Author: Mama Bradford

Body Safe, Baby Safe

I’m always on the hunt for organic body products that I can use on myself, but more importantly on my babies. I believe that it is very important to know what we put onto our skin. We are delicate humans and we were not created to be using all the nasty, chemical filled products that sit on the store shelf.

 


That is why I am loving Yorba Organics.

 

About Yorba

This company believes that people are precious. They care about what goes into a product and onto your body. ‘Yorba thinks that every family should be able to enjoy the natural products they need to live a healthy and balanced life.’ They do this by putting their trust in nature and not in chemicals and synthetics.

Every ingredient that Yorba uses is ethically sourced and sustainably wild-harvested. This ensures that only the purest, most organic natural ingredients are being placed into their products. All of the ingredients are GMO free too. The ingredients used in their products are ALL harvested sustainably in support of uplifting impoverished communities. Some of their partnerships (below) are a testament to this.

Each of their products contains at least one of the ingredients shown. These are the ingredients that are sustainably harvested; many of which come from remote corners of the earth. You can find more information about each ingredient on the Yorba website.

Below you will see the certifications and endorsements that Yorba takes very seriously. With a goal to become carbon neutral, they do their “very best to ensure that the products you buy from them are sustainably sourced, ethically manufactured and above all, safe to use daily.” You can find more information on each of these organizations here on their website.

 

 

 

One of the first differences I noticed when I started using the Yorba products was the color of their creams and lotions. Everything is colored an orange-tan color; much different than the products I’m so used to using. At first I was a little concerned – “Are these expired?”, I thought. But then I realized why they were ALL colored this way – their products are real! They are using pure ingredients so of course their products aren’t going to be stark white like most other lotions and creams. This really put me at ease. I knew from the beginning that their products were legit.

Stretch Mark Cream

I just had baby number two on September 29 and let me tell you, stretch mark cream was a necessity while I was pregnant. With my first child I used a brand of cream that was very oily. It literally stained everything it touched; I had to make sure I wore old clothes I didn’t care much about when putting it on. Quite the annoyance.

This cream though, has no oily feel at all. It’s comparable to lotion or body butter – pretty thick. It rubs on super well and soaks into the skin perfectly. I don’t even need to wash my hands after using it! I totally recommend this Stretch Mark Cream to any soon to be mamas.

Baby Foam Bath

My son loves this baby foam bath. We put it in his bath and he absolutely loves the bubbles. He even started to eat the bubbles at one point! I did ask him stop eating the soap but was not at all worried. I trust the ingredients!

The foam creates a lot of suds which makes bath time even more fun for baby. Simply pump the bottle a few times under the running water and watch the suds form!

The smell of the foam is very attractive. Many different oils are used in the foam which creates the yummy scent. Marula is the key ingredient and is perfect for all skin types. It is very mild and gentle – just what we want for our babies!

Baby Wash and Shampoo

This stuff rocks. When we took my son out of the bath the first thing I noticed was his hair. It was drying perfectly; seriously his hair was so soft and fluffy! I love how the shampoo and body wash are combined into one product. Why buy them separately when you can get them together!

Diaper Cream

I was very interested in how the diaper cream was going to work. My son gets a rash where the diaper rubs his inner thigh and it is always so hard to get rid of. We’ve tried multiple diaper creams, oils, and powders and nothing seems to clear it up. After using the Yorba diaper cream for about a week and a half, his rash has cleared up! I’m seriously so impressed!! The Mafura butter, a key ingredient, is easily absorbed by the skin creating a fast acting cream. 

We cloth diaper in our house and finding a cream that is safe to use with cloth has proved to be quite the struggle. This Yorba diaper cream is zinc – free so it is 100% cloth diaper safe. Love it!!

Body Lotion

My husband used the body lotion before I got a chance to and let me tell ya, he loves it. His first comment about it was the color, which I briefly explained to him and he gladly accepted. As he was rubbing the lotion on his hands he mentioned to me that he got way too much. The amount he used was about the size of a nickel – a pretty normal about of lotion. But this lotion is powerful stuff! He was rubbing it onto his forearms because he had too much of it. The lotion is super absorbent and very hydrating. Hubby only had to use it twice before seeing a noticeable difference in his chapped hands!

 

Yorba products are seriously perfect for any family – kids or no kids. If you are looking to switch your hygiene products to a more natural and organic option, I totally recommend the Yorba line. Their products are so worth it. Check out their website for even more body safe, baby safe products!

