Baby Gear

When you are buying for a new baby, bargains are what you need. It all adds up and babies use things for such a little time, it is almost a shame the money that you spend. Right now Amazon has a ton of Fisher Price “rainforest” baby gear on sale.

Fisher Price Rainforest Jumparoo is 19% off at $70.49 with FREE shipping! My baby LOVES this and still uses it once in awhile at 16 months. It also has awesome reviews.
Its newly designed frame allows you to opens it up from the top, and lets the seat rotate 360 degrees so baby can play and interact from any side. A fun seat and toys at five locations on the platform engage baby all the way around.
This would be on my “must have for baby” list: a jumparoo.

The Healthy Care High Chair also has great reviews and on sale for $93.98 with free shipping. The Rainforest Healthy Care High Chair has a toy that you can snap into the high chair tray, and baby can play with different rainforest animals in lots of different ways, including activating music, lights & sounds! You will love the one-handed tray removal, 7 chair height adjustments, a dishwasher-safe insert tray and more!

Lastly the Melodies and Lights Deluxe Gym. I think a baby play mat is another must have item. My twins as well as the baby loved this and used it for hours.
To suit baby’s mood, this gym offers three modes of play. In the first mode, baby’s movements set off eight to 12 seconds of lights and music, which helps teach your child about the relationship between cause and effect. Another option is the music mode, which develops baby’s auditory sense with 20 minutes of continuous music. Finally, the rainforest mode plays 20 continuous minutes of rainforest sounds while baby plays or simply relaxes.

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I think the hardest part to putting together my children’s rooms or nursery was finding the right bedding. The bedding is the anchor for the whole room, what colors and textures you use come from the crib or child’s bedding. I didn’t like the same old things big baby stores offered and after checking out sites online I wish I had known about Carousel Designs when I was pregnant the first time!

If you want non-traditional, fun or even funky bedding for your little one, Carousel Designs is perfect for you.
Fun, colorful designs like this poppy crib set(LOVE!) or simple gender neutral bedding like this solid celery crib set(which was EXACTLY what I was looking for for my twin’s room 6 years ago!) is exactly what Carosel Designs does.

I was lucky enough to have the chance to try the gorgeous Baby Toile Horizon toddler Bedding. The pale brown and perfect blue bedding is complemented with the pretty toile pattern. This is perfect for a babies room and will grow with your baby.
The toddler bedding is extremely well made, super soft (which is not that common with baby or toddler bedding) and stood up to a washing and drying.
What I really love about this site is that you can order the four piece bedding set but you also have the flexibitiy to pick and chose the pieces you want or the extras like the matching lamp shade, valance or high chair pad. How great is that?

This is a great site full of designer bedding without the Hollywood price tag, check it out today.

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AS I try and fill my house with eco-friendly products as well as baby and child gear, I have come across bamboo more and more. I love clothes made from bamboo, they are SO soft and comfortable. Bamboo is a such a great source of materials for products because of how fast it grows.

I am in love with these Mini-Mello seats made from bamboo! Lacquered on the outside, and produced according to fair trade rules, once turned upside down, Mini-Mello can also be used as a little basket, a lego box, etc.
Bamboo is a recyclable material, and each product is wrapped and delivered in recycled packaging. They measure diam 34 x h. 12 cm
and they are available in red, fushia, lime, black and white. Other colours upon request.

From their site: Ekobo is a eco-friendly company which creates timeless contemporary design from a natural and renewable resource: bamboo. Ekobo products allow economic growth, the protection of the environment and social equity to progress in harmony. By combining design and traditional hand-work, Ekobo develops a durable activity for rural communities and encourage eco-responsible consumption. All Ekobo products are handmade in Vietnam, in a village where the owner of the Company, Bruno Louis, is familiar with its inhabitants. Today, about one hundred families take part in the Ekobo adventure.

Very funky, modern and perfect for a nursery or child’s room.

