Car•go Handbag Hooks – a product in review

May 19, 2010 by BabySwags

Attention ladies!!!  I have seen many products as a mom and this one is a definite must have for moms of all kinds!  Picture this if you will.  You have a diaper bag, or purse on the passenger seat.  You have to suddenly slam on your breaks or you need to make a quick turn, what happens to that purse or diaper bag?  Its content spills over onto the passenger floor!  Am I right?  We’ve all been there haven’t we?  Well, I have discovered the best solution ever and it just doesn’t have to be for a purse or diaper bag, it can be used for anything that has a handle, really.

Introducing the….

Car•go Handbag Hook

This handy little gadget hooks onto any seats headrest.  Simply click it on, slide your handbag or diaper bag handle onto the hook and in place it will stay!  It is sleek and stylish while service a very helpful purpose as any mom will attest!

It is nicely priced at $29.99 and would make a perfect gift for any new or experienced mom!  You can get yours by going to Car•go Handbag Hooks.  The company is even coming out with a man’s version, you know those laptop bags and briefcases are impossible to keep in one place too! Simply amazing…go and get one!!  You won’t be sorry!

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Introducing: “Baby’s First Food’s” Journal by Glow Baby

Mar 30, 2010 by BabySwags

Did you know that four out of every one hundred children suffer from a food allergy? Among these, 0-5 year olds have the highest food allergy rate, evenly dispersed between boys and girls.

Introducing new foods to your infant can be an exciting yet overwhelming event for new or experienced parents.  Glow Baby’s “Baby’s First Foods” journal is designed to help parents and caregivers introduce new foods in an organized manner that tracks the child’s reactions, allergens and food intolerances.  It also helps parents by keeping important information in one place so that it can easily be shared with caregivers and pediatricians.

Glow Baby’s, “Baby’s First Foods” journal…

• ·       Includes an allergy and food sensitivity page, which gives anyone caring for your child a quick snapshot of foods your child must not eat.  In the event your child consumes a food he shouldn’t, the caregiver will also know what to look for and how it should be treated.
• ·    Is divided into sections based on 6 food groupings.  Each section contains log pages that allow parents to track the first three tries of each new food.  They can document when the food was given, the amount of food that was consumed, the texture, temperature and most importantly, the child’s reaction (like, dislike or indifferent), and whether or not there was an allergic reaction.
• ·       Includes 12 weeks worth of menu planning pages.  Menu planning helps to promote variety in baby’s diet and ensure they are offered the appropriate amount of solid food as well as breast milk or formula.
• ·       Has a special recipe section for parents to jot down any favorite recipes their child might enjoy.
• ·       Includes an “Extra” section.  The Extra log pages can be useful if your child develops an allergy down the road and you need to figure out which food is the allergen.  This section also contains note and contact pages for important information.
• ·       Is printed on FSC mixed source paper with 50% post consumer product with a suggested retail price of $22.00 USD.

Founded in Toronto, Canada by Lindsay Harris, Glow Baby is dedicated to providing user-friendly scheduling tools for today’s busy parents at all stages of parenthood.  As a mother of two young daughters, Lindsay quickly came to appreciate the difficulties of juggling family needs. The first tool Lindsay developed was “Baby’s First Journal”, a tracking log for baby’s basic needs such as feeding, sleeping, diapering and bathing.  Glow Baby has also launched a Note Pad Series, which includes Babysitter Notes; a Medicine Pad for tracking family medication instruction and doses; a Shopping List and a To Do List.  For more information, please visit www.glowbaby.ca

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Getting ready for the fourth in style!

Jun 27, 2009 by Editor

Kick off your 4th of July parties by serving your guests on a personalized holiday plate. The special holiday plate retails for $22.00 and is available at www.laplates.com Celebrities such as Tori Spelling, the Kardashian family, the Jonas Brothers and Denise Richards all are fans of La Plate.

When it comes time to eat and your little one wants a nice hot dog right off the grill, be sure to cut it into safe, pieces that are easy for toddlers to chew and swallow without the fear of choking. If you want something quick and easy to do the job, look no further! The Hotdog Cutter is the product for you. It retails for $5.99 and can be purchased at ToddlerBites.com

We need shoes to protect those cute lil baby toes, so be sure to pick up a pair of these red Mary Janes by Sweet Shoes that have been seen on Tori Spelling’s little bug, Stella McDermott. They can be purchased online at UrbanBabyRunway.com and retail for $27.99

Next you will need a cute hair accessory to keep the hair out of your little girls face as she sticks her gooey BBQ chicken fingers in her mouth. There is no better bow hair clip than that of Bows2Cute. Bows2Cute have been seen on celebrity babes such as Violet Affleck, Harlow Madden, and Halle Berry’s little girl Nahla. The “Stars Galore Layered Pinwheel” retails for $5.25 and can be purchased directly from Bows2Cute.com

Dress your little guy or girl in style with Cool Kids Clothes by KAOS Clothing! This kids rock t shirt features 100% recycled material with raw edge detail, classic American. Rock kids clothing that just – well ROCKS! It can be found at Love Bug Clothing Co. and retails for $54.99. Put your little American child who was Born in the USA in this specialty tee.

