Get a Great Night's Sleep When Traveling This Summer with @HoMedics SoundSpa Line!

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There are two things that my family needs in a hotel room when traveling to get a good night's sleep - a humidifier (hotel air is SO DRY!!!) and a Sound Machine. It gets to be a lot to pack and carry around but it is usually so worth it for a great night's sleep away from home!

But lately, things have gotten easier for me when traveling because I have this AWESOME HoMedics MyBaby® Ultrasonic Humidifier which has both a sound machine AND a humidifier in ONE! It is my new favorite traveling must-have and our whole family LOVES it!

The HoMedics MyBaby SoundSpa Ultrasonic Humidifier combines soothing humidity and relaxing sounds to help your baby sleep throughout the night. Its one-gallon tank can deliver up to 45 hours of run time per filling, and Clean Tank Technology helps to protect the tank from mold and mildew. An optional night light gently illuminates the room, while 4 soothing sounds block distractions and lull baby to sleep

What I love about HoMedics is that they are all about getting a great night's sleep!!! They are even the new, official sleep-conditioning partner of the National Sleep Foundation. More than 10 HoMedics sleep-conditioning and sleep-therapy products for adults and infants will feature the National Sleep Foundation’s seal, indicating they align with the Foundation’s mission of improving sleep health and well-being through sleep education, and the incorporation of sleep science in products to encourage restful sleep.

HoMedics’ SoundSpa line of premium sound-technology products helps adults and infants alike rest their overactive and/or distracted minds using white noise and relaxing nature sounds, such as a rainforest or campfire. Sounds are designed to soothe the senses, encourage sleep and maintain deep sleep for a refreshed morning.

SoundSpa technology has been digitally mastered with the help of sound engineers to produce white noise and environmental sounds that help users fall asleep and stay asleep. For example, our sleep-therapy programs begin the user’s sleep ritual with nature sounds that softly transition into brown noise. This process helps the user achieve the deepest and most relaxed sleep.

Additionally, HoMedics’ portable sound products make travel less disruptive to sleep patterns, reducing distracting noises and maintaining sleep routines developed at home.

So if you struggle to sleep when traveling, grab a HoMedics portable sound product for your next trip and you WON'T regret it!!!

Buy It:

You can purchase all HoMedics SoundSpa products from their website.

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Fight Winter Colds & Spring Allergies with Safety 1st

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Winter is almost over (thank goodness!) but cold/flu season is still here and sadly Spring Allergy season is on its way too! It definitely makes this winter seem to go on forever when the kids are repeatedly sick!

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children get an average of 8 to 10 colds every year. In the U.S., the flu is most common between October and May, and peaks in January, February, and March. Parents everywhere should be ready to tackle this season and they can do that with great products from Safety 1st.

Safety 1st has a number of infant healthcare products for combating stuffy noses, dispensing medicine, and helping your little one get better.

Having trouble administering medicine to your baby or toddler? 

Set & Measure Medicine Spoon

The Set & Measure Medicine Spoon offers an accurate way to dispense medicine to your little one. It features preset dosage markings so all you have to do is move the plunger up or down to find your dosage and dispense.

FEATURES:

• Preset doses
• Audible indicator for accurate pour
• Wide pour with soft-touch tip
• Spill-proof cap
• Bold fill line

Ease cold and flu symptoms with a Safety 1st humidifier.

Ultrasonic 360 Humidifier

The Ultrasonic 360° Humidifier helps you keep baby healthy and comfortable. Humidifiers add moisture to the air and raise the level of indoor humidity, helping to ease cold symptoms and reduce dry skin or itchy eyes. The Ultrasonic 360° Humidifier supports baby year round, by putting you in control of humidity levels. Easily adjust the variable mist control for the moisture level that's right for your family. The large tank provides your nursery with up to 36 hours of cool, soothing mist. This humidifier includes 2 fully rotating mist outlets, letting you also control the direction of the mist and giving you the ability to soothe two children in different beds at once. Designed for ultimate convenience, the ultrasonic technology allows the humidifier to operate quietly and without filters. The humidifier features auto shut off and lights up to let you know it’s time to refill the tank.

FEATURES:

• Two mist outlets rotate 360° for full nursery coverage
• Easy clean and filter free tank
• Cool mist and quiet ultrasonic operation
• Easy-fill tank for up to 36 hours of nursery coverage
• Auto shut-off

Safety 1st also offers healthcare kits that include thermometers, nasal aspirators, alcohol wipes, medicine dispensers, travel clutches, and more. It has everything that mom and dad needs to take care of baby on the go.

