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PeeKoo Bedding {FREE SHIPPING}

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

First off, when it comes to bedding {especially toddler and twin bedding} selection is very microscopic! You may find the perfect duvet or comforter only to not be able to find a matching sheet set OR your child grows out of the bed too quickly and you have to buy yet another entire set! PLUS, I don’t know about you, but my taste in bedding changes with the seasons! It’s ideal to find something that works from toddler-hood on up through elementary school until they are ready for a more grown-up room and bigger bed. The best part about today’s bedding company…a duvet and sheet all-in-one…let me enlighten you…

Like I said, a duvet cover WITH A SHEET ATTACHED! No more searching the bottom of the bed for the sheet that got shoved down there or untangling your little monster from the sheets while he/she sleeps, PeeKoo Bedding has developed a remarkable {patent pending} and fashionable way to keep the sheet in place! I have never been more pleased with a bedding set! Our sample from PeeKoo bedding is the one above, Drew’s Zoo, and I love it! I’ve admired the animal pattern mainly because I have other items that match it perfectly in the nursery and now that my 4 year old and 21 month old share a bedroom, we needed to incorporate baby and big boy all in one…so this theme works out brilliantly! Connor is still in a toddler bed and even when my 8 year old was in a toddler bed I could never find the perfect bedding with matching sheet set. There’s just nothing good out there when it comes to toddler bedding, plus…why spend that kind of money when they’ll be in a bigger bed so quickly. We use our Twin PeeKoo Bedding Duvet in our toddler bed and it works perfectly! Sure it’s a bit big, but in my opinion that’s all the more to snuggle with and stay warm. It looks awesome and it will grow with Connor as he grows. Once the twin bunk beds are in place at the end of the Summer, I don’t have to worry about new bedding for him which is a HUGE stress reliever for me! BUT, have no fear, if you do need the bigger Full size bedding, PeeKoo Bedding has that too!

Now, the attached sheet…yes you can remove it to wash it, yes it really does stay in place, yes it matches everything since the sheets are solid coordinating colors, and YES, PeeKoo Bedding also sells the matching fitted sheets and pillowcases so no worry on that end either! Check out how to fill your duvet and attach the top sheet here, it’s so simple and the end result is so sharp! Boy Designs or Girl Designs {oh how I love the girlie ones…}, stripes, dots, firetrucks, and more…you’ll find a coordinating PeeKoo Bedding set to match any decor you already have in place or if you’re in the process of creating that big boy/big girl room, start here! And FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $100 with the code LUXE at checkout.

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aden+anais {GIVEAWAY}

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Well they’ve done it again! The fabulous Reagan Moya-Jones and her team have added to an already wonderful collection of classic cotton muslin, organic cotton muslin and bamboo muslin products for your baby! But now,….. the team brings you the Cozy Collection

aden + anais has brought the legacy of muslin together with fashion-forward design to create a line of products that are as stylish as they are useful and as simple as they are beautiful. The proof is in every product we make. aden + anais is known for its high-quality 100% cotton muslin products that are fashionably designed with contemporary aesthetic taste. They have built their reputation on highlighting the special properties of muslin that make it ideal for infant and toddler care. The muslin products breathe and allow a baby’s body temperature to regulate itself naturally, dramatically reducing the risk of overheating.

For countless generations, mothers have swaddled and cared for their children with natural muslin. aden + anais® brings this traditional practice to you with their specially-crafted cozy swaddles. Designed with fashion-forward prints and a double-layer of muslin, they are the perfect wrap for cold, wintry nights and brisk walks in the park.

