**Disclaimer – this is a sponsored post, however, all thoughts, opinions and comments are my own. I remember chatting my my friends last year about this hot new gadget from HP. The HP sprocket was a must-have gift for really anyone of any age! Perfect for travelers, teens, moms and even grandparents – you can […]
Ambi Toys are BACK and in Full Retro Swing!
If you’re a classic toy lover like me, you may already be familiar with the iconic Ambi® brand, the manufacturer of infant and toddler toys with a fabulously retro design and feel. In years past, only a few items were available in the US for purchase. Now, the ENTIRE 44 piece Ambi collection is available in the US, […]
GIFT GUIDE: New Baby, New Mama
I remember it all like it was yesterday: the Google searching, the book reading, the asking for recommendations, the dreaming of all the fancy pants items that celebrities have for their kids, as I cradled my baby bump and selected item after nonsensical item on my registry. My baby shower was just gorgeous and I […]
Keep an Eye on your Angel with the Angelcare AC1200 Monitor
*I was sent this product to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.* In this digital age, I guess I shouldn’t find it surprising that baby monitors have gone super hi tech; there’s such a huge difference now from when my oldest was an infant! Imagine being able to check in on […]
Classic, Tasteful Wedding Gifts for The Happy Couple
It’s June and wedding season is in high gear. Whether you have 1 or 10 nuptial affairs to attend, you have gifts to purchase for the shower and/or the actual wedding itself. What’s a guest to do? Well you’re in luck, because I have done the guesswork for you! I have created a list of […]
Butter up Mama! Mama Mio’s deliciously rich creams for your growing pregnancy
When I found out I was pregnant (with my first child!) I was OVER THE MOON. Then (with total vanity) I screamed “Please heaven above, NO stretch marks!”
Pregnancy is a huge blessing, particularly if you’ve been waiting awhile like my hubby and I have. But no matter how many books you read, horror stories you hear, tips you pick up from your friends or family, one can’t be fully prepared for the major changes to your body. Suddenly veiny chests, odd wrinkles around the neck, spider veins and dimples on the legs, and of course: possible stretch marks on the tummy…
Baby Sleeps Safely and Soundly with the Halo SleepSack Swaddle
The Halo SleepSack Swaddle is the Cadillac of swaddlers. It’s lusciously soft, and it’s designed to not only help your baby sleep better by preventing the “moro” (startle) reflex, but also to reduce the risk of SIDS. And it’s so simple to use, even a sleep-deprived parent of a newborn can put it on swiftly and easily.
It’s well-known that immobilizing the arms of your infant by swaddling them helps them sleep better–but that’s sometimes easier said than done…
Surround Your Child with Eco-Chic Comfort: BamBoo Hugs
If you had a material that was super-absorbent, UV protective, moisture-wicking, luxuriously soft, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and earth-friendly, wouldn’t you use it on your baby?
Bamboo is the new wonder fabric and it is put to perfect use in the soft, sweet, and chic new BamBoo Hugs…
Take Temperatures Without Tantrums
Many first time parents are watchful for signs of illness, and fever may be an early symptom that your baby needs to see a doctor. In general, a sick baby will act sick. But taking a child’s temperature is a helpful hint. From the beginning, my daughter resisted all attempts to take her temperature. We […]
Rebel With a Binky
Rockin’ Babies look fierce in Rebel Ink Baby snapsuits and tees. Our readers rushed the stage for these edgy designs during our Rebel Ink Father’s Day Contest. Rebel Ink makes clothing for the youngest punks. We have the Beastie Boys-inspired Toddler Tee: “Fight for Your Right to Potty,” a perfect potty training party t-shirt, and […]