Let's Get a Little Rowdy (Diaper Bag, that is)

I just love the Rowdy Rocker Convertible diaper bags. Roomy, flashy, and so cool. They come in black and brown. If you are looking for an ultra-hip bag, consider a Rowdy diaper bag.

Kalencom Designer Diaper Bags

Here's another Kalencom diaper bag for you to love. Bright, funky, splashy and practical (it's covered in laminate!), Kalencom's Laminate Buckle Bags are also affordable at $70 at DiaperBagsInc.com (shipping is only $6.95 for this diaper bag -- or Free for orders over $100). They come in a sleuth of colors and patterns.

Kalencom's Ecofriendly Diaper Bags

Environmentally conscious moms have a look at Kalencom's Double Buckle Bags. These trendy diaper bags are shiny and splashy and come in a wide variety of patterns and colors. And, best of all, Kalencom is making strides toward environmental responsibility. Although it does use PVC in its diaper bags, these diaper bags are AZO-free and the PVC used contains no Phthalates/DEHP, DBP or BOP.

Jingle Bells, Diapers Smell

Eleven years ago, I lounged (briefly) on the bed as my husband dutifully bumbled through our two-month-old son's dirty diaper changing. Finished with his chore, he turned to face me, completely oblivious to the large poop streak running across his forehead. "I can't believe we have to do this for an ENTIRE YEAR!" he mused. I debated whether to break the news to him, about his woefully inaccurate time assessment and the crap on his head...and opted for silence. Now 20,000 million diapers later, he is clearly a pro, whipping out a diaper like a gun-slinging cowboy, one-handedly deflecting the backfire of pee while simultaneously slinging baby's legs up like a roped calf. 1,2,3 DONE! I am so darn proud of his progress. And he is so darn proud of himself.

Four kids later, we've tried every baby diaper-changing gadget known to man. We've tested every diaper disposal contraption invented. Had the diaper warmer (and pitched it). Used a changing table (for about 4 months). The cute little diaper holder thingys (what the heck are they called???) lasted about 3 days. Our conclusion? For diaper changing, there are only four things you need: diapers, wipes, a trash can and a baby. Forget the diaper genies, etc. They are smelly and squishy and don't hold a darn thing. Lay the baby down on a towel and change diaper. Get a house with a garage (preferably attached) and toss your diapers in the trash as you change them (put them in a plastic bag first to help with the odor).

How to Change a Diaper

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Changing a diaper doesn't come naturally. With these steps and some practice, you'll be able to change a child's diaper quickly and painlessly.

Diaper Changing Steps

1. Gather all items before starting. This includes the diaper, wipes, a cover cloth for little boys, and diaper rash ointment, if needed. You will not step away from the changing area once you begin. It doesn't matter how bad the child needs changing; it's a matter of safety. Lay the child on a flat surface, preferably with a towel underneath them,so they will be comfortable and not squirm. Remove any outerwear that impedes changing the diaper.
   
2. Open a clean diaper and lay it underneath the baby's soiled one. (This keeps the surface clean if baby decides to go while you're replacing the diaper.) Remove the straps of the diaper with baby's legs down. Take the front flap of the diaper and lay it down (unfolding it towards you). Make sure the baby's bottom is still on the back flap of the diaper!
   
3. Gently grab the ankles of the child with one hand and raise them so that the child's bottom is off the diaper but the lower back is still on it. Remove the soiled diaper to the side, getting the stuff out of the way while you clean up baby (this keeps the mess to a minimum). Keep these things out of reach of the baby and out of the way of his or her feet!
   
4. Grab a baby wipe. Clean where the baby soiled. Wipe front to back, instead of back to front, to causing less chance of possible infections. Check that all skin folds and such are clean.
   
5. Keep baby's bottom up while you wipe the large bits of stool off first, then the rest of it. It usually will take about 4-6 wipes for a really messy diaper. As you use the wipes, place the used ones on top of the soiled diaper that you just removed. You should still be holding the child's bottom up by the ankles.
   
6. Fold the dirty diaper in half with your free hand, to keep the soil and wipes inside while you finish the job. Use the tabs to make it all into one tight bundle.
   
7. Lower the child gently onto the new diaper. (See, it was all ready for you!) Bring the flap forward and tape it to the back flap around the child's waist, making sure it's not too tight. Also make sure that the ruffle is out around the leg to prevent leaks!
   
