Baby Gear

With my newest baby I am not looking for quantity of clothing, since we are already busting at the closets with the other two kids, but quality. I want clothing that is soft for my baby and earth friendly. A few choice pieces is great for us, as we all know how quickly babies grow out of clothing! The great people at Kate Quinn organics were nice enough to send me a few pieces of clothing for my baby and I am in love.

Kate Quinn organics makes stylish clothing and they are made from the finest 100% certified organic fabrics. The clothing is super soft, and made from all-natural, organically produced cotton certified by Control Union Certifications. Plus, all the clothing has been certified Fair Trade.

Surely I cannot be the only one that thinks babies look so cute in kimono tops? My son is wearing the peacock onesie right now and I love it!
They don’t just offer baby clothing, they have accessories and clothing for toddlers as well. They also offer blankets and hooded towels. If you are buying a gift and are not sure about the sizing, they now offer gift certificates.
Plus women’s clothing is coming soon! I can’t wait for that.

I love this clothing for my children and I know you will too. It washes well and holds up to a busy baby. Although, I do suggest buying a size up because my son is only two months old and almost out of the 3-6 month size onesie.

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There are many cute things for girls these days. Of course, everyone knows it is easier to buy clothes for a girl then a boy, it just seems like there is more out there. When you find something cute, you have to stick with it because you don’t know where you will find it again! Baby Bling is one of those things.

Bling Baby has great * bling* items for boys. The great people at Bling Baby sent my son a cute onesie with his name in bling. It is adorable on and we love it. They also sell hats, pacifier clips and burp cloths with bling on them. I may be biased though, because I love personalized items for babies and kids. Get a shirt with your child’s name on it or their nickname.
They don’t just have items for boys though, check out all they have for girls. These shoes alone make me want to have another baby!
Go get your baby some bling!

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Zoe and Sprout is a green baby clothing company with a fun line of organic cotton onesies and tees with fresh, funny sayings. All are printed on 100% organic cotton material and are sweat shop free. I have had the pleasure of trying out a 100% organic onesie and I love it!

Zoe & Sprout clothing is soft and holds up well to a washing, no shrinking. They have onesies and shirts for kids 0-3 months all the way up to 6T. Perfect for all of my kids! They make shirts with cute sayings, and I would have loved to dress my twins up in the “I’m a little bit country” and “I’m a little bit rock & roll” shirts when they were small!
Check them all out and support a mom owned business, plus they give back by donating 3% of their profits each year to Keep America Beautiful.

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Loyal readers of this site know that I love organic and I love mom owned businesses. I think organic is the way to go and as I change over my household to be “greener”, I incorporate more organic clothing into our lives. Green apple baby is a great example of not only a mom owned company but sells organic, well made clothing as well.

Made from 100% cotton and with water based inks, these USA made tee shirts for babies and toddlers have inspirations sayings. Get one that says “I am loved” or “I am a genius”. These shirts are super soft and comfortable for kids. They held up in the wash well and I can’t wait to put my new son in them.

These make a great new baby gift or are perfect for a baby shower. Go green and you can start with Green Apple Baby!

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I am not a fan of a lot of shirts with sayings on them for baby and kids. A Tee with “my mom is better then your mom” is really not my idea of cute on a child. It seems these shirts are everywhere now and I see my share of them on the playground. That is why I was so happy to find dreamkids.ca.

Dream Kids was created by a mom and child development expert to celebrate and inspire our children. They were nice enough to send me one of their most popular onesies and I love it. Not only is “Here to change the world” the most perfect saying for a shirt on a newborn but it is soft and very well made. These are perfect for infants to toddlers sizes 3-6 months to 6T.
Buy one for a new baby, birthday or shower gift and you will be asked by all the parents where you got it!

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When babies learn to walk we all know how unsteady they are. We make sure they have a clear path, we baby proof everything within their reach and we make sure they are as steady on their feet as they can be. That is why Grippies are a great product for all parents.

I always buy socks with grippers on the bottom, but now that my kids are bigger they are harder and harder to find. That is where Grippies come in. Grippies can be put on socks or tights and give kids the traction that they need. They are machine washable and easy to apply.
These are not just for kids either, I would love them on some of my slippery heels and my mother was looking for just this thing for my Grandmother when she was in a nursing home.
Try them for yourself!

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I loved personalized things when I was young. I think all kids do, they make them feel special. I try to get some personalized things for my children and to keep in their rooms. Today I want to share some great personalized items you can get for your kids or for gifts.

