Summertime Adventures With Baby Jogger & Graco

While I may be a grandma, it seems like yesterday that my two youngest boys were toddlers. I have pushed many strollers and buckled many kids into car seats.

I received samples from Graco to facilitate this post

 My website name says it all Mom Knows Best. I am a mom to 5 children and a grandma to 2 girls. I have been raising kids for 31 years. I still have two kids left in the house for another 7+ years, so I am still in the kid-raising years. My oldest daughter is 31 years and my youngest boys are 13 and 14. Then I have 2 more sons, ages 21 and 27.

 I also have earned the grandma badge with my cute granddaughters, ages 10 months and 34 months. So I have many years of mom advice to share. I love that my grandbabies live nearby and I can see them often. So when opportunities for reviewing toys and baby gear arise, I have the grandchildren to spoil and they make the cutest models for my website. My daughter does not seem to mind one bit when these cute girls are featured on my website as she loves that her mom can help her get the best baby equipment.

 So when I had a chance to check out a stroller and car seat, I of course said yes. The Baby Jogger City Mini® 2 and Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat were perfect for the next stage of transporting 2 little ones around town. The youngest grandbaby was ready to move to a bigger car seat and the almost three years old granddaughter was happy to have more freedom with walking around the neighborhood with mom. So this grandma was ready for some summer adventures with her grandkids.

Baby Jogger City Mini® 2 Review

 My oldest boys are teens but that does not mean that I don't have experience with pushing a stroller. My teens are 16 months apart so it was like I had twins. I remember starting out with a double stroller that allowed them both to be seated. As the boys got older, the double stroller became too clunky for long walks. So I switch to a single stroller with a standing board so the older of the two boys could have the freedom to walk more. The standing board was great for the times he was tired of walking. I did not let kids get in the way of my fitness and I know that I always did plenty of research with my stroller purchases.

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 So when the Baby Jogger City Mini® 2 arrived at my house, I had a chance to check it out before I took a walk with my grandbabies. Even my youngest teen son had fun checking out this awesome stroller. This was a grandma/mom-approved stroller! The Baby Jogger was the perfect stroller for active moms. This is a stroller that I would have selected when my boys were younger as it had so many awesome stroller features. This was a stroller that my daughter could use with both of her girls. 

What I loved about the Baby Jogger City Mini® 2

+ Lightweight ~ The stroller literally glides on any surface and is a pleasure to push

+ Can operate one-handed ~ I love that I can push the stroller with one hand

+ One-hand folding ~ Just pull a strap in the seat and it folds completely with one hand

+ Modern, sleek design ~ This stroller looks so fancy

+ Super comfortable ~ The padding is so soft

+ Roomy Basket ~ I love the size of the basket and it can hold lots of baby stuff. I also love that the basket can be accessed at both the front and back of the stroller

+ Big canopy ~ This will keep the sun off the baby

+ Adjustable seat in many positions ~ The seat adjusting clip allows you to customize the seat recline from flat to upright in many angles

+ Can be used for 2 kids ~ With an optional glider board, a second child can catch a ride on the stroller.

What I disliked Baby Jogger City Mini® 2

+ No parent tray ~ I would have loved a place to stash my drink or keys

+ No kid tray ~ A place for kid snacks would be nice to have

 The Baby Jogger had so many nice features that I liked and I could not wait to take my grandbabies for a walk. So I scheduled a grandma playdate and took the grandchildren for a walk around the neighborhood. The youngest baby looked so comfortable in the stroller. The older grandchild was happy to walk. My daughter will be buying the optional glider board for the stroller. So the older child can catch a ride when she is tired of walking.

 When we had to cross the street, I loved that I could hold the older child's hand and push the stroller with the other hand. While the Baby Jogger did not have a place for my water bottle on the stroller handle, it did have a pouch on the back. The peek-a-boo-window was nice so could check on the baby. 

 I really loved how easy this stroller was to fold. All I had to do was pull a strap, that was located in the seat. I was able to hold the baby in one hand and fold the stroller with the other. The stroller folded completely and it was so light to hold. The stroller folded to a compact size that would fit in most car trunks. 

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Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat Review

 My teen boys graduated out of car seats three years ago. It is hard to believe that three years ago my sons were in booster seats. Now they are taller than me. Car seats are a must for babies, toddlers, and up to about 12 years old. As a grandma, I want the best car seats for my grandbabies. So they are safe when traveling in a car. The Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat is a pretty amazing car seat and has features that are so much different from when my boys were in convertible car seats.

