Accessorize for the 4th of July with @TommeeTippee_NA Stars & Stripes Collection

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How are you celebrating the 4th of July this year???

Do you like to dress up in red, white and blue, do fireworks, or head to the lake for a long weekend away? 

We like to do ALL of the above but sometimes it is hard to find ways for the young children to get festive on the 4th. But this year we are definitely prepared because we have fun, festive items from tommee tippee and their Stars & Stripes collection!

Positive, energetic and bursting with pride, the Stars & Stripes baby products celebrate everything American. It’s a great way to involve your little one in national events and kick-start their passion for the good old U S of A. They have a great collection for all ages from pacifiers for the wee little ones to the insulated tumblers for the older children (and for keeping hydrated on the hot July day!).

Kill two birds with one stone this 4th - keep your baby sucking contently all day AND be patriotic with the Stars & Stripes pacifiers.

The Stars & Stripes Pacifier collection from Tommee Tippee has been created with a red, white and blue motif to shout out a love for the US of A. The Stars & Stripes pacifiers all feature a symmetrical orthodontic nipple, designed to encourage acceptance. If your baby is calm, then so are you - now that’s what we call awesome!

And my family's favorite is the Insulated Straw Tumbler from the Stars & Stripes collection! Just flip up and go!

Keeping your little adventurer happy and hydrated is easy with this big insulated Stars & Stripes straw cup. The straw flips down to stay clean and stop spills, while the easy-grip sides mean it’s perfect for drinking on the go. Perfect for your future All-American superstar!

We love bringing this straw tumbler on walks to keep hydrated when it is hot and it will be perfect to drink from this 4th of July at the cabin! It is easy for all my children to drink from and I love that it is no-spill so it can survive the car ride too! My kids were begging (and fighting) for this straw tumbler from this first moment they saw it!

I love that it keeps their drinks cool because they like a cold drink after our daily walks! What a fun way to celebrate the 4th! Thanks tommee tippee!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Stars & Stripes product line exclusively instore at Babies R Us and they will be available instore at Target in late July.

* This post is brought to you by tommee tippee. All opinions are mine (I really do love tommee tippee products!)*

Kangovou Stainless Steel Dishware

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Your child's dishware....

It might not be something you think of often. You probably don't think about what is in the materials that your children are eating out of or with. You probably don't think about if toxic elements are leaching into your child's food and, thus their bodies. 

I know I didn't think about it much....

Until NOW!

Until I was introduced to Kangovou and their mission to create high quality food-grade stainless steel dishware products that are BPA, PVC, phthlatate, lead, and melamine free. All of Kangovou's dishware products are made from quality food-grade, Type 304, 18/8 stainless steel.

Why is this important?

Because you want the surface your food touches to be BPA free, naturally anti-bacterial and to not leach chemicals. Kangovou food-grade stainless steel provides these benefits and is also light weight, durable, does not rust, cleans easily with soap and water, and is top shelf dishwasher safe.

Kangovou outer jackets are also BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. Kangovou uses materials which are free of bisphenol-A, polyvinyl chloride and the chemical phthalate.

Bisphenol-A and polyvinyl chloride are plastics used for making PVC pipes, DVDs and CD’s. Phthalate is a chemical which helps plastics bend.

I now think about these toxic chemicals in not only in my storage containers but in my children's dishware! It is definitely a good idea to keep these types of plastics and chemicals away from our food so I love that Kangovou doesn’t use them in their products!

On top of being really safe for my children, the pastel colors of the dishware are so pretty!! I love the Iced Mint color we received of the dishware set!

