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SWAG ALERT: Meet Coco, Best Baby Bouncer By Bloom Baby!!!

Friday, March 19th, 2010

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That’s a lot of B’s, I know… hehe!  Well, it REALLY is!  The Coco Lounger is the name… and style, quality and function is the game!  Bloom Baby’s Coco Lounger takes the cake in every way and is most definitely our very Favorite baby bouncer!

It’s look is what caught our eye first.  It’s simply gorgeous and qualifies as “baby’s first art piece” in our (humble!) opinion for sure;)!

Yes it has very clean lines, but does it CLEAN UP?  Absolutely!!!  The faux leather is super soft for your sweet one and also cleans up like new through anything without effort.  Big plus for any new momma!!

We used ours for well over six months as it’s a great place for any baby to enjoy a bottle or even nap.  Imagine a hammock and that gentle gliding motion.  It’s smooth and not a dramatic movement – a little bit bounce, a little bit rock.  Perfect in our books!  It also comes in a slew of tasteful colors and a choice of wood or Plexiglas to suit any decor.

The Coco Lounger is great but what’s better is the commitment that Bloom Baby has to providing parents with safe, beautiful and (VERY) eco-friendly options for their children!  This was one thing that I was SO impressed with when I had the opportunity to talk with Simon May, one of the founders of Bloom Baby and one of the “Four Dads” behind the brand.  We had a great talk about Bloom and their commitment to “safety, style and sustainability”.  Bloom really is a company that you can get behind and believe in, but not only because of the great products!  They really do walk the walk.  Take a look at the following that I pulled off of their website:

“Every bloom product exceeds all applicable safety standards and regulations.  we proactively minimize the use of harmful chemicals and processes in our products and manufacturing, our products are certified compliant with 2009 USA CPSIA requirements
All bloom products are independently tested and certified to be lead free, phthalate free, PVC free, heavy metal free, and AZO dye free.
We do not use polycarbonate in food access areas of products and use higher quality FDA-approved food-contact grade plastics on food contact surfaces.
Bloom wooden products are free of wood PCP and other toxic wood preservatives, fiberboard (MDF) free, use formaldehyde-free adhesive, low voc finishes and originate from certified sustainable beech and birch wood forests.
Bloom prohibits the use of wood from intact natural forests, high conservation value forests, protected areas, and high value tropical wood species.”

Love, love, love!  In this age of product recalls and shady manufacturing, etc, it’s so nice as a mom to see a company that cares.

Thanks Bloom!

Yours truly,

Isabella and Camilla’s Mommy.

Visit Bloom Baby online for more info on the Coco Lounger and their other innovative and chic products!

SWAG ALERT: Tell us what it means to you to know how conscious and responsible Bloom Baby is!!  It means the world to us.  What does it mean to you?

You know how it works and what to do.  This SWAG ALERT will be open until we say so.  Good luck to all and have fun with our newest ways to gain EXTRA ENTRIES!!!

EXTRA ENTRIES for this SWAG ALERT:

Make sure to enter all EXTRAS as a comment on this post or include the #SWAGALERT hashtag so we can track on Twitter!!  We always want to make sure that we get all of your entries!

Disclosure: We received a Coco Lounger to try out, loved it and then
found it a new home as we usually do.  Giving is the new black;)!!

About To Take Those First Steps For Christmas?

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Well if you are then this is surely the gift for your little mover and shaker.  It’s our Favorite Walker and it’s by Italian toy and gear super company Chicco (pronounced “kee-ko”, by the way.)  It’s got a ton of fun activities on the front, has an extra wide stance to prevent topples and can be folded down for floor play quite easily.  It’s perfect in short!  Definitely a must-have this season for any little one ready to take that big first step into first steps!  There are lots of places to find it but we have ours coming any day now from our friends at Magic Beans :) .

#SWAGALERT: The Micralite Toro, Our Favorite Travel Stroller!!!

Monday, July 20th, 2009

From the moment that you lay eyes on this baby, it’s got you. It’s look is very upscale and chic, but this stroller’s got magnificent functionality and adaptability as it’s best features.  It’s perfect for any family on the go… no matter where it is that you’re going!

The Micralite Toro as it comes out of the box is already assembled for the most part. Yayee! Simply snap on the wheels and it’s ready to roll.  It’s got a great braking system and is the best one-handed push that we’ve seen yet. SO comfortable for both you and your sweetie!   The recline is so smooth and goes from a full recline to straight up (with a few other options in the middle) without any effort.  By itself, it’s suitable from 6 months to 40 lb, but they also offer a carrycot for the little babies!

