Category Archives: Age 3-5

Robeez weekend & sandal collections

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Baby & Kids Clothing, Shoes

RobeezsummerShoes, shoes, shoes.  I think Madelyn has more shoes than I’ve had in my entire life.   She has pink shoes, red shoes, black shoes, striped shoes, shoes with flowers on them, shoes with x-bones on them, and so many more. 

In the photo to the right Madelyn is wearing a pair of shoes from Robeez’s new Weekend Collection.  They are super easy to get on and off with the help of a tab on the heel, and the multi-colored striped elastic on the sides makes them wearable with almost any outfit.  There are five striped colors choices and four solid color choices in the Weekend Collection.

I also like the new line of Robeez sandals.   Madelyn has the classic style (to the left) which reminds me of sandals I’m Robeezsummersandalwearing in photographs from the late 70’s. 

They may look like the sandals we wore as children but they are not nearly the same.  They aren’t stiff as thick wooden boards, but instead have soft leather soles and Velcro straps take the place of the buckles that were on the 1970’s sandals.

I’ve always liked Robeez shoes.  They offer both classic and trendy styles and more importantly, they are made to be comfortable for little feet like Madelyn’s.  Robeez shoes are available for babies up to 24 months but I have found that they run a little big. Madelyn will be 2 May 9th and I’m sure she will be able to wear the sandals through most of this year and she is not a smaller than average child.

WEBSITE:  Check these collections out at Robeez.

Capri Sun, now with 25% less sugar! Every mom’s dream.

Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Food and Drink

When we recently asked 20 parents what kids beverage they have in their refrigerator, 16 of them said Capri Sun.  When we asked 25 children what their favorite drink is, 19 of them said Capri Sun, 2 of them said milk (huh?), and the other 4.. well, we won’t go there.

Capri Sun has been a staple in our fridge for going on 8 years and I am SO thrilled that all 14 Capri Sun flavors now have 25% less sugar than other leading juice drinks and pulled this off without the use of artificial sweeteners or flavors.

When we received samples of the new 25% less sugar Capri Sun, I gave them to my two kids without mentioning the difference.  Both kids drank their Capri Sun in about 2 minutes flat and neither noticed a difference.  What a relief!  I assumed that less sugar = less flavor.  I was wrong.

I appreciate that my kids are getting a good source of antioxidant vitamin E to help support/maintain healthy cells and tissues and are not getting artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Each thirst satisfying pouch is 6.75 fl oz., enough to tame Sebastian’s thirst after a baseball game. In fact, I didn’t hear one peep when I brought these for the after-game drink a couple of weeks ago.

Already green or going green?  Eco-friendly innovator, TerraCycle converts your used drink pouches into unique fashion bags, tote bags, and pencil cases for kids and adults!  For every pouch you send to TerraCycle they give $.02 to the charity of your choice.  Simply sign up at TerraCycle.org to get started.

WEBSITE: Capri Sun

Classic toys from Schylling

Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Toys

Beep beep, cling cling.. those are all to familiar noises in our house. I’m sure these electronic noises are common in just about any house with children. Sometimes though, just like mom, our kids need a little break from electronic toy overload. That is where the classic toys come in to play.

The Jack in the Box is a toy that despite it’s simplicity, provides long lasting entertainment for children of almost any age. Younger children like to try to make the puppet pop out and enjoy the music, while older children like to make the puppet pop out and scare the daylights out of the younger children. I’m speaking from personal experience.. your situation might differ slightly.

Schylling makes what I think is the best Jack in the Box. The classic designs, cute plush puppets, and easy to turn handle make Schylling Jack in the Boxes a toy that every child should add to their toy collection. There are over 10 designs available including Curious George, a Jester, and a puppy and at just over 5″ tall, these are the perfect size to take to Grandma’s house or play dates.

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Stroller Snuggle Bag

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Strollers, Travel

SillybillyzstrollersnugglebagKeeping baby warm while out and about in the winter and on cool spring days can be a challenge.  Silly Billyz Stroller Snuggle Bag is a great solution for those times when you need to get out but it’s too cold for baby.  The Stroller Snuggle Bag gives you the motivation you might need to get your outdoor exercise in on those chilly mornings.

This wind and water resistant stroller Snuggle Bag will keep your little one cozy, warm
and dry while out. It has a fully removable zip front cover
and a nylon front and fleece or sherpa inside. The stroller Snuggle Bag
works with most 3 and 5 point harness systems and is generously sized
for babies and toddlers up to age 3.  The snuggle bag is machine washable and can be tumbled dried so there is no need to worry about messes.

The stroller snuggle bag is available in pink, blue and cinnamon to accommodate both boys and girls and those who prefer a gender neutral color will appreciate the cinnamon snuggle bag.  This makes a great baby shower or new baby gift. 

When not on her stroller, Madelyn often uses her stroller snuggle bag like a sleeping bag.  She slips inside and then places the zipper cover over herself and gets comfy.  Very cute!

Silly Billyz also sells play blankets that look super comfy, long sleeve bibs, biblets, and more.

We have two Silly Billyz Stroller Snuggle Bags to give away!
To enter:
– Email alicia @ themommyinsider.com
– Attach a photograph of your adorable 0-3 year old
– Tell us the name and child of the child in the photograph (first name only)
– Put "silly billyz stroller snuggle bag" in the subject line of the email
– I will choose a winner at random April 5th. 
– The winner will be notified by email so be sure to use an email address that you check often. 
– We are collecting photographs of our readers super cute children to be featured on The Mommy Insider so enter only if you are OK with your child’s photograph, first name and age being shown on the site.

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Silly Billyz Stroller Snuggle Bag

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