Posts Tagged ‘bedtime’

NUK {GIVEAWAY}

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Today’s product is an oldie but a goodie for sure.  Everyone has heard of NUK,  the German company has been in business for over 50 years!  So, they must be doing something right ;-)   I’m a NUK mom.  Both of my boys used and use NUK pacifiers, they are the #1 selling pacifier in North America!  Pretty impressive. 

I realize there are a ton of options out there for pacifiers, sippy cups, bottles, nipples, tooth brushes, teethers, and tableware so save yourself the headache of wondering “which is the best for my child”?  “ For generations, mothers have trusted NUKto provide the products that give their babies the healthiest start in life. This trust is a privilege that we take seriously. In everything we do, we keep in mind our responsibility to care for the well being of children around the world.”  NUK has 50 years of experience, products designed by experts and “The health and safety of children comes first for us. That’s why the quality, efficacy and safety of our products are absolutely essential. You can be confident that NUK products are designed and manufactured according to the highest standards.”

I’ve been using NUK’s Learner Cup for several weeks now with Joe (12 months) and we love it.  The cup is light, I’ve taken the handles off to give Joe a real idea of holding a proper drinking cup but the very best feature for me is that the spout does NOT leak!  You can toss it in your diaper bag with out the top and no mess! Joe has dropped it a gazillion times and it hasn’t cracked.  It is the perfect size for meal drinks at 5oz.

Noah has been using NUK’s Active Cups™  and they’ve helped him transition  from his bottle to cup with ease. The stylish designs will keep your baby happy while sipping.  Features and Benefits; spill proof spout for baby on the go, ultra light and robust, available in blue pirate graphic and pink princess graphic,  clips on the side for easy carrying.

GIVEAWAY:  ONE LUCKY READER WILL RECEIVE AN ANIMAL PACI SET!   Contest ends in one week, good luck to all!

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NEW GIVEAWAY RULES – Please note that we will only accept a maximum of 3 entries per person, as outlined below.

To be eligible to win, you must:
1) Comment from above

Extra Entries {please leave a comment for each one}:

2) Follow NUK on Facebook

3)  Let us know something else at NUK you already use or adore!

Although the following are not part of the entry rules, we would love it if you did the following {but PLEASE do not leave a comment for these and see top of page for links}:
A) Subscribe to BabyElan {daily}
B) Become our Fan on Facebook {check out the new BabyElan {SHOP}Facebook page}
C) Follow us on Twitter

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Aden + Anais Security Blanket {Giveaway}

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

They’ve done it again! Aden + Anais’ newest muslin creation, the issie security blanket. It’s made from the same breathable, 100% natural muslin cotton as their swaddles, but these are cuddling sized! Packs of two make life easier if one  is one is lost or needs washing.  Cotton muslin is the world’s oldest, most cherished woven fabric. It adorned the members if the Indus Valley Civilization 7,000 years ago. It was used by the Egyptians to both swaddle their babies and to wrap those who had passed away. It graced the robes of ancient Greeks and Romans. It was used for the elaborate petticoats of 17th century France and as garments worn by the underprivileged working classes of medieval Europe. The story of muslin is the story of civilization. Muslin has protected its wearers from the heat and the cold. It has swaddled countless babies from every land and draped the shoulders of the wise and the elderly from every corner of the earth. It is a fabric that binds us all together– through out all time, all places, and all cultures.  It is the purest, simplest, most gentle, and, in the opinion of Aden + Anais, the most perfect fabric in the world

Aren’t the little giraffes adorable! But they have a ton more prints too like fairies, elephants, stars, cars, monkeys and butterflies.  Noah received his issie set and was hooked.  He has “busy” restless hands so holding a lovey clenched in his little fists helps to soothe him.   The magical feel of a soft security blanket is both comforting and soothing to newborns and toddlers alike.  Aden + Anais are sure the Issie™, made of gentle, breathable muslin and lined with silky satin, will become one of your child’s most cherished simple pleasures. And like all aden + anais® products, the issie™ is playfully designed in our exclusive, modern prints to bring together comfort and style.

GIVEAWAY:  Win your own issie set!  Contest ends in one week, good luck to all! 

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NEW GIVEAWAY RULES – Please note that we will only accept a maximum of 3 entries per person, as outlined below.
 

To be eligible to win, you must:
1) Comment from above
Extra Entries {please leave a comment for each one}:
2) Follow Aden + Anais on Facebook.
 

