The number one cause of death in children in the Unites States is preventable injury. It is a scary statistic which is why we are recommending you check out Britt Michaelian’s fabulous new book Secrets of the Safety Goddess. As consultants to expectant parents, the last thing we want to do is overwhelm our clients with information overload. However, this simple and practical safety guide is an easy and important read for busy parents. It is filled with tips, facts and wisdom, all in bite-sized chunks that are easy to decipher.

This book will boost your confidence as an informed parent and might just find a permanent place on your nightstand.

Here at The Baby Planners headquarters, we LOVE going to our mailbox! We never know what fabulous finds we’re going to discover there. Here are a few that we recently received that we couldn’t resist giving our Seal of Approval:

• The Belly Bandit. We love our newborn babies, but our bellies? Not so much. This stretchy fabric wrap helps tighten and shrink your post-pregnancy belly. The bandit is Ob/Gyn recommended, offers support to your back and legs, and it might just boost your postpartum esteem, too!
• Clean George. This is one small business that’s thinking big when it comes to hand sanitizers. Made with all natural ingredients like tea tree and peppermint oils and packaged in green friendly materials, Clean George is an eco-fabulous find!
• Spa Time Baby. We all love to be pampered and that’s the impetus behind this mom created, spa-inspired CozyCare Cape. It’s a wearable towel that keeps mom dry and baby warm and cozy. It’s innovative functionality was hard for us to resist!

Looking to connect with like-minded moms on-line?? Look no further than the Hot Moms Club. Don’t let the name intimidate you. According to Hot Moms Club founder Jessica Denay (who’s also one of our bff’s!), a “hot mom” is a woman who is confident and empowered. Being a Hot Mom is an attitude and a lifestyle, it doesn’t matter what age you are, what race, shape or size, EVERY mom can be a Hot Mom!

This club/web destination is redefining motherhood in empowering ways, definitely worth checking out!

Stay tuned for some exciting announcements from Ellie & Melissa, The Baby Planners as the new year unfolds!

Wishing everyone the best in health and happiness for 2009 and always!