Monthly Archives: January 2007

Blirt Shirts – Bull in a China Shop

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Baby & Kids Clothing, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

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Watch out! Here comes the bull.. I mean Sebastian!
Bull in a China Shop; that about sums up Sebastian. Now he can warn people that he can get a little crazy by simply wearing a very special shirt. A Blirt Shirt.
Blirt Shirts give kids the abililty to relay very important to those around. Messages that should be given, but aren’t usually spoken. (according to Sebastian)

You will love watching family and friends figure out what your child’s Blirt Shirt means. I was surprised that my sister in law figured out Sebastian’s "Bull in a China Shop" shirt right away. My husband on the other hand.. we won’t go there!

Who came up with this idea? The founder of Blirt Shirts is not a native english speaker. She came up with the great idea to design shirts that represent her interpretations of our figures of speech.

Blirt shirts are made of 100% organic cotton, use non-toxic dyes and are water-base silk screened. Blirt Shirts are available in sizes 6 months to 6+ years and in several gender nuetral colors. You can also choose short or long sleeve. Now is the perfect time to get your child a long sleeve Blirt Shirt.

A booklet that accompanies each shirt playfully provides derivations and definitions. The goal of Blirt Shirts is to visually represent figures of speech that embody strong and unique character traits of kids.

Other sayings are: Fish out of Water and No Shrinking Violet.

Where to buy: Blirt Shirts

‘The Mommy Insider’ readers get 15% off with code BlirtMoms!

Wipie Couture TM Nursery Wipe Cases

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Baby & Kids Clothing, Cleaning & Cleaners, Diaper Bags, Nursery & Room Decor, , ,

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Are you a Mom on the hunt for things to "glamorize" your baby’s nursery?  I’ve got the product for you! 

La Baby Couture’s Wipie Couture TM Nursery Wipe Cases are beautifully made with the most stylish of fabrics. Speaking of.. there are currently 9 fabric designs to choose from.

La Baby Couture also sells a Wipie Couture TM Travel Baby Wipe Case that you can take anywhere. The travel size is also available in several fabric designs.

These are about the most plush nursery wipe cases I have come across. You can find handmade baby wipe cases like these but La Baby Couture’s baby wipe cases have a wonderful softness to them that adds an extra touch.

The fabric is durable which my son, Sebastian, loves to test for me. He yanks and throws things (sorry, Silvana) for my reviews and we found that La Baby Couture’s baby wipe case is VERY durable.

Couture isn’t just for girls you know!  Let your baby boy in on the couture and choose from fabric designs like the Jungle or Cowboy themes.

La Baby Couture’s baby wipe cases are a great baby shower gift or new baby gift.

Where to buy: La Baby Couture

‘The Mommy Insider’ readers get $5 off with coupon code 525.

Stikins – Easy to use labels

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"Mommy, I lost my coat".. I’m sure you’ve heard that around this time every year. Winter is here, kids wear their coat to school, but they don’t necessarily come home wearing them. Your child’s $60 winter coat ends up at the local Salvation Army because it was in the lost and found pile too long.

Enter Stikins. Stikins are the ultimate labels for children’s clothing, bottles, snack cups, toothbrushes, and many more items that your child takes with them to school or sleep overs.

Stikins labels are personalized with your child’s name, are self-adhesive and very easy to apply. The labels come in three variations. One is specifically for applying to clothing tags. The label has four bars that wrap around the tag to provide a secure attachment to the tag. The second is for applying to shoes or larger items such as books, backpacks, etc. The third size is very small and can be applied to a toothbrush, rulers, combs and other small items.

Here comes the best part..(dramatic music playing)..Stikins stay on in the washer and dryer! Yes, you read it right!  How great is that?

A package of 60 Stikins labels in all three sizes costs $24.95.

Where to buy: Stikins

Diaper Baggies

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Diaper Bags,

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Diaper Baggies are a wonderful thing. There have been two times in the last few months (before I got diaper baggies) that I could have really used these. One time was when we were arriving at a restaurant and Madelyn pooped right when we pulled into the parking lot. The only garbage can available at the restaurant was right outside the front door and I thought it would be really rude to share Madelyn’s stinky diaper with the nice people coming and going so I had to leave the diaper in the car. Needless to say, when we got back in the car, none of us were eager to get back in the car after dinner.

Diaper Baggies are basically a really durable bag with a zip closure to keep the smell in. My mother really appreciates that.

Here’s a true story: We were at my mom’s house a couple of weekends ago and I left the kids with her for an hour or so, so I could do some shopping. When I came back, we hung around for a while then went home around 8:30. I don’t know about you but when I get home, I take the diaper bag and put it in the same spot and don’t touch it until I go out again. Well..while my mom was watching the kids she changed Madelyn’s poopy diaper. She doesn’t like poopy diapers in her garbage so she put it in a grocery bag and then in my diaper bag. Oh my gosh!!! Did I have a surprise the next day when I reached in to get my wallet out! Oh, it stank! Who puts a poopy diaper in a grocery bag?  We all know they don’t close well and certainly don’t keep the smell out.  My gripe was that she could have at least told me she put a poopy diaper in my diaper bag. So.. my plan from now on is to give her a few Diaper Baggies so that doesn’t happen again.

Diaper Baggies are durable. They don’t tear easily.  I had Sebastian tug and pull on one Diaper Baggie and nothing came of it.

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Diaper Baggies are large enough to hold a diaper and several wipes.

Diaper Baggies are colorful. Moms can choose from two cute designs; a flower or a giraffe.

Diaper Baggies are also a great way to store soiled clothing.

A package of Diaper Baggies comes with 40 bags so you will have enough to last you for a while. Best of all, one package is less than $6!

Visit Diaper Baggies to learn more, get free samples or buy a package today!

Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller

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I absolute love the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller. I initially reviewed it in November but the review seemed to have gotten ‘lost’ so I am reviewing it again and am happy to tell you all about it..again!

This tandem stroller is perfect for families with 2 kids that are still ‘stroller age’. The younger child rides up front either in a car seat or sitting in the seat (see photo below) and the older child sites or stands on the rear platform. The older child is facing you when sitting on the platform and facing away from you when standing. There is plenty of back support when standing or sitting which was one of my concerns when I first got the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller.   When Sebastian ‘rides’ on the rear platform he holds on to the foam covered handles. 

The Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller has so many features that I love that I am going to list them for you:

  • Older child can stand or sit
  • Padded back support for older child when sitting
  • Foam covered handles make for comfortable pushing
  • Huge storage basket can hold my diaper bag, toy, and snacks.
  • Universal car seat attachment. Almost every infant car seat will fit.
  • Super smooth ride for both me when pushing and the kids when riding.
  • Folds almost flat for storage.
  • Folds easily and quickly.
  • Comes in 4 colors
  • Removable canopy for the front rider. This is great when Madelyn is asleep. I put her car seat canopy up as well as the removable canopy and she is in her own little ‘pod’.
  • Replacing the universal car seat holder with a tray and cup holder is simple.
  • The front seat has two comfortable positions.

I recommend the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller because it is easy to fold and store, simple to use and ‘very comfy’ according to Sebastian (7 years old and about 45 lbs.) which is the max for the back rider.

Learn more about the Joovy Caboose Stand On Tandem Stroller here.