Mother-Ease Cloth Diapers Review!

Cloth Diapers

With the big craze to be enviornmentally concious in the world today, everything around us is practically reusable! And diapers are no exceptiuon!The Mother-ease Cloth Diapers are a great alternative to disposable diapers!  They are quality diapers that are easy to use and easy to clean!  They are leak proof when they are properly fitted, so no having to worry about your child's clothes getting wet or dirty from the diaper!

Some people feel that cloth diapers are too much work. This simply isn't the case.  These are easy to wash and save so much money as opposed to disposable diapers.  The quality of the material also ensures your baby has only the best against their sensitive skin! No worrying about rashes or irritants! 

 

Mother-ease Cloth Diapers are very comfy for baby too, with elastic all around to ensure the proper fit! They are easy to put on and take off, so a quick diaper change is no problem at all! These cloth diapers are great for someone just getting started with cloth diapers or a seasoned pro! Check out Mother-ease diapers when you are doing your diaper shopping!

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No Throws Review & Giveaway!

Every mom knows all too well the game babies love to play: I throw, you catch!  Its cute at first, but can get old pretty quick!! Especially if you are at the store or out in the stroller, and the baby wants to throw the same thing over and over! Even worse, when they throw something and you don't realize until it's long gone.  No Throw can help save you from this problem!! They attach to the stroller or chair and to your baby's bottle, sippy cup or toy!  This is something I am glad to have now, but really wish I had when I first started this journey called motherhood!

The No Throw tether is designed to strap around and fit tightly onto children's baby bottles and sippy cups. The No Throw's leash styled handle can strap or be slipped over the seat belt that are attached
to your child's car seat, stroller, bike seat, high chair, baby-backpack, you name it! 

 I think this is a great product for any mom!  The No Throw comes in a variety of designs, including some that are gender neutral!  I love the Pink Princess and the Leopard print No Throw!  They are stylish and really do work! I can take my 2 year old out in the stroller and not have to stop all the time to help her get her sippy cup or toy back.  It works really well in the carseat or high chair as well.  The child can pull the strap up to get the object back without any help!

And No Throw would like to offer one of you the chance to win 2 of your own No Throws, in the design of your choice!!!  Here is how to win!!:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:

PART 1:  Tell me which No Throw is your favorite!  Leave your answer in your comment!

PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
 No email=no prize!

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Contest begins now and ends January 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!

No Throw gave me products to review on my blog. I was not obligated to give a positive review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.

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

Woombie Baby Review & Giveaway!!

Having a baby can be a nerve wracking thing! One worry I have with my babies is keeping them warm at night, especially in the cold months.  Since blankets aren't a safe option how can I keep the baby warm? Introducing the Woombie!! Woombies are made of a Cotton/Spandex blend & come in 10 styles & 4 Sizes!!  This is a secure way for your baby to sleep, and makes them feel like they are back in the womb!

Swaddle your baby Safely and Effectively with The Woombie ... designed to ease your mind and comfort your baby so you may both achieve a better nights sleep. The Woombie is the safest & most NATURAL way to Swaddle your baby, encouraging baby to softly stretch extremities as needed, just like in the womb. The Woombie comforts, softly confines arms & gently compresses baby's unique curves to hug baby... preventing Startling issues, face scratching, overheating and also preventing dangerous loose unraveled blankets from covering baby's face.

I love that this keeps your baby comforted and feel more secure, especially during those first weeks and months when this big world is a bit scary for little ones!!  I got to try the Mega Tahiti Woombie, and this was so soft and snuggly!! It helps to prevent facial scratching as well, which I think is really important!  This is a great product for anyone expecting or that already has a baby, since they come in several sizes!

Click here to order your Woombie!!

You can win your favorite Woombie!! read on to find out how!!:
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Contest begins now and ends December 16, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.
I was given a Woombie to review on my  blog.  I was not compensated in any other way.  I was not under any obligation to write a positive review if I chose not to. Photos from Woombie

Baby Diner Review and Giveaway!

