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Best Travel Beds For Babies

October 14, 2011 By kate Leave a Comment

Though ghouls, goblins and gobs of candy may be the next holiday on your mind, the holiday travel season is just around the corner. You know the one where you brave packed plane flights or hours in the car to visit great-aunt so-and-so or cousins so numerous you can’t even count. Some of you may have the luxury of having ample space for your family to spread out at your travel destination, but if you’re like me, our family of 5 often gets packed into a single room with a queen bed and some floor space.

Travel beds – especially space-saving one – become imperative when the holidays roll around. Get a jump on your holiday travel planning now with our top picks for the best travel beds for babies.

KidCo PeaPod

The PeaPod is a pop-out, pop-up tent. Available in two sizes, the PeaPod comes with an inflated sleeping pad (self-inflating in some models) and a ventilated, enclosed space for your child to sleep. The PeaPod is one of my favorite travel beds and here’s why: 1) It’s portable. The PeaPod folds up similar to your car sunshade into a compact size that easily fits into suitcases, trunks and overhead compartments. It also opens in mere seconds. 2) It’s enclosed. When the entire family is sleeping in the same room, it’s a little hard when my 1-year-old can pop his head out of the travel crib and check out his surroundings at any hour of the day or night. The zippered panels of the PeaPod keep him from being distracted by his new surroundings which make it easier for him (and us!) to sleep. 3) It’s versatile. I recently took the PeaPod with me on a trip to Yosemite and was amazed at its versatility. My son slept in it every night in our VW van, used it as a play tent on the grass at the Ahwahnee while we picniced and took an afternoon nap on the sandy bank of the Merced while we lounged by the river. Visit www.kidco.com to see the different sizes, colors and mattress options.

BabyBjorn Travel Light

Travel crib, pack-n-play, portacrib – whatever you call it, many parents are used to lugging one around when traveling with baby. BabyBjorn made this easier. Their Travel Crib Light took the basic pack-n-play and made it lighter (only 11 lbs compared to the 25-35 lbs of traditional pack-n-plays), more compact (19″ x 24″ x 6″), and much easier to set-up and take down (no locking sides to battle with). The frame sets up in just ONE step (well, two if you count pushing the mattress down) and in about 30 seconds.  The mattress is not bulky, but is plush enough to provide a comfortable cushion which is good since the mattress does rest directly on the floor. The wider base keeps the Bjorn Travel Crib Light steady and sturdy despite being lightweight, and the mesh sides allow for easy airflow. The Travel Crib Light can be used from newborns up to about a 3-year-old depending on the size of your child (the mattress size is 24″ x 41″ x 4″). Visit Bjorn at www.babybjorn.com to learn more and purchase.

philandteds Nest

I’ve written about the Nest here before. For the right age baby and travel circumstances, the Nest is in incredible 2-in-1 bassinet and suitcase. The pop-up bassinet is easy to assemble in seconds and provides a safe and soft sleeping area for babies up to 9 months or 20 lbs. When you’re ready to travel, fold down the bassinet and slip it into the included travel bag that has a second compartment on the other side to hold clothes, diapers, blankets and more. Especially for overnight trips, the Nest allows you to save space, forgo the diaper bag and make do with just one bag for all your baby’s needs. Unpacked, the Nest is also lightweight weighing in at 5.5 lbs. The bag will undoubtedly get heavier if you’re loading the other side with clothes, toys and other necessities, but the total weigh will still likely beat the heft required to lug most traditional pack-n-plays. Visit philandteds.com to learn more and purchase.

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Mommies With Style was not paid for this review. Samples were provided by the companies to facilitate the review.

Kate Bayless is a writer, editor and one day dreams of traveling without baby gear. Her work has appeared in Parents, American Baby, Fit Pregnancy, iVillage and other publications. Visit her at www.katebayless.com or @katebayless.

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Currently Reading & Loving: Memoirs of Cleopatra

October 8, 2011 By Whitney 1 Comment

It’s been awhile since I’ve read a book that makes me actually think.  I know that sounds horribly tragic, especially seeing as I was once quite the book worm.  But these days my book of choice is usually some teen fantasy book that involves vampires and teenage angst.