 Deluxe Healthcare and Grooming Kit

The Deluxe Healthcare & Grooming Kit by Safety 1st is a convenient all-in-one kit containing a full assortment of baby essentials you can keep with you while on-the-go. The wrapping clutch case with zippered, clear-view compartments helps you to easily keep things where you can see them and get to them quickly. Toss the case into your diaper bag and it'll be there when you need it.

FEATURES:

• 3 -in-1 thermometer (with case)
• Bottle medicine dispenser
• Gentle care toddler toothbrush
• Gentle care hairbrush & comb
• Gentle care cradle cap comb
• Steady grip nail clippers
• 5 emery boards
• 5 disposable thermometer covers
• Emergency information card
• Zippered adjustable clutch-style case
• Clear tip nasal aspirator

Complete Healthcare Set

The Complete Healthcare Kit by Safety 1st gives you a stylish and easy way to keep baby's healthcare items organized, both at home and on the go. The clear-view case makes it quick and easy to find the items you are looking for, and each compartment features a secure-close strip to keep everything safely stored inside.

FEATURES:

• 3-in-1 thermometer (with case)
• Pack of thermometer covers
• Nasal aspirator
• Bottle medicine dispenser
• Easy fill medicine syringe
• Fingertip gum stimulator
• Gentle care toddler toothbrush
• Emergency information card
• Adjustable clutch-style case
• 11 alcohol wipes

Buy It:

You can purchase all Safety 1st items at your local retail store such as Walmart, Target, Sears and Amazon.com

* Thank you to Safety 1st for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

New Cold & Flu Gadgets for Your Home

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As we head into cold and flu season, take the stress out of caring for your little ones with these great gadgets from Vicks and Exergen TemporalScanner!

Exergen Temporal Scanner introduces the Exergen Smart Glow TemporalScanner™, ideal for parents who are caring for a sick child.

The Exergen TemporalScanner™ Thermometer is a non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements. Advanced, patented technology measures temperatures with a gentle stroke across the forehead.

The TemporalScanner™ comes with four ways to make it even easier to take a temperature:

· A softly illuminated display for easy reading in any light – perfect for checking the temperature of a sleeping infant in a darkened room

· Beeping sound indicating scanning can be turned off or on to avoid waking a sleeping child

· Automatically retains the last eight temperature readings for instant recall to check on fever progression

· Ability to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius modes

Made in the United States, the Exergen Smart Glow TemporalScanner™ is the number one preferred thermometer by both nurses and pediatricians, and is backed by more than 50 clinical studies proving its accuracy.

Sold in major retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Costco, Babies “R” Us, Toys “R” Us, Kroger and BJ’s, the Smart Glow thermometer’s suggested retail price is $49.99. 

The trusted brand Vicks has launched new devices this year to make cold and flu season a bit easier for families. The new gadgets include a smart thermometer that allows the entire family’s health to be monitored from an iPhone and a sleek humidifier that projects animals, stars and more on kids’ ceilings.

New* Vicks SmartTemp Thermometer

The Vicks SmartTemp is the first wireless, Bluetooth enabled digital stick thermometer from a major Mom brand. Designed to meet the demands of today’s connected parents, the SmartTemp makes tracking multiple temperatures easier than ever with a free companion app. Readings are automatically populated from the thermometer via a Bluetooth connection, while symptoms, medications and other notes can be added to help monitor an illness. All of the data can then be saved and exported via email for easier communication with the doctor.

New* Vicks Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier

The Vicks Sweet Dreams Humidifier takes all of the congestion relief and comforting power of a cool mist humidifier and combines it with magical images for dream filled sleep. While the gentle cool mist eases cold & flu symptoms, the projector turns bedroom ceilings into a safari, sea or star-filled sky. The projector is independently controlled and can run without the mist whenever children want to spark their imaginations. It also accepts two Vicks Scent Pads for long lasting and soothing menthol vapors.

You can purchase all Vicks products from the Vicks website or local retailers near you.

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Disney’s Frozen Collection Humidifiers

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FROZEN merchandise is still so popular! I know my kids love ANYTHING FROZEN and if your children are like mine, then you will LOVE these humidifiers which will not only add to your child's decor but keep them from drying out this winter!

Check out these super cute humidifiers!

