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How Kate Middleton’s Birth Announcement Will Be a First for the Royal Family

Kylie McConville — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:20:09 +0000

Soon-to-be parents Kate Middleton and Prince William are looking to add a little spice to the traditional palace birth announcement when the duo’s royal bebe arrives next month. Traditionally, royal staffers post a bulletin signed by the mum’s medical team on an easel on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, while at the same time, staffers on the electronic end would send out an announcement to be received by the digital world — and it seems as though the Duke and Duchess are intent on keeping up with the royal tradition, for the most part. But Kate’s birth will mark a first for England and the royal family.

People is reporting that the public will get its first clue that the royal baby has arrived when someone from Kensington Palace leaves the hospital in London with an envelope, which they’ll hand over to a member of the royal household who’ll then deliver it to the palace to be placed on the bulletin. When the announcement is placed on the easel, it will mark the first time that the sex of the royal baby is revealed (uh… hate to spoil the surprise and all but we already know Kate and Will are expecting an heir to the throne!). Today, a royal spokesman alerted the world that the couple still do not know the sex of their baby (fat chance!), but that baby will most likely be born at the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London, where William and Harry were both delivered. Kate will most likely give birth naturally with her husband by her side — another first for the royal family.

In addition to the envelope carrying, the bulletin and the email blast — Kate’s birth will reach the foremost corners of the globe faster than ever before. Here’s just how it’ll happen:

Press Release

Let’s call it a modern-day email blast, shall we? Because that’s essentially what it is. The release will give details on the baby’s sex, the time of birth, the gender and if we’re lucky, baby’s name. It will include the details on baby’s arrival that the public will be pining for and might give us some insight on just how the Duchess’ delivery went down. This seems to be the most likely option for the royal family, since this is how it’s been done in the past and since it doesn’t look like the press release will ever become dated, the royals will likely include a press release with every royal delivery. Le sigh.

Social Media

The Queen B and Diana didn’t have to worry about scheduling out tweets, Facebook posts and Vine alerts with each of their pregnancies. Today, all of the those options are available. The British Monarchy has a twitter (@BritishMonarchy) that will most likely be updated immediately after the birth announcement’s been made. Never before has a royal had to worry about a tweet marking the delivery of their baby. But the monarchy isn’t the only royal with a Twitter: Clarence House also has a Twitter account that will reveal the birth. Lest we not forget the millions of parody accounts and fan pages on Facebook that are dedicated to covering every ounce of royal news that we hear.

The Internet

The Internet in general will give way to Kate’s birth news. Once the Duchess’ due date draws nearer and nearer, writers and reporters will be suctioned to their keyboards waiting to break the news. It’s highly unlikely that the Interwebs will wait for the envelope to make it from the hospital to Kensington Palace and then over to Buckingham Palace before the Internet catches wind of it. The royals also have a website they update and maintain and it’s loaded with royal news. This type of resource wasn’t as desirable when Diana have birth to William and Harry.

Funky 21st Century Ways to Announce:

Here’s something I bet even the Queen never thought she’d see! The royals could completely outsmart us all and shock the globe by making the Duchess’ birth announcement entirely digital, personalized and fun. By sending out out a e-Card press release, the Royals would successfully make every nation part of the royal circle. Here are some ways they could do it to really jazz things up:

Instead of just a dated bulletin, why not perk things up a bit with this stork? No one would be expecting it — and plus, it’s fun!

Somewhere in Britain, there is a bakery that’s thanking us for coming up with this idea. What better way to celebrate a baby prince or princess than with a sweet treat all of Trafalgar Square can enjoy?

The Brits are known for their love of drink — so why not throw a chewable, tasty and themed cigar into the mix? We vote yes!

A Facebook digital album. The Royal Gang is on Facebook, y’all — and this is how they should commemorate baby’s arrival. It could include photos of Kate as a wee little baby, William’s birth and other photos of royal family members. It could even be filled with well-wishes from fans, royal family members and candid photos taken throughout Kate’s delivery. They invited the public to their wedding — why skip baby’s delivery, too?

Do you think the royal family will add any fun elements to the royal birth announcement?

