Baby Gear

Headed up by mom of three, Diane Zissu, Baby Smart is a company that provides great baby and toddler-friendly products. The Cooshee changer is one of those products.

The Cooshee Changer is a micro-cell foam with anti-bacterial integral skin for the “healthiest” changing surface. It has high sides so the baby cannot roll out easily. It doesn’t get as cold as a traditional changing pad and the best part is, no need for covers anymore! No buying and washing covers, this can just be cleaned easily with a quick wipe down with a baby wipe!
It is very lightweight and waterproof, comes in five color options and is recommended for ages birth-three.
This is perfect for an extra changing station downstairs of your house or when you travel.

The Cooshee booster hybak has a high back design that provides proper seating posture, comfort and stabillity. It has low arm rests so the child can come right up to the table. It is soft and comfortable and easy to wipe messes away! This is perfect to bring to restaurants instead of using their sticky, germy seats. It comes in five color choices and is for children 2 1/2 and up.

These BabySmart items along with the booster classic seat and the tubguard are perfect a baby shower gift, to buy for traveling, for first time moms or to leave an extra set at Grandma’s house.

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Are you looking for a fun holiday gift idea for that little (or not so little) kid in your life? I have the perfect gift idea for kids 3 and up: the PlasmaCar.
The PlasmaCar is propelled by weight distribution. Simply by turning the steering wheel, the PlasmaCar moves. No peddling. No power needed except the power you supply! To make the PlasmaCar move, you simply wiggle the steering wheel back and forth.
The PlasmaCar easily reverses by turning the steering wheel 180 degrees. The seat and the foot rests are rubber so the rider doesn’t slip.

If you are looking for a safe ride- on toy that doesn’t have an age or weight limit (up to 220lbs), you’ve got to get the PlasmaCar! It is so easy to steer and is faster than I thought it would be. It is also lightweight so a child can easily carry it.
You can tell how well made this product is from the minute you take it out of the box, this is one toy that will last!
I love the PlasmaCar for indoor play during the winter months, it is a great way to get kids moving and exercising inside the house.
Don’t believe me how great this toy is? Check out all the great reviews on Amazon.

This is a fantastic gift idea for the upcoming holidays! It comes in many great, vibrant colors and will not break the bank (it is on sale right now at Amazon and qualifies for free shipping!).

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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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At some point a baby blanket is a baby blanket. They all seem very soft and cozy for your baby. Some have cute graphics, others may have fun colors. Sometimes, though, you come across a blanket that is so special you debate stealing it from your own child. Shi Shu Style blankets are just that special.

Shi Shu blankets came about because the designer’s “son received several cozy, fluffy blankets from friends and family. Many of these blankets were made of microfiber/polyester. Unfortunately, my son’s favorite blanket, made of microfiber/polyester, caused him to break out into a rash. That’s when I decided to design a line of blankets made only of natural fibers”. These amazing blankets are made from bamboo and cotton that are super soft and free of unnatural and chemically treated fibers. SHI SHU STYLE features Bamboo, a textile made from the pulp of bamboo grass which is light, strong, soft, smooth and naturally antibacterial. Their baby blankets are made of 60% cotton and 40% bamboo with 100% bamboo sateen trim. It is 30″ x 40″, comes in four colors: blue, pink, lemon and celedon and is entirely handwoven. This blanket feels like it is made from silk it is so soft it gives your baby’s skin a run for its money!
They make a smaller size, a snuggler for $29.00.

The good news for me is that they also make a throw blanket for me!
The baby blanket is not cheap at $88.00 but it is worth every penny.

Want one of your very own? Use the promo code: LOVEIT and get a 20% discount of your order just in time for the holidays!

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Since I have had baby K, I have tried lots of carriers and slings. some I liked, some- not so much. I had come across the ERGObaby carrier on the internet and it looked much different from other carriers on the market. Most of all, it looked very comfortable for me and my baby.

The ERGObaby carrier is made from 100% cotton canvas on the outside, padded with 100% cotton batting and lined with a 100% cotton poplin fabric. They also now offer organic fabric carriers.
I wanted a carrier that I or my husband could use and my husband preferred to carry the baby on his back. With the Ergo carrier yu cna carry baby on the front, back or you can use a hip hold!
The carrier is so lightweight it is an amazing alternative to heavy framed backpack carriers.
The padded hip belt is comfortable and even distributes the weight so no one part of your body holds all the weight and gets sore.

