When my mother-in-law volunteered to buy me a new video baby monitor when my second child was born, I hesitated for about half a second.  I then jumped online to research what types were available and found this Bebe Sounds unit that features 2 seperate cameras that allows you to watch over two seperate areas.  The receiver has the ability to toggle back and forth between the two came...

The First Years Deluxe Natural Comfort Double Electric/Battery breast pump is the only pump you will need. With all of the news reports out there regarding harmful chemicals used in the making of plastic bottles and baby formula, breastfeeding was the logical choice for the health of my son and this breast pump helps keep up my milk supply. It comes with 2 milk storage bags, a reusable cold pac...

With my first pregnancy, I rented a fetal doppler so that i could hear the baby's heartbeat at home, between doctor visits.  After some searching around, I discovered that for less than what i would have to pay to rent, i could actually OWN my own doppler, like they use in the doctor's office.  So for my second pregnancy, we bought one!The Contec is a small handheld doppler.&n...

When our little one grew out of her infant car seat, we needed to find a car seat fast. I looked at the Alpha Omega 3 in 1 line in the stores and decided they looked the safest and most comfortable for my child.  However, I did not like the price tag.  I started searching online.  I found the exact model on eBay and started bidding. I won an Alpha Omega 3 in 1 and saved about $30...

It was time to buy my son a new winter coat, so we headed to Kohl's to scout for options.  We found this great, sporty jacket, which is actually 3 jackets in one.  There is the weather-resistant outer shell with the removable hood.  This can be worn alone or with its zip-in fleece liner, which can also be worn by itself.  Options?  LOVE 'em!  So far, so goo...

I searched high and low to find a bottle warmer that was safe to use to re-heat breastmilk. I am returning to work soon after a year of maternity leave (isn't Canada GREAT!) and want to continue to pump & breastfeed until my son is completely on solids. You'd think that a lot of bottle warmers would be able to heat breastmilk but believe me, not a lot do. This until I found the Quic...

What to feed a picky, cranky toddler that doesn't seem to want to eat anything? That is the dilema that I am now facing with my two year old. He loves to drink and would rather drink all day than eat solid food. So, rather than letting his food choices dictate his daily nutrition, I've decided to supplement his diet with Enfagrow Toddler. It is for toddlers from 1 - 3 years old. It is h...

I have been using this Zwitsal white baby lotion for almost five years now, that's when I have my second child. At first, I joined their dealership program not to sell actually but to avail a 25% discount for every item I will order. So basically it is for personal consumption of my family and relatives because 25% is such a big discount. When I noticed this baby lotion in their monthly bro...

When I was registering for my baby shower, I cam across this wipe warmer and thought it might be a good idea. If anything, I thought our soon to be new baby would appreciate a warm wipe on their little toosh instead of an ice cold one! I read the reviews on Babies R Us's website about this warmer and it seemed pretty even on the pros and cons. So I decided to put it on my registry. I ended ...

When the ready beds came out a few years ago, we were looking for an older boy's  print. He was 8 and didn't want any of the younger kids patterns. At Amazon I was able to get this camouflage colored pattern  with the ready bed features. An air mattress in a sleeping bag, a carry bag, repair kit, and air pump. The shoulder bag has alot of room for other essentia...

I purchased the Kelty Kids Elite for my husband.  He wanted to carry the baby at the zoo and on hikes, but did not want to were a "girly" carrier.The Kelty Kids Elite weighs in at seven pound.  It is for children six months old and up.  It is carried as a backpack and has harness supports for the wearer at the chest and at the waste.  You can easily go from one wea...

I was browsing through the grocery aisles today to look for more varied food stuff for my growing baby and I discovered that Nestle Cerelac has the Stage 3 variants. I got the Chicken and Vegetables flavor, because actually I have already fed my baby that. But I like products like Cerelac because these are fortified with vitamins. This dry cereal is specifically for infants ages 8-24 months, bu...

Target's new brand, Up & Up, has been coming out with some terrific products. Among them are a new brand of baby wipes that are soft to the skin and come in several varieties. My daughter has sensitive skin, and other products can contribute to diaper rash or make her break out. I always try to stay away from any products with fragrance added. Sometimes even then they are too harsh for ...

Even before I got pregnant this time around, I was taking a prenatal vitamin, per the advice of my doctor. I recently ran out of the normal prenatal vitamins I was taking so I picked up a large bottle of the Walgreens Prenatal Vitamins.The bottle I purchased has 240 vitamins in it and I only paid $17.99 for it. That was a great deal when I was comparing prices.  The Walgreens Prenatal...

Once our second child had arrived and quickly began to outgrow her bassinett, my husband and i went on a search for a toddler bed.  We found a cute, simple bed at Ikea: the Sniglar.  Ikea makes sturdy furniture, inexpensive, and durable.  I thought we had hit the jackpot.  We brought the bed home and assembled it for our daughter.  She actually "helped." ...

Alright, we are suckers for anything lavender because the scent of this plant is known to calm the senses and make the body relax for a good sleep.Our baby is very energetic and so we wanted to calm her down. That is why we keep on buying stuff with lavender. So far, the strongest lavender smelling product line is Johnsons. So aside from the wash and powder, we got the lotion.One thing I notice...

 I got this swing as a gift at our baby shower. Even then I was not thrilled with the colors...they are very bland,all beiges and light yellow and blue..even the toys that hang down are these pale colors. Don't get me wrong, this is VERY cute, just not what I prefer. I prefer something that attracts the baby's attention more...bright vivid red, blue, green, yellow..you know what ...

I wanted something with a little sugar for my baby's snacks. Aside from biscuits, I wanted her to snack on cereal because it has milk. And I found the perfect one for her--Nestle Cerelac Wheat Banana & Milk. This is actually a Stage 2 food, so there is not much texture in it. However, it tastes good with the flavors of banana and milk. The flavor of wheat could not really be distinguish...

Finally we got the right car seat for our baby, the Tribute 5 from Evenflo is more than we was expecting from a $59.39 car seat. Now that our baby weights more than 20 lbs, he needs some extra space.  The most important aspect that we were looking in a car seat was safety but also comfort. A car seat under $100, safe and comfortable, we were just asking for too much right. The Tr...

When I heard about BPA, an additive in plastic that can be found in baby bottles and may cause harm, I decided to trade in my old bottles for new BPA free bottles.  The FDA has yet to ban the use of BPA but I'm still a cautious mom and decided I didn't want to take any chances just in case.  I decided to try Avent bottles.  The Avent bottles that are BPA free are&nbs...