Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Giveaway: Big smiles and homeopathic teething treatment from Baby Orajel Naturals — $100 Target GC {5.31; US} CLOSED

One of my favorite moments as a new mama was when my baby first smiled up at me. Gas? Reflex? Just messing with me? What did I care? It was a big, toothless, engaging grin, and I ate it up.

That toothless mouth soon filled up with teeth, early on. My firstborn, Mikko, started growing them early, at around 3 months. It was one of his primary skills: growing teeth and hair, every parent's pride. Even through the increased drool and the sharp little white points emerging, his smiles never became any less cute!

Our second baby, Alrik, took his time getting started on teething, but now he's making up for it. At 10 months, he seems to be growing them ALL. At once.

Three sharp ones have popped through on the bottom. (Why three? Why lopsided? Come on, kid, think of the aesthetics.) Two fang-like spaced ones on the top have descended, giving him the moniker Vampire Baby. The middle ones are creeping out to fill the gap.

top teeth for vampire baby — Baby Orajel Naturals Tablets giveaway

Vampire baby filling in those front teeth!

Since I know how much tooth pain can hurt (boy howdy!), I want to make sure he's comfortable as he cuts all these new chompers.

Baby Orajel Naturals Teething Tablets

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So I was happy to try out the new Baby Orajel Naturals Teething Tablets with Alrik. I had thought we would be getting a numbing gel, but the tablets we got are actually a homeopathic treatment. Baby Orajel is a well-established brand (#1 for teething), and this is their first foray into homeopathy. I'm glad the bigger companies are getting on board with natural remedies.

Using Chamomilla as one of its key ingredients, Baby Orajel Naturals Teething Tablets are belladonna-free, benzocaine-free, dye-free, alcohol-free and paraben-free.

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The three ingredients with their purpose:

  • Calcarea phosphorica, 3x HPUS — supports dentition
  • Coffea cruda, 3x HPUS — wakefulness and diuresis
  • Chamomilla, 3x HPUS — irritability

HPUS means the ingredients are officially monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.

If you'll remember, there was a kerfuffle recently because a different brand of teething tablets had belladonna, which is a poison in higher doses. Baby Orajel Naturals Teething Tablets have the other key homeopathic ingredients without the controversial one, which is reassuring. The Chamomlia, in particular, is supposed to help with the fussiness associated with teething. Chamomile flowers have long been used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory to ease discomfort.

Using the tablets

The directions are to dissolve 2-3 tablets (1 at a time) under the baby’s tongue. You can also dissolve them in a teaspoon of water before giving the water to the baby. You can give 2-3 tablets every hour for up to 4 times a day or as recommended by a licensed health care professional.

The tablets feature a quick dissolve rate of about 10 seconds. I found that this is true. I had a little trouble getting them under Alrik's tongue. If you put something in his mouth, he thrusts his tongue out and down, effectively blocking my homeopathic reach.

I'm not sure how legit this is, but I just surrendered to putting them on top of his tongue, and watched him thrust his tongue in and out in confusion, trying to figure out why there was now some sort of white powder coating it. But, they really did dissolve within seconds, so he got the benefit of them regardless of where it started.

I tried one out myself, just to make sure there wasn't some weird taste; there was no taste, which I thought was a good thing. Though I can see how that could be disconcerting to a baby wondering why I'm putting a tasteless, disappearing treat on his tongue!

The bottle is compact and holds a lot of tablets. It's easy to slip into a diaper bag pocket to keep handy. I break them out on car rides when Alrik is screaming, and I'm not sure why (besides the obvious car-seat-jail indignity).

opening box

Come on, Mama, let's get this puppy open. Time's a-wastin'.



eating box

So is this how you apply it? This does feel good on my gums…

How do they work?

I know many of my readers swear by homeopathy, and I've been given homeopathic treatments by midwives and naturopaths. I believe the basic premise is that small amounts of natural substances can produce healthful results.

With both my kids, I've never been totally sure if their teething is bothering them or not. They have the drool (hoo boy, do they ever!), and the gumming everything in sight, but they haven't had fevers or diarrhea or other symptoms that some people swear are connected to teething.

However, Alrik does have this near-constant expression that we describe as his teething face, as if he's half-grimacing all the time (but in a super cute way!). I'm never sure if I should be medicating him just in case, or if the fact that I can't tell if he's in discomfort means that he's not. (Any insight appreciated!) On the one hand, Alrik will sometimes get upset and start screaming for what we think is no clear reason. On the other hand, I don't want to dope him up with pain meds that he doesn't need.

teething smile

Teething face. Translated: What is going ON in my mouth?!

