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Check On Baby Easily with the VTech Safe & Sound Video Baby Monitor-Giveaway

July 19, 2017 by Kathryn 139 Comments

Of all the baby items that have evolved over the years, I think my absolute favourite innovation is the video baby monitor. I still remember the old audio baby monitor I used when my oldest son was born and it caused me nothing but grief.

I constantly thought that I heard him waking up, only to rush upstairs in a panic and find him fast asleep. Even worse, the monitor would sometimes even get its signals crossed and play me the sound of strangers’ conversations!

With video monitors, that hassle ended for good and I was thrilled. But most of the trendy new monitors use Wi-fi and a phone app to let parents check on their little ones. While this is super handy for some situations, it’s far less handy with a Wi-Fi connection that’s not always reliable. That’s why I love the way VTech has combined the best of both worlds with the VTech Safe & Sound Pan & Tilt Full Colour Video Monitor! [Read more…]

VTech’s Myla the Monkey Provides Portable Soothing for On-the-Go Families

July 6, 2017 by Kathryn 32 Comments

One of the things I remember most about my boys being young is how challenging it could be to keep them entertained when we were out of the house. And as a family of travellers, we’re all out of the house fairly often!

While my boys have grown enough to entertain themselves on long car rides and other adventures, we’ll soon be welcoming our newest addition to the family and already, we’re planning some trips to visit loved ones and introduce them to our baby. So, I know keeping our newborn calm and peaceful on trips away from home may be a problem.

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Get Kids Ready for a Fast-Paced Summer with New Go! Go! Smart Wheels from VTech-Giveaway

June 9, 2017 by Kathryn 73 Comments

There’s no doubt that having a baby in the house is a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun! And I have to admit that one of my favourite things about having a little one is the toys! Infant and toddler toys have come a long way since I was a child, and I’m amazed at how many new innovations there are even since my boys were babies!

VTech’s toys have been popular in our family ever since my oldest was a toddler and I’ve always loved the way the company combines fun and learning in its products. Now, they’re doing that in brand new ways with the Go! Go! Smart Wheels collection. These play sets and vehicles are perfect for the little transportation nut in your household, and recently I received some of the newest Go! Go! Smart Wheels products to check out for myself. [Read more…]

Entertain Little Ones with Fun and Educational Toys From VTech Baby-Giveaway

March 22, 2017 by Kathryn 87 Comments

When my oldest son was born, one of my very favourite things about having a new baby in the house was choosing some fun first toys for him to play with. I was amazed by how much technology was packed into toys to help promote learning as well as play. And ten years later, that’s even more true! From cuddly and interactive stuffed toys to literacy-inspired musical instruments, there are all kinds of ways to encourage little ones to learn as they play!

Recently, VTech Canada sent me a few of its newest toys to check out for myself: the Lil’ Critters Huggable Hippo Teether and the Baby Beats Monkey Drum. I loved the bright colours and designs of the two toys and couldn’t wait to see what made them a great choice for babies.

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The VTech Kidizoom Action Cam Lets Kids Show Their Creativity

October 8, 2015 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Over the last few months, my oldest son has decided that he wants to make YouTube videos as his hobby. From tutorials as he plays his favourite video games to blaster battles with his friends, once Zackary has a camera in his hand, he’s creating videos. But as much as I want to encourage his creativity, I don’t want to risk damaging one of my own fairly high-quality cameras. That’s why the VTech Kidizoom Action Cam is the perfect solution for my budding film star!

This camera boasts all the features of an action camera with a kid-friendly price and design. From a bike handle mount for trick shots to a waterproof case for undersea footage, it goes wherever your child does and records all those special moments they want to show off. And with kid-tough durability, it can handle all the bumps and thumps that come its way.

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