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		<title>The Essential Toolkit For First-Time Mothers: The 6-9 Month Baby Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p>Whew! You&#8217;re halfway into the first year of this parenting gig, and guess what? You&#8217;re passing with flying colors. Chances are, your sweet little newborn has morphed into an active, alert and engaged baby with a personality that can &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>Whew! You&#8217;re halfway into the first year of this parenting gig, and guess what? You&#8217;re passing with flying colors. Chances are, your sweet little newborn has morphed into an active, alert and engaged baby with a personality that can melt the hardest of hearts. Which means your <i>toolkit</i> is morphing as well &#8211; accommodating the needs of a more mobile, less easily-distracted tot. Bring on the reinforcements!</p>
<div>Now that my own baby is 9-months-old, I&#8217;m proud to provide you with an updated guide &#8211; <b>The Essential Toolkit For First-Time Mothers: The 6-9 Month Baby Edition</b>. I&#8217;ve been taking notes on every product we&#8217;ve relied on over the past three months &#8211; from activity toys to teethers and everything between.<i> (Hint: Speaking of teethers, check out the very end of this post for a surprisingly stylish giveaway that will relieve your sweet baby&#8217;s gums in a pinch!)</i></div>
<div>Like my previous guides, each product will highlight a few different options &#8211; perfectly suited for a variety of babies and the mamas who love them. (<i>Note: Any asterisk* is a product or brand I use &#8211; and love! &#8211; in my own home.</i>)</div>
<p>Happy shopping, and congratulations for reaching yet another milestone in your baby&#8217;s life! Pretty soon they&#8217;ll be off to prom, yes?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Nuna-Zaaz-High-Chair/34123/"><img class="size-full wp-image-2059 aligncenter" alt="nunazaazplum The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nunazaazplum.jpg" width="344" height="336" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<p><b>1. High Chair</b><br />
It&#8217;s feeding time! By now, you&#8217;ve probably tackled the task of introducing solids to your baby, so this is the perfect time to establish a regular dinner table routine with baby&#8217;s first high chair.<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Nuna-Zaaz-High-Chair/34123/" target="_blank">Nuna Zaaz High Chair</a> ($249.95) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Stokke-Tripp-Trapp-%28more-colors%29/8753/" target="_blank">Stokke Tripp Trapp</a> ($264.99) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/bloom-Nano-High-Chair/14520/" target="_blank">bloom* Nano High Chair</a> ($150)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/boon-Scrubble/15441/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2060" alt="boonscrubbles The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/boonscrubbles.jpg" width="314" height="195" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<div><b>2. Bath Toys</b></div>
<div>Depending on your baby&#8217;s personality, bathtime might be a bit more enjoyable for everyone if you employ a fair amount of distraction techniques. We like to keep some tiny toys on hand for fun-in-the-suds!</div>
<div><i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/boon-Creatures-Cup-Set/22146/" target="_blank">boon* Creatures Cup Set</a> ($14) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/boon-Scrubble/15441/" target="_blank">boon* Scrubble</a> ($12)</i></div>
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<div><a href="http://www.tottini.com/BABYBJORN-Travel-Crib-Light-Silver/17035/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2061" alt="babybjorntravelcriblight The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/babybjorntravelcriblight.jpg" width="395" height="395" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></div>
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<div><b>3. Travel Crib</b></div>
<p>Travel cribs aren&#8217;t just for on-the-go adventures; they make great impromptu playards for contained entertainment!<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/BABYBJORN-Travel-Crib-Light-Silver/17035/" target="_blank">BABYBJORN* Travel Crib Light Silver</a> ($299.99) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Nuna-Sena-Mini-Travel-Crib/29643/" target="_blank">Nuna Sena Mini Travel Crib</a> ($149.95)</i></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oeuf-Toy-Store/16447/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2065" alt="oeuftoystoreagebirchnew.bmp The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/oeuftoystoreagebirchnew.bmp.jpg" width="356" height="356" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<div><b>4. Toy Storage</b></div>
<p>Chances are, toys are gathering in heaps by now. Keep them corralled with a few stylish options that translate seamlessly into your own decor.<br />
<i>What To Try:<a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oeuf-Toy-Store/16447/" target="_blank"> Oeuf* Toy Store</a> ($498) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/P%27kolino-Chalkboard-Storage-Bench/19079/" target="_blank">P&#8217;kolino Chalkboard Storage Bench*</a> ($80)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/oxo-tot-Spoon-Set/18991/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2067" alt="oxospoonsetgreen The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/oxospoonsetgreen.jpg" width="253" height="400" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<div><b>5. Mealtime Utensils</b></div>
<p>Baby-friendly utensils are a must for delivering fuss-free foods to your picky little eater.<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/boon-Swap-Baby-Utensils/27208/" target="_blank">boon* Swap Baby Utensils</a> ($12) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/oxo-tot-Spoon-Set/18991/" target="_blank">oxo tot* Spoon Set</a> ($6.99)</i></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Zoo-Shape-Sorter/23120/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2069" alt="dwellshapesorter.bmp The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dwellshapesorter.bmp.jpg" width="359" height="336" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a><b></b></p>
<p><b>6. Activity Toys</b></p>
<p>Quiet activity toys are especially handy to distract babies in restaurants, libraries or on public outings. Opt for a few colorful solutions to keep that little one entertained and interactive!<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/petitcollage-Nesting-Blocks/28822/" target="_blank">petitcollage Nesting Blocks</a>* ($24) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Uncle-Goose-Upper-Lowercase-ABC-Blocks/24580/" target="_blank">Uncle Goose Upper/Lower ABC Blocks</a>* ($20) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Zoo-Shape-Sorter/23120/" target="_blank">DwellStudio* Zoo Shape Shorter</a> ($32)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Safety-1st-Essentials-Childproofing-Kit/21941/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2071" alt="safetyfirstchildproofinkit The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/safetyfirstchildproofinkit.jpg" width="336" height="336" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<div><b>7. Babyproofing</b></div>
<p>Your wee baby is wee no more &#8211; time to bring on the babyproofing! Keep your mobile baby out of harm&#8217;s way with a few safe, simple and secure options for your home.<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/KidCo-Universal-Outlet-Covers-%283-pk%29/27090/" target="_blank">KidCo Universal Outlet Covers</a> &#8211; 3 Pk ($10) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Safety-1st-Essentials-Childproofing-Kit/21941/" target="_blank">Safety 1st Essentials Childproofing Kit</a> ($9.99)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wheelybugpig.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2073" alt="wheelybugpig The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wheelybugpig.jpg" width="393" height="336" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<div><b>8. Walkers</b></div>
<p>Sure, you&#8217;re in no hurry for your four-legged explorer to tackle two-legged adventures, but push toys and walkers can be worlds of fun during this stage and beyond. And what parent can turn down a dose of fun?<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Prince-Lionheart-Wheelybug-Large-Pig/24590/" target="_blank">Prince Lionheart Wheelybug Large Pig</a> ($89) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Parents-Stow-%26-Go-Activity-Cart/23192/" target="_blank">Parents Stow &amp; Go Activity Cart</a> ($85)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/petitcollage-Funny-Bunny-Doll/28724/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2075" alt="petitcollagefunnybunny The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/petitcollagefunnybunny.jpg" width="336" height="336" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<div><b>9. Stuffed Toys</b></div>
