• Monthly Archive:: July 2009

    No matter how organized a mom you consider yourself, I know I can become quite incensed when I can’t seem to get to the bottom of my bag to retrieve some crayons for my daughter. Even when I remember coloring books and other gear to keep her occupied while we’re dining out, those pesky crayons are always tough to unearth from my sea of used tissues, chewing gum wrappers and the like. That’s why I really like the Art-To-Go-Roll . It’s a roll-up cotton holder with 14 soft pockets that hold all the art essentials–plenty of space for crayons, markers, colored pencils or your little artist’s medium of choice. The spacious pockets make it simpler for little fingers to retrieve and return their art supplies [&hellip

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    Once you’ve passed the milestone of getting your child to sleep through the night, you must contend with the pitter-patter of little footsteps that come in to greet you a lot sooner than you’d like (yes, the words “weekend” and “sleep in” aren’t part of a kid’s vocabulary). If you’ve got an early bird living under your roof, you might try putting the Good Nite Lite in her bedroom. This is a great way to show pre-readers that it’s not quite time to start the day, even if they think otherwise. The lite can pre-set with a wake-up time, almost like a mini alarm clock minus the sound. When it’s time to wake, the face of this nightlight will change from an illuminated moon to [&hellip

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    Still haven’t mastered the act of closing your baby’s stroller with easy maneuvering? Don’t feel bad; I still have trouble–and I’m on my second child. What makes it especially tricky this time of year is when you’re wearing sandals or open-toed shoes, and you feel as though you’ve dented your foot. Ouch! The Britax Blink Stroller aims to make this experience a little less painful. Thus umbrella stroller has a fold-and-release feature that lets you collapse the stroller without scuffing your shoes in the process. Amen to that. While some strollers skimp on storage space, Britax offers plenty of room to tuck in those essentials; I know I’m always trying to get my hands on that bag of Cheerios to calm a crying toddler. Blink [&hellip

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    I don’t think there’s a more telltale sign of summer than seeing a child joyfully enjoying an ice cream (or ice pop) on a hot day. Conjure up the image, if you will, of a smiling, stained face, dripping with a grape, orange–pick your favorite flavor–juice down his chin. It’s one of those childhood memories most of us have experienced and now savor as adults. Naturally, it’s why I’m perturbed by another one of these products aimed at parents that errs on the side of caution by robbing kids of the simple bliss of enjoying an ice cream. Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders are billed as an insulated pop holder designed to keep hands warm and ice pops cold. But are they truly necessary? For [&hellip

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    Chances are, you and your family will be hitting the road at some point this summer for the annual vacation. And if you’ve got a little one in tow who’s not yet sleeping in a bed, you know what a fuss it can be to give them a comfortable place to rest their weary head. When a Pack ‘n Play just won’t do, the Alma Urban Cot/Crib by Bloom is the way to go for posh tots. This wooden folding crib doesn’t require any tools for assembly and stows away easily. Because of its sleek design, it’s also a practical, year-round choice for urban living where space can be tight. Don’t relegate this crib to the attic for overnights to Grandma’s; its $400 pricetag can [&hellip

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