• Monthly Archive:: August 2010

    Talking to your baby in utero…not necessarily a novel concept these days, but how about exposing your growing baby to the sounds of his future parents, grandparents and family as much as you like? Now that’s something to cause us to prick up our ears and take notice! Earlier this year, we checked out bellybuds wearable speakers that you affix to your tummy, enabling your little one to listen to music from your iPod. Sound Beginnings kicks it up with a notch with an expandable nylon/lycra band with hidden speakers that plug into a MP3 player. If you want to record big sister-to-be saying how excited she is meet her new sibling, you can play her sweet nothings to your heat’s content. Have a penchant [&hellip

    Read More...

    When my daughter returns to school next week, I’ll be cringing in anticipation over the sign of the first virus she picks up. Yes, it’s inevitable as turkey on Thanksgiving…but I don’t relish the thought of her losing her lunch all over the floor, if you know what I mean. My sister, who happens to be an internist, has drilled the B.R.A.T. method for curing an upset stomach–Bananas, Applesauce, Rice and Toast repertoire we’ve come to know and love. But when you have extra picky eaters like we do at my house, it helps to have another more palatable solution on hand. Organic B.R.A.T. drinks are a convenient way to ease upset tummies back into the land of the living. These feel better drinks come [&hellip

    Read More...

    While I’ll admit I’ve grown tired of getting my girls ready for a day at the beach–bathing suits, suntan lotion, hats and water shoes…check!–I know that my least favorite season of all will be here before we know it. The struggle of trying to pull winter boots on little feet that won’t seem to bend is infuriating, to say the least! And even after all that hard labor, snow and slush still manage to creep inside, prompting cries of “I wanna go inside!” almost instantaneously. (I try to follow my mom’s old rule of having to stay outside for at least the same amount of time it spent getting bundled up…) I guess that’s why it takes a Canadian mother to design a pair of [&hellip

    Read More...

    Summer may be winding down, but it’s not truly over ’til the fat lady sings…or is it when the baby cries? Yes, we know that some days, it feels like your little one’s tears will never dry up, the sun will never shine again and you’ll never have another adult conversation ! Well, maybe it’s not all that bad. But for days like these, wouldn’t it be nice to receive a treat (even if it is for your kid)? Four ultra hip baby products companies, Mutsy, Kushies, kokopax and pediped are teaming up to bring you the Hot Summer Fun for Baby Giveaway with prizes valued at $1,000. You can enter to win stroller gear, toys, a baby carrier and even new shoes for your [&hellip

    Read More...

    All aboard the Dinosaur Train! If your kid is a fan of this PBS Kids’ animated TV show starring a posse of prehistoric creatures, then you’ll want to check out Learning Curve’s cool line of Dinosaur Train interactive figures, train sets and plush pals. Preschoolers really dig this show, and we can see why. They can relate to Buddy, a Tyrannosaurus Rex just about their age who rides along with a family of dinosaurs on a colorful train that takes them to magical places. If you’ve got a resident dino expert in your house, this is one show that will truly capture his attention and encourage his imagination. And this new toy line zeroes in on the show’s excitement. We love the talking Dinosaur Train [&hellip

    Read More...

    How often do you tell your child “Dinner in 5 minutes”…only to have to call her again to the table repeatedly? Or that he’ll have 10 more minutes to finish his Leapster game–and not when he “gets to the next level. Find yourself threatening no dessert? TimeBuddy strives to lessen the frequency of such battles by putting the power of time management in your kid’s hands. Best suited for ages 3-7, this colorful, customizable clock comes with stickers that correspond to various routines and activities: meals, homework and oh yes, bedtime. When you program the clock, it lets kids know when the jig is up and that it’s now time to brush their teeth, put their game away, etc. You can even record your own [&hellip

    Read More...

    If you or someone you know has had a baby in the last decade, you probably owned a Gymini. Name ring a bell, but you can’t quite picture the product? It was a colorful playmat with an arch of toys that kept your not-yet-mobile little one occupied in one spot. I remember when my daughter couldn’t yet “roll over” (why did it sound like she was a dog?)…the Gymini was her favorite place to lay around and coo and bat at her little toys. But once she was able to sit up,  the days of the playmat were over. Lucky for today’s kids (and moms), they don’t have to outgrow  the Gymini concept so quickly. Tiny Love’s Gymini Bouncer replicates that same playtime experience for [&hellip

    Read More...