Have you ever booked a car service, perhaps a ride to the airport, having specified in detail what kind of car seat you need for your child - the age, weight, even the direction the car seat should be installed... only to be picked up in a car with the wrong kind of car seat thrown in the trunk - stained, beat up, and not even installed?? Or perhaps you've even been picked up with no car seat at all?? And of course if you call around for another ride, you'll miss your flight. So you jump in, hug your child dearly, and hope for the best. Yep, it's happened to the best of us and IT SUCKS!!!
But, families of the greater NYC area, I have AMAZING news for you!!! There's a new high end car service catering to families and it's awesome! I'm very pleased to introduce you to, Kidmoto!
Not only does Kidmoto provide cars with top of the line car seats, they actually train their drivers to install their car seats quickly and correctly. So, whether you need an infant car seat (NOT provided by UBER Family, btw), rear or forward facing toddler seat, a booster seat, or all of the above, they've got you covered!! You just download the app, make the reservation, and put your worries aside!
We recently booked Kidmoto, a new Queens-based transportation service, for our ride home from the LaGuardia after a long 24-hour journey back to the US from Japan (read more about our Japan trip and see our fun recap videos here). We got our ride free in exchange for providing this review for them, but you're in luck because you can get $10 off unlimited rides with code "USJAPANFAM" (valid through June 2, 2020), and one lucky winner will receive up to $500 in credit for roundtrip anywhere in the greater NYC area to a local airport (enter to win below)!!!!
The app is easy to use, allowing you to select the pickup and drop off locations, type of car (sedan, minivan, or SUV), number and type of child seats (rear facing 5-15 lbs, rear facing 15-40 lbs, front facing >40 lbs, or booster seat). Our driver, Nelson, texted us when he arrived at the airport and we let him know exactly where to pick us up, and he was there waiting when we walked out of the terminal!! He had a beautiful SUV, and two gorgeous top-of-the-line Diono car seats, installed (rear facing) and ready to go for our 1.5 year old twins (we brought our own Mifold booster for our 4.5 year old). The experience was seamless, safe, comfortable, and just what we needed at the tail end of a very very long journey!
Don't get me wrong, a ride with Kidmoto doesn't come cheap (over $100 for a ride from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to LGA or JFK, for example), but with the price tag comes safety, professionalism, and peace of mind, which can be well worth the splurge!
If interested in trying out Kidmoto, just download the app for free (available for iPhone and Android) and don't forget to use code "USJAPANFAM" to get $20 off each ride - no limit! They specialize in transport within the NYC Metro area to JFK, Newark, LGA and Teterboro airports.
Enter to win in the Rafflecopter below for a FREE ROUNDTRIP transport from the NYC area to any of the local airports (JFK, LGA, EWR; up to 7 passengers and up to 4 car seats) - up to a $500 value (valid until January 1, 2019)!! Giveaway ends at 11:59PM EDT on Tuesday, September 5 and a winner will be randomly chosen and e-mailed the next day.
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I know, I know. Summer has just kicked off so the last thing we want to think about is school, right!? But, sorry guys, we gotta do it. And what better way than with another one of my awesome group giveaways!?? From a personalized bento lunch box to a travel booster seat to immune-boosting probiotics and fun dance music, we've gotcha covered at school, at home, and on vacation!! Read on for more info about our prizes (a $300 value jackpot going to one very lucky winner!!), and enter to win in the Rafflecopter app at the bottom!!
THE PRIZES!!!
Stuck on You Bento Box & School Pack
Whether your kids are headed to camp, daycare, or back to school, Stuck On You is a brand you have GOT to know!! From backpacks and lunch boxes to stationary and clothing, all of their products come personalized! Our grand prize winner will receive a personalized Bento Value Pack (consisting of a bento style lunchbox, cooler bag, and ice pack) and a 5+ School Pack (consisting of 18 Large Name Labels, 50 Mini Name Labels, 18 Square Name Labels, 26 Medium Iron On Labels, and 1 personalized keychain style Bag Tag) - a $115 value!! I'll be doing a review of their Large Book Bag and Bento Box shortly (my son designed them and will be proudly toting them to Kindergarten in the fall!), so stay tuned for that!!
