Great Baby Items from NUK!

A product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.

As you all know, I had a new baby (#3!) a month ago! Baby items are appearing every where in our house these days and it has been fun adjusting back to having a little baby around again!

NUK is definitely helping us out lately with their great products!

For over 55 years, NUK has been a leader in designing scientific and innovative products that promote healthy development for infants and toddlers. They offer an extensive product line of pacifiers, bottles, breastfeeding and tableware items under the NUK and Gerber Graduates brands.

I received two great items from NUK and we LOVE them:

NUK Design Shield Orthodontic Pacifiers

If you are looking for a great pacifier, check out the NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers! When I had my first child, this is the pacifier recommended to me by family! Plus, I LOVE these fun designs for my son!

The NUK Design Shield Pacifier brings together function and design with an easy grab button. The contemporary shape and larger button bring the best designs to life. Over 55 years ago, NUK invented the orthodontic shape pacifier to mimic the natural shape of mom's nipple while breastfeeding. This natural movement inspired the orthodontic design of all NUK pacifiers so you can feel confident you are safeguarding your baby's oral development.

KEY BENEFITS​ & FEATURES

• Orthodontic nipple promotes healthy oral development​
• Helps soothe and comfort baby​
• Features large, easy to grab button​
• True orthodontic nipple naturally fits baby’s mouth:​
• Angled bottom maximizes tongue movement​
• Curved top mirrors shape of baby’s upper palate​
• Heart-shaped shield fits under baby’s nose for extra comfort​
• #1 selling brand in the US, used by hundreds of US hospitals​
• BPA Free ​
• Top-rack dishwasher safe ​
• Silicone​
• Available in sizes 0-6 and 6-18 months

RETAILERS: Walmart and Amazon.com​

NUK® Expressive® Double Electric Breast Pump

Breast pumps are very important for many mothers because it allows them to keep giving their children their precious breast milk when at work or away from the house! I know I use my breast pump everyday and it is so important to use a high quality one!

If you want a great pump, check out the Expressive Double Electric Breast Pump! I love that you can pump both sides at once and it has multi-phase settings and remembers your favorite settings!

The NUK Expressive Double Electric Breast Pump system is designed to make breastfeeding easier for busy moms. It is equipped with everything you need to pump, store and feed! It also includes an extra large tote for your pumping, feeding and personal items to make pumping on the go a breeze. Open the box to find the pump unit with an easy-grab handle and photo holder so you can see your little one at any time. Also included is a cooler bag with an ice pack to keep your milk cold, 4-pump, store, feed containers with lids, 2 orthodontic silicone slow flow nipples, 2 bottle hoods for on the go feeding, 2 silicone cushions for extra comfort, a voltage adapter, and 2 breast shields with valves and membranes!

KEY BENEFITS & FEATURES:​

• Designed to deliver similar performance as the leading pump at half the price​
• 32 suction and speed settings for maximum milk flow​
• Multi-phase settings mimic natural breastfeeding​
• Memory feature remembers which setting works best​
• Soft silicone breast shields with wide nipple opening for comfort​
• Easy-to-use push button controls​
• Digital display clearly indicates your chosen settings​
• Few parts make cleaning and re-assembling easy​
• Top-rack dishwasher safe​

Includes: ​
1 Pump Unit with easy-grab handle & photo holder, 2 Breast Shields with Valves & Membranes, 2 Silicone Cushions, 2 5-oz Breast Milk Containers with Silicone Nipples Size 1 (slow flow), 2 Collars, Caps and Seal Disks for Storage, and Voltage Adapter​
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RETAILERS: Babies R Us and Amazon.com​

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

Postpartum Kit from HelloFlo

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I am officially three days overdue and waiting, waiting, waiting for this baby #3 to arrive! I know from my past births that you can prepare for the baby arriving but sometimes you forget to prepare for yourself AFTER the birth! I know with my first two, my husband was making many trips to the store when I needed items for myself!

But I feel much more prepared this time! I recently received a great Postpartum Kit from HelloFlo and I can't wait to use all the great items!

HelloFlo is a subscription service that delivers a customized care pack of all the feminine necessities at the right time every month. Their goal is simple: eliminate any surprises or emergency trips to the drugstore and provide a bit of cheer when it's most needed.

