Travelin' Toddle Gift Guide Day 10: Little Passports + #Giveaway

Disclosure: I have received this month of Little Passports in exchange for my honest review.  I am also an affiliate of Little Passports, so I will be compensated if you make a purchase through any of my links.  The opinions are 100% my own and may differ from yours.

To finish up the giveaways for the Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide I am bringing you a little virtual advtenure for your kiddo.  So I know that time on the computer is something everyone tries to limit for their kids, but Little Passports offers an interactive and educational experience.  Little Passports is a monthly subscription that gives your children a global adventure via their mailbox.  First you will choose if you want a World or USA edition.  This will determine if you travel with Sam and Sofia (your new traveling buddies) to a new country every month or to two new states each month.

We are reviewing the world package.  Your first month your Little Passports suitcase come packed full of a world map, passport, stickers, your boarding pass and access to online games.  Subsequent suitcases will have specific country souvenirs, letter, stickers, photos and activity sheets.  You will be able to fill your passport with more each information after each country you visit.

You have a couple different options when it comes to ordering Little Passports: Monthly ($13.95/month), 12 month-plan ($12.60/month) or a 6 month plan ($16.45/month).  They will renew automatically and you can cancel at anytime.  My Jordanian Nugget has also teamed with Little Passports to give away a free month for the holidays.

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Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide Day 9: Peter Rabbits Organics + #Giveaway

Disclosure: I have recieved this product in exchange for me honest review.  The opinions are 100% my own and may differ from yours.

The first time I discovered Peter Rabbit Organics was in on of my Bluum boxes.  If you haven't checked out Bluum yet, head over to their website.  It is a great way to try new products that are delivered right to your door.  At the time, I wasn't sure if I was going to feed any purees but I didn't want this pouch to get wasted.  I gave it a go and man did Nugget love it!  I tried it too and the taste was fantastic.  The first one I ever tried was the Pea, Spinach and Apple.  I couldn't believe they were able to make this mixture taste soooo good.  I have said more than once that I need to figure out a recipe that I could create to add these in.

Peter Rabbit Organics Pouches are now a staple in my diaper bag for on-the-go feedings.  Moms can feel good about giving their kids Peter Rabbits because they are 100% organic.  The one I mentioned above contains Organic Pea, Organic Spinach, Organic Apples and Organic Lemon Juice...that's it.  No chemicals and nothing artificial.  Top it off with a no-choke lid and you are good to go.  They do not need to be refrigerated until they are open, making it easy to store them in your bag.

Peter Rabbit Organics is suitable for babies 6 month and older.  In additional to being organic, they have no added sugars or salt.  To keep your little ones with allergies safe, the pouches are made in a nut-free facility, too.  You can pick up Peter Rabbit Organics Pouch at your local Walmart or any of these stores as well as Amazon.  They will make a great stocking stuffer for the holidays!  My Jordanian Nugget has also teamed with Peter Rabbit Organics to giveaway a 10 pack of pouches to one lucky reader.

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Santa's Little Helper Giveaway Hop: Boba Air! #SantasLilHelper

Welcome to the Santa's Little Helper Giveaway Hop, hosted by Viva Veltoro and So Easy Being Green!

We all know that everyone could use a little help around the Holidays, so for this Event I've teamed up with over 50 other bloggers to be your Santa's Little Helper... giving away prizes that anyone would want to see under the tree! You might find the perfect gift for a little one on your list - or even for yourself, so hop around to all the blogs, including the GRAND PRIZE, on the linky at the bottom of this post!

Happy Holidays!

In this Hop I have one of my items from the Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide.  What better gift for your tot on-the-go than a super compact carrier.  Boba brings your the Boba Air which is probably the smallest, lightest carrier I have seen to date.  Shauna is a  stay at home mom to one beautiful little girl.  She tells us about how the Boba Air fits into here babywearing repertoire.

I love to baby wear.  And thankfully, my baby loves it too!  We get snuggle time, while I am also getting things done. It is definitely a win win. I have used many carriers, including a ring sling, mei tai, and a wrap but the Boba 3G is definitely my favorite. So I was really excited to try the Boba Air!

 Baby wearing while running errands is a must! However, there have been a few times that I used a carrier in the house and forgot to put it back in the car. Every new mother knows that getting yourself and baby out the door and to your destination, is not the easiest thing.  Arriving there and realizing you forgot your baby carrier is the worst!

That’s what makes the Boba Air great!  It folds into itself and becomes a small zippered pouch that can easily be stored in your diaper bag to always have on hand.  It is made of 100% nylon so it is super lightweight - 0.7 pounds to be exact.  No need to worry about it weighing down your diaper bag!

