When it comes to tech stuff my husband has me beat. He installs, uploads, downloads and networks while I am left kinda confused.  I love technology although I really don’t have as much skill as I hope to someday have, I still consider myself a self proclaimed geek. I love gadgets, tech toys and all toys considered “educational”. With a love for stuff for smart masses, Think Geek is the ultimate online store for geeks and those who love them. Think Geek has an amazing variety of cool stuff on a really, really easy to navigate website. You can shop by category;  geek toys, home and office, electronics etc. To make shopping easier, within each category, your search is then subdivided into several other categories. Geek toys, for example is then divided into plush, collectibles, games and puzzles etc. If you are not sure which to choose you can view all and enjoy the search, there are so many really neat products.

We received for review the Illuminated Jet Bib Feeding System; a waterproof bib designed to look like an airport landing strip that has LED lights which are motion activated, causing the sides of runway to illuminate and the spoon is a lighted LED jet plane which  has on/off switch and three spoon attachments. It is so cute, my husband and my son both are amused and there is lots of fun had during meal times. My husband makes little plane noises and our son opens wide. It’s quite cute to watch.

Think Geek has so many categories to choose from; there is a bit of everything for everybody. There are gifts like your basic graphic tee with some cute slogans such as “come to the dark side, we have cookies” and “I see dead pixels” and the very funny office folders with with attitude; Papers to shuffle endlessly thereby accomplishing nothing (If you laughed out loud, this is the website for you).

If you are not sure what to choose, Think Geek has a new gift finder. Start by choosing  one of two types of gifts from a selection of 16 (Gadgets, kitchen and books etc), then sort by price , then choose a few interests from the 26 listed (DIY, Eco and Mom etc) and there will be several great choices for the geek on your shopping list. It was hard to narrow down some favorites as Think Geek has a really extensive line of products, but I’d have to say one of my favorites are the  Star Wars kids costumes. Seriously, I know what Hudson will be next year, how cute are these?

Along with the adorable kids selections, Think Geek more gadgets and accessories than I would have ever imagined existed. There are gadgets for the outdoorsy like the weatherman wave tool, the Emergency Sunscreen, and titanium sporks…just to name a few.

Check out Think Geek, you’ll find an amazing assortment of products.

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Dilly Dally Bibbies is one of My Wee View Favs of 2009.  I had the opportunity to review the Dilly Dally Bibbie in April, you can read the full review here.  I use the  Dilly Dally Bibbie that I received nearly everyday.  The bib is nice and thick and ties in the back so there is no opportunity for my daughter to take it off.  The bib also covers a large area so there is no chance for food to make it onto any clothing.  The bib is also reversible so if you get sick of one pattern, you can flip it over to display another fantastic pattern.  I get so many compliments on the  Dilly Dally Bibbie as well.  Everyone thinks that it must have been handmade by a loving grandparent because it is so unique and not something you just come across in any store.  It makes my daughter look great, keeps her clean, and makes me look like I have some style too.

Dilly Dally Bibbies can also be used as a smock for cooking and crafts.  They come in sizes newborn to size 5!  There is now also a Mommy line.

The  Dilly Dally Bibbies is very functional and stylish, this is why I’ve chosen it as a MWV fav of 2009.  I would say it number 1 or 2 on my list of favourites for 2009.  I usually suggest the Dilly Dally Bibbie as a shower, newborn, or birthday gift!

I LOVE Dilly Dally Bibbies & it is a MWV Fav of 2009!

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Christmas Gift Idea for Babies and Toddlers

Its been a long been a tradition in our family to give everyone a nickname, they usually are quite ridiculous and start quite earnestly. My son, at the tender age of 9 months has become “Hudson one sock”. As previously stated, quite ridiculous and quite earnest. I am sure all babies lose their socks, its just that he always seems to lose one…and its always the same foot. If I had a nickel for every time during the day I’ve put his socks back on him, I think I could take a years vacation. To be fair, its not just socks…its a few pairs of his shoes as well. I am delighted that he is so mobile and so eager to scoot around the floor, I just worry his little feet are going to be cold. Our place is more than warm but we like his toes to be cozy.

I received for review a pair of Baby Booties Soft Soled Slippers, a matching terry cloth backed bib and and beige fleece beanie from BePe Baby. While quite cute, I was a bit skeptical about slippers for a baby. Hudson can’t keep a pair of socks or shoes on so how can he keep on slippers? I was very pleasantly surprised to see that they did stay on as they are very snug. The slippers are made from a snugly fleece, with a slip resistant bottom (love this) and have an elastic across the front of the foot and around the back to secure on your baby’s foot. The fleece is really warm, great to keep baby’s toes warm while cruising around. We found they were so cozy they would have been too warm to sleep in the entire evening but they were just perfect for daytime.

The bib has a quilted cloth front and has a terry cloth back so its fully reversible. The bibs from BePe Baby are larger than average and we love this because our son often gets more on him than in him and this has saved several of his little shirts.

The bib has a velcro closure and fits snugly so no food gets in between his neck and the bib. One wouldn’t think this would happen often but my son has a knack for getting his food everywhere.

In addition to snugly slippers and bibs, BePe Baby carries a mix of super cute little hats; fleece, knitted and cotton beanies.

Lots of cute prints to choose from for boys, girls and even a selection of gender neutral accessories.

Check out range of funky accessories for moms at BePe Baby; choose from a wide variety of bright and bold fabrics for the key fobs and some funky reversaible jacquard print belts, all of which are handmade. As an added bonus, all products can be custom made so you can have all your accessories made to match.

