Music

Is it loud in here? If you’re having problems hearing over music, parades, sirens and such, imagine what it does to baby’s little ears.

Sure she may look like a mini-DJ, but Peltor Hearing Protectors help guard against harmful noises. So the next time that kiddie concert gets a little out of control (most likely from the cries of the under-2 crowd), your tuned-in tot can escape with eardrums in tact.

Rock on.

Available at dandelionkids.ca.

Among the things you gave up when you had kids: 50 Cent (and like 50 gazillion cents), Foxy Brown (and your foxy brown stilettos), Da Brat (and your bratty alter ego). And so on.

Your copy of The Chronic may be chronically dusty, but that doesn’t mean you have to write off the whole rap genre. Especially now that the minds behind the Baby Loves Music series have come out with Baby Loves Hip Hop Presents the Dino 5. A musical in album form, it boasts funky beats and some serious street cred: Scratch from The Roots and Chali2na of Jurassic 5 are among those busting rhymes as members of the disc’s dinosaur band, Dino 5.

The album uses witty, G-rated lyrics to introduce children to hip hop – and remind parents why they love it so. In other words, it’s fun for baby and momma.

Available online at babyloveshiphop.com.