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Dyson Handheld DC31 $220

Tara Bucci — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:59:49 +0000

I am constantly lugging out my Dyson vacuum and cleaning up after Isabella. From Peanuts to fruit snacks I swear she has a hole in her mouth! After receiving this Dyson DC31 in the mail to review I swear I wish I had a belt to attach this new gadget to my hip because I would seriously take it everywhere. It a great size and works great! I was concerned on whether it would pick up the heavy stuff I’m always cleaning up but as you can see in my video, with the dual power mode option it has a very powerful suction picks up everything I need it to.

Attachments include a brush, lint brush and a extension attachment for those hard to reach places like underneath my couch. I also love how portable this was when I was cleaning my SUV. Isabella gets really antsy when I’m at the car was so this was perfect for vacuuming the car at home. The Dyson Handheld DC31 is stamped with Approval by Baby-Momma!

Kiddopotamus Tinydiner Placemat $10.99

Tara Bucci — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:22:00 +0000

When Isabella was 6-18 months we used this Summer Infant Tiny Diner everywhere we went. I switched from the disposable placemats to this to save a little more money and be more green. This placemat was easy to wipe down after a meal, fit easily in my bag that I use for food and snacks and is great when eating out anywhere. The food that usually falls on your child’s lap after missing his or her mouth is caught by the built in scoop. One of the problems I had with the disposable placemats was when Isabella grew a little older, she was able to tear it off the table. This has suction cups that keep the placemat secure to any flat surface and is hard to remove by infants or toddlers. Everywhere I went and other moms saw this, they would ask where I got it. If your child isn’t quite ready for a plate on his or her own, I recommend investing your money on this neat contraption. It was well worth my buy and Stamped with Approval by Baby & Momma!

*Can also be found online at Walmart.com!

UVSkinz Review

Tara Bucci — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:20:14 +0000

As a mom protection is key when heading to the pool or at the beach. The solar system is getting worse by the minute and the UV rays are stronger and stronger. Knowing Isabella and I were going to be spending the weekends on the beach I was looking for a bathing suit with full coverage. UVSkinz came to the rescue. With UPF 50+ UV protection woven into the fabric gives me a piece of mind when Isabella is running around in the sun. I know she is protected and after using this suit for half of the summer already, I can say we have had NO BURNS!! I also love that there is a built-in swim liner for added protection for no need of swim bottoms or diapers. If you insist on using a swim diaper just in case of a accident, there is plenty of room. I use them under Isabella’s shorts and she seems to be comfortable and not bothered by them. The fabric has a Chlorine resistant treatment for long lasting wear and has flat-lock stitching throughout the entire garment to eliminate irritating seams. We love this suit so much we are buying a second set for the rest of the summer UVSkinz is Sealed with Approval by Baby & Momma!

UVSkinz is great for the whole family. Check out bucket hats, accessories, baby, kids or adult skins HERE!

*Tune in later this week for a Giveaway!

Pull-Ups Disney Kit Giveaway

Tara Bucci — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:08:37 +0000

Are you in the process of potty training? Like most moms, you’ll try anything to get this milestone out of the way and done! Pull-ups and I have teamed up to give one lucky Baby-Momma reader a chance to win a Pull-Ups Disney Kit to help you with this process. This kit is valued at over $100 and could be yours by submitting your entry!

Contents in this kit include:

• $50 AMEX gift card (so you can stock up on new Pull-Ups – while supplies last – and everything else you need to get started)
• Custom CD Rewards Tracker (to help track training progress)
• Big Kid Central Potty Training Success DVD (with techniques, tips, songs and games to help you and your child succeed)
• Toy Story 2 DVD and Princess and the Frog DVD
• Two coupons for FREE Pull-Ups

To enter, leave a comment below by July 14th. For additional entries, I encourage you to follow Pull-Ups on Facebook & Twitter. (All comments are pending until approval!)

If you missed Isabella and I’s review…take a look below or check out Baby-Momma’s other giveaways by clicking here!

Little Grips Review $11

Tara Bucci — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:20:06 +0000

When I started Isabella on solids she loved eating with a fork or spoon. It was then when she started to mimic every move we made. After lots of practice she is eating with a fork and spoon just fine but wish I had these Little Grips to start her out. Designed just for toddlers, these easy to grip utensils are great for beginners trying to eat like a gentlemen or lady at the dinner table. I received a set of these to review with Isabella and she loves them. After using them for a couple of weeks, I have noticed a huge improvement while she is eating her applesauce or cereal. She always has a problem with making a huge mess while eating these foods (sometimes they never even make her mouth without falling on the floor) and had a much easier time while eating with the Little Grips spoon. Features include a no choke safety design, an ambidextrous product, reduce clean up and independently creating confidence and self-esteem for your little guy or gal. The only negatives (in my opinion) about this product is that, as of right now, it can only be found online and there are no other color choices. The product is not sold in stores and can only be purchased online at Toddlerutensils.com. Although a few negatives, Little Grips are sealed with approval by Baby & Momma!

Boogie Wipes Giveaway!

