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Pediped Originals Baby and Toddler Shoes Review and Giveaway

I am so excited to be talking about the new Pediped Originals shoes. I received some super cute shoes for Charlotte when she starts walking and can’t wait to use them! What I love most about these cute shoes is that they are slip resistant! Check out my video below for more info:

Things that are Bragworthy:

pediped is a favorite shoe of celebrity moms for their kids…Heidi Klum, Jen Garner, Halle Berry, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tiffani Thiessen, Pink, Isla Fisher, Nancy O’Dell and more.
pediped is a company that gives back to the community, charities and organizations, children in need, etc., and has since they started.
Pediped sells great quality shoes for babies, toddlers and kids!
Comfortable shoes for kids
New and improved Slip resistant Leather Sole!
I love that they have 3 types of shoes for 3 different types of children or walkers
Start out with originals, so close to bare feet!

Pediped Originals and other shoes can be purchased at www.pediped.com

Sign up today on www.pediped.com to become a pediped Insider to be the first to know about special promotions, new product introductions and more.

Pediped Originals gets Bragging Rights!

Giveaway: One winner will receive a pair of Pediped Originals Shoes in their choice of size & gender.

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Please visit Pediped and let us know which shoe is your favorite

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

3 entries- Like Pediped on Facebook
2 entries- Follow Pediped on Twitter
2 entries-Sign up to be a Pediped Insider (email list)

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
4 entries- Follow TheBraggingMommy Heidi on Pinterest.
4 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and pediped.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 17th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Briann February 3, 2012 baby, child, giveaway, review, shoes, toddler

The Cutest Way to Dry Off ~ Think Geek Kids Hooded Towels Review

Conquer the bath with one eye or one horn!

“These hooded bath towels work best as a pair. Why? Who is better equipped to defeat a monster with one eye than a mythical creature with one horn? Of course, there’s only one way the battle could end. Horn beats Eye every time. Unless the eye can shoot lasers, but we’re not sure. You see, these products are powered by wee geeks’ imaginations, so only they know their true powers.

NEW: How about a Shark? He’s not magical, but he has one big fin and will chomp on your head to get you dry.

Fluffy and thirsty to soak up lots of water, these hooded towels are as cozy as they are adorable. They’re made of 100% cotton terry cloth and can be machine washed with the rest of your towels. They’re even made in the USA, which everyone knows is the stomping ground of young unicorns and fledgling monsters.”-Think Geek

Product Specifications

Hooded towels for kids aged 2 and up
Towels are 54"x30" (plus hood)
Fluffy and thirsty to soak up lots and lots of water
Choose: Mitch Monster (one eye), Eura Unicorn (one horn), Shark (one fin!)
If Eura Parent of a wee geek, don’t be a Mitch. Get your kid a fun towel!
Makes bath time so much fun (even more than a rubber ducky)
100% cotton terry cloth, machine washable
Made in the U.S.A.

Aren’t these towels just adorable?! I got the Eura Unicorn for my little girl and it is so stinkin’ cute. Even cuter in person than in the pictures (if that is even possible). I love that it is nice and big and made of cotton terry cloth so it really does it’s job when it comes to drying off your kids. I don’t know if you have tried other kids hooded towels but a lot of them are thin and small. These towels are not like that at all. It is a really nice towel both in fabric and size. Like an adult towel but with a hood (and much much cuter). Another great thing is that I can wash it wish the rest of my towels. Easy!

These towels are so cute you just have to get one for your little princess or little monster! Just imagine how cute bath time will be…

You can purchase these towels and see all the fun kids items available at www.ThinkGeek.com.

Think Geek Kids Hooded Towels get Bragging Rights!

Heidi February 3, 2012 baby, bath, child, review, toddler

The Natural Solution for Teething Pain ~ Hazelaid Review and $25 GC Giveaway

I came across Hazelaid when E was a baby. He had some issues with reflux, and I was looking for some natural solutions to help ease his discomfort. I found that Hazelwood might be a good alternative to the medicine he was prescribed. I didn’t end up buying a necklace but Hazelaid recently sent me one and I am so excited to have it!! I am worried that this next baby will have some sort of reflux and if it is anything like my sons…I will definitely be pulling out our Hazelaid necklace! They are also a great natural solution for teething pain, and every baby has to go through that!!

“Hazelwood products help to create an alkaline environment in your body which may help prevent and appease many of the symptoms caused by acidosis (being too acidic).

The use of hazelwood jewelry originated long ago when Aboriginal people discovered that they could put hazelwood chips on their babies’ necks to soothe teething pains. This lost art was revived only a decade ago when a few companies in Quebec, Canada (where the hazelwood trees grow indigenously) rediscovered the unique properties of hazelwood. Since then hazelwood has grown in popularity as more and more people have experienced its benefits. Most notably, Hazelwood has been able to help many people with skin issues such as eczema, providing a natural alternative to many of the more expensive, intensive, and messy treatments.”

“Hazelaid was born when our family was introduced to the amazing healing properties of hazelwood products. These necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry made with pieces of wood from the hazelnut tree have the unique property of absorbing the excess acid produced in our bodies when it is in contact with our skin.”

I always like to try a natural approach to any ailment especially when it comes to my kids. These Hazelaid necklaces are safe and that makes me feel good about letting my child wear them. I received the Milk & Butter Necklace from Hazelaid. It is a combination of Hazelwood and Amber. Amber is a natural remedy for pain relief so this necklace does double duty!! It is 11 inches long (perfect for a little neck) and it has silver plated nickel ‘lobster claw’ style clasps. It would look great on a boy or a girl.

Of course, Hazelaid Necklaces aren’t just for children. They also have adult sizes. There are some really pretty colors available and they are totally something I would wear everyday. You can also get bracelets if that is more your style. These necklaces can help with digestion, constipation, eczema, migraines, acid reflux, heart burn, nausea, arthritis, skin problems, etc. I really want to try one for my migraines. It would be so much better than my medication that gives me crazy side effects!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Great for children & adults
Necklaces come in 11 inches, 13.5 inches, 16 inches, 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches.
Helps with a variety of ailments
Safe & natural
Great for teething
Looks great too!

Hazelaid gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

If you think Hazelaid jewelry would be helpful for you or your child, right now you can get 10% off a purchase, use code: ‘bragging10’ at checkout.

Hazelaid is generously giving away a $25 Gift Card to one lucky reader!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Hazelaid and tell us something else you learned on their website (it is full of great information!)

