BabyBabyOhBaby Infant Massage DVD giveaway

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**WINNER: random.org #92, congrats Francine! Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Thanks to all who entered and thanks again to BabyBabyOhBaby!**

When we took our childbirth class at the hospital, we learned they offered an infant massage class, too. But… it was like $50 and we thought that was too much. I was disappointed because I thought it sounded so fun! I know I love massages, who doesn’t?! I bet baby would too! Well.… then I found BabyBabyOhBaby! This is an infant massage DVD for $26 AND you’ll always have it on hand to reference.

The first time I tried it with Ryan, I thought — there is NO way Ryan is going to sit through this whole thing! It’s 45 minutes long. I was right, haha. But he made it pretty far!! Way better than I thought he’d do. There were times when he started to get fussy, but it really seemed that the massage worked to calm him down. They do “still touch” and he loved that!

They are sure to stress the fact that babies will be babies and there may be some touches your baby doesn’t like or takes some time to get used to. Just find what works for you and take it slow. Ryan has trouble with the face massage section, but he’s getting better! Also, the DVD says it’s typical to not get through all of it at once, or in order. Take parts at a time, whatever your baby can handle, and have fun. It’s an awesome bonding, quiet time for you and your lil one. I know Ryan is loving the massage by his coos and giggles and I’m enjoying it too because he’s so cute and happy

You can see a preview of the DVD on their site HERE.

You have to read the story behind this DVD because it’s so touching (ha, no pun intended)! This DVD was made by a man who has no kids. (What?!) Yep. Read here about how this DVD was inspired! It’s sweet, really.

So the DVD is divided into chapters for each body part: still touch, connecting strokes, legs & feet, stomach, chest, arms & hands, face, back, and stretches. They show you how to do the massage technique on a doll and then show you real life parents and babies doing it. Once you get the hang of it, there’s a menu option to just play the video with background music, no talking – to set the scene for you and your baby!

Want to WIN? One lucky reader will get their own copy of this Infant Massage DVD!

Mandatory first entry: Leave a comment telling me about the lil one you plan on massaging (or who the DVD is for if it’ll be a gift)!

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**Giveaway ends March 4^th 2010, at 11:59 pm CST. Random.org will be used to choose the winner who will have 48 hours to respond to my email before a new winner is chosen. Good luck!**

Hills briefs

Oakland Tribune August 11, 2011 | The Montclarion Dog Park Days to benefit Oakland city parks Pet Food Express has joined with ODOG — the Oakland Dog Owners Group — and Dirty Dog Hikes and Outings to raise money for Oakland’s dog parks and trails. They will host Dog Park Days at Montclair Pet Food Express and four other East Bay Pet Food Express stores this weekend. Dirty Dog volunteers will help wash and dry dogs at some of the Pet Food Express locations, with proceeds going to help parks. ODOG will host an in-store bake sale and a chocolate dipping fountain. go to website pet food express

ODOG is the nonprofit liaison between the city of Oakland and dog owners who use the parks. The alliance has operated a space-sharing program at Joaquin Miller Park since 2007. here pet food express

Emily Rosenberg, cofounder of ODOG. says the money also will help pay for dog park fences, responsible dog owner education programs and other services not in the city budget.

Looking for lemons for Harvest Festival The Piedmont Harvest Festival committee is looking for lemons for the annual event’s popular homemade lemonade.

This year’s festival will be 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 25 at Piedmont Community Park.

The committee relies on Piedmont residents to get the lemons needed for the popular drink. Anyone wishing to donate lemons can contact Jerry Miller, lemon chairman, who will arrange to have someone pick up the lemons or even pick them from your tree.

The Montclarion