When you first start feeding a little one, it can be a tricky endeavor for the both of you! Chances are you are going to get messy! Busy hands and arms can send a bowl of pureed goodness all over the place. There has got to be an easier way to feed baby! Well, the creators of Baby Diner bring you an innovative product that suction cups to your dish, and also to the table, for one handed feeding! No more trying to hold a dish while you are feeding your little one!  Simply attach the suction cup to the dish and the table and you are ready to go! And it makes cleaning up a breeze too!  Simply detach your dish! No messy floors or tables from a spilt bowl!

I was so excited to be able to test this out. Even though my little one isn't a baby, it can be used for a toddler for self feeding. I attach the Baby Diner to my daughter's booster seat tray and her dish to the Baby Diner. She is unable to remove it so she can't tip or spill it, or throw it on the floor. I love how it saves me time!! Great idea and a great product!  Perfect for any feeding stage! Could even be used with a child up to 5 who may be accident prone!

Product Description
Baby Diner attaches to any smooth table top or structure and allows a parent or guardian to secure any smooth bottom sided plate, bowl or any other dishware to prevent young children from accidentally knocking or throwing dishes on the floor.

Right now get Baby Diner for only $14.99!!  Click here to buy your own!

Baby Diner is also offering a free giveaway on my blog! Here is how to win!:

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Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @BabyDiner @FrugalFamilyFun and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

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Contest begins now and ends November 16, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. 
Open to U.S. only!! Good luck!  Sponsored by Tomoson.com

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Bright Starts Bounce Bounce Baby Review

 

Babies are just so wonderful! They are so sweet, don't talk back and look cute in just about anything! And even more fun to shop for!!! There are so many great toys for babies this days, and some of them are the perfect place for your baby to sit while you are busy around the house! Bright Starts has a large selection of playards, bouncers, activity centers, plus so much more! I recently got to try the Bounce Bounce Baby Activity Center!:

Product Description:
The award winning Bounce Bounce Baby™ is fully loaded with toys, lights, and melodies, this compact activity zone has all of the features necessary to keep baby entertained! The bounce pad allows baby to bounce and dance, and the seat rotates 360 degrees for full access to toys.

Features & Specifications:

• Electronic piano with lights and 6 fun melodies
• Platform provides fun bouncing action when baby jumps up and down
• 3 height settings allows platform to grow with baby
• Seat spins 360 degrees for full access to toys
• Flower stalk toy ratchets and turns with Rattle Bead center
• Leaf stalk toy with water-filled Teether
• Toy bars feature: Spring Ball Slider, hanging  Mirror, and Caterpillar Bead Chaser
• Toy loop for attaching more of baby‘s favorite toys
• Easy to clean toy tray
• Full fun in a triangular space saving design
• Seat pad is machine washable
• A portion of the proceeds from this item supports breast cancer research

I liked that you could add extra toys. My daughter mother in law had this silly little tiny circle funny thing that my baby just chews the heck out of.  I don't know why she loves it so much,but she does. Luckily it attaches easily to link a doos and so it clips right on the activity center! My other favorite feature? I love that it was soooo easy to put together! With my hubby away for work, I have had to become more handy than usual! I was able to put this together easily and on my own!! Girl power!!!

This activity center is so cute!! I am a mom of 3 girls, and thank goodness I am a huge fan of pink!! Imagine, a mom of all girls who hates pink!! I am a big fan also of the collection that the Bounce Bounce Baby is part of: the Pretty in Pink Collection from Bright Starts! The Pretty in Pink™ Collection puts a fresh spin on being girly. Sweet characters and colors make these adorable toys and gear a must have! Inspired by current trends, the Pretty in Pink™ collection of products is a fun approach for baby girl! Plus a portion of the proceeds from this collection support breast cancer research and awareness. Providing the little girls of today a brighter tomorrow. Learn about our Pink Power Mom program at www.pinkpowermom.com.


