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Miniware Teething Spoons Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

by Karly Wood

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission has announced a recall issued by Bonnsu for its’ Miniware Teething Spoons. The food-grade silicone spoons, which are designed for infants to use during the teething phase, can break when used as a teether in an infants mouth and pose a choking hazard.

Bonnsu has received one report where an infant bit through the silicone teething spoon that resulted in a piece separating inside the child’s mouth. All consumers should cease using the spoons and contact Bonnsu for a free replacement product.

photo: Courtesy of CPSC

The spoons were sold in a set of two and in Meal Kit Configurations. The sets of two came in gray, aqua, peach, key lime (green), cotton candy (pink), and lavender colors. The “First Bites” kits came with a bowl, suction foot, lid and spoons. The “First Bites Travel Kit” spoons came in key lime, aqua, cotton candy, lavender, gray and peach and the “Sup and Snack” kit spoons came in peach and gray.

The recalled spoons were sold online on Miniware.com, Amazon.com, and in stores that include Dillard’s, The Tot, Turquoise, The Mellowland, Mom Loves Me, and Bitte from Dec. 2017 through Mar. 2020 for $14 to $42.

Consumers can call Bonnsu toll-free at 855-334-8129 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at hello@miniware.com, or online at www.miniware.com and click on “Recalls” located at the bottom of the page to get more info on the recall.

––Karly Wood

 

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The Beautiful, Messy Life of Motherhood

By Tabitha Yates

Photo: Tabitha Yates via The Redeemed Mama

“I totally failed today,” I said through tears to my husband. “I felt like I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off. The house is a mess. We hardly did any homework. Why is there always a huge pile of crap on the stairs that noone brings up? I need a maid just for folding laundry. What kind of mystical people actually get to the steps of folding it and putting away? Where do they live? We need disposable clothes for the children and disposable underwear for you too, while we’re at it! Why do I clean when y’all still live here? What is the point? Tell me…WHAT IS THE POINT?!”

The struggle is real! There are some days where we can totally rock the multitasking super mom role and some days where even a chef, maid and magical fairies couldn’t help us keep our act together.

But you know what? That is okay! I promise you that there is not a single one of your yoga doing, Pinterest-worthy birthday party throwing, organic snack feeding, no dark circles under their eyes Mama’s that have it together all the time.

We all have days where we are so tired from being up all night with a sick kiddo or teething babies, that Netflix has to ask us, “Keep Watching?” Yes Netflix…thanks for checking and making me feel bad. We are still watching episode #25 of Boss Baby!

Every Mom has a day…or every day of the week that she lives in sweats and hides when someone rings her doorbell, lest someone she knows sees her looking like she hasn’t showered in three days. Maybe she hasn’t…don’t judge!   

Each Mother around the world has days where they feel like they’ve blown it. We think that the one time we gave our kids goldfish instead of Annie’s naturally colored and flavored GMO-free bunny crackers is what’s gonna cause them to revolt against all healthy food and set the pattern for their dietary habits when they’re in their 30’s.  

We are so hard on ourselves, Mama’s. We worry about what people will think of our mess, of our missteps, of our mistakes…but we all make them.   

And you are a good Mom.                                                                                                         

You adore your children, even if you haven’t gotten to bathe the third one in a few days and maybe febreezed his clothes as he went out the door.                                     
You love that teething baby, even if you wish there was a dye free, all natural permanently numbing form of orajel for those long nights.                               

You clothe them every single day, to include multiple outfit changes…who do they think they are, celebrities? Who do you think is going to keep up with your five outfit changes a day, little Suzie?!                                                                                       

You keep them fed the best you can and you added a piece of fruit with that bag of goldfish, dang it! Dried fruit…okay it was raisins…chocolate covered ones but whatever.

The point is, sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying. Some days you have to just smile and survive. Some days you will gloriously thrive and others you will need every ounce of grace the good Lord gave you. Guess what your kids will remember?   

They’ll remember that you loved them like there was no tomorrow, that you cuddled up next to them on that couch, after 2.5 hours of sleep and desperately tried to follow along with the ridiculous plot of Boss Baby. They’ll remember that when they cried in the middle of the night, because their tummy hurt or their toothies were coming in-you were right there or that you were the fun mommy who decided it was perfectly acceptable to wear their swim shorts all day…in public…because that was the last article of clothing in their drawer!   

Give yourself a break Mom or hire a chef, maid and fairy so that you can take one for real! 

This post originally appeared on Today Parents.