The wheels on the stroller are noticeably different than other strollers out there as well… not that you missed it!  Well it’s not just to set it apart in the looks department, this really adds so much to its maneuverability as well as it’s resistance to tipping!!  Way to go!  The front wheels are rubber coated, and the big rear wheels are pneumatic.  You can also switch out the small front wheels for pneumatic ones with the All Terrain Kit for those of you who prefer happy trails to sidewalks.  (Oh, look at yourself… sooo rugged!!!)

Micralite includes a waterproof foot muff that matches the canopy that is incredible for those cold and blustery days, and a rain cover for the wet weather.  You can also add on the Sun & Bug Shield for warmer and buggier weather… or just to keep anyone from reaching in and pinching those chubby little cheeks!

The Toro adapts to all major infant car seat brands, the under seat storage is quite reasonably sized, the bumper bar in the front is removable, and the fold…oh my, almost forgot the fold!!  The fold is utterly unbeatable!  It literally takes one hand and a second to fold and unfold this beauty!  One hand for the stroller, one hand for everything else!  Yayee multitaskers!!!  It’s available in four fabulous colors (orange, green, sand and black) and all fits very easily into its own luggage grade storage bag too!  This is a hard-core bag made for the goofballs handling your luggage, so no worries!  Special thanks to the airlines here for NEEDING a bag this sturdy to transport your premium stroller!

So wherever it is that you and your family plan to go this year, sun, rain, sleet, snow, plane, train, automobile… or just home, the Micralite Toro is the ideal choice as your single stroller.  It’s the all-in-one, all weather, on road / off road, smooth as silk, airport friendly, mega chic stroller that we’ve ALL been looking for!  CLICK HERE for more info or CLICK HERE to purchase from our friends at Let’s Go Strolling who ship for free!!!

Want to see it in motion?  CLICK HERE to check out our friend Candace’s video review of the Micralite Toro on her fabulous blog Mom Most Traveled!

SWAG ALERT:  To win your very own Micralite Toro Stroller, simply visit Micralite’s Website and leave your comment here letting them know what you think about their fabulous products!!!  You know how it works and what to do :) .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until  we say stop, so enter while you can:)!!!

SWAG ALERT: Svan Bouncer!

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

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Want the gorgeous Svan Bouncer for your own little one?  Well you’re in luck because we are giving one away to one lucky reader!

Simply visit www.SvanUSA.com and leave your comment on this post letting Svan know what you think about their fabulous products!  You know how it works and what to do :) .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until  Monday, June 8, 2009 at 12 midnight PST.


Form, Function, Simplicity – Svan Makes Another Favorite!

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

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When I first received the Svan Bouncer in the mail I opened the box and was instantly intimidated. Three pieces? That’s IT? My brain, constantly used to thinking like a computer user, could only function thinking that it just had to be more complicated than it was. The result was that it took me 15 minutes of looking at the instructions and back at the pieces to figure out that it would take me less than one minute to put it together – and that I should have known that!

It really is that easy to assemble. Once you have done it once, it is a matter of only popping one piece out of the other to take it apart (they lay together flat aside from the curved “foot” end, perfect for travel and storage!) and inserting the ends of one piece into the other to put it together again.

The bouncer is made out of wood, but is surprisingly light. This is because it is Bentwood. If you are unfamiliar with this terminology, the wood is steamed, bent, and then let harden into its shape. The end result is a very strong, light, and flexible piece of wood.

The back adjusts from a laying position to a sitting position by simply adjusting straps that do a wonderful job of holding it in place. The bouncer is crafted to allow for a gentle bouncing motion which can be activated by the baby’s movement or you may choose to rock the baby to sleep. A rhythmic tapping of the foot on the bouncer’s base provides a steady bounce. One thing to note is that some babies may not be able to bounce themselves, especially smaller babies.

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The fabric is attached to the wood with velcro, is very easy to remove, and is machine washable – Excellent news for those of us who know we’ll have many a mess to clean. I LOVE that there are even loops in the fabric to hang your baby’s favorite dangly toy from. It comes in seven different color options – four with natural wood color and three with espresso colored wood.

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The color that we tested was espresso with Vanilla and Chocolate and it was absolutely gorgeous! True to all things Svan, the design is simply a lovely addition to your home and a work of art in itself.