Check out the Pretty in Pink Collection:

With 38 pretty products to choose from, you can find something for any baby girl on any budget, all while supporting a wonderful cause!! I can't think of a better deal!

About Bright Starts™
Bright Starts™ is an innovating brand of juvenile products that provides parents with smart, fresh solutions.  With a growing portfolio of over 100 innovative activity centers, play gyms, bouncers, swings, playards, and toys; Bright Starts’ large selection of progressive products inspire confidence and engage curiosity.  Backed by awards from numerous leading industry and consumer organizations, Bright Starts™ is a trusted name for cleverly-designed, quality products for young children. 

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You Can win your own Bounce Bounce Baby Activity Center Here

I was given the above mentioned product in exchange for a review on my blog. I was not compensated in any other way. Photos from Bright Starts

A $1 MILLION Pledge to Moms & Babies in Need

August is a huge month for breastfeeding – Glamourmom has been searching for a way that can help both their desire to help moms and babies in need & a way to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week & Breastfeeding Awareness Month.  After 8 months of planning, they have officially kicked off a special donation program ‘Buy one, Give One’.  

Recognizing the low breastfeeding rates both domestically & internationally due to famine, war, poverty, or natural disaster as well as the close connection to the ever increasing Infant Mortality Rate - Glamourmom Pledges Up To $1 MILLION in Nursing Apparel to Moms in Need During Breastfeeding Awareness Month! 

The donation program will run from August 1 thru August 31, 2010.  Any purchase of a nursing bra tank made on www.glamourmom.com & www.glamourmom.co.uk during August will be matched and will be donated to moms in need around the globe.  The donation goods will be dispersed domestically and internationally to lower income families & underdeveloped countries in hopes of increasing the overall international breastfeeding rate.  Glamourmom is hoping to launch this project and highlight both the alarming rate of infant mortality worldwide as well as the benefits of breastfeeding. 

Please support this great cause!! 

I was not compensated in any form for this post, it is an informative post. 

Win a Baby Dipper Bowl!

You probably already read my review/giveaway of the amazing Baby Dipper Bowl! Well here is a second chance to win if you haven't already! Head over to Momo's Giveaways and enter to win!  Good luck!

This giveaway is not on my blog, it is with  Momo's Giveaways.  Click here to enter!

Baby Everywhere Book and a Bag Review and Giveaway!

Having the right bag to carry baby's necessities are as important as the right carseat and binky! You need one with ample space, compartments and handle(s) that won't break.  

Baby Everywhere offers a perfect combination! The Book and a Bag, an elegant, affordable wide tote that helps a busy mom to find keys, cell phone, wallet and her baby's essentials without emptying the bag. Plus a Safe Baby Organizer, a loose-leaf book, with expert advice on how to prevent injuries and handle an emergency, if one occurs.

Available in Marine blue or Fire engine red, the information is in English or Spanish, and matches the Safe Baby Organizer.

Includes:

•   A beautifully made, wide tote (15"wide x 11"high x 6“ deep), in durable, wipe-able cloth, inside and outside.
•   The tote, in marine blue or fire engine red, comes with an extra large matching changing pad.
•   A Safe Baby Organizer – a 50-page loose-leaf book (4"x7") fits into an outside pocket, available in English or Spanish. Colored tabs divide sections.
•   Topics covered include CPR steps, what babysitters need to know, helping a choking baby.
•   A place for a new mom to organize her baby's medical information, pediatrician's Instructions and write in personal notes.
•   Recommended by the American Academy of Emergency Medicine.
•   iParentingMediaAward.com voted the Safe Baby Tote one of the most outstanding safety products of the year.
•   Created as a protest for the high cost of diaper bags, this one is now on sale for a limited time.

I loved how big this bag was! I could use it not only for baby's things but also my own! This eliminated the need for a purse! Perfect for everyday or weekend travel! Grandma's, daycare, or wherever you and baby go!

