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Why the Pello Baby Pillow Lounger is My New Must-Have for Babies

January 8, 2018 by Kathryn 157 Comments

When I have a baby in the house, I always seem to discover a few new products that become instant essentials for me. From the flushable diaper liners that make cloth diapering less of a chore to the adorable bandana bibs that help me deal with way too much drool, there are so many things that make caring for a baby a little bit easier.

And my new personal favourite is the Pello floor pillow! This unique circular pillow has quickly become my baby’s favourite spot to sit, play and even just relax, thanks to its doughnut-shaped design that helps keep Baby Cormac comfortable and secure.

The Pello comes in an array of designer colours and fabrics, so I chose the blue-toned Nathan Floor Pillow to review. The reversible baby pillow lounger has a comfortable blue minky fabric on one side and a smooth fabric featuring a trendy blue and white dot design on the other. [Read more…]

Three Diaper Bag Essentials for a Mom on the Move

August 21, 2013 by Kathryn 11 Comments

I have always been a woman that loves to be on the go and having children didn’t change that at all. Even when my boys were just newborns, I took them out on long walks around the neighbourhood or out to local mom and baby events. It let me get out of the house and enjoy some adult conversation and exercise, while my boys got to see new sights and enjoy the outdoors.

Being out of the house so much, I quickly learned that my diaper bag was my best friend. A mom on the move needs to be prepared for all kinds of baby emergencies and every time I was caught without something I needed when away from home, I added another diaper bag essential to my supplies.

The most important items in the diaper bag were, of course, the diapers themselves. It’s a fact of life that the one time a diaper bag doesn’t get restocked with diapers will be the one time that a mom encounters a very messy emergency when out of the house. I like to restock the diaper bag as soon as I get back from an outing so that I will never have to rush home in a panic. Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers are an absolute must in any diaper bag since the SureFit design provides up to twelve hours of leak protection. And the diapers fit nice and close to a baby’s body to help them stay in place no matter how squirmy a little one is! [Read more…]

Top Three Must-Have Products for Surviving Baby’s First Year

March 15, 2013 by Kathryn 13 Comments

Becoming a mom is such a monumental moment and while the first year with a new baby is full of love and laughter, it can also be a little overwhelming. Babies grow and change so quickly that a mom can feel like there’s always something new she needs for her little one. Some baby gear is more of a luxury than a necessity, but to make caring for your precious bundle of joy a little easier, there are some baby must-haves that can help!

A good stroller is always a top priority in my mind. Walking is one of the very best ways to get back in shape after giving birth and having a high-quality stroller will make a new mom more likely to head out on an adventure. I love the Britax B-Agile stroller because it’s lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and good for both smooth and bumpy terrain. [Read more…]