What I loved about the Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat

+ Can be used from birth to 100 pounds ~ So you only need to buy one car seat, as this can be used rear-facing to a high-back booster.

+ Printed directions on the seat ~ That show how to install the car seat in different positions.

+ Slim design ~ That means three seats can fit across the backseat of a car.

+ Rapid Remove Cover ~ The car seat cover removes in 60 seconds for cleaning without having to remove the harness and is machine washable.

+  No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System ~ Allows you to adjust the height of the headrest and harness to 10 positions with just one motion for just the right fit.

+ Comfortable custom fit ~ Removable, plush head, and body inserts for infants.

+ Awesome protection ~ Steel-reinforced frame provides strength and durability for 10 years of use, and EPS energy-absorbing foam provides effective impact energy management.

What I disliked about the Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat

+ I could not find any dislikes ~ This was a car seat that I loved

 The Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat was a car seat that I loved. My youngest grandbaby was currently in a Graco infant car seat but is ready to move up to a convertible rear-facing car seat. I loved that the Graco Slimfit3 can be used from birth all the way to school age. This car seat easily converts from rear-facing all the way to a high-back booster seat and it made to last for 10 years. So the parent only has to buy one car seat for their baby.

 The slim design was another feature that I loved about this car seat. So if my daughter had another baby, she could fit three of the Graco Slimfit3 in the back seat of her car. So no need for them to buy a bigger car. Then there were the safety features of this car seat. This Graco car seat had so many features to protect my grandbaby. From the soft head inserts all the way to the steel-reinforced frame, Graco designed this to meet all the safety standards.

 The best part of the Graco car seat that I loved was how easy it is to clean the chair. I remember when my kids had a blow-out diaper in their car seat and how much of a pain it was to clean the car seat. I had to remove all the straps to wash the car seat and then try to figure out how to put the car seat back together. The Rapid Remove Cover removes in 60 seconds for cleaning without having to remove the harness and is machine washable. That is super smart and it is about time that someone made a car seat that is easy to clean!

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What is your favorite feature of the Graco SlimFit3™ LX 3-in-1 Car Seat or the Baby Jogger City Mini® 2?

The Best 13 Gifts For Babies From Zero To Five

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Check out these Christmas gifts for babies up to preschool-age children

 Do you have a baby, toddler, or preschool-age child on your holiday shopping gift list? I think it is easy to buy Christmas gifts for the younger kids as there is so much selection of toys to choose from. It is so much fun to browse the toy sections of stores. Other people may be thinking I don't have kids or my kids are older so I have no clue what gift to buy for a little kid. The toddler age can be a hard one to shop for as you want to buy a gift or toy that is safe for the child. Also, remember that the gift that you may select has to sometimes meet the parent's expectations as new parents want the best for their little ones.

  Since I have raised five kids and now have a 2-year-old grandbaby and a newborn grandbaby, I have plenty of experience with buying and receiving gifts for babies all the way up to 5 years of age. The holiday gifts on this list were selected with my grandbabies in mind. The gifts that I selected are age-appropriate for babies to about 5 years of age. I included at the end of each gift selection the age that the Christmas gift is intended for. Please keep this in mind when selecting the gift that Santa may leave under the tree as the age guidelines is not about how smart the child is but rather the safety factor as gifts for 3+ may have small parts in it that would not be safe for younger kids. 

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The best part is all these gifts can be purchased online, so no need to leave the house during a virus pandemic. Buy gifts online is a great way to get all the gifts so there is no need to cancel Christmas this year. I included the links to all the gifts to make things super simple to buy your holiday gifts and a lot of the gifts can be bought on Amazon. So if you have Amazon Prime, you can get the Christmas gifts shipped for free.

The joys of grandchildren

 

 I love being a grandma and I have two grandbabies, ages 3 months and two years. My granddaughters are the cutest and I love spoiling them. Buying Christmas presents for my grandchildren is so much fun and I like to buy them Christmas gifts that are unique and fun. I also look for gifts for kids that are educational so my grandbabies can learn through play. Learning through play really takes off once babies hit their one year old milestones. I have been sharing my favorite holiday gifts for the past two years so for my gift ideas make sure to check out my past gift guides.