LoveBug Probiotics
Did you know that a healthy gut is a key to overall health of pretty much every system of your body!? The idea is that you need to make sure your gut is filled with enough of the good bacteria to outnumber the bad bacteria, and probiotics are a great way to go about doing this. Formulated with billions of live cultures and several strains in each serving, LoveBug Probiotics offers a number of powerful and effective products, including Tiny Tummies (powder for newborn to 4 years), Little Ones (easy to swallow spheres for children ages 4+), Colds Suck (enhanced with immune-boosting zinc, echinacea, and vitamin C), Yeast is Best (for women's urinary tract health), Labor of Love (for expectant mothers), and Here's the Skinny (for general gut health). Our grand prize winner will receive a bottle of Colds Suck and Little Ones, a $60 value!! You can find all of their products available on a subscription basis their website, and get your first month free with code "FREETRIAL"! They're also by the bottle on Amazon (affiliate link).
Squeasy Gear Pouches (3-pack)
Made of 100% food-grade silicone and featuring a removable no-spill insert that really works, Squeasy Gear is my all-time favorite reusable food pouch. Hands down. They're self-standing with a large opening, so filling them up is super easy. They're top-rack dishwasher safe, can be turned inside out for cleaning, and can be rolled up for tight storage or travel. They come in 16oz, 6oz, and 3.5oz, and the no-spill insert works so well, you can even use Squeasy Snackers for liquids (as well as pureed baby food, yogurt, applesauce, etc)! Our grand prize winner will receive 3 Squeasy Gear products - size and color of his or her choice, a $50 value. You can find them available on Squeasy Gear's website and Amazon (affiliate link), and you can check out my personal review here!
mifold Grab-and-Go Booster Seat
Bulky booster seats raise your child up so that the seatbelt fits them correctly. Flat, compact, and portable mifold Grab-and-Go booster seat does the opposite - it brings the seatbelt down to your child to fit them correctly: on the shoulder (off the face and neck) and on the hip bones (off the stomach). Ah-may-zing!! 10 times smaller and just as safe (for ages 4 - 12 years). It folds to a mere 10" by 5", meaning you can easily throw it in your glove compartment or even in your child's a backpack so they always have it with them when traveling, carpooling, or catching a ride with grandparents. Our grand prize winner will get a mifold Grab-and-Go booster seat (a $45 value), in their choice of color! You can read more about them and buy one on their website and Amazon (affiliate link), and don't miss my review and demo of our mifold here!
Sneakz Organic Milkshakes
With a half serving of veggies in each 8oz box of flavored milk, Sneakz helps us sneak some extra nutrition into our kids! Coming in 3 delicious flavors (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry) and certified USDA organic, Sneakz is the perfect drink to throw in the lunch box, bring on a picnic, or suck down in the car on the way to school! Also, Sneakz is coming out with a dairy-free powder, with added protein and probiotics, that can be mixed with any plant or animal milk and even cooked or baked with!! It should hit the market in September! Our grand prize winner will receive a great prize pack from Sneakz including a six-pack of each flavor (that's 18 milk boxes!!), a Sneakz tote bag, and a Sneakz reusable shopping bag (a $40 value)! You can shop for Sneakz on their website (and even sign up for a discounted subscription service), at a store near you (click here to find one) and Amazon (affiliate link). You can read my personal review here and check out my recipe for Sneakz Neapolitan Chia Pudding!
Wubba Water (6-pack)
Did you know electrolyte replacement drinks tend to be full of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners? Big Bang Beverages wasn't too thrilled with that, so they created an organic and healthier alternative to Pedialyte: Wubba Water, a children's hydration drink free of synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, and GMO's! Colored only with fruit and vegetable extracts and having only 1 gram of organic sugar per serving, Wubba Water is a healthier way for your little one to replenish water and electrolytes when sick or playing sports (and they'll get a Vitamin C boost to boot)! You can find Wubba Water at Whole Foods (in the TriState area) and on Amazon (affiliate link), and our grand prize winner will receive 2 bottles of each flavor - blue raspberry, fruit punch, and orange - a $20 value!
Laurie Berkner: The Dance Remixes
Everyone from toddlers to tweens to parents will be rocking out to beloved children's recording artist Laurie Berkener's brand new album, "Dance Remixes", which features 14 of her classics, remixed into Electronic Dance Music (EDM) style! I'm psyched to see my favorite LB tunes, "We Are the Dinosaurs" and "Victor Vito", made the cut - did yours? The album is set to release on September 22 and our grand prize winner will receive one - either "old school" CD or digital download, a $10 value. Check out my review of the awesome new album here, and purchase any of her older albums on her website and Amazon (affiliate link).
Coordinated by US Japan Fam, this giveaway is sponsored by participating brands and open to US residents ages 18 and over. No purchase required to enter. Giveaway ends Wednesday, July 26 at 11:59 PM EDT - one winner will be randomly chosen and contacted through e-mail, and their name displayed on the giveaway page. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Japan Fam and participating blogs are not responsible for fulfilling brand-sponsored prizes. Prizes will be shipped directly from each brand.
