Alex Jr. Bath Toy

I absolutely love this toy, and Victoria does too! She giggles and stomps her feet with excitement when she sees it. This is a wonderful wind up toy that when placed in the water the lobster tail flaps around moving in the water. She loves playing with it so much. We also take this to the pool as well! It is extremely affordable and gender neutral! You can find it at www.alextoys.com for $5.95.

Great Site For Baby Bargains

Check out this great site for daily bargains on great products moms want and need.  I stumbled across this a few months ago and have ordered a few things from the site. I have been happy with everything I have received.  The site is http://babyhalfoff.com.  At Baby Half Off, they offer one amazing deal every day from your favorite companies-just for mom, baby and child! Quantities are limited and once it sells out it's gone.  New deals post at 8am mst.  

The site is constantly searching for great buys for moms and dads who love the best brands for their little ones.  The best part is...no more paying full price! They work hard to score great deals so they can pass the savings on to you.  Most of the products are aimed at children age 10 and under and occasionally have things for mom or dad.  

Go to http://babyhalfoff.com and check it out.  You can click on the blog section at the top and subscribe to receive daily emails on the specials they are running each day.  

Here are a few of the specials they have run the past few days:  

Baby Nari Hip Hugger

Shy Baby Nursing Cover

Bebe Bella Minky Chenille Blankets 

Smart Trike 3 In 1 Trike

Helloooo Mommies!  Sorry we have taken a break on the blog but it has been quite a busy spring and summer.  We have had lots of fun in the sun with our girls.  They both celebrated their first birthday and are constantly doing new things each week.   Needless to say, we are going to try to get back on track and share our fabulous finds with all of you.  

As a first birthday gift, Hannah and Victoria both received this great trike by Smart Trike.  This tricycle gives babies from 10 months on a trustable way of traveling from the early baby ages and grows with the child to the age of 3 years plus.  The Smart Trike is equipped with an adjustable telescopic 5-position steering handle that allows the parent to take control of the trike while the child is learning to ride. It also includes a bottle holder and play phone for the child's amusement.  The trike includes a washable, quality seat cover and a useful bag attached to the steering handle.

When comparing other 3 in 1 trikes, I liked this one most because of the durable wheels.  This is the only one that has wheels made of rubber and not plastic.  I also love the adjustable shade that this trike model offers.  I know we will eventually have more kids so we went ahead and spent more money initially knowing that this model will last longer than the less expensive models.  We travel with this trike frequently and it fits well in the back of our SUV.  

                                            

The Smart Trike is available at toysrus.com for $129.99.  We have the lady bug version and love it. 

The Happiest Baby on the Block

I just got home from spending the weekend with my best friend from college.   I was visiting her for her baby shower.  As we talked during the weekend I recalled this fabulous find for first time parents. This DVD offers great tips for soothing a fussy baby.  If you need a gift for first time parents, this is one that will surely be beneficial.  My husband and I used the techniques from the video and they worked effortlessly.  The video is only 35-40 minutes long and walks you through the steps needed to soothe your baby in minutes.  This is also available in a book as well.  I recommend checking your public library for the video first or using netflix.  The video is available at amazon.com for $17.99. 

Little Scolastic Puppet Book

Victoria just loves this little puppet book! She will start to giggle and laugh as soon as I pull it out of her diaper bag. Again, this is such a wonderful "tool" to have as a mom when travelling. If she is fussy, then I can use this to distract her and she begins to have fun again. She loves to turn the little pages. It is a miniature board book, and the puppet is large enough to fit Daddy's hands as well. Little Scholastic makes other stories as well. You can find this at www.amazon.com for $9.35.

VTech Splash and Learn Duck

If you are looking for a fabulous bath toy that is fun and educational, then look no more. I love this toy from vtech...it's actually one that I can figure out easily! This little duck is water activated, and it moves around in the water while playing music and lighting up. Victoria loves bath time, and this toy especially! You can find it at Babies R Us for $9.99.

Phonics Bus By Leap Frog

While I was at ToysRus this weekend I came across this great toy.  I have been on the lookout for great educational toys and I think this is one of them.  We have only had this for less than 24 hours and Hannah already loves it.  I think this will be a toy that she will like to play with for a long time to come and the best part is, is that it is educational.  

This toy allows little ones to discover the entire alphabet through easy-press letters, 26 learning songs and fun, removable characters that encourage open-ended, imaginative play. With 3 modes of play, toddlers are introduced to letter names, letter sounds and songs that combine letter names with sounds and the "ABC" song. But wait, there's more! Add the characters in and toddlers will be introduced to 3 versions of the "Wheels on the bus" song, 3 raps that encourage physical movement and 3 different instrumental sounds. With letters, characters and fun learning songs this portable bus will be a delight for all!   The bus is age appropriate for 12 months old to 4 years.  

This toy is available at http://www.toysrus.com for $19.99.