Archive for the ‘Baby’ Category

Snails, Pails, and Puppy Dog Tails are definitely the things little boys are made out of. My little boy nearly 1 1/2 years old has taught me growing up with my four sisters and no brothers that boys go by some different rules for sure! He loves getting dirty, no the louder the better, he test the integrity of everything he comes across, and if any toy moves like a car or truck it’s a win. And that’s why I am thrilled to share about a fantastic Mini Vehicle Set recently introduced from Green Toys Brand new 2012 line that’s built with our little boys (or girls) in mind!

Green Toys is an awesome company that does everything it possibly can to reduce their carbon footprint and offer great products for children of all ages! I love this company and will continue to support them in buying products from their numerous lines for my own children and to share praises with everyone I know!

My nearly 1 1/2 year old son Owen, has lately been spending his days playing with the Mini Vehicle Set from Green Toys. This particular set comes with four vehicles: an white Ambulance, Blue Police Car, Yellow Taxi, and Red Fastback! These cars are mini sized making them ideal for the hands of young children and easier to control!

The unique design of this set of vehicles features no metal axles or external coatings. No BPA, phthalates or PVC. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. I for one am really loving the durability as my son has thrown, stepped on, gnawed (still teething), and put these cars through the ringer so to speak. We’ve let the kids play with these in tub, sand box,in and outdoors and still the cars look as good as brand new!

Overall I’m very pleased with these made in the USA set of vehicles from Green Toys. Honestly, you have to love a product that’s great for the environment being made from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs and that’s completely safe for your kids!

If you are thinking of purchasing the Mini Vehicle Set, it will cost you anywhere about $18 depending on where you purchase it. I found the Green Toys Mini Vehicle Set (4 Pack)on Amazon.com for $17.50 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on all orders over $25.00. (note that prices change often on Amazon so be sure to check the link to see the latest offered price).

Disclaimer: I was sent this set from Green Toys to review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

April showers bring May flowers and that couldn’t ring truer here in Oregon! And what fun is all the rain if you can’t deck your children out in adorable, I meanKidorable rain gear! I’ve had both my daughter and son in Kidorable rain gear practically since they were born and will continue to do so until they are too big to wear it anymore! And what fun because there are so many different styles to choose from for both boys and girls that they can always have something different to look cute and stay dry in every year!

This Spring, my nearly four year old daughter has been sporting the Lady Bug Kidorable rain wear collection. This particular collection offers styles perfect for any child year round featuring not just Spring and Summer light rain wear but knit hats, scarves, and gloves for the fall and winter too! And Kidorable doesn’t stop there, they also have matching book ends for your child’s room, as well as towels, hangers sets, and matching back packs for on the go!

To review and spotlight, we were sent the Lady Bug Raincoat, Hanger, Backpack, and matching rain boots. The colors in this particular collection are a very eye catching pattern of black and a very bold red, perfect for any ladybug lover! Children ages 1 through 6 year olds can wear this set in style through out any rainy season! Trust me, oohs and aahs are sure to follow! There’s nowhere we go that my daughter hasn’t been complimented on her Kidorable rainwear ensemble!

The Ladybug Raincoat is made out of PVC which is very easy to wipe clean and lined with polyester. It has two pockets one a giant ladybug and the other a large black spot that feature zipper closures so your little one can keep perhaps a hanky, hair band, or something else safely tucked away from the elements. There are four snap button from top to bottom and an inner loop at the neck of the coat for easy hanging up after use. The coat pattern itself is all red except on the hood, sleeves, and the buttons which feature darling ladybug spots! The coat my daughter received is a size 4t and is giving enough to accommodate my daughter and whatever she is wearing such as a thin top or a bulky sweater until she needs the next size rain coat! Almost forgot to mention that it came with an adorable matching hanger too!

The Ladybug Boots are perfect for a stroll to the park on a over cast day, helping out in a muddy garden, and my daughter’s favorite rainy day activity….puddle jumping! These boots are excellent in resisting water with the natural rubber exterior. There’s a pull tab featured on the top part of the boot making it easy to slip these boots on. These boots are light weight so it won’t weigh down your children’s feet as they are walking or running. Speaking of running, the non-skid soles improve traction on wet surfaces and are great in preventing accidents. You can easily wipe these clean after a day in the mud! This style of boot is available in My First (size 5), children’s sizes 6-13, plus young adult sizes 1 and 2.

