Once again, the Moby Wrap gets named the most comfortable baby carrier
Watch the video:
May 27, 2010
Just in time for summer - Washable Swim Diapers
Two layers of 100% polyester Canadian-milled mesh allows water to comfortably move through the diaper while keeping any solids, should they occur at an inopportune time, out of the water. Our diaper is completely designed and manufactured right in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The signature two-size system with snaps at the waist and separately adjustable snaps at the thigh means your little one is guaranteed a comfortable, long-last fit.
SIZING
Size 1 fits approximately 7lbs - 20lbs
size 2 fits approximately 18lbs to 35+lbs
Retails for $19.99
Get it at BestBabyOrganics.com
May 26, 2010
one size fits all - toddler belts - proudly made in the USA
This is the smart belt you've been looking for!
* Mom tested and approved
* Made in the USA
* No snaps. No velcro. No magnets.
* common-sense design
* fair price
* Meets stringent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards regarding lead safety
ONE SIZE Fits toddler to age 9 - up to 26" waist
ONE SIZE will fit your child for many years. The elastic belt and adjuster clip gives your child a perfect fitting belt.
The elastic band means toddlers don't have to unbuckle the belt in order to pull their pants up/down.
The elastic band means toddlers don't have to unbuckle the belt in order to pull their pants up/down.
Retail Price: $12.95
Now available at Best Baby Organics
May 21, 2010
$17.49 Japanese Monkey Pants Sale!
If you've been waiting for a Monkey Pants sale...now's the time to stock up on your favorite styles.
Take advantage now because once the current styles are gone...they are gone!
May 20, 2010
Your own organic vegetable garden? make sure to start with good organic seeds
my cherry tomatoes
my gorgeous Chinese cabbages
ah...what a great feeling it is to harvest your own veggies knowing that no nasty chemicals have been used to fertilize the soil and no toxic pesticides have come in contact with the food. When starting your own organic vegetable garden, remember that it's very important to start with good seeds. You don't want to use GMO seeds for example. Here are a few good sources for organic seeds:
TomatoFest Organic Herloom Tomato Seeds
Seeds of Change
High Mowing Seeds
Fedco Seeds
May 18, 2010
Dennis Quaid gives Shrinkx Hips gifts to Ellen's Mother's Day show audience
Dennis Quaid surprised the Ellen show audience of expectant first time moms by giving them each Shrinkx Hips. Shrinkx Hips helps moms get back their hips after childbirth.
May 14, 2010
Tips for getting rid of Teflon forever!
Non-stick cookware has been on my "avoid" list for quite some time now and it's no secret that I'm in love with my All Clad stainless steel skillet. Yes I love it!
This past April I did some spring cleaning and my mom, who was visiting, was shocked when she saw me throwing out a very expensive set of non-sticks. They were practically brand new but had been accumulating dust for a long time. It wasn't easy to convince my mom that I would really not miss the non-sticks, but we both waived bye bye to them. Good riddance!
I confess that I did keep a non-stick frying pan, for eggs, but have been looking for healthier alternatives. I think I'm finally ready to make the final step in eliminating teflon from my kitchen entirely...FOREVER!
Got some very good tips from an article posted by By Melissa Breyer, Producer, of Care2 Green Living
Melissa actually writes that fumes from overheated non-stick cookware can kill birds (as in pet birds you keep in your home). Just image how potent those fumes are!! She also writes about the health risks present in non-stick pots and pans and my favorite part is that she gives healthier cookware alternatives and easy tips on how to use them, like proper searing methods to prevent food from sticking.
ALTERNATIVES TO NON-STICK COOKWARE AND HOW TO USE THEM:
Cast Iron Pans
This may seem counter-intuitive, but those charming heavy cast iron pans are beautifully non-stick when properly seasoned (cookware-speak for lightly oiled and baked). They hold heat wonderfully and are a joy to cook with. They require some extra maintenance but they are inexpensive and add a little iron to your diet as well.
