Diono Review!

**This was not a paid post. My honest opinions were used, they are solely my own & they may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Diono for the review free of charge.**

Like most children my kids think long car rides can be pretty boring without something to do, and my son likes taking naps on car rides so I want my kids to be as happy and comfortable as possible. When I hear Diono I always think about their car seats but what I didn't know is that they offer a range of car accessories as well and I was lucky enough to receive a few of them for a review.



Pop-up Trash Bin; I will 100% admit that my car can turn into an absolute disaster, mainly because there is no trash can so anytime the kids have something they want to throw away I have them just put it on the floor. Nasty I know! I do clean my car out once a week if that counts for anything though. This Pop-up trash bin helps solve all of those problems, it is a small can made from water resistant fabric. It takes "bag it" bags also sold by them but I just use grocery store bags, they fit perfectly and I have a ton of them so it is win-win in my book. This bin helps keep the car looking a lot nicer! Retail Value: $7.99



Seat Belt Pillow; This is something not only my son was excited about but his dad and I were pretty excited as well. My son falls asleep in the car often, he is four so he doesn't take naps daily but when he is tired he won't admit that he is thus won't take a nap but as soon as were in the car for more than three minutes he will pass out. We are always worried about the weird angles he gets into when he falls asleep so we knew this would be a big help to prevent his neck or head from being stiff when he wakes up. He loves this pillow, he even tried getting me to bring it into the house to use as a regular sleeping pillow because the cover is so soft. It has a Velcro strap that goes over the seat belt and then a piece of cloth sits over the belt to protect the childs face and neck. The pillow is 11" long and is pretty thick so it is as comfortable as possible. Retail Value: $8.97

Travel Pal; Even if we are only running to the store for a quick trip my kids always insist on bringing some of their stuff with us for the ride but they know to leave stuffed animals and such in the car (electronics get placed in my purse). Toys can sometimes end up on the floor and be forgotten, crayons get placed onto the seat for safe keeping until they need that color but Oh no! they forgot to pick it back up before getting out of the car because they didn't see it in the seat crack. This travel pal helps keep all of their belongings picked up and kept in once place, it even has drink holders in the front and pockets both on the outside and the inside so you can store all kinds of goodies in here.

How does it stay up on the seat while driving? It has a sturdy flap in the back that gets tucked into the backseat of your car that helps hold the basket in place while you are driving. My kids love having this between them and I love that it helps my car stay a bit neater. This retails for $9.08

The best part about all three items is that they can all be purchased for less than $10 and can all be found on amazon along with a dozen other helpful products.

Thinkbaby Giveaway & Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Thinkbaby for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

Let's talk baby showers! When I get invited to baby showers I like to buy a combination of products from their baby registry (if they have one) and I also like picking up other great products they could use and put them together in a gift basket. Thinkbaby is a company that sells a number of baby and toddler friendly products that you can either buy separately or you can buy a gift set. Their gift sets make a great under $40 baby shower gift.

  

I received their baby care gift set that comes with an 8oz baby shampoo/body wash, a 8oz Baby lotion, a 8oz Bubble bath and a 3oz tube of SPF 50+ sunscreen. This set retails for $28.99 which can be purchased on their website or at a store near you, in my area their products are sold at CVS, Fry's, Hi-Health, and a few other shops. The products in this set are free of parabens, phthalates 1,4 dioxane,sodium lauryl sulfate and harmful chemicals. The shampoo, lotion and bubble bath all come in bottles and have pumps making it convenient to use while bathing your child, babies don't always like sitting still during bath time so the pumps help make bath time easier.

What are my thoughts on the products in this set? I really like how the Baby shampoo/Body wash smells has a tangerine scent to it that is light and airy (other have mention that it smells like orange sherbet to them) . The shampoo formula gets a great lather to it with just a small amount, you can use it on dry or wet skin and it doesn't leave the skin with a dry or oily feel. The Bubble bath has a bit of an odd scent in the bottle but once it gets put into the bath it is void of scent which is nice since some fragrances can irritate the skin and the formula used creates a lot of bubbles. I however do not like the lotion that comes in this set, I dislike the scent and it the lotion itself feels a little greasy. The Sunscreen has the same scent as the shampoo, the formula is a little thick so I suggest applying a little at a time so that it absorbs into the skin better. You will be able to see where the sunscreen is at which is nice because it helps you know where you still need to apply it. The sunscreen is water resistant for 80 minutes, it can be used on anyone and I can feel that it is working on my skin when I use it. Generally I don't like applying sunscreen to my face unless I know it won't leave my skin feeling nasty and this one makes it to where I can hardly tell it is there.

