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spark playful personalities {megiant.com}

There is no shortage of kids’ clothing and accessories on the market today. Big-box stores offer a wide range of homogenized, run-of-the-mill t-shirts, creepers, bibs and hats for infants, toddlers and children. But who wants run of the mill? Not us!

Me Giant is different. The company offers a line of fun and playful, yet sophisticated creepers, kids’ t-shirts, baby bibs and infant hats all created from 100% cotton. Each is emblazoned with words and images designed to spark playful personalities and bubbling imaginations.

From t-shirts with dogs that “oink”, Tyrannosaurus Rexes that “ribbit”, roosters that “moo” and birds that “bark”, kids will relish these delightful, exuberant designs.

Best of all — our products come packaged in a retro metal lunchbox. Live Giant!

Check out Amanda’s Me Giant Review and see just how cute they really are!

Hollie December 16, 2011 CHIT CHAT , , , , ,

Keeping My Monkeys In Tow! {Hold-On Handles Zany Zoo Plush Review}

Greater Than One Kids introduces their newest collection:

Hold-On Handles Zany Zoo Plush!

These adorable handles are great for keeping your monkey’s next to you when shopping, running errands, or even when out on a walk.

An adorable Monkey….

Or an adorable Panda….

It’s fine to monkey around, but not when crossing the street or jetting through a busy airport. That’s why Greater Than One Kids has introduced their newest collection of Hold-On Handles–Zany Zoo Plush. The cuddly Monkey and Panda help encourage kids to be tame when out and about. Even the youngest walkers are sure to love to hold onto these furry pals, helping moms teach them to stay within arm’s reach.

We were excited when our “Monkey” hold on handle arrived.  My little guy is at the point of his three year old year that he wants to walk instead of being pushed in the stroller when we are out and about.  As a mom, I love the piece of mind of knowing he is right by my side.  Now with our hold on handle he is right within arms reach of me.  He loves the monkey of course! :)

How it works: Simply attach the carabiner onto your stroller and away you go.  You child holds on as you walk. The perfect accessory to any stroller.  You can also use it as a wrist strap when not using your stroller.

The Hold-on Handle comes REAL MOM RECOMMENDED!

Pick yours up today online at Greater Than 1 Kids!

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Hollie December 13, 2011 Holiday 2011, PRODUCT REVIEWS , ,

Grow with me! {Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike Review}

As a mom, I appreciate brands that want to help me save money over the years.  Children are already expensive with diapers, milk, and toys to buy.  Anywhere we can save is great and helps a lot in our family!

Introducing the Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike!  It’s made to grow with my child and save me that hard earned money that I would spend on a new bike every year as my child grows.  It starts out at age 9 months where your child can be pushed by mommy and daddy.  It acts as a trike for your little one, but a stroller for us parents.  Then as your baby grows it turns into a steering trike, helping your little one learn to steer.  Next, it turns into a learning to ride trike-where pedaling is mastered, followed by a classic trike-where your little one can ride all on his own.

Wow! 4 trikes in one.  That’s great.  We love our new Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike and we are enjoying it with our 14 month old.  It comes without a doubt REAL MOM RECOMMENDED!

Product Features

  • Removable wrap around tray with cup holder to protect your child
  • Secure 3-point harness (removable)
  • Adult steer & stroll height adjustable push handle (removable)
  • Switches from pedals to foot rests
  • Comfortable headrest provides neck support (removable)
  • Adjustable grow-with-me seat
  • Unique stroller-style canopy with UV protection (removable)
  • Covered bin for parent or child storage
  • Quiet ride tires
  • Sturdy steel frame

From 9 months to 5 years old, this 4-in-1 tricycle converts from a stroller to a steering trike, learning to ride trike and finally a classic trike and will bring years of riding enjoyment to your child.

The Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike retails at $99.99.

Pick up your classic Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike today at Radio Flyer or find a retailer near you!

Keep up with Radio Flyer on Twitter and Facebook.

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Hollie December 11, 2011 PRODUCT REVIEWS , , , ,

Simple, Safe, Natural {mimijumi Review}

I am telling you, I can hardly wait for my little bundle of joy to make it’s appearance.  I can hardly wait to see it’s little face and kiss it’s little tiny feet.  It will be so fun to dress baby up and show them off around town.  I can almost smell the little tike now….that baby smell not the poopy smell :)

One thing I don’t know much about is feeding time.  I love learning though.  I want to be prepared.

mimijumi, a Nashville based company “specializes in simple, safe and natural products for the modern family.“  They create products that are designed just for “baby and parent to create the most natural experience possible.”  My guess is the closest to what baby is used to is easier for baby to adapt thus making it easier for mom and dad.  Makes sense right?!

“This design is based on the psychological dynamics of feeding/soothing items as transitional objects. The benefits of breastfeeding are well known, but breastfeeding is not always practical in today’s society. Created with input from Designers, Mothers, Nurses, Physicians, and Lactation Experts, mimijumi’s first product the Very Hungry bottle was conceived as a natural, modern and stylish complement to breastfeeding.”