Personalization cannot start too early, that is why I love these personalized diaper covers! Cute poly/cotton blend eyelet trimmed diaper covers with your baby’s name or initials on it. Adorable for dressy occasions and perfect for a new baby gift.
This online store also has personalized, burp clothes, tanks, hats, hair bows, shirts, totes and my favorite: headbands.

I bought my daughter an initial tee shirt form this store and she loves it. Get a shirt with your child’s age on it or their initial. They are so cute and made with great materials that hold up to a five year old. These run true to size so order a size up if your child grows as fast as mine does!

Lastly, who wouldn’t want this tee shirt? You can actually write on the front with chalk and it is machine washable. It even comes with chalk! Let your child show the world how (s)he feels today. Order one for your child and one for a gift at these prices!

These are all great personalized ideas for your child, as a birthday gift or for a baby shower. What personalized items do your kids have that they love?

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I wanted to potty train my kids in the summer for obvious reasons, I knew there were going to be accidents and I figured the less clothes they had on the better.
Of course, they were not ready to train in the summer but as soon as it turned cold and grey here in New Jersey the kids were all ready and able to learn to use the potty.
I wanted to keep them warm but not sweat me out of the house at the same time. I bought the kids these baby leg warmers.

Not only are they adorable but they kept my children’s legs warm and I didn’t have to pull any pants down in our rush to get onto the potty.

After they were potty trained they worked very well with all of my daughter’s skirts and we even did a little flashdancer tribute and put them on over some stretch pants.

They are a good idea for babies learning to crawl also, no more bruised knees!

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I love to support mom owned businesses and when I come across one that I think has amazing products, I like to scream about it from the rooftops. That is what I found with Babybam.

Jody a mom who has two children with a milk allergy and sensitive skin was frustrated with the lack of “cute” and “pure” apparel on the market for infants. She did her own research and came across bamboo a natural hypo-allergenic and antibacterial fabric. It is soft and doesn’t shrink like cotton.
I received a bamboo and cotton pajama that may be the softest baby pajama I have ever felt. It is natural in color using no bleach or dye and has their catch phrase on the front, dream, believe, giggle. Baby Bam also offers towels, washcloths, onesies, pants and organic soaps for baby.

Go check out babybamcollection.com and pick out something wonderful for your little one that is eco-friendly. They have great gift ideas for showers and for new baby gifts!

Looking for something to get that small love of your life? Maybe it is your baby’s first Valentine’s Day and you want to dress him or her up in something special. I have some ideas for the tiny love in your life.

Check out this Valentines set for infants or toddlers (six months to 2T). It is rumba styled pants with an elastic waist and a t shirt all are 100% cotton. Very cute handmade item for $39.00.

Match that outfit with these handmade booties. For infants 0 -12 months and are so adorable. They are red polka dot booties with dark chocolate brown lining for $23.50.

These ponchos have been on my “must have” list for some time. they are made for our cold weather babies and are premium polar fleece with imported French rococo ribbon and pom pom trim. Get them with free shipping for $52.50!

What about an organic plush animal? They are lightly stuffed and perfectly sized for baby’s hands and made of 100% organic cotton with natural cotton filling. Chose from a a small or large bunny or bear.

For a more upscale gift why not a sterling silver monogrammed heart rattle? Heirloom-quality sterling silver baby rattle which is monogrammed will be a keepsake for baby. Perfect for a new baby or baby shower gift as well. This is $65 for non personalized and $75.00 for personalized.

Lastly, these personalized long johns are so cute! These long johns are 95% cotton, 5% polyester have snaps down the front and along the legs. They embroider the button-up back flap with any name, up to 9 characters. It comes in pink or red for $21.99.

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Are you stocking up on baby clothes now that the stores are getting ready to put out their spring lines? This is a great time to stock up on clothes and I am going crazy not knowing what sex this baby is because the baby gear is going cheap! Determining size may be hard but too big is better then too little so when in doubt size up. Also remember winter birthdays and stock up for your future gifts.

The Children’s Place is having a monster sale right now and they have cute baby clothing. Use coupon code S1A18 through February 10th for an additional 15% off.
Carters is having a super sale with sale items $3.99 to $5.99. They have the cutest, snuggliest infants clothing. Remember to also stock up on blankets, towels, socks, pajamas and they even have shoes!

