Baby Gear

When you are looking for clothes for a new baby, nothing beats a great layette set. It has everything you need for your little one. It also is a fantastic gift idea for a baby shower or a new baby gift. Today I am giving away FIVE First Impression Layette sets sold exclusively at Macy’s!

First Impressions is a brand I trust when it comes to shopping for my babies. They make adorable clothes nweborn up to 9 months. This particular layette set will be delivered right to your door complete with a cuddly coverall, two bodysuits, a pair of pants, a cap and a bib. Available in gender neutral assorted colors and patterns: yellow, khaki and teal. They are 100% cotton and machine washable.
Sold in store and online as an everyday value, regular price $19.98 per set.
I have FIVE sets to giveaway to lucky Reviewing Baby Gear readers! You cannot pick the size but you will win either a
0-3 months, 3-6 months or 6-9 months set.
Perfect for expectant moms or for a baby gift!

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Little Showoffs is designed as a form of fun expressions for baby. It is also created to make baby shower gifts unique, fun,and of course cute and adorable. There is no better way to celebrate a baby than to have these tees proudly express “new accomplishments”, “loves”, “place of residence” and more. It also brings the family together to showoff what role baby has now created for each member.
If you are looking for a great baby gift, Little showoffs is for you!

Their goal is to provide the highest quality available tees for babies, toddlers, and adults. Their tees are made from 100% ring spun cotton which is noticeably softer and higher in quality than regular cotton. They have many unique shirts for infants, toddlers, bigger kids and even Mom and Dad!
The mutiples shirts and caps would have been perfect for my twins!

The shirts are soft for baby and have the right amount of stretch to them. I love the leggings they have to go with the shirts, it makes a perfect outfit!
If you are going to be buying a shirt for yourself I suggest buying a size up, the shirts seem to run a little small.
Don’t forget to check out their maternity wear, doggie tees, diaper bags and organic section. On this site there is something for everyone!

Perfect for baby showers, or for siblings and parents, Little Showoffs is a great one stop shop!

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I know I am always on the hunt for comfortable, stylish clothing for my kids that holds up and doesn’t break my bank account. When I was introduced to Mini Boden, I was more than pleasantly surprised.
Like its popular clothing line for adults, this site is jam packed with style.

From swim trunks to cotton dresses, from baby rompers to diaper bags, Mini Boden has it all! Not only are their clothes adorable but their bright colors and designs made me a fan the first time I saw their web site.
The clothes I received to try were of great quality. I was very surprised how soft they were. The first test of any clothing is how well they washed and these washed great with no shrinking.
The only problem with this clothing line is that I want one of everything for my three kids!

The rompers are great for kids and I love how they look and how comfortable they are for my baby. I also love that they carry baby surf suits, I usually cannot find them in baby or toddler sizes.
The girls section is filled with things my six year old would covet and even have great accessories and ski wear!
The boys clothing is still fun without being babyish or too mature looking, which is hard to pull off.
Mini Boden is my new go-to website for all my kids clothing- especially the sale section (shhh!)

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Summer is here and time for many little ones to head to the pool for the first time. What to put on that baby’s bottom for her first time in the water? Well, what you DON’T want to do is leave her in her regular diaper, it is unsanitary! There are options though and I know, us parents like options.

There are disposable swim pants like Splashers and Little Swimmers. They work well and are inexpensive if you are visiting the water like once a week. If you are constantly in water, buying these will add up, they cost about $7-$8 a package. There are a ton of coupons available for them in the weekly paper or online.
Some pools require rubberized swim pants over the swim diaper.

Reusable swim diapers especially make sense if your child’s in the water a lot or if you live in a warm climate with a long swimming season. They can cost anywhere from $10-20.

The i play Ultimate Swim Diaper Original are for any little one who will spend anytime in the water this summer or at your local pool. They are pool approved and can be used at YMCA’s and Hotels.

Sun Smarties Adjustable Swim Diaper. Made of soft, peached microfiber, with an absorbent terry lining and waterproof inner coating. UPF 50+.

What do you prefer, disposable swim diapers or reusable ones?

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Positively Organic was founded by New York city residents Nancy and Peter Possenti, on the simple belief that when it comes to dressing kids, parents shouldn’t have to choose between style and sustainability. I couldn’t agree more and Positively Organic has just what I was looking for in children’s clothing. Their certified organic cotton clothes are made from earth-friendly materials, sweatshop-free & fair trade manufacturing and have great bold graphics and bright colors. Those are things you don’t find in everyday organic clothing.

Their short sleeve onesie we got to try is so sweet. It is super soft and comfortable, runs true to size and washed wonderfully. I love the bright seahorse design and colors. The pants remind me of my favorite pair of yoga pants. They are soft, easy to put on and take off for diapering and have a drawstring waist. I know these will be my go-to pants for the next few years.
Their clothing runs from newborn up to 4T.

