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Merry COVID Christmas: New Children’s Books Get Honest About 2020
We all know how difficult 2020 has been for everyone. Through it all, parents are having to find the right words to discuss the news and changing world with their kids.Two moms inspired to help other parents through these tough conversations put their pens to paper–each writing honest children’s books on timely topics: masks and Santa Claus.
Remember to Smile (978-0578745497, $12, available now)
Florida mom-of-two Shannon Q. McDonald wanted to find a way to tell her kids about face masks in kid-friendly language while also making them laugh at the same time. Her new full-color children’s picture book for kids ages 2-6 years old describes and illustrates the different styles of masks, characters that wear them, when you can wear them, and interesting ways to use them. Colorful and funny illustrations bring the book to life and will have kids giggling on the floor. Remember to Smile proudly supports the COVID-19 Relief Fund (for Teachers and Students) through the non-profit organization AdoptAClassroom.org. Visit remembertosmile.org to learn more.
Santa in a Snow Globe (978-0990887140, $12.99, available now)
The holidays are typically a season of unbridled merriment and joy. However, this year’s celebrations are going to look a bit different. Recognizing the challenges this year’s holiday season will bring, New Jersey mom A.H. Edelman was inspired to write Santa in a Snow Globe, the first illustrated children’s book to offer parents, caregivers, and children a starting point to talk about life’s new realities—explained straightforwardly by Santa—complete with timeless advice, beautiful inclusive illustrations, and a big dose of Christmas cheer. Going beyond mask-wearing and social distancing, Santa in a Snow Globe also touches on issues the world is facing today, including climate change and protests. However, Edelman’s Santa still shares a positive message of hope and the importance of appreciating the simpler things in life. -
Picked My Best Friend’s Baby Shower Gift from Kyte Baby
Baby Shower is one of my favorite events that I love to attend, because we are expecting a beautiful new born coming in this world. We bring a gift for a little baby who hasn’t came out yet, how magic it is. Picking a baby shower gift is so important to welcome this little angel, a good gift makes a good wish for this baby’s health and happiness. You also want baby’s parents know how happy you feel for them. My best friend’s baby is coming at the end of 2020 and tomorrow will be the baby shower! What should I get for this wonderful and important day? I am not a mom yet, but I believe I will at some point. So I did some research for my friend’s baby shower, as well as for the future myself.
Unlike other baby apparel, Kyte BABY has the softest baby pajamas that are economically sourced out of bamboo! Bamboo is 3 degrees cooler than cotton, while also being hypoallergenic. The fabric itself also promotes the smart use of resources and sustainability. Bamboo is the best choice for your baby and for the planet’s future, and this way of thinking is evident in every aspect of Kyte BABY!
ZIPPERED FOOTIE IN DUSKEverything you love about Kyte BABY’s soft and snuggly classic footies now with a zipper! The dual zipper option makes wardrobe or diaper changes a breeze.
Made from silky smooth bamboo rayon creating a cool outfit in a rainbow of modern, earthy colors. The stretchy material gives you the option to have a snug or looser fit while still staying comfortable and stylish. For those babies starting to walk Kyte BABY now has grips starting on sizes 6-12 Months.
Material 97% Bamboo Rayon | 3% Spandex
SLEEP BAG IN SAPPHIRE 1.0
Are you having trouble putting baby to bed at night? Then you have to try Kyte BABY’s sleep bag. So many moms report that it helps their baby sleep through the night. And since it’s the safest alternative to a blanket in bed, it helps reduce the risk of SIDS too. That’s probably why it was voted the No. 1 Wearable Blanket by The Bump (2019). Kyte BABY’s sleep bag is made of 97% rayon of bamboo so it feels buttery soft and breathable. It features a J-shaped double zipper, which makes it super easy to use. At 1.0 TOG, it’s the ideal warmth year-round.
