Baby Gadgets Gadgets are an inevitable fixture in the home where there is a new baby. We have found several new gadgets on the market that we feel you should consider when purchasing for baby. While not all may be necessities, they certainly make your life with baby a lot easier!
1. If only DaysAgo had been invented years ago! This smart tracking digital day counter keeps track of how many days ago a baby jar (or any other food container) was opened, so you don't have to. Choose from magnetic or suction; each 2-pak is just $10.
2. Lack of sleep means loss of memory, but thankfully, tired moms and dads can rely on the ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer. The multi-purpose gadget for your nursery helps you keep track of basic baby care. Four timers begin counting up at the touch of a button, so you know exactly how long it's been since baby last ate, slept, was changed, nursed, and more.
3. 100% hands free, and 100% mobile; the Babeebright allows you to use both hands for changing diapers, preparing bottles, searching for a pacifier...and so much more. The Babeebrite can clip onto nearly any surface up to an inch thick, has an adjustable 90 degree arm, and is gentle enough that it doesn't affect baby's night vision.
4. Early education takes on a whole new meaning with the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System. Comprised of a set of sound lessons that are played to the prenatal child, this patented system teaches baby to distinguish between rhythmic heartbeat sounds. This small lesson has been shown to have enormous results: BabyPlus babies more readily nurse, are more alert, have earlier developmental milestones, demonstrate improved school readiness as well as greater creativity and longer attention spans.
5. Our eyes lit up when we saw the Baby Light and Clip nail clipper. This small gadget has 4 big safety features that make trimming the tiniest of nails a cinch: The nail clipper illuminates your little one's fingertips revealing what part of the nail needs trimming, safety guards help prevent nicks, the handle is designed for both comfort and control, and the compartment traps the tiny nail clippings. The Baby Light and Clip is a must-have, and at only $14.95 it is a can-have for every mom.
6. The 4Moms Cleanwater Infant Tub with Thermometer is a fresh and safe twist on baby's bathtime. The tub's innovative reservoir system drains dirty water from the tub while replacing it with clean water from the faucet, so baby is always bathing in fresh, clean water. And, you can trust that the faucet water will always be just the right temperature thanks to the tub's instant-read digital thermometer. Should the faucet water become to warm or too cold, an alarm will alert you immediately to the change.
This week's Momtips: Cleaning Tip: If you have stainless steel appliances, you'll love this cleaning tip. Simply take a small amount of baby oil, apply to a cleaning rag, and rub onto your stainless steel, top to bottom. Tried, tested and true, this trick will get rid of those annoying streaks other cleaning solutions leave behind!
Greening Tip: If you're a mom, you know the value of plastic Ziploc bags! Perfect for snacks, crayons and lunch money...but terrible for the environment. So, try reusing those Ziploc bags. A simple gadget called the Bag-E-Wash allows you to put used bags right in the dishwasher for easy cleaning and disinfecting.
Financial Tip: For all you mom's who haven't checked it out yet, the new eBay is Craigslist. Simply choose your state (listed on the right hand side of the site), and then visit the 'For Sale' section for lots of great finds!
Parenting Tip: Teach your kids about the importance of writing Thank You Notes, and make it fun so that it becomes a life-long practice! For younger kids, talk about why you are writing a thank you note, and then allow them to draw a picture for the person they are thanking. Allowing them to place the stamp on the envelope and help you put it in the mailbox will add to the fun. For older kids, fun stationary that's all their own will do the trick. We love eeBoo's sweet notepapers!
Monday, July 16, 2007
v 3 issue 2: Let's Get Physical
The summer inspires us to get out and get active. Whether trying to stay healthy or shed a few pounds, we have the perfect issue for moms as well as products that get your little ones active and feeling great.
get comfy and fit If your little one is a poser (a yogi that is!), then they need clothes with plenty of stretch and lots of comfort. We've found three adorable lines of little yoga apparel, and can't wait to dish!
For the world's smallest and cutest little black yoga pant, look no further than Lotus Children. Their Little Om Pant is so stretchy, soft, and fantastically adorable that you'll be cooing omigosh! Visit LotusChildren.com, and be sure to pick up a calming graphic tee (or two, we love Tree and Lion) while you're there.
If you love 'karma couture' then Sugar Downward Facing Baby tee is just the thing. These adorable tees are available in blue, pink or black, at SugarTush.com.
