Looking for a name? What about your favorite city?

If you're having trouble knowing where to start on the overwhelming task of a choosing a name for you're new addition, try looking at names inspired by things you know you like. Are you an avid hunter or hiker? A car fanatic? A traveller? By narrowing it down this way, you'll probably come across a name that you hadn't thought of as an actual name. By looking for a name this way, you might come across something that reminds you of great times you had doing what you like doing most. So whether it's nature, fashion, history, or big cities that spark your interest, you're baby's name may just be waiting to be discovered in your favorite memories.

Check out http://www.babycenter.com/ where you can search for names that are inspired by people and objects.

Keys to the Car Seat

Car accidents are the number one killer of children in the United States. According to research, 7 out of 10 carseats are installed incorrectly. One of the things I have struggled with is figuring out the correct way to install the carseat for my son. Each carseat is slightly different and comes with different instructions. Even if you follow the instructions step by step, it still may not be installed correctly, which could place your infant or toddler at risk for serious injury or death in case of an accident. Finding a carseat installation check place and following a few simple guidelines can give you the peace of mind that your child is safely secured. If you're equipped with all the information you need, you can pass it on to all of the people that your child rides with on a regular basis, like your spouse, grandparents, babysitter, etc. Here are a few local places you can have your carseat inspected for proper installation:

St. Johns Springfield Safe Kids

417-820-6672

Safety Council of the Ozarks

417-869-2121

Cox Health Medical Center South

417-269-0919

If you're not a neighbor of ours, you can find listings for help with carseat installation at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, www.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting . Just enter your zipcode to find the nearest check place.

Here's a few guidelines from http://www.babycenter.com/ that will help you decide the placement and type of carseat to use with your little one.

1. Use the correct type of car seat for a child's age, height and weight. Most infant safety seats only hold up to 22 pounds and should always be used in a rear-facing position. Children in car seats should not face forward until they are older than 1 year and weigh more than 20 pounds. Children should continue using forward-facing car seats until they are older than age 4 years, or weigh more than 40 pounds.
2. Children aged 4 to 8 years should use a booster seat and continue to do so until they are at least 4 feet 9 inches or taller, regardless of their age.
3. Children younger than 13 years of age should not sit in the front seat because they could be crushed by air bags if they deploy.
4. Read the instructions that came with the car seat as well as your vehicle owner's manual thoroughly before installing the safety seat in the car. Have a professional check to ensure the seat is installed correctly. Your local police station should have information on safety seat inspection sites in your area.
5. Never install a safety seat in the front seat of a car.
6. When a child is in a safety seat, the harness should be level with the shoulders and the straps should be secure and tight.
7. If possible, don't use a secondhand car seat. If you do, make certain it's never been in an accident and has all the parts, including instructions. Never use a car seat that's six or more years old.

Does your mom & grandma rock?

These "Grandiva" and "Grannylicious" novelty tees by Posh Mama are great gifts to give your parents or in-laws to let them know you are expecting. Grandmothers love to brag and one of these tees will make an excellent addition to her wardrobe. Available in sizes XS to XL. Each tee has a great women's fit and boasts a matching Swarovski crystal. Order now while sizes are available, they go fast.

Summer Travel with BABY!

If you're going on summer vacation this year with a baby, here are a few tips to help getting there a little easier.

1. Make a list of all the things you know you'll need about a week in advance so you can try to find smaller and compact versions of them to ease your load. Instead of taking the whole big bottle of your little one's natural sunscreen, put some in a travel container instead and save the space. Remember to label them though!

2. Try to bring items that can have several different functions such as lightweight receiving blankets that double as towels or nursing covers. Bringing versatile baby clothing will save room too. A onesie makes great lighweight pjs.

3. Bring lots of baby wipes. Or buy an extra box when you arrive at your destination. Since you're going to be out of your element for a weekend or a week, you'll likely have many situations in which you need to clean up messes and wipe dirty hands or surfaces.

4. What does your baby like staring at? If your tot loves dogs, then put pics of cute canines on your smartphone and don't show her these until the trip. The distraction will work much longer if it's something she's never seen before. Toting a whole bunch of familiar toys is a waste, they'll throw them to the wayside and be bored with them in seconds. With the exception of a teething toy or favorite lovie, leave the bag of toys at home.

