Mom and baby product reviews on The Mommy Insider

Personalized painted baby onesie's and tee's - Hip Kids Shop

If you are a regular reader, you know that I love personalized clothes and gifts. 
Madelyn has personalized pacifier clips, clothes, and piggy banks. 

A great online store for personalized kids clothes, is Hip Kids Shop.  Celena Apple, the artist behind the clothes, creates one-of-a-kind hand painted clothes for infants, toddlers and older kids all the way up to size 12.  The clothes are American made and are 100% cotton.

You will also find personalized gifts including toy caddy's in several different styles, personalized growth charts and piggy banks at Hip Kids Shop.  Your toddler will be the cutest on the playground when she's wearing a tee with her name and cute little butterfly painted on it.  Each shirt is made to order and no two are exactly alike.

Price: $29.95

Coupon code: Use code 'insider' to get 15% off of your purchase.

Available at: Hip Kids Shop

Personalized embroidered baby & toddler clothes - SewCUTE

If you are a regular reader you know how much I love personalized baby gifts and clothes.  Lucie, the founder of SewCUTE personalized baby wear recently sent a personalized tee for Madelyn and it is one of those pieces that made me say "awwww".  Even my husband couldn't hold back.  Madelyn's name is embroidered with Berry Pink embroidery thread and the shirt is a light pink.

SewCUTE personalized clothing is made using only premium, super soft & comfy, combed cotton and oh my gosh, is it luxurious to the touch.  Madelyn ate tomato's the first time she wore her shirt and needless to say, the shirt  enjoyed the tomato's almost as much as Madelyn.  I am very impressed that even after harsh rubbing with stain remover and several washes in both hot and cold water the tee is still soft and held it's shape perfectly. Madelyn has a larger than average head so I really appreciate that this tee has a stretchable collar.  The big head is from Tim's side of the family!  :)  SewCUTE designs are available for babies and toddlers ages 0-24 months.

I would love to see Madelyn in one of SewCUTE's Personalized Sport Baby Sets and/or the Personalized Classic Hoodie Set before she is too big.  They are too cute!  No pun intended.  :)

The SewCUTE website is very easy to browse and I noticed that on every individual product page there is sizing information and care instructions for that product. I, like most online shoppers don't want to dig through the depths of a website to find out what size Madelyn or Sebastian would fit in and if a piece is machine washable or not.  Speaking of.. SewCUTE's pieces are machine washable.

Let me know what you buy!

Personalized Baby Clothes - SewCUTE

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Tickle Bellies: Personalized stationary, labels and more

Tickle Bellies founder, Colleen, created TickleBellies.com after designing a birth announcement for her second daughter Ellie. Colleen realized that there weren't a lot of fun, yet simple, birth announcements available on the market that were affordable.

She didn't stop at birth announcements though.
Realizing that parents would pay for her designs, she branched out into other print products including 'From the Mom of...' notepads, personalized address labels and more.

Colleen recently sent me a few absolutely adorable items.   I received a 'From the Mom of...'. notepad with cute little pictures that represent my kids very well (above).  The notepad includes 100 sheets which will probably last the rest of this school year and into the next.   I don't have to write notes to Sebastian's teacher on notebook paper anymore! 

Shopping at Tickle Bellies is fun. First you choose the items you want then you select hair styles, hair color, skin color, and more so the finished product will represent your family perfectly.

Visit Tickle Bellies to view the large selection of personalized notepads, labels, luggage tags, birth announcements, and invitations. Why not get your Valentine's Day cards at Tickle Bellies?

Personalized stationary products

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The First Adventures of Incredible You: personalized book

The First Adventures of Incredible You is a personalized book about the most memorable experiences of early childhood, those that we want to hold on to forever.  An iParenting media award-winning book, The First Adventures of Incredible You,  is the perfect gift for the special child in your life.

Rhyming verses and rich, colorful illustrations will keep the attention of your younger child while the people and places mentioned in the story will delight your older child to no end.  Because faces are not shown in this book, it is perfect for any child no matter what their race, gender or family lifestyle is.