This gift set can be gifted either as is or you can take them out of their packaging and put them into a gift basket, it is great for including in a bath themed gift basket or just adding to any gift basket. Below is an example of a gift basket I put together for a friend of mine who's baby shower is coming up soon. She is doing the room Mickey themed, her bathroom is duck themed and she is having a girl so I put together several things for her that fit in with what she was wanting. As an added bonus the basket can be used to store diapers, or other products after the gifts have been removed.

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Janiebee Review & Giveaway!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Janiebee for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

My son is four, he is at the stage where he doesn't need to take a nap every single day but naps can still be useful when he is being extra cranky due to going to bed late the night before. During the week I work a full time job and he stays in the care of a relative while I work, it is a bit of a pain to get him to nap anywhere but home so I wanted to test out a nap mat to see if it would help. Janiebee is a company that sells comfortable quilted nap mats, I was drawn to them because they offer several mink mats. My son is obsessed with soft blankets and pillows so I figured getting a mink nap mat would be a huge hit with him and boy was I right.





For my review I selected the "Samuel nap mat" which is a mat that has a Navy Mat top/bottom with a Platinum blanket and pillowcase it also includes Red ties straps and name plate with navy thread. The mat measures 21" wide and 53" long which is the perfect length, the blanket is just slightly wider than the mat by about two maybe three inches. The mat itself is padded and a pillow is included, the mat is completely washable and the pillow is removable for when you wash it. My son uses this nap mat for everything, he insists on it being on his bed at night and in the morning when it is time to go for the day so I can work it gets rolled up and brought with us so I've washed this a few times and it is still soft as can be and looks brand new.

The mat has a carry strap which makes it easy to transport when it is rolled up, above you can see how my son enjoys carrying this he thinks of it as his soft backpack and has rolled stuff animals up in it to go along on the journey. This mat has helped improve naps both in the house and out because he wants to lay on the soft blanket and mat. I adore this mat and I am so happy my son enjoys it as well. Along with mink mats Janiebee sells a number of other material mats, backpacks, lunch sacks and more. The nap mats can be purchased for $119.99 or you can get a promo mat for $89, or you can enter below for your chance to win your own nap mat of choice.

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One lucky winner is going to receive a mat of their choice (under $131.99) you can add a customized name.

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Sleeping Baby Giveaway & Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Sleeping Baby for the review & giveaway free of charge.****

I enjoy being comfortable while I am sleeping, if I am too hot during the summer or too cold during the winter it is difficult to fall asleep and I know it is the same way for my kids. I enjoy looking for sleep ware that helps keep them comfortable to give them a good nights sleep. A company called Sleeping Baby sells an assortment of fun and functional onesies and pajamas for infants, babies and toddlers. For a recent review I was sent a Little Monster Flying Squirrel Pajama set in a 4T/5T. They are made from a stretchy and breathable fabric that is perfect for kids to help keep their body temperature regulated.





My son is just outside of the 5T size range but I figured I would try these out anyways and if they didn't fit my godson is much younger than my son. When they arrived I was a little shocked at how big they were and knew right away they would in fact fit my son, they were tall enough I laughed with my fiance that I could probably wear them.The design of the pajamas are unique, they have extra material under the arms and along the sides towards the legs. If you were to stand with your arms and legs spread out it would give you the appearance of being a flying squirrel or sugar glider. The wrists and ankles of these are tighter to the body to give them a perfect fit feeling while the rest is a bit loose which gives you a good nights sleep. One of my favorite parts of this PJ set is that the neck area has extra material for the zipper to tuck into so the zipper doesn't rub on your childs neck or cause irritation. They are zippered PJ's and do not have a back flap for the bathroom so your child will need to pull them mostly off before being able to use the bathroom. Each pair of flying squirrel Pj's sells for $36.95 each and come in an assortment of designs for both boys and girls. They also sell nap mats and other kid friendly products.



