When my granddaughter Maia was just a baby ( she is all of 15 months now I used to help my daughter bath her.  There was nothing better than bathing this beautiful  baby!  She loved her bath, never cried ( although I think that is because we bathed her in the spa baby tub) and I swear, even though she was just a few weeks old, smiled!

Having a mother with an online baby store really helped out when something was needed for bathing the baby.  My daughter had received a few hooded baby towels as gifts for the baby.  Some were of better quality than others.  She would take the wet baby out of the bath and Maia would get cold (no matter how warm the room was) and she would cry. 

I decided to practice what I had been preaching to my customers…..try the Kangaroo towel…you will love it!  I brought over a kangaroo towel, a uniquely designed hooded towel that the adult wears (literally wears), when the baby is ready to be taken out of the tub , you just slip him/her into the pouch and snuggle….hmmmmm, no better smell than a baby after a bath!

So, if you are looking for a great shower gift or a fabulous hooded towel for yourself, look no further!  The Kangaroo towel at petiteposh.com is the perfect hooded baby towel!

Today is coupon day at www.petiteposh.com !  Use coupon code news at check out for 10% off all orders over $30.00….even sale items!!!

Have fun shopping!!!!

I know I have said this before but I am saying it again!  Zoobies are great!  I just got in 4 of these limited edition Zoobies.  The Koala and Baby Kai Koala is, in my most humble opinion, THE cutest Zoobie around.

Khimba the Koala and Baby Kai Zoobie are what they used to call a “twofer”.  Mama Khimba the Koala Zoobie opens to a pillow and blanket.  While your little one is snuggling with Khimba baby Kai is just waiting to be held and cuddled also!

I don’t profess to be an expert on sibling rivalry but as a parent I have had my challenges.  Being a parent of 3 kids, a girl and twin boys has led me to believe that sibling rivalry comes in many shapes and forms.

“Mom….he’s in my stuff again”

“Mom….they are ganging up on me AGAIN!”

“Mom…I hate him/her/them”  and then every now and then there would be a

“Dad..she is making fun of me”

Each family has its own unique dynamics and handles sibling rivalry in its own way.   Whatever your family dynamics sibling rivalry can be stressful, frustrating and upsetting. Let’s face it, we all have dreams of our kids being best friends and supportive of each other.

Here are a few tips to help understand and ease the pain of sibling rivalry:

* each child has their own personality, temperament and disposition (including identical twins…mine included!), this causes them to clash every now and then

* Children have evolving needs, try to assert themselves and show they are the leader and strong one…and they love to have their own way!

* Don’t forget, kids are copycats!  Be a role model.  If they see you slamming doors and arguing to get your own way they will think this is the norm.  The easiest way to learn is to learn by example.

Now you ask yourself…what should I do when the fighting starts?  My experience has taught me that nothing works every time but here are some tried and true guidelines:

* Try not to get involved.  As difficult as this may be…and believe me I know, getting involved has consequences of its own.  You risk the chance of your involvement being interpreted as favoritism for one child or that you are protecting one child from the other

* Don’t try to figure out who is to blame, do try to help them calm down and think of ways to resolve the issue even if you have to separate them for a few minutes

* Help them to take time out until the emotions have died down and they can discuss a rational way to work things out.

* Make sure that each child has their own space which is to be respected by all, a space that they can play quietly or with other friends

Don’t forget that teaching your child to work things out is a life skill, one that will stay with him for the rest of his life.  Whether in the work place or at home, learning compromise and negotiation will prove to be priceless.

Patience, understanding and lots of luck…

My granddaughter is almost 1 1/2 years old now and just discovering how much fun it is to go shopping!  When it is my turn to pick her up from daycare I usually take her shopping.  If the weather is nice we go to the plaza, if the weather is not, we go to the mall.  She loves running around, pointing to bright signs and smiling at strangers that smile back at her.

One day we were at the mall, looking in a very upscale toy store and saw the most beautiful dollhouse we had ever seen.  I know that Maia is still to young to enjoy this dollhouse but I am sure there a lots of children that would love to have their fashion dolls live in this fashionable dollhouse. 

With the holiday season approaching and budgets in mind, why not surprise your little one with one fabulous gift instead of alot of little ones?  This Kayla Dollhouse by Kid Kraft is just about the most perfect dollhouse ever!

Happy Thanksgiving Canada!!!!  Use coupon code posh for 10% off…our thanks to you!

There is nothing better than curling up with your little one and reading a good book.  There are many classics but  The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is one of the favorite childrens books around!  When my daughter was little she absolutely loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar, she loved the colors, the feel of the book and of course the story.

Now you can curl up and read the Very Hungry Caterpillar while you snuggle under the Very Hungry Caterpillar Zoobie blanket. You will definitely love the Very Hungry Caterpillar Limited Edition Zoobie!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Zoobie Pets unfastens to become a pillow and unzips to reveal a yellow blanket with a colorful butterfly design. Unvelcro it’s tummy and you have a pillow.  A perfect companion to the book.  Watch your little on snuggle with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Zoobie Pet while you read from the book.

 Zoobie Pets’ special licensed 40^th anniversary edition of Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar is our first Zoobie made using PET recycled plastic for the stuffing. 

This limited edition Very Hungry Caterpillar Zoobie has a special hallogram tag, an embroidered monogram and the blanket has a butterfly printed on both sides!

When I was young Halloween was just a fun way to get candy.  Sure, there were the “crazy” people that stuck razor blades in apples, so we all knew to throw away the fruit…who cared, we wanted candy!!!

Today Halloween can be a scary time and not just because of the ghosts and gobblins.  Here are the top ten tips to keep your toddler safe on Halloween:

1) Check all labels on costumes, beards, masks and wigs to make sure that they are flame resistant. 

2) Walking in even the best of circumstances can be a challenge to toddlers.  Not falling on Halloween can be a challenge all it’s own.  Make sure that costumes allow your toddler to walk and navigate freely.  Climb steps without tripping.  Tape or sew up the hem of the costume to all little feet to move freely and make sure all shoelaces are tied securely.

3) Halloween evenings are dark and visibility is limited.  Decorate costumes with a bit of reflector tape can go a long way in keeping your toddler visible not only to you but to cars, bicycles and other trick or treaters.

4) A great idea instead of a mask is makeup.  Not only is it fun to create with your child the perfect look but it allows your little one to see and breathe easier than a mask. 

5) The final tip is be very careful to scrutinize any and all treats for tampering.  Examine each and every wrapper and if at all in doubt throw it away.

Have a safe, happy and fun Halloween!

Caden Lane has always been a leader in crib bedding of high quality and design but now with the “big kid” bedding line they have outdone themselves.

Take a look at the gorgeous design, the dedication to detail and the fabulous fabric.  Simply lovely!