Cool Baby Kid » Baby Equipment http://coolbabykid.com Just another WordPress site Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:13:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Baby TripClips: An Innovative Baby Must-Have *Giveaway* http://coolbabykid.com/2011/09/baby-tripclips-an-innovative-baby-must-have-giveaway.html http://coolbabykid.com/2011/09/baby-tripclips-an-innovative-baby-must-have-giveaway.html#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:03:52 +0000 debbyski5 http://coolbabykid.com/?p=5809 The ultimate “jack of all trades” baby product is the Baby Tripclips which could be used in all sorts of situations.  This tool should be put in your diaper bag so when you are in a bind; it can save the day.  The Baby TripClip is the all in one diaper bag essential and so versatile; it is a necessity in order to simplify your trips out and daily life with your little ones.

For one thing it serves as a bib on-the-go. How many times have you forgotten a bib, soiled the only one you had, or ripped those throw away bibs just before your child’s food arrives at a restaurant?   Just hook the clip around baby’s neck with a regular napkin at any restaurant and you have yourself a bib.  How many times did you need to nurse your baby in private and did not have anything with you except a blanket that won’t stay put; the tripclip can save the day again.  Simply place around your own neck and clip its easy one-handed clip right onto the blanket to keep it firmly in place. The clip adjusts to different lengths so you can use the baby tripclip in so many different ways and does not snap shut so it’s safe for little fingers. You can use Baby TripClips to attach a toy your child keeps throwing out of the stroller, put a blanket on your stroller to shade out sun or even rain if you get caught unexpectedly in a sprinkle. In the winter, you can use the baby tripclip to make sure those gloves do not get lost or your child’s hat does not blow away.  The usages are endless and you will be saving precious room in your diaper bag! It’s a great shower gift, birthday gift, or any day gift for an expectant mom or any mom. The best part is that these babyclips grow with your child. Preschool age children can attach the tripclip to their backpacks. They come in a variety of patterns for boys, girls, or neutral. This is one item you should not leave your home without and can be purchased at Amazon.com (US) and on the sites listed on BabyTripClips.com (Canada).

Written by Debby, Cool Baby Kid Review Team

Disclosure: A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% mine.

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]]> http://coolbabykid.com/2011/09/baby-tripclips-an-innovative-baby-must-have-giveaway.html/feed 17 Nonnie’s Pick: Wall Bumpi Bedrail & Bed Bumper *Discount Code* http://coolbabykid.com/2011/08/nonnies-pick-wall-bumpi-bedrail-bed-bumper.html http://coolbabykid.com/2011/08/nonnies-pick-wall-bumpi-bedrail-bed-bumper.html#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:55:26 +0000 cecelia http://coolbabykid.com/?p=5708

Wall Bumpi

The Wall Bumpi is a clever way to make a visit to Grandma and Grandpa’s house safer for the kids and easier for grandparents. The bedrail bumpers can are very light weight so there is no heavy lifting. They strap on to the bed securely and keep even a pretty active sleeper in the safe zone on the bed. The bumper is essentially a long wedge of foam encased in a washable cover and secured by stout washable straps. The straps go around the bed mattress the same direction as the wedge, so there is nothing to entangle the child. In our case, we strapped the bumper on one side of the bed, laid the five year old down on the inside of it, and the Grandma laid down beside her. There was no worry that the little one would roll out of bed so both slept soundy. Our three year old tumbling boy likes to sleep with an arm or leg over it, but does not go over. With the wedge on one side of the bed and grandpa on the other, both had a good night’s sleep. Of course there is the option of using both bumpers on one bed, but in our house our babies like to share our bed!

Written By Nonnie, Cool Baby Kid’s Resident Grandma

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]]> http://coolbabykid.com/2011/08/nonnies-pick-wall-bumpi-bedrail-bed-bumper.html/feed 1 Safety 1st Rumi™ Air Harnessed Booster Car Seat http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/safety-1st-rumi%e2%84%a2-air-harnessed-booster-car-seat.html http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/safety-1st-rumi%e2%84%a2-air-harnessed-booster-car-seat.html#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:21:19 +0000 cecelia http://coolbabykid.com/?p=5452 The Booster seat of the future has arrived. The Rumi™ Air Harnessed Booster Car Seat by Safety 1st is AWESOME.  The FlexTech™ Energy Management System technology actually absorbs forces in a car accident instead of those forces hitting your child.  I love how secure my child’s head is from back to sides compared to all other booster seats on the market.

With that being said, I am a first time parent and my husband and I installed the Rumi which comes in the box with the Latch and 5 Point Harness ready to install.  We took out the 5-point system to get it ready for the booster mode.  The directions were step by step and incredibly easy to follow.  My husband and I didn’t even argue throughout the 10 minute process.  However, when we put the Booster in, we decided we were not ready to make the transition to a Booster seat.  My son makes the 40 lb limit but has some inches to go for the height requirement.