 

 

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WonderFall Giveaway

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Enter for your chance to win (2) 60 count packages of disposable placemats from Baby Phd!

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Get Smart with Baby PhD

Just a few weeks ago my husband, me, and our son took a trip to see my family. The county fair was going on and I just love it. Spending time with my parents and siblings is always so great, but the fair weekend made it even better. Why? The food of course!

We spent most of our time out at the fair eating, people watching, and checking out the animals. My parents live out in the country so going to their house is always quite the change from our faster paced suburban living life. The fair is smack-dab right in the middle of farm country. What I’m getting at is that it’s super dirty.

I was going back and looking at photos I took while we were visiting and I came across the one on the left. One of my first thoughts was – man that table must have been really gross and dirty. That is probably why my husband is feeding my son french fries out of a bucket! Tons and tons of people ate off the table before we sat down and – germs galore!

Normally when we go out to a restaurant I clean the table pretty well with sanitizing wipes, but I didn’t even think about doing that in this situation (not smart, mama). I was hungry and ready to take a break! So we sat down and ate our food, dirty table and all.

 

If only there was a solution to this messy, dirty table problem!

 

Well mama’s, there is!

 

Check out Baby PhD. This company creates disposable, peel and stick table top placemats for kids that truly are a game changer at restaurants (or fairs!). These mats are not only perfect for keeping the germs away from baby but even entertain AND educate them as their sitting!

 

Bet ya didn’t see that comin’.

 

Measuring in at 12 inches by 18 inches the mats cover a good amount of space on the table. This ensures that all the food will stay ON the mat and OFF the table – just what we want! I love that I can keep the space baby is eating off of clean and safe with these Baby PhD mats. The placemats are BPA and Phthalate free too, so baby will be completely safe eating off of them.

With three educational designs of colors, numbers, and letters, you can help your child learn [and keep busy] as you’re sitting at the table. I thought that these mats may be too advanced for my 16 month old son, but I was wrong! He loves to look at all the colors and point at all the “things”.

 

 

These mats really are great. They are super easy to use – even your husband can figure it out 😉 Just open the mat, peel off the small strips covering the stickiness, and place the mat on the table. I recommend pressing down around all four sides to be sure the mat is completely stuck. With the four sided sticky strips the mat stays in place until you’re ready to peel it off the table.

 

 

 

One of my favorite features of the mats is that they fold up so small – they hardly take up an space in the diaper bag. They come individually folded in the package, so you just need to pull a few and place them in the diaper bag. Then you’re all set and ready to pull them out one at a time. They hardly weigh anything too, so no need to worry about adding extra weight to the diaper bag!

 

 

Not only can you use the mats at a restaurant, but you can use them whenever you’re out and about. From the fair to a restaurant or from the comfort of your home, keep these mats easily accessible to create a clean-up free meal. They’re great to keep at grandma and grandpas house too!

 

 

 

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Color Me Lucky Giveaway

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Sponsored by: Binxy Baby

Enter for your chance to win: (1) Binxy Baby hammock of your choice

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Shopping Made Easy

Any mom can testify that shopping with a baby is a difficult and challenging task. If you are thinking of buying a new car as your old one just won’t cut it and live in the UK, you could look into a company like one sure insurance who can assist you in making better choices when it comes to choosing a car and to hopefully save you money. When baby is little and you’re grocery shopping, where do you put them? Do you carry them? Wear them on your back? Keep them in the car seat and put them in the cart? That’s what I used to. Baby number one was in the car seat and inside the cart, where all the groceries go. I can tell you one things for sure – I got really good at placing and stacking groceries so I could fit them all in the cart (without any of them falling on baby!). I love shopping but it can be a pretty stressful task with the baby. I get shopping coupons on websites like PromoCodeWatch.com so I can save a bit of money and they’re great! I prefer shopping online to avoid the stress, but now I’ve found the perfect solution which means I can visit the stores with the baby.

When you’re so used to shopping at the same place, there are customer expectations that you have in mind before entering a store. For example, you expect good customer service from the staff, deals to be offered, plus easy payment systems so you are not juggling money as you are handling shopping and a wriggly baby. That is why I’m glad that some stores are looking to adapt with EFTPOS machine equipment for contactless payments, as well as other technology. These high expectations are not just for the staff through, even the products too! You just want everything to be perfect.