So happy to be helping promote another great giveaway by Peace, Love & Literacy! She's put together an amazing "Farmer's Market Giveaway" with a jackpot full of great games and activities to help your child learn about important concepts such as healthy food choices, seasonal foods, wants vs. needs, basic numeracy, social interactions and language, community topics, entrepreneurial concepts, and even public & customer service.
One very lucky winner will receive the following DIY Farmer’s Market bundle:
Enter to win in the rafflecopter box below, and next head over to enter to win my $360 value jackpot "Summer Goodies for the Kiddies Giveaway" (ending May 31)!!
I've been really into organizing these seasonal giveaways lately (check out my last Winter and Spring ones!) - such a fun way to work with some great brands to introduce you all to amazing products and of course, provide a HUGE JACKPOT OF GOODIES to one very lucky winner!!
With summer on the horizon, I'm at it again, bringing you $360 in products I think can help you have the best summer with your kids. Check out more info on each brand and their prizes below, and enter to win my SUMMER GOODIES FOR THE KIDDIES GIVEAWAY (#SGFTKGiveaway) in the Rafflecopter box at the bottom!! GOOD LUCK!!
THE PRIZES!!
Pacific Breeze Sand & Surf Beach Shelter (affiliate link)
If you're going to be spending extended amounts of time outside, a beach tent is definitely something to consider. It can protect you from sun and rain while letting the breeze through so you don't all roast alive! The Sand & Surf Beach Shelter by Pacific Breeze is a great option - it's really easy to setup and take down (see me in action here), is large enough to fit 4 people (94.5" L x 94.5" D x 59" H), packs down into a great shoulder strap travel bag (39" L x 7" W x 7" H), and weighs 9 pounds. It includes storage pockets, 4 stakes, an extra shade, and 8 sand pockets (sand not included LOL). Our grand prize winner will receive this great shelter (in blue). They run for around $120 on Amazon (affiliate link). Check out my full review here!
Offering adorable and comfortable kids shoes with a variety of features such as being waterproof, machine washable, vegan, memory foam, slip resistant, and eco friendly, it's no wonder pediped is a leading brand in children's footwear, receiving a number of awards including the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development. Our grand prize winner will receive one pair in their choice of size, style (any summer sandals), and gender. They run for around $40-$60 on pediped's website and Amazon (affiliate link). Check out my review of their Flex Sahara Sandals, and my previous reviews on their Originals Natasha Mary Janes, Grip 'n Go Max Sneakers, and Flex Norm Loafers.
If you haven't heard of Fitted Tot, you can check out my previous review here, but basically it's a "Netflix-style subscription for little ones", and it's awesome!! For $44.99 a month, you get unlimited boxes of clothes (each box includes 3 play, 1 dress outfit, and 1 pajama) - every time you return the box you'll get a new one, and you can purchase pieces you simply can't part with for 40-50% off retail price! Our grand prize winner will receive a 1-month Fitted Tot Subscription for 1 child.
With adorable swim diapers, rash guards, sun hats, and UPF elbow to knee swim suits, i play. is a one stop shop to outfit your baby or toddler for the beach, pool, or sprinklers! As the original swim diaper manufacturer, they've been providing great quality swim and sun wear for children for 20 years! Our grand prize winner will receive the water-friendly adorable i play. outfit pictured above (aqua short sleeve rashguard, white solid brim sun protection hat, and light aqua sea friends swim diaper, a $40 value!) - winner chooses sizes, available in 6 months to 4T! Check out my personal review here!
Thinkbaby & Thinksport Sunscreen (3-pack)
Did you know you don't have to get a bad sunburn to have sun damage, yes, even mild tanning can come back to haunt you and your children years down the road. Children under 6 months of age shouldn't be wearing sunscreen (keep them in the shade and/or in breathable UPF protective clothing), but after that, lather them up - with the understanding that what goes on their skin will make its way into their bodies... so be careful about ingredients!! Personally, I love Thinkbaby and I'm not alone. They're always ranked as a top pick on EWG's best and safest sunscreens, meaning they work well and consist of harmless ingredients for you, your kids, and the environment - phew!! They're also nice and creamy (easy to apply) and smell YUMMY! HA! Our grand prize winner will receive a 3-pack of their sunscreens: Thinkbaby, Thinksport for Kids, and the new Thinksport Kids Sunscreen Stick! Check back in later for my full review! Thinkbaby sunscreens, baby bottles, sippies, insulated bottles, and other products can be found on their website and on Amazon (affiliate link).
