Organic Cotton Pear http://www.underthenile.com

Is there anyone out there who doesn't know (or at least can hum) the classic Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas? It's a delightful song rich in history, but let's face it - the practical application of giving someone such grand gifts just isn't going to happen - especially in this economy!

So in a light-hearted effort to bring this old-time, old world song into your here-and-now baby-filled world, I've revamped the lyrics for you just a bit.

And so our carol of the 12 Days of Christmas begins-

On the first day of Christmas my parents sent to me, An Under the Nile Pear Toy

I first became aware of Under the Nile Products when I began cloth diapering. Under the Nile is one of those companies making business decisions based upon positive effects on the environment and humanity. Because of their broader vision of looking out for the world and not just their business, I felt it appropriate to begin our 12 Days of Christmas for Babies with such a devoted company.

Their sweet stuffed pear is made from 100% organic Egyptian cotton. Soft, lovable and perfect for little mouths to safely chew on, it's a great stocking stuffer priced at $7.00. This little lovey is the perfect gift for newborns but will likely also be adored by your older baby as well.

And now that you've got the tune rattling through your brain be sure to check out how some of our other About Parenting Guides are exercising a little poetic license with the song. Follow us for the next 11 days and discover the various twists that can be spun on The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Parenting and Family Guide Sites

• The Twelve Days of Finals by Jackie Burrell, About Young Adults
• The Twelve Days of Baby Products by Heather Corley, About Baby Products
• The Twelve Days of Christmas Preparations by Carrie Craft, About Adoption & Foster Care
• The Twelve Days of Christmas Coloring by Beverly Hernandez, About Homeschooling
• The Twelve Days of Christmas for Kids by Katherine Lee, About Child Parenting
• The Twelve Days of Christmas Printable Tags by Sherri Osborn, About Family Crafts
• The Twelve Days of Christmas for Babies by Jennifer White, About Baby's First Year
• The Twelve Days of Kindness by Jennifer Wolf, About Single Parents

Guide Sites from Other Channels

• The Twelve Days of Christmas Decorations by Lisa Hallett Taylor, About Pool & Patio
• The Twelve Laundry Stains of Christmas by Mary Marlowe Leverette, About Laundry
• The Twelve Trees and Shrubs of Christmas by Vanessa Richins, About Trees and Shrubs
• The Twelve Fishy Sightings by Shirlie Sharpe, About Freshwater Aquariums
• The Twelve Cats of Christmas by Franny Syufy, About Cats

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