Do you have a baby that uses a pacifier? Do you want to use that and proudly display your American heritage? If so, you must get this blinged out paci that is a Tribute to our Brave Men and Women Overseas… the Proudly Patriotic Baby Bling Pacifier adorned with Swarovski Rhinestones featuring the American Flag and all her Glory retails for $54.95 and is available at TeasTreasures.net.

Birth Designs Hand-forged and stamped super thick sterling silver stars – stamped on both sides! With a Swarovski Crystal moon in your choice of color. You can have them stamp different names/words/dates on each side of the star, doubling the amount of space! Retails for $48.00 1 star, and price will go up for each additional star up to a total of 4 stars. If your children’s names are longer than 5 letters, they may need to be arranged more “artfully” (less straight) to accommodate the letters.

So many accidents happen for various reasons during the 4th of July celebration, so please be safe where ever you go!

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Sock Ons by Clevermom.me

Jun 16, 2009 by Editor

If you have ever been out with your sock wearing baby and all of a sudden you look down and s/he is missing a sock, then this is the ultimate product for you! I had lost many socks when my kids were little (and when they get bigger, it doesn’t get better…just an FYI) but this little product called Sock Ons will help with out a doubt to keep those little socks on those little feet! Simply slip the Sock Ons right over baby’s sock and it ‘locks’ the baby’s sock into place with a patent pending design. One of the reasons why I love this product so much is that Sock Ons have been invented by a mum of five little boys who always lost their socks! Sock Ons are made from a softly woven blend of elasticized material with contrasting colored stitching around the edges. They are sold at http://www.clevermom.me and are available in Baby Pink, Baby Blue, White and Fuchsia and retail for $8.00 each. Baby tested, mother approved!

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Saurette – Product Review

Feb 21, 2009 by Editor

Saurette launching it’s contemporary children’s clothing line just in time for Spring, 2009. The products will appeal to parents who are looking for a modern and uniquely stylish flair to their child’s spring wardrobe. I had the opportunity sneak a peak and review products from Saurette. By now my children all know that when a package comes to the door it is usually for me, for “my work” as we call it. Well this scenario happens occasionally when my youngest daughter wants to open all the packages that she see’s. Usually she will tear the box apart, rip off the tissues and basically destroys the beautiful wrappings that these products come in, just so she can pull the product out, give it a quick glance and toss it to the side. When I had her open the box from Saurette, she followed the same pattern of ‘ripping’ things apart until she pulled out the products with an “ooooo, is this for me?” and “Can I wear it right now?” *keep in mind, I live in Chicago and it’s winter… Without hesitation she rips off her shirt and within a blink of an eye, she is wearing her chosen piece. Now just a little background on her, she is a HUGE tomboy. I can’t get her out of sweats and t-shirts, or pajamas! She tried on 3 shirts and I managed to take a picture of her wearing one while she was trying to get away from me because I was going to take it off of her. Sorry but it is a little blurry as a result. You can also see in her photo that she is wearing baseball jammie bottoms! Yep, that’s my girl! From one mom to another, if a product makes your child happy, you just have to love it! She is wearing a cute little white eyelet shirt in the picture but her most loved product was a beautiful blue (it’s like a turquoise blue) linen piece with two embroidered butterflies. It is simply gorgeous and it looks amazing on her and best yet, it is so soft, I wish I had one for me! Now that I am looking at it again, I want to take another picture of her actually wearing this one so you can see the beauty, however, pictures I am sure do not do them justice!

UPDATE: Here is a photo taken with Gianna wearing the beautiful blue linen piece that was mentioned earlier in this post. (ha, she is wearing red sweat pants!)

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Leg Huggers -Product Review

Feb 6, 2009 by Editor

Leg Huggers are baby leggings made from 100% sustainable bamboo fibers. You would never have even guessed! When we received the product we were amazed with their softness (and durability)! We received the Popsicle Parade style and it was such full of rich and vibrant colors which also surprised us as they contain no chemicals or pesticides making them a great eco-friendly product as well. As you can see by the photo, my daughter isn’t exactly a baby (she’s 4) but she was still able to put them on and run around to play.

(sorry but for some reason every time I try to load this picture up it goes the wrong way, lol) Gianna was running around, sliding all over our hardwood kitchen floor with our pup and not a floor burn to be found on those cutesy legs of hers!

Leg Huggers are durable, breathable, UV protective, antibacterial, odor resistant, and made from bamboo. They are one size fits all, (even up to 4 years old!), measuring 13 inches long and have 1″ knitted, elastic ribbing on both ends. If your baby girl is one that is on the move, the Leg Huggers accessory is great for protecting those sweet, tender baby legs, whether they are crawling, walking or running. They are fun and stylish little leg accessories that will keep baby’s legs warm during those cold winter days. They retail for $10.00, have many designs to choose from and are available at www.leghuggers.com . Those that place their orders through Baby Swags, please use the code “momleg10″ to receive a 10% discount through March 1, 2009.

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