Category Archives: Age 0-1 year

One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets

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One little, two little, three little Indians… and the song continues to ten. That was one of my favorite songs when I was little. The main reason why is because I grew up in Seminole County Florida so I thought that meant that there were Indians (native americans) living in the "forest" behind our house!

I received a set of One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets for review from Little Boy Blue Boutique and can’t begin to tell you how much fun we’ve had with them!  With a seven year old and an almost one year old in the house, these puppets have been played with in a variety of very creative ways. Most importantly, the One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets are a really fun way to teach Madelyn her numbers. Sebastian (7) puts the puppets on his hands and makes them peep around the door and Madelyn thinks it’s the funniest thing ever!  Because the One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets are very gender neutral looking, he even gets his friends in on the fun. Can you picture several seven and eight year olds with little Indian puppets on their hands… the things they do!

Each One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets is 8 x 10 inches and fits adult and children’sTenlittleindian_details
hands. I am very impressed with the quality, detail, and durability of the Indian puppets. With so many kids playing with them, you would think that they would show signs of wear by now, but they are holding up just fine. They are tough little Indians!

I am always looking for creative ways to teach the kids and these are one way to add a little fun to your learning time with your toddler every day.  What’s even more fun than watching Madelyn smile at the One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets and get acquainted with the numbers 1-10 is to see what she does when the puppets are on her little hands!

Where to buy: Little Boy Blue Boutique

COUPON CODE: The Mommy Insider readers get 10% off your purchase.  Use code M175s28 when checking out. Thanks Little Boy Blue Boutique!

Pedoodles – soft leather baby shoes.

Madelyn started walking at nine months which was great except for  when we were outside. Around the house, I left her barefoot, but I  don’t like thePedoodles - Soft, leather baby shoes. kids being barefoot outside. My mother wanted to buy  Madelyn her first pair of shoes, so I let her. Like most grandparents  (I think), she purchased Madelyn’s first official pair of shoes from  Stride Right. They are super cute, but not for an infant. I have a hard  time putting my infant/baby in shoes that are much like tennis shoes  that you and I wear. Besides Madelyn not adjusting to them very well,  they were too stiff and they made her feet very hot.

Pedoodles soft, leather baby shoes address all of my concerns  regarding baby shoes… I love them. Pedoodles baby shoes are made of  soft leather which is very flexible so they move with her natural foot  movements. The leather also provides a great protective barrier when  walking outside. Being the curious baby that she is, Madelyn loves to  walk the garden where all of the thorns, pine straw, and sticks are.  I  feel confident that her feet are well protected when she is wearing her  Pedoodles.

Pedoodles - soft-rubber solesPedoodles caters to crawlers, walkers, and runners with each stage  having plenty of styles to choose from. Not only are Pedoodles  colorful, but they are full of character too!  Does your baby love  dogs? Get him a pair of doggy Pedoodles! Does your little girl love  butterflies?  Surprise her with a pair of Butterfly Pedoodles!

Another feature I love about Pedoodles is the flat-rubber soles.  The lightweight and extremely flexible soles provide protection,  durability, and traction — important for outdoor use.

Pedoodles make a great baby shower gift as well as a wonderful first birthday gift.

Where to buy: Pedoodles

Blankeaze – the kick proof, twist proof, wearable blanket

Blankeaze_moms4life_2 I reviewed 2 Virtues’ Swadleaze swaddling blanket when Madelyn was a tiny baby and absolutely loved it.  I was recently sent a Blankeaze to review and love it even more!

Blankeaze is a wearable, twist proof, kick proof blanket. No more checking to see if the blanket is still covering Madelyn at night. YEAH!  The super soft fleece is flame resistant and makes for a very cozy sleep time. I put Madelyn’s pajama’s on and then her Blankeaze.  I haven’t found her curled up in the corner of her bed since she’s been wearing the Blankeaze at night.