The Redeemed Mama is a writer who had had articles published by The Today Show, Love What Matters, The Mighty, Faithit, For Every Mom, The Creative Child Magazine and more. She has 3 beautiful kids and resides in Southern Arizona and loves writing about parenting, life and growth!

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Shay Mitchell Has a New Stylish and Affordable Baby Line

by Shahrzad Warkentin

New mom Shay Mitchell has just launched a the new the BÉIS baby collection featuring stylish, but affordable baby gear.

The new baby collection is an extension of her existing BÉIS luggage and accessories company. Adding baby gear into the mix makes perfect sense since Mitchell recently welcomed her first baby, Atlas.

The new collection includes a diaper bag, bottle cooler and stroller caddy, all mom and dad tested. The diaper bag is available in both Beige and Black, with gold and silver chain detailing. The bags include a changing pad, odor-resistant bag wristlet, stroller straps, pacifier holder and teething toy. It’s priced at $168.

 

The bottle cooler is available in black and comes with an ice pack. It sells for $28.

The stroller caddy comes in black and features two bottle holders. It’s priced at $34.

The new collection is now available for purchase on BEIStravel.com.com and will available at Nordstrom stores and online, as well as Revolve.com starting Feb. 5.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

All photos: Courtesy of BÉIS

 

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Giggle Just Relaunched Its Site with Some Exciting New Additions

by Shahrzad Warkentin

Whether you’re gearing up for a new baby or shopping for your older tots, Giggle is a go-to destination for all your shopping needs. Giggle has relaunched its digital shopping site and added a new private label collection––and you’re going to want it all.

The newly revamped site has an even better selection of the best baby brands, featuring baby gear, toys and nursery decor. Keep scrolling to see just all the new offerings you’ll find on Giggle.

The product expansion includes a new private label collection which includes pajamas, cotton bibs, hats, towels and cashmere receiving blankets in sizes newborn to six. The layette and pajama collection features hand-drawn illustrations by a Brooklyn-based artist which can be personalized with names or monograms. The new line will also get an expansion in the fall.

“The choices for baby and kids’ gear and clothing can be overwhelming for parents,” says CEO Erin Moennich. “What parents want in their everyday items are products that are made with high-quality and safe materials and offered at a good value. Shopping for babies and kids should be fun, so we focus on providing colorful items that bring a smile to parents and kids alike.”

In addition to the private label, Giggle will continue to stock the best go-to baby brands thanks to partnerships with sportswear brand Terez, jeweler Alexa Leigh, clothing lines Meme Chose, Lucky Jade, Disco Panda, accessories brands le Sportsac, Lele Sadoughi and more to create exciting exclusive products or Mommy & Me capsule collections.

“We take great pride in all the brands and products we offer at Giggle,” says Moennich. “In keeping with the brand’s roots, we know parents are busy and stretched for time and space, so we only offer products that are truly leaders in their respective categories. We want to be the online destination where parents can trust that every item has been vetted with our critical lens. We do not offer 15 different brands of teething toys. We offer a curated selection of items that we know all parents and kids will love.”

You can shop the new collection and all of Giggle’s offerings here.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

All photos: Courtesy of Giggle

 

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The FDA Issues Warning to Parents: Teething Jewelry Isn’t Safe for Babies

by Erica Loop

We’ve all been there—both as parents and personally (even if we don’t remember it): teething. The crying kiddo, the pain, and the fact that you’d do pretty much anything to stop the insanity. But what about those teething necklaces and bracelets your mom friends rave about? Well…about that.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a statement recently issued a warning to parents and caregivers of young children about how teething jewelry—worn by your cranky baby or the caregiver—can actually be potentially dangerous.

Photo: Alex Smith via Pexels 

How can parents soothe teething pain, anyway? Teething gels aren’t a great solution, either; the FDA notes that benzocaine-containing products (such as gels, sprays or ointments) can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition that reduces the red blood cells’ ability to carry oxygen.

If you can’t use a gel or cream, what can you use? It’s this very question that leads plenty of parents to teething jewelry. Often marketed as a safe, “natural” alternative to other products, these items look like necklaces or bracelets are typically made from amber, marble, silicone or wood.

Following reports of serious injuries and tragically, strangulation deaths, the FDA now cautions parents to avoid teething jewelry altogether. If you think that adult supervision will reduce the risks, think again. According to the FDA, a seven-month-old infant choked on a wooden beaded teething bracelet—while under parental supervision. Luckily, the child was okay following a trip to the hospital.

