Baby Items for Your Little Ones

Have a new little one at home?  These are challenging times to be stuck at home (literally) with a new baby- here are some items that might be helpful to you both.

Comotomo | Teether

  • The four prongs feature baby fingers (all babies love biting fingers!) and are just long enough to reach back molars, but sensibly sized to prevent choking.

  • The silicone material is not only non-toxic but the perfect blend of soft and chewy!

  • Dishwasher safe!

  • Age: 3-24 months

  • MSRP: $6.99 | BuyBuyBaby

White Leaf | Organic Baby Food Blends – Pouches

  • Healthy soil = Healthy food. White Leaf Provisions is a family run business bringing the first 100% regeneratively farmed, Biodynamic®, Organic & GMO-Free baby food line to market in the US.

  • Flavors: Mango, Carrot, Banana & Pear; Apple, Sweet Potato & Beet; Pear, Banana & Kiwi; Carrot, Sweet Potato, Pea

  • Age: 6 months – Hungry Adults, with the exception of the Pear, Banana & Kiwi, which is 8 months – Hungry Adults

  • MSRP: $17.94 for a 6 pack, Buy Links: White Leaf

Precidio | Snack in the Box

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The coolest snack container, featuring two separate chambers that are now shorter for those little hands. Each holds 6 ounces of your favorite dry snack and keep food from being crushed or mushed on the go. Also available in drink version.

  • Features two Tritan 6 ounce chambers and pop-up lids for easy pouring

  • BPA and Phthalate Free

  • MSRP: $9.99;

  • Drinkinthebox.com

Tub Buddies/Edushape

With bubble-shaped heads and friendly faces, Tub Buddies are the floating trio that keeps busy babies entertained for a relaxing tub time activity.

MSRP: $10.99

Age: 6 months+

Must have Baby Gifts from Summer Infant

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own and honest.

As you know by now I have another little one at home. Finding toys and items that are perfect for them can sometimes be tricky. I must admit that everything I have from Summer Infant that I have used with the all 3 of my daughters have been some of our favorite items.

About Summer Infant:

Summer Infant strives to delight moms and babies, and walk beside them in their parenting journey by providing you with safe and innovative products that provide peace of mind.

Summer Infant is dedicated to developing the safest and most innovative products that stand the test of time. Rest assured that every Summer product, from the crib to the bathtub and everywhere in between has been designed, developed, crafted, and created with integrity, ingenuity, and safety in mind. They work closely with professionals and including pediatricians, child developments experts, and lactation consultants to ensure that they are safe and beneficial to the development of your child.

You and your baby are important to Summer Infant.

About Mommies Melodies Bear:

You can now soothe your little one easily to sleep with Mommies Melodies. This endearing character is super soft and features 6 lullabies, nature, and womb sounds. The Cry Activated Module turns on your last setting when baby wakes up. The hook and loop strap lets baby take this soft and cuddly companion on the go. It conveniently hooks on cribs, strollers, car seats, bassinets, playards, and more.

My Thoughts: With the constant movement of a house with 3 children it is helpful to have the wonderful Mommies Melodies. I love that there are 6 lullabies, nature, and womb sounds to choose from. I must admit however that my absolute favorite feature of the Mommies Melodies is definitely the Cry Activated Module. I love that it starts working again at just the right moment 🙂

About Kiddopotamus Jiggypotamus:

The Jiggypotamus is the perfect toy to get your baby movin’ and groovin’! Just give him a squeeze and he will giggle and shake all around to excite and entice your baby. This little guy will have everyone laughing and playing in no time, not to mention creeping and crawling! Hip Hipp – O – Ray!

My Thoughts: What a fun and cute toy. My daughter absolutely loves to play and dance with her Jiggypotamus. This is a very fun toy for any child to play with and will definitely brighten their mood.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing any of these great products, head on over to Summer Infant and find the best place for you to purchase them.

Must Have Baby Toys from Brain Builders

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With a baby it’s always important to find ways to stimulate them just the right amount. I must say that with these amazing toys from Brain Builders we have been 100% satisfied.

 About People Toy Company:

This beloved Japanese company started in 1977 and has finally arrived in the U.S. and set People Toy Company with a pedigree product line. The company’s three core offerings are Brain Builders, Mochi, and People Block series. People Toy Company proudly creates fun and educational baby products for the discerning parent. The Mochi series is the winner of the prestigious 2015 Kids Design Award.