8. Place the disposable diaper into a small plastic bag, seal, and place it outside in a garbage can.
   
9. Wash your hands thoroughly, and wipe baby's hands with another wipe if necessary.
   
10. Pick up baby. If you need to change the baby's clothes, do that now. If you need to clean the changing area, place baby in safe location like in the crib, before doing so. If there is anything to launder, pretreat as necessary and proceed to launder.

Diaper Changing Tips

• No changing table? You can use a bed with an old towel spread on it to prevent messes. You can always change on the floor on a towel as well, and it's safer because the baby can't fall by accident.
  
• For older babies and toddlers, sometimes it is easier to put the clean diaper on while he or she is in a standing position.
  
• Stand perpendicular to the child to avoid getting urinated or defecated on.
  
• If your child is squirming around, give them a toy or something to keep them occupied. You can also sing, play the radio, or simply talk to them, such as describing what you do while you're doing it.
  
• Only use A & D ointment and zinc oxide based ointments like ButtPaste if there is diaper rash.
  
• Very young babies can be allergic to even hypoallergenic wipes. If they have nappy rash try cleaning with cotton wool. Wet it and then squeeze the excess water out.
  
• Use two warm wet washcloths if you would like to be more environmentally conscious. Use the first washcloth to wipe off the big dirt, and then use a second washcloth to finish cleansing the baby's bottom. You will do a better job of cleaning and leave fewer chemicals on your baby. Be sure the cloths are laundered well before next use.
  
• Babies don't like to feel exposed. If your baby is upset while you're changing her, you might want to try covering her tummy up with a blanket or sheet.
  
• If you need to use powder use cornstarch-based baby powder instead of talc. Use of talc has been associated with lung cancer and female genital cancers. Also, the scent in some baby powders can cause diaper rash, so avoid added fragrances whenever possible.
  
• Learn how to bathe an infant in case there such a mess, it's more effective to just give a bath than to attempt to clean up the mess on the changing area.

WARNINGS

• Never, ever, leave a baby on a changing table unattended, even for a moment. Falling off a changing table (or other surface) is one of the most common and preventable infant injuries.
  
• DO NOT FEED baby while changing, baby can choke.
  
• Because exposure to air often triggers a male baby's need to urinate, be sure to use a cloth or towel to prevent getting sprayed.
  
• When washing cloth diapers be sure to rinse them well.
  
• Most babies (boys and girls) will pee when the diaper is off and they get exposed to cool air. To help get this out of the way, pull the front of the diaper down, blow on the diaper area, cover it back up for a little bit, to catch the additional urine. That way the brand new dry diaper isn't instantly soiled once its closed. :)
  
• Diaper rash and yeast infection look different. Diaper rash looks like a sunburn red all over. Yeast looks like dots of bright red either grouped and touching or all over like freckles. If you suspect your child has a yeast infection, take them to the pediatrician.
  
• Consult your pediatrician about skin issues, it can prevent other problems resulting using the wrong products on your child.

Things You'll Need

• Soiled Infant
  
• Diaper
  
• Baby Wipes
  
• Trash can/Diaper pail
  
• Zinc Oxide based ointment or A & D Ointment - only if they have a diaper rash (do NOT use if they do NOT have a diaper rash, its expensive and not necessary.)
  

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Celebrity Diaper Bag Sightings!

Well, we have been on the prowl and spotted some haute celebrity mamas sporting our diaperbags. Here's Jamie Lynn Spears schlepping a gorgeous roomy Christine Price diaper bag. And, you do not need to have the baby to carry a diaper bag! Check out Paris Hilton modeling the Haute Olivia Pink Christine Price bag!

Even Ben Affleck will sport a Fleurville FleurvilleLunch Pak.

Timi & Leslie Diaper Bags-- "For the Woman in Every Mom"

Timi & Leslie designer baby bags are so much more than diaper bags--they are a fabulous statement of sophistication, style and luxury.

Timi and Leslie began in 2000, when Los Angeles designer Leslie Newton, began sewing cloth handbags using vintage fabrics. She covered some of the bags in vinyl and produced her first hip retro diaper bags. Her nappy bags received so much attention that she decided to start her own line.

