Nanny to Mommy

I received complimentary products to feature in my Baby Shower Gift Guide. All opinions are my own.

My cousin has a new baby. He was unplanned and she had already sold or donated all of her baby stuff. So when I saw her over Christmas, I knew I needed to help her out. Her little man likes to sit up and look at the world, but he is a chunk and it isn't practical to carry him around all the time. That's why I decided to reach out to KidCo. I had seen their GoPod Travel Activity Seat before and just knew it would be perfect for her needs.

My cousin is a busy mom to three kiddos aged four and younger, so she needed something that was light weight and could easily travel on the go. The GoPod Travel Activity Seat is perfect for her because it only weighs 7 pounds and is designed to fold and go. The attached floor pad keeps baby’s feet on a clean surface whether at the camp fire, on a picnic, watching the big kids play sports, or outside in a muddy area like we were.

My son was diagnosed borderline anemic when he was about a year old. You would have never guessed it because he was such a chunky baby, but he was actually always in the 25 percentile for baby boys the same age. When my daughter was a baby, she was in the same percentile, but was never diagnosed with any issues. They both had lip tie.

My son was always so hungry. I had to start supplementing with formula when he was about eight months old. He had no interest in baby food and he would choke on many table foods we offered, so nursing was his main source of nutrition. My doctor's advice to combat his anemia was to just feed him whenever/whatever he wanted (which of course I was already doing) and then he was prescribed iron supplements. His anemia was an issue for a while and so I started keeping track of his weight to make sure he wasn't losing any.

September is #NationalBabySafetyMonth, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This month-long event increases consumer awareness of baby safety issues and the safe selection and use of baby products. For the past 40 years MAM’s top priority has been the development of products for the well-being, safety and health of babies that make life easier for parents and allow them to focus on the joy of family.

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As parents, nothing is more important to us than the safety of our MAM babies. In observance of #NationalBabySafetyMonth @MAMbabyUSA is posting safety tips to help raise awareness of key things we can all do to protect our babies.

If you have kids, chances are you know the importance of owning a great stroller. Whether it's for trips to the park, shopping at the mall, or a Disney vacation, you'll want a stroller that's easy to maneuver, is comfortable, and has lots of storage space. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently got to review the Joovy TwinGroove Ultralight and she fell in love with all of these characteristics and more. We've teamed up with some of our favorite bloggers to offer YOU a choice between the Joovy Groove Ultralight or TwinGroove Ultralight-AND you get to pick the in-stock color!

Here's some info about the Groove Ultralight 2017 and the TwinGroove Ultralight from the Joovy website:

This conversation is sponsored by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. All opinions are my own.

There is nothing like a smiling baby. My little man is two now, but he always has a smile on his face. We are working on potty training, but it hasn't been easy. He is still in diapers most of the time and not very willing to participate in the potty training process. He will even hide his mess from us. With all of that going on, I want to keep him smiling.

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My son gets heat rash. He always has, even before his little body was able to sweat properly. This irritates his eczema. He was born in the Spring, so all summer long his sweet baby skin would get heat rash, especially in the crevices of his chubby legs.

I would try to keep him as dry as possible to avoid heat rash, but that wasn't always realistic. We live in the pool and lake all summer long with even a trip to the beach. Plus he always been on the sweatier side.

Is there any time more exciting than when you're welcoming a new baby into your family? We've teamed up with some of our favorite parenting blogs to bring you a HUGE giveaway with products to enhance life with your bundle of joy. Check out the great brands that are participating and the items one lucky winner will receive:

This post and giveaway were made possible by iConnect and Dreft. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

 It is Baby Shower season! I know so many people who are having babies! I'm so excited that I get to introduce them to some of my favorite baby products, some they may have heard of and some they haven't! Understanding that laundry needs for little ones change as they grow and develop, Dreft, the #1 baby laundry detergent choice of pediatricians, the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for baby clothes and a trusted brand for more than 80 years, has expanded its product line-up to better meet the different life-stage needs of babies and their families.


