LaborKit.com Blog : Baby

Do 3D ultrasounds cause left-handedness in boys?

Theresa — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:51:00 GMT

Most moms have an ultrasound at some point for dates, check healthy development or if there are any concerns during their pregnancy. Recently 3D ultrasounds have become more and more popular for new parents to get a realistic 3D image of their unborn baby. The technology and photos are quite spectacular and YouTube has many you can view if you are interested. Some are promotions of the 3D company, others are proud parents wanting to show the world their baby. It can be a bonding experience for mom and dad and a treasured keepsake but do consider some pros and cons and follow the links for some important information.

PROS
"Recently, 4-D or dynamic 3-D scanners are in the market and the attraction of being able to look at the face and movements of your baby before birth was also enthusiastically reported in parenting and health magazines. This is thought to have an important catalytic effect for mothers to bond to their babies before birth. What are known as 're-assurance scans' and the rather misnamed 'entertainment scans' have quickly become popular." (http://www.ob-ultrasound.net/).

CONS
"...possible growth retardation, dyslexia, and delayed speech development... a higher rate of left-handedness among boys exposed to neonatal ultrasound has been observed in at least three separate studies. (http://www.askquestions.org/articles/ultrasound/).

Beautiful Baby Shower Invitations and Birth Announcements

Theresa — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:56:00 GMT

If you are hosting a shower and want to send out some truly beautiful and custom invitations, check out www.tinyprints.com or http://www.tinyprints.com/baby-shower-invitations.htm. They are some of the most beautiful invitations I have seen.

For the mom who is excited to send out birth announcements, you can include a photo and all the information about your new baby. They offer an idea center to help you design a card but the process looks very intuitive. They offer free ground shipping and free address labels too for orders over $75. Its quite a bit more expensive than your traditional Hallmark "fill in the blank" card but its definitely a keepsake and, in my opinion, well worth the money.

LaborKit gets reviews and plenty of buzz

Theresa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:04:00 GMT

Recently LaborKit has been blogged about and reviewed by several sites. We are happy to share these links to sites who have made comments on our kits. Thank you to everyone for their great feedback. Please check out these sites to learn more:

Swanky Moms Blog Review at http://swankymoms.blogspot.com/2008/10/labour-kit.html

SqeakyStroller.com Review at http://squeakystroller.com/baby/laborkit-hospital-bags

Growing Your Baby at http://growingyourbaby.com/?PHPSESSID=924e32a260687a6f4976bdb7067ad4c6&s=laborkit

LA Splash Magazine inlcudes LaborKit in their Life's Journey Holiday Gift Guide at http://www.lasplash.com/publish/LifesJourney/cat_index_lifes_journey/Life_s_Journey_Holiday_Gift_Guide_2008.php

LaborKit is a 2008 "Best Product for Parents"

Theresa — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:12:00 GMT

We are happy to announce that LaborKit is included in the Best Products Media Guide for Parents (September 2008) by ORCA Communications Unlimited, LLC. This Guide features 15 of the latest and greatest products for parents in the marketplace today. View the Guide!

We are proud to be listed among great products like BornFree Bottle, The Kiddyap©, mambino organics®, and the Mom Essentials Organizer.

Buy pregnancy tests in bulk

LaborKit — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:46:00 GMT

My sister-in-law first recommended buying pregnancy tests in bulk when I was trying to conceive and spent a small fortune on tests. Most tests cost between $8-18 depending on brand and technology. I could easily spend $50 per month especially if I was late and convinced I must be pregnant. There is a much more affordable way to go. You can buy in bulk at very, very affordable prices. Check out http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com. Here are some prices. They are the same quality that your doctor uses. The test strips are least expensive and what most doctors use. Just remember to order the little cup that goes with it. You could use a small Tupperware dish too but the cup has a little holder for the strip and its only 95 cents.Pregnancy Tests - Test Strips PTS $0.92 each, 10/$8.50, 20/$16.00, 50/$36.50, 100/$65.00, 200/$100.00

Pregnancy Tests - Midstream Format PMT $2.25 each, 10/$19.50, 20/$38.00, 50/$92.50, 100/$180.00

They have free shipping on minimum orders and also have a ton of other products for pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility. Happy testing!
Theresa

And the Winner Is.....

LaborKit — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:20:00 GMT

Sarah Elevazo from Toronto Ontario, is the winner of the LaborKit.com BabyTime Stroller Giveaway.

We hope that Sarah is able to enjoy the stroller in the months to come.

The BabyTime.ca show was really fun - we'll definitely be attending more shows in the future.

Thanks to everyone who came out, and we'll see you next time!

Look for us at the Todays Parent BabyTime Trade Show!

LaborKit — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:56:00 GMT

We're pretty excited about attending the Today's Parent BabyTime Show on April 11, 12, and 13 at the International Center.

The show will be held in halls 1 and 2. There's going to be tons of stuff for kids including a Toopy and Binoo show. Ann Douglas will also be there be there sharing her insight and wisdom about parenting.

If you'd like to drop by and see us, we'll be in booth 503.

We're will be selling LaborKits, and we'll also have some great giveaways (more on that later UPDATE: new jogging stroller giveaway) so, be sure to stop by to see what you can win.

Here's a quick little video - check it out.

Having A Baby Just Got A Little Easier

LaborKit — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:07:00 GMT

We're proud to announce LaborKit: a new product will all the necessary items to prepare woman for having a baby. Each laborkit comes with practical and thoughtful items to make the delivery process as comfortable as possible.

Whether you're a first time parent, or already have kids, a LaborKit will help prepare you for the big day.

Why LaborKit.com?

We save you money - buying these items would cost you well over 150.00 if you were to purchase it all in stores
We save you time - if you could find all these items, (some are only available to suppliers) it would take a significant amount of time to find it all
Prepared - you have enough to think about, why not let us pack your bags for you?
LaborKit.com provides the most comprehensive hospital bag, with the highest quality items, for the best price

Who would buy a LaborKit?

This is a perfect gift for someone to buy their pregnant loved one
A LaborKit makes a great shower gift
If you haven't received a LaborKit, its still OK to treat yourself to a very practical purchase!

If you have any questions, or comments, we'd love to hear from you.

Sincerely,

The LaborKit.com Team.