With colors as fresh as a new season, the Timi & Leslie collections offer features like removable shoulder straps, waterproof linings, bottle totes, stroller straps, changing pads, wristlets, elasticized inner pockets and easy access key fob. And, Timi and Leslie diaper bags convert beautifully into a chic fashion-forward handbags, work bags and even computer bags. Many women buy them just to use as a handbag.

Timi & Leslie is now expanding its lines to include better handbags, men's diaper bags and baby travel bags and accessories. A wonderful selection of Timi & Leslie diaper bags can be found at http://www.diaperbagsinc.com/.

Many celebrities carry Timi & Leslie baby bags, including Christina Aguilera, Courtney Cox, Britney Spears, Vanessa Williams, Kelly williams, Condy Crawford and Cheryl Hines. Even Jack Black carries Timi and Leslie's bag for men.

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9 Screaming 9-Year-Olds (and a Partridge in a Pear Tree)

What was I thinking??? Every year, at least one of my children insists on having their birthday party at our house. And, after every party at my house, I tell my husband, "Remind me NEVER to do this again." In part, it's his fault--he never reminds me. Partially, it is my own fault--as I never know how to say "no". And, so, here I am, once again, hosting the rockstar party of my daughter Kaia's dreams.

What began as a little pizza party with a couple of friends has morphed into something much more terrifying--an all-night purple-frosting-topped nine-year-old screamfest. How convenient that my husband chose this of all nights to hang out with his brother at the bar. How could he leave me alone with them? Doesn't he realize that as soon as he is gone, they will devour me alive in one giant sugared frenzy?

I am not prepared for this. I only hope that party games like "pin the kissy lips on Troy Bolton" and "dress Kaia's unsuspecting older brother like a girl" will distract them long enough for me to hide.


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Where the heck is my Fairy Godmother???

I wish I had a fairy godmother.

I wish she would wave her magic wand over the mountain of laundry I am staring at and make it go away. I can just see it now: as my fairy godmother sings some bibbity bobbity bull, fat little birds will delicately dance my t-shirts into their hangers. Talking mice in caps and no pants will fold my husband's undies and ....(GASP!) put them away! She will wave her magic wand and send the weekend wreckage back from whence it came. Who knew four and one-half children (the 1/2 being my, ummm, Better Half) could wreak so much destruction on my castle? I don't care because my fairy godmother makes it all better.

I wish I had a fairy godmother. But, alas, to grant that wish, I need...oh yeah, a fairy godmother. So where does that leave me? Still staring at the mountain of laundry.

Why do only princesses get fairy godmothers? I may not be a bonafide princess, but I sure as hell know how to act like one. Well, then, if not a fairy godmother, can I least get the wand? (I mean one that does not require batteries or chirp out falsetto princess good cheer). I've done my royal duty--I've trained my oldest daughter well. She has an attitude that could rival Anastasia and Drisella. At least, can't she have a fairy godmother? Then perhaps I could bribe her into wishing for one for me. Or even to just make the laundry go away. More likely she'd just wish I'd disappear. Maybe then I'd luck out and her wish would come true. :)


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Eco-Friendly Diaper Bags: Another Reason to Love Fleurville

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Is It a Diaper Bag or a Purse??? Hmmm, so Hard to Tell

When I had my first child nearly 11 years ago, I was disappointed by the limited diaper bag choices. I could go to any local department store and purchase a cool, trendy designer handbag, but when it came to diaper bags, moms with style were SOL. I paid big bucks to look like a stylish career mom and felt ridiculous sporting my Winnie the Pooh diaper bag around town. (Okay, so I did found a vinyl black one that was mildly better). Shockingly, the fashion police did not impound the hoards of Mickey Mouse and country plaid diaper bags that lined the shelves of the baby superstores. Rather, I think those hokey bags actually proliferated and multiplied (kind of like my husband and I have done four children later).

For the past 11 years, diaper bags have substituted for purses for me. Lugging around a baby carrier and roly-poly baby was effort enough—I did not need to add two bags on top of that. My diaper bags carried everything, and I mean everything, but the kitchen sink—wallet, cell phone, bottles of breast milk, toys, binkies, the essential change of clothes, smushed Cheerios and every doodad known to new parents. Thankfully (and finally), some enlightened designer (a mom, no doubt) had a epiphany—how about a diaper bag that actually looks like a purse??? Brilliant! And then, the snowball effect. Now, trendy mommies, you can find a myriad of diaper purse lines, so chic even a celebrity would use them, like the Born Out of Necessity line, shown at left, featuring gorgeous butter soft leather exteriors and insulated interiors. Check out http://www.diaperbagsinc.com/ for a designer baby bag you'll love to carry.