The Best Educational & Fun Gifts For Babies & Toddlers ~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2018/10/the-best-educational-gifts-for-babies.html

The 14 Best Holiday Gift Ideas For Toddlers And Preschoolers

~ https://www.momknowsbest.net/2019/11/the-8-best-holiday-gift-ideas-for.html    

1. Magformers Sets

 Click, Connect, Create! Explore endless construction possibilities with Magformers Mini House Sets! Your little one can build anything they can imagine when they use the Magformers Magnetic Rainbow shapes, characters, and accessories included in Max's Playground Set, Maggy’s House Set, and Milo’s Mansion Set and Minibot Kitchen Set. Compatible with all Magformers, add Milo, Minibot, and Max sets for extended building fun! 

  Discover the endless possibilities of Tileblox 20Pc set. With the step-by-step idea sheet, create one-of-a-kind masterpieces! A great set for beginner builders looking to explore and learn through play. Arrives with 8 Triangles and 12 Square in Rainbow colors. Each geometric shape contains magnets that let you build with endless possibilities! TileBlox is perfect for STEM education and when playtime is over, use the magnetic power to simply stack and store. 

 These magnetic sets are safe for little kids and make building things easy. The shapes are easy to put together and very colorful. Kids will have fun building houses and more. Parents will love that the construction sets can teach kids their colors and shapes. I love that the building set has doors and windows that open and close.

 Ages 3+  Available: HERE  and HERE

2. Stick-O

Magformers LLC, the industry leader in magnetic building toys for children, continues to expand its diverse product offerings with the launch of Stick-O, a line of magnetic sets made of 3D sticks, spheres, cones, discs, and many more shapes and accessories. Toddlers ages 18 months and up are encouraged to explore tactile learning through hands-on magnetic play with Stick-O’s basic and themed sets. Each Stick-O shape contains magnets that rotate so toddler's creations always stick together for a frustration-free play experience. Stick-O’s unique 3D shapes contain a magnet pocket, designed so the magnet can find the right magnetic direction to stick to every time. Stick-O magnets are completely encased inside BPA-free, ABS plastic to ensure children’s safety. 

These sets are easy for little hands to build. The colors are bright and the pieces snap together to build fun items like a car. My boys even had fun playing with the Stick-O playset. 

Ages 18m-36m+ Available: HERE  

3. DOLCE Primo

 Develop, Observe, Learn, Create, and Educate with DOLCE by MAGFORMERS! DOLCE plush toys encourage babies to develop sensory skills with a wide variety of sensory fabrics; observe colorful fabrics and explore the world with soft mirrors; learn to understand cause and effect through many interesting activities; create fun and educational role-play; and let the beautiful, interesting activity-rich toys educate through play. This year, DOLCE has a wide variety of new adorable plushes that are perfect for stimulating young children's senses through different sounds and textures. The beautifully crafted line continues to expand, with the brand new DOLCE Primo line. Using the same principles of DOLCE, the Primo line ranges in contemporary colors and high-quality fabrics reflecting the importance of learning through play and educating newborns through elegant and sophisticated designs. The line includes a DOLCE Primo Anteater, Primo Kangaroo, Primo Aardvark, Primo Llama, Primo Activity Owl, Primo Flamingo, Primo Activity Camel, Primo Activity Hanging Hedgehog, Primo Activity Hanging Chameleon, Primo Activity Hanging Zebra, Shaker Chicken, and Primo Shaker Peacock. 

 I received the Anteater and Kangaroo. This giant Kangaroo is perfect for cuddling! It comes with a bonus, baby Joey, in, and additionally, the kangaroo pocket features a shaker egg. These plush animals are so cute. I love that they are so soft for babies to hug and that it has plenty of sensory items for babies to explore. From crinkly arms to shakers on the feet and even mirrors so babies can see themselves, the anteater has lots for babies to explore. The Anteater even has teethers on it so it will be great for teething. This plush animal will become a favorite friend for babies.   

