Crane Blue Drop Cool Mist Humidifier

Did you know newborns are obligate nasal breathers?

 

Obligate Nasal Breather is a term that describes the tendency of newborns and infants to breathe through their noses during the first 4-6 months of their lives. Between 6-12 months, the structures in the back of baby's' mouth and throat area grow and open up a bit, making it  easier to breathe through their mouths.

Not only are infants’ nasal breathers but their nostrils are tiny.  Even the smallest bit of nasal congestion or mucus can be block airflow making feeding and sleeping difficult for a new baby.

Stuffy noses and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can become a challenge when a baby is having trouble breathing through his or her nose.  Resulting in frustration for baby and mother.

Crane to the rescue!

Crane Cool Mist humidifier provides the necessary moisture to relieve nasal congestion. Running a cool mist humidifier inside your baby's room at night will not only thin your baby’s nasal mucus but will help your baby sleep peacefully at night.

  

I was excited to try out Crane's Blue Drop Cool Mist Humidifier.

Ultrasonic cool mist operation

Increases air moisture for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep


Relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms, including nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds, dry skin


0.9 gallon water tank runs whisper quiet up to 24 hours


Mists up to 2.3 gallons of moisture per day


Effectively humidifies rooms up to 250 square feet 


360˚ mist nozzle and variable control settings


Auto shutoff safety sensor


Uses less energy than a standard household light bulb


Does not require a filter


 

 This one is so quiet and that is great because I am a light sleeper and I need to fall asleep in complete silence. You can see from the pic the mist coming from it. We recently used this a ton we all had a summer cold and it helped us sleep through the night and be able to breathe. I would recommend this for anyone who has a child. This really comes in handy to use!

Casepics.com Custom iPhone case

I love my iPhone and I was really excited to make a custom phone case with my photos. The process was so simple that I was even able to make it from my iPad. Making a phone case is so easy all you need to do is pick a case, upload a photo and then wait for your case to arrive.

Their cases not only protect your device from scratches, dirt and bumps but also allow you to show your personality!
Images are printed on a pure white metal plate with high quality heat transfer inks. This process provides a beautiful glossy and polished look!
Cases are made from a tough hard plastic polymer in very slim and stylish shape.

CasePics.com offers custom iPhone 4/4s cases that are made of the highest quality blend of poly to protect and defend your beloved phone at the cheapest cost to you online. Every custom iPhone 4 cover is printed on-demand and just for you. Personalize iPhone 4 cases are printed within two business days, so you can get your unique case quickly. Ordering is as easy as uploading your photo or design. Make your own custom iPhone cover today!

Here is the case I designed.

I love it so much and it was so easy. I have sent many people over to get their own custom case. I will be making myself a iPad case very soon after our next family photos. I would recommend this. The only thing I wish it had was a screen protector on the front that is built into the case. Other than that the shipping time was great and it is the perfect gift for Christmas. I will be making one for my mom with the boys on it.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Fresh Baby So Easy Baby Food Kit Review & Giveaway

Fresh Baby is a great company that carries all products focused on feeding your baby and toddler. Fresh Baby's commitment to equipping parents goes beyond product sales. Their newsletter, Fresh Ideas, is completely free and packed with family-friendly recipes and tips on healthy eating for the whole family. Cheryl also volunteers her time speaking to groups of new parents on subjects such as introducing solid foods, making baby food, and raising a healthy eater.

Cheryl started out by making food for her son, Spencer, and she found that it was actually easy with a few simple tools. And interestingly, once she got started making baby food, it was really quite convenient. All total, it took about 30 minutes a week. The award-winning So Easy Baby Food Kit is the result of this experience and much research. The kit provides families with everything they need to make homemade baby food. Just open the box and get started.
Fresh Baby has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception and now includes products to help parents continue to provide fresh foods for their toddlers and preschoolers. The So Easy Toddler Food Cookbook coupled with the Kid's Portion Plate guides parents through meal times with recipes that are simply fun and provide guidance on both control and variety.

I tried out their So Easy Baby Food Kit which retails for $37.95. Here is what is inside the kit.

The So Easy Baby Food Kit takes all of the guesswork out of making baby food. This all-in-one kit shows you how to prepare fresh, natural meals for your baby in less than 30 minutes a week. We all know fresh is best. Let the So Easy Baby Food Kit be your guide to nurture your growing baby with a balanced diet and provide the right start to a lifetime of healthy eating.

• Make fresh, natural baby food in 30 minutes per week
• "Open the box and get started" convenience
• Award-winning kit includes book, storage trays, how-to DVD, and tip card
• Recommended by pediatricians
• Perfect new baby gift
• So Easy Trays are BP-A and phthalate-free

The award-winning kit includes everything you need to get started, and of course, it’s so easy. A complete system including a cookbook, how-to video, freezer storage trays, and nutrition tips card leave you with only one thing to add - fresh ingredients!
Parents say that when they use the So Easy system of making baby food that they feel great about what they are doing for their growing baby. Your baby will look forward to their meals too and you’ll enjoy yummy smiles from your baby right from the start.
So Easy Baby Food Kit includes:
Cookbook: covers introducing solid food, includes over 40 recipes, hundreds of serving suggestions, and is all organized by age. (Hardcover, 118 pages).
Freezer Storage Trays: designed for storing baby food in pre-portioned one ounce servings to simplify meal time and reduce waste. (2 trays and 2 lids, spill-proof, stackable, dishwasher-safe and biodegradable).

How-to DVD: offers step-by-step instruction - from selecting the right produce - to making baby food - to serving it.
Nutrition Tip Card: gives you tips on the best sources of nutrients, introducing foods by age, first aid for choking, and more. (Waterproof Finish)
The So Easy Baby Food Kit is designed for babies making the transition to solid foods (babies about 6 months old).

First I want to say that I really like the cookbook and it has great recipes really like that it gives you ways to change up your flavors by adding additional items at certain ages to really change up your babies palette. My favorite part is the freezer storage trays. I have other brands and they are so hard to pop the cubes out and these  pop out on the first time without having to run them under water. I have officially retired my other trays and only use these now.

This is the tray full of apples.

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Baby Jack Blankets Lovey Review & Giveaway

I was excited to be able to try out one of Baby Jack Blankets Loveys.

Milwaukee mom inventor Kelley and her executive board #CEOJack and #VPBailey hand create every item from Baby Jack Blankets. Jack picks out fabric colors and Bailey assists with sorting ribbons. Thank you for supporting  small business.

 

She has many great fabrics to choose from and I picked the red owls. Here is the Lovey that I received.

Babies love textures. They love to feel, touch, chew and use their senses to figure out the world. Our blankets provide entertainment and comfort to little ones.

BabyJackblankets.com is happy to be creating comfort for your child.

Each and every item is handmade by moms and local artists from the Milwaukee area. Every ribbon is sewn shut into a Tab to prevent tiny fingers from getting intertwined. We provide 1 link loop to attach a pacifier clip or toy. A toy link is INCLUDED!!

The baby loves this and it is 100% nicer than shown on the website. The owl fabric is all satin and so silky and soft. As well as the back has all minky bump fabric.

As soon as I showed this to the baby he got excited and wanted it immediately. He rubs it all over his face and likes to hold on to the ring and also put it in his mouth since he is teething.
 

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!â„ , the 143rd edition of the Greatest Show On Earth

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Built to Amaze is coming to St Louis MO on October 17-20th at the Scottrade Center. My readers can save $5 PER ticket on regularly $22 and $15 seating using code: STC3. Get Your Tickets NOW!

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