{Photo by juhansonin}

To recap, the three finalists were chosen by vistors to the EiR, and then the winner was chosen by subscribers to The Merry Mother eZine. Not a subscriber? Well, it's free and comes with a boat-load of goodies. (Peek at the goodies (and a sample issue) here.)

Halloween isn't the only season for contests! In fact, I'm feeling that February may be a good time for another one (they are so fun!)...so check back often through the Infant Blog, or subscribe to the eZine to be notified when it arrives!

Don't want to wait for the next EiR contest? The Cute Kid contest is year-round and offers an awesome prize! (25 Grand for College!)

Our sponsors were really generous this year. Please check them out below (and perhaps order an early Christmas gift or two!)

Thanks again for making the 1st Annual EiR Halloween Baby Contest such a success!!

The Votes Have Been Cast! A Winner is Announced!

(Click Here to See the Cutest Halloween Baby of 2008!)

~ Entries for the 2008 Cutest Halloween Baby ~

If you're thinking about teaching sign language to your baby (something I highly recommend), they have the best resources available. Visit their website here.

The winner of this baby picture contest will receive a DVD/CD set especially designed for babies ages 3-36 months. The DVDs share popular songs you can sing (and sign) with your baby, teaching the basic signs for eat, drink, water, cereal, milk, mom, dad, sleep, and many others.

See what other moms have thought about this signing series here.

{Mediterranean Minuet}

• Masala Chai ~ an indian blend of ground spices simply meaning "spiced tea"
• Cinnamon Samba ~ warm, spicy cinnamon with a hint of orange - a great afternoon pick-me-up!
• ImmuniTea ~ an echinacea blend full of vitamins and trace minerals to keep your body working at its best
• Mediterranean Minuet ~ savory olive leaves lightened with sweet spearmint and fragrant roses
• Interpretive Dance ~ is it a minty afternoon blend? is it a soothing cup for bedtime? it's all in your interpretation...

Distinguish your bald newborn as a girl right at the hospital. Using a special baby-safe solution, you can attach these adorable infant bows to her scalp. No more embarrassing, "Actually he's a she."

Don't have a girl in the family? The bows make excellent baby gifts! Peek at these popular hair clips.

As a contributor to this contest, they are offering an exclusive coupon code for the winner of the 2008 Halloween Baby Picture Contest. You can view their baby collection here for some great ideas.

If you haven't seen these already, you must take a look. They come in four themes: Rapunzel's Castle (shown here), and Tea in the Garden for the girls, and In the Swamp and Pirate's Treasure for the boys.

The winner of the 2008 Halloween Baby Picture Contest will get to choose one of these four hand-painted designs to display their baby's precious footprint. Your grandkids will thank you for it.