PUJ Baby Sling Review

Up until about Halloween, I had never used a baby sling. I had used other types of carriers but never one that you wrap and wear. They seem kind of insecure to me so I was too nervous to wear one. Then one day I came across PUJ Baby and their amazing baby slings. This looked so secure and comfortable, I had to try one! So when PUJ Baby offered to send me my choice, I was so thrileld!!


I chose the beautiful Heather Go Sling!

I don't have it fully folded down on the shoulder like it should be but I wanted to get this picture on it! I love this sling! I t is really secure, and my little one (she is almost 2) fits in in and it makes it easy to go to the mall or wherever when I can hold her this way and worry more about the older two!  And I love that I can fold it up and throw it in my purse or bag and use it whenever I need to! It is quick and easy to put it on and go!  This sling makes my life so much easier!

Product Description:
Need an extra hand? Maybe you're about to go on vacation and don't want to deal with the stroller at the airport? Or maybe you just need a simple solution for all those quick stops you make here and there.
Whatever the need, PUJ makes parenting easier. With the "Go" sling you're in and out in no time. No straps, no buckles, no zippers and no metal rings. Just throw it over your head and you're good to go. You can even put it on while holding your baby.
Really! It's that easy. And it folds flat so you can easily store it in your bag of tricks. It's there for all the times you weren't planning on stopping. It's comfy, it frees up both hands, and is machine washable. Your baby will love you for it. Plus your arms won't start to burn 7 minutes into your 4 hour red-eye flight to Chicago. The "Go" sling by PUJ.
So simple you'll actually use it.

• lightweight
• minimal
• compact
• portable
• modern design
• machine washable
• easy on+off
• no straps or buckles
• convenient

PUJ is launching the Puj Booti in early 2011 around Feb. sometime. It was just featured in Pregnancy and Newborn Buyer's Guide! The price will be around $32/pair for the symmetrical Booti!:

Puj is also  doing weekly giveaways on their Facebook page. All they have you do is Like the Puj page and you will be notified of the giveaways.



I was not compensated for this review.  I did receive a product to review on my blog. I was not obigated to write a positive review.  Some photos from PUJ

4 Moms Clean Water Infant Tub Review and Giveaway!

Bath time with a little one can be a bit nerve-wracking. Are you using water that's too hot or too cold? And what about your baby sitting in a tub of dirty water??  A parent can get stressed out over something as simple as bathing their baby! New moms and dads everywhere fret over this simple task, and we wish there was something better to use.   4 Moms has us covered!  Introducing the Clean Water Infant tub!



This tub is nothing short of amazing!! It has so many features, its hard to know where to start! The first thing I should point out is why they call it the Clean Water tub. There is a drain on the side of the tub which allows dirty water to go out,while clean water comes in through the reservoir. Simple but genius!  Of course, you have to keep the water running to keep the cleanwater going and to keep water in the tub, but bath time for a baby usually isn't too long anyways! All you need is enough time to wash hair and body and rinse, usually about a 5 minute job.


Next, there is a digital thermometer.  It features not only the numbers, but a color guide to know right away how the water will be for your little one!



This gives you great peace of mind that you won't hurt your baby, and she will be comfortable in the tub! The tub even comes with a great rinse cup, so its always close on hand and easy to use! This makes bath time as painless as possible, and makes for a quick job if need be!  I only wish I had this tub with my older 2 kids!! It is cleaner, easier to use and I love that it has 2 height settings depending on what works for your baby! 


So just who came up with such a great baby product?  The amazing team of experts at 4 Moms! Here is a bit about the company:

About Us

We may be a small company, but we have some big ideas. We’re dedicated to finding innovative solutions that make parenting tasks easier and more enjoyable for families all over the globe.

Our company is named after 4 real live moms (well, actually 5 moms, but 4moms makes a better name, so one mom adopted the nickname ‘The Stealth Mom'). Jenn, Cindy, Kristen, Elizabeth and Erin were 4moms’ original focus group, and ever since that first meeting, they’ve been contributing their insights and expertise to our products (between the five of them, they’ve got 15 kids, so they know their stuff!).

Our search for experts didn’t stop at 5 moms. Since the company began in 2005, we’ve added product and graphic designers, web developers, business professionals, engineers and roboticists to our team. Together, we design and build the innovative products we hope will help out parents and babies everywhere.


This tub will transform the bathtime experience for both you and your baby.  You will be able to enjoy the time together instead of making a stressful event! There is no better joy in parenting than being able to enjoy simple things together. The thing is, soon enough they will be 6 years old and not want you around. You will miss the days when your baby wanted you around, and needed your careful watch to make sure they are ok. Plus who doesn't love a great smelling baby after a bath?!? 


