Category Archives: Sleeping & Snuggling

Naturepedic Organic Cotton Lightweight Classic Crib Mattress and… an *extra review* of the 2-in-1 Ultra Crib Mattress

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When we knew that we were going to have another child, some of the choices were made easily for us. We knew that we would want to buy a second convertible crib, since AppleBlossom will still be using hers in toddler format for a long while. We also knew that meant a new crib mattress. Knowing how satisfied we were when we purchased the Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2-in-1 Ultra Crib Mattress for AppleBlossom, I knew that I would not be compromised and would go there again. Continue reading

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Infantino Comforting Play

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The new Comforting Play Collection features a whole family of soft & snugly rattles, toys and buddies designed for the special quiet-play time that babies need during their early development. They make the perfect gift for new moms or growing babies, plus you can mix and match them in pairs, bundles or basket them for a personal present that reflects your taste and your budget.

You can see the entire Comforting Play Collection at Infantino.com or visit W-M, BRU or Target to pick a few up or put a gift bundle together. Continue reading

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Little Toader

Little Toader is a neat family company and I recommend you check them out. We started with Storybook PJ’s. This is a zipper footed sleeper set with characters from a matching board book. Whenever we reach for these bedtime is … Continue reading

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Show Naturalmat your cutest sleeping baby and you could win a coco mat and mattress protector!

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Ten Sleepy Sheep by Phyllis Root & Susan Gaber

Outside in the farmyard, ten lively lambs would rather play than go to sleep. Off they scamper; off they skip. But the sun is sinking, the stars are twinkling, sleepy eyes can’t stay open, and one by one, ten drowsy sheep drop off to sleep in a cozy country countdown. With rhythmic, lyrical language and pastoral scenes of lambs drifting off wherever they may, author and artist blend the perfect potion to ease even spirited little ones into sweet dreams. Continue reading

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Your Baby’s First Year Week by Week

Let the trusted authors of Your Pregnancy™ Week by Week—the book you relied on while you were pregnant—guide you through baby’s remarkable, sometimes mind-boggling first year. With easy-to-understand information at your fingertips, you’ll know what to look for and understand what’s happening. This book will provide you with the skills necessary to support and encourage baby’s growth.

Thoroughly revised and updated, Your Baby’s First Year™ Week by Week includes the latest pediatric guidelines and recommendations, plus more than 50 new topics—everything from food allergies to cord-blood banking. It also features the essential milestones of baby’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development on a weekly basis. Continue reading

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How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight?

How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? by Varsha Bajaj Genre: Children’s Book Pages: 24 Hardcover 10″ x 10″ Date Published: April 1st 2004 Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers My rating: 4 of 5 stars “How many kisses do you … Continue reading

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Zoobie Pets: Ellema the Elephant

Zoobies Release New Characters!! Zoobies- the award winning plush animals that turn into pillows and blankets. Since our launch in 2007, we’ve won over 40 industry awards and grown our distribution to 60 countries. Patch the Pinto is the softest, … Continue reading

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Infantino Fold & Go Bouncer

As I have discovered, not everything goes according to plan when you have a new baby in the house. In our example, a few months before AppleBlossom was born we discovered that the Enginerd was being laid off and then … Continue reading

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All Advice Welcome – Baby Sleep

I used to giggle a little to myself at two months and then four months of age for AppleBlossom when people would ask me, “Is she sleeping through the night yet?” She has been sleeping through the night since two … Continue reading

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Hello World Clothing Company

The basic elements that you want for your baby’s sleeping outfit are softness, ease of a diaper change, and just plain cute. Or at least that is what I want, and that it what I have in our new Hello … Continue reading

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Nine Months

AppleBlossom is nine months old! Can you believe it? It does not seem that long ago that I was pregnant… wow. And now my baby is no more baby baby, she is not quite a toddler, but she is a … Continue reading

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Blabla Kids Schoolbook Rattles

Every once in a while you find that toy that makes you (as a mama) squeal and say “Must have!!” That is how I felt when I first saw Blabla Kids Rattles. They are too cute and I am completely … Continue reading

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