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

2 entries- Like Hazelaid on Facebook.
2 entries- Follow Hazelaid on Twitter.
3 entries- Subscribe to the Hazelaid Blog.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy and @hazelaid in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 16th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim February 2, 2012 baby, boy, child, dad, girl, giveaway, health, jewelry, mommy, review, teen, toddler, tween

Manufacturer Outlet Sale ~ Amazing Price on Peek Away Nursing Pillow Kits, Shop Now

Right now you can get a Peek Away 4-in-1 Essentials Nursing Kit for just $16.99 through their Manufacturer Liquidation Sale!

“The Peek Away Nursing Kit is an award winning, innovative and uniquely designed one of a kind traveling nursing pillow and diaper changing station. Each feature of this product has been carefully designed to be as convenient and multi-functional as possible to allow a nursing mother to feed her baby on demand comfortably and change baby’s diaper with all the essentials tools within arms length, literally!

When the shoulder strap is attached to the pillow, it instantly transforms into a trendy diaper clutch. What makes this product even more unique is that Peek Away® has two built-in pockets made from felt-like material to act as a burp cloth and a viewing window at the top, so mom can maintain eye contact with her baby during nursing and ensure a good latch.

Features:

one detachable strap for nursing support/hold nursing cover in place
built-in diaper changing pad w/ foam cushion
built-in/removable wipe case
matching oval shaped nursing cover for extra privacy
2 built-in pockets on nursing cover to act as burp cloths
nursing cover top viewing window to maintain eye contact with baby
built in storage pockets for keys, diapers, baby clothes
made from washable materials
nursing pillow (H – 4.5, W – 6.5, L – 13.5 inches)”-Peek Away Website

Please note: "Liquidation sale includes three fabric choices Floral, Green, and Pink. Each kit includes a matching nursing cover and one strap that can be used to go behind your waist to hold the pillow in place, or to use on your nursing cover, or your handbag strap. Please note that ordering one of these kits may have some or all of the following imperfections: loose sewing threads that can be trimmed, uneven logo placement, pencil lines, wipe case lids unable to close completely, thin fabric, uneven cutting around the hole for the wipe dispenser and /or any other imperfections that might be unknown. The functionality of the product has not been compromised and all of these kits have been tested and passed at a CPSIA accredited lab.”-Peek Away Website

This is a great opportunity to get a Peek Away Nursing Kit at a great price.

Shop the sale now at www.shop.peekaway.com.

Heidi February 2, 2012 baby, mommy, nursing

Comotomo Baby Bottles Review and Starter Kit Giveaway

We have another baby on the way and we are pretty excited about it! I love seeing all the new baby products on the market and always want to try out the ‘latest & greatest’. I think Comotomo Baby Bottles definitely make it onto that list!

“Comotomo Baby Bottles feature innovative and sensible design to most closely mimic natural breastfeeding. Our naturally shaped, soft, silicone nipples are ideal for babies who have trouble transitioning from nursing to bottle-feeding. Your little one will love to hold onto the skin-like, soft and squeezable body that is like no other bottle in the world. And you will fall in love with our wide-neck design for brushless, stress-free, cleaning bliss. Our bottles are equipped with truly innovative vents that are smartly designed to prevent colic, while completely eliminating annoying leaks. They are quite possibly the most thoughtful bottles ever made. 250ml/8oz bottles come with medium flow nipples (2 hole) ideal for 3-6 months.”

I mainly nurse my babies, but I am not opposed to using bottles every so often. In fact, I plan on introducing a bottle to this next baby as soon as we have breastfeeding down. With 3 other kids, I need the freedom that a bottle will provide. In my opinion, there are very few bottles that help a baby transition from breast to bottle easily. And I haven’t actually found any that I really loved….until now! Comotomo bottles are squeezy silicone baby bottles that I know I will love using with this new baby! The nipple actually LOOKS similar to a mothers breast and the bottle itself is soft. I am really hoping this will eliminate the early nipple confusion that I have dealt with when all my babies were tiny.

The fact that these are easy to clean baby bottles is an amazing feature. I absolutely HATE cleaning baby bottles. It’s so difficult to get into the grooves and often times, I would have to wash twice because I missed the first time. With Comotomo, you can actually get your hand into the bottle because they are soft. No more brushes, and no more wondering if the bottles are clean enough to use!! Comotomo Bottles come in two cute colors (some of my favorite actually) and they are pretty stylish too! I don’t know about you, but I like functionality as well as style when it comes to products for baby. These are the perfect bottles for breast feeding babies and I cannot wait to use them!!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Naturally shaped, soft, silicone nipples
Ideal for breastfed babies
Wide-neck design for easy cleaning
Safe in: microwave, boiling water, dishwashers and sterilizers
Innovative & non-leaking anti-colic vents
Squeezable, soft, skin-like texture for happy baby
100% safe materials: BPA, PVC, Phthalate free

Comotomo bottles get BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

www.comotomo.com

Comotomo is generously giving away a Starter Kit, which includes: x2 5oz. Bottles, x2 8oz. Bottles, x1 Fast flow nipple pack, and x1 Variable flow nipple pack to one lucky reader!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Watch the video above and tell us something about the bottles you saw and liked.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 9th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim January 26, 2012 baby, feeding, giveaway, review

Zooper Tango Double Stroller Review and Giveaway ($499 Value!)

I LOVE my new Zooper Tango Double Stroller! It is a high quality stroller with fabulous features! Watch my video review below to see how it functions and what I love about it:

As you can see it is a GREAT stroller with many features to make your trip out and about with kids easy and comfortable. It provides a very smooth ride thanks to the four independent wheel suspensions. Your child can easily stay asleep while riding even when going over bumps. You can push and turn this stroller with just one hand. It turns on a dime and is effortless!

Each seat has it’s own individual recline and can be reclined to 4 different positions. When reclined fully your child is laying in a flat position perfect for little ones who need to take naps while you are out and about.

One hand recline makes it very easy to recline and adjust the backrest.

It has 2 separate canopy’s for each seat. You can see the canopy’s full coverage in the images below: upright seat position (left) reclined position (right).

There is also an infant safety enclosure net on each canopy. It provides security for your baby. You can also unzip it (as shown) for air flow to your child or to check on them.

It comes with 2 infant head rest inserts (shown on the left) and has a 5 point harness system which is easy for an adult to buckle and un-buckle (not easy for a child).

