Momessentials

T-Handmuff

I am really excited about the T-Handmuff from Teutonia, the stroller manufacturer..  
When it is really cold outside you do not have to worry, the driver's hands stay warm, buried in our two-sided, fleece-lined t-handmuff with weatherproof shell. It snaps right onto the handle of most strollers, ensuring warm, dry hands for mom, dad or whoever is pushing. 

I can not say enough good things about this product.   Living in NYC,  I am out strolling my twin boys all day long and up until recently my hands were always cold....  Not anymore...  Now in the cold weather my hands are staying nice and warm..  Since the T-Handmuff is a relatively new product everyone stops me on the street to see where they can purchase the product... People used to stop and stare at the twins, now they stop and stare at the T-Handmuff... A full listing of Teutonia suppliers can be found here.

This is definitely one of the greatest products ever....  

pediped footwear

Today my daughter reached a major milestone: she walked. It's not the actual walking that excited me - I am actually dreading this next year of chasing after her and rushing ahead to move targets out of her way. What has me jumping up and down and squealing with delight is the shoe shopping! I did not waste a single minute in getting grandma and heading to Nordstroms. I knew exactly what brand we were going for: pediped.

I know I could have had her in shoes all along, but in following the advice of the American Podiatric Medical Association, I have kept her barefoot or in socks to allow her feet to grow and develop naturally. The fact that pediped has been awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the APMA for high standards and quality shoes that promote healthy feet is half the reason I love this brand. The other half is the stylish (not cutesy) line of products. I love the design - comfortable, soft, flexible, and attractive.

                                                   

StrollAway

Through clever storage and cool new modern designs in children's gear, you finally have a place where your children and your style can happily coexisit ...except for...that stroller.... It's huge, it cost you a fortune, and it's a necessity. But where do you put it? It folds, but the fact that it's on wheels makes it impossible to stay upright in a closet and the garage gets dusty. Under the heading of 'Why didn't someone think of that sooner?' comes the StrollAway, an over the door (no wall or door damage from screws) stroller storage system. Constructed of sturdy steel, the StrollAway will accommodate most stroller models, and folds flush to the door when not in use. Hang it on the back of the closet door and voila! Out of sight until your next outing.

City view (by Risa): The StrollAway is a must for every parent living in an apartment or other tight space. It is easy to hang and frees up your floor and closet space.

Suburban angle (by Tina): My husband recently was having words about one of my favorite strollers. Neither one of us could get it to stand upright when folded. We did not want to leave it laying on the dusty garage floor nor bring it inside. The StrollAway was the perfect solution. The stroller now hangs neatly and is easy to grab when going out.

Push Presents...

I never understood the meaning behind a "push present".  SO when my husband asked me what I wanted after the baby was born - i always said "nothing" i rather spend money on our baby....WELL, after being in labor for 23 hours and pushing for 4 - i said -okay - i deserve something!!!  I always loved how new moms have their child's initials integrated with their jewelry - so i gave my husband some direction.  I was so surprised as to how well he did!  He had the most beautiful necklace made by love rocks ny.  Every piece is custom made - so whatever our personality is - the designer can create a one of a kind piece just for you.  The best part is - you can have a custom design in under 2 weeks!  I get so many compliments every time i wear my new necklace.  Watch this post for a special discount in the next 2 weeks to help out with your holiday shopping. 

   

Day to Night Baby Log

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I usually do things on the fly...I'm pretty organized when it comes to my work - but when it comes to my personal life - well...thats another story!  (I can't believe I'm admitting that out loud!)  So when I gave birth to my daughter - I knew i needed to make a change - a lifestyle change - I promised myself and my husband that i would become organized when it comes to our daughter - So, I discovered this new product by the geniuses at Skip Hop: the Day to Night Baby Log. 

This log forces me to be organized.  It's like organization for dummies!  There are columns for all the days activities that you check off..a column for feeding:both nursing and bottle, a column for changing where you check off pee or poo and of course my favorite Sleep!  It especially comes in handy now that I'm back at work - The book allows me to see what Samantha did  for the day (there is a notes section at the bottom of each page), I can see what her sleep pattern is and at what times she ate and so on.  At the very beginning of the book there is a chart to track doctor visits as well as a couple of pages dedicated to baby gifts....which admittedly i filled out the date, from who and the actual gift...the thank you note column...i'm still working on that! 

Oh, and the best part is that it has a an illuminated time capsule, so I can see the exact time and date all without turning on the lights!  Now to complete my baby log - i'm off to finish those thank you notes! 

   

Splash

 

Who new that a bottle drying rack can look so good and be so functional at the same time...  Skip*Hop, an innovative leader in designing a variety of products for babies has done it again with The Splash.  The Splash is a unique drying rack for holding your bottles, bottle parts, pacifiers, cups, etc. It comes with a bottle brush for cleaning your bottles and it comes in red, white, and blue. The base rotates and the draining tray can be removed.

When Hallie was a baby I went through many different types of bottle drying racks that fell apart easily and were not visually pleasing. Luckily for me, The Splash launched around the same time as the birth of my twin boys.  I have been using the splash since the boys were born for all the infant basics (bottles, pacifiers, etc). Now I use it for sippy cups, straw cups, etc.   The Splash is a great product!

 

Patemm Pad

The Patemm Pad is a smart, stylish and practical pad that makes changing your little one quick and simple. The round design accommodates squirmy infants and serves as a sleek, all-in-one bag for diapers, wipes, and even a change of clothes. Patemm pads have received national and international acclaim by parents, caretakers and the media and has truly become an essential baby item! They come in many different styles and patterns.
In addition to being a great changing pad it can also be used as a mat in the park or as a backdrop for pictures.