$200 Pish Posh Baby Gift Card #Giveaway!

Welcome to the Pish Posh Baby $200 Gift Card Giveaway!!! Everything Mommyhood and Momma T and Family has teamed up with a great group of bloggers to offer this to our readers and fans!

Hosted by: Everything Mommyhood

Sponsored by: Pish Posh Baby

Special thanks to our Co-hosts: Mommy Knows What's Best, Chronically Content, My Four Littles, Leetle Baby, Charis By Design, and Indisposable Mama and all of the other hard working bloggers helping promote this great giveaway!

There is so many purchases you need to make when having a baby! You'll need the essentials including clothing, bottles, breast pump, car seat, highchair stroller, crib, etc. Most of these items we'll receive whether it e from a baby shower, a friend or family member. Other items you may need to purchase.

Pish Posh Baby is a high end baby store, online and also has a physical store located in Jackson, NJ! Their store is unlike any other, they have a car INSIDE their store to try out car seats for installation. They also have different tracks/terrain to try out different baby strollers!

Earth's Best Chlorine Free #Baby Wipes {Review} #Sponsored

Thank you Earth's Best for providing me with Earth's Best Chlorine Free Baby Wipes to review as part as the Earth's Best Preferred Blogger program! 

Baby Wipes are one of the essentials when having child and if you are a parent, we all know that not all baby wipes are created equal! I recently posted about our experience with Earth's Best Chlorine Free Diapers and this month, we also had the opportunity to try Earth's Best Chlorine Free Baby Wipes to review as part as the Earth's Best Preferred Blogger program!           

Earth's Best Chlorine Free Baby Wipes are unscented and moistened with a gentle, natural lotion containing aloe vera and vitamin E. The hypoallergenic wipes have a super soft cloth like texture which is gentle enough for baby's delicate skin, hands and face. I received pop-up tubs which come in a 72-count but the wipes are also available in a pop-up tub refill, travel pack or TOTS Flushable Wipes.

2nd Annual Brooklyn Baby Expo this Sunday! #bklynbabyexpo #Ad

I'm excited to announce that I will be attending the 2nd Annual Brooklyn Baby Expo hosted by A Child Grows in Brooklyn. The expo is this Sunday, June 2, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the International School of Brooklyn (477 Court Street) in Carroll Gardens!

At the expo, Attendees can learn about and shop for everything from gear, clothing and furniture, to child care services and organic baby food. Hands-on activities include testing baby carriers, strollers and car seats, participating in demos, and learning how to make baby food!

Parents (and parents-to-be) can attend seminars about preparing for birth and post-natal care, navigating the new-parent world in Brooklyn, raising a good sleeper, best gear for baby and kids, best family tech resources and more.

Bet On Your Baby & Luvs #Coupon #Giveaway! #BetOnYourBaby

How well do you know your baby or toddler? Do you think you know them well enough to bet on it? Bet on Your Baby is a new show where parents play fun games with their toddlers and try to “bet” on what baby will do next! If they guess correctly, the family wins $5,000 in college tuition money and the chance to play for $50,000! Pretty cool, right?

All of these fun and hilarious games are played in a toy-filled room called the Baby Dome which in my opinion is quite fitting! You can check out the Bet on Your Baby Blog App below for some fun clips from the show! On the app you will also find the "Would You Survive The Baby Dome?" quiz which tests how well you know the behavior of babies!

Check out the Bob Revolution SE Duallie! #BabyExtravaganza

Kim of Party of 5 recently received the Bob Revolution SE Duallie for the Baby Extravaganza Event which is being co-hosted by Momma T and Family, Rambles of a SAHM, My Four Littles and Party of 5! You can read about the stroller below!

As soon as I knew I was pregnant one of the first things that came to mind was, " oh no, I need a double jogger "! I know, that seems a tad crazy but it's true. I love our BOB Revolution SE and have gotten may awesome runs out of it. Olivia is the one who really likes to come with me for a run.

I figure since the new babe will be arriving either August or September having a double jogger is a great investment. It is recommended that you DO NOT jog/run with any child under 6 months of age. This gives me some time to adjust after surgery and have baby ready for the jogs.

My Experience at The Big Toy Book Baby Palooza #BTBBabyPalooza

Huge thanks to The Big Toy Book Baby Palooza who provided me with a Swag Bag containing some products mentioned below!

Last week I had the opportunity to attend The Big Toy Book's Baby Palooza at the Delta Children headquarters in New York City which was hosted by Joey Fortman, Charlene DeLoach, Laurie Schacht and Reyne Rice. There, attendees learned the 2013 is the year to be safety smart, Parent smart, technology smart and baby smart!

As a parent, safety is my first priority when considering a product for my child so I appreciate what these companies are doing and how they are utilizing technology in their products. 