Enameled Cast Iron
Think of those dreamy many-hued sets of Le Crueset—more expensive than cast iron, but also more non-stick than plain cast iron and don’t require seasoning. If you need an excuse to splurge, I’d say you have it. Iron Chef superstar Mario Batali has also come out with a line of enamel cast iron cookware that is lovely on the eye, and about half the cost of the classic Le Crueset.
Stainless Steel
Professional style, shiny stainless steel pots and pans entered the domestic kitchen lexicon, and that’s a fine thing. A decent quality stainless pan usually has an aluminum or copper core to help in heat distribution, a step up from a pure stainless pan that doesn’t heat up evenly. These can be pretty pricey, but require very little maintenance and have one of the slickest surfaces in the non-Teflon category.
Wok
Bring out the old wok—or get a new one if yours ended up at your last garage sale. Cheap and easy, a cooking tradition as old as stir-frying in a wok is worth its weight in gold. Make sure it is a carbon steel or cast iron version—some western woks are coated with Teflon.
Stick-Free Cooking Tips
1. Non-Teflon pans require a small bit of oil—but the few extra calories are better than, say, hormone disruption or hyperthyroidism.
2. The stick-free trick for non-Teflon pans is temperature. The pan needs to be hot! If food is added to a too-cool pan it doesn’t instantly sear—searing results in the release of water, which prevents sticking.
3. Use common sense when considering searing: don’t crowd the pan, heat the pan in proportion to how much food you are cooking, and remove the food from the fridge for a bit before cooking to take the chill off.
4. Also remember this tip from many a chef: when searing food, don’t flip it too soon. The food needs to attain a brown and slightly crisp surface before flipping or it will, yes, stick.
You can read Melissa's entire article here
She also talks about GreenPans, which are promoted as PFOA-free, PTFE-free, and environmentally friendly for having a new non-stick material called Thermolon, ceramic-based nano non-stick technology. It has earned a Good Housekeeping Seal and it's rather affordable. It's important to mention that nanotechnology safety is open to some debate. This is why I'm not quite convinced with the GreenPan just yet. For now I'll stick to my All Clad's and will soon get my first cast iron pan. Woohoo! Can't wait :-)
This past April I did some spring cleaning and my mom, who was visiting, was shocked when she saw me throwing out a very expensive set of non-sticks. They were practically brand new but had been accumulating dust for a long time. It wasn't easy to convince my mom that I would really not miss the non-sticks, but we both waived bye bye to them. Good riddance!
I confess that I did keep a non-stick frying pan, for eggs, but have been looking for healthier alternatives. I think I'm finally ready to make the final step in eliminating teflon from my kitchen entirely...FOREVER!
Got some very good tips from an article posted by By Melissa Breyer, Producer, of Care2 Green Living
Melissa actually writes that fumes from overheated non-stick cookware can kill birds (as in pet birds you keep in your home). Just image how potent those fumes are!! She also writes about the health risks present in non-stick pots and pans and my favorite part is that she gives healthier cookware alternatives and easy tips on how to use them, like proper searing methods to prevent food from sticking.
image from care2.com
ALTERNATIVES TO NON-STICK COOKWARE AND HOW TO USE THEM:
Cast Iron Pans
This may seem counter-intuitive, but those charming heavy cast iron pans are beautifully non-stick when properly seasoned (cookware-speak for lightly oiled and baked). They hold heat wonderfully and are a joy to cook with. They require some extra maintenance but they are inexpensive and add a little iron to your diet as well.
Enameled Cast Iron
Think of those dreamy many-hued sets of Le Crueset—more expensive than cast iron, but also more non-stick than plain cast iron and don’t require seasoning. If you need an excuse to splurge, I’d say you have it. Iron Chef superstar Mario Batali has also come out with a line of enamel cast iron cookware that is lovely on the eye, and about half the cost of the classic Le Crueset.