It also comes with 2 additional arm rest bars providing more leg room for older children. All armrests are removable and are extremely easy to remove and reconnect.

Large utility basket underneath can hold a large diaper bag as well as other items and bags. Great for holding everything you need on your day out.

Zipper provides side access to the storage basket. This is great because if both children are fully reclined you won’t be able to access the basket from the back. With this feature you will still have access to cargo underneath.

Both canopy’s have a large storage pocket as well as a smaller pocket with a flap closure. Great for storing pacifiers, wipes, cell phones, car keys, toys, etc…

It also has a removable cup holder on the side for holding baby bottles, water bottles, and or sippy cups.

It also comes with a sun shade and foot muff accessory. Sun shade provides shade from the sun while still allowing your children to see the environment around them. The foot muff covers both children and protects from the wind and rain (is water resistant). Both are easy to put on and take off.

The Tango is easy to open and to fold. Once folded it stands on it’s own. Folded it measures 42” x 30” x 14”.

It comes with one infant car seat fastening belt which secures your infant car seat to the stroller. zooperinfant

I love the Zooper Tango side by side double stroller and highly recommend it!

To find out where to purchase a Tango and for more info visit www.Zooper.com.

Zooper Tango Double Stroller gets Bragging Rights!

One VERY lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Zooper Tango Double Stroller in Flax Brown!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Zooper and tell us another stroller they have.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

5 entries- “Like” Zooper on Facebook.
5 entries- Follow Zooper on Twitter.
5 entries- Watch the video review above and tell us your favorite feature shown.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
4 entries- Follow TheBraggingMommy Heidi on Pinterest.
4 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and Zooper.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway, you can use this:

#Win a Zooper Tango Double Stroller #giveaway ($499 Value!) from @zooper & @braggingmommy! / http://tinyurl.com/6rbwcp3 / {ends 2/22}

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 22nd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 25, 2012 baby, child, giveaway, outdoor, review, stroller, toddler, travel

MyBabyClothes.com ~ Baby Clothes Review and $25 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

Now that I have 2 girls it is so much fun to shop for baby clothes. I love finding great deals on matching outfits and My Baby Clothes.com is a great place to find those. They have some of the cutest clothes that I have ever seen! I could spend hours looking at all of the wonderful deals.

I really try and involve Leah in what she wears because if she doesn’t pick it out a lot of times she won’t wear it. One thing Leah is really into right now is wearing tutus and pettiskirts. My Baby Clothes.com has a really cute selection for babies and toddlers!

I also really like their boys section. It’s hard to find cute boy clothes and they have some great ones for infants and toddlers.

“At mybabyclothes.com we strive to bring you the most fashion forward and unique baby clothes on the web, all at an affordable price! Our team searches to find the cutest, most comfortable, and highest quality clothes and accessories available. Our goal is to offer these unique and trendy boutique style clothes at affordable prices.

Since it’s inception, mybabyclothes.com has continued to grow exponentially, thanks to moms and dads like yourself. Our customers are quickly spreading the word that mybabyclothes.com is “the best

place to find unique and affordable baby clothes”. mybabyclothes.com offers everything from the most popular name brand clothes to unique designer lines that are hard to find. Our mission is to offer the lowest prices you can find, combined with free shipping and excellent customer service. Feel free to email, call, or instant chat our customer service team to ask questions or place your first of many orders” (My Baby Clothes.com”

Things that are Bragworthy:

Cute Clothes for Boys and Girls
Affordable and High Quality
Great Customer Service
Trendy and Stylish clothing for babies and toddlers
Cute Baby Hats and other stylin accessories.

All of these cute baby items can be purchased at www.mybabyclothes.com

My Baby Clothes gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to My Baby Clothes

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit My Baby Clothes and let us know your favorite item.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

3 entries- Like My Baby Clothes on Facebook
3 entries- Follow My Baby Clothes on Twitter
2 entries- Subscribe to their Blog
2 entries- Sign up for their newsletter

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @mybabyclothes @braggingmommmy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 2nd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Briann January 19, 2012 accessories, baby, clothing, giveaway, review, toddler

Keeps Food & Dishes Where They Belong ~ Highchair-Helper Baby Placemats Review and Giveaway (2 winners!) [CLOSED]

“No more fumbling with suction cups that don’t hold or breaking out the cleaning supplies because your child pushed their food off the tray again. Ending spills is as easy as placing the Highchair-Helper on your tray and then putting your baby or toddler dishes on top. Cleanups go from using the vacuum or broom to just wiping the tray with ordinary water. Stop buying special dishes that don’t hold or those other baby placemats that barely prevent sliding and step up to the last child place mat you will ever need.”

The Highchair-Helper is a pretty cool little product. For toddlers like my son, who want to try out their independence but aren’t quite coordinated to do it all themselves, it is a life-saver (or a sanity-saver). We no longer use the highchair for E during meal-time, but that is ok because the Highchair-Helper can also be used at the regular table. It’s basically a sticky placemat that keeps dishes from moving & sliding around so much. I have spent money on toddler dishes with the suction cups and they never stuck well to any surface. The Highchair Helper is a great alternative to keep food & dishes where they belong!! You won’t find any other toddler placemats that compare to this one!

Lately we have been having a lot of spills at meal time. Mainly with drinks. It is most likely because 4 year old Bug has so much energy these days. I think he just gets a little to excited and then accidentally knocks over his drink. I could just go back to the sippy but he insists on using a “big boy” cup. I was getting frustrated but didn’t know what to do. When I heard about the Highchair-Helper I knew it was the solution I was looking for. The Highchair-helper isn’t just for high-chairs you can use it as a toddler placemat on any surface. So we have started using it on Bug’s little table where he eats and it has been really great. The Highchair-Helper is sticky and holds his cup in place. It doesn’t completely eliminate spills but it has given us a significant improvement. I love that if it loses it’s stickiness it is easy to clean with just water and goes right back to being sticky again. I will definitely continue to use this with Bug and with the new baby as a baby placemat on the highchair once he/she arrives. It will be so nice to stick a bowl to the highchair-helper so then baby won’t be able to grab it and spill it all. I recommend the Highchair-Helper to all parents of baby’s and toddlers, it’s a must have!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Comes in Pink or Blue
Easily cleans with water
Save Money by using your own dishes and containers
Builds Confidence and Independence in your child while eating
Durable and long lasting
BPA-free, Phthalate-free, and PVC-free

The Highchair Helper Baby Placemat gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