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One lucky winner is going to receive their own pair of Flying Squirrel PJs for either a boy or a girl.

This is open to US Residents only! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email!
 
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Meeno Babies Giveaway & Review!

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. The products mentioned below have been provided by Meedno Babies for the review &  giveaway free of charge.****

When it comes to babies and teething one thing is for sure, it is unpleasant for the baby and for the parents. A website called Meeno Babies wants to assist your baby with a teether toy that is both functional and adorable, they offer a Billee the goat Teether Toy which comes in light blue, yellow or pink and sells for $19.99. Meeno Babies also offers a Training Walker, clothing,  and car seat/stroller cooler liners.





My children are now past the teething stage but my godson just started teething so he is my little reviewer for this product.The Billiee the goat teether toy is made with rubber from the hevea tree and is all-natural + BPA free. The bright colors on each of the toys is paint free so you don't have to worry about harmful chemicals in your babies mouth, the website states "The color is added in the pigment of the teether toy (much like a toothbrush)". This teething toy offers a number of different textures, part of it is smooth, the feet have rings around them and the neck is bumpy, the entire toy is very soft and squishes easily which makes it easier to chew on. Over-all I am pretty satisfied with this teether toy it has everything I would look for in a teether and it is easy to clean. As you can see from the photos below my Godson is pretty happy with it as well.

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TinySoles Giveaway & Review!

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Tiny feet don't always stay so tiny, and when that happens you have to go out and look for a new pair of shoes and finding cute shoes isn't always that easy. A company called TinySoles is here to assist you in finding cute, comfy and affordable shoes to protect your little one's toes. TinySoles offers 31 shoe brands all in one place it is your one stop shoe shop for kids.






With so many shoes it was hard to decide which pair I wanted to get my son, I ended up deciding on the Kai by See Kai Run - Tucker once I spotted the snazzy looking pair of red and black shoes I knew my son would love them. When our package arrived I thought the wrapping was so cute I almost didn't want to open it but I had to in order to get the shoes out, the box also included a lolly-pop with the shoes. The shoes fit comfortably and my son has room to grow in them, and they look wonderful, they are on the pricier side at $42.50 a pair but TinySoles does offer cheaper shoes starting at $14.40 in the sales section, they also offer clothing and socks. I am very pleased with these shoes and have had a pleasant experience with TinySoles, looking at their site they have some pretty cute clothing so I am sure I will be stopping by again sometime in the future.

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One lucky reader is going to receive a E-certificate for $50 to TinySoles to purchased the shoes or clothing of your choice. Shipping is free on all orders over $20.

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Kai by See Kai Run Tucker Black

Kai by See Kai Run Tucker Black

IncrediBundles Giveaway!

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Do you like shopping for unique gifts that will make the recipient really say 'WOW'? A website called IncrediBundles offers a variety of fun baby and toddler gift ideas that are sure to please. Some of their bundles include a Years worth of diapers, a Years worth of books or you can get one of their smaller bundles like the Learn & Grow bundle.






Don't like the bundles they have to offer that are pre-made? No need to worry because they have the option to build your own bundle that comes in an adorable keep-sake box. One of you is going to receive the chance to win a $50 gift card to their website which you can use to create your own bundle.

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Wee Gallery Review

****This was not a paid post and my honest opinion was used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Wee Gallery for the review free of charge.****

My son is turning one in eight days, Every day he is learning more and talking more he learns a lot from his older sister. When his sister was younger we had quite a few sets of flash cards which were ruined over time so when I received the chance to review a set of Jungle art cards for baby by Wee Gallery I was extremely excited. The Jungle set includes a bear, lion, monkey, parrot, snake and zebra each card is printed on recycled board and measures 5"x7" the cards are a nice thickness as well.



