Posts Tagged ‘newborn’

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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RoSK Sun Cover {DISCOUNT}

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

We’re heading to the beach this weekend, for the first time with Harrison!  Admittedly, I’ve been hesitant to take him, for a few reasons.  First, the idea of sand and saltwater, mixed with a barely crawling baby just does not sound good to me.  All I can picture is either fists full of sand going straight for his mouth or a screaming, miserable mess of a baby…  I know, so optimistic, aren’t I?  Second reason I have been hesitant is that I don’t particularly like the thought of him being out in the hot sun for any stretch of time, which I know is inevitable at the beach with two active older boys!

That said, we’re going anyway.  And you can bet we’ll be using our brand new Rain or Shine Kids (RoSK) UPF30 Organic Sun Cover!  Knowing that this beach trip was coming up, I was so excited to receive this cover, to review for RoSK.

The Sun Cover is a super light weight cotton that won’t trap heat in, but will keep the harmful UV rays off of my sweet baby’s tender skin.  Just like RoSK other fabulous blankets, the Sun Cover can be tied to a front carrier, a car seat or a stroller.  It can even be used as a regular blanket, not tied to anything.  We’ll be using ours on the stroller for sure!

We love RoSK, not only for this new Sun Cover, but also for the fabulous products they introduced us to over the past 5 years.  The original All Weather WooBee  is great, but  even better is their new CityScape series; NYC & Paris screenprinted blankets!  Love these so much.

And now for the super spectacular Sun Cover discount!  Readers, take 30% off your purchase with the code “sun30″.  This is a very limited time offer which expires July 31st, so hurry & get yours now.

Will you enjoy your beach trip this summer with your baby in tow?  I know I will!

zzzTIME Collection

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Always on the lookout for the most innovative offerings in swaddle & sleep care, I was excited to learn about SootheTIME’s new collection of zzzTIME sleepwear & accessories!  The zzzTIME collection offers parents {and babies} sensible, stylish & soothingly soft Snooze Wrap Plus {swaddler}, Snooze Sack, Snooze Sheets & Sleepzies.

We recently had the chance to review a sample Snooze Sack & a Sleepzie & we agree that they are truly soft & soothing for baby, creating stress-free moms & dads!  Made from all natural cotton fabrics, they are perfect for baby’s tender skin.

What I love about the Snooze Sack is the adjustable Comfort Wrap that is on the inside of the Sack.  Adjust this wrap around babies tummy before zipping up the Sack, and this may help reduce the symptoms of colic while providing more restful sleep.  The Sack’s have Comfort Vents to prevent overheating & a bottom-up zipper making it more convenient for diaper changes.

Sleepzies are a great alternative to a full length sleeper when dressing baby for the night.  The long sleeves are great for keeping their arms warm when in the Snooze Sack, yet still allowing their legs to be comfortable and not too warm.

The zzzTIME Snooze Wrap Plus looks very interesting as well!  We did not receive one of these for review, but definitely check them out at your local store!

Available at Babies R Us, check out the entire collection today!

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!

Dr. Brown’s Bottles {AAB Sponsor}

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Choosing the right baby bottle for your precious new baby is more complicated than it seems!  There are SO MANY brands out there in so many different price ranges, with so many different features too.  For first time parents or those of you adding another bambino to your family, stick with a brand of bottle that is recommended and trusted by so many…Dr. Brown’s!

We have the pleasure of being able to put 50 Dr. Brown’s baby bottles into our goodie bags for the All About Baby July 18th event coming up here in Charlotte, NC, our attendees are going to be thrilled!  Many of our vendors have always been huge supporters and users of the Dr. Brown’s brand, including myself, so it’s going to be super easy for us to promote and recommend them to everyone we know!  If you are not familiar with these bottles, take a look at how they work and their unique design here:

“Our Dr. Brown’s bottle features a patented two-piece internal vent system that works unlike any other bottle design. The vent system fully vents our bottle for vacuum-free feeding, which we call positive-pressure flow, similar to breastfeeding. As the baby feeds, air is channeled from the nipple collar through the vent system, bypassing the breastmilk or formula, to the back of the bottle. Air never mixes with the breastmilk or formula which minimizes oxidation and helps maintain essential nutrients like vitamins C, A and E.

Babies feed more comfortably because the vent system allows them to nurse without fighting the negative effects of a vacuum or the discomfort of ingesting air bubbles. This helps to reduce feeding problems like colic, spit-up, burping, and gas. The breastmilk or formula flows freely, without nipple collapse.”


If you are strictly bottle feeding, this one’s for you…if it’s time to go from breast to bottle, this one’s for you…it’s a brilliant bottle, healthy and safe for your babies!  Find a retailer near you and see what all the hype is about!  Never thought I would be this excited about a baby bottle…but when you find something that works, you stick with it and brag about it!  Thanks again to the Dr. Brown’s family for sharing their bottle with our AAB friends!