03. 1.2010
Kangaroo Towel: Keeping Moms Out of Hot Water
Ever had the feeling, while giving your baby a bath, that you might as well just hop in the tub with them? The Kangaroo Towel from small made simple might just make life slightly easier for you. This nifty towel drapes around your neck so that when you lift baby out of the tub, you can cuddle him against your chest with one hand, while lifting up the "pouch" (complete with hood) to cover and dry him with the other, all while keeping yourself dry. Pretty smart thinking.
Made of thick terrycloth for kids up to one year and available here.
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02. 2.2010
City Slickers Rejoice: The Puj Infant Sink Tub Is Here!
The struggle against clutter and gadget accumulation is an (almost never-ending) uphill battle when it comes to kids. At long last, however, those of you dwelling with baby in less than palacial spaces can breathe easier. The Puj infant sink tub is made from a soft plastic that can be manipulated to fit into any sink. When I saw its dimensions (26" x 27" x 1"), I didn't quite believe it. But watching the video made me a believer.
My husband and I dealt with a giant blue plastic tub with our first while living in a fairly tiny apartment. We discovered the Munchkin safety baby cradle several months ago (after we moved to a house), but I must say that I probably would have bought the Puj when my second was born, had I known about it. Easy to clean (anti-bacterial, anti-fungal), easy to store (just hang it on the door) and easy on the eyes. All good things. And the price ($40) is comparable to some of the big plastic tubs.
Available here for babies up to 17 pounds. Also at Amazon.
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Tags: bath bathing infant bath
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01.26.2010
Getting Clean: Shark Steam Mop
With my first baby, we had a small junior-four in NYC. Maintaining a tidy floor was much less daunting of a task when we had a mere 100-300 square feet to keep clean. I didn't even feel so bad about using chemicals because we needed to use only a minute amount! Living in a house, however, has changed the game. Now that I've got another full-on crawler who will eat and (yes) lick anything off of the floor, its cleanliness has climbed slightly higher to the top of the priority list. And with much more surface area to cover, I'm not so thrilled about using a ton of Clorox (many a grandmother's best friend!).
But fear not! The Shark Steam Mop is here (and being promoted left, right and center) to close that generational gap simply using reusable micro-fiber cloth, tap water and "super-heated" steam to annihilate dirt, spills and even e.coli. Weighing a mere 5 pounds with a nifty swivel head and ergonomic handle, this child and environment friendly product will run you about $100. Two top models are not cordless and carry only a one-year warranty, which might turn you off to this product.
Reviews for the product seem mixed. I, for one, would love to test drive it. Anything that could turn my grey-ish kitchen floor back to its original white without completely destroying my ability to smell anything would be worth its weight in gold.
Check it and its handheld version out here.
Posted by Katie
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Tags: cleaning eco-friendly green safety
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08.26.2009
Two's Company baby bandages - too cute??
While vacationing (and I use that term lightly, as those with young children know that there's really no such thing when the kids are along) with my two boys this past week, I came across these bandages from Two's Company in the "baby gift" section of the local home goods store. Hmmmm....I don't know that I'd put them in a gift basket for someone bringing home baby. I also can't decide whether they're just a little "too cute," but I can tell you that I much prefer them to Sponge Bob and Thomas (both of which currently grace my toddler's occassional summer war-wounds).
Available (for not much more than your average bandage) here.
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07.10.2009
Save time and water with the Baby Dam
Normally at Babygadget, we're all about the aesthetics, but when we see a useful or ingenious piece of kit, we can't help reporting on it.
So the Baby Dam isn't going to bring gasps of admiration from your design maven friends, but it'll save you time and water. Effectively fencing off part of your bath, it allows to you apportion just as much water as a baby needs, ie, not much.
Like the Bibabath we featured last October, I guess this is just one of those products that was waiting to be invented: common-sensical, and probably improvised in households across the land.
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05. 6.2009
Vivesana Organic Sunscreen
For a few great days before all the rain, it was summer in NYC and we were slathering on sunscreen for the first time this season. More than other products that I put on my family's skin, I am really adamant about using natural, chemical free sunscreen so I'm always on the lookout for new products. All natural sunscreen is the one thing that I don't mind spending more money on. Vivesana is a new organic sun care company that is the first 70% organic baby sunscreen product on the market. They also use exclusively US-grown organic ingredients and domestic, sustainable, BPA-free packaging and the tube is convenient for toting around. The best part? It doesn't go on greasy or smell like pina coladas. With ingredients like Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract and Raspberry Seed Oil, the formula is gentle and feels nice on the skin.
Through May 31, Babygadget readers can 25% off their order with the coupon code "Babygadget".
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04.28.2009
Cheeky Wipes: making a bum job better
Once again I'm in awe of an entrepreneurial mum. Here I am, stretched with one kid and a normal office-hours job, and meanwhile a mother of three still finds the time to manufacture and launch a new product. Hmm.
This time, the product in question can also earn its creator extra brownie points, for it benefits the planet. Cheeky Wipes are the next logical step to reusable nappies, and if you've ever felt peculiar turning from your eco-friendly diapers to resource-hungry wet-wipes, this concept is for you.
Find out all about it on the website, where every question is answered and every fear (eg, "What about poo?") allayed. Helen Blaber, that admirable founder, seems genuinely enthused about her company, and her commitment is infectious.
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Tags: eco-friendly nappies
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04. 8.2009
Treat Your Baby and Mother Earth (and your wallet) Well with Shower Treat Soap
Are you a green freak about baby and all that comes near? I am, or at least I was with my first. (Oh, how we relax our standards.) Still though not still a "freak" per se, I like to look out for Mother Earth and baby all at the same time. Therefore I was drawn to this Natural Vegan Laundry Soap by Shower Treat Soap. Actually it was their great packaging that initially drew me in. But then I noticed that because it's all natural, it would be great for my kids' sensitive skin, and for mother earth! It's also HE machine compatible, one tablespoon doing up to 96 loads, for a savings of about 18 cents a load. So it's also eco-eco (economical/ecological). The description states that it works in all temperatures and is especially good for cloth diapers. Site reviews are great, so I can't wait to try mine. I think I'll go with lavender. And while I'm at it, I also might try their dish soap. The packaging is even better.
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Tags: eco-friendly homemade laundry natural sensitive skin soap
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03.20.2009
Bird Bill Saves Kids' Fingers
Once you have kids you suddenly get all these new business ideas - like making ATTRACTIVE child-proofing devises! But since you have children, you never actually get around to it. So let's just say, I'm happy someone else has - in the form of these quirky, comical, birdie door stops. I think the pictures say it all.
Posted by Justine
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Tags: child-proofing safety
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03. 6.2009
3 Sprouts Organic Hooded Bath Towel
I've been really wanting to replace some of our old worn baby towels that we've had for 5 years with some new ones and I like the idea of organic cotton. Although I haven't quite been able to commit to spending over $35 on a hooded towel (as seems to be the beginning price point for organic towels), I do really love the animal theme ones from 3 Sprouts. The towel is nice and fluffy, and the monkey would be simply adorable on top of a running naked toddlers head.
Posted by Jenna
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