Since the Wall Street Journal front page article about the Celebrity Baby Blog came out last Saturday ("Dress-Up: Moms Put Their Tykes In Stars' Clothes"), there have been a few posts on other blogs commenting on the article itself and the so-called obsession over what celebrity children are wearing.

The Wall Street Journal's own "The Juggle" work-life balance blog, posted "Gotta Get Suri’s Shirt! Parents Spend Time Trying to Dress Their Kids Like Celebrity Babies," New York Magazine's fashion blog, "The Cut," posted "Babies Really Don't Need to Dress Like Suri Cruise," and Scripps News Service posted an editorial called "Baby fashion goes too far." The common theme in these three posts is that mothers, especially Celebrity Baby Blog readers, are unhealthily obsessed with the fashion of celebrity children but I don't see it as any different than what most magazines are covering nowadays -- what celebrities themselves wear.

It's unfortunate that all three blogs as well as the original Wall Street Journal article reduced the CBB to a blog simply about celebrity baby fashion, because we pride ourselves on our wide coverage of news and photos of celebrity pregnancies and their children. Yes, we do discuss fashion and gear, but we also deal with parenting topics, health, and do exclusive interviews with celebrities.

The examples of reader purchases that Rachel used, and then these blogs picked up on, were actually quite minor such as shoes, hair clips, and socks that cost under $35. To me, this is the equivalent of buying a lipstick when you want a new look. I think it's quite tame and it makes me laugh that these pieces have blown them so out of proportion. If it makes you feel good to buy your kid some super cute shoes, even if they cost 4 times what a pair at Target costs, what's the harm in that? How are you teaching your infant something negative by buying them the same hair clips that a celebrity baby has?

I think our obsession with celebrities in general is a little much, but it's ridiculous to focus on parents who buy their kids' stuff that celebrities have for their children. There is a much larger obsession with what adult celebrities are wearing, yet no one draws that parallel in those blogs, especially in the extremely image and fashion-focused New York Magazine. Not one of the stories point out the harm that any parent does by buying their kid a few items.

It's pretty obvious to me that CBB readers are not putting themselves out to buy these items. Yes, occasionally, readers do buy higher end items but I'm pretty sure it's not JUST because a celebrity owns the item but because they may not have been aware of it before seeing celebrities using the items.

Check out the purchases CBB readers have made from our I Bought It! columns (above photos are featured CBB Readers' children).

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If you've made purchases based on what you've seen on CBB, tell us why!

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Originally posted May 16th: Actress Diane Farr, 38, played with son Beckett Mancuso, 14 months, at a Los Angeles, CA park on Thursday, May 15th.  Diane, who is expecting twins this fall, sported a maternity tee featuring an infant wearing a pink hairbow and an "It's a girl" announcement. Dad is Seung Chung.

Speaking with TV Guide earlier this week about her departure from Numb3rs, Diane also talked about her pregnancy. When asked for her first words upon hearing that she would have three under two years old, Diane replied,

You couldn't possibly print the words that came out of my mouth. We were at the doctor to do the eight-week ultrasound, and I could clearly see that there were two fetuses on the monitor. So the technician and I sat there in silence for two minutes while I was hoping it was something else.

When questioned as to whether or not she used fertility drugs, Diane laughed before saying,

Any person who has a ten-month-old would tell you there's no way on earth they would take fertility drugs. Clearly, if I got pregnant on my wedding night, I didn't have any issues getting pregnant. There was no way I would take fertility pills with an infant.

Source: TV Guide; Photo by Splash News.

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Update: Kellie has posted a photo of Maggie -- who has lots of hair! -- on her website.

Originally posted May 11th: Country singer Kellie Coffey, 37, and her husband Geoff welcomed their second child last week.  Daughter Maggie Rose arrived on Wednesday, May 7th, at 2:05 pm. She weighed in at 7 lbs, 10 oz, and is 19 inches long. Maggie joins brother Jackson Geoffrey, 2 ½.

The couple announced the pregnancy in December. Kellie recently shared her struggle with infertility when she released her song "I Would Die For That." 

Source: Kellie Coffey; Photo by Kevin Mazur/Wireimage.

Thanks to CBB reader Geraldine.

Kansas City Royals' catcher John Buck, 27, has taken an emergency leave from the team after his wife Brooke gave birth 12 weeks early on Thursday, May 15th to twin sons.  Cooper Buck was born first at 5:29 pm CT and weighed 4 lbs, 9 oz. He was followed Brody Buck at 5:31 pm, who weighed 4 lbs, 4 oz.  The boys are reported to be doing well despite their early arrivals.  However, Brooke did have a scare with her blood pressure according to John.

They finally let her go see the boys. It was a little scary, but we're in good shape now. Everybody is healthy, everybody is good. We've had a breath of fresh air and we should enjoy it now. Even though everything is okay now, they wanted me to come back totally free and fresh of any concern. It's just that the boys are in an intensive care unit and they just wanted me when I leave in three days to be totally good with it and that way it won't be on my mind.