Svan definitely achieves simplicity, form, and function. Retailing at $120, the Svan Bouncer is our very first Favorite Bouncer!

The Anka High Chair – Because One Favorite Just Isn’t Enough!!

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

OK, it’s decided!  We can’t have just one Favorite High Chair!  Our other Favorite is like the Svan’s little sister with a style all her own! She’s beautiful, practical and very economical to boot!  That’s a huge plus in these tough times, so who says we can’t have it all?!?!

The Anka High Chair by Svan of Sweden has all of the quality Scandinavian design is famous for.  You know that if it’s our Favorite that it will meet your highest standards of functionality, safety, and style!  Considering that the Anka converts to a booster seat that pulls right up to the table and lasts until your child is up to five years old or 50 pounds, you can not ask for a better price than $179.95!!  This is a piece that can be used over and over for more than one child, for sure!

Owning an Anka also buys you peace of mind because you know that your child is safe from tipping over or falling out of their high chair with it’s wide base and three-point safety harness system (it’s JPMA/ASTM safety certified!!).  You also know that your child and the environment are safe.  The Anka is made from sustainable wood, the cushion is PBDE-free and the plastic tray cover is BPA-free.  AND with three wood finishes and five cushion designs to choose from, the Anka High Chair is sure to complement any décor!

Convenience is top priority with this high chair.  The tray cover can go right in the dishwasher after those messy meals!  The seats adjusts, there is a footrest for ergonomic support AND the legs fold up for convenient storage!  So there you have it… form, function and all at a price that won’t require a bailout!  That makes it another of Bellaziza’s Favorite Things.

MckMama Review: The Superb Svan High Chair!!

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

At the intersection of flair and function, simplicity and style…that’s where I love to reside!  I’m no snob and can certainly tolerate and appreciate less expensive generic branded items, but often times a great, gorgeous, high-end product really is worth the extra dough!  For the price, the Scandinavian Svan High Chair will bring a lot of bang for your buck!!  We found the BEST DEAL on one from Amazon.com for the amazing price of $239.95!!

With the Svan, modern meets practical and the result is impressive!  It’s a sleek, easy-to-assemble high chair that takes up scads less space in our dining room , is incredibly lightweight at less than 20 pounds and matches our other wood furniture nicely!!  And we love the available accessories like the BPA-free machine-washable seat cushion and the PBA-free dishwasher safe tray cover (which comes with the high chair and can also be bought separately as well!!)

One glance at the unique looking Svan will tell you that style was a factor in its design.  Yet the form and function of this fabulous high chair are not to be disregarded.  It is so simple to put our daughter into and out of the Svan, and the removable feeding tray pulls so closely to her tummy that she can neither escape nor drop as much food into her lap.  But who would want to escape the Svan anyway?  It’s easy to clean, compact, streamlined and very easy on the eyes!

You just might get more compliments on it than you do on the artwork on your walls!  The Svan truly is a piece of art in and of itself.  The fact that, in our home, it doubles as a fashionable stereo stand makes this great high chair all the more enticing.

Additionally, the child’s feet can rest on an adjustable ledge, and the high chair can become a toddler booster and eventually even a seat for a preteen (it can hold up to 250 pounds!!) making the investment that much more worth it!  To add even more to this total-package, the Svan is also JPMA/ASTM safety certified and comes with a 2 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty!!

Durable and attractive, timeless yet unique, our Svan has earned itself a permanent position in our home!  I would be willing to bet that you’d enjoy it if a Svan took up residence in your home too!

SWAG ALERT: WIN SWAG For The Chic Family On The Go…TIMES THREE!!

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

regallageronthegoprizeyGet ready to GO!  Some of our Favorite Companies are helping  us help THREE of our readers be a chic family on the go with this week’s SWAG ALERT!!  Here’s what you have the chance to win!  SWAG #1:  From gr8x, a gr8x Messenger Bag, Nursing Pillow and Two 2-pack Swaddling Wraps.  SWAG #2: From Phil & Teds, The Traveller Portable Crib and The Me Too Portable Highchair.  SWAG #3: From Dékor, a Dékor Plus Diaper Disposal System plus refills and a Soft Touch Changing Cushion.

To enter, CLICK HERE and check out all of the amazing products listed above and THEN come back and tell us what you liked best and why.