Stainless Steel
Professional style, shiny stainless steel pots and pans entered the domestic kitchen lexicon, and that’s a fine thing. A decent quality stainless pan usually has an aluminum or copper core to help in heat distribution, a step up from a pure stainless pan that doesn’t heat up evenly. These can be pretty pricey, but require very little maintenance and have one of the slickest surfaces in the non-Teflon category.
Wok
Bring out the old wok—or get a new one if yours ended up at your last garage sale. Cheap and easy, a cooking tradition as old as stir-frying in a wok is worth its weight in gold. Make sure it is a carbon steel or cast iron version—some western woks are coated with Teflon.
Stick-Free Cooking Tips
1. Non-Teflon pans require a small bit of oil—but the few extra calories are better than, say, hormone disruption or hyperthyroidism.
2. The stick-free trick for non-Teflon pans is temperature. The pan needs to be hot! If food is added to a too-cool pan it doesn’t instantly sear—searing results in the release of water, which prevents sticking.
3. Use common sense when considering searing: don’t crowd the pan, heat the pan in proportion to how much food you are cooking, and remove the food from the fridge for a bit before cooking to take the chill off.
4. Also remember this tip from many a chef: when searing food, don’t flip it too soon. The food needs to attain a brown and slightly crisp surface before flipping or it will, yes, stick.
You can read Melissa's entire article here
She also talks about GreenPans, which are promoted as PFOA-free, PTFE-free, and environmentally friendly for having a new non-stick material called Thermolon, ceramic-based nano non-stick technology. It has earned a Good Housekeeping Seal and it's rather affordable. It's important to mention that nanotechnology safety is open to some debate. This is why I'm not quite convinced with the GreenPan just yet. For now I'll stick to my All Clad's and will soon get my first cast iron pan. Woohoo! Can't wait :-)
May 11, 2010
Reminder - Japanese Monkey Pants Cutest Baby Photo Contest ends May 31st
MONKEY PANTS fanatics...get your cameras ready
it's that time again!
We will be selecting the cutest/funniest picture of Baby wearing Monkey Pants on May 31st, 2010.
THE PRIZE
The winning baby will receive TWO FREE MONKEY PANTS and a $50.00 Best Baby Organics GIFT CERTIFICATE
THE PRIZE
The winning baby will receive TWO FREE MONKEY PANTS and a $50.00 Best Baby Organics GIFT CERTIFICATE
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Send us your images via email: MonkeyPantsGiveaway@bestbabyorganics.com
- Send us your images via email: MonkeyPantsGiveaway@bestbabyorganics.com
- Please also include your baby's first name and a short comment or title for the picture.
May 10, 2010
May 9, 2010
May 8, 2010
TV Show The Doctors - Belly Fat Quick Fix Secret: The Mother Tucker - watch the video
Quick summary of the show's segment:
Last Friday, The Doctor's had a segment on belly fat. They had Amy on the show. Amy is a mom who gave birth 11 months ago and she gained 30 lbs during her pregnancy. She is looking for a way to loose the baby weight without surgery. One of the doctors says that loosing the baby fat is a huge issue for women and that the only way to burn fat is through exercise and diet. As a quick fix to look good in your clothes while trying to loose the weight, they feature the Mother Tucker, a compression tank that basically hides the fat. The mother tucker compresses three zones: the upper breast center, the tummy, and the sides (aka muffin tops).
Amy, the mom tester was present in the audience and she was wearing the mother tucker. She stood up and they showed a before and after picture side by side (the difference was obvious). When asked, Amy said that she likes that the mother tucker smooths her sides, that it can be worn with any kind of outfit and that she finds it comfortable.
The Mother Tucker is a compression Tank made by the makers of the Belly Bandit.
All the bbo mom's here (including me) love this product. We all actually wear it to work to keep bulge and muffin tops nicely tucked out of sight :-))) (ok secret's out)
Look your best this summer...give the mother tucker a try!