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I love the way our nursery looks with our wall decals. We painted the room a blue great and have two simple birds on top of the window and one who sits on a big K right in the middle of the room. It is simple and perfect.
I used Elephannie’s shop for all my wall decals including a princess for my daughter and the solar system for my other son. She does great work and is very affordable.
I was looking online today for some more idea on decorating the rest of my house and found Mae on what else? Etsy!

From the site: Unlike most wall decals on the market, which are made of vinyl, check out these lovely stickers that are made of fabric.
Since they’re made of fabric, which means they are removable and reusable, they are perfect for children. Yes, you heard me right, the stickers are re-usable! They can be scrunched into a ball and will easily un-scrunch and re-apply to your wall, many times over. They are even washable, which is important when it comes to those precious yet impossibly grubby little ones! The stickers can be applied to almost any surface, and will not damage your walls.

Such a great idea and perfect for a girl who loves tea parties or paper dolls, a boy who loves cars or a new nursery.

Aren’t they all just adorable?!

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I have had the pleasure to speak with Julia from Natura about their innovative, eco-friendly bedding products. I have to say they sounded terrific, but Julia let me try them out so I would know how amazing they really are. I tend to sleep just okay and the men in my family? They are terrible sleepers!

The Dream Mate pillow I received is wonderful and I have NEVER slept better. It is made for side sleepers like me and although I thought it was going to be too flat for me, I awake from a restful night sleep instead of a restless sleep. Love!

Natura also makes great bedding for your baby and kids as well.
Why would you go to Natura for your baby’s bedding?
Many crib mattresses emit toxic chemicals that can contribute to respiratory tract irritation and be harmful to the brain, liver, and kidneys of a baby. In addition, many mattresses can also house dust mites, mold and mildew, all of which can be damaging to your baby’s health.
The naturally hypoallergenic Baby Natura™ Crib Collection is free from potentially risky toxins and resists the build up of harmful allergens. The NaturLatex™ crib mattress is exceptionally breathable, providing a natural ventilation system through the mattress and making it safe for your baby’s fragile respiratory system, while offering natural and firm support.
Natura’s Cry Less™ wool is naturally calming. With its exceptional ability to insulate against heat and cold, Cry Less™ wool creates a natural climate zone, and wicks away moisture before it has a chance to disturb sleep.

Research conducted at the Cambridge Maternity Hospital, UK showed that sleeping on wool caused babies to cry less and settle more quickly after feeding. Also did you know wool is a natural flame retardant? With Natura products there is no more worrying about you or your children breathing terrible chemicals from their bedding.

My son who is 13 months old only sleeps through the night occasionally, but he has slept through the night much more often since I received the Kindersoft 3 pack crib bedding set! It is soft, it washes well and is perfect for any nursery!

I know every parent deserves a good night sleep and when your children sleep well, YOU sleep well so Natura has let me give that to one lucky reader.
I have one Kindersoft 3 piece crib bedding set to giveaway, it retails for $237.50!
This set includes:
comforter, crib sheet and bumper pad
Made with fleecy, cuddly soft sherpa
Safe for Baby’s fragile respiratory system
Fully breathable; no harmful chemicals, toxins, or off gassing
Controls temperature to insulate without overheating
Naturally hypoallergenic, breathable and flame retardant
Fits standard size cribs
Machine washable for easy care

Contest ends June 1 at midnight EST.
Winner will be chosen at random. Open to U.S. and Canada residents only.Good luck!

Buy anything from Natura until the end of May and get a free 8 oz aroma therapy spray with every purchase! Use the promo code: KinderBaby.

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The nickname we gave my son very early on is the “rooster”> He is up at the crack of dawn every single day. Not only that but he wakes up his twin sister every morning also. We tried putting him to sleep later, and that jsut does not work, he would wake up at the same time and now he was not getting enough rest.

