11
Dec

Organic Cottontail Layette Set:: Luxury for Baby {Giveaway}

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For the moms like me who want an adorable outfit for their baby while also wanting to be environmentally friendly the three piece layette set from Organic Cottontail is the perfect choice. The organic pima cotton sets come in a variety of styles including the blouse, footed pant and hat designed for that special little girl. Sizes range from newborn to 12 months. From the moment I took the clothes out of the box I couldn’t get over how incredibly soft the organic pima cotton is; perfect for a newborn’s sensitive skin. This outfit became a clear choice for my daughter to wear when we brought her home from the hospital. I loved the cardigan blouse with the girlie ruffled edges and ribbon ties which pairs perfectly with the footed pants and the cozy knotted hat.

Both the cardigan and hat feature a hand embroidered bunny detail. The look of the baby clothing is reason enough to buy them but I love the fact that the layette sets and other baby items are produced in sweat shop free environments and that the soft pink color (blue and ecru sets are also available) is created using natural vegetable dyes. This is an environmentally conscious company that I feel great supporting. I will definitely be coming back to this website in the future to purchase more cute clothes for my baby.

Written by Erin, Cool Baby Kid Contributor

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win an Organic Cottontail coveralls and hat set (includes two cozy footed rompers and gift box, a $57 value) commenting by visiting their site back here about what you love most.

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09
Dec

Castle Knights by HABA: Construction Game Fit for a King

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We had so much fun playing Castle Knights and are excited to share this find with you. This is such a great game for kids (over 3) through adults. The concept of the game is to work together to build a castle before the king arrives using teamwork and team spirit to make it happen. This game also builds coordination of the eyes and hands and the ability to visualize in three dimensions. Castle Knights is beautifully constructed of wooden blocks, cards and a strong gameboard and definitely passed the test in our house. A great gift for the holidays for those gamers in your life or if you you are looking for some fun in your own home. Pick it up; you won’t be disappointed.

Written by Tina, Cool Baby Kid Contributor

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a Castle Knights game by visiting Maukilo.com and commenting back here with your favorite HABA item.

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07
Dec

Tea Collection: For the Little Citizens of the World

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When a box from Tea Collection arrived, the Jinja Floral Wrap Dress and leggings inside took my breath away. The designer kids clothes for girls and boys they offer go beyond standard clothing for kids and inspire little ones to the ways of the world. Searching the globe each season from Korea to Japan and beyond, collections such as “City Seoul” and “Shinto Traditions” set Tea Collection apart from any designer baby clothes and designer kids clothes we’ve seen. The type of apparel that solicits inquiries and compliments, Tea Collection ranges from baby to size eight including the sweaters that got them started to dresses, pants tops and more. Cozy and cute, the wrap dress is a favorite piece, but their entire collection is definitely worth a look.


Tea Collection receives a *Top Pick* designation for being a unique and stylish clothing lines for babies and kids. Read our disclaimer here.


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04
Dec

Masala Baby: Indian-Inspired Children’s Apparel {Giveaway}

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Masala Baby is unique and modern, offering Indian inspired clothes for children ages 6 months to 4 years old. Their line of tunics, bodysuits, and hoody sets are comfortable, luxurious, and soft. My little one has the White Peacock Tunic and we have received many compliments on it. Tunics are also known as “kurtas” and they are made from hand woven fabric. I also love their distinctive, vibrant body suits and hoody sets too. Masala’s line of super cute everyday basics will add spice and life to any wardrobe. Their slogan is appropriate, “We are different, yet the same,” and I feel that their clothes will make your child feel different in a positive way. Browse their varied collection on line for all of your holiday gifts and bring the essence of India into your life.

Written by Alicia, Cool Baby Kid Contributor

Cool Giveaway: Enter to win a white Peacock Tunic by visiting their site and commenting back here on your favorite design.

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04
Dec

Top Five LeapFrog Learning Toys: Infant to School-Aged Picks

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Where to begin? With just three days we can hardly do justice to LeapFrog’s extensive selection of educationall toys and games, and choosing just a few is no easy task. We’ve been fans of LeapFrog learning toys long before Cool Baby Kid was born. To help narrow it down for discriminating parents with lots to shop for as the holidays hit and not a lot of time, here are our top ten aside from the Tag and Zippity reviewed earlier this week:

1. My Pal Violet or Scout is a cuddly, customizable dog which easily connects to the computer to learn your child’s name, songs and more to interact, play games and sing with your child. Scout has become our son’s new best friend…isn’t it supposed to be the other way around? Age: 6-36 months