Britax and BOB make some of the best strollers, car seats, and accessories on the market today! Our grand prize winner will receive the Britax Car Seat Sun Shield, which will protect your car seat from harmful UV rays and keep it cool at the same time, so your child isn't accidentally scalded on a hot day!! It's universal, slipping easily onto any brand car seat, and stores compactly. You can find them for about $25 on Britax's website and Amazon (affiliate link).
Using sustainable materials & processes, low impact dyes, organic & recycled materials, certified factories, and fair trade practices, Art & Eden aims to bring you children's clothing you'll love, that are better for your kids and the planet. I love them for taking a stand and rejecting "industry without conscience" (see more here about all the things they're doing right) and for doing so without sacrificing fashion, comfort, and an affordable price tag! Our grand prize winner will be able to pick one of the following designs and sizes: Mini Beatrix Dress (pictured above 2nd from left; 3-24 months), Mini Kandinsky Tee (pictured above far left; 3-24 months), Judith Skirt (pictured above far right; 2T - 6), or Julian Tee (pictured above 2nd from right; 2T - 10), each valued between $20-29!
A good stroller canopy can only do so much in regard to shading your little one, and hanging blankets over the stroller can lead to overheating. Diono's Sun Net is a great way to completely shade your baby from those hot and harmful UV rays and also keep pesky mosquitos and other insects away! Made of a breathable mesh weave, it's elastic trim stretches to fit over just about any baby carrier or stroller with a canopy. Our grand prize winner will receive a white Sun Net, just like the one pictured above. You can find them on Amazon for around $5!
Amazing giveaway, am I right!?!?! Coordinated by US Japan Fam, this giveaway is sponsored by participating brands and open to US residents ages 18 and over. No purchase required to enter. Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 31 at 11:59 PM EDT - one winner will be randomly chosen and contacted through e-mail, and their name displayed on the giveaway page. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Japan Fam and participating blogs are not responsible for fulfilling brand-sponsored prizes. Prizes will be shipped directly from each brand.
Ever been browsing through baby products, looking for baby shower gift or birthday present ideas, and felt kinda, blah? I mean, yes, wipes and bottles are incredibly useful, but they don't feel very personal. If this is something you've struggled with, I have a really exciting website to introduce you to: IncrediBundles.com - Extraordinary Baby Gifts! Keep reading to learn more about their incredible gifts, and enter to win a $50 gift certificate to their website at the bottom of this post (US residents only)!!!
IncrediBundles curates bundles of small gifts with various themes, kind of a modern twist on the traditional baby basket. Their adorable and reusable containers are filled with award-winning items selected by child development experts and approved by parents! Here are a few pre-packaged bundles (including a reusable gift container) that I think any parent would be thrilled to receive:
You can also create your own bundle - the reusable container costs $9.99 and then you add as many items as you'd like to it! Most of the products available in the pre-packed bundles are available for create-your-own bundles. You simply search by category: books, toys, diapers, bath, sleep, organics, Sesame Street, and gift cards!
Another gift option they offer is the "one-year supply" gift, quite pricey but an amazing gift from a grandparent or a group of friends!! They have 3 great choices:
If you have a baby shower, meet the baby party, or first birthday party coming up, I highly recommend heading over to IncrediBundles.com for your gift!! If you happen to be the one with the baby on the way, you can even create an IncrediBundles gift registry!!
And if you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift, something the mother can enjoy along with her child(ren), this is it!! Just also make sure she gets to sleep in and escape for some alone time as well!!
THE GIFT THAT GIVES BACK:
One thing that makes IncrediBundles even more amazing is that they make a donation to a children's charity for every bundle purchased!! I LOVE THAT SO MUCH!!! You can read more about their charity network here!
OK, now it's giveaway time!!!! Enter in the Rafflecopter box below for your chance to win $50 credit to IncrediBundles.com!!! Open to US residents ages 18 and over.
Disclaimer: I'm no sellout guys! Though I was compensated to create this post, thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
We're thrilled to be promoting another great giveaway by Peace, Love & Literacy, this one including a huge jackpot of Earth-focused books and activities to help instill in your child an interest in caring for our planet and all of its creatures, big and small! Keep reading for a list of all the prizes in the jackpot, and enter to win in the Rafflecopter box at the bottom!
PRIZES IN THE JACKPOT!!
(Some links are "affiliate links" - if you make a purchase you won't pay more but I'll receive a small commission to help fund the blog!)
Spring is here, life is good, and I'm here to make it even better... with another huge giveaway!!! This one features awesome goodies for your kiddies this spring, summer, and beyond - we're talking shoes, outdoor toys, picnic wares, and clothes!! Keep reading for more about the prizes in our $400 value jackpot and enter to win in the Rafflecopter box at the bottom!