It includes:

• 18/8 food grade stainless steel divided plate
• Keeps foods separated and provides a built in space for condiments
• 18/8 food grade stainless steel flat plate
• Use for larger food items such as a sandwich or a slice of pizza
• 18/8 food grade stainless steel cereal bowl
• Use for cold or hot cereal or even soup
• 18/8 food grade stainless steel snack bowl
• Use for crackers, sliced fruit, yogurt--the choices are endless
• 18/8 food grade drinking cup
• Includes pop-up drinking straw
• Snap on lid to prevent leaks
• Mixer to avoid clumps when adding food powders to drinks
• Intended for children 3+ years of age
• Protective jackets which are FREE of BPA, PVC and phthalates

My youngest LOVES the drinking cup and the fun straw to drink with! I love that the lid snaps on and doesn't leak!

My two oldest beg to use the plates and bowls - I love that they come with lids. This makes it great for traveling, snack time in the car and leftovers! And the divided plate is perfect for my son's lunchbox!

Overall, I love the mission of Kangovou and their safe, great products! I am definitely conscious now of what my children are eating out of and on and I will never look at children's dishware the same again!

Buy It:

You can purchase the full Kangovou dishware set (in four colors) for $69.99 from the Kangovou website.

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

Gift Ideas from Kid Basix

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Kid Basix knows that nothing irks parents more than buying something for their child that doesn’t last. That’s why they created The Safe Sippy2 - so when a child says he or she is too old for a sippy cup and want s a straw bottle like the “big kids,” parents can reach for the straw adaptor instead of their wallet.

The Safe Sippy2™ toddler cup is made from clean, non-leaching, stainless steel and is free of BPA, phthalates and other harmful chemicals. The Safe Sippy2 combines all the great features of the original Safe Sippy, plus three new features that parents asked for most: a no spill valve and straw and straw adaptor, a travel cap to keep the spout clean, a travel plug to protect from any drips while out and about.

The Safe Sippy2™ retails for $15.99 and is dishwasher safe.

Kid Basix also offers the Safe Sporter Sippy Cup for older children!

The Kid Basix Safe Sporter™ Sippy Cup has a cutting-edge design that is similarly certified, but perfect for elementary school children. It features a single-walled design to maximize volume, a wide mouth, an easy-pull spout, a mud cap to keep the spout clean, a band to protect hands from cold liquids and a coaster to protect it from dents. The Safe Sporter™ is available in 12oz and 16oz sizes.

The 12oz retails for $15.99 and the 16oz retails for $16.99. Both are dishwasher safe.

Buy It:

You can purchase all Kid Basix sippy cups from the Kid Basix online store.

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

Find the Best Fit for Your Baby with Four Stages of Toddler Cups from Philips Avent & Giveaway

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No matter what activities you and your tot are enjoying during these warm months - family vacations, road trips or even just errands – we all know both mom AND toddler’s best friend a leak-proof, easy to use sippy cup – is essential.

And one thing I have learned with my third child is that finding a good fit can really be a challenge!

That’s why I really appreciate Philips Avent and the fact that they have created a four-stage toddler range – featuring everything from bottle trainers to grown-up cups.

To help you learn which might be the best fit for your toddler, they have also teamed up with Scholastic to create “Sip, Sip, Hooray,” a story of several toddler friends and a mischievous Mama “Sippopotomus” who’s hunting for the perfect sippy cup for Baby “Sippo.”

First Smiles, First Sips

With the Philips Avent My Trainer Cups, toddlers can easily graduate from bottle to sippy cup. Begin with the familiar silicone nipple on top, and then graduate to the soft spout – the rubberized trainer handles make it easy for little hands to grip the cup when they’re ready.

More Milk, No Mess

With the Philips Avent My Penguin Sippy Cup, soft and hard spout options provide developing toddlers with a truly leak-free drinking experience, while soft-touch trainer handles help them grip cups independently. When toddlers are ready to hold cups without handles, thePhilips Avent My Easy Sippy Spout Cup has an easy-to-grasp ripple shape, designed for a no-slip grip.

