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January 2008
 ▬the
goody bag
Every mom
will
receive a goody bag that includes
a
Tiny Smarts™ from
Tiny Love, a
DRY Soda,
a
Bellybar and more.
 Stimulate
and delight your baby's senses while
building fine motor skills with an
ever-so-cute Tiny Smarts™ from
Tiny Love. These colorful toys are
delightfully fun, small enough to pack in
the diaper bag, for travel and restaurant
outings, and have enough features to promote
exploration by your child without being
overwhelming.
 Invented
by a mom who was craving a sophisticated
non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverage
during her fourth pregnancy,
DRY Soda is a gourmet accompaniment
to a great meal or simply a night out with
friends. This all-natural, low-calorie,
culinary-inspired soda is carbonated in the
style of champagne and is available in four
sophisticated flavors -- Lavender,
Lemongrass, Rhubarb and Kumquat. Each of the
flavors is derived from the extract
of fruit, herb, etc, rather than containing
juice. The taste is light, clean and
refreshing. Every mom at the event will
choose a flavor to take home - whether you
enjoy it from a champagne flute is up to
you!
A nutrition bar designed specifically for
moms!
Bellybar is uniquely fortified to
provide key prenatal vitamins and minerals
women need before, during and after
pregnancy. Keep one in your diaper bag for
extra nutrition and energy.
 The
best part - they taste great! The
"Baby Needs Chocolate" is our favorite, but
the Mello Oat, Berry Nutty Craving and
Burstin' Chocolate are also sinfully
addictive. |
▬the
raffle
Every mom will take home a "best &
hottest" product (get
the details on how moms will choose):
* colors & patterns may vary and products
are subject to change |
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 Yes,
there are so many strollers on
the market, and we have seen and
tried most of them. Why do the
founders of MetroMoms both drive
the
Stokke™ Xplory®?
Because it is the best,
hands down! Stokke has done it -
built a stroller that builds a
relationship between parent and
baby!
While a number of today's modern
strollers may accommodate for
the growth of your child, none
but the Xplory accommodate for
her development. The unique
design of the Xplory allows your
child to feel secure and close
to you from birth. As your child
develops, she can be stimulated
by panoramic views, as well as
comfortable
 seat
and footrest positioning.
This versatile stroller
adjusts in height, raising
your
child high enough to see the
animals at the zoo, the fish at
the aquarium and basically the
world around us. When the seat
is lowered,
the stroller becomes the
perfect high chair at a
restaurant! Imagine - you don't
have to pull out the wipes to
clean a restaurant high chair
and, when your child is finished
eating, you can easily push the
stroller back and forth while
you finish your meal. And
there's more, the wheels tuck in
for stairs! Don't take the
Xplory out if you don't want
to be noticed, because all
who see
it (especially dads) grow green
with envy
and want to know more about it.
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  The
Evenflo
Triumph Advance™ Convertible
Car Seat
offers a first-to-market
InfiniteSlide™ Harness
Adjustment that can be easily
adjusted as your child grows.
The car seat is
Rear Facing for infants 5 to 30
lbs., Forward Facing for infants
20 to 50 lbs., has a ComfortPad
system with memory foam
cushioning
and a four-position recline for
your child's comfort. And
there's more good news - this
convertible seat has visually
highlighted safety points for
easy installation!
The brand new
ExerSaucer Mega Farm from
Evenflo
provides a variety of
age-appropriate toys in a fun
farm theme that helps babies
achieve 10 important
developmental milestones
such as motor skills, object
exploration, cause/effect
learning, self-awareness and
hand-eye coordination. The
ExerSaucer Mega Farm rocks,
spins and bounces to provide
exercise for baby's muscles, and
folds easily for storage or
travel!
New to the market, the 1-2-3
Tea For Me ExerSaucer
from
Evenflo
has all the
features of the Mega Farm
ExerSaucer in an adorable tea
party theme. Perfect for a
little princess!
Hitting the market in January
2008, the
Mimi One-Piece Neo Pacifier
from
Evenflo
was designed with special
features to help soothe baby,
including an all new
hospital-grade round-tip nipple
that provides a safe outlet for
baby's natural sucking
instincts. Every mom in
attendance will receive one of
these new pacifiers! |
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 Finally,
a newborn soothing center! The
sweetpeace™
by
Graco
combines motion, low frequency
sound and swaddle to calm and
comfort baby. The motion is
adjustable to customize the
sensations, and an MP3
connection allows parents to
customize sound! If baby falls
asleep in sweetpeace, the seat
can be lifted like a carrier,
and rocks when set on the
ground. The base is compatible
with most
Graco
infant car seats so if baby
falls asleep in the car, you can
snap the infant car seat in the
sweetpeace frame to continue
motion!