You can win your own CleanWater tub! Here is how to win:

*MANDATORY ENTRY* THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT. PLEASE BE SURE I HAVE YOUR EMAIL TO CONTACT YOU IF YOU WIN!  

Tell me your best tips for bathing baby!

Tell me in a comment below!  Be  sure I have your email so I can contact you if you win!

Extra entries: (leave a separate comment for each:)

Follow us via Google Friend Connect, worth 3 extra entries and leave me the name you used.


Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter 1 extra entry leave me your twitter name

Follow @4moms on twitter, 1 extra entry leave me your twitter name

Tweet about this giveaway. Include the link to this giveaway, @4moms and @FrugalFamilyFun Can be up to 5 times daily, tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.
leave me the link to your tweet

Subscribe to our email updates, via google reader, or via RSS feed , 1 extra entry for each

Put our button on your blog, leave me the link to the blog THIS WILL BE CHECKED. 3 extra entries

Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway worth 5 extra entries.  Leave me the link in your comments to the post

Friend 4 moms on Facebook leave your facebook name, 1 extra entry

sign up as 4moms Insiders www.4momsonline.com/insider

tell me email used to sign up for 1 extra entry

Contest begins now and ends August 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winners will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winners must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. Good luck!

4 Moms provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product

Swaddle Designs Review and Giveaway

The best way to comfort your newborn and help him feel at home is to swaddle him (or her!) nice and snug! Looks pretty difficult to me!! Things never stay as nice and tight as when the nurses do it. Now, of course, they show you how to do it when you have your baby at the hospital...after 24 hours of grueling, exhausting labor. I'm sure you paid attention. But now you're at home with this tiny little person who is flailing his arms and you can't remember!?!? Well, rest assured that someone has heard your prayers Mom, and that person is Lynette Damir of Swaddle Designs!!

While visiting families with new babies, Lynette found that parents struggled with swaddling because they didn’t have the right kind of blanket (most were too small or too thick) and they could not remember how to make a good secure swaddle. Lynette wanted to share her knowledge of proper swaddling because she understood that parents needed help when trying to learn how to swaddle. Lynette designed The Ultimate Receiving Blanket® with 123 Swaddle® instructional tag sewn to its edge. Lynette’s blanket has helped hundreds of thousands of new parents learn how to swaddle to calm and comfort their newborns.   Check out their Swaddling Tips! (from Swaddle Designs)

Genius!! I was so thrilled to receive the Dots Stars and Hearts Receiving blanket!  The pattern is colorful and fun, and my daughter loves how soft it is!!
They have so many great patterns and different styles to choose from!! And I love that they put the instructions right there on the blanket, sewn in so it doesn't stick out!!

Swaddle Designs wants one of you to wrap your baby in style and comfort!! Here are the details!!:

One winner will win their choice of any style Ultimate Receiving Blanket

***MANDATORY ENTRY***THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ANY BONUS ENTRIES TO COUNT!
Go to Swaddle Designs and tell me which Ultimate Receiving Blanket. you will choose!! Leave me a comment with your answer!

For some extra entries, do the following, and for each that you do,  leave a separate comment below telling me you did it.  Example: if you  blog about it for 5 entries, leave 5 separate comments, such as "blogged here (leave me the link), entry #1" and  so forth.  shoot me an email at frugalfamilyfunspot(at)gmail(dot)com if  you have any questions!!

1. Follow Swaddle Designs on Twitter (for 1 bonus  entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter  (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on Google friend  connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your  blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5.  Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the  blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include the link to this review AND @FrugalFamilyFun AND @SwaddleDesigns

THIS CAN BE DONE  5 TIMES DAILY FOR 1  ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO LESS THAN 1 HOUR  APART!!  (For 1 bonus entry each, total of 5 daily!)

7.Sign  up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do  both, 2 entries for each!)

8. Fan Swaddle Designs on Facebook


The contest will begin March 15,2010 and end April 14,2010 at 11:59 P.M.  PST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org  The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond  or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen!  Good luck to all!

I was not monetarily compensated for  this post. Swaddle Designs did provide me with the Ultimate Receiving Blanket for product  review, and will also be providing the winners with one as well. 

Photos courtesy of Swaddle Desings.