2. NEW! Chat & Count Cell Phone lets even the smallest member of your family get in on the action by calling their pal Scout. Pressing each number recalls over 15 activities as they sing songs and count objects. For a son obsessed with letters and numbers, it’s perfect.
Age: 18 Months- 3 Years

3. Baby Counting Pals hung on the kids’ infant seat and hung out in the car for fun and learning on the go for as long as I can remember. This is our pick for infants this holiday season as it teaches young ones how to count with cute critter friends.
Age: 3 – 24 Months

4. Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set was discovered in our family by the babysitter who claimed it to be “the toy all of the kids love most.” After purchasing one ourselves we can verify that “B…b says buh…every letter makes a sound…” is a constant chorus
in our house and part of the reason our 19 month old can recite and recognize the alphabet.
Age: 24 Months- 5 Years

5. Scribble & Write, our most recent LeapFrog purchase, is perfect for travel. As with all LeapFrog products, learning is masked by fun as letter tracing is transformed into a game. Though intended as a Christmas gift, we couldn’t help breaking it out early to take “out to dinner.” If only it could teach the 19 month and 3 year old to share nicely too.
Age: 3-5 Years

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03
Dec

LeapFrog Week Continued: Zippity Review & Giveaway

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It’s a marriage made it heaven. Two absolute favorites in our house, LeapFrog and Disney, combine for what would be considered our #1 top toy pick of 2009 if it weren’t for the Tag Jr, also by LeapFrog. The Zippity Learning Game consists of a mat and “bopper” which connects to the TV for an interactive experience without comparison. The included games brings the Playhouse Disney characters–Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Little Einsteins and Handy Manny–into your child’s world as they jump, bounce, march, twist and turn with their favorite characters. While parents can easily find educational toys and games, they’ll be hard pressed to find one that mimics Zippity’s ability to interact and get kids’ moving.

In fact, I recently purchased the all new Disney’s Princess and the Frog Zippity Game as a stocking stuffer in anticipation of the movie. Disney Princess and Cars round out the currently selection of Zippity games, but with two levels for each selection, the original will keep kids happy…for now. My 3 year old daughter’s favorites are riding along with Rocket as she steers the spacecraft and dancing with Snow White (Princess game), but pounding in nails by jumping onto the mat with Handy Manny is most fun for me. That is…if I were to play the Zipptiy which of course I do not since the game is obviously for children.

Bottom line: If you like educational games for kids which get them up and moving around in an interactive way with the TV which they inevitably love) and have a special place in your heart for all things Disney, the Zipptiy is your ticket.


The Zippity by LeapFrog receives a *Top Pick* designation for being one of our favorite learning toys of all time!

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02
Dec

Kicking Off LeapFrog Week with Tag & Tag Jr. {Giveaway}

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When putting together our top ten toys of the holiday season, our #1 pick, the Tag Jr. from LeapFrog, was an easy choice. As an educator and mother, who understands the importance of not only teaching children to read but to become lifelong readers, the Tag system is ideal. There are various reading teaching strategies, but our goal with young toddlers is to introduce words, books, and reading. Tag Jr. makes the process fun by its interaction with not just the words but pictures too. By pressing the Tag onto the pages of specially designed books, the words and pictures come alive and the reader is treated to explanations of everything from Sesame Street faces to over 24 activities and 130 audio responses in ABC Animal Orchestra. Each book explores a different preschool skill with titles such as “Pooh Loves To” and “Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What do You see?” While the Tag Jr. system is geared toward young preschoolers ages 2-4, the original Tag for ages 4-8 started the revolution as the #1 best selling reading system. Enter promotional info here.

Because it seamlessly integrates education with fun, is portable and an overall favorite of our editor’s, the Tag Jr. earns a Cool Baby Kid *Top Pick* for the holiday season and beyond.

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30
Nov

Escape from Adventure Island by Jumpstart: Wii Game

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While the first game from Jumpstart for Wii, Pet Rescue, we designed for younger children, their second release targets ages 5-9 years old. The goal in educational Wii game Escape from Adventure Island is to find pieces to repair the blimp needed to escape the island. And like Pet Rescue, games and education are seamlessly intertwined so players hardly realize they are learning. After personalize the Jumpee and Treehouse home, the adventure begins as users navigate the island and ocean too. Jumping into the Scuba Hub and diving deep was our favorite part of the game. With math and reading skills built into the game, you can erase some of the guilt as your child picks up the Wii remote while you cook dinner or fold a load of laundry. Using the remote extensively, users swim, jump, fly and roll around the island using either practice or story mode. We also like the ability to select levels at each pit stop for an even more customizable experience.

Rating: E (Everyone)
Ages: 5-9 yrs.
Purchase: $19.99, Amazon

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