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Smokey The Fire Truck is on SALE today!!
Smokey The Fire Truck is a hot new toy from Mattel this year! Our little testers loved it so much that it even made our Baby Gizmo Holiday Gift Guide. While Smokey is usually a bit pricey ($60) for a truck, we have good news! He is on SALE today on Amazon for only $39! This [...]
Bring outdoor play inside
The weather is changing so now’s the perfect time to bring some outdoor play indoors! In addition to the puzzles, crafts, books and okay… video games, there’s no excuse to put the outdoor play on hold when it’s too cold. Here are some ideas and tips to still have fun inside while the rain and [...]
Should Parents Put Their Child’s Needs Ahead of Their Own?
Last week, I was lucky enough to win a raffle at a mom blogger’s event and had first choice of several scooters. Without even any contemplation, I immediately selected the mini scooter (with three wheels) for my two year old son. It never dawned on me that maybe I should get one for myself or [...]
The Antics of a Breastfeeding Toddler (+ Meet Ladan)
It’s time to meet yet another new Baby Gizmo Editor. Ladan is our first Brit writer and we have to admit that her British humor amuses us! Say hello to Ladan and read about the Antics of Breastfeeding a Toddler! Ladan Rashidi is a British mother of one, who moved to California in 2008 to [...]
Balls from Heaven (Recipe)
Nope this isn’t about baby gear! But, hey, it’s a holiday week and I wanted to share a little slice of heaven that I like to make for the holidays! Some may call these “Oreo Balls” or “Oreo Truffles” but I like to call them “Balls from Heaven”. Classy name, isn’t it?!? I’m not sure [...]
Free Shipping and Save $5 on Zulily for a Limited Time!
The super popular kids’ deal site, Zulily, is having a holiday sale for a limited time. Free shipping on orders $40+ and you save $5 on orders $50+! If you are a deal site shopper – this is the time to stock up! In order to get the FREE shipping – you don’t need to [...]
Mah Nà Mah Nà Muppet Mania: Fun for the Whole Family
I was lucky enough to score advance screening passes to see Disney’s The Muppets courtesy of Divalysscious Moms, a phenomenal networking group in New York City which plans events for the “Sex and the City meets Mommy and Me set” (Thanks again, Lyss Stern). Ian’s Aunt and myself were willing to get up early on [...]
Breaking News: ERGObaby Buys Orbit Baby!
Wow! The uber-popular baby carrier company, ERGObaby, just bought the crème de la crème stroller company, Orbit Baby! That’s right, ERGObaby just acquired Orbit Baby! We have to say that we totally didn’t see this coming! First Disney buys Babble and now just a week later ERGObaby buys Orbit Baby. There is a lot of [...]
Behind the Scenes of Doing a TV Segment (VIDEO)
Yes, this is totally different than any of our other Baby Gizmo videos. This one is more like a vlog or a video diary. I have been doing quite a few TV segments in the last few months and I thought I would take you along to one. This morning I did a baby proofing [...]
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 [...]
