Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer

The Joovy Cool Essentials Parent Organizer is perfect if you have a basic stroller without a place for your keys, sunglasses, drink, etc. The organizer includes a zip close pocket, lots of storage space, a cup holder that keeps beverages at the desired temperature, and three other pockets throughout. It slips onto the handle bar easily, and it's also washable. So if you're like me and bring everything you could possibly need with you when you go for a walk, this is a great product for you!

Speesees Maternity (& After!) Kimono

I know that while I show you something pregnancy related that I like now and then, I haven't delved into pregnancy clothes yet. I found that there wasn't tons that I loved when I was pregnant, at least not at my price range, and I am not usually impressed with what I've found online. However, I just discovered a top I think is perfect because it is stylish, can be worn after giving birth, and looks really easy to breastfeed with. The Speesees Maternity (& After!) Kimono is extra long so you can wear it with your expanding belly and there are buttons that allow for adjustment. It's also made of 100% organic cotton.

Automoblox S9 Sedan

Tired of all those hi-tech toys that constantly drain all of your batteries? Well, check out this low-tech toy over at Small and Medium: the Automoblox S9 Sedan. This toy car is made from solid birch wood so its extra durable. Andy loves pushing his toy cars around, so I would have to imagine that this one would be no different. As your kids get older they can take the cars apart and reassemble them (before long they'll know more about cars than me!). The car also comes in red, orange, and green. And you'll get 10% off your entire order if you use the promo code supercool at checkout.

Threadless Sale Plus New Designs

Threadless is having a summer sale right now. This means that tees are only $10, although onesies are $15. They've also just released a ton of adorable designs in kids sizes (even a few 2Ts now) as well as onesies. Some of my favorites include Partly Hungry Skies, Refrigerator Running, Take Me to Tokyo, and Rocketbird. This sale ends on June 3, and as more adult sizes come out every day, we're hoping more children's sizes do too!

Review: Frog Pod Update!

The other day we took a look at the Frog Pod. And at first we were a little disappointed with the adhesive. Well, according to the nice folks at Boon, newer Frog Pods all come with a new mounting option: suction cups. We got the new bracket in the mail the other day and immediately tried it out. So far it has been working great! We stuck it to a clean, dry shower wall last week and its held fast ever since. We couldn't be happier with it. So, if you've been having trouble with the adhesive strips, be sure to give the suction cup wall bracket it a try; you won't be disappointed!

The Frog Pod is available at Amazon.com, Baby Wise, and your favorite baby retailers nationwide.

Bunny Musical Mobile

Remember the review of Sleepy Head Bunny that we recently posted? Here's a cute mobile that matches the bunny. The Bunny Musical Mobile, available in both pink and blue, plays the song "All I Have To Do Is Dream" while it rotates. The bunnies are all in different positions for variety. If you have a bunny themed nursery, this mobile would be perfect!

Review: My Lullabug

As we recently told you, My Lullabug sells adorable tees and onesies for babies and toddlers. They recently sent us a onesie for review, the Dog Person onesie. As Andy is obsessed with dogs, this is only fitting for him.

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Cielo at Mia Modern

The Cielo seems to be the next big thing in strollers, so if you want the latest and greatest, you should definitely check it out. We love how much it folds, it will fit into anyone's car or home without a problem. There's a folding demo so you can see how small it actually gets. It does look like you might need two hands to fold it though. It also has a detachable storage bag, a one-touch brake, adjustable seat recline, five point harness, and is made of a lightweight aluminum frame. If you're in the market for a stroller, you should check this one out.

Sassy Baby Announcements

There are lots of great places to get baby announcements these days. And from what I've seen, there aren't too many better than the ones at Sassy Baby. There are dozens of great designs to choose from: boy, girl, and multiples of every variety. The announcements are printed on simple photo paper or 100 lb. linen card-stock. You can even get matching thank you notes and return address labels to complete the ensemble. Like many of the high quality birth announcement providers, the designers at Sassy Baby will work with you throughout the process to deliver the highest quality possible. If you're in the market for holiday cards or birth announcements, be sure to check out Sassy Baby!