The book begins with a dedication page for which you can request a special dedication from mom and dad. The dedication in Madelyn's book is "This book was custom made for Madelyn Rose Hagan who arrived on May 9th 2006. We Love You! Mommy, Daddy and Sebastian - 2008.

The First Adventures of Incredible You is a story about the first adventures of your child’s life. What child doesn't love a story about them self?   Your child is the main character in the story but the personalization doesn't stop there. The story includes the people and places that are most important to your child, including your local zoo, park, and sports team, as well as her favorite food and the street where you live no doubt bringing the story to life every time she hears or reads it even as she gets older.

If you want to buy The First Adventures of Incredible You for a friend or family member's child and don't know the name of their local park, zoo, or favorite friend that's not a problem. You can order a book gift certificate so the parent can fill out the form and complete the order.

Custom Made for Kids personalized chidren's book

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My Fruit Rollups - the perfect Valentine's Day surprise!

Are you tired of the same old princess and superhero Valentine's Day cards? I am. It's the same thing every year. We go to Target to get Valentine's Day cards and the shelves are full of tacky Pokemon, Bratz and other character cards.  What happened to creativity? I remember making Valentine's Day cards for my friends, myself.  That was about 25 years ago. I suppose times have changed.

Fruit Rollups brings creativity back into Valentine's Day and just about any other special occasion, with their new Fruit Rollup Invention Center.

The website is colorful, fun, and action packed. You start by selecting a picture, personalized message or both, from the Invention Center.   If you are 'creative challenged' and don't want to design your own Fruit Rollups, you can select from their design suggestions.  After you have designed your personalized Fruit Rollups, you will create an account and tell them where you want your Fruit Rollups shipped.

Personalized Fruit Rollups are the best of both worlds. It's a Valentine's Day card and treat all in one!

GIVEAWAY!

I have THREE promotional codes good for a free order of 30 personalized Fruit Rollups to giveaway. All you have to do to enter to win is leave a comment using the comment link below, telling me the sweetest Valentine's message you have sent or received.

  MyFruitRollups.com

Handmade minkee chenille toddler pillow

Even though Madelyn isn't old enough to have a pillow in her crib, she loves to have a soft pillow close by when tiddling around the house.  When I received this pillow, before I even touched it, I thought it looked like the best pillow ever.  Then, I touched it... Wow!! 
Dilly Hearts minkee toddler pillows are so soft, I wanted to lay down on it myself and I did. I felt a little bad  They are just the right size for your toddler to snuggle with, or lay down on while you are reading her stories.  Additional colors and textures are available by custom order.  Have your child's pillow customized with her name on it to make it a treasure she will share with her children.

I am going to post a photograph of Madelyn's personalized minkee pillow soon.  We accidentally left it at Grandmother's house which she is not happy about!  She loves her minkee pillow.

Dilly Hearts minkee toddler pillow cases are 100% polyester and are machine washable. Pillow forms measure 12x16, are a 65% poly/35% cotton blend and contain non-allergenic poly-fil.

Recommended for ages 2 and up. These and other pillows are not intended for infants and should never be used in a crib.

Click here to visit the Dilly Hearts website.

Franklin Covey - Totes and Binders for mom

Who said Mom's can't be organized?   I did.. a long time ago. When I was introduced to Franklin Covey's planning systems, binders, and totes and my thoughts on organization have changed.

I absolutely fell in love with the Bellissima Business Tote the first time I saw it. This luxurious calfskin tote featuring full-grain leather is divided into two large compartments and lined in supple suede. Toting my laptop around has never been easier, or more stylish. Much better than my vinyl laptop bag. 

The Bellissima Business Tote ensures that I am comfortable and stylish while toting all of my necessities. If need be, I can carry my laptop, a few diapers, a travel wipe case, diaper cream, and even a few office accessories in this tote.
The interior pockets are spacious enough to hold my PDA, cell phone, iPod, pens, and other everyday necessities.