Enter the Good Nite Lite. The Good Nite Lite is a patent pending, behavioral modification device designed to promote a child’s ability to get the rest that is critical for healthy development.
The concept is simple: you set the time and an alarm for when you want your child to wake up. When it’s dark, the light shines blue and displays a happy moon face, so that your child knows it is still sleep time.
At the preset time, the light will turn yellow and show a cheery sun face letting your child know it is okay to get out of bed.
There are buttons on the back allow you to change settings. You can set the time five minutes back each day or each couple of days until your child is waking up at the desired time.

The light costs $34.99 and is a great way to reinforce good sleeping patterns. The clock is geared for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years of age who are just starting to grasp the concept of day and night.
My son loves this clock in his room and it has given my son, my husband and I and his baby brother (who shares his room right now) an extra hour or so of sleep.
I love this clock and will recommended it to any parent of early risers!

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I think the hardest part to putting together my children’s rooms or nursery was finding the right bedding. The bedding is the anchor for the whole room, what colors and textures you use come from the crib or child’s bedding. I didn’t like the same old things big baby stores offered and after checking out sites online I wish I had known about Carousel Designs baby bedding when I was pregnant the first time!

If you want non-traditional, fun or funky bedding for your little one, Carousel Designs is perfect for you. Fun, colorful designs like this poppy crib set or simple gender neutral beding like this solid celery bedding (which was EXACTLY what I was looking for for my twin’s room 6 years ago!) is exactly what Carosel Designs does.

I was lucky enough to have the chance to try the gorgeous Baby Toile Horizon toddler Bedding. The pale brown and perfect blue bedding is complemented with the pretty toile pattern. This is perfect for a babies room and will grow with your baby.
The toddler bedding is extremely well made, super soft (which is not that common with baby or toddler bedding) and stood up to a washing and drying.
What I really love about this site is that you can order the four piece bedding set but you also have the flexibitiy to pick and chose the pieces you want or the extras like the matching lamp shade, valance or high chair pad. How great is that?

This is a great site full of designer bedding without the Hollywood price tag, check it out today.

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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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I am a huge fan of simple, minimalist approach to children’s rooms and play areas. Although if you saw our play room you may think differently. Kuster is one company that offers very simple but functional baby gear. From the site: “At Küster we create children’s products with a passion for innovation, style and functionality. We use only sustainable materials and manufacture to a strict ethical code.”

The Kuster bath toy store, is made for the toys after bath time is through. it is cleverly designed to scoop and hold the wet toys and allow them to drain. It is not big and bulky and comes in six colors to match every bathroom.

The Kuster jellybaby changing mat is the first ever memory foam changing mat to be ergonomically shaped to fit your baby. The special high tech material is warm to the touch, soft and gentle for your baby, easy to wipe clean and free from PVC.
The changing mat comes with a 100% cotton and toweling, machine washable liner and a travel bag is also included.
It comes in three colors, cream, pink or blue.

If you are looking for simplicty and modern, you have to check out the K1 and K2 high chairs. Safe, comes in great bold colors, compact and perfect! I LOVE the basket that comes with each, it is genius!
Youc an buy all of your favorite kister products at www.goores.com.

All reviewing baby gear readers can use the code: rbgku to receive a 10% discount on any kuster order!
Which Kuster product is your favorite?

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Children spend about 85 percent of their time indoors, where the air is two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air! The materials and products we use to furnish and maintain our indoor environments can release hundreds of pollutants such as formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (found in paint), ozone and even biological allergens. As a result, they face long-term health risks due to indoor air pollution. The source for these pollutants come from a variety of products in our homes and schools such as furnishings, flooring, electronics, window treatments, mattresses, cleaners and paints.
With increasing concern over pollutants and their impact on children’s health, the GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification Program offers a solution to parents concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes and in their children’s schools.