Ages 0m+ Available: HERE  

4. Pick Up & Count Vacuum

Count on picking up learning with the Pick Up & Count Vacuum™! This smart vacuum toy picks up ten play dust pieces as kids roll the vacuum over them, encouraging motor skills as they easily maneuver the pretend vacuum around the room. As the vacuum picks up the dust pieces, it recognizes each color and helps children with color recognition. Bouncing balls inside the spinning vacuum canister add excitement to pretend tidying. Three play modes teach colors, numbers, and counting with six learning games. Five light-up panels illuminate to match the color of the piece the vacuum picks up, and the vacuum says the color name and counts the piece to reinforce learning. The tiltable handle adjusts to multiple heights, allowing this toy to grow with your child. A dust bin on the back collects and stores all ten dust pieces. Clean up on learning!

 I gave this cute play Vaccum to my granddaughter for her 2-year-old birthday and she loved it. It was easy for her to push the vacuum around the house. My grandbaby loved the cute music that the vacuum sang as she picked up the colorful dust pieces. I was thankful that the vacuum was not loud like a real vacuum as my grandbaby gets scared when her mom uses the real vacuum.

Ages 2+ Available: HERE 

5. Blue's Clues & You!™ Magenta Learning Watch 

 Bring Magenta wherever you go with the Blue’s Clues & You!™ Magenta Learning Watch. Bring time concepts to life with an entertaining wristwatch that features Josh’s voice and familiar barks from Magenta! Explore daily routines with Blue and Magenta by choosing a time to discover what they want to do. Little ones can learn about time concepts with an alarm clock and timer. Play four learning games that introduce kids to counting, shapes, and problem solving with Tickety Tock, Slippery Soap, Shovel, and Pail. Choose between seven digital watch faces make time-telling extra exciting. Close the watch with the protective lid featuring Magenta’s adorable face. Start telling time with Magenta!

 I liked that this play watch has an alarm clock and a timer. This watch will be great for my granddaughter to learn about the concept of time. The cute games will keep her entertained and will teach her things like counting. Now she can have a watch just like her daddy.

Ages 3+ Available: HERE 

6. Go! Go! Cory Carson™ DJ Train Trax & the Roll Train™ 

 Get ready to dance with Cory, Chrissy, and DJ Train Trax & the Roll Train™ just like in the original series, Go! Go! Cory Carson™! Keep on moving with Roll Train host DJ Train Trax and play mixmaster with mini characters Cory Carson and Chrissy Carson. Help Cory and Chrissy dance on stage or roll DJ Train Trax to light up his rainbow chimney while building motor skills and listening to sounds and phrases from the show. Place Cory and Chrissy on stage and watch them light up and do “The Chrissy”. Activate the PlayZone™ locations to hear each of them say unique phrases. Press DJ Train Trax’s hat or move him around to trigger phrases, sounds, songs, and special lighting effects. Place any SmartPoint® character (sold separately) on the SmartPoint® location in the DJ booth to hear them talk, play music, and see them light up. Wicky-wicky, woo-woo!

 This train plays a catchy tune as it moves around the tracks. Kids will love the sounds and lights that the train makes. If your child is a fan of the Go! Go! Cory Carson series, they will love receiving this train set for a holiday gift.

Ages 2+ Available: HERE 

7. Chilly Child Wearable Blanket

 Chilly Child is a wearable baby blanket poncho for babies and toddlers. Chilly Child is perfect for those wiggly ages between 6months and 3T when it is especially hard to get a little one clothed and cozy. Chilly Child was developed by a mom that was frustrated by having to dress and undress kids with tons of buttons and zippers several times a day.


 The brilliant thing about this product is that it is not just adorable and cozy, it is also highly functional. Chilly Child works great as a car seat poncho (worn on top of already secured car seat straps), is perfect for cold grocery stores (throw the bottom over the cart seat to protect baby’s hands from germs), works great for a stroller (no more adjusting and readjusting blankets) and much much more. Chilly Child is made of the highest quality ultra-soft plush fabric, is reversible, made in the USA, and comes in gender-neutral options as well!

 My granddaughter looks so cute wearing the Chilly Child blanket. I love that it covers her legs while in the stroller. This wearable blanket is so soft, kind of wish that they made them in adult sizes, and it will be great for stroller walks on chilly days. If her mom uses the wearable blanket in the car, it will keep the baby warm and no worries about this blanket falling on the floor. This cute blanket comes in many cute patterns.

