We also received a sample of the Robeez Soft Soles 3D Elmo Slip-On (Infant/Toddler)
($28) — they are also TDF (to die for). These bright red leather shoes have Elmo’s eyes, nose and mouth and are just so adorable.

Disclosure: I received a sample of the booties and the opinion posted is completely my own.

The backpack straps are padded and thick.

We love the grab handle.

The shoulder strap is super padded too.

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Features also include:
4 pockets on the inside
Picture pocket and one long zipper pocket
A mommy pocket
Metal feet on the bottom to make it sturdy
Removable messenger straps, removable backpack straps

Warm Milk’s Baby Hobo Convertible Diaper Bag ($95) converts into a nursing pillow. Just take this awesome diaper bag (which we’ll talk about later) and place on your lap (make sure it’s zipped shut first), and then clip it around your waist (using the shoulder strap) and pull it snug. It will fit mommies of all sizes. Then lift up the secured flap and unzip around to reveal the plush pillow. Place baby on the pillow and you’re good to go!

You can place a water bottle and a book in the pockets that hang down (so you can be comfy while you nurse). When you’re done, zip it back up (hint, do it BEFORE you stand up, so it doesn’t go flying). The diaper bag, has an insane amount of pockets (17), both inside and outside, a cushioned changing pad, 2 insulated bottle pockets with a cinch cord (so you can contain spills), stroller attachment rings (any brand of stroller connectors should work -we used Fleurville’s), and the adjustable, cushy non-slip shoulder strap. And another reason to love the Baby Hobo Convertible Diaper Bag – I can pack it full and it’s still light and easy to carry. The dual functionality of this diaper bag is terrific and it really did help me to breastfeed out of the house.

The company, founded by Patricia and Markus Peters, just introduced two new luxe styles, the Black Swan and Pink Celestial Dragon — which will be on sale in October.

Basically, it works just like a pull up, but is much more absorbent (as in — your kid can sleep in it and it won’t leak all over the place). You can also just slide it onto a child that’s lying down (there are tabs you can easily take apart to remove (or apply the diaper). We tested the Huggies Slip-ons at home (during playtime, mealtime, naptime and at night), at the park and on the road (we went up to my inlaws’ house in upstate NY) – so I feel we tried out every possible scenario a parent may have and I was really pleased how the Slip-ons performed. No leaks, no blowouts that leaked.

While I’ve used pull-up training diapers with my older children (my 3 1/2 year old still naps and sleeps in them), I know that they are work well.. to a point. They can’t handle what a regular diaper can — but the Huggies Slip-ons did. The cost is more expensive than the regular Huggies diapers I usually use, I found it was worth it to have for those times when my little guy will not lie flat for a diaper change or when we are on the go! And they were absolutely perfect for the park — it was such a relief to just be able to stand my son up and change his diaper at the park with the Slip-ons. If you’ve ever diapered a baby on your lap on in your stroller (we’ve ALL done it), the Huggies Slip-ons will make your life so much easier!

They’re designed for babies from 12 to around 36 months.

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New products that really stood out were the Washable Playard ($139), the Chair Top High Chair and the Having a Ball Table ($44).

The Washable Playard, part of their Ingenuity Line, was genius. When things get messy (and they always do), just take off the fabric and wash it!

The Taggies brand and Rhino Toys are now part of Bright Starts’ parent company, Kids II.

For a complete list of products and retailers, visit www.brightstarts.com.

The way it works — join now and get 6 books for $2 plus a FREE gift with membership.  Then purchase 4 more books (the prices are low). You can cancel at any time, but who wouldn’t like books coming to the house every month! Click here for more info on how it works.  If you aren’t happy, return your introductory package within 20 days (they’ll pay the shipping).

Thank you to the Children’s Book of the Month Club for providing samples for review.

Giada showed us how to make Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives and Lemon and Mini Caprese Burgers using the products she developed with Target.

I had a front row view and had a great time watching her cook and hear how she worked with Target. As she did her cooking demo, she chatted with us about kids and dealing with picky eaters (something that I deal with everyday with my oldest child). We found her to be warm and welcoming- plus the food she made was delicious.