Tara Bucci — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:12:51 +0000

Boogie Wipes is generously offering one lucky Baby-Momma reader 2 packs of the 30-count wipes. Boogie Wipes are made with saline to dissolve boogies (mucus) caused by the common cold, allergies or otherwise booger-filled kid moments. Extra soft, alcohol, phthalate and paraben free, Boogie Wipes are available in Great Grape, Fresh Scent, Magic Menthol and Simply Unscented. We love these and want you to have a chance to try them too.

To enter, leave a comment below by July 2nd. For additional entries, I encourage you to follow Boogie Wipes on Facebook & Twitter.

You can also join the Boogie Bunch here -http://www.boogiewipes.com/index.php?id=67.Boogie wipes

If you missed Isabella and I’s review…take a look below

Mattel Toy Story 3- Jessie Playhouse Doll Review

Tara Bucci — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:58:42 +0000

The moment Isabella saw this box with the Jessie Playhouse Doll inside she screamed and jumped up and down. Yes, a moment I wish I had on video. About the same size of any Barbie, this yodeling cowgirl is sure to win everyone’s heart. I think Isabella has a new Best Friend. Fully Posable but cannot stand alone , Yarn Ponytail, Roundup Belt and “cowhide” chaps are this dolls fashion features. Although recommended for 3 years and up, Isabella is really enjoying her new cowgirl friend. Jessie Playhouse Doll is Stamped with Approval by Baby & Momma!

Kohl’s Care For Kids $5 Books and Plush Review

Tara Bucci — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:17:44 +0000

Isabella and I are huge fans of Kohl’s Care for Kids Merchandise. Isabella loves these especially because each book comes with a plush character to go along with the book. The book we have in the video below is “If you Take a Mouse to the Movies”. Along with the book is a Plush Mouse. At this time, with the Toy Story 3 release just around the corner, Kohl’s Care for Kids has 3 plush characters available for purchase. Snuggle up for storytime with Disney’s Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Rex the dinosaur. With purchase books from Toy Story or Toy Story 2 are available. Event better, a 100% of the net profit from the sale of these items will support health and educational opportunities for children nationwide. Kohl’s Care for Kids Merchandise is Stamped with Approval by Baby & Momma!

Taylor Swift Doll $20

Tara Bucci — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:46:55 +0000

One of the hottest rising stars in country music, Taylor Swift, now has her own collection doll. This beautiful Country-Music singer has captivated fans all of the world with her creative music, amazing voice and beauty. Isabella is not at the age of knowing her favorite singer yet but my sister told me that my nieces can’t wait to get their hands on one of these collective dolls. All three of these outfits (showed in picture) are based on actual outfits that Taylor has worn in real life and to hear one of Taylor’s hottest hits all you have to do is press the button on the dolls stomach. Very cool!

Looking for a Taylor Swift Doll, Amazon.com has a ton!

hahaha Love this video! I just think Taylor Swift is such a cutie. And NO I’m not being biased because she is from PA! lol Please tell! Are you a Taylor Fan?

PrintArtKids Review

Tara Bucci — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:34:57 +0000

As most of you know by seeing some of my posts Isabella loves Art. She enjoys coloring and drawing even though at the age of 2, it’s not exactly between the lines. With Isa loving to color, paint and draw (scribble), we have a ton of fantastic art laying around the house. I wanted to do something creative with her Art work and couldn’t be more thrilled when I met Abbe from PrintArtKids at a local event recently. Abbe explained to me that the idea for PrintArtKids came to her after a friend, knowing she worked in the printing industry, asked what she knew about making notepads using children’s artwork. The thought of containers overflowing with her children’s art projects kept in storage for year is what sprung her idea to make this into a company. PrintArtKids is not a franchise and is solely owned and operated by a mom, Abbe, who was looking to do more with her childrens precious artwork. PrintArtKids uses this artwork to enhance and bring cheerfulness to our lives!

PrintArtKids will transform your kid’s vibrant flower painting into Notepads, handy for writing notes to teachers or for making to-do lists. The favorite Christmas ornament that your son made in 3^rd grade can be made into this year’s Holiday Card. Your daughter’s finger painting from kindergarten can become a one-of-a-kind Note Card. Imagine the excitement and pride your children will feel when seeing their artwork celebrated and enjoyed by family and friends! And on all the holiday cards, you can include a message and photo for a more personalized mailing to family and friends.

In addition to superior print quality, PrintArtKids offers unmatched Personal Service and Attention to Details!! Abbe personally reviews and inspects every single order! Once an order is received, she makes sure that the images are clear and that there are no areas of concern (fuzzy image, stray marks, erased pencil lines, etc.) If there are any concerns, she personally will contact (you) the customer, work with you to correct the area of concern, and recreate the order if necessary, all of which is usually performed at no extra charge. (There would be a fee for any major corrections or any image retouching.)

products make great gifts for grandparents, teachers, friends, aunts, uncles, moms and dads. Best of all, these products can be used again and again throughout the year. In addition to Notepads and Note Cards, your child’s art (or your own artwork or favorite photographs) can be used to create Notebooks, Journals, Invitations, Thank-You Notes, Birthday Cards, Holiday Cards, Postcards from camp, and Cards for just about any occasion.

By ordering from PrintArtKids, you support an independently owned and operated mom-owned business. We love what we have ordered for Isabella’s Daddy for Father’s Day this year and PrintArtKids is stamped with Approval by Baby & Momma!