Plus, more from The Bump:

6 Royal Nursery Ideas Fit for Life in the Palace

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Recall Alert! Kolcraft Jeep Liberty Strollers

Kylie McConville — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:17:12 +0000

The CPSC just announced a voluntary recall of the Jeep Liberty Strollers by Kolcraft due to the fact that the inner tube of the tire on the stroller can rupture, which would cause the wheel rim to fracture and fly off. So far, 96,000 strollers in the United States have been recalled and 510 in Canada.

Here’s what you need to know:

The recall includes Jeep Liberty branded strollers with model numbers starting with: JL031, JL032, JL034, JL035 and JL036. They were manufactured between June 2010 and September of 2011. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a white tag on the rear upper center of each seatback pad. Each stroller has three-wheels and were sold in different color combinations with a metal black and silver frame, including a green seat and canopy; a gray seat and canopy with a teal blue stripe across the center of the canopy; an orange seat and canopy with a tan stripe; a tan seat and canopy with yellow stripe across the center top of the canopy; and a tan seat and canopy with an orange canopy rim. The word “Jeep” is printed on the side of the stroller and on the front of the stroller tray. There is a plastic red toy steering wheel, ignition key and orange shift lever mounted on a yellow base attached to the stroller tray.

Important to note: If your stroller wheels have a gray triangle located on the rim at the valve stem, then your stroller wheels are not included in this recall.

To date, Kolcraft and the CPSC have received 39 reports of inner tube ruptures, which have caused the wheel to fly off. Of the noted reports, 18 of the incidents included injuries. So far, 14 injuries have been sustained while parents or caregivers were trying to fill the tire with air. Two children have cuts on their chin or leg while standing near the stroller and 16 adults have received cuts, contusions and/or lacerations to their arms, legs, stomachs, heads and faces.

What to do if you have the recalled product:

Stop using it immediately. The CPSC advises that you contact Kolcraft to receive free replacement wheels. In the meantime, you can use a manual bicycle pump to inflate stroller tires to a maximum of 30 p.s.i. Do not use gas station air pumps to inflate stroller tires. Kolcraft strollers were sold at Burlington Coat Factory, Sears and Toys ‘R Us nationwide, onlnie and at other mass market retailers between June 2010 and June 2013 for between $150 and $180.

Want to make sure you don’t have any recalled baby gear at home? Read more of the latest baby product recalls.

Why Some Doctors Say a Glass of Wine a Day Is Safe for Moms-to-Be

Kylie McConville — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:01:24 +0000

A new study published in the journal BMJ Open says that pregnant women can drink up to one glass of wine a day without harming their child’s neurodevelopment.

In Britain, University of Bristol researchers recruited nearly 7,000 ten-year-old children to undergo a 20-minute assessment that tested their dynamic balance — both walking on a beam and static balance, including standing on one leg with boys eyes open and then with both closed. Seventy percent of the children’s mothers, whose alcohol consumption had been monitored at both 18 weeks of pregnancy and then again after birth, had not hand any alcohol while pregnant. One if four of the mothers of the children tested had consumed small amounts of alcohol (what they categorized as about one glass a week or three to seven glasses a week). About one in 20 mothers drank more than that and one in seven of the mothers drank four or more glasses at any one point.

The findings from the study showed that higher total alcohol consumption before and after pregnancy was associated with better performance by the children, particularly when it came to static balance. The recent research supports an earlier study published in April that found that pregnant women who drank small amounts of alcohol — about one glass a week — were not likely doing any harm to their children. A Professor at the School of Social and Community Medicine at the University of Bristol, John Macleod, said, “Low to moderate alcohol consumption did not seem to interfere with a child’s ability to balance for any of the three components assessed,” but he was also careful to note that, “moderate alcohol intake was a marker for social advantage, which may itself be the key factor in better balance, possibly overriding subtle harmful effects of moderate alcohol use.”

While studies both in the past and more recently have come forward with findings supporting the fact that moms-to-be can have one glass of wine without harming their baby’s development, it continues to be a hot topic debate for so many. Research continues to show that the affect on baby years after birth is virtually nonexistent, as well as baby’s neurological abilities are better, but I still think it’s a hard sell for moms-to-be.

Would you feel comfortable having a class of wine a day while pregnant?

