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Miracle Blanket

Maisie — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:11:14 +0000

Product Overview
The Miracle Blanket is a swaddling blanket that helps keeps babies swaddled tightly. The blanket also helps to prevent your baby from scratching himself. This blanket uses no Velcro, snaps, ties or buttons and fits babies up to four months old. The Miracle Blanket comes in a variety of colors.

Why I Like It
When I received my Miracle Blanket, the blanket had an engraving on it that said “The Gift of Sleep”. If your baby likes to be swaddled, this is the ultimate swaddling blanket. If you have used regular swaddling blankets and noticed that your baby can squirm and wiggle his way out of it, this blanket will take care of that. There are flaps in the blanket that help keep your babies arms and hands down by his side making it impossible for him to escape the swaddle.

It was a little confusing at first to figure out how to swaddle using this blanket but after a couple tries, I was a pro and my baby slept snug and soundly. If you have trouble figuring out how to use the blanket the Miracle Blanket website offers a how to video.

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My Little Seat

Maisie — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:54:30 +0000

Product Overview:
My Little Seat is a compact, fabric, travel high chair that folds for easy storage. It has 4 ties and two harness straps and comes with it’s own matching storage bag. This travel high chair can be used with children who are 6-30 months and who can sit unassisted. The maximum weight is 35 pounds. My Little Seat is available in many cute prints and colors and works on most chairs.

Why I Like It:
One night my husband, daughter and I were invited to a friend’s house for dinner. Since our friends didn’t have children, there wasn’t a high chair available to us. We tried to sit our daughter on cushions with a chair so she could eat at the table with us, but she ended up squirming her way off the chair. I ended up chasing her around instead of eating dinner!

My Little Seat is a compact little device that I keep it in the car so that I can strap my daughter in at friend’s homes or restaurants where high chairs are not available. Just recently I used it at my parent’s house, in addition to phone books, she was able to eat at the table with the rest of us. I also plan on packing My Little Seat for my next trip. After all it only takes up a few inches of space once it’s folded.

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CARES Child Aviation Restraint System

Maisie — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:50:48 +0000

Product Overview:
The CARES aviation restraint system is the only child harness system that is approved by the United States FAA. This restraint system is designed for children ages 1 and older who are between 22-44 pounds. This hassle free system makes traveling easier by not having to install a car or booster seat on a plane or dragging the seat through the airports. The CARES system weighs just one pound and can be stored in it’s own bag which is only 6 inches.

Why I Like It:
Even though my daughter is still under the age of 2 and does not technically require a seat on her own, she will not sit on my lap during plane rides. She does much better in a seat on her own. However the task of traveling with her by myself and lugging a car seat, stroller and diaper bag through the airport seemed impossible. I noticed one dad using this restraint system on his two toddler girls and it seemed so easy to install and carry with me! Now I can travel with just an umbrella stroller and diaper bag. I bag check the massive car seat so that I have it when I arrive at my destination. This is definitely a lighter, easier and safer way to travel.

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RazBaby Razberry Teething Pacifier

Maisie — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:33:56 +0000

Product Overview
The RazBaby Raz-Berry Silicone Teether is a unique and cute teether! It’s design, combines a silicone teether and pacifier in one. It is the first hands-free teething pacifier. This makes it easy for your baby to keep it in her mouth. The bumpy design of the “berry” part of the teether will help soothe gums that are sore from teething. The recommended age is 3+ months.

Why I Like It
First of all, doesn’t the teether look so cute and yummy! It’s something that I would want to chew on! My daughter loves this teether and ends up playing with it more than she does chewing or sucking on it. I keep it in my diaper bag which allows me to leave the larger ring type teethers at home. It also becomes my backup pacifier if I can’t find one right away. The entire teether is made of silicone so any part is safe for your baby to chew on.

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Medela Freestyle Breastpump

Maisie — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:57:40 +0000

Product Overview
Created by Medela, the Freestyle breast pump is their first hands-free, double-electric pump. This pump comes with a pump that fits in the palm of your hand with a rechargeable battery and powerful performance. It includes features that provide truly hands-free pumping and mobility.

Why I Like It
I purchased the Playtex Petite Double Pump and did not have a pumping bra. So, whenever I pumped, I’d be plugged into a wall and had to hold the pumps in place. It would also take 30 plus minutes to pump. When Medela came out with the Freestyle breast pump I was so excited because this pump is battery operated and comes with accessories to make the pump hands-free, without the need to purchase a pumping bra. The accessories will adapt to just about any nursing bra. I also like the two-phase pumping that all the Medela pumps feature. This two-phase pumping simulates your baby’s suck. Medela is also known for their powerful pumps which allow for a shorter pumping session. I was amazed when I tried out the Freestyle. I could complete a pumping session in just about 15 minutes! That’s half the time that I spent with my Playtex pump.

Being a hands-free pump and battery operated, I’m able to walk around the house, or work on my computer while I’m pumping, making me a truly multi-tasking mom!

