A Messy Baby is No Big Deal with the Spill Mat from Luke and Loolu-Giveaway

spillmat4612_front_largeMy son has went through a lot of different stages since eating solid foods: eating everything, then eating nothing and then eating everything but baby food. Now he will only eat food if he sees that mom and dad are eating the same thing. So anything that he doesn’t eat ends up on the floor, usually after it’s been in his mouth and has had a chance to get nice and slobbery first. Needless to say, my floors are always a slimy sticky mess and now that I’ve gone back to work, they don’t get washed often either.

Luckily Luke and Loolu, part of the Fabrications Inc. family, have a variety of fun Spill Mats that helped with my problem. The company’s Spill Mats all measure 42″ x 42″ and are double-sided coated cotton for extra convenience. They are free of any harmful chemicals so they are safe for baby to play on (and easy to clean if baby spits up). The Spill Mats come in tons of fun colours and patterns that will appeal to any taste or match any design scheme. [Read more...]

Teething Has Never Been So Stylish with the Rockease Classic Necklace from Teethease-Giveaway

When Chase was a little younger I had the chance to review a Teethease Pendant Necklace and I really appreciated how handy this teething necklace was. So when I found out the I was going to be able to review a Teethease product again I was super excited! I loved my first one and their new styles are great. The company has a whole new line of products including bangles, pendants and other great new necklaces.

teethease rockease necklacesThis time I chose the Rockease Classic; it comes in 4 colours and is modelled to look like marbled rocks. I love that all the Teethease products are fashionably made to look like modern jewellery and this necklace is another great example of that. And while it’s nice for mom, it’s nice for baby too. There are 7 uniquely-shaped rocks on the necklaces and the different shapes help to keep baby interested. They are made of soft, flexible silicone so that the necklace is soft enough for baby to chew on, something that’s come in very handy in our house!

Today Chase got his sixth tooth in two months and he has been chomping on everything in sight. He loves when I let him wear my Rockease necklace for a bit; he will stomp around and chew away and actually get quiet for a bit! I find that my hair (being much longer than Chase’s) gets stuck around the rocks so I usually only wear it if my hair is up. Now that I’m a mom, though, I find my hair goes up a lot more often (am I the only one?), so that usually isn’t a big deal anyways. [Read more...]

New Moms Can Get Answers They Need on the Huggies Mommy Answers Forum-Giveaway

Becoming a mom is one of the biggest moments in a woman’s life and it’s one that leads to lots of questions. I had so much to learn when I gave birth last year but now, Huggies Canada and the new Huggies Mommy Answers community is helping expecting and new moms find the answers they need. If you’re going to be a first-time mom and you’re feeling a little lost, you’re not alone.

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I received the most adorable New Mom Survival Toolkit from Huggies especially for new moms and expecting parents. It contained all kinds of new mom essentials including a pillow, wipes, diapers, slippers and some handy cheat sheets for new parents! [Read more...]

Even the Messiest Baby Will Stay Clean with Hug-A-Bib and Clippy Cloth-Giveaway

My son is a very messy eater and he hates wearing bibs; two things that combine to make mealtime very stressful for Mom. Especially when he’s in new clothes or we have places to be.

stay-put-bib-burp-cuteWhich is right where Hug-A-Bib comes in. Hug-A-Bib is an ingenious yet simple solution for babies that don’t enjoy wearing bibs and was designed by a mother, for mothers. Its brilliant design features a Velcro strap that fastens around baby’s waist and is easily done up with only one hand for those times when you’re holding your little one.

Hug-A-Bib is made of four layers; the inner waterproof layer and soft plush inner layer are surrounded by a 100% woven cotton front and corduroy back. The four layers make the Hug-A-Bib so comfortable that babies won’t want to take it off. And even if they do, Hug-A-Bib is designed to stay in place no matter how squirmy or squiggly your toddler may be! I loved using this product, it kept my baby so much cleaner than any of his other bibs! [Read more...]

President’s Choice New Supreme Stretchy Fit Diapers and Other Baby Products are Great for Moms and Babies-Giveaway

A few weeks ago President’s Choice surprised me with a fabulous basket full of baby goodies and Chase has been having a great time slowly testing them out ever since. President’s Choice has some pretty fun new products for infants!

pc supreme stretchy fit diapersThe first item we put to use was a pack of PC Supreme Stretchy Fit Diapers. These diapers are said to be super comfy and super absorbent to keep everyone in smiles. Now I’ve never worn the diapers myself so I can’t say I know how comfy they are, but I can tell you that when my baby decides to go to bed at five in the afternoon and sleep until eight the next morning, his diaper can handle it! And if you try the diapers and aren’t satisfied for any reason, you’ll get a refund with your proof of purchase (something that’s true of all PC products). [Read more...]

