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Splash protection at baby’s bathtime

Bath time is always a fun time in our house. It is also a very wet time. I usually get splashed several times and have to try to protect myself with a towel - but a towel only protects my lap. My shirt still gets very wet! I should make a bath apron using this tutorial from Martha Stewart.

All you need is a towel and some twill tape to tie it around your neck. You could also use ribbon instead. I think I would add some velcro to the ends, instead of having it tie. It seems like it would be easier to put on and take off in a hurry.

These bath aprons are also great for little babies. If you bathe them in the sink it can get fairly cold fairly quickly. Having the bath apron on you, your body heat will warm it naturally. Then you hold you baby and wrap them up in it and they can be kept nice and warm! - Trisha

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Make your own sippy cup leash

Kids love to throw things. And then they cry when they can't reach them to get them back. Or whatever they throw gets lost when you don't notice it has gone missing. I hate losing cups and pacifiers!

I'm sure you have seen those new cup leashes out there that attach to your cup, but also to your stroller or play area. Now you can make your own to fit your specific cups. You also get to choose the ribbon so it fits your style. Make it and Love it has come out with a great sippy cup leash tutorial.

All you need is some ribbon, strong velcro, and some shelf liner to keep it from slipping. Grab your sewing machine and put it together, and you have a great little leash for those cups or bottles. One of the commenters suggested using some elastic on one side to strap around the bottle if your kid likes to pull apart the Velcro. - Trisha

Photo by Andy Siharath, shared via Flickr.

A simpler alternative to diaper cakes

Diaper cakes are a great idea for a baby shower gift, but sometimes they can be a little pricey to make. If you are looking for a fun alternative, why not try to make a diaper wreath instead? They don't take as many diapers and you can decorate it as much or as little as you would like. Here are some detailed instructions on how to make a diaper wreath. Check out their gallery for ideas and inspiration.

The nice thing about diaper wreaths are that they can be used as room decor as well, making a cute wall or door hanging to celebrate the new baby. You can even add the baby's name with chipboard or wood letters. Most of these look to be made with disposable diapers, but you could easily make them with cloth diapers as well. - Trisha

Photo by Kate's Craft Corner, shared via Flickr

Not your normal diaper bag

As a mom, your diaper bag pretty much goes everywhere with you, so why not carry something with a personal touch? I have swapped my frumpy diaper bag with a stylish tote bag that I made. I got the basic pattern from this DIY tote bag tutorial, but then I made a few changes to it.

The bag in the tutorial is smaller, more like a purse. Since I tend to over pack, I wanted my bag bigger. What I did was increase the size of the pieces. The liner, instead of making it 13x13, I made 17x17". I made the top 8.5" tall by 17" wide, and the bottom 7" tall by 17" wide.

If you want to make more room inside the bag, then instead of cutting a 2"x2" square out of the corners, cut it at 2.5" square. Just make sure you do this to not only the bottom pieces, but the liner as well.

And that's it! By making these few small changes, you can create a large diaper bag that is anything but frumpy! - Trisha

Make your own maternity skirt

When I was pregnant I had one skirt that was comfortable to wear. I had skirts that had an elastic waist, but it was the small elastic so it wasn't comfortable with my growing belly. I kept looking for fun maternity dresses and skirts, but since I am so tall, everything was just a little too short. I finally found one skirt that worked and I wore that all the time.

If you have been looking for some good maternity skirts, I found a great tutorial for you on See Mommy Sew for how to make a maternity skirt.

Since she recommends using the 3 inch elastic, I think it would be extremely comfortable. If you like the little "pouch" on maternity bottoms, I would recommend making the knit fabric longer and attaching it to the skirt the same way. Then the knit creates that little pouch, and you can fold it over if you feel like it. - Trisha

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