Brandi Wecks
Brandi Wecks, Editor
Brandi is a teacher and writer in the SF Bay Area, where she lives with her husband, daughter and houseful of pets. She has been learning the ropes as a full-time mom to a fantastic kid with special needs. When she isn't chauffeuring to therapy or clinic appointments and tears herself away from the computer, she can be found trolling the baby aisles to test out the newest gadgets. You can read more about her adventures in mothering at www.starringscarlett.com.
Brandi Wecks's Latest Posts
Play, Learn and Draw with Vtech’s 2-in-1 Discovery Table
Vtech, maker of fun and educational toys, now brings us the 2-in-1 Discovery Table. Designed to be both a learning table and a drawing table, this toy works hard to entertain kids 12-36 months. Side 1 offers a host of buttons to entertain and teach numbers, letters, colors and shapes. The blinking-light narrator asks children [...]
Go Battery-Free!
If your house is anything like mine, then you are going through batteries as fast as you are diapers. Between the toys, vibrating chairs, mobiles, entertainers and monitors, we have had a battery charger going constantly for my daughter’s 14 months. And no matter how many we have on hand, there seems to always be [...]
Baby Gourmet: Tasty Food for Picky Little Eaters
My daughter is a notoriously bad eater. We have struggled with her eating for months, and have tried a seemingly endless collection of fruits, vegetables, grains, beans and even sweets to entice her to no avail. Lately, we noticed she was a little more interested in chewing on things, so we thought we would try [...]
The Elf on the Shelf: A Holiday Tradition Your Kids Will Love!
Lights, ornaments, wrapping! It’s Christmas time, and that means one thing: traditions. If you have a kid who’s ready to celebrate, then you might consider adding a new tradition with the Elf on the Shelf. If you haven’t yet met your family’s elf, here’s how it works: Every year, in order to complete the Naughty [...]
Get a Helping Hand from the Podee Bottle System
If you’ve ever had your hands full when your baby wants a bottle, you’ll appreciate the Podee Bottle System. Using two straws and a basic one-way valve, the Podee bottle allows your baby to drink from a bottle in a sitting position without having to hold the bottle up above their mouth. Baby just sucks [...]
Bounce in the House with Benny the Jumping Bull!
Trying to entertain your house-bound toddler in the winter weather? Help them get some exercise and some laughs with Benny the Jumping Bull! This inflatable riding toy is great for bouncy toddlers and preschoolers who are always on the move. From Waliki, maker of exciting bounce toys, Benny the Jumping Bull is made from heavy [...]
Making Baby Food at Home: Storage Solutions for Purees
If you have mastered the basics, tried out the gadgets and found baby’s favorite recipes, you are well on your way to being your baby’s full time chef. There’s just one more step: storage! Luckily, most purees will freeze beautifully, and, if done in small portions, will reheat quickly for fresh and easy feeding. When [...]
Making Baby Food at Home: Recipes That Go Beyond The Jar
Making your baby’s food at home is easier than ever with basic supplies or more high-tech gadgets. But after you try some simple fruits and veggies, what else can you make? Just because the jars and pouches use a small variety of fruits, veggies and grains doesn’t mean that’s all your baby can handle. There [...]
Making Baby Food at Home: Gadgets That Get The Job Done (+ Meet Brandi!)
It’s time to meet another Baby Gizmo writer! Brandi is one of our newest Baby Gizmo Team Mamas! She’s awesome!! Brandi Wecks, Editor Brandi is a teacher and writer in the SF Bay Area, where she lives with her husband, daughter and houseful of pets. She has been learning the ropes as a full-time mom to a [...]
Making Baby Food At Home: The Basics
Making Baby Food At Home: The Basics When I was pregnant, I had big plans for how I would raise a healthy baby – breastfeeding, cloth diapers, BPA-free plastics and homemade baby food were just the beginning. However, when my daughter’s medical needs changed my plans, I tried to hold on to whatever I could [...]
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