There are sometimes that my days fly by with ease, comfort, and patience. Today was not one of those days! So as I accomplished the almighty feet of creating the "twilight zone" as I call it (that means all 4 children are asleep at the same time) I decided to try and self medicate a little. I started checking blogs. That's just what I do...I reach out an arm to the outer world and look to those who are doing the same for some kind of support, resemblance, or sharing. And wouldn't you know that the first blog I popped into was about the exact thing I was trying to escape. Chaos....crying...whining...BABIES! But as I usually do...I read on (oh and the title had a candy name in it!). Finding that she had been using this new technique that I hadn't EVER tried....I thought "well this can't hurt. I'll just try this myself!." So I did!

I opened the cupboard, found the ingredients and began this self soothing exercise. And I have to tell you, it is doing me wonders. As I sat down in my favorite spot I gathered together a few necessities. Here is the cast of characters:

My laptop (to write this blog of course)

My cup

A favorite catalog

And my TimTam's

And let me tell you, I just found these at the store today. Have any of you ever had these? I had them in Australia years ago and my dear friends there have sent me some since, but they now carry them here! And you have to dip them......you just have to!

Oh sorry I was drooling there...so here it is! My self soothing tactics. Thanks for the tip!

Written by Alicia Overby - Founder & President of Baby Elephant Ears

Alicia is wife, mother, and creator of Baby Elephant Ears. Baby Elephant Ears was created out of parental concern, not financial desire. In 2005, when their second child was an infant, he cried all the time and just couldn't seem to get comfortable.

After seeking advice and suggestion from the medical community and alternative medicine, they eventually ended up in the chiropractors office where their baby was successfully treated for a subluxation, discomfort most likely the result of the strain during labor, which was now being exacerbated by the normal lack of infant neck strength. Only proper neck, head, and back alignment would offer him relief. When they couldn't find a product to give their baby the necessary support, Alicia took matters into her own hands and crafted her own infant support pillow. The first Baby Elephant Ears was born!

For more information, visit www.babyelephantears.com.