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Mommy Likes Sigikid Organic Toys

June 4, 2010 By Statia 1 Comment

Sigikid Organic Bunny

For my daughter’s first Christmas, Kathy (or “Aunt Kafee” as my son calls her) gave her this cute Sigikid organic bunny.   While my daughter has a few stuffed animals that are of the “lovey” nature, this one is her true first lovey.   This is the one she took to, and this is the one that at a year old, drags everywhere with her, and affectionately refers to as “nunny” or “duddy.”  It’s smaller size and perfect size arms and legs (and ears in bunny’s case) make it perfect for small hands to cuddle.   Every morning I hear her talking to “nunny” and every morning, our routine is I give nunny 5,000 kisses and then she takes nunny with her for her diaper change, morning bottle and then nunny gets abandoned somewhere in the house, leaving me to frantically look for it at the last minute before bedtime.

Sigikid’s products are made of the highest quality, including their organic line.  Manufactured in Romania with cotton imported from Turkey, you can rest assured knowing that it’s made sustainably and is pesticide free, making it a great choice as your baby’s first stuffed animal.   Their products are well made, making it heirloom quality.  These are definitely something your child will be able to cherish forever, and pass down to their own children.

Get it: Purchase your own “nunny” or other plush toy at Sigikid online.   Prices vary.

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Mommy Likes: Cool Gear Travel Potty (giveaway)

April 22, 2010 By Statia 55 Comments

Cool Gear Travel Potty

Having a newly potty trained child, I was forewarned that he’d find the need to show off his skills at every single public bathroom in America.   And of course, this means in areas where you not only lock your door, but where stopping at red lights is merely a suggestion, or in an area where there’s no bathroom for miles and miles.  I thought about buying one one of our current potties and keeping it in our car, but with two strollers and a bin full of emergency supplies, space is at a premium.   My friend came across Cool Gear Travel Potty, and ordered one to have on hand when they made their monthly trip out to her in-laws.    I figured she could be the guinea pig and I’d let her daughter be the test driver, and if it was good, I’d order one myself.

Cut to last week, we were at the park one day, and my son was frantically doing “the dance” and adamantly telling me he didn’t have to “go.”   I knew by the looks of him, we’d never make it to the other side of the park where the bathrooms were.   Thankfully, my friend came to the rescue with the foldable travel potty.

I simply took him to a secluded area nearby, quickly set up the potty and let him do his business.   She totally saved the day!!

Needless to say, I’ve since ordered one to have on hand for long car trips.  Or trips to the park.

The travel potty contains everything you need, for on the go potty use.  It folds up compact and unfolds easily.  The handles for kids to hold onto are actually the baggie compartments.  Simply open up one of the sides, grab a bag and snap it in under the seat and you’re ready to go.

One small drawback is that the hole is a little on the small side, so if your kid is a little older, this may pose a problem, but overall, it gets the job done when you’re traveling or in emergency situations.

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Get it: Order your travel potty from Amazon.com.  And while you’re at it, avoid using regular plastic bags and go for a compostable version.

Filed Under Kids & Baby Gear Tagged With potty chair, travel potty

Mommy Likes the Haba Sunshine Mobile

April 22, 2010 By Statia Leave a Comment

Haba Sunshine Mobile

Before my son was born, I bought the token battery operated mobile to hang in his crib.   He only liked it for a brief period of time, until it came loose and fell on top of him.  He wasn’t so much a fan of it after that.   When my daughter was born, I did have a battery operated mobile for her crib, but I wanted something to hang over her changing table that was more appealing visually, rather than over sensitizing in movement.   I’ve loved Haba’s products for a long time, and this one was perfect for a little girl’s room.

When my daughter was weeks old, the mobile put her in a curious trance.  Unable to focus on the mobile itself, the slow blurry movement soothed her.  She watched intently.   When she was old enough to see it clearly, she smiled at it during diaper changes.   As she got older, she cooed and laughed at it.  I’d spin it for her, and make the flowers talk, and she’d squeal with delight, “talking” to her friends as they spun by.

While I’ve had to adjust the height on it, so she doesn’t rip it off the ceiling, she still loves her Haba mobile.  At 10 and a half months, she pointed to it the other day, and said “fowa.”

I love that this mobile has given her so much joy over the last year, and that it has required nothing to make it run.  I love that we have our little moments together, “talking” about the flowers and making it spin around.   I love how durable it is and that even when she’s older, I’ll still be able to hang it on her ceiling as a decoration, and remember the memories we made together.

While this one is a bit girly,  Haba makes quite a few mobiles to fit the decor of any baby’s room.   And I’m truly remiss that I didn’t get one for my son when he was a baby.  I know he would have loved it just as much as she has.

GET IT: Pick up a Haba Sunshine Mobile at Baby Oliver’s Boutique or on Amazon.com!

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