We’ve had a few of our moms testing out the Bical Gripper Shoe/Socks and the results are unanimous: these comfy sock/shoes are perfect in the water and out!
Made from a soft knitted neoprene sock with flexible non-slip rubber sole, these great additions to your little one’s summer wardrobe can get completely wet (mine wears these the whole time she’s in the water so the rocks don’t bother her feet) and then quickly dry for next time!
With four styles to choose from and a great price of $15.99, you’re little one will be ready for anything!
Our Buy of the Week is such a great deal that Babble.com is buzzing about it! Read the review here.
Get 20% off all OBLI Organics super-cute tees, onesies and more this week - no coupon needed! The best part of OBLI? You can teach your little ones the importance of being kind to the environment in an easy to understand and wear way.
You’ve got the cutest baby or tot around and if you’re like us, you’ve got a camera close at hand for every cute (and what isn’t) moment. Show them off and send us a picture of your little one in our clothes, or playing with our toys, and we’ll send you a coupon for 15% off your next purchase! Send the digital pic to cs@WhatEveryBabyNeeds.com.
We will never post his or her name, just their age if you include it. We will begin posting pictures in the next couple of weeks.
This week: 20% off all Coccoli! This super-cute, super-soft and easy to care for line will become a favorite this summer. All cotton, there are organic options as well!
When my daughter was first starting to crawl (and walk for that matter), I was looking for exactly what we found in the ScooterBees StoryTelling Shoes - educational, fun, durable, eco-friendly shoes that really fit her feet comfortably.
These shoes are made in the USA from recycled fibers derived from both post-industrial and post-consumer sources, including PET soda and water bottles. The little soles are made with the totally safe anti-slipping and water-resistant ThermoPlastic Elastomer (TPE) material.
What I really love (if that wasn’t enough) is the unique fold-over design that lets you tell your little one a story every time they wear them. We’re currently stocking both the Growing Birds design and Endangered Animals. Check out the great of founder and mompreneur Sandy Eng demonstrating these great shoes:
Luckily, I now know about these for baby number 2!
Yesterday my Mom, my 2 year old daughter and I went trolling through the Easter clearance section. There was a fellow Mom there, with two girls in their younger- to mid-teens. One girl had a toy that was spinning and lighting up, and she was singing.
So no big deal, right? It was actually quite sweet considering how self-conscious most teens are these days. But what was she singing?
“Shake, shake, shake… shake, shake shake…”
followed by a tiny (yet surprisingly loud) voice singing from behind her “‘ take your boobie! ‘Take your boobie!”
Yes, that’s right, my little girl finishing that fabulous disco hit by KC and the Sunshine Band.
I don’t know whether to be proud that she has such a great memory, or mortified to have it “outed” that that is one of the songs I choose to sing to my toddler.
1. They are like a second mom. They will come over and change diapers, feed the baby, read books to baby, play with baby, bathe baby and most everything short of nursing. Sometimes they even cook a meal and do the dishes.
2. They always have good tips and new ideas. My mom basically taught me how to dress my daughter. She also decorated and got her room ready for her when she transitioned into sleeping in her own room. My mother-in-law helps to introduce new foods and new games to play.
3. They tell you you’re doing a good job even if you don’t think you are. And when you mess up, they don’t judge you.
4. They babysit, for free. Plus, you know that they are doing it out of total adoration for your child and you never worry when they are on the job.
Each week we’ll feature a selection of great finds from the site and offer a fantastic discount - but hurry, it only lasts for the week then it’s gone forever.
To start off we’re introducing our new, hip line of Little Traveler toddler boy clothes with a can’t beat coupon for 20% off! Little Traveler shorts and tees are super-soft and easy to wear for your tot on the go.
Come back often to snag yourself a great product at a great price!
We’ve got a great selection of new spring dresses in stock - perfect for Easter or Passover or just a nice day out. All are comfortable and easy enough to wash and wear for any day!
The White and Kiwi dresses from Isobella and Chloe are perfect for big sister and little sister. Made of 100% cotton jersey, they are as comfortable as wearing a tee but sooo much cuter!