About Baby Senses Coordinator:

This toy is great for ages 2 Months and up.

At 8 weeks old baby is ready to follow the colorful beads that move left and right. A wonderful milestone is when the eyes and ears can start to concentrate and focus as parents and grandparents play along. A baby at that age is also ready to improve motor skills as they learn to grip and coordinate the beads rolling back and forth by themselves.

About Educational Eddie Rattle:

Baby Maternity Magazine 2016 Toy of the Year Award

This rattle is a perfect size for baby’s tiny fingers to grasp all by themselves. The multi sense rattle has a variety of fun shapes and textures to satisfy baby’s developmental needs. There is a chewable rope, teething feet, hinged limbs, and a soft ripple hate all made to stimulate the senses both in the mouth and in the hands.

This is great for children 5 months and up.

About Baby Yoga Exercise Ball:

This little elephant will keep baby limber and flexible because it’s so easy for baby to grasp. The soft and washable ball makes  soothing rustling and a bell sound to perk up those ears.

This toy is great for children 4 months and up.

My Thoughts:

I must first tell you that these three toys have quickly became favorites of my youngest, however, it has been very hard for me to get pictures of her as she is now almost always on the go. I am greatly impressed with each of these toys. They are basic simple toys that my child truly loves. I love that they are basic made toys that are made to stimulate your baby at just the right amount. I get so disappointed when you get toys that definitely overstimulate your small child and aren’t truthfully doing them any good. These are definitely must have baby toys in my book and I will be sharing them at future baby showers.

Purchase:

If you would like to purchase these or any of the other great toys from the Brain Builders line, head on over the the website.

Must have Playmat from Finn & Emma

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Finding the perfect items for when you have a baby is very important. I am very picky about letting my child play on the ground of other people’s houses. I always try to take a blanket or something with me so that my child won’t get all the yucky floor germs on them when we are at other places. The Playmat from Finn & Emma is an absolute must have.

About Finn & Emma:

At Finn & Emma, they live in the balance of stylish and sustainable, classic and contemporary, whimsical and sophisticated. Boring designs and toxic chemicals are a thing of the past while modern colors, fresh prints, and heirloom quality construction are abundant.

Sustainability is bountiful too. Only the finest 100% organic cotton, eco friendly dyes, and all natural wood will do for your little munchkin, and they’ve got plenty. On top of that, their garments and accessories are produced in fair trade settings that focus on social and economic independence for local people, women especially, working to provide for their families in a safe and fair environment.

They love style as much as they love sustainability, and in the land of Finn & Emma, there’s no reason to choose between the two.

About the PlayMat:

This wonderful playmat is not only the perfect match to the Play Gym, but also a great entertainment by itself when attaching toys to the loops of the mat. The play mat is made from super soft organic cotton and non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes. The light padding makes it also a perfect changing mat or stroller liner as well.

  • 100% G.O.T.S. certified
  • Eco-friendly and non-toxic dyes
  • Loops to attach play gym toys
  • Machine Washable
  • Size: 23″x34″

My Thoughts:

Love!  I absolutely love this amazing product. My daughter loves it as well 🙂  I have used it a great deal at home, but now that she is a little older we seem to be more on the go than we used to be. I now keep this wonderful playmat in the car so that I have it at my hands no matter where we are at. I love that it is padded so that no matter what surface we are on, I know that it is still soft for her. I also happen to be the mother of a spitter 🙂  and I love that I can toss it in the washing machine when I get home and have it ready to go the next time that I need it.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome Playmat, head on over to Finn & Emma and get one for that sweet baby in your life.

 

Tiny Love On-The-Go Essentials for Baby

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With a 3 children finding ways to keep all of them content is incredibly important. Tiny Love is absolutely amazing about creating every product that you could possibly use to be able to keep your baby and toddler happy and content.

About Tiny Love:

Tiny Love is a multiple award-winning global toy and baby products’ company that puts special emphasis on the issue of baby’s development. Ever since the company was founded in 1991, their goal has been to create products that would support baby’s development from birth and offer smart solutions to parents’ genuine needs. Today, their products are available in more than 50 countries worldwide, helping babies and parents enjoy quality moments together and individually.