Kolcraft Contours® Classique™ 3-in-1 Bassinet Review and Giveaway

Every baby deserves the best start in life.  That includes bed time!! Every new mom knows that sleep time is crucial when it comes to getting through those first few weeks (or months!!)  Kolcraft has a beautiful Contours Classique 3-in-1 Bassinet (Suggested Retail:$179.99) that will send your baby to dream land in no time!! And you can rest assured that your baby is comfortable and safe!!

The Classique^™ bassinet offers classic style, convenient features & elegant fashions for contemporary moms. A full-size bassinet, Moses basket and changing table all in one extends the use of the product.

Features

• Solid wood frame provides elegance & stability
• Changing table securely attaches on top of bassinet rails and conveniently stores underneath when not in use
• Handles on removable Moses basket lets mom take baby anywhere in the house
• Two removable wicker storage baskets with fashionable fabric lLiners
• Hanging deluxe organizer & diaper stacker keeps baby's items handy
• Washable terry cloth fitted sheet on mattress

Contours^® Classique^™ Product Specifications

• JPMA Certified
• Bassinet is designed to be used by infants up to 3 months of age or up to a weight of 15 pounds, and should no longer be used by a child who can push himself/herself up on hands and knees
• Changing table may be used for infants up to 25 lbs.

 (Via  Kolcraft)

I love that this bed is totally neutral!! This makes it ideal if you want to use it for future children, or if you are waiting til he/she is born to find out what you are having!!  The colors are beautiful and fit with any color wall paint and any theme you may choose! Elegant and simple, yet perfect for your little one!!

I also love the great storage baskets underneath!! They make for an easy changing station, by storing diapers, wipes, creams and powders underneath! And since the moses basket comes off to reveal the changing table, it truly is an all in one changing station!


Be sure to check out the Kolcraft Buying Guide for more great tips about selecting a bassinet for your child!
 Kolcraft provided me with the Contours Classique 3-in-1 Bassinet

to review and they want to offer one of you a chance to win your own!! Here are the details on how to enter!!!:
***MANDATORY ENTRY***THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ANY BONUS ENTRIES TO COUNT!
Go to Kolcraft and tell me which item caught your eye!!  Leave me a comment with your answer!

For some extra entries, do the following, and for each that you do, leave a separate comment below telling me you did it.  Example: if you blog about it for 5 entries, leave 5 separate comments, such as "blogged here (leave me the link), entry #1" and so forth.  shoot me an email at frugalfamilyfunspot(at)gmail(dot)com if you have any questions!!

1. Follow Kolcraft on Twitter (for 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include the link to this review AND @FrugalFamilyFun AND @Kolcraft

THIS CAN BE DONE  5 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO LESS THAN AN HOUR APART!!  (For 1 bonus entry each, total of 5 daily!)

7.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

8. Fan Kolcraft on Facebook


The contest will begin March 11,2010 and end April 11,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!

I was not monetarily compensated for this post. Kolcraft did provide me with the Contours Classic 3-in-1 Bassinet for product review, and will also be providing the winners with one as well.

Some of the photos courtesy of Kolcraft.

Baby's 1st Phone Call Review and Giveaway!

One of the biggest tasks of a new mom is trying to call EVERYONE and let them know that they finally have their sweet bundle of joy! But sometimes, between extended families and lots of friends, this can go from an exciting moment to a stressful one.  Now, bring in Baby's 1st Phone Call, who will make those calls for you!

How It Works

Baby's First Phone Call is an automated call tree that allows you to notify all of your friends and family of the arrival of your bundle of joy without the hassle of making dozens of individual phone calls, or leaving some friends and family to find out second- or third-hand.
With Baby's First Phone Call, you set up an account before your baby is born—when you still have a moment of time to yourself—and enter the names and phone numbers of all the people you want to notify when the baby arrives. Then, after the baby is born, you make a single phone call and leave a personal voice-mail message of any length with all the details you want to share.
Not only can you tell your friends and family when your little bundle arrived, you can share information such as the hospital and room number you're in and whether and when you'd like to receive visitors.
Our system places calls to each of the phone numbers in your account. If the person answers the phone they hear your happy message. If they don't answer, the message is left on their voicemail or answering machine. In either case, there is an option for them to leave you a return message that you can pick up at your convenience.
It's really that easy! You're doing all the hard work; let us make spreading the good news easy for you.
Use Baby's First Phone Call to notify your book group, your friends from Lamaze class, your co-workers and your extended family. Now you have the perfect way to send a personal message with your joyous news to everyone in your network!

With Baby's First Phone Call, you won't forget to notify anyone of your news and nobody will be the last to know!