This is also a company with a heart. They work exclusively with socially responsible companies and making sure that the workers who make our products are paid a living wage. They also support causes in four areas: Children’s Health and Welfare, Environmental Sustainability, Economic Justice and Artistic Expression.

Don’t forget to check out their baby gift sets, hats, and blankets as well as their sale and clearance merchandise. Go check them out, I know you will not be disappointed!

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My kids are tall for their age, especially my daughter who is a good 2.5 inches taller than her twin brother, but they are both SKINNY! Pants fall off of them if they do not have adjustable waists. Belts are too hard for them to put on themselves, but not anymore. I just discovered Myself belts.

Mom-invented by sisters Talia and Danielle, the unique “patented easy to use closure snaps around a front belt loop and then wraps around and secures in the front with Velcro” making it easy enough for an independent toddler to fasten herself! Not just for toddlers, Myself Belts have belts for teens and adults too.
I don’t own any of these belts, but I would love to try them out because I think it is a great idea.

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When I first saw Stephanie’s custom baby onesies on her sight Too Hot Tot Bling, I thought it was adorable. From her site: Totally unique and absolutely adorable, these Baby Onesies are custom made for your baby! They make perfect baby or shower gifts. Each Onesie comes in a beautiful organza drawstring bag.

These onesies are so cute and you can customize it however you would like, with a nickname, favorite team or baby’s name, just contact them to tell them your idea. Of course Stephanie has her own great ideas for the little boy or girl in your life.
I fell in love with her customized blinged out shoes too!

Great gift idea at $20 for a short sleeve shirt and $25.00 for a long sleeved shirt. Think about Valentine’s Day, birthdays and 4th of July!

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ikookie baby clothes are made with 100% organic cotton, grown with natural fertilizers and free of toxic chemicals. Our organic cotton baby products include bodysuits, t-shirts, yoga pants, sleepsuits, blankets, towels and more.
I stumbled on ikookie the other day and I couldn’t believe how affordable their shop is.

I love yoga pants for my baby because it is so comfortable and ikookie’s sets are adorable. The clothing is for 0-3 months up to 24 months, so just for baby. These prices are great for 100% organic and these would make great stockign stuffers, baby gifts, shower gifts or just to update a baby’s wardrobe.
Has anyone tried ikookie clothing and can tell me about the quality?

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I love personalized items for my kids. I think when you can find something as original as your kids you should get it, because that is not easy to find. Enter Little Cupcakes Company, a unique clothing and accessory store for the little ones in your life.

Little Cupcakes Company offers the cutest personalized shirts I have seen, I am in love with the owl shirt for my baby boy!
Not in the market for a personalized shirt? How about a personalized plate for the special days in your child’s life, barrettes, belts or an oilcloth apron? There are so many gift ideas on this site, you will find something for everyone on your list.

I was lucky enough to try a birthday shirt, and it is adorable. You can tell it is very well made and held up nicely to a washing. These shirts are a great idea for a child’s birthday and beyond!
Check this store out for your holiday gifts, but you have to order by December 12th to make sure it will deliver in time for Christmas!

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Bumkins Finer Baby Products was founded in 1989 and was started to provide and alternative to the disposable diaper. The company started with the All in One cloth diaper. Now Bumkins Finer Baby Products has expanded its product line into bibs, aprons, smocks and more.

Bumkins Super Bibs are PVC, BPA, Phthalate & Vinyl Free and they are made in the USA. Also, the velcro that most bibs are a square on each part but with Bumkins, one side has a strip, which means you can adjust the size to fit your child. The bibs are waterproof and easy to clean….just wipe down!
Mom Bloggers Club offered me the chance to review the embroidered with Cat-In-The-Hat’s Thing One and Thing Two characters, the plush and fluffy baby bunting. It is made of snuggly polyester sherpa and the hood is lined with cotton interlock in an adorable polka dot print. It is very warm and cozy for baby. This would have been perfect for my twins!

You can check out the entire Dr. Seuss line here which includes clothing, waterproof bibs and gift sets. Great for holiday gifts for all the babies on your list this year!

Bumkins Grinchmas Gift and Contest! With any Bumkins Dr. Seuss Purchase receive Free Grinch Superbib and automatically be entered to win a four pack of Dr.Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ornaments! Just enter grinch08 at checkout to receive your complimentary bib.

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San Francisco based Sillydot by visual artist Vera Costa began out of a desire to create art for children that enlivens the environment, inspires love of nature, and encourages peace, silliness, and fun. This comes through all of her beautiful art work.
These are perfect for any child’s nursery, playroom or bedroom.

Sillydot’s silk screen canvas’s are something to be seen. Their color combinations, fun sayings and textures have combined to give you the ultimate in nursery art.

Sillydot comes in a range of prices and styles. They offer beautiful giclee paper and giclee canvas as well as their t-shirts and even pillows! There is something for everyone, and as an added bonus, t-shirt purchases come wrapped with a print on recycled paper that can be framed!
We were lucky enough to get a organic onesie for baby K and it is soft and comfortable. It held up to the washer and dryer and runs true to size. The shirts come in natural (organic) olive or white. They come in short or long sleeve, lap tee or onesie sizes ranging from 3 months to 6T.
How cute is this “I am big” shirt for your little one?
The pillows come in linen or cotton fleece.
Available online but check back to see if Sillydot is in stores near you.