This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until Monday, February 9th at midnight PST.  Our same fabulous SWAG ALERT rules apply, including EXTRAS, but if you need a refresher on the details just CLICK HERE or visit our “SWAG INFO” page by clicking the tab at the top of this page. Winner will be chosen from the comments posted and our subscription list on Tuesday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.

CLICK HERE to subscribe, giving yourself an extra entry every week automatically!!!

Thanks to our fabulous sponsors for their generosity in getting our readers on the go in style!

Life In The Fast Lane: The Family On The Go

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

It’s hard enough to be a family on the go…but to do it with style?!  Is it even possible?  Of course you know WE think so!  With these Favorite Things in hand, you and your family will cruise right through your trip downtown for dinner or across the country to your favorite winter get-a-way spot!

Some of our Favorite Companies are ready to get you in gear…travel gear!  This amazing group of products are by far the Best of the Best.  And you know we mean it when we say it… so here’s what you need for your family on the go!

babytravelleropenmessenger-camo-in-parkgr8x (pronounced great ex!) sports some pretty spectacular diaper bags.  The famous Baby Traveller completely unfolds into a diaper changing station!  It’s easy to see why it’s won these awards.  But I can not leave out the newest bag by gr8x, The Messenger!

Why do I love this bag?  Let me count the ways!  First of all, it’s super cute!  It comes in two patterns, Dreamtime and Camo.  The Camo Messenger would be a great Dad Bag.  In fact, when I got mine, my husband said, “Ooohhh, is that for me?”  There are tons of pockets and compartments for all of the necessities of travel and the everyday adventures too!  (I love the insulated pocket for bottles!)   AND it can grow with your family.  It’s perfect for parents of infants, toddlers or just as a bag when you are on the run with your busy preschoolers!  You’ll love the price too, at only $109, what’s not to love?

baby_in_wrapTired of bundling up your baby so tight that you can’t even see her rosy little cheeks?  Your next walk to the park will be, well, a walk in the park!  The gr8x soft cotton Stretch Swaddling Wraps are designed to make it easier to stylishly wrap your baby!  You will also notice how calm it makes baby feel to be wrapped so nice and snug.  Click here for tips on how to swaddle your baby!  For $15.95, you’ll feel snug too when you get one!

feedingpillow_1Finally a compact nursing pillow that allows you to comfortably feed baby without the need to take bulky feeding pillows with you!  gr8x’s patented Nursing Pillow is designed to make nursing more convenient for Mom and less to carry for Dad!  Notable lovables:  It inflates automatically, comes with a compact carrying case and is just under $50!

travelcribYou know that Phil & Ted’s is an awesome company.  But how about another reason to love them?  The Phil & Ted’s Traveller is down right the neatest and easiest traveling crib we’ve ever seen! It is ultralight at only 5.5 lbs, sets up in in just a few minutes, and has its own travel bag with strap.  It folds up so compact too!  The inflated mattress is luxury for baby compared to the hard, flat mattress pad in most traveling cribs.  Your baby will have a better night’s sleep while you are on the go and for only $199.95, you’ll sleep pretty sound too!pt-feed

Don’t cringe the next time you are given a high chair at a restaurant!  Just take along the Phil & Ted’s Me Too Portable High Chair!  And when we say portable…we mean it!  This thing packs flat!  It is made to fit in the parcel tray of the Phil & Teds Inline Buggy…now that’s portable!  Buy here for only $49.95!!!

cushionmombabyLast but not least, we have to tell you about Dékor, our favorite name in diaper duty!  Now these products are not for when you are on the go, but they definitely come in handy when your little sweetie had to “go”!

Comfort is always important, even when trying to clean up those sweet little cheeks!  The Soft Touch Changing Cushion is a great addition to changing stations and fits all standard 16″ x 32″ changing tables.  It’s easy to clean and has soft, inflatable sides.  Safety and comfort…always our Favorites!

dekorThe Dékor Plus Diaper Disposal System is newly redesigned by Dékor and is a convenient, easy and sanitary way to dispose of dirty diapers.  It has a contemporary and hands free design that we adore!  There is no twisting or turning – just step on the pedal and drop the diaper in!!  The unique trap door system helps to prevent odors and germs from escaping, and the scented, biodegradable refill is more economical to use than the leading brand.  We think this is by far the best diaper disposal system we have ever seen!  And $39.95 is by far the best price considering its high quality and fabulous design!!!

Now get your family packed up and GO, GO, GO!!!