Plus, more from The Bump:

Alcohol During Pregnancy: Is a Little Okay?

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Recall Alert! Buy Buy Baby, Chelsea & Scott and BeBeLove Baby Bath Seats

Kylie McConville — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:12:02 +0000

Yesterday, the CPSC announced three separate baby bath seat recalls at the following retailers: Buy Buy Baby recalled their Idea Baby Bath Seats, Chelsea & Scott recalled Idea Baby Bath Seats, and BeBeLove recalled their baby bath seats. Here’s what you need to know:

Buy Buy Baby Idea Baby Bath Seat Recall:

The CPSC recalled 34,000 Idea Baby Bath Seats sold at Buy Buy Baby because the bath seats failed to meet federal safety standards, which included the requirements for stability. More specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies. So far, no incidents have been reported. The Idea Baby Bath Seat is designed for children five to ten months old, made of pink or blue plastic and has four suction cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs from the front of the seat to the back and connects two side posts and the seat front. There are two star-shaped spinning toys on the front of the seat rail, above the front post. In between the two spinning toys is a round, inset plastic dis with the words “www.ideababy.com,” “Idea Baby” and “Made in Italy.”

What to do if you own the Idea Bath Seat:

The CPSC advises you stop using the product immediately if you own the recalled seats. If you’ve purchased them at a Buy Buy Baby store (or online), you can return the product to the store and receive store credit. If you’ve purchased the seat through Bed Bath & Beyond, you can return the seat to the store to receive store credit as well. The seats were sold in stores and online at BuyBuyBaby.com and BedBathBeyond.com from September of 2013 through April of 2013 for roughly $40.

Chelsea & Scott Idea Baby Bath Seat Recall:

The CPSC recalled 1,950 Idea Baby Bath Seats sold exclusively at OneStepAhead.com because the bath seats failed to meet federal safety standards, which included the requirements for stability. The bath seats can tip over, which poses a drowning risk for babies. So far, no incidents have been reported. The recall includes the Idea Baby brand infant bath seats made for One Step Ahead, made for children five to ten months old. The seat is made of white plastic with blue trim and has four suction cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs from the seat back and connects two side posts and the seat front post. In the front, two star-shaped spinning toys are above the front post. The disc says, “www.onestepahead.com,” “One Step Ahead,” “Idea Baby” and “Made in Italy.”

What to do if you own the Idea Bath Seat made exclusively for One Step Ahead:

The CPSC advises that you stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact Chelsea & Scott for further instructions and to receive a full refund. The product was sold at OneStepAhead.com from February 2013 through May 2013 for roughly $40.

BeBeLove Baby Bath Seats Recall:

The CPSC recalled 5,600 BeBeLove bath seats because they failed to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. The bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies. So far, no incidents have been reported. The recall includes all BeBeLove E-Zee™ Bath Seats: they are plastic bath seats designed for children between five and ten months old. They have a white base with suction cups on the bottom, a back/arm support, a detachable back support bar that folds under the seat for storage and a detachable T-bar front stabilizer that folds forward for entry. The back/arm support is gray, blue or pink. “Made in Taiwan” and “BBL” are engraved on the underside of the seat base and “BeBeLove” is printed on a sticker in the center of the back/arm support.

What to do if you own the BeBeLove Baby Bath Seat:

If you own the recalled seats, stop using it immediately. Contact BeBeLove for a full refund. The bath seats were sold at Amazon.com, Diapers.com, Overstock.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through November 2012 for between $19 and $30.

Want to make sure you don’t have any recalled baby gear at home? Read more of the latest baby product recalls.

Photos from Our New York City Summer Glow on the Go Event!

Kylie McConville — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:34:40 +0000

A few weeks ago, we invited our NYC Bumpies to come hang out with us, our amazing co-host Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, and a dozen of our favorite pregnancy vendors for an evening of pampering, fun and (most importantly!) free stuff. While our mamas-to-be snacked on mini cupcakes, veggies and dip and sipped on cool, refreshing pregnancy-approved drinks, they also had the chance to check out some of the most innovative, amazing and bump-safe products on the market.

