wii Fit Program
Weight Loss Success by Mom Blogger Inspires New Online Fitness Group with Members Connecting Via Social Networking in Forums, on Twitter, Blogs, and Vlogs on NewBaby.com
December 30 2008 Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Wii Fit Mommies and NewBaby.com are kicking off the new year using the latest in social networking techniques to help Moms, kids, and families get fit in 2009. Leading the way is Julie Maloney, one of the founders of Wii Fit Mommies, who lost 60 pounds using the Nintendo Wii Fit program.
From blogging about using the Wii Fit program to lose weight, hosting Twitter Parties, to creating a forum for other Moms to join in, the Wii Fit Mommies started a revolution in the fall of 2008. For 2009, Wii Fit Mommies and NewBaby.com have combined forces and have added video blogging, Vlogging, to the mix. NewBaby.com will also showcase Wii Fit Mommies with a special section and a Wii Fit Expert Mom to support this program to promote fitness in families.
On January 3rd 2009, Wii Fit Mommies will host the first event for the year with a Twitter Party online. NewBaby.com will be donating a Flip Video camera for a Mom to record her progress with this program while Nintendo has donated a Wii and Wii Fit console for the kick-off of this program a few weeks ago. This is just one of the events with prizes for participants planned for the New Year.
NewBaby.com is well known as the destination site for Mom Bloggers to create and share their videos. Made up of highly influential Moms Bloggers and parenting experts, the NewBaby Vlogger Network has pioneered the way in which Moms share and connect with each other including outfitting the Wii Fit Mommies with Flip Video cameras to enhance their fitness forum and inspire other Moms and their families get fit.
“With over 8 million children facing obesity in the US, it’s exciting for us to participate and help build on a program like Wii Fit Mommies and Wii Fit Kids,” said Bob Sullivan, co-founder of NewBaby.com. “Our NewBaby.com network will be promoting this and other programs that help families as we strive to be the #1 video resource for Moms from pregnancy to parenting.
NewBaby.com has over 60 Mom Vloggers armed with Flip Cameras chronicling their journey through motherhood and sharing insights on parenting. Featured “Mom Experts” cover topics such as pregnancy, adoption, product reviews, going green, saving money and more.
“We are proud of our growing Mom Vlogger network which continues to add valuable video content that is viewed by thousands of visitors a day online as a parenting resource to learn and share with other Moms,” said Maria Bailey, co-founder of NewBaby.com and author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing with Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies."
About Newbaby.com
NewBaby.com offers the best of the Internet's resources, for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September 2004, the company's mission is to be an online mother network of the world's best-educated internet membership. NewBaby.com resources are designed to inform via video, audio, and written word. http://www.newbaby.com
About Wii Fit Mommies
Wii Fit Mommies was created as a vibrant, continuous online community supporting people in their personal health and fitness goals for themselves and their children using the Wii Fit exercise system. This community is a completely non-profit entity. Founded by Julie Maloney, The Cool Mom Guide (http://www.coolmomguide.com), Cynthia Werry, the Good Enough Witch (http://thegoodenoughwitch.typepad.com), Jenn Hethcoat, The Coupon Coup, (http://thecouponcoup.blogspot.com) and Sarah Pinnex, The Real Life Blog (http://www.reallifeblog.net). For more information on Wii Fit Mommies, please visit http://fitness.coolmomguide.com .
About BSM Media
BSM Media is the leading Marketing to Moms firm created by Maria Bailey, author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing With Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies," "Marketing to Moms: Getting Your Share of the Trillion-Dollar Market" and "Trillion-Dollar Moms: Marketing to a New Generation of Mothers." Maria Bailey is also host of Mom Talk Radio, a weekly radio show designed exclusively for busy moms. She has been featured in the New York Times, Women's Day, and Wall Street Journal and on WABC-NY, WNBC-NY, CNN, and many other media outlets. For more information, visit www. http://www.bsmmedia.com.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Wii Fit Mommies Twitter Party!
For this weeks Fitness Friday The Wii Fit Mommies are announcing some of the giveaway prizes for our Twitter Party to be held January 3, 2009 from 8-10PM EST.
There will be links to all the giveaways at the bottom of this post and in the sidebar of this site. To enter, simply choose which prizes you like and follow the entry rules on that particular post.
The prize for this post has been donated by the wonderful people over at NewBaby.com. NewBaby.com is a video blogging (Vlog) site providing Online Resources For New And Expectant Moms.
Newbaby.com has donated a Flip Camera to one lucky winner so they can Vlog their Wii Fit Progress on both Newbaby.com and the Wii Fit Mommies website!
This Flip Video Recorder makes capturing the special moments in your life so much easier!
- Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
- Holds 60 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
- Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing
- Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and AOL, and capture still photos from video
- Watch videos instantly on TV with included cable
You must register on the Wii Fit Mommies Forum and participate in the Twitter party to win. Sign the Mr. Linky below with your Twitter name and link to your Twitter profile. Leave a comment after you registered with your forum user name to gain an entry.
Other ways to enter to win the Flip camera-leave one comment for each action taken to qualify as an entry to the giveaway. The more times you enter, the moe chance you have to win! Only relevant comments will be approved-
-Head over to Newbaby.com and register.
-Tweet about the party (linking to Wii Fit Mommies at http://fitness.coolmomguide.com)
-Blog about the Wii Fit Mommies party. Link back to the Wii Fit Mommies website. Leave the link to the post in a comment.
-follow @wiimoms and the Mommies-
-follow @CoolMomGuide
-follow @GoodEnoughWitch
-follow @TheCouponCoup
-follow @SarahSingforhim
-Subscribe to the Wii Fit Mommies RSS feed
-Stumble, Digg or Technorati this post or site
-Add the Wii Fit Mommies blog button to your site
Let me know in a comment that you did for an entry to this contest and email Julie@CoolMomGuide.com with your button info and I’ll add your button to the Wii Fit Mommies friends page!
