Tip of the Week: Night Light We Love

Night lights are a child's bedroom necessity, and I love this one for its unique and smart design. The Beaba Pixie Night Light pulls double-duty, working as both a tabletop night light and a lantern for nighttime trips to the bathroom. It is bright enough to be your only light source while changing baby, while remaining soft enough to be minimal and soothing.

The lantern shape makes it easy to carry and it has two different brightness settings. It has an easy-to-use rechargeable base and is BPA-free and safety-tested for use with young babies. Whether this night light it is being carried, cuddled or sitting on a nightstand, it is too cute to resist!

Tip of the Week: Beat the Heat!

We've been enjoying a warm Chicago summer, but with the sun comes the heat, which can be a challenge with a little one strapped among all of the padding and straps of their strollers and car seats. As I tell the mother’s in my stroller fitness class, a quick way to ensure that your child is comfortable is to wrap a small, soft lunch-box size ice pack in a towel and place it in the stroller with them. The ice pack should be wrapped securely so it can't touch your babies skin or interfere with the safety of the straps. I've found this to be an easy and inexpensive way to "air condition" your child’s stroller and beat the summer heat!

Tip of the Week: "Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning"

A Triple B Mom recently sent me a link to a blog entry written by coast guard and maritime safety expert, Mario Vittone, called "Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning". What an eye-opener! I encourage you all to take a few minutes and read this, it could help you to recognize and prevent a life-threatening water situation.