*Disclaimer: Some links below are "affiliate links" - clicking or making purchases through them won't cost you more but I'll receive a small cut to help fund my oh-so-very-awesome blog :)
PlaSmart's award winning PlasmaCar reaches speeds of up to 6 miles per hour using only the power of your hands twisting the steering wheel left and right! Fun for ages 3 and up (it can hold up to 220 pounds!), PlasmaCar has no gears, batteries, or pedals and is fun for outdoor and indoor use. Our grand prize winner will receive one PlasmaCar, a $70 value!! Check 'em out on Amazon and and my personal review (with fun demo of my husband, my 4 year old, and MYSELF taking it for a spin!!)
With a half serving of veggies in each 8oz box of flavored milk, Sneakz helps us sneak some extra nutrition into our kids! Coming in 3 delicious flavors (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry) and certified USDA organic, Sneakz is the perfect drink to throw in the lunch box, bring on a picnic, or suck down in the car on the way to school! They've got some really fun recipes on their website, and I'll be coming up with my own so come check back soon! Our grand prize winner will receive a great prize pack from Sneakz including 2 six-packs of each flavor (that's 36 milk boxes!!), a Sneakz tote bag, and Sneakz reusable shopping bag (a $70 value)! You can shop for Sneakz on their website (and even sign up for a discounted subscription service) and Amazon. And you can read my personal review here (spoiler alert: we LOVE them!!) and check out my recipe for Sneakz Neapolitan Chia Pudding!
Tsukihoshi has been designing shoes for over 140 years, with the mission to provide "comfortable, fun shoes that give children's toes the freedom to move"! From Tabi Tabi (traditional Japanese sock shoes with split toes) to sturdy sneakers, Tsukihoshi has great shoes for babies to big kids that feature generous toe boxes, heel stabilizers, and light and flexible soles. Our grand prize winner will receive one pair of Tsukihoshi shoes (winner chooses design and size, valued around $68), and others can find them available to purchase on Badorf Kids and Amazon, and check out my personal review here!
If you haven't heard of them before, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Monikako Kids, a Spanish children's fashion brand featuring original prints and handmade drawings on fun and comfortable clothing and accessories for babies 0-24 months and kids 2-12 years. Their 2017 Spring & Summer line (showcased in the photo above) revolves around the theme "Let Music Feed Your Soul", in unique and adorable styles! Our grand prize winner will receive their choice of the best selling Sippie Dress (far left in above photo) or Eric T-Shirt (far right in above pic). Others can shop through their website!
Made of 100% food-grade silicone and featuring a removable no-spill insert that actually works, Squeasy Gear is my all-time favorite reusable food pouch. Hands down. They're self-standing with a large opening, so filling them up is super easy. They're top-rack dishwasher safe and can even be turned inside out for cleaning. They come in 16oz, 6oz, and 3.5oz, and the no-spill insert works so well, you can even use Squeasy Snackers for liquids (and of course the pouch standards - pureed baby food, yogurt, applesauce, etc)! Our grand prize winner will receive 3 Squeasy Gear products - size and color of his or her choice, a $50 value. You can find them available on Squeasy Gear's website and Amazon, and you can check out my personal review here!
Do you have a child who loves to play dress up or dressing creatively? Or perhaps YOU do! Well, why not let this flare carry over to your helmet when riding a bike, scooter, or roller skates?? In addition to plush animal covers for ski helmets, crazeeHeads also has a spandex line of helmet covers called StretcheeHeads - they fit just about any helmet (1 size fits all, from child's XXS to adult's XXL), good for biking, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, roller skating, you name it!! Our jackpot winner will receive one StretcheeHeads spandex helmet cover, in their choice of design - Sparky the Unicorn, Stretch the Purple Giraffe, Hankster the Prankster, or Princess Mona Leza - a $30 value! You can find them on crazeeHeads' website or Amazon. And check out my review here!
From TVs and computers to phones and tablets, our kids are exposed to so many screens these days, it's really important to make sure they're getting enough unplugged play in there, and that is something GeoSafari Jr. by Educational Insights really focuses on. They've got tons of great toys to help encourage kids to have fun exploring the world, both indoors and outdoors! Our grand prize winner will receive their choice of GeoSafari Jr. toy, choosing from Walkie Talkies (let's kids communicate from up to 300 feet away!), Kidnoculars (focus-free binoculars offering 2x magnification, extra large eye pieces, and breakaway neck strap), or My First Microscope (fully functioning microscope with up to 8x magnification, extra-large eyepieces, and a chunky kid-sized focusing knob) - a $30 value! You can find GeoSafari's toys on Educational Insight's website and Amazon.