2 winners will receive a Highchair Helper in their choice of Pink or Blue!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Highchair Helper and tell us something you learned on their website.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

2 entries- Like Highchair-Helper on Facebook.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

Kim January 19, 2012 baby, child, feeding, giveaway, highchair, review, toddler

Great Deals on Fashion for Kids Ages 0-9 ~ KidsExclusive.com Review

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KidsExclusive.com is a mom-friendly deal site that has the most adorable fashions for kids ages 0-9 years. I was so excited to be introduced to it and I went on a shopping spree, how could I resist?! I was able to get Bug a pair of Denim Jeans, 2 Long Sleeve Dress Shirts, a Rolling Suit Case, & a Lunch Box all for just $100 and all name brand designs! That is an amazing deal for all those items. I can really stretch my shopping money and save on kids clothing by shopping at Kids Exclusive! I was super impressed by how fast my order arrived. I order last Friday and all my items were at my door on Tuesday! Fast shipping, you’ve got to LOVE that. I also love that the deals change regularly so there are always new items and deals to be had.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Better deals than available through competitors
One, low shipping fee
Returns allowed for store credit (YES!)
5-day delivery vs. the typical deal site 3-4 week wait
Adorable Fashions for kids ages 0-9.

Don’t wait, sign up for Kids Exclusive for FREE by visiting www.KidsExclusive.com and start shopping the great deals!

KidsExclusive.com gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi January 19, 2012 baby, child, clothing, fashion, review, shopping, toddler

New Zany Zoo Plush Hold-On Handles Review

Now that I have 2 little ones I have noticed how much harder it is to get around. My 3 yr old gets upset she can’t ride in the stroller and so now I have to teach her the safety of teaching her to stay close by Mom. I love the Zany Zoo Plush Hold-On Handles and so does Leah. What I really love is how easy and fun they are to use. I attach it to the stroller and Leah holds the other end, I still have to teach her about staying close but now I know we are connected.

“ Double Handle Set ”At the mall or around town, you can count on your children wanting to get out of the stroller. And when they do, few things can make you look and feel less in control than them roaming too far behind or ahead of you.

Finally, a simple way to keep your children within arm’s reach without restraining them with embarrassing leashes or harnesses. Hold-On Handles are designed to be versatile enough to attach to a stroller or to use solo as a walking rope. Children LOVE to hold on to the whimsical handles—and their new found independence.

A Must-Have Stroller Accessory When Mom Is “Out-Handed”

When children want to get out of the stroller and walk at inopportune times, Hold-On Handles gives you the extra set of hands you need to keep your child safely near you, allowing you to push the stroller, carry bags and gear—and maintain your composure.

A Reinvented Walking Rope Designed With Mom In Mind

Worn comfortably on an adult’s wrist, belt loop or bag, Hold-On Handles are the ideal accessory to use while running errands or visiting an amusement park, zoo, or other special event, eliminating the need to always drag out the stroller.”

The Zany Zoo Hold on Handles really teach your children to stay close by and to also obey Mom and Dad. There are so many really cute ones to choose from and your kids will feel so grown up using them! I love to use them while going grocery shopping, to the mall or zoo or just on a walk around the neighborhood. These are perfect for any Mom!

The Zany Zoo Plush Hold-On Handles can be purchased at www.greaterthanonekids.com

Zany Zoo Plush Hold-On Handles gets Bragging Rights!

Briann January 18, 2012 baby, child, review, safety, stroller, toddler

Balboa Baby Nursing Cover Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“The innovative Balboa Baby® Nursing Cover allows you to feel comfortable and confident nursing your baby anywhere. The Nursing Cover is contoured to fit around you and your baby – keeping the fabric securely in place so you can nurse at ease. Baby is nestled close to mom while nursing in their private cocoon. This helps babies focus on nursing by eliminating outside stimulation.

The structured, reinforced neckline holds the fabric away from mom and baby, permitting eye contact which is essential between mothers and nursing babies. The easily accessible pocket is just the right size to hold your nursing pads and burp cloth. Available in fashion prints to coordinate with your diaper bag, baby carrier or just to help you and your baby make a statement!”-Balboa Baby

When Bug was a baby I breast fed him for 5 months but never had a nursing cover. Now that I have one I realize I was crazy to just use a blanket all the time. The Balboa Baby nursing cover stays on so well and I never have to worry about it falling down like I did when using a blanket. It has an adjustable strap with buckle that goes around your neck. It can be adjusted to whatever is comfortable for you.

The cover is large enough to cover me completely making me feel comfortable to nurse anywhere. It has a pocket on it which is nice for holding nursing pads, a burp cloth, lanolin cream, or anything else you need to have close by. My favorite part of the cover is the neckline. It has a reinforced loop which keeps the cover open in that area so you can easily see down to your baby without having to adjust or move the cover. I LOVE the Balboa Baby Nursing Cover and will be using it with my baby that is arriving in June. I highly recommend this cover to all Nursing Moms!

You can see additional info and all the available patterns at www.BalboaBaby.com. You can also find a retailer near you.

Balboa Baby Nursing Covers get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Balboa Baby Nursing Cover in the Swirl Pattern Fabric!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Balboa Baby and tell us another product they have.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 27th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 13, 2012 baby, giveaway, mommy, nursing, review

Crane Germ Defense Electrostatic Air Purifier Review and Crane Humidifier of Choice Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Clean your air without worrying about the additional expense of replacement filters! Crane’s Electrostatic Air Purifier with Permanent Filter removes up to 95% of airborne allergens and reduces up to 90% of virus and bacteria within two hours.

Household odors, dust mites, pollen, mold, pet dander all can cause watery eyes, skin irritation, congestion, stuffy noses and bouts of coughing. Crane’s Air Purifier’s sleek modern design will efficiently clean your indoor air by removing these pollutants from your air. Crane’s Air Purifier includes a 4 speed touch panel with quiet mode, a permanent washable electrostatic collecting cell to attract smaller particles and a twenty minute boost mode. Suitable for rooms up to 230 sq. ft. Better breathing, better living.”-Crane

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I own several Crane Humidifiers and have been very impressed with the quality and performance of each. I just love the adorable designs they have! So I was thrilled to try out their Electrostatic Air Purifier. I can be paranoid about germs especially when I have a new baby in my home. Since I am expecting a precious little one in June, this Air Purifier couldn’t have come at a better time. I am so excited to know that the air our new angel will breath in will have been purified by this wonderful product. It Removes up to 95% of Airborne Allergens and Reduces up to 90% of Viruses AND Bacteria within 2Hours! That is impressive. I will be using it mainly in the nursery once baby arrives, but for now it is in our family room. I have even noticed that it will help with odors. For example the other night I made dinner and it was very potent (good but strong smell). Having this air purifier running really helped remove a smell that would have normally lasted for days.

