ComoTomo Bottle: A necessity for breastfeeding moms!

December 23, 2012 by 4 Comments

ComoTomo As a breastfeeding mom, I know that it isn’t always easy to find a bottle for your baby to be willing to take. Como Tomo has recently came out with a new bottle that is the perfect bottle for anyone! When I first opened up this bottle, I was immediately impressed with the bottle. I was very impressed with the look of it as well as the very soft feel of it! If you are nursing your child, and needing a bottle to occasionally give to your child, this is definitely the one to go with.

About the Bottle:

  • Skin Like Texture
  • Naturally shaped, soft, silicone teat
  • Truly slow-flow nipples (which makes it more like mommies)
  • Soft, Skin like, squeezable body
  • Eliminates [Read more…]
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2 Red Hens Toy Nanny Review #GiftGuide

December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When you have a baby, you know that you always have items that you have to bring along. And, if you’re like me, you also have to bring your own blanket or playmat, so they have something to play on, and aren’t on someone’s ‘dirty’ floor or what not. I was lucky enough to be able to review the Toy Nanny, a bag to carry everything in, as well as the playmat you need for your baby to play on!

About the Toy Nanny:

The most ingenious creation to hit the baby world since disposable diapers! This cozy floor blanket quickly and easily cinches up into a smart toy tote for on-the-go moms. Transporting toys from grandma’s, to play dates, to the back yard has never been easier.

QUICK FACTS:

  • 8 mesh pockets
  • Soft, velour interior
  • Water resistant backing
  • Machine Washable
  • Converts into a tote
~It is available in 5 vintage-inspired patterns: Chevron Stripes, Grey Damask, Peacock Mum, Pink Lemonade, and Owl Dots
****The Toy Nanny has been so popular, that it recently was even [Read more…]
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TruKid Amazing Hero Stick Review

December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment



TruKid is an all natural body care line that is designed specifically for children. All of their products are free of phthalates, parabens, gluten, BPA, petroleum, or petroleum byproducts. It is also made without harsh chemicals, And each item harnesses the power of natural essential oils.

I have recently become somewhat of a crazy mom about the types of products that I use on my children. Their products are definitely right up my alley! I was lucky enough to be able to review their new HeroStick.

About the Hero Stick:

Mom’s Kiss in a Stick! TruKids Hero Stick is a natural soothing balm that protects and soothes skin irritations. Perfect for backpacks and purses, moms kiss in a stick will make boo-boos, bug bites, eczema and rashes feel better. Made with Balm of Gilead, Calendula and Plantain Leaf to protect while skin heals. There are no parabens, artificial colors or fragrances in this biodegradable formula. 0.6 oz. tube.

My Thoughts:

I was extremely impressed with the Hero Stick. As the label says, it really is mom’s kiss in a stick! Both [Read more…]

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Nohi Organic Children’s Clothing Review & Giveaway #GiftGuide

December 5, 2012 by 7 Comments

Nohi Kids offers eco-friendly clothing for children. I was lucky enough to be able to review The Girls Peacock Dress-Pink, and the baby Romper-Pears.

 

About Nohi Kids:

In the Maori language, nohi nohi means, “to be small”. In Japan, Kodomo Nohi, one of the most popular national holidays, is a day to celebrate children. And, in Hawaiian, Nohi means brightly colored and vivid. So, I suppose a Nohi Kid is a bright, vivacious little thing just oozing with personality!

The Clothing is all made from certified organic cotton, bamboo fiber, and a touch of spandex, so that
it will wash well and that it will last forever.

They also use water-based ink for printing, making sure that all products are lead free and safe.

 

My Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to be able to review 2 of Nohi Kids products. The Girls Dress, Peacock-Pink, as well as the Organic Romper – Pears.

We could not have been any happier with the two products.

The Girls Dress, Peacock-Pink

Ella couldn’t have been any happier with her new “princess” dress. The bright colors are absolutely wonderful. [Read more…]

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Tollytots My First Disney Princess and HUGE PRIZE PACK Review and Giveaway #GiftGuide @Tollytots

December 3, 2012 by 81 Comments

This is a co-review by Samantha and Danielle. Danielle reviewed the Disney doll, and Samantha reviewed the toys she saw at Tollytot’s Playdate in the city, which some of you may remember from previous posts. Thank you, and please feel free to enter this fantastic giveaway 🙂

With an 8 month old and a 2 year old, I definitely need some tools under my sleeve to help them put themselves to sleep. Luckily, both of my girls are pretty good at putting themselves to sleep! Ava has just recently learned this skill, and I can definitely say that My first Disney Princess Lights & Lullaby Bedtime Baby Aurora has made Ava’s job much easier.

