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We don't mean to dwell. Last week, we posted about this whole barefoot in public thing, but apparently there are still a few celebrities who haven't gotten the message.

We get it-little feet are adorable. But so are little shoes. People would look at you funny if you were walking around your city with no shoes on-hello, remember Britney Spears circa 2008-so why should shoes be optional for your child? And there's a reason you can get turned away from lots of places if you're not wearing shoes-it's totally unsanitary.

So moms, once and for all, please stop bringing your children out of the house barefoot. It's really not cute-it's gross. These, on the other hand, are cute.

Adidas Country II

Naturino Nat 7703

Morgan&Milo Slip On

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I know comfort is key when you're pregnant, but moms-to-be, would you really wear maternity overalls? I found these at walmart.com and couldn't help but think to myself: if I was pregnant, there's no way I'd wear overalls.

But then I started to look at them and they actually don't look that bad on the mannequin. With some cute jeweled flat sandals and a bright tank underneath, they'd might even make a cute ensemble.

I'd never considered overalls practical maternity-wear, but hey Walmart might be on to something. If you think you could work them, go for it. They're only $10 (yes, $10!).

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Maybe it's teething, or maybe it's curiosity, but at sixteen months, my daughter has not grown out of the "everything goes in the mouth" phase yet. She is still tasting everything from macaroni to mulch with gusto, and is especially interested in texture. This adorable puzzle from The Hip Infant has been one of her favorites-both to solve and to gnaw on. It has easy-to-grasp pieces and fabric edges for extra interest. It's easily the most popular puzzle in the pile right now.

When did your baby grow out of the chomp-on-everything-in-sight phase? And what could he or she just not taste enough of? We'd like to know.

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There was a time not too long ago when I swore I would never wear a pair of Clarks shoes because they all looked like the ones above. Sure, they're comfortable, but leather flowers and thick topstitched straps are really, really not my style.

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But at some point, Clarks got a makeover and now they sell shoes that look like this:

So I'm eating my words - I'd definitely wear any of these.

See 9 comfortable high heels on SHEfinds.

Not only are they cute, but they're also wildly comfortable, which is what Clarks is known (and beloved) for. They have a cushion foam footbed that molds to best support your feet and they're outfitted with a patented circulation system that channels warm, moist air and allows cool, dry air in. In short, a good way to look put together while you're on your feet with an active child.

So go ahead and get yourself a cute, new pair of Clarks, moms. I might even get one myself.

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Recently, TheFrisky.com asked, "Maternity Shapewear: Wrong or Just?" As a woman who's been pregnant I can say with confidence that there is absolutely nothing wrong with maternity shapewear. Take away a pregnant woman's maternity shapewear? Now that is wrong.

Unlike regular shapewear maternity shapewear isn't intended to flatten your stomach. Rather, it offers support for a bulging belly, which any woman who's ever carried twenty pounds in her stomach knows is really helpful.

But that's not all maternity shapewear does. You see, when you're pregnant, your stomach isn't the only thing that gets bigger. For lots of women, being pregnant means a bigger butt, bigger hips, bigger legs, bigger everything in some cases. So if there is something out there that 1. supports your baby bump and 2. makes your butt and thighs look even a little like they did before you got pregnant, how could that possibly be wrong?

So moms-to-be, do not feel bad about wearing your maternity

Copyright laws prevent us from re-posting this picture we saw on People.com, but you must check it out.

Okay, you back? So what's with Salma Hayek toting her 2-year-old daughter Valentina around with a pacifier in her mouth? Valentina is adorable, but it's about time she got weaned off that pacifier, don't you think?

According to Babble.com, doctors recommend weaning your child off the pacifier by age two to prevent tooth misalignment. There's even a study that reports children that suck a pacifier or their thumb for more than three years are more likely to develop speech problems. So Salma, it's the doctor's orders, not just ours.

I never gave my daughter a pacifier-in part because I didn't want to have to deal with weaning-so I'm really no expert. But I've heard that dipping it in white vinegar, decaffeinated coffee or lemon juice could make your child want the pacifier less and less.

What did you do to wean your child off the pacifier? Share you tried

My daughter's birthday is in July and I'm throwing her a relatively small party for family and friends in the local park. That's all I was planning on doing until her preschool teacher mentioned another child's parents sent goodies in for her class a few weeks back. Hmm, I didn't know they did parties in her school.

Since then, the parties have been non-stop. Every week, there's another party and every week the goodie bag my daughter brings home trumps the last one.

At first, it was just a cellophane bag stuffed with a lollipop and a sheet of stickers. Then, it was a personalized paper bag filled with this crunchy fruit snack that's all the rage and some other games and toys. Yesterday, my daughter brings home a new backpack that has a sippy cup, a coloring book, cookies, candy and a box of crayons in it. When did preschool birthday parties become a competitive sport?

I've decided I'll send in cupcakes for the kids on my daughter's birthday, but I'm really not into the

I love a good pun as much as the next mom, but I'm seriously considering trading in all my daughter's witty tees for these Baby Potential tees instead. As much I like I people to smile when they see her-or read what's on her shirt-I'd rather inspire my daughter to become a teacher, an artist or the president.

In case you're unfamiliar-I was up until yesterday-Baby Potential is an awesome clothing line for babies and toddlers. Instead of printing witty or funny sayings on their shirts, Baby Potential prints words like "Philanthropist," "Radiologist" and "Chef" on their tees and onesies instead. It's a really simple way to encourage your child to follow his/her dreams. Amazing, right?

And when you support Baby Potential, you're also supporting outreach and educational programs. The company donates a portion of their profits to the Family Services Association of San Antonio.

You can shop the full collection at baby-potential.com/store or check out the brand's offerings