I am impressed by how quiet it is, especially when you use the whisper quiet mode. I love knowing that I am protecting my family (and my soon to be baby) from allergens, viruses and bacteria. Besides that, my favorite thing would have to be that it has a permanent washable filter. I love that I don’t have to spend additional money on filters. I can just wash it and it even comes with a brush for washing it. That is a great feature.

Brag Worthy Features:

High Efficiency Electrostatic Air Cleaning Technology
Permanent Washable Filter with Cleaning Brush
Removes up to 95% of Airborne Allergens
Reduces up to 90% of Viruses AND Bacteria within 2Hours
Removes Common Household Odors
4 speed setting with Whisper Quiet Mode
Compact Size for High Performance
Suitable for Rooms up to 230 Square Feet

Visit www.Crane-USA.com to purchase this Air Purifier as well as see the other products they offer.

Crane Electrostatic Air Purifier gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win Any Crane Humidifier of their Choice!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Crane USA and tell us which Humidifier you will choose if you win.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- “Like” Crane USA on Facebook.
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2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, @crane_usa & @braggingmommmy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 26th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 12, 2012 baby, child, family, giveaway, health, home, nursery, review

Baby Cargo 300 Series Ultra Lightweight Umbrella Stroller Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Baby Cargo ultra lightweight strollers are made for traveling in your neighborhood and beyond! All weigh under 16 pounds. Baby Cargo will appeal to parents that seek out modern baby gear that fit into their existing home and lifestyle.”-Baby Cargo

“Imagine an ideal marriage of tailored design and thoughtful engineering and you have Baby Cargo’s 300 Series Stroller. We put fit and finish at the top of our wish list — embossed fabrics, custom colors and a sleek frame. But a few smart touches — a padded, multi-position seat, wipe-clean materials, a weather protective rain fly — make the ride a little smoother for baby, and mom and dad, too.”-Baby Cargo

As a mom, for me a lightweight umbrella stroller is a must have. Whether it’s running errands, shopping, or going to the park, I like having a compact stroller in my trunk at the ready. I love the Baby Cargo 300 Series stroller because it is a quality lightweight stroller that folds very compactly. I was pleasantly surprised when I first folded it and saw just how compact it is. I can easily keep it in my trunk and still have a ton of room to spare.

The lightweight aspect of it is heavenly. Especially with me being pregnant right now. I can easily lift it in and out of the trunk without risking hurting myself. In fact this stroller weighs in at only 15.8 lbs!

I am loving how easy it is to fold and unfold, as well as how easy the brakes are to use. I can simply use my foot for all of these things.

The basket on the bottom isn’t very big, but I can fit a small or medium sized diaper bag in it. There are also 2 pockets under there as well, perfect for water bottles, sippy cups, or baby bottles. There is also a cup holder that comes with it that you can attach to the back of the stroller (up near the handles).

Probably my second favorite feature of this stroller is that it reclines. A lot of umbrella strollers don’t have that option and this one reclines quite a bit. Definitely enough to allow your child to nap while you are out and about. I also like that the canopy is nice and high allowing taller children to fit. My 4 year old fits comfortably in this stroller with head space to spare. Making it a great choice since you can use it from birth to 50 lbs.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Ultra-lightweight black matte aluminum frame—sleek and rust free
Soft sophisticated textiles, easy to clean
Tailored designed back pocket with a decorative brass Baby Cargo name plate, chic and practical for moms
Super compact, easy to fold, perfect for vacations or trips to the shopping mall
A padded seat and multi-position adjustable backrest and adjustable leg rest
Comes with a cup holder & rain cover.
Easy to carry with shoulder strap and handle
Five-point safety harness with padded guards
Adjustable canopy tall enough to accommodate older children.
Under stroller cargo
Use it from birth to 50 lbs.

Check out all of the Modern Baby Gear available at www.BabyCargo.com.

Baby Cargo 300 Series Stroller gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Baby Cargo 300 Series Stroller in their choice of color! (blacktop, simply taupe, or eclipse)

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Baby Cargo and tell us something you learned there.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- “Like” Baby Cargo on Facebook.
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2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
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1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
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#Win a @babycargo 300 Series Stroller #giveaway ($199 Value!) @braggingmommy! / http://tinyurl.com/8yxnl69 / {ends 1/24}

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 24th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 10, 2012 baby, child, giveaway, review, stroller, toddler, travel

Having a Ball Roll & Chase Bumble Bee Baby Toy Review

My little baby girl is growing up so fast! She is 3 months old now and loves to explore the world around her. That’s why the Having a Ball Roll & Chase Bumble Bee is the perfect toy for her. It has lights, sounds and can be played with for hours on end! My 3 year old was super excited to test it out for her baby sister and can’t wait to roll it back and forth with her.

“The Roll & Chase Bumble Bee™ brings learning and fun to life with its unpredictable bumbling and catchy melodies that begin with the touch of a button. With two modes of play, toddlers also learn colors, shapes, and numbers! Features: 2 ways to play!

Chase and Play Mode: With one press of a button, Bumble Bee will roll and tumble in a variety of different paths playing music, and encouraging your toddler to crawl and play along. Light-up buttons play 9 different melodies keeping toddler engaged
Learning Mode: Press the buttons to learn colors, shapes, and numbers” (Bright Starts website)

This cute Rolling Baby Toy is perfect for little babies and toddlers who want to learn colors, shapes and numbers! I can’t wait till Charlotte is big enough to play with her big sister Leah. But for now she is enjoying all the bright colors and sounds.

The Having a Ball Roll & Chase Bumble Bee Baby Toy can be purchased at www.brightstarts.com.

The Having a Ball Roll & Chase Bumble Bee Baby Toy gets Bragging Rights!

Briann January 10, 2012 baby, review, toy

Saline Soothers Moisturizing Nose Wipes Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Winter season is rough!! There are so many germs hanging around and you never know what you or your family is going to come down with. Chances are, whatever sickness you (hopefully don’t) pick up, it will come with that nasty running nose.

“Saline Soothers are the best alternative to dry tissues for noses that know better.”