Check out Sillydot for your own nursery or for a unique baby gift while supporting a mom owned and run business!

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I LOVE promoting and supporting mom owned companies and Zooni is another great company I want you all to know about. Celebrating childhood is what Melissa and Michelle had in mind when they set out designing their great, unique, hand knit hats!
Zooni hats are made with a blend of natural cotton and micro polyester. Each lined hat offers a comfy, stretchy, and snug fit to keep your little ones toasty warm.

Zooni is also socially responsible, their facilities pay a fair living wage to their workers and abide by local and international safety standards.
Over 70% of their packaging comes from recycled, bio-degradable materials and they donate a portion of their profits to international children’s charities.

Not to mention their products are addicting, I want them all! Who could resist a puppy love hat, a chunky monkee or a furry firecracker hat. Sized 0-6 months to 24-36+ months, there is something for everyone child in your life.
Don’t forget to check out their mittens too! We have to get a pair of each for my kids. Perfect birthday, holiday or new baby gift, check out all of the Zooni products today.

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Alpha Buddies Inc., a Colorado based company, was created by two moms who wanted to offer unconventional, yet educational clothing to their babies. Co-owner Soonie Suh-Hennessy said that after her son’s birth in 2003, she found a great amount of sassy clothing for kids, but “none of which contained a fun and educational element”. Alpha Buddies unites each design with the theme, “A is for Apple.” In addition to distinctive writers, musicians, and artists, the company recently added an Inspirational Line, that includes, “P is for Peace,” and “H is for Harmony.”
Alpha Buddies wants to help introduce babies and toddlers to the wonderful worlds of music, art and literature as well as cultural, historical, and athletic references.

We were lucky enough to get the adorable “L is for Love” shirt for baby K. The shirt is a super soft 100% cotton and uses water based inks. With each order you receive a “did you know fact sheet” and ours was filled with Rocky Mountain facts that I indeed did not know. Education rocks!
Each shirt comes in sizes 3-6 months up to 6T, so I will have to order some for my older two kids. They now even have a recently introduced organic 101 line.
These shirts make for a great way to introduce art, literature etc in their lives. It starts the learning process and opens the door for teaching and learning. Remember to check back often for more amazing designs as the company continues to grow.

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Trying to find organic clothing for my twins was impossible five years ago, but now, they are everywhere. If you are a loyal reader of this blog you know that I love organic, mom owned companies and ones that give back. Eco ike fits the bill on all of those categories.

Eco ike was started by Faith Moser in 2007 after the birth of her first child. If you are like me you want something for your little ones that is pure and natural and healthy of the environment. They have an amazing like line of 100% organic cotton onesies and lap tees. The love, hope and joy line is so adorable and these tees are made of ultra-soft 100% organic cotton and hand-screen printed with water based inks! How cute is this Bee Green tee?

The shirts are super soft and are available from 6 months to 3T. Are you looking for something for yourself? Then you need to check out their totes, which are perfect for carrying library books to toting groceries. Eco ike also packages your products in an adorable 100% recycled kraft paper boxes, and are wrapped with 100% biodegradable ribbon.
Spend some time on their site, because this great company is natural, sweatshop-free and 100% fair trade. they also give 5% of the proceeds to environmental non-profit organizations!
Go….fill up your cart, shipping is now only a flat fee of $5 and they now offer free shipping for all orders over $75. Giving back never felt so good!

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When I was pregnant the first time, we decided not to find out the sex of the baby. At our first ultrasound we found out we were having twins and that was enough surprise for us, we wanted to find out the sex of the babies. When I was pregnant with our last baby, we decided not to find out and the suspense almost killed me. Trying to buy a outfit for the unborn baby I was carrying was nearly impossible. Everything was blue or pink and the gender neutral color outfits either seemed to masculine or feminine.

Modern Me baby clothing has just the answer I was searching for: adorable unisex baby clothing! Most of the “me shirts” have the graphic printed both right side up, and upside down. It has the text printed
in a simple font, to be easily read by a beginning reader. My older kids love that idea, they can see the graphic right side up from their perspective,
when looking down.

What could be better then a great baby clothing company? One that gives back. Modern Me gives a portion of the profits to the organization Reach Out and Read and San Diego Zoo CRES (Conservation and Research for Endangered Species). Perfect for a baby gift for a birthday or for the expectant mom that is waiting to find out the sex, check out Modern Me.
A important developmental milestone for baby is noticing his hands and beginning to grasp objects so Modern Me’s “me sleeves” draw baby’s attention to his hands with graphics on the wrist, in eye catching colors. What a smart, stylish idea! These shirts are just so cute and we have had many compliments on it.

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