The matching Ladybug Backpack is great for kids of all ages. My daughter loves to carry this bag along with her wherever she goes. It features two front zip close pockets and one large compartment. Right now my daughter likes to store her drink cup, a snack, hairbrush, rubber bands, lip balm, and other various random treasures. The bag would make a great take a long for a trip to Grandma’s house, daycare, preschool, or any other outing where your child would be excited about bringing it along. I like the bag has held up well and that the straps are fully adjustable.

Overall there’s nothing we don’t like about the Ladybug Collection from Kidorable. In fact, we are already looking to purchase the matching umbrella soon. If interested, you can purchase Kidorable products at their website ranging from $11.50-$36.00! I highly recommend the  Kidorable  Collections not just because of adorable they are but because how durable they are too!

 SwaddleDesigns® is introducing the Angry Birds Baby Collection!

 Angry Birds have found happiness with SwaddleDesigns baby products! We are honored that Rovio chose SwaddleDesigns to manufacture Angry Birds Baby items based on our high quality products.

Angry Birds by Rovio is a phenomenally popular game.  Angry Birds is the fastest growing brand in the world with over 600 million downloads.  Boys, girls, men, women, grandmas and grandpas – all love playing Angry Birds.  The game is entertaining to people of all ages, genders and geographies.

SwaddleDesigns was founded by Lynette Damir, RN, Designer and Mom in 2002, and SwaddleDesigns was the first company to introduce the large square swaddling blanket to the US and many countries around the world.  SwaddleDesigns is known for their premium quality fabric, fabulous colors and prints, decorative edge, and the innovative 123 Swaddle® instructional label that helps new parents master the art of swaddling. SwaddleDesigns blankets come in a variety of weights and are perfect for many uses such as a privacy throw for breastfeeding moms, a tummy time play mat, a cover over the stroller as well as swaddling.

The Ultimate Receiving Blanket® is a lightweight premium cotton flannel blanket – for moderate to cooler environmental temperatures.

The Marquisette Swaddling Blanket® is a very lightweight openweave high quality cotton blanket – for warmer environmental temperatures

Angry Birds by Rovio is a phenomenally popular game.  Angry Birds is the fastest growing brand in the world with over 600 million downloads.  Little boys and girls, teens, men, women, grandmas and grandpas – all love playing Angry Birds.  The game is entertaining to people of all ages, genders and geographies, and is fun for family members to play together during snuggle time

Angry Birds is just one of the many collections SwaddleDesigns offers. We have many new exciting new prints and a variety of blankets and other products for 2012!

My Thoughts…

As a gamer and mommy of two little ones, I was thrilled to  learn that my go to favorite company for swaddling blankets is now featuring Angry Birds. I fell in love with this games several months ago and have been playing ever since. My 3 year old daughter gets in on the Angry Bird action, and my one year old baby boy is constantly saying “do do doo do” to the beginning theme song (It’s really cute!)!  You can bet I jumped on the opportunity when it presented itself to review a couple of these products from Swaddle Designs.

I was sent an Angry Birds short sleeved onesie in the 6-12 month size and a multi-bird Marquisette Swaddling blanket to review. My son is about 15 months old but he meets the weight and height for the largest size available for the Angry Bird Onesies and I was pleased to see that it fit him perfectly. It’s defiently made from high quality material and has held up great with wash after wash. It’s currently our favorite onesie and he’s been wearing it everywhere!

The  Multi-bird Marquisette Swaddling blanket is much larger than your average swaddling blanket and it’s one of the reasons I love it so much! And since my little guy is getting so big, I won’t be using this as a swaddling blanket but as a stroller blanket and nursing cover on the go this Spring and Summer season!

I would totally recommend any of the swaddle blankets from Swaddle Designs as they all have an illustrated tag sewn on to show you just how it’s done! But if you need a little help you can visit SwaddleDesigns.com/how-to-swaddle to learn “How to Swaddle” and there’s also more information regarding sleeping environments and the benefits of swaddling.

Buy It! You can buy these great Angry Bird themed products in an assortment of colors (red, yellow, blue, etc) along with all of the other great Swaddle Designs products on their site! The swaddling blanket is currently available for $20 and the bodysuit is $15 though there a few different styles so the prices on each will vary.

Win!

Swaddle Designs is offering one lucky winner their choice of bodysuit size and bird OR marquisette blanket.
(USA & Canada Only) Please Enter below through Rafflecopter! 

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DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine  own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.