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Health Benefits for the Snugglish Baby Seat

Is your child's baby seat safe enough?

When it comes the safety and health of our babies, we want nothing less then the very best. Am I right? If our child is at risk for injury or possible health problems, its our job as parents to do all we can to prevent it!

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#ReUseIt - Give Your Unused Baby Items a Whole New Life!

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If your a parent then you know the frustration that comes along with your beautiful little baby outgrowing everything within months of being purchased. Bottles, tiny clothes, diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash cream, toys, crib... The list goes on and on and on!
Once your son or daughter outgrows their baby stuff, what do you do with it all? Throw it in the trash, donate it, give to friends? Even though helping out a baby in need is a wonderful idea, why not try and reuse some of that baby stuff and make sure you get your moneys worth out of them?! You may not realize it but you can reuse and sometimes redesign your baby's unused things into useful household items and give them a whole new life. I love reusing stuff that most people wouldn't think of being anything more than the obvious.
Here's a neat list of ways to reuse your baby things once they're no longer needed for the kids:


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Baby Clothes:

• Pass on your kid's outgrown baby clothes on to your daughter to be used as clothes for her baby dolls! It's ridiculous to spend so much money on doll clothes when you already have baby clothes that fit perfect!
• You can also cut squares out of your favorite outfits and save them until you have enough to make a one-of-a-kind memory blanket that's more than personal.
• Not to mention that old clothes are great to be used as scrap fabric.

Baby Wipes:

• Who hasn't used baby wipes to clean up their dirty baby as well as their older siblings? Their also good for cleaning up small messes around the house.
• My all time favorite use for baby wipes is face wipes for removing makeup, dirt, sweat and anything else you may find yourself wiping off your face.
• Don't forget about the obvious use for those leftover wipes... Just sit them in the bathroom and your family will figure out the rest :)

Baby Wipe Containers:

• I'm sure many of you already know that those empty baby wipe containers make great storage boxes, especially for small kids toys. Toddlers enjoy the task of putting the toys in and dumping them back out :)
• You can also store money or other small items in them as well.
• When my girls were little, they wore diapers that were 1 size apart for a while, so I put a few of each size in 2 separate baby wipe containers and wrote their names on them with permanent marker. It not only made diaper changing at home less stressful but those boxes worked wonders when we left the house in a hurry. I simply grabbed the containers and was on my way!

Crib:

• With a bit of creativity and few tools, you can transform that old crib into a new homework desk for the kids. Remove the side rails, add a solid board or sheet of glass that's the same size as the bottom of the crib as the work surface. Slide up a chair and you have a simple homework desk.
• If your crib wasn't already build to be used as a toddler bed once your little one outgrows it, just remove one long side of rails and there you go! Simple as can be! Painting your child's "new bed" is always an option when revamping something.

Baby Food:

• Did you know that you can use leftover baby food to make dog biscuits?! Many homemade dog treat recipes call for baby food and are a big hit for your 4 legged kids!
• You can also add some baby food flavors to regular recipes, such as muffins and cookies. Yum!

Baby Food Jars:

• Need somewhere to store your button collection and other small craft supplies? Baby food jars are great for small storage and organizing!
• You can also turn those little jars into all kinds of fun stuff with you get your crafty brain to working! (Candles, lightening bug jars, etc.)

Diaper Rash Cream:

• Ever find yourself needing some face paint for a birthday party or a Halloween Costume? You can either go to the store and buy some like everyone else... or... you can create your own using diaper rash cream! (I'll be telling you how to do this very soon in a future)

Teething Rings:

• Before you toss out those water filled baby teething rings, stop and ask yourself one question... Can this be used to keep food cool whole in a lunch box? I bet it can! Never thought of that idea before have ya? There are hundreds of reusable things in this world! :)

  Baby Blankets:

• Your daughters' old baby blankets will put a huge smile on her face when you tell her that they now belong to her dolls!
• Grab the kids and teach them how to sew while creating pillows from baby blankets! Fold the blanket in half to make  a mini body pillow that only needs 3 sides sewn, the last side will be the folded one! Make sure you have some stuffing to fluff up your pillows with.
• You can also toss those unused blankets in with your scrap fabric to be used on future projects.