But the latest I picked up was a borrow from a friend – the Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George.  Margaret George writes historical fiction that’s based on fact.  I had heard of her because of her Mary Queen of Scots book.  She’s also written a novel about Helen of Troy and an Autobiography of Henry VIII.

I’m only partway in (warning: it’s long) but I’m engrossed.  While I know that the conversation and back and forth stories are fiction, it’s all based on fact and I’m learning all sorts of amazing facts I never knew.

Like did you know Cleopatra had no actual Egyptian blood in her?  She was of Greek descent and since her family believed in sibling marriages they hadn’t yet mixed with the natives!

And also of interest to me being in Philadelphia, the word “Philadelphia” comes from a Greek word that means sibling love (hence the above statement about all the in-breeding)  Kind of gives a whole new meaning of the “City of Brotherly Love” :D

Get The Memoirs of Cleopatra on Amazon for $13.03 with free shipping when you purchase $25 or more worth of eligible products

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Travel Album: A Little Slice of Heaven in Puerto Rico

October 6, 2011 By Whitney 3 Comments

Last month, my husband and I took a kid-free trip to Puerto Rico.  We were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. Now that I’ve been back two weeks, it feels like we never left!  But I thought I’d bring back a little piece of heaven by sharing some photos of our wonderful trip.

If you’re ever looking for a place to visit in the Carribbean- I can’t recommend Puerto Rico enough!  It was beautiful but the best part, in my opinion, is how nice and friendly all of the locals are!  It makes such a difference.

We stayed at the Ritz-Carlton in San Juan.  It was a beautiful property although they charge you an arm and a leg for every little thing.

Best meal?  In Old San Juan at a place called Marmalade. It was recommended on Open Table and my mouth is watering just thinking about how amazing that food was.

The view from our hotel room at the Ritz Carlton in San Juan

The Casino at the Ritz, where we lost lots of money but had fun doing it

Sushi at the Ritz Carlton Lounge Bar

Our little green friend at the pool

Mural on the side of a church in Old San Juan

Stray cats in Old San Juan (they could be siblings they look so alike!)

Monkfish dinner at Marmalade in Old San Juan

Dessert Menu at Marmalade in Old San Juan - can you stand how amazing it all sounds?

Hubby at dinner at Marmalade in Old San Juan

The Casino at the Ritz, where we lost lots of money but had fun doing it

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Loving Our Colourful Sticky Labels from Mabels Labels

September 14, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

This time of year is always a whirlwind of labeling things for my kids for back to school.  After this year’s Style School, I’m using Mabel’s Labels.  Years ago, I had used Mabels Labels and I don’t know why I ever stopped!

I ordered my kids some Colourful Sticky Labels ($21). Love these!  They stick to just about anything – I have them on my kids’ backpacks, lunch boxes and inside their clothes. (They can go through the wash)

Each order comes with 45 Sticky Labels.  Aren’t they cute?  And so practical.  Avoid those mix-ups at school and label everything with Mabel’s Labels.

Disclaimer:  Mabel’s Labels was a sponsor of Style School.  As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Fun for Puzzle Lovers: The Pizza Puzzle ($16)

September 6, 2011 By Whitney 2 Comments

Gotta love this Pizza Puzzle from FredFlare.com.  What a fun one!  It’s 400 pieces which makes it a great family puzzle.   Neat, right?  It even comes packaged in a colorful pizza box.

$16.00 at FredFlare.com.

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Back to School with Mott’s Snack to Go: Great for Lunchboxes! #StyleSchool

August 23, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

Thanks to Mott’s and last weekend’s Style School, my boys have a renewed love of applesauce.  While they both loved applesauce as babies and toddlers, in recent years they have fancied themselves too cool for school and turned down applesauce repeatedly.  I know it’s because they think it’s for babies.

Even this summer, when I got into eating it myself, they both still insisted that they don’t like applesauce.  (And this isn’t one of those things you can reason.  Yes they drink apple juice.  Yes, they like apples.  No, you can’t tell them that they would then like applesauce because rational thinking does not work with the monkeys I call my children.)

Yet this last weekend, while stuck in traffic getting home from Style School, we all got reinspired with a new love of applesauce after tasting some new products from Mott’s.