The great thing about the Rumi car seat is that it has a higher weight range of 65 lbs to keep your child in the internal harness system longer. We were able to re-thread the harness system which again step by step directions with illustrations and color coding enabled us to have a peaceful re-installment.  It was really that easy. Also, because the Safety 1st Rumi Booster car seat has 2 modes of use for forward facing from 22-65 lbs and belt positioning from 40-100 lbs and 57 inches in height, it can protect your child longer than most other car seats. The easy-adjustable headrest properly aligns Air Protect with the child’s head, where it’s needed most.

My son also loves the cup holder and little storage tray. He calls his new car seat his rocket ship and absolutely loves it! We now look at the Booster seat we have for our other car and both agree it’s getting returned to purchase another Rumi.  The price is higher, but the fact that this Rumi Booster seat is the safest booster seat out there give me peace of mind that my child is safe and there is not a price tag on that kind of assurance.

Written by Debby, Cool Baby Kid Review Team

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]]> http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/safety-1st-rumi%e2%84%a2-air-harnessed-booster-car-seat.html/feed 0 The First Years Brag Badge *Stroller Giveaway* http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/the-first-years-brag-badge-stroller-giveaway.html http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/the-first-years-brag-badge-stroller-giveaway.html#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:45:09 +0000 cecelia http://coolbabykid.com/?p=5343 Just yesterday I saw a comment on Facebook from a friend commenting about surviving 4-year old whining and attitude. I was personally relieved to hear attitude at this age was normal with my own giving me her share at times. If you’ve ever “survived” firsts or even non-firsts with your babies or children, the Brag Badge from First Years is a must.

Essentially you “”Like” First Years on Facebook and use the Brag Badge app to create your own personalized badge for your Facebook page. First all-nighter, first public tantrum…anything is fair game. Cool idea and worth a look.

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]]> http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/the-first-years-brag-badge-stroller-giveaway.html/feed 177 Bestever Animal Themed Baby Mats *Giveaway* http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/bestever-animal-themed-baby-mats-giveaway.html http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/bestever-animal-themed-baby-mats-giveaway.html#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:47:56 +0000 cecelia http://coolbabykid.com/?p=5167 With the exception of clothes, obviously, I buy everything gender neutral for my daughter. This was also the case when picking out my Best Ever Baby Mat. I picked out the Cow Baby Mat thinking this would be a great hand-me-down when my daughter grows out of it as babies tend to do rather quickly. When I unpacked the mat from the box I wished I had gotten one especially for my daughter because this is sure to grow with her. The Best Ever Baby Mat is adorable, soft and small enough to lug around from room to room or from play date to play date. These could be used for nap times for newborns and infants, for baby areas, which is what I call the area in every room dedicated to baby’s play area, and as a sleeping companion for a toddler or young child.  There are very few baby items out there that are able to grow with your baby but I’m just glad that I found one of them!

Editor’s Note: Best Ever is also home to other adorable baby gear and toys including Funny Feet and more. Check out the Best Sellers for a taste of their offerings as well as their weekly special and sale section for deals and steals on baby gifts.

Written by Adrienne, Cool Baby Kid Review Team

Disclosure: A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% ours. Read our full disclaimer and frequently asked questions.

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]]> http://coolbabykid.com/2011/06/bestever-animal-themed-baby-mats-giveaway.html/feed 171 Scout by Bungalow Diaper Bag & Totes *Giveaway* http://coolbabykid.com/2011/05/scout-by-bungalow-diaper-bag-totes-giveaway.html http://coolbabykid.com/2011/05/scout-by-bungalow-diaper-bag-totes-giveaway.html#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 13:20:39 +0000 cecelia http://coolbabykid.com/?p=5109 My biggest pet peeve with diaper bags is how messy they quickly became which is why the Pocket Rocket by Scout would have been ideal. Though I use the wipable bag for toting around groceries and even once on a picnic with the kids, I could see it’s appeal as a diaper bag which easily attaches to the back of a stroller. With three pockets on each outside to quickly grab essentials such as wipes or toys, it’s easy access and stylish designs make it a winner for new parents.

The whimsical Bungalow by Scout website entices users to click around, and here are some of my favorite finds:

If you’re browsing around yourself, by sure to check out the most original “about” page ever and the Deals Under $30 section with plenty of picks priced just right.

Disclosure: A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% ours. Read our full disclaimer and frequently asked questions.

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a Scout Baby/Kid Superpack including a Junque trunk filled with small bins, pocket rocket, Super D Pooper pack, and matching overnight tote. Retail value $175! Just comment on this post with your favorite Scout product after subscribing to CBK via RSS or email.

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win. Read the contest rules and prize claim information as we announce winners on Prizey.net. Expires 5/17/11.

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Disclosure: A sample product is being provided; all opinions are 100% ours. Read our full disclaimer and frequently asked questions.