Source: Kansas City Royals; USA Today

Actress Tori Spelling, 35, and her husband Dean McDermott, 41, were spotted dining at The Ivy today in CA for her birthday. The couple expect their second child together -- a daughter -- in about three weeks.

Photo by Splash News.

Jeri Ryan's second delivery experience was so quick, husband Christophe Emé almost missed getting the first photo! It only took 11 minutes for Gisele Lynn to make her debut on March 2nd, and Jeri says she's been leading the way ever since.

She's very French. She has really strong lungs, is not afraid to show us what she wants and doesn't like to be rushed during meals. We joke she's going to be either a French chef or an opera singer.

Calling motherhood "magical," the Shark actress admitted that things have changed in the 13 years since she welcomed son Alex -- "I'm a zombie at six hours of sleep!" However, Jeri is receiving a great deal of help from her French chef husband, she revealed.

Christophe is a dream dad. As in love as we were before, this makes it even deeper. [He] cooks delicious meals for me every day. I'm so spoiled. I couldn't be luckier!

The images of Gisele can be seen in the May 26th issue of People.

Source: People, May 26th issue; Photo by Getty Images.

The flagship Destination Maternity store on 57th & Madison in NYC welcomed Jessica Denay, Hot Moms Club founder and author, for a reading and signing of her book, The Hot Mom To Be Handbook: Womb with a View, on Thursday, May 15th.

Guests -- a mix of expectant moms and industry types -- sipped on lemonade and enjoyed appetizers while Jessica, looking gorgeous in a purple dress, read aloud some choice excerpts from her new book. After Jessica signed copies, prizes were raffled off, with a few lucky attendees winning bags of goodies from Destination Maternity!

The Los Angeles event -- with many celebrities! -- was held in April, to great success.

Images courtesy Destination Maternity.

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As she recently celebrated the first birthday of her first child, son Dezi James, 1, actress Jaime Pressly says that she and fiancé Eric Cubiche are in no hurry to expand their brood.  Taking the time to make Dezi feel "special" is a priority for the couple, who say they are also taking the time to prioritize each other.

I want to give Dezi as much attention as possible and solidify our relationship...I want [Dezi] to know… that we love him.

Since becoming a mom, Jaime said that "things matter to me more now, whether it's finding a cure for breast cancer or saving the planet."  The 30-year-old actress and star of My Name is Earl added that she and Eric will have another child "when we're old enough and we can handle it!"   

Source:  OK!; Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

WWOR-TV's weekend news anchor woman Lynda Lopez, 34, the younger sister of new mom Jennifer Lopez, 38, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Adam Goldfried. No other news is known as of yet, although a rep did say,

I can confirm she's expecting

Lynda was spotted showing off her bump at the Christian Dior Cruise 2009 Collection fashion show in NY on Monday, May 12th.

Source: Us Weekly, May 26th issue; Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images.

Describing her favorite sound as "my son's laugh," actress Bridget Moynahan, 37, tells People that raising son John Edward Thomas, now 9 months, has been a wonderful experience thus far.

It's fantastic. It's changed my life, but it's the most amazing thing. I couldn't be happier.

Bridget's latest film, Noise, opened today in select cities.

Source: People, May 26th issue; Photo by Flynet.

Desperate Housewives' Marcia Cross, 45, and daughter Eden, 15 months on Tuesday, walked to Whole Foods on Friday, May 16th. Once inside, Marcia, Eden, and Savannah, accompanied by a nanny, grocery shopped -- the twins carried the tomatoes for Marcia! Dad is Tom Mahoney.

Photo by FAME.

Brazilian model Camila Alves, 26, went for a walk in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, May 16th. She and boyfriend Matthew McConaughey expect their delivery surprise in late June.

Photo by PacificCoastNewsOnline.com

Surfer Laird Hamilton, 44, wife Gabrielle Reece, 38, and daughters Reece Viola, 4, and Brody Jo, 4 months, celebrated the launch of his Wonderwall clothing line at Steve & Barry's stores in NYC on Friday, May 16th. Read our recent interview with Gabby here.

Photos by INFEvents.com

Image of Laird and Brody, as well as Reece's shoe and carrier info below.

Singer Ben Harper (not pictured), 38, his wife, actress Laura Dern, 41, and children Ellery Walker, 6 ½, and Jaya, 3, were photographed leaving the Ritz Carlton in New York on Thursday, May 15th.

Photo by BauerGriffinOnline.com.

You won't see Lori Loughlin taking her lifestyle as an actress -- or her role as wife to Mossimo Gianulli, creator of the Mossimo clothing line -- for granted.  The 43-year-old mom to daughters Isabella Rose, 9, and Olivia Jade, 8, told ModernMom that she's been fortunate in her ability to successfully balance work and career. 

