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On a side note to Ohdeedoh - could we encourage photo submissions to not include pillows, blankets, etc. in crib pictures. Those of us well educated on childcare know that obviously these items would be removed once a baby is in there, but those that aren't aware might think those items are appropriate or safe. We should advocate safe sleep in every way possible.

I love the one in the picture - source please? Also, why not just chose an ornament or two that reflect your baby, their nickname, or something you associate with them. Does it really need their name or date to be their "1st" ornament? I choose 2-3 ornaments for my children each year that commemorate the year. My daughter was born in August and we've purchased 2 so far - a watermelon, which was her Halloween costume, and a little castle, because my son calls her our little princess.

We have and love the toddler Aerobed. We chose it over the Tuck-Me-In bed because it is all one piece, whereas the reviews on the Tuck-Me-In bed were that the interior portion could come deflated causing a suffocation risk. The Aerobed blows up very quickly, is comfortable for our 3-year old (we bought it when he was 2), and is very sturdy.

That is adorable. I love the balloon window treatment!

This is a beautiful space. Fun and bright, yet calming and soothing. A+ Would love to see the rest of the apartment!

That's the ticket - gotta have it!! Not only is it functional, my 3-year old will love it!

Adorable, and the storage solutions used are great. One question - this is the second time I've seen the sleek legs on the the Expedit piece used in their storage space, but my local IKEA only has casters as a leg option. Where did you get them?

We use Totally Toddler as a spot cleaner, and then just wash with hypo-allergenic/dye/perfrume/fragrance free detergent and softner. I'm a firm believer that babies don't need their "own" detergent if as a family you use a gentle one overall.

There was an article a few months back about all of the harmful bacteria squeezy toys retain over time. I believe one of the suggestions were to replace them every 6 months or so.

I agree, my son loves anything he can squeeze and shoot water with during bath time, but better safe to throw and replace, then not be able to clean them.

We have the pictured Angelcare monitor and it was the single best purchase we made as parents. It was nice to be able to lay down at night and not worry. Regardless of your baby is right next to you in a crib, or down the hall, if they stop breathing when you are sleeping you are never going to know. For a little over $100, the peace of mind it brought us was worth it. Of course, being a worrier, we did everything else to reduce SIDS - no bumper, nothing in the crib except baby, swaddle, sleep sacks once he was older, cool temperature, etc. I only wish a company would combine a movement monitor AND a video monitor. Oh, and on a side note, our nearly 3-year old still has his Angelcare under his bed, knowing when he waked up at 2am and starts walking around within 20 seconds is very helpful! We'll be purchasing another Angelcare for #2 coming this summer!