TOG is a rating system that measures warmth and calculates how quickly a fabric uses heat. It is the standard when choosing the appropriate sleeping bag for your baby depending on the ambient temperature in their nursery. A thicker tog is recommended during cooler months and a thinner size during warmer months.
0.5 TOG: 23 – 26 °C / 74 – 78 °F
1.0 TOG: 21 – 23 °C / 69 – 73 °F
2.5 TOG: 16 – 20 °C / 61 – 68 °F
Exterior: 97% Rayon from Bamboo, 3% Spandex
Filling: 100% Polyester
Lulu’s Pick – BABY BLANKET
PRINTED BABY BLANKET IN HUMMINGBIRDKyte BABY’s infant and toddler blankets are cozy and soft to the touch. The gentle rayon from bamboo fabric has a silky smooth feeling that will keep your little ones cozy and warm and bring comfort and snugness during cuddle times.
The blankets are two sided – One side is quilted with a solid color inspired by nature and the other features a playful animal pattern with a modern take on children’s favorites.
Exterior: 97% Bamboo of Rayon, 3% Spandex
Interior: 100% Polyester
Tog Rating: 1.0 Tog
Infant | 33 in x 33 in; 84 cm x 84 cm
The reason that I picked a baby blanket is because it’s very easy, safe and very useful. As a good friend and a good “aunt”, I am sure I will have more and more gifts coming for my best friend’s baby. For the 1st birthday, 2nd birthday, or the first time the baby can walk, Aunt Lulu will have more lovely gifts prepared. Kyte BABY has so many great baby product options and I love their great design and quality. Also they use Bamboo to make their products. Bamboo fibers create an incredibly soft fabric that is both gentle and cozy to the touch. The fabric is breathable, for comfort in any temperature, and absorbs & evaporates humidity better than any other fabric available.
Bamboo, technically a grass rather than a tree, is one of the most sustainable resources on earth, textile or otherwise. Growing up to a yard in a single day, it never requires replanting due to its vast, interconnected root network. Not only does it not require replanting, but it also doesn’t require tractors, fertilizers, or pesticides. Following harvesting, it’s converted into fabric. This fabric, called rayon, is incredibly soft, statistically breathes better than cotton, and is hypoallergenic. This makes it perfect for babies, especially when considering overheating and sensitive skin.
The benefits of using bamboo begin with it being the most sustainable and versatile resource on the planet, as we’ve mentioned. It’s the fastest growing plant in the world, and quickly adapts to different climates. Not only is it earth-friendly, but it is also an environmentally intelligent choice because bamboo minimizes CO2 and generates 35% more oxygen than trees. Bamboo is the best choice for your baby, and for the planet’s future.
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Unique Hair Accessories and Face Masks
Hair ties, headbands, and scrunchies tend to be a nuisance for kids to wear, and most of the time it leads to them taking them out and losing them. BUT…..what if we made these hair bands more than an accessory to them?
With Scenties, you can add a fun twist to your kids’ hair ties, headbands, and scrunchies. These accessories are fragranced with playful scents, which can be enabled by simply Stretching and Sniffing the product, just like we used to do with the Scratch and Sniff stickers! Your kids will be able to wear these products as hair accessories or bracelets, while also choosing from 7 different scents, including: Cotton Candy, Bubblegum, Vanilla Cupcake, Strawberry, Sour Apple, Watermelon, and Chocolate Fudge Brownie.
These are perfect as a Holiday stocking stuffers! 🙂
It gets better, though! With the new addition of face masks to the collection, your kids will be wanting to keep their face masks on all day long! The masks themselves aren’t scented, but they are made with velcro sewn onto the sides so that kids are able to interchange the ear loops from one scent to another by simply sticking them on and off. The new Scenties masks are comfortable, washable, reusable, and they’re an exciting, interactive way to get your kids to want to wear their face masks every single day by letting them pick and choose their scent of the day.
