Skip*Hop Zoo Little Kid Backpacks

Skip Hop Zoo Pack Little Kid Backpack, Mouse
I just recently purchased this adorable backpack for my 23 month old after searching for one for a few weeks. I thought this one was really cute and it had great reviews. My daughter is getting to the age where we don’t need to lug around quite so many things for her and I wanted to down-size from her diaper bag. For each one of my kids, at about the age of 2, I have switched from a diaper bag to a small backpack for them. They enjoy being in charge of their own bag and it is one less thing that I have to lug around (unless, of course, they are tired of carrying it). This bag, and all of the Skip*Hop Little Kid Backpacks, are the perfect size for a toddler. They are not too big and bulky for them but they still have plenty of room for diapers or pull ups, wipes and a change of clothes (I would consider the weight of all that you pack in the backpack and try to keep it light for the sake of the child’s back).These packs come in several cute designs for boys or girls. I was very close to getting the owl which is adorable too. Another great feature of these bags is that they have an insulated pocket in the front for snacks or other items. The side mesh pocket it big enough for a bottle or sippy cup. They are BPA, Phthalate, and PVC free which is very important to me when choosing products for my children.

When we received this one in the mail, and I showed it to my daughter she was so excited. She actually hugged the thing and then proceeded to wear it around the house the rest of the day. She loves to wear it when we go out. When we get out of the car she always asks for her backpack. Skip*Hop makes matching lunch boxes too. They are just as cute and are next on our list.

Straw-lution Revolution

The other day my husband and I were sitting in a restaurant discussing how someone needs to invent a straw that will actually stay in a cup.  As we were talking our daughter was pulling her straw out of her cup and eventually dropped the straw on the floor. Every single one of my 6 children have done this as toddlers and it is always frustrating.  So, I came home that night and did a google search for straws that don’t come out of cups and I actually found this company that has taken on the toddler straw problem.
Straw-Lution straws are supposed to stay put in drinks and food containers.  You can toss them or reuse them and they are dishwasher safe. They are BPA free too.  I am going to try these out.  I am so excited for this solution to my straw frustration!

Wee Mobile

 

Art Cards For Baby - Original Collection, 0-12 MonthsKikkerland MobileI love the Wee Mobile cards and mobile from Wee Gallery.  They are adorable black and white designs on thick 5×7 cards that are perfect for babies developing vision.  There are many different designs and they can be turned into a mobile by attaching them to a Kikkerland mobile.  I used the mobile and Wee Gallery Jungle cards for my youngest daughter over her bed and she would stare are them for a very long time.  Every so often I would flip the cards over to change the picture.  With older babies you can use the cards as flashcards to teach them the names of the animals. There are 9 different sets you can choose from.
Check out the Wee Gallery site.  In addition to the cards and mobile they also have sweet wall decals, greeting cards, rubber stamps and more.  Their designs have a modern style that is very cute for babies and kids rooms.

Western Chief Raincoats- Batman, Hello Kitty & More

I have raincoats and umbrellas on the brain today because it has been raining every day here for the past several days. I am not used to living in a place where raincoats, umbrellas and rain boots are an essential part of your wardrobe. My son has this awesome Batman raincoat from Western Chief Kids. It is part raincoat, part dress up outfit complete with detachable cape. He loves this raincoat almost as much as he loves batman. He is now insisting that he needs the matching umbrella.

Western Chief Kids line makes it fun to go out in the rain with their great rain gear for kids with many different interests. Hello Kitty, Ladybug, Fireman and Thomas the Train are a few of the many designs they have. Their raincoats are very well made and will stand the test of time and should even survive multiple kids. After seeing how much my son loves his raincoat I believe they would make great gifts because they are practical and fun.