Your baby rides facing you in the front position in the Ergo, so that your baby is supported in a natural, seated position which does not put strain on the crotch or spine. The ERGObaby carrier has a sleeping hood so you can secure your baby’s head while he/she sleeps on your back.
The ERGObaby can carry newborns (with infant insert), babies, and toddlers (up to 40 lbs.) - so you only need one carrier for your child’s early years!

Another thing that sets this carrier apart from other carriers is that it has various accessories like the infant insert, sucking pads, extension belt, matching pouch/purse, and also a back pack that can be added on to the Ergo.

Since I have had the opportunity to try this carrier out I have been asked about it everywehre I go. I am now the ERGO’s biggest fan and try to convert other sling and carrier parents.
Also check out the ERGObaby doll carrier for a child who wants to carry their baby like their mom!
Perfect for a new mom, baby shower gift or for any parent of a little one!

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Mothers, I know your frustration. You just want a diaper bag that can keep up and be as tough as you are. You need it to go from a play date to the park, from Gymboree to the beach and you want it to hold everything you need. I have been through many diaper bags in the past so I know what I am looking for and is just a matter of finding it.

Enter the Lands’ End Messenger Diaper Bag. This diaper bag can do it all!
It is made from durable 100% cotton canvas with nylon lining for easy cleaning. If you are looking for storage this diaper bag has it with a total of eleven pockets inside and out! I was really impressed with the two insulated bottle pockets on the outside. It also has interior pockets that are labeled: snacks, toys, wipes, diapers and they are clear pockets so they are easy to find things, which is ingenious! No more digging your hand in and rooting around for that pacifier or toy.

The storage doesn’t stop there, even the changing pad has two pockets to store diapers and wipes. It comes with a key fob, a wipes case and a clear zippered storage bag to keep all of your wet items separate or to keep your lotions and creams so they don’t open and ruin everything in your bag.
This is not a lightweight, thin diaper bag, this is an everyday/travel diaper bag that measures 15″Wx 11 1/2″Hx 5″D.

Win it! I have a Lands’ End Messenger Diaper Bag in Lighthouse Navy a $59.00 value to giveaway to one lucky reader! Go over to the Lands’ End site and leave a comment with another diaper bag you like from the Lands’ End.
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When I was pregnant I really stepped up my “green” efforts. I mean what better time to clean up your house, look for well made better products for your family then when you are bringing another baby into your home? I started researching crib mattresses because I knew I needed a new one for our crib.

The Natural Mat Company was born in 2000 when the current Directors, Mark Tremlett and Peter Tindall, both keen sailors, became frustrated with the poor quality mattresses found on boats. The synthetic fibres being used were not allowing the mattresses to ‘breathe’ so they became damp and musty so they looked into using natural fibers. Their crib mattress uses no chemicals, no plastics and no PVC. They use the finest natural and organic raw materials including lambs wool, natural rubber latex foam, coir, mohair and cotton. It seems much better then foam or a spring mattress!

The Natural Mat is handmade in England and is a 100% renewable product. Natural Mat passes all fire regulations without the use of chemical or unnatural treatments in any part of the mattress, it is a natural fire retardant. I also love that it comes in eco-friendly packaging.
The Natural Mat Company conducted a recent customer survey and 100% of the mothers questioned stated that their babies slept better on a Natural Mat. A better sleeping baby? You have me sold!

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I am always on the lookout for great gifts for babies and kids. I love finding unique gifts and who doesn’t like personalized gifts? I do not like paying a fortune for these types of gifts, so finding something great can be difficult.

Peeka Stories personalized books by Peeka Productions are such special and different gift for a baby or young child. These Peeka Baby Like Me books for ages 0-4 are made with a character customized to look like the child for whom the book was created!
Now every child can have a book with his or her name in it and the character designed after them. The Peeka Baby Like Me early learning series was created to foster the love of reading in an engaging and personalized way. The adorable Peeka characters give any child of every culture a chance to see a character in their own likeness.
You design the character after the child you are gifting the books to, and you can always preview the character before you purchase the book.
They have three books to chose from: A Great Day, Colors and Peeka You which you can buy alone or in a bundle. They will also be offering books for kids over the age or four soon.