Where to Buy
Amazon ($499.00 + shipping)
Drugstore.com ($349.99 + shipping) Best Price

Pacifier Pod by JJ Cole

Maisie — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:35:15 +0000

Product Overview
The pacifier pod provides a way to finally keep those pacifiers clean and easily accessible. The pod comes with an “attach anywhere” handle so it can be kept on your diaper bag, belt loop, car seat, stroller…basically anywhere!. The pocket is large enough to store two pacifiers and comes with an easy-close fastener.

Why I Like It
I cringe at the thought of just throwing pacifiers into my diaper bag, then having to try to fish it out once my baby starts crying. I could be hunting for the pacifier for days! I attach the pacifier pod to the handle of my diaper bag so that it’s easy to access. I have also attached the pod to my baby wrap, which works great! Besides storing pacifiers, I also use it to store my nipple shield so that it also has a clean home on the go.

Where to Buy
Baby Center ($7.16 + shipping) Best Price
Baby Earth ($7.95 + shipping)
Target ($7.99 + shipping)

milkscreen™

Maisie — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:24:42 +0000

Product Overview
milkscreen™ is simple and accurate way to let a mom know if her breast milk contains a level of alcohol that may negatively impact her baby. This is a simple, two-minute test that detects for volume of alcohol that is concentrated in breast milk. The milkscreen™ test will show a color change at .02% alcohol concentration.

Why I Like It
In the past there have only been general guidelines for drinking alcohol when breast feeding. With this test moms can know for sure when their breast milk is safe for a baby and can also use it as a guide to know how much alcohol will be affecting breast milk.

Every woman metabolizes alcohol differently, so guidelines can sometimes be incorrect for a woman. This test will put your mind at ease by giving you the tools to know when your breast milk is safe for your baby.

Where to Buy
Amazon ($9.99 and up + shipping)
Babies R Us ($19.99 for 20 tests + shipping)
Mom 4 Life ($4.99 and up + free shipping) Best Price

Guardian Sleeper

Maisie — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:36:19 +0000

Product Overview
The Guardian Sleeper is a one piece sleep positioner designed to safely cover your baby and maintain her in the ‘Back-to-Sleep’ position. The soft harness holds the baby in place and away from the sides of the crib or bassinet. The cover cannot be kicked off by your baby, and there is no risk of the cover going over your baby’s head. The Guardian Sleeper also has ventilation which allows your baby to maintain a healthy body temperature at night.

Why I Like It
I have an active baby who loves to kick her little feet at night and scoot around her crib. I’ve been awaken several times by her cries when she has bumped into the sides of her crib, or is stuck in the corner of the crib. My husband suggested that we velcro her in the middle of the crib, but since there is no such product on the market, I was happy to find the Guardian Sleeper. I am now able to place her under the covers and strap her into place and she stays in one place through the night. Now she doesn’t bump into the sides of her crib and everyone can have a peaceful night’s rest.

Where to Buy
Amazon ($39.95 + shipping)
Mom 4 Life ($39.95 to $43.95 + free shipping) Best Price

SwaddleMe Blanket

Maisie — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:10:54 +0000

Product Overview
The SwaddleMe blanket is an adjustable infant wrap made of 100% cotton. The fabric wings wrap around your baby and fasten with hook and look fasteners for a custom fit. The leg pouch is designed for easy access diaper changes without unwrapping your baby. There is a slot at the back of the blanket for car seat and swing harnesses.

Why I Like It
I tried swaddling my daughter in receiving blankets for the first month of her life which worked fine. However, as she grew the receiving blankets would not hold as tight and she would easily work her way out of them. The SwaddleMe blanket is easy to use and since I can wrap it tight, it’s a blanket that she has yet to escape from. I especially love the slot in the back. I can strap her into the car seat then wrap her up in the blanket to help keep her calm during car rides.

The hook and loop fasteners come with laundry tabs which keep the fasteners from sticking to other laundry items.

Where to Buy
Amazon ($9.99 + shipping)

WubbaNub Pacifier

Maisie — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:43:42 +0000

Product Overview
The WubbaNub Pacifier is a one piece silicone pacifier connected to a plush toy. The toy helps to keep the pacifier close to your baby without clips or cords, and provides soothing comfort and security. The pacifier is available in bright fun colors and animals including a frog, horse, penguin, dog and kitten.

Why I Like It
The Soothie pacifier was one of two different pacifiers that my daughter would actually take. Unfortunately, the pacifier would constantly fall out of her mouth so I would have to hold it for her. After a week of doing that, I had to find a different way to keep the pacifier in her mouth.

When I received the WubbaNub I immediately put it to use and it was perfect! I could strap it into her car seat with her and the pacifier would stay nice and close to her so she could take it if she wanted it. It was also great in her crib with her. She would hold onto the toy which also helped to keep the pacifier close to her.

Where to Buy
Amazon ($9.95 + shipping)
Ebay ($9.89 + shipping)
Mom 4 Life ($10.00 + free shipping) Best Price