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    Back when I was pregnant with my first, I was determined to spend as little as possible on baby gear. I bought almost everything used on eBay, and scoffed at people who spent money on expensive strollers and high chairs and all the other essentials.

    But now that I've had four kids and seen (and used) a ton of baby gear, I totally get it. Listen up, new and expectant mamas!

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    Everyone is super-excited about the arrival of Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby this July. And if you aren't thrilled about it, then you a.) aren't human, or b.) have been living in a hole for the past 7 months or so.

    People just can't seem to get enough of the Duchess of Cambridge these days and want to celebrate her new addition any way they can, which is why it shouldn't come as a shock that there's already a line of products inspired by the royal baby that are due to hit the shelves of the British chain, Mothercare, next month.

    From cute little bibs that say, "handsome as a prince," or "pretty as a princess," to a royal family-themed play set, and possibly even a stroller that looks like a royal carriage (OMG!) -- moms can get a small taste of royalty at home with their own kids.

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    Does your child's skin seem irritated? There could be truly freaky reason for that. A news station investigation uncovered formaldehyde in baby clothing. And now a senator is stepping in to ask the government to look into setting standards for chemicals in children's clothes.

    Minneapolis Care 11 sent baby clothes to a lab for testing after a mother wrote in, complaining that her daughter's legs had broken out into a rash after wearing a new pair of leggings (she hadn't washed the leggings first). They sent different brands, and the results were disturbing.

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    Sigh. Even though it comes with sleepless nights, feeling overwhelmed a majority of the time, and a whole host of other challenges -- there's nothing quite like the baby phase.

    Those precious moments during the first year of our little ones' lives are something we can never get back, so of course, we want to do our best to always remember them. And that's why even though I finally parted ways with tons of baby clothes, strollers, toys, and other gear -- there's one thing from when my son was a newborn that I absolutely refuse to give up under any circumstances.

    The tiny little striped hat he wore home from the hospital.

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    A new survey conducted the U.K. shows that moms spend less on second babies, not that any of us should be all that surprised. To narrow in on things a bit, the survey found that one fifth of moms reported spending about £200 (about $300) less on baby number two than they did on their first child.

    And I'm sure you can appreciate why babies who aren't the first in their families wind up with secondhand stuff.

    I mean, it seems pretty stupid to shell out a ton of cash on brand new items when you already have plenty of clothes and baby gear that can be reused when another little one comes along. And yes, that's one of the reasons why moms who were surveyed report spending less dough.

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    Happy Earth Day! What better way to celebrate than by buying stuff? Just kidding. Kind of. No, really, I've scoured the web and have found some incredibly sweet onesies that are perfect for your mini green crusader. It may be too late to have them in time for this Earth Day, but hey, who needs a day to celebrate our planet? Not your baby.

    Here are 10 absolutely adorable Earth Day onesies -- and remember, please pass them along to another baby once yours outgrows it. Yay, world! Boo, garbage!

     

    Image via Inktastic

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    Have you heard that the CPSC is recalling Carter's infant pajamas yet? The recall was issued a few days ago, and eight different styles of the footed, one-piece zippered clothing are involved. About 218,000 units are included in the recall. The zipper on the front of the pajamas can detach and possibly pose a choking hazard to babies.

    The affected sizes are newborn, 3, 6, and 9 months, and all of the pajamas were sold between December 2012 and January 2013.

    More than one major retailer sold the clothes in stores and online.

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    Admit it -- one of the funnest parts of being pregnant is looking at all the adorable baby gear: The booties, the onesies, the blankets and toys. But as you scroll through the big box store baby shower registries you may start getting a little frustrated. If it's non-toxic, eco-friendly gear you want, you have to do a lot of sorting!

    Wouldn't it be great if there were already some wonderful eco baby registries out there? Well... here you go. We've found five baby registries for crunchy moms.

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    Oh, for crying out loud. Why do some people have to go and make an issue out of anything and everything? This baby onesie with "Future Bride" written on the front has some parents all bent out of shape -- because they think calling their baby girl a bride is offensive.

    You know, because dressing her in it is like putting some sort of stamp on her saying she's expected to be somebody's wife one day -- and nothing else (or something centered around that general theme).

    Yeah, yeah, I get it. Your daughter isn't simply someone's future spouse, and she will have plenty of hopes, dreams, and goals -- and they'll certainly go beyond wearing a white dress to exchange marriage vows followed by a fancy party afterwards.

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    Oopsies! Looks like the cat is out of the royal bag when it comes to the gender of Kate Middleton’s baby! If her slip of the tongue is to be believed, we can expect a princess this July, which, of course, means one thing: ADORABLE BABY GIRL CLOTHES! Yay! I miss the days of dressing up my own little baby girl, so I went ahead and picked out seven sweet, summery dresses for the future little Queen of England. And no, they're not ALL pink ...

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