MORE baby CHIC FROM GIRL CHARLEE
If you follow fashion, then you probably know that retro is always in. Magazines like GQ, Esquire, Elle and Vanity Fair always feature a nice spread of beautiful models sporting vintage designs from some past decade. Whether it be the roaring 30s or the sexy 70s, these retro style outfits are strangely familiar and definitely in vogue.

Thanks to Girl Charlee, your tot can also partake in the retro revolution. This chic online boutique features one-of-a-kind children's apparel made from real vintage fabrics which are sure to match the uniqueness of your child. The clothing designs are also retro. Not only is the fabric vintage, but so is the design. Each outfit is designed to reflect the era from which the vintage fabric came from. Very cool.

CRAZY ABOUT PICTURES
I have never been a picture person, that is, until the birth of my son. Suddenly, everything is picture-worthy! His first smile, then his second smile, and his third smile...well, you get the point. At about the same time I realized that I had a photo addiction, I also discovered that I had a picture frame addiction. So began my pursuit for stylish frames that could both showcase pictures of our little bundle of sunshine and match the decor of very cramped Manhattan apartment.

A SLING THING
The fact of the matter is this - You are a man. Among other things, this means that you are (hopefully) physically bigger and stronger than your wife or girlfriend. If nothing else, you should be giving the impression that you can beat your gal to an arm-wrestling contest.

So, why do you allow her to do all the heavy lifting when it comes to your tot? And if it wasn't bad enough for her to have the baby in utero for 9 months, she's probably now crippling her back breastfeeding and rocking your newborn. So, give her a break and offer to push the stroller and carry the baby as much as you can.

IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY...
We drive long distances, we live in busy cities, we walk around at night, we fly all over the world... The reality is that we do not live in a particularly safe world. I always knew that, but (possibly due to my naïveté and belief that we were all invincible) I never gave much thought to how the whole safety issue. That said, I am much more safety conscious now that I am a parent.

I thought that I was pretty much covered since we bought the usual things, such as a car seat, baby monitor and a bunch of child proofing products. But after talking to a friend of mine, I realized that there was at least one more crucial thing we needed to do: We needed to organize our emergency contact information. After all, what if something happened to my husband and the hospital was trying to reach me. The hospital would have to root through his wallet in hopes of finding the proper phone numbers, etc. I don’t even know if my husband has anything in his wallet with our home number on it.

SAVING THE DAY FOR CHIC, CAR SEAT TOTING PARENTS
Car seats - essential, but pretty darn ugly. They get even worse when you transition from the infant car seat to the monstrous toddler seat. As if it wasn't bad enough that we had to lug a stroller, diaper bag, toys and baby around! You would think that car seat manufacturers would have put some more thought into aesthetics. Oh well. I guess I should just be grateful that the seat is safe and will protect my baby.

GO ORGANIC WITH BABYBEARSHOP SKIN CARE
There are a million and three reasons why it's a good idea to go organic when it comes to skin products for your baby. Allergies, environmental preservation and cancer prevention are just a few that immediately come to mind. And with thoughts of Mother's Day gifts dancing in your head, can there be a better time to go organic?

Thanks to the founders of BABYBEARSHOP, there is now a luxuriously natural line of skin care products that are made with organic and, whenever possible, Fair Trade ingredients.

MANGOES - A SWEET FRUIT AND A COOL INVITE
The story is sweet and the product is sweeter. Mango Ink, an online trend-setting stationary boutique, really did begin with a love for mangoes, entertaining and invitations. And just as the Mango Ink story is about life - beginning with a boy who falls in love mangos and ends with a man who falls in love with a woman who loves entertaining just as much as he does - Mango Ink products are also about life. Regardless of your stage in life, Mango Ink has a stationary to suit you. Whether you are hosting a grown-up party, planning a wedding, announcing the birth of a child or just happy that it's Summer, you'll be sure to find what you are looking for at www.mangoink.com.