Nanny to Mommy

The new year is a time for reflection. We tend to focus on ways to improve our lives in some way. So how was last year? How did you sleep? If you were like me, you didn't get much sleep. My life has greatly improved since we got a new bed. But what about everything else?

Brentwood Home specializes in healthy, luxurious home essentials at honest prices, handcrafted just for you, made in California and shipped to your doorstep. I was recently sent a Sleep Wellness Bundle, Which included:

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.

When I was pregnant with my son, I was worried how a new little person would fit into our family. Newborns need so much attention and I was worried how my toddler would feel. But as soon as we came home from the hospital, my little man fit into our family. We have a system set up and it has helped us find our formula for happiness.

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

When did you first introduce a pillow to your little one? My little man is a toddler whether I want to accept it or not. He is still in his crib and no attempts to climb out...yet! So we are going to keep him in there as long as possible. I'm also pretty particular about what I let go in his crib. He's old enough now where SIDS isn't as big of a risk, but that doesn't mean it still isn't a concern of mine. So I went back and forth on a pillow for him. Then Hubby asked, "When do they start sleeping with pillows?"

 

 

So when I received the opportunity to review the Snugg Organic My Little Big Pillow, I thought well here's my chance to see if he's ready. Of course the first night (and second and third), I kept the baby monitor off of VOX mode so I could see him at all times. But he was fine and I think we made a good choice in toddler pillows.

I received complimentary product to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

I recently had the opportunity to review āVō Essentials Lavender Oil. It is 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia). It is premium, and undiluted, with no chemicals, additives, preservatives or anything else! This lavender oil is vegan and all-natural.

Why Use Lavender Oil?

Lavender Oil is one of the most popular essential oils for its powerful therapeutic properties and wonderful fragrant aroma. This naturally derived oil offers relief for both emotional and physical problems along with the added benefit of being a natural insect repellent. For Anxiety and Stress Relief, Headaches and Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Massage and Aromatherapy, Natural Insect and Mosquito Repellent. The smooth, relaxing aroma and healing properties of our Lavender Oil make it perfect for aromatherapy, natural healing, and household use. āVō Essentials lavender plants are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides or any other harmful additives.

Sophia (So-FEE-ah)

Meaning: Wisdom

Get more done knowing your baby is safe and sound with the Sophia monitor at your side. This baby video monitor has been designed with parent-friendly controls and features in mind, including 48 hour battery life in power saving PEEP mode, temperature monitoring, 15ft night vision, and 500ft ClearVu® digital signal. Babies love the Talk to Baby two-way communication, invisible night vision LEDs and soothing night light. Stay in tune with your baby from the next room and beyond thanks to the insight of your Sophia baby video monitor.

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This interview opportunity is sponsored by Pampers.

We'll soon be turning the clocks forward as Daylight Saving Time is quickly approaching, leading many moms to wonder how the time change will affect their baby, especially when it comes to little one's sleeping patterns. “How will my baby adjust to the time change?” and “Will that mean a different wake up time?” are just a few questions mothers may have.

I recently had the opportunity to interview “The Sleep Lady” Kim West to help ease moms’ concerns by offering essential sleep tips. Kim West is a mother of two teenage girls and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been a practicing child and family therapist for more than twenty years. Known as The Sleep Lady® by her clients, she has helped tens of thousands of tired parents all over the world get a good night’s sleep without letting their children cry it out alone. Kim has appeared on Dr. Phil, the Today Show and Good Morning America and is the author of three books: “GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT: The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Guide to Helping Your Child Go to Sleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Happy”, the “Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook” and “52 Sleep Secrets for Babies.

Check out the video below! Please remember this was my first interview EVER and I was super nervous. I tried to think of different questions that maybe not many other bloggers would ask.