Review: Baby IQ DVDs

The Counting DVD presents a series of images and scenes to teach numbers 1 through 10 set to classical music. The idea is that parents will watch along with their kids and narrate for them. There is no wrong way to narrate these videos. For example, 10 bowling pins may appear on screen to demonstrate the number 10. You might say "10", or "bowling pins", or "round", etc. By repeating the sequence of numbers several times in different way, you can reinforce the lessons learned. And toddlers will get a kick out of anticipating what comes next.

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Wrap Outfit Gift Set

I love wrap tops myself, so of course I think they are super cute on babies as well. The Wrap Outfit Gift Set would have been a perfect baby shower gift for me. It includes a wrap top, matching pants, and booties, all with contrasting trim. These sets fit newborn to 3 months and even come in a cute bag. Available in pink and blue.

Memorial Day Baby Sales

It’s a Rag Doll’s Life is having a Memorial Day Sale. Get 30-60% off a ton of great items, and no coupon code is needed!

For Memorial Day weekend, Lilypad Baby is having free shipping. Use the coupon code “MEMORIAL”. This deal ends May 29.

Select merchandise is on sale at The Children's Place for the holiday weekend. Stock up and save on lots of summer clothing that goes as low as $5 now through May 28.

There’s a spring clearance sale at babystyle. Get up to 75% off a ton of stuff. They’re also having a maternity sale too with 30% off all sale maternity items with the coupon code “MOM30.”

At the Baby Center Store, get up to 50% off select items in their Memorial Day Sale. No coupon code is needed. However, in addition to this sale, get 5% off $25 orders, 10% off $50 orders, and 15% off $150 orders when using the code "SAVE15%" at check out. This ends May 28.

Black Wagon is having a sale too. Get 10% off orders of $100 or more, 20% off orders of $200 or more, and 30% off orders of $300 or more. No code is needed, the discount is automatically applied at check out. Sale ends May 29.

Duck Duck Goose Boutique has 25% off storewide for their Memorial Day Sale. Use the code "MEMORIAL" at check out. Sale ends May 29.

Best & Co. has free shipping this weekend on orders of $150 or more. Use the code "MEMORIALDAY" at check out.

The Wooden Wagon has free standard shipping today through May 28. No code is needed.

Henry IV Convertible High Chair

I've never been particularly enamored with our high chair. If our budget was much larger, I would've loved to consider the Henry IV Convertible High Chair. It's made by the Sirch company in Germany, and includes a table tray, strap, and cushion. One nice feature is that as your child grows, the chair will grow with him — the chair converts to a child's chair. This would be a great chair for any home with a modern decor.

Snobby Babies

I just discovered Snobby Babies, and I love this site. They use a bunch of replica fabrics, so your baby can look stylish in patterns similar to what you are wearing. There's also plenty of other things like gift baskets, diaper bags, baby blankets, and a ton more. But definitely check out their fabric swatches if you're into designer duds and can't find what you're looking for.

Review: Huggalugs

As I recently mentioned, bediboo was nice enough to send us a pair of Huggalugs for review. Huggalugs are great because they keep arms and legs warm at all times, such as during naps, under skirts, over or under tops, and more. You can use them however you want to. Huggalugs also protect from the elements and from hard surfaces. They are easy for young children to put on, and they even go over shoes.

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Puzzle Carpet

Here's a unique idea for your nursery: consider a Puzzle Carpet! If you have a weirdly shaped room or just want something different, we think this carpet would be great. It comes with seven pieces, each of which are 36 cm in diameter. If you have a larger room, you can always buy more. It's available in three different designs: sand, water, and grass. So you can mix and match to make a beach, desert, or whatever you want!

Seat Chiller Car Seat Cooler

One big problem in the summer is those hot car seats. The last thing you want to do it place your baby on one and have him uncomfortable. So we think the Seat Chiller Car Seat Cooler is such a great idea. It fits all car seats and is made of flexible non-toxic ice packs. You keep it rolled up in the freezer and then unroll and place it on the car seat to quickly cool it down before you put them in it. Use it while you are in the store too keep the seat cool too. It also works great for strollers too. Feel free to use it yourself once it's done cooling the car seat! Just make sure you take it off before buckling your child in so you don't mess around with the seat's safety. It's also 15% off for this week only, so buy before the price goes up!

4Moms Digital Bath Spout Cover with Built-In Thermometer

Still looking for a good bathtub faucet protector? This one offers a digital thermometer that makes giving a bath easier and safer. The thermometer is accurate to 0.1 degrees Fahrenheit, and its backlit display changes color with the water so you can tell very easily if you're making your bath water too hot!