Let your little Buddha belly baby find happiness in the comfort and cuteness of OmGirl's Hotei Baby Tee. Of course at TTW, we find happiness through shopping, and think you might also love OmGirl's Long Sleeve Thermals and Little Yogi Pants. Most OmGirl pieces area available in sizes 6 months-5T, and over 30 colors at BarefootYoga.com.
get in shape and loose that baby weight Pregnancy isn't the time to take a holiday from fitness, unless of course it’s Sara Holiday's Prenatal Yoga for Moms. The only Prenatal Yoga program tailored to each trimester, Prenatal Yoga for Moms helps ease discomfort caused by pregnancy, reduces labor pain, improves your muscle tone and strength and leaves you feeling calm, centered and connected to your baby. Reduced labor pain at FitBySara.com!
Be sure to also check out her Stroller Workout for Moms DVD that will help you loose the weight FAST! Sara combines intervals of cardiovascular and toning exercises for a full body workout. The workout is easy to follow and always fresh. It consists of intervals of cardio (walking or jogging), kickboxing drills, lunges, squats, pushups and tricep dips. Included is an Audio CD, so you can take your workout on the road!
active kids
Wet your child's appetite for fitness with a little water fun: Kayaking isn't just for grown-ups anymore! The Acadia Scout Kayak by Perception is specially designed for kids 8-12: it features a low deck height so little elbows clear the deck while paddling and a small cockpit where smallest of kayakers can sit comfortably and maneuver easily. And, as your little paddler improves, a rudder can be easily added. Available in red or yellow, the Acadia Scout is sure to turn your little kayaker's friends green with envy!
If your little kayaker isn't ready to be on their own, then Bean's Dirigo Tandem Plus Kayak by Old Town is just the thing. This tandem kayak has the capacity to carry two adults and a child, without loss of stability or maneuverability. The child seat in the rear cockpit can be removed for more cargo space and the rear seat can be moved forward for solo paddling.
If your kids like to stay hot on your trail, lead them in some fitness fun with the Schwinn Runabout Trailer. An ingenious coupler makes attaching the Runabout fast and easy, and leaves you (thankfully!) in control of steering, speed and braking. The runabout's adjustable seat and handlebars allow the bike to grow with your child. Don't expect a runaround when it comes to safety, the Schwinn runabout comes with a safety flag, frame safety pad and reflectors. Take a little ride on over to TinyRide.com to find the Schwinn Runabout Trailer.
take a stroll For moms with a stroller, a stroll in the park is such an oxymoron! Prove it with the Strollometer. With 8 functions, a wireless design, and super easy strap on/off attachment, the Strollometer can go everywhere (and do just about everything!). The Strollometer tells you how fast, how far, how long, how hot and how cold your little stroll has been...we're telling you to stroll (briskly) on over to strollometer.com and pick up this must have!
keep them hydrated
From the makers of Snapple, comes Waddajuice, another drink made from the best stuff on earth...water! Available in brightly colored spill-proof bottles, Waddajuice is a healthy blend of purified water and fruit juice that kids will love to drink. And, because it has 50% less sugar and is fortified with Vitamin C and calcium, Waddajuice is just what the pediatrician ordered.
When developing a new kid's drink, it’s all about thinking inside the box...the juice box that is! Stacey Griffin (a mom of course!) figured out that juice box was the perfect way to get kids to drink water, and Aqua2Go was born. Aqua2Go boxes contain 100% purified water, have a shelf life of 5 years, and can be found online and in hundreds of groceries stores nationwide. If you've ever cried over spilled juice or gagged over spoiled milk, then let your kids drink water (and have fun doing it). If your little one isn’t a big fan of water yet, give them a special fruit flavored treat! At Waterloos you’ll find all natural berry, apple and grape flavored water fit perfectly in a box for on the go hydration!
yoga for kids Teach your kids to strike a pose with Gaiam's award-winning YogaKids® series. The series includes 3 DVD's with a running time of 40 minutes each that use expert-lead instruction to teach your children over 20 yoga poses. Let your little one roar like a lion, stretch like a cat, and build better focus, fitness and confidence. Visit gaiam.com and help your little one find their calm inner child.