My package arrived within four days from the other side of the United States & was well packaged. These cards are simply adorable even the box they come in is something you will want to hold onto not just to keep the cards in but because of the artwork. All the cards are thick which will allow your child to play with these cards without them getting ruined, the corners are round to prevent any poked eyes or jabbed cheeks. One side of the card is white with the animal drawn in black and the other side is black with the animal drawn in white along with the animals name. My son loves these cards he started giggling as soon as they were pulled out, He loves playing with and looking at these cards the contrast is wonderful and we all love the way the animals are drawn. Wee Gallery also offers a Sea Life set that includes a sea animals, sea horse, fish, turtle, jellyfish, stingray and octopus.



Wee Gallery also sells temporary tattoos, tea cups, toys & rubber stamps. Want to know how Wee Gallery came about? Here is some information from their "About Us" section, "Wee Gallery was conceived by Surya, a graphic designer, and Dave, a teacher. To prepare for the birth of their first child, Surya painted a mural on the baby’s nursery wall. Remembering that newborns responded to black and white best, she decided to paint zebras so that the baby could focus on the black and white stripes at first, and as he grew older, would be able to recognize the form of the animal .Well, their son Siddu loved his zebra wall, and so did all the moms and dads who came to visit! So they decided to create more animals using the same idea, and the first set of Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby was born. Seven years later Wee Gallery products are sold in baby boutiques and design shops all over the world." Head over to their etsy shop to see everything they have to offer I personally love their designs and will keep this on my "Baby Shower" gifting list for when I am invited to a baby shower again.

Nuby Flip Flop Teether book Review

I am very excited to share this next review with all of you mommies out there who have children that are teething or will be teething soon. I was recently sent a Flip Flop Teether book by Nuby for a product review,This product is perfect for infants 0+ Months in age.

"The Flip Flop Teether book has everything you need to stimulate your baby’s senses and imagination. The pages are packed with fun from crinkle noises that develop touch and hearing, to teething edges that soothe and comfort your baby’s sensitive gums. Each page tells a short story and the soft plush character head squeaks when pressed." I personally love this Teething book because it offers much more than just a teething toy,Your child will love the noises,bright colors & textures this book offers. My son isn't at the teething stage yet but he loves running his hands across the toy & grabbing the different textures. This is another wonderful product I wish I had when my daughter was little your child will get hours of entertainment & teething relief from this toy it is worth every penny in my opinion. This product can be purchased at BuyBabyDirect.com,Babybungalow.com or through Amazon. The  Flip Flop Teether book is a toy I will be holding onto for a while to come & will be suggesting it to all of my friends who are expecting their own bundles of joy,This toy will help save your ears from the screaming/crying while your child is teething.

 

**** I am a Nuby Mommy Blogger & This is not a paid post,my honest opinion was used on the product I was sent to review. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Nuby for the Review free of charge****

Nuby Brites pacifier review

 I have a ten week old son who is quite picky about his pacifier, It has been a challenge to find the "right" one which means a lot of pacifier Testing. The company Nuby makes & sells a number of pacifiers,being part of the Nuby Mommy Bloggers team I was recently sent a set of their "Brites Pacifier and Pacifinder"

"The Brites pacifier features a classic oval baglet with symmetrical shield design ensures that the pacifier always fits in your baby’s mouth. Nuby’s air system allows air to circulate between baby’s delicate skin & pacifier. The pacifiers come in various fun bright colors and designs!" I admit this doesn't replace his favorite pacifier but he does enjoy the shape & texture of this pacifier. I enjoy the fact that the pacifier is slightly curved fitting my sons mouth/cheek area better than most pacifiers would preventing him from getting milk caught there or leaving a red mark. The Brites come in an assortment of Bight colors & fun designs they also come with an included pacifinder which allows you to attach the pacifier to a stroller,a car seat or your child so if they drop the pacifier it won't end up on the ground. Out of the pacifier brands I have tried with my son I would rate this in the top five & would suggest this for parents who are having or have recently had a baby.

**** I am a Nuby Mommy Blogger & This is not a paid post,my honest opinion was used on the product I was sent to review. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others.Products were Provided by Nuby for the Review free of charge****