The Boba Air goes on just like the Boba 3G and can be worn on your front or back. I have only worn it on my front so far, as my daughter is still too small to be worn on my back.

When I first saw the Boba Air, one thing that concerned me was its lack of cushioning.  I was afraid it wouldn not be very comfortable.  This turned out to be a non-issue.  Once I got it on and adjusted, both my little one and I were very comfortable.  It does take a little adjusting of the straps, tightening or loosening them, to get the proper fit.  I have used the Boba Air for 2+ hour trips to the mall with no complaints.

My baby is currently 15 lbs.  As she grows, I may not be wearing the Boba Air for extended periods of time (but who knows?!).  I do think it will still be a great carrier to have on hand for quick trips to the grocery store or Target.  I also think it will be great in the summer because it is thin and lightweight and will help keep us both cool.  Since it is nylon, it can get wet and will dry quickly making it the perfect carrier to bring to the beach or the pool. 

Because of its convenience, compact size, and ease of use, I now use the Boba Air more than any other carrier.  I’m so glad I have this versatile carrier in my collection!  Want to buy a Boba Air?  Head over to Boba's website or pick one up on Amazon.  You are also able to enter to win one below!

The Hosts of this Hop have put together a Grand Prize Package for a lucky little one! This Santa's Little Helper is going to deliver to one lucky reader... a $100 Gift Card to jrfashionista.com and a $100 Gift Card to Pediped.com to get that little one styling, a $75 Gift Card to Hearthsong.com and a $50 GC to Build-a-Bear to satisfy their Toy List, and a Crane USA Adorable Cool Mist Humidifier and Nightlight so they can sleep soundly waiting on St. Nick!

Enter the Grand Prize Here.

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Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide Day 7: Carry those tots with the Rockin' Baby Sling + #Giveaway

Disclosure: I have received this product in exchange for my honest review.  The opinions are 100% my own and may differ from yours.

If you read along, you know that I love babywearing!  When people ask me what carrier they should get, I can never come up with just one answer.  Every different style has a purpose.  If someone says they are looking for something quick, easy and fits in their diaper bag I usually suggest a ring sling.  Today we are bringing you not only a great ring sling but also a way to help out mothers in need.

Rockin' Baby Slings is on a mission to provide mothers in Haiti with slings and educate them on their importance.  For every sling they sell, one is given to a mother in Haiti.  This sling will allow her to nurture, bond and breastfeed her child while continue to do the work that is required to support her family.  You know how much babywearing helps you in your day to day, so just imagine how much it will help these mothers.

The Rockin' Baby Sling is one size fits most. I am 120lb, 5'3 and the tail hits above knee level.  It is made from 100% sturdy cotton and has a great zipper pocket to hold your essentials.  The sling that we are trying out today is their Hero Sling in a bright orange with red sling rings.  Nugget is pretty heavy and the sling's fabric is supportive and distributes the weight evenly.

You are able to purchase your own Hero sling and support the mission to get these slings to mother's in Haiti by visiting Rockin' Baby's website.  My Jordanian Nugget is also giving away one for the holidays!

Check our the rest of the Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide here.

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Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide Day 6: Dress that Tot to Travel w/ RockMe + a #Giveaway

Disclosure: I have received this product in exchange for an honest review.  The opinions are 100% my own and may differ from yours.

I know when I am getting ready to go on a big trip I always think about what I am going to wear while traveling.  I want comfort and functionality and most of the time I end up looking like a slob.  Don't do that to your little one.  They can travel in style with Rock Me's great collection of essential wardrobe items for that Tot on-the-go.

When I am thinking about how to dress Nugget, I want something that will: 1. Keep him warm, 2. Be easy to change a diaper in 3. Be comfortable for him.  I prefer two piece outfits because they look best but sometimes pants and an active baby can be a real struggle.  There is also that issue of when you pick up your baby, their back and stomach show in two piece outfits.

Rock Me has created a BRILLIANT solution to this problem and basically made the ideal travel outfit for little ones.  Rock Me outfits have no snap, zippers or buttons and have all the benefits of a one piece with the look and style of a two piece. They are made of the softest cotton. Better yet, these one-piece separates are designed, created and manufactured in the USA.

So what makes Rock Me so special?  The Rock Me "seperates" are only open in the back.  The pants are connected to the top with a seperate piece of fabric that is different than the shirt.  This is how they made a one-piece that still looks like a two piece.  Hard to explain, but the video shows you how it works.

The sizing is generous.  Nugget typically wears a 12 or 18 months in Carters.  He has room to grow in the 9-12 month Rock Me.   He is about 30 inches tall and 22lbs.  Rock Me makes a great gift for your little traveler and gives the parent a break from the constant reinserting of the legs in the leg holes (yes, this outfit stops that!)

