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It’s time to stand up and cheer, Holiday style with Jojo Maman Bebe is here!

One of my favorite brands, Jojo Maman Bebe has created such a fun line of Holiday clothing as part of their Winter collection. My daughter, Juniper, absolutely loves the cozy reindeer suit – I not-so-secretly really want one of these for myself…

The Robin hat and mittens pair perfectly with the Robin sweater, and provide extra warmth with coats on very chilly days.

The Smocked Tartan Party Dress is festive, yet comfortable- perfect for Christmas!

And the Vintage Cardigan is the ultimate layering piece that will take us right into Spring.

As always, Jojo Maman Bebe pieces are the highest quality, employing classics and whimsy in equal measure, making the styles versatile and timeless.

Sample provided for review.

I love bath and other pampering kinds of body products; you should see my collection of lotions 😉

Samples provided.

I’ve been a fan of 7 A.M. Enfant’s stylish and durable products for children ever since I had the opportunity to try some of their infant outerwear in 2015.

As we ring in the new year, my husband and I like to discuss a few resolutions we’d like to incorporate, or things to work on, in the coming year. One of mine is to get outside more. Although this isn’t a novel resolution, if you live in the Pacific Northwest like I do, the weather this time of year can sometimes dissuade even the most dedicated of outdoor enthusiasts. Heck, if you’ve been around here the last few weeks, you’d know why the option of staying inside with a good book has been most appealing! Brrrrr, to say the least.

All this to say that sometimes it’s difficult to get out of the house when you have to do some serious bundling. Add to the mix a spirited toddler who likes to say the word, “hat”, but refuses to keep one on her head. “Boots” is also another favorite word, but alas, not an accessory she’s willing to wear for very long. The Blanket 212 Evolution from 7 A.M. Enfant makes bundling my toddler SO easy!

What looks like a sleek, beautifully detailed sleeping bag, the Blanket 212 Evolution is a footmuff or baby bunting that provides a waterproof outer layer, expandable length and width (will fit up to preschool age!) thermal filling and is lined with cozy fleece. This item also has an adjustable hood, which provides extra protection from wind and rain in addition to solving my “hat” problem 😉

On a recent bright and chilly 25-degree day, Juniper and I headed out to one of our local museums, and since we had quite a walk from the parking lot to the entrance, I thought it would be best to get her bundled in the Blanket 212 Evolution. With heavy duty velcro openings at the back, the Blanket 212 Evolution was incredibly easy to attach securely to our stroller. Did I mention it also converts to a large blanket? We will be able to use this for years! We got in line and had several people commenting on how cozy Juniper looked, and asking me where they could find one for their child.

I absolutely love to find items that are designed for style, function, and longevity, and the 7 A.M. Enfant Blanket 212 Evolution definitely fits the bill. This is going to make keeping my resolution to get outside more a lot easier, for me, and cozier for Juniper. I highly recommend!

It hardly seems possible that a year has passed and now I have a toddler…Whaaaa?!

After my awesome experience with Philips Avent bottles and breastfeeding accessories when Juniper was a newborn, I jumped at the chance (again) to try out some of their toddler cups.

We received the following:

Philips Avent Straw Cups

These come in both 12oz and 8oz sizes, and feature a twist and sip design, with flexible straw. I had picked a couple of flexible-straw cups from another brand, and unfortunately they leak, so I can really only use them when we’re at home (I won’t pack them in the diaper bag anymore, after what could only be described as a soggy incident) I’ve tried the Philips Avent ones with Juniper in a few different scenarios, and brought them out and about with us and I am SO happy to report that these are leakproof!

My Penguin Sippy Cup 

First of all, adorable penguin design…but seriously, a bite-resistant spout (can we say teething isn’t for the faint of heart?) and the two handles make this one a great one for little hands.

Sip and Click Cup

Featuring a soft silicone spout, with leakproof technology, and a snap-top lid, these are going to be great as Juniper gets older and has more dexterity. She’ll be able to flip the lid and drink all by herself (without losing the lid!). You know how toddlers love to be independent 😀

My Easy Sippy

You guys! We have success! This is so far, the only cup that has replaced the bottle at nap and bedtime (in case you’re curious, we brush her teeth afterward, because that is another milestone we’re trying to be consistent with…)

The 8oz size holds just the right amount of water or milk for Juniper right now, and features the same soft silicone spout, with leakproof technology and a snap on lid.

Thanks to Philips Avent for designing such amazing products and coming to our rescue with transitioning to Toddler cups!

You know those super-handy squeeze food pouches for kids? Well, Kiinde has developed a great system for creating those pouches yourself! The kit comes with everything you need to prepare healthy and mess-free meals on the go.

Kiinde Foodii Squeeze Snack Filling and Feeding System provides options for feeding directly from the pouch, whether your child prefers the ergonomically-designed snack spout, or the soft silicone squeeze spoon. The pouches can be recycled after use, but the spoon and spouts can be reused – they’re even dishwasher and microwave safe!

Foodii Squeeze Snack Starter Kit comes with:

– 10 Foodii Squeeze Snack Pouches (recyclable)
– 1 Foodii Filler: This is a squeezable filler cup and includes a cap
– 2 Snack Spouts with leak-proof caps
– 1 Squeeze Spoon with leak-proof cap

All components of the Foodii and Twist feeding systems are BPA, PVC, latex, and pthalate-free, and are designed and tested in the United States.

We usually make batches of food over the weekend, so this system has been very convenient, as we can fill a few pouches and have them ready to go during the very busy weeks!

Learn more and get your own Kiinde Foodii Feeding System at Kiinde.com.

I’ve always had pretty sensitive skin, so Weleda products have been on my radar ever since I tried their Arnica Muscle Soak several years ago (which feels awesome, and smells amazing too, seriously). Since then, I have enjoyed their body washes and lotions, so jumped at the chance to try out their skincare for babies.

I received the Diaper Rash Cream, Body Lotion, and Face Cream, all from the new Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow collection. These products are dermatologically-proven and have even been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the National Eczema Association. All of the products are 100% fragrance free. This is very important, as we know that fragrances in skincare products are a leading cause of skin allergies. In addition to being fragrance free, the formulas are mostly organic (the diaper rash cream has the lowest percentage at 86%, while the body lotion and face cream boast 95% and 97% respectively) and include proven skin-soothing ingredients such as White Mallow, Pansy, Sesame seed and Coconut oil; the latter two of which provide essential fatty acids to the skin and help protect the delicate moisture barrier.

Using these on my daughter, Juniper, has been great. Over the winter, she had some dry, red, patches of skin on her cheeks, as well as her calves and upper arms, and I could tell that the body lotion and face cream were welcome and soothing to her skin. We got into a routine of applying these as part of a relaxing massage, right after her bath, before bed. Within a couple of weeks, the dry patches were significantly reduced and no longer red. I even used the face cream a few times when we were traveling, when I’d forgotten my usual moisturizer. Let me just say that I loved how luxuriously rich and soothing it was, yet it never felt greasy on my skin, like a few “protective / healing” creams for sensitive skin I’ve used in the past.

The diaper rash cream has also been wonderful; the formula is creamy and spreads easily, unlike some of the really thick, difficult to spread pastes out there, while still creating the necessary layer of protection to promote healing delicate and sensitive skin.

I would definitely recommend the Weleda Baby Derma White Mallow collection to anyone, especially to those with reactive or sensitive skin. Good stuff!