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Cool Giveaweay: Enter to win a Dreft New Mom Basket  which includes a Dreft product of your choice (powder, liquid or high-efficiency for HE washers) a cozy soft baby blanket, and a cuddly teddy bear) after subscribing to CBK via RSS or email by commenting on this post. You must be a subscriber to win. For extra entries:

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All silliness aside, Padalily is a fashionable and practical with cool patterns such as popular Kashmir Karat we tested out. Watch a short video on their site to see how Padalily works and read about Lily, the beautiful, talented mom who is the brainchild behind the brand. Best yet, the Padalily is reversible making it versatile as well as fashionable.

Disclosure: A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% ours. Read our full disclaimer and frequently asked questions and be sure to subscribe to Cool Baby Kid via RSS or email for additional giveaways and exclusive discounts.

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a Red Frisco pattern Padalily by visiting their site and commenting back here with your thoughts. Earn extra entries by becoming a fan on Facebook and/or Twitter. You can also follow Cool Baby Kid on Twitter and Facebook for extra entries. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each.

Check out even more entry possibilities if you’re really determined to win and be sure to read the contest rules and prize claim information. Expires 12/22/10. U.S. Only.

]]> http://coolbabykid.com/2010/12/mom-invented-padalily-giveaway.html/feed 24 Tiny Love Gymini Bouncer: A Family Pick {Giveaway} http://coolbabykid.com/2010/09/tiny-love-gymini-bouncer-a-cool-family-pick-giveaway.html http://coolbabykid.com/2010/09/tiny-love-gymini-bouncer-a-cool-family-pick-giveaway.html#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:42:55 +0000 cecelia http://coolbabykid.com/?p=2673 Our family could not be more excited to welcome a new baby, new cousin and little girl to our growing clan. And with a baby blog and two new additions in the last four years, I can’t help offer advice about cool products and hope my cousins aren’t sick of the, “You have to get this” emails, usually linking back to a Cool baby Kid Top Pick. One recent discovery, the Tiny Love Gymini Bouncer happened to be the topic of one such email. A baby bouncer is an essential piece of baby equipment due to it’s portability and comfiness (for the baby…sorry, it’s too small for tired new moms and dads). I know from experience bouncers are not all created equal. My baby daughter hated her first one, likely because it was too stiff.

A good bouncer keeps baby cozy with a soft seat and vibrations, but also stimulates the little one whhen he or she is awake and ready to play. The Gymini Bouncer has all of these features with toys, lights and music plus two positions and adjustable arches which grow with your baby through multiple stages. Tiny Love, obviously committed to developmentally appropriate baby products, also has a cute line called Tiny Princess for the girlie girls. See what other Tiny Love products parents picked as their top five favorites too. Because CBK readers are like my extended family, I hope you don’t mind all the recommendations. We just can’t help sharing cool finds for babies and kids.

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a Tiny Love Gymini Bouncer ($49.99 retail value) by visiting their site and picking your favorite non-bouncer product. US Residents only. Expires 9/27/2010.

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]]> http://coolbabykid.com/2010/09/tiny-love-gymini-bouncer-a-cool-family-pick-giveaway.html/feed 175 Preparing for Disney: Stroller Choices & CSN Stores http://coolbabykid.com/2010/09/ready-for-disney-travel-thanks-to-csn-stores.html http://coolbabykid.com/2010/09/ready-for-disney-travel-thanks-to-csn-stores.html#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:12:58 +0000 cecelia http://coolbabykid.com/?p=2586 In less than two weeks our family will head to sunny Florida for a long awaited Disneyworld vacation. As any Disney-goer can attest, preparing for travel to visit Mickey and the princesses requires a well thought out plan of action.  While details on parades and parks are still being worked out thanks to A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers, other decisions such as dinner reservations and stroller choices were made months ago. Considering our stroller choices, we though about renting at the park to minimize luggage since our toddler and preschooler are able to walk on their own accord. Checking in and moving around the airport without the option to “buckle up” negated this particular choice. Taking the big stroller we already owned seemed too heavy and bulky so we decided to buy a new lightweight double stroller. The problem? Not one met all of my requirements. Side by side, reclinable seats, canopies, storage space, low price and lightweight: needless to say there were limited options unless I shopped online where shipping charges negate good deals.  If you find yourself in a similar bind, no need to shop around.

Strollers.com offers free shipping on orders over $69 which gives consumers every alternative under the sun, even if you’re looking for a side by side double stroller with all of the bells and whistles for a low price.  A division of CSN Stores, you can also shop for car seats, baby gear, nursery items, baby furniture and with the same quick delivery, 30 day return policy and 100% satisfaction guarantee offered at Strollers.com.  We’re thrilled with the Dream our Me double stroller and are looking forward to driving it around Disney whether it carries the kids or our belongings, or if we’re lucky, both.

Cool Code: Take advantage of Strollers.com car seat sale and save 25% on select car seats by entering promo code ‘CarSeat25′ at checkout including  Britax, Chicco, EvenFlo, Eddie Bauer Baby and other brands.

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