Best BabiesIn Fil m (NAPSA)—Someof Hollywood’s hottest stars are less likely to be spotted schmoozing at parties than they are to be seen wearing footy pajamas. That’s because they're babies or toddlers (and the parties start past their bedtime). The young actors and actresses were recognized over the years for their work on the silver screen and several awards were given out for various movieroles. The Pampers “Best Babies in Film” awards recognize the best performances by babies or toddlers in films based on the developmental stages they bringto life on screen. “By honoring these great performances, we’re celebrating milestones in the lives of babies and toddlers,” says Tina Maloney, Marketing Director, North America Pampers, Baby and Toddler Baby Face—Somebabies crawled away with honors for their movie performances. crawling around his new surroundings while his new friends, Sid the sloth and Manfred the mammoth, look on. The baby, in this heartwarming film, is enjoy- Here are the winners: Best Performance by a Swaddler: The baby in “Nine Months.” In ing thethrill of discovering movement and the freedom associated with it. At this stage, babies are discovering the world around them by crawling and cruising everywhere. Most Memorable First Steps: Elizabeth in “Baby Boom.” In this scene, toddler Elizabeth gets down Samuel is holding his newborn baby boy close to his chest and comforting him. At this stageoflife, babies respond positively to touch and like to be comforted and swaddled, which helps to calm them and give them a senseof security. Best Performance by a Cruiser: The baby in “Ice Age.” In this animated film, the baby is surprises a guest by playing peeka-boo with his newspaper when he was not expecting to see a baby in the house. During this stage, toddlers are taking their first steps and exploring their surroundings. In this mode of constant exploration and movement, it may be easier for parents to change diapers while their child is standing, Care, and motherof three. this adorable scene, new dad from the couch, walks over and since it can be difficult to get busy toddlers to lie down. Best Performances in the Easy Ups Category: Nigel and Kyle in “Cheaper By The Dozen.” In this scene, twins Nigel and Kyle are learning how to pour dog food into their dog’s bowl. The twins are practicing this together and making mistakes while doing it. At this stage, it’s common for toddlers to practice such things as trying to get dressed or tie their shoes and to make mistakes, which is how they learn. Best Potty Training Performance in the Feel ’n Learn Category: Megan in “Mr. Mom.” The movie shows a potty training scene where Megan’s dad is encouraging her to learn to use the toilet all by herself. At ages two and older, toddlers are becom- ing empowered to do things on their own with the encouragement of their parents. Pampers recognizes that babies have unique needs as they grow and develop and created its Baby Stages “Changes with Me” product line-up of diapers and pants, a line that is specifically designed for every stage of a baby’s development. The line-up includes Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers, First Steps, Easy Ups and Feel ’n Learn. For more information on Baby Stages of Development, visit the Website at www.pampers.com.