Disney's Frozen- Olaf 550ML Personal Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier adds moisture to any room! It fights mold and mildew and features anti-microbial technology, on/off dial (min/max settings) and a Mist nozzle.

Suggested Retail Price: $79.99

Disney's Frozen- Olaf 1 Gallon Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier adds moisture to any room but features everyone's favorite snowman! It also fights mold and mildew and features anti-microbial technology, on/off dial (min/max settings) and a Mist nozzle.

Priced at only $59.99 on Amazon.com

This Disney's Frozen- Elsa & Anna 1 Gallon Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier has all the same features as the other ones mentioned above but features the two beautiful sisters, Elsa and Anna! It is the perfect addition to any little girl's room this winter!

Priced at $59.99 on Amazon.com

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Cold/Flu Season Tips from Crane

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Yes, my family is feeling it all ready...cold/flu season. My children have had some stuffy noses, dry skin and coughs, but we immediately pulled out our humidifiers and put one in each room. The brand we trust most and use throughout our house is Crane!

This cold/flu season, Crane has some great tips and info to help your children and families get through cold/flu season! Check them out below!

Young children commonly get about 6 - 8 colds and upper respiratory tract infections each year. Due to the risk of overdose, the FDA and pediatricians recommend not giving over the counter cough and cold medicine to children under the age of six.

For cold and flu symptoms, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following:
• Cool mist humidifier
• Saline nasal solution
• Nasal aspirator 

Humidifiers help with overall cold and flu symptoms. A cool mist humidifier is preferred over a warm mist humidifier because the water does not boil.

Specifically, humidifiers help with the following:
• Loosen nasal congestion
• Ease dry coughs
• Sooth itchy dry skin
• Moisten chapped lips
• Prevent nose bleeds

Humidifiers and Breastfeeding 

When breastfeeding, it is important for infants to be able to easily breathe through their noses. Using a humidifier helps to loosen nasal congestion, prevent nosebleeds and moisten sinus and nasal passages making breathing through the nose much easier. If your infant cannot easily breathe through his or her nose, it can be frustrating and difficult for mother and child during nursing. 

What is the difference between a cool mist and a warm mist humidifier? 

Warm mist humidifiers produce a warm mist by boiling the water in the humidifier to produce steam. Ultrasonic humidifiers generate a cool mist when a thin film of water is passed over a rapidly vibrating transducer. The vibration breaks the water up into tiny droplets and emits a whisper quiet cool mist. 

What is the difference between a humidifier and an air purifier? 

Humidifiers add moisture to a room or home by dispersing water vapor into the air. Air purifiers intake, purify, and output freshly cleaned air by removing particles and pollutants from the air. 

Important Humidifier Tips to Remember: 

• FILL with cool water REPLACE cap tightly PUT tank back on base. DO NOT add salt or other additives
• Place humidifier on a LEVEL, LINT FREE & WATER RESISTANT surface. DO NOT place on wood, cloth or carpet
• See WHITE DUST? Try using one of these: DISTILLED WATER, FILTERED WATER, CRANE DEMINERALIZATION FILTER. Hard water affects the purity of your mist
• EMPTY water in the tank and base AFTER EACH USE. Mold can grow in sitting water
• SOAK tank and base in WHITE VINEGAR & WATER SOLUTION after a week of use

The humidifier I highly recommend this winter is the Crane Germ Defense Digital Ultrasonic Warm and Cool Mist Humidifier.

For those who experience cold and cough symptoms, there are few things more soothing than breathing in moist air, especially during dry winter months or when cold symptoms are at their worst. The Crane ultrasonic humidifier runs for up to 24 hours and offers the choice of warm or cool mist, both of which are equally effective in humidifying the air.

The Crane Germ Defense Digital Ultrasonic Warm and Cool Mist Humidifier adds moisture to the air, providing relief from sinus irritation, nasal congestion, dry cough, cold, and flu symptoms. Giving you the choice of warm or cool mist at the press of a button, this humidifier creates up to 2.5 gallons of moisture per day, runs up to 55 hours, and includes Antimicrobial Protection to fight mold and mildew in water tank and basin. Suitable for rooms up to 500 square feet. This humidifier does not require a filter to operate.

