Kolcraft ® Preferred Position™ 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper Review

Thanks Kolcraft for allowing Lakeon to review with your company

Kolcraft started in Chicago in 1946 when Leo Koltun made playpen pads out of cotton batting and oilcloth covers for post World War II babies.

This bassinet retails for $140 on the Kolcraft website, and is designed for children up to 3 months of age OR 15 pounds. Once your child can push themselves up on their hands and knees, you should no longer continue use. With this being a 2-in-1, your child can sleep at an incline with the incline sleeper attachment, and then once they're older, you simply remove it and they sleep flat. The canopy also features three adjustable angles, depending on your preferred visibility. 

Also, you can convert this to a rocking bassinet (as seen below) and also includes the Light Vibes attachment to play soothing music for your baby as well as a soft glow light for an easy check on your sleeping bundle. 

With a mobile hanging from the canopy, your baby will be entertained by the sweet bears hanging down as they drift off to sleep or are just waking up in the morning. 

Crane: BELLY GLO NIGHT LIGHT Review

Crane USA was founded in 2005 on the belief that design is an attitude and the home is a personal expression of an individual's lifestyle. We also realize that more than ever before people are looking to improve their health and their home environment. Crane is a company that recognizes these health concerns and people’s individual lifestyles.

I first worked with Crane USA in the Fall of 2011 on a review for their Adorable Humidifiers line. The humidifier is still a big hit here so I was excited when I received an email asking if I'd like to review one of their new Belly Glo Night Light products.

iBasal Digital Thermometer Review from FairHaven Health

Our mission at Fairhaven Health is to develop products designed to safely and naturally promote fertility, pregnancy wellness, and breastfeeding success. And for years now, we've been achieving that important goal. From preconception through pregnancy and nursing, Fairhaven Health is there -every step of the way - to provide clinically-proven products to help you along your journey to parenthood. As a trusted leader in the field of reproductive health, our products are cooperatively developed and formulated by a diverse panel of medical experts - including doctors, ObGyns, nutritionists, and naturopaths.

Now that I'm 10 weeks pregnant (May 15), I want to share with you a great product from Fairhaven Health called iBasal Digital Thermometer. 

When this blog was pitched to review the iBasal Digital Thermometer, I immediately thought "Well I don't need this!" I showed the link to a Facebook friend because I thought it was really cool and she pointed out I could use it for Natural Family Planning. 

Besides one period at 6 weeks postpartum with Macyn, I didn't see one again until she self weaned from breastfeeding. January 2013 meant the need to be careful and watch what my husband and I did since he no longer wanted more children. The iBasal Thermometer was a great solution for us because I didn't want to effect my body with birth control, and I could let my body work naturally, doing what its supposed to do, all while watching my base temperature and learning how to detect and avoid ovulation. 

When you take your temperature you have to do it at or around the same time every day. This ensures an accurate reading. You also want to take your temperature before getting out of bed. When the first thing you do in the morning is temp, you're getting a TRUE reading of your body's base temperature after sleeping all night. 

While I was waiting for the thermometer to come in the mail, I told my husband about it and explained what the point of it was. With him not wanting more children, I figured he'd love the idea until we could get a more... permanent solution to prevent future babies. TO MY SHOCK, as I was telling him all about it, he threw his head back on the couch, looked up at the ceiling, and then said.... I'm ok with another baby. WHOH! Totally caught me off guard! We decided then and there we'd try immediately to get pregnant vs waiting until the Fall like I had suggested.  

Talkin' Tattoos Tuesday Week 13

Welcome to week 13 of Talkin' Tattoos Tuesday! I did an intro post where I explained my goal in posting these every week and how you can submit your photo to be featured. Check out the post if you need to refresh your memory. Since I've went through all my tattoos, now I'll be sharing photos I've found online, and the occasional viewer submission when they come in. Sorry I had to take a month off, I've had many computer issues with charger cords but HOPEFULLY I'm back in full swing!

Totally Toddler Giveaway Hop 5/27

Welcome to the Totally Toddler Giveaway Hop! This event is hosted by Mommy's Favorite Things and Mama's Baby Cupcakes. 

This hop is focused on items you'd want/need for a child ages 1-6 yrs old. After visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other 30+ blogs and see what they have to offer for you and your little one! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner. 

Also be sure to check out the Grand Prize featured on Mommy's Favorite Things blog. This grand prize package is sponsored by Pediped with 3 pair of shoes in winners size and gender choice, and 2 Red Hens for a snack bag set and a Toy Nanny for a total value of just over $200 in prizes. 

Teach My was created after Christy had trouble finding a similar kit for her 18 month old son. After buying many pieces to make a big set of items like numbers, letters, and shapes, she began working with focus groups and other moms of young children to create Teach My Toddler and eventually Teach My Baby, as well as Teach My Pre-Schooler. 

Something Special for Mom Giveaway Hop ends 5/26 #specialmom

 

The month of May is a special time to celebrate Mothers. Whether you are a mom yourself or you're doing something special for your own mom, the Something Special for Mom Giveaway Event is for YOU! A great group of bloggers have come together to show you special items you might like to receive or give as gifts this month. You'll be able to enter to win these great products from May 10th-26th thanks to the Blogging Mamas Network! Make sure you also enter the Grand Prize - a $250 Gift Card to Mía Mariú! One lucky Mama is going to look so pretty with all that eco-friendly makeup!

Thank you for stopping by Mama's Baby Cupcakes! I hope you enjoy what I have to offer! Be sure to check out the other blogs participating in the linky below for your chance to win other great prizes!!

