Author Archive for hollieschultz
Baby Gizmo founder Hollie Schultz is the proud mom of three adorable kids. This certified CPS (Child Passenger Safety) Tech and baby gear expert is the host of the Baby Gizmo video reviews giving moms the inside look at baby products before they purchase them. Hollie is also the co-author of The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide. A former resident of Los Angeles, she and her family now live in Chicago. She loves the city but hates the cold!
Baby Gizmo Spotlight VIDEO Review of the Petunia Pickle Bottom ERGObaby
Looking for a great carrier that keeps your baby sitting in an ergonomically correct position but is super comfy for you as well? Plus, you want the choice of front, back or side carrier AND you want it to be super stylish? Enter the Petunia Pickle Bottom ERGObaby. It’s everything plus more that you’ve been [...]
Upcoming 2012 Products to Get Excited About
Have a spring or summer baby on the way? There are many new products coming soon that we know you’ll be excited about. We are! Here are a few of our favorite upcoming 2012 products. Baby Jogger City Mini GT The City Mini GT is probably one of the most anticipated strollers for 2012. It [...]
New Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Transforms Your Kids on the Disney Fantasy
The Disney Fantasy is coming!! The maiden voyage of Disney’s fourth cruise liner sets sail on March 31, 2012. If you haven’t heard about the Disney Fantasy, it is literally my Disney fantasy come true. Yes, I am a Disney child at heart! How can you not love that place?!? The Disney Fantasy ship will have [...]
Baby Gizmo New Year Bugaboo Donkey Giveaway
Congratulations to the Bugaboo Donkey Winner – Caree C. from Peoria, AZ! According to the Chinese calendar, 2012 is the year of the Dragon. Not at Baby Gizmo! We consider it the year of the Donkey! The Bugaboo Donkey that is! We ended 2011 with some pretty great giveaways and we wanted to start 2012 with a bang [...]
Baby Gizmo Announces 2011 Stroller Award Winners!
While most people are looking towards 2012, we are taking the opportunity to look back at 2011. One of our top questions that we received was what strollers do we like the best. In honor of all the fabulous strollers that strolled the streets during 2011, we decided to hand out awards. No one knows [...]
Wall Street Journal is Ruffling Feathers Over their Car Seat Article
California is changing their car seat laws as of January 1, 2012 to include that children must use a car seat until 8 years old or 4-feet-9 inches tall which is up from the current requirement of 6 years or 60 lbs! We say – HOORAY, California!! Way to keep our kids safer!! We are [...]
Lille Throw Blankie – A Fabulous Shower Gift (VIDEO)
I am in love with this new Lille by Bebe au Lait Throw Blankie so much that I thought it definitely warranted a video. This new throw blankie (or lovie!) makes the best baby shower gift because it’s yummy soft, machine-washable and folds into itself to keep clean. SHOP Lille by Bebe au Lait Throw [...]
Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled by Bugaboo Americas Due to Fall Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Bugaboo, announced a voluntary recall of about 7,000 Bugaboo Bee strollers on December 22, 2011. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bugaboo Bee Strollers Units: [...]
There is a new hair style in town and this one is organic!
After exploring the limited options of children’s hair care products on the market and being disappointed that most didn’t omit harmful chemicals, Megan Gage set out to create her own. Working closely with an organic chemist, Gage created the kind of safe, naturally based, salon-quality products she had been dreaming of and Hot Tot was [...]
Baby Gizmo Dangers at Grandparent’s House (VIDEO)
With so many people traveling for the holidays with their children to grandparents and relative’s homes, we thought it was a great opportunity to do a quick video on dangers to watch out for in a non-babyproofed home. From location from “grandma’s house”, I highlight different areas of the house to just keep in mind [...]