So excited to try out all of my Honest Company products! I just received my first order in the mail yesterday! I mean, who doesn’t love Jessica Alba? ha! All of The Honest Company products are safe, eco-friendly, affordable and delivered right to your door step! I have my first load of laundry going now!
Website: https://www.honest.com/
I just received these super cute toddler bibs from SugarChicBaby! They are nice and thick for soaking up all of my son’s messes and very nice quality! Definitely better than anything you can buy at the store! I am very impressed!
SugarChicBaby can be found on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SugarChicBaby?ref=search_shop_redirect
California Baby is a great product in general! They use sustainable and biodegradable ingredients and recyclable packaging for their products and are converting all aspects of business and manufacturing processes to earth-first, zero waste, solar power and recyclable systems. One of my favorite parts about these bubbles is that it comes with a bubble wand which makes the bubble bath experience even more fun for my son and well, his parents too! 😉
We recently traveled to Arizona as a family and this checklist, from Babycenter was super helpful! Thought I should share!
http://www.babycenter.com/packing-checklist-for-traveling-with-toddler
Remember all the stuff you carried around when your child was an infant? Double or triple that load. Now you’re approaching the amount of toys, snacks, clothes, and gear you’ll need to keep your toddler comfortable and entertained.
Here’s a checklist of things you’ll need on the road, plus tips for easy, efficient packing.
| Diapers Bring extras in case of emergencies or delays |
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| Wipes | |
| Pad to put under your toddler during diaper changes You can buy disposable changing pads at supermarkets or reusable ones at baby stores |
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| Blanket(s) Bring a few for comfort, shade, and warmth |
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| Plastic bags Carry a variety of sizes for storing soiled diapers, clothes, and shoes |
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| Small bottles of disinfecting hand gel and toiletries | |
| Tissues | |
| Toys and books Your child’s favorites, plus several new toys for surprises along the way. Bring sturdy toys that don’t have easy-to-lose parts |
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| Your child’s lovey | |
| Clothes, socks, and shoes One to two outfits per day is a good guideline. Denim and dark colors are good for hiding dirt and stains. Prepare for weather changes by dressing in layers. |
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| Bathing suit Lightweight and easy to pack, and you never know when it will come in handy |
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| Washable bibs | |
| Sun hat and sunscreen | |
| Sippy cups, canteens, or bottles Encourage your toddler to drink plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration, especially when flying |
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| Lightweight plastic feeding set with utensils | |
| Portable highchair to use at your destination | |
| Snack food Don’t forget high-energy snacks for yourself, too! |
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| Nightlight (If your toddler uses one) |
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| First-aid kit Pain reliever and supplies for treating minor injuries |
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| Laundry soap For handwashing soiled clothes en route |
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| Socket protectors For childproofing rooms at your destination |
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| Portable crib or play yard Unless your toddler sleeps with you, or you’ve arranged for a crib at your destination |
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| Car seat for travel by car or plane | |
| Collapsible stroller Can usually be gate-checked or stored in the overhead bin of an airplane |
Just bought these super cute crayons for my son’s Easter basket from Ivy Lane Designs on Etsy! They will be easy for him to hold onto!
I found this great list of items to hide in Easter eggs or put in Easter baskets that are not candy! I will definitely be putting a few of these things in my 14 month old sons Easter basket this year. I hope you find it as useful as I did!
http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2013/02/easter-egg-hunt.html
I am so pumped to be able to offer you 20% off a purchase at diapers.com AND help kids receive immunizations! Use my unique code JENN65415 on your first diapers.com purchase and diapers.com will give up money to immunize kids around the world! I buy as much as I can from diapers.com because the product is at my doorstep the next day and most of the time I get free shipping!
Here is the little ditty from the diapers.com site:
My sons cloth diapers started to smell a little funky, so we tried several different detergents and nothing worked! Why didn’t I think of trusty old vinegar!? Soak the diapers and inserts in 1-2 cups of vinegar and water over night and boom, they are back to smelling like nothing! Vinegar is cheap and works on so much! I love you vinegar!
If you decide to do cloth diapers, Charlie Banana diapers work like a charm! They button, instead of velcro, which is way better for staying closed and velcro also sticks to other things in the wash. The super strong snaps are all adjustable so you can adjust as your kid grows. Each diaper cover comes with two super soft inserts so you can put one or two in the diaper cover depending on your preference. Charlie Banana diapers make using cloth diapers super simple! I just throw the soiled diaper and insert into the wash and do a load every. We have saved so much money by not having to buy disposable diapers! Also, a lot of the other cloth diaper brands don’t look ascetically as good as Charlie Banana’s do. As you can see in the pictures of my son above, they look good on! No ugly buttons up the middle, no weird flaps hanging off the sides, etc.
https://www.charliebanana.com/
Crazy facts from the Charlie Banana website: “One child will use approximately 6,000 disposable diapers by the age of 24 months, resulting in one ton of rubbish. Disposable diapers take over 500 years to decompose, and no one is even sure if they ever fully break down.”
XO
Jen
When you bring that fresh baby nugget home, you will need to note every feeding and diaper change for the pediatrician. Here is the very simple chart that we used! Please feel free to use it too!
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