My sponsor for this great hop is Something About Silver! Something About Silver was started in 2008 in Florida. All their jewelry is hand stamped, customized to each order, and they can even help make that perfect special gift for your loved one. Lakeon did the review back in April, and just loves her Grandma's Gems Necklace she chose to get with her children's initials and birthstones. 

Check out some other items they offer on their site, and then enter for your chance to win a $40 gift card to their website! 

Open to US & CA

For The Home Giveaway Hop Sign Ups!

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Hosted By: Mommy's Favorite Things & Mama's Baby Cupcakes "For The Home" This Blog Hop giveaway is going to be items that are meant For The Home. Anything that has to do with the home. From decorating to cleaning products. From food to Bedding. Whatever goes in the home. There are lots of options for finding a prize for this wonderful event. Your only mission is to find the perfect prize pack for your blog! Because this is a blog hop, each blog will be responsible for securing their own prize on their own blog. Each prize must be a Minimum of $25. The Prize can be sponsored OR you can self sponsor. Each blog can have more than 1 winner, but each winner must win at least $25 in prizes.  Joining this Blog Hop is FREE with Announcement. When: 7/8-7/22 Who: Anybody with a blog can sign up for this one! Sign ups close 7/1 Click HERE to find the HTML for the announcement post and Don't forget to add yourself to the Linky Below! You MUST post an announcement post in order to enter this hop! You can also join the Facebook Group for our events here

#GearingUp4Baby Giveaway Hop 4/29

Welcome to the Gearing Up for Baby Giveaway Hop! This event is hosted by Mommy's Favorite Things and Mama's Baby Cupcakes. 

This hop is focused on items you'd want/need for a child ages 0-12 months. After visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other 30+ blogs and see what they have to offer for you and your little one! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner. 

Also be sure to check out the Grand Prize featured on Mama's Baby Cupcakes blog. The grand prize is sponsored by Halo, Tiny Love, and The Pecking Order for a total value of just over $200 in prizes. 

Here at Mama's Baby Cupcakes we're giving away a Kolcraft ® Preferred Position™ 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper. Since Lakeon just had her baby boy, this was a perfect time for her to review the bassinet. While it's still in the mail on its way for review, we've decided to go ahead and do the giveaway as a part of this fun baby event that was also thought of because of Lakeon's new bundle of joy!

#GearingUp4Baby Giveaway Hop Grand Prize! Ends 4/29

Welcome to the Gearing Up for Baby Grand Prize! We have three great sponsors for this prize totaling just over $200 from Halo, Tiny Love, and The Pecking Order! Read about each company below and then enter to win all the prizes you see!

HALO SleepSack® wearable blankets are the trusted choice for hospitals and parents alike. 1,000 hospital nurseries are using HALO SleepSack Swaddles instead of blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. HALO founder, Bill Schmid, began researching sleeping environments after he and his wife lost a daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 1991. Since 1994, he and his company have worked to develop products that encourage healthier and safer sleeping as well as bring peace of mind to parents. HALO SleepSack Swaddles have also been deemed 'hip healthy' by International Hip Dysplasia Institute, as well as the new HALO SwaddleChange being awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) award.

I've personally been given a HALO SleepSack with each of my children in the hospital, and while some do not allow you to take them home, I'm so glad our's do because they were used until they grew out of them. You can also read Heather's latest review and her thoughts on the HALO Sleep Sack.

Tiny Love is a multiple award-winning global toy and baby product manufacturer which was founded in 1991 by Shoshi and Isaac Oren, entrepreneurs who had built the largest chain of baby supplies and toy stores in Israel. They began branching out into the field of developmental toys by focusing on creating toys and accessories to promote and maximize baby’s development from birth through 12 months. Today their products are distributed in more than 50 countries worldwide.

We have many of Tiny Love's products and I love them all! With items like bouncers, mobiles, floor mats, stroller arches, and small toys, you're able to find something for each stage of development for your child. Items can come in gender neutral or pretty pink with their Princess Collection! 

Zoey’s Attic officially launched in November 2006 by creator and owner Erin Delanty.  The inspiration for the website came shortly after the birth of their first child. Once they decided to grow their family it was a no brainer to have the store where families could come and get personalized items for children of any age! 

I first heard about The Pecking Order shortly before giving birth to our third daughter in February 2012. We got sibling shirts and they're very special to my heart. Ever since then we've used Erin's help in celebrating holidays and birthdays, as well as other events like my co-blogger Lakeon announcing her pregnancy to her family, and then we'll be using a set of shirts from her Etsy store for our gender reveal party with the bundle I'm carrying now! That also means a new set of sibling shirts once we find out the gender!

Open to US Only

Summer Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop SIGN UPS!

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Hosted By: Mommy's Favorite Things & Mama's Baby Cupcakes "Summer Cloth Diaper" This Blog Hop giveaway is going to be items that are meant for Cloth Diapering. Whether that be cloth diapers themselves OR accessories this is the hop for it. There are lots of options for finding a prize for this wonderful event. Your only mission is to find the perfect prize pack for your blog! Because this is a blog hop, each blog will be responsible for securing their own prize on their own blog. Each prize must be a Minimum of $25. The Prize can be sponsored OR you can self sponsor. Each blog can have more than 1 winner, but each winner must win at least $25 in prizes.  Joining this Blog Hop is FREE with Announcement.
When: 6/21-7/1   Who: Anybody with a blog can sign up for this one! Sign ups close 6/14
Click HERE to find the HTML for the announcement post and Don't forget to add yourself to the Linky Below! You MUST post an announcement post in order to enter this hop! You can also join the Facebook Group for our events here