Spill-Free Explorer

A perfect companion for your on-the-move little one, the Philips Avent My Twist n Sip Straw Cup features a soft, silicone straw that will introduce your child to a bran d new type of drinking experience. The cup’s unique twist lid will keep its straw clean and hygienic while you and your tot are on the go.

Just Like Mom and Dad

A first of its kind, the Philips Avent My Natural Drinking Cup promotes independent drinking with its 360 degree, lip-activated rim. Milk or water will only release from the cup if the toddler has his lip pressed against this rim, enabling them to drink like a grown-up, while staying 100% spill-free!

I have really been having a hard time finding a sippy cup my son will drink out of. He is just exclusively breastfeeding but is nearing his 1st birthday and I still haven't found a sippy cup he would drink out of. 

So I was so excited to try this line from Philips Avent to finally find a cup he will drink out of. I knew if I couldn't find one he likes from this selection, then I wouldn't find one anywhere!

And luckily, one of them did work!!! So he still won't suck from a sippy, but he advanced straight to the Stage 4 Natural Drinking Cup! 

And let me tell you, I absolutely LOVE this cup! It allows him to drink like he is drinking right from a regular cup, but it only allows a little to come out at a time so that he doesn't spill everywhere! 

He absolutely LOVES the cup also and I am so glad we finally found a fit where he can keep hydrated in this hot weather!

And BONUS: he looks SO CUTE using it!!!! :)

Buy It:

You can purchase the Philips Avent toddler cup range at local retailers

Win It:

Philips Avent is generously offering (1) Full toddler cup range (FOUR cups) as well as a hard copy of “Sip, Sip, Hooray” to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Full Toddler Cup Range from Philips Avent
(FOUR CUPS!)
PLUS 
 “Sip, Sip, Hooray” Book

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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.*

New Products from Silikids & Giveaway

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With a busy five year old, a clumsy toddler and a newly eating and drinking baby, the glassware I use is picked very purposefully and I need something I can use that is both easy to drink from and safe for my kids to drink from and drop if it happens!

I found all my needs fulfilled by Silikids and I am loving both their new and original products!

Founded in 2006, Silikids® is the first mom-founded brand focusing on children’s products made entirely of SILICONE and glass. Silikids® combines need-based innovation with the technological advantages of SILICONE.

The brand focuses on designing safe, modern and practical products offering a new function, while being easy to use and keep clean.

One of their new products is the:

SILISKIN® STRAW TOPS

I absolutely love how I can turn any glass into a straw cups! My children LOVE drinking from straws so they love that I can turn any cup into a straw cup instantly. Plus, it is great when they are drinking from a cup that I don't want spilled!

Silicone top stretches over and grips the top of multiple size cups while air suction keeps it in place! Add it to a Siliskin® Glass or a glass of your choice and have an instant, no-spill cup.

Other great features:

• Dishwasher safe.
• Can be boiled to sterilize.
• Comes in 3 pack.
• Recommended use for cups with 3" diameter or less.

I also love the NEW:

SILIKSIN® GLASS TRAINING CUP

This new training cup is perfect for my baby who is just learning to drink from a sippy. I love that it is made from glass and not plastic and the silicone keeps it from slipping easily from my hand or his when drinking!

The Siliskin Top and Glass come together as one making an 8oz glass training cup. Combined with the Siliskin sleeve, the glass is completely encased in silicone. Silicone top stretches over and covers the top of the glass. Silicone grips glass and air suction keeps top in place.

• Dishwasher safe
• Can be boiled to sterilize

SILISKIN® GLASS CUP FOR KIDS 6OZ 

And the classic Glass Cup is perfect for my toddler and preschooler! I don't worry as much when they are drinking from this cup. It makes it easier for them to hold and grip and if it does get dropped, it has a great shock absorption design!

• Dishwasher safe
• Sold in two pack

Buy It: 

You can purchase all these Silikids products from the Silikids online store.

Win It:

Silikids is generously offering (1) Straw tops to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Silikids Straw Tops (3 Pack)

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