I am working on creating a new section all about being Greener Parents and would love to get your views and comments.

I am going to cover lot's of topics, ranging from eco-nappies, disposables nappies, recycling, eco-laundry, Fairtrade, toys, gardening, saving energy and lot's more.

If you have discovered a brilliant way to save money and energy perhaps you would drop me a line, as I would like to build a part of this section with YOUR ideas and views. Just tell us about how you make a difference in your house, however small, as it all counts towards making our environment a better place to live for us and our children. E-mail me NOW! and you could be featured on the site. Pictures are also welcome!

Kiss for Bliss	Stretch Marks
A kiss is a unique expression of affection and love, and something that every new parent wants to give their child. But for 1 in 8 new parents, their baby may be too sick or too small to receive that much-wanted first kiss. read more...	I can hear you already saying "not stretch marks". I also know the frustration you will get at having them, read about what they are, and how you may not be able to avoid them! read more....
Virgin Vie at Home	Being Famous
Sorry to all those who didn't win the Virgin Vie competition last month. To make this news a little sweeter they're offering a free Softening Hand Cream exclusive to our readers, when you spend £25 online … just in time for Mother's Day! Read more...	Do you ever want to share your story with the World?, then the best way is to work with the media, we have some new requests on the site. Visit now and read more...

What's Happening	Cute Baby and Toddler
Read about Tongue Tie and how it can hinder breastfeeding, Teenage pregnancies, Allergies avoided by breastfeeding and Smoking while pregnant and using Child safe lighters plus Food for the Brain, read more What's Happening....	You can enter your baby or toddler into our competition and members NOW vote for the winner. Get all your friends and family to vote as the picture with the most votes will win. Enter the February competition NOW
February Competition	Next Month
February's prizes include, tickets to The Baby Show, LEGOLAND, Windsor, fabulous DVD's such as Elmo, Franklin, Daddy Day Camp and Little People, plus win a Spa Day with Cooking Mama 2 You must be "in it to win it" enter for the prizes you want....NOW	Mother's Day on 2nd March, publish members recipes for toddlers, World Book Day, Sport Relief, No Smoking Day and Obesity Awareness week plus much more.... So keep visiting the site to see what is going on and have a chat in the forum with your new or old friends.

Until next month, my very best wishes,

Editor