Posts Tagged ‘organic’

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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Graze Organic {DISCOUNT}

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Baseball practice started this week.  Machine pitch for the 8 year old, first tee-ball season for the 3 year old {he’ll be 4 in 3 weeks}.  This means that life has officially gotten even more hectic for the Blakes, if that was possible!  Also means snack-time, dinner-time, and weekend lunches for about 4 days out of the week will be served on the baseball stands or lounging in the grass behind the dugouts once the weather gets a bit warmer.  Reusable snack totes, here we come!!!

I will NOT, will NOT, HAVE NOT bought plastic baggies for our lunches and away meals in quite some time thanks to all the reusable baggie companies out there!  I’ve tried my fair share and have never had a complaint!  Today I want to introduce you to the sturdiest ones I’ve found so far, plus the most “educational” for my pre-schooler.  No fancy designs from Graze Organic and that is totally not a bad thing!  When it comes to a hectic life and three very territorial little boys, simple and “the same” is what matters most!  So when I say, “Connor, grab your snack bag…” he’s learned which Graze Organic bag has “snack” on it.  Of course, they still fight over the “surprise” one {little do they know that one of these days I’m going to fill it with broccoli…SURPRISE!!!}

See, Graze Organic bags are educational like I mentioned.  My 3 year old knows the difference between them all, the pictures helped him learn the words and I have the confidence that when I’m watching T throw the ball at 6:30pm and chasing A as he heads for the port-a-potties and C is whining for his sandwich {AKA dinner on the run} I point him towards our cooler {which yes, is reusable too} and he knows which bag to open to find his sandwich!  Same goes for his {daily} pre-school lunch, all the bags are pre-labeled for us and easy to open for C so there’s no prep work for him or his teacher.

And what compliments I’ve received!!  Everyone is in love with reusable everything now a days but the simple “fruit” baggie from Graze Organics has gotten me the most comments while out and about {first was at a hockey game while the boys shared Goldfish from the “snack” bag and the family next to use was enthralled by Graze Organic bags!}.  Oh wait…I mentioned how sturdy they are right?  I’ve tried several other companies and these are the thickest, most durable ones yet!  Made in the USA from 100% certified organic cotton & hand silk-screened using water-based inks BTW so no worries on the material that is storing your child’s food.  I’ve been ever so impressed with our set of samples from Graze Organic and I thank them for easing my woes as baseball season crashed down on our family!!  GO PS ROYALS!

Organic Cloth Napkins too!!

Take 15% off your orders through March 14th with the code babyelan15! Heather and Lesile have a fabulous story about how they got started, about being green and having a healthy lifestyle with their families, check it out here!  I’m sure you can all relate!  And if you are ready to learn something today…here’s your educational green facts from Graze Organic in their why organic section!

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 :-)

I’m thrilled to offer  a Merino Kids Baby Sleep Sack for one lucky reader!   Be sure to become a fan on FaceBook to participate in monthly prizes!   Here’s your EXTRA ENTRY…subscribe to their newsletter.   Contest ends in one week, good luck to all!!

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Let’s Go Strolling {20% DISCOUNT}

Friday, February 26th, 2010

The following is a paid advertorial from Let’s Go Strolling:

Let’s Go Strolling has just the baby gear you need to get out and about as spring is on the way! Whether you’re looking for the perfect stroller, the right diaper bag, or easiest baby carrier, Let’s Go Strolling has the best product selection in their Oakland store or on their simple-to-navigate website.

Have you been shopping for a new stroller to get out of the house and kick start your walks this Spring/Summer? What about the perfect lightweight for that Summer vacation? We’ve never had a sale this low, so take advantage of 20% off our already low prices! There has never been a better time to invest in a stroller, or other baby gear, to create perfect outings and vacations with your children! Let’s Go Strolling features strollers from all the top brands including Bugaboo, Baby Jogger, Bumbleride, Valco, Phil and Ted’s, Stokke and more.

At Let’s Go Strolling our mission is to combine outstanding customer service with the best selection of high-quality strollers, designer diaper bags, new baby gifts and new mom products to make your shopping experience both easy and fun – so you can buy the best products to fit YOUR lifestyle. We aim to always exceed your expectations with our product selection, product knowledge and responsive service.

Already have the perfect stroller? Now is the time to grab the stroller accessories, diaper bag & accessories or baby carrier you’ve been meaning to get as well. We have all the brand name storm & sun covers to go with your stroller. We have one of the best selection of designer diaper bags. At 20% off, don’t you deserve to have the diaper bag you really want? Tell your significant other it’s your early Mother’s Day gift! Or better yet, snap up one early for Dad for Father’s Day! We have diaper bags from Storksak, Skip Hop, Petunia Picklebottom, Diaper Dude, OiOi, Ju-Ju-Be, BabyMel and more!