I received the Very Hungry bottle for a review.  Because baby won’t make an appearance until June I wasn’t able to actually give it a go but I sure checked it out and learned about it.  The Very Hungry bottle has natural colors, textures, and forms unlike most bottles found in the stores.  I would think this would make it easier for baby to accept because it reminds them of mommy.  This would make for a great complement to breastfeeding or a great transition to bottle feeding.  All mimijumi bottles are BPA and latex free, EA free, and exceed US safety standards. Very Hungry holds 8 oz and comes with a Flow Rate 1 (slow) nipple.

One thing I really like about this bottle is it is easy to open. I have seen many mothers trying to open the bottle and prepare it one handed.  Easy opening helps!  Because of the shape it would be easy to clean.  No awkward long skinny bottles or nooks and crannies to have to worry about not getting every inch clean.  A couple of other things I learned about the design is the integrated venting prevents colic.  Thank you!  I dread having a baby with colic.  That would be tough.  Also, the base is skid-free preventing it from slipping as it is filled.  This bottle has everything it seems like!!

I also received the Not So Hungry bottle.  This is the same thing as the Very Hungry bottle but it is a 4 oz version.  This makes it perfect for newborns and smaller appetites.  Isn’t it cute!?

I wish I could have a whole cupboard of these today!  I don’t want to use any other bottle!  This seems like it is the best of the best!!

mimijumi is Real Mom recommended!!!  mimijumi would make a perfect baby shower present!!

Thanks mimijumi for teaching me about baby bottles.  You have won me over.

Stay connected with mimijumi on Twitter and Facebook.  “Like” them.  Follow them.  Fall in love with them.

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Crissa December 8, 2011 PRODUCT REVIEWS , ,

The Great bebePOD Exchange from Prince Lionheart!

Prince Lionheart is offering to exchange your foam baby seat (bumbo) for a FREE bebePOD!

They want your baby to be safe and with the bebePOD your baby is secure.  Check out our bebePOD review.

For more info check out the Prince Lionheart facebook page!
Make sure you enter our Prince Lionheart Toddler Bundle Giveaway too!

Where you can win your own BebePOD and more.

Hollie December 7, 2011 CHIT CHAT , ,

Toddler Bundle Giveaway {Prince Lionheart Giveaway}

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Everywhere you go.  With Christmas almost here how about a chance at an awesome Toddler Giveaway?

Today, We have a Prince Lionheart Toddler Bundle to Giveaway!

What the prize pack includes: boosterPOD, 2-stage seatsaver, Universal draw organizer.

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Here’s how to enter to win it:

1st Entry {Mandatory}: Visit Prince Lionheart then come back and tell us another product of theirs that you would love to own!

Additional Entries {Please leave one comment per entry}:

2 Entries: Subscribe to Real Moms Real Views emails.

2 Entries: ‘Like Prince Lionheart on Facebook.

2 Entries: Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 Entry: For every open giveaway you enter today on on RMRV. {up to 5!}

1 Entries per day: Tweet the following and leave us the link:

#WIN a Prince Lionheart Toddler Bundle Giveaway @agiveawaydaily Holiday Gift Guide 2011

3 Entries: Sign up for the Prince Lionheart monthly Newsletter.

5 Entries: Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link.

You have until December 22nd @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.  This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure here.

Hollie December 7, 2011 Holiday 2011, PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , , , ,

Amazon Baby Registry! {Britax B-Agile Travel System Giveaway}

Baby in your future?  Look no further than Amazon’s Baby Registry for all your baby needs.  It boosts so many great features that set it apart from any other baby registry out there.

  • 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.

Today, we have a Britax B-Agile Travel system to giveaway today!

($399.99 value)

The B-Agile Stroller from Britax is a lightweight, compact stroller featuring a one-hand, quick-fold design with an automatic chassis lock. The B-Agile is also compatible with other major manufacturer’s infant car seats when used with the Briax infant car seat adapter (sold separately). The padded, supportive seat features a 5-point harness system with head pad that is adjustable without having to rethread or unhook any straps. With a weight capacity of 55 pounds and an infinite recline, the B-Agile is suitable from birth. The extra large canopy with a mesh ventilation window allows you to see your child and, and your child to see you. The comfort-ride suspension ensures a smooth ride, and the swivel front wheel improves maneuverability.

 

Here’s how to enter for your chance to win it:

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Visit the Amazon Baby Registry and tell us one item you would add to your Registry list?

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Once the mandatory entry is complete, you can gain additional entries from the following:

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#WIN a Britax B-Agile Travel System {$400 value!} @agiveawaydaily

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link.

You have until December 19th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.  This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure here.

Hollie December 4, 2011 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , , ,

$50 Gift Card to Pish Posh Baby Giveaway

From strollers to bedding, and baby feeding Pish Posh Baby has you covered for all your baby needs!  I was just over on their website browsing and they have so many fabulous products to choose from.

Want to win a $50 Pish Posh Baby Gift Card?

You are in luck because we have one to

giveaway to a RMRV reader!