The First Years iAlert Convertible Car Seat
As soon as we got the Delta headquarters, I pretty much gravitated towards the The First Years True Fit iAlert Convertible Car Seat. This revolutionary new car seat monitoring system is designed to alert parents of potentially life-threatening situations via their smartphone if their child: 

• Rides in a rear facing position not installed at the desired angle
• Becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is in motion
• Is left in the car seat when the vehicle is not in motion
• Is at risk due to elevated or freezing ambient temperature in the car seat

Pretty amazing, am I right? Can you imagine how many infants and toddlers would be saved if they were accidently left in the car?

The car seat can be used from 5 to 35 lbs rear-facing and from 23 to 65 lbs forward-facing. Other features include a removable head rest designed to help manage head control. One of my favorite features besides for the monitoring system is the no-rethread harness that is incredibly easy to adjust! You can learn more about the The First Years iAlert Convertible Car Seat on The First Years website. 

The First Years iAlert Convertible Car Seat is available on Amazon and MSRP is $399.99. 

Have you joined the Earth’s Best Rewards Program? @EarthsBest

A few months ago I wrote about the Earth's Best Rewards program, Have you joined yet? If not, you are missing out!  

All you have to do to join is create an Earth’s Best profile on the Earth's Best Rewards website. After that, earning points is easy peasy! Simply purchase participating Earth’s Best products from you local retailer and enter the UPC codes from your purchases on the rewards program website. 

The program also offers bonus points and in order to collect, you would check-in on the Earth's Best Rewards website using your smartphone while you are at your local retailer and enter your UPC codes within 48 hours of your shopping trip, either on your computer or smartphone. You can also earn points by reading Earth's Best articles, sharing with friends, and more! When you have accumulated points, you will be able to redeem them by selecting from an array of rewards for both you and your little one.

E loves her VTech InnoTab 2 Baby! #BTBBabyPalooza @VTechToys

Thank you VTech for providing us with the VTech InnoTab 2 Baby for review!

I recently attended the Big Toy Book Baby Palooza in New York City where VTech was a sponsor. Attendees had the opportunity to check out the VTech's  Go! Go! Smart Wheels Airport Playset, InnoTab 2S and of course, the VTech InnoTab 2 Baby which is a designed for children from 12 months of age up until 9 years of age.

Before I get into my review, let me tell you a little about the  VTech Innotab 2 Baby Tablet:

Lorex Sweet Peek Infant Video Monitor {Review & #Giveaway} #BabyExtravaganza

Kim of Party of 5 recently received a Lorex Sweet Peek Infant Video Monitor for the Baby Extravaganza Event which is being co-hosted by Momma T and Family, Rambles of a SAHM, My Four Littles and Party of 5! You can read about the Lorex Sweet Peek Infant Video Monitor  below!

Having kids makes me nervous. I like to watch them, especially my two girls. They are monkeys and get into everything. Having a baby video monitor is my number 1 thing to have.

E's #FirstFit with @HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diapers!

Thank you Mom Central Consulting for providing me with HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diapers for review. 

Once your child hits a milestone such as crawling or walking, you start a whole new ball game! Finding a diaper that holds up to all of that movement is very important. You might find that the diapers you used on your child when he or she was immobile may not work for them now that they are able to crawl and/or walk. 

HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diapers are designed for standing and newly walking babies. We recently had the opportunity to try out HUGGIES® Little Movers Slip-On® Diaper Pants in both a size 4 (22-37 lbs) and size 5 (27 lbs). These diapers are made with stretchy sides and require no adjustments for a great fit which is one o the reasons I was interested in trying them with E! 

Jars, Pouches, or Both? #BabyFood @EarthsBest

Thank you Earth's Best for providing me with jared and pouched foods on behalf of the Earth's Best Blogging Program!

As the first complete line of organic infant nutrition including formula, cereals and purees for all stages of feeding, Earth’s Best is the only brand offering infant foods in both eco-friendly glass jars and convenient re-sealable pouches. The pouches and jars can be found Earth's Best 1st Foods (4 months+), 2nd Foods (6 months +) and 3rd Foods (9 months+). As some of you may know, Earths's Best recently added the new Veggie Puree Pouches tho their line of pouches which are unique blends of organic vegetables and are a great way for babies to get the recommended weekly intake of dark green and orange veggies!

Earth's Best has over 90 jar varieties and 35 pouches so that you can expand your baby’s taste palate both at home and on the go! Stocking up on both jars and pouches has many advantages. The economic and eco-friendly jars are great at home and encourage interaction with your child as well as introduce your baby to the use of a spoon and table manners as he or she gets older. Pouches are ideal for travel and can be quite handy at times with children who can sit up and eat independently. They are also a great way to continue getting wholesome fruits and vegetables into your little one as he moves into what are sometimes the picky toddler years.

Baby K'tan {Review & #Giveaway} #BabyExtravaganza

Thank you Baby K'tan for providing me with a carrier for review!