Wooden ABC Blocks:

• Almost every child has a set of wooden blocks. Wither they're ABC Blocks, have numbers on them or decorated with pictures - wooden blocks are great! But once your child stops playing with them, what do you do? How about making wall art that's personalized with your child's name or a special phrase?! You can either attach the blocks together with wood glue or leave them separated and display the blocks on a shelf in your child's room.
• Bookends can also be created by stacking two identical towers from the blocks, attach them together and add to your bookshelf!
• Or use single blocks as shelf brackets (attach to bottom if shelf and wall) for unique decorative shelves.
• Continuing with the block theme, drill a hole into the back of a few blocks and replaced drawer handles with blocks and have a whole  new set of drawer pulls! Creative right?
• Last but not least... Cover a decent sized wooden cube or padded milk carton crate (make sure you add enough padding to both to insure comfort) Add four blocks, one on each corner, to be used as feet on your awesome new stool!!

Unwanted Stuffed Animals:

• We all have that random collection of old stuffed animals that never get played with. No one ever knows what to do with them since getting rid of them never seems right... Well, what about giving them a new life by using some of their faux fur on clothing revamps as well as for DIY Halloween costumes! (I used fur from an old stuffed toy to make a Ware wolf costume for my friend's son a couple years back, it turned out really neat!)
• If you decide to create pillows out of old baby blankets then you can use the stuffing from inside the animals instead if spending money for big bags at the store.
• Not to mention that if you get creative, those old stuffed animals can be used in many other ways during craft time.

Socks/Booties/Shoes:

• Like with the outgrown baby clothes, baby socks, booties and tiny shoes can be reused by your daughter(s) with their baby dolls!
• By adding a zipper or button to the opening part of the socks, you can create tiny little change purses that are simply adorable!
• You can also create tiny sock puppets and add the left overs to your scrap pile for future projects.

Bassinet:

• Great for blanket storage or even add a couple store bought flower baskets to sit inside, creating a beautiful flower display.

Baby monitor:

• My aunt actually still uses her baby monitor in her daughter's bedroom so she can feel comfortable about her 8yr old daughter being on the other end of the house. I'd say that this us a wonderful idea to use with your kids up until they reach the pre-teen age.
• There are soo many other baby items that I know I've missed and could be reused as well. Try training yourself to ask questions like "What else can this be used for?" & "Would this would good for the craft box?" before tossing unused things out the door!

What are some things that you've gave a new life too recently?

7 Week Old Baby Boy Hears the Voices of His Mom and Dad for the First Time

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WARNING:

Guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes!

This is baby Lachlan.
He was born with moderate to severe hearing loss in both of his little ears. At age 7 weeks, he received his first set of hearing aids which gave his parents a moment they'll never forget...

Watch as Lachlan reacts to the voices of his mom and dad, it's a special moment indeed and I can't thank his parents enough for sharing their precious baby boy with us!!

Lachlan is now 2 years old and doing great!

Keep moving forward lil' man, your life is going to full of surprises and gifts and you deserve each and every one of them!

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Squooshi Reusable Food Pouches - Healthy Goodness On-the-go - A Parents New BFF

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It's been a little while since I've posted a review on my blog and I regret that I've fallen so far behind throughout these past 4 or 5 months. Life has changed drastically for my family and it's been quite tough to keep up with everything that I had going on during the end of last year (2013). I'm still not 100% back on feet yet and struggle daily but I believe that if I start focusing my time back on work then I can get through these rough times and start getting my life back together again. I want to apologize to everyone for deserting you all and I promise to do better from now on. Thank you for the ones who never gave up on me and continue to stand by "My Kind Of Introduction" as well as myself. I appreciate you all more than I'll ever be able to fully express!!

Now lets get down to business.....

Being a parent is such a joyful experience that I'd never give up for anything in the world, but there are always those challenges that make my head hurt.

For example: Making sure my children eat healthy without having to sneak in the healthy foods or fight my child over the potato chips.

Having that said - I was super excited when I received a package last month that claimed to hold the answer to my troubles, 3 Squooshi pouches for me to test out with my girls.

What is a Squooshi and how can your family benefit from them?

I'll be happy to explain:

A Squooshi is a refillable, dishwasher safe food pouch that's used for squishing up fresh fruit, vegetables and more for children! They come in many cute designs that children love and can take ANYWHERE they desire (school, park, car, daycare etc.)