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About Spin ‘n’ Kick Discovery Arch:

This is the only stroller arch on the market with stimulating activities for both hands and feet. Filled with fun features such as a 7-page crinkly peek-a-boo book and puppy rattle, this arch will never leave baby bored while on-the-go. The arch easily attaches to strollers and baby carriers for simple, portable fun – perfect for travel. 20160829_094204

  • Reinforces self-discovery and cognitive development with a wide selection of fun features and toys.
  • Uniquely designed with stimulating activities for babies hands and feet. For extra interest, you can swap between the arches – changing between the hand and feet activities.
  • Arch easily attaches to strollers and baby carriers and angles towards baby for perfect positioning.
  • Designed with contrasting colors that stimulate baby.

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About Crinkly Raccoon:

This is the perfect light-weight clip toy to take along with baby everywhere! The adorable, doble-sided peek-a-boo toy unfolds for baby to explore basic patterns and stimulate senses, and the crinkly texture assists in developing fine motor skills.

  • Cute light-weight clip-toy that is perfect as a take-along
  • Double-sided peek-a-boo toy with black and white images
  • Adorable all-smiles expression and basic patterns designed especially for young babies
  • Crinkly, textured body helps stimulate tactile senses and develop fine motor skills

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My Thoughts:

I have been incredibly impressed with both of these amazing products. My daughter loves playing with the Crinkly Raccoon both on her carseat and even more fun when she is laying on her tummy time mate. She loves to stare at the wonderful pictures on the bottom of the raccoon as well as to look at his sweet face.

The Discovery Arch is absolutely amazing. I have been so excited to give this a try. My daughter is a little young to play much, but she sure has enjoyed looking at the new toys and seeing all that she will soon have right at her fingertips. We are on the go a lot so I love that I can use the discovery arch in the stroller as well as the carseat. I love the easy portability of this awesome product.

Tiny Love truly is the creator of the majority of my must have baby products. As I look around the house I can’t count how many items I have from Tiny Love on my hands. These toys, just like all the other Tiny Love products are not going to disappoint you in anyway. They are products that you and your baby are going to love together!

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing either of these items or seeing any of the other wonderful products that Tiny Love has to offer, head on over to their website.

 

Win Teatime Shape Sorter from Tolo

Disclosure: The Teatime Shape Sorter from Tolo was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.
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I’m addicted to finding wonderful toys that can help our little ones learn.  I love to watch children play with new toys and experiment with them. I also absolutely love to see them achieve their goal and the excitement that goes along with that. Tolo Teatime Shape Sorter was not one to disappoint me.

About Tolo:

Tolo Toys are committed to the development of an extensive range of products, which offer excellent play value, along with fun and excitement during a child’s formative years.

Tolo Toys have many different options:

  • Tolo Classics: a range of first toys with bright primary colors and many play features to discover
  • Tolo Educational Soft Toys – vibrant characters with a host of activities that will keep the youngest of children amused.
  • Tolo First Friends collection-  comprising of clicking, squeaking Boys and Girls and the collectible world around them.

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Toy Fair – Best Of Baby

At Jacob Javits Center in NYC, there were recently unveiled a line of baby items innovative enough to make a new parent excited, parents of older kids jealous, and grandparents wonder where all these items were when they were new parents. Here are some of the most interesting items I noticed for babies at Toy Fair 2013.

New, lightweight and easy to take along with you, journeyBee (manufactured by ParentLab) presents for the first time in the US, a travel crib that’s safe and lightweight and created specifically for families on the go. The journeyBee is a the next generation of pack-and play/port a cribs, a portable crib for those who are always on the move. This crib is perfect for road trips, hotels, camping, outdoor play, or bringing along to friends and family’s homes for easy nap time or playtime. Weighing in at roughly 10 pounds and easy to carry on your back, there are no multiple unpacking trips trips required. No tools needed, easy to set up, and recommended for 0-18 months.

Also available in bassinet form, the “mini” is as easy to use and set up as the journeybee, but weights only 4.3 lbs and closes up to be smaller than most purses. Recommended for ages 0-6 months. For more information, go to http://www.ParentLab.com.

journey beeFor the first time ever, the award-winning Twilight Turtle is offered with a sound option. From the makers of the award-winning Twilight Turtle™ and Sleep Sheep™, comes Twilight Turtle Tunes™. Cloud b has added bluetooth technology via a Twilight Turtle Tunes App (free), which adds to the known and loved starlight projection of the original [Read more…]