Mar 07
At dinner tonight, my cousins were sharing a story they read on the redesign of the hot dog. We had just ordered our 3 year old son a hot dog and fries from the kids menu. I immediately found the article when I got home. The American Academy of Pediatrics would like to see a redesign of the hot dog. They state that it is the number one cause of choking in kids 3 and younger and is a relatively unaddressed problem for children in the U.S. Not only are hot dogs on the list but grapes, hard candy, peanuts, raw carrots and chewing gum. Our son has been eating hot dogs (supervised) for a while and I just introduced chewing gum to him. I will definitly re-think what I give to him in the future and may try to come up with re-designs of my own. Check out some of the redesigns suggested by the Chicago Tribune. What do you think?
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Mar 04
The Today Show investigated a number of bath toys to see if they harbored nasty germs. I totally tuned in this morning because my three year old has plenty of these toys for his bathtime. My husband and I wondered about this but we did not expect to hear that some of these toys were highly contaminated with bacteria. Philip Tierno, a microbiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center is a top expert on household germs. He stated, “Bath water literally becomes a bacterial soup. The toys are the depository of these organisms and they can live and grow within that toy.” What did they find you ask? They found fecal bacteria such as E. coli and Strep. They also found staph aureus, a bacteria that causes skin infections. The most bacteria found were in toys with holes in them (you know those really awesome toys that most kids love to play with!) Well, in our house we are going to do some bath toy purging. Those toys that we keep will be soaked in alcohol or peroxide as recommended by Tierno. Another recommendation is to allow toys to air dry in an area free of moisture. Have you checked your child’s bath toys?
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Feb 24
Posted by babyfeva on Wednesday Feb 24, 2010 Under Clothing

When I was pregnant with my son I looked for really cute maternity clothes, but never really found things that I liked. Trendy Tummy Maternity carries a line of maternity clothes that are really cute and functional. The Mayreau Mia Sleeveless Maternity/Nursing Top serves to camouflage your post pregnancy figure as well as provide an inner sheath that will give you privacy during nursing. Another Baby Feva favorite is the Ingrid & Isabel Maternity Everywear Pant. These pants look extremely comfortable and give your three options for wearing them (over the belly, folded at the waist or folded at the hips). If you are looking for some trendy maternity clothes that will leave you feeling beautiful check out Trendy Tummy Maternity!
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Feb 19

Tommee Tippee, number one maker of infant and toddler feeding products in the UK, has a great line of bottles and sippy cups for your feeding needs. They are known for their Closer to Nature line of bottles as well as the Explora Sippy Cups and are looking to break into the US market. I really like the Closer to Nature baby bottles. They claim to mimic the natural breastfeeding action and provide a flow rate that is appropriate for children of certain ages. The shape and texture of the valve allows the baby to more easily latch on. There is even a vent to prevent colic and gas. Another BabyFeva favorite is the Explora Sippy Cup. Its advanced flo technology encourages easy drinking while remaining completely spill proof. To top it all off, both products are BPA free! At least this eliminates one worry for all of you moms out there. Keep an eye out for these products and more at you nearest Babies R Us!
Disclosure: Baby Feva received products free from Tommee Tippee and I am a reviewer for the Mom Bloggers Club.
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Jan 10
My Precious Kid was nice enough to send me with a Reward Chore Chart appropriate for kids 3 years and up. This chore chart was actually seen on Law and Order SVU. My son was very excited to get it in the mail. We opened it immediately and began organizing the cards. The chart came with 48 stickers with pictures and words that corresponded with different chores. Those stickers can be placed cards that are color coded for time of day. There are also tokens that come with the chart that are used to reward your child for each chore done. Once all of this is organized, let the chores begin! My husband was not totally on board with it. His belief is that chores are a part of your household responsibilty and that no rewards should be given. Although we may not use this in our household, I’m sure there are many parents out there looking for a solution to chasing after their kids to finish the chores. My Precious Kid and Baby Feva will be hosting a giveaway soon so stay tuned!
Disclosure: Baby Feva received products free from My Precious Kid.
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Jan 02
Every little girl dreams of being a princess and loves to play dress up. One Haute Tutu Shoppe has designed a number of tutus and tutu dresses perfect for any little princess in training. Although the holidays have come to a close, I must do a post on the Santa Baby Tutu Dress provided by One Haute Tutu Shoppe! This is very cute for the holidays! The tutu dresses are well made with good quality tulle and accessories that would make this dress a hit at your holiday party. The dress has 2 straps that wrap around the neck for decoration and extra support, but for very small children parents may want to tuck those away. All in all this one of the cutest tutus I’ve seen around. Baby Feva and One Haute Tutu Shoppe want to give you the opportunity to win one for yourself. We are giving away a Peppermint Princess Tutu Dress!!
Your little girls can save it for next Christmas or use it to play dress up. Here’s how you can enter to win: Go to the One Haute Tutu Shoppe and take a look at their catalog of tutus. Leave me a comment describing your favorite tutu or tutu dress. That’s it! The winner will be selected by January 10th, 2010. Winner will be chosen in a random drawing via Random.org. Good Luck!
Thank you all for participating! The winner is: Fiona!! Congratulations!
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Disclosure: Baby Feva received products free from One Haute Tutu Shoppe.
Dec 13
Posted by babyfeva on Sunday Dec 13, 2009 Under Clothing
So, I am always looking for cute yet functional clothes for young kids. Llum has a line of very cute clothes that provide just that. The clothes are modern in their appearance and simple in their design. Adjustable pieces allow for longer wearability and they look extremely comfortable to wear. I love the colorful fabrics blending beautiful designs with natural colors and shapes. Boys and girls alike will love wearing these clothes! Are you looking to purchase? Llum is carried at Urban Baby Runway. Happy shopping!
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