Review: Baby Nari Baby Hip Hugger

Baby wearing isn't a new trend, but carriers are! There are many different brands, styles, and designs to choose from; it can be overwhelming! You and baby may not like the same carrier. Trial and error is part of the process! Baby Nari offers the best of both worlds, not to mention a comfortable and stylish design.

Easy to understand, there aren't any complicated instructions. It's really as easy as undoing the velcro and wrapping it around your waist and buckle the safety strap! You're set! It's easy as pie, 

If you got the Eco Plus, I really hope you like it, because I do! I love that you can zip it on (it's really easy!) and you can carry your baby hands free! It is a wonderful idea and allows you the freedom to choose your carrying style. I carry my daughter facing out with the Baby Nari, and she loves it! My other carriers are great for sleepy time or  just to hold her close when she's not feeling well. I love my Baby Nari Hip Hugger as a more sporty option.

My husband loves this type of carrier as well! He feels more comfortable carrying her with this one because it's a solid print. I have a tendency to purchase things based on what I would like instead of functionality for both him and I. So, I got this one in the grey color specifically with him in mind. He actually isn't afraid of carrying her, and is excited to do so when he has the opportunity too!

My husband has chronic back pain, and has had surgery previously, several of the other carriers have caused him pain, and he cannot carry our daughter for very long. Even without the carrier, his time holding her for extended periods is limited. With the Hip Hugger, it really takes a lot of the stress off his back and allows him to enjoy carrying his daughter! This is a win win for everyone!

I cannot get over how much we love our Baby Hip Hugger with the Eco Plus! You really cannot go wrong and they have several colors to choose from! This would make the perfect Easter gift for your special baby! And if you have a spouse who is of the male mind, he may be more willing to carry with a sleeker and less female carrier! I say this all in good fun of course, and really hope that if you purchase this, you enjoy it as much as we do! I use it way more than I should!

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Review: Minnie Mouse Precious Petals Walker

Let's be honest, Minnie Mouse is heard of in pretty much every house around. If you have a daughter, at one point I would bet she has had something that had miss Minnie on it. No different from my daughter, who LOVES Minnie, and she is only seven months old.

This walker suits my sweet girl's personality, and cheery nature perfectly! She has so much fun playing with the steering wheel on it, and trying to pull Minnie off! I would have never thought that a walker would be such a high favored gadget for such a little lady!

This was super easy to put together! My husband usually puts together the kids' toys and I watch. But, I took the reigns on this one for the review, and I was surprised by how easy things fell in place. You just need some big muscles to push the toys into the holes. The seat slid right on, and the tabs provide a secure lock to the walker. The metal bars pop into their proper holes fairly easily, I did have a tiny bit of trouble, but that was my own fault! I love the no fuss attitude behind putting this all together!

Within 10 minutes I had it all ready and little miss in it and she played in it for about 30 minutes! She hasn't figured out how to make it move forward yet, but she has it down moving backwards! This was the perfect toy for the perfect time! I cannot wait to watch her grow with this, and really start moving!

You really can't go wrong with any walker, but Disney Baby provides a wonderful timeless addition to your babies growing stash of toys and gadgets! We love ours, and I'm sure that you and your little one will love it too!

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Boba: Review and Giveaway

Who wants to carry their baby all the time? You'll spoil your kid. You'll have a bad back, carrying your child will only hurt your shoulders. Do these sayings sound familiar? If so, has it stopped you from doing research to find that there are great baby carriers out there, that WON'T hurt your back or shoulders? You may even find out that wearing your baby, in fact, will not spoil them, but will make them calmer and more independent later down the road.
If you think carriers are expensive, well, they are. But, you pay for quality. And as a mom who didn't have a quality carrier with my first, I would definitely pay for a more expensive carrier to have the quality and comfort that Boba offers. Pricing isn't as important when you look at the grand scheme of things. I can wear my daughter in this carrier even when she is a toddler. Newborn to toddler is enough of a reason for me to pay for a well made carrier.
How long can you wear a baby before you get uncomfortable? I suppose that would depend on the parent and child. My daughter is six months old and twenty pounds. I have worn her for several hours in the Boba and haven't had any issues. Sure, I get tired, but I have a twenty pound kid! Ultimately, you have to decide how long is too long to wear your baby.
The makers left nothing out! There are step-by-step instructions on how to put the carrier on and adjust. They included pamphlets on baby wearing and what it helps establish, as well as a safety guide. The carrier looks overwhelming at first. But once you read the instructions and watch the video's provided on Boba's website, it's easy as pie!

I love how simple it is to adjust! It really is as  easy as pulling on the straps. I honestly thought when I first was playing around with it that it couldn't possibly be that easy, I was wrong. Anyone, young or old, can figure this carrier out with minimal issue. It fits not only me, but my husband, and our eight year old son!
Let's talk extras and perks. You want a place for your cell phone? Done! What about a rain cover for baby? Got it. There really isn't anything they didn't think of. Busy moms everywhere will love all the features of this carrier. It even has a snap on the shoulders for your purse!
Carrying an older child is easy too. Their legs may get tired of hanging. No problem! The Boba carrier has foot straps! This comes in great to keep your little ones legs and hips aligned. Do they not like the front carry? No worries, you can back carry your older kiddo's no problem!
 Another great feature is the cushion for newborns that snaps in. It has two ways to wear it. You can fold it in half to snap or leave it open. There are so many features to the Boba, that I was really impressed with how user friendly everything is!
If I had to pick just one piece of baby gear that I couldn't live without, it would be my Boba 4G carrier! My daughter loves it, I love it, and it helps that everyone we see asks about it! A huge thank you to the people over at Boba for providing me with their product for review! I am in love with the ease and functionality that is provided every time I wear it.