The Postpartum Kit for new mothers includes everything I will need after having a baby, including (but certainly not limited to) Dear Kate underwear, Bamboobies nursing pads, and SW Basics lip balm and lotion. Most of the items in the kit are made by women-owned businesses. Naama Bloom, Helloflo’s founder, has called it the package she wishes she would’ve gotten when she came home from the hospital after having her kids.

Every Mom Should Have One.

This kit makes a great baby shower gift or gift for the new mama! Get her this kit and she’ll definitely be your BFF. She doesn’t need another onesie! :)

This kit contains:

• Dear Kate Leak-Free Underwear
• 1 Pair Bamboobies Nursing Pads
• 1 Box Always Infinity Heavy Pads
• 1 Fabric Box to organize supplies
• SW Basics Lip Balm and Lotion
• 2 Ribbon Hair ties
• Surprise Gifts and Goodies

This kit is going to be so helpful after baby is born! It felt to have a gift for MYSELF and something I can look forward to after all the work of labor! I love that this box contains A LOT of natural and organic items which is so important to me including organic tea, organic Hard Candy, and organic lip balm.

Besides the great natural and organic products, they included so many USEFUL items like leak-free underwear, nursing pads and heavy pads...things I sometimes forget to stock up on right away after baby!

This kit is a great gift idea either for another expecting or new mom or as a push present for YOURSELF! It is so helpful and full of great surprises!

Buy It: You can purchase the Postpartum Kit for $49.95 from the HelloFlo website.

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

Little Me Baby Clothes

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Believe or not, but my baby will be arriving any day now and I have been nesting like crazy to get ready for baby #3! My favorite job so far has been washing and putting away all the tiny baby clothes and picking out what my baby will wear for the first outfit!

Since we aren't telling the gender until after the baby is born, I can't tell you exactly what my baby will be wearing as their first outfit, but I can tell you it is AMAZINGLY CUTE and from a great online store called Little Me®.

At Little Me, they create unique clothing that celebrates those fleeting years when newborns transform into young toddlers. At the heart of Little Me is this time of exploring and delight—the magical years of discoverhood. Their products let little ones be little—whether they’re napping, throwing cereal on the floor or crawling through deliciously muddy grass.

They use fabrics like soft cotton, terrycloth and velour. They believe babies should always be comfortable, snuggly and safe, free to do what they do best: play, sleep and thrive.

Here are a couple of my favorite outfits from Little Me...whether you are having a girl, boy, or it's a surprise - they have it ALL!

For a first outfit or Take Me Home Set, I love these two: 

For a Little Girl: 

For A Little Boy: 

And for when you don't know the gender, I love this Gender Neutral footie: 

As you can tell, I found SO MANY CUTE, CUTE outfits for any gender, size, and baby! These clothes make the perfect baby shower gift, new baby gift, or guilty pleasure purchase for new parents and I highly recommend Little Me as the place to get them! 

Buy It: You can purchase all these outfits and so many more from the Little Me website.

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

Bentwood Highchair from Summer Infant

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Less than four weeks until Baby #3 is here!!! And, although I have to wait probably about 6 more months before I use it, I am really excited about my new Bentwood Highchair for my new baby!

It provides a beautiful, safe place for baby to eat during mealtime and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE Espresso wood color and that it isn't just all plastic parts like most highchairs! PLUS, it has so many other fantastic features which will make it last for a long time with my baby: a 3 position recline, 4 position height adjustable seat, compact fold and extended use as an up to the table booster for toddlers! It is the only highchair you will need from birth to 50lbs!!!

I love how small it folds up, especially with our small space right now! The wood finish complements any home décor and is so stylish. Plus, it is really easy to keep clean with a front adjustable tray with removable dishwasher safe tray!

Most of all, I love that this high chair will be with my child from the first feeding to up 50 lbs!! My children are so short that I know they will need to use it as the table booster!

Check out these other features: 

• Infant insert is for newborn feeding only.
• Seat pad has a vinyl coating.
• Compact fold for easy storage.
• Can be used as a table booster for toddlers.
• Maximum weight is 50 lbs.
• For ages 6 to 36 months.
• One-year warranty

Buy It: You can purchase the Bentwood Highchair for $174.99 from Summer Infant's website

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

Baby's First Book Blocks & Giveaway

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My new baby is coming in four weeks (hopefully!) and I am always on the lookout for fun, new toys and books for my new baby! When I saw Baby's First Book Blocks, I loved the mix between books and blocks and the education it provides!

