We are SO excited to be participating in the Celebrity Baby Trends Giveaway. Head to @celebritybabytrends on INSTAGRAM to find out rules and how to enter to win a $1,000 Gift Card to our store, plus an additional $4,000 in prizes!! Winner will be randomly selected and announced on Thursday, June 25, 2020 via @celebritybabytrends stories.
The sun is making frequent appearances and the snow is rapidly melting–Spring might actually be coming on time this year! And that means it’s time for some Spring Cleaning. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite cleaning products that make it a little easier to keep up with the kitchen-born messes that are just one of the joys of parenthood.
We love everything about Nellie’s All Natural line of products. Their wide range of gentle, family-safe products don’t lack in cleaning power and you can use them . We are calling out the One Soap as one of our favorites because it double (or triple…or quadruple) duty, acting as a dish soap AND hand soap, AND soap whatever else you can find that needs a good, soapy cleaning. Continue reading “Top 5 Family-Friendly Spring Cleaning Products”
Designing your nursery is a chance for you to indulge your inner interior designer and show your style! It’s a ton of fun–but with so many options out there, it can also get overwhelming. Well, we are here to break it all down for you. Check out this step-by-step checklist of everything you need to create a stylish and totally functional nursery.
Let’s start with the obvious. From a style standpoint, the crib can set the tone for the rest of your nursery. If you already have a vision for your nursery, great! You can easily narrow down your options based on your style. If you’re waiting for the right crib to spark your inspiration, start by browsing! You never know what might spark your imagination. Continue reading “How to Create Your Dream Nursery in 5 Easy Steps”
If you’ve ever dreamed of living a life like the royals, you could be one step closer! Well…sort of. Hello! spotted a rather large gift being delivered to Markle’s hotel, just in time for her New York baby shower. So, what’s in the box?
It looks like this royal baby will be sleeping in the Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib that retails for only $379! While this mid-century modern crib is available in 9 stylish colors, it looks like Markle’s nursery will feature it in a classic white.
Find the color that matches your style! Shop the entire Babyletto Hudson Collection here!
Plus, if you’re in the MN area, we offer delivery and assembly! Thanks for shopping local!
A car seat isn’t the only important safety purchase for your baby. Think about what a baby will spend most (over half, actually) of their time doing in the first year (hint: parents will be doing less of it)– sleeping! Since so much time will be spent snoozin’, it is crucial to get a mattress that will leave baby comfortable and safe throughout the night.
If you don’t have the first clue about what to look for in a crib mattress, you’re not alone. For most parents, the mattress is an afterthought and they just get the first one they can find because, really, how in the world do you tell a good mattress apart from a bad one? Here are a couple things to look for.
Breathability
This is one of the most important features of a crib mattress, and we cannot stress it enough. Make sure that the mattress itself and the cover are breathable to allow airflow around baby as he sleeps. Not only will this keep baby cool and comfortable, leading to a better night’s sleep for all, but increased circulation ensures that baby will still be able to breath clean air even if he rolls onto his belly. Studies suggest that having increased air circulation in the nursery and crib area reduces the risk of SIDS by 70%. Nook mattresses are so breathable that your baby can actually breath right through it! Expert design, pebble textures fabric, and special fabric weaves make Nook one of the safest mattresses for baby to sleep on.
Non-Toxic Materials
Accidents happen, but if clean up if super easy, its like they never did. While your mattress should be waterproof, take a look at how that waterproof-ability is achieved. You don’t want it to affect the breathability, so a plastic-y feel is no good. Nook soaks their mattresses in a NanoSphere® bath so the mattress is still completely breathable but still water-resistant. Also watch out for mattresses with quilted textures or stitching along the edges, as it can be a breeding ground for bacteria and even let some moisture through to the inside of the mattress (which leads to worse things, like mold).
Firmness
Here’s the test: place your hand on the mattress and push down; if it pops right back up, it should be firm enough for an infant. It can be difficult to tell sometimes, so comparing mattresses side by side can be helpful. Nook makes 3 different levels of crib mattresses with gradated firmness, and all are equally suited for safe sleeping. Another plus of Nook’s mattresses is that they actually have a firmer infant side and a softer toddler side to maximize comfort as your baby grows.
Cost
Don’t let price tags scare you. Yes, you could buy a $30 mattress that would get the job done, but is it really going to hold up through all the (inevitable) accidents and last through the toddler years? If you invest is a quality mattress right away, it will last you multiple years (even multiple children) without getting icky buildup. Not to mention, the mattress itself is superior in safety and comfort to the cheaper alternatives. Prices can range from $30 to $400, but there are some great middle-ground price-points out there, like the Nook Pebble Air, which just happens to be our favorite.
Browse all of Nook’s incredible products here on our website!
Our blog has been very quiet these past 7 months, but we hope to change that starting now! Some of you may know that I, Casey, the writer of most of our blogs and online content, took a little time (6 months) away from our store to work in a slightly busier and warmer location: Walt Disney World! So, as a first post-Disney blog post, I figured I would share with you some tips and recommended products for doing Disney with kids.
Continue reading “Doing Disney With Kids: Tips to Make the Most of Your Magical Vacation”
The new year is already here, and so are a ton of cool new products! Check out our list of our top 18 favorite new baby products you need for 2018.
We are jumping for joy because of this new product–a cute and interactive jumper that folds up for storage! With lights and sound, a 360° swivel seat, and a bounce counter, this new jumper from Skip Hop’s Explore & More line is super cute when it’s in use, and super spacing when it’s not. To top it of, it will give baby a round of applause when he reaches 100 bounces–how cute is that! (Find it here for $130)
Gentle Baby
This calming and relaxing blend containing Geranium, Rosewood, Lemon, Lavender, Jasmine, Roman Chamomile, Bergamont, Ylang Ylang, Palmarosa, and Rose is designed for both expectant mothers and newbron babies. For babies, GentleBaby will help relax, relieve colic, and heal diaper rash. Moms can use this oil blend to reduce stress and even help the appearance of stretch marks! This oil works best when diffused or inhaled by baby.
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