Ages 6mths- 3 Available: HERE 

8. Fix-It Philip

 The chunky preschool-friendly Fix-It Phillip is a large 12” vehicle filled with personality and designed to make learning fun and easy for young ones! Driving to the job site will animate Phillip’s face and bring a smile to your little ones. Transform the vehicle into an immersive teaching tool bench packed with fun with a push of the helmet. Your child will develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they interact with the friendly tool pals included. With a magnet safely secured inside the tools, they can be moved around and stored on the magnetic pegboard until they’re needed for action. 

  Each tool has a unique shape and specific purpose which when matched to its corresponding part on the bench activates different lights and Kid-Vroom Sounds™ to let your child know they’ve completed the task successfully. Even the large wheels are fully removable for fixing a flat or creating a stationary workplace. When playtime is over cleanup is a snap, simply place all the tools back onto the pegboard and close up the vehicle for convenient storage. 

Ages 2+ Available: HERE  

9. Bright Fairy Friends

   Bright Fairy Friends is a collectible series, unlike anything you’ve seen before. With 12 dolls to collect, these BFFs literally shine brightest when they shine together. Each fairy comes with rainbow light-up wings, a motion-activated twinkling fairy jar, and four fairy surprises easily shared with your BFF.

 The fairy jar can be used as a night light for kids. Each beautiful fairy has soft hair so kids can use the included comb to style her hair. I just love the names of the fairy dolls! Follow along with Rosie, Dali, Opal, Penny, Dani, Harper, Lily, Sunny, Fleur, Nina, Cami, and Sophie on their BFF Bright Fairy Friends YouTube kids channel!

Ages 3+ Available: HERE  

10. Shore Buddies 

 The new Shore Buddies plush collection is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles! It takes six plastic bottles to make one 12" stuffed animal. The bottles are collected and sorted by recyclable collectors before cleaned and shredded into plastic flakes. Some of these flakes are used for the Shore Buddies' stuffing, others get melted and turned into polyester yarn for the soft outside. Best of all, the adorable plush collection features a fun array of huggable characters including Stephen Seagull, Shelly the Sea Turtle, and Finn the Dolphin. They even make authentic animal sounds when pressed too! The company is also dedicated to giving back, and $1 from each purchase is given to charities that support Marine life.

What a great way to teach little ones about the dangers of plastic in our oceans. These sustainable animals are so cute and will become favorite pals. Include the Shore Buddies And The Plastic Ocean storybook as well as some reusable stainless steel straws with your gift of a Shore Buddy plush for a complete gift that teaches kids about keeping the environment safe for sea animals. Flycatcher’s Smarty FLUTTER™ learning toy teaches preschoolers on-the-go as they fly through a room or a yard. Smart Technology identifies colors, and kidspeak conversation calls out feelings, helping kids recognize their own emotions. Fun missions teach right and left directions, shapes, and opposites. Motion sensors encourage active physical play. Over 150 random actions and reactions make the experience different every time a child plays. Smarty Flutter™ also speaks in both English and Spanish.   

Ages 1+ Available: HERE  

11. Comfortkins from Wild Republic

 New from Wild Republic, Comfortkins allows children to practice wearing a mask with their favorite plush animal friends.  The line features several animals with two fun designed masks: one for your plush friend and a matching one for the child.  Available on Amazon in November 2020

 I got to preview this cute plush sloth before it was available. I am loving how the plush teaches young kids about wearing a mask. Kids love to imitate so this adorable sloth will help kids be comfortable with wearing a mask. There are several different animals to select from and they are all wearing a face mask. They will be available later this month at Amazon. Get more information at www.wildrepublic.com 

12. Screen Grabbers from the Wild Republic

 Screen Grabbers are the perfect “home-school” pals. Screen Grabbers provide an animal friend that decorates a computer screen and covers the camera as needed during online class.  Screen Grabbers can also dust your screen with a fun twist.  Choose from the six designs available this fall with more coming in the spring to add to the collection. Available on Amazon in November 2020

 These adorable plush animals will help parents feel more secure with kids on the computer with school classes. The animals will help keep kids safe while participating in virtual school. The Screen Grabbers come in a wide assortment of cute animals. They will be available later this month at Amazon. Get more information at www.wildrepublic.com 

13. Smarty FLUTTER™

 Flycatcher’s Smarty FLUTTER™ learning toy teaches preschoolers on-the-go as they fly through a room or a yard. Smart Technology identifies colors, and kidspeak conversation calls out feelings, helping kids recognize their own emotions. Fun missions teach right and left directions, shapes, and opposites. Motion sensors encourage active physical play. Over 150 random actions and reactions make the experience different every time a child plays. Smarty Flutter™ also speaks in both English and Spanish.