With summer in full swing, the bugs and butterflies have come out to play. This issue contains fun products that celebrate the beauty of little critters.
critter playtime for toddlers Fun is always in bloom with Kushies' Play Garden. This magnetic build and stack activity garden allows little ones to create their own colorful garden, and grow their imagination. Fanciful magnetic creatures and bright magnetic plant pieces stack and build. Each Play Garden includes a reusable carrying case for easy storage and 11 magnetic shapes. Recommended for ages 18 months and up, but fun for everyone. Cute critters make learning fabulously fun with Froggy Frenzy. A funny ribbit, buzz or burp when your child feeds Froggy one of the colorful plush insects is the sound of learning made fun (cause and effect, and motor skill development). A door in Froggy's belly makes for easy bug removal, so the fun doesn't have to stop (and so the learning can go on!). Leap on over to egiggle.com for your Froggy Frenzy.
chasing butterflies This issue we said bring on the bugs, and chasing fireflies made us proud with their Bring On The Bugs! Hotel and Butterfly Net. Sweet illustrations and a wood-and-net construction make the Bring On The Bugs! Hotel and Butterfly Net charming and whimsical. Measuring 7"L x 4 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W, the hotel provides ample room for insects of all types, and yet is small enough for little entomologists to carry. And, the deep netting and light weight of the Butterfly Net make it easy for small hands to fill any hotel vacancies. Accommodations provided by Bring On The Bugs! Hotel, and airfare provided by Bring On The Bugs! Butterfly Net.
snug as a bug Bed bugs are fabulous when they're Lady Bug Nap Sacks from Sozo! Designed with snaps at the shoulders and underarms and a hidden zipper running down the right side and bottom, the Nap Sack opens fully for easy access. And of course we love that Nap Sacks offer reduced risk factors associated with SIDS. Snug as a bug in a rug, courtesy of Sozo Nap Sacks.
nature kit for kids This issue we're crazy about bugs...about Bugs Nature Kit, that is! Created in collaboration with onservation groups and the Tullee House Museum of Carlisle, Flights of Fancy's About Bugs Nature Kit will teach your children how to collect, classify and study bugs (they even made it simple enough for mom and dad to try!). The kit includes 24 Bug Identification Cards, 1 Magnified Collection Jar, 1 Cloth Net, 1 Note pad for Field Notes and a Pencil. And, Flights of Fancy handcrafts their products in England, using mostly natural materials, and promising superior quality. Collecting critters is made easy at dotstoys.com.
critter comforts Let your beautiful butterfly stretch her wings with a Butterfly Wing tee from Angelic Genius. Made from a super soft-spun cotton, the tees feature a comfortable neck opening and made in the USA quality. The wings are printed in gold on a white shirt for a truly angelic look, and are available in sizes 6 months through 6T. Butterfly Wing Tees are flying off the shelves at angelicgenius.com!
When your little one is wearing fabulous Buzzy Bee and Little Ladies Socks from Monkey Toes, there won't be any shoes required! These adorable socks come in sizes newborn-3T, and any four pairs are only $20! Don't monkey around, get on over to Monkey Toes for some real critter cuteness.
If you haven't visited Mighty Politey before, you're in for a royal treat: their Queen Bee tee is perfectly sweet! Available in infant and toddler sizes, all Mighty Politey tees are baby soft, fun, and original. If you don't have a little Queen Bee of your own, just remember that it is better to give than to receive and head on over to Mighty Politey, please!
bugalicious mealtime If you’re hungry for more cute critters, check out the Dragonflies Bib from Crocodile Creek! This super cute bib is also super functional: the coated cotton bib is super easy to clean, the velcro closure is safe and fast, the convenient pocket is a must-have catchall, and the larger size (10" X 7") allows for maximum protection and lots of use (for ages 6-36 months). Pop on in to lollipop kisses for your Dragonflies Bib.
For something even cuter than a bug in a rug, checkout the critter placemats from Grow (especially the cute as a bug placemat- our favorite!). Adorable illustrations, and fantastic functionality make these placemats a must have for tots. We love how the thick matte finish on these laminated placemats makes for easy cleaning and prevents curling. Personalize a placemat for your little love bug, or buy a set for the whole table, at grow.com.
Cleaning Tip: If you have stainless steel appliances, you'll love this cleaning tip. Simply take a small amount of baby oil, apply to a cleaning rag, and rub onto your stainless steel, top to bottom. Tried, tested and true, this trick will get rid of those annoying streaks other cleaning solutions leave behind!
Let your beautiful butterfly stretch her wings with a Butterfly Wing tee from Angelic Genius. Made from a super soft-spun cotton, the tees feature a comfortable neck opening and made in the USA quality. The wings are printed in gold on a white shirt for a truly angelic look, and are available in sizes 6 months through 6T. Butterfly Wing Tees are flying off the shelves at 
