NEW Twilight Sea Turtle

Twinkle. Twinkle. How cute is this little fellow? I don't know about the kids room, but I'd like to transform my room into a magical starry night sky. The shell on the Twilight Sea Turtle projects stars on bedroom ceiling and the toy also illuminates endangered animals. So sweet. Cloud B claims they're helping children sleep easier and safer with their products. If you've tried this out (for you or your baby), let me know what you think?

LeapFrog's NEW toy that makes texting easy for your tot

I'm horrified by this product! The irony is their website implies that this product takes the horror out of what happens when you're PDA gets into the hands of your toddler. Parents, put down the PDA and focus on the baby! Nothing you do outside of your family is THAT important. And stop trying to raise clones. Just because you use a PDA doesn't mean toddler needs one. Who are they going to call, Barney!? Or, maybe they text their little toddler buddies and put a playdate on their little PDAcalendars.... good grief... I just think giving a toddler an item like this is prepping kids so marketers can reach them earlier and easier.And I'm not mad at Leap Frog. They're serving a market. Maybe the educational stuff wasn't selling as well as competing childrens electronics so they've made a business decision as most companies do(regardless of social responsibility). So, it's up to us parents to fix this. Oh and one more thing, maybe it's just me. But, with my kids I've found they wanted the real thing (the real telephone, not a play one, they real toilet, not the potty, etc). Either the real thing... or simply stuff (boxes, newspapers, etc.). I'm convinced toys are overrated (and I assure you, I've purchased quit a bit of 'em including LeapFrog reading products). Even though my kids playroom can rival the schools, my kids seemed to prefer to play with everything BUT their toys most of the time. Excuse me while I step down from my soap box. :) Check out the product if you like. It is amusing and offers some educational features. The title links you to LeapFrogs website.

NEW Humphreys 100% Natural Swift Strips for Teething Relief

My babies are too old for this, but they sure look convenient. They remind me of those breath strips. Humphreys Teething Relief strips claim to be the first ever. No fuss. No muss. Just long lasting, triple action relief that naturally reduces inflammation and pain without numbing baby's mouth. Aspirin free. Ibuprofen free. Lactose free. Sugar free. quickly reduce irritability, crankiness and crying. They're available at Walgreen's. Wouldn't it be nice if baby could give us a review? goo goo blah ppprrrrrttthhhh. Ahh.

NEW Similac Advanced Shield

Similac.com--Similac Advance EarlyShield is the first and only DHA/ARA formula that has the EarlyShield blend. Because about 70% of the immune system is found in the digestive tract, developing a strong immune system from birth begins with creating a healthy digestive system. Your baby's gut relies on millions of "good bacteria" to support immune development. Special carbohydrates (prebiotics) found in breast milk and Similac Advance EarlyShield help stimulate the growth of these beneficial bacteria which helps support your baby's developing immune system. No other infant formula has our exclusive blend of prebiotics, nucleotides and antioxidants. If you try this, please let me know what you think.

NEW Johnson's Head-to-toe Foaming Baby Wash

Years ago, I assumed the no-tears shampoo was gentle enough to use on the whole body so I didn't jump on it when they came out with the head-to-to wash the first time. Besides being a foam instead of a gel, I wonder just how different this is from the original shampoo formula or if this is just another attempt to give an old product new life... and maybe even charge more for it! Oh well, product claims to be an ultra mild cleanser that gives you gentle bathing from each bottle. The unique NO MORE TEARS ® formula, with instant foam, is designed for use on baby's entire body and hair.

* NO MORE TEARS® formula is as gentle to the eyes as pure water

* Designed to be gentle enough for newborns

* Milder than soap and rinses easily

* Dermatologist-tested formula is soap-free, dye-free, and hypoallergenic

Luxe Basics introduces a NEW BABY PRODUCT, Bamboo Crib Rail Covers

The Bamboo Crib Rail Cover is a PVC-free alternative to traditional crib rail covers. Made of bamboo & cotton, batting, & secured through the crib slats by Velcro, the covers protect a crib rail from a teething child. For a split second I had an image of a baby and a panda sharing a bamboo stick! :)

COOL NEW WEBSITE: UpSpring Baby

Their slogan reads: Creative Parents. Healthy Babies. I just couldn't believe some of the products they offer: A home test to screen for alcohol in breast milk. A baby-harness with long straps for mommy. It's designed for babies learning to walk--mommies with back issue can aid baby without bending. Upspringsbaby.com only highlights 3 products, but I suspect there'll be more great, innovative items for mom coming soon. Most impressive to me is this company was started by “momprenuers” inspired by the many unmet needs in the baby care industry.