 What a cute and fun way for younger kids to learn things like colors, shapes, and directions. This cute butterfly also encourages moving and is going to be the perfect gift for my grandbaby. 

Ages 2+ Available: HERE 

Check out my other holiday gift guides that feature:

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Gifts for health and beauty  

Gifts for teens and tweens   

Which is your favorite holiday or Christmas Gift? 

The Best Products For New Moms

The job of a new mom can be overwhelming

   I received samples of the mentioned products to facilitate this post.

 I have had the joy of giving birth five times. My first baby was born 30 years ago and my last baby was born 12 years ago with three babies in between. So I have plenty of experience with taking care of babies. Babies are so cute and cuddly but they can also mean a lot of work for new moms. Each baby that I gave birth to brought me new knowledge on how to take care of babies and how to take care of myself.

 Now that my babies are older, I am discovering the joys of being a grandma. My oldest daughter is again expecting another baby and she is due in July. My other grandbaby will be almost 2 when the new baby arrives so my daughter will be a busy new mom. This grandma is excited to be a grandma again and this time I will be able to help my daughter more as she and her husband live near me. When my daughter had her last baby, she lived in another state so I was not able to help my daughter after the baby was born. So I am excited to be able to help my daughter after the new grandbaby arrives. While I would love to move in with my daughter to help with the baby, this grandma will not be that annoying mom.

 So I am thinking of new mom products that will help make my daughter's life easier after she gives birth. So check out some of the best products for new moms that I think new moms will love. Right now my list is short but I will be updating it as I discover more products for moms who just gave birth. These products would be perfect baby shower gifts for the new mom.

1. A hands-free pumping bra!

 Since my daughter is planning to breastfeed, a nursing bra is a must-have new mom product. There are many nursing bras but I have discovered a unique that will not only help a new mom with nursing the baby but it helps mom when she needs to pump. The Simple Wishes Foundation All-in-One Nursing and Pumping Bra will free up mom’s hands to take care of other things while she pumps – whether that’s washing bottles, folding laundry, or taking care of a toddler. This bra features an elegant style, comfortable support, and multi-functional convenience, the Foundation Bra is designed to grow with new moms from maternity to breastfeeding and pumping. A new mom will allow mom to pump her milk without having to hold onto a bottle so she can use her hands for other things like sipping a cup of coffee that has been microwaved way to0 many times.  

 This unique bra is available in a variety of sizes to fit every new mom's body. This amazing bra is affordable too. Right now Simple Wishes is having a spring sale and you can save 20% on the Foundation Bra or any other product with Sale promo code: SPRING20. With the 20% off it takes the Foundation Bra down to $19.99.  The sale dates are March 18-23, 2020 and the promo code expires March 23, 2020.

2. A healthy way to stay hydrated

  New moms need to drink lots of water if they are breastfeeding and water can get boring. So my daughter will love this orange mango hydration drink that is 100% natural. Did you know that average 6-month-old drinks one quart of breastmilk a day and 90% of that is water? So new moms need water to make breast milk for the baby. Greater Than is a new, low-calorie, low-carb, low-sugar hydration solution perfect for keeping breastfeeding moms in better balance. Best of all it’s 100% natural! Made from 10 simple ingredients, including 38% fruit juice, Greater Than is available in a variety of flavors offering 2-3x the electrolytes of a typical sports drink – without all the artificial extras. So instead of boring water, new moms can stay hydrated with a delicious drink.

3. A delicious way for new moms to get their vitamins

 New moms need their multivitamin but those huge pills can be hard to swallow and those gummy vitamins are loaded with sugar. So new moms need an easy and fun way to get those important vitamins into their bodies. Rootd Health helps new moms take their vitamins with a delicious and truly healthy drink! The Rootd formula is 100% sugar-free, chemical-free, gluten-free and tested to ensure that new mothers get the vitamins and nutrients they need to nourish their body. The delicious vitamin drink also has extras for new moms like super greens and probiotics.