Our Saline Soothers Moisturizing Nose Wipes came at the perfect time!! My son came down with a cold a few days before and his nose was getting pretty sore from all the wiping. I was at the point where I didn’t bother cleaning it unless we were going to be out in public because it was so painful for him. His nose was practically caked with snot (I know….proves how great of a mother I am) when I couldn’t look at it anymore. So I immediately opened the Saline Soothers and they were honestly amazing. It took about 1 second to clean up his nose. The best part was that he didn’t cry at all….he didn’t even put up a fight!! I am definitely going to keep these moisturizing nose wipes stocked in my house.

Saline Soothers are perfect for anyone who needs a gentle alternative to tissues. I haven’t had a cold this season but you can bet I will be using these wipes if I get one. They even come in two different kinds: Fragrance Free and Menthol so you can choose what is best for you and your family.

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Saline (Sodium Chloride) is a mineral found naturally in the earth that excels at dissolving mucus when used in the right concentration.

Dry tissues can chap your nose and those with aloe can leave a filmy residue on your skin. Not so with Saline Soothers.

Pre-moistened with natural saline, vitamin E, and aloe, Saline Soothers are designed to do just that – soothe.

Saline cleans and helps dissolve mucus, while moisturizing aloe and vitamin E keep your nose looking and feeling up to snuff.

Hypoallergenic and alcohol free.

Saline Soothers Moisturizing Nose Wipes get BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

Visit their website www.salinesoothers.com for more information and to watch a fun, introductory video. You can also receive a coupon, via email, by signing up for their newsletter!

One lucky reader is going to win 2 packs of 15-count wipes (cool menthol and fragrance free)!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Saline Soothers and tell us ONE place that you can buy the moisturizing wipes at.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

2 entries- Like Saline Soothers on Facebook.
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1 entry for each- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy and @salinesoothers in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until January 24th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim January 10, 2012 baby, child, giveaway, health, review, toddler

Wall Decals for Kid’s Room Decoration ~ Leo Wall Stickers Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

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I think it is so much fun decorating my house. Probably my favorite rooms to decorate are kids rooms. Recently we did a little mini makeover on Bug’s jungle room and when I saw these Wall Decals for kids room decoration at Leo Wall Stickers I knew they would be the perfect addition to Bug’s room. I immediately fell in love with the jungle themed stickers and they are perfect for his decor.

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First I want to show you the before and after pictures of his room. (Then I will talk about applying them). The stickers have made his room so much fun! They are bright and crisp images that look fantastic against his lime green walls. Especially the monkeys, they are so adorable above his loft bed.

Putting the stickers up was easier than I thought it would be. They send a great little flyer with really good instructions as well as a Leo Squeegee application tool. Here is how easy it is to apply the small stickers:

First you want to make sure your wall surface is clean and dry. Then you peel off the backing paper slowly, making sure the sticker stays on the sticky side.

Next you stick it on the wall where you want it to be.

Use the Leo Squeegee application tool that was included in your shipment to press the sticker to the wall.

Then you slowly remove the sticky paper at an angle making sure the sticker stays on the wall.

Press down on the sticker with your hand to make sure it is all sticking to the wall.

For larger stickers the process is slightly different:

First you have to place the whole thing (with backing paper) on the wall where you want it. Then place tape across the middle.

Peel the top half off of the backing paper.

Cut the backing paper away.

Stick the top half of the sticker on the wall.

Repeat the same process for the bottom half.

Use the Leo Squeegee to flatten it all to the wall.

Remove the sticky paper slowly at an angle.

Press down on the sticker with your hand to make sure it is all sticking to the wall.

Like I said I found the process easy but it was time consuming so make sure you have plenty of time set aside to do it. I am loving how Bug’s room looks now that he has these Leo Stickers and he LOVES it even more than I do. He said “Wow, my room looks cool!”

Leo Wall Stickers have so many fun wall stickers for kids bedrooms. I know you will find the perfect stickers for your child’s room!

Visit www.LeoWallStickers.com to see them all!

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Leo Stickers get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Spring Minikit! Kit Includes: 1 Sky-blue Flower (L 7” x H 11”), 1 Sleeping Snail (L 5” x H 6”), and 1 brown snail (L 5” x H 6”).

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Leo Wall Stickers and tell us your favorite Wall sticker they have.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

3 entries- Subscribe to the Leo Stickers Newsletter.
1 entry- Tell us your favorite Leo room theme (see them here).
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry per- Enter another giveaway on our site, tell us which (no limit).
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 23 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 9, 2012 baby, child, decor, giveaway, home, review, toddler, tween

Hush the Fussies! Paci-Plushies Review

I am a huge fan of pacifiers. I am SO glad that our baby Charlotte takes one, sometimes it is a huge lifesaver. I thing I hate about them though is they tend to get lost all over the house and I can never find them. Now with the cute pacifier holder from Paci-Plushies they are so much easier to find.

I really like all of the different cute animals that these come in. They are super cute and so easy to hold onto! Our little baby isn’t quite old enough to hold onto it yet BUT she sure lover the Pacifier that came with it.

These baby binky holders are great for in the car, around the house and just about anywhere!

“Finding Baby’s Pacifier Just Got Easier!!

Introducing Paci-Plushies™ Pacifier Holders! Light weight plush characters attach to infant pacifiers, making the pacifier easy to find and easy for baby to place in it’s mouth. Benefits:

Ingenious Solution – Paci-Plushies™ are the first and ONLY plush pacifier holder of it’s kind to attach to Name Brand pacifiers! Button and Ring Handled pacifiers attach to a super soft and light-weight plush toy making the pacifier easy for young infants to hold and easy for Mom to find around the house!

Unique Design – Lovingly designed with a flexible, silicone Hug Ring™, Paci-Plushies™ eailsy connect to Baby’s favorite pacifiers including MAM™ , Avent™ , Nuby™ , NUK™ , Evenflo™ , Playtex Binky™ and many more!

Simplifies Mom’s Life - No more searching the house for those lost or misplaced pacifiers! Paci-Plushies™ make finding Baby’s pacifier easy as can be!

Easy to Clean- Snap-off the pacifier and toss into the dishwasher for sanitation, and throw the plush toy into the washing machine to keep clean.

Boosts Motor Skills – Babies learn to hold and control their Paci-Plushies™ at an early age, encouraging the development of motor skills often at a much younger age. The ultra soft fabric also adds an extra stimulation for baby’s tiny fingers.

Light Weight Design – All of the Paci-Plushies™ characters are 6 inches long and about 4 ounces in weight, anatomically sized for a newborn and light enough for them to control.

