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Check out these noteworthy stories:

• American Apparel introduces shiny leggings for little kids — Fashionista
• A study claims your place of birth may control your taste buds — Times of India
• One midwife’s heartbreaking tale of delivering a stillborn child — New York Times
• He’s writing a book, but would you take parenting advice from Alec Baldwin? — lilSugar
• Warning: Sinus infections can lead to toxic shock syndrome in kids — Health.com

Comments

Ugh I wish legging would go away!!!!!!!!! I despise them mostly because a) people think they can wear things they should not be wearing if they put leggings underneath. b) They’re an unnecessary accessory imo. They don’t look bad on the little girl, but I wouldn’t put leggings on my daughter.

- Anon on June 24th, 2009

I love the leggings!!! Not really in gold, but silver or other colors, sure. My 3 daughters wear gymboree leggings with dresses all the time!!! Very cute!

- Courtney on June 24th, 2009

I live in my leggings-besides being the most comfortable article of clothing I own, they automatically make any outfit look more polished-and wear them with any and all of my tunic tops and dresses. Not sure whether to feel okay about this or not, but honestly? I think those leggings are cute. Very cute.

- Lauren on June 24th, 2009

That story about the stillborn child delivery was heartbreaking

- Philippa on June 24th, 2009

Leggings are okay for girls with dresses, not with tops! And just because they come in your size doesn’t mean you should wear them!!! I’m a large lady and know where my limits lie!

- Lorus on June 24th, 2009

The story of the stillbirth sent me into uncontrollable tears. Up until this point, I guess I never stopped to imagine what could have been (my son had a true knot AND nuchal cord). Heartbreaking.

- MammaDucky on June 24th, 2009

The lame silver ones are pretty neat. I would recommend getting them from a cheaper company though because they crack easily. (I’m 20 and once owned a pair though)
I have no problem with kids wearing whatever they please because frankly I looked more stylish (even now I think this) in my handpicked clothing than in the long praire dresses my mom dressed me in (she liked to sew as a hobby) I mean it was all cute, but at that age, kids want some form of independence lol

- Silvermouse on June 25th, 2009

“a) people think they can wear things they should not be wearing if they put leggings underneath”

Could not agree more. why has this trend come back? Leggings should be left in the 80′s…..early 90′s at least. On kids they are ok, adults a no-no. I wouldn’t dress my child in leggings, simply because I am not a fan of that look.

- Daisy on June 25th, 2009