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 Inglesina
has introduced its M’Home
modern collection, and we
are impressed. The
Zuma
high chair unites
sophisticated design with
technical excellence with an
8-position easily adjustable
height, 3-position reclining
backrest, 2-position
adjustable footrest, 5-point
harness and an adjustable
snack-tray for easy removal
of baby with two removable
dishwasher safe overlays.
Anterior wheels allow for
Zuma to be easily moved and
a “Comfort Plus” pillow
helps to keep baby content
and comfortable during
mealtime.  The
stylish chair folds
compactly and washable seat
covers are available to
change Zuma’s look. |
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 We've
found the chicest diaper bag
for both mom & baby!
Introducing the
new City Chic from
Skip*Hop, the perfect
bag for the stylish mom on the
go! The exclusive removable
clutch is great for quick trips
or when mom just needs her
essentials. Matte laminated
canvas wipes clean and luxurious
leather trim adds a touch of
style. You can wear City Chick
as a tote or attach it to the
stroller. It comes in four great
patterns for the luckiest moms.
Durable. Comfortable. Versatile.
Style on the go. The
Skip*Hop
Via Backpack combines great
style with lots of function for
parents on the go. The
perfectly proportioned pack has
a pocket for everything; no more
digging into a bottomless pit!
The easy-access changing station
opens up like a book for maximum
viewing and includes a cushioned
changing pad. An added plus is
stroller clips that let it
attach perfectly to your
stroller.
Function never looked so
sleek! The
Skip*Hop
Via Messenger is an
amazingly organized and
functional diaper bag with a
super sleek style. With eighteen
pockets, the Via Messenger has
spots for everything you and
baby need when you hit the road.
There are bottle pockets,
compartments for food, cups,
toys and more. There’s also a
special AgION™ antimicrobial
pocket to help keep germs away
from your clean things. The Via
Messenger includes the new
Shuttle Clips; a unique strap
and fastening system that allows
the bag to attach neatly and
conveniently to the handlebars
of any stroller and then convert
into a cool, hip messenger-style
diaper bag. When attached to the
stroller, you can leave the
shoulder strap attached or
remove it for a cleaner look.
The Via Messenger includes
magnetic closures throughout and
a comfy shoulder pad.
   The
Table Fun feeding set is
great for babies and kids
alike. Made of solid
melamine—a durable, hard
plastic—the set includes a
plate, bowl, sippy cup with
removable top and matching
utensils, and of course is
dishwasher top rack safe! The
sets are illustrated by Eleanor
Grosch.
Skip*Hop's
Diaper Bag Details
contains five great items for
Mom’s diaper bag in a
stylish gift tote! The set
contains an Insulated Bottle
Bag, Laminated Zip Case &
Detachable Strap, Pacifier
Pocket that holds 2 pacifiers,
See-through Wipes Case and a
Diaper Holder that holds 4
diapers. You’ll never have to
dig through your bag for baby’s
essentials— everything is now
organized and easy to find. |
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 Traveling
just got easier with the
lillébaby EuroTote™!
Ideal for parents on the go, the
EuroTote does far more than any
single function baby carrier or
bunting bag on the market.
Specially designed to fit the
American parent’s lifestyle, the
EuroTote marries stylish
Scandinavian design with
easy-to-use American
functionality and safety
requirements. The versatile
intelligent design provides the
functionality of five products
in the convenience of one
system: a carrying bag, a car
seat blanket bag, a stroller
blanket bag, a sleeping bag and
a changing mat. Ingenius! |
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 Through
touch and smell, a baby bonds to
his parents, beginning the
foundation of the parent-child
relationship. Holding, talking,
singing, rocking, cuddling and
other nurturing interactions all
help to strengthen this bond.