Guess what? My fourth child, bless her tiny heart, potty-trained herself in July. Hallelujah! 20,000 plus diapers later, I am FREE, FREE, FREE!!! I’ll bet you think I raced right out and bought myself the Coach handbag of my dreams. HA, HA, HA! NOOO! I did not need to. I now have such a wonderful collection of chic leather diaper purses that, would you believe-- I STILL USE THEM!!! They are beautiful and roomy and have those fabulous spill and stain- resistant pockets that moms with leaky sippy cups and toddlers need. I cannot think of a handbag line that holds up as well to my 3 year old. Hey, I may not need an extra compartment for dirty diapers, but I still use them to hold markers...and Legos...and half-eaten lollipops forced on me by sticky little fingers.

Information About What to Put in a Diaper Bag

The truth is that babies require alot of baby gear. Make your first diaper bag an extra roomy one. You can buy a small diaper bag later if you decide you don't need all of the extra compartments and space of a large one. Fleurville Mothership is a great option for wonderfully roomy diaper bag. The patterns and colors are dazzling and hip, and you will receive many complements on a Fleurville designer baby bag.

Some of the essentials that new moms need to store in their diaper bags include:

• Diapers. (well, no kidding!) You should pack a few extra--you never know when you will need them.


• Wipes. I always carried lots of wipes in my diaper purse; some babies require more of them, and I used them for everything from my hands to baby's hands (and sometimes even their face) when necessary.


• Diaper rash cream. Especially if your baby has sensitive skin, as my babies did.


• Changing pad. So many times I forgot to bring the changing pad and regretted it.


• Extra clothes for baby. Pack at least one complete outfit for baby. Don't forget a beanie for baby--babies lose a lot of heat from their heads, and if it is chilly out, you'll want baby protected.


• Extra top for you. You never know when you will need one.


• Burp cloths.


• Bib.


• Nursing pads. Don't forget these if you breastfeed your baby.


• Blanket. A blanket for baby is a great idea but make sure it is not too small to cover you while nursing.


• Baby bottle. Don't forget the lid! It helps to keep the baby bottle clean. Even if you breastfeed, I would always keep a bottle with some dry formula in it, ready to be mixed. You never know if any emergency might arise in which you might not be able to feed the baby.


• Baby food. If your baby is old enough for baby food, pack a couple of jars, along with a spoon, all in plastic bags. Even if you primarily make your own baby food, I would still pack some jars--you never know when you will need to use them.


• Toy and soft book. Switch the toys and books often, so baby stays interested.


• Bottled water. Bring a bottle of water for mixing formula, or to use for an emergency washing of a binky or baby hands.


• Infant acetaminophen. I used this quite a few times, if not for baby then for my other kids as needed.


• Plastic bags. Pack lots of plastic bags for baby items such as soiled diapers, pacifiers, leaky bottles, baby teethers, etc.


• First aid kit. Newborns often scratch themselves, and crawlers, cruisers and toddlers often have spills that require a little antiseptic ointment and a band-aid.


• Emergency phone numbers. Don't forget a card with phone numbers of relatives, pediatrician, even a children's hospital in town. Laminate it or keep it in a small plastic bag, if there is no compartment for it in your baby diaper tote.


• Sunscreen for baby. Make sure the sunscreen you choose is safe to use on babies.


• Pocketknife. Now, I do not condone this at the toddler stage, but I love having a multi-tool pocket knife (one that is very hard for babies to open) with little scissors, nail clippers, etc. Comes in very handy.


• Diaper clutch. These handy little clutches are great for storing cell phones, wallets, etc.--so you can quickly run into a shop without having to lug all of the extra baby items. For 11 years, I used a diaper bag instead of a purse. With all of the other gear you need (baby carriers, strollers, etc.), a big handbag is just a pain to carry. I highly recommend a small clutch or purse that will fit inside your big diaper bag.


• Any other purse essentials. Why carry more than necessary? Buy a diaper bag that is roomy and stylish, and you will not need to carry an extra purse.
  

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