You are able to purchase Rock Me in select stores or on their website. They would love for you to sign up for their newsletter and check them out on Facebook.  We are giving away a One Piece wonder for the holidays, as well.

Check out the whole holiday Gift guide here!

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Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide Day 5: HALO Cable Knit SleepSack + #Giveaway

Disclosure: I have received a HALO SleepSack in exchange for my review.  The opinions are 100% my own.

Our family loves HALO SleepSacks.  We have tried the micro-fleece, the cotton and today we are reviewing the cable-knit.  Although every SleepSack would make a perfect gift, I think this one is just a little fancier and therefore making my Gift Guide this year.  What better present for your little one than safe sleepwear and a comfy blanket all in one.  I love the SleepSacks for traveling because you don't' have to fumble with a blanket on the plane saving your baby from all the germs that can be picked up from a dropped blanket.

HALO Innovation's SleepSack wearable blankets have become the standard for hospital nurseries and parents alike.  In fact, 1,000 hospital nurseries use the HALO SleepSack Swaddle instead of blanket through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative.  HALO Innovations also offers free Safe Sleep Practices kits to childbirth educations to help further the cause of SIDS prevention.

What is SIDS?  This is the sudden death of an infant less than 1 year of age that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly.  There is a type of sleep related  SIDS that is associated with airway obstruction in the sleep environment caused by suffocation by soft bedding, another person rolling on the infant, becoming wedged between two object, or strangulation.  To counteract these dangers, we need to create a safe sleep environment for our little ones.

Safe Sleep Practices begin with:

ALWAYS

• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at nap time and at night time.
• Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snuggly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
• Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
• Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.

NEVER

• Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface
• Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.

Make sure that you are providing a Safe Sleep environment for your baby.  Ditch the blankets and pick up a HALO cable knit SleepSack today!  They are available at Amazon and Target.com.  My Jordanian Nugget is also giving away one for the holiday, too.

You can stay up to date with HALO on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!

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Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide Day 4: Yoomi Feeding System + #Giveaway

Disclosure: I have received this product in exchange for my honest review.  The opinions are 100% my own and may differ from yours.

If you travel with your baby, you have probably come across the dilemma of how to heat up their milk.  I breastfeed and still have to offer a bottle sometimes in the car and the only way to offer it would be cold.  Well, I came across a product that will make sure that your baby is always given warm milk.   This is very convenient if you baby will just not take their milk cold.  This amazing product is the Yoomi feeding system.

When you open the Yoomi, you will find a cap, easi-latch nipple, collar, bottle, warmer and the pod.  They are able to be used separately, or together to create the feeding system.  After going through the steps to charge your warmer, your Yoomi will heat your milk to the exact temperature of breast milk.  So how does it work?

The part of the Yoomi that will warm the breast milk or formula is the warmer.  You place the warmer in the pod and put it into the microwave for 60 seconds.  You then give that pod a shake to see if you can hear the warmer.  If you can, then you shake for a full 30 seconds and heat for another 30 seconds.  Remove the pod from the microwave and shake for another 10 seconds.  This will charge your Yoomi for the first time.  You are able to recharge your Yoomi by using this same Heat, Shake, Heat method.  After you have charged your warmer, you will need to let it cool before using.  You can either let it sit for 75 minutes or place it in a cold bowl of water for 20 minutes.  This was the only inconvenient part I found using this system, but if you were preparing to travel, this wouldn't really matter because you would just plan ahead of time.

After you have cooled the warmer you can put it in the nipple and screw on the bottle full of milk.  You press the red button firmly and wait to feel the heat.  Wait 30 seconds and then flip the bottle over, wait another 30 seconds and you are good to go on feeding. 

So did it really work?  I tested the water prior to adding to the bottle and after.  This was the before:

The water was 66 degrees and cold to the touch.  This was after:

The water coming out got up as high as 83 degrees and was definitely more pleasant temperature.  I bet the water was actually warmer but I didn't have a good way of measuring it since such a small amount comes out of the nipple.

So here is my overall opinion:

The Yoomi is solving a big problem that many parents have.  Yes, you could just get your child used to cold milk, but there will still be babies that scream and refuse to eat it.  I see this being very useful for car rides where you don't want to stop to nurse or for airports when your little one may be too distracted to nurse.  Want to pick up an Yoomi feeding system?  Use coupon code MODERNMUMMY to receive 15% off anything on their website.  You can also enter to win a full system below! 

There are just two concerns I have.  I wish I could use it as soon as I am done recharging it.  If I let it cool on its own, 75 minutes is a long time.  Another is the weight.  The warmer is pretty heavy and when you are wrangling a crazy octopus baby, it could be inconvenient.  

