Disney Baby Layette Gift Set

January 29, 2012 by Momstart 5 Comments

By Christine:

"After a labor of love, we’re proud to announce the birth of DisneyBaby.com". To celebrate the newest member of the Disney family I was invited to try out a few items from the layette collection. Included in the gift set were two Disney Cuddly Bodysuits, one Disney Sleep and Play outfit and a Winnie the Pooh soft character rattle. Typically I am not a big fan of babies or young kids wearing clothes with characters or other brands until they’re old enough to pick out what they like. However, I found the patterns on the Disney Baby items to be very tasteful and unobtrusive. The Disney characters were included in a more fashionable design in the samples I received and what I saw online.

The onsies are both cute and cuddly, as the name suggests. In addition, they are made out of a very soft 100% cotton and are thick enough to wear paired with cotton pants, or under another shirt for added warmth. They wash well and feel even softer after coming out of the dryer. The head opening is a generous size and fit easily over my 3 1/2 month old’s slightly large head. What I like most about the Disney Cuddly Bodysuits though is the additional row of snaps. It is so great to have well made clothes that will last and grow with my daughter, especially since babies grow so fast and I can hardly keep up with rotating her clothes as she grows. I know that these onsies will be in the dresser for several months to come and they will look and feel great.

The Disney Sleep and Play outfit was the same lovely cotton as the bodysuits. I’m just disappointed that they sent a boy’s pattern, as I have a daughter whose older sister will not hear of her little sister wearing anything remotely boyish. The Mickey Mouse "Who am I" Sleep and Play will find a new home at Special Delivery, a frequent recipient of items from MomStart.

These items can all be found on DisneyBaby.com along with a whole selection of other baby necessities.

About Christine:

Christine is our in house baby product reviewer. She has two children that are quite adorable, one is 3 1/2 months old and the other is three and in my son’s preschool class. When she’s not taking maternity leave she works at the local children’s hospital.

Ralph Lauren Donation Ralph Lauren Baby Layette

December 15, 2010 by Momstart 5 Comments

I’m a Ralph Lauren Ambassador working with Mom Central and as part three of the campaign with both of them, Ralph Lauren sent me a beautiful baby layette. The Ralph Lauren Baby Layette was donated to Treehouse as part of the Seattle Tweet Drive I participated in.

The Layette was absolutely gorgeous. The hat and mittens were so soft and looked like they would keep a baby so warm. I was very honored and humbled by the ability to donate these wonderful items to such a worthy charity as Treehouse. Treehouse is an orphanage, a charity set up to help orphans and families that adopt, or foster them. Children are able to go “shopping” as you will and pick out a Christmas present. I think it’s an amazing place helping so many kids in need. Last year they helped over 5,000 different children.

My son Miles helped me to take photos of all the products that Ralph Lauren sent us to donate.

Cotton Cable Hat & Bootie Set

Adorable baby’s hat and bootie set knit in soft, hearty cabled cotton.
Cable-knit hat with ribbed foldover brim and seamed crown for a snug fit.
Cabled booties have a ribbed foldover ankle cuff with a delicate cord woven through and tied at the ankle and textured knit sole.
100% cotton. Machine washable. Imported.
Price: $65.00

Snap-Front Footed Coverall

A long-sleeved footed coverall in soft cotton jersey is crafted in an easy snap-front design with essential fold-over cuffs.
Ribbed neckline and placket.
Full-snap front down to the footed hem for ultra-easy on and off.
Long raglan sleeves have turn-back cuffs that fold over your infant’s hands to prevent scratches.
Tonal embroidered pony accents the chest.
100% cotton. Machine washable. Imported.
Price: $27.50

"I am a participant in a Mom Central Consulting campaign for Ralph Lauren and received a Ralph Lauren Baby Layette set to help facilitate my review."

Zutano, itzy bitzy Review and Giveaway

April 9, 2010 by Momstart 270 Comments

One thing that I really do love about blogging is the opportunity to work with companies that I love. Companies that I developed a love for before I even had children. One of my favorite lines to sell while I was working children’s retails was Zutano, not only was it one of my favorites it was easy to sell. The price point is lower compared to other brands we carried but the quality is amazing.

I contacted Zutano and requested permission to do a giveaway and asked if they were willing to do a review as well and they agreed to both. They sent me some clothes for Zoe and she looks amazing in them. I think they are slimming and one of the best parts is that they fit her comfortably. She can pull the pants up and down which has been wonderful for potty training. A lot of the pants she wears fit so snugly she can not pull them up and down for potty training. So we love the Zutano pants. I think I’m going to have to go find a local store that carries them and purchase a few more pairs.

Oh and I have to mention that it washes and dries well. We would always tell people to buy a size up, but I requested the size she wears, 4 and after washing it twice it fits her just right.

I could not get a better photo of her because she was not in the mood to have her picture taken. Zutano makes the cutest infant clothing. They make one pieces and separates. Everything is mix and match practically. They even make blankets and hats to match all of the clothing. Pants come in patterns, stripes, and solid colors. Actually they are all the same, each piece is a pattern, stripe, or solid. You put the pieces together. It’s fun!

Lime Candy Stripe Newborn Legging

Sugar Blossom Newborn Dress

Pinwheel Newborn Hat

Chocolate Newborn Legging

Dino Jungle Kimono Newborn Top

Dino Jungle Baby Blanket

Zutano has generously offered up a 75.00 Gift Card to one of my readers. The gift card will only work on the itzy bitzy line. That line is for 0 to 13 lbs.

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My Conservation Baby the unique onsie #giveaway

September 18, 2009 by Momstart 46 Comments

My Conservation Baby sent me a few items for me to review and then giveaway. At Conservation Baby you can save time when you’re searching for a unique baby gift.
They offer hip designer onesies, two-piece onesie sets and toddler tees with conservation-inspired messages like Stop Global Warming and Protect the Environment. So instead of having your baby say something rude on his shirt, how about conservation. Their baby clothes are funky, practical and absolutely adorable! Some are tie died and others are solid. They offer a wide variety of styles in either organic cotton or conventional cotton. Either way your gift will be a hit and one of the most original she receives. And you won’t see your gift coming and going like you do at most showers.

This is one of the sets I have to giveaway. This is a Stop Global Warming onsie with matching cap.

• 100% baby soft cotton
• Quality construction
• Lap shoulders for ease of dressing
• Three snap button bottom for effortless diaper changes
• Machine washable and dryable

NOTE: Tie-dyed onesies run small. Wash in cold water and dry with low heat.

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