About Baby Everywhere:

The birth of a baby is the most exciting, joyful event in a person’s life. With it comes the biggest and most challenging responsibility – the care and protection of a fragile and precious baby.

Baby-Everywhere congratulates new parents. We began with an idea and important goal: To provide parents with help in preventing and handling an emergency.

Florence Weiner, the founder of Baby-Everywhere, asked new and expectant parents what they wanted to learn about handling an emergency.

The parents challenged us to provide this life-saving information in products that they could use instantly, and to also prepare babysitters.

We asked professionals – pediatricians, ER doctors, nurses, paramedics, firefighters and police officers – what they want parents to know and how they keep their own children safe.

The design team then created beautiful, affordably-priced products that can be used anywhere the baby is – at home, in a car, with the babysitter and at grandma’s home.

The information in all Baby-Everywhere products is translated into Spanish. They are the first of their kind to be offered by Target.com and Amazon.com.

Early Head Start and Healthy Start, and other state-supported parent groups use our products as part of their safety training program.

We are honored to be recommended by the Academy of Emergency Medicine. iParentingMediaAwards.com judges voted Baby-Everywhere among the most outstanding safety products of the year.

You can score your own Book and Bag! Here is how!:

MANDATORY ENTRY, THIS IS REQUIRED FOR EXTRA ENTRIES:

Go to Baby Everywhere and tell one thing from their Shop you would like to have besides the book and bag. Tell me which one you pick in a comment below.  Be sure I have your email so I can contact you if you win.


extra entries

Vote for me in the Springfree Trampoline contest! http://ow.ly/2d6Cy  Leave me a comment telling me your Facebook name to confirm! 2 EXTRA ENTRIES

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Tweet about this giveaway. Include the link to this giveaway @BanTshirts 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.
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You can use this tweet if you want: "Win a Book and Bag from @frugalfamilyfun and @Babyeverywhere  http://ow.ly/206VD "

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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

Contest begins now and ends July 21, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. Good luck!

Baby Everywhere 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

Baby Dipper Review and Giveaway!

With 3 kids, a husband and a dog, there is always plenty of mess to be cleaned up! So when it comes to meal time I am always looking for ways to keep it as clean as possible! That goes double for my “baby”! She is almost 18 months old and totally independent. If she wants to do it herself then nobody is going to convince her of anything different. So I have to give in and let her feed herself! That is why I was so happy to try out the FABULOUS Baby Dipper feeding set!!!!!! Seriously, let me tell you the types of food my little one has been eating WITHOUT SPILLING A DROP: cereal w/ milk, Progresso chicken noodle soup, chili, casserole, applesauce, and even ice cream!! I couldn't believe my eyes the first time I used it. Seriously?? Where did the food go? It wasn't all over the tray, or on her clothes. I mean there was a little on her mouth but SERIOUSLY?!?! She really didn't spill anything!! Well, I was pretty darn excited about that! So I have been using it for everything and anything!! She loves it and totally knows its “her” bowl and fork and spoon!

The bowl has a non slip base, so for self feeders it stays in place as they use the specially shaped silverware to scoop or stab food from the bowl. It gives parents feeding younger babies a free hand during meal time. The inside has a specially contoured design to help push the food onto the silverware and keeps it from spilling over the sides! The bowl is BPA free, so you can be sure it won't harm your child! And its top rack dishwasher safe, so its easy to clean for daily use! The bowl is also the perfect size to throw in a diaper bag for meals to go, at restaurants or at other people's homes! This is the ideal tool for children learning to self feed!! I just wish I would have had this with my other 2 daughters!! It would have saved me a lot of clothes and time spent cleaning up!!