In fact, I didn’t even get to have a taste of the new Mott’s product at first - the Snack & Go packs – until later after getting home because my kids had eaten everything we had in the car on the way home.  This is what they look like – I love these for my kids lunches this fall.  It has a twist off top and then it’s easy applesauce on the go!  Since Saturday, my kids have been eating these as if they are going out of style!

Another awesome new product from Mott’s are their Medley Snacks.  These new snack packs from Mott’s are great ways to get your kids to eat fruit and vegetables.

Did you know that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommend making half your plate fruits and vegetables?  Giving your kids Mott’s juices and sauces is a great way to boost their fruit and vegetable intake at lunchtime!

And love that the Medley Juices have vegetables snuck into them too!  Check out this page for a list of Nutrtion facts on the Mott’s for Tots. These juices are 100% juice and has 100% DV Vitamin C.

Another tip from Mott’s nutritionist Lisa Salinas: There’s no best time for snacking.  Snacks are important for fueling children for their various activities and/or until their next meal.  They should mainly be driven by hunger or the need for energy for physical activity.

This is so true.  I have learned over the years that my kids are hungry all of the time.  With growing boys, they are constantly hungry and wanting a snack.  I truly don’t mind them eating throughout the day as long as it’s healthy so it’s nice to have a great option like the ones Motts offers for something tasty that will appeal to them as well as something that will be healthy and beneficial to their growth.  Thanks Mott’s!

Disclaimer:  Mott’s was a sponsor of Style School, an event I hosted in New York City last weekend.

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Settling Back Into Post #BlogHer11 Life with my #motoxoom

August 14, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

So after two weeks of using the Motorola Xoom tablet, I can finally say I have gotten the hang of it.  As you guys can see from the photo, my kids love it too!

Things that are great about it:
easy of use. Even if you aren’t an Android user, it doesn’t take look to learn how to use this.

size. It’s nice and small and fits really snugly into an average sized purse.

there’s something for everyone. from using the Pulse Pad app for myself (an RSS and other news source feed.  i love it so much it’s unhealthy), to Angry Birds and Ninja Skydiving for my kids there truly is something for everyone.  I’ve set mine up that page “one” is all of my apps. Pulse Pad, Google Docs, Gmail and more.  The page to the left is for the kids and they know to scroll to it and there’s thousands of free apps and games they have access too.

This is one piece of technology that fits just about every consumer.  You make it for you!

Lastly, I wanted to share some very cool news, Motorola XOOM price has dropped. The XOOM is now available for $499 with a 2 year contract. That makes it the lowest priced tablet on the market.

Disclosure:  Motorola was one of my sponsors for BlogHer.  They sent me a Xoom and partially sponsored my trip to facilitate this review.

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Budgeting with the Prepaid American Express Card: #BlogHer11 #amexprepaid

August 12, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

Before I left for BlogHer, I introduced you to the Prepaid card with American Express.  The American Express prepaid card allows you to budget but still have all the benefits of having a card that acts like a credit card in your wallet.

As I said before, money burns a hole in my wallet.  I swear I walk around and it just falls out in droves.  It’s nice to have only a card – one that I’ve loaded, one that I can keep track of online, and one that I can budget with.

It’s re-loadable too.  This isn’t like having an Amex Gift card.  You sign up for a card and you can load it time and time again with money via your bank account or cash online!

I used my card while I was at BlogHer and it was nice to not have to carry around a wad of cash.  It works on big purchases – it worked at Starbucks when I bought a coffee for $4.31.

Anyone can get an American Express Prepaid card.  Find out more about it on their website.

Disclaimer: American Express was one of my sponsors for BlogHer’11.  They are providing me with compensation to use with the American Express Prepaid card.

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Living Well At La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, C A

August 10, 2011 By kate 1 Comment

On a recent trip to Legoland, I had the chance to stay at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA. I initially was researching the hotel as a good place to take some girlfriends for a getaway. I also pondered just getting away with my husband. But as circumstances would have it, I ended up visiting with my entire family. And here’s what I found:

La Costa Resort & Spa is a great place to bring any of those people.

