I love having little girls to dress up in pretty dresses and cute little skirts.  On the other hand, I’m a pretty practical person and the fact that I don’t live in a warm weather climate and don’t like dealing with tights, pants often win out. Out of necessity, one mom created a product that provides warmth and protection to baby and toddler’s legs while still allowing for easy diaper changes all without sacrificing style.  After struggling with tights and losing countless pairs of socks because her daughter wouldn’t keep them on, Meaghan Resenhoeft had an idea to create thigh high baby socks and Pork Chops were born.  With stylish colors and fun patterns, Pork Chops are a great addition to any wardrobe.  Parents will appreciate the ease of potty training and the knee protection these socks provide.  Manufactured in the USA, new designs are added to the Pork Chop collection every few months to keep things fresh and on-trend.  Pork Chops are sold individually for $15 per pair or in a 3 pack gift set for $45.

I really like Pork Chops as an alternative to tights.  They are super cute, comfortable and convenient.  The only problem I had with them is that they left my three year old a little exposed when she decided to lift her dress or not sit “like a lady”.  I still prefer leggings for her.  That being said, Pork Chop Kids are ideal for a little bit younger kids and the slightly older crowd who can keep their skirts and dresses down where they belong.  My youngest daughter who is 16 months also received a pair of Pork Chops and they look so sweet on her chunky thighs. And and exposed diapered bottom is cute. Now I just need to find an outfit to match them!

Check out all of the awesome styles at www.porkchopkids.com.

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As a first time mom, I wanted to do everything right.  To me, that meant making my own baby foods.  I didn’t do many combinations and stuck mainly to basic purees but I made an effort.  Since I did it for my first, I figured I better do it for my second child too even though I had less time.  By the time I had my third, time was much more of an issued and I used more jarred foods than with my other two children though I did still make some homemade purees. As a busy mom you might not have time to prepare your own baby foods.  That’s why Jen and Jill created Baby Gourmet.  The create organic baby foods right in their own kitchens — not in a lab or factory — so that you don’t have to.  They have very strict specifications and use only the freshest ingredients, just as you would if you had time to do it yourself.  All of Gourmet Baby foods are certified organic, contain to thickeners or fillers, and no added sugar or salt.  They are packaged in a handy BPA-free re-sealable pouch perfect for on-the-go.  They are available in three types to suit your baby’s needs: Simple Purees, Yummy Combos, and Tasty Textures.

I love the packaging of Baby Gourmet because baby can eat right from the pouch.  I’ve even seen spoons that you can attach to these types of containers.  They are so portable and don’t require refrigeration which makes them perfect for the diaper bag.  Take them on road trips, camping, day trips to the park — they’re great anywhere!

For more information, visit www.babygourmet.com.

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Through 1/28, use promo code NEWYEAR to take $10 off an order of $50 or more at Totsy.  If you’re new to Totsy, you’ll get free shipping too! Totsy has a lot of great sales going on including brands like Manhattan Toys, Ed Hardy, and more.  I always find the cutest stuff at Totsy.  Isn’t this football baby blanket darling?

Here’s a quick roundup of baby care items!

When putting together a gift for a baby shower I always like to include little, innovative items in a nice basket along with my tried-and-true favorites.  New products come out all of the time and it’s always fun to check them out.Baby Magic has recently come out with a few new products that are perfect additions to a baby shower gift basket or for your own family’s use.  Baby Magic’s products are paraben free and made in the USA with baby’s health and safety in mind.  New to their line up of infant care products are:

• No-Rinse Wash— This foaming baby wash is formulated for baby’s sensitive skin and allows you to clean baby’s hair and skin without the use of water.  The perfect on-the-go solution is tear-free, hypoallergenic and dye-free.  Perfect for the diaper bag!
• Gentle Eczema Balm — This baby balm stick is enriched with vitamins, aloe, oatmeal and shea butter to help soothe minor skin irritations including itching due to eczema.  The stick makes it easy to apply to problem areas such as the hands, feet and cheeks.
• Kids Magic Bubble Bath — Add some fun to bath time with Kids Magic Bubble Bath. Available in two scents: Lavender and Bubble Gum.
• Medicated Patty Cake — This cream to powder formula helps treat and prevent diaper rash.  The non-greasy, hypoallergenic formula has been dermatologist tested and contains no mineral oil or petrolatum.  The Patty Cake features mess-free application and is compact enough to fit in the diaper bag.

