Category Archives: Bedtime

Stardust Lullaby 2 CD set

Bedtime, Music & DVD

Stardustlullabycd My brain tends to be a big mess of chaos between the hours of 6a.m. to 9p.m..  Maybe it’s a parent thing.  Maybe it’s an "I operate a business from home" thing, or maybe it’s a "My almost 2 year old daughter climbs all over me while I am trying to work" thing.. or wait, maybe it’s all three!?!

Stardust, a lullaby CD set created by award winning singer/songwriter siblings, seems to magically lull Madelyn to sleep within 10 minutes of being put to bed.  I love it!!

In addition to helping little one’s get to sleep, the soothing collection of traditional and original lullabies creates a relaxing environment for those of us who need to release ourselves from ‘the chaos that is parenting’.  I have one CD in Madelyn’s room and one in the kitchen.  Between cooking dinner, emptying the dish washer, and eating, and homework, the kitchen is where I get the most stressed.  Now I just hit play on the CD player and wah lah.. my stress induced high blood pressure plummets and I am able to concentrate on the task at hand while Madelyn dances to the music.  With over 2 1/2 hours of music, you don’t have to worry about hearing the same song several times in one sitting.  Every song has a corresponding instrumental version which is perfect for times when your child wants you to sing her to sleep.

Stardust was awarded the iParenting Media Award in January 2008.   I highly recommend that you buy this CD set before buying other lullaby CD’s. You will not be disappointed.  There is a reason this CD set is titled Stardust, audible chocolate for sweet dreams.

Listen to music clips and learn more about Stardust here.

Chicco Lullaby Playard

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Bedtime

The combination of bells and whistles, comfort, and ease of use make the Chicco Lullaby LX Playard a mommy must have.  I don’t know a single parent that doesn’t or didn’t have a play pen for their baby.  I am a big proponent of play pens.  How else can parents cook, help big brother with homework, and fold the laundry while the baby is awake and in need of attention?  Gather baby’s favorite books and toys, put them in the Playard and then add baby.  It’s a recipe for success!

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The Chicco Lullaby LX Playard is perfect for playtime and
nap time. Among other obvious uses, I used the Playard as Madelyn’s snack area and she loved it.  Unlike her last play pen that didn’t have any bells and whistles, the Chicco Lullaby LS Playard has plenty of things to keep Madelyn occupied including the little animals that that are initially attached to the removable play mat but come off easily for older baby’s to use inside the Playard. 

The thickly padded, quilted
mattress can be removed for easy machine washing. To meet the
needs of smaller babies, the Lullaby LX includes a bassinet with an
elevated changing table. The Lullaby LX also has a toy gym with plush
toys that can be used on the bassinet or as a play mat. To help your
child sleep, you can turn on music, vibration and a night light.  The remote control allows you to adjust the sound, vibration and night light settings without your child seeing or hearing you.

The push-button folding mechanism, compact fold, and wheels make the put up, take down and transport of the Chicco Lullaby LX Playard a breeze.  When you are not using the Playard, simply store it in the matching cargo bag.

WEBSITE: Chicco Lullaby LX Playard

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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The Sharmooz

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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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