<p>Your little one is developing their own sense of security, so now is a great time to introduce a special stuffed animal or cuddle toy. Choose wisely &#8211; your selection will likely be present for family photos and events over the next few years!<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/petitcollage-Funny-Bunny-Doll/28724/" target="_blank">petitcollage Funny Bunny Doll</a>* ($36) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Jellycat-Noodles/27903/" target="_blank">Jellycat Noodles Hedgehog</a> ($22)</i></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/chewbeads-Chewable-Hudson-Necklace/23665/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2077" alt="chewbeadshudsongrey The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chewbeadshudsongrey.jpg" width="336" height="336" title="The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<div><b>10. Teethers</b></div>
<p>Oh, teething. Quite possibly one of the more difficult stages for everyone in the household, teething often brings out the fussy, less delightful side of your baby. The good news? You can soothe your baby&#8217;s gums while dressing the part with today&#8217;s newest genius product: teething jewelry from <strong>Chewbeads</strong>. And today, we&#8217;re giving one away to a very lucky mama! The <a href="http://www.tottini.com/chewbeads-Chewable-Hudson-Necklace/23665/" target="_blank">Chewbeads Hudson necklace</a> (valued at $36) is chemical-free and perfect for comforting an upset baby who wants to be close to his/her mother (and her jewelry!). Made from 100% silicone, each necklace is dishwasher-safe for the smartest wash-and-wear solution yet. Genius, right? <strong>Simply comment below to enter the giveaway, winner will be chosen via random.org on Wednesday, May 29. </strong> Good luck!</p>
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<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/about-erin4.jpg"><img class="alignleft" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" alt="about erin4 The Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The 6 9 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/about-erin4.jpg" width="106" height="138" /></a>About the Author: Erin Loechner began blogging (or web logging / online journaling, if you will) top ten lists and childhood stories in 2001 as a college freshman. Although her love for the medium hasn’t changed, the subject matter has evolved into a small corner of the Internet she uses to collect curiosities and display her findings accordingly. She can be found blogging at <a title="Design for Mankind" href="http://www.designformankind.com/">Design for Mankind</a> and <a href="http://designforminikind.com/">Design for MiniKind</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 20:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p>What you may not realize is that in the role of husband and father, <b>Mother</b>’s Day is quite possibly the most important day of the year.  Christmas is nice and all, and in no way should you blow &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>What you may not realize is that in the role of husband and father, <b>Mother</b>’s Day is quite possibly the most important day of the year.  Christmas is nice and all, and in no way should you blow it on that day, but this is your wife’s day and hers only, a day you really need to make her feel appreciated (seriously, if you nail it on Mom’s day, you’re pretty much off the hook for the rest of the year&#8230;I kid&#8230;kinda).</p>
<p>Now you should have some idea as to something your wife would like since you are married to her, share a child or a few, and probably spend more time with her than any other human being.  And trust me, she has been dropping hints all year about the things she wants or hopes will be part of her <i>Mother</i>’s Day.  Any time the word “obsessed” is used, simply take note (your iPhone notes app is a perfect cheat sheet for this).  However, if you are still struggling, you can take my sage advice and follow these tips for a knock-it-out-of-the-park Mom’s Day (again, this message has been approved by my wife of course).</p>
<p><strong>JEWELRY (big surprise here) </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/benbini-The-Mommy-Watch/28283/"><img class="wp-image-1984 aligncenter" alt="benbiniwatchgrey What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/benbiniwatchgrey.jpg" width="208" height="272" title="What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" /></a></p>
<p>For the new mom, this watch by <a href="http://www.tottini.com/benbini-The-Mommy-Watch/28283/">Benbini</a> is well, amazing.  It allows you to track baby’s schedule and even includes a “left-right” switch for nursing moms.  This did not make sense to me 3 years ago, but all I can say is I wish I thought of it first.</p>
<div id="attachment_1990" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 409px"><a href="https://spartan-shop.com/productdetail/Jewelry/Necklaces/DreamCollectiveForestAndRiversNecklace.html"><img class=" wp-image-1990   " alt="forest  rivers necklace 2 What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/forest__rivers_necklace_2.jpg" width="399" height="291" title="What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">photo via www.spartan-shop.com</p></div>
<p>If you are in Portland, <a href="http://beamandanchor.com/">Beam and Anchor</a> is an amazing store that you as a guy will be stoked to be in, especially if you are into refurbished furniture and other cool “dude” stuff (while you are there, you should probably grab yourself something – you deserve it, this is hard work).  However, they also carry tons of jewelry that my wife is “obsessed” with (see what I did there).  Not heading to Portland anytime soon?  Not to worry, you can check out their jewelry selection through one of their resident makers and collaborators, <a href="http://spartan-shop.com/">Spartan</a>.  *In all honesty, my wife pretty much loves everything in this store; it&#8217;s a win-win.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.tottini.com/chewbeads-Perry-Necklace/29032/"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1993" alt="chewbeadsperryturquoise What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chewbeadsperryturquoise.jpg" width="302" height="302" title="What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Teething baby in the house?   <a href="http://www.tottini.com/chewbeads-Chewable-Greenwich-Necklace/29037/">Chewbeads </a>are a genius product that provides mom with an attractive accessory and your babe with an instant, accessible chew toy that is safe and non-toxic (unlike the aforementioned jewelry, which may not be advisable during this stage).</p>
<p><strong>COOK FOR HER<br />
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<div id="attachment_1996" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 328px"><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/breakfast-in-bed.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-1996   " alt="breakfast in bed What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/breakfast-in-bed.jpg" width="318" height="478" title="What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Source: pondido, via iamthechemist</p></div>
<p>Make her breakfast or dinner.  Sorry, lunch doesn’t cut it, but brunch on the other hand – golden!</p>
<p>Cooking not gonna happen?  Take her out for said breakfast, brunch or dinner.  Try her favorite no-fail spot, or a new place she has been dying to check out.</p>
<p><strong>FURNITURE</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="Something nice for the house that she wants, but would probably not buy for herself.  "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2002" alt="monteduotablewalnut What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/monteduotablewalnut.jpg" width="322" height="290" title="What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" /></a></p>
<p>A little something nice for the house that she wants, but would probably not buy for herself.</p>
<p><strong>TIME</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ummelina.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2005" alt="ummelina day spa What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ummelina-day-spa.jpg" width="513" height="126" title="What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" /></a></p>
<p>And always remember, do not get her something that you think she needs (the alarm clock went over really well one year) or something that deep down you really want, ever (save that trick for her birthday).  You can never go wrong with the gift of time, (to herself, not from me of course, but maybe from the kids) especially if that time involves a <a href="http://www.ummelina.com/rituals.cfm?categoryID=7">facial</a> and <a href="http://www.ummelina.com/rituals.cfm?categoryID=2">massage</a>.</p>
<p>Still stuck?  Get her flowers.  Period.</p>