Contest is limited to U.S. residents age 18 and over. All comments must be placed before 6:00PM EST on 1/3/09 in order to be entered in the contest.Comments will be closed promptly at 6:00PM EST.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Reviewing Products for NewBaby.com
NewBaby.com has rolled out a new product review program. You can participate by joining us as a Mom Vlogger and submit your product review as outlined below and on our site.
We would like to ask that for product reviews you include the following elements in your vlog:
We would like to ask that for product reviews you include the following elements in your vlog:
- Make sure you have good lighting - dark videos are hard to view
- Jot down some notes about the product before you start to vlog about it
- Take time to set up the space that you are going to video in so the product is the focus, not the elements around it
- When you start your vlog begin with "today we are going to review ...the product name by manufacturer
- Talk about what the product does / promises?
- Explain how well the product solves the problem / or how it works
- Point out unique features of the product in your review
- Demonstrate how it works - with your child or for you
- Answer: Does the product offer good value? (Would I buy this product?)
- End with "Thanks for watching this product review, I;m Sally Sue from www.momisgreatblogging.com. I look forward to seeing you again - or something along those lines.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Us @ NewBaby.com
Here is our Holiday Collage with some of the Mom Vloggers at NewBaby.com
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Join us and watch the Wii Fit Mommies Progress in 2009
If you haven't heard - the next best thing to having a Wii is having a WiiFit!
Julie Maloney of the Cool Mom Guide (www.coolmomguide.com) lost over 60 pounds using the Wii Fit gaming system by Nintendo and she is going to Vlog about her success and share tips and how-to's throughout the new year.
We also have other Mom's who are members of NewBaby.com that will also be sharing their success with us.
Won't you join us and subscribe to their RSS site - or better yet, join Wii Fit Mommies - and Wii Fit Kids! Start a revolution in 2009!!
Julie Maloney of the Cool Mom Guide (www.coolmomguide.com) lost over 60 pounds using the Wii Fit gaming system by Nintendo and she is going to Vlog about her success and share tips and how-to's throughout the new year.
We also have other Mom's who are members of NewBaby.com that will also be sharing their success with us.
Won't you join us and subscribe to their RSS site - or better yet, join Wii Fit Mommies - and Wii Fit Kids! Start a revolution in 2009!!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Last Years Holiday Video from the Obama's - What's Your Message? Share it on NewBaby.com
We are excited about getting your holiday videos on NewBaby.com. Not only will they be showcased on the front page of NewBaby.com but they will be entered to win prizes between now and the 15th of December!
Even better... we will have special prizes for the first 20 submissions received before December 1st.
The BESTEST BEST part of this is that your videos will be collaged together for one BIG Holiday greeting video that NewBaby.com will be promoting throughout the land...
Please contact Stephanie@newbaby.com with any questions or assistance in getting your video up on NewBaby.com.
Even better... we will have special prizes for the first 20 submissions received before December 1st.
The BESTEST BEST part of this is that your videos will be collaged together for one BIG Holiday greeting video that NewBaby.com will be promoting throughout the land...
Please contact Stephanie@newbaby.com with any questions or assistance in getting your video up on NewBaby.com.
The NewBaby.com Mom Vlogger Directory!
In no particular order... all new Mom Vloggers in the past 30 days....
http://ReviewsfrommyLaptop.com
http://MamaDivas.com
www.mombloggersclub.com
www.loveofbabyonline.com
www.berriesweetpicks.blogspot.com
www.bizziemommy.com
www.lalababyboutique.com
www.thinkorganicbaby.com
http://www.evolvingmommy.blogspot.com/
http://www.juststopscreaming.com
http://sweetnsassygirls.blogspot.com
www.chefdruckreviews.blogspot.com
www.thecowboyshack.com
www.mommie911.com
www.ziggityzoom.com/parentsguide
http://kristinabrooke.org
http://johnsonsnutfarm.blogspot.com
http://stopdropandblog.com
www.newmomoldmom.wordpress.com
http://jendisjournal.com
www.poshparentnetwork.com
www.trescouture.com
http://amomspeaks.com
http://asimplewalk.blogspot.com
http://stolenmomentscooking.blogspot.com
http://happytobeathome.net
www.consumerqueen.com
http://consumerqueenfamily.wordpress.com
http://middlegeorgiamommy.blogspot.com
www.couponprincessgoesblogging.blogspot.com
http://CrazyAdventuresinParenting.blogspot.com
http://lifeinahouseofblue.blogspot.com
http://tubbybundle.com
http://moms-business-coach.com
http://1stopmom.com
www.reallifeblog.net
www.reallifedesign.net
www.highcountrymomsquad.com
www.themombuzz.com
www.theposhparent.ning.com
www.poshpointofview.com
http://ReviewsfrommyLaptop.com
http://MamaDivas.com
www.mombloggersclub.com
www.loveofbabyonline.com
www.berriesweetpicks.blogspot.com
www.bizziemommy.com
www.lalababyboutique.com
www.thinkorganicbaby.com
http://www.evolvingmommy.blogspot.com/
http://www.juststopscreaming.com
http://sweetnsassygirls.blogspot.com
www.chefdruckreviews.blogspot.com
www.thecowboyshack.com
www.mommie911.com
www.ziggityzoom.com/parentsguide
http://kristinabrooke.org
http://johnsonsnutfarm.blogspot.com
http://stopdropandblog.com
www.newmomoldmom.wordpress.com
http://jendisjournal.com
www.poshparentnetwork.com
www.trescouture.com
http://amomspeaks.com
http://asimplewalk.blogspot.com
http://stolenmomentscooking.blogspot.com
http://happytobeathome.net
www.consumerqueen.com
http://consumerqueenfamily.wordpress.com
http://middlegeorgiamommy.blogspot.com
www.couponprincessgoesblogging.blogspot.com
http://CrazyAdventuresinParenting.blogspot.com
http://lifeinahouseofblue.blogspot.com
http://tubbybundle.com
http://moms-business-coach.com
http://1stopmom.com
www.reallifeblog.net
www.reallifedesign.net
www.highcountrymomsquad.com
www.themombuzz.com
www.theposhparent.ning.com
www.poshpointofview.com
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Video Response to Motrin Babywearing Ad from Moms on NewBaby.com
Stephanie from Adventures In Babywearing shares her reaction to the infamous Motrin commercial that is condescending to babywearing Moms. http://www.adventuresinbabywearing.com
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
15 More Flips for Moms who Blog - Let's Vlog @ NewBaby.com
Just got word that we have 15 new Flip Video cameras to give to Mom (or Dad) Bloggers - to contribute content on NewBaby.com!!
