Recession-Proof Toys
April 7, 2009 By
Babies and TV
March 4, 2009 By
There has been a lot in the news lately about whether all those educational videos are worth it for babies. Here are a few links to articles that explore the topic.:: Babies and the Boob Tube (New York Times):: TV for Babies: Does It Help Or Hurt (Time):: TV Before Age Two Won't Boost Baby's Brain (WebMD):: TV Won't Improve Baby's IQ (San Francisco Chronicle)> Related: the original study we posted on Monday. … [Read more...]
Wrap-A-Bye Baby
February 23, 2009 By
Live in a cold weather climate? Maybe the Snuggle Bub is just what you need.Available in lamb's wool or faux shearling, and sized for children from birth to age 4, the thick swaddling wrap looks like a cozy coat, with openings for safety harnesses and belts.Snuggle Bub is $80 in lamb's wool, $45 in faux shearling. … [Read more...]
Wacky Product Alert: Robotic Baby Crib
February 4, 2009 By
The Suima crib, developed at Kyuushuu University in Japan, is designed to rock your baby to sleep if it wakes up crying. It does this by sensing cries using a microphone. When detected, the crib starts to sway side to side every 1.8 seconds, or about as fast as a parent's heartbeat. Apparently, this speed helps lull the infant back to sleep quickly. The video below proves it.The crib is available for rent in Japan for about $100 per month, or you could buy one for between $4,500 and $5,500. … [Read more...]
Baby Blackberry
January 29, 2009 By
There's good news for parents who are tired of having their toddlers getting their grubby little paws on their BlackBerrys and other smartphones while they're not looking.Leapfrog has announced a product called the Text & Learn or - as it's sure to be known in the blogsphere - the "baby BlackBerry."Now kids can mimic their parents and send text messages and check their schedules at all hours of the day. The device, which is a bit bigger than your average BlackBerry, is geared toward preschoolers who are just learning to spell and includes games that focus on spelling and basic computer … [Read more...]
Toddler Stocking Stuffers
December 17, 2008 By
Goodies that will make your toddlers WANT to get ready for bed: Firefly Blinking Toothbrush and Disney Cars Slippers. … [Read more...]
Best Winter Gloves/Mittens for Children
December 17, 2008 By
We know some Baby Blog Addict readers live in a climate where gloves or mittens are an absolute necessity during the fall and winter months. But here at BBA headquarters in Central Florida we don't know about such things. It was in the 80's today.If you're dealing with bundling up the kids every day, here's a look at some gloves/mittens that will not only keep the hands of your baby, toddler and pre-schooler snuggly and dry but they also will stay on and you won't end up with just one glove. … [Read more...]
Top Toys of 2008
December 1, 2008 By
Good Housekeeping has revealed the winners of its first Best Toy Awards. The editors looked at hundreds of playthings for ages 3 to 14, evaluated 51 favorites, and then let dozens of kids loose to play and choose their top picks. The result: 14 safe, creative, and fun finds. … [Read more...]
Website Spotlight: Safety Caps
November 25, 2008 By
Ever think about your child suffocating on an outlet cover? That was almost a terrible reality for George Decell. A few years ago his daughter found a standard-sized outlet safety plug on the edge of the table."She put the device into her mouth, it lodged in her throat and she nearly suffocated," Decell told BBA in an e-mail. "I invented SafetyCaps to ensure that this would not happen to another child."Decell says SafetyCaps are wider and ventilated using U.S. pacifier anti-choking regulations."To date, more than 40 hospitals have written to the CPSC asking them to regulate these devices," … [Read more...]
Website Spotlight: Baby Bedding Universe
November 19, 2008 By
We'd like to welcome another of Baby Blog Addict's newest advertisers: Baby Bedding Universe. They help make choosing your new treasure’s crib bedding a delight by featuring a range of the finest affordable bedding from trusted manufacturers, so they're sure you’ll find something just perfect! And from the time you do, to the moment it arrives at your door, Baby Bedding Universe strives to make your shopping experience a great pleasure (while their generous return arrangements offer you real peace-of-mind). … [Read more...]
