Ciao Baby. Cool Baby Kid’s Final Post.

The Cool Baby Kid story dates back to pre-blogging when I created a website for my classroom using Netscape. No teacher I knew managed a website, and I had limited knowledge of creating one. After finding out my first child was coming into our family July 2006, my focus online became a site for the new baby. Shopping habits turned quickly from the latest lipgloss to finding the ultimate stroller. With some time off of work, all of the above converged as I turned my wiki of cool baby finds into a blog while somewhat unsure of exactly what blogging was all about. Cool Baby Kid was born in 2007 and has seen at least four major re-designs all with a singular focus…brining cool picks and tips to families. From baby products to educational ones, naturally over the years CBK evolved with my own interests. For instance, always a Disney lover, in 2011 when our family joined Disney Vacation Club (DVC), I began to infuse the site with weekly doses of the mouse.

 

Along the way, as with all bloggers who have been in the business of sharing their thoughts online, life happened. In 2009 I met Bridgette (Experimental Mommy) at BlogHer and together we realized bloggers who balance other life tasks–motherhood, careers, fitness–were truly Double Duty Divas.  A network of women bloggers to support each other, eventually adding post opportunities as it grew to over 1,000 members, the Divas became a springboard to Reviewers Retreat, the first blog conference geared 100% to blog/brand relationships.

 

Needless to say, double became triple duty and while relinquishing my blog was once unfathomable, the time came to streamline so many tasks and so, with a heavy heart but an excited one too, I leave Cool Bavy Kid begins to managing the Double Duty Diva blog. Together with the Diva team including Angie at My Four Monkeys and Jena from Ramblings of a Healthy Chic, I can now be found in my new Diva home.

 

Ironically this final CBK post is being finished on the morning of BlogHer12. Three years ago at BlogHer09 the new chapter of my blogging career was set in motion when I walked the streets of Chicago in slippers with two fabulous ladies from New Orleans that I hardly knew, Bridgette and Renee from What Mommies Need. Now, they’ve become close friends, business partners and an integral reason while I’m completely comfortable moving on from Cool Baby Kid to my new role. I will miss cool picks and tips but hope you’ll join me at DoubleDutyDivas.com.blog. The Divas can also be found on Facebook and Twitter although I will be blogging and tweeting as Cool Baby Kid keeping my CBK Twitter handle.
Ciao Cool Baby.

Free *Jennifer Hudson* Lullaby Download {Pampers}

Cool Tip

Get this FREE Lullaby and Goodnight download fromm Jennifer Hudson courtesy of Pampers on their Facebook page with who I have a relationship as a #BabyBoard member. It’s beautiful!

Pampers and Eli Manning Honor “Most Valuable Dads”

Once again the Pampers team made myself as well as the other Pampers Baby Board members feel like family when they included us on a neat opportunity to meet 2-time Superbowl MVP, Quarterback Eli Manning on Sunday at the Mets games as a part of their “Most Valuable Dad” campaign. In the above video Eli explains his Pampers partnership as 14-month old daughter Mia wears “the best” equipment just like her athlete dad.

While we used Pampers for over 5 years straight with two children (and continue to use Pampers wipes every day), it was only until partnering with them on the Baby Board did our family get to know and love them even more. Respectful of bloggers and the time and effort that goes into a site like Cool Baby Kid, understanding of how each little one is a miracle and everyone wants the best for their babies and inventive in ways to share their community–from Most Valuable Dads and other programs, Gifts to Grow Rewards and a new interactive website–Pampers GETS IT. Which is why we dig them so much.

And though Father’s Day is over, Pampers isn’t finished pampering dads. Just visit www.pampers.com or their Facebook page for a chance to win exciting prizes for dads and their little sluggers.

My family would like to personally thank Pampers for the opportunity to meet Eli Manning and spend a unique Father’s Day at the Mets game, although my son has taken to saying “Let’s Go Mets” which is slightly distressing since he’s supposed to be a Yankees fan. Disclaimer: Pampers provided us the trip, and I am a member of the Pampers Baby Board.

Baby Gift Pick: Wee Drool Reversible T-bib {Coupon}

The Wee Drool eco-friendly waterproof reversible T-bib is a one of a kind product.  Who would have thought to make an everyday necessity stylish and chic? The T-bib by wee drool is the cutest handmade product around.  They provide girl designs, boy designs and gender neutral designs, to make this a hit of any baby shower. They are not only stylish, but are a great quality product. I went to an anniversary party out of town and I didn’t want to ruin my 8 month old’s daughter’s dress.  I used it every time she ate that day.

This T-bib was great protection from spills, spit up, drool, and the occasional toddler sticky hands. I was getting a ton of compliments and questions, “That is so cool, “Where did you get that?”,  “I have never seen something like that”, etc. This T-bib was really a conversation starter and the fact that it is reversible makes it even better.  My daughter’s dress was not even damp like with other cloth bibs.  Her outfit made it through an 8 hour day without any mess due to the T-bib. I will never leave home without it. The bibs are made out of a super soft Bamboo Organic Cotton Fleece. These wee drool bibs can be a great baby gift as well.   I think this product is awesome and urge you to try it as well.

