I was ordering a gift for my nephew on Amazon the other day and I had to add something to my order to qualify for free shipping. On my travels I came across these great baby toys. Inspired by nature, Sassy Earth Brights ™ include a variety of rattles with nature themes such as Spring Bouquet, Wooden Dove, Lil’ Twig Rattle and Cherry Tree Rattle.

I purchased the Dove because I thought it was so cute. The rounded, wing-shaped opening is sized perfectly for baby’s small hand, encouraging him to grasp the dove. The bright tail feathers offer a variety of textured fabrics for baby to explore and crinkle when touched. At less then $5.00 for a wooden baby toy that can become a keepsake, I thought it was a steal too!

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Jazzy Toes socks come packaged in a cute little ready-to-mail gift box that’s environmentally-friendly with 6 pairs in each box. The socks come in a great variety of colors and are made in two sizes, 0-12 months and 12-24 months.
They really are adorable and although we have the sneaker set for baby K, I have to have the loafer and sandal sets too!

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File these baby slippers under “waste of money”. Heelarious are baby high heeled slippers for infants. Available in hot pink and black patent and zebra and leopard satin these heels are $35.00 a pop. These are being billed as “her first high heels” are meant for babies under six months old and as a joke and not intended to be walked in (the heels collapse if pressure is put on them).

I am not sure what is worse spending $35 on crib shoes for a baby who will grow out of them in a matter of weeks or spending all that money as a “joke” crib shoe. What do you think? Would you buy them for your pint size fashionista or would you file that under “thanks but no thanks!”?

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Since having my third child I have had to simplify many things in my life. One of them being all the baby and kid stuff I have to lug around from house to the park/party/mall/anywhere. I hate carrying a purse and diaper bag especially because I hate my current diaper bag. Enter the Diaper Doodie.

The diaper doodie is a diaper changing accessory. It is a luxuriously soft changing pad that folds up to hold 3-5 diapers and a small pack of wipes! I love supporting mom invented products and this product is a great idea. It folds up simply and is easy to use and pack. They come in eight great designs and colors and each has a minky interior with a soft cotton exterior. They are each $36.00 and can be purchased online. These are not just for new moms this would be great for a mom of an older child who is potty training or for a moms who don’t have to carry a big diaper bag anymore. Great for all moms!

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Bamboosa has an adorable assortment of products for your baby. Everything is super soft, easy to wash and is perfect for baby’s skin. I love the products so much I have to order the fine jersey sleep slip for myself as well as crib sheets for my little one.

Bamboosa is a sweatshop-free company, and all its clothing is produced in a factory in Andrews, South Carolina. Why it took so long for bamboo to be a resource in making clothing, I am not sure but I will be purchasing bamboo clothing from bamboosa for my whole family. This is great for my older son who has very sensitive skin.
If you are looking for a baby gift idea, check out their great baby gift sets or purchase a gift certificate for a new mom or as a gift for anyone on your list. You will not be disappointed with bamboo clothing or Bamboosa.

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The bioME 5 Animal Alphabet Project was created by two architectural designers who are inspired by the visual learning processes inherent in all children. They have recently launched a line of infant wear. Their new onesies, sized 3-6 months and 6-12 months, are shrunken down versions of their popular toddler tees. You will feel great dressing your kids in this line of environmentally friendly clothes, they are made with 100% certified, undyed and unbleached organic cotton made in sweatshop-free facilities in the U.S. Their packaging is environmentally friendly also, your items come in biodegradable plastic bags that take less time to biodegrade in the landfills.

Now for the fun part, each shirt teaches children about the animals that are printed on their shirt along with the corresponding letter. Each name of the animal is The reading theme printed upside down so the child can read their own shirt easily. How cute is that?

We have the jaquar onesie for baby K and he looks so cute in it. It washes well and it is super soft. These shirts come in sizes 3-6 month up to 6T. I think they run a little small so if you are in doubt, I would buy a size up. The baby is a little young to read but my older two love to read the upside down letters on K’s shirt. I am going to have to buy them each one because they love animals and they love K’s shirt.

Both the original tees and the new onesies include large letters and exciting animals in vibrant colors. Both the short sleeve tees and the onesies retail for $32, and shipping is free on online orders. Hurry, right now the long sleeve tees are 50% off!

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I am always looking for a great baby gift. Sometimes you don’t know what the parents already have or you have to wait until the baby is born to go out and get a gender appropriate gift. I found a wonderful baby gift for a boy or a girl. This grow a tree kit that includes everything you’ll need to plant a tree for the new arrival that will grow up right along with the baby. It comes with baby tree seeds (blue spruce), decorative tin pail, fertilizer stick, tree protector, mulch, tree stake and a ceramic plaque for engraving baby’s name in a beautiful gift box.

You will feel great about giving this gift, it is an environmentally friendly product, but a portion of the proceeds is also donated to organizations dedicated to the planting of trees and the development of wildlife habitat.
The price is great at $19.99.

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Two Tinas also carries personalized onesies. These are so soft and are made with pre-shrunk cotton with whimsical designs like a crown or angle wings on the back (my personal fav). Two Tinas are hot and they have something for every baby. Perfect for a new baby or for your own little prince or princess.

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If diaper bags are the new designer handbags then strollers are the new, hottest cars. Moms no longer are willing to carry around an oversized, pastel diaper bag, and we don’t want a bulky, heavy, ugly stroller. Strollers are not just for the babies that ride in them anymore, if you are not aware of this fact, just look around the playground or mall. Strollers are getting lighter, faster and are mush easier to use.
Now I have found the Cadillac of all strollers, the Bumbleride.

I had the pleasure to try out the new Indie all-terrain stroller that is lighter and more compact than its cousin the Bumbleride Rocket is. I thought this stroller would be bulky and heavy and that could not be farther from the truth. The Indie is only 20 lbs, one of the lighter all terrain strollers, so it was perfect for everyday use, and use it every day we did!
We took this stroller everywhere, to the mall, to a Earth Day fair, for long walks around our neighborhood and we even circled the house in an effort to get our baby to sleep! This stroller handled better then any other stroller I have ever used including the overhyped Peg Perego and my beloved old Maclaren.

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The aluminum frame, great seat padding and 12″ air filled tires make the ride smooth and easy to maneuver on our cracked sidewalks as well as off road. What takes a stroller from “okay” to “amazing” is the features and the Bumbleride is full of them. The Indie comes with: a padded handlebar to hang toys from, a footmuff to keep the little one warm, dual ratcheting canopy to keep sun off of the baby, adjustable handle height (a must for my 6 foot 2 inch husband), cup holder and oversized basket. The brake is easy to use and the Indie folds up so compact, perfect for any trunk space or storage area! The seat even reclines completely flat or in three other angles.

Check out their web site for all the amazing color choices, and styles of strollers. What makes their web site so special is that it has great features like a gallery and a faq section, but also a great video showing you how easy it is to use the stroller and all of its features.

I have had many strollers in my five years of being a mother and this by far is the best. I have never received compliments on my stroller before using the Indie but we had many people comment on it and ask what type it was and where they can get one. I should get a commission!
Overall, I could not recommend this stroller enough, I loved it, my husband loved it, our baby loved it and so did the many strangers on our outings. I can never go back to any old stroller now! Go Bumbleride!

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I want something gentle to wipe the baby’s face with and also the occasional dirty feet of my older two, as well as clean the bottom well. I was afraid this would be too thin or delicate, but it stood up. This is also fragrence free, which is great.
We keep them by the changing stations, in the kitchen for food messes and in our diaper bag. Buy them in bulk like we do!

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