The pros definitely outweigh the cons and I still think that it is near magical how it heats up the liquid so quickly.  What do you think?  Have you heard of the Yoomi?  If this a product that you would use?  Would it make your life easier?  Tell me below.

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Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide Day 3: Pediped

Disclosure: I have received a pair of Pediped shoes to faciliate this review.  The opinions are 100% my own and they may differ from that of yours.

No outfit is complete without an awesome pair of shoes, right?!  Nugget doesn't need shoes yet,  but your can't be a stylin' traveler without a whole ensemble.  We have teamed with Pediped to make sure your little ones feet are properly soled for your travels.  Pediped is the next best thing to bare feet with their soft leather soles.  This will allow your baby to feel the floor while they are learning to walk.  Your baby is encouraged to stay in the Originals for as long as possible.

Sizing is super important to the comfort and health of your child's foot. As is the type of shoe that your little one wears.  Don't know your child's size?  Pediped offers several ways to make sure you buy the correct shoes for your child.

So why Pediped? They are very light, which is great for an active baby.  They are breathable because of the way the sole is stiched to the upper shoe.  They also offer an entire line to grow with your child.  They are also very easy to get on and off.

Nugget is trying out the Henry Originals in this post.  They are a great winter boot for him.  I wanted something a little bit thicker than socks but still ideal for his feet to grow and move.  The inside is nice and soft and the outer is study.  It is attached to a very flexible sole.  They have a velcro closure which makes them incredibly easy to get on and off.  Nugget was pretty interested in them since this was the first time he had  real shoes on his foot.  He is not yet walking, but they definitely gave him more traction in his crawl.

Do you need a great new pair of shoes for your little one for the holidays?  Pediped is giving away a pair of your choice to one lucky winner!  Enter below!

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Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide Day 2: Feeding on the go with Elliot Depot, Nuby and Little Green Pouch.

Disclosure: I have received these products in exchange for my honest review. The opinions are 100% my own.

Nugget is still at that age where I can pass off things that he needs as gifts, which is why this is within the gift guide.  Food is fun though, so this would make a great gift for any toddler.  Day 2 of the Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide is a great package of items that will help you feed your baby on the go at almost any stage of life.  This giveaway consists of 4 Little Green Pouches, a Nuby Easy Wipe Bib, Takeya Green Leaf Bento Box and Bento vegetable cutters from Elliot Depot!

Let's start with the Takeya Green Leaf Bento Box and Veggie Cutters.  I never pinned myself as a Bento mom but this may have changed that.  These great little boxes are separated to provide a variety of items for your little ones and can be closed with a snapping lid to keep everything contained while on the go.  Nugget, even though he is only 8 months old, eats a wide variety of food.  This made me really excited to try out the Bento box method of serving food.  I put Nugget up in his high chair while I prepared the fun shapes with the Bento veggie cutters.  

 I prepared two different bentos: one with fresh veggie and mini sandwiches and another with more traditional baby snacks.  Typically I have an issue feeding Nugget while out since we do baby-led-weaning.  With these great little boxes, I can pack it full of fun easy to pick up foods, snap it close and throw it in my diaper bag and be good to go.

You are able to get these Bento boxes and the Bento veggie cutters at Elliot Depot.  If you like their Facebook page and place a order during the month of December, they will send you a FREE Wonder Towel!  Three lucky readers will win a set of the larger Bento Box and Bento cutters!

Although I love to let Nugget feed himself, Dufda prefers to feed him purees.  From the other moms that I know, a lot of them do a mix of purees and baby-led weaing while feeding their little one.  He has taken it upon himself to make fresh baby food at home.  Little Green Pouch has come up with a great product that will make taking your homemade purees on-the-go with you.  

These pouches are reusable, dishwasher safe, refillable and freezable.  You can save a ton of money versus buying baby food pouches in the store and you will use substantially less waste.  

The top of this pouch has a very heavy duty zipper that your baby will not be able to rip open.  Open the zipper, fill with your favorite puree and you have healthy, fresh baby food on the go.

You are able to connect with Little Green Pouch on Facebook and Twitter.  If you would like to purchase your own pouches, head over to their website.  One lucky winner will win their own set of four pouches!

With all this food, we need to keep our messy eaters clean while out and about.  The perfect way to do this is the Easy Clean Bib by Nuby.

These bibs are easy to wipe off or rinse in the sink and dry in a snap.  Do you see that pocket on the bottom?  It is a Baby-Led weaning must have!  Nugget picks up a lot of food that never makes it into his mouth.  That pocket keeps it from falling on his lap.

This bib is perfect to take with you if you aren't able to wash or just keep in your diaper bag because you can reuse it several times.  You can buy the Easy Clean Bibs at JC Penny's and Blain's Farm and Fleet.  You can also enter to win a set of two below! 

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