Monthly Archives: August 2007

Slurp & Burp

Age 0-1 year, Breastfeeding

Slurpburp_wearI wish I had a Slurp & Burp when I was breastfeeding Madelyn. Not only does it have a built in burp cloth but the patented design allows mom to nurse discreetly without covering her baby.
I loved the way Madelyn would stare at me while she was breastfeeding. When we were at Grandmother’s house we couldn’t make eye contact when I was using my nursing cover which I didn’t like. This product is a great solution for that problem.

Missy’s product, the Slurp & Burp, gives expecting moms a reason to get excited about breastfeeding.  Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be dull and boring. Mom can make breastfeeding time fun and colorful by choosing from one of seven Slurp & Burp colors/patterns.

You won’t believe how easy the Slurp & Burp is to use. It is worn like a sash. Simply put it over your head and rest the burp cloth on your shoulder. Then put your other arm through the loop of material. Wahlah! Your breast is covered while baby is eating. You don’t have to take the Slurp & Burp off to switch sides. Simply lift it off the current arm and rotate it to the other arm. That’s it.

The Slurp & Burp is machine washable and made of lightweight cotton.

The Slurp & Burp is so comfortable that I didn’t realize I’ve been wearing it the whole time I’ve been writing this post!

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Your Baby Can Read!

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Babycanread_1 I never thought Madelyn would read before she was two years old.. or four years old for that matter.  The ‘Your Baby Can Read’ videos and cards have proven me wrong.  The most natural time to learn any aspect of language is during the infant and toddler years. There is a natural window of opportunity for learning language where it is easier for children to learn to understand and speak our language at a high level. During this window of opportunity, between the ages of 3 months and 5 years, they can also learn the written word naturally and easily.
My favorite aspect of the ‘Your Baby Can Read!’ videos and cards is that Madelyn can see both the actual word and the object or action. For example, one card says ‘clap’ on it and when you slide the picture out, you see a baby clapping. Madelyn caught onto the word clap very quickly.

I am very impressed with this system and recommend that you give it a try. It is so exciting to see Madelyn pointing to her nose just by looking at the word nose!  How fun!!

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Personalized calling cards, announcments, and more

Announcements & Stationary, Personalized

 Doodlebugprints1Kathryn with Doodlebug Prints has delighted me with samples of her whimsical, yet classic ‘mommy calling cards’, and ‘photo birth announcement’s’. I’ve often scribbled a note on torn scrap paper when I want to get in touch with one of Sebastian’s classmates moms and I hate that!  I don’t want to write a note to a fellow mom on my business letter head either. Kathryn’s ‘mommy calling cards’ are the perfect solution for me. Moms can have their name, phone numbers, and email address printed on durable cardstock in their choice of many designs. The calling cards are regular business card size, easy to fit in a diaper bag pocket, can be customized to suit your needs and colors can be changed for no additional fee.

Before I get to the end of this post, I want to be sure you know that you will get 20% your order with coupon code INSIDER07! 

Here are a few situations when you really should have a ‘mommy calling card’ on hand.
1. Send a note to a class mom.
2. You meet a cool mommy at the park and want to share your number.
3. Hand them out to the moms at your playdates.

Kathryn’s photo baby announcements are beautiful too. Featuring your baby’s photograph on durable cardstock, the color and design of your choice, these truly are personalized for you!

Oh, and here’s a great gift or birthday party invitation idea… Kathryn’s photo magnets. These are so great. You can choose to have your personal photograph on any of her designs on a small magnet or large. No one will forget your child’s birthday party if you send these out as invitations!

The images on the Doodlebug Prints website don’t do Kathryn’s work justice.

Where to buy: Doodlebug Prints

COUPON CODE FOR OR READERS: 20% off with code INSIDER07

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Pooh’s Honey Pot

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3

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Madelyn is all about putting things in and taking things out of cups, bowls, tupperware, even my shirt, these days. Last night while eating dinner she insisted on having the tupperware container that her food came out of, on her tray so she could put her food back in it and then take it out, and it went on and on and on…

I knew she was going to love Pooh’s Honey Pot from Learning Curve as soon as I opened the box. There are three little honey bee’s that she can put in and remove from Pooh’s honey pot. She can even see through his honey pot to make sure they are all there.

Madelyn will even try to count the bee’s when she takes them out. She points and makes noises like I do when I’m counting things for her. It’s super cute.

Besides being a sorting toy, I can tell that Pooh’s Honey Pot is going to play a big role in learning how to count. There are three bee’s so the numbers aren’t overwhelming for her to learn.

This is something I think Madelyn is going to love for a long time.

Where to buy: Learning Curve

Eeyore Tunes

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Eeyore1Let’s start off with my favorite Eeyore quote:
"This writing business. Pencils and what-not. Over-rated, if you ask me. Silly stuff.
Nothing in it." Eeyore

This is such a fun toy for infants and older babies. What Madelyn does to it more than anything is sit on it! It’s so cute. When she sits on Eeyore, his feet make musical note sounds which she thinks is the most amazing thing ever.
Not only does Eeyore make tunes when Madelyn sits on him, but also when she pushes or squeezes he feet. It’s not hard to get  tunes out of Eeyore.  A different note is played as she pushes each leg.

Where to buy: Learning Curve