5. Bring lots of pacifiers and snacks. They don't take up much room and their worth their weight in gold.

Good Luck and Happy Travels!

Your Last Chance to Enter "Your Best Mommy Moment" Contest!

The "Mommy Moment" Contest is ending soon! May 31st is your last day to send us your best mommy moment story. The story with the most comments will win a $150 shopping spree from Posh Maternity! Don't miss out on your chance to win! We want to hear your "Best Mommy Moment" stories. Send your story to customerservice@poshmaternityonline.com.

Melissa's Best Mommy Moment

When my daughter was born, my husband brought my son into the room so he could be fee first visitor. He held her so close and smiled at her.
I then handed him a gift fom her. It was the two Power Rangers he had been wanting. He was so excited and then said "Oh mommy, does she really love me that much?". I knew they he great friends!

Courtney's Best Mommy Moment

My husband and I had been trying for almost a year to have a child, so I had lots of time to think of how I would tell him if and when it finally happened! So when the time actually came that I got a positive pregnancy test... I was snowed in at my in-law's house and my husband was out on call for his job!! I was DYYYYYYYING to tell him, but I wanted it to be in person, so I had to wait TWO whole days before I was able to see him!! When he came home I gave him a "congratulations" card, and told him that I had a gift for him, and and having no idea what the "congrats" was for, he opened the gift bag that had the test in it, and when he turned to me, I raised my shirt and had written on my tummy "You're going to be a daddy!" We both teared up and we hugged and kissed and celebrated! It was the most amazing moment. In that moment, he finally became a daddy, and I finally became a mommy. :)

Lilli's Best Mommy Moment

I am entering with the hopes of winning the shopping spree for my sister, Lacy, who is expected to deliver her baby boy on or around 9/10/10. I am already the mother to a fantastic daughter, Elise, who is 17mos old. There have been many fun, trying, and exciting moments that I've experienced as a Mommy, but this one still stands out as one of the funniest:

My funniest "Mommy moment" came shortly after I had given birth to my adorable baby girl. We were visiting my husband's mother, and were laughing about the challenge of diapering a baby boy versus a baby girl. My mother-in-law had both sexes (1 girl, 1 boy) and submitted that changing a baby boy was 10x harder than changing a baby girl. I laughed and had to agree because to that point, my daughter Elise had been a breeze. After a few minutes, the time came to change Elise's diaper, and my husband and I took her into the guest bedroom. She laid there like the sweet angel that she was, cooing and grinning at her Dad while I prepared to change her. As I pulled back the diaper, out shoots a spray of pee! I squealed and my husband started laughing as my mother-in-law ran into the room to see what the commotion was about. As I wiped myself off and prepared to trade out the now soaked diaper for the fresh one, the little doll then SHOOTS OUT poo, at a record-setting distance--all over herself, me, and the bed. I was in such shock that this occurred, and as a new and unexperience mommy, I didn't know what to do. My husband was of no help due to being in such a laughing fit he could barely breathe. I looked at my mother-in-law with horror and she looked back to me with a grin and sayed "well, I guess girls aren't as easy as I thought." Wasn't that the truth!?

Posh Maternity is having a Mother's Day "Best Mommy Moments" Contest.

We want to know when all you expecting and newly delivered mamas had your best mommy moment! Was it a great piece of advice your grand-mother gave you, something sweet your husband did for you and the baby, or maybe some embarrassing moment you can laugh about now? Send in your short stories for a chance to win a $150 shopping spree from Posh Maternity! We'll post them on our blog, and then readers can vote for their favorite "Mommy Moment" by leaving a comment. The "Mommy Moment" with the the most comments wins.* Contest ends May 31st, 2010 and winner will be notified by e-mail. E-mail your "Best Mommy Moments" short stories to customerservice@poshmaternityonline.com. Be sure to include your name, due date or baby's birthday, address, and e-mail contact. Good luck and may the Best Mommy Moment win!

*Only one "Mommy Moment" short story will be accepted per person. Only one comment (vote) allowed per reader per story. Duplicate comments (votes) will not be counted.

P.S. Take 20% off your entire regular price purchase on Mother's Day, May 10th, 2010 in-store or online with coupon code: MOM10

Skip into Spring!

With all the dreary weather lately, who isn't ready for the birds to start chirping and the sun to start shining? Our spring merchandise is arriving daily and it puts me in a good mood just looking at it. Check back on our site often to see all the latest birght and cheery spring merchandise.