The GREENGUARD Children & Schools standard is overseen by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), an industry independent, non-profit organization. The Institute’s mission is to improve human health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air, tests and certifies indoor products based on strict chemical emissions criteria. The GREENGUARD certification mark can be found on more than 110,000 products produced by over 100 manufacturers like DuPont, Owens Corning, Hunter Douglas and Naturepedic. (more…)

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!

This is the perfect time to upgrade or purchase a new crib mattress, all reviewingbabygear.com readers get 10% off your natural mat purchase! Just use the code “reviewingbabygear” when you check out at moderntots.com!

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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 had the chance to review a great stroller from Baby Planet and I loved it as much as I loved the company. Baby Planet now has added something else to its resume besides great strollers, a bassinet. Not just any bassinet, the Eden is a convertible bassinet!

Bassinets tend to be pricey and the baby grows out of it within a few short months, the Eden bassinet converts to a toddler seat for extended use, up to two years! This bassinet has clean sleek lines and is beautifully modern, it will look good with any decor. The “Easy Release” hand grips have an internal trigger to release the bed from its latched position, on the base, allowing you to move it around the house! I love this idea because then you do not need a Moses basket or another bassinet downstairs. It has soothing, peaceful music and dual speed vibration to help your baby soothe himself to sleep. Below the bed is an easily accessible storage basket to keep essentials like burp cloths diapers and wipes.

The Eden also takes part in Baby Planet’s industry leading Recycling Program. When it has outlived its life, Baby Planet will take it back and disassemble the bassinet, so the parts can go to recycling centers and stay out of land fills. So eco-friendly!
I love that this bassinet is useful after your baby grows out of it and that the bassinet materials are machine washable, which anyone with a baby knows is so important.
Check out the Eden for your next baby shower!

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New baby announcements and birthday invitations for kids have become so much more original and cute. Five years ago when we searched for announcements for our twins, photo cards were so expensive and there was little variety. I wish I knew about Lillybeans designs back then because they have such unique personalized stationary, wall art, custom photo cards and much more.

Lillybean designs is run by a full time mommy and wife, part-time attorney, and etsy hobbyist. If you are a regular reader of this blog you know of my love for etsy and products from moms. Check out how beautiful these birth announcements are! We were lucky enough to get a custom wall print for our baby K and it is so pretty in person. This is perfect for our nursery.
These bookmarks would make a original birth announcement, save the date or favor for a christening or communion. Just convo Lillybean Designs for any custom order or print. I LOVE the silhouette nursery print and will have to order one for my kids. It is so different and lovely.

Check out Lillybean designs for business & hip mama calling cards, shower invitations or personalized address labels too! They are quick to ship your order and it comes in pristine condition. Both affordable and adorable this shop has something for every mom or child in your family. Keep them in mind for new moms too!

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When I was pregnant with my third baby, I was fascainated with all the things that were a big no-no this time around. I was only pregnant four years earlier, but now the bottles my babies used, the sippy cups and the crib bumper are all dangerous for my baby! I got rid of it all and started new but what was I going to do without a crib bumper? Check out the Cozy Wedge.

Cozy Wedge is a wedge shaped, safe and stylish alternative crib bumper. The Cozy Wedge’s firm non-absorbent, non-flammable, foam padding keeps your baby’s arms and legs safely in their crib without the risk of suffocation like traditional bumper pads! The bumpers fit snugly around the crib, won’t slip down and cushion the crib for your baby but they have a safer, firm surface that won’t form a pocket around a baby’s mouth and nose. It is easier to change the crib sheets now because I don’t have to fasten and unfasten a hundred ties. You won’t have to search for a pacifier on the floor in the middle of the night either, the Cozy Wedge keeps everything in the crib.

They offer 13 colors and patterns to chose from, so it is easy to match your baby’s room. The prints are 100% cotton and the solids are 100% organic cotton. The slipcovers are machine washable and they wash nicely. You can purchase your own Cozy Wedge for yourself or as a gift directly on the site!
Isn’t it a great idea?

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