Category Archives: Age 0-1 year

Baby Sharmooz: a satin headrest for baby

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Bedding - baby & kids, Bedtime, Nursery & Room Decor, Safety

My mother uses a satin pillowcasBabysharmooze and got my son, now 8, hooked on satin pillow cases when he was about two years old.   I don’t blame them.. satin is soft, smooth, and luxurious to the touch.
Adults have use satin pillow cases for years to keep hair under control while sleeping.  Cotton pillow cases tend to grab and break delicate hair which causes the dreaded ‘bald spot’.

The Baby Sharmooz may reduce and/or eliminate balding by allowing the head to glide over the satin headrest. It gets better.  You may ask how the Baby Sharmooz stays put.  The non-slip backing ensures that the satin headrest’s movement is minimal if it moves at all.   The Baby Sharmooz is not intended for use in the crib. Baby should not have any type of blanket or pillow in her crib for the first year or so. 

The Baby Sharmooz is for use in a baby swing, carrier, car seat, and bouncer.  The Baby Sharmooz is just big enough for baby’s head making it easy to take with you anywhere you go.  I’ll tell you a secret.. during the testing phase of the Baby Sharmooz, I used it in the car, for myself.  Who doesn’t love the cool feeling of satin?  Other Sharmooz products include the Royal Sharmooz Pillowcase for older children and adults, satin fitted cribsheets, baby blankets, and burp cloths all available in several colors and styles.

Madelyn loves her Baby Sharmooz and even uses it like a blankie.

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Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10-13, Gadgets, Safety

BraunthermoscanexactempWhen Sebastian, now 8, was younger we used a traditional glass thermometer.  After we broke two glass thermometers which posed a danger because of the broken glass and tiny beads of mercury on the floor, I purchased an ear thermometer.  Ours is quite out-dated and when I recently received a Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp to review, I was very pleased with the features as compared to my 5 year old ear thermometer.

What makes it special: Braun’s ThermoScan ExacTemp thermometer is exceptional in that is features ExacTemp technology. To help avoid inaccurate temperatures the tip is warmed to a temperature close to that of a human body.   The ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues.  The eardrum shares blood supply with the hypothalamus, the temperature control center in the brain, which means that changes in your child’s body temperature are reflected sooner in the ear than at other sites which is just one more reason to use an ear thermometer.

What’s included: The ThermoScan comes with protective tip covers and a protective case ensuring that the thermometer is secure when not in use.  To save battery life, the ThermoScan thermometer automatically shuts off after 60 seconds.  I am so tired of buying batteries..I love the auto-off feature!

More features: The LCD screen is easy to read and shows the battery level, the thermometer beeps when it is finished taking a temperature.  When your child is sick and you need to check her temperature often, the memory feature comes in handy.  You can store up to 8 temperatures and can access store temperatures easily.  The ThermoScan is light and is designed in such a way that it is easy to hold and won’t slip out of your hand. This thermometer fits into a compact protective case that also stores the probe covers.  I can’t tell you how many times I have had to buy a new pack of covers just because they got lost.. or Sebastian played with them.  Being able to store the probe covers directly in the case is great!

Important note:  There are at least two ThermoScan models so look closely at the details before buying as they have different features.

Icon_website2 Buy a ThermoScan at Amazon  OR learn more at the Braun website

Mother’s Touch™ Large Comfort Bather

Age 0-1 year, Bath Toys & Gear, Cleaning & Cleaners

Infantsummerbath I wish I had this bather when Madelyn was an infant.  Bathing Madelyn was almost usually a two person job. She wasn’t very happy when we put her in a plastic infant bather so one of us would hold her while the other washed her.  That’s not always practical though and that is where a bather like the Infant Summer Mother’s Touch Large Comfort Bather comes in handy. 

Comfort features include raised edges, a deluxe head rest, 2 position reclining seat, and a soft mesh sling seat.  The cover can be removed and machine washed and the mildew resistant fabric dries very quickly.  The raised edges should make baby feel secure and keep baby safe from wiggling out of the bather while the large, stable base keeps the bather secure. 

Parents will appreciate the ability to fold the bather so it will fit into a bathroom cabinet or closet when not in use.  — Just a note.. never leave baby unattended and don’t assume that she can’t wiggle her way out of any bather.

This bather is a great investment because it can be used until your baby is ready for a toddler tub. 

Icon_website2  Summer Infant Mother’s Touch Large Comfort Bather

You can buy this bather at Amazon – click here

Thilde Pocket and Pillow

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Bedtime, Nursery & Room Decor, Toys

ThildeParents are well aware that baby shouldn’t sleep with toys, books, or stuffed animals in her crib so what is baby to play with when she wakes in the morning? The toys in her Thilde Pocket, of course!

The Thilde Pocket is 100% cotton denim fabric with lots of little pockets in which parents can stash baby’s favorite toys and books for easy access when she wakes in the morning.  Maybe, just maybe the Thilde Pocket will allow mom and dad to get a little extras sleep in the morning while baby is playing in her crib?!    The Thilde Pocket fastens to the crib with Velcro so baby can’t pull it off and can be fastened to a chair when baby grows out of the crib.

If your baby likes to touch and feel everything around her, she will
love the Thilde pillow.  Great for tactile stimulation the Thilde pillow is colorful, has texture, and makes a light crinkling noise when manipulated. 

Both products are a bit pricey but should last for many years so the cost is well worth it.

These products are Madelyn approved!

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Thilde at Craftsburry Kids

SoundSpa™ Lullaby – a must have

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Bedtime, Gadgets, Music, Nursery & Room Decor

HomedicssoundspalullabyI LOVE LOVE LOVE this gadget!
The HoMedics SoundSpa™ Lullaby is a small device that projects rotating images onto baby’s ceiling or wall and plays a variety of relaxing sounds or songs. 

First and foremost, the sound quality is amazing.  Never have I tested a baby device with such clear and ‘real’ sound.

When Madelyn goes to bed I turn the projector on, play Twinkle Twinkle and set the timer to 45 minutes.  The projector brightness can be set to high or low and the volume is completely adjustable.   Homedicscloseup_2Other options include no projection, playing a sound effect instead of a song, different timer settings, and adjustable projection location. 
Changing options is as easy as pushing a button on top of the device or adjusting a dial on the side of the device.

Click the image to the left to view a close up of the controls.

Sounds and sound effects include Twinkle, Twinkle, Rock-A-Bye-Baby, Lullaby and Goodnight, rain, ocean, and a heartbeat.  Priced at just $29, this is a must have!

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