We all know the phrase: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, right? Well, are you doing your part to waste less? It's time to graduate from wasteful ziplock bags and get you some reusable storage bags from Revelae Kids!! These zippered moisture resistant bags come in tons of fun designs and 3 convenient sizes: 12x16" Everything Bag, 7x7" Sandwich Bag, and 4x7" Snack Bags. Made of BPA-free, phthalate-free, PVC-free, and lead-free nylon, these bags can be washed in the dishwasher or washing machine! Our grand prize winner will receive a 3-pack of the 7x7" sandwich bags in their latest design, "Jewel" (shown above), a $15 value. You can find them on Revelae Kids' website or Amazon.
Did you know electrolyte replacement drinks tend to be full of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners? Big Bang Beverages wasn't too thrilled with that, so they created an organic and healthier alternative to Pedialyte: Wubba Water, a children's hydration drink free of synthetic dyes, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, and GMO's! Colored only with fruit and vegetable extracts and having only 1 gram of organic sugar per serving, Wubba Water is a healthier way for your little one to replenish water and electrolytes when sick or playing sports (and they'll get a Vitamin C boost to boot)! You can find Wubba Water at Whole Foods (in the TriState area) and on Amazon, and our grand prize winner will receive a 3-pack (one of each flavor - blue raspberry, fruit punch, and orange).
Amazing giveaway, am I right!?!?! Coordinated by US Japan Fam, this giveaway is sponsored by participating brands and open to US residents ages 18 and over. No purchase required to enter. Giveaway ends Wednesday, April 19 at 11:59 PM EDT - one winner will be randomly chosen and contacted through e-mail, and their name displayed on the giveaway page. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. US Japan Fam and participating blogs are not responsible for fulfilling brand-sponsored prizes. Prizes will be shipped directly from each brand.
ENTER TO WIN HERE!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
As a mom and a mom blogger, I have to say the annual New York Baby Show is one of the highlights of my year! It's HUGE, it features the best brands, latest products, and countless game changing items that simply blow my mind! Have you been before? Do you want to go this year? Well, it's your lucky day because I have got TEN TICKETS (single OR family - winners choose!!!) to give away!! And for everyone else, you can get 50% off your tickets! Keep reading and enter to win in the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of this post!!
The 7th Annual New York Baby Show, the largest show for new and expecting parents in the country, will be held Saturday, May 20 and Sunday May 21 at Pier 94 in Manhattan (711 12th Ave). Meander your way through the expo space, you'll find the top brands, great speakers and seminars, and huge giveaways. It's baby / family / daddy / breastfeeding friendly, truly fun for the whole family!
You'll find a mommy lounge, a dad cave, a kids' play area, snack stop, a stroller test track, you name it!! Seminars are TBA, but this year's keynote speaker will be Jamie Grayson, founder of the Baby Guy Gear Guide, and a special featured speaker will be Dr. Harvey Karp, America's beloved pediatrician and founder of “The Happiest Baby On The Block”
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Enter to win Tickets here!!!
10 lucky winners!!! Each winner can choose a single or family ticket!!
For those who don't win, or don't want to enter, get 50% off your New York Baby Show Tickets here!!!! Giveaway open to US residents ages 18 and over. Giveaway will end at 11:59 PM EDT on March 29, winners will be emailed and have 24 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.
I’m thrilled to be working with Alison of Peace, Love, and Literacy to help promote her first ever giveaway, and it's a great one!!! Keep reading and enter to win in the Rafflecopter box at the bottom!!
Over the next few weeks, Alison will be sharing on her blog some of her favorite, hand picked resources, toys, games, activities, and perspectives in order to “bring the world into your home”. Be sure to keep checking in there! In the mean time, enter to win some amazing prizes!!!
One lucky winner will take home the entire bundle:
After entering to win below, don't forget to enter these other awesome giveaways running on my blog right now!!!
Enter to win here:
Those who've been following the blog know that I'm a self-confessed stroller addict (in case you missed it, check out my "7 Signs You Might Be a Stroller Addict"). So, I know a thing or two about strollers and stroller accessories. What is a "must-have" vs. a "luxury" item for each parent depends on many things such as whether or not you have a car, the climate & terrain where you live, number of kids, ages of kids, and so on. But, chances are, if you have a baby or toddler, you have a stroller. And if you have a stroller, you're going to need and/or want every item in my BEST STROLLER ACCESSORIES GIVEAWAY! I've rounded up over $500 in amazing prizes from 11 fabulous brands in this giveaway and one verrrrry lucky winner will take it all! Read on for more about each prize and enter to win in the Rafflecopter box at the bottom! Best of luck to you all!!!
