Being a mom is a challenge whether you have one little one or two or three. Luckily these days us mothers have it far easier than our own parents did and this is largely due to the great amount of innovative products that keep parenting running smoothly. There's a few products out there that are must haves when you'll be expecting a new little baby whether it's your first one or not.
One of the best and most multi purpose products out there right now is the Ah Goo Baby Plush Pad. This pad is a delicate memory foam surface that you can use for changing, tummy time on the floor, Mommy and Me classes, for traveling or any other purpose you can think of. It folds up very nicely to the size of any other travel changing surface however the memory foam center puts this product ahead of the rest. There's a variety of fabrics available and they're absolutely gorgeous products. The best part is that the Ah Goo Pad is machine washable so even though you have that padding, you can wash it if it gets soiled from changes or playtime. The Pad can be purchased online at www.ahgoobaby.com.
Another great product for children is the SafetyTat. This product is basically a temporary tattoo (Except no water is needed for application), you can write on it with a provided marker and you can include things like your child's home telephone number, their food allergies or emergency contacts. It's a great product to take on the go if you know you'll be somewhere crowded where your child could get lost, or if you're dropping your child off at a large party or preschool class and you're worried about teacher's or parents not remembering important information like a peanut allergy. They wash off easily and they look cute! If you have a number of children or even if you have one to devote your attention to you can never be too safe in public. They are latex free and waterproof so they'll make it through an entire day of fun. Visit www.safetytat.com for more information or to purchase a pack.
Sticking with the safety theme is the Parking Pal Magnet. This circular magnet fits right on the side of your car. When you remove your child from the vehicle and have either other children to tend to, or need to unpack a stroller or bag you can direct your child to place their hand on the handprint on the magnet and the colorful design of the magnet will keep your child's attention long enough for you to keep an eye on them but prepare for your outing at the same time. Obviously it's wise to have your child stay in your view at all times anyway, but this will keep children from drifting into an unsafe zone. You can order a Parking Pal Magnet at www.parkingpalmagnet.com.
Once you're nearing the end of your pregnancy and it's time to start nesting in preparation for the new addition, you might be concerned at the products you're using to clean your home or wash your new baby's clothes in. Dapple makes a great selection of products that are vegetable based and scented with natural essential oils. There products are great because unlike some other eco-friendly cleaning products, Dapple products get the job done. My favorite are the Toy and Surface wipes that smell like lavender, and the Baby Bottle and Dish Liquid soap is amazing. I was always concerned about what I washed my son's bottles with and made the switch when he was very young to an all natural soap. I wish I would have known about Dapple at that point as well because it's affordable. Refill packs are also available to help save on cost. If you're looking for a great line of safe BPA free baby bottles try a pack of Green to Grow bottles. Their Welcome Home Set is perfect for trying out their products and provides you with everything you'll need to start feeding your baby.
Mam Baby makes positively adorable pacifiers and pacifier clips. Whether you call them a binky, paci or Didi, these colorful products hold up really well to their daily use and the clips are a great idea for babies who like to give them a toss when you're out and about. They're very affordable and safe.
The absolute best, must need product for moms is the Padalily carseat handle pad. When I was expecting I was wondering how I was going to carry around that big heavy infant car seat once my son was born. I could barely lift it without him in it let alone with an extra ten pounds added on. Basically the Padalily is a fabric covered foam pad that velcroes around the handle of the carseat carrier. It's incredibly comfortable, it will fit any carseat and it makes it so much easy to carry around whether it be by hand, on your arm, etc. The designer fabrics that are available are super cute and you'll be able to find something that matches with the carseat your purchased. Definitely wish I had one of these a couple of years ago! Visit www.padalily.com for more information.
If you have a little one at home and another one on the way you might be in a hurry to get your first one potty trained before you'll be faced with two little ones in diapers. Potty training is not one of the more fun milestones to attempt to achieve but Potty Tots Potty Training Program helps alleviate the burden. Their website (www.pottytots.com) allows for children to interact with the Potty Tots characters and get to know them. From there you can sit on the potty, read the Potty Tots book, and watch the musical DVD to help get your little one motivated to use the potty like a big girl or boy. The most exciting part will be when they finally start to use the potty and they are rewarded by using the rewards chart and toilet bowl game. Potty training is tough but it can also be fun for both mom and toddler. Separate kits are available for both boys and girls.
Stock your linen closet up with products that you can give your baby their first bath with and feel safe about what you're putting on their skin. Baby Botanicals has a great line of products that are free of sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde and petrolatum. Only safe, plant derived ingredients exist in Babo's products and they smell wonderful. Products like Cucumber Aloe Vera, Berry Primrose and Oatmilk Calendula are wonderful for not only baby but mom and dad as well. There are wonderful gift packages available from Babo Botanicals and wrap them up in a Bobo wrapping scarf from the Bobo Wrapping Scarf Revolution and the expecting mom will be begging to know where you get your gift ideas from! www.babobotanicals.com and www.bobowrap.com have these products available on their sites.
When baby finally arrives, give the glowing mom and gift she'll treasure forever by visiting the Emilina Ballerina Etsy shop at www.emilinaballerina.etsy.com. Here you can order customized jewelery with one or more children's names and birthdates engraved onto tags of different styles. You can include any kind of information you'd like like nicknames or other icons. These are really great products, they are well made, and any mom would love one. They are pretty affordable compared to some of the other customizable jewelery on the market.
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