Category Archives: Baby & Kids Clothing

Crumb Chum – a mommy must have

Crumbchum_1The Crumb Chum is something we use every day.

I can’t tell you how many times my mother has commented on how messy Madelyn gets when eating. My mother tells me "I never let you and your sister get that messy." My mother said that she always kept a wet wash cloth on hand and didn’t let us feed ourselves because it was too messy.

That is not the kind of Mommy I am. I want Madelyn to experience messes, I want her to feed herself as much as she can, and I don’t want her to be self conscience about getting dirty. The Crumb Chum helps me achieve all of these desires while making it easy and stress-free when Madelyn is finished with her meal.

The Crumb Chum is easy to use, easy to clean, comes in lots of great designs and best of all, it serves a purpose that no one canCrumbchum_pocket deny needs serving. That purpose is keeping baby clean.

The Crumb Chum is one of those things that I think should be included in the "take home" bag when you deliver your baby at the hospital.

The Crumb Chum covers Madelyn from chin to toe. The lightweight material helps Madelyn keep Madelyn cool while keeping her clean and the light weight makes it easy for Madelyn to move around in the bib.  It folds to be very small and can be stored in a diaper bag pocket or purse easily.  The pocket hangs perfectly so that the food that doesn’t make it in Madelyn’s mouth falls right into the pocket.

The Crumb Chum comes in two sizes, 6-15 months and 15 months – 4 years and in tons of great patterns for boys and girls.

Where to buy: Crumb Chum

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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

The Bowtique – Hair bows for little girls.

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Not many things make me melt as much as seeing Madelyn (left) wearing a super cute hairbow. There are a lot of online hairbow shops but the great thing is that most of them are ‘mom owned’ and every mom has her own style, so all the hairbows are unique in their own way. The Bowtique is no exception. 

Here are a few reasons why I love The Bowtique:
1. The hair bows are just plain cute!
2. Even dad can make your baby girl a beauty with these easy to use, super cute hair bows.
3. The Bowtique has a huge selection of bows including plenty of designs for casual days, dressy days, and Holidays.
4. You can purchase a beautiful bow holder personalized with a Swarovski crystal initial at The Bowtique.

I love Jillain’s style. She has an eye for design and her color combinations are great. After browsing her entire site I feel confident that she has a hair bow to go with any outfit or for any occasion including Hanukkah, Easter, Birthdays, and more.

Most of The Bowtique’s bows are available in several colors and you can even personalize a cupcake clip with a Swarovski crystal number to show off your baby girl’s special day!

With tons of design and color options, you are sure to find bows that fit your baby or little girl’s personality at The Bowtique.

Where to buy: The Bowtique

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