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<p><a href="http://itsmineminemine.wordpress.com/"><img class="wp-image-2011 alignleft" alt="matt.tottini What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/matt.tottini.jpg" width="249" height="249" title="What Your Wife Really Wants For Mother’s Day, According To Me (and by me, I mean my wife)" /></a>Matthew Gomes is a proud Pacific Northwest native and author of the vintage inspired boyswear blog, <a href="http://itsmineminemine.wordpress.com/">MINE</a>.  There he documents his vintage clothing finds, photo inspiration, and pics of his son Winslow sporting his vintage scores.</p>
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		<title>UPPAbaby Mesa Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><a href="http://www.tottini.com/UPPAbaby-Mesa-Infant-Car-Seat/29775/"><img class="size-full wp-image-1959 aligncenter" alt="UPPAbaby Mesa UPPAbaby Mesa Event" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/UPPAbaby-Mesa.jpg" width="490" height="400" title="UPPAbaby Mesa Event" /></a></strong></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4ca8b2;">Join tottini and UPPAbaby for a special preview of the new Mesa Infant Car Seat!</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Saturday, April 27th from 11-1</strong></span></h2>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><a href="http://www.tottini.com/UPPAbaby-Mesa-Infant-Car-Seat/29775/"><img class="size-full wp-image-1959 aligncenter" alt="UPPAbaby Mesa UPPAbaby Mesa Event" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/UPPAbaby-Mesa.jpg" width="490" height="400" title="UPPAbaby Mesa Event" /></a></strong></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4ca8b2;">Join tottini and UPPAbaby for a special preview of the new Mesa Infant Car Seat!</span></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Saturday, April 27th from 11-1</strong></span></h2>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;"><strong>Enter to win a MESA Infant Car Seat*</strong></span></div>
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="color: #808080;">RSVP to receive an UPPAbaby gift bag:  </span><a href="mailto:info@tottini.com">info@tottini.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;">*Must attend event to enter to win</span></p>
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		<title>Erin Loechner&#8217;s Essential Toolkit For First-Time Mothers: 3-6 Month Baby Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p>Congrats, Mamas! You&#8217;ve survived the fourth trimester of postpartum pains and raging hormones and frozen casseroles. In my book, here&#8217;s where we start to have some fun, yes?<i> (Hint: Speaking of fun, tune into the very end of this post </i>&#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>Congrats, Mamas! You&#8217;ve survived the fourth trimester of postpartum pains and raging hormones and frozen casseroles. In my book, here&#8217;s where we start to have some fun, yes?<i> (Hint: Speaking of fun, tune into the very end of this post for an amazing giveaway I just know you&#8217;ll enjoy!)</i></p>
<p>For me, the three-month mark was an incredible milestone. My daughter was interacting more (while my breasts were leaking less!) &#8211; smiling and cooing and charming the pants off her father and me. It also meant, however, that she was suddenly so <i>mobile</i>, rolling and lifting and reaching and &#8211; eventually at six months &#8211; crawling. Eek!</p>
<p>Suddenly <a href="http://blog.tottini.com/essential-toolkit-firsttime-mothers-postpartum-edition/" target="_blank">my essential <i>toolkit</i> </a>just wasn&#8217;t going to cut it. I needed reinforcements &#8211; and fast. Lucky for you, I&#8217;ve been documenting my purchases regularly, noting which products made my baby squeal with delight and what made her chubby toes curl with disgust. And now that I&#8217;m on the other side of the 3-6 month stage, I&#8217;m happy to report to you an updated guide: <b>The Essential Toolkit For First-Time Mothers: The 3-6 Month Baby Edition</b>. Like my previous post, each product will include a few different options, because, like their mamas, every baby is different! (<i>Note: Any asterisk* is a product or brand I use &#8211; and love! &#8211; in my own home.</i>)</p>
<p>Happy shopping, and give that sweet baby of yours a squeeze for me!<i> (And don&#8217;t forget to stick around for a surprise giveaway at the bottom of this post!):</i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/BABYBJORN-Babysitter-Balance/17036/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-1871 alignleft" alt="babybjornloungerblacksilver Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/babybjornloungerblacksilver.jpg" width="207" height="207" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<p><strong>1. Seating</strong></p>
<p>Now that your baby&#8217;s no longer a newborn, why not gift him/her with a bit of independence &#8211; their own seat? Bouncers are a great way to keep baby happy and occupied while you&#8217;re cooking dinner, folding laundry or answering emails.<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/BABYBJORN-Miracle-Baby-Carrier/23626/" target="_blank">BABYBJÖRN</a><a href="http://www.tottini.com/BABYBJORN-Babysitter-Balance/17036/" target="_blank"> Babysitter Balance</a> ($199.95) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/bloom-Coco-Lounger/11390/" target="_blank">bloom Coco Lounger</a>* ($200)</i></p>
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<p><b>2. Crib<img class="size-medium wp-image-1876 alignright" alt="oeufrheacribbirch 300x209 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/oeufrheacribbirch-300x209.jpg" width="246" height="171" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></b></p>
<p>Your baby has probably already outgrown his/her bassinet, but if not, it might be time for your little one to transition to a crib and start to develop a sleep schedule that works for the whole family.</p>
<p><i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oeuf-Rhea-Crib/29542/" target="_blank">Oeuf* Rhea Crib</a> ($670) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Stokke-Sleepi-Crib/7406/" target="_blank">Stokke Sleepi Crib</a> ($800) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/bloom-Papa-Crib/21734/" target="_blank">bloom Papa Crib</a> ($700)</i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Puj-Baby-Bathtub/23705/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1884 alignleft" alt="pujtubaqua 300x300 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/pujtubaqua-300x300.jpg" width="202" height="202" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
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<p><b>3. Bath Tub</b></p>
<p>Gone are the days of sponge baths in the kitchen sink; once your baby can sit up and reach out, bath time can get a bit more tricky!<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Puj-Baby-Bathtub/23705/" target="_blank">The Puj Tub</a>* ($44.99) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/boon-Naked-Collapsible-Bathtub/27210/" target="_blank">boon Naked Collapsible Bathtub</a> ($60) </i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Aden-and-Anais-Muslin-Swaddles/17147/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1887 alignright" alt="adenjunglewraps 199x300 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/adenjunglewraps-199x300.jpg" width="144" height="215" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<p><b>4. Swaddle Blankets</b></p>
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<p>Swaddling blankets are the great multitasking product of babyhood, transitioning from swaddles to playmats to stroller blankets to burp cloths and even nursing covers!</p>
<p><i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Aden-and-Anais-Muslin-Swaddles/17147/" target="_blank">Aden and Anais Muslin Swaddles</a>* ($49.95) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Petunia-Pickle-Bottom-Organic-Swaddling-Blanket/22528/" target="_blank">Petunia Pickle Bottom Organic Swaddling Blanket </a>($38) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-Swaddle-Duo/23003/" target="_blank">Swaddle Designs Swaddle Duo</a> ($38)</i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/phil-and-teds-Navigator-Stroller/27603/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1896 alignleft" alt="philnavigatorsky 300x300 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/philnavigatorsky-300x300.jpg" width="232" height="232" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<p><strong>5. Stroller</strong><br />
If your baby is already sitting up, stroller rides just got infinitely more fun! Now might be a great time to switch out your travel system for a stroller that lets your baby face outward and explore the sights and sounds this big world has to offer.</p>
<p><i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-City-Mini-GT-Stroller/27243/" target="_blank">Baby Jogger City Mini GT Stroller </a>($349.99) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-2013-G-Luxe-Stroller/29691/" target="_blank">UPPAbaby 2013 G-Luxe Stoller</a> ($229.99) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/phil-and-teds-Navigator-Stroller/27603/" target="_blank">phil and teds Navigator</a><a href="http://www.tottini.com/phil-and-teds-Navigator-Stroller/27603/" target="_blank"> Stroller </a>($499.99)</i></p>
