Balboa Diaper Tote Review and Giveaway @BalboaBaby

I have been on the hunt for a new diaper bag for awhile! When I found the Lime Poppy Tote Bag, I had a feeling that this would be the bag that I had been looking for. (Review by Danielle)

It is a great size to be able to fit all my needs for 2 children inside. There are two great pockets on the inside that I love to use, as well as two big pockets on the outside that I can put things in as well! I know sometimes with deep totes it can seem that everything gets lost at the bottom, and I can honestly say that I have not had that happen.

Features & Benefits

  • Lightweight
  • Wash-n-dry
  • Quilted Fabric with Contrast Lining
  • Reinforced Straps
  • Includes Balboa Baby luggage tag

I’m pretty crazy about baby products! I have to wash everything before it is used. I threw this in the washing machine and the dryer before I even put things inside it! As you can see in my pictures it holds up great through the washing machine!! It has a very nice soft fabric, and it is very easy to carry around!

This is the first product [Read more…]

Beyond Bedding- Adorable Bedding for Your Little Ones

Looking for some well made, and super cute bedding? Take a look at Beyond Bedding. Beyond bedding specializes in affordable unique, quality bedding for beds of all sizes. From toddler bedding sets to pretty adult bed sized micro suede sets- and all are affordable and fun!

I needed to take a look at the kids bedding sets, since Little needed a new set. Dinosaurs, stars and moons, cowboys and even teddy bears and turtles. We thought the Woodland Forest set was a perfect fit for him- he chose it himself. Everybody knows how much Little loves animals 🙂 The colors are bright, the characters are “super cutie” in Little’s words, and the price is right too. It’s always easier, in my opinion, to buy in a set that comes all together.

Little Man loves all the foxes and how busy and alive the set looks without being [Read more…]

How to Protect Yourself Against Infections During Pregnancy

When you’re pregnant, everyone has advice to give. So much so, in fact, that while
their intentions may be good, if you were really honest with them about it, on a good day,
it can get to be a bit annoying, while on a bad one, it has the potential to make you a bit
paranoid; especially when it comes to discussions about your up-and-coming labor or
contracting some kind of illness or infection.

In both instances, remain calm. Being pregnant is a miraculous time that you should
enjoy, and even with all of the information that you are given, simply focus on the things
that will make your pregnancy the most pleasant and stress-less time for
you.

One of the ways that you can do that is to protect yourself. Here are five things that
you can do to guard yourself against the risk of contracting an infection during this very
special time.

Always wash your hands. This is something that we all should be
in the habit of doing, whether we’re pregnant or not. Unfortunately, we tend to overlook it
at times like when we’re eating out or preparing food. If you don’t always have soap and
water nearby, remember to purchase some portable antibacterial gels. You can even
make your own by combining half a cup of alcohol to two cups of Aloe Vera gel.

Don’t share your utensils. The older we get, the less a lot of us
tend to eat after other people unless they are our spouse or child. However, during the
time of your pregnancy, you are far more susceptible to contracting a virus than before,
so even when it comes to your own family members, try and always use your own
utensils and cups.

Make sure it’s “well done”. Before you got pregnant, you might
have preferred to eat your meat with a little pink on the inside. Until that baby is born,
though, that [Read more…]

Prepping a Nursery for the Arrival of a Newborn

One of the most memorable moments in any person’s life is the day that they bring
their little miracle, in the form of a newborn baby, home for the very first time.

While they’re planning for that momentous occasion, there is a lot of planning that
goes into place, including prepping the nursery. Now, this doesn’t just include which
color should go on the walls or the patchwork quilt that you want to put on the crib. There
are some other things outside of all of the interior designing that is just as much, if not
more, important.

If you’re preparing a nursery for the arrival of your newborn, here is a checklist to
keep in mind.