Combining books and blocks, Baby's First Book Blocks is a set of mini board books designed to help babies develop visual acuity and encourage burgeoning motor skills.

The popular press often perpetuates the myth that newborn babies can't really see in color--but current research shows that by just 2 months of age, babies can not only see color, but they can even distinguish between subtly different shades. What is important to know is that all babies can develop visual acuity by looking at images. Parents can stimulate babies' visual development by spending just a few minutes a day with baby looking at these colorful books/blocks. Featuring bold colors, diverse shapes, and intricate patterns, these compact little books offer a prime opportunity to interact with even the youngest babies.

As babies grow and begin to develop basic motor skills, these sturdy little books continue to provide plenty of opportunities for educational play-grasping, stacking, sorting, and turning pages.

Just a few minutes a day of looking at Baby's First Book Blocks will help babies develop these important skills. These valuable board books also provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to interact with their infants.

Four little block-shaped mini books, each measuring 2-3/8 x 2-3/8 inches, comprise this adorable set:

Book 1: Black and White—simple but interesting shapes moving into more complex shapes and patterns

Book 2: Red, Blue, and Yellow—introduces primary colors and slightly more complex shapes, moving into real patterns with multiple colors

Book 3: Color and Pattern—secondary colors and more complex patterns

Book 4: Visual Excitement—subtle shades and complicated patterns

Instructions on the box explain how to use the books to help your baby’s visual development.

Dan Stiles, the author of Baby's First Book Blocks, is the also the author of the hilarious board book, Put on Your Shoes! and the upcoming, Today I'm Going to Wear.... Dan combines illustration and design in his award-winning visual work. Over the past 20 years, Dan has collaborated with everyone from indie bands to major corporations in creating identities, advertising, custom packaging, and limited edition collectable art and merchandise. His clients range from Death Cab for Cutie, Sonic Youth, and Wilco to the X Games, IBM, and Old Navy. Dan lives with his wife and daughters in Portland, Oregon.

Buy It: You can purchase Baby's First Book Blocks for $11.52 from Amazon.com

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Father's Day Gifts to Help with Nighttime Feedings

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Whether it’s nighttime bottle feedings, soothing baby back to sleep by finding their favorite pacifier, or keeping an eye and ear out during nap time, Dads are there for their babies in every way.

If you have a new baby in your house and want to give Dad a gift this Father's Day that will help him with those nighttime wakings and feedings he is doing and be a hero to you and the baby, check out these great gifts from Philips AVENT:

With eyes and ears everywhere, Dad is SuperDad – 

Philips AVENT Digital Video Monitor SCD603

The Philips AVENT Digital Video Monitor enables you to maintain a secure connection with your baby at all times. You can now see and hear your baby from anywhere in the home! The Philips AVENT SCD603/10 baby monitor enables you to maintain a secure connection with your baby at all times. As well as perfect sound quality, you can now also see your baby, day or night, with a high resolution 2.4" color screen, and an automatic infra red night vision.

You can also soothe your baby by remotely selecting lullabies and by using the soft baby nightlight. With a 100% private connection, and a range up to 150 meters, this monitor is fully portable and easy to use, and can be voice activated where the screen and volume switch on if your baby starts crying. There is a rechargeable parent unit, and a wall mountable baby unit. Led lights show you when the unit is linked and in range, and there is a backup battery function in case of power failure. A belt clip provides hands free convenience and mobility.

Check out these other awesome features:

• Automatic infra-red night vision: The infra-red night vision automatically switches on in the dark
• Range up to 150 meter: Indoor range up to 30 meter, Outdoor range up to 150 meter 
• Wall mountable baby unit: Wall mountable baby unit for optimal positioning
• Backup battery function in case of power failure: Backup battery function in the baby unit, so you stay connected in case of power failure

• Rechargeable parent unit: Rechargeable parent unit for convenience around the home 
• Remotely select your lullabies: Remotely select your lullabies to gently soothe your child to sleep
• Soft baby nightlight: Soft baby nightlight to calm your little one 
• Voice activation mode: The self-activating screen and volume will switch on when your baby starts crying

Saving the day (and night) -

Philips AVENT Nighttime Pacifier

Philips AVENT BPA free nighttime pacifiers soothe your baby and are made of odor-free silicone, which means baby is less likely to reject them. These pacifiers are for babies up to six months old.

