Posts Tagged ‘skip hop’
18
Apr
Skip*Hop Zoo Luggage is fun on wheels
Categories: Toddler Gear
When I first saw the prototype for the Skip*Hop Zoo Luggage at Toy Fair, I’m pretty sure I actually squealed. It’s really hard to find nice, kid-scale luggage, and traveling tots love having their own suitcase to tow around. You can always count on the folks at Skip*Hop to spot a parent problem and figure… read more!
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5
Oct
Skip Hop wows with bright ideas
Categories: ABC Show 2011, Baby, Bath Time, Modern Nursery, Mommy Gear
Skip Hop was showing off a ton of new products at the ABC Show, including one that’s jaw-dropping in its brillance and simplicity. Crib bumpers have been the subject of some scrutiny this year, and many parents are looking for alternatives. To answer this, Skip Hop created the Complete Sheet – a sheet that has… read more!
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3
Jul
Day 3: Perfect Picnic Pair
Categories: Giveaways
Growing up in New York City, picnics were a rare event. But when they happened, oh my goodness. Once a year, Wave Hill, a local public garden, would allow picnicking, weather permitting. On the years when the weather permitted, my mom would cook up a storm. We’d watch the sun set over the Hudson River… read more!
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16
Dec
Belgian foam playmat ban – should you be worried?
Categories: Safety
Yesterday, Belgium announced a new ban on foam puzzle mats, due to the presence of formamides, a type of chemical used to soften the foam for the mats. These chemicals are byproducts of the manufacturing process and residues can be left behind on the foam. For a country to immediately outlaw the sale of a… read more!
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12
Oct
ABC Show – Day 2
Categories: ABC Show 2010
I started the second day of the show by finishing up the last couple of rows in the downstairs exhibit hall. My favorite stop was at the Bumble Collection where I got to see my wonderful friends Jennie Lynn and her husband Sal. I also got to scope out their beautiful diaper bags and accessories,… read more!
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3
Sep
Preparing for Labor Day
Categories: Giveaways
When I was pregnant for the first time, Eli and I took an amazing class in the Bradley method of childbirth. Our teacher hosted a class reunion for all her students every year on Labor Day. Get it? Labor Day? Labor? I’d never thought of it that way before, but I loved it. Labor Day… read more!
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13
Jul
Giveaways Day 13 – Skip*Hop Playspot & Rody
Categories: Baby, Giveaways, Modern Nursery
If you’re going to bounce, you’d better have something soft to land on – that’s what I always say. In today’s giveaway, we’re doing just that. We’re giving away one of our best-selling toys, a Rody, and we’re teaming that up with the fabulous Skip Hop Playspot, an interlocking foam mat that will cover a… read more!
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25
Jul
Day 25 – Wishbone Bike
Categories: Toddler Toys, Toys, Uncategorized
The Wishbone Bike from Skip Hop is my new favorite recommendation for someone looking to buy a really special gift for a 1-year old. This beautiful bike begins life as a three-wheeled foot-trike (meaning there aren’t any pedals, kids push with their feet to make it go). Then, as they get older, you can convert… read more!
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