THANKSGIVING SWAG: To Grandmother’s House We Go, In Style!!!

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Brought to you by our definitive 2008 Holiday Gift Guide, may we present THANKSGIVING SWAG!  It’s a collection of our Favorite Things to get you and your little ones merrily through your travels this Holiday Season, valued at over $500!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Tough-Portable-Player-Blue/dp/B0015KSRAY/ref=pd_sim_t_1Over the river and through the woods…oh if it were just that easy! It’s more like stuck in traffic and delayed flights and wiggly little behinds! The most traveled holiday of the year is upon us, but don’t start pulling your hair out just yet! We have put together a list of items that are sure to keep your child safe and happy for your Thanksgiving travels and beyond! Whether you are loading up the minivan or traipsing everything but the kitchen sink to the airport, your trip will go smoothly with some of our Favorite Things for travel in hand!

Don’t walk out the door until you have packed this Favorite of ours! The Fisher Price Kid Tough DVD Player®! It’s a real DVD player designed just for kids. Your child can drop this thing as many times as their clumsy (yet adorable) little hands allow and it keeps on going! Our Favorite Things about this DVD player… 1) the fact that it can be taken with you anywhere, 2) it can be taken away unlike built in headrest options in cars and 3) the incredible anti-skip protection! Don’t worry about any turbulence or wiggly bottoms disturbing your little sweetie’s entertainment! And talk about versatile, it even plays CDs, too! Our SWAG giveaway includes the Accessories Kit and since we know that you can’t have the hottest new thing without a hot bag to carry it in, the carrying case is coming your way too!

http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Kid-Tough-Player-Case-Blue/dp/B0015KTXJ8/ref=pd_sim_t_2“Can I take a picture of the turkey, Mommy?” If that sentence makes you cringe, then you need our next FAVORITE THING! I know when my little shutter bug wants to take pictures with my digital camera it’s a near meltdown, for both of us. But with their own Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera® in hand, cringe no more! This is a real digital camera that’s tough enough and easy enough for kids to use all by themselves. Your child will be so proud to be the Thanksgiving photographer and you will be proud of yourself for making this one of your Favorite Things!  Click here to see a great video review of both these products by Dallas Fox 4 / KDFW .

Whatever you do, do not get even close to an airport without the Trunki!! At 3.8 pounds this ride-on (yes, I said ride-on!) suitcase for kids is a necessary part of your jet-setting family! Your kids can pack all their favorite things , sit on and ride their own luggage while the carry-on size makes it easy to carry and store in overhead luggage compartments. Not only is this amazing product convenient and a steal at only $39.99-$59.99 (or less!) (Click Here to purchase), the ingenious makers of Trunki have safety covered too! It has a built in soft rim to prevent little fingers from getting caught while shutting the case AND it has designed stabilizers to prevent children from easily falling off. We LOVE that!

So you’ve got your Trunki in tow and have made it to your gate. But what about that annoying car seat that you had to schlep through the airport! With your carry-on in one arm and the car seat awkwardly in the other, it’s a nightmare! No more! CARES is an innovative child restraint designed specifically for aviation use for children age 1 and older who weigh between 22 and 44 pounds. It weighs just one pound and fits into a 6″ bag! That’s right, girls, you can be safe and stylish because it will easily fit in your handbag! CARES is simple to install, and FAA approved. Click here to purchase for just $74.95 (or less)! What could be better? Safe, easy, fits in your handbag…a frequent flyer mommy’s dream!

Dance your way through your trip with the best of children’s music singing in your ears! The soundtrack for your journey will be fun, upbeat and jazzy with Kinderjazz’s new CD “The One For Me” (Click here to purchase) and really rockin’ with The Jimmies new CD “Make Your Own Someday” (Click here to purchase).

TO ENTER: CLICK HERE to view our 2008 Holiday Gift Guide, then comment on this post telling us what your Favorite product is FROM THE 2008 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE (NOT from the collection being featured in THIS post:)!) AND tell us what you love about what you saw in the 2008 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!  (Sorry for the caps and repetition but there has been some confusion:)!)

