Review: Tranquil Turtle from Cloud B

Tranquil Turtle from Cloud B

Hurray for the Tranquil Turtle. This is one of the coolest products I have seen in awhile, so unique, fun and useful. Tranquil Turtle is designed to soothe your little ones to sleep at night and is suitable for all ages. My husband loves it, often wanting it turned on for his afternoon nap - LOL.

The hard turtle shell projects blue, underwater effects in the room, while playing either a soothing melody or ocean sounds, requiring three AA batteries that are included. The effects are completely stunning, creating the perfect environment for meditation, sleep or just relaxing. It has a timer on it to turn off automatically after twenty three minutes, another feature that I love. Sometimes I will allow the time to tell me that my yoga session has ended, allowing me to put a child to bed, while conducting my evening yogi rituals.
 
I find this product to be extremely effective in helping the entire family to fall asleep, especially newborns and infants. I am going to have to invest in a few more tranquil turtles because everyone in the house wants their own. It is the perfect addition to a baby nursery and the perfect gift that keeps giving as the child grows up. A Tranquil Turtle costs around $54.95.

Pros

• Hypnotic
• All ages
• Plush, huggable
• Batteries included
• Adorable

 Cons

• Only available in two colors - Aqua-Marine & Amethyst

For more information on Tranquil Turtle please visit http://www.cloudb.com.

Camping With Infant

Taking an infant camping can be a rich and rewarding experience for the entire family, instilling deep love and respect for nature at an early age.  Camping with a baby can be a little challenging, but certainly does not need to be difficult. Many people camp with infants and so can you.  With a little planning you will be a pro in no time at all.  To be sure that all your babies' needs are fully met, you may want to practice camping with them out in the backyard before venturing someplace else.  This is recommended so that you are aware of expect and what to bring.  Preparation will help ensure that everyone will have a great time and really enjoy the experience. A little planning and organization will help the trip go smooth and everyone to enjoy themselves that much more.  The effort is worth it for a fun family experience. grow up and appreciate the great outdoors and well as learn Checklists can be especially helpful when taking an infant camping.  Any kind of family travel can be stressful enough, causing all sorts of important things to be forgotten.  To help get you started I have included some basic camping with infant checklist.  You will want to add or cross out according to your own personal needs of course.  So let's get started ... 

To Do

• Practice camping in the backyard.
• Many mothers prefer a flat camp site because it helps them to get around, so you may want to choose one as well before setting camp.

To Pack

• Baby carrier (This is an important item, especially if you plan on hiking. Be sure to test it out before you take it camping.)
• Baby swing
• Bottles (extra bottles)
• Nipples (extra nipples)
• Bibs (If possible, bring a bib for each meal.)
• Long pants and long-sleeved shirt (to protect baby from the sun and bug bites)
• Extra socks
• Umbrella for shade
• Diapers
• Lots and lots of layers and extra clothes for all possibilities of weather. 
• Lots of hats - cold weather hat, sun hat, etc.
• Extra clothes
• Properly fitted life jacket (for babies 20 pounds and up)
• Cloth diapers (For nursing, etc.)
• Pacifier with clip and ribbon or string
• Extra pacifier
• Diaper bag
• Baby wipes
• Play tent
• Hat, helmet or glasses with built-in light (for mom)
• Portable high chair 
• Baby food
• Pajamas with footies
• Formula (ready-made rather than powder)
• Disposable utensils (Don't worry about Mother Nature. You can wash and reuse disposable utensils when you get home.)
• Mittens (You can double up socks if necessary.)
• Waterproof Ziploc bags
• Hand sanitizer (for mom)
• Baby eating utensils
• Battery operated baby monitor
• Extra plastic bags (for soiled diapers, trash and laundry)
• Clothes line and clothes pins        Plastic tablecloth or drop cloth (For baby play area)
• Favorite toys
• Stroller
• Baby thermometer
• First aid kit for baby
• Good sunscreen that is safe for babies    
• Outside toys and beach toys
• Sippy cups
• Disposable changing pads
• Portable bassinet or pack-and-play
• Portable playpen (for keeping baby clean, occupied, and out of trouble. A playpen also make a nice place for baby to sleep.)
• Baby blankets (extras for cold nights)
• Tummy tub or bath for baby (You can also use a plastic storage container for bathing baby.)
• Mosquito netting to put around playpen or pack-and-play
• Bedding for baby
• Snacks

          
Camping is one of the best ways to for a family to share time and create memories.  Have Fun!

Review: Teething Bling!

All moms know that jewelry and your teething cherub are a disastrous combination. One mom decided to do something about it, creating the original teething bling. You no longer need to sacrifice your keen fashion sense just because you are a mother.

What a great idea. Made by SmartMom LLC this jewelry line is specially designed to be safe for baby to nibble on and is super stylish. The line includes bangle bracelets, key chains and necklaces that are teethers.
They are lead-free, phthalate-free, non-toxic silicone. Available in a variety of colors and patterns, there is sure to be the perfect selection for every mom. All you have to do to clean them is wash in the dishwasher. Prices vary ... affordable.

Pros

•   Non-toxic silicone teether
•   Stylish
•   Lead-free
•   Phthalate-free
•   Variety of colors available
•   Affordable
•   Dishwasher safe

For more information please visit http://www.smartmomjewelry.com.