Perfect for a christening, holiday or first birthday gift, the Peeka Baby Like Me books come with a money-back guarantee, so it is a no worry purchase.

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When I went into the hospital to deliver my babies, the first thing I wanted to do after giving birth was change out of the hospital gowns. They were rough and I hung out in all the wrong places. Plus, it grossed me out a little to think about how many people have worn them and what they did when they were wearing them!

The Peanut Shell has just introduced a new line of chic and fashionable hospital gowns so you don’t have to wear that boring, rough gown that the hospital provides. They make seven different patterns and colors for the new mom. Each gown is 100% cotton with snap closures on both sides for easy breast feeding. It has snaps down the back for maximum coverage and a optional empire waist belt. They also have adjustable arm ties for the bigger or smaller pregnant mom. These gowns are also hand sewn in California.

These gowns are not cheap, they are each $89.00. A high cost for just a few days int eh hospital, but why can’t you wear these around the house after you give birth or as a nightgown? You can re-purpose this gown, which would be the only way I would buy it.
Do you need this? No, but it would make for a great shower gift for the mom who has everything or for a second time mom.

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I am always on the lookout for a unique, fun baby gift. What do you give a baby that has everything? What about a Babie Plate.

BabiePlates are the trendy Swedish baby name license plate and the next smash hit baby accessory product from Sweden. These have been seen in Parents, Kiwi and American baby magazines. We were lucky enough to get one for baby K and it is adorable. You can personalize your BabiePlate with a name or a phrase and birth date for your baby stroller.
BabiePlates are made of aluminum with reflector foil, which gives a large, clear and original reflection. It measures 25 x 7.5 cm and you mount it using plastic straps that are included can attach to all models of baby strollers.
When your child is too old for a stroller you can use it for a child’s room or bed.

Perfect for a new baby gift, christening or just to identify your stroller in a crowd, this is a great idea!

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I love getting persobnalized gifts as much as I love giving them. My children love anything with their names on it as much as I do. Something with a child’s name on it makes a great baby, birthday or new mom gift. We were so delighted when we received a great package from Copper Hill Kids with adorable personalized gifts for each of my kids.

Get ready to mark Copper Hill Kids as your go to web site for all things gifts. they have great products such as burp cloths, onesies, bibs, totes, aprons, and gift bundles that can be personalized with names and adorable motifs. Choose from butterflies, dragons, animals, flowers, crowns and so much more. You also can chose your font and ribbons to really make it a personalized gift. The children’s aprons we received are so sweet! They are well made and stood up to my children’s “cooking”.

They have denim totes are the perfect size for toddlers and preschoolers. These would be great for a teen or preteen, because we all kow how hard they are to buy for! They have totes for moms too! Get yourself the perfect bag for hauling library books, for the beach or as a stylish diaper bag.
For baby gifts, Copper Hill Kids offers gift bundles - with onesies, bibs, and burp cloths! Talk about one stop shopping!

Attached to each of our gifts was a inspiration for each child. I think it is such a sweet idea and I have saved each one for their scrapbooks. Visit Copper Hill Kids today.

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Are you looking for a baby gift? What about a personalized blanket? They are sweet and every parent I know loves to get them. Maybe you are liking the blanket idea but want something…..different. Look no further then Fill In The Blankie.

Fill In The Blankie is more then just a blanket with a child’s name on it. This site allows the customer to have up to 200 characters embroidered along all four of the blanket’s satin edges. You are no longer limited to baby’s name and date of birth. Instead you can pick a poem, write a letter or have each of the family member’s names on your blankie.
They have eight types of baby blankets, varying in weave, weight and price, including a 400 count blankie. You can chose from various styles, prints and fonts to make your one of a kind gift.
The best part? The order is filled within 3-7 days, not weeks like many other blanket companies.

I have to say I have had the pleasure of receiving one of these gorgeous
400ct. Sheety blankets and I am in love. I rarely gush over a product but this one is worthy of some gush! It is beautifully made, held up great in the washer and dryer and was instantly a favorite. It has the names of all of our family members on it and it is something I know Baby K will treasure always.

Perfect for a new baby, shower or christening, go check out Fill In the Blankie and order one today!

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