There were massages, make-up tutorials and more! Huge, huge, huge thanks to our sponsors because we couldn’t have done it without you! Special thanks to: Aden+Anais, Belli Skincare, BioCorneum, Boots Beauty, Capri Clear, CV Skin Labs, Kelo-cote, La Voila Beauty, Mama Mio, Nine Naturals, SkinFoto, Vitacare and Enaltus.

We also wanted to say a special thank-you to our food and beverage providers for making sure our VIP guests were well fed and hydrated all night long: Balance, Franchia Cafe, Lee & Marie’s Cakery, Organic Avenue, Runa and Tumeric!

Check out a few of our most stylish highlights from the event (and tell us if you spot yourself!):

What’s your favorite way to unwind when you’re pregnant?

New Research Suggests Planning a Home Birth Could Be Safer — Do You Agree?

Kylie McConville — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:05:51 +0000

According to the results of a new study put together by a team of Dutch researchers, women with low risk pregnancies who choose to give birth at home have a lower risk of suffering from severe complications when compared to women who planned a hospital birth.

The study, performed in the Netherlands (which has the highest percentage of home births assisted by a primary care midwife), tested whether low risk women at the onset of labor with a planned home birth had a higher rate of rare but severe outcomes (known as SAMM — severe acute maternal morbidity) than those with planned hospital births. Researchers defined SAMM as: admission to an intensive care unit, uterine rupture, eclampsia major obstetric hemorrhage, postpartum hemorrhage and manual removal of the placenta. Using data collected from a national study on maternal morbidity and the national birth registry data taken from August 2004 to 2006, researchers identified over 146,000 low risk women in primary care at the onset of labor.

Of the 146,000 women in the study, 92,333 women had a planned home birth and 54,419 had opted for a planned hospital birth. For women giving birth to their first baby, the rate of severe outcomes for a planned home birth was 2.3 per 1,000, compared to 3.1 per 1,000 for a planned hospital birth. The rate of postpartum hemorrhage was 43.1 for ever 1,000 women compared to 43.3 for every 1,000 women giving birth in a hospital. Women who had already given birth and were giving birth to another child, the rate of severe outcomes for a planned home birth was 1 per 1,000 compared to 2.3 per 1,000 for planned hospital births. The rate of postpartum hemorrhage was 19.6 for every 1,000 women and 37.6 for every 1,000 women giving birth in a hospital.

Researchers involved in the study found that adverse outcomes were less common among planned home births than among planned hospital births — but the differences were only statistically significant for women who had previously given birth. Despite their findings, researchers still emphasize that these conclusions may only apply to regions where midwives are well-trained, in order to assist women at home births and where facilities for transfer of care and transportation in case of an emergency was adequate. Also, researchers noted that the fact that they did not find higher rates of severe complications among planned home births “should not lead to complacency” and that “every avoidable adverse maternal outcome is one too many.”

The heated discussion of the relative safety of a planned home birth lives on and studies continue to be too small to compare severe maternal complications between planned home and planned hospital birth among low risk women. Researchers, at the end of their study, concluded that, “Low risk women in primary care with planned home birth at the onset of labour had a lower rate of severe acute maternal morbidity, postpartum haemorrhage and manual removal of placenta than those with planned hospital birth. These differences were statistically significant for parous women.”

In a policy statement on Planned Home Births, the American Academy of Pediatrics stated, “The AAP concurs with the recent statement from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) that the safest setting for a child’s birth is a hospital or birthing center, but recognizes that women and their families may desire a home birth for a variety of reasons. Pediatricians should advise parents who are planning a home birth that AAP and ACOG recommend only midwives who are certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. There should be at least one person present at the delivery whose primary responsibility is the care of the newborn infant and who has the appropriate training, skills and equipment to perform a full resuscitation of the infant. All medical equipment, and the telephone, should be tested before the delivery, and the weather should be monitored. A previous arrangement needs to be made with a medical facility to ensure a safe and timely transport in the event of an emergency.”

Do you think it’s safer to give birth at home?