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Review: My Conservation Baby

Want to raise your child to be environmentally conscious and environmentally friendly? We received a package of clothing from a store dedicated to the task. The folks at My Conservation Baby, sent us a Conserve t-shirt, a Stop Global Warming t-shirt, a Stop Global Warming onesie and cap set, and a Stop Global Warming bib. We've been using the clothing for a few weeks, and have found it to be a great addition to Anderson's wardrobe.

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Woody Chalkboard Table

I think this next product, the Woody Chalkboard Table, would be a ton of fun for any child. The surface is a chalkboard with a bowl in the center to store chalk. It would be great in any play room! If your little one likes to draw with chalk but you are concerned about the elements or don't have a good place for him to draw, this is a perfect alternative!

Roller Coaster Bead Maze

When I was young, I absolutely loved the Roller Coaster Bead Maze. They seemed to be at bad places, like the doctor's office, and they temporarily made those places much better. I could play for this for hours moving those little colorful shapes around. Andy hasn't seen one yet, but I think if he has my genes he may like it too. It's also a Parent's Choice Classic Award Winner!

Review: Mommy Cards at Fruition Designs

As I mentioned, I recently bought some Mommy cards. After doing some research, I eventually decided to buy my cards from Fruition Designs. They have a bunch of great Mommy card designs, so it was a hard decision choosing which one I liked the best. After considering both the Maureen Day and the Beverly Mason designs, I eventually chose the latter. However, since I only have a boy, I really wanted to not have pink in my cards. I emailed the company asking if a color change was possible, and they were more than accommodating. Soon a proof was sent over for me to see. I was told that if I didn't like the blue shown I could choose another color blue, but I really liked what I saw and placed my order. I would show you all, but then you'd know my home address, and that's just creepy!

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Review: Tucker Paisley Card Holders

Tucker Paisley, whom I wrote about in April, sent me a cardholder to try out. I was quite excited as I really wanted to buy Mommy cards now that we just bought a house in a new place. This got me into gear to buy some Mommy cards so that I could use the card holder. The one I received is cream with a red design. It is lined in red satin and is quite stylish. I love using it!

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Klettinos

I love Haba toys — they're always made well, and made simply so that they engage your child's imagination. Klettinos [Amazon] are no different. The 14 different pieces of this toy combine with velcro to form numerous different combinations. This soft baby toy is suitable for both babies and toddlers. When it gets dirty, you'll have to wash it by hand, but at least you don't have to clean it with a wet cloth.

Review: Soaker Pads

You might remember the Soaker Pad that I wrote about last month. Hip Baby was kind enough to send us a sample to try out! I have become a big fan of lap pads like this because they have so many great uses. This one is a large three foot square, so it could be used to change your baby on (every time I travel, one of these pads is my changing table), to protect your bedding and mattress if you breastfeed in bed (done that too!), or have your baby sit on it for naked time (done that too during a bad diaper rash incident a few months ago). I really don't know where I'd be without lap pads. Big ones like this can also be cut up into smaller sections if you have a need for smaller ones too. I have a few small ones on my changing table as make-shift changing table pads. This was great when Andy was younger and had many messy dirty diapers that got everywhere.

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Review: Go Potty Go DVD

We received a copy of Go Potty Go the other day. It's an animated short animated feature starring Paige and Parker, twin pandas. The story is told in rhymes and with original songs.

The DVD explains that everybody goes potty. Animals, big kids, babies, me and you. It reinforces the idea that big kids go potty, and shows all the fun things you can do because you're a big kid now.

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Baby Yap Yap

Baby Yap Yap has the most adorable designs. I've been patiently waiting for their website to go live, and it finally has! They sell onesies, t-shirts, baby gowns, bibs, hats, and packaged sets. Their onesies and tees also come in both long and short sleeved varieties. I can't choose a favorite, I like them all so much. Definitely check them out!

Also, between now and June 15, get 10% off your order. Use the code "WEL0507" at check out. I say stock up for gifts for the future, any mother would love these!

Sunday Baby Deals!

I'm sorry I'm so late reporting this, but Baby Dagny has free shipping on orders $50 and higher for this weekend only. Use the code "SHIP57" at check out.

Also, there are final markdowns at sophie & lili. Make sure you buy before they close for good. I'm going to certainly miss them!