If you want to join us and go from just blogging to video - and VLOG, please email your blog info, your name, email, phone, mailing address for UPS to stephanie@newbaby.com.
We want you to be successful and have lots of fun sharing your blog/vlogs with us and are available to help with any of your questions and want to find out how your experience is going.
1st – Please sign up and build your profile. You will need to do this to upload videos. My profile is found at “newmomsonline” so you can add me to your friends.
2nd – If you have a Blog – you can have your RSS feed your NewBaby.com blog
3rd – Upload any videos you have created – or at least – click through to see how it works
4th – Upload any photos you wish
5th – Create a Playlist of Videos – and get the widget to add to your blog
If you already have a video camera - Get your Vlogs on NewBaby.com (add them to your playlist so they show up on your Blog as well!)
We know you are busy so these are guidelines and suggestions, not requirements.
• Please try to upload a minimum of 1 to 2 video casts per week
• Try to address and pick topics of interest to new and expectant moms
• Display your Newbaby.com Vlogger button on you blog (get your linky love here: http://www.newbaby.com/spread.php)
• Like a product and want to spread the word, product reviews are welcome
• Create and customize a NewBaby widget to showcase your Vlog on your site
There are some great resources on the web offering advice on how to create a great Video blog. One of our favorites comes to us from Wendy Stetson, who is one of the founding NewBaby Mom Vloggers. You can check out what Wendy has to say and see her video advice by following this link http://www.ladybuglandings.com/?p=9.
We are always available to help and answer any of your questions by emailing us at vlogging@newbaby.com or catch us on twitter by following NewbabyTV or NewMomsOnline.
If you want to join us and go from just blogging to video - and VLOG, please email your blog info, your name, email, phone, mailing address for UPS to stephanie@newbaby.com.
We want you to be successful and have lots of fun sharing your blog/vlogs with us and are available to help with any of your questions and want to find out how your experience is going.
1st – Please sign up and build your profile. You will need to do this to upload videos. My profile is found at “newmomsonline” so you can add me to your friends.
2nd – If you have a Blog – you can have your RSS feed your NewBaby.com blog
3rd – Upload any videos you have created – or at least – click through to see how it works
4th – Upload any photos you wish
5th – Create a Playlist of Videos – and get the widget to add to your blog
If you already have a video camera - Get your Vlogs on NewBaby.com (add them to your playlist so they show up on your Blog as well!)
We know you are busy so these are guidelines and suggestions, not requirements.
• Please try to upload a minimum of 1 to 2 video casts per week
• Try to address and pick topics of interest to new and expectant moms
• Display your Newbaby.com Vlogger button on you blog (get your linky love here: http://www.newbaby.com/spread.php)
• Like a product and want to spread the word, product reviews are welcome
• Create and customize a NewBaby widget to showcase your Vlog on your site
There are some great resources on the web offering advice on how to create a great Video blog. One of our favorites comes to us from Wendy Stetson, who is one of the founding NewBaby Mom Vloggers. You can check out what Wendy has to say and see her video advice by following this link http://www.ladybuglandings.com/?p=9.
We are always available to help and answer any of your questions by emailing us at vlogging@newbaby.com or catch us on twitter by following NewbabyTV or NewMomsOnline.
Be part of the first "Mom Vloggers United for Peace Collage" Video
Just in time for the holidays, NewBaby.com is calling all Moms to contribute a video greeting for the first ever “Mommy Vloggers United for Peace” Seasons Greetings Card to be promoted around the globe.
First, we’re looking for your holiday video cards to share with your friends and family on NewBaby.com, if you don't have an account there yet, go sign up today, it’s free and quick to set-up.
Second, get creative and film your family’s video card and upload it to Newbaby.com.
NewBaby.com will be featuring all holiday video card submissions on the front page. You can also embed your holiday video on your blog or create a play list widget of other holiday cards and share these holiday videos on your blog.
Third, we will be cutting together parts of the videos submitted before December 1st for the first Mom Vlogger video collage to share all of our Moms’ holiday cheers and wishes for the New Year... and promote this first ever collage during the month of December!
What powerful message of good will and love do you want to share with others around the world?
For all Moms (and dads) who sign up before the 15th of December, you will be entered to win prizes during the 10 Days of Giving sponsored by NewBaby.com.
Plus, if you are one of the first 20 holiday greeting videos submitted, we will have a special prize for you as well.
Grab your cameras and your kids, put on those Holiday sweaters and get your greeting recorded and uploaded today!! (or tomorrow.... but before the 1st of December to be included in the collage video)!
First, we’re looking for your holiday video cards to share with your friends and family on NewBaby.com, if you don't have an account there yet, go sign up today, it’s free and quick to set-up.
Second, get creative and film your family’s video card and upload it to Newbaby.com.
NewBaby.com will be featuring all holiday video card submissions on the front page. You can also embed your holiday video on your blog or create a play list widget of other holiday cards and share these holiday videos on your blog.
Third, we will be cutting together parts of the videos submitted before December 1st for the first Mom Vlogger video collage to share all of our Moms’ holiday cheers and wishes for the New Year... and promote this first ever collage during the month of December!
What powerful message of good will and love do you want to share with others around the world?
For all Moms (and dads) who sign up before the 15th of December, you will be entered to win prizes during the 10 Days of Giving sponsored by NewBaby.com.