May 6, 2010
Enter our $150 Store Gift Card Giveaway
This giveaway has ended.
Congratulations Jane!
Every year Pregnancy & Newborn magazine asks its audience to vote for their favorite baby and maternity brands and stores. Right now voting is underway for Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine Reader's Choice Award and many loyal customers, family and friends have nominated and voted for us as their "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop". With your help we can be this year's reader's choice. Please give us your vote:
vote for BestBabyOrganics.com as "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop" on Pregnancy&Newborn mag Reader's Choice 2010 (nominate us under other) The whole thing only takes 1 minute to complete.
here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily. PLUS Every time you submit a vote, your name goes in the hat for a shot at taking home a piece of the winning gear from Pregnancy and Newborn magazine. They are having their own giveaway.
TO ENTER OUR $150 STORE GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY simply leave a comment below telling us what you would buy if won the $150 BestBabyOrganics.com gift card. Don't forget to list your email address, otherwise we cannot contact you if you win.
How to get extra entries:
1. For 10 extra entries, vote for BestBabyOrganics.com as "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop" on Pregnancy&Newborn mag Reader's Choice 2010 (nominate us under other) The whole thing only takes 60 seconds to complete. here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily, that means you can get 10 extra entries every day.
After you vote, leave us a note below telling us that you have voted
2. If you blog about this giveaway, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment with the link to the post.
3. If you twitter about it, you will receive an additional entry. Just leave us a comment below. AND you can twitter every day for extra daily entries.
Giveaway Details:
- Open to USA residents only.
- One winner will be randomly selected.
- The deadline to enter is May 31st, 2010 Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on June 1st, 2010
- If we don't hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
Congratulations Jane!
Every year Pregnancy & Newborn magazine asks its audience to vote for their favorite baby and maternity brands and stores. Right now voting is underway for Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine Reader's Choice Award and many loyal customers, family and friends have nominated and voted for us as their "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop". With your help we can be this year's reader's choice. Please give us your vote:
vote for BestBabyOrganics.com as "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop" on Pregnancy&Newborn mag Reader's Choice 2010 (nominate us under other) The whole thing only takes 1 minute to complete.
here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily. PLUS Every time you submit a vote, your name goes in the hat for a shot at taking home a piece of the winning gear from Pregnancy and Newborn magazine. They are having their own giveaway.
TO ENTER OUR $150 STORE GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY simply leave a comment below telling us what you would buy if won the $150 BestBabyOrganics.com gift card. Don't forget to list your email address, otherwise we cannot contact you if you win.
How to get extra entries:
1. For 10 extra entries, vote for BestBabyOrganics.com as "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop" on Pregnancy&Newborn mag Reader's Choice 2010 (nominate us under other) The whole thing only takes 60 seconds to complete. here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily, that means you can get 10 extra entries every day.
After you vote, leave us a note below telling us that you have voted
2. If you blog about this giveaway, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment with the link to the post.
3. If you twitter about it, you will receive an additional entry. Just leave us a comment below. AND you can twitter every day for extra daily entries.
Giveaway Details:
- Open to USA residents only.
- One winner will be randomly selected.
- The deadline to enter is May 31st, 2010 Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on June 1st, 2010
- If we don't hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
May 5, 2010
Win a Free Ergo Baby Carrier
This giveaway has ended.
Congratulations Crystal!!
Here's a new chance to win a Free Ergo Baby Carrier - the best rated baby carrier in the market
Simply visit Best Baby Organics and find three maternity, post-pregnancy, or baby products you like the most and then leave us a comment listing the three items. Don't forget to list your email address as well, otherwise we can't contact you in case you win. The winner will be notified by email on June 1st, 2010
To enter the Ergo Baby Carrier Giveaway leave a comment on this post listing the three products from our store you liked most
How to get extra entries:
1. For 10 extra entries, vote for BestBabyOrganics.com as "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop" on Pregnancy&Newborn mag Reader's Choice 2010 (nominate us under other) The whole thing only takes 60 seconds to complete.
here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily, that means you can get 10 extra entries every day. PLUS Every time you submit a vote, your name goes in the hat for a shot at taking home a piece of the winning gear from Pregnancy and Newborn magazine.