Want to enter to win it? Here’s how:

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1st entry: ”Like” Pish Posh Baby on Facebook.

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1 entry per day- Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#WIN a $50 Gift Card to Pish Posh Baby @pishposhbaby @agiveawaydaily

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link.

{You have until December 7th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. See giveaway rules here.  All giveaways are open to USA only.  This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure here.}

Hollie November 23, 2011 PRODUCT REVIEWS WITH GIVEAWAYS , ,

Perfect for my newborn & holiday travel! {QuickSmart 3-in-1 Travel Bassinet Review}

 

We are expecting our little bundle of joy to arrive any day now and with the holidays the QuickSmart 3-in-1 Travel Bassinet couldn’t have arrived at a better time. From traveling and visiting family we weren’t sure where we would have the newborn baby sleep? Until now.  The QuickSmart 3-in-1 Travel Bassinet is the perfect solution.  It weights just over 6lbs, so it’s easy to carry and take with us on the go.  We can put it in the car and take it from place to place.  It would also be a great item to take on longer plane trips too.  It’s convenient and smaller than a folding playpen for baby to sleep in.It’s very easy to use. You simply unclip the side latches and diaper bag carrying strap. Then unfold and fold up the side panels and secure with the Velcro. That’s it. Then it is ready for use as a bassinet.  It can also covert from diaper bag to hygienic changer in a similar process.  I think we will mainly use it as a travel bassinet though as that’s the feature we love best.  It’s also great that it has the diaper bag pockets because I am able to keep all the baby extras that we need when traveling close on hand.

Features:

  • QuickSmart 3 in 1 Diaper bag, hygienic change station and instant travel bassinet
  • QuickSmart Change Station Instant, hygienic station includes water-proof change mat
  • QuickSmart Bassinet Unfolds in seconds to a structured sleeping cot for babies up to 19.8 lb
  • QuickSmart Compact Travel bassinet folds effortlessly down into diaper bag
  • QuickSmart Storage Magnetised wipes pocket and plenty of places for parents’ essentials
  • QuickSmart Machine Washable Removable cotton sheet for easy care, easy wear
  • QuickSmart Travel Friendly Lets parents pack and plan for every contingency
  • QuickSmart Easy Care Durable, quality materials enable easy and hygienic cleaning

The QuickSmart 3-in-1 Travel Bassinet comes

REAL MOM RECOMMENDED this Holiday Season!

You can purchase the QuickSmart 3-in-1 Travel Bassinet online today.

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Hollie November 23, 2011 Holiday 2011, PRODUCT REVIEWS , ,

Baby’s First Bedtime–Clothes Guaranteed to Create Sweet Dreams

It is important for a child’s emotional and physical development to get enough good quality sleep each night. This is the time that they do most of their growing and, just like adults, prepare mentally for the day ahead. The baby clothes or children’s clothes and bed linen you choose for their room will help to create sweet dreams for your child, so they can improve on their night’s sleep.

For babies, all-in-one sleep suits are the most common and probably most practical form of nightwear. This means they cannot get tangled, caught or suffocate on materials, that may otherwise happen with a trouser or shorts pajama set. These suits also help to keep babies warm as no air can get instead the bodysuit, so a thermal atmosphere is created. The suit covers the feet, which could otherwise get quite cold during the night, keeping them warm helps prevent babies waking from the cold. Night-time hats are also available for newborns to help keep their heads from losing extra warmth, which is the most common area of the body to do so.

Most sleep suits have buttons down the front, which make them ideal for changing, as it can become a quicker and easier process for parents. Various colors and designs are available, such as pinks, which are common for girls and blues and browns mainly for boys. Some suits may have designs applied to the front such as an image of an animal, the moon and stars or a flower or car. Others may be thicker than another one, so you can choose different ones for winter and summer, according to the current temperature conditions. It is important to make sure your baby does not get too hot or cold. By making them comfortable at night, you are giving them a better chance to feel safe and relaxed. It should improve their health and development massively, so make sure you do not overlook the importance of decent, good quality bedding and night clothes.

You can often purchase sleep suits in packs of twos, which is cheaper than buying individually. Newborn suits will usually come in packs of three or more. They are normally made from cotton, so are soft and allow the skin to breathe.

Bathrobes are ideal for drying and keeping warm after a wash, because they cover the head as well as the rest of the body. This makes it easier to pick up the baby as well, so it is a great, fun product that is practical and comfortable at the same time.

A wonderful idea to help your baby get their first night’s sleep in the outside world is to have a colorful mobile above the cot. They can spin around and play relaxing music to help comfort the babies to sleep once they are left alone. A soft toy may be ideal for them to snuggle up to while they nod off, but remember to remove it after in case of suffocation during the night.

It is useful to keep a baby monitor by their cot and one on your bedside table, so that you can hear if there are any problems during the night with crying.

Place extra blankets on the bed on cold winter nights, and make sure they are tucked in to so the baby cannot wriggle under them completely, therefore avoiding suffocation.

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Hollie November 19, 2011 CHIT CHAT , ,

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