Plus, if you are one of the first 20 holiday greeting videos submitted, we will have a special prize for you as well.
Grab your cameras and your kids, put on those Holiday sweaters and get your greeting recorded and uploaded today!! (or tomorrow.... but before the 1st of December to be included in the collage video)!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
How Exciting Three New Blogging Moms Turned Vloggers! Welcome Alyssa and Kristina!!
If you want to join these moms and more by Vlogging on NewBaby.com, just let me know! We will be sending out Flip Video Cameras to Moms who want to go from Blogging to Vlogging!!
More New Mommy Bloggers soon to be Vloggers!!
We are so excited to announce today that we are sending a FLIP Video Camera to the following new Mommy Bloggers. They are going to Vlog about their pregnancy, pregnancy challenges, adoption and more!!
http://www.thehappyhousewife.com
http://www.recycleyourday.com
http://www.maternalmaddness.com
http://www.heartmommy.com
http://www.HealthyGreenMoms.com
http://www.maternalmaddness.com
Stay tuned - we will be looking for more bloggers to receive the Flip video camera to start Vlogging with!
http://www.thehappyhousewife.com
http://www.recycleyourday.com
http://www.maternalmaddness.com
http://www.heartmommy.com
http://www.HealthyGreenMoms.com
http://www.maternalmaddness.com
Stay tuned - we will be looking for more bloggers to receive the Flip video camera to start Vlogging with!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Going from Blogs to Vlogs with NewBaby.com (Flip Camera Recipients AND Any Mom's or Dads that want to contribute!!)
We want you to be successful and have lots of fun sharing your blog/vlogs with us and are available to help with any of your questions and want to find out how your experience is going. Feel free to email vlogging@newbaby.com or Natalie at nzupo@bsmmedia.com. We will be sending out more “how to” information over the next few days and weeks along with information about how we are doing. In the meantime, enjoy the Flip and let’s get ready to VLOG on NewBaby.com!!
1st – Please sign up and build your profile. You will need to do this to upload videos. My profile is found at “newmomsonline” so you can add me to your friends.
2nd – If you have a Blog – you can have your RSS feed your NewBaby.com blog
3rd – Upload any videos you have created – or at least – click through to see how it works
4th – Upload any photos you wish
5th – Create a Playlist of Videos – and get the widget to add to your blog
Get your Vlogs on NewBaby.com (add them to your playlist so they show up on your Blog as well!) We know you are busy so these are guidelines and suggestions, not requirements.
• Please try to upload a minimum of 1 to 2 video casts per week
• Try to address and pick topics of interest to new and expectant moms
• Display your Newbaby.com Vlogger button on you blog (get your linky love here: http://www.newbaby.com/spread.php)
• Like a product and want to spread the word, product reviews are welcome
• Create and customize a NewBaby widget to showcase your Vlog on your site
There are some great resources on the web offering advice on how to create a great Video blog. One of our favorites comes to us from Wendy Stetson, who is one of the founding NewBaby Mom Vloggers. You can check out what Wendy has to say and see her video advice by following this link http://www.ladybuglandings.com/?p=9.
We are always available to help and answer any of your questions by emailing us at vlogging@newbaby.com or catch us on twitter by following NewbabyTV. We have some experienced people coming to our side to help us begin here, but before they do, here are some things to consider:
• Relax – Remember when you first started blogging? You’ve come a long way since then and learned a lot, the same thing is going to happen with your NewBaby Vlog.
• Think about what you wanted to hear when you were (are) pregnant or when you were (are) a brand new Mom. Try to incorporate these thoughts into your NewBaby Vlog.
• Enjoy – We want you to have fun and enjoy this experience. We will provide as much help and support as we can throughout this experience to assist you to be the best Vlogger you can be.
With the Video Widget, NewBaby.com Vloggers can create custom widgets to showcase your Vlogs anywhere on the Internet. Widgets can be set to show all of your video including Vlogs and video of your baby and family. You can also highlight other favorite NewBaby video by including it in your widget playlist. The look and feel of your widget can also be customized to blend in your blog, website or social networking page. Your widget can also be configured with a direct response, request for information component so that your fans and family can let you know they are their from anywhere on the Internet.
Here is a Playlist I created about getting started with Vlogging and the Flip Camera:
http://www.newbaby.com/myplaylist.php?userid=MTAyMg==&playlistId=0
You can make your widget from here... stay tuned for more tips!
1st – Please sign up and build your profile. You will need to do this to upload videos. My profile is found at “newmomsonline” so you can add me to your friends.
2nd – If you have a Blog – you can have your RSS feed your NewBaby.com blog
3rd – Upload any videos you have created – or at least – click through to see how it works
4th – Upload any photos you wish
5th – Create a Playlist of Videos – and get the widget to add to your blog
Get your Vlogs on NewBaby.com (add them to your playlist so they show up on your Blog as well!) We know you are busy so these are guidelines and suggestions, not requirements.
• Please try to upload a minimum of 1 to 2 video casts per week
• Try to address and pick topics of interest to new and expectant moms
• Display your Newbaby.com Vlogger button on you blog (get your linky love here: http://www.newbaby.com/spread.php)
• Like a product and want to spread the word, product reviews are welcome
• Create and customize a NewBaby widget to showcase your Vlog on your site
There are some great resources on the web offering advice on how to create a great Video blog. One of our favorites comes to us from Wendy Stetson, who is one of the founding NewBaby Mom Vloggers. You can check out what Wendy has to say and see her video advice by following this link http://www.ladybuglandings.com/?p=9.
We are always available to help and answer any of your questions by emailing us at vlogging@newbaby.com or catch us on twitter by following NewbabyTV. We have some experienced people coming to our side to help us begin here, but before they do, here are some things to consider:
• Relax – Remember when you first started blogging? You’ve come a long way since then and learned a lot, the same thing is going to happen with your NewBaby Vlog.