After you vote, leave us a note below telling us that you have voted
2. If you blog about this giveaway, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment with the link to the post.
3. If you twitter about it, you will receive an additional entry. Just leave us a comment below. AND you can twitter every day for extra daily entries.
Giveaway Details:
- Open to USA and Canada residents only.
- One winner will be randomly selected.
- The deadline to enter is May 31st, 2010 Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on June 1st, 2010
- Winner will be able to choose a favorite Ergo Baby Carrier color (camel, cranberry, black with camel, or black sport). If we don't hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
Congratulations Crystal!!
Here's a new chance to win a Free Ergo Baby Carrier - the best rated baby carrier in the market
Simply visit Best Baby Organics and find three maternity, post-pregnancy, or baby products you like the most and then leave us a comment listing the three items. Don't forget to list your email address as well, otherwise we can't contact you in case you win. The winner will be notified by email on June 1st, 2010
To enter the Ergo Baby Carrier Giveaway leave a comment on this post listing the three products from our store you liked most
1. For 10 extra entries, vote for BestBabyOrganics.com as "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop" on Pregnancy&Newborn mag Reader's Choice 2010 (nominate us under other) The whole thing only takes 60 seconds to complete.
here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily, that means you can get 10 extra entries every day. PLUS Every time you submit a vote, your name goes in the hat for a shot at taking home a piece of the winning gear from Pregnancy and Newborn magazine.
After you vote, leave us a note below telling us that you have voted
2. If you blog about this giveaway, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment with the link to the post.
3. If you twitter about it, you will receive an additional entry. Just leave us a comment below. AND you can twitter every day for extra daily entries.
Giveaway Details:
- Open to USA and Canada residents only.
- One winner will be randomly selected.
- The deadline to enter is May 31st, 2010 Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on June 1st, 2010
- Winner will be able to choose a favorite Ergo Baby Carrier color (camel, cranberry, black with camel, or black sport). If we don't hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen.
Good luck!
Monkey Pants promotion - buy 2 get 1 free
buy any 2 Japanese Monkey Pants, Get 1 Free organic cotton top
PROMO DETAILS:
Every time you buy 2 Japanese Monkey Pants, you'll automatically receive one free Organic Cotton Top by Lukeeno ($16 value)
-- for a 3-6 month size lukeeno organic onesie, enter promo code: free36
-- for a 6-12 month size lukeeno organic onesie,enter promo code: free612
-- for a 1-2 year size lukeeno organic tee, enter promo code: freetee
THE FINE PRINT
- promo codes cannot be combined with other offers
- limit of 5 (five) free organic cotton tops per customer/per order
- offer not valid on 4 pc or 6 pc prepackaged sets, only valid on single item purchases
- promotion is not applicable to previous purchases
- offer valid to USA and International customers
- offer valid on white colored organic tops, or alternate colors if white not available
- free organic cotton top offer has no cash value/is not redeemable for cash
- offer good while supplies last
- no rain checks will be issued
- offer ends 5/31/2010
Go to the Japanese Monkey Pants shopping page
May 3, 2010
Babies - Movie Trailer
Babies (the movie) is premiering in theaters this Mother's Day. Can't wait to see it!
The plot: This movie simultaneously follows four babies around the world - from first breath to first steps. From Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo, BABIES captures on film the earliest stages of the journey of humanity that are at once unique and universal to us all.
and now the trailer:
The plot: This movie simultaneously follows four babies around the world - from first breath to first steps. From Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo, BABIES captures on film the earliest stages of the journey of humanity that are at once unique and universal to us all.
and now the trailer:
May 2, 2010
Win Free Livie and Luca Shoes for your toddler
This giveaway has ended!
CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA!!
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!
Here's a chance to win a pair of these fabulous shoes - in the style/color/size of your choice
Simply visit Best Baby Organics and leave a comment below indicating the 3 products you like the most. Don't forget to list your email address, otherwise we can't contact you in case you win. The winner will be notified by email on May 31st, 2010
To enter the Livie&Luca Giveaway leave a comment below listing the 3 products from our store you like the most
1. For 10 extra entries, vote for BestBabyOrganics.com as "favorite online baby shop" and "favorite online maternity shop" on Pregnancy&Newborn mag Reader's Choice 2010 (nominate us under other) The whole thing only takes 60 seconds to complete.
here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily, that means you can get 10 extra entries every day. PLUS Every time you submit a vote, your name goes in the hat for a shot at taking home a piece of the winning gear from Pregnancy and Newborn magazine.
After you vote, leave us a note below telling us that you have voted
2. If you blog about this, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment with the link to the post.
3. If you twitter about it, you will receive an additional entry. Just leave us a comment below. AND you can twitter every day for extra daily entries.
4. Follow us on twitter for an extra entry and leave a comment below
5. Become a fan on facebook for an extra entry and leave a comment below
6. Follow our blog and leave a comment below for a new entry
7. Subscribe to our store newsletter (bottom left side of screen) for an extra entry and leave a comment below
8. Write a comment below telling us how you heard about this giveaway - this will get you an extra entry
Can't wait until the contest ends?
use coupon code: bestbabyblog to get $3 off your favorite pair of Livie and Luca shoes
CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA!!
GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!
Here's a chance to win a pair of these fabulous shoes - in the style/color/size of your choice
Simply visit Best Baby Organics and leave a comment below indicating the 3 products you like the most. Don't forget to list your email address, otherwise we can't contact you in case you win. The winner will be notified by email on May 31st, 2010
To enter the Livie&Luca Giveaway leave a comment below listing the 3 products from our store you like the most
How to get extra entries:
here's the link:
http://www.pnmag.com/rca
you can fill in your choices daily, that means you can get 10 extra entries every day. PLUS Every time you submit a vote, your name goes in the hat for a shot at taking home a piece of the winning gear from Pregnancy and Newborn magazine.
After you vote, leave us a note below telling us that you have voted
2. If you blog about this, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment with the link to the post.
3. If you twitter about it, you will receive an additional entry. Just leave us a comment below. AND you can twitter every day for extra daily entries.
4. Follow us on twitter for an extra entry and leave a comment below
5. Become a fan on facebook for an extra entry and leave a comment below
6. Follow our blog and leave a comment below for a new entry
7. Subscribe to our store newsletter (bottom left side of screen) for an extra entry and leave a comment below
8. Write a comment below telling us how you heard about this giveaway - this will get you an extra entry
Giveaway Details:
- Anonymous comments will be ignored.
- Giveaway is open to USA and Canada residents
- One winner will be randomly selected.
- The deadline to enter is May 30th, 2010 Midnight EST. Winner will be announced on May 31st, 2010
- The winner will be able to choose style, color and size of the shoes (subject to availability). If we don't hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen.
Can't wait until the contest ends?
use coupon code: bestbabyblog to get $3 off your favorite pair of Livie and Luca shoes
May 1, 2010
Children's Tylenol/Motrin Recall
Please spread the word
As of April 30, 2010, McNeil Products voluntarily recalled many of its Tylenol/Montrin products for children.
The following link will help you identify if any of the Tylenol/Motrin products you have are on the recall list:
http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/mpr_ndc_finder.inc
Please check the products you have before dispensing them to your child.
For more information regarding the recall, please go to:
http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/new_recall.inc
http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/mpr_ndc_finder.inc
Please check the products you have before dispensing them to your child.
For more information regarding the recall, please go to:
http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?id=/include/new_recall.inc
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