Ok, these are not on sale but I have to talk about ruffle butts. Ruffle butts are a cute, sassy clothing company for little girl’s clothing. Check out these ruffle butt bloomers. Pair it with a plain old t shirt or just a ruffle butt over her diaper and she is ready to go! So sweet! Made with 100% super soft t-shirt knit cotton and comes in a ton of colors for $16.00. They also have ruffle butts super comfy pants for $26.00 to $30.00 or onesies for $26.00. They also have the cutest sundresses I have seen in a long time.

Have fun stocking up for spring and winter while I wait to finish gestating so I can buy some things that are not green or yellow!

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I turn down many things that people want me to review for various reasons, then there are some web sites that I see that I would love to review and I know how lucky I am to get the chance. The American Terry Co. is one of those web sites. Everything they have is amazing and I am now a true believer in American Terry Co.

The new baby box is enough to make me want four more babies. It comes with a generous sized terry hooded towel, toddler bib, a cloth for burps or to us as a wash cloth, an adorable rubber ducky all packed in a sweet vintage suitcase that I know I will use again and again. All of it was in the “wink” print which is perfect for those mothers who don’t know the sex of their baby. All the products are made with Turkish terry and are the most soft and absorbent 100% cotton I have felt.

They have many other gift sets choices, these beach buckets are going to be my go to gift for all the toddlers in my life, they are a perfect! If you think all they have is children’s products you would be wrong, they have colorful robes for babies, teens, men and women. They also have custom embroidery! Everyone loves a gift with their names, logo or monogram on it. Check out their web site and you will find great gift ideas for baby shower, kid’s birthdays or even pick out a plush robe for your spouse for Valentine’s Day!
Also check out their new organic line due out in February.

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There are some requirements I have when buying my kids clothing. I am not a label queen, I don’t care if it has a pony on the upper left hand side. I want things that are well made, soft for my baby and comfortable. I don’t wear the knees to wear when my baby starts crawling, if something is 24 months I don’t want the length to be for a three year old. I have found some great baby clothing that I thought I would share with you.

I love this knitties sweatshirt dress. It is comfortable to play in and looks so soft. It comes in sizes 2T, 4T and 6T and is $24.00. Wear it as a dress and when it gets a little too short, get more use out of it and wear it over some leggings!

This hooded sweater is one I would like for myself. It comes in sizes 6-24 months and is $39.00. You can match any outfit with this sweater, it comes in twelve color choices!

Babychaleco.com has soft, wonderful more then bibs for babies and toddlers. It is a pullover vest style with mock T-neck and is easy to get on and off. They have different styles and designs. This is perfect for the drooliest of babies, and I have known a few!

Finally, try babysoyusa.com for soft, beautifully made baby clothing. There soybean line is all made of soybean fiber and offers bodysuits, hats, blankets, socks and much more. Perfect for baby’s newborn skin.

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Studies show that massage is not just terrific for adults but also for babies. We know how a massage makes us feel and we know massage promotes overall health and well-being. Baby Massage Snuggie Touch of Love is a long sleeve onesie that can help you with massaging your baby.

This was designed as a collaboration between a Pediatric Chiropractor and a clothing designer. This long sleeve onesie has colorful icons clearly mark pressure points making massage simple. Massaging your baby can help you bond and help your infant calm down and fall asleep especially when done as a ritual like a bottle, bath, massage, bed.

It comes with a instruction sheet to help you with the pressure points. It comes in a cute gift bag and is a perfect gift for a new mom or for a baby shower.

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We bring home our cute bundles of joy from the hospital and we are unaware that in a year or so they will all be Elmo freaks. I don’t know what it is about that red animal that all the kids just LOVE him? My twins were no exception, they just had to have everything with “melmo” on it.

Again, I know I will be singing the praises of Etsy, but I just love handmade, natural things and creative people. I have found a seller that can help many parents with their need of anything and everything Elmo. Check out this handmade Elmo purse. Crocheted with Red, White, Black, and Orange yarn and the eyes and nose have the 3D look. It measures 7 x7 and has a velcro closure that is easy for little hands. They also have a matching crocheted Elmo hat and shirt!

Maybe your baby is too small to dress up for Halloween but you want to do something, or maybe you don’t want to pay a ton of money for a costume for a baby. What about just a hat for the baby for Halloween? He or she could be shrek, a skeleton, big bird , a puppy or Oscar the grouch. These hats are adorable and unique for any reason, I will be buying some of these for my new baby. For $13.99 each they will not break the bank either!

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