• Think about what you wanted to hear when you were (are) pregnant or when you were (are) a brand new Mom. Try to incorporate these thoughts into your NewBaby Vlog.
• Enjoy – We want you to have fun and enjoy this experience. We will provide as much help and support as we can throughout this experience to assist you to be the best Vlogger you can be.
With the Video Widget, NewBaby.com Vloggers can create custom widgets to showcase your Vlogs anywhere on the Internet. Widgets can be set to show all of your video including Vlogs and video of your baby and family. You can also highlight other favorite NewBaby video by including it in your widget playlist. The look and feel of your widget can also be customized to blend in your blog, website or social networking page. Your widget can also be configured with a direct response, request for information component so that your fans and family can let you know they are their from anywhere on the Internet.
Here is a Playlist I created about getting started with Vlogging and the Flip Camera:
http://www.newbaby.com/myplaylist.php?userid=MTAyMg==&playlistId=0
You can make your widget from here... stay tuned for more tips!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Looking for Moms who are Pregnant and Blog - to Video Blog with a Free Flip Video Camera From NewBaby.com
We are so excited to get some great new mom's contributing to NewBaby.com!! Here is the list so far of Mom's who are getting a Flip Video Camera from NewBaby.com to start video blogging / vlogging.
Check out their sites if you are not yet a follower! We'll keep you updated on their adventures in Vlogging!!
http://ReviewsfrommyLaptop.com
http://acowboyswife.com
http://evolvingmommy.blogspot.com
http://www.chefdruck.com
http://sweetnsassygirls.blogspot.com
http://www.evolvingmommy.blogspot.com
http://www.juststopscreaming.com
http://www.bizziemommy.com
http://www.berriesweetpicks.blogspot.com
http://www.mombloggersclub.com
http://MamaDivas.com
We are also looking for a few NEW to Be Mommy's who are pregnant and blog... and want to get started Video Blogging / Vlogging and contribute to NewBaby.com. If you are interested in the program, please let me know so we can chat about our program... and the FREE FLIP VIDEO CAMERA we will send you to get started!!
We'll keep you updated with new Mom contributions!
PS. You don't have to contribute to be a FREE member of NewBaby.com. Sign up and check out our awesome video resources!!
PPS. A HUGE benefit of joining and contributing to NewBaby.com (even being an expert contributor) is that it will dramatically increase your visibility and help to increase traffic to your blog!
Check out their sites if you are not yet a follower! We'll keep you updated on their adventures in Vlogging!!
http://ReviewsfrommyLaptop.com
http://acowboyswife.com
http://evolvingmommy.blogspot.com
http://www.chefdruck.com
http://sweetnsassygirls.blogspot.com
http://www.evolvingmommy.blogspot.com
http://www.juststopscreaming.com
http://www.bizziemommy.com
http://www.berriesweetpicks.blogspot.com
http://www.mombloggersclub.com
http://MamaDivas.com
We are also looking for a few NEW to Be Mommy's who are pregnant and blog... and want to get started Video Blogging / Vlogging and contribute to NewBaby.com. If you are interested in the program, please let me know so we can chat about our program... and the FREE FLIP VIDEO CAMERA we will send you to get started!!
We'll keep you updated with new Mom contributions!
PS. You don't have to contribute to be a FREE member of NewBaby.com. Sign up and check out our awesome video resources!!
PPS. A HUGE benefit of joining and contributing to NewBaby.com (even being an expert contributor) is that it will dramatically increase your visibility and help to increase traffic to your blog!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
NewBaby.com is sending out flip camera's to more Mom's to VLOG with
The best part of my day is connecting with other Mom's and seeing what they are up to online. This morning ACowboysWife inspired me to have an egg/bacon/toast breakfast from her Wooden Spoon photos. Warning! Never look at photos of food when you are hungry... fortunately, I had the required ingredients and before you knew it, we were eating that for breakfast. YUM.
NewBaby.com's promotion to give away Flip Video Camera's to a limited number of mom bloggers is also an awesome part of my day as I have shared some of the awesome blogs I have seen with them to review and contact. Anyone can contribute to NewBaby.com and there are a lot of mom bloggers there who have a big following along with adding content to NewBaby.com.
It's a great way to build traffic to your site!
Here are a few more new mom vloggers:
http://www.bizziemommy.com
http://www.juststopscreaming.com
There are also some exciting programs coming from NewBaby.com, so be sure to stop by, sign up - it's free and contribute!!
JC
NewBaby.com's promotion to give away Flip Video Camera's to a limited number of mom bloggers is also an awesome part of my day as I have shared some of the awesome blogs I have seen with them to review and contact. Anyone can contribute to NewBaby.com and there are a lot of mom bloggers there who have a big following along with adding content to NewBaby.com.
It's a great way to build traffic to your site!
Here are a few more new mom vloggers:
http://www.bizziemommy.com
http://www.juststopscreaming.com
There are also some exciting programs coming from NewBaby.com, so be sure to stop by, sign up - it's free and contribute!!
JC
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Turning Mom Bloggers into Vloggers!
One of the exciting things we get to do at NewBaby.com is to view Mom Bloggers online and invite them to share some of their stories, tips, etc... with us at NewBaby.
This week we are turning some of these Mom Bloggers into Video Bloggers by sending them a Flip Camera to use for their blogging efforts. We have picked some really great blog sites and invite you to follow these Mom's in their Vlogging!
www.lifefrommylaptop.com
www.mamadivas.com
www.mombloggersclub.com
www.loveofbabyonline.com
www.berriesweetpicks.blogspot.com and www.metroparent.com
Welcome to NewBaby.com - we look forward to seeing your vlogs!!
--> If you are a Mom Blogger and want to join us, go to www.newbaby.com and join us! We have a widget that you can place on your blog and share your blogs and vlogs with us today!
