Best Baby Stuff

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.

Where to Buy:
Amazon.com ($24.99 + shipping) Best Price
ComfortFirst.com ($24.99 + shipping)
MyLittleSeat.com ($39.99 + shipping)

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.

Where to Buy:
Amazon.com ($71.00 + free super saver shipping) Best Price
KidsFlySafe.com ($74.95 + shipping)
Overstock.com ($74.94 + shipping)

ITZBEEN™ Baby Care Timer

Maisie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:32:41 +0000

Product Overview:
ITZBEEN™ Baby Care Timer invented by sleep-deprived parents, this multi-purpose nursery tool helps new parents remember details of baby care such as feedings, medications and nap times. This little gadget takes the place of paper charts and has four timers that count up with a touch of a button. With this tool new parents will always know “how long it’s been”. This gadget comes in 3 different colors.

Why I Like It:
This product was recommended to me by another new mommy. She started using it when her son was first born and it helped her to remember feedings and when to give him medication. If her son was ever fussy, she would be able to take one glance at the ITZBEEN and know that he was either fussy because he needed a nap, needed to eat or it was time for his medication. This little gadget is simple and easy to use and replaces the need for keeping your charts and pen handy.

Where to Buy:
Mom 4 Life ($26.99 + free shipping) Best Price
Target ($24.99 + shipping)
Toys R Us ($24.99 + shipping)

Avalon Organics Biodegradable Flushable Baby Wipes

Maisie — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:48:58 +0000

Product Overview
These biodegradable and flushable baby wipes provide gentle, effective cleansing with an organic blend of witch hazel and soothing herbs plus vitamin E. Avalon Organics baby safe formulas provide a fresh diaper area and clean hands. The formula includes a blend of organic aloe, calendula and chamomile, perfect for baby and the entire family.

Why I Like It
The less we as consumers can put into land fills the better. Even with using cloth diapers, there is still some waste created by using disposable wipes. With cloth wipes there is additional laundry and folding, so these biodegradable and flushable baby wipes are the perfect solution. Just use and flush away with any solid waste. Simple, clean and healthier for the environment.

Where to Buy
eNaturalLife.com ($7.96 + shipping)
FoodsofNature.com ($6.27 + shipping)
VitaminCountry.com ($6.98 + shipping)

JJ Cole Original Bundle Me Blanket

Maisie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:46:35 +0000

Product Overview
The Original Bundle Me Blanket is the first of its kind. The design features a zippered removable top. The bottom piece can be left in the car seat or stroller to provide a soft protective cover. The bottom piece allows safety straps to rest directly on your child. The Bundle Me can easily be transferred from car seat to stroller, eliminating the need for blankets or bulky clothing. It comes in two sizes, 3-12 months and 1-3 years, and is available in a variety of colors.

Why I Like It
As the weather is getting colder, I’ve tried blankets on top of the car seat to keep my daughter warm. However, I always find the blankets kicked off. The Bundle Me blanket zips up forming a blanket that cannot be kicked off. I also love that it’s easily transferred from the car seat to the stroller. The slots in the back of the blanket allow the blanket to be removed without having to unhook all those straps.

The blanket comes in two sizes, however I purchased the larger blanket since I know that my daughter will grow into it, instead of growing out of it. I also purchased the gray blanket so that I can use it with my next child without it being too gender specific.

Where to Buy (Toddler Size)
Amazon.com ($45.89 + shipping)
BabyCenter.com ($44.99 + shipping)
BabyUniverse.com ($39.99 + shipping) Best Price

Lansinoh Nursing Pads

Maisie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:43:07 +0000

Product Overview
These ultra-thin pads allow nursing mothers to continue their active lifestyle without embarrassing leakage. The pads come with nonslip adhesive tape and its contoured shape allows for a discreet fit. The soft stay-dry lining wicks moisture away from skin and its super-absorbent polymer core keeps skin dry. The pads are individually wrapped for cleanliness and convenience.