To that end, I appreciate having a natural, low-intervention way to soothe any discomfort he's experiencing. I can feel confident that the Baby Orajel Naturals aren't doing him any harm, and I'm happy for any beneficial effect he's receiving. I pop one in whenever he seems most uncomfortable, so I'm glad to have them on hand.

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Happy teething baby

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If you want to give them a try for yourself, Baby Orajel Naturals Teething Tablets are becoming available nationwide in early 2012. Look for them on Amazon, at Target, your local drugstore, grocery store, baby store, or superstore.

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For your own chance to win a $100 Target gift card, courtesy of BlogHer and Baby Orajel Naturals, enter for a chance to by leaving a comment below, telling me a favorite moment you had as a new mom. Not a mom? Let me know your favorite homeopathic remedy.

Contest is open to UNITED STATES residents, age 18 or older, only.

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This sweepstakes runs from 5/1 – 5/31/2012.

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200 comments:

Mami2jcn said...

My son had a speech delay and one of my favorite moments was when he finally was able to say Mommy. It warmed my heart.

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Mami2jcn said...

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Jeanna said...

I like to keep an aloe plant around to apply to burns incurred in the kitchen.

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sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) said...

My favorite moment as a new mom was holding my baby's hand for the first time. sonyadmorris@gmail.com

sonyamorris (Sonya Morris) said...

Tweet:
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Kara said...

Her first laugh. Almost 4 years later and I can still hear a hint of it each time she giggles.

I'm expecting baby # 2 and am glad to hear about these teething tablets--owes a big fan of another brand that is no longer available. Teething was brutal here--great birth control. :p

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Kerry said...

My fave new mom moment was unswaddling my daughter after a nap and watching her reach and stretch out her arms, it was the cutest.

Prof. Hannah said...

My favorite moment(s) is seeing my son take a nap with his father. Their body language is nearly identical and they tend to look like mirror images of each other.

Prof. Hannah said...

https://twitter.com/#!/hannabert/status/197390137141886977 - Hannabert needs these!

Meegs said...

My favorite moment as a new mom was the first time I realized I could sooth her just by being there. So sweet.

Frugal Mom from California said...

My favorite moment was to see my baby's first smile

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Frugal Mom from California said...

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Amanda B. said...

Belladonna is actually a go-to in my house along with Pulstilla - both good for menstrual cramps.

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Amanda B. said...

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Lindsay said...

Ugh I kinda hate questions like this, to be perfectly honest. I never have a "favorite moment" to answer. How do you pick between first snuggles, first smiles, first words, first steps, and so many other wonderful moments??? For purposes of entering the contest, I'll say the first time he stuck out his tongue, because that was like the first trick we taught him and it was exciting to see him do something intentionally and realize it!

LaChesita said...

Pulsatilla! It helps my cramps every time!

TheVegan said...

I wouldn't really call it a homeopathic remedy,but apple cider vinegar is my natural go to for a lot of things. Sore throat,acid reflux,high blood pressure,dandruff control/shiny hair,headaches,acne..everything! :P

TheVegan said...

Forgot to leave my email address!
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Unknown said...

I have to pick just one favorite?! Smiles are definitely incredible. The first few times Daniel nursed I was totally amazed that both of our bodies knew what to do (for the most part) even though neither of us had ever done it before.

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Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

My favorite, heart-hiccuppy moment was hearing her first cry after a scary 70 hour labor that ended in c-section.

Anonymous said...

tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/jeri_thurber/status/197789575303794693

Sarah Kate Branine said...

my favorite mama moment? hearing my babies cry for the very first time at birth and seeing their sweet faces!

Marc and Ashlee said...

my favorite moment was when my daughter was able to say I love You too mommy back, it was sweet

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Anonymous said...

My favorite moments were the first words and first steps.

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Anonymous said...

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Courtney B said...

the first time my baby laughed was my favorite moment

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Courtney B said...

tweet

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B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

The open-mouth smiles are the best.
--Brandy
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Anash said...

Mandatory Entry:
my favorite moment is after 9 long months and baby gets in motion and you feel like you are in a war against your own body!
Thanks for the chance!
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Anash said...

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Amy said...

My favorite moment as a new Mom was seeing my baby sound asleep in my arms. That’s just sweet and peaceful.
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Amy said...

tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/uTry_it/status/198327873201897472

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Anonymous said...

