Newborn 101 Book Review

New parents could all benefit from some expert advice. They’re past the pregnancy stage, and they don’t have time to read about the whole first year. They need straightforward advice on what’s right in front of them. 

Newborn 101, an expanded an updated edition from the experts at Boston Baby Nurse, is that go-to fourth trimester resource.

My Thoughts

Sometimes when you are a new mom you just want someone to talk to you rationally without any sort of bias or fake sympathy. I remember when I was trying to breast feed and the coach I had was very encouraging. A little too much. I did not need the "You can do this", "Don't think negatively", "It's not you, don't worry, it will happen." Eventually you are like enough with the sentiment, I just need straight forward answers. "Why isn't my milk coming in?" "How can I help it come?" "I am having problems latching, what should I do?" These are the kinds of things can make a hormonal new mom get feisty, fast. This is what I liked about this book. It was not too "facty" to become boring, and I felt like I was having a conversation with another mom. It had humor when I needed it, but answered my questions in an easy to read way.

There are four sections to this book. The first is "Getting Ready." It goes over how to get ready for the baby. From baby proofing and how to eat healthy during pregnancy. The second part is "Labor, Delivery, and the Postpartum Period." This is pretty self-explanatory. I received this book after I had delivered my baby. I was more interested in the post delivery aspects of the information. The third part is "Breastfeeding your Baby." The fourth part is called, "The Fourth Trimester." It is about the first three months of your baby's life. It goes over milestones, playing with your baby, and the transition from newborn to toddler. The book was helpful and well-written. You don't want to deal with people, books, or advice that is too preachy when you are a new mom. I liked that about this book. It did not feel "judgey". You are already hormonal enough when you are pregnant or post-delivery. I know I was very sensitive during this time, and I appreciated the unbiased writing in this book. Definitely a solid addition to any new mother's library. 

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Air Wick Baby Magic Scent Review

As the products & fragrances that Air Wick's provided wowed women in the US, we soon decided that it was time to release our unique aromas into homes across the world, and in 1953 Air Wick burst onto the shelves in Europe, Canada and Australia.

Today Air Wick provides the solution to all your home fragrancing needs and is available in over 60 countries. Our range of products come in a variety of formats and fragrances, from robust automatic sprays to indulgent candles, so now you can ensure your home always smells fresh and inviting, as well as creating just the right atmosphere to enhance your mood.

We all love that fresh newborn baby scent. Now our homes can smell like one!

Air Wick has released a their new Familiar Favorites collection of home fragrances, with one of the scents being Baby Magic (The other two feature the mouth-watering aroma of fresh Cinnabon cinnamon rolls and the smell of fresh laundry with Snuggle’s Fresh Linen fabric softener).

Air Wick’s Familiar Favorites collection is available in stores now, in their Air Wick Scented Oil and Freshmatic Automatic Spray refills for $5.99.

Our Thoughts

This worked real fast! Having a house full of animals, I was happy to test this product out to see if it can cover that lingering "stench" of cats and dogs that always seems to stay around. I could smell this in about five minutes and it's been plugged in ever since. I have had it plugged in for about two weeks now and it's still 2/3 full and I have a refill to use as well. I am stocked up and ready to go for quite a while now.

It is kind of funny how it really does smell like a baby, and that is always a welcome scent, so fresh and clean! While I love the baby smell my husband is a sucker for fresh linen, so we'll definitely be trying out that scent next, and by then fall and winter will be around the corner just in time to test out the cinnamon scent!

Buy yours here with Air Wick's product finder and check them out on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter!

Reviewed by Jackie

Posh Play - Diaper Clutch Combo Review

All Posh Play products are PVC free and have been designed by a mom, with detailed attention to style, function, durability, quality, and safety for your child. Heirloom pieces grow with your family. Completely wipeable. Completely cool.

The Moms Behind The Mat

Kelly Teague Smith

 (Posh Play Founder and Co-Owner) and her sons George and Rex. Emily Jones McCoy (Posh Play Co-Owner), her son Henry, and daughter Hattie.Seven years ago, when I had my first child, I was looking for something that had the function of a splat mat, the portability of a blanket and the look and stability of a rug. No matter where I looked, I couldn't find anything that fit my criteria, so I set out to make one myself. I started by ironing vinyl onto fabric in my kitchen, and seven years — and dozens of prototypes later — the Posh Play Mat was born. The final product is everything I was looking for and more--functional, portable, wipeable and beautiful. It's made with child-friendly, environmentally-responsible materials. It's Modern, Eco-Friendly Baby Gear.