Founder of Scenties and mom of 4, Kara Dahn, grew up in the 80’s and was obsessed with Scratch & Sniff stickers. She is also an accessories enthusiast that believes that you can never have too many accessories, which is why creating Scenties was the perfect way for her to put together two of her favorite things and create an incredibly useful and original product out of it.
In addition to the exciting new addition to the Scenties collection, the brand is also partnering with Child Mind Institute, which is an independent national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. As a mom with a history of anxiety, and now seeing her children struggling with anxiety too, Kara didn’t think twice about supporting this incredible cause.
All of Scenties’ fragrances have been created to comply with the International Fragrance Association Standards. Each scent lasts for at least 6 months, and all you have to do to activate it is stretch your Scenties product; It’ll almost feel like you’re wearing a new perfume everyday!
Scenties Quick Facts:
- Patent Approved
- All fragrances have been created to comply with the International Fragrance Association Standards
- To ensure that the scent lasts for a minimum of 6 months, Scenties uses a technology called Micro-Encapsulation
- Woman Owned AND Financed
- Retail Price: $6.99- $21.99
- Available for purchase via the website
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Your Baby Deserves The Best Skincare Product
Recently I have a couple of friends are going to have new borns. And baby showers are added into my calendar. To prepare a nice gift for them, I did some research about baby product. Finally, I found something great for their baby shower gifts. It is Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy baby skincare.
Many people refer to seborrheic dermatitis as “cradle cap.” Dr. Eddie’s Happy Cappy Medicated Shampoo & Body Wash is A Pediatrician’s Solution® to fight flaking, itching, redness, scaling, and irritation on the scalp and skin for children of all ages. These bothersome symptoms are known as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. 1 in 3 children under the age of 5 are affected by this condition.
Pediatricians regularly recommend adult dandruff shampoos for this condition because they contain an FDA approved active ingredient to control seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. Until now there was no children’s seborrheic dermatitis shampoo and body wash.
Happy Cappy is the first OTC (Over The Counter) shampoo and body wash made specifically for children of all ages with an FDA approved active ingredient, pyrithione zinc, which has been proven safe and effective for many decades for relief of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It also contains the natural ingredient Licorice Root Extract to help soothe redness behind ears, under armpits, and in neck folds.
Happy Cappy Daily Shampoo and Body wash for dry or irritated skin.
Happy Cappy’s Daily Shampoo and Body Wash is a pediatrician developed daily shampoo for soothing dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin. This moisturizing cleanser is dermatologist and clinically tested and is free of skin irritants like fragrance, dye, alcohol, sulfates, phthalates, and preservatives known as parabens.
In fact, over 95% of the ingredients are of natural plant-based origin. Ingredients were carefully selected for their soothing properties—Oatmeal Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Aloe Vera, Provitamin B5, and Hyaluronic Acid. Happy Cappy is cruelty free and vegan.
Happy Cappy Medicated Baby Shampoo for Seborrheic Dermatitis
The only shampoo formulated to treat flaking and irritation of the skin for children of all ages. Happy Cappy is the first OTC (Over The Counter) shampoo and body wash made specifically for babies and children of all ages with an FDA approved active ingredient, pyrithione zinc, which has been proven safe and effective for many decades for relief of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Happy Cappy’s gentle, fragrance free, dermatologist tested, dye free, alcohol free, paraben free, sulfate free, BPA free formula eliminates flaking while still leaving the skin and hair soft and smooth.
Moisturizing Cream Soothes Dry, Itchy Skin
Happy Cappy Moisturizing Cream is a pediatrician’s solution for soothing dry, itchy, irritated, sensitive eczema prone skin for children of all ages and is formulated to hydrate skin all day. This clinically tested moisturizing cream protects and restores the delicate skin barrier. Adults with sensitive skin can expect similar results. Soothes without stinging sensation.