Dreft welcomes families to the big, messy, beautiful journey of #Amazinghood with its new line of laundry care products. Babies go through a lot of changes within their first few years, leading to different needs for different life stages - especially when it comes to their laundry. Now with Dreft's new line of laundry care products, families can focus less on the mess and more on the amazing moments they share together.

Many parents find themselves trying numerous different swaddle products to find that right match for their baby. The HALO SleepSack Swaddle’s unique 3 way swaddle feature matches baby’s sleep style right from the start– swaddle arms in, arms out or hands-to-face. As the swaddle adjusts to baby’s sleep style, baby is more likely to sleep well (meaning Mom and Dad can sleep too!). The HALO SleepSack Swaddle is also the #1 choice by hospitals for safer infant sleep.

 

 

HALO Innovations is dedicated to putting the health, safety and well-being of babies first. In fact, over 1,400 hospitals use HALO® SleepSack® wearable blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. HALO offers parents everything they need for safe sleep from our HALO SleepSack Swaddles and SleepSacks that grow with baby to toddlerhood to our best-selling HALO Bassinest™ Swivel Sleeper.

We are excited to help announce the second annual Mommy Scene 2016 Spring Baby Shower Faves featuring a wide variety of baby shower gift ideas; mom-favorites, best sellers, and basic must-haves for families! Whether you are a seasoned mom or a brand new mom, these products can help make life easier, more Eco-friendly, and some of them are just plain adorable!

 

 

Check out the Spring Baby Shower Faves full details here ». Many of the "Fave" brands are offering a prize in what's possibly our biggest giveaway of the year! Enter to win one of the FIVE Gift Collections featured below!

My sister-in-law is pregnant with her third baby, so I have decided to give her a "New Mom Care Package". My sister made me one with each of my kids and they have been my favorite gift each time, hands down. The great thing about this care package is that it is perfect even for the mom who has everything because these things are going to be needed time and time again. These are also items that go beyond diapers, shampoos, etc. These are items that the mother-to-be may not have thought to put on her registry.

This post was sponsored by @GBChildUsa as part of a Blog Blast Activation for Influence Central.

 

With my sister-in-law expecting her third baby, we have been exploring baby products again. It is so much fun and there are so many new things each year. Since her baby is due late July/early August, we have been thinking about what will make vacationing with an infant easier since we go on our annual family vacation in September/October during fall break. I recently came across the gb Pockit and we both fell in love instantly.

 

 

Designed for frequent travelers, the gb Pockit Stroller quickly folds into an ultra-compact package shaped like a handbag for simple transport on airplanes and more.

I am so excited to be offering you so many awesome goodies for momma and baby. And please make sure to check out all of these awesome sponsors!

 

Welcome to the [4th Annual] Showered With Love Event hosted by Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro! We all know that April Showers bring May Flowers, but did you know that some of your favorite bloggers have come together throw a huge Shower of our own – a virtual Baby Shower! The Showered with Love Event will run from April 1-15, giving you plenty of time to enter all of the great Baby Shower inspired giveaways, in the linky below, and don’t miss the two amazing Grand Prizes from our hosts!

Welcome to the Levana Ovia Baby Video Monitor Giveaway!

Hosted By: Nanny to Mommy

I recently had the opportunity to review the Levana Ovia™ PTZ Baby Video Monitor in Giftbox. And now I am so excited to share the opportunity to give one away to one very lucky reader. Check out all the details, then enter the giveaway below!
 

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Seize the day and do more while keeping a close eye on baby with Levana Ovia PTZ Baby Monitor. Intuitive touch panel controls and silent pan/tilt/zoom camera mean that a full view of every nook & cranny of your baby’s nursery is just a touch away. Save photos and video to the included micro SD card and upload them to your computer, or view them directly on Ovia’s large 4.3” LCD screen. With Talk to Baby™ two-way communication, 8-hour battery life and invisible night vision LEDs, both you and baby will find a lot to love while getting more done with Ovia.

If you have been following along, then you know that we have been showcasing different products and shops in our Annual Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide! I recently came across EKOS KIDS which is an online boutique that specializes in kids clothes, accessories, and shoes for children 0 to 24 months. They feature two types of moccasins: one showcases modern designs and the other fashionable classic Moccasins.