I was doing a little research prior to writing this review when I came upon this interview with Jennifer Carlson, one of the founders of Baby Gourmet and was incredibly inspired by the story of how Baby Gourmet and Kids Gourmet came to be. I invite you to read the interview, it’s a good …
Keira, my 3 year old, has been potty trained for over a year now and while I enjoy not having to struggle through diaper changes with her, I do miss the fun and one on one time. With an 18 month old (Ava) still in diapers though, I am still in the thick of …
Way back in 2011, after I found out I was pregnant, I literally could not wait to find out if my baby was a girl or a boy. My husband was hoping for a boy while I was pretty much praying for a girl. Then I found out I was carrying a baby girl and …
Ava is now 17 months old. Can you believe it? She is busy running around after her sister and is already talking my ear off with real words. Almost daily I wonder how it is my baby went from an itty bitty newborn to this toddler who thinks she runs this house. It’s really amazing …
Songs performed by L’Ensemble Agora | Illustrations Élodie Nouhen This selection of beloved melodies from some of the world’s more revered composers, including Brahms, Schubert, Ravel, and Debussy, will lull babies into a sweet, blissful sleep. Along with the whimsical, dream-like illustrations, the storybook and accompanying CD feature 16 classical lullabies orchestrated for a wind …
We used to have a major problem with leaking sippy cups. At one point a day didn’t go by without finding either a sippy cup sitting on my couch with a large puddle of milk leaking from it or a sippy cup thrown from a high chair with a growing puddle of milk surrounding it. …
When we first brought Keira home we noticed she started having awful rashes. At first her pediatrician thought it was eczema but after asking about her bath time routine he ended up recommending we switch to the AVEENO® Baby Daily Care line. With that switch her skin cleared up and was left soft and smooth just like …
Ava has been drinking from regular cups at the dinner table since she was about 10 months old. She is surprisingly good at it. Beyond the kitchen table though, we do have to put our trust in infant and toddler cups. No matter how good your little one is at not spilling when they are …
I was sent the BabyBjörn Baby Carrier One to check out, and just in time for the warmer weather to arrive! This of course means plenty of outings for my family after hiding away a bit from the cold weather. One thing I have learned about travelling with a baby and a toddler is that …
With so many toys out there aimed at infants and toddlers it can be hard to choose just the right one. You know, the one that is actually more fun than the box it came in. We were sent a couple of toy from Bright Starts’ Having A Ball Collection, the Hide ‘n Spin …
With 201 Organic Baby and Toddler Meals by Tamika L. Gardner you can be sure your growing child eats the most nourishing meals nature can offer, made from the freshest, healthiest ingredients possible. Inside Tamika Gardner, founder of the simply baby food recipes blog, has curated tasty, wholesome recipes for growing babies and toddlers from …
I have to admit that prior to actually getting pregnant I totally thought I would formula feed. Convinced actually. I was formula fed and I turned out just fine as my mother enjoys telling me… all the time. Also, as you know, breastfeeding is weird and definitely only for hippies. When I found out I …
Mastermind Toys, Canada’s largest specialty toy retailer, has put together an amazing 40-page Gift Guide featuring gifts ideas for every kind of kid on your list. I love looking through the Mastermind Toys Gift Guide, it is full of amazing toys I have not seen anywhere else and easily represents the kind of selection you …
This baby’s Christmas treasure hunt book is full of festive pictures to capture children’s imagination, and help them develop their matching and observational skills. Hidden among the repeated rows of photographs are simple odd-one-out pictures to seek and find, with a clue of what is different given in the rhyming text. *Don’t miss the holiday …
Wherever Mimi goes, Bear is sure to be there—whether she is ice-skating, having fancy tea with the queen, or making a scary snow monster. But when Bear gets lost, poor Mimi is heartbroken. Luckily, the snow melts and Mimi and Bear are reunited. Janee Trasler’s spare text and utterly adorable artwork will …
I love toys with a long “life” to them and that are just a much about fun as they are about developing new skills and making discoveries. That is what the Little Tikes Giggly Gears™ Twirltable™ is all about and some! It’s nice to have a single toy that both girls love to play with, …
Often when buying gifts for babies and toddler people head for toys or books and that is, of course, lots of fun. However I really appreciate the gifts for them that meet a real need and I’d like to share with you two baby essentials that are worthy of gifting this year. Parents of babies …
A new title in this series of charming and inventive board books! Readers will find a little book nestled inside a bigger one. Turn the pages to match the baby animals to their parents, and learn early concepts along the way. In this new entry to the series, young ones will discover animal habits in …
I generally feed my girls homemade food but I do like to keep on hand “back up” items like baby food jars and pouches as well as everyday staples such as infant cereals. I’d love to always have the energy to whip up a batch of baby food on top of whatever else I am …
Ava has a lot of hand me down toys from her sister so it is always exciting to get a brand new toy intended for her. We were sent the brand new Playskool Tumble ‘n Glow Froggio Toy to check out. The Playskool Tumble ‘n Glow Froggio Toy is actually intended for children 12 months and …
No child can resist uncovering the mystery contained in a box held shut by an intriguing magnetic closure-especially when it is filled with nine delightful mini board books! Each is an introduction to familiar everyday objects: clothes, food, toys, and more-and all presented by Bibi, the friendly, mischievous kitten. And toddlers won’t take …