*Disclaimer: Amazon links below are "affiliate links" - you won't pay more but I'll get a tiny cut to help fund the blog!*
If you have a child in the 2-6 years range, a toddler board is a great add-on to your stroller. Kids want to walk, explore, and bop along with us, but they simply don't have the stamina for walking long distances, not to mention we don't always have the patience to walk at their snail speed when we're running late, am I right!? When a new baby comes along, a ride-on board is also a great alternative to getting a double stroller! In my case, baby #2 ended up being twins, so a seated toddler board for big brother was a lifesaver and an essential add-on to make our double stroller a triple!
Lascal's BuggyBoard Maxi is one of the best options out there for a number of reasons, my favorite one being that you can attach a saddle seat (sold separately) so your child can ride sitting or standing (the saddle flips up and out of the way)! Other amazing features of Lascal's BuggyBoard Maxi are its universal fit to any stroller, anti-slip surface, large wheels (i.e. clearance for your feet so you don't have to walk way behind or to the side of the stroller), suspension for a comfy ride, quick release, and lift & store system (you hook the entire board up out of the way when not in use). For good reason, BuggyBoard won the Mom's Choice Award in the Gear & Accessory category! Our grand prize winner will receive a BuggyBoard Maxi+ with Saddle, a $150 value!!! Others can purchase one on Regal Lager's website and Amazon. And don't miss my personal review, here!
A good sleep sack is essential for any baby or toddler, but what makes the Antipodes Merino Sleeping Bag so cool and worthy of being in my Best Stroller Accessories Giveaway is that it is a stroller-friendly sleep sack!!! Yes, that's right - it has a slot cut out in the front and back, so you can feed the seat belt right through it to secure your child in the stroller (or car seat, swing, high chair, etc) without having to remove the sleep sack! Likewise, it also aids in a quick and easy transfer of sleeping child out of the stroller. I also love it because it's hip-healthy, opens flat for easy diaper changes, contains no flame retardant chemicals, and is one-size-fits-all (3-24 months). Our grand prize winner will receive one sleeping bag in their choice of color, a $100 value! Others can purchase on Antipodes Merino's website or Amazon. And don't forget to check out my personal review here!
If you plan to do extensive strollering around in the cooler months, a stroller bunting or footmuff is an essential stroller accessory. These by JoJo Maman Bébé are great because they're waterproof, fleece lined, and have a universal fit for just about any stroller. They zip up nicely to rest under child's chin, can fold down quickly when you run into a store, and can be removed completely so you can use the under layer simply as a stroller liner year-round! The JoJo footmuff also has handy ties allowing you to secure it to the stroller so your child can't toss it off and the footmuff is more likely to stay put when the stroller is folded and stored. Our grand prize winner will receive a footmuff in their choice of color, a $69 value. Others can purchase on the JoJo Maman Bébé website. You can browse their website or Amazon to see their full line of great kids clothes, maternity wear, toys, and more!
Whether protecting your child from the biting cold or pouring rain, Manito has the best stroller shields I have ever come across. They are easy to install, and once up you simply unzip the front plastic window to get your child in and out, leaving the shield (in it's wet and messy glory) in place on the stroller! When you do need to remove the cover, It folds up nicely since the majority is (water-repellant, windproof, nontoxic) nylon rather than plastic that gets hard and can crack if folding away when still cold. It also features a removable roomy foot cover, 99% UV protective windows in front and sides, parent pockets in the back, and a matching storage pouch.
Our grand prize winner will receive one Manito Elegance Single Stroller Shield ($49 value) in their choice of color (subject to availability), in either the Alpha or Beta style (depending on what type of stroller you have, you can look here to determine which you'll need). Others can purchase one on Manito's website or Amazon. My family is currently loving their Elegance Alpha Twin on our StrollAir & Joovy double strollers. Check out my review here!!
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There are many snack cups out there that claim to be spill-proof, and there are a few that come pretty darn close. But Munchie Mug takes spill-proof to the next level - these are actually SHAKE PROOF! Yep, it's completely sealed! So, if you have a toddler who likes to shake their snack cup to try to make their snacks start flying about, they will meet their match with this one! Munchie Mug features 2 overlapping pieces of fabric, which means not only is it spill-proof, it'll also be much nicer on little hands than traditional plastic snack cup tops! What's more? They are BPA / Phthalate / Lead / PVC free and proudly made in the USA. Our grand prize winner will receive one 12oz and 16oz cup, in their choice of colors, a $35 value. Others can browse cups on Munchie Mug's website or Amazon. Check out my personal review and demo video here!
