Fabulous Pacifiers

Okay so it can be very difficult to find a pacifier that your baby will like especially if you have chosen to breastfeed. The Gerber Natural Flex pacifiers are absolutely wonderful! I know that both Hannah and Victoria really liked these pacifiers. They actually flex and have more of a natural shape for breastfeeding babies which can reduce the chance of nipple confusion. Once I gave this pacifier to Victoria she did not want any others. Another plus to this pacifier is that you can use the fabulous pacifier clips with it. These are my absolute favorite pacifiers!

Playsounds Puzzle Mat

I absolutely love this fabulous find! These interlocking puzzle mats come with a sound chip that when the button is pressed it makes an animal sound. For example, the lion mat makes a loud roar when the button is pushed by those tiny little fingers. I also have the ABC puzzle mat, and these fit with those as well. Victoria loves to scoot around on the her big floor mat looking for the ones that make noise. There are six mats with a frog, rooster, lion, cow, dinosaur, and a horse. I also love to have these around for Victoria to play on because they provide cushion, and they are easy to clean. Right now they are on sale at www.onestepahead.com for $14.95. They are regularly priced at $19.95. This is such a great thing to have at home, and it also makes a fabulous gift as well!

Baby Bargains!

This is a "must read, must buy" for any expecting or new parent! This fabulous book is an excellent source for bargain deals from maternity apparel to baby gear. This book is revised and updated yearly. It not only gives tips on saving money but it also provides tips on how to buy and what to buy which is so valuable for all new parents out there! This was one of the many books that I read while I was pregnant with Victoria, and I really used much of the tips it provided. The above picture is of the latest version which is available April 21st.

It can be purchased at www.amazon.com now for $10.17 in paperback.

Sassy Photo Album

I love this fun, little photo book. It goes with us in our diaper bag whenever we leave the house.  Hannah loves her books and she enjoys turning the pages of this one.  She can also use it as a teether. We have filled each page with pictures of her Grandma and Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles and cousins.  She has a large and wonderful, loving family.  This way she will get to put a name to each of their faces.  The book has 7 4x6 photo pockets that can be filled with pictures of your choice.  We can't wait until she can flip through the book and name everyone in her family!

The book is available at  http://www.kohls.com for $6.40 and at http://www.toysrus.com for $6.99.  

Oball Rattle

Rhino Toys Oball Rattle

This is a must have for all moms and in my opinion is a FABULOUS FIND! Babies are fascinated by its bright colors and fun rattling beads as they explore its springy surfaces.  Hannah has this ball in pink, of course, and she loves it.  My mother-in-law gave this ball to Hannah when she was about 2 months old.  It was one of her first and favorite toys.  It became a favorite because it was one of the first things she was able to grasp.  Even when her fine motor control was limited and her upper extremity movement was uncoordinated, she was able to hang onto this and flail the ball around.  At first she was not always able to keep hold of the ball so we would attach this to her with her pacifier holder from Southern Sweet Dimples (mentioned in a previous post).    As she became more coordinated she was able to bring the ball to her mouth with both hands.  As she continued to grow she was able to transfer the ball from one hand to another and now that she is crawling she chases after it.  

The rattle is available at http://www.amazon.com for $8.23.  It is also available at http://www.toysrus.com for $7.99

Blog What?!

Over the weekend while talking with friends who have visited the blog, we realized a lot of people don't know a whole lot when it comes to blogs.  We didn't either until a few weeks ago.  We just wanted to share a few of the basics with you in case you are new to blogging and don't understand some of the lingo that gets thrown around.  


1. What Does It Mean to be a Follower?

Do you have a favorite blog and want to let the author and readers know that you are a fan? Well now you can do that and more with the Blogger Following feature!  There are several ways to become a follower of a blog. One of the easiest ways is to visit a blog and click on the "Follow" button: You'll then see a popup window with the options to either follow publicly or privately: Select how you'd like to follow the blog, then click the "Follow this blog" button. It is that simple, you are now a follower of the blog! When you become a follower of a blog, the blog will also be added to your Reading List on your Blogger dashboard


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By adding your email address, you will receive our blogposts in your in box whenever we post something new. It is another way to get the info on our blog.  If you do not read any other blogs and want to stay up to date on our blog, we recommend this option vs becoming a follower.  

3. How and Where Do I Comment?


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We hope this information is helpful!

Beautiful Oops!

"When You Think You Have Made A Mistake, Think Of It As An Opportunity To Make Something Beautiful"

This is the cutest little book.  I first saw this at my nephew's house and I fell in love with the book.  As soon as we came home I ordered it from Amazon.  Hannah is still too little to understand the story but we read to her all the time.  This book has lots of flaps to lift which she enjoys.  This story teaches children that it is okay to make mistakes.   "A spill does not ruin a drawing-not when it becomes the shape of a goofy animal.  An accidental tear in your paper?  Don't be upset about it when you can turn it into the roaring mouth of an alligator."   I think the book delivers a wonderful message, teaching children to always be creative whenever an "oops" occurs.   

The book is written by Barney Saltzberg.  The book can be purchased from amazon for $7.70.