Plus, more from The Bump:

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Venezuelan Lawmakers Want to Put a Ban on Bottle Feeding Baby

Kylie McConville — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:43:23 +0000

In the most shocking and fascinating news to trickle out this week (yep! Even bigger than Kim Kardashian’s top secret baby name), the Venezuelan Congress will discuss legislation that would prohibit bottle feeding infants. This would be done as part of a larger effort to both encourage breastfeeding and reduce the use of baby formula. A lawmaker of the ruling Socialist Party in Venezuela, Legislator Odalis Monzon, said that the proposal would “prohibit all types of baby bottles” as as way to improve children’s health across the country as well as reestablish the bonds between mother and baby.

Monzon, in a television interview given last Thursday, said, “Every baby has the right to breastfeeding. We want to increase the love (between mother and child) because this has been lost as a result of these transnational companies selling formula.” Talk about a knockout punch — I’m not sure of any other country in the world that’s made a connection between bottle feeding and love lost between parent and child. In 2007, Venezuela passed the Law for the Promotion and Support for Breast-feeding, but Monzon said that the law fell short as it did not establish any sanctions for using formula. When pressed, Monzon did not come forward with details on what these new sanctions would be if the proposed change to prohibit bottle feeding would be if the law is passed by Congress. The likelihood of it passing is high due to the fact that the Socialist Party (where the legislation was born) holds the majority. Currently, Venezuela’s Health Ministry reported that 27.1 percent of mothers in the country who are able to breastfeed actually do so. The aim of officials is to increase that number to 70 percent by 2019.

Monzon did note that exceptions to the legislation would be allowed in the event that there was a death of the mother or that a woman’s breast milk production was limited — but that would have to be determined by the health ministry before a mother would be given the okay to formula feed. The groundbreaking legislation would also provide for the creation of more breast-milk banks throughout the country as well as require companies to set aside space for mothers to nurse. There’s no word on what type of punishment violators will face.

A lawmaker from the Justice First party, Eduardo Marin, finds the proposal “unacceptable and alarming,” and if I’m completely honest, I think most would agree. He said that the 2007 law that Monzon is pushing to amend was aimed at promoting breastfeeding, not “questioning, stigmatizing and practically criminalizing those who have opted for (other methods) of feeding. Marin has it completely correct. The creation and passage of this new law would completely penalize — and at the most extreme, oppress — mothers who bottle fed their children. While it’s amazing to think of the leaps and bounds Venezuela has taken to make breastfeeding the norm for Venezuelans — and for neighboring societies, I think there is something to be said about outlawing bottle feeding entirely.

What do you think? Should a country be allowed to ban bottle feeding?

Plus, more from The Bump:

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Enter to Win the Ultimate Royal Registry!

Kylie McConville — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:14:23 +0000

Feeling like you deserve the royal treatment, mama? We do, too!

We’ve been on Kate Middleton pregnancy watch since the moment the two were married (can you believe it’s been two years already?!), stood by with bated breath as they traveled down their very royal road to their very royal pregnancy and cheered for joy at Kate Middleton’s knockout royal maternity wardrobe — but now it’s time we gave ourselves a little pat on the royal back, wouldn’t you say? That’s why we’re partnering with People.com to give one very lucky mama the chance to take home this amazing Kate Middleton-inspired giveaway. When all is said and done, you’ll feel like the Duchess of Cambridge from head to toe (and baby will, too!).

Want details on exactly what you’ll take home? Get ready…

You and your little prince (or princess!) will win:

the Bellini Stella Collection Crib and Dresser (valued at $2,640!)
the Serena & Lily Bedding Set in Damask and Mocha print (valued at $239)
the gorgeous Bloom Fresco Chrome High Chair (valued at $550)
Ergo Bundle of Joy Carrier (valued at $163),
Isabel Oliver Maternity gift card (valued at $250)
the Magnificent Baby Clothing “An Heir is Born” Collection (valued at $122.85)
the awesome Bugaboo Cameleon3 Stroller (valued at $998.95)

Yep, you read that correctly. We’re giving one mom-to-be all seven of those prizes, valued at nearly $5,000! We’re pretty sure the Duchess herself will be throwing her name into the ring for a chance to win. We love these products for their royal and regal look, their durability and their over-the-top wow factor. If you can’t be Kate, might as well be like her, right?!

Enter to win the Royal Baby Sweepstakes now and you could be welcoming baby into your very own Buckingham Palace in no time!