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<p><img class="size-medium wp-image-1898 alignright" alt="flenstedballonmobile 300x251 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/flenstedballonmobile-300x251.jpg" width="242" height="201" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></p>
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<p><b>6<i>. </i>Mobile</b></p>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re attempting to soothe an infant to sleep or are looking for a distraction for the baby who loves to fight diaper changes, mobiles are great nursery staples to rely on.<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Flensted-Balloon-Mobile-Mobile/16744/" target="_blank">Flensted Balloon Mobile</a> ($48) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-Up-in-the-Air-Bamboo-Mobile/28083/" target="_blank">Petit Collage* Up in the Air Bamboo Mobile</a> ($66)</i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Bib-%26-Burp-Set/17068/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1901 alignleft" alt="dwellbibsetowls 300x264 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dwellbibsetowls-300x264.jpg" width="256" height="225" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
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<p><b>7. Bibs</b></p>
<p>Whenever you choose to start introducing solids to your baby, bibs are a must-have for those messy little fingers!</p>
<p><i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-Bamboo-Burpy-Bibs/28715/" target="_blank">Aden and Anais Bamboo Burpy Bib*</a> ($12.95) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Bib-%26-Burp-Set/17068/" target="_blank">DwellStudio* Bib &amp; Burp Set</a> ($35) </i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Skip-Hop-Hug-%26-Hide-Activity-Toy/23675/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1905 alignright" alt="skiphophugandhidelamb 300x281 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/skiphophugandhidelamb-300x281.jpg" width="245" height="229" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<p><b>8. Activity Toys</b></p>
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<p>For stroller rides and car seats, a hanging activity toy is a helpful distraction while you&#8217;re focused on getting from  A to B.<br />
<i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/miYim-Organic-Bug-Stroller-Toys/19864/" target="_blank">miYim Organic Bug Stroller Toy</a>* ($11) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Skip-Hop-Hug-%26-Hide-Activity-Toy/23675/" target="_blank">Skip Hop Hug &amp; Hide Activity Toy</a>* ($18) </i></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Swaddle-Designs-Wearable-Blankets/29886/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1908 alignleft" alt="swaddledesignsleepsackgreen 300x300 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/swaddledesignsleepsackgreen-300x300.jpg" width="245" height="245" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></a></p>
<p><strong>9. Sleep Sacks</strong></p>
<p>When you&#8217;re ready to transition from swaddling (or if your baby is starting to break free / roll over), sleep sacks are a wonderful alternative to keep baby tucked in at night for a cozy (and hopefully long!) slumber.</p>
<p><i>What To Try: <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-Classic-Muslin-Sleep-Sack/27718/" target="_blank">Aden and Anais Classic Muslin Sleep Sack*</a> ($32) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Swaddle-Designs-Wearable-Blankets/29886/" target="_blank">Swaddle Designs Wearable Blankets</a> ($32) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Skip-Hop-Wearable-Blankets/26677/" target="_blank">Skip Hop Wearable Blankets</a> ($30) </i></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/babybjorn.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1927 aligncenter" title="BabyBjorn Miracle Carrier" alt="babybjorn 300x58 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/babybjorn-300x58.jpg" width="210" height="41" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>10. Baby Carrier</b></p>
<p>Quite possibly the most essential item in any new mama <u>toolkit</u> &#8211; whatever your baby&#8217;s age &#8211; is the baby carrier. Perfect for walks, outings, errands and even around-the-house tasks, the baby carrier has been my most-used item for every stage thus far. And today, you lucky things, we&#8217;re giving away one of the best baby carriers around &#8211; the <a href="http://www.tottini.com/BABYBJORN-Miracle-Baby-Carrier/23626/" target="_blank">BABYBJÖRN Miracle Carrier</a> (valued at $189.95!). The adjustable design, ergonomic waist belt and gentle cotton is a life-saving solution for busy mamas and happy babies. (Even better &#8211; it grows with your child, so you can face your baby in as a newborn and out as an older baby! <i>Genius</i>.) <span style="color: #f9055d;"><strong>Simply comment to enter the giveaway below; winner will be drawn via random.org on Wednesday, April 24. Good luck!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>CONGRATULATIONS TO Anna K &#8211; you are our winner via Random.org!  </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><cite>Anna K</cite> Says: I wish I had the Bjorn carrier with our first, a must for our second baby!</strong></span></p>
<p><strong> <span style="color: #ff0000;"> Please contact us at info@tottini.com to claim your prize. </span><br />
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<p><span style="color: #f9055d;"><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/about-erin4.jpg"><span style="color: #f9055d;"><img class="size-full wp-image-1680 alignleft" alt="about erin4 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/about-erin4.jpg" width="106" height="138" title="Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: 3 6 Month Baby Edition" /></span></a><span style="color: #808080;">About the Author: Erin Loechner began blogging (or web logging / online journaling, if you will) top ten lists and childhood stories in 2001 as a college freshman. Although her love for the medium hasn’t changed, the subject matter has evolved into a small corner of the Internet she uses to collect curiosities and display her findings accordingly. She can be found blogging at <a title="Design for Mankind" href="http://www.designformankind.com/"><span style="color: #808080;">Design for Mankind</span></a> and <a href="http://designforminikind.com/"><span style="color: #808080;">Design for MiniKind</span></a>.</span></span></p>
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		<title>New tottini Floor Models &#8211; Monte Design and more&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">We have been changing up our <b>floor models</b> at tottini and have some new fun products for you to see.  Our new <a title="Monte Design" href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/Monte-Design/"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Monte Design Luca Glider</span></span></a> in the Stone microfiber fabric with Charcoal piping has a pop of color with </span>&#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">We have been changing up our <b>floor models</b> at tottini and have some new fun products for you to see.  Our new <a title="Monte Design" href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/Monte-Design/"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Monte Design Luca Glider</span></span></a> in the Stone microfiber fabric with Charcoal piping has a pop of color with yellow, the newly added Monte Design fabric color.  The Monte Design Luca Glider is our go to nursery glider and we are in love with the fresh new look in the stone fabric with the contrasting charcoal piping.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">The perfect new lounger for baby is the</span> <a title="4moms mamaRoo" href="http://www.tottini.com/4moms-mamaRoo/29743/">mamaRoo</a> <span style="color: #808080;">by 4moms.  It gently bounces and sways like all moms and dads do to soothe their baby.  The mamaRoo will help the fussiest of babies to get to sleep and you might just be able to take the time for that much needed nap or shower.</span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/4moms-mamaRoo/29743/"><img class="alignright  wp-image-1734" title="4Moms mamaRoo" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/4Moms-300x300.jpg" alt="4Moms 300x300 New tottini Floor Models   Monte Design and more..." width="216" height="216" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/-2013-G-Luxe-Stroller/29690/"><img class="wp-image-1709 alignright" title="UPPAbaby G-Luxe 2013" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/uppababy2013gluxemakena.jpg" alt="uppababy2013gluxemakena New tottini Floor Models   Monte Design and more..." width="269" height="313" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #888888;">Spring is almost here and we all want to get out and stroll.  