This week we are turning some of these Mom Bloggers into Video Bloggers by sending them a Flip Camera to use for their blogging efforts. We have picked some really great blog sites and invite you to follow these Mom's in their Vlogging!
www.lifefrommylaptop.com
www.mamadivas.com
www.mombloggersclub.com
www.loveofbabyonline.com
www.berriesweetpicks.blogspot.com and www.metroparent.com
Welcome to NewBaby.com - we look forward to seeing your vlogs!!
--> If you are a Mom Blogger and want to join us, go to www.newbaby.com and join us! We have a widget that you can place on your blog and share your blogs and vlogs with us today!
Suzanne Franco ~ the Next Blogging Idol
She's on a quest to earn the title of “Blogging Idol” in the second ever Blogging Idol contest held by Daniel Scocco on his blog, “Daily Blog Tips.”
The contest will run from November 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008.
Best of luck to this Mom Blogger in her quest to be #1~
The contest will run from November 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008.
Best of luck to this Mom Blogger in her quest to be #1~
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Is it true that pregnancy really lasts 10 months?
(When my OB told me it's not uncommon for pregnancies to last 10 months, is this what he meant?) From SheKnows.com
According to most dating methods, pregnancy lasts approximately 280 days. Lunar months are considered to be roughly 28 days (4 weeks) — and 280 divided by 28 breaks into 10 approximate lunar months.
According to most dating methods, pregnancy lasts approximately 280 days. Lunar months are considered to be roughly 28 days (4 weeks) — and 280 divided by 28 breaks into 10 approximate lunar months.
If you really want to get technical: A sidereal month is 27.32 days, a synodic month is 29.53 days, and an anomalistic month is 27.55 days. See why they decided to round?
Even with “normal” counting methods (”30 days hath September” and all that), every month would need to have 31.111 days for pregnancy to end when precisely 9 months have been completed. That means women usually go into the 10th month — but don’t complete it — during the course of your average, everyday, garden-variety pregnancy.
And if you really want to muddy the waters… If you’re basing your due date on a 28-day menstrual cycle, 14 of those days cover the time from your last period up to conception — so you’re not actually not pregnant at all. That brings the day count of actual gestation down to 266 days.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
NewBaby.com Launches First Network Focused on Mom Video Bloggers | Vloggers
Partners with Flip Video and Duke Struck, Emmy Award Winning Producer Giving Popular Mom Bloggers the Power of Video
October 22 2008 Ft. Lauderdale, FL. NewBaby.com is pioneering Vlogging with the first-ever Mom Vlogger Network in partnership with Flip Video and Emmy Award winning producer Duke Struck.
Timing could not be better for the NewBaby Vlogger Network with the rise of popularity of online videos. Research conducted by BSM Media, a Marketing-to-Moms firm, points to online video as the next preferred media among Moms. It is no secret that Moms share information with other Moms; in fact, over 80% of moms have viewed at least one online video in the last 7 days, watching up to 11 videos during an online session.
NewBaby.com has teamed up with Flip Video, the line of handheld camcorders that is revolutionizing home videos, and Duke Struck, 14-time Emmy Award winning producer, to give their Mom vloggers the resources and platform to film and share their videos. Made up of highly influential Moms Bloggers and parenting experts, the NewBaby Vlogger Network is pioneering the way in which Moms share and connect with each other.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with such a diverse and respected group of Moms to bring another dimension to NewBaby from sharing tips to capturing significant moments of their child’s growth,” said Bob Sullivan, co-founder of NewBaby.com.
Armed with Flip Cameras, NewBaby’s Vloggers chronicle their journey through motherhood and share insights on parenting. Wendy Stetson, of Babies Gotta Have It provides reviews of baby products while Mom Blog Favorite, Stephanie Precourt of Adventures in Babywearing will be filming installments on welcoming her fourth child. Fifteen NewBaby Vloggers will cover topics from the best positions to burp a baby to pregnancy secrets that your doctor might not tell you.
“Vlogs allow Moms to learn and share with other Moms while they make dinner and answer homework questions,” said Maria Bailey, co-founder of NewBaby.com and author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing with Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies."
About Newbaby.com
NewBaby.com offers the best of the Internet's resources, for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September 2004, the company's mission is to be an online mother network of the world's best-educated internet membership. NewBaby.com resources are designed to inform via video, audio, and written word. http://www.newbaby.com
About BSM Media
BSM Media is the leading Marketing to Moms firm created by Maria Bailey, author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing With Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies," "Marketing to Moms: Getting Your Share of the Trillion-Dollar Market" and "Trillion-Dollar Moms: Marketing to a New Generation of Mothers." Maria Bailey is also host of Mom Talk Radio, a weekly radio show designed exclusively for busy moms. She has been featured in the New York Times, Women's Day, and Wall Street Journal and on WABC-NY, WNBC-NY, CNN, and many other media outlets. For more information, visit www. http://www.bsmmedia.com.
October 22 2008 Ft. Lauderdale, FL. NewBaby.com is pioneering Vlogging with the first-ever Mom Vlogger Network in partnership with Flip Video and Emmy Award winning producer Duke Struck.
Timing could not be better for the NewBaby Vlogger Network with the rise of popularity of online videos. Research conducted by BSM Media, a Marketing-to-Moms firm, points to online video as the next preferred media among Moms. It is no secret that Moms share information with other Moms; in fact, over 80% of moms have viewed at least one online video in the last 7 days, watching up to 11 videos during an online session.
NewBaby.com has teamed up with Flip Video, the line of handheld camcorders that is revolutionizing home videos, and Duke Struck, 14-time Emmy Award winning producer, to give their Mom vloggers the resources and platform to film and share their videos. Made up of highly influential Moms Bloggers and parenting experts, the NewBaby Vlogger Network is pioneering the way in which Moms share and connect with each other.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with such a diverse and respected group of Moms to bring another dimension to NewBaby from sharing tips to capturing significant moments of their child’s growth,” said Bob Sullivan, co-founder of NewBaby.com.