You may enter once per email address per day as usual and EXTRA ENTRIES are available as always for blogging about us, referring new confirmed subscribers, and/or adding our HOLIDAY BUTTON (found on the top right of this page) to your blog or website.  Just leave a comment telling us how you earned that extra entry (plus any relevant info like your blog address or referral’s email address).  Please do leave separate comments for each, as your comments are your actual entries. All entries must be received by Monday, December 1st at midnight, PST.  Winner will be chosen from the comments posted and our subscription list on Tuesday via random.org. Winner will be fetched using Prizey.netCLICK HERE to subscribe, giving yourself an extra entry every week automatically for ALL of our fabulous giveaways!!!

We hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving filled with family, friends and your Favorite Things!

SWAG ALERT: Our Favorite Car Seat – The Recaro Young Sport!

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

This week we’re swagging one lucky reader with our Favorite Car Seat – The Recaro Young Sport!  It’s a $330 value, so let’s make those comments really good for our friends at Recaro:)!!!  We really appreciate such a great gift for you, our fabulous readers, and we know Recaro will really appreciate your feedback!!!

To enter, go to www.RecaroKids.com and take a look at their products. THEN simply comment on this post saying what you love most about the products, their website or the company.

You may enter once per email address per day as usual and EXTRA ENTRIES are available as always for blogging about us, referring new confirmed subscribers, and/or adding our button to your blog or website. Just leave a comment telling us how you earned that extra entry (plus any relevant info like your blog address or referral’s email address).  Please do leave separate comments for each, as your comments are your actual entries.

All entries must be received by Monday, November 24th at midnight, PST. Winner will be chosen from the comments posted and our subscription list on Tuesday via random.org. Winner will be fetched using Prizey.netCLICK HERE to subscribe, giving yourself an extra entry every week automatically!!!

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Bellaziza’s Favorite Car Seat – The Recaro Young Sport!!!

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

So did you think we’d leave you hanging last week with our Favorite Infant Car Seat?  Were you asking yourself just WHAT you would do after 1 year, 30 inches or 30 pounds…whichever came first?  You know we would never leave you in a spot like that!  We have the perfect follow up to last week’s review for you.  Our Favorite Car Seat – The Recaro Young Sport!!!

The Recaro Young Sport really is perfection in a car seat.  The ideas and comforts behind it are something that we feel every parent can relate to and something that we would all naturally want for our children – the absolute best in both safety and comfort.

The Young Sport is seriously THE safest car seat on the market today.  It is fully equipped with every possible safety feature, exceeding all mandated safety regulations worldwide, and even figuring in a few of their own!  One of these, our Favorite, is the side impact protection that the seat provides.  Not many car seats for our toddlers and older kids offer this at all, though it really does provide SO much more necessary protection!!!

After taking our time researching and then looking over this seat it is actually quite upsetting that the majority of our car seats fall so SO short of the extra protections that the Recaro products offer!  These are our kids lives we’re talking about here!  Also, it’s not a matter of buying the most expensive seat on the market, or the one that is said to be the best.  Go look in many of your cars and you’ll see just the one that we’re talking about – yes that one – NO side impact protection at all and wasn’t it priced out at around $300 or more???  Yup.  That’s the one.  In our opinion, not even half the product that the Recaro is, just based on safety alone.  Here’s a fun little fact too – Recaro, a German company, has built its reputation on the seats that they make for race cars!  You know that they know their stuff when the boys at Monte Carlo and Indianapolis trust their lives to the protection that Recaro offers.  We rest our case!

Rest?  Comfort?  Recaro!!!  Without question, the Young Sport is also the most comfortable car seat available too!  The side impact protection not only protects that cute little noggin, but also prevents it from slouching down if your little sweetie gets a little sleepy!  How many times have you propped that little head up in the other car seat?  No more!  Rest assured that it’s all been taken care of.

The padding is so soft and cushy and the fabric is an ultra-soft microfiber that feels like silk velvet!  It resists staining and cleans up incredibly well too as the cover comes apart in sections so you don’t have to disassemble the whole thing to take care of a mess.  (TIME SAVER!!!)

Want more?  Seriously???  What if in addition to being the safest, most comfortable, softest, easiest to clean, what if after all that it actually had a recline feature?  Well it does just that.  This feature was the sprinkles on the icing on the cupcake for us!  When your little angel falls asleep, not only is he or she not going to wake up with the normal “I slept in my car seat” stiff neck, it can be a more restful sleep being reclined a little!

The Recaro Young Sport comes in four great colors and retials at just over $300 but we found it on our Favorite online source Amazon.com for only $249.95 and even SHIPS FOR FREE!!!  It has a very unique height adjustment so that it grows with your child and is an excellent choice for any child weighing between 20 and 80 pounds.  Quite a range, right?!?!  Check out www.RecaroKids.com for more info or CLICK HERE to purchase.