Most well-known and beloved for their CityGrips, Choopie makes a number of great stroller accessories that are practical and perfect for personalizing and brightening up your stroller! Their parent console, called the Super Cute CityBucket lives up to the name because, yes, they are SUPER CUTE!! CityBuckets will fit any stroller and feature 2 cup holders, 1 cargo area, 1 large pocket, a wireless frame (so you don't have to remove it when folding your stroller), and attach via 2 universal slip-proof velcro straps. Our grand prize winner will receive one CityBucket in the design of their choice, a $25 value. Others can purchase on Choopie's website, and can browse some of their other great products on Amazon.
One reason we use umbrella strollers is because they are so lightweight. Unfortunately, for the same reason, they are incredibly easy to tip over - if you hang anything on the back and then remove your child, bam, the stroller flips back instantly (I've even seen them tip backwards WITH THE CHILD IN THEM - SCARY!!!). Buggy Balance has solved this problem with 3 pound weights that easily attach just above the front wheels to keep your lightweight stroller from flipping backwards! With Buggy Balance weights on, you can hang up to 15 pounds of weight from the stroller's handles without worrying about it tipping over! Our grand prize winner will receive one set (2 weights), a $20 value. Others can purchase on Amazon.
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5-point harness seat belts are essential for the safety of our children in strollers, swings, high chairs, and car seats*. However, they are infamous for scratching and irritating the necks of our little ones. They can also become a delight for babies and toddlers to gnaw on!! Baby belt strap covers to the rescue! I'm loving this new line from Ikue by Maruju, a beloved brand in Japan. Ikue's baby belt covers are made of 100% muslin cotton, which gets softer after each wash! The design options are great, too - 5 simple colors (blue, gray, green, yellow, pink), and my personal favorites animal camouflage and dinosaur camouflage! If you practice babywearing, depending on the width of your baby carrier straps, they could also function as teething pads! Our grand prize winner will receive one set of belt colors, in their choice of color, a $19 value. Others can purchase these as well as Ikue's matching bibs, blankets, handkerchiefs, onesies, scarves, and towels on Amazon.
*While these are perfectly safe for usage in the stroller, high chair, swings and baby carrier, please check with the manufacturer before using in the car seat, since after market products can in some instances reduce the safety of your car seat.
When a stroller says it's "infant compatible", even if it lays completely flat, you really shouldn't strap your newborn straight in there. You need to use a support pillow, either for the full body or at the very least, their head. This will help stabilize your little one from jiggling around too much or squirming into an awkward position, and will also make them feel nice and snuggly! This 2-stage head support pillow by Diono is great because it grows with your child - use with both arched pillows for preemies, low birth weight, and newborns up to 15 pounds, and use with just the outer pillow for larger babies. Made of soft machine washable micro-fleece fabric, it can be used in strollers, swings, infant carriers*, and car seats*. Our grand prize winner will receive one in their choice of grey or ivory, a $15 value. Others can purchase on Amazon.
*Please check with the manufacturer before using in the car seat, since after market products can in some instances reduce the safety of your car seat.
Babies and toddlers love to throw things. Whether it's chucking spoons from the high chair or hurling snack cups and toys from the stroller, it's going to happen, ALOT. They're having fun, they're learning about gravity and how the world works, and they're testing your patience. If you've reached your limit, it's time to get a tether, and we love this one by Lil' Sidekick! Unlike most tethers on the market, this one is extremely versatile - holding anything from a crayon to bottle to large stuffed animal! Also, there's no fabric or velcro to get dirty, it's made of a durable FDA approved dishwasher safe material in the USA! Not only will it keep your child from throwing stuff on the ground, it also serves as a teether! Secure it to any stroller, high chair, swing, backpack, you name it! Our grand prize winner will receive a Lil' Sidekick in their choice of color, a $11 value. Others can purchase on their website or Amazon.
Whether you need a place to hang a couple of grocery bags, your child's back pack, a diaper bag, or a bag of snacks and toys for your little ones, The Mommy Hook makes a stroller pusher's life much much easier!! Made from heavy duty aluminum with a comfortable foam grip, it's a must-have stroller accessory that is extremely useful and budget-friendly! Our grand prize winner will receive one Mommy Hook, in their choice of color, a $9 value. Others can purchase one on Amazon. Be sure to check out my "Mommy Hook Mom Hacks" post & video for 13 creative and handy ways to use The Mommy Hook!!
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