Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

A Place to Rest Your Little Head

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

My tot has been clamoring for a pillow and from the various mommy message boards I read, I know this is a common toddler request. So, after reading the expert advice and researching different pillows, I got her this Toddler Memory Foam Pillow. Medical professionals caution parents against introducing a ...

Get Gorgeously Green (and enter to win)

Monday, April 7th, 2008

Gorgeously Green, by Sophie Uliano, is a hip new guide to making environmentally-friendly and healthy choices that fit your lifestyle. Each chapter is a step in the process of becoming Gorgeously Green with plenty of practical and concrete suggestions. If you still need a little push, Uliano prioritizes the information ...

Teach Your Child to Swim with Konfidence

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

I was a water baby and I am hoping my little girl will also take to swimming. Mom-owned Konfidence has a great line of safety products designed to help teach babies, toddlers and children to swim. The entrepreneur behind Konfidence knows that early exposure to proper swimming techniques not only ...

Tutus and Toad Frogs Boutique Grand Opening

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Tutus and Toad Frogs has some of the cutest clothing for babies and children. In fact, we've been chatting back and forth about their retro-style clothing. Although we both have different tastes, we've each found vintage-inspired items we adore at Tutus and Toad Frogs. Mama-to-Be is partial ...

Huge Britax Sale Through March 2 (Deal of the Day)!

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

We thought you might want to know that at Amazon.com you can save up to 20% off rarely discounted Britax Car Seats, Strollers, and more and there is also a Huge Britax Sale at Baby Age! Plus you can get 15% off  + FREE Standard Shipping at BabyUniverse on Britax ...

One Step Ahead and Leaps and Bounds - 15% Off Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)

Friday, December 14th, 2007

These two online shops are known for innovative Travel Gear, Safety Solutions, and Developmental and Learning Toys for babies, toddlers, and school aged kids (check out the Inflatable Solar System pictured at right).This great section on "How to Childproof Your Home" helped us get ready for a now very mobile ...

Win Safe and Earth-Friendly Organic Plush Animals from Oompa Toys

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Oompa Toys, a Mamanista Toys to Trust Award Winner, recently introduced an exclusive line of cuddly plush animals by Kallisto.These stuffed animals are handmade in Germany to strict European safety standards, and the materials and dies used are tested and certified to ensure the textiles contain no toxins. In addition ...

Tips for Safer Toy Giving

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Here are some Tips for Safer Toy Giving this season. Don't forget to check out our list of Toy Boutiques and Stores to Trust and our 12 Days of Gift Giveaways for more ideas for safer toy shopping and giving.Buy American (or European or Canadian): Western nations have stricter ...

Win a Natural Pod $100 Gift Certificate

Monday, November 19th, 2007

As we search for products for their families that are wholesome and natural, we also realize that we can reduce waste and simplify our lives. Just a few, heirloom quality toys can replace the clutter.Natural Pod offers parents toys and other products for daily living that stimulate the mind, ...

Win "Let’s Play Mail" from Craftsbury Kids

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

Craftsbury Kids is one of Mamanista's favorite toy stores. All the toys at this mom-owned store were handcrafted by independent artisans and/or manufactured by small cottage industries. These are toys meant to inspire imaginative play and to offer an alternative to the generic, mass-produced plastic toys that are so ...