When my baby was first born, she slept. A lot. I wondered when she would start spending more time awake and play with me. Then, she turned three weeks old, and I wondered if she would ever go to sleep. I swaddled, I shushed, I swung, I suckled, and then…I turned on the vacuum cleaner. […]
One Step Ahead and Leaps and Bounds – 15% Off Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
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 toddler. One Step Ahead […]
Mamanista Travel Tips: Travel Toys
I often have to travel for work (flying over 100,000 miles last year). I already find flying exhausting and frustrating, so I have no idea how moms with babies and toddlers manage. I am filled with so much admiration for moms who make it look easy. On a flight this week, I was seated across […]
12 Tips and Products for Traveling With Baby in Safety and Style
We’ve MOVED and UPDATED our Best Gear and Tips for Traveling with Babies and Children Now with MORE COUPON CODES, CONTESTS, and TIPS! You can travel with a baby and have a great time, with a little preparation and a lot of patience. The trick is to balance traveling light with having the essentials. Here […]
Is My Car Seat Safe and Free from Harmful Chemicals?
We all want to keep our children safe–this is a big part of how we show our love for our kids. A car seat is a priority for anyone who will take their baby traveling by car. A cool person on Maya’s Mom posted this report on Chemicals in Car Seats so I read it […]
Playards: The Best and The Lightest
Even parents who practice attachment-style parenting occasionally need a safe place to place baby when tending to a hot stove, traveling, or visiting child-free friends. Playards keep baby secure during those times. Which playard to buy depends on your intended use. If you are in a tiny city apartment, you may want to save space […]
Cool Coupon: Leaps and Bounds
When we find out about special coupons for mamas and the people who love them, we add these bargains to Mamanista’s Coupon Page. Sometimes we will also post to share especially exciting deals with you, like this: 15$ of $75+ orders – expires 12/31/07 So, what might you want at Leaps and Bounds? This online […]
Take Your Baby Exploring in the PeaPod Tent
Playards are fantastic, portable, safe spots for tots, but when you are traveling by plane with your precious bundle you may want something even lighter weight. Super Dad and I were dreading the prospect of lugging even the lightest weight playard when we went to visit the Grandparents. Luckily, Baby Diva likes to set up […]
