Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels: Product Review

Months and months ago, sitting in the waiting room at my OB's office, I spied a new product in the back of a pregnancy magazine.

Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels. I even nudged Ryan and had him take a peek. I can remember because he rolled his eyes at me. and groaned. because I love looking at baby products. he does not.

I was interested, but didn't pursue the jewels right away.

Fast forward a few months. Camden launched us into the world of teething without much warning, and boy, what a shocker that was! I mean, I knew it was coming, but good grief! So when we had the chance to take these fun little gems for a test-chew, I was pretty excited.

Because I have no self control, I ripped the package open and had the necklace and bracelet out and the bracelet around my wrist before Ryan even realized what was going on. I was instantly impressed by the smooth texture, the absence of any rough or sharp edges (or corners), and by the fun, bright pink color! The cord on the necklace is great too--it's got a bit of stretch and feels comfortable around my neck.

A quick wash and Camden was ready to chew. His favorite is the bracelet, because it's so easy for him to grasp in both hands and to manipulate. Little kids don't always have good aim when it comes to getting things to their mouths, ya know? He also really likes the necklace--and it's so convenient, too! I slip it on at the start of the day, and he's free to play with it, chew on it, or whatever he wants when I'm holding him. I'd much rather he play with this necklace than my others.

Some other note-worthy features... they're dishwasher safe, dentist-created and recommended, do not contain BPA, PVC, Latex, Lead or Phthalates, and there are a *ton* of color choices, shapes, designs, and products!

Go take a peek for yourself! ...and when you choose the item(s) you and your wee one can't live without, use coupon code GoGo09 for a 10% discount on your order!

Come back later, too, for a chance to win a combo pack (that's a necklace and bracelet) of your own, courtesy of Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels! Yippee!

BINSI: Review & Giveaway!

Have you ever considered the possibility of wearing something other than a hospital gown as you deliver your precious little baby? Have you ever considered delivering a precious little baby? Maybe not, but stick with me. Because this is cool.

Carrie and Kimberly, creators of BINSI Labor & Birth Apparel, were tired of those boring, uncomfortable hospital gowns. So instead of complaining about it, they took matters into their own hands and came with up something new!

BINSI skirts are designed to be worn during labor and delivery, and yes, they're hospital-approved. Each skirt is designed with snaps or Velcro to allow for easy, ehem, access, and with side slits to provide freedom of movement for various birth positions. or just for a little wiggle room... or waddle room, if you're nine months pregnant.

I'm sure I don't only speak for myself when I say hospital gowns aren't comfortable, and I don't even want to consider the number of people I may have flashed because of that obnoxious, wide open back.

Hospital gowns aside, these skirts are great! They're not just for labor and delivery, either. With an adjustable, draw-string waist and under-belly fit, they can be worn throughout pregnancy and then again as you return to your pre-pregnancy size. I'm months, if not years, away from my next labor and delivery, and I've got a BINSI! (It's super-comfy, too!)

Other perks include soft, cool cotton fabrics, a wide range of colors and styles to choose from, and an organic bamboo/cotton option.

Don't want a skirt?? Check out the other BINSI products, like the thankini, which would also be great for a nursing mommy or the Mama Ahh! chenille robe.

Because Carrie and Kimberly are just that cool, they're offering an in-stock item of choice (skirt or top) to one lucky reader! You may enter up to three times to win. Here's how:

Mandatory First Entry:

Visit the BINSI site and choose your favorite item. Leave a comment telling me what item you'd choose if you win. (Don't worry--you're not bound to this item if you win. You can change your mind.)

Optional Second Entry:

Blog about this giveaway, tweet the giveaway, or leave a comment on a friends blog telling them you think they might be interested in winning a BINSI skirt. Leave a *new* comment, and make sure you include the URL so I can see your post/tweet/comment.

Optional Third Entry:

Add my button to your blog or become a follower. Leave another *new* comment to let me know. If you're already a follower or have my button, you've already got this entry nailed! So just leave a comment to let me know.