Single 100% cotton muslin double-layer swaddling blanket. The fabric’s light, open weave allows a baby’s body temperature to regulate itself naturally which helps to prevent overheating. The double layer of muslin helps make baby comfortably warm on cold nights and brisk walks through the park. The more you washaden + anais wraps, the softer they get. aden + anais wraps are extra large, measuring 47” x 47”, so that new and seasoned moms alike can swaddle babies of all sizes with ease. Traditionally used for swaddling the wraps can also be used as burp cloths, nursing and stroller covers, portable crib sheets, stroller and car seat liners, tummy time blankets, change table covers, and more. Since Noah is almost 10 months old we don’t use our blanket to swaddle, but we do use it every single day in our stroller We use it at the park too, Noah isn’t walking yet so he sits and plays in the sunshine

SIDS is a serious health concern for any parent. We would never intentionally do something to harm our children, aden + anais and the CJ Foundation for SIDS Educate Parents and Caregivers About The Dangers of Over-Heating Infants. Be aware of the dangers so you can keep your baby safe. aden + anais proudly sponsor and raise awareness for the CJ Foundation.

In the winter months, parents and caregivers are more likely to crank the heating and reach for plush, thick blankets to keep their babies warm. Infants who are overdressed or covered in heavy blankets or many blankets are at higher risk for SIDS. It is very important for babies to be dressed lightly and comfortably to avoid overheating. The CJ Foundation recommends the use of wearable blankets and sleep-sacks in place of blankets to keep infants warm while sleeping. Makes complete sense! Over 2,000 babies in the United States still die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) each year, and overheating is a leading risk factor.

Here are som risk-reducing, precautionary practices:

Consider the use of fans to increases ventilation
Room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, approximately 61-67 degree Fahrenheit
Cribs should be totally free of all loose blankets, stuffed animals and crib bumpers
Lay baby to sleep in an improved crib, on a firm mattress; do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad or waterbed
No smoking when pregnant or near baby
If possible, breastfeed baby
Offer a pacifier at bedtime
Co-sleeping should be in the same room but not the same bed or other sleep surface as parents

aden + anais has received the Creative Child magazine 2007 Seal of Excellence and several prestigious iParenting Media Awards.

About the CJ Foundation for SIDS: The CJ Foundation for SIDS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the special needs of the SIDS community through funding SIDS research, support services and public awareness programs. www.cjsids.org

You must feel the soft thickness of these blankets! Let’s give one a reader a chance (U.S. and Canada)!! Win an aden + anais cozy sleeping bag of your choice when you comment back here what you like best about aden + anais products. {Looks like FB is allowing us to use joining FB groups as extra entries again so have at it…EXTRA ENTRY for becoming an aden+anais fan on FaceBook & CJ Foundation too!!} Contest ends in one week, good luck to all!

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Merino Kids {GIVEAWAY}

Monday, March 1st, 2010

I’ve been very luck this winter to have a wonderful sleeping bag for Noah. The temperature outside has fluctuated so much this season it’s impossible to keep his room at a regular temperature. Being able to have him wear a natural fiber sleeping “sac” meant his body temperature would be regulated regardless of his room temperature and the outdoor conditions. That gave me a huge piece of mind.

Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack is different than the other sleeping bags on the market. Merino is the wonder fiber for young children, merino is a natural wool fiber that has evolved to become the world’s finest fiber. Unlike most synthetic fabrics, merino is able to breathe and control moisture. This results in a regulated body temperature for your baby and a comfortable micro-climate between body temperature and bedding. When it’s cool, the fabric naturally works overtime to keep baby warm, and when the temperature drops, the fabric insulates to keep baby warm.

I was immediately impressed with the quality of this sleeping bag as soon as I put it on Noah. First, it is almost custom made for your baby with snaps you can use if you need for a bib adjustment. So even though the design of the sleeping bag allows for a lot of moving around room the top of the sleeping bag is snug and fits perfectly. The fabric is super soft and thick. I knew he’d be comfortable and warm. BUT what I didn’t expect was a real treat. Noah soaks his diaper throughout the night, so without fail he wakes up around 4am for a quick change, well that didn’t happen when he wore the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack! I wasn’t sure why until I read more about the fabric and its wonderful ability to wick moisture away from the body which prevents you from getting chills and waking up at 4am Now that is worth the money!