Now that you have the perfect diaper bag, how about filling it with our stylish diaper bag organizing accessories like wetbags, handy pouches & BPA-free snack. Shop around on our Let’s Go Strolling site and we know you’ll find more goodies you’ll love than just our awesome selection of strollers & diaper bags.

Want a comfortable Baby Carrier? You should definitely get an ergonomic carrier like the Serena and Lily Organic Market Sling, the stylish Beco Baby Carrier, or the classic Ergo Baby Carrier at unheard of prices!

We can only offer this savings on in-stock merchandise so hurry now and treat yourself to awesome savings on just what you need and just what you want! Use the code “BabyElan20″ for your online discount {some brand exemptions to apply}.

Happy Solez Organics {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

I can’t express clearly how thrilled I am that Katherine Accettura creator of yummy homemade goodies contacted Baby Elan {daily}.    It has been a treat getting to know her and see her business taking off!    She is brilliant, dedicated, so extremely creative and wonderfully friendly and warm.   You will love her products and you’ll love her.

Katherine created Happy Solez Organics in 2008 in order to provide well-made products to families who believe in using organic and eco-friendly products. By performing each step of the process when creating goods (design, preparing, sewing, marketing, selling, shipping, and more),see, brilliant!  very little waste is produced, and a very small carbon footprint is emitted. :-)
Selling goods locally and globally, and interacting with customers, has been an important part of the process in assuring that we will receive the best, American-made product possible.  Many of the fabrics used in Happy Solez Organics include Bamboo, Organic Cotton, 100% Recycled Materials, and also Reclaimed Materials. By making a smaller impact on our Earth, generations to come will be happier to live in a greener world.  Katherine would love to spin off something custom for you too!

Little Noah was fortunate to receive a perfect pair of organic booties from Katherine.  I told her he was trying to walk so she made sure to include skid pads on the bottom of his little pair, custom!  :-)   Such beautiful little booties for cute little feet. These shoes feature an Organic, Sustainable Liner that is made from half Bamboo and half Organic Cotton.  You all know how much I love bamboo!  And how smart to use it in the liner where your child’s feet will sweat.  Bamboo is super absorbent!  CLEVER  The exterior is constructed from Hand Printed Bali Batik Cotton.The colors are extremely beautiful on these and they are great for boys or girls.There is soft, cotton elastic around the openings so the booties stay put when baby kicks.  Noah has not kicked his off yet.  I’ve washed them twice and dried them.. by mistake actually but both times they came out perfectly fine.   We love them, they are so easy to put on and soft on his feet.  I get compliments often about these fantastic organic booties.

Nicholas was lucky enough to receive this adorable and super soft tee from the Happy Solez  Organics collection :-)   He wears it to pre-school regularly, I’ve washed it a ton in a normal cycle, even dried it too a few times.  The shape, color and fabric, stitching has worn perfectly.  I’m very happy when I see him wearing  his tee, he’s comfortable because the shirt fits him well.

Happy Solez Organics is about a lot more than booties as you are seeing.  Katherine is just getting started!  In a few short months she has added several new products to her homemade collection.  These adorable bags are an example!  I don’t know a little girl out there who would not cherish her own little bag made with some wonderful fabric.

Who is getting spring fever?  I am, I don’t usually either but Charlotte has had an odd winter, long and cold so I’m ready for sunny days full of sunshine and playing outside.   Katherine has been a busy bee sewing and designing all sorts of exciting products for Happy Solez Organics Spring Vintage Collection!    I get a rush of inspiration just looking at the fresh, clean bold prints she’s using for her spring line.   With new products like pouches, bags, Ipod bags and clothes, onsies, a lot of wonderful homemade items.   All very unique and gorgeous.

 

Little Joey gets to model our giveaway onsie from Happy Solez Organics with a super adorable applique fashionably stitched onto the onsie giving it a unique cheerful look.   Isn’t he handsome!

Katherine sews eco-cloths with scrubbers!   Better than a paper towel and gorgeous.  One of our readers will be able to win a set of your own!   You have to see her new website at Happy Solez Organics it is really the best way to see all her work.  The site isn’t completely finished but feel free to take a peek.  :-)   Her FaceBook page has many images of the products available, especially her recent bags and many zipper pouches.

 

Visit her Esty site at Happy Solez Organics and take advantage of a shopping discount.  Use Promotion Code LUXE10 during your Etsy Checkout.

Beyond excited to offer a Happy Solez Organics GIVEAWAY  for one lucky reader!   Katherine has graciously put together an adorable package of a sky blue baby onsie & her fabulous eco- cloths!   Here’s your EXTRA ENTRY…become a fan of Happy Solez Organics on FaceBook Contest ends in one week, good luck to all!!

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