We have a couple new stroller <i>floor models</i> to check out,  the new</span> <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a title="UPPAbaby G-Luxe 2013" href="http://www.tottini.com/-2013-G-Luxe-Stroller/29690/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">UPPAbaby G-Luxe 2013</span></a> </span><span style="color: #888888;">and a new floor model of the <a title="Quinny" href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/Quinny/"><span style="color: #888888;">Qui<span style="color: #ff6600;">nny Buzz</span></span></a></span>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">The new 2013 UPPAbaby G-Luxe now has a one-handed recline and a removable washable seat pad, perfect light weight umbrella stroller for travel or a quick trip to the store.  UPPAbaby has come out with some new fabric options and the newest color option is the Makena with a purple seat pad and grey sun shade.</span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/Quinny/"><img class=" wp-image-1721 alignleft" title="Quinny Buzz" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Quinny-Buzz-230x300.png" alt="Quinny Buzz 230x300 New tottini Floor Models   Monte Design and more..." width="184" height="240" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">The <a title="Quinny Buzz" href="http://www.tottini.com/Quinny-Buzz-%2B-Free-Infant-Car-Seat/29751/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Quinny Buzz</span></a> cleverly unfolds automatically with a unique hydraulic lift and can take an infant car seat or the Quinny Dreami Bassinet.  The seat can be installed forward or rear facing and has water resistant fabric that is also stain resistant.</span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Mid-Century-Crib/20214/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1724" title="DwellStudio Century Crib" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dwellstudiocenturycribespresso-300x280.jpg" alt="dwellstudiocenturycribespresso 300x280 New tottini Floor Models   Monte Design and more..." width="300" height="280" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">The newest crib on display is the <a title="DwellStudio Century Crib" href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Mid-Century-Crib/20214/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">DwellStudio Century Crib</span></a> in the espresso finish.  The DwellStudio crib is made of solid European beechwood and is manufactured in Canada.  This crib is a modern classic with a nod to vintage with the tapered legs and metal detailing.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">Spring always brings lots of fun new products to tottini as designers launch new products for the year.  Other highly anticipated products include the <span style="color: #ff6600;"><a title="UPPAbaby Mesa Infant Car Seat" href="http://www.tottini.com/UPPAbaby-Mesa-Infant-Car-Seat/29775/"><span style="color: #ff6600;">UPPAbaby Mesa</span></a> </span>infant car seat due to be available by the end of April 2013 and the new jogging stroller the <a title="BabyJogger Summit X3" href="http://www.tottini.com/Baby-Jogger-Summit-X3/29719/"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">BabyJogger Summit X3</span></span></a> starting to ship by March 15th.  Pre-order one of these now or stop by to check out our <u>floor models</u> in April.</span></p>
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		<title>Erin Loechner&#8217;s Essential Toolkit For First-Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;">As a minimalist, I often found that shopping for a baby was, surprisingly, one of the less enjoyable experiences of my pregnancy. There were just so many options and seemingly endless decision-making for products I knew nothing about. How would </span>&#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;">As a minimalist, I often found that shopping for a baby was, surprisingly, one of the less enjoyable experiences of my pregnancy. There were just so many options and seemingly endless decision-making for products I knew nothing about. How would I know which items my baby would prefer; which products I would prefer?</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;">The truth is, I wouldn&#8217;t. Until my baby arrived, I could only read reviews, listen to advice and heed the wisdom of those before me. And then, once my sweet newborn bundle was in my arms, I could do little more than trust that I had fastened a nest she could be comforted in. Yet now that my sweet newborn bundle is a bright-eyed six-month-old, I&#8217;m still figuring out what her needs (and mine) might be as she grows and changes throughout the various stages of baby-dom. Such is the nature of parenthood, right?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">Still, there are a few necessities that I found incredibly helpful during those early days of postpartum adjustments &#8211; and beyond. Below, I&#8217;ve listed what I like to call the <strong>Essential Toolkit For First-Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition</strong>. You&#8217;ll find a slew of items that kept me afloat before, during and shortly after the transition from woman to mother. Each product will include a few different options, because as we all know, every mama is different! (Note: Any asterisk* is a product or brand I use &#8211; and love! &#8211; in my own home.)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;">Go on; stock up on these necessities before you welcome that bundle of joy, and rest easy knowing you&#8217;re going to be an amazing mother &#8211; whatever the size, shape or color your nest might be.</span></p>
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<div><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Mustela-Nursing-Comfort-Balm/21763/"><strong><img class="wp-image-1642 aligncenter" title="Mustela Nursing Comfort Balm" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mustelanursingcomfort-300x300.jpg" alt="mustelanursingcomfort 300x300 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition" width="192" height="192" /></strong></a></div>
<p><span style="color: #808080;"><strong>1. Nursing Balm</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">One of my biggest surprises of motherhood was just how painful nursing turned out to be. If you plan to nurse, keep a few tubes of nursing balm on hand for soothing relief of cracked and sore nipples. What To Try: <a title="Medela Tender Care Lanolin" href="http://www.tottini.com/Medela-Tender-Care-Lanolin/18699/"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Medela Tender Care Lanolin</span></span></a> ($9.99) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Mustela-Nursing-Comfort-Balm/21763/"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Mustela Nursing Comfort Balm</span> </span></a>($14)</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">You&#8217;re baby may not take to a pacifier right away (or ever!), so don&#8217;t worry about investing in multiples until you&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ve got a super-sucker on your hands. What To Try: <a title="Natursutten Orthodontic Pacifier" href="http://www.tottini.com/Natursutten-Orthodontic-Pacifier/12140/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Natursutten Orthodontic Pacifier</span></span></a> ($7.95) or <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a title="Dr. Browns Perform Pacifier" href="http://www.tottini.com/Dr.-Browns-Perform-Pacifier-0-6-Months/22629/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Dr. Browns Perform Pacifier</span></a> </span>($6)</span></p>
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<div><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Motorola-2.8%22-Color-Video-Baby-Monitor/27466/"><img class="wp-image-1652 aligncenter" title="Motorola Color Baby Monitor" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/motorolamonitor-300x300.jpg" alt="motorolamonitor 300x300 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition" width="240" height="240" /></a></strong></span></strong></span></div>