Cox Baby Affair

Come see us at the Baby Affair on Saturday, March 6th. Listen to some great speakers, watch a fashion show, and stop by our booth.

Love Is In The Air

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I can already see cupid with his bow drawn. We have a great selection of gifts that are perfect for that special someone in your life. If you're looking for a great Valentine's gift for the mom-to-be or you are the mom-to-be and need a little TLC pampering, we've got exactly what you need. Here's a few delicious gift ideas that would make any expecting hot mama swoon.

1. Japanese Weekend Maternity Dress in Red

2. Kalencom Buckle Bag in Coated Flora

3. Peanut Shell Sunday Drive Baby Sling

4. Maternal America 2 pc Poet Chiffon Blouse in Cream

5. Olian Maternity Baby Love Doves Tee

6. Moody Mamas Lustfall Lace Lounge Dress w/ Bra

7. Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover

8. Orange Blossom Soy Candle by Mi Amore

9. Posh Mama Grandiva Tee (for the Grandma-to-be)

10. Posh Maternity Gift Certificate

Hot Mamas at the Globes

An expecting Amy Adams wore a deep teal dress by Carolina Herrara. She accented it with a rusty orange platform peep toe and matching clutch. I have to give her credit for wearing those tall heels while in her second trimester. I wonder if she was able to pry those babies off her swollen feet at the end of the night. Well, despite the agony she may have faced later that evening, she looked great! Another red carpet prego, Paula Patton, from the movie "Precious" wore a full-length sequin gown by Kaufman Franco. She definately has that mom-to-be glow going on. Check out OMG! for more pics of the Golden Globe Awards.

New Year, New You!

So tonight is the Eve of the New Year, Two Thousand and Ten! If you're pregnant, your resolutions may slightly differ from the average New Year's celebrator. Here are some resolutions that a pregnant woman might have compared to the non-pregnant average woman. Feel free to comment and add a few of your own.

Average Resolution vs. Pregnant Resolution

1. Get in shape and lose weight

1. Lose 20 lbs. on delivery day and see my toes again.

2. Go on a diet

2. Actually keep all three meals down and not upchuck at the

faintest smell of tuna.

3. Think positively

3. Enjoy the few months or days remaining until the insanity

and chaos of parenthood begins.

4. Give up sweets.

4. If you've ever suggested to a pregnant woman of giving up

sweets, you're probably not able to read this because you

are no longer living.

5. Take time to celebrate the little moments in life.

5. Will soon truely understand Celebrating the

Little Moments of Life.

25% off your purchase!

Save some holiday cash and take advantage of the coupon on the home page of our website. You'll save 25% on any purchase*, now through Christmas Eve. Click on this link to get the coupon code or print out the coupon and bring it into our store at 1111 E. Republic Rd. Suite 152, Springfield, Mo. 65807. Merry Christmas from Amy and Rachel at Posh Maternity!

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The Holidays are Here!

We have stylish new holiday dresses in! If you're looking for a flattering, great-fitting, and fashion forward dress for all your holiday events, we've got it. Check out our special occassion maternity dresses page. You're sure to find the perfect dress for that Christmas party or Winter ball.

Don't miss a thing!

I was reading in Pregnancy & Newborn magazine about a website called runpee.com that tells you exactly when you should exit a theatre during a movie to use the restroom. It lets you know how long you can be gone so that you don't miss any of the important plot building scenes. This site is great for the expecting mom, since it's a given that you will be leaving to alleviate yourself at some point during the movie.

Give Thanks!

As we enter the holiday season, I was thinking about how much my life changed when I had my son, and about how much the holidays changed after he was born. It's been two and a half years since he came into this world, and oh how he has grown and changed and changed the lives of his mother, father, and family members. I'm thankful for so many more things now that our family of two became three. Not that I felt I was missing something before he was born, but only after did I find another puzzle piece in my game of Life. I prayerfully give Thanks for my little puzzle piece every day. He is truly a blessing and I have never been more proud of a title than I have been with Mommy! So tell us, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? We would like to know what our readers have to share.

Got Milk?

This costume worn by Cash Warren and Jessica Alba's, 16 month old daughter, Honor Marie, definately puts a smile on your face. He posted this pic on his twitter page with the question, "What do you all think of my little stinks costume?".