Shower Pets

Check out these Shower Pets. They're a great way to liven up any bathtub. You can fill up the lizard with shampoo or soap. Then, you mount it — head down on your shower wall and dispense with a gentle squeeze. It's a practical way to keep your bathtub fun, neat, and organized!

Building Blocks

Andy is suddenly very interested in stacking things, so I want to buy him blocks. So I've started doing some research, and here are my top five picks for baby blocks.

The ABC Soft Blocks are 16 blocks that have animal art for each letter of the alphabet, and they are light and soft.

The Baby Einstein Play-Color Blocks are a set of four 3 inch cubes that have different patterns, characters, and features such as a block that vibrates as the frog's leg is pulled.

Fantasy Blocks are 26 pieces that include optical effects such as a hologram foil, glitter foil, and a mirror foil.

Soft Blocks by Dwell Baby are great because they use the same colors and patterns as in their bedding, which we adore.

Finally, there's Arcadia are for the experts of block building. These 20 irregular shaped blocks are great for crooked building towers and little towns.

Tulip Bottle Drier

Because I breastfed for almost a year, we never really had the need for a bottle drier as we used so few bottles. However, I know how important they can be to some families. I really like the Tulip Bottle Drier by Vice Versa. It's a neat looking design and is compact, lightweight, and has a drip tray that catches the water runoff.

Safari Car Seat Play Pad

When we traveled with Anderson from Boston to Charlotte we were afraid that he would be bored out of his mind. We were right to a certain extent, and this Safari Car Seat Play Pad would've been a great help. It attaches to all infant car seats and features 12 different activities. It features four popular nursery rhyme songs, a soft glow light for nighttime travel, animal sounds, and a honking steering wheel the perfect size for little hands!

Jax Organic Storage Tower

Now that we've finally moved into a house that we'll stay in for a while, I am trying to figure out a good way to store all of Andy's toys. Currently I'm using a few baskets, but he rarely sees the toys at the bottom because he's not the type of child to dump them all out. So I'd like to find a better way, and one that looks nice too. The Jax Organic Storage Tower at Oompa would be perfect I think. Made of organic cotton and a sturdy frame, this tower takes up little room, looks fun, and is easy to access. It can also be used for diaper supplies, clothes, and more. It is available in green, orange, and pink, and there are also similar toy boxes, toy bags, and toy cubes available as well.

Hammer Balls

Andy loves balls and loves loud noises, so I think he'd adore the Hammer Balls by Plan Toys. The balls are placed on the toy, struck with the hammer, and then they roll down an inner path. This toy can help with hand-eye coordination and will be a ton of fun for babies who like to hit things.

Tiny Rock Star

Tiny Rock Star is a new site that sells baby tees and onesies. We really love their designs, they are all quite beautiful. Some of my favorite designs include Lime Tree, Bird Flight, and Angel. They also sell clothing for older children and adults as well.

Tiny Rock Star also has a mission. Their goal is to raise $1 million annually to help the fight against poverty and assist in orphan prevention. You can help fight orphan prevention by clothing your child in their clothes. I love sites that do good, and this is definitely one of them!

Review: Summer Sure & Secure Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate

We've got two gates in our house. One at the top of the stairs, and one at the bottom of the stairs. We've had this gate for a while now, and its effective at keeping Anderson contained, and due to its extra height, its also really useful for keeping our cats out of various parts of the house.

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My Lullabug

I just discovered My Lullabug, a store that sells cute onesies and t-shirts for babies and toddlers. Their designs are adorable, and many have witty remarks such as I'm Told I Like Football (which fits well in my household, I'm told the same thing!). Some of my favorite designs include Dog Person, Pot Belly Baby, and Bear with Me.

Super Cool Baby readers get 20% off their entire order at My Lullabug. Use the coupon code "scb20" at check out. We're also doing a review shortly, so watch for it in the next few weeks!

New Baby Sales

Take 15% off your entire purchase at The Children's Place from tomorrow, May 16 until June 3 with code "S2MA57." This is good online only.

Take 15% off your order at Mama Mio with the code "mamamio." The coupon code is good through June 30.

Get 15% off Wubbanub Plush Pacifiers at Baby Dagny this week only. Check out the review we just did of them for more information.

Arrived for Review: Huggalugs

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