Link Love for the Week of July 6, 2008

Here are 25 shining rays of light I happened upon this last week that I found informative, funny, real or otherwise enjoyable that you might also enjoy checking out. Feel free to share your own finds, too...

On the Babies and Toddlers Forum:

• Help Wanted from Those with Experience Pumping Exclusively
• Mom Needs Alternatives to Sugary First Birthday Cake
• Is a Dyson Vacuum Worth the Money?
• Which Detergent Do You Use to Wash Baby Clothes and Diapers?
• Does Anyone Have Experience with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in an Infant?

On Parenting Blogs:

• Cloth Swim Diapers
• Punk Rock Mommy's Last Blog after Losing Her Battle with Breast Cancer
• Why is it a Crime to Have Just One Child by Choice?
• Use a Suction Cup Sponge Holder to Collect Sippy Cup Parts
• "I Saved $1923.89 Using Cloth Diapers!"

Parenting News and Recalls:

• Second Twin Dies After Heparin Overdose in Texas Hospital
• Study Says Fussy Babies More Likely to Become Liars and Bullies. New Zealand Super Nanny Says "Rubbish!"
• Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold at Costco Recalled (After 22-Month-Old Died from Entrapment / Strangulation)
• Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold at Walmart Recalled (Lead)
• Children's Necklace Sold with Ballerina Book Recalled (Lead)

Here at About.com:

• Guy-Friendly Diaper Bags
• Find Books Online for Free
• Six Steps to Getting a Flexible Work Schedule for Working Moms
• Salmonella Outbreak Update (1,017 People Affected)
• How to Choose a Coming Home Outfit for Baby

Other Interesting Bits:

• Getting Rid of Disposable Wipes of all Types
• A Watch that Tells Your Toddler when to Potty
• Stop Using Plastic Sandwich Baggies with These Reusable Wraps
• Heelarious: High-Heeled Shoes for Babies (via Thingamababy)
• Slide Show: Products Celebs Use to Pamper Their Babies