 Reviewed by Steph

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Infantino Neoprene Necessities Line: Review/Giveaway

A little about Infantino's new line:

 Infantino knows that whether you’re running out the door for a quick errand or traveling for a month to Europe, venturing out into the world with baby offers the same challenges: how to stay safe, happy and comfy without getting weighed down by a ton of stuff?

That’s why they've created a line of modern travel accessories that are functional and stylish to boot. Thanks to the Neoprene Necessities™ stretchability factor, these products will, quite amazingly, stretch-to-fit pretty much any and every size and shape of baby gear. The wipeable neoprene fabric cleans in an instant or pops into the washer with no special fuss. It’s cushy, comfy, and fun for little hands to grip and tug. Did they mention water-resistant? (And milk, juice and smoothie resistant?) Yep, and all these must-haves are stylishly designed to match your sense of style.

Happy Hold: Modern, lightweight material provides cushioning when carrying an infant car seat. Admittedly car seats are not the easiest things to tote around, especially as baby grows. Our Neoprene cushioning softens the stress on hands and arms when carrying a car seat. $9.99

My Thoughts: Carrying a car seat is difficult to begin with. Let's face it, it's just not comfortable! Add a 20 pound six month old, and it's even worse. I love the Happy Hold! It has a couple of loops for toys, velcro's on, and it's washable! The best part though? It's super cushy, and you don't feel like your arm is going to fall off!

Hold It: Modern,lightweight material stretches to fit most bottles and insulates without the bulk. Neoprene’s stretch factor let’s mom slip baby’s bottle (or maybe their own beverage) into this slick & cool sleeve. This magic fabric is nice to hold and if you choose not to, it tucks easily into a diaper bag and also attaches on diaper bag straps and stroller handles with a snap! Machine washable. $5.99

My Thoughts: This works out wonderfully for a water bottle or baby bottle! If you're a nursing mom like me, a bottle may not be an option, but a water bottle for you? Perfect! It's a handy tool to keep your water close at hand, and cool when taking a walk in the warm sunshine! If you happen to have a toddler, this is nice too, for them, as they have their water handy and close at all times!

Roomy: Modern, lightweight material stretches to organize and insulate backseat necessities. Imagine everything mom might need at a moments notice neatly organized right behind the driver or passenger’s seat. Roomy™ lets you fill -up with cups, diapers, wipes, and whatever else you might need. Thanks to Neoprene’s innate stretch factor and insulation properties – our back seat organizer is the most flexible and functional fit for any mom. Machine washable. $19.99

My Thoughts: Alright, I have two kids. My eight year old and my six month old. An organizer is the best invention, EVER! Between my son and his drinks, books, toys, etc. and, now the baby's toys. . . You will never find my truck without this item! It holds the perfect amount of things and it's all accessible! 

Slim Neoprene Shopping Cart Cover: Modern lightweight material offers dense cushioning and germ-defying protection without the bulk. $29.99

My Thoughts: Shopping carts have always been a challenge for me. I'm not a germaphobic, but I don't like my baby chewing on the bars and such. Not to mention she could get her fingers/hand caught in the slats. I love that this is so multi-functional that you can use it for the shopping cart and turn around and use it as a play mat! Cushioned, baby never has to worry about being uncomfortable while shopping!

Stroll Case: Modern, lightweight material stretches-to-fit most smartphones and dense cushioning helps protect it. Simply pop in your phone, strap it to your stroller or shopping cart handle and go! $5.99

My Thoughts: Pushing baby in a stroller you don't have a lot of room to store items. Sometimes your phone rings and you can't get to it for all the stuff in the diaper bag, or you don't hear it because it's locked away somewhere. The Stroll Case is perfect because you can attach it right to the handle of the stroller and never have to miss a phone call!

Stuff It: Modern, lightweight material offers stretch-to-fit storage and dense cushioning without the bulk. The stretch of Neoprene allows mom to stuff a lot into a small, cute clutch. Holds a changing pad (included), wipes case and diapers. Machine washable. $24.99

My Thoughts: I don't like to carry a whole lot in the diaper bag; but a baby requires a lot of things. Now that she's older my bag is packed full of toys, diapers, etc. Sometimes, I don't want to cart the entire bag into the store, or someone's house. The Stuff It makes this so easy. I can leave it in the vehicle and grab it and take it in and not pack around 10 extra pounds of diaper bag unnecessarily. Going for a walk around the neighborhood? Don't cart the whole bag, your Stuff It is enough! 

Tote It: Modern, lightweight material stretches to fit 2 bottles and insulates without the bulk. The convenient strap allows for fast adjustment and easy attachment to diaper bags & strollers. Water resistant and machine washable. $12.99

My Thoughts: This is just a larger version of the Hold It. And for bottle feeding mommas this is an amazing thing. Insulated, and compact, you aren't having to worry about bulky loose in the bag bottles. Keep them together and cool/ warm without worrying about where they're at! 

Wipes Out: Modern, lightweight material stretches to hold any pack of wipes. You can never have enough wipes and we’ve made it easier to have them close at hand or in arms reach. Attaches easily to headrests and stroller bars. Machine washable. $12.99

My Thoughts: I love the idea of having wipes at your disposal no matter where you're at. With Wipes Out, you can hang them on the diaper bag, stroller, etc. and have them handy at all times! Washable, and trendy, you'll never go wrong with having the Wipes Out strapped on!

Reviewed by Steph

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