Be on the lookout for additional ways to enter. You never know when I might get a bee in my bonnet and decide to up the ante a bit! don't roll your eyes at me. I see you.

The giveaway begins NOW and a winner will be chosen Saturday, May 30th.


If you do not have a blogger/google account, please leave your NAME and your E-MAIL address in your comment(s). Anonymous comments that do not contain this information will be deleted. I will also delete duplicate comments and comments that do not fit the entry criteria prior to generating the random winner. If you are the winner, it is your responsibility to contact me. If you do not contact me within three days of my announcement, I will draw a new winner. That means you need to check back on Saturday if you've entered to win! Winner may choose any one in-stock item, not including a gift-card or robe.

Review: Baby Dipper Bowl & Spoon--GIVEAWAY CLOSED

I was recently given the opportunity to try a fun new product... The Baby Dipper Bowl & Spoon, created by Barbara Schantz, a busy mother of four. Yep, you read that correctly... four! and the little sweeties came in the form of twins... twice!

Anyway... the Baby Dipper is a triangular shaped bowl, designed to simplify one-handed feeding of infants AND to help toddlers as they learn to self-feed.

When this product arrived in the mail, I was so eager to take a look at it that I had the box and packaging open before Ryan even pulled in to the driveway! Upon first impression, I was delighted. The bowl is heavy and features a non-slip grip around the bottom edge. The spoon has a curved handle, making it easier to keep a grip on when eager Mr. Camden wants to 'help' at meal time, and it is also smooth enough not to hurt his tender gums.

With the bowl clean and ready for use (hand-washing is advisable to maintain the integrity of the rubber grip around the bottom), we set out to sample a breakfast of oatmeal and pears. As the website suggests, the contoured interior of the bowl helped to guide the food to the bottom 'corner' of the bowl, making it much easier for me to feed Camden with one hand. (My other hand is usually busy wrangling ten tiny fingers. He likes to put them IN his mouth with his food, which causes a *big* mess!) That contoured interior, combined with the non-slip grip sure does make my life easier! As an added bonus, there was hardly any food waste because it all 'slipped' to that bottom corner.

I'm tempted to buy another bowl to keep in the diaper bag... mama's, you'll agree, it's hard enough to feed baby on your lap when a high-chair isn't available. Right? Right. A bowl that won't slide around? I'll take one! or five! This bowl is by far my new favorite baby product. It's been used for every meal since it arrived, while our other bowls sit untouched!

If I could have one wish, I think it might be that the bowl hold just a touch more than four ounces. Granted, I'm new to this parenting thing and even more new to feeding time that involves something other than milk. Perhaps I'll learn that we don't really need more than a four ounce capacity.

Overall? The bowl is lead-free and phthalate-free, shatter-proof, easy to clean, functional and cute! I love it! So what are you waiting for?? Go buy one!

...but wait! (do I sound like an infomercial?) Before you buy, enter to win!! Yippee! a giveaway! Barbara has graciously offered to send a bowl and spoon set to one of my *lucky* readers!!

You can enter to win up to FOUR times... pick and choose from the following four 'tasks,' do one, do them all... it's up to you! Please be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.

1. Visit the Baby Dipper site and leave a comment telling me something you learned by reading from the FAQ's page.

2. Become a follower of Peanut's Page and leave a second comment letting me know.

3. Post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a third comment. Make sure you include a link to your post so I can check it out.

4. Add the Peanut's Page button (over there to the right... see it??) to your blog and leave a fourth comment. Make sure you leave a link so I can take a peek!

The giveaway starts *now* and a winner will be chosen using random.org on Friday, May 15th.

If you do not have a blogger/google account, please leave your NAME and your E-MAIL address in your comment(s). Anonymous comments that do not contain this information will be deleted. I will also delete duplicate comments and comments that do not fit the entry criteria prior to generating the random winner. If you are the winner, it is your responsibility to contact me. If you do not contact me within three days of my announcement, I will draw a new winner. That means you need to check back on Friday if you've entered to win!

Good luck!!