The Story of the Baby Dipper® bowl


Hello! I’m Barbara Schantz, mom of twin girls, Greta and Cora, born in 2004, and also the mother of twin boys, Franklin and Carlton, born in 2008. As a stay-at-home mom of twin babies, I faced the daunting task of feeding them. Frustrated with the bowls I had already purchased, I investigated and bought other bowls, but still remained disappointed. The vision for the Baby Dipper® bowl came to me when Cora and Greta were about 6 months old, not long after they started eating baby cereal and other pureed foods. I needed a bowl that required only one hand to successfully feed a baby, but why wasn't there one on the market that satisfied this need?
I was thinking that to accomplish one-handed feeding, the bowl should not slide around on the table and it should aid in the collection of the baby food. A non-slip bottom surface would keep it from sliding. A sloped interior surface and a spoon-shaped collection point would help gather the food down to the last bite. Also, adding to those features, vertical sides would help push food onto the spoon and transparent sides would allow the food to be seen easily by both the parent and the child. The bowl I designed has proven to make feeding much easier for parents and even for toddlers trying to spoon-feed themselves. The patented Baby Dipper bowl is truly unique in the marketplace and hopefully will help parents everywhere.


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Baby Dipper would like to offer one of you a set!! Here is how to score one!!

Go to babydipper.com and tell me something you would like to try! Leave me a comment below telling me what it is! Be sure I have your email in case you win!!

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Contest begins now and ends June 4,2010. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified via email. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize or forfeits the prize. In this case we will redraw for a new winner.

I was not monetarily compensated for this review. I was given the products mentioned from Baby Dipper for review. These opinions are not affected by the products received. They are my honest opinions. The winner will also be receiving the Baby Dipper. Photos from Baby Dipper.

A newborn’s conversation with God…..

A baby asked God, ‘They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?’ God said, ‘Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.’

The child further inquired, ‘But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.’ God said, ‘Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.’


Again the child asked, ‘And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?’ God said, ‘Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.’


‘And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?’ God said, ‘Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.’

‘Who will protect me?’ God said, ‘Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.’

‘But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.’ God said, ‘Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.’

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, ‘God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.’

God said, ‘You will simply call her, ‘Mom.’

Aden + Anais Swaddling Blanket Giveaway!

Comfort and warmth are the things to calm your baby in those first few trying weeks. Snuggle your little one in the soft muslin of Aden + Anais swaddlers!!  Why swaddle with muslin?


Swaddling is said to be as familiar to babies as it is to thier moms because it recreates the secure and cozy feeling of the womb -- and using swaddles made of natural cotton muslin only enhances that blissful feeling. Muslin is a finely-woven breathable fabric believed to have originated in Bangladesh during the Middle Ages. It's delicate, yet durable weave, makes the fabric stretchy, and therefore ideal for swaddling, as the natural give" allows the blanket to be tucked snuggly around a baby without being overly restrictive.

The lightweight muslin also permits air to circulate around the baby's body, while still providing comfort and warmth without the worry that the baby may overheat in moderate weather. Cotton muslin is also a workhorse fabric, in that wraps woven from this natural fiber stands up to repeated washings only becoming softer -- and better -- with age.

Of course, all the scientific evidence in the world is no substitute for the experience of millions of Mothers through uncountable generations: that swaddling in muslin is one of the most loving, gentle, restorative acts a mother can perform for her child.

THE BASIC SWADDLE

STEP 1 Lay the swaddle in a diamond shape and fold the top corner down to form a triangle. Place your baby in the center of the folded area with their head just above the fold of the swaddle. Ensure that your baby’s shoulders are still below the fold. STEP 2 Place your baby’s right arm slightly bent at the elbow flat against their body. Take the left side of the swaddle and bring it across your baby’s chest. Ensure their arm is securely under the fabric. Tuck the edge of the swaddle under their body to ensure a secure swaddle.

STEP 3 Fold the bottom of the  swaddle up & over  your baby’s feet.

STEP 4 Finally, place your baby’s left arm slightly bent at the elbow against their body, take the right side of the swaddle & bring it across your baby’s chest. Tuck the excess fabric underneath your baby to secure the swaddle.

What a great step-by-step!! Thank you Aden + Anais!! I was lucky enough to get to try out the Snuggle Bug Organic!!  This swaddler has a beautiful dragonfly design and is incredibly soft. Definitely a comfortable wrap for your baby!  

