Yes, you read that right. Safeguarding your little one against possible dangers in the home needn’t be boring. A cool new company named Rhoost has taken childproofing and given it an edge with corner protectors and cabinet covers that are functional and fashionable. How fitting is it that one of their products is named Edge Om (left)? Unlike those utilitarian-looking covers you have on the four corners of your coffee table (yup, you know the ones), the Edge Om (left) has a special strap and locking fastening system, so you don’t have to worry about scuffing your furniture. And what’s great is that it comes in–gasp!–actual colors that blend in with your home decor (say sayonara to boring see-through plastic and hello to black, plum, [&hellip
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Staunch supporters of the green movement–I mean, all you moms who search high and low for products that better the environment–can get started as soon as your newborn comes home from the hospital. With the greenEARTH line, your little one can experience her first slumber on organic bedding, fitted on an organic mattress, resting in an organic wood cradle. The company originally known for its high quality nursery decor and artistic furnishings leaves no stone unturned in making greenEARTH healthy for tender newborn skin. The cradles are made from hardwoods that are harvested naturally (read: no chemicals or pesticides) and are finished with non-toxic water-based products. The bedding and mattress are both made from organic cotton and don’t contain any PVCs, vinyl or other harmful [&hellip
You might not think your little one could possibly be experiencing any stress in her young life. (After all, she has someone to cater to her every move, lots of love and attention from your family…what’s not to like?) But if you were also blessed with a bundle of colicky nerves, there’s one routine that can either cause you further anxiety or you can make it your saving grace. I’m talking about bathtime. Sure, it can be a big sudsy funfest for older kids, but some infants seem to find it exciting as a day at the dentist. When my younger daughter was born, my older girl couldn’t wait until she could be alongside her in the tub. We were both unpleasantly surprised to discover [&hellip
There was nothing more nerve-wracking for me than when my daughter realized she could stand up in her crib–and get even more height by using her crib bumpers. But because she is especially active and loves to tumble around in there, I was leery of ditching the padding completely. Wonder Bumpers caught my attention for helping solve this very problem. Instead of a standard horizontal design, these bumpers individually wrap each crib rail from top to bottom, minimizing the ability for savvy, daring tots who are trying to jump ship. And I don’t have to worry about her trying to undo any ties or Velcro tabs because each bumper zippers closed. And lucky for me, she isn’t quite that smart…at least not yet. In a [&hellip
How is it that we are only one month into the new school year and we’ve already hit a wall when it comes to packing healthy snacks? We try to be creative in this house, when we have a few minutes to spare, and have put together trail mixes of apricots and walnuts. (And of course, cheddar crackers in the likeness of SpongeBob are often a hit.) But when I start to hear the words, “Goldfish, again?” from my 5-year-old, even I cringe. That’s why I was more than willing to taste-test the new line of Organic Fruit Snacks from Tasty Brand. I was immediately lured by the Organic Fruit Gummies, having been a Gummi Bears fanatic as a kid myself. But better than the [&hellip
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, BPA is one of those buzzwords most parents are familiar with these days. (And if you’re admittedly not on the ball, it stands for bisphenol-A, a harmful plastic substance frequently used in baby bottles and sippy cups.) Acronyms aside, all you really need to know is that it’s best to avoid kids’ products that aren’t touting themselves as BPA-free. Considering the dizzying array of choices on store shelves, I know I feel more comfortable turning to a brand whose name I’ve known since I was a child myself. Thermos has come out with a line of drinking cups with a name that you’ll love to say almost as much as you’ll love the products themselves. The Thermos Foogo [&hellip
Baby chairs are typically low to the ground, keeping little one’s vision at eye level with, well…the floor. The Fresco Fiamma chair from Bloom offers a refreshing perspective that puts your baby right up where the action is. In a show-stopping red contemporary design that’s practically museum-quality, this limited edition seat is the latest version of the company’s Fresco Loft, an adjustable seat that is perched high off the ground and can be reclined to fit a newborn and then adjusted for a school age child. Because of its wide range of height adjustments, the Fresco Fiamma can work at a counter top, dinner table…wherever you are dining–even al fresco, as the name suggests. Plus this seat can swivel at 360 degrees–pretty cool for a [&hellip
No matter how spacious your home is, space-saving products are always a hit with moms. (Just take a look around your house to see just how many kid items have “taken over” your surroundings. See what I mean?) So when a company designs a product that’s not only practical, but stylish, it’s a real win. The minui HandySitt Chair falls directly into this category. This high chair is extremely forgiving when it comes to taking up space, especially in the kitchen where it seems you can never have enough room. The chair can be attached to most dining room chairs, transforming them into high chairs that can accommodate older children as well (up to 5 years). Because it’s compact and portable (weighing in at just [&hellip
Much to my surprise, now is the time to begin brushing my 1-year-old’s teeth. Even though she only has six of them–yep, we’ve been counting–the American Dental Association advises starting good brushing habits at the sign of the first tooth (we’re already behind–gasp!). At a time when everything under the sun is finding its way into my daughter’s mouth anyway, it only makes sense that her first toothbrush be an appetizing one. That’s why I really like the clever design of the Baby Banana Brush from Kushies. The curved handle helps me fit the brush easily into her mouth, while letting me keep her secure. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that my daughter loves bananas. The eye-catching, sunny-yellow design might “appeal” to the more reluctant [&hellip
Yes, it’s true: Proper hand-washing has become the stress du jour for our families. After last season’s swine flu outbreak, it’s one practice we can’t emphasize enough in our households, no matter how many kids you have or how old they are. While we can’t watch their every move when they are at school or at a friend’s house, we can influence this good habit at home. Many preschoolers/kindergartners are being taught to sing “Happy Birthday” while washing their hands, so they’ll know how long to do so. But if your little diva turns into….well, a diva when it’s time to wash up for dinner, Disney Musical Hand Wash Timers from Healthy Hands can help get the job done. Out in time for National Clean [&hellip