We've all seen the squeeze packs at the supermarket that contain the apple sauce mixtures and squished fruit flavors, right? I believe they first showed up with a few flavor choices, in the toddler section, they have twisty caps used for resealing. Today you can find a variety of brands and flavors, not only in the toddler section but in the fruit section as well. They range in price from $1 - $3.99 each and come in all kinds of different flavor combinations. Not to mention that they're enjoyed by children as young as age 1 as well as kids ages 8 and up! (My daughters, who are now at the ages of 7 & 8, enjoy eating them for a quick snack while their outside playing with friends!) The only downfall about these fruit pouches is that they're not refillable and have the tendency to be eaten up pretty darn fast!!

That's why the idea of a washable, reusable pouch is so wonderful! Squooshi pouches can be easily filled with any soft and/or squishable food that your child may request, the fun part is creating their own flavors by adding a few different fruits together inside the pouch, maybe even a veggie or two!

When it comes to actually squishing the fruits, you can do it one of two ways:

1. Manually squish the fruits by hand once the fruit is added and the pouch is securely closed using the zipper at the bottom of the Squooshi (Just make sure you don't overfill the pouch which can cause the zipper to pop open and fruit to go everywhere).
2. You can also use a blender or food processor to get the fruit and vegetables to the right "applesauce-like texture." (As long as you don't go too far and wind up with more of a juice other than a thick squish.)

What I love most about these amazing pouches is that clean-up is as simple as loading the dishwasher - since Squooshi reusable food pouches are 100% dishwasher safe! Jade and Loran have always been fans of those store bought fruit squishes and now they absolutely love being able to experiment with different foods to create their very own flavor creations! I no longer have to worry about my girls eating healthy since Squooshi's can be eaten for Breakfast, on the go, for snacks and so much more!! The strong zipable bottoms and the tight fitting lid are great and who could forget those adorable animals that make Squooshi's a one of a kind treat that even the oldest enjoy.

  

You may also like to know:
• Squooshi reusable food pouches are not only BPA-free but are also PVC-free, Lead-free & Phthalate-free.
• Has a super sturdy zip-lock style zipper located on the bottom of each Squooshi.
• Made with a choke-proof cap
• Can be filled with applesauce, smoothies, fruit, grain, veggies, homemade baby food, yogurt, oatmeal and pretty much anything that's squishy or can be squished!
• For best results, fill Squooshi pouches to about ¾ full, depending on content.
• Learn more about Squooshi reusable food pouches and the creators behind this  nifty creation at Squooshi.com

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A Subscription company where you receive a box full of products that are 

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Bambo Nature Giveaway

Welcome to the Bambo Nature Giveaway!

Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Sponsored by Bambo Nature

Bambo Nature Eco-friendly diapers are different because:

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3. Bambo Nature is specifically and technologically designed to prevent or significantly reduce the chance of a rash.

4. Bambo Nature absorbs!!!! BabyGearLab(.com) rated Bambo Nature #1 in the U.S. They were said to be the Best Green Diaper as well as the Best Overall Diaper!!

Emilee over at Pea of Sweetness put them to the test with her preschooler. Read all about it in her full Bambo Nature eco-friendly diapers review to see just what they thought.

About the prize:

One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive 1 case of Bambo Nature Diapers (any size)

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WipesWraps Giveaway

Welcome to the WipesWraps Giveaway!Hosted by: Mama's MissionSponsored by: CleverRelish

Co-hosted by: Jenn's Blah Blah Blog & Reel Mama

Special Co-host: Barbara's Beat

Baby shower gifts are getting harder and harder to decide on these days, the options are endless and more and more wonderful baby products are being added to the store shelves daily! We always want to make sure that we buy the best gift and something that may have never been seen before...

The folks over at CleverRelish, the creators of WipesWraps want to brighten up your decor! Mama's Mission received a few of these awesome baby wipes tub cover ups and was so pleased with them that we've organized a giveaway so you can have some of your very own! So read on because 4 people have a chance to win a pair of WipesWraps to #BanishTheUnsightlyTub!

Simplify your "New Mom" Life with Citrus Lane

Babies take up alot of time, money and space, Not to mention all the running it takes to make sure you don't run out baby snacks or forget the wipes at the store! My daughters aren't babies anymore but if I ever have another one, Citrus Lane will be one of my first purchases once I give birth! No joke, their geniuses! The boxes they send out, could of really simplified my "New Mom" life 7 years ago! But that doesn't mean that you can't simplify your own life today!!