Click here to learn more about the Bellissima Business Tote and Binder and then click here to enter to win this matching tote, binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

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If you desire a more casual handbag and binder solution, Franklin Covey's got you covered with their Her Point of View totes and binders.

This line of totes features a magnetic closure, an 11" drop strap, and a spacious interior boasting perfectly sized pockets for carrying your much needed pens, cell phone, and personal items.   The Her Point of View tote is available in several classic colors great for every season.

I am very impressed with the silky soft leather and the flexibility of the Her Point of View tote.  I can't stand lugging around a stiff handbag.  The brass accents add a touch of style and it doesn't stop there. The style is brought into the interior of the handbag with a beautiful flower print and a coordinating detachable wristlet.

So what do these totes have to do with organization? Their matching binders of course!  These are the binders we dream of. Soft leather, lots of pockets/storage space, sturdy, room for a lot of planning pages and more. For the moms who might not have an obsessively organized tote, there is the zipper closer and for those who aren't worried about their tote contents snagging on, attaching themselves to, or leaking on their binder, there is the magnetic closure.  The Bellissima binder is available with a magnetic or zipper closure and the Her Point of View collection features a magnetic closure.

Franklin Covey's totes and binders are items that will last a lifetime and most of their designs won't go out of style when the trends change.

Click here to learn more about the Her Point of View Tote, Binder, and planning pages and then click here to enter to win this matching tote and binder and 2008 planning pages to go in the binder!

WEBSITE: Franklin Covey

Announcements Galore - baby birth announcements and more

I hated having to go to the mall to pick out and order Sebastian's birth announcements from Papyrus.  I am all about convenience now and Internet shopping is about as convenient as it gets. Besides being able to buy clothes, electronics, books, etc, you can also design and order birth announcements on the Internet.

Announcements Galore, created by a mom, offers a beautiful selection of 4x6 photo announcements for just about any occasion including birth, graduation, weddings, and invitations.  Dawn started the business to provide high quality photo announcements at reasonable prices.

The announcements are printed on high quality photo paper and can be customized with the design, font and text of your choice. 

WEBSITE: Announcements Galore

COUPON CODE: Use coupon code INSIDER15 to get 15% off.

CardStix - greeting cards that stick

I can't tell you how many times Sebastian has been to a birthday party and the recipient had no idea who gave him the gift because Sebastian forgot to make or bring a card. Card Stix solves that problem once and for all.  Card Stix stick to wrapped gifts, gift bags, bottles, and I'm sure you can come up with plenty of other places where you can stick these cheery cards.

So you are probably thinking that Card Stix must be outrageously priced.  Wrong! A collection of 12 Card Stix is just $12!  That is way less than what you would pay at the drug store.  Add $5 to have your Card Stix personalized with a name and/or greeting. What's even better.. Insider readers get 15% off your Card Stix order! Use coupon code insider15.

Card Stix collections include 'Wine Stix', 'Wedding Stix', 'Baby Stix', 'Holiday Stix', 'GrownUp Stix', Kids Birthday, Tween Boy, and Tween Girl.

Card Stix - greeting cards that stick.

Insider readers get 15% off your Card Stix order! Use coupon code insider15.

Baby Candy - personalized onesies and tee's

Did you ever think you could have custom candy made for your baby?  You can!!!  Olivia, owner of Baby Candy, offers personalized onesies and tee's  to parents who dont' want to settle for 'standard'.

I was pleasantly surprised by the candy shaped packaging and by the "Made by Tim & Alicia" print on the onesie. How cute!  I wish the print was a little bigger, but I can't complain, it's too cute.

Baby Candy onesies make an adorable baby shower gift. If you know the soon to come baby's name and gender you can create a 'custom candy' onesie complete with baby's name, choose from several color options, and designs.

Olivia's designs are like none other. I am especially fond of her Glitter Cupcake Custom Onesie & Toddler Tee for girls, and the Sugar Daddy onesie & toddler tee for boys.

Visit Baby Candy to browse Olivia's wonderful baby onesie and toddler tee designs for boys and girls up from newborn up to 4T.

Baby Candy - The sweetest onesie's of all