I've talked about babywearing on the blog before and currently own or have owned a few different carriers which include soft structured carriers, slings, mei tais and soft stretchy wraps. When E was an infant, I loved using soft stretchy wraps! The first carrier I ever owned was a popular stretchy wrap but unfortunately, I had to stop using stretchy wraps because she outgrew them and when I would wear her, the wrap would sag. 

A few months back I heard about the Baby K'tan Carrier, a soft cotton baby carrier that is a blend of a sling, wrap and carrier. The K'tan provides the positions and benefits of all three types of carriers and can be worn comfortably with infants and toddlers (from birth to 3 years) in multiple positions.

Joovy Caboose Too Ultralight {Review} #BabyExtravaganza

Before I had E, I never thought that I would have any use for a double stroller. I mean, I wasn't a mother of two and wasn't giving birth to twins so a single stroller would suit us, right? Well, On the the day E was born, eleven hours later my nephew Ryan entered the world as well. Yes, That's right, they were born on the same day!

I'll sometimes babysit Ryan and my family frequently attends events, parties, and has outings together so I quickly came to realize how convenient it would be to own a double stroller for both E and Ryan and something I could use withe my nephew Angel as well.

Advanced Solutions Talking Ear Thermometer by Safety 1st {Review & #Giveaway} #BabyExtravaganza

The Advanced Solutions Talking Ear Thermometer by Safety 1st speaks to let parents know what temperature their child has in either English or Spanish. It also features a Fever Light™ button that shines red when a fever is detected. You also have a No-talk option for if you prefer. Other features include:

• 1-second reading
• Also measures food & bath temperature
• Large backlit digital display
• Fever Light™ button shines red when fever detected      
• 30 memory recall
• Auto shut-off
• Fahrenheit or Celsius
• Fever chart on back of thermometer
• 2 replaceable “AAA” batteries included
• Ideal for 1 year and up
• English, Español, and No-talk options
• Includes expert advice about Fever Management and Temperature Taking from the American Academy of Pediatrics

ViveVita {Review & #Giveaway}

We recently we received a few products from ViveVita to try. Before I dive into my review, here is a little about ViveVita:

Vive Vita arose from the need of one woman to tackle problems she encountered in everyday living.  Robyn is the mother of nine children who became frustrated when she could not find a simple solution to issues such as handtowels and bathroom towels constantly on the floor, confusion between multiple drink cups for children, and organization and security for the children while in public places.  With no readily available products that fit her needs, Robyn decided to create her own solutions.

ViveVita Label-Itz Keepster
The first product I couldn't wait to try was the ViveVita Label-Itz Keepster which is a Pacifier Clip that can be written on. You have enough space to include any information you want such as a name, allergies, phone number, etc! The Keepster fits all types of pacifiers and is perfect for daycare, nurseries, travel, and home. Keepsters are available in 6 cute characters and colors. 

Little Pnuts March Special Deliveries {Review & #Giveaway} #BabyExtravaganza

This following review is from Amanda of My Four Littles and My Four Littles Media who recently reviewed Little Pnuts for the Baby Extravaganza Event which is being co-hosted by Momma T and Family, Rambles of a SAHM, My Four Littles and of course, Party of 5! You can read her review below!

Welcome to the Little Pnuts March Special Deliveries Review and Giveaway!

Hosted by: My Four Littles and Four Littles Media

Sponsored by: Little Pnuts

From Amanda at My Four Littles:

Infant and Toddler Easter Basket Ideas!

Last year when searching for items for E's Easter basket, I created a board on Pinterest with some ideas. I went over that board this year and realized that a lot of the items I pinned are appropriate for both Infants and toddlers! See some of my favorites below!

Source: etsy.com viaTrisha @ on Pinterest

Greek Yogurt and Earth’s Best! @EarthsBest

Over the past few years, Greek Yogurt seems to be gaining an even larger fan base and new found popularity. Did you know that Greek Yogurt is packed with even more nutrients than yogurt? It also has a wonderfully delicious and unique taste. Greek Yogurt has nearly double the protein than regular yogurt and has half the amount of sodium found in regular yogurt. It's thicker and creamier than regular yogurt which makes it a great way to fill up without excess snacking!

The Original BabyAnkees {Review & #Giveaway}

It was not a proud parent moment- I had wrapped tape around the bunched up sleeper at my daughter’s ankles. I couldn’t think of any other way to keep them from sliding down while she crawled around our playroom. The tape got wrinkly and the noise distracted my daughter. Then the tape became something she wanted to eat- my plan was not working. 

A few weeks later I got an email asking of I would like to review The Original BabyAnkees. I quickly googled to see exactly what they were and then excitedly accepted! 

Is Your Baby a #BabyFoodie?

Many of us spend much of our day taking tons of photos of our little ones; especially during mealtime (don’t they look so cute?). Earth’s Best has created the #BabyFoodie competition on Instagram where you can share those fun foodie pictures of your baby! The steps to compete are simple: