v 3 issue 3: Baby Gadgets

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!

Cover by Shannon Stewart.

Make life easy with these Baby Gadgets


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!