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Justin Bieber may be a ladies man, but he's got all kinds of young guys chopping their locks to look like his. The swept forward fringed look is where it's at for trendy tweens. Will moms take notice and have their younger sons sheared in the same style? Cozy Friedman of Cozy's Cuts for Kids says yes so she gave us the inside scoop on how to get the look.

BabySugar: Describe the Bieber hairstyle.
Cozy Friedman: The Justin Bieber "fringe" haircut is the hottest look right now for tween/teen boys. It is really all the rage and has completely taken on a life of its own. My son who is 12 wears his hair in this style every day. The look is cut shorter in the back and longer in the front, which is the exact opposite of popular cuts for boys in the past years. The cut is very top heavy with long layers. It's called "The Flow" or "Twitch" (like you are twitching and flipping your hair out of your eyes) and has been described as "long bangs for boys."

BabySugar: How do you get the look?
Cozy

When kids want a cool haircut, they (or their moms) look to alternatots like Maddox Jolie-Pitt and Kingston Rossdale for inspiration. Brad Pitt and Angelina's Jolie's oldest son made the modified mohawk mainstream some years ago with 74 percent percent of LilSugar readers saying they were fans. Since the style has had staying power, I chatted with Cozy Friedman, founder of Cozy's Cuts for Kids on how a mom should advise a stylist to chop their child's locks to achieve the look. She also told us which teen heartthrob is making hair waves these days.

BabySugar: What is the difference between a mohawk and a fauxhawk, and why are they so popular?
Cozy Friedman: A Mohawk is completely shaved on the sides and a mini-mohawk or "fauxhawk" is just buzzed on the sides so it's not as short. Your typical fauxhawk would leave hair on top approximately two-inches long. Maddox Jolie-Pitt popularized this trend. I think that this trend is definitely still popular, but it's more so with the little

The iPad is shaping up to be just as exciting for children as it is for mom and dad. While tots weren't staking out their spot in line, they are benefiting from their parents' newest toy. With its large screen, beautiful graphics and extended battery life, the iPad may be the best tech product for kids in a long time. We took a look at some of the new applications that were designed for the device and have picked out our top 15 that will hold wee ones' attention spans for more than a minute.

• Tic Tac Toe - The classic game of Tic Tac Toe gets an animated look with its iPad application ($1), complete with sound.
• RedFish - Consider it preschool on the iPad. RedFish ($10) features 50 letter, number, music and drawing activities that educate as well as entertain tots.
• Super Why! - Based on the hit PBS show, the Super Why! app ($3) helps teach tots to read with four literacy games featuring the show's characters.
• Pac Man - Introduce your lil ones to a

Nursing your baby is nature's way, but dealing with the ups and downs of breastfeeding isn't necessarily a natural instinct for every tuckered new mom. The benefits of breast milk are great so we've compiled this mom-to-mom guide full of practical nursing tips on everything from the odd to the amazing aspects of it and the milk shower to weaning your tot.

• Breastfeeding Is a Mother's Instinct? - While on a UNICEF mission in Africa to raise awareness for tetanus, actress and producer Salma Hayek showed a mother's compassion to an ailing one-week-old baby. The humanitarian nursed the hungry baby. Eighty-seven percent of LilSugar readers said her action was a mother's instinct and they would do the same thing.
• What Does Breast Milk Taste Like? - Many moms are curious to see what their breast milk tastes like and give it a swig. Fifty-three percent of LilSugar readers took a taste of the beverage they were feeding their babies.
• Finding the Best Breastfeeding

With two cold weather babies, I've always envied mamas who could plan an outdoor birthday party and take advantage of their backyards and local parks. Wide open spaces and nature as a backdrop make the great outdoors ideal for water games, messy projects, and sporting events, and best of all, they can be done at a fraction of the price of indoor ones due to the lack of rental fees. We've put together 10 outdoor parties that are sure to keep tots entertained during warm weather months.

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Baby toys may be designed with a specific purpose in mind, but tots have their own agenda once the goods are within reach. More often than not, the toys end up in lil one's mouths, making mamas more aware of what the toys are made from. Rather than forgo popular first toys, moms can put their minds at ease with these eco-friendly versions of the toy box staples.

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Moms' lives were forever changed when the iPhone hit the market three years ago. Seventy-five percent of LilSugar readers said they let their tots play with their device, and the variety of applications that do everything from entertain tots and organize mom to track lil ones' feeding schedules have made it mama's best friend. Since the January introduction of the iPad, tech-savvy mums have been drooling over the new gizmo's functionality, large screen, and long battery life. With the first iPads hitting stores this weekend, here are five reasons moms will want to add them to their arsenal.

• Calendar - Keeping track of everyone in the family's activities is a full-time job. The iPad's large screen makes it easy to view upcoming events and move around appointments by simply touching the screen, making the traditional daily planner obsolete.
• Photos - Keeping track of the family photos has never been easier, or prettier. The iPad's photo applications allow mamas to store,

Jamie Oliver is an inspiration to folks in West Virginia and beyond, but he shouldn't have had to hop the pond to get our country thinking about what we are putting in our mouths. As parents it is our responsibility to take the necessary steps to ensure that our children lead long and healthy lives. And we can do so by starting our own families' Food Revolution. Here are some things you can do to get started and encourage your kids to care about what they are consuming.

• Sign the petition!: California is leading the nation in signatures, but every child in every school in every state deserves to eat healthful foods. Add your name and support!
• Teach your tot to read labels: Once you educate your youngster about ingredients and their effects, the child has the power to choose what goes into their bodies.
• Make your child your sous chef: Depending on their age, kids make for great sorters, mixers and peelers. Involve them in meal prep early on so when the time