Evolution has endowed the merino sheep with an amazing wool fiber that scientists cannot replicate. No artificial fabric can match the all-round performance of merino. It has superior insulation, its allergy safe, made highly durable, naturally fire resistant so no chemicals! The fiber naturally regulates the body temperature so no worries on cold nights or humid summer nights and by reducing the risk of overheating your baby you reduce the risk of SIDS. Choosing to put your child in a sleeping bag reduces the change of SIDS automatically.

Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack is the world’s first merino baby sleep sack, made from luxuriously soft, allergy-safe New Zealand merino wool that has an all-year-round use for rooms 64°F to 75°F. Merino regulates body temperature so baby won’t overheat so you can replace blankets. Your baby can’t wriggle out and wake uncovered getting cold. The sleeping bag design doesn’t ride up over baby’s face and it has innovative safety belt aperture makes it easy to transfer sleeping baby between crib, stroller and car! That is convenient. This award-winning design adjusts for babies newborn to two years and reduces certain SIDS risk factors.

You won’t be sorry with your purchase, your dollar will go a long way too. Your baby will wear the sleeping bag for 2 YEARS and you’ll be able to hand it down. Feel good about your child sleeping comfortably every night

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Monkey Beanz {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}

Monday, February 15th, 2010

When you pick up an item to buy how often do you consider where it came from, the person who made it, what their work environment is like, how they live? We have all heard the word “sweatshop” but do we really appreciate the meaning of the word.

“ A sweatshop is a working environment with unhealthy conditions that are considered by many people of industrialized nations to be difficult or dangerous, usually where the workers have few opportunities to address their situation. This can include exposure to harmful materials, hazardous situations, extreme temperatures, or abuse from employers. Sweatshop workers often work long hours for little pay, regardless of any laws mandating overtime pay or a minimum wage. Child labour laws may also be violated.

Although often associated with poor developing countries, sweatshops may exist in any country. Sweatshops have existed in several different countries and cultures, including in the United States and Europe. Sweatshops usually employ low levels of technology, but may produce many different goods, for example, toys, shoes, clothing, and furniture.”

Noah wearing his Fisherman Pants from Monkey Beanz

So let’s shop with a conscience. Monkey Beanz is a company owned by smart, well meaning and hard working husband and wife team. They strongly believe in buying and selling products that have not been made in sweatshops, they believe in Fair Trade. In that employees are treated fairly, reasonable wages, time off , maternity leave, work conditions. I can’t imagine that a person should work any other way.

Monkey Beanz imports its products from Thailand, bringing us Fair Trade clothes, toys, nursery decor, accessories and more! They have bold, fresh, engaging patterns and fabrics. Handmade toys, diaper bags, gorgeous and unqiue bedding. One of our lucky readers could win the little dress below, The Amelia. Perfect for your daughter to run around outside chasing butterflies this summer.

Monkey Beanz is a fair trade focused importer of unique kids’ products from Thailand. They create and select clothes, toys and nursery decor for the hip & modern family. Bright colors merge with bold designs creating products that are deliciously playful, modern and sweet. Monkey Beanz is more than just a business for husband and wife team, Bee and Julia. It is their dream of joining the two cultures of their family and supporting friends and family in Thailand.Monkey Beanz is committed to supporting local economies and culture and not giving up on style to get it!

Julia sent us this adorable Transport mobile for Noah’s room. The colors are fascinating to his little developing eyes. The bright colors really catch is stare. Monkey Beanz appreciates the imaginations of our children and hopes to inspire them in play through their products. We adore the mobile, it is light, soft with simple ribbon.

The Monkey Beanz mobiles are an excellent way to entertain your infant and stimulate the mind. The bright colors and engaging shapes will keep a smile on baby’s face for those wiggling diaper changes!

And how about these! If you have a son, you’ll love adding these adorable fisherman pants to his wardrobe. Super comfy which is so important to a baby with a big belly trying to crawl! We do yoga in our pants, we sit and drool all over them and we nap in them The Monkey Beanz Fisherman pants are the perfect lounge ware.

