Reading to your baby promotes language development, which builds the foundation for future reading skills. At Mamanista, we love innovative products that encourage an interest in reading. Kids Preferred focuses on bringing to life old favorite and new classic books for babies and toddlers. Instead of licensed characters that promote television programs, how about music, […]
Excitement! Adventure! You!
The hero of the The First Adventures of Incredible You is adventurous, unique, and confident–just like your child. And you’ll have the chance to win one at the end of this review. This personalized storybook by Custom Made for Kids describes our Baby growing into exactly the sort of child we hope and expect she […]
Bath Time! Bath Book by Boynton
Bath Time! is a fun Boynton romp through tubby time. We enjoy bath time a lot and Baby Diva always insists on a book or two while we suds her up. Bath books are perfect first books and Bath Time! is waterproof, nontoxic, and completely baby-safe! My favorite illustration is the first page. Our hero, […]
Meet the Meerkat: A Children’s Book
They’re adorable, affectionate with one another, and ferocious–and they’re so hot they have their own reality TV show. I’m not talking about The Hills…I’m talking about The Manor, Meerkat Manor. Meet the Meerkat, by Darrin Lunde, is a charming introduction to these furry, feisty, fellas for young children. A series of simple questions and answers […]
Baby Loves Jazz…and so does Mamanista!
Vivid illustrations and adult-friendly music for kids make the Baby Loves Jazz series a winner. Each book guides baby through an aspect of her world using the lens of Jazz. The funky drawings and engaging recordings are consistent throughout the series. I was able to review Ella Elephant Scats Like That: Baby Loves Jazz and […]
Teach Your Tot to Dial 911
Toddler calls 911 after mother collapses — he learned by reading THIS BOOKGood job, kiddo! A toddler knew to call 911 when his mother collapsed and lost consciousness, thanks to a children’s book his grandmother had sent several months earlier. Tony Sharpe was home in North Pole with his mother, Courtenay, on April 10, when […]
Sleep News
After I awoke today to a cooing Baby Diva, I checked my e-mail and saw the following headline from Baby Center: “Surprising News About Sleep Training Solutions” Ah, yes, the elusive and yet much talked about full night’s sleep. My goodness, well I had better click right away–perhaps Martha Sears and Dr. Sears are correct […]