The new warning from the FDA stresses using alternatives to soothe teething pain—and of course, avoiding teething jewelry. Instead, gently massage your baby’s gums with clean fingers. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that you can give your kiddo a firm rubber teething ring (but not the frozen kind). Always inspect the teething ring for damage and supervise your child while they’re gumming it.

—Erica Loop

 

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All the Adorable Llama Baby Gifts on Amazon RIGHT NOW

by Karly Wood

Move over unicorns, llamas are in town and they’re the next, cutest animal on the block. If you’re looking for a new theme for your nursery or just the perfect baby gift for an upcoming shower, check out these adorable llama baby gifts that are al on Amazon.

Posh Peanut Newborn Gift

Give your llama-loving mamas the most beautiful gift with this gorgeous newborn set ($33), complete with large swaddle blanket and adorable headband. The beautiful print is made with 100% bamboo and is pre washed not treated with chlorine containing bleaches, zinc and sulphate. And most importantly––would you look at that llama?!

Llama Sleep Sack

Experts say that using a wearable blanket like this Halo Sleep Sack ($25) is much safer than leaving blankets in the crib with a baby, and you can't go wrong with this muslin version with adorable llamas! The unique construction provides for ample breathing room, is "hip healthy" for growing babies and comes with an inverted zipper for easy diaper changes.

Lil' Llama Natural Rubber Teething Toy

Move over Sophie, Lil' Llama ($20) is in town! This natural rubber teething toy is free of lead, phthalate, PVC, and BPA materials and will coordinate with all your other llama accessories beautifully!

Llama Crib Sheet

Keep nice and warm when your baby cozies up to these adorable flannel llama crib sheets ($13). It's made from 100% cotton, full elasticized and fits standard crib mattresses. 

Llama Night Light

Keep a soft glow in baby's room with this adorable llama night light ($17). It features a dusk to dawn light sensor and provides glare-free lighting so you can find your way to the crib in the middle of the night, that's not so bright it will keep the baby awake.

Llama Wubbanub Pacifer

This sweet llama pacifier ($20) soothes in more ways than one! The adorable plush makes those lost Paci's easy to find, and are a fun toy to play with, too!

Llama Bib

Bella Tunno's Mama Llama Wonder Bib ($15) doesn't just catch all those baby mishaps––it looks adorable while doing it! It's made with an adjustable neck and from PVC-free, BPA-free,  and food-grade silicone that is also dishwasher safe!

Llama Llama Nighty Night Book

Start bedtime off on the right foot, even with your new babies! The bedtime story, Llama Llama Nighty Night ($5.39) is the perfect way to say goodnight, and will match perfectly with any llama themed baby gift.

Whole Llama Fun Monthly Sticker Set

Make remembering milestones a breeze when you have monthly printed stickers to mark the occasion, like this adorable whole llama fun stickers ($11)! They're super easy to peel and stick onto baby's outfit each month and make the perfect baby shower gift.

Llama Outfit

Perfect for a baby boy or girl, this yellow llama outfit and hat ($12) ranges in size from 0-24 months. It's made from soft, breathable cotton that makes it easy for baby to move, especially into the crawling stage!

Stuffed Llama

Give the gift of snuggling! This adorable plush llama ($10) is the perfect size for baby and will soon become a favorite. It's bean filled and comes with lots of realistic flair. It would make the perfect gift topper, don't you think?

––Karly Wood

 

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10 Products & Services All New Parents Should Know About

by Eva Ingvarson Cerise

No parent ever reaches their child’s first birthday and says, Wow, that was easy! Babies are a joy, but this parenting thing is no joke. While you bond with your babe, here are 10 genius products and services that will make your life together easier. You’re welcome!

1. Supportive pillow for breastfeeding and bottlefeeding
Feeding a baby, whether by breast or bottle, looks so much easier in the movies. Holding baby at the right angle for reducing gas or reflux may not be the most comfortable for your arm. That’s why we love the Milk Boss Infant Feeding Pillow. This ingenious pillow positions baby at the correct angle and offers them a cozy spot for post-feeding burps. Its firm texture and cool interior feels good on your arm, and its petite size means you can take it on trips and daily outings.

Available at itzyritzy.com, $24.99.

2. A stair barrier for every staircase
Some staircases just weren’t designed for traditional baby gates. The Stair Barrier solves that problem by using straps and dual-sided buckles to attach to staircases up to 100” wide, even ones that have funky angles. Whether you’re attaching it banister to banister or banister to wall, it’s quick to install with the included instructions and requires no drilling to banisters (minimal drilling to the wall side, if you’re going banister to wall). The barrier is retractable (no awkward stepping over it), and it comes in a range of elegant fabrics. It also rolls up like a yoga mat so you can bring it to grandma’s house.