Giada told us she prefers to strain her pasta by using a pasta scoop – not just draining a whole heavy pot into a strainer in the sink. She showed us the one she developed with Target called the Giada De Laurentiis for Target® Scoop and Strain Stainless Steel Colander ($14.99). We were given one to take home and it’s my new favorite kitchen tool. I don’t burn myself with the steam anymore by draining a whole pot of pasta — and since I make pasta for my children just about every day, it’s getting a lot of use. She also showed us her Panini Press and Mezzaluna Knife, as well as her Dutch Oven (which at $89.99 is pretty reasonable). As a mom who cooks every night, her tools (which were affordable and quality) are going to inspire me to create even more fun dishes for my family.

For dealing with picky eaters, Giada recommended making a few pasta shapes together to keep kids interested and to have my oldest child help me in the kitchen. We sampled her new specialty foods — note: you’ve GOT to check out her Charred Tomato Vinaigrette ($2.99) and her Pesto! New for 2011 is Bucatini, Galleti, Fuscilli Corti and Gobetti Pasta. The pasta has fun shapes and is organic. Prices range from $2.49 – $2.79.

I couldn’t possibly mention all the great Giada De Laurentiis for Target Products we saw, plus all the amazing Archer Farms and Target branded foods, but we love the selection and all the different specialty items we saw. One theme was rampant– they were affordable and still had quality ingredients. As Giada told us, “Only Target could have the resources to make her pasta sauce $2.99 and not skimp on good ingredients!”.

Thank you to Target who hosted Giada De Laurentiis’ Cooking Demo. We were given a samples of Target Grocery items to take home.

If you want the make the package of sunscreen wipes last longer, use the sunscreen wipes on your child’s face and then use another sunscreen for their arms and legs. These wipes come a couple of sizes,  either a package with 15 towelettes for $25 or 3 single towelettes for $7.50. My husband and I love them too (you can hold a baby and still get yourself all sunscreened up!).

The sunscreen wipes contain vitamins E and B5, marine silk, aloe and oat, to protect, soothe and moisturize skin. Dermatologist-approved and hypoallergenic, it contains no phthalates, lanolin, mineral oil, petroleum or waxes, It contains physical sunscreens, titanium and zinc oxide, as the only active ingredients.  No chemical sunscreen ingredients.

• UVA rating: PA+++ (provides the highest level of protection against UVA rays)
• Only $1.73 per premeasured application!
• TSA-approved for carry-on luggage
  

Get it here.

The Electric Single Breast Pump ($149) has four suction levels, which is super easy for a mom to control the speed and suction she wants. The soft silicone flange massages and flexes and stretches to fit. You can choose to plug it in or run it on the battery. It comes with a way to store the milk directly too — which is very smart. You can pump milk directly into Tommee Tippee’s bottles (in the 5 oz or 9 oz size) or into little storage pots (will hold up to 4 oz of milk). The little pots have storage lids (that won’t leak!). Included is a two spare valves, one 5fl oz bottle with slow flow nipple and protection lid, microwave sterilizer box, one milk protection lid, , two milk storage pots, six disposable breast pads. More bottles and milk storage pots are available for purchase.

As a mama to a teething babe, I love Tommee Tippee’s Chewthers Line. They worked with pediatric dentists to help support children’s oral development (by supporting lip seal, muscle coordination and jaw development) and helps your babe get some relief from teething. We especially love the Stage 3 Chewther Key Ring for 6 months + ($6.99). Besides providing teething relief — my baby loves playing with it!

Thank you to Tommee Tippee for providing samples for product review purposes.

We love Bright Starts Baby’s Play Place Mat ($60). It’s adaptable with walls that can come up or down, due to your baby’s stage (newborn, tummy time, sitting and crawling). Babies will be mesmerized by the plush musical bee plays over 15 melodies and nature sounds and love all the hanging toys.  The very colorful mat wipes clean and is machine washable. The 8 1/2″ adaptable walls can keep siblings and pets out, until you know they can play safely near your baby. The mat measures 44 1/2″ x 39″. Also comes in deluxe version (which includes a prop pillow for tummy time).