My favorite mom moment, i thought, happened when my little girl was 9 months old and she crawled up to me and gave me a huge kiss and said "mama" without any prompting for the first slobbery time. However, i then got pregnant with baby number two and had him on March 15th. We've been having a rough go at it and my little girl wasn't too happy, but about 2 weeks ago she came up to us laying on the couch from playing with her blocks and gave him another slobbery kiss and touched his nose and said buubbyaaa (her form of bubba) i burst into tears to see both of my babies so happy. To make it better, he had his first real smile immediately after this.

cw said...

My favorite moments were watching her sleep.....I could watch her forever...so peaceful
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bdiane34 said...

Just being able to watch them grow, and learn Is just amazing.
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bdiane34 said...

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Anonymous said...

My favorite moment was when I told my toddler I loved her. She responded back saying I love you. When I asked how much, she replied by stretching her arms wide an saying 3! That was as far as she could count!!! Andthat was a big number. Now today, my toddler all grown up and planning a family of her own, we reflect back on that small statment, that had a huge impact in our lives.

Carmen Van Deursen said...

My first special moment as a new mom was when I knew my son was going to start babbling, just that anticipation and then there it was while just gazing into his face and those little lips moving and at first no sound came out of them. He caught on fast and that sweet little voice came out. I'll never forget it.

JC said...

My favorite moment was the first time I saw the smile on DD's little face.
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JC said...

https://twitter.com/#!/tcarolinep/status/199373127107620866

AubreyLaine said...

Holding my baby for the first time :)
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Gretchen said...

I love taking naps together - so peaceful!

Gretchen said...

Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/ThatMamaG/status/199639875492904960

Jenny and Rolf said...

My most recent proud moment is hearing my son declare "I did it, I did it" with a big grin on his face whenever he accomplishes a task he has never done before. Seeing his pride makes me smile.

Randi K. said...

My favorite moment as a mom is every day at nap time when I rock my twin boys to sleep. They both lay there on my chest so peacefully and snugglely and lovely. It makes all the stress of the day melt away.

Megan B.B. said...

hearing my baby's first cry as i lay on the operating table made me wail along with her,'

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Momma Jorje said...

Sleep, milky smiles wrapped around my breast... very sweet moment.

Aili said...

Wow, favorite moment? ... I think maybe it was when my son learned to give actual kisses instead of open-mouthed scary vampire attacks! :)

.:karen:. said...

With my first daughter, it was when we first saw her, confirming this beautiful, special life we'd created. With my second daughter, it was having her placed on my chest as soon as she was born and having her latch on. I needed that immediate bond with her. – blondredhead at mac dot com

.:karen:. said...

Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/LilMamaK77/status/199860305218650113
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Angel Jacklyn said...

The first "mommy" word really made my day! But there are so many moments it's too hard to pin one!

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Angel Jacklyn said...

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StephanieC said...

so far our first ultrasound! scg00387 at yahoo dot com

StephanieC said...

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Anonymous said...

the first time they smile at you.
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Anonymous said...

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FreeIndeed said...

https://twitter.com/#!/thepryfamily2/status/200264956044779521
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FreeIndeed said...

my favorite mommy moment is hearing my baby giggle
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Burgh Baby said...

Is there anything better than a first smile? I think not.

john_sys said...

My fav moment as a new dad was holding my DS For the very first time, memorable day in my life

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benz1171 said...

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Judy B. said...

My daughter had colic which was concerning at the time. Now what I remember of that time is just holding her while rocking in the rocking chair and listening/humming to music. Eventually she went off to sleep and I cherish those memories of us together.

Judy B. said...

Tweet
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Anonymous said...

i am not amom b ut i love hot tea for home remedies

Anonymous said...

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~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog* said...

That picture of him chewing the box is so cute! One of my favorite moments of being a mom is when the baby is FIRST born. The second they emerge and you get your first look is so special.

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Unknown said...

The day my daughter was born. After being in the hospital almost 3 days. When the doctor laid her in my arms she looked at us with bright eyes. When she heard her daddy's voice she turned and smiled.

Amy V said...

fave moment is when breastfeeding finally 'clicked'. i thought we'd never get the hang of it but now i'm still nursing my son who is 15 mo old and it's the most natural, wonderful thing in the world!! :)

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Amy V said...

i'd love to try these-never heard of them but i think they sound like a great option! i prefer homeopathic/natural things for myself and children.

