Murphy came up with a solution to that problem and has combined comfort (for your child) and convenience (for you) in these GooGoo Shades by ParkerG.

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Urban Sling by Combi Photo © PriceGrabber

Not looking to spend a fortune on a diaper bag? The bags I've chosen here are not hard on your pocket book, but they're not the ginormous, primary colored duffel bags you'd expect to see at these prices, either.

Some bags can even be had for next to nothing if you're willing to scour places like Craig's List or FreeCycle. For frugal moms, keeping tabs on those two places will end up saving you more than just a few bucks on a diaper bag. You can find free (or nearly free) diapers, clothing, furniture and more.

Have you found an inexpensive yet gorgeous bag you just love? Leave a comment and share your bag-finding tips with other moms.

And thanks to the many who participated in the Kids and Play Carnival that is live right now over at Christy Matte's site. It was an amazing success and there are lots of great entries for kids of all ages.

If you don't Twitter, but you've always wanted to start a blog, think of Twitter like a mini-blog. And it's easy to keep updated — you can update right on your Twitter page, send text messages, use third party tools like Twhirl or send an Instant Message through programs like AIM. Quick, simple and no complicated HTML or set up. If you already have a parenting blog, you can add Twitter into a side bar. Moms can also incorporate Twitter into their Facebook pages instead of using the Facebook status updater.

More:

• Sign up for Twitter
• Follow Me on Twitter
• Twitter Instead of Blogging
• Fun Twitter Mashups
• Family Computing Guide Christy Matte's Thoughts on Twitter

I've given her my answer and shared what forum members have said about the subject, but if you have some helpful experience or advice to share, please leave a comment below.

As you are getting ready for swim season, remember that drowning is a leading cause of death among children under 5 years of age. Do what you can to help prevent this by learning more about swimming pool safety and then take the quiz to test your knowledge.

Beco Baby Carrier Photo © CPSC

• Beco Baby Carrier -- these are being recalled because the shoulder straps can loosen suddenly, causing a fall hazard. These were sold at various retail stores for about $140. The company has information about getting the carrier repaired on its Web site in the FAQ section.
• Hip Charm Key Chains -- 12,000 of these lead-containing key chains were sold at Wal-Mart. I wouldn't normally consider this something to warn parents about, but since many parents do allow babies to play with their keys, here it is. On top of that, the key chain was in the home of a 9-month-old baby suffering from high lead levels and the baby had been mouthing this key chain. Wal-Mart is offering a full refund.
• Western Rider Push Toys -- These were sold at various dollar stores and have high levels of lead. You can return it for a full refund.

Is it even possible? Is it safe? Sure it is! Just take a deep breath, leave the laundry and the cleaning behind and make sure to follow a few easy guidelines to keep your baby comfy and safe while outdoors.

The most important thing to remember right now has to do with sun protection. Even if you're just going out for a short time, make sure your baby's stroller has a cover or stay in the shade.

And what about you seasoned moms? When did you first take your baby outside? And I'm not talking about the amount of time it takes to get from the front door to the car or the mailbox... When did you really go outside for a walk or to the park with your newborn in tow?