Well mamas, we’ve found the perfect solution to your grocery shopping mayhem – the Binxy Baby shopping cart hammock. This hammock is the real deal. It will make your shopping experience a total game changer; no more playing tetris with your groceries! The baby hammock clips to either side of the shopping cart and hangs elevated leaving the cart basket open for groceries. If it’s cold outside just place the infant carrier right into the hammock and strap it in; that way baby stays warm! The hammock even works for multiples; just put two hammocks side by side.

The leading cause of head injuries for young children is falling from shopping carts. Roughly 24,000 children per year are hospitalized due to these injuries. Placing an infant carrier on the top of a shopping cart is a huge safety hazard. Doing this causes the cart to be top heavy and fall over – while baby is in it! Lisa Pinnell, the founder of Binxy Baby set out to find a solution to these very startling findings. She didn’t want her children to be harmed (obviously) and she wanted her shopping experience with two kids to be more productive and less like a game.


Check out all the features the Binxy Baby hammock offers:

  • Multiple color options that are perfect for any gender
  • Use the hammock from birth until baby can sit up independently
  • Holds up to 50 pounds
  • Velcro strap to properly secure hammock
  • Infant carrier safety strap
  • Secure seat harness
  • Compliant with US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
  • Rolls up for easy on – the – go shopping trips

For more safety information view the Binxy Baby website.

Follow these easy steps for a safe, quick instillation:

Place the plastic ends on the cart

Strap the velcro straps around the sides of the cart (this ensures a safe, tight instillation)

Place baby (or car seat) into the the hammock; buckle and tighten

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The Binxy Baby hammock is seriously the perfect shopping accessory. I love how easy it is to install; just strap it onto the cart. With one hand you can snap it on and strap it around the sides however, I do recommend using two hands just to ensure extra safety and security. The hammock fits on almost any shopping cart too! Our Target has those big plastic shopping carts that are difficult to use some baby products with; but the Binxy Baby hammock fits perfectly. You can use it on any part of the cart too!

The hammock is so great for kiddos to relax in. While baby Penny was in the hammock she was getting fussy, but once we started moving she got quiet right away. It’s almost like an actual hammock for adults!

A really cool feature that the hammock offers is a loop for toys on the security straps. I almost didn’t realize it was there! It’s perfect for securing a teether (or any other toy) to the hammock for baby to keep busy while you shop.


Although the Binxy Baby hammock gives you more room in the cart basket, it is still a little bit of a challenge to get groceries in and out of the cart.

The hammock can be used with babies up to 50 pounds, but it is not safe to put a baby in the hammock who can sit up unassisted.

Seriously mamas, the Binxy Baby hammock is so perfect for mamas of one or multiples. It’s such a lifesaver and really does make shopping with a kiddo(s) much easier. Give it as a baby shower gift or pick one up for yourself!

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You! Lingerie

Affordable nursing lingerie is very hard to come by these days, especially pretty kinds! Most products you find while searching are overpriced, bland colors, and just plain ugly. Pregnant and nursing mama’s want to feel good and look good like the girls on https://www.fulltube.xxx/?hl=el; that is one aspect about pregnancy that doesn’t change. That’s where You! Lingerie comes into play. This company creates beautiful, unique nursing bras and sleep and lounge ware that will help you feel and look beautiful, just like the girls on www.tubev.sex. Their mission: “To make breastfeeding and expecting moms feel confident and look beautiful everyday. They believe that pregnancy & breastfeeding are beautiful, your nursing and maternity lingerie should be too.” That’s what we all want, right?

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Their wide range of products include: nursing bras, panties, tanks, chemises, and pajama sets (tank top and pants). All You! Lingerie products feature the brands signature hot pink color – the cotton lining, the nursing clips and the decorative bows. These splashes of color are a visible yet subtle touch that distinguishes You! Lingerie products from others.

Nursing clips are a necessity while breastfeeding your child and sometimes they can be so difficult; but not with the You Lingerie bras. The clips are super easy to use, especially with one hand. The bra cups are very easy to pull down once the clip is un-done, perfect when you only have one free hand.

The straps on these bras are really awesome too. They are very thick, so they stay put. This is especially good for me because I am always struggling to find a bra where the straps stay on my shoulders. So many of my bra straps slip down throughout the day, but not with these bras. They really hold their place; and they do so without cutting into your skin.