What the Crib Needs

After assembling the crib, the first thing that you should do is test it for safety.
Some people like the sentiment of an older (or passed down) crib, but being that safety
regulations change so often, it’s really best to go with one that’s no more than a couple
of years old. Make sure that the slats can fit no more than the width of a soda can
between them and that the crib’s mattress can get no more than two fingers between the
edge of the mattress and the sides of the crib. It’s a good idea to have both a mattress
pad and waterproof cover that fits snuggly onto the mattress and also make sure that
you have at least two different bedding sets. You’re going to need them.

Run Down the List of Other “Must Have” Supplies

When you’re having a baby shower, seemingly [Read more…]

Text4Baby Offers Health Information to Expectant Mothers

Another Mother’s Day is nearly upon us, and what most new mothers (or mothers-
to-be) could use more than flowers, cards, and even jewelry is the helpful information
provided by the Text4Baby program (okay, go ahead and throw in the jewelry if you
must). In truth, this program is 100% free for anyone with a cell phone; provided you
have coverage with one of the 18 carriers listed on the website, the text messages they
send you will not count against your plan limits. But what is this program and what can it
do for expectant moms?

If knowledge is power, then this program can give pregnant women the diadem
and scepter of parenthood. Every mother’s fondest wish is that her child be healthy
and happy, and by providing you with frequent and targeted health updates, advice,
and reminders (sent to your mobile phone), this program will help you to make the
choices that are best for your health and that of your unborn child. It was developed
in conjunction with Johnson & Johnson (a founding sponsor), the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, or CDC (which provided pertinent information for updates), and
CTIA – The Wireless Foundation, a nonprofit organization acting on behalf of members
in the wireless community (bringing technology to the table). And with these strange
bedfellows working in concert, a program was created to bring important knowledge to
moms that could use a little help on the health front.


The program works quite simply by sending out text messages containing helpful
health information to expectant and new mothers. All you need is a phone that can
receive text messages to get started and you can sign up via the Text4Baby website or
by texting BABY (or BEBE, para [Read more…]

Issues Mothers-to-be Should Educate Themselves On

As a new mother to be, it is important to take the time to make decisions before your new arrival is born. For example, breastfeeding mothers will want to begin nursing as soon as the baby is born to ensure a good milk supply from birth. There are several decisions to make before your new baby is born that will play an important role in the days, weeks, and even years to come after the birth of your new family member.

Cord Blood Banking

Researching umbilical cord banking benefits is also important, especially if you have a family history of disease or illness related to stem cells. Today, stem cells from umbilical cords can be stored privately or donated to a hospital or public cord bank for others to use. Private cord blood banking allows you to save the stem cells for your family, while donation allows public access to the cells by those who need them. Cord blood banking can be a little expensive. Families with a history of diseases that require stem cells to treat may want to consider choosing private banking for their umbilical cord blood, regardless of the cost, to provide protection for the child over the course of their lifetime.

Breastfeeding Your Baby

One decision that all mothers need to make is whether or not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is largely considered healthier for baby since your own milk supply contains the proper nutrients [Read more…]

Tiny Love Gymini Tiny Princess Move and Play Review

Recently, I was in search of a baby shower gift for a friend having her third daughter. I’ve shopped for floor play toys for over 10 years now, so I thought I was an expert. Then, Tiny Loveâ„¢ Gymini

Tiny Tillia- Sweet Gifts from Avon

I am a sucker for a stuffed animal. If it is stuffed and full soft I fall in love and so does my son. We are kindred spirits in our love of all things cute, soft and cuddlable. I especially like stuffed critters which are unique and different, like lets say a stuffed giraffe wearing a tie.

This particular giraffe is just about the softest thing I have ever touched. He is sixteen inches tall and ours name is Jeff the Giraffe. Yours of course will have another name but Little Man is the official name giver and we are glad its name wasn’t “Brownie” or “Cutie”.


This is, of course, the cute stuffie who was sent with the gift for mommy, which is actually a gift for Little Man. This gift set includes a Citrus Sherbet Shampoo and Body Wash, a Calming [Read more…]