These adorable pants are a miniature version of the traditional Thai fisherman pants. Naturally baggy, they make playtime comfy and fun. Like the grown up style, these are one size fits all due to the wrap around adjustable. Available in three great colors. They measure 22″ from top to bottom and are made to be worn at any length from longer pants to capris to shorts.

You really have to visit their website to see all the fabulous products. The bedding is truly unique, I haven’t seen such color in fabrics for babies bedding. And the little booties are much more than a little bootie There is a lot going on with this fairly new company, established in 2007, now on Etsy with handmade Cotton Diaper Bags; http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36822979. Impressive products all apart of fair trade!

GIVEAWAY ALERT! One lucky reader can choose to win a pair of the adorable fisherman pants OR The Amelia dress! EXTRA ENTRY for letting us know what you like best about Monkey Beanz products ! {Looks like FB is allowing us to use joining FB groups as extra entries again so have at it…EXTRA ENTRY for becoming a Monkey Beanz FaceBook Fan too!!} Contest ends in one week, good luck to all! Sign up for their e-newsletter so you don’t miss out on sales and new products!

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Tags: accessories, baby carriers, bedtime, decor, diaper bag, fair trade, giveaway, Shower Gift, toys
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The Sophie {FREE SHIPPING & 15% DISCOUNT}

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Hi my pregnant friends How are you feeling today? All pregnancies are different, some are glorious the entire 9 months others can start off lousy but end up wonderful. Regardless of how many weeks you are pregnant you might be experiencing back pain, 70% of pregnant women has lower back pain during their pregnancy. Well ladies, there’s no need to be any more uncomfortable than you absolutely have to be

Mommy Love is a unique company that offers you a real product to help relieve lower back pain. I’ve looked around, the pillow options for pregnant women are really non existent. There are BIG pillows that are boomerang shaped and nice to sleep with on your side but that isn’t helping your lower back pain. There is this one really foreign looking prone(on your belly) position cushion that is almost $300.00 and looks plastic, hard and very constraining.

So I’ve found you, The Sophie Prone Pregnancy Cushion ! Curious? This innovative cushion is great for any trimester! It has many uses that include Napping, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Transition for Stomach Sleepers, Resting, & More. The unique design allows pregnant women to lie safely and comfortably, by utilizing the support blocks that come with every Sophie.

The Sophie allows expecting Moms to ease back pain by pulling pressure away from your back, encourages the baby to change positions helping the baby develop, and most importantly, relieving pressure on the spine! The first COST EFFECTIVE patented product that allows expecting moms to get back on their stomachs, get massaged, and get the extra relief they need by being in the prone (on your belly) position. Now included with covers at no additional charge! The Sophie is the only clinically accepted pregnancy cushion on the market that relieves lower back pain. The complete pregnancy cushion for every expecting mom!

Since I am not pregnant my good friend reviewed this product as a guest editor for us at BabyLuxe Daily. Here is what she had to say, “ I used the Sophie cushion often until my belly got in the way of my comfort with the pillow. It is a unique contraption for sure with the comfort of mommy in mind ”

THE SOPHIE WITH BLOCKS

The Sophie product come with one cover of your choice, support cushion, two side support blocks, and one head cushion. The support blocks, in combination with The Sophie, can add needed support as the uterus expands during each trimester of pregnancy. Each one of these blocks can be used for various positions during pregnancy. The head cushion, and side support blocks, can be used as a side wedge, leg support, and lower back support while sitting in a chair, or any other position you feel these blocks can be utilized for support.

Another really fantastic feature of the cushion is that you can definitely use it after delivery when your stomach is still big. You might be craving to sleep on your belly but it might not feel so wonderful right after giving birth So use the cushion as a transition back to your flat bed. Nice! And at this price you can afford to be comfortable. Get some sleep mom

The Sophie will be featured at The Baby Kid Expo in April in Saint Louis. A clinical version of The Sophie is coming out this week. It is specifically designed for Massage therapy, Physical Therapy, and Chiropractors. The Sophie will be featured in the April issue of Pregnancy & newborn.