You receive the best, age-appropriate products for your child delivered to your front door each month. Citrus Lane makes also would make the perfect gift for new parents! (This gives me an idea...)

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Simply select the plan that works best for you and your little one.

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All you have to do is let them know how old your little one is (They cater to kids ages newborn to 3yrs) so they can make sure they chose just the right products for your box! It's a bit like personalizing but without your kids name :)

Make life alot easier when you let Citrus Lane deliver a special box to your door every month full of "presents" for your favorite little baby.

This photo is of my friend's Citrus Lane box from about a month ago

It's even cooler that shipping is free!

Gift subscription and multi-month packages including 3, 6 and 12 month packages do not qualify. Limited to 1 TAKEHALF use per household!

#FathersDay Tweet to Win

#BabyMagicDads 

#FathersDay - June 16, 2013

It's almost time to celebrate the Daddies in the world!

Baby Magic is having a Daddy Contest on Twitter! All you have to do is tweet a photo of "Baby and Daddy" using the #Hashtags - #BabyMagicDads and #FathersDay  (Add @AutoFaerie to the tweet or post a link to it in the comments below and I'll retweet it for you!! I don't know if it'll up your chances but it's worth a try!!)

Win a Baby Magic gift basket and a $100 Babies “R” Us Gift Card!

The winners will be notified on June 17th!

My fiance don't have a "baby" other than our 6yr old daughter but I plan on entering my uncle and my neighbor in the contest.

Tweet your "baby & daddy" photo to win a Baby Magic Gift Set! We'll notify the winners on June 17th! Must tag #BabyMagicDads #fathersday
— Baby Magic (@Baby_Magic) June 5, 2013

What are you waiting on??

Get to Tweeting!! Someone has to win the contest and I would love it if it was a fan from My Kind Of Introduction!! Once the contest is over and you win, LET US KNOW!!! I would love to congratulate the lucky daddy, myself :-)

Good Luck Everyone!!!!

Comfort during Feeding Time - My Bottle Pets Review

#Sponsored By: +Bottle Pets 

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Comfort your baby during feeding time with a stuffed animal and bottle cover... All-in-one!

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Feeding time can be tough sometimes. Every baby has their days where us as parents, know their hungry but they just don't seem interested in the bottle and they may be too young for solids. What do you do? 
Slip their bottle into a Bottle Pet!

Bottle Pets look and feel like a stuffed animal and have the ability to keep your baby's hands warm and occupied during feeding time.
Not every parent heats up their child's bottle and the chilly outside can be cold on their little fingers. I've realized that not only are bottle pets adorable and a BIG hit with the babies but they can actually help your child learn to hold their bottle faster. The feet of the animal give your baby something to hold on to instead of the slick bottle. 

Baby Dom

I believe that having the bottle pet may even help give the kids something to hold onto once it's time to take the bottle away... it can be a tough time when your child gets too old for the bottle. It's their comfort tool when they sleep, Bottle Pets can help! They may no longer have the bottle but they can keep the pet and still have the comfort of their favorite soft toy.

Speaking of soft... I couldn't wait to receive Sammy the Bulldog in the mail, I wanted to hold him! He looked so fuzzy and cute on their website and I wasn't one bit disappointed once I finally received my new Bottle Pet. They're as soft as can be and the perfect size for any bottle. They are big enough for the regular size bottles and tight enough for the smaller bottles to fit well also.

Don't have a baby?
No worries.. Bottle Pets work great on Water bottles too!!!

My daughters LOVE playing with Sammy the Bulldog! He holds their water bottle while keeping their hands warm and their water cold! You should of heard all the giggles when I slid their water bottle up into Sammy... They played for hours!! Sammy had a busy day and went on lots of fun adventures!

Not feeling Sammy the Bulldog?
That's okay - Bottle Pet has many options to chose from:

• Riley the Bunny
• Drew the Ladybug
• Dylan the Octopus
• Bailey the Cow
• Charlie the Dinosaur
• Sammy the Bulldog

One of the best parts about Bottle Pets is that they are machine washable!!!

They're simply wonderful!
Bottle Pets make unique baby-shower gifts and truly have no age limit. (Unlike other baby toys & bottle covers)

I recommend Bottle Pets to families of all sizes and ages! Kids love the cute animals and babies can't get enough of their cuddly bottle covers. 

To learn more about Bottle Pets - Visit the Bottle Pets on Amazon

You can also find Bottle Pets on Facebook and Twitter!

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