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Sep 28 2009 02:00 PM ET
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Drea de Matteo Wants Another Baby – Soon!

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Almost every mom — at some point — believes her baby is brilliant and Drea de Matteo is certainly no exception. Calling 22-month-old Alabama Gypsyrose her “idol,” Drea tells USA Today says that baby girl is “wild” and “amazing,” and one to watch as she gets older!

“People think I’m crazy, but I really do believe I might have made the most important human being alive,” the 37-year-old actress jokes. “Her personality is unbelievable, and she’s so smart.” So impressed is Drea, she’s ready to do it again!

“I have to make another baby fast. I have to make another one in like two months. I just need to have a baby a year. I’m old, so I need to work fast.”

First things first, however, and next up for Drea is a turn on Desperate Housewives. The role has her in somewhat familiar territory — playing a “brassy Italian chick,” as she did for five seasons on The Sopranos — but those who are looking for a reprisal of her performance on the legendary HBO series will be disappointed.

“This character sounds like Adriana but she’s nothing like her in looks,” Drea notes. “I have a baby now, so they had better not put me in the sexy clothes!”

As she settles into her new digs Drea says she’s been enjoying lots of on-set visits from Alabama, who is “back and forth and crazy and coloring all over the place.”

“This week, I’m bringing her here because I feel like I haven’t had a chance to see her. This is a perfect job. I work maybe three days a week. I’m really lazy.”

Alabama is Drea’s daughter with fiancé Shooter Jennings.

Source: USA Today

– Missy

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Sep 28 2009 01:00 PM ET
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Ben Lee, Ione Skye Welcome Daughter Goldie Priya

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It’s a girl for musician Ben Lee and his wife, actress Ione Skye!

The newlyweds — who tied the knot in a Hindu wedding ceremony in India last December — welcomed daughter Goldie Priya Lee on Thursday, September 24th at 8 a.m., the new father reveals on his Web site.

In a post titled, ‘Welcome To The World,’ Ben shares the happy news, saying that he is simply “over the moon.”

Goldie is the first child for ARIA award-winner Ben, 31, and Say Anything star Ione, 39, who is also mom to daughter Kate, 8, from a previous relationship with designer David Netto.

Source: Ben Lee

Thanks to CBB readers Kate, Abby and Victoria.

– Anya

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Sep 28 2009 12:00 PM ET
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Tea Collection's New Japanese Inspired Line

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We’re big fans of Tea Collection‘s cute kids clothing. So I was really excited to check out the San Francisco-based company’s new collection — Indigo Arts.

From cool hoodies and tees to pretty wrap dresses, it borrows heavily from the designs and patterns seen in every day Japanese work wear including beautiful textile traditions like indigo tie-dye (called Shibori).

Back by popular demand is the Pima Cotton Kimono Robe ($75), a super cozy sweater jacket for boys and girls that will become your child’s fave fall outerwear staple. I also love the Sukumo Pant ($39) for boys. At first glance, they look like jeans but upon closer inspection you’ll realize they’re a soft, relaxed knit pant with an elastic waistband that feel just like sweatpants!

And as always with Tea, there is a great selection for little girls. Named after a hip Tokyo neighborhood, the Shibuya Floral Dress, pictured (on sale for $44.50 reduced from $55), sports a pretty pattern inspired by an antique floral print.

Most items come available in sizes ranging from 6 mos. to 8 yrs. — plus you’ll find lots of great finds under $40.

– Missy

Sep 28 2009 12:00 PM ET
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Sep 28 2009 11:00 AM ET
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Ashlee and Bronx: Coffee Run!

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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz makes a Starbucks run — and her son grabs his own straw — while out and about in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Monday morning.

The actress, 24, and 10-month-old Bronx Mowgli will hit the road this week as they join Pete Wentz on tour.

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Sep 28 2009 10:00 AM ET
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Maxi Cosi Foray: The Can-Do (Everything!) Stroller

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There is no sugarcoating it: A travel system makes life easier when you’re a new mom. The ability to transport baby from car to stroller and back to car again can be a real sanity-saver, especially if your little one only sleeps on the move. But when your infant is done with his or her carseat, will the stroller you’re left with be the stroller of your dreams?

With the Maxi Cosi Foray ($350), you don’t need to choose. Not only can the Foray handle baby from infancy through toddlerhood, it does so with a seat that switches from rear to forward-facing and with the styling of a standalone, standout single.

Setting up the Foray is fairly straightforward, requiring just a few pulls and clicks before the chassis is locked and the wheels are ready to go on. The seat then slides into two towers and clicks on both sides when it is secure. To switch the stroller from forward to rear-facing, simply press both release buttons and pull up.

If you’re a brand new mom going for the travel system experience, the Foray accepts a Maxi-Cosi Mico (sold separately) infant carseat. Instead of installing the stroller seat, click the Mico directly onto the chassis of the Foray with the same two towers mentioned previously. Just make sure you engage the parking brake whenever you’re switching out — from infant carseat to stroller seat, or from forward to rear-facing — because the pulling-up motion is difficult (and unsafe) otherwise.

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Sep 28 2009 09:00 AM ET
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Leni Klum Fuels Up on Frozen Yogurt

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Lucky Leni! The 5-year-old enjoys a sweet treat from Yogurtland after Seal picked her up from ballet class in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday.

The countdown is on as the singer and wife Heidi Klum await their new arrival, a daughter due in just a few weeks.

Take a look back at Heidi’s pregnancy fashion in our just-updated bump style gallery.

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