Although the following are not part of the entry rules, we would love it if you did the following {but PLEASE do not leave a comment for these and see top of page for links}:
A) Subscribe to BabyElan {daily}
B) Become our Fan on Facebook {check out the new BabyElan {SHOP}Facebook page}
C) Follow us on Twitter
 

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Snug Organics {DISCOUNT 20%}

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Most of us know by now that your children’s sleepwear is one of the first places we should consider going organic.    The toxins in our kids pj’s are alarming.  We’ve all heard the term ” flame retardants” and read information like, “Most clothing produced today is grown and manufactured with toxic chemicals. The garment industry is well-known for being chemically intensive and polluting. Synthetic and conventional cotton can also cause harm as most of them are allergenic and emit harmful gasses.”

chemicals in childrens clothing

 Making the change to organic sleepwear is important, “Organic cotton and wool are the best choices for children. They feel softer, last longer and protect the developing systems of babies and toddlers. Because they are free from dangerous chemicals, organic cotton and wool breath and allow for moisture absorption. SIDS is not found in developing countries where natural or organic sleeping surfaces are the norm. Organic fertilizers, manual crop rotation and integrated pest management all work with nature instead of against it. Organic farmers in Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona and Missouri are preserving and revitalizing the honorable American tradition of the family farm. You can support this ideal by purchasing organic cotton and wool whenever possible, educating yourself and buying organic foods. Pass your organic clothing on to others, use environmentally-friendly detergents and body care products, and hang your clothes to dry. To be absolutely sure your child’s sleepwear does not contain flame-retardants, synthetics, or pesticides, the tags must say “wear snug fitting, not flame retardant” and “100% organic.”  Snug Organics has designed wonderful organic pj’s for your little ones.

Aren’t these adorable and in great colors!  Nicholas received a pair and we love them.  At almost 4 it is unbelievable how picky the boy is about how his clothes fit so I was nervous about him liking his new Snug Organic summer jammies.   We took them with us to NY and he wore them almost all week!  I had to sneak them off to the laundry room :-)    Snug Summer Sleepwear is made of 100% organic cotton rib knit to keep your toddler cool this summer. This tank top paired with a simple short brief is beautifully handmade for those really warm and muggy summer nights. The comfortable top doubles as a tank all day long; just throw on a pair of shorts and go! Our yoga-like organic cotton/spandex (10%) trim acts as a comfortable alternative to elastic.

Snug Organics is committed to providing you with a truly organic all natural product.  Erin, the owner really cares about you being happy with your purchase.  All sleepwear is on sale right now too! So stock up :-)

Enjoy an additional 20% off through the end of the month (they are already on sale for 10% off) using code ELAN20 at checkout. Happy Shopping! Check them out on Facebook and become a blog subscriber for the latest updates on product information and email promotions.

TummyTub {AAB Sponsor}

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

You may be wondering why I posted this under our MamaElan Edition…well, personally, a fabulous baby tub is just as much for mom as it is for baby!  So mommies, this brilliant little tub is for you today!  {Another All About Baby Charlotte sponsor, TummyTub has generously given us a tub and stand to giveaway to a tremendously lucky attendee on July 18th}.

Tub after tub after endless tub…it’s a never ending cycle when you have more than one child.  It’s the constant search for the perfect bath tub, a safe and secure place for baby to get clean, yet an easy and non-back wrenching ordeal for the parents.  Here enters TummyTub!  {Please watch their adorable YouTube video to get the full effect of the TummyTub.}  “Nearly as nice as mommy’s tummy”…so much better than those over-sized, bulky tubs that you are either bent over trying to work as quick as possible or there’s not enough water to cover baby to his liking and he’s screaming!  TummyTub comforts baby as they bathe, keeping them snug and warm and it works perfectly with it’s own stand or by itself!

With or without the stand, I think it’s a personal preference…but FYI, this clever looking stand is quite versatile and turns into a foot stool for older children!

A fabulous gift to give at that next shower too!!  Thanks TummyTub from the vendors at All About Baby Charlotte, we’re eager to introduce the parent-to-be in our community to this amazing creation in 2 short weeks!

Piccalilly

Monday, June 28th, 2010

My wardrobe is not complete without several bathrobes, one for each season it seems; the big fluffy ones for colder weather and the silk or lightweight cotton for the Summer months.  There’s nothing better than taking a relaxing shower and NOT getting dressed after, when there’s no where to go, lounging in a robe is heaven!  I never considered robes for my boys until recently, my husband has never been a robe person so I assumed my boys wouldn’t be interested either  {just underwear or pure nakedness is all they care about when “lounging”}.  Thanks to Piccalilly, we’ve gotten our youngest to cover up at least!

Piccalilly products from the UK are an organics line of clothing, gifts, and accessories bringing out the innocence and divine angelic cuteness of our children through their wardrobes!  The Moon Carter Bathrobe brought tears of joy to my eyes when little A wore it for the first time!  Seriously, I cried because he looked so sweet and precious!!!  And he loves it!  No more nude little boy,  he now enjoys relaxing with his robe on, watching his shows while wearing his hood with ears, he’s so comfortable in his Piccalilly robe…I wish I could let him wear it out of the house!

There are so many adorable finds at Piccalilly, gifts for boys and girls, bed and bath, babies and beyond…let’s take a peak at a few of my favs!

Here’s some information on the Blue Pig shirt above from the Piccalilly website to give you a feel for their eco-friendly visions:

Made from GOTS certified organic cotton
Made using Fairtrade certified cotton
The FAIRTRADE Mark is your guarentee that small scale cotton farmers are getting a better deal
Pesticide and chemical free
Screen printed by hand using low impact environmentally friendly dyes

For those of you that do not own robes for yourself or your little ones, you are missing out on the best relaxation money can buy!  As you browse through Piccalilly today, start with the robes, I can’t emphasize enough how stinkin’ awesome they are!  Enjoy!!