Baggino's Learner's Bib

Is your kid a messy eater like mine?  My first son wasn’t so bad… I never needed more than a good bib and a wet washcloth to get through a baby food feeding. My second son though – food gets everywhere.  On him, on the, on the tray, on the floor, and on ME. But the biggest pain of all is having to change his entire outfit every time he eats.  That was until I checked out Baggino’s Learner’s Bibs.

Baggino is a company started by a mom and dad who travel a lot.  They started to design baby gear that made traveling (or not traveling) with kids a little easier.  They have designed amazing travel diapering bags/belts (they are really pretty genius) as well as their award winning Learner’s Bib.

For review I received a Baggino Classic Learner’s Bib in light blue.  There are several things I love about this bib.  One, it’s really soft.  Like cuddle want to sleep in it, soft.  Two, it fits baby perfect and has plenty of room for him to grow into the sleeves.  I am fairly certain he’ll be able to wear it well into his terrible two’s.  Three, it has great coverage.  No more stripping baby naked for meal time.  You slip the Learner Bib on and he’s protected from mashed peas and spaghetti sauce all the way to his knees.  It’s lightweight so he won’t get hot in it either.  Plus he’ll looks cute.  See?

Get A Learner’s Bib: You can pick up one of these great bib’s online for $12.50 at Baggino.com!

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Bebe Au Lait Reversible Double Bib

I’ve been a long time fan of the Bebe Au Lait company.  I got myself a Hooter Hider back when I was pregnant with my first son.  That Hooter Hider is still in my diaper bag right as I type this.  One of my most used and valued possessions.  I did and still use it pretty much everywhere I go.  So when Bebe Au Lait contacted me to review one of their new products I was totally psyched.

Hooter Hiders started in 2003 when Claire Ekelund needed a way to stylishly nurse her daughter in public and there were very few options.  Hooter Hiders became an overnight sensation and soon, her and her husband expanded Hooter Hiders in to Bebe Au Lait and added many great and useful products to their arsenal.  They have stylish and practical items like burp cloths, hooded towels, their famous Hooter Hiders and adorable Family Ties jewelry for mom and baby.  Bebe Au Lait sent us their great Reversible Double Bib in Mint Chocolate  to try out.

What a great invention, seriously!  Now that my little man is well on his way into messy baby food, I am always on-the-go with a stockpile of food and eating tools.  Before, I’d shove 3 or 4 bibs in my diaper bag taking up half the room in the bag.  Now I just carry my Bebe Au Lait bib because its like having 4 bibs in 1. Whats so genius is, you put it on, use it.  Then next time you need a bib you just overlap the clean part over the top of the used side.  And you can reverse it and do that 2 more times.  It utilizes magnetic closures so putting on is a breeze and flipping it to a clean side is super quick and easy.

This is a great item for traveling (hello 4 bibs in 1) or for moms on the go, like me.  I have a 4 year old so I am constantly shuffling from one place to the next and need supplies at my side every day.  Like my Hooter Hider, this is one of those baby gear items you don’t want to be without.  They are totally machine washable and wash up great…no misshapen weirdness to deal with.  Comes out of the dryer clean and flat and ready to go back into my diaper bag.

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Winner: Commenter #100 cassandra aubut!  Thanks to all who entered and thank you Bebe Au Lait for the great giveaway.

aden + anais Classic Muslin Collection

I received a set of aden + anais muslin blankets as a gift when I was having my second baby last July.  At first I thought they were really nice.. loved the bigger size and the thin breathable quality of the fabric.  What I didn’t know, was that these were going to become m absolute favorite baby item I own.  Now 8 months later, I still use them every. single. day.

The large size – much larger than conventional baby blankets – make these perfect for swaddling.  I don’t know about you but trying to swaddle a baby older than a month in a baby blanket is a test of my patience.  With the aden + anais muslin you don’t have that problem because they’re big for one, but they were created with swaddling in mind.  Muslin is a great fabric for swaddling … it keeps baby secure and warm without overheating since air can circulate better than dense fabric.

But aside from the swaddling benefits, these turned into a multipurpose necessity in my diaper bag.  I’ve used them as a burp cloth, play mat, a nursing cover, a changing pad, and I’ve used them to shade my little guy from the sun while in his carrier or the stroller.  Muslin is thin so it is great for warmer temps.. it keeps baby in the shade while they allow air to flow through, keeping baby nice and cool.  Folded up however, this can turn into a warmer blanket to keep him snuggled up in his car seat.  So many uses!  I keep one in the car,  in my diaper bag and I have the other two around the house for something to grab when I need it.  Trust me, they are worth every single penny.

I cannot sing the praises of aden + anais more than I do.  But don’t believe me? Ask SafeMama Statia, she adores them too.

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When I first saw these, well after my first baby was born, I knew if I ever had another baby, that I’d want a set of these.  And when I got them, I was so impressed with how soft they are, and how BIG they are.  I brought them with me to the hospital, because while those nurses are pros at making a baby burrito out of those tiny swaddling blankets, I am not as adept, and I always worried that they’d overheat.  I got TONS of compliments on them both in the hospital and well after my daughter was born.  We also still use them every day.   My daughter loves to cuddle up with one at night and I love that it keeps her warm enough at night, without overheating her.   They came in very handy shading her during the hot summer days, and no doubt they will be perfect for the air conditioned car this summer too.   Once she outgrows them, I’ll definitely be sure to keep them in the car to use as an extra set of blankets for the kids, as they take up little room.   These are a must have for every new mom.

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I am SO excited to be able to offer 4 pack  set of aden + anais from their Classic Muslin Collection. One lucky lucky winner will get to choose the pattern they want and take it home.  Thank you aden + anais for the fantastic giveaway!

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