Your Baby’s First Toy – When it’s time to wean your baby from his/her pacifier, the stuffed toy will remain as a source of comfort.

Makes a GREAT Gift – Paci-Plushies™ are a unique and thoughtful tool for a new mommy and her baby, pacifier included!” (Paci Plushies website)

All of these cute Paci-Plushies can be purchased at www.paciplushies.com. You can also visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PaciPlushies

Paci-Plushies get Bragging Rights!

Briann January 5, 2012 accessories, baby, review

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Sign Up for Amazon.com Baby Registry + Britax B-Agile Travel System Giveaway ($399 Value!) [CLOSED]

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“According to an Amazon.com study, 75% of baby registry users have at least one online registry. For expecting parents, a number of factors come into play when selecting necessities for the new addition and Amazon offers them all.

For first time parents or those unsure on the must-have items, the new Jumpstart Tool will walk you through 15 registry essentials to consider, showing the most popular items from bottles to swings to car seats.

For those items you just can’t live without, but can’t find on Amazon, the Amazon registry is a universal registry. When you get the universal “add to registry” button you can add more products to your registry from any website. Now you really can register for practical, must-have items and fun, fanciful gifts all in one place!

For duplicates and items you just don’t need, Amazon offers Free 365-Day Returns. Just visit the online returns center to get a prepaid mailing label. Eligible baby product(s) in new and unopened condition received within 365 days from date of delivery result in a full refund with no deduction for shipping.”

I am so excited for baby number two to arrive! Since I found out I was pregnant I knew I needed to create an online baby registry but hadn’t done it. Today I decided to register for my baby at Amazon.com and I am loving it! I love how easy the registry is to use. I love that I have my own link to my registry page that I can give out to friends and family. I love Amazon’s low prices so I’m glad my friends and family will be able to save when buying baby gifts for us. It is really cool that I can add items that I can’t find on Amazon through the universal registry option. That is sooooo cool! I am having a great time picking out items for my registry and Amazon makes it really easy with suggestions and guides of what I will need for baby.

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If your expecting or know a mom who is I recommend using Amazon.com Baby Registry! Sign up today! It’s the perfect way to tell friends and family what you want for baby this Christmas.

Also, by signing up for a Baby Registry on Amazon and adding 10 items you will be entered into the Amazon Baby Registry Sweepstakes for your chance to win a $500 Amazon.com Gift Card each week!

The Amazon.com Baby Registry gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Britax B-Agile Travel System from Amazon.com! ($399 Value!)

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How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Amazon.com and tell us a baby item they have.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- Sign up for a Baby Registry or Wish List on Amazon.com
3 entries- “Like” Amazon Mom on Facebook.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway, you can use this:

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You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 6th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter. Giveaway items are being provided by Amazon.com.

Heidi December 16, 2011 baby, giveaway, mommy, nursery, shopping, stroller, toddler, travel

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Bright Starts InGenuity Automatic Baby Bouncer Review

“The only bouncer that truly bounces, powered by Hybridrive™ Technology. Traditional bouncer seats don’t actually bounce, but the InGenuity™ Automatic Bouncer™ features a unique technology that provides a smooth, consistent bounce that mimics mom’s natural bouncing motion and provides more than 2X the battery life of other bouncer seats.”

I am very picky when it comes to baby bouncers. So I was thrilled when this bouncer passed my every test! I truly love it! I had to assemble it piece by piece but it wasn’t very hard, it comes with good easy to follow directions and only took me about 10 minutes. It requires 3 C batteries that are not included.

Once it was together I admired how cute it is. I love the color scheme and patterns. They aren’t cheesy like some baby items can be and have a modern feel which I like to have in my baby stuff. I also like that it is very gender neutral which is perfect since I don’t yet know if I am having a girl or a boy.

My friend who has a new 4 week old baby came over to visit and we tried out this bouncer with her. I LOVE that the seat doesn’t make baby sit up too much which is a must have if you are going to use it for a newborn. It is a cozy little nest that baby can fit in comfortably from 6 lbs. to 25 lbs. The newborn padding makes it even cozier for a small baby and is removable for an older baby.

I like that the padding hangs off the frame so baby is sitting on only the padding itself and there are no uncomfortable bars behind her. My friends baby loved the bouncing and fell asleep quickly after being put in it. It is nice that you can adjust the bouncing level for your baby. It has nature sounds and soothing music that is a great addition.

The toy bar is really cute and moves to a lot of different positions so you can have it in front of baby as well as back and out of the way if needed. It is also completely removable.

A couple things to consider, this bouncer doesn’t fold down so it isn’t ideal for traveling with. And the manual says a larger baby might make it so the bouncing feature doesn’t work. For me these aren’t a big deal since the good outweighs them and I will most likely use the bouncing feature most when the baby is newborn.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Automatic Bounce that mimics mom’s natural motion
3 point safety harness keeps baby secure
10 melodies and nature sounds to soothe baby
Removable toy bar – pivots back for easy access to baby
Machine washable seat pad, bolster, and head rest
Integrated, cushioned foot rest and bolster for baby’s comfort
Hybridrive™ Technology extends battery life so batteries last more than 2X longer
Non-slip feet

After all of the Holiday planning you may be too pooped to rock baby but the InGenuity Automatic Bouncer mimics mom’s natural bouncing to ensure a break for you and no tears from baby. Powered by Hybridrive™ Technology this bouncer is the only one that truly bounces and is a must-have for surviving the Holidays. It also, makes a great gift for an expectant mom or new baby!

Right now you can Print a coupon for $10 off any Ingenuity Product! (Expires Dec. 31st, 2011). See this bouncer and other Bright Starts Products at www.Brightstarts.com.

Bright Starts Ingenuity Bouncer gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 15, 2011 baby, christmas, nursery, review

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Go-Go Babyz Urban Advantage Stroller Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

I have been in need of a new stroller for about 6 months now. My old one had a rip in the seat and although it worked, I knew that it was only going to last for a few more months. I was so excited to receive a Go-Go Babyz Urban Advantage Stroller to review and couldn’t wait to try it out!

“This unique three-wheeled swivel stroller can accommodate an infant car seat for newborns, and its well-cushioned, washable seat provides a noteworthy level of comfort for children up to 45 pounds. It has a five-point, padded safety harness, parent tray, child tray and an extra-long canopy to keep out the sun. It folds easily with just one hand for storage. The brake-activated kickstand provides added stability and safety to help prevent tipping accidents when parked. The Urban Advantage is not a jogging stroller but, it is great for providing a smooth ride on a variety of surfaces.”