Fast absorbing and not greasy, Happy Cappy Moisturizing Cream is infused with natural ingredient Licorice Root Extract (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate) to help soothe redness. Happy Cappy Moisturizing Cream is dermatologist tested and free of fragrance, dye, sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. Happy Cappy is Vegan and Cruelty Free.
All three Happy Cappy products are fragrance free, dye free, sulfate free, parabens free, phthalate free, vegan, cruelty free, and dermatologist and clinically tested. Each of our products has many other features and unique ingredient combinations that will make your skin and scalp very happy.
Dr. Eddie has a passion to provide families and children with the best pediatric care as he continues to practice medicine in Houston, Texas. He is a Board Certified Pediatrician and an active member of the medical community. He has served as President of the Houston Pediatric Society and in many capacities with the Harris County Medical Society.
You can look through Dr. Eddie’s site to learn more about seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, and cradle cap and find out why Happy Cappy is the best for your family. -
Remember Steve Kramer from 93.3? He has his own show now!
Whether you’re looking for a holiday gift for moms-to-be, rounding up items for a virtual baby shower in an age of social distancing or just looking for some unique new baby items, I wanted to share the Born for the Chisme onesie with you.
This onesie is a favorite for fans of The Certified Mama’s Boy Podcast! The phrase is coined by the award-winning morning show host and podcaster Steve Kramer making it perfect for moms and mamas-to-be who love a good gossip sesh with the girls!
Chisme means “gossip” in Spanish and this 100% cotton onesie is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face whether as a gift for someone or as part of a cute outfit mom picks out for her baby on her own.
Kramer developed the apparel line in unison with his podcast earlier this year after finding his gift for vulnerability and authenticity can impact people for good, for insight, for growth. With a mission to make people, “live, laugh and love your Mom,” he called on his own mother to co-host his show.
While this onesie is one of the newest items in his collection, the host has also released “Rosé & Chisme” wine glasses, mugs and high-quality apparel for men, women and kids.
About CERTIFIED MAMA’S BOY with Steve Kramer:
Live, Laugh, Love Your Mom – join Steve Kramer as he attempts to navigate life with the help of his mom, Nancy. Kramer’s road the last few years has been rocky, to say the least. From a hard divorce, to losing his dream job, to a weird medical diagnosis, maybe like your life, things haven’t been the easiest. But through it all, his mom has been there with some really motivational words that can help you, too. This podcast deals with daily life, relationships, marriage, divorce, the news, and whatever else goes through Kramer’s head. It’s here to make you laugh and keep going!
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Picky Eaters Rejoice – Food Cubby is Here!
Do you have kids that hate when their food touches? Do you have a cupboard full of divided plates to try and make meal time easier? I have a simple solution for you — Food Cubby . . . a semi-circle of BPA-Free, food grade silicone that suctions to a flat dinner plate.
Why stock up on a bunch of plastic divider plates that your children outgrow? Food Cubby is an easy solution that can just get tossed into a utensil drawer and works on the plates you already own. Made of BPA-free silicone, it’s long lasting and dishwasher safe.
- Suctions to a plate to keep runny food from spreading; BPA-free silicone
- Fits 1/2 cup of food within its walls for portion control
- Use as an edge to push food onto a fork or spoon without fingers; great for occupational therapy eating needs
- Eliminates need to buy and store plastic compartment plates to separate food on a plate
There are multiple uses but the main purposes would be keeping food from touching and helping scoop food for those who need it/learning to eat. It can suction to almost any material. It stops foods and liquids in its track and separates them perfectly. We have two size so that no matter your plate, the FoodCubby is there for you. They also have the NEW triangle plate divider. Food Cubby is excited about the new design which automatically separates your plate into 3 different sections. Food Cubby is growing and progressing as new experiences and opportunities arise. Food Cubby – keeping food in its place.
Available as one piece with three “compartments” or as two semi-circle pieces, in orange, green, blue and clear. Priced at $14.99, it’s available on their website and Amazon.