The Alessandria Dress is one of our favorites for tots! A super-sweet sundress, it’s available in 2T to 4T.
No list of spring dresses would be complete without mentioning Kicky Pants Bamboo! A perennial favorite, these ridiculously soft and comfy dresses are always at the top of customer lists. The best part? They’re now available in 2T to 4T!
Not quite warm enough in your neck of the woods for your little one to wear these out on their own? Our Bamboo hoodies are a great layering piece to make sure they are nice and cozy.
And don’t forget, signing up to receive periodic emails from us and/or becoming our fan on Facebook will get you great offers on these and other items on our site!
My mother likes to tell this story as if I may forget it, but I never have: I was in elementary school, maybe 4th grade, and it was my mother’s turn to drive the carpool. On this particular morning, she had a terrible stomach flu. It was too late to find someone else to drive us kids to school, so she got in her car and proceeded in her duties as mom. Unfortunately, and most embarrassing to me, she would intermittently pull over the car, open the door, and vomit in the road.
It wasn’t until I became a mother myself that the significance of her actions became apparent to me. Moms don’t get a sick day. Moms don’t get a day off from work when they come down with a flu, head cold, allergies, bronchitis or pneumonia. The irony of this is that when you become a mom, you get sick more often. Perhaps because you have contact with more people with kids and kids, as cute as they are, are little germ bombs waiting to blow.
Recently, I was sick. Unlike my husband who lay around on the couch all day, I continued in my pursuit of taking care of everyone but myself, running errands, cooking dinner, changing diapers, etc. Eventually, I refused to get out of bed and let my husband take over for a few hours while I rested. Confused at first that I was going to “rest,” he did eventually come to terms with my condition and make me soup, which I ate in bed. Sometimes, daddy isn’t around to take over and you have to be both mom and sick simultaneously. The best way to deal with this is to avoid too much action from either yourself or your child. In other words, watch cartoons all day long. Yes, you’d rather be watching The Bachelor’s After the Rose Ceremony again (I can’t believe he did that to her. What a jerk!), but that won’t distract the wee one. So, suck it up and watch Ant Bully on Netflix instant player or Sesame Street clips on Hulu.com while your kid is entranced because they’ve only seen T.V. at grandma’s. Relax, guilt-free, though they aren’t outside getting fresh air or playing with friends, you’re sick. Your body is begging for a break. Now, how to avoid getting your kid sick…
Well spring is just around the corner and I can hardly wait to get out side with my grand kids. We are heading off to Charlotte to see our newest grandson and our granddaughter.
Grandson #2 is almost 5 months old already and he is by all standards a big kid. I liken him to “Clifford the Dog”. He’s already grown out of his baby car seat (that this rate he’ll be driving in a few more months) and he’s into 9 month clothes. Jabba the Hut would be proud. He is a big boy! Some of his relatives on his grandmother’s side are tall people so he will probably be tall. All he needs to do is grow into his body.
Grand baby #1 our granddaughter is looking especially cool in the summer bamboo dresses we sent her a few weeks ago. I am looking forward to chasing her around the yard. Maybe her Dad and I can sneak in a round of golf as well.
Grandson #1 came to visit me last weekend but he left in a huff because his grandpa (Pop-Pop, me) dissed him. Apparently he was following me out to the garage when I let the door close on him. You know us old folks I was in a hurry to get something and I wasn’t paying attention. When I turned back he was standing with his face to the wall, his arms hanging at his sides, his chin to his chest crying because Grandpa walked away from him. An hour later when he was ready to go home he was still steamed at Pop-Pop. Lesson learned!
So some of my planned events for the spring, catching the fish with my #1 grandson, watching my granddaughter in dance class and watching my newest grand son eat. I think I can handle that without messing up. At least I’ll be more aware of the reactions of the grandkids as I try to be a better grandpa.
More to follow when we get home from our trip down south.
I was really excited to have the opportunity to speak with Michelle Young, co-owner of one of our favorite organic baby clothes lines, OBLI Organics. Check out the video where she speaks about their OBLI, or ‘On Borrowed Land, Inc.’ philosophy and show off some of their spring line.
