Lifefactory Glass Beverage Bottles

Feb 28,2012 / By Maria / 1 Comment

Without going into great detail, I wanted a reusable bottle that wasn’t plastic or metal (that leaves glass, LOL!) and was easy to sip without a straw. It also needed to be easy to clean, and I preferred not to have to unscrew a lid each time. I’d heard of Lifefactory glass baby bottles, and I happened to be browsing around the time their flip tops were introduced. They were (and still are at the time of my writing) part of Amazon.com’s buy 3 get 1 free promo, so I bought 4!

They have a silicone sleeve to make it easier to grip & less likely to break (though they are still glass of course!) You don’t have to remove the sleeve to wash the bottle, and the whole shebang is dishwasher safe.

They are available in 22 ounce bottles and 16 ounce bottles. I pre-ordered all 4, but only the 22 ounce bottles arrived. The 16 ounce bottle hasn’t shipped yet.

The tops are interchangable between sizes, and you can buy the tops separately.

The flip top moves all the way back out of the way, or just push it back a little bit. The handle makes it really easy to carry.

I haven’t broken one yet and the water tastes great. The opening could stand to be a tiny bit bigger. I like the oval shape (I don’t dump water on myself) but it kind of makes a “glug glug glug” noise as the water comes out.

The 22 ounce bottles (including flip cap and sleeve) are $24.99. 16 ounce bottles are $22.99. The bottles with the standard screw on caps are cheaper, and Amazon’s prices are a little less all around.

I love these & I wish they had a thick glass “cup” with sleeve for kids who are too big for sippies but not quite big enough for regular glasses!

FTC compliance: I purchased the pictured items at normal retail prices, with a promotion available to the general public. I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

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Apparel & Accessories Discount Sale

PaigeLauren Baby Quartz & Ruby Clothing is 30% Off Through 2/29

Feb 11,2012 / By Maria / No Comment

In October I received a PaigeLauren Baby (PLb) bodysuit for our new baby and I’m so sad that he is close to growing out of it. The 0-3 month size fits 10-12 lbs and 20-23 1/2″. My guy isn’t quite 10 lbs yet at 9ish weeks old, but he’s somewhere in the range of 23″ and that extra fluff from the cloth diaper is making it hard to snap!

PLb is luxury clothing for infants, so it’s a little pricier, but it’s amazing. It is luxuriously soft and silky, and has held up fantastically. My son’s onesie is the Ruby color, so he wore it for Christmas, and I’ll squeeze him in it one last time for Valentine’s day!

PaigeLauren Baby has put their Ruby (red) and Quartz (pink) clothing on sale, so your cutie can be stylish for Valentine’s day. Through February 29th, all Ruby or Quartz items are 30% off! No coupon code necessary; you will see the discount reflected in the product selection drop down.

Will you wear red (or pink!) on Valentine’s Day?

FTC compliance: I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Baby Wearing Coupon Discount Review

Baby K’tan Carrier Review & Discount/Coupon Code

Jan 3,2012 / By Maria / 5 Comments

A Baby K’tan Carrier is a wrap, only without all the wrapping! Stick with me and you’ll see what I mean.

The carrier consists of two loops attached to each other, and a sash for added security and support. The sash is also the carrying bag!

I love baby wraps because they are easy to use, comfy for baby and distribute weight evenly. The downside is that they are quite long and if you have to wrap it while you’re out and about, it can end up dragging on the ground (super gross if it’s raining.) The Baby K’tan works the same way as a wrap, but it goes on differently.

Put the loops together and put them over your head with the support band (the small loop that attaches the two big loops together) behind your neck.

Put your arms through the loops, then move the one furthest from your body off of your shoulder and down around your waist.

Make a pocket for the baby, slide baby in and spread the fabric wide.

Bring the other loop up and spread wide over baby.

Make sure the support band is at the center of your back and that the fabric is spread wide over your shoulders. This ensures the weight is evenly distributed for maximum support.

Now you’re all set to wear a baby from 8-35 pounds! All the comfort of a baby wrap without all the wrapping. The Baby K’tan is 100% cotton knit with one way stretch. Even if it seems tight at first, the fabric enables the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier to stretch slightly to conform to you and your child.