Philips AVENT Natural Drinking Cup Helps Your Child Go From Baby to Big Kid-Giveaway

My son is at the age where he is supposed to start learning how to use a cup and I have to say, it has been a struggle. After several sippy cups and some very wet floors (and a very wet baby), I got the Philips AVENT Natural Drinking Cup to test out. Immediately it scored major “Dad Points;” when Chase’s father looked at it for the first time he said, “That is very cool, let’s try it right now!”

philips avent natural drinking cupSo we did and I had to agree, it’s a very genius idea indeed. The first thing to note is the innovative 360° drinking, which I love for my baby especially. Chase tends to think he can drink from any side of his cups or bottles and he gets frustrated when he tries to drink from a random point on the cup and nothing comes out. Now, as long as his Philips AVENT Natural Drinking Cup is facing upright, he can get a drink.

The top is designed with a valve that only allows liquid to escape at the point where it is being pushed down with your baby’s lip, which means the only water that comes out goes straight into your toddler’s mouth. The only spills are what baby spits out, and spill-proof doesn’t get any better than that! [Read more...]

The Disney Baby Cuddly Bodysuit is Now Available at Babies”R”Us in Canada-Giveaway

We got the Disney Cuddly Body suit just as we were getting ready to leave for a weekend at Grandma’s, so naturally I had to put it on Chase that very second. When we arrived at Grandma’s the whole family commented on how cute (and huggable) baby Chase looked in his new onesie. He was at the stage where he was starting to get in everything, so by the time he went to bed that night, his new white outfit was filthy!

disney cuddly bodysuit winnie the poohNow I have a baby who runs very hot. The fact he made it through the day in the same outfit is a miracle in itself. Most days this summer he stays naked and if we do put him in some clothes, he’ll soak through in a few hours with sweat. I like that Disney makes their Cuddly Bodysuits with breathable, 100% cotton so that when we have to put clothes on to leave the house, my baby stays cool and comfortable. Since it is made with cotton and is machine washable, I was a little worried that when I washed the dirty outfit for the first time, it might shrink and not fit baby Chase anymore. Disney Baby is smart though, and its Cuddly Bodysuits hold their shape after repeated washing and experience very minimal shrinkage so that it will fit baby until he actually grows out of it (which I wish I could say for the rest of Chase’s clothes…)! These bodysuits are available in sizes 0-9 months, but they feature ingenious Grow-An-Inch Snaps™ so your little one can wear the cuddly suit for even longer! And the nice wide neck opening makes putting on the bodysuit easy for moms and babies! [Read more...]

The Best-Selling European MAM Anti-Colic Bottle is Now Available in Canada-Giveaway

Every mom knows that soothing a fussy newborn can be quite a challenge, but for the one in four babies suffering from colic, having the right bottle can make all the difference. The MAM Anti-Colic Bottle quickly became a best-seller when it launched in Europe; it helps reduce baby’s air intake during feedings, decreasing colic symptoms and making it the perfect choice for parents who choose bottles for feedings with breast milk or formula. And now for the first time, the MAM Anti-Colic Bottle is available in Canada!

mam anti-colic bottleI got a package of the new Anti-Colic Bottles from MAM Canada to try and basically, I love everything about them. However I must say that the main reason I love them is because by nature I am a forgetful, sometimes lazy person. I mean… busy. Let’s say I’m busy! I hate having to sanitize bottles and to be honest, it’s done a lot less than it should be because of that. But with the MAM bottles there is no reason to procrastinate. Sanitizing is as easy as it’s going to get; put an ounce of water into the base of the bottle, set the nipple and top bottle component onto the base, screw the bottle on, set the lid on top, and toss into the microwave for 3 minutes. No pots of boiling water that has to be watched, which is perfect for me since I have a bad habit of getting distracted and forgetting about the pot until after the water has boiled away. So for us “busy” moms, put some water in the bottom, put it in the microwave, and forget about it until you need it! The easy sterilizing is definitely my favorite feature. [Read more...]