The Nuby Bug a Loop Teether

Victoria began teething at 3 months, and needless to say it was a real challenge for me. I tried so many different teething options to help soothe her gums as well as satisfy the strong urge to place something in her mouth. I tried the chill and teethe rings, Orajel, and many other teething items, but this particular teething ring has been her favorite. At 9 months, Victoria now has 8 teeth, and the Nuby Bug a Loop teething ring has been wonderful. Victoria not only enjoys chewing on the ring, but she also loves to turn the little bugs around the ring. The colors are vibrant and stimulating. I absolutely do not leave my house without this toy. I like it also because it is a fabulous find that will work for a boy or girl, and it is extremely affordable. This teething ring can be purchased at Babies R Us for $4.99. I hope that this fabulous find will help those little teethers!

The Travel Sleep Sheep

Not only do both of our families do a lot of traveling out of town, but we also get together at each other's homes quite often. The Sleep Sheep On the Go by Cloud B has been a proven winner for the both of us. This little plush sheep attaches to any baby stroller, car seat, or travel bed. It has four different nature background noises to lull your little one to sleep or to simply calm a fussy baby. You can program the timer to different settings depending upon how long you want it to be on. This little sleep aide has worked wonders for us. Cloud B also makes a larger version for your little one's nursery. For all of you traveling parents, this is truly a fabulous find! And if you do not do a lot of traveling, then it can work wonders at home as well!

You can find this product at www.amazon.com for $19.50.

Animal Cubes Interactive Toddler Toy

This is such a fabulous little toy! This toddler toy is interactive and teaches your little one about animals, recognition, and motor skills. The green base asks the child for example, "Where is the cow?" The child then has to find the cow and place it in the cube as shown to the side. This toy is marketed for toddlers, but Victoria loves playing with the different blocks. As I've stated before, my husband and I love to travel. This toy comes in a wonderful travel bag that perfectly fits into any diaper bag or purse. This can be a wonderful learning toy that any child can enjoy. Victoria is only 9 months, and she loves it! This, too, would make an excellent gift for any child!

You can find this fabulous find at www.onestepahead.com for $15.95.

Chicco Count with Me Bilingual Teddy

My husband and I are raising Victoria to be bilingual. He speaks only Spanish to her while I speak only English. I try to find fabulous toys that are also bilingual to promote her language development, and this toy is absolutely wonderful. This was a Christmas gift to Victoria from our great friends, Ivan and Tessie, and she absolutely loves this toy. The toy is interactive and teaches cause and effect as well. Victoria gets so excited when I place Count with Me Teddy in front of her. When she presses the buttons, hands, and feet different songs play each time. This would be a wonderful gift for any child!

It is $39.99 at www.diapers.com, but you can receive 15% off your first order with them.

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Pacifier Clips from Southern Sweet Dimples

PACIFIER HOLDERS

This was a gift that Amber and I received from our dear friend, Vanessa.  It was quite possibly one of the best gifts I received.  Hannah used a pacifier for the first two months, then she was done with it but we were not done with the pacifier holder.   We are still using it!  We attach a toy to it now and clip it on to her.  She is in that stage where she is learning about cause and effect....well mommy gets tired of her constantly dropping her toy on the floor from her stroller, car seat or high chair.  This is the best solution.  It has come in handy many times in church as well. 

I know there are all kinds of designs out there for pacifier holders but these are darling because they can be personalized.  All pacifiers are custom made to order. They have styles available for boys and girls or you custom design your own.  They come from a website named http://www.southernsweetdimples.com .  Currently Southern Sweet Dimples is having a sale.  See below.  The cost of the pacifier holder is $7.00.  

Here are a few more samples:  

 Needless to say....this is a FABULOUS FIND!

Touch and Feel Picture Cards

Flash Cards To Feel As Well As See

My mother gave me these cards about a month ago and Hannah loves them.  The appropriate ages for the cards are 18 months-preschoolers but it is never too early to start!  Regardless of her age, she seems to love looking at the pictures and feeling each texture on the cards.  The beauty of these cards is that they can be fun for any age. Over the weekend we were with my nephew and he is 2 1/2 and  he had a ball playing with the cards.  

Right now with Hannah, we are mainly trying to start teaching her the colors, shapes and sounds that certain animals make.  On the back of each card there are a series of questions you can ask your child about the image on the card as well as the word in Spanish, French, German and Chinese.  

We have the "Colors and Shapes" box set and the "First Words" box set.  One of the cards I love the best is the "jelly" card.  When you touch the bread with jelly on it, it is actually sticky.  The other titles in the series are "Animals" and "Numbers and Counting".  There are 16 cards in each box.   All of the sets are great for boosting language skills.  

The cards are available at http://www.onestepahead.com .  Each set is $9.95 or you can buy 2 at $8.95.  They are also available at http://www.amazon.com.  There are a variety of sellers listed on amazon.  The link on amazon listed 15 new to purchase for $5.88.