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In a recent post, I mentioned how I love ingenious features on little kid’s clothing; that these little additions were what separated the wheat from the chaff. I would like to continue in that vein of thought for another product that I have received for review.

The Silly Billyz Fleece Pocket Bib, has great features you would not necessarily know are great until the day of your first feeding. For starters, the bibs are PVC and lead free. When I began reading about plastics, I was appalled at the contaminants list in many products – our family now shops wisely and closely researches what comes into our home. Before kids, I might have thought the bib pocket was for storing toys, but it turns out it catches the big globs of food that your kid’s mouth misses at EVERY feeding. Bottom line: less mess (is there a parent out there who wouldn’t appreciate that?). The double snap closure is great for any child that loves to pull their bib off (i.e. every child) and also means that it can be adjusted for different sized necks. Before, I never would have thought that a child could grow out of a bib, now I know growth happens at an alarming rate – even at the neck. The fleece is stain resistant (the strained carrot cleaner in this family loves this feature) and does not pill, making your purchase worth every penny.

Silly Billyz offers a complete bib selection, from Biblets (smaller bibs for smaller kids), Bling Bibs (bibs with sayings, like “I’m The Boss”) and my personal favorite: the Messy Eater bib (a long sleeved bib that has enough material to cover your messy eater’s lap). Silly Billyz carries a few other items and I suggest you check out the nylon fleece lined overalls.

By the way, the Fleece Pocket Bib from Silly Billyz was a 2005-6 Mother and Baby finalist for Best Feeding Product. Who knew that a bib could deliver so much? I didn’t. At least, not before kids.

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Baby products are not just about satisfying baby’s needs. Sure, it is important to look at form and function, practicality, thoughtfulness and a little ingenuity, but parents crave an additional element that is often overlooked: style. The Modern Baby Co. is exactly what every parent is looking for.

For review, I received a “Pink Diamond” baby bib, a “Butterflies” burp cloth and a “Blue Diamonds” mini plush baby blanket with toy / pacifier strap. Let me say at the outset that I loved them all – and how could I not?

The baby bib is made of a thick, durable polyester cotton blend that looks fantastic. The terry cloth backing increases the bib’s absorbency and can double as an extra face cloth in moments of panic (a.k.a. the kind of moment where you wish you had ten extra cloths and at least three extra arms to handle the mess your kid joyously just created). The bib fastens with a double snap (for adjustable neck sizing), so it presents a wee bit more of a challenge for those who like to pull their bibs off mid-feeding (not pointing any fingers here).  And it washes like a dream.

The burp cloth is made of the same material as the bib, making it a perfect must have item for going out. Or, if you prefer, use it at home when you have seen one too many rosebud or truck patterns in your day and need a fashion pick me up. The burp cloth stores easily, so it does not add too much bulk to your already large diaper bag.

Our favorite was the mini baby blanket. Again, made of the same polyester cotton blend chic design, but the backing is an absolute delight for baby. Made of a soft plush microfiber, Genevieve could not decide which she liked more: sucking on the blanket or squishing the softness between her toes. This mini blanket, measuring at 15 x 20 inches, has a great flap of material with snap closure so that you can either attach the blanket to your stroller or affix your soother. I love this feature. Love it. The website, www.themodernbabyco.com boasts a selection of coordinating wall art, pillows and mobiles.

The The Modern Baby Co. has a beautiful website and a wonderful array of fashionable baby gear. In addition to the above, they also carry baby and toddler bedding, mobiles, decorative pillows, apparel (these are absolutely adorable, by the way), larger plush baby blankets, change mats (that roll up with its own fastener!) and wall art. This is especially good for those of us who cannot coordinate to save their lives; The Modern Baby Co. is a one stop shop. All products are manufactured in the USA.

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A few weeks ago I introduced all of you to a very creative jewelry designer Colleen Ash.  A few years ago, after Colleen’s son was born, she transferred some of her creativity from jewelry making to wee ones.  She has started  to make bibs, booties and taggie blankies for babies.  Colleen has been more than a pleasure to do business with and she has just created a new children’s line called This Little Piggy.

Colleen sent me a few things from This Little Piggy to try out.  The first is a taggie blankie.  The blanket has about 16 different lengths and thickness of tags for babies to suck and chew on (great for my teething toddler).  The blanket is also made with a super soft fleece on one side and a cotton on the other so the fabric feels nice on tiny hands.  This Little Piggy also included some little teething rings on the taggies, I thought this was a marvelous idea, it gives Genevieve one extra thing to bite on.

I also received a bib from This Little Piggy, the bib is hand made, and had a thick terry cloth on one side and a cute jelly bean pattern on the other side.  The bib is very absorbent, and has a very lengthy velcro tab so the bib can be quite small or rather large.  It will fit around every babies neck and double chin, big or small.  The bib is not super huge, and fits Genevieve’s chest area.  This is just a classic bib that any child can wear, and is easy to bring with you for an outing.

The last item that I received from This Little Piggy is a pair of booties.  This little booties were made from polar fleece (but there are other options as well). I’m not sure if any of you have worked with stripped material before, but it is so hard to get the pattern right, especially when you have to make 2 identical items. This Little Piggy has made the shoes identical even with the stripe pattern.  The shoes have a elastic around the heel so they stay on just as well as any other shoes do.  While sitting in her car seat, Genevieve can take them off herself (a new trick she learned with all her shoes), but while busy like jumping and crawling around the shoes stay on.

This Little Piggy is just starting out with children’s items and is on their way to a very successful line of handmade items.  The prices are very very fair and Colleen is just a pleasure to deal with!

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