Germ Defense Digital Cool and Warm Mist Humidifier At a Glance:

• Offers the choice of warm or cool mist
• Antimicrobial protection inside humidifier
• 360 mist nozzle to direct mist
• Relieves cold symptoms, dry skin, and chapped lips
• Runs for up to 24 hours
• Releases up to 2.5 gallons of moisture per day
• Easy-to-operate digital control panel
• Whisper-quiet operation
• Does not require filter
• Energy efficient, using less power than a standard light bulb

A straightforward digital display makes this humidifier easy to set up and operate and the water reservoir lifts out of the unit, making it easy to fill and clean. Simply remove the water tank from the unit, unscrew the tank cap, and fill the water tank under a water faucet. Securely replace the tank cap, making sure the rubber cap seal is in place, and place the water tank back onto the unit. Place the humidifier on an elevated surface and set output for comfortable room humidification.

An auto shut-off feature engages when the water tank is empty to ensure safety, and the humidifier's nozzle rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to control the direction of the mist. This humidifier is energy-efficient, using less power than a standard light bulb to run.

Crane's Germ Defense humidifiers are embedded with small natural antimicrobial silver particles that help prevent bacteria, viruses, and mold from taking hold. This technology helps the humidifier to disperse a clean, germ-free mist.

Buy It: You can purchase the Germ Defense Humidifier for $109.99 from the Crane website.

* Thank you to Crane for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Don't Dread Dry Skin and Cold Symptoms This Winter!

In the winter, skin can get very dry!! This is the case with my skin and my children's skin! How do we fix that problem and help our skin stay hydrated? We add a humidifier to each room!

Humidifiers are also great for helping your children breathe when they have a cold! I don't know what we would do without our humidifiers!

If you want to add a humidifier to your children's room but don't want to ruin the decor or have it stick out like a sore thumb, then you have got to check out the super cute collection of Crane Adorable Humidifiers offered by Sylvane, a great site that sells indoor air quality products to help people (especially asthma and allergy sufferers) breathe clean and healthy air.

These Crane Adorable Humidifiers are sure to delight with a variety of fun, BPA-free animal designs to choose from. On a medium setting these Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifiers can deliver up to 24 hours of soothing cool mist to spaces up to 250 square feet in size. Designed to provide non-medicated, comforting relief for common ailments like dry skin, cold and flu symptoms, nose bleeds, and dry cough, these humidifiers use a safe cool mist to prevent burns that can result from a child touching a warm mist humidifier.

I LOVE that the Crane Adorable Humidifiers do not require a filter and feature a built-in automatic safety shut off sensor. The tank is capable of holding a gallon of water, and can provide a up to 2.1 gallons of a cool mist daily. Creating a fine mist with the use of ultrasonic technology, the Crane Adorable Humidifiers operates quietly so your child can get peaceful rest. Regardless of which Crane Adorable animal friend you and your child select, you can be assured that you are providing your child with a safe, quiet, and soothing cool mist.

We generously received the the Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Model EE-0865 Penguin Humidifier. Besides being super cute and chic, it uses quiet ultrasonic technology to deliver up to 24 hours of cool, soothing moisture. As well as providing a cool mist of comforting relief, the Puffington the Penguin Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is compact, user-friendly, and energy-efficient.

It also features a Built-in Automatic Shutoff Safety Sensor that automatically turns the humidifier off when the tank is empty for safety! That is awesome because sometimes it will empty in the middle of the night and I worry that it will overheat or something! Now I never worry again with my super cute Penguin humidifier from Crane!

Don't worry - it won't keep your children awake because it is also super quiet! The use of ultrasonic technology creates the cooling mist quietly, with a noise level of less than 37 decibels at 3 feet away from the humidifier, meaning your child can get a restful, therapeutic night's sleep.

Additional Features:

• Energy-efficient - uses less power than a standard light bulb
• Easy to use - just remove the water tank, unscrew the tank cap, and fill with water
• Can provide up to 24 hours relief - on a medium setting, the 1 gallon tank is capable of delivering up to 24 hours of humidification, up to 2.1 gallons a day
• Additional benefits - humidification also provides some relief for from problems caused by winter heating, like static electricity, cracks in paint and furniture, and peeling wallpaper
• Cool humidification - unlike warm humidification, avoid the possibility of burns when a child touches the unit since the unit does not heat up

So make sure you to invest in some great humidifiers before winter sets in to prevent dry skin, help cold symptoms and have a quiet, peaceful rest each night! If you want to add to the cuteness of your children's rooms, make sure to choose a humidifier from the Crane Adorable Humidifiers collection available from Sylvane!

Buy It: You can purchase the Crane Penguin Cool Mist Humidifier for $49.95 + FREE SHIPPING on the Sylvane website.

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