Tina said...

My favorite was my son's first smile
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Tina said...

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Tanya said...

One of my favorite moments as a new mom was when my baby was breastfeeding and would stop and look up at me and smile. :)

Unknown said...

Watching him rub his head to go to sleep.

Nancy said...

My favorite moments as a new mom was when I first held my children in my arms after they were born!

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dailymom said...

My favorite moment as a new mom was holding my baby girl for the first time, and look forward to getting to holding my son for the first time when he arrives in July. I also loved and still do love seeing all my daughter's firsts
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Anna said...

I love every day as a mom, but especially when my baby girl snuggles into my body. it's the best, and it doesn't happen every day!

Karina said...

tweeted

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Karina said...

holding my baby for the first time

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WendyP said...

I smiled from ear to ear when my 14 mos. old son signed his first sign- MORE!! So exciteing

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Anonymous said...

My favorite moment as a new mom was the first time my baby girl smiled at me--I'll never forget it! beecasagrand at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

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Unknown said...

My favorite moment was when my daughter took her first step. I was getting so worried because, while she'd pull herself up on the table, she would never let go and take a step. It was our dog that got her to walk for the first time; she took her pacifier and walked a few steps away from my daughter and dropped it on the ground...and my daughter went after it and took two steps. She was more shocked than I was LOL

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Unknown said...

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erika said...

Honestly, my favorite moment with the moment my daughter and I first met. :)

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Ngelica said...

My favorite moments were getting those first little smiles, before the little teeth came in.

Angie M
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Ngelica said...

Tweet:

https://twitter.com/ngelicamtz/status/202479280314253314

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Julie said...

After months of using baby sign to reiterate words to my son without him responding, he finally crawled over to his high chair and signed "more" and "eat"!! I was elated! It wasn't all a waste of time!! Hooray!

Peggy Damon said...

favorite moment as a new mom was just being able to hold my new baby for the first time....I melted!

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Peggy Damon said...

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azmomof2boys said...

My favorite moment is the first time I saw/held my children for the first time. jtmrj07 at qwest dot net

Rachel said...

It's so hard to choose just one moment! I guess I would have to say the first time he latched on to nurse, it was amazing!

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Carrie Robinson said...

My favorite moments as a mom with both of babies (one is 13 years old, one is 3 months old ;))is the early morning breastfeeding sessions. I love how connected I feel/felt to my little ones during this time. <3

Carrie Robinson said...

I tweeted about the giveaway! :)

https://twitter.com/#!/suburghiafoodie/status/202795668371283968

Carrie Robinson said...

My email is carriebice at hotmail (.com). Sorry! I forgot to post it with my 2 entries above!

Kerry said...

I loved rocking my babies to sleep at night.
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Kerry said...

tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/KerryBishop/status/202929121439907840
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Colleen said...

One of my favorite moments was bringing her home from the hospital. It was father's day and my birthday and everyone came just to see her. It made me realize how much I loved her and how important she is to our family.

Colleen said...

I tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/colleen1477/status/203157374578597889

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Kelly Massman said...

My favorite thing as a new mom was watching my baby learn so many new things and being curious about the world!
Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day!
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bukaeyes said...

My favorite was when my daughter giggled for the first time!
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richelle bowers said...

that first smile is always a heart stopper

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Unknown said...

The first smile is always the best =)

Cassie said...

I'm expecting my first in December and I can't wait to create these special moments.

I like having an aloe plant at home for burns.

Cassie said...

Tweet:

https://twitter.com/#!/CassieAnneSmith/status/204039511699750912

Nora and her Mom said...

Each morning she wakes up & smiles at me becomes my new favorite moment :)
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Emily N. said...

I like Hyland's calms forte sleep remedy.

Emily N. said...

https://twitter.com/#!/prizepuzzle/status/204339121018253312

pookiecat123 said...

I loved hearing their first coos
Judy S
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pookiecat123 said...

tweet tweet

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ms-texas said...

my favorite moment was bringing my daughter home for the first time

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ms-texas said...

i tweeted here:

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Tabathia B said...

Seeing my baby for the first time 24 hours later when they brought her to me in ICU
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Tabathia B said...

tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/204782996165890048
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Gina M (crave to save) said...

My favorite new mom moment is the first time I made my baby laugh. There is nothing like hearing a baby giggle! Thanks for the chance to win!

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Gina M (crave to save) said...

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kellyr78 said...

