My Beadiful Baby bracelet arrived well packaged and nicely wrapped. When I opened it I was pleasantly surprised with the product. I was able to choose from the “My first pearls- Ashley inspired” collection which also included picking a crystal color to accent the bracelet. There were a number of crystals/birthstones to pick from! They offered 11 sizes (preemie-adult), different charms and 7 clasps. The pearls are fresh water and the crystals are Swarovski. I have a 2-month old and it’s so adorable to see her in her first piece of jewelry! There are a number of different bracelet options on the site so you can have matching bracelets for all the ladies in the family. I think these bracelets would make wonderful gifts for kids’ birthdays or special milestones like a baptism or first birthday. Moms and Grandmothers would enjoy them for Mother’s Day or anniversaries. The bracelets are crafted well and perfect for a lifetime keepsake.
Price: 65.00-76.00
Website: http://www.beadifulbaby.com/
Age range: Infant-Adult
Pros: Great gift! Great for a keepsake
Cons: A baby may chew at
Ease of Use: simple clasp for easy wear
Durability: Well made
Would you recommend to friends? Yes
Overall Rating (1-5; 5 is best): 5
My husband and I LOVE the Blue Sport Bag from Dad Gear. In the four years since our first child was born, Tom has suffered through father-son outings with supplies in a grocery store bag, in a gym bag way too big to hang on the stroller and in my designer diaper bag that looks ridiculous on his 6'4" frame. With the Sport Bag, we don't have to shuffle supplies between bags and risk forgetting something important. I can keep the bag stocked with diapers, snacks and wipes (the attached wipes case is incredibly convenient and innovative!) and still have room in it for my wallet, camera and cell phone. When Tom is taking the kids out without me, he can dump my personal stuff, throw the bag over his shoulder and head out without feeling silly like he would with a traditional pastel diaper bag. I like the bag because it doesn't scream, "I'm the mother of small children!" if I use it when I'm running errands without my kids along.
After 3 busy weeks of trips to the beach, the pool club, the playground, the mall and various playdates, our bag still looks like new. It wipes clean with a wet cloth on the inside and outside. The front flap is reversible to give it a different look and the inside lining is white which makes it easy to find small things like a cell phone at the bottom of the bag. Although it is pricier than a generic diaper bag from a baby superstore, the durability and flexibility of the Dad Gear Sport Bag make it worth every penny.
Price: $67.00
Website: http://www.dadgear.com
Age range: 1-100
Pros: great looking bag, unisex style, easy to clean, plenty of pockets
Cons: pricey for some budgets
Ease of Use: Pack it, throw it over your shoulder and go! Innovative attached wipe case is very convenient.
Durability: Very durable
Would you recommend to friends? Yes
Overall Rating (1-5; 5 is best): 5
When I first received the package I was shocked to see how much it looked like your average vest. I was expecting to see some bulky vest that you can totally tell what I would have in the pockets, but I was wrong, even the changing pad is very well hidden in the back of the vest.
I wore this vest a few times, like to the park, at rest stops, even to a very casual restaurant. When the other men saw me changing my son and where I was taking out the pad, diapers, and wipes, they all took interested as to where I bought the vest so I told them that it was sold at www.dadgear.com
There are many pockets on this vest which is a big plus, because you can spread things throughout the vest instead of cramming it all into one part. There is a large pocket for your keys, cell phones, or MP3 player, a travel wipes access pocket, one tall pocket on each side for bottles, two large pockets on the interior front for diapers (that can hold up to #6 size diapers), and one pocket on either side in the lower front for additional storage. I highly recommend this vest especially for dads who do not want to drag along a bag, or who would like to have a free arm to use for other things.
Price: $82.00
Website: www.dadgear.com
Age range: Adults
Pros: It has many pockets, and very comfortable to wear.
Cons: None
Ease of Use: Very easy to use
Packaging: Easy to open
Durability: Very durable
Would you recommend to friends? Yes and I already have
Overall Rating (1-5; 5 is best): 5
This kit is one of the cutest and most clever things I have seen in a long time. I was especially happy when I saw that it came in pink camouflage, which is my favorite! Everything that you need in case of an emergency, or just on a daily basis is included in it! It is an absolute lifesaver and I plan on bringing it everywhere I go.
Price: $99
Website: www.babydish.com
Age range: newborn-2 or 3
Pros: Very handy and accessible, clear panel, so that you can see what you are looking for
Cons: A little pricey
Ease of Use: Simple!
Packaging: Perfect for the product
Durability: Crafted to be flexible but is very sturdy
Would you recommend to friends? Definitely
Overall Rating (1-5; 5 is best): 4
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The announcements I received for the twins are wonderful. Many people have commented on the great work. I do scrapbook, so I loved how the picture looks like a scrapbook page. It was an easy process to get the announcements. You pick the announcement you want and enter in your personal information including a picture. They e-mail you the cost and proof. You pay on-line (PayPal) and the announcements show up in their timeframe. I recommend the website; it is set-up so you can browse for the announcement or invitation very easily. Take a look at the website now and order your invitations and announcements.
Price: $1.30-2.15 each
Website: http://scraplesspress.com
Age range: 1-100
Pros: They provided a great service…and were very quick
Cons: I had no time to send them off for three days.
Ease of Use: I addressed and sent personal messages on the announcement. The next step was for me to just send them off.
Packaging: Great packing …they sent some great business cards with the announcements, too.
Durability: The postcard-sized announcement is thick and durable and comes with an envelope
Would you recommend to friends? Yes, I already have recommended. I will use them for birthday invitations too.
Overall Rating (1-5; 5 is best): 5
Congratulations to Staryln C. of Oregon who won this Star Blanket from Baby Star.
When I received the baby blanket, the first thing that grabbed my attention was how soft it was. I LOVED the star pillow also. I have been using the blanket since my daughter was born on July 12th of this year and I have washed it many times (it is her favorite), and it has not fallen apart like a lot of her other blankets have. I also love the fact that it doesn't have the tiny particles that can get caught in her mouth. It is the perfect size to swaddle her in and also perfect to drape over her on drafty days in the swing. She sleeps with it every night and I look forward to having her keep it for a long time. LOVE it!!!
Price: $50
Website: http://www.babystar.com/
Age range: Newborn-toddler
Pros: Soft, durable and great size
Cons: I have found none so far.
Ease of Use: Super easy
Packaging: Nice and sturdy
Durability: VERY durable so far
Would you recommend to friends? Absolutely
Overall Rating (1-5; 5 is best): 5
Congratulations to Kyla B. from IA who won this great shirt from Little Thieves!
Congratulations Monika W. of CA,
who won this funky pair from
Baby Legs
& matching Black Skull shoes from
Cute Baby
Shoes!
This cute and fashionable t-shirt by Bunny & Bee is my favorite of all things Makenzie wears. It looks great with jeans, shorts or capri's. We've had many compliments on this t-shirt and its beautiful colors.
Not only is this t-shirt super adorable, it fits wonderfully! It did not shrink when washed, it held it's color and shape after several washings and it still looks totally cute on my Makenzie.
Price: $28
Website: http://bunnyandbee.com/
Age range: 6-12m & 12-18m for this style, other styles available in extended size range
Pros: Cute & hip, made of quality material and does not fade or shrink.
Cons: None.
Ease of Use: Fits perfectly!
Packaging: Very nice.
Durability: Definitely very durable. This is one that will be passed down because even after several washings, it holds it color, shape and size. It still looks brand new.
Would you recommend to friends? In a heartbeat. Anyone who wants their children to look hip and fashionable will have their children dressed in these.
Overall Rating (1-5; 5 is best): 5