Armed with Flip Cameras, NewBaby’s Vloggers chronicle their journey through motherhood and share insights on parenting. Wendy Stetson, of Babies Gotta Have It provides reviews of baby products while Mom Blog Favorite, Stephanie Precourt of Adventures in Babywearing will be filming installments on welcoming her fourth child. Fifteen NewBaby Vloggers will cover topics from the best positions to burp a baby to pregnancy secrets that your doctor might not tell you.
“Vlogs allow Moms to learn and share with other Moms while they make dinner and answer homework questions,” said Maria Bailey, co-founder of NewBaby.com and author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing with Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies."
About Newbaby.com
NewBaby.com offers the best of the Internet's resources, for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September 2004, the company's mission is to be an online mother network of the world's best-educated internet membership. NewBaby.com resources are designed to inform via video, audio, and written word. http://www.newbaby.com
About BSM Media
BSM Media is the leading Marketing to Moms firm created by Maria Bailey, author of the new book "Mom 3.0: Marketing With Today's Mothers by Leveraging New Media & Technologies," "Marketing to Moms: Getting Your Share of the Trillion-Dollar Market" and "Trillion-Dollar Moms: Marketing to a New Generation of Mothers." Maria Bailey is also host of Mom Talk Radio, a weekly radio show designed exclusively for busy moms. She has been featured in the New York Times, Women's Day, and Wall Street Journal and on WABC-NY, WNBC-NY, CNN, and many other media outlets. For more information, visit www. http://www.bsmmedia.com.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Get a free MAM pacifier from your local Baby News store
ABC (All Baby & Child), along with First Candle (SIDS Alliance Organization) has supplied your local Baby News store with MAM pacifiers to give away along with literature to help educate parents on how to safeguard thier baby against the impending threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrom (SIDS).
The Precious Girls Club by Maria Bailey
From the "Marketing to Moms" blog of Maria Bailey: 15 October 2008
If you've read my blog, heard me on Mom Talk Radio or read one of my articles on Desexualizing Six Year Olds, you know that I've been working on an exciting new project, the Precious Girls ClubTM. It’s a new virtual world website and chapter book series for young girls. Since it’s from Precious Moments®, the site has all the same wholesome values we associate with this trusted brand and those we are trying to instill in our own children like loving, caring and responsibility. These values are reinforced throughout the site in fun and engaging experiences for girls and through a chapter book series and related products that go along with the site. The site just launched and the books are available in stores and online.
I hope you’ll take a minute to explore www.preciousgirlsclub.com and share it with your daughter. Feel free to share the news of Precious Girls Club and the free access code which follows. Let them know that playing on the site is free, but they can also get a free month of premium Rainbow Club membership by entering 8137-KTQ1-NZCG on the web access code page. I think you’ll find this site to be different and refreshing – a place that encourages girls to be girls.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Popular Site Enhanced with Video Blogs NewBaby.com Unveils New Network of Mom Vloggers
It’s no secret that Moms share information with other Moms, from primping to pampering. It’s this desire to connect with each other that may have fueled the growth of social media and blogging. These days, Moms are going one step further and taking their blogs in front of the camera. Vlogs, or video blogs, are growing in popularity among Mom Bloggers who are aiming to form an even deeper connection with their audiences as well as with Moms looking to gain parenting tips and information. NewBaby.com, the online video destination for new and expectant mothers, has created a forum for these Mom Bloggers to transition into Mom Vloggers by launching the first-ever Mom Vlogger Network.
NewBaby.com is partnering with Flip Video, the line of handheld camcorders that is revolutionizing home videos, and Duke Struck, 14-time Emmy Award winning producer, to give their vloggers the resources and platform to film and share their videos. Made up of highly influential Moms Bloggers and parenting experts, the NewBaby Vlogger Network is pioneering the way in which Moms share and connect with each other.
“We are so thrilled to be partnering with such a diverse and respected group of Moms to bring another dimension to NewBaby, “said Bob Sullivan, co-founder of NewBaby.com. “Not only are they providing site visitors with invaluable information in an entertaining and accessible format, they are capturing the most joyous and significant moments of their life on film, to be relived for years to come.”
Armed with Flip Cameras, the New Baby Vloggers are chronicling their journeys through motherhood and sharing insights on parenting their babies. Wendy Stetson, of Babies Gotta Have It will be reviewing essential baby products while Mom Blog Favorite, Stephanie Precourt of Adventures in Babywearing will be filming installments on welcoming her fourth child. The 15 New Baby Vloggers will cover topics from the best positions to burp a baby to the pregnancy secrets that your doctor might not tell you.
Timing couldn’t be better for the NewBaby Vlogger Network, as online videos are becoming increasingly popular. Research conducted by BSM Media, a marketing to moms firm in South Florida, points to online video as the next preferred media among Moms. In fact, over 75% of moms have viewed at least one online video in the last 7 days and Moms are watching up to 11 videos during each online session. The NewBaby Vlogging Network is designed to give new and expectant mothers information they crave, in a format that fits into their ever-changing lifestyle.
“Online videos are growing in popularity because they are so adaptable to a Mom’s life”, said Maria Bailey, Co-Founder for NewBaby.com and Author of Mom 3.0: Leveraging Emerging Media and Technology to Market With Moms. “Vlogs allow Moms to learn and share with other Moms- all while stirring macaroni and cheese and answering homework questions!”
Newbaby.com, www.newbaby.com, is an online community where new and expectant moms learn, share, create and store videos- safe, secure and free. Registered Moms can create their own Family Video library, view educational videos by a team of experts or share views with mom produced vides.
NewBaby.com is partnering with Flip Video, the line of handheld camcorders that is revolutionizing home videos, and Duke Struck, 14-time Emmy Award winning producer, to give their vloggers the resources and platform to film and share their videos. Made up of highly influential Moms Bloggers and parenting experts, the NewBaby Vlogger Network is pioneering the way in which Moms share and connect with each other.