Babywearing also frees up mom's
hands. So why not do it in
style? Black silk shantung with
black rings and canary edging,
canary yellow lining with large
butterflies in turquoise, red,
and black - simply gorgeous! The
Black Silk
 Butterfly
sling by
Oopa® Baby is unique,
elegant and fabulous! Mom will
look stylish when carrying baby,
and the sling even hangs like a
shawl or scarf when worn without
baby. |
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 Simple
and fabulous! The
Cariboo
gentle motions™ bassinet
is as innovative as it is
stylish. The bassinet hangs from
a folding stand which allows
parents to easily rock babies
back to sleep. The gentle
motions™ bassinet also rocks
gently according to baby's own
movement. The straps can be
adjusted so colicky babies can
sleep with their heads elevated.
for parents transitioning their
baby out of the bassinet into a
crib, the bassinet can be
removed from the folding stand
and attached to the rails of a
crib for an easier move into the
nursery. The bassinet is
complimented by the lovely and
stylish
 fabric
from
Baby Star. The
Baby Star fabric zips
off and is machine washable for
easy care and cleaning.
the gentle motions™ bassinet is
also environmentally friendly,
made from sustainable new
zealand radiata wood. Weight
limit 22 lbs.
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  Warm
and stylish! We adore the
Snuggle Bub
by
Protect-a-Bub. With 100%
Australian Lambswool, the
Snuggle Bub is like a luxurious
baby bunting bag that attaches
right to your jogger or
stroller. The Snuggle Bub fits
all strollers and for added
protection, the outside is water
resistant. Its breathable
insulator keeps baby from
overheating and of course it's
machine washable! The small size
is perfect for newborns and the
large size fits up to 4 years!
We're ready for winter! |
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 The
Svan
Bouncer is the perfect seat
for your baby from birth up to
30 lbs. The fully-adjustable,
bentwood bouncer provides a safe
and comfortable seat for baby
and gives discerning parents a
stylish and natural alternative
to mechanical bouncers.  With
an unlimited range of motion,
your baby can sleep in a
reclined position or sit
completely upright for feedings.
The best feature about the
Bouncer? It folds flat to fit
easily in your trunk. It is
perfect for visits to
grandparents or friends! |
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 These
fur-lined winter booties will
keep little feet toasty warm
on even the most bone- chilling
of days, and they are so darned
cute!
Made with a
double layer of leather
 plus
a foam pad on the soles for
extra cushioning,
pediped™ footwear
provide infants with the
ultimate in comfort and
protection and are suitable for
both indoor & outdoor use.
The Andrew and Hannah boots
are available in four sizes from
newborn-24 months. |
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 Great
news! Your toddler can continue
sleeping in the comfort and
safety of a SleepSack™
after he turns 2! The Big
Kid's SleepSack™ wearable
blanket by
HALO
was designed for toddler's
nighttime comfort and routine.
It helps prevent kids from
kicking off their blankets, so
they stay warm and comfortable
all night long! Foot openings
provide mobility and comfort for
Toddler.
Made of premium
micro-fleece, it comes in a
reusable vinyl pouch with fun
handle
 that
can be used as a travel bag for
toys or to take the wearable
blanket with you. |
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  Finally,
some sanity for the terrible
two's, three's and beyond!
Time Out Spots are
designed to help discipline
children ages 18 months and up.
When a behavior problem arises
and children ign ore
your warning, you now have a
place to send them - the "Time
Out Spot." Simple genius! |
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 The
name says it all - the Plush
Pad® by
Ah Goo Baby is luxury
at its best. This portable
and plush diaper changing
station has body-contouring
memory foam for baby's
comfort. Its patented rolling
system makes it perfect for
on-the-go parents. The Plush
Pad® fits easily in a diaper
bag, can be left open on a hotel
bed during travel or used as a
second diaper changing station
at home. It is available in a
variety of fashionable styles.
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 A
compact fabric travel baby
high chair that folds down
to the size of a diaper?
That's right moms - here's a
product that many of us wish
was around a long time ago,
and are happy that a
resourceful and fashionable
mom finally invented it!
My Little Seat is a
must for every diaper bag.
Gone are the days of carrying
bulky portable booster seats! My
Little Seat is available in a
variety of fashionable fabrics,
comes with a matching carry bag
and can be used from the time a
baby sits up unassisted up to 35
lbs!
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 Gone
are the days of fishing in the
back seat and floorboard for
lost toys. Invented by a mom,
Up & Away Auto Mobiles
attach easily to your car's
ceiling, and simple patterns,
bright colors and expressive
characters dangle from car’s
ceiling, hold your child’s
interest— even while you put her
into the car seat or belt. |
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 Designed
for babies and adults, the
award-winning Sleep Sheep
by
Cloud b is the
perfect nighttime companion
to help soothe the whole
family to sleep in a safe,
calming and effortless way.