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<div><span style="color: #808080;">Baby monitors are key for resting easy during those early newborn days of crib-and-nursery adjustment. After all, mamas need all the sleep they can get, right? What To Try: <a title="Motorola Color Video Baby Monitor" href="http://www.tottini.com/Motorola-2.8%22-Color-Video-Baby-Monitor/27466/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Motorola Color video Baby Monitor</span></a>  ($199.99) or <a title="Safety 1st Comfort Zone Audio Monitor" href="http://www.tottini.com/Safety-1st-Comfort-Zone-Audio-Monitor/21891/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Safety 1st Comfort Zone Audio Monitor</span></span></a> ($49.99)</span></div>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><a href="http://www.tottini.com/Stokke-Bounce-%27n%27-Sleep-Set/28280/"><img class="wp-image-1655 aligncenter" title="Stokke Bounce'n'Sleep " src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/stokkedaybedset-300x180.jpg" alt="stokkedaybedset 300x180 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition" width="300" height="180" /></a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">Our newborn slept in our room for the first few weeks before we developed any sort of schedule, so a bassinet was essential for safe, worry-free Zzzs.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">What To Try:</span> <a title="Offi Nest Bassinet" href="http://www.tottini.com/Offi-Nest-Bassinet/471/"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Offi Nest Bassinet</span> </span></a><span style="color: #808080;">($999), <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a title="Stokke Bounce'n'Sleep" href="http://www.tottini.com/Stokke-Bounce-%27n%27-Sleep-Set/28280/"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Stokke Bounc&#8217;n'Sleep</span></span></a></span></span><a title="Stokke Bounce'n'Sleep" href="http://www.tottini.com/Stokke-Bounce-%27n%27-Sleep-Set/28280/"><span style="color: #ff0000;"> Daybed</span></a><a title="Stokke Bounce'n'Sleep" href="http://www.tottini.com/Stokke-Bounce-%27n%27-Sleep-Set/28280/"> </a>  ($200) or <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a title="Hushamok Baby Hammock" href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/Hushamok/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Hushamok Organic Baby Hammock</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> </span></span><span style="color: #808080;">($195).</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">F</span><span style="color: #808080;">or follow-up trips to the doctor and the obligatory drive-around-the-block-to-soothe-the-baby-to-sleep car rides, a car seat will likely get quite a bit of use in those early days.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;"><a title="Orbit Baby Infant Car Seat &amp; Base" href="http://www.tottini.com/Orbit-Baby-Infant-Car-Seat-%26-Base-G2/22187/"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Orbit Baby Infant Car Seat &amp; Base G2</span> </span></a>($440) or</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><a title="Maxi Cosi Mico Car Seat" href="http://www.tottini.com/Maxi-Cosi-Mico-Infant-Car-Seat/24520/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat</span></a> </span> ($189.99).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;"><strong>6. Baby Carrier</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">During those first trying (crying?) months the only thing that would, without a doubt, calm Bee was a ride in her carrier. What To Try: <a title="ERGOBaby Organic Carrier" href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/ERGOBaby/"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">ERGOBaby Organic Carrier</span> </span></a>($135), <a title="Beco Gemini Baby Carrier" href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/Beco-Baby-Carrier/"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Beco Gemini Baby Carrier</span> </span></a>($129) or <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a title="Moby Organic Wrap" href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/Moby/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Moby Organic Wrap</span></a> </span>($62.95)</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #808080;">7. Nasal Aspirator</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">File this under &#8220;Products You&#8217;ll Forget About Until It&#8217;s 2AM And The Baby Is Congested.&#8221; Nasal aspirators aren&#8217;t the fanciest items to purchase for baby, but are life-savers when your little bundle is suffering from a stuffy nose.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">What To Try: <a title="Safety 1st ProGrade Nasal Aspirator" href="http://www.tottini.com/Safety-1st-ProGrade-Nasal-Aspirator/22465/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Safety 1st ProGrade Nasal Aspirator</span></span></a> ($25) or <a title="NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator" href="http://www.tottini.com/NoseFrida-Nasal-Aspirator/23407/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Fridababy Nasal Aspirator</span> </span></a>($16).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><a href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/guavakids/"><img class="wp-image-1668 aligncenter" title="GuavaKids Baby Mitts" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/guavamittszooblue-300x285.jpg" alt="guavamittszooblue 300x285 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition" width="189" height="180" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;"><strong>8. Baby Mittens</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">Who knew those tiny nails could be so sharp? Baby mittens were a must for our own little one, who loved to fall asleep scratching her cheeks. What To Try:<span style="color: #ff0000;"> <a title="Satsuma Designs" href="http://www.tottini.com/Satsuma-Designs-Bamboo-Baby-Mittens/22543/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Satsuma Designs Bamboo Baby Mittens</span></a> </span>($10) or <a href="http://www.tottini.com/brand/guavakids/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Guavakids Baby Mittens</span> </span></a>($12)</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #808080;"><strong><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/montejoyawalnutcharcoalstripebrown.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1675 aligncenter" title="Monte Design Joya Rocker" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/montejoyawalnutcharcoalstripebrown-300x270.jpg" alt="montejoyawalnutcharcoalstripebrown 300x270 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition" width="300" height="270" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #808080;"><strong>9. Rocker / Glider</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">I&#8217;d never imagined falling asleep in a rocker until those dream feedings crept into my life. A comfortable rocker was one of the best investments I ever made!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">What To Try: <a title="Monte Design Joya Rocker" href="http://www.tottini.com/Monte-Design-Joya-Rocker/20318/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Monte Design Joya Rocker</span></span></a> ($895) or <a title="NurseryWorks Storytime Rocker" href="http://www.tottini.com/Nurseryworks-Storytime-Rocker/21597/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #808080;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Nurseryworks Storytime Rocker</span></span></a> ($650).</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #808080;">Congratulations mamas and happy shopping!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;"><a href="http://www.designformankind.com/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1680" title="Erin Loechner" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/about-erin4.jpg" alt="about erin4 Erin Loechners Essential Toolkit For First Time Mothers: The Postpartum Edition" width="106" height="138" /></a>About the Writer: Erin Loechner began blogging (or web logging / online journaling, if you will) top ten lists and childhood stories in 2001 as a college freshman. Although her love for the medium hasn’t changed, the subject matter has evolved into a small corner of the Internet she uses to collect curiosities and display her findings accordingly. She can be found blogging at <a title="Design for Mankind" href="http://www.designformankind.com/">Design for Mankind</a> and <a href="http://designforminikind.com/">Design for MiniKind</a>.</span></p>
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		<title>totStuff Interviews James of Bleubird Vintage</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p>If you are not yet familiar with momma and lifestyle blogger <a href="http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/"><strong>James</strong> of </a><strong><a href="http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/"><b>Bleubird Vintage</b></a>, </strong>you are in for a treat!  We interviewed James<strong> </strong>for <strong>totStuff </strong>shortly before baby Sailor was born.  Here she shares insights on how they &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>If you are not yet familiar with momma and lifestyle blogger <a href="http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/"><strong>James</strong> of </a><strong><a href="http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/"><b>Bleubird Vintage</b></a>, </strong>you are in for a treat!  We interviewed James<strong> </strong>for <strong>totStuff </strong>shortly before baby Sailor was born.  Here she shares insights on how they successfully blended their family, what she did differently to prepare for baby number four, and her number one piece of parenting advice.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.6.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-1590" title="Bleubird.6" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.6.jpg" alt="Bleubird.6 totStuff Interviews James of Bleubird Vintage" width="800" height="525" /></a></p>