La Costa is in the process of completing a $50 million re-design project that is updating everything from the guest rooms and spa to the new adult pool and outdoor events spaces. The property is simply gorgeous. And there are amenities and activities that make La Costa the perfect place to bring your family, your friends, your special someone, or heck, even just yourself.

Great for families.

Though the serene ambiance of the place might suggest otherwise, La Costa is indeed set up for families. My kids were immediately won over the minute we checked in and they received a goody bag from the front desk. Nothing puts a toddler at ease like a granola bar, juice and mini beach ball. We were put up in a Family Suite – 2 rooms (1 king bed room and 1 double queen room) joined together by a common sitting area. Granted it was a little overkill for my 5 and 3.5YO who were nearly swallowed up in a queen bed and decided to sleep together spooning on a corner of the bed, but the space and separate rooms were nice, especially when bedtime rolled around.

The kids spent little time in the room though as most of the day was enjoyed at Splash Landing, La Costa’s central pool area that consists of 3 waterslides, a resort pool and a toddler pool. La Costa also offer Kidtopia, a kid camp and childcare facility in case you decide to enjoy a spa treatment or an adult dinner. We ate dinner at the resort’s in-house restaurant, Legends Bistro, the first night, and I was immediately put at ease about having the kids in the dining room when they told us about the special kid’s buffet. Despite its polished exterior, La Costa knows how to keep kids happy.

Great for getting away with the girls.

Families are great, but sometime you need a night away with the girls. La Costa is the perfect place to plan your getaway.  I’m already talking with my girlfriends to plan a weekend excursion. On the agenda? Facials and massage at the newly renovated La Costa Spa. A lunch of Veggie Thai Wraps at the Spa Cafe. Lounging by the Spa Pool. Specialty cocktails from Chef Gregory Frey at the Bluefire Grill. In the morning, a slow walk through the new Reflexology Path which has carefully placed stones to stimulate pressure points in the feet and an invigorating Spinning or Pilates class at the newly remodeled Fitness Club. Then smoothies at the pool. However there is some bad news. At some point, we’ll have to leave.

Great for couples.

While La Costa is great for families, it would also be a luxurious getaway for you and your other half. Although it wasn’t finished when we were there, the adult-only pool and lounge is set to be finished in Fall 2011. The sophisticated settings will include a cafe, infinity-edge Jacuzzis, panoramic views and cozy seating around fire pits. Yes please!

If you find a reason to leave your room and are looking for something to do, there is the spa with its myriad of services, the fitness center, 17 tennis courts, a 36-hole golf course (opening October), boutiques for shopping and a Chopra Center. And that’s just on the premises!

And…

I know I’m not alone when I say that sometimes mommy needs a night away – ALONE. It’s good for the mind, the body, the soul, the psyche. Yep, you guessed it. La Costa is good for that too.

Granted my kids and husband where in the next room, but I snuck in my own mini-getaway too.

Visit www.lacosta.com for more information or to plan your own getaway.

Disclaimer: Thanks to La Costa for providing a 2-night stay for my family to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed are my own.

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First Video with my Motorola Xoom & My View in San Diego #motoxoom #blogher11

August 4, 2011 By Whitney 2 Comments

Just took a video in my room with my new Motorola Xoom and uploaded it to YouTube – all in ten minutes! Loving using it and finding it very easy to use.  Check out my amazing view from my room – I’m in heaven although missing my kids because the pools here are amazing and I know they would love them!

Disclaimer: Motorola is compensating me and gave me a Xoom to help facilitate this review and experience.

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Giveaway: Peace and Quiet with Philips DVD Player

June 26, 2011 By kate 788 Comments

CONTEST NOW CLOSED

My kids ask great questions. They tell lots of stories. Have something to say about everything. This is all adorable and wonderful, but on a 7-hour car ride, it can definitively leave you pining for a little bit of silence. Since my husband and I are still driving our pre-kid car (read: no built-in DVD player or nearly enough cupholders), this leaves us with bringing along a portable DVD for long car trips.

Recently we had the chance to try out a new portable Blu-ray/DVD player from Best Buy: the Philips 9″ Widescreen Portable Blu-ray Disc Player with Dual Screen.