My favorite moment was hearing my babies laugh for the first time.
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Barrie Latin Community Centre said...

One of my favorite moments as a new mom was my daughter's first smile at around 6 weeks old.

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Christina said...

My favorite moment as a new Mom was when I talked with him, he laughed and responded with his “baby talk” happily.

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Christina said...

I tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/ctong2/status/205177252839833600

Unknown said...

My favorite moment as a new mom (so far) has been the first time my baby boy giggled. It is infectious :)

Ellie Wright said...

I was a totally inexperienced 18 year old when my oldest son was born. I'd never even changed a diaper. The first time I changed him in the hospital I put the diaper on backwards. Now that baby is about to turn 30. I can barely believe it.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Ellie Wright said...

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LauraJJ said...

Oh...favorite moment.....oh so many! Every first! :) I guess if I had to pick ......probably the first smile! Forever etched in my heart!
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LauraJJ said...

I tweeted
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Deb said...

It has been a little bit since I was a new mom, but my favorite moments were the closeness I felt with my babies when they were nursing.

Ash said...

Definitely when my son said mama for the first time!

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Anonymous said...

My best new mom moment was the day we brought our preemie home from the NICU!
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The Mom Jen said...

Best moment, hands down when they fall asleep in your arms, to this day I'm cherishing the days my 6 year old does it, she's my youngest.

The Mom Jen said...

Tweet #1 https://twitter.com/themomjen/status/205762153855205377

The Mom Jen said...

Tweet 2 https://twitter.com/themomjen/status/205762153855205377

Sara Wood said...

Holding my daughter for the first time.

Anonymous said...

the first smile just for Mommy
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Anonymous said...

i tweeted https://twitter.com/anonymom1/status/205826977565917186
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Amy said...

one of the most memorable, almost 3 years later is being able to hold him for the first time. He was in the NICU for a few days and i couldn't hold him...it was pretty much magical :)

Anonymous said...

my favorite moment with my mom was mother daughter shopping. nothing beats the laughs and bonding during shopping

shannon said...

seeing her first smile! so cute!
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amramazon280 said...

everytime my baby leans his head on my chest
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amramazon280 said...

https://twitter.com/pinoysugarplum/status/206431768616775680

Unknown said...

i love when my girls play and giggle together
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Unknown said...

tweet https://twitter.com/thismomwins2/status/206501018912034816
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Julia Mangan said...

My favorite was meeting my daughter for the first time. Incredible! Julia at naturallifemom dot com

Unknown said...

My favorite moments of a new mom was getting up for the feedings, it let me know I was actually needed. Being a mom is priceless. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/206797191224889344

Anonymous said...

My favorite new mom moment has been any moment that didn't involve poop!

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Anonymous said...

Tweet:
https://twitter.com/babybraddy/status/206808855697563648

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Carmen Van Deursen said...

Tweet
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/eve2570/status/206845829095497728

My comment was on may 6 at 4:39

Steph said...

My husband is prone to ear aches, and the thing that helps the most is just a hot compress.

Stephanie H. said...
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Stephanie H. said...

While I am not biologically a mom my friend refers to me as her son's second mommy. Because from the time he was born until he was 1 year old I lived with her and actively participated in his care. I loved getting up with him at night sitting in the quiet feeding him, changing him and putting him back to bed. Some times I even did this before his mother or father woke up. His mom only knew I had gotten up with him because his diaper was a different color (cloth diapers are great) or a bottle was missing from his night time cooler. She was always grateful for the extra sleep this afforded her, I was grateful for the experience because I may never get to have children myself. Now I help other women who are struggling with their children.
lpninpain@gmail.com

latanya t said...

My fave moment was when I saw my son's first smile.

dlatany at gmail dot com

Heather Kelly said...

My favorite moment as a new mom, was nursing my baby girl for the first time and not having an issues with her latching at all. I had nothing but problems with our son for the first few weeks trying to establish a good latch and getting him to nurse.

Heather K.
mysticbutterfly37 at yahoo.com

latanya t said...

https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/207128897714786304

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Heather Kelly said...

I tweeted.

https://twitter.com/matthewsmommy/status/207128181474471936

Heather K.
mysticbutterfly37 at yahoo.com

Betty C said...

The first time I held my baby girl was priceless.

willitara [at] gmail [dot] com

Cheap Is The *New* Classy said...

My favorite moments as a new mom were when my daughter would pretend to get mad and she would get this really serious look on her face, stomp her foot and shout "I'm mad!" Haha! I almost died laughing everytime!