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<p>You are preparing for baby number four (a boy);  what, if anything, is different this time around?</p>
<p>This time around I am much more prepared since I just had a baby in the house. When I was preparing for birdie (now two) my youngest was almost eight years old and so I basically had to start over preparing myself and our home for a new baby. This time it was much easier, we had so much already and only needed to add a few things to make room for another child.</p>
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<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.7.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1591" title="Bleubird.7" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.7.jpg" alt="Bleubird.7 totStuff Interviews James of Bleubird Vintage" width="800" height="533" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1586" title="Bleubird.2" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.2.jpg" alt="Bleubird.2 totStuff Interviews James of Bleubird Vintage" width="800" height="598" /></a></p>
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<p>Do you have any tips for introducing a new babe to his/her siblings, especially when there is a toddler involved?</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The best way that I have found to introduce the new baby to the family is to make them a part of the pregnancy from the start. We constantly talk about the baby as if he is already here. The kids are also involved in picking things out for baby and helping prepare, put together and things for him. We talk with birdie every day about her new baby brother and how she is going to be a big sister soon. She knows that baby is coming and that this is baby&#8217;s crib or baby&#8217;s stroller. When I was around three months I bought her a baby doll and we practiced holding the baby, being gentle with the baby and taking care of baby. She is now very sweet with babies and I think it will make the transition much easier.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="wp-image-1595 aligncenter" title="james bleubird" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/james-bleubird.jpg" alt="james bleubird totStuff Interviews James of Bleubird Vintage" width="800" height="534" /></p>
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<p>You and Aubrey have managed to harmoniously blend your gorgeous family, how did you navigate that process?</p>
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<p>We really took our time doing so. When Aubrey and I started dating it was very important to me that we take things slow and that first and foremost he become a trustworthy friend to my children above all else. Over time the relationship between him and my children grew stronger and in turn mine and his relationship grew stronger as well. He also was introduced to my children&#8217;s father and it was important to me that they form a relationship as well since I am very close with my ex-husband and his family. We are all good friends which makes co-raising children and blending families so much easier.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.8.jpg"><img class="wp-image-1584 aligncenter" title="bleubird marriage" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Bleubird.8.jpg" alt="Bleubird.8 totStuff Interviews James of Bleubird Vintage" width="490" height="490" /></a></p>
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<p>We imagine you are often asked for parenting advice, any essential insights you are willing to share with our readers?</p>
<p>My biggest advice would be to listen to your kids. To make it safe for them to come to you with anything, any problem and any thoughts no matter what &#8216;it&#8217; is or how bad that they think &#8216;it&#8217; may be. They should be able to, and want to, tell you anything and everything under the sun, good or bad, happy or sad, and you should be there, ready to listen, calmly and openly and to let them know that whatever it is big or small, it&#8217;s okay.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">All photos courtesy of <a title="Bleubird Vintage" href="http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/"><i>Bleubird Vintage</i></a>.</p>
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		<title>10 Things (we&#8217;re into right now).</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melissa M.</dc:creator>
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<p>by Jennifer Pebbles</p>
<p>My daughter Maggie will be 3 years old this coming March. I love watching her grow into such a vivacious and funny little girl and I’m lucky that I’m able to work from home so that &#8230;</p>]]></description>
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<p>by Jennifer Pebbles</p>
<p>My daughter Maggie will be 3 years old this coming March. I love watching her grow into such a vivacious and funny little girl and I’m lucky that I’m able to work from home so that I can participate in her colorful life, especially during the holiday season. If Maggie had her way, every day would include as much Wonder Pets, craft time, yogurt and berries as she could handle before hugging our dog goodnight. She is a joy and we have so much fun together. Here are the things we are “into” right now:</p>
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<p><strong>1.) Animals:</strong></p>
<p>Sometimes we think we live with two dogs, instead of a dog and a toddler. Maggie loves animals, especially puppies, and often runs around barking and sniffing. In fact, she named our &#8220;Elf on the Shelf&#8221; Ruff Ruff and the only gift she asked Santa for was a stuffed puppy. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it&#8217;s squishy, wiggly, wooden or plastic; animals are always at Maggie&#8217;s side and the stars of her everyday adventures.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Animal_Collage.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1558" title="Animal_Collage" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Animal_Collage.jpg" alt="Animal Collage 10 Things (were into right now)." width="600" height="325" /></a></p>
<p><strong></strong>1. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Chronicle-Books-Alphabet-Animals-Flash-Cards/12550/">Alphabet Animal Flash Cards</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Parents-Jungle-Pals-Stacking-Puzzles/23181/">Parents Jungle Pals Stacking Puzzles</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Chronicle-Books-Animal-Faces-15-Masks/19191/">Chronicle Animal Faces Masks</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Creative-Play-Sets/29167/">DwellStudio Creative Play Sets</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/petitcollage-Funny-Bunny-Doll/28724/">PetiteCollage funny Bunny Doll</a></p>
<p><strong>2.) Exploring Food and Making Eating Fun:</strong></p>
<p>We are pretty lucky to have a toddler who loves broccoli, Greek yogurt, blueberries, rice, fish and chicken&#8230;but we are still trying to encourage her to try at least a bite of everything we serve her at mealtime, whether it&#8217;s spaghetti and meatballs, or a turkey and cheese sandwich. Sometimes it&#8217;s a battle royale to get her to taste something she isn&#8217;t familiar with. As luck would have it, one night my husband brought home Thai takeout that included a few sets of chopsticks. We gave her some basic instructions and let her have at it, and instead of whining and inspecting all the new food, she dove right in so she could use her new sticks! Now, if we&#8217;re having a hard time introducing food, we give her a new utensil to eat it with, or skewer it on a stick and suddenly food becomes less of a fight and a lot more fun.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/food_fun_collage.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1560" title="food_fun_collage" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/food_fun_collage.jpg" alt="food fun collage 10 Things (were into right now)." width="600" height="200" /></a></p>
<p><strong>3.) Sharing Living and Play Spaces:</strong></p>
<p>We live in a 3-story townhome in North Bend, with the third bedroom on the entrance level and the other bedrooms on the top level, leaving our main living area in the middle to act as our adult living room and playroom for Maggie. Sharing our spaces can be difficult at times, but I try to keep things as clean and organized as possible, and when I can, shop for toys that are as beautiful to look at as they are exciting to play with. Cubbies and baskets are key to my sanity, and we’re okay with making our décor as colorful and modern as her space is to distract from the double duty, and don’t mind staring at a stuffed giraffe over a glass of Cabernet.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/SharedSpace_Collage.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1561" title="SharedSpace_Collage" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/SharedSpace_Collage.jpg" alt="SharedSpace Collage 10 Things (were into right now)." width="600" height="321" /></a></p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oopsy-Daisy-Yay-Day/28830/">Oopsy Daisy Yay Day</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Jonathan-Adler-Giraffe-Nightlight/19094/">Jonathan Adler Giraffe Nightlight</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-Original-Bag/28440/">Swoop Bag</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Homart-Olin-Charcoal-Felt-Baskets/23096/">Homart Felt Baskets</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Offi-Bench-Box-Legs-No-Pad/1278/">Offi Bench Box Bench</a>; 6. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Puzzle-Blocks/23860/">DwellStudio Puzzle Blocks</a></p>
