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The Miracle of Miracle Blankets

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:12:44 -0500

I have heard the Miracle Blanket described as the best thing ever invented for babies, as a straight jacket (seriously, but jokingly), a life-saver, a must-have, a last-ditch effort, and a true miracle for baby and parents.

The blankets’ flap/tuck design and jersey knit that sticks to itself like layered t-shirts combine to keep your baby snug and sleeping.

Mom’s who received one as a gift, buy another for themselves; then buy it for their friends with the words, “You’ve got to have this.”

Check out the video on www.miracleblanket.com.

Happy Swaddling from Pickles & Ice Cream, Little Rock, Arkansas!

It’s Not Your Grandmother’s High Chair

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:41:07 -0500

Do you remember the wooden highchair, ever present in the kitchen, that took up soooo much room? Or Grandmother might put telephone books or a sturdy box on a chair seat to raise the child up.
My Grandmother tied a towel around my daughter and she loved it. Fast forward, if you will, and behold today’s engineered high chairs: vinyl fabric for great clean-ability, multiple height adjustments, lay backs for the full-tummied sleeper, foot adjustments to hold them in place, straps, double trays, space-saving fold-ups, rollers for easy moving, and awesome colors.
Check out the Feeding and Bathing section on our website for details on the Chicco high chair or come into the store for a demo. We have them in stock!

Arkansas CPS Tech Update

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:37:55 -0500

...and what it means to you!
There is a common myth that rear-facing children whose feet touch the back of the vehicle seat need to be removed from the seat regardless of the age, height, and weight recommendations on the child passenger seat.

The April 2009 issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics has made information available to the public that is significant for all parents, caregivers, and interested persons. Please CLICK HERE to access the article.

Ask Eloise, the Pickles blog begins!

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:27:46 -0600

Having children is kind of like truth or dare. When the strip turns pink, you are faced with a whole new reality. It is frankly frightening, intimidating, intriguing, and wonderful. Nothing can prepare you for the awesome responsibility, angst and delight over what to do “to be the best parent you can be”.
It has been my great pleasure for 19 years to work with the new mom straight from the OB’s office with the cotton ball still taped to her arm, flushed with scared anticipation. Fast forward to the 3rd or 4th time- Mom whose most likely comment is, “Yeah, whatever, call me when ______ is in.” No bones or blood involved and she is good. What a difference a few years a few more babies make in your perspective.
If you need someone to share your joy of pregnancy and get a little taste of what’s out there for your baby, come see us. We are all parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents.
As the blog unfolds, I will take the opportunity to share information with the readers from a variety of sources: Manufacturers, sales reps, Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association, National Child Safety Boards, medical articles, etc. The purpose of this information is to inform, educate, question, and even challenge what is considered common knowledge and usage. Sometimes parents bring concerns and comments to us that I have wanted to share as a topic of interest. Now I can do that.

— Happy & Safe Parenting, Eloise