Shortly after my second child arrived, my dear friend Emily became a mom for the first time. She and her little one attended a few outdoor play dates, suffered through tummy time on hardwood floors, and spilled more than a few ounces of milk — and other things — along the way. Like me, she found herself dissatisfied with a blanket that wouldn't stay put and had to be washed after every spill or grassy outing. So she went in search of that perfect product, and she found it...on my living room floor, the then-unnamed Posh Play Mat. She was my first customer and quickly became my business partner. Our hope now is to share a product we truly believe in with moms everywhere. And in the process, our goal is to develop a successful business centered around providing the best possible products for our children and our world without sacrificing our sense of style.

Our Thoughts

"Posh Playmats are so convenient! I can't count how many times my kids threw up, had a blow out diaper, spilled their juice or threw their food while out in public. I'm not a big fan of laundry, so a play mat that I can literally wipe off is perfect." --- my own words from the Posh Playmat review holds true for the Diaper Clutch Combo!

I was lucky enough to be able to review another set of Posh products, and it came in matching colors, score! Thinking it would be large enough to hold maybe a few wipes, it most certainly was not! As soon as I opened the package my first thought was "Oh, my new purse for when baby comes". This is the perfect size to hold my wallet, phone, a few diapers and a package of wipes, it matches the changing pad and matches the Posh Playmat! Everything is synchronized and I don't have to carry around three different bags, easy as pie.

The mat also looks small in the pictures, it really does look like a little clutch with a tiny pad that goes with it, but I assure you it's not, they are both good-sized and the little mat is perfect for changing baby on and it easily wipes off as it's faux-leather. A very stylish mom-accessory! 

Start shopping for yours here! And don't forget to check them out on Facebook and Pinterest!

 Reviewed by Jackie

Infanteenie Beenie Review & Giveaway

Meet Missy Woolf, Owner, Maker, Designer, and Curator of Infanteenie Beenie
My daughter was the muse for my creations. When they handed her to me post birth,.. I was bummed she had on a pink/blue striped hat~ I wanted to showcase her as a GIRL!!! At that moment it popped into my head that her hospital hat needed a bow & that was the beginning to my top seller, "Her First Bow" beenie. .. a newborn hat that was GUARANTEED to fit & stay snug on all newborns heads! 

Post her birth,... bless her heart, she became my test subject. I wanted to ensure that each beenie produced enhanced photos and properly fit. 

.....and wha-la,...Infanteenie Beenie was born in April 2012! "Infanteenie Beenies" are the ONLY beenie GUARANTEED to fit & stay snug on all newborns . Your baby will have the best quality hat during their hopital visit. They will have comfort & style in one bundle! Better yet, all your first photos will look amazing.

"Infanteenie Beenies" are the only newborn hats GUARANTEED to fit & stay snug on all newborns! Whether you have been blessed with a bouncing baby boy or a sweet little girl, your baby will have the best quality hat during their hospital visit. Just hand the beenie to your nurse right after delivery and your infant will instantly have comfort, warmth & style in one bundle! Better yet, your baby will make a bold impression in the nursery and all their first photos will look absolutely amazing. These hats are handmade from newborn hospital hat material allowing you to keep the traditional newborn nursery look, with added style for your newest addition.

These make excellent gifts for a soon-to-be mommy or daddy. I send my baby blessings to you or someone you LOVE!T Infanteenie Beenies are hats for newborns-3months of age. Made by hand in the USA & mommy invented!!!

Her First Bow Beenie

Monogram Me Boy Beenie

Our Thoughts

You cannot tell me these are not the cutest hats ever. There is nothing like a newborn babe in a baby hat, I just adore them and I am thrilled to have received three Infanteenie Beenies for our newest arrival. An adorable girl hat, a lovely boy hat and a gender neutral (very cute!) yellow baby hat!

There is just something those hospitals know about baby hats and the material they choose, but Infanteenie Beenie knows how to personalize them and with style! This material never seems to stretch too much and always contours perfectly on the little ones head. I am (probably more than I should be) happy to have these hats in my inventory of baby items!

Of all the cute beenies on this fabulous etsy store this is the one I fell in love with, simple and cute!

Gender Neutral Beenie

Check out Infanteenie Beenie on Facebook and don't forget about the $50 credit Giveaway!

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Reviewed by Jackie