When making a choice about taking on or accepting a role, the first thing I think about is how it’s going to affect my kids.  If it takes away from an important time when my kids need me, then I pass on the project and stay home with them. However, I realize not all moms are in a similar position where they can choose to stay home with their kids. I do realize that my husband has a good job and can support our family and that I am very lucky that I have the flexibility to make those choices.

Lori said that a modern mom can be a working parent, or one who has taken a break from work to focus solely on her children.  Either way, she added, "a modern mom is ... dedicated to her family and children first and foremost."  The family unwinds in Aspen, Colorado, where they like to spend entire days skiing.  Lori, who can next be seen in the new Beverly Hills 90210 spinoff being developed by the CW, said it's a special time.

Starting from the minute we wake up, we’re together all day having meals as a family, exercising, watching movies and just spending good quality time.

Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images.

For more of the interview and other great parenting resources, visit ModernMom.com. Modern Mom features smart and practical advice on topics such as parenting, finances, career, health, wellness, beauty, entertainment and more.

Despite rumors of a premature labor, fashion designer Rachel Roy and her husband, label executive Damon Dash welcomed daughter Tallulah Ruth Dash on Tuesday, May 13th in Manhattan, NY.  She weighed 8 lbs.

Damon and Rachel's daughter Ava is 8 years old. Damon has a son Damon "Boogie" Jr., 15, from a previous relationship, and is also rumored to have an additional son, Lucky, 3.

Source: YBF; Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images

Thanks to CBB reader April.

Promoting her new film Kung Fu Panda at Cannes with co-star and fellow expectant parent Jack Black, actress Angelina Jolie, 32, confirmed rumors that she and Brad Pitt are expecting twins.

Continue reading for the rest of the exciting and surprising news!

Criminal Minds' A.J. Cook, 29, posed for the camera at the Climb Against the Odds event to raise money for the Breast Cancer Fund on Thursday, May 15th.  She and husband Nathan Anderson are currently expecting their first child in October.

Photo by Jen Lowery/Startraksphoto.com.

Actress Liv Tyler, 30, son Milo William, 3, and his nanny went for a walk in New York City on Thursday, May 15th.  Dad is rocker Royston Langdon.

Photo by INFphoto.com.

Rapper T.I., née Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., 27, and former Xscape member Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, 32, welcomed son Major Harris today, Friday, May 16th, at 12:48 a.m. Sandra Rose is reporting that Major weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz while People is stating that he was 5 lbs, 15 oz. T.I. released in a statement that,

God has blessed us with another miracle.

The couple are parents to son Clifford "King" Harris III, 3 ½, as well as daughter, Llayah, who was born still at six months along in March of last year. Tiny also has a daughter, Zonnique Pullins, 12, from a previous relationship, while T.I. has sons Messiah and Domani, and daughter Deyjah.

Source: Sandra Rose; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Thanks to CBB reader Patricia.

Actor Richard T. Jones, 36, and daughter Aubrey, born in 1998, attended the 2008 FOX UpFront after party at Wollman Rink in Central Park on Thursday, May 15th in New York City.

Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images.

Country singer Paul Brandt, 35, is a new dad.  He and his wife Elizabeth Peterson welcomed their first child, son Joseph Peterson Brandt, on Thursday, May 15th.  Elizabeth had been due the last week of May.

Source: Paul Brandt's Official Website

Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage.com.

America's Most Wanted host John Walsh, 62, brought along son Hayden, born in 1995, to the 2008 Fox Television UpFront, held at Wollman Rink in New York on Thursday, May 15th. 

Photo by BauerGriffinOnline.com.

British TV presenter Kate Thornton, 35, and her fiancé, DJ Darren Emerson, 37, have welcomed their first child. Son Ben was born on Tuesday, May 13th. No other information is known as of yet, although Kate's spokesperson said,

Mum, dad and baby are doing well and are all very excited.

The couple announced the pregnancy in March.

Source: BBC Entertainment News; Digital Spy; Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images.

Thanks to CBB readers Beth, Betty and Sophie.

Actress Alex Borstein, 35, has announced that she and husband, former Gilmore Girls actor Jackson Douglas, are expecting their first child -- a boy -- early this fall.  The Family Guy and former Mad TV star wrote on her blog,

I am knocked up. It's official. I have a teeny tiny penis inside of me right now and it will be coming out of me in September. So, there you have it. Some exciting news from the Alex Borstein camp.

The couple have been married since 1999.

Source: Alex's MySpace Page; Photo by Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images for Screen Actors Guild

Thanks to CBB readers Muffy, Eleanor and Nicole.

Actress Tori Spelling, 35, and her husband Dean McDermott, 41, were photographed arriving on a film set in Beverly Hills, CA on Thursday, May 15th. The couple expect their second child together -- a daughter -- in about three weeks.

Photos by Flynet.

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Actor Tobey Maguire, 32, his jewelry designer wife, Jennifer Meyer, and their daughter Ruby Sweetheart, 17 months, played barefoot in the park on Thursday in Beverly Hills, CA.