Available at thestairbarrier.com, $129-$169 depending on fabric.

3. Bulk items delivered to your door
Babies need lots of stuff, but they make it so hard to leave the house and buy it. So, imagine if Costco and Amazon had a baby. That’s Boxed.com. You can purchase bulk items (including lots of baby stuff) on your phone or through the website at reasonable prices and have them delivered to your door. Shop the site with no membership fee, or upgrade to the new loyalty program, Boxed Up, where, for $49 a year, you get free priority shipping, price-matching and other perks like special promotions.

Learn more at boxed.com.

photo: mariagarzon via Pixabay

4. Breastmilk shipped home from your travels
Working moms love Milk Stork, a service that lets you mail home breastmilk from anywhere in the United States. The company also offers TSA-approved carry-on totes if you prefer to fly home with the milk yourself. No more pumping and dumping on work trips. No need to stress about how you’ll bring home milk on the plane. With Milk Stork’s delivery service, you receive a cooler at your hotel so you can pump in the privacy of your hotel room. Mail the pre-labeled, postage-paid package and receive shipping notifications via email so you’ll know when the milk has arrived.

Learn more at milkstork.com.

5. Spill-proof cups
Our little scientists love to throw, bang and knock over their cups, so a leak-proof, spill-proof cup really has to live up to its name. This one does. The NUK Everlast 360 cup (above, $7.99, holds 10 ounces) has a twist-on lid with reinforced double seals. Listen for the click and you’ll know it’s sealed. The lid allows your child to drink from any edge and seals up tight when they’ve stopped drinking. It’s great for travel, everyday outings or keeping in the crib to quench a sleepytime thirst.

6. Engaging educational toys that grow with your child
Not sure what toys to buy for your child, and when to buy them? With the Monti Kids subscription service, you receive shipments of high-quality, developmentally appropriate toys every three months. The toys are introduced in a specific sequence so babies can apply what they’ve learned from one toy to the next. You’ll know these toys are building your baby’s language, motor, cognitive and social skills and fostering their creativity and problem-solving ability; your baby will just know the toys are fun to play with.

Available at montikids.com, $297, billed quarterly.

7. Organized pouches for all of baby’s needs
Diaper bags quickly turn into black holes where you can never find anything. The Easy Baby Travelers starter set comes in 4 different colors or patterns and are marked with the contents: Dress Me, Change Me and Feed Me (there are two in a set, one insulated to keep bottles and snacks chilled). These clever pouches turn any bag into a diaper bag and let you bring only what you need when you’re on the go.

Available at easybabytravelers.com, $65 for a set of four.

8. A baby seat to keep your child supported and cozy
Playmats are great, but sometimes babies want to see the world from an upright position, and this infant chair gives them 360 degrees of support when they do. Designed for babies 3-11 months who can hold their head up, the Hugaboo Baby Seat lets your little one explore their surroundings from a safe seated position. The leg and back support prevents tipping forward or sliding out, and two toy attachments means even more entertainment. Added bonus: It’s machine-washable.

Available at hugaboo.myshopify.com, $59.

9. Remote control bottle warmer
Say the words “remote control bottle warmer” to a new mom and watch her face light up. Anyone who has fumbled through a middle-of-the-night feeding knows that simplifying the bottle-warming step is a game-changer. Your baby will get a warm bottle faster, and you buy yourself a few more minutes to snooze or take care of a diaper change. The First Years’ 4-in-1 Remote Control Bottle Warmer also heats baby food jars.

Available at thefirstyears.com, $74.99.

10. A teething scarf for comfort with chic style
Teething toys can easily get lost in your bag or dropped on a dirty floor. The Boppy Teething Scarf sneaks a food-grade silicone teether onto a stylish infinity scarf you’ll wear long after baby has all their chompers. Handy for travel and running errands, this machine-washable scarf also protects your outfit from the drool that comes along with teething. Available in four colors/patterns: gray-and-white stripes, solid blush pink, heathered black and gray, and white with black circles and squares.

Available at shop.boppy.com, $20.

Which one of these is top on your list? Let us know below.

— Eva Ingvarson Cerise

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The Truth about Teething & Night Disruptions Surprises Most Parents

By Desiree Baird

As a sleep consultant I still have to overcome hurdles. I don’t want you to think my “sleep” life is perfect or that I never hit “bumps in the road” because guess what… I do!

In fact, just last night my nine-month-old woke up at 9 p.m. screaming. I immediately looked at the video monitor: he was safe, so I let him fuss a little since his screaming went to a dull fuss. After 15 minutes of him crying, I just couldn’t take it any longer.

