We’ve just been notified that a close friend of ours is three months on the way and they’re expecting their second child by mid-September. This is the fourth or fifth notification we’ve received since this January so it’s another year of baby boom among in our circle of friends. Before I know it, we’ll get invited once again to baby shower parties one after another, then christenings…then first birthdays. It’ll be another round again, just like last year, of shopping for baby slings that we can gift the mothers-to-be and my little son’s playmates-to-be. Baby slings have always been our favorite baby shower gift. I simply love the stylish concept of these slings plus the advantages of baby wearing is simply divine.

Baby Slings from http://www.next9.org
Speaking of babies and pregnancies, here’s by the way a very apt tip that I just got from smartparenting.com.ph a while ago with reference still to my another pregnant friend’s acne dilemma earlier.
Model and entrepreneur, Annette Coronel, shares a few simple beauty secrets for pregnant moms. Remember, for acne that are pregnancy-related, do not right away just dab the best acne cleanser there is. As this type of acne is just hormonal, it’s best to consult the OB-gyne first before putting on any chemical or taking in any medication.
1. Exercise regularly to help keep the blood pressure within the normal range.
2. Drink plenty of fluids every day, especially water to flush out toxins.
3. Don’t give up makeup completely.
4. Get plenty of rest, take regular breaks during the day to relax and unwind, eat nutritious food, and make sure you get out of the house.
5. Remind yourself that you are beautiful.
I guess the fifth secret applies not only to the expecting moms but to every women in the world.