Disclaimer: A product sample was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

Written by Debby, Cool Baby Kid Team

Cool Tip

Get 20% off your Wee Drool  order by using exclusive code “CBK20.”

Engaging with Pampers at Reviewer’s Retreat

 

Cool Tip

Browse the new Pampers website by age group (Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Pre-school) and easily read real stories, parenting tips, and other videos to help parents through every stage of development.

Tiny Love Soothe ‘n Groove Musical Mobile

Gone are the days of the dainty, wind up mobiles. The 21st Century mobile is here–Tiny Love Soothe ‘n Groove Mobile.  This colorful mobile is sure to keep your baby engaged with eighteen different musical selections broken down into six categories.  One of the categories is the “white noise” feature that keeps your newborn feeling safe and familiar.  It also has two speakers that you can adjust the volume according to your liking.  The best part is that the mobile plays for 40 minutes…yes, 40 minutes!  You can also choose to play happy tunes for your child’s enjoyment or more relaxing tunes for helping baby calm helself to sleep.  The variety of music keeps my three  month old amused and engaged in her crib while mommy is cleaning th bedrooms and getting ready for the day.  The Tiny Love Soothe ‘n Groove mobile also features a calming light as well as an overhead light.  When the music is playing the buttons also light up which stimulates my daughter.  

When she has outgrown this unique mobile, she can enjoy pushing the toddler friendly buttons which will enhance her fine motor skills.  Once she can walk, she can carry around the music box for more months of enjoyment. The detachable mobile can be stored away for future use while my daughter can still enjoy the musical tunes and continue to stimulate her senses.  This product grows with your child from birth up until she is walking around the house. It’s very easy to put together and take apart when the time comes.   Your child will surely enjoy the Tiny Love Soothe ‘n Groove Mobile, and I highly recommend.

Written by Debby, Cool Baby Kid Team

Cool Giveaway:

Enter to win a Tiny Love Soothe ‘n Groove Mobile by sharing your favorite feature listed in this post. For additional entries:

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the prize claim information; we announce winners on Prizey.net. Contest ends 3/21/12.

A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

New Pampers Soft Care Wipes *Win Year’s Supply*

Although my babies are now 3 and 5, we continue to use Pampers wipes daily. Stored in a kitchen cabinet, each of the kids’ rooms, both cars and in my purse, they come in handy to clean up messy counters, hands, faces…you name it, we use Pampers wipes to clean it. The new Soft Care wipes are adorable and more easily portable. The new stylish design negates the need for fancy wipe containers and shove very nicely into a diaper bag, or in my case, a “transition bag” as I like to call it.

Check out the new packaging for yourself by entering to win an exciting giveaway. One lucky reader will receive a year’s supply of Pampers Soft Care wipes…because Pampers rocks!

Cool Giveaway:

Enter to win a year’s supply of Pampers Soft Care wipes by sharing how you use (or plan to use) them. For extra entries, complete any of the following leaving a seperate comment on each:

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the prize claim information; we announce winners on Prizey.net. Contest ends 3/15/12.

Sample products were provided for review purposes as a part of my membership on the Pampers Baby Board; all opinions are 100% our own.

Neosporine Essentials are Essential for Eczema

Don’t let the fun alliterative title fool you, Neosporine Essentials are no joke. As a parent of a preschooler newly diagnosed with eczema, I couldn’t have been more excited to review this new line of products. Not only is the entire line of eczema care including daily body wash, moisturizer and anti-itch cream specifically designed for eczema sufferers, they eliminate the need for more expensive products. I was shocked a few weeks ago when scouring Target for eczema lotion and fragrance free body wash to discover how much I’d have to pay for such products. Holy pricey Batman!

Luckily not only do they seem to help my son’s delicate skin in the midst of his first flare up, but the website is also an incredible resource with help for parents and caregivers whose children can’t stop itching from this unfortunate condition. The 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-itch Cream works especially well. My son has itched some spots to the point of bleeding, so with the help of short nails, this cream and even a band-aid or two for more troublesome areas, in just a few days I’ve already noticed a marked improvement.

From NeosporinEssentials.com

Neosporin Essential products “are all fragrance-free, and the National Eczema Association (NEA) has given their Seal of Acceptance to the Daily Moisturizing Cream and Daily Body Wash.” Other tools such as the Flare Discovery Tool that helps identify eczema triggers, their FAQ page and links to additional resources offer parents like myself a one-stop shop for all things eczema. This is a product I can stand behind 100%. Thanks Neosporin!

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Neosporin Essentials and received a product sample to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Cool Tip:

Download and print these Neosporin coupons before you shop.

 

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