Each of the bras that I received (Anastasia and London) have eight rows of hook back closures. These are such a great feature. Most bras only have three or four closures; these literally double that! I like this feature a lot because as pregnancy goes on your ribcage likes to grow, causing you to upgrade/size up your bras. With the investment of a few You! Lingerie bras you can wear them though all your body changes – 1, 2, 3 trimesters, postpartum, and nursing day in and day out!

Anastasia Maternity & Nursing Bra

This bra is absolutely adorable and super sexy. The misty blue color is beautiful and coordinates so well with the glacier grey shimmer of the lace band. I really do feel great when I wear this bra. It gives me a boost of confidence knowing that it fits well and it actually looks pretty. I bet any sexy women who from time to time enjoys working at fuckedtube can agree with me that its a confidence booster.

The Anastasia features a wide under-bust band and wide straps that give you the extra support you need, leaving you feeling like you came right out of the pride of Scotland part 2 with how sexy and strong you feel. I love how the fabric cups feel. They are super soft and under t-shirts they are smooth. Their 90% polyester and 10% spandex fabric really make them feel good to the touch.

London Maternity & Nursing Bra

My favorite aspect of the London bra is the fabric on the cups. Unlike the Anastasia (polyester and spandex), the London has smooth microfiber cups. The feel of this bra is perfect for at home around the house. I can see myself wearing this bra postpartum with my future kiddos; those days right after you leave the hospital and never leave the house. The microfiber fabric is smooth on my underarms and doesn’t rub me raw like some bras do.

This bra fits much different than the Anastasia as well. Featuring drop – cups, the London bra is perfect for low cut necklines. I have some bras that peek through even when I’m wearing a v-neck shirt, so the London is a perfect choice over a higher cut bra.

My only complaint with this bra is the teal blue bra straps. The straps just aren’t conducive to being discrete. One plus side of the bra (which I stated above) is how snug the straps stay to my shoulders. This feature should keep the straps from showing while wearing any shirt.

Go Little One Go Giveaway

Welcome to the Rain Rain Go Away Giveaway Hop hosted by The Kids Did It and The Mommy Island. There are lots of fun prizes for you to enter to win in this hop. So, hop on over to each of the different blogs listed at the bottom of the page for your chance to win some awesome prizes! Don’t forget to come back each day for bonus entries!!

 

Enter for your chance to win (1) crawly romper in the color of your choice from Go Little One Go!

Top Toddler Toys by Baby Cubby

About The Baby Cubby:

The Baby Cubby website is truly the best of everything baby. Their name is created just as it should be. Cubby – a special place where we keep all of our favorite things. They say that now that we’re parents our life is our cubby – we keep all our favorite things with us. Their mission: TO CREATE INNOVATIVE, CONVENIENT, AND FUN SHOPPING EXPERIENCES FOR PARENTS. The Baby Cubby does all the hard work for us. They spend hours researching to find the best baby products out their for us – their customers. They go through all the latest kids learning songs on YT, and other resources, to see exactly what the kids are loving so they can provide the best toys for your toddlers. When going to their website you will find that their selection is not huge, but it is all the best. They find the best products on the market so you don’t have to; the time and research they put into their website for their customers allows us to focus on the things that really matter – our families, our lives, our cubby’s. They really take care of their customers. They even make sure their website is clear for everyone to read, ensuring that each customer is able to have a good experience with the products and the website itself. Even though they already have amazing customer service, they could always consider reading more about user experience at https://www.qualtrics.com/experience-management/customer/ux-research/. They are always looking to improve their website to make sure it’s even better for customers, so it’s likely that they will incorporate new ideas soon.

The Baby Cubby carries all sorts of products that are needed for baby. From cribs to clothes, you can be prepared with the best products on the market. Their website offers many articles, guides, and a blog to help decide which products are best for you and baby. The Baby Cubby has a gift registry option on their site allowing easy access for new moms and shoppers. Below you will find a short list of toddler toys that would be perfect to put on any baby registry.

Top Toddler Toys:

Petit Collage Beginner Puzzle – Forest Babies

These puzzles are adorable and are perfect for kids. They are a grow with set that comes with a 3, 4, 5, and 6 piece puzzle. As your child grows, they can move up to the larger puzzles. The puzzles are roughly 2×3″ each and come with a slide box for quick, easy clean up! Each puzzle is made with 80% recycled content and printed with vegetable based inks.

