tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57960660826770694082012-02-16T03:30:45.228-05:00In which Nanny responds to common and irksome questions as they relate to raising baby ... Visit <a href=http://www.nannygram.com>www.nannygram.com</a> for Nanny's heirloom baby gifts gallery.Nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16229402287068072784noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796066082677069408.post-30863083025249114142007-12-23T08:21:00.000-05:002007-12-23T08:33:55.284-05:00

From our house to yours,best wishes for peace, health & happiness,the NannyGram family

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The boys are setting up the train set and I've done about as much wrapping as I can handle for one night ... So, I'm just popping in to remind anyone who wants a NannyGram delivered as a Christmas gift, that Monday, December 17 is the order deadline for delivery by December 24.I've been doing well with my goal to support small, independent shops this season ... and so enjoying online shopping.

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Our mission at NannyGram is to provide quality, handcrafted baby gifts -- and while doing so, to support knitters like Nanny and our entire network of talented knitters throughout New England. Creating handmade, handcrafted, non-mass produced items is core to who and what we are. It's why we do what we do every day. We're passionate about it. And, it is absolutely inspiring to be part of this

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I'm just loving all the holiday gift guides I'm finding online these days. They make it such a pleasure to shop -- I'm avoiding the malls and crowds as much as possible this holiday season. No, I'm not running around crazy, shopping at the malls or outlets this weekend ... instead I'm spending time with family at the lake house in Maine, playing Twister and Monopoly. Later, I'll be sitting down

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Gift registries aren't just for brides or babies anymore, with this neat, free online registry service -- MyRegistry.com -- you can register for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, or "just because" gifts ... from virtually any store, any where. How cool is that? I know some people think registering for gifts is tacky, but if someone's going to buy a gift anyway and they just don't know what to get

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I couldn't resist taking a photo of a Darlin' NannyGram being prepped for shipment over the weekend. Isn't it sweet? Every NannyGram receives complimentary gift packaging -- in this two-piece gift box are a pair of cuffed hand knit booties, nestled in sage green tissue. Each box is tied up with a grosgrain bow, with we attach a handwritten message on a notecard, if desired. And, I just love our

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Yes, dear readers, it's been quiet here on AskNanny. And, so, Nanny (my mom) has asked me to step up to the blogging plate. Nanny's been keeping busy knitting, which is the way she likes it ... but she's been feeling a bit guilty for not keeping up with the blog. Our hope is to have Nanny pop in from time to time to respond to AskNanny questions -- and in the meantime, I'll share updates on all

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Well, officially it's fall, but here in Massachusetts it's feeling like summer with hot, humid, 90 degree weather. Yet even with this glorious gift of summer-like weather, there are still hints of fall ... especially with the leaves turning a golden hue, mums bursting with color, and the sedum Autumn Joy blooming in the garden. Another chance to sit outside and knit booties! And, here are the

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Dear Nanny,I am expecting my first baby and my husband and I are anxiously awaiting his debut in another month. We have spent much of the past eight months deliberating over baby names and so far have not been able to agree. I’m worried that we’ll be calling this child “Baby” until he graduates from college! Our problem: As a first generation American, with Irish parents and grandparents, aunts

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Dear Nanny,Lately my baby seems to have lost her appetite. She has also been drooling a lot and is very cranky. I think she may be teething. Any suggestions?--Drooler’s Mom Dear Drooler's Mom,Sounds to me like she’s teething. Most babies start teething between 4 and 7 months and the first teeth to come in are usually the bottom incisors (in the front of your baby’s mouth.) For most babies the

Nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16229402287068072784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796066082677069408.post-12915737150026542682007-08-09T06:53:00.000-05:002007-08-09T07:28:11.754-05:00

Well readers, July was a banner month for NannyGram. Not only did we win the "So Swanky" Award; NannyGram is also "Classy Mommy Approved" and a "Cool Mom Pick"!Classy Mommies just love our knit hat and booties set and Cool Moms calls NannyGram a "wonderful source for hand-knit baby togs." I am constantly amazed by the wonderful emails and letters I receive from these modern moms who delight in

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Sometimes you need to stop and smell the flowers ... even when you're knitting baby socks.Here, a basket o' baby socks enjoys a rest in my daughter's garden, beneath a volunteer cluster of Stella d'Oro daylilies.Ah, and what have we here? A renegade sock making off for some solitary time in the window box.And, here, the multi-tasking sock as flower vase ... :-)Summer gardens, like a baby's first

Nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16229402287068072784noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796066082677069408.post-7288309783272258432007-07-13T10:57:00.001-05:002007-08-09T07:40:09.487-05:00

Well, dear readers, I am just BURSTING with pride! Our NannyGrams have won the So Swanky Award!Now, you may ask, much as I did when I first heard the news: What is the So Swanky Award and why did NannyGrams win it? Is Swanky a good thing?As my daughter happily explained to me, swankymoms.com is a site where "hip" moms hang out on the web. They can chat with other moms, find the latest trends,

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Dear Nanny,My grandmother used to sing such sweet lullabies to me and my sister when we were young, but her memory is not what it used to be. Any recommendations for lullabies or other songs for me to share with my baby? What songs resonant with infants?--LookingDear Looking,What a sweet tradition to share with your baby! I spent many precious hours (many of them in the wee hours of the night)

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Dear Nanny,Perhaps with your many grandchildren, you can help me! My daughter and I are quite close, and when her first baby, my first grandchild arrived 8 months ago, I was ecstatic! I loved being with my granddaughter! I saw her almost daily: fed her, clothed her, bathed her, sang to her, and held her close. I even took her for a number of overnight visits. When my grandbaby was 6 months

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Dear Nanny,My mother-in-law is a darling woman and I feel so fortunate that my baby has such a caring, loving grandmother to dote on him. My problem is that my mother-in-law smokes and I hate to expose my little one to second hand smoke. Any suggestions?--Anti-smoking momDear Anti,Good for you in recognizing what a special gift a grandmother’s love is for a child. May yours enjoy his

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Dear Nanny,My sister gave me a delightful Nannygram (the knit sweater) for my baby girl and I absolutely love it.The only problem—the baby spit up and I am afraid it will stain!What should I do?--Emma’s MomDear Emma’s Mom,Not to worry. First, the yarn used in our Nannygram sweaters is completely washable. But as I have learned over the years, the primary rule in stain removal is stain prevention

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