Why I Like It
I originally purchase LilyPadz because I thought the idea of having reusable nursing pads would save me money. After I started using them, I realized that it was healthier to have a breathable pad. I tried Gerber nursing pads and Playtex nursing pads, but one didn’t stay in place and the other was too bulky.

The Lansinoh pad is super thin, stays in place and absorbs extremely well.

Where to Buy
BabyCenter ($4.89 + shipping) Best Price
DrugStore.com ($4.99 + shipping)
Walgreens.com ($4.99 + shipping)

100 Top Baby Purees Cookbook

Maisie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:21:17 +0000

Product Overview
British television personality and children’s nutrition expert Annabel Karmel’s compiled a book of essential and tasty purees for babies. These recipes will make for a happy and healthy baby. The book is divided into several chapters, starting with first tastes and weaning babies from 6 months old and ending with meals for older babies. Each recipe comes with details stating age appropriateness, if it is suitable for freezing, how many portions the recipe makes and the cook time.

Why I like It
If you look at the variety of canned baby food available, you will realize that there is a limited variety. This cookbook will give you ideas and recipes which will help develop your child’s palette and integrate plenty of variety in his diet. When I have made recipes from this book it always smells so yummy that I want to eat spoonfuls of it as well, not something I would do with canned baby food.

Use this recipe book and the Beaba Baby Cook and you will be pureeing up tasty meals for your baby in no time.

Where to Buy
Amazon ($7.04 and up + shipping) Best Price
Barnes & Noble ($12.00 + shipping)
Half.com ($9.25 and up + shipping)

Mommy’s Touch Diaper Pail Liner

Maisie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:28:55 +0000

Product Overview
The Mommy’s Touch Diaper Pail Liner is a dry diaper pail liner. It is made of PUL with two elastic drawstrings at the top which allows it to double as a hanging pail. This multi-use bag can also make a great laundry bag or dirty diaper bag when traveling. The bag measures 26″ wide by 29″ deep with a large gusset at the bottom so that the pail will stand up when there are items inside. It is available in a rainbow of solid colors and prints.

Why I Like It
I made the mistake of buying an elastic top diaper pail liner and when I decided to go on a trip, using an elastic top bag did not help contain smells. The Mommy’s Touch diaper pail liner comes with not one but two elastic drawstrings, so you can use the bag on it’s own or in a pail or can. The PUL material helps to keep wet diapers from soaking through the bag.

Purchase two diaper pail liners so that you can wash one and use one.

Where to Buy
Amazon ($17.95-$18.99 + shipping)
Nurtured Family ($17.95 + free shipping) Best Price

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.

Where to Buy
Amazon ($4.49 + shipping)
BeyondTheStorke.com ($4.95 + shipping)
Mom4Life ($5.00 + free shipping) Best Price

Smart Mom Teething Pendant

Maisie — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:02:41 +0000

Product Overview
The Teething Pendant by Smart Mom is made from the same material as many teething toys. The pendant is fashionable for moms, grandmas, aunts and caregivers but is safe for little hands to handle and little mouths to chew. Smart Mom Jewelry is non-toxic, BPA and phthalate free and all pendants come with a breakaway clasp.

Why I Like It
One day I was wearing a long necklace with a cluster of beads as a pendant and while caring my little one, she was intrigued by my necklace and wanted to play with it and put everything in her mouth. I remembered seeing a necklace specifically made for moms with babies in a fashion magazine, so I went online to look for it.

When I received the necklace and put it on the first time, my daughter was fascinated with the necklace and immediately put it in her mouth to start chew on it. I even brought it to a play group and put the necklace on the floor and in just a few minutes there was another baby fighting my daughter for the necklace.

I get so many compliments on the necklace and no one would guess that it really is for my baby.

Where to Buy:
Amazon ($18.90 + shipping)
Mom4Life ($18.90 + free shipping) Best Price
SmartMomJewelry.com ($19.10 + shipping)