Single organic muslin swaddling blanket. Made of organic cotton that is grown free of toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, aden + anais organic swaddles are as soft and beautiful as they are environmentally conscious. Designed especially for sensitive skin, the fabric’s light, open weave allows air to flow seamlessly through so that a baby’s body temperature can adjust naturally. To ensure environmentally and socially responsible status, aden + anais organic swaddles proudly display the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) label, an internationally-recognized initiative that defines global standards in the field of organic textile processing.

The blanket is perfect for a snug and tight wrap.  I love the texture and the beautiful design!! Such a sweet blanket for my baby girl!! And what's great is that it can be used for other things long after baby has outgrown swaddling!! Makes a great nap blanket, stroller blanket or even a dolly blanket!!

Check out all the other great products that Aden + Anais have to offer!!:

swaddles

sleeping bags

burpy bibs

towels & washcloth sets

washcloth sets

dream blankets

issie

swaddle love book

close outs

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Aden + Anais would like to offer you one of their swaddles!! Here is how to win:

***MANDATORY ENTRY**  THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ANY OTHER ENTRY TO COUNT!:
Go to Aden + Anais.com and tell me which swaddler you would like! Leave a comment below with your choice! Be sure I have your email or you cannot be contacted if you win! If you have a Google account and your email is on your profile that's fine.

Extra Entries: for each that you do leave a separate entry
Follow @adenandanais on Twitter 1 extra entry

Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter  1 extra entry

Tweet about this giveaway. Include the link to this giveaway, @adenandanais 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.

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 and to Aden + Anais worth 5 extra entries.

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

Aden + Anais  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. Aden + Anais will also be providing the winner with a product. Photos from Aden + Anais

Winners of the Baby's First Phone Call Giveaway!!

I was a little bummed by the turnout for this contest, but at least everyone who entered won!! That's always fun!  I really wish I had this service with any or all of my kids, because it can take alot of time to contact everyone and someone is always bummed that they found out after someone else! So a big congrats to all the winners, you will love this prize!!!

And so via Random.org our winners are:

waterbluff who said... 1

I would love to win babys first phone call I will have to call at least 30 people and that would be just family and then 20 more friends I follow on twitter waterbluffy

February 21, 2010 6:04 PM 

RyansMommy who said... 3

Oh wow! My little one is due April 2, 2010. This would be PERFECT!!! I expect at least 15-20 people will be waiting for phone calls or texts! theabcsofit@live.com

March 12, 2010 1:05 PM 

justicecw who said... 6

I am a GFC follower #1 justicecw@hotmail.com

March 15, 2010 7:57 PM 

Strawberry Kids who said... 20

Teri Hardy follows you through Google friend connect 1

March 19, 2010 6:26 PM

Congrats to all!! I have emailed each of you and am awaiting your responses!! IF we don't hear from a winner within the allotted 48 hours, we will hold a new contest for their prize.  We will not redraw as there were not enough entries to do so.   Thanks to everyone and be sure to enter our contests by clicking on the Current Giveaways Tab!!!

Winner of the Sprout Baby Playful Foaming Wash Giveaway!!

And we have one more prize to hand out! It's exciting I know!! (Sometimes I wonder if it's more exciting for me or you?!?)  I loved the Sprout Baby Playful Foaming Wash, it made bath time SO much better!! Plus who doesn't love the Hungry Little Caterpillar?!?!  So congrats to Jor, selected from Random.org

JoR said... 41

I follow on google friend connect #1

March 10, 2010 6:35 PM 

 

Whoohoo! You are about to receive a great bath time product!! Congrats to you!!  ! I am awaiting your reply to my email hope to hear from  you!!  

 

Thanks to all who have entered!! If we don't hear from Jor within the allowed time, we will redraw in accordance with our rules.  Please enter out other giveaways by clicking on the Current Giveaways Tab!

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.