Tegu 8-Piece Pocket Pouch

This magnetic block set will keep your child’s hands busy with all the endless opportunities they can create. We love the bright, fun colors this set has to offer. These blocks are safe for toddlers and are non-toxic, so you can be worry free! Each set comes with a pouch carry case, four cubes, and four short planks. The small, compact size is perfect to place in your purse for use at a restaurant, your desk, or on an airplane. More color options are available.

PlanToys-Dancing Alligator

This dancing alligator is adorable and will provide your child with endless entertainment. Your child can pull it by the long, durable rope and watch it walk; or dance rather. As the pull the alligator they will also hear the clickity-clacking sound it makes. The bright, fun colors are super fun and very eye catching. With the sustainable materials it’s made from the alligator is sure to last through many children. PlaneToys creates other wooden toys including: a puppy, snail, dinosaurs, and more!

Oball 4″ Classic Toy

These little balls are the perfect toy for toddlers. With 32 finger holes in each ball, they are super easy to grip and pick up. Each ball will vary in color, but they are all fun and vibrant and will attract little eyes. They are squishy and light and are the perfect starter ball for baby. All Oball’s are free from BPA, PVC, latex and phthalates, so you can feel confident letting baby play with them. Oball also creates rattle balls that keep kids busy and entertained.


EZPZ Mini Mat

Although this is not a toy, these EZPZ mats are perfect for toddlers. The mats have a suction feature that allow them to ‘suck’ to many surfaces in a way that your child will not be able to separate. Made with silicone, the mat is microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe and is built to last. Silicone is very flexible and bendable and it doesn’t corrode, fade, or deteriorate. Take these mini mats on the go for dinners out or for travel. Clean up is such a breeze, get one and see for yourself!

Skip Hop ZOO Pack – Little Kid Backpacks

These Skip Hop backpacks are the absolute perfect accessory for your little one. The backpack features a large main compartment that zips shut, a small pouch in front that is insulated, and a bottle pocket on the side. With fun characters available for boys and girls alike, your child will love his backpack buddy! Choose from the adorable hedgehog (pictured to the left), green chameleon, pink pig, grey raccoon, or blue unicorn.

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The Baby Cubby always price matches so you know that you are getting the very best price from all the internet. For every order that is $49 or more customers receive free shipping. Get all your high quality baby gear from The Baby Cubby now!

Go Little One Go

 

 

Help your child reach their crawling milestone faster with the Go Little One Go line of crawling apparel. The patent-pending anti-slip safety-grips all over the knees will give baby a great layer of protection between their little legs and the floor. Your baby will have an easier time moving around on any surface in the house; tile, hardwood, laminate, and even carpet.

 

Their line of clothes are so adorable and can be mixed and matched easily. They offer crawly rompers, leggings, and harem pants all with the anti-slip grips on the knees. Long sleeved and short sleeved shirts are available, and also gift sets which include leggings or harem pants with a shirt of your choice.

This crawly romper from Go Little One Go is such a great option to help your child crawl. The super soft material, adorable colors, and anti-slip star grips on the knees are the perfect combination for baby. Not only will your child be comfortable and cute while wearing the romper, they will hopefully have an easier time learning to crawl.

 

The 95% rayon from bamboo and 5% spandex material makes this crawly romper so unbelievably soft even you’ll want to wear it! The fabric is allergen-free and will create a soft barrier from the outside world. The romper has a two way zipper allowing for easy access to baby from the top or the bottom. This crawly romper comes in many different colors which includes: black, blue, dark grey, light grey, mint, and pink. Choose a color for a specific gender, or pick one that is gender neutral!

 

 

One downside I have found with the crawly romper is the sizing. They have only one size – 6-15 months. This makes sense because it is normally when a baby is learning to crawl, but it can create some issues if it doesn’t fit baby perfectly. If you have a chunky baby that is between 6-12 months old, this romper is perfect. But if your baby is on the skinner side, this romper is not going to fit your baby well. The problem is that the anti-slip grips are supposed to fit over the knees, but if baby isn’t tall enough or thick enough the romper won’t fit how it should. Although you could pull the elastic leg holes up a bit so the grips are closer to the knee – which Go Little One Go suggests – it still may not fit exactly how it should.

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