You will notice in the photograph to the left that the legs have elastic ‘cufs’ near the bottom so the Blankeaze won’t ride up on baby while sleeping. I’ve never seen a mark on Madelyn’s legs from the elastic so it’s not too tight but just right.
In this photograph she is wearing the Blankeaze with the zipper in the back. At night though, I like to put the zipper in the front for easy diaper changing access. Yes, it goes both ways!  I wish I had a whole closet full of Blankeaze for Madelyn. They are truly one of those things that I use all of the time and will continue using until she can’t fit in them anymore.

Available in blue and pink, these make a great baby shower gift. The Blankeaze is available in sizes 6 months to 3T.

Where to buy: Moms 4 Life

A Mommy Mention: Ralph Lauren – Create your own

I usually only feature products that I have actually purchased or reviewed ‘in hand’ on The Mommy Insider, but I think this line warrants a mention.

Ralphlaurenpolo_createI’m not one to spend $35 on a Ralph Lauren Polo shirt just for it to end up with sweet potato stains on it. I don’t think Polo’s have much character and I prefer to dress my kids in cute, patterns, textures, and interesting color combinations. Ralph Lauren Polo’s are however, a classic addition to a child’s wardrobe and are great to wear to picnics, visiting the grandparents, or playgroup meetings.

If you are going to buy Ralph Lauren Polo’s for your kids, why not create your own? 
When you visit the Ralph Lauren create your own section, you are able to choose the shirt (or other piece of clothing) color, size, pony color, OR monogram color and letters. You can not have the pony and a monogram. I think that would be super cute. I might even purchase one if I could do that.

You can create your own infant and baby shirts, newborn coveralls, blankets, swimsuits, oxfords, and ballcaps. 

Website  – this is a link to the ‘Create your own’ baby section

PLAYSKOOL Baby care products excluisvely at CVS pharmacy

Playskool2CVS pharmacy has just introduced an exclusive line of PLAYSKOOL Baby Care products
meaning moms can now stock up on all their baby needs while picking up
prescriptions or purchasing other essentials, all in one place. The fun,
colorful line is filled with high-quality, innovative, and affordable items
that moms use everyday.

I LOVE it!   I run to CVS when I need just a few things.  At CVS, I don’t have to tote the kids around a huge store or risk having to park 1/2 a mile away from the entrance of the store.  It’s simply more convenient than the grocery store or ‘super’ store.

With the recent addition of PLAYSKOOL’s exclusive line for CVS, now when I run in to pick up paper towels, or bath wash, I can also grab a new pacifier, sippy cup, bowl with a spoon and other PLAYSKOOL products.. for Madelyn.  The selection is great.  The product selection includes Orthodontic pacifiers, Wide neck bottles,  Easy grip bowl, Cottony cloths (the world’s best baby wipes), Teething keys, Insulated No Spill Cups, Three stage nursers, and more. Playskool1

The PLAYSKOOL products I have are colorful, durable, and best of all.. dishwasher safe.

Madelyn is just now getting her first tooth and LOVES the PLAYSKOOL Teething Keys. The keys are very colorful and each key has a different textured surface so Madelyn can switch from key to key for a new feel on her gums.  The keys are filled with
non-toxic Ice Gel that remains
soft even when placed in the freezer, so it’s gentle on Madelyn’s sore
gums. Ice Gel also stays colder longer than water-filled teethers, and
won’t evaporate over time.

One of my favorite PLAYSKOOL products in this line is the Insulated No Spill Cup.  Coasters just aren’t a reality in our house. The boys toss them around like frisbee’s and Madelyn hides them in places unbeknown to me. I am all about insulated cups these days. The PLAYSKOOL Insulated No Spill Cup is perfect for a new sippy cup user and for your valuable furniture. No more "sweat" rings on your tables!

Put together a package of PLAYSKOOL products for your next baby shower gift and you are sure to be super appreciated!  🙂

I recommend that all parents check out the new PLAYSKOOL line at CVS or visit the PLAYSKOOL section on the CVS website here.