Purchase a package for you or a friend here:  Baby's First Phone Call

I really wish I had known about this with my THREE kids!!! This would have saved me time and given more time with my little ones during those first precious hours!! Well luckily for my readers, 4 of you will each be winning a $50 gift certificate to Baby's First Phone Call!!!  Here is how to win!:

***MANDATORY ENTRY***
Tell me an estimate of how many phone calls you made or will make when your baby was/will be born!  I must have called at least 20! Likely more!! Comment below in the comments section!

For some extra entries....
1.Follow Baby's First Phone Call on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @FirstPhoneCall to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE  3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!(For 1 bonus entry!)

7.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

8. Fan Baby's First Phone Call on Facebook(For 1 bonus entry!)
Also, please note, at this point in time we believe the 800-number is only available in the US and that it will only make calls to US area codes. We expect that, as the service matures, we will add North American capabilities, possibly as soon as during 2010

The contest will begin February 21,2010 and end March 21,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!



Photos courtesy of Baby's First Phone Call.  I was not compensated for this review, I just love their product! These are my opinions, yours may differ ☺

Premium Baby Gifts Review and Giveaway!!

As a mother of 3, I have had my share of beautiful baby gifts. But none of them have been as cute and so well packaged as the Welcome Home Baby gift set I received from Premium Baby Gifts!!

Isn't this just darling????? The outfit comes all wrapped up nice and neat in the little house! No need to wrap!!!

Shopping at Premium Baby Gifts is easy and convenient!! They will even send a personal note along with your gift!! I received the gift in record time and was so pleased with the appearance! I have a friend expecting a baby boy and I cannot wait to give the gift to her!!!

There are hundreds of items just waiting to be given to mommy and baby! And the fun doesn't stop at babyhood; Premium Baby Gifts offers gifts for older kids too!! Everything from clothes to room decorations and beyond!! I love the Diaper Cakes and the fabulous Personalized Gifts!!

Here is a little info about their company, taken from their About us page:

Premium Baby Gifts is a family owned company that started in 2006 with the goal of selling the most adorable and unique products available for both baby and child.

We have searched all over the United States and beyond for unique items to go into our gifts. Quality and Service are number one with us!

Our focus has always been to find unique gifts and containers that are fun with high quality products in them. Our goal is to feature gift baskets with keepsake items for our customers. We are unique in that we try to make the container of our gift baskets part of the gift. Something that the recipient can use for years to come.

Our baby gifts are made to be functional but very cute! We want the new mom to treasure her gift after baby has out grown the items. For example, our Mommy and Me baby gift baskets are made especially with beautiful outfits perfect for baby's first pictures. These pictures will be treasured for a life time.

We would love to hear from you about how we can make Premium Baby Gifts your favorite place to shop! We are passionate to make it just that!

If there is a brand you love that you think we should carry, please let us know too! We are always adding to our lines and really like our customer's input.

We sincerely hope you enjoy your entire shopping experience with Premium Baby Gifts.

Happy Shopping!

Denise, Ian and our four kids (A singleton and Our Triplets)

Wow!!! TRIPLETS?? And still have time to run an online busines!?!? Kudos to Denise and Ian, I cannot imagine how busy you must be!!

So how would you guys like to win a fabulous gift for yourself or a friend expecting a new baby!?!? Denise has graciously offered one of the following two outfits to one lucky reader!!!

These outfits are from the Big Dreamzzz collection!! The Big Dreamzzz Baby M.D. outfit is darling and comes packaged in the little doctor bag!! The Big Dreamzzz Baby Ballerina outfit is sweet and comes in a beautiful gift box!! Here is how to enter!!!

***MAIN ENTRY*** THIS IS MANDATORY AND MUST BE DONE FOR OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT!!!!

Go to Premium Baby Gifts and tell me your favorite item!! Be sure I have your email in this entry or that it is easy to find on your profile. I will not hunt for it!!!

Want extra entries?? Why of course you do!! :) Leave me a SEPARATE comment for each that you do! (Also if you complete one that has more than one entry, leave a comment for each entry!)

1. Subscribe to my blog via email or google reader (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Premium Baby Gifts on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

4. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

5. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

7. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @PremiumBabyGift to count!

THIS CAN BE DONE 3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!

7.NEW ENTRIES ADDED 2/10/10 Go vote for my name choice in the contest!! The Elite Air Jet Thanks!!

**Vote and you can earn extra entries!! Click on the link to vote, then come to your favorite giveaway and get 3 extra entries!! Just put "vote # (your vote #), entry 1, (and then 2 and 3 in the following comments) and you are set!!

The contest will begin February 6,2010 and end March 6,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!