The name is long but so are the list of cool features.

• Dual 9″ screens. In this case, size does matter. You’ll notice the difference between this 9″ screen and other 7″ ones.

• LCD widescreen display. Crystal clear images. No cropping.

• Multiple playback formats. Blu-ray Disc, DVD, DivX, MP4, H.264, FLV, MOV, WMV – whatever your media format, this DVD can probably play it.

• Fewer cords. The car adapter cord splits to power both screens, and there is only one additional AV cord between the two screen. I’ve used a number of portable DVD players over the past few years and I can tell you that the fewer cords, the better.

• Multiple ways to power. Car adapter, rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter. Choose the power method that works best for your situation. [One note: the car adapter powers both screens while the AC adapter only powers a single screen. This likely won't be an issue for you, but with more and more cars coming with outlets and more and more devices jockeying for power just something to keep in mind.]

• Remote. I’m a huge fan of anything that keeps me from contorting my body into the backseat while we’re driving.

• Saves your place. Dinner stop? No problem! The Philips DVD player picks right back up where the movie left off.

We’re about to leave town again for our fourth trip with the Philips 9″ Widescreen Portable Blu-ray Disc Player with Dual Screen and so far, it’s performed flawlessly. There is plenty of time for talking, singing, joke-telling and questions, but thanks to Philips, we’re also guaranteed some silence too.

This Philips 9″ Portable Blu-ray Disc Player is definitely a top-of-the-line system (FYI – Check Best Buy for current sales as well as the details on their 6-month financing option), but Best Buy also offers a number of other portable DVD players choices. Whether your summer travels take you by car, plane or train, keep the kids happy and acquire some much needed silence with Philips and Best Buy.

CONTEST NOW CLOSED

WIN! Want to score a Philips 9″ Widescreen Portable Blu-ray Disc Player with Dual Screen of your own? Best Buy is giving away one complete system to one lucky MWS reader. To enter, visit Best Buy and leave a comment below with your favorite feature about the Philips system. Then, earn one additional entry for each of the following (be sure to come back here and leave us a comment that you did):

1) “Liking” Best Buy on Facebook

2) Following Best Buy on Twitter @BestBuy

3) “Liking” MWS on Facebook

4) Following MWS on Twitter @WhitneyMWS

5) Follow me on Twitter! @katebayless

Entries must be received by Tuesday, July 5th at 11:59pm PST. One winner will be chosen by random.org and notified by email. Winner must reside in the US only! PO boxes ok. Good luck!

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$1 Movies at Regal Cinemas for Kids & Families This Summer

June 21, 2011 By Whitney Leave a Comment

Got a Regal Cinema near you?  Check out their Summer Movie Express that started just this week.  For the entire summer, they’ll be offering two kids movies twice a week at $1 a ticket.  The showings are at 10 am.

I’ve taken my kids to this in previous summers – it used to be free but they must have decided to start charging to offset costs.  Still $1 a piece is still a steal for the movies and I noticed they have some pretty recent movies set to show at our local theater like Megamind and Legend of the Guardians so I hope to take advantage!  To check out what’s playing when at your local Regal Cinema, visit the Regal Summer Movie Express page.

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Father’s Day Gift Idea: Coleman Fold N Go Charcoal Grill

May 30, 2011 By Whitney 2 Comments

Love this portable Fold N Go Charcoal Grill from Coleman for a nifty Father’s Day gift.  It folds up very nicely for on-the-go for a picnic in the park, day at the beach, camping trip or other fun event you have with the family this summer.

It’s dishwasher safe too – gotta love that.  Get the Fold N Go Charcoal Grill from Coleman for $48.28 with Free Shipping on Amazon.

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Geared Up For Summer: Backpacks and Sleeping Bags

May 29, 2011 By kate Leave a Comment

Although summer days are still months away, if you’re like me, your June-August calendar is probably pretty filled up. Between vacations, summer camp, out-of-town friends, overnights at grandmas, family events and camping trips, the calendar is booked with upcoming adventures. One thing I’ve learned about adventuring with kids:

The right gear can make all the difference.