Receiving this new stroller was like Christmas morning for me! I could hardly wait for my husband to get home so he could start putting it together!! Lucky for me, he didn’t make me wait and got started right away. It didn’t take too long to put together, and E was so happy to sit in it and push it around. It’s is so easy to maneuver and I could immediately see that as I watched my son push it all over the house. It has an amazingly smooth ride too! I feel like I barely have to push this stroller. It would definitely be simple to push and turn with only one hand…..and sometimes that is what we parents have to do right?

I received the Urban Advantage Stroller in the Vista Blue and I absolutely love the way it looks. It is actually mostly black, but it is perfect for a boy or a girl. I have never had a stroller with 3 wheels and I feel pretty cool with one now Smile . I finally have a nice stroller that I love ‘driving’ around town!! It’s great! And to top it all off, it will fit an infant car seat too!! The only downside to this stroller is that it is still quite bulky when it is folded down. Not a big deal for someone with a large car, but we don’t have a whole lot of extra space in the back of our car if our 3rd row is up. Still, I love this single stroller and will use it often!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

360-degree front-wheel swivel and a slim
Easy to maneuver around tight corners and narrow store aisles
Airless 12-inch wheels
Provides easy handling and a smooth ride on urban sidewalks or dirt paths
Cushioned four-position reclining seat back
Adjustable leg rest
Stroller collapses easily with the one-handed folding system.

Go-Go Babyz Urban Advantage Stroller gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

If you know someone who would love a Urban Advantage Stroller for Christmas (and who wouldn’t), you can receive 15% off any purchase by using the code ‘ggbnet’ at checkout!!

Go-Go Babyz is generously giving away an Urban Advantage Stroller to one lucky reader (winner’s choice of Vista Blue, Leaf Green or Silver.)

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit GoGoBabyz and tell us another product you would love to have from there AND tell us what color of stroller you choose if you win!

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

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3 entries- Subscribe to the GoGo Babyz Blog.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy and @GoGoBabyz in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until January 4th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim December 14, 2011 baby, child, giveaway, stroller, toddler

Baby Nurseries: Go Modern With Nurseryworks

Parent, especially moms, have the last say when it comes to decorating the nursery. It is usually the mothers who spend the most time taking care of the baby, so there is a valid reason that when it comes to nursery decorating, mothers know best. Way before the baby is born, so many hours are spent planning the nursery and nowadays, more and more nurseries take on a modern look. Nurseryworks_aerial3

One of the obvious reasons that parents choose to go the modern route is the fact that clean, sleek lines of a modern nursery is very appealing. With the advent of modern nursery furniture, it is quite easy to furnish a plain room and come up with something modern. Take for example the Vetro acrylic baby crib from Nurseryworks which looks absolutely stunning! It is made of transparent non-toxic Lucite which will enable you to see your baby at any angle. Nurseryworks also has the multi-functioning Studio Custom Modern Crib with Built-in Changing Table and Conversion Kit. It has a cabinet for storage, a convenient changing table, and can be converted into a toddler bed. This is definitely one crib that answers the needs of a modern and convenient lifestyle.

What about bedding and wallpaper? Bedding with modern prints are also attractive, and most of today’s modern wallpaper and wall decor are sophisticated enough to use in any room in the house. Even if you just consider visual appeal alone, a modern nursery will win hands down.

The sophistication of a modern nursery is not the only reason that parents deviate from the contemporary. The more practical reason is that modern children furniture are very functional and easy to maintain. Furniture designers usually keep in mind that modern houses are not very spacious, so they design furniture pieces that have multiple function. There are benches and chairs that also serve as storage. Some furniture even double as toys! Most modern nursery furniture are made of materials that are easy to keep clean and light enough to move around, giving parents more flexibility. Nurseryworks_aerial6

Sleek good looks married with practicality are just a couple of reasons why the modern baby nursery is getting more popular. Furniture companies that specialize in children’s furniture adhere to modern safety standards as well as environmentally-friendly practices. And because modern nursery furniture have very simple silhouettes, they are not easily outgrown! This is perhaps one of the main reasons why we love the class and simplicity of modern nursery furniture.

Needless to say, the modern nursery that you want for your baby is within your reach. Furnish your baby’s room with modern, practical and beautiful furniture, with pops and dashes of striking prints. Throw in some organic bedding and pillows, and you will have a space that both you and your baby will enjoy!

This guest post was written by Zsa Zsa of My Urban Child.

Heidi December 14, 2011 baby, decor, home, nursery

Bragworthy Christmas Inch Blue Soft Leather Baby Shoes Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

I like most girls LOVE shoes! Even if they are cute shoes for my 2 girls. I love the new Soft leather baby shoes that Inch Blue carries. They are the perfect combination of functionality, personality and cuteness. I love how many different styles that they come in. Each style comes in several different colors for boys and girls.

Inch Blue Shoes are soft and stretchy shoes that my daughter loves to wear.

“We understand your baby’s feet aren’t just smaller versions of your own, they’re a completely different shape. They’re softer and plumper with hardly any hard bone in them at all. baby feet

Inch Blue shoes have been designed to give total comfort for little growing feet. They are made exclusively from soft natural leather allowing your baby’s feet to breathe.

And they’re not just for babies, Inch Blue make shoes for toddlers and children aged up to 6 years, which make them ideal for use in nurseries.” (Inch blue shoes website)

Things that are Bragworthy:

These shoes are perfect for babies and toddlers.
Soft and stretchy Leather that will last
Supple non-slip suede soles ideal for tiled and wooden floors.
Soft breathable leather that protects and allows feet to grow naturally
Elasticated Ankles for ease of fit and ensures shoes really do stay on
Recommended for babies as the next best thing to bare feet
Loved by toddlers
Cute styles for children up to 6 yrs old!
Perfect Christmas Gift and Stocking Stuffer

All of these cute styles of shoes can be purchased at www.inch-blue.com

Inch Blue Soft Leather Baby Shoes gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky winner will receive a pair of Inch Blue Soft Leather Shoes! This giveaway is open to those that live in UK, Europe, Canada, USA.

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Inch Blue Shoes and let us know your favorite pair.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Subscribe to The Bragging Mommy emails.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway: including a link to his post, @inchblue & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 2nd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in UK, Europe, Canada, USA to enter.