Dawn
www.cheapisthenewclassy.com

Cheap Is The *New* Classy said...

By the way - My email address is dawn@cheapisthenewclassy.com

Dawn
www.cheapisthenewclassy.com

Cheap Is The *New* Classy said...

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/TheNewClassy/status/207208174992887809

Dawn
dawn@cheapisthenewclassy.com

Janice said...

My favorite moment happened recently when my 1 yr old niece said "Hi" to me for the first time. It just melted my heart.
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Janice said...

Tweeted
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/207269971951239168
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Ashley said...

My favorite moment would have to be recently in the car. My 4.5 month old son was hungry and used that opportunity to let us know he could say Ma Ma by calling out for me! Granted it was whiny and he was fussing, but it was adorable that he chose that moment to get my attention!

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angie lilly said...

Not a mom but very much into homeopathic treatments! One of the best ones I have recently found is the use of peppermint essential oil to help relieve migraine headaches, or any headache really.
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com

angie lilly said...

I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/207478647920144385
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com

Michelle said...

My favorite moment as a mom of 3 is seeing each baby for the first time, once they are born. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

Michelle said...

http://twitter.com/MrsMChappell/statuses/207490425215397889

Tweet
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Unknown said...

If I have a headache I eat or drink something with caffeine in it -it works!
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MCantu1019 said...

When my baby was put in my arms for the first time.
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Michele N said...

Their first smiles

shelly sawicki lash neuhouser

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meredith m said...

My favorite moment has been the first real smile (that was not just gas!)
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meredith m said...

tweeted https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/207594952832712704
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Michelle said...

My favorite moment had to be snuggling in the morning as we both woke up and went back to sleep and just snuggled in the mornings.

Anonymous said...

I loved seeing my daughter smile in response to us for the first time.

Lacey Jane said...

Watching my baby laugh in her sleep was my favorite part of becoming a mom just 10 weeks ago. Really just watching her dream at all. She laughs, she looks worried, she coos, it's all too damn sweet. I love it.

Laceyjane413 at hotmail.com

Lacey Jane said...

Watching my baby laugh in her sleep was my favorite part of becoming a mom just 10 weeks ago. Really just watching her dream at all. She laughs, she looks worried, she coos, it's all too damn sweet. I love it.

Laceyjane413 at hotmail.com

Ashley said...

I tweeted about the giveaway:
https://twitter.com/ashley81500/status/207834991445540864

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Ashley said...

The first smiles and giggles are the best part about having a newborn who takes away every ounce of your energy...and then some :o)

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Betty C said...

Tweet - https://twitter.com/willitara/status/207883527952400387

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Mallory said...

The first time my daughter was playing, heard a song, and stopped to dance a little jig!

amramazon280 said...

https://twitter.com/pinoysugarplum/status/207932786001199104

Unknown said...

Not entering but just wanted to say... My daughter had some awful teething days, and I swear by the homeopathic remedies. They helped her more than anything else! I don't know how the stuff works but it does. :)

Erica best said...

My favorite moment i love watching him sleep.
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Erica best said...

https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/208040606440759298

wigget said...

feeling that unconditional love

cat13 said...

One of my favorite moments so far has been laying in bed with my husband, while our son crawls all over us like he's on a jungle gym or scaling mountains.

Sadie said...

My favorite moment is when she smiles at me and says, "I love you, Mom!"
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Sadie said...

https://twitter.com/OhioCatfish/status/208274383226142721
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Unknown said...

There are so many moments. But now that my baby is walking and talking and all too quickly growing up, it absolutely melts my heart when she stops and signs "I love you" to me. She'll even do this from across the room.

Katherine said...

when he first smiled at me :)

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Katherine said...

tweeted


https://twitter.com/KayDay3/status/208324499119161344

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LAMusing said...

I am a huge fan of homeopathic remedies - I've tried a number of them with great success.
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Mari said...

My son came to us first as a foster child. I’ve had many wonderful moments, but probably one of the most memorable was when he started calling me “Mom”.

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DeniseL said...

My favorite new mommoment was seeing my baby daughter'sfirst toothless smile of happiness.
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DeniseL said...

tweeted
https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/208400139537227777
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Tamara said...

My favorite moment is seeing my baby smile up at me! Thanks for the chance to win.
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Megan said...

Oh favorite-finally putting him in a wrap and wearing him so close to me.
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