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Bellaziza’s Favorite Things Presents Our Definitive 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Without further ado, we would like to present to you, our FABULOUS readers our Definitive 2008 Holiday Gift Guide!  Please check it out and stay tuned over the next 6 weeks for some of our best HOLIDAY SWAG ALERTS ever as well as many EXCLUSIVE discounts, tips and tricks!!!  Please make sure to sign our guest book, too, at the bottom of the page, and tell us what you think!

Happy Holidays from your Favorite Elves!!!

SWAG ALERT: Our Favorite Infant Car Seat – Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 in Paloma!

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

This week we’re swagging one lucky reader with Peg Perego’s Limited Edition Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 in Paloma!  It’s a $330 value, so let’s make those comments really good for our friends at Peg:)!!!  We really appreciate such a great gift for you, our fabulous readers, and we know Peg Perego will really appreciate your feedback!!!

To enter, go to PegPerego.com and take a look at their products. THEN simply comment on this post saying what you love most about the products, their website or the company.

You may enter once per email address per day as usual and EXTRA ENTRIES are available as always for blogging about us, referring new confirmed subscribers, and/or adding our button to your blog or website. Just leave a comment telling us how you earned that extra entry (plus any relevant info like your blog address or referral’s email address).  Please do leave separate comments for each, as your comments are your actual entries.

All entries must be received by Monday, November 17th at midnight, PST. Winner will be chosen from the comments posted and our subscription list on Tuesday via random.org. Winner will be fetched using Prizey.netCLICK HERE to subscribe, giving yourself an extra entry every week automatically!!!

Bellaziza’s Favorite Infant Car Seat – The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

We have searched high and low for months for the BEST infant car seat that we can recommend to you, our fabulous readers.  It absolutely had to be the safest option available for your little one.  First things first, right?  It also had to be beautiful and made of the best possible materials to keep everyone looking fabulous.  It needed to be très luxe of course, and definitely made to last.  DRUMROLL PLEASE!!!  Welcome Peg Perego’s Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 in Paloma!!!

The Primo Viaggio has been around for a long time, but the new model has much better features like side impact protection, the ability to secure your little one on the go up until he or she is 30 pounds, 30 inches, or one year old…whichever comes first.  That gives some peace of mind since most infant seats expire at just over 20 pounds, yet it is strongly recommended that your baby be in a rear-facing seat until they are a full year old.  For some children in the higher percentile range for weight or length, this can present some problems, or at least some lapses in car seat positioning… or something like that!  It’s irrelevant though now since with the Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 lets you not have to worry about that.

What are the really special details, might you ask?  Our Favorites are the fact that you can adjust the straps without having to re-thread the straps, it’s ok to use without the base, and the choice in textiles definitely qualifies it under ‘très luxe’ as mentioned before.

The strap adjustment is so smooth and SO much better than having to re-thread the whole thing.  No offense men, but we just had to wonder if this was a mom’s idea.  BRILLIANT!

As nice as the Peg Perego bases are, and they TRULY are, sometimes you just wish you could go without and still be super safe, right?  Times like when you travel, are stuck in a rental car just for the day, etc…  It would be nicer to not have to uninstall and reinstall the base and just go solo with only the seat.  YOU CAN with the Primo Viaggio!  They also sell additional bases too for the second car or grandma and grandpa’s car.

The Primo Viaggio comes in many different colors and fabrics, but our favorite by far is their limited edition  ‘Paloma’.  (Can anyone say ‘Made in Italy’?!?!)  It’s a smooth, comfortable and extremely durable faux leather that isn’t sticky at all, but soft and comfy for baby.  It cleans so incredibly well!!!  It really is amazing and seems virtually indestructible.  It won’t stain, fade, tear, get that ‘washed’ look, etc…  It is superb.  Safety is always first with a car seat, but this luxurious touch is a very close second for us.  It also features ‘Confort Dry’ Microfiber Fabric (the black SIP insert) which is breathable and ultra soft on baby’s sensitive skin.  Bravo Peg!

Please check out www.PegPeregoUSA.com for more info or CLICK HERE to purchase through Amazon, which is the best price we found anywhere at only $289.99 down from the retail price of $329.99, PLUS it qualifies for FREE SHIPPING:)!!!

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