A sound box tucked
safely inside of Sleep Sheep
lulls you to sleep with soft
sounds from nature
and the reassuring sound of
a mother's heartbeat. And
great news - Sleep Sheep has
several friends that are
perfect for children of all
ages! Helping soothe the
sense of touch,
Cuddle Cub’s tactile
sensations are carefully
chosen to comfort, calm and
provide a sense of security
with a unique heart-shaped
vibration - and
its unique patchwork design
makes each cub a genuine
one-of-a-kind friend.
Twilight Turtle, the
first and only plush
constellation nightlight
ever created, gently
transforms nurseries and
bedrooms into a starry night
sky to create magical,
 tranquil
environments that are ideal
for helping children of all
ages fall asleep easier.
Twilight Turtle is more than
just a soothing bedtime
companion, he is also an
interactive and educational
toy. Within the star pattern
are 8 actual constellations
that parents can identify to
their children using the
wonderfully illustrated
Twilight Turtle Star Guide.
Twilight Ladybug also
makes bedtime fun and helps
ease children’s fear of the
dark by projecting a starry
night sky onto bedroom
ceiling and walls.
 Lavender
Lab can be placed on
baby's crib or your bed
during the day, then moved
to bedside for naps and
nighttime sleep. Nestled
inside Lavender lab's plush
head, back and bottom are
packets filled with our
exclusive blend of Lavender
and a romatherapy
scents
which produces an aroma that
lasts up to five years. The
all natural sleep benefits
for Lavender are time tested
and scientifically proven.
This is one Labrador you
will always want on your
bed.
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 We're
betting everyone has had a mom
use spit to clean his or her
face or anything else that
required polishing in a pinch.
Now moms can get clean anywhere
and anytime without the need for
the kitchen or bathroom sink.
MomSpit fits
effortlessly into a purse, gym
bag, golf bag, hiking pack,
picnic basket, briefcase or
glove compartment. It sits
beautifully on a desk at school
or the office and travels well
to the theatre, the stadium, the
cottage and, dare we say, the
dreaded but essential visit to
the
 port-a-potty.
Easy to use and easier to
install than plumbing, it's
about immediate gratification
with style in the elimination
of dirt, wherever you are
and whenever you need it most.
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  Breastfeeding
in public is not always easy,
but can be private with a
Peekaboobaby nursing
cover. Simply slide it over your
head, and it's mealtime ... easy
as that! The 100% cotton nursing
covers are made in a non-smoking
home setting by stay at home
moms. With 14 high-quality
fantastic designer prints to
choose from, you're sure to find
one (or two!) you'll love! And
they are offered in two packs so
you can always keep one in the
diaper bag and one at home.
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  Hip.
Fun. Stylish. Comfortable.
Practical.
We've found a way to stretch
your wardrobe during pregnancy
and look great! The sashay
by
Sassabies allows you to
wear your regular, non-maternity
shirts until the very day you
give birth. So even when your
regular shirt barely covers half
of your belly, you can slip on
the sashay and nobody knows the
difference. Want to add a little
variety to your maternity
wardrobe? Slip the sashay over
your favorite piece and voila -
you just gave yourself a new
look. Not to mention
that you can hide those
unflattering panels on your
pants and skirts. |
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 The
Nursing Comfort Balm by
Mustela®
is a soothing,
dermo-repairing cream,
intended for moms who have
chosen to breastfeed.
Fragrance free and
hypoallergenic, it quickly
soothes irritations and
sensations of tightness,
protects, hydrates and
purifies, with Shea butter,
glycerin and sea salt,
making the nipples' skin
more supple and helps
restructure and regenerate
skin that may have cracked.
Best part - it does not have
to be rinsed off before
nursing.
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Who: |
Expectant moms and moms with children up to
age 4 |
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What: |
Lunch, laughter and opportunities to view
the Best & Hottest products from pregnancy
through preschool, and to meet and mingle
with other moms/expectant moms |
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When: |
Thursday, January 17 from 11am-1pm |
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Where: |
Blue Mesa Grill near the Dallas Galleria at
Village on the Parkway, 5100 Beltline,
Addison, TX 75240
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How: |
Moms will draw numbers at the event to
determine the order in which they each will
choose one Best & Hottest product. Every mom
also receives a gift bag. |
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Cost: |
$35/mom; children's
meals are separate.
Metroplex
Baby Savings Card holders
receive a $5 discount off their tickets. |
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RSVP: |
Space is limited. RSVP
by January 10. Tickets are not transferable.
Please see our
cancellation policy. |
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Other: |
Highchairs are available on a first-come,
first serve basis. Strollers are welcome. |
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