All of these items feature the Baby Magic Original Scent, with the exception of the Bubble Bath and Gentle Eczema Balm.  While the fragrance is pleasant, this is usually where I run into problems.  I tend to stay with fragrance-free products for my kids because they have extremely sensitive skin which I’m sometimes told comes along with having red hair.  I love the idea of the Eczema Balm in it’s handy little stick form and I’m glad they left the fragrance out of this as Eczema is a condition which can really be affected by it.  With the other products, the added fragrance is understandable.  My youngest, the only one without the red hair, hasn’t had any skin problems in her little over a year of life and the No-Rinse Wash is perfect for her messy little self.  It’s nice to be able to clean her up easily between baths.

The Patty Cake is an interesting approach to diaper-area care.  The compact states that there are over 250 applications yet it only comes with 10 applicators.  The applicators are just cotton rounds so it’s easy to buy additional replacements.  You can also just use your fingers. We rarely need a diaper treatment so it’s nice that this is compact to keep on hand just in case.

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I have to hand it to Flip to My Lou for taking a basic concept and creating something fun and unique.  Flip to my Lou flashcards for babies come with different themes such as ABC’s, animals and insects, girly cards, and more. You can also add individual cards to customize your own set.  We love the stocking stuffer set that we received to review.  It features a wide variety of pictures from common (a tiger, guitar and sun) to unusual (a picture of Elvis, an alien, and beakers).  The laminated cards which are easy to wipe off, are double sided and attached to a plastic ring that can be clipped to a diaper bag or stroller.

As you can see from the picture, my one year old enjoys her new set of Flip to My Lou cards.  She’ll sit and flip through them on her own but she really loves when we look at them together and I tell her the words or sounds that go along with each image.  This toy is excellent for traveling whether is just for a stroll through the mall or a plane ride around the country.  The clip keeps them where you need them and the toy itself keeps kids engaged.  Flip to My Lou cards would make a fun stocking stuffer or baby shower gift and it’s something I’d definitely recommend to friends.

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Brainy Baby is known for their educational DVDs but they also have a decent sized selection of other items including toys, books, flash cards and more.  One of the latest additions to the Brainy Baby line of products are two interactive plush teddy bears. Meet Twinkleton. He’s a friendly face to comfort your child at bedtime and a playful pal for daytime fun. This cuddly little guy can interact with you in bear-to-child mode.  Say goodnight to him and he’ll respond “Night-night” with a yawn.  He can also interact with his friend, a yellow bear named Summer Lightly in bear-to-bear mode with conversations such as “Hi, I’m Twinkleton.  What’s your name?” which receives this response from Summer Lightly: “I’m Summer Lightly.  Let’s be friends!”  Interaction is initiated with the squeeze of the left paw.  The right paw activates a nightlight which makes the bear’s tummy glow.  It turns off automatically after three minutes of inactivity.  Glowberry Bears are ticklish. Touch their tummies and they giggle.  These lovable toys made by Brainy Baby retail for $24.99 each but right now they are only $12.99 each.  Plus through the end of the year you can use this exclusive code to save an additional 25%: cents25.

See the little guys in action in the short video below:

Find out more information on Brainy Baby and their products at www.brainybaby.com.

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So, it’s baby’s first Christmas and while they’ll never remember what fills their stocking this year, it’s still fun to get them a few items.  Start with little snacks like yogurt melts, goldfish crackers and Cheerios then add some toys. Bright Starts has a great line of toys perfect for stuffing baby’s stocking with this holiday season.  Instead of going crazy with large gifts, focus on toys that baby can play with on a daily basis that fit right into their tiny little hands.  Any toy that they can clutch is great for up-close play and discovery.  Here are a few fun ones that your little one is sure to love:

• Giggables— These 4″ ball characters giggle and make silly sounds to entertain your baby or toddler.  They wobble and roll when pushed along.  Available in 6 different characters including a frog, duck, and pig, these toys are each sold separately for around $10 each.
• Click & Giggle Remote — Babies will love pressing the buttons to activate over 25 songs, numbers and television sounds.  The remote lights up when the buttons are pressed.  A spinning roller ball with character images inside adds more for baby to explore.  It retails for around $10
• Dancing Friends Teether—These soft teethers rattle and are BPA free for safety.  Help baby break those first teeth through!

Make baby’s first Christmas as fun as possible with age-appropriate toys from Bright Starts!

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