Easy to sterilize and damage resistant, the pacifiers are a convenient solution for new parents. Their specially designed shape encourages healthy development of baby's teeth, palate, and gums.

When your little one gums the nighttime pacifier's collapsible nipple, the nipple will give way, respecting the shape of baby's palate and encouraging the natural development of your little one's teeth and gums, even when the pacifier is positioned upside down in the mouth.

My favorite part is the pacifier's ring handle glows in the dark, giving babies something to focus on as they drift off to dreamland--and making it easier for you locate a missing pacifier in the dark. (Strength and duration of glowing depends on lighting conditions.)

• Glow-in-the-dark security ring allows dads to locate pacifier in the dark without waking baby
• Collapsible nipple works with the natural development of a baby’s teeth and gums
• Durable, long-lasting and will not become misshapen or discolored over time

Buy It: You can purchase both these products from your local retailer.

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

Father's Day Gifts for Feeding New Baby & Giveaway

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Father’s Day is this weekend (I can't believe it!) and if you have a new baby in the house or know a Daddy with a new little one, Philips AVENT is here to help you with great Father's Day gift ideas for that new Daddy!

Check out two great products below that allow dads to spend even more bonding time with their child by helping with nighttime bottle feedings and helping out mom with the feeding:

Because dads should get in on feeding action too...

Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump
$44.99

There comes a time, even with nursing moms, that mom needs a break and with this great manual Comfort Breast Pump, moms can pump so that dads can feed baby the same nutritious breastmilk during “Daddy and me” time. You won’t believe how easily babies will transition between breast and bottle!

And it is great for mom too with innovative massaging petals in the soft breast cushion mimic baby’s natural suckling to help simulate letdown and milk flow and it delivers the same suction as an electric breast pump and is the ideal on-the-go solution.

With this pump, Mom can sit comfortably upright while they pump. Unlike breast pumps that only operate properly when you lean forward, the Philips AVENT Comfort Manual Breast Pump allows you to sit comfortably upright as you pump. The breast pump's angled neck lets milk flow naturally from breast to bottle while you relax. And when you're able to relax it has a positive effect on your milk flow and quantity produced.

The pump also features a soft cushion with five textured petals intended to gently help stimulate milk flow. The cushion mimics your baby's natural suckling patterns to stimulate milk flow and make pumping more comfortable.

To help prevent wasted milk, the collection container that connects to the pump also works as a bottle with the included natural, breast-shaped nipple. This nipple makes transitioning between breast and bottle easier for your baby by encouraging comfortable latch-on.

The breast pump has an uncomplicated design with only a few parts that are easily assembled and an ergonomic handle for comfortable positioning and operation with one hand. When it's time for cleanup, all parts can be washed in the dishwasher. The pump's compact size makes it ideal for storage and discreet use. It can be sanitized using a Philips AVENT steam sterilizer or by boiling in water for five minutes.

Check out the great Natural AVENT bottles below that are compatible with this pump: 

For those midnight feedings: 

Philips AVENT Natural Bottle

The Philips AVENT Natural Bottle helps to make bottle feeding more natural for your baby and you. The nipple features an innovative petal design for natural latch on similar to the breast, making it easy for your baby to combine breast and bottle feeding.

The wide, breast-shaped nipple makes it easy for baby to latch-on even when mom is away.

Plus, the unique comfort 'petals' inside the nipple increase softness and flexibility without collapse. Your baby will enjoy a more comfortable and contented feed.

And reduce pain and colic in your baby's tummy with the advanced anti-colic system with the innovative twin valve that allows air into the bottle – not baby’s tummy!

And now you can get it in really cute patterns like Elephant, Monkey and Flower designs!

Buy It: You can purchase these Philips AVENT bottles and pump at your local retailer.

Win It: Philips AVENT is generously offering (1) Manual Comfort Breast Pump and Natural Bottles to a lucky winner!

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Manual Comfort Breast Pump 
AND 
Natural Bottles

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