Board Books

We received the "My First Sushi" book as a shower gift for baby. Seven months later it is rather worn out. It has a great rhythm through out the whole book. A book that adults can enjoy as much as kids. Well, except we don't lick the pages. The pages are filled with collages which were a different experience for me and something baby was fascinated with. The detail is captivating.



There are other great books in this series by Amy Wilson Sanger including "Hola Jalopeno", "Mangia Mangia" and "Let's Nosh".

Laptops XO

This is the educational tool that gives and GIVES. Designed for children to learn about the world around them. One Laptop Per Child is an organization focused on getting laptops into the hands of children everywhere. You can help your own child, grandchild or one you care about by purchasing one for them. Then one laptop will be donated to a child in need. What a great way to educate the child you care about and do good for the world at the same time.

As per their website:
"Designed collaboratively by experts from academia and industry, the XO is the product of the very best thinking about technology and learning. It was designed with the real world in mind, considering everything from extreme environmental conditions such as high heat and humidity, to technological issues such as local-language support. As a result, the XO laptop is extremely durable, brilliantly functional, energy-efficient, responsive, and fun. Come take a look."

One Lap Top per Child http://laptopgiving.org/en/index.php

Socks - That Stay On ?

Yes, there is such a thing as socks that stay on small feet. Our baby losses her socks all the time. There is one style that seems to stay on until we pull them off and that is the Athletic Fit by Maggie's.

Our babies legs are so chunky that her ankles are a little wider than her feet. What is great about Maggie's Athletic Fit is that the ankle is fitted with a short elastic section that hugs the ankle without leaving marks on our baby. The foot part is wide, more like a mitten and not like a tube sock. Check them out. I found them on Amazon.com. (I even have the ones for adults and I was surprised at the well designed the contour fit was.)They are even organic. The Athletic fit have lasted both my baby and me longer then most tube style or less costly socks. (My toes ware through the tube style.)

Infant & Toddler

Burt's Bees Gift Kits

These make great socking stuffers or presents for the "hard to buy for" crowd. Burt's Bees offer a variety of choices when it comes to "Gift Kits" whether for baby, teens, men or women.

Head to Toe Starter Kit
With sample size crèmes and cleansers, lotions and balms. "All Natural Assortment of 10 Popular Burts Bees Products."



Burt's Bee Natural Remedy Kit
One kit containing all-in-one wash, hand salve, healthy healing carrot nutritive body lotion, Lifeguard's Choice lip balm, poison ivy soap, Res-Q ointment, rosemary mint shampoo bar, and therapeutic bath crystals. Features comfrey, olive fruit oil, sweet almond oil, beeswax, peppermint oil and rosemary oil.



Burt's Bees Hand Repair Kit
One kit containing shea butter hand repair creme, beeswax and banana hand creme, lemon butter cuticle creme, gloves, and instruction booklet.
The "shea butter reduces wrinkles and protects skin from environmental aging."



Burt's Bees Bay Rum Shaving Kit for Men
Featuring Burt's Bee's classic Bay Rum fragrance. Includes: Bay Rum Spicy Soap 3 oz., Bay Rum After-Shave Balm 4 oz., Porcelain Shave Mug, Starter Shave Brush





Burt's Bees Baby Getting Started Kit
Includes: Apricot Baby Oil,Dusting Powder, Buttermilk Lotion, Diaper Ointment, Buttermilk Bath Soak

Holiday Gifts Basket - Fair Trade

Products

For the coffee lover in your life Starbucks uses Fair trade coffees. The basket includes Crisp and sweet Caffe Verona, light and lively House Blend and full earthy Sumatra ground coffee can be made right at home. Starbucks hot chocolate, assorted Tazo teas, chocolate caramel, Brown & Haley buttercrunch toffee cookies, peppermint chocolate, toffee wafers and caramel nut clusters are arranged in this delightful basket with two large Starbucks coffee mugs that will remind them of this wonderful gift throughout their day. Gift Size: 15" x 9"x 10"

This Numi Tea gift set includes one bamboo box containing a glass teapot and nine flowering tea varieties, enough to steep 27 pots of tea (1.66-ounce unit). Includes Starlight Rose, Flower Jewel, Dragon Lily, Lavender Dream, Emerald Sun, Jade Fortune, Jasmine Pearls, Midnight Peony, and Black Beauty varieties. The teas are certified organic, fair trade, and kosher.

Car Seats & London

Are you traveling to London? Have a small kid? I found this link to a site that reviews the rules for car seats and kids in London. You could also call your hotel ahead of time. They should be able to get you the information on the most recent rules.

www.childcarseats.org.uk/law/index.htm

Car Seats & NYC

I found a site for New York City Parents to learn more about public transportation and their kids.
The site talks about subways, buses and taxis. It lists which subways have elevators and what to do about a car seat in a bus or taxi.

newyork.urbanbaby.com/health/transportation_cont.html