About Lights & Lullaby Bedtime Baby Aurora

Naptime is a dream with this Lights and Lullaby Bedtime Baby Aurora doll. Made for hugging, this charming 12-inch doll has a soft, snuggly body that will soothe and comfort your little sleepyhead with a gently glowing light and magical music. Choose normal mode for lights and music or night-light mode for a soft light that automatically turns off after three minutes.

Normal Mode: You push the tummy once to activate lights, again to activate music, again to turn lights and music off. The doll will automatically enter sleep mode once music has looped four times.

Night Light Mode: Push the doll’s tummy to activate soft light, (the light will not change colors in night light mode). The light will remain on for 5 minutes, then light will turn off and doll will enter sleep mode. If you want to turn light off sooner, press doll’s tummy once.

My Thoughts:

This is definitely the go to doll for your younger children. Both of my daughters were huge fans of it, but I did intend for this doll to be more for the baby than for my older daughter.

Ava & Ella both greatly enjoy playing with baby. Ella is always playing with a baby, so Ava is very happy to have her own baby to play with. She also has quickly become attached the baby and likes to drag her along wherever we might be going.

I love how we can pick and choose which mode we want. We use one mode at nap time and one mode at bedtime to help her to better know which time it really is.

I think that this would be a great doll for any young girl you have on your list, I’m sure that they would love [Read more…]

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Little Mommy “Doctor Mommy Doll” Review #GiftGuide

November 27, 2012 by 2 Comments

When I first saw the Little Mommy “Doctor Mommy” Doll, I knew that this would be a great toy for Ella! Ella has always been all about her babies! She is almost 3, but since she turned one, she has always had a baby with her! She also lately has taken on the idea that she really really has to take care of her babies. She has to tuck them in at bedtime! Sometimes she has to take them to the doctor. And she always has to feed them and take them for walks!

Her love of babies became even more aware to us after we brought home her little sister! She became even more aware of all the things you have to do to take care of your babies!

This doll has been a hit with Ella! She is definitely playing up her mommy skills, as well as her doctor skills when she plays with her!

Information About Little Mommy Doctor Mommy:

This adorable interactive doll offers young girls lots of nurturing fun. When kids give this baby checkups with the included medical instruments, the Little Mommy Doctor Doll responds with cute sounds and phrases. Girls will enjoy teaching their doll to be a big girl, just like them, and moms will love that the doll helps girls feel more comfortable about visiting the doctor.

  • Doll Responds with Several Sounds & Phrases
  • You can check the doll’s temperature, throat, heartbeat, and reflexes
  • Help [Read more…]
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Top 5 Tips for Potty Training Success

November 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

You always want those baby-raising milestones to be as fun and effortless as they seem on your favorite mommy blogs, but there’s nothing particularly fun (and certainly not effortless) about potty training. It’s a complicated process that can take months or even years to come to fruition. There are stops and starts, tantrums and successes, battles and the occasional total breakdown. While all is in service to your little one taking another step forward in his growth and development (and of course ridding your life of diapers as quickly as possible), you must roll with the punches and not expect perfection. Yet there are ways to improve your chances of avoiding a trip to the mental health ward. Here are five of the top tips for potty training success.

pic4First of all, you must be consistent. Once the process begins you cannot give up, no matter how frustrating it has been. Create a timeline for trips to the bathroom and stick with it. Even if you are setting your child down on the training toilet every twenty minutes to ‘try’, consistency is key. You’ll have more failures than successes, but it will help your child develop an understanding of when he needs to go. And recognizing the need is just as important as a successful toilet trip.

You also cannot be afraid to tell some white lies. While your child’s toilet deposits aren’t actually feeding the fish or traveling to some magic fairy land where they transform into golden bricks used to build princess castles, there’s no harm in telling your child these things. Whatever gets them excited about the process is a positive, and you’re not a terrible mom for pulling the wool over their eyes, no more than when you share stories about the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus. Some day they will go to the toilet on their own, but you have to do whatever is necessary to get them moving in the right direction.
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Walking Wings by UpSpring Baby Review & #Giveaway

November 19, 2012 by 18 Comments

Once your baby hits that cruising stage, there isn’t ANYTHING that can stop them! I was lucky enough to be able to review the UpSpring Baby Walking Wings.

About Walking Wings:

They were made to help your baby learn how to walk.

Benefits for parents:

  • reduces back pain from bending over
  • no tugging & twisting on little arms
  • adjustable to your height
  • easy to use!
Benefits for baby:
  • balances more naturally with hands free
  • builds confidence in taking steps
  • gains a sense of control & freedom
  • fewer falls
There are two different stages that you can use the walking wings.
Stage 1:
Helps your child learn to balance and stand.
Stage 2:
Is for once your child has started taking those steps, but still needs help with stability and balance. It is also once they are ready to walk, but still a little hesitant to continue those first steps!
The Vest fits [Read more…]
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