Kim Kardashian’s Rumored Baby Name Begins With…

Kylie McConville — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:17:55 +0000

Just two days after welcoming her first child with boyfriend, Kanye West, the rumor mill is abuzz with name predictions for Kim Kardashian’s baby girl! A source close to Kardashian and her beau, West, leaked to E! News that baby girl’s name would “start with a K” — but that’s not all. Early reports suggest that baby girl West looks just like her mama! The source, who blabbed only to E! News, told the entertainment network that though baby girl will take on her daddy’s last name, she is definitely a Kardashian, saying, “She had dark hair. She looks just like Kim!” And I don’t know about y’all, but I literally can’t wait to meet her! All kidding aside, Kim is a breathtakingly beautiful woman, so it’s all the more exciting that her daughter would take after her in appearance.

Even though Kardashian went into labor five weeks before her due date, Khloe tweeted to fans and well wishers that both mommy and baby are happy and healthy, tweeting, “I can not even begin 2describe the miracle that is now apart of our family. Mommy/baby are healthy &resting. We appreciate all of the love. More info will come when the time is right! Thank you all for understanding! We love you all dearly! Overwhelmed with love right now.” The momager of the bunch — and three-time grandma! — Kris Jenner was absolutely glowing at the Daytime Emmy Awards, where she gushed, “”We are all good and extremely happy and thrilled for the new baby. [The baby] is doing great and beautiful. So very exciting.” What’s more, according to HollywoodLife.com, a source close to Kanye exlusively told the site that Yeezy is on board for a K-name, too, saying, “All I know is that they’re going to name it something with a K.”

People reports that baby girl’s middle name could be Donda in honor of Kanye’s late mother, which would be a beuatiful mix of the two families — a little something to keep the Kardashian naming tradition alive while at the same time keeping a piece of Kanye’s mom with baby forever. If that’s the route they choose to go, I think it’s absolutely heartwarming.

Now, back to baby’s rumored name. Because the entire Kardashian Kamp is on lock-down when it comes to Kim’s delivery and name details, we took matters into our own hands. Assuming that Kim and Kanye did settle on a K-inspired moniker to match their own, here are our top picks for baby girl West:

Kaden

Kade

Kaia

Kai

Kail

Kali

Kameron

Kana

Kanan

Kande

Kole

Kasen

Kasia

Kaya

Keira

Kellan

Kerr

Kalian — inspired by Kardashian’s Armenian heritage

Kassel — inspired by a city in Germany, because much of the reality TV star’s pregnancy was spent abroad

Kora

Klara

Keagan

Kala – inspired by Kalamata, a city in Greece where Kardashian and her family traveled to during her pregnancy on a family vaction

Any ideas what Kimye named their baby?

Plus, more from The Bump:

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Vote for the Funniest Baby Video!

Kylie McConville — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:56:00 +0000

After watching more than 600 video entries (you Bumpies are awesome!), our editors finally whittled the list down to five hilarious, must-watch entries! We loved watching your little ladies and gents run around totally unscripted on camera but now, these five babies will duke it out over the next week to see just who will take home the grand prize: a $500 gift card to Babies ‘R Us!

In order to pick a winner, we need your help! Over the next 7 days (until June 23 at 11:59 p.m. EST), vote as often as you want for your favorite video! Here’s how to vote:

Watch all five videos (and make sure you’re watching until the end — some videos have a surprise ending!), and remember the number of your favorite.
At the bottom of this post in the voting section, click on corresponding bubble next to the video name that matches your favorite video. Remember: You can only vote for ONE (1) video.
Once you’ve filled in the bubble for the one video you want to take home the $500 prize, click “Vote”.
As we mentioned earlier, you can vote as often and as regularly as you want. Voting ends on Sunday, June 23 — so make sure to get the news out to your friends and family so they can help us pick a winner, too!

Here are the top 5 videos:

Video 1: How Are Babies Made?

Video 2: I Want to Eat This Sandwich

Video 3: Baby Has a Pose-Off!

Video 4: He’s Got a Load

Video 5: Baby’s Reaction to Fart Sound

Pick a winner:

Good luck to all our amazing finalists! Happy voting!