This summer we’ll be adding two new pieces of gear for our 5-year-old adventurer – the Junior Backpack from Deuter and the expandable Big Dipper 30 sleeping bag from Kelty.

Deuter Junior Backpack – Whether it’s beach toys or library books, clothes for an overnight or a mountain of Legos, it’s an exciting phase when your kids get old enough to start carrying some of their own stuff. The Deuter Junior backpack is the perfect starter backpack. The 17″ x 9.4″ x 7.5″ frame is big enough to be useful but not so big as to overwhelm your child. Other features of the Deuter Junior include two mesh side pockets, two zippered front pockets, a “secret” zippered top pocket, chest strap, 3M reflector tape and S-shaped padded shoulder straps. Available in blue or green, my son is thrilled to be able to wear a “big boy backpack” and I’m thrilled that my bag just got lighter. (Available at Deuter for $39)

Kelty Big Dipper 30 – say sayonara to the kids growing out of this one for a while. The unique Big Dipper 30 sleeping bag fits kids from 4’4″ up to 5’4″ with an additional zip-out 12″ extension at the foot of the sleeping bag. While this mummy-style sleeping bag has many of the same standards as their adult sleeping bags (zipper draft tube, sleeping pad security loops, two-way zipper, pillow pocket), the Big Dipper 30 also comes with some kid-focused features like an integrated compression sack that won’t get lost and an elastic (instead of drawstring) hood for safety. My son is measuring almost 3 1/2 feet tall, so this sleeping bag will fit my son perfectly for the next year – and come the following year, when he’s probably shot up another two foot, I’ll be glad to know I just have to unzip the extension instead of buying a whole new bag. Available in blue and pink. (Available at Kelty for $69.99)

What gear makes traveling with your kids easier?

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Disclaimer: Kelty and Deuter provided samples for this review.

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Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet Media Preview

April 15, 2011 By nancy 4 Comments

Nancy and Tiffany in the Murano Cross CabrioletI went down to Palm Beach, Florida recently to check out the new Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, and absolutely fell in love with it! What a awesome ride!  Check me out in the passenger seat, with Tiffany (@bellastone) of Manolith.com and Twirlit.com.

The Murano Cross Cabriolet is so different – It’s the first all-wheel drive crossover convertible, part SUV and part convertible.

Since I drive a Toyota Camry, I loved being up higher (it’s exactly like an SUV in that way). It’s got loads of room for 4 passengers — which made me think of the interior of the convertibles my father owned when he was single (back in the late 1950′s up to the mid 60′s).   It’s got a large trunk space, but keep in mind, you aren’t going to get as much in it as the Murano (but more than a regular convertible).  If you are going on a trip, you’ll be able to get tons of luggage in. It’s got a real back seat, which a regular convertible made these days barely has. If you have young kids like I do, you’re probably not going to buy this car (a double Maclaren umbrella stroller will fit, but not a wider stroller like a Mountain Buggy Double) — but when they are older (like tween and teen years), it’s something I would love to get!
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philandteds Nest – A Bassinet & Suitcase In One

April 12, 2011 By kate 1 Comment

Traveling with little ones isn’t always easy. Babies especially seem to require so much stuff! Gear and diaper and extra outfits and car seats and carriers and more. Fortunately, there is one new product on the market that makes traveling with your babe a little easier – philandteds’ Nest.

The Nest is a portable, pop-up bassinet with its own carrying bag that doubles as a suitcase. The bassinet assembles in mere seconds and has a cushy mattress to fit babies up to 30″, 9 months or 20 lbs. When not in use, the bassinet folds nearly flat and zips into the bottom part of the carrying bag.  Flip the bag over and the generous top zippered section easily has enough room for a week’s worth of clothes, diapers and other baby needs.

Here’s why I’m loving the Nest:

• Lightweight – only 5.5 lbs. unpacked and easy to carry

• Easy to use – set up and break down are fast and simple.

• Space-saving – I love that the Nest combines two travel needs (sleep and clothes) and works whether we’re going somewhere overnight or for a week.

A perfect choice for traveling with baby, you can pick up the Nest exclusively at Giggle for $100.

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Disclaimer: I received a sample of this product for review purposes. The opinion expressed are my own.

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