Thank you for your patience as we were moving the  blog to a new host over the past seven days baby fans! It looks like we may have lost a little data from November during the blog’s migration, but I’m happy to report that most of our posts and comments were retrieved. I’ll

see you this weekend with a fresh batch of baby babble everyone!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

Interested in receiving the  inside scoop on great giveaways, family-related events, product recall warnings, and coupon codes at all your favorite baby boutiques and maternity stores? I thought so! You should be following Dr.MOZ’s founder and main moose Jason on Twitter. He learns about many new baby services and fun toddler products from fans and growing brands on Twitter, so send your baby tips to @drmoz and you might see your business or favorite baby brand featured on the Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog!

Tweet ya’ later,
Dr.MOZ

If you live in the Northeast, the kids have been trapped indoors all day and they are driving you nuts! Dr.MOZ’s prescription for your kiddie chaos is the Japanese ukulele duo U900 because when you can’t beat’em…join’em. For best results, I recommend playing this louder the second time.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

We’ve had giveaways for moms, dads, and babies…but what about the older kids in the house? You asked for a fun giveaway for tweens (grades 2-6), and the moose MD knew just where to go. SmartyCard provides fun, age-appropriate educational activities that

augments traditional teaching of science, social studies, math, and reading. As kids learn, they accumulate points which can later be cashed-in for real rewards like Wii games, board games, toys, DVDs, and many more (see example rewards).

To help get inspired, Dr.MOZ and SmartyCard have teemed-up to give one lucky kid 100,000 SmartyCard points! What? That’s right…one giveaway winner will start-off with 100,000 points before completing a single activity!

• To Enter: Leave a comment which includes your tween’s favorite video game or movie by Saturday Jan. 16th, at 5pm PST.
• Rules: One winner will be chosen randomly using the random number generator Random.org and will be contacted using the provided email address.
• Multiple Entries: Increase your chances by (1) blog or tweet about the giveaway include a link in a second comment, and/or (2) enter a second time at Dr.MOZ’s New Facebook Fan Page!

If you’ve visited SmartyCard.com, you might not want to wait for the end of the giveaway to sign your kids up for the fun. You might also be wondering if Dr.MOZ has a promo code for free reward points up his sleeve. Why yes, yes I do. Enter the word drmoz in the promo code box found on the SmartyCard home page (as seen below) and Dr.MOZ readers will be automatically given 2,500 points during sign-up!

So what are you waiting for parents? It’s time to learn, earn, and play. Thanks again to the crew at SmartyCard for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway!

Good luck,

Dr.MOZ

> thanks to Prizey.net and PRIZE-A-TRON for the buzz!

I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday season! Don’t worry if your giveaway entries (4 tier diaper cake giveaway) aren’t immediately visible over the next few days. I’ll be checking-in periodically, and will be sure to add your entry when I do.

Thanks for a great year everyone. I’ll see you in 2010!

Happy Holidays,

Dr.MOZ

My fresh new Facebook fan page “Dr.MOZ’s Super-Big-Fantastic Giveaway Page” just went up and is already packed with fun prizes. This week’s prize combo include:

1 Stork Tools daddy diaper bag + 1 GoodFather new daddy T-shirt + 1 pack of Seventh Generation diapers!

(comments closed-> Enter at the Dr.MOZ fan page on Facebook)

To enter, become a fan of Dr.MOZ’s fan page on Facebook and leave a comment with the t-shirt size you would like packed in your diaper bag if you win. This is a Facebook-Only giveaway, so comments are closed for this post.

Good luck everyone!

Dr.MOZ

Heads-up baby fans, you only have a few more shopping days left to take advantage of some of the best online sales I’ve seen in years! Here are just a few of the recent discounts I’ve run across at a small collection of the moose MD’s favorite baby and maternity stores:

• 30% off: many fun baby goodies at happyBambino during using coupon code “SNOWDAY” running from Dec. 9th to Dec. 10th (more at happyBambino)

• New Daddy Gifts by Dr.MOZ: are on sale for the holidays! Choose from my popular Stork Tools daddy diaper bags, the GoodFather gift CD-ROMs, and new daddy t-shirts. Best of all, there’s no coupon code needed to save with the moose! (new daddy gifts at DrMOZ.com)

• Free Shipping: ends on Dec. 10th at the Pokey Pup, so head over soon and use the promo code “FREEHOLIDAY” for the best in children’s music, DVDs, books and no shipping! (more at Pokey Pup)

• Gift Wrapping: is only 49 cents at the BellyGifts! If that wasn’t already enough reason to check them out, you’ll find huge discounts on their fantastic gift selection and free shipping for orders over $25! (more at BellyGifts.com)

• Save up to $80: on select gifts by Melissa and Doug and many other leading brands at Bama Babies and Birthdays! Visit soon while supples last! (more at Bama Babies and Birthdays)

• Daily Holiday Speicals: are 50% off at FlyingPeas.com. You’ll find one new product for sale each day from Thanksgiving to Christmas! (visit FlyingPeas.com)

Did I miss a sale at one of your favorite baby boutiques, maternity stores, or specialty gift shops? Use the text box below to submit an online deal or coupon code from your favorite baby store.

Happy Shopping!
Dr.MOZ

My  prescription this Labor Day is to put down the laundry basket, and if you can fit…sleep in it. Please see my little friends above for proper napping technique. Have a relaxing weekend everyone!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> Comfyness via Cute Overload

Safety Note: This is picture was posted for entertainment purposes only. Kids should actually sleep in cribs or beds depending on their age and size…not in piles of laundry with dogs.

Dear Dr.MOZ,

The weather is too hot to go outside, so I’m stuck inside with mom and my baby brother. Can you make it cooler so I can go play?

Your friend,

Kayla

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Hello Kayla,

I wish I could help, but the “cold” button on my weather-control machine seems to be stuck. It could be weeks before I have it working again, but until then…why not watch this video of

Bugsy the Bulldog kissing his friend the baby Orangutan?

Thanks for the Dear Dr.MOZ letter Kayla, stay cool out there!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

It’s Friday which means that it’s time to check-in with your favorite moose M.D. for your prescription. This weekend’s healthy dose of fun is to sit down and complete the fun little project that’s been in the back of your mind lately. You may have been planning on painting that old Adirondack chair sitting in the backyard, or perhaps you’ve been dreaming of

bringing a few smiling felt faces to life like my friends at My Paper Crane!

Whatever your project is, it has to be fun and small enough to be completed before Monday…doctor’s orders. Do you already have a fun project in mind? Let me know about it by clicking on the comments bubble to open the comments box below!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

Summer is heating-up and it’s time to get the kids out of the house. This weekend’s prescription is to pack-up the family and head outdoors on an adventure…doctor’s orders! You may not have access to a new 39-foot-tall play structure like the Girl Scouts in Balboa Park do, but there must be field, beach, or park somewhere close by. Enjoy the weekend everyone, I’ll see you outside!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

June 21st is a major holiday here in Mozville, so I wanted to send a Happy Father’s Day note to all the daddies out there! Have a great day pops, and don’t forget to tell the little ones that Dr.MOZ the moose says hello!

Yours,
Dr.MOZ