I went upstairs, did a quick check to ensure he didn’t have a “surprise” for me in his diaper. Felt his forehead (no fever), picked him up, gave him a hug and then left the room. When I left the room the scream was worse than ever before, Still, I let that go because I know my son and I know that once he sees me, he’ll cry harder. He eventually fell back to sleep.

However, all night he tossed and turned and fussed here and there (only a few minutes at a time) and this unfortunately resulted in not a good sleep for me. So yes, these nights do happen to me–but I also know how to handle them.

Today I have been in-tuned to him. Checking his temperature, rubbing his belly, giving him extra snuggles, looking for teeth and yet… nothing!!A part of me wants to blame it on teething, but I truly do not think that is what it is. Since I know quite a bit and how it affects teeth, I thought I would share that with you so if you ever have a night like I did—so you too can rule out teething.

The scary truth about teething…

Teething and sleep problems don’t always translate believe it or not. A lot of parents blame their teething baby or toddler for sleep problems. Well I’m here to burst your bubbles, moms and dads: there has been research showing that teething doesn’t cause long-term sleep disruptions.

Of course, teething does cause pain, but it doesn’t cause consistent symptoms. Symptoms usually start two days prior to the tooth erupting through the gums and is sore about two to three days after it has cut through the gums.

Sometimes, as noted in this article written by Melinda Wenner, teething sleep disruptions only occur on the day that a child’s tooth erupts and one day after. No symptoms regularly occurred i the days “before” the toothed appeared.

So my little guy didn’t wake up with a tooth this morning, nor did it pop through before his afternoon nap. I am guessing that he is “not” teething. This is a good sign, but bad for me because now I’m wondering, “What is wrong with him?” I’m going to chalk it up to just a bad day, or maybe he has a tummy ache or just going through a clingy phase.

However, I may never know—but I know one thing is for sure, teething didn’t cause that middle of the night waking last night. I do know that disruptions in sleep for any reason are normal and should be expected: it’s how I react (or how any parent reacts) to the sleep disruption. I reacted the right way.

If you should you find yourself with a child who is showing obvious signs of teething—a visibly erupting tooth, digestive disturbances, drooling—and who is waking overnight due to the possible discomfort, your best bet is to treat the discomfort however your doctor advises you to. Comfort them and put them down AWAKE!

Even if they protest falling asleep (like my little guy did), once you’ve done what you can to treat, care and comfort them, your child needs to fall back to sleep on their own. If you begin helping them fall asleep like creating a new habit of rocking, nursing or holding to sleep, then they could being wanting the same assistance ever time it’s time for them to fall asleep.

You don’t want to create a bad habit and you are not hurting your child if they protest after you leave their room and you’ve done all you can do. If you make sure to always allow your child to put themselves to sleep, the disruption in sleep resulting from teething will pass quite quickly.

If you instead make “an exception” and begin to assist them again, you will find that once the tooth has erupted and any associated discomfort has passed, that the interrupted sleep will remain and you will have to train your child to fall asleep without your help once again.

By giving my baby the opportunity to fall back asleep on his own, checking on him since he didn’t right away, and since I knew he was okay, I left the room—despite knowing he got more irate, since I didn’t run into him again and react. Eventually, he went back to sleep. Here’s hoping for a better night tonight!

Featured Photo Courtesy: Ben_Kerckx via Pixabay

Desiree is a certified sleep consultant and holds her M.A. in Journalism from Point Park University. After having twins in 2008, she became slightly obsessed with infant sleep and sleep rhythms and wanted to help educate others. She resides with her husband and three children just 30 minutes north of Seattle.

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11 Drool-Worthy Baby Bibs & Cover-Ups

by Eva Ingvarson Cerise

Babies get messy and have so much fun doing it. Whether they’re teething, eating or painting, no outfit is safe. Unless, of course, you have the right bib—one that keeps them clean and that they won’t rip off. Don’t worry; there’s a bib out there for every kid and every kind of mess. Read on to find your favorites.

Bandana Bib from Copper Pearl

You don’t need to sacrifice fashion for function with these bandana bibs in eye-catching prints and colors. Perfect for teething, these drool-catchers feature two snaps rather than Velcro for a secure fit and are made of 100% cotton on the outside and soft polyester fleece on the inside. Best for 3-24 months. Available at copperpearl.com; $19.95 for a set of 4.

Which bib would work best for your child? Let us know in the comments.

— Eva Ingvarson Cerise 

 

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