One thing I personally see as a downside is that the Baby K’tan is a sized carrier. You choose your size based on the wearer’s fitted t-shirt size. Your size doesn’t change based on baby’s age or weight. This is a negative to me because my husband and I would each need our own carrier, and those of us that are great at gaining weight during pregnancy (but not as great at losing it) might need more than one size. The sizing info says if you fall between sizes, or if you are under 5’2″ (I am), choose the smaller size. So, I went with an XS based on my pre-pregnancy size, even though I’m more of a small right now (at 3 weeks postpartum as of the date I’m writing this.) The other negative is for wraps in general; you can’t put it on/take it off while holding the baby. Not a big deal but still makes a sling more convenient for me to use sometimes.

Cotton carriers retail for $62.99, organic cotton carriers retail for $73.99, and half mesh/half cotton carriers retail for $67.99. You can add embroidery and personalize your carrier for $14.99! You can shop the Baby K’tan webstore or find a store near you. Be sure to “like” Baby K’tan on Facebook, follow Baby K’tan on Twitter and check out the Baby K’tan YouTube channel.

Baby K’tan has a generous discount just for my readers!

Code: BKChange
Discount: 15% Off Baby K’tan Brand Items ONLY on www.babyktan.com
Expiration Date: January 31, 2012

Thanks Baby K’tan! I hope you love your Baby K’tan too. 🙂

FTC compliance: Although I received a product at no charge for review purposes, I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Madre Labs Mild by Nature Bath Products for Baby – Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 12/22)

Dec 15,2011 / By Maria / 14 Comments

Madre Labs creates quality superfoods, personal care and facial care products, as well as their Mild by Nature baby care line.

Each Mild by Nature package has the “No No-Nos” Seal, which means no sulfates, parabens, dyes, animal ingredients or animal testing! The ingredients are considered gentle, biodegradable and “green” and have received good safety ratings. Products are also in eco-friendly packaging. I received the entire product line to review, and one of you will win the same!

Each product was sealed. The products have a light, fruity scent.

The shampoo & body wash is tear free and made with natural oils and extracts. A 12.85 oz bottle retails for $16.95.

Since it doesn’t contain harsh surfectants, the shampoo/body wash doesn’t make huge suds. It was easy to rinse out and left my daughter’s hair soft & clean.

The hair conditioner is gentle and helps detangle hair without weighing it down. A 9 oz bottle retails for $8.95.

It was neither too thick nor too thin and made my daughter’s hair easy to comb without leaving any residue.

The everyday lotion is lightly scented and retails for $12.95 for an 8.8 oz bottle.

It has a nice texture to soften skin without feeling greasy.

The everyday lotion is also available unscented. An 8.8 oz bottle retails for $12.95.

It has all of the gentle emollients & moisturizers without the scent.

The bubble bath is soap free and gentle. A 12.85 oz bottle retails for $13.95.

The bottle says how many capfuls to use to get different amounts of bubbles. I just gave a squirt, then swished the bubbles around, and it made tons of bubbles.

The bitty bottom cream is fragrance free and retails for $13.95 for a 4 oz tube.

Since it contains zinc oxide, make sure you use a liner when using with cloth diapers.

I also received a big bunch of samples of other Madre Labs products and hubby and I are having fun trying them all!

You can find Madre Labs and Mild by Nature products on iHerb.com. First time iherb customers can use coupon code WOW123 to get $5 off their first order!

Giveaway: One reader will receive the same 6, full size products I reviewed, a $79.70 value. The winner MUST REGISTER to the iHerb.com website to claim the prize.

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Coupon Discount Toys

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North “Poll”

Nov 12,2011 / By Maria / No Comment

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North “Poll!” You’ll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

We LOVE Melissa & Doug toys!! My son & daughter both love the Cutting Food Set, and my daughter loves dressing up her lacing bears. She has a magnetic dress up set too, but I can’t remember which one!

I love their classic, brain building toys like the classic wooden blocks, the ABC/123 blocks and the jumbo cardboard blocks. My son has the pound a peg and the geometric stacker as well. That is fun even for the grownups. It’s pretty challenging at first, LOL! I think all of the things I’ve mentioned so far were given to us as gifts, and we love them all. Many we’ve been using since my daughter (almost 7) was a baby and they are so durable that we’re still using them!

I also love their decorate your own craft kits! We bought my daughter the decorate your own princess mirror kit and a decorate your own door hanger kit last year. She loved getting to design them herself!

The kids are getting a few Melissa & Doug things for Christmas this year, and I’ve already ordered gifts for the kiddos in our family. So surprise! If any of the family is reading this, your kids are getting Melissa & Doug toys for Christmas! 😀