“We are so thrilled to be partnering with such a diverse and respected group of Moms to bring another dimension to NewBaby, “said Bob Sullivan, co-founder of NewBaby.com. “Not only are they providing site visitors with invaluable information in an entertaining and accessible format, they are capturing the most joyous and significant moments of their life on film, to be relived for years to come.”
Armed with Flip Cameras, the New Baby Vloggers are chronicling their journeys through motherhood and sharing insights on parenting their babies. Wendy Stetson, of Babies Gotta Have It will be reviewing essential baby products while Mom Blog Favorite, Stephanie Precourt of Adventures in Babywearing will be filming installments on welcoming her fourth child. The 15 New Baby Vloggers will cover topics from the best positions to burp a baby to the pregnancy secrets that your doctor might not tell you.
Timing couldn’t be better for the NewBaby Vlogger Network, as online videos are becoming increasingly popular. Research conducted by BSM Media, a marketing to moms firm in South Florida, points to online video as the next preferred media among Moms. In fact, over 75% of moms have viewed at least one online video in the last 7 days and Moms are watching up to 11 videos during each online session. The NewBaby Vlogging Network is designed to give new and expectant mothers information they crave, in a format that fits into their ever-changing lifestyle.
“Online videos are growing in popularity because they are so adaptable to a Mom’s life”, said Maria Bailey, Co-Founder for NewBaby.com and Author of Mom 3.0: Leveraging Emerging Media and Technology to Market With Moms. “Vlogs allow Moms to learn and share with other Moms- all while stirring macaroni and cheese and answering homework questions!”
Newbaby.com, www.newbaby.com, is an online community where new and expectant moms learn, share, create and store videos- safe, secure and free. Registered Moms can create their own Family Video library, view educational videos by a team of experts or share views with mom produced vides.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Online Resources For New And Expectant Moms
NewBaby.com is the online destination for moms just like you. Connect with other new moms to share thoughts and ideas, ask and answer questions and blog about your personal experience. Experience NewBaby TV, Video, Articles and watch our experts answer the questions that are important to you. Share your photos, videos and audio in easy to use online tools and access our nationally recognized Expert's advice - for FREE. NewBaby.com - where new moms connect, learn and share!
NewBaby offers thousands of resources in articles, videos, expert tapes, users opinions, blogs and mom corners to converse with other New Moms. We have the largest online video library about new and expectant moms and we add to this library daily. We also encourage our members to participate by providing video to be seen and used on NewBaby.com. Please visit our robust members sections.
NewBaby.com offers the best of the Internet's resources, for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September, 2004, the company's mission is to be an online mother network of the world's best educated internet membership. Our resources are designed to inform via video, audio and written word. We employ a strong group of Experts and encourage our members to personalize the experience on NewBaby. We believe that we will help new and expectant moms take control of their family future by providing an informed library of knowledge about experiences from pregnancy to preschool.
NewBaby offers thousands of resources in articles, videos, expert tapes, users opinions, blogs and mom corners to converse with other New Moms. We have the largest online video library about new and expectant moms and we add to this library daily. We also encourage our members to participate by providing video to be seen and used on NewBaby.com. Please visit our robust members sections.
NewBaby.com offers the best of the Internet's resources, for parents, teachers, and kids. Launched in September, 2004, the company's mission is to be an online mother network of the world's best educated internet membership. Our resources are designed to inform via video, audio and written word. We employ a strong group of Experts and encourage our members to personalize the experience on NewBaby. We believe that we will help new and expectant moms take control of their family future by providing an informed library of knowledge about experiences from pregnancy to preschool.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Important Safe Sleep Tips
From First Candle:
Providing a safe sleep environment is the single most important step you can take to reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant deaths. Take time during your pregnancy to learn all you can about providing a safe sleep environment for your precious bundle!
Providing a safe sleep environment is the single most important step you can take to reduce your baby’s risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant deaths. Take time during your pregnancy to learn all you can about providing a safe sleep environment for your precious bundle!
#1 - Back is best! Placing your baby on his or her back is the only sleep position recommended for babies. Side and stomach positions are not safe alternatives.
#2 - Where should my baby sleep? For at least the first six months, your baby’s crib or other separate sleep surface should be placed in your room, near where you sleep. Research shows that being in close proximity to your baby during sleep can greatly reduce the risk of SIDS.
#3 - The safest sleep area is a crib that meets current safety standards! The mattress should be firm and fit snuggly in the crib. For parents looking for safe alternatives to a crib for their sleeping baby, such as a bassinet, cradle or co-sleeper, click here. Visit www.cpsc.gov or www.jpma.org for crib safety standards.
#4 - What about sharing a sleep surface? Remember, adult beds, sofas and chairs are not safe for sleeping babies and can greatly increase the risk of SIDS, suffocation and accidental infant deaths. Bring baby into your bed to feed and bond, but when its time for sleep, place your baby alongside your bed in his or her own separate, safe sleep area.
#5 - Be wary of soft bedding and blankets! Anything loose, soft or fluffy in your baby’s sleep area can be dangerous. Take care to remove pillows, blankets, sheepskins, bumpers, stuffed toys and other soft objects from your baby’s sleep area when placing them down for nap and nighttime sleeps.
#6 - Keep your baby warm and safe during sleep! Loose blankets in your baby’s sleep area can be dangerous. Consider using a wearable blanket or other type sleeper to keep your baby warm and safe.
#7 - Never put your baby to sleep on top of any soft surface! This includes adult beds, waterbeds, comforters, sheepskins, pillows or cushions.
#8 - Pacifiers can further reduce the risk of SIDS! Experts recommend giving your baby a pacifier every time you place them down to sleep. By following the First Candle Guidelines for Pacifier Use, parents and caregivers can avoid concerns about breastfeeding and long-term dental problems.
#9 - Take care not to overheat your baby with too much clothing or too warm of room! Overheating is a leading risk factor for SIDS. Layer clothing as needed (no blankets!) and keep room temperature at a level that would be comfortable for a lightly clothed adult.
#10 - Educate everyone that cares for your baby about these safe sleep tips!
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