<p><strong>4.) Tea Parties:</strong></p>
<p>Maggie LOVES a good tea party. She loves being fancy, setting the table with her tea set and faux flowers, and she&#8217;s happy to party with just Mom and some stuffed animals. Sometimes we have a tea party in our jammies, and sometimes we dress up. Hot cocoa is perfect &#8220;tea&#8221; for this time of year, especially when paired with treats from our local bakery.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teaparty_dec12.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1562" title="teaparty_dec12" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/teaparty_dec12.jpg" alt="teaparty dec12 10 Things (were into right now)." width="600" height="567" /></a></p>
<p><strong>5.) Arts and Crafts:</strong></p>
<p>Being a crafter by trade, I have exposed Maggie to all kinds of creative tools and products. By the time she was 10 months old, she was pulling sheets of letter stickers out of my craft boxes with shrieks of delight. Some of our favorite craft activities are coloring with markers, playing with sticker books, making simple projects from craft kits, and practicing cutting with craft scissors. When we can combine all of these into one activity, it&#8217;s a surefire winner.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Craft_Collage.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1564" title="Craft_Collage" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Craft_Collage.jpg" alt="Craft Collage 10 Things (were into right now)." width="600" height="321" /></a></p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/-Creative-Creatures/28635/">Chronicle Creative Creatures</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/P%27kolino-Britto-Colorful-Markers/23063/">P&#8217;Kolino Britto Colorful Markers</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Chronicle-Books-Giant-Play-and-Learn-Book/12551/">Chronicle Giant Play and Learn book</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/P%27kolino-Little-One%27s-Art-Easel/23830/">P&#8217;Kolino Little One Art Easel</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/P%27kolino-Britto-Art-Journal/28169/">P&#8217;Kolino Britto Art Journal</a>; 6. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/P%27kolino-Chalk-Table-and-Stools/19639/">P&#8217;Kolino Chalk Table and Stools</a></p>
<p><strong>6.) Elf on the Shelf:</strong></p>
<p>I have to say, I was really excited that Maggie is old enough now that we can finally participate in the new tradition of the “Elf on the Shelf.” As mentioned before, Maggie chose the name “Ruff Ruff,” and every night Ruff Ruff reports to Santa about how Maggie has behaved during the day, and then he gets into all kinds of shenanigans. I use Pinterest to look up ideas that other Moms have shared to try to make things as low stress as possible. So far he’s left notes, TP’d the Christmas Tree, turned the milk green and told Maggie how proud he and Santa are that she&#8217;s listening to Mommy and Daddy and eating her dinner.</p>
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<p><strong>7.) Photography + Simple Memory Keeping:</strong></p>
<p>I was an avid scrapbooker BEFORE I had Maggie, and while I had great intentions of making an amazing baby book and recording all her milestones and first year memories, I soon realized that my time and energy bank accounts didn&#8217;t have the funding for such an undertaking. Thankfully now, I have an iPhone with an amazing camera and a bunch of apps to make memory keeping almost effortless. Instagram is great for social sharing, PostalPix will print your photos and mail them to you, and I am starting to use the Project Life by Becky Higgins system of pocket pages and inserts to work on a scrapbook that&#8217;s modern and Mommy friendly.</p>
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<p><strong>8.) Reading:</strong></p>
<p>Maggie loves books even more than Tea Parties AND yogurt combined. I recently introduced Maggie to the wonder and joy of the library, and my Mom takes her a couple times a week to trade out her books for new favorites. Mo Willems books are a big hit in our house, and so is Olivia, and she loves her “Frosty the Snowman” book. I brought Maggie this M. Sasek book from my NYC trip, and can’t wait to see what other books Santa will be bringing her this year.</p>
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<p><strong></strong>1. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Chronicle-Books-Around-the-World-with-Mouk/17898/">Around the World with Mouk</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Chronicle-Books-For-Just-One-Day/17230/">Just for One Day</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Blue-Apple-Books-Emily-%26-Alex%3A-Naughty-and-Nice/21726/">Emily and Alex &#8211; Naughty and Nice</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Random-House-This-is-New-York/6791/">This is New York</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/3-sprouts-Caddy-Bee/26764/">3Sprouts Caddy</a>; 6. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Sara-Anderson-A-Day-In-The-Market/17358/">A Day in the Market</a></p>
<p><strong>9.) The Big Girl Bedroom:</strong></p>
<p>Our daughter sleeps in our closet. But judge ye not! It&#8217;s a large walk-in-closet turned into a mini-room! We recently converted the crib to a toddler bed, but as Maggie grows, she needs more room and places for her toys and treasures, so we&#8217;re moving UP! We found a great inspiration photo on Pinterest, and my Dad is coming to build her new bed. We&#8217;re so excited to decorate and paint and fill her new room with big girl fun!</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/NewRoom_Collage.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1566" title="NewRoom_Collage" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/NewRoom_Collage.jpg" alt="NewRoom Collage 10 Things (were into right now)." width="601" height="317" /></a></p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oopsy-Daisy-Happy-Hippo/26823/">Oopsy Daisy Happy Hippo</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oopsy-Daisy-Lyrical-Lion/28835/">Oopsy Daisy Lyrical Lion</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/boon-Grip-Multi-Hook-Rack/22158/">boon Grip</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oeuf-Classic-Hutch/14511/">Oeuf Classic Hutch</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Oopsy-Daisy-Backyard-Birdhouse-Lamp/22978/">Oopsy Daisy Backyard Birdhouse</a> 6. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/DwellStudio-Picture-Frames/19032/">DwellStudio Picture Frames</a>; 7. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/P%27kolino-Clothes-Tree/12552/">P&#8217;kolino Clothes Tree</a>; 8. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/Fat-Boy-USA-Original-Marimekko/8768/">fatboy Marimekko</a>; 9. <a href="http://www.tottini.com/3-sprouts-Squirrel-Bin/26762/ ">3Sprouts Bin</a></p>
<p><strong>10.) Holding On and Letting Go:</strong></p>
<p>This is the age where Maggie is determined to do everything herself, but still wants to crawl into my lap to snuggle, and the light left on at bedtime. It seems like yesterday she was still just a baby&#8230;because she was! She is definitely dipping her toes into the pool of independence, and loves being a “big girl” and pretending to be the &#8220;Mommy,&#8221; so she can make the rules. We, however, are not quite as ready as she is. And I know that&#8217;s something all parents can understand.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_5615.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1568" title="Jennifer Pebbles" src="http://blog.tottini.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_5615.jpg" alt="IMG 5615 10 Things (were into right now)." width="600" height="319" /></a></p>
<p>Jennifer Pebbles is a Seattle area blogger and graphic designer. You can find her at <a href="http://blog.studiopebbles.com/">blog.studiopebbles.com</a>. She is an avid “pinner” on <a href="http://pinterest.com/jenniferpebbles/">Pinterest</a> with 150,000 followers who gather inspiration from her boards filled with DIY projects, style, décor, kids’ activities, toys, recipes and graphic design. She is married to John Pebbles, owner of Madrona Paintworks and besides their daughter Maggie, are parents to a 109lb Chocolate Lab named Drake.</p>
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