4. Safe skincare products

 New moms will love skincare products that are safe, natural, and effective. Baebody will help new moms look their best with skincare products that not only moisturized their skin but also help fight the appearance of wrinkles. Their best selling Retinol Moisturizer contains powerful Retinol, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Green Tea, and other great ingredients!  While their Eye Gel includes Peptide Complex, Matrixyl 3000, Gotu Kola, Jojoba Oil, and an Amino Acid Complex. Both anti-aging products have safe ingredients in them so moms who are breastfeeding don't have to worry about harmful ingredients that might get into their breastmilk supply.

5. Pampering new mom gifts

 New moms deserve to be pampered and a gift set that contains delicious honey is always a welcomed treat. Waxing Kara has many eco-friendly honey gifts like soothing honey and tea sets, lip-licking honey lollipops and calming spa towers. The Honey Tasting Tower offers a selection of pure, raw, Kosher honey from different geographical and plant sources that can be enjoyed in a cup of tea. That way new moms can sip some delicious tea while feeding the new baby. Waxing Kara even has honey gifts that make great baby shower gifts for moms-to-be.

 This is my collection of some great products that new moms will love. So whether you are a mom-to-be, a new mom, or a grandma-to-be that is looking for a gift, these ideas will help you as you are thinking of what products new moms might need or enjoy. As I discover more products for new moms, I will make sure to add them to this list.

What is a product that you loved as a new mom?

How To Keep Baby Skin Healthy And Soft

        I received samples from My Little North Star Organics to facilitate this post.

  I graduated to grandma last year and I am loving my new title. It was last August that I became a grandma and I am in love with this cute little girl. My grandbaby is the cutest and she is perfect from head to toe. She has perfectly soft baby skin and I know that my daughter is taking good care of her skin. My daughter uses skin care products that are made for baby's delicate skin which is good as this baby has sensitive skin just like her mom did as a baby. All my kids had eczema as babies and they all outgrew it except for my youngest son. My youngest son still has eczema but you would never know by looking at his skin as his skin shows nothing. This son who is now 11, has helped me discover the best products to keep his skin eczema free. So now I am passing on my experience of sensitive skin care to my daughter.

We’ve all said it at some point, “soft as a baby’s bottom” While babies may have perfectly soft skin, it is also extremely delicate and requires extra care.

 My boys are 11 and 12 so it has been a while since I have had to bathe a baby but I do remember how sensitive baby skin can be. Baby skin needs extra care and my daughter discovered that last month when she applied a lavender scented lotion on the baby's skin. The baby broke out in a rash. At first, my daughter thought that maybe the rash was caused by carrots. My daughter has many food allergies, including peanuts, so she is introducing new foods one at a time to my grandbaby. My daughter tried carrots again and the baby had no rash so that is when she discovered that it was the lavender baby lotion that caused the rash.



 Crafted specifically for babies, this product is made from only pure and organic ingredients to soothe babies with any type of sensitive skin or allergies.

  I am helping my daughter learn that chemical-free and non-toxic skin care products are best for her baby's soft skin. I am teaching my daughter to select products that use essential oils as fragrance. As that is what I have learned over the past couple of years with my son's sensitive skin. I love introducing my daughter to new baby products and ones that are organic are always my favorite. It makes perfect sense to me to use organic baby wash and lotion on baby skin. Skin is our largest organ and what we apply to it affects our whole body. Baby skin is thinner than adult skin so it is more susceptible to damage and irritation as it continues to develop during their first year of life. So avoiding harsh and toxic ingredients are even more important.

So, do organic products really make a difference in babies’ lives? Yes, they do. It’s not only what we put in our babies’ bodies, but also what we put ON their bodies… after all, skin is our largest organ.

 My son is enjoying My Little North Star Organics baby products and loves the way it smells. He likes the citrus scent and is happy that it does not have a typical baby powder scent like most baby products. We will be sharing this baby shampoo/body wash with the baby. My daughter will love that the baby shampoo is tear-free as we don't want that cute little baby to cry from soap in her eyes. Their products are made from only pure and organic ingredients so they are great for big kid sensitive skin and delicate baby skin. Their chemical free and non-toxic baby shampoo and body wash are made with lavender and orange essential oils to create a tranquil bath for everyone involved. I love that it is vegan and never tested on animals.

My Little North Star Organics is tear-free, hypoallergenic and contains no harsh chemicals making it perfect for babies/kids with sensitive skin, eczema or allergies.