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A good deal on the lightweight Baby Bjorn Travel Crib
The well-reviewed Baby Bjorn Travel Crib is a great solution for traveling with a small child. Unlike most travel cribs and pack-n-plays, the Bjorn Travel Crib assembles with one movement. When not in use, it collapses into a compact carry case and weighs a mere 11 lbs. All fabric on the Bjorn Travel Crib (including the mattress cover) meets Oeko-Tex Standard 100, certifications so you can be sure your baby isn't sleeping on something containing prohibited, regulated, or harmful substances and chemicals.
The Bjorn Travel Crib lists for $280 but sometimes retails for as low as $235 on Amazon. It's on sale for that price now, but with an additional offer: Amazon is offering a free Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Fitted Sheet (a value of $40) with the purchase of the actual Travel Crib, and both items qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping. To utilize this offer just add both items to your cart. The savings will be reflected on the final order checkout page. - Jenn
The Bjorn Travel Crib lists for $280 but sometimes retails for as low as $235 on Amazon. It's on sale for that price now, but with an additional offer: Amazon is offering a free Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Fitted Sheet (a value of $40) with the purchase of the actual Travel Crib, and both items qualify for Free Super Saver Shipping. To utilize this offer just add both items to your cart. The savings will be reflected on the final order checkout page. - Jenn
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Savings on co-sleepers from Arm’s Reach
Arm's Reach is a trusted name in co-sleepers, backed by Drs. James J. McKenna and William Sears. These co-sleepers are designed to sit next to the parents' bed with an open side, allowing convenient night time access and bonding. The Original Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper includes a mattress and washable cover. It is currently 13% off for $180 at Amazon.
Some parents, however, find that the Original Arm's Reach is too large for their bedroom. Two models - the Concepts and Mini - are great solutions for smaller bedrooms. Both of these models can be used additionally as playards and changing stations. They also feature wheels on one end for easy portability. The Concepts regularly retails for $175 but is marked down 13% at Amazon for $153. The Mini is 7% off at Amazon for a sale price of $130.
Arm's Reach has an assortment of models for a variety of different families and situations. I'm sure you can find one that is right for you. - Jenn
Some parents, however, find that the Original Arm's Reach is too large for their bedroom. Two models - the Concepts and Mini - are great solutions for smaller bedrooms. Both of these models can be used additionally as playards and changing stations. They also feature wheels on one end for easy portability. The Concepts regularly retails for $175 but is marked down 13% at Amazon for $153. The Mini is 7% off at Amazon for a sale price of $130.
Arm's Reach has an assortment of models for a variety of different families and situations. I'm sure you can find one that is right for you. - Jenn
The Zaky: A helping “hand” for baby’s sleep
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The Zaky is a sleep positioner rather new to the baby market. This award-winning and therapeutic positioner is made to mimic the comforting touch of mom or dad while baby sleeps. The Zaky is basically a hand shaped micro fleece pillow. Instructions tell parents to sleep with this pillow for a few nights so that their scent remains. The pillow can also be heated in the dryer for a few minutes to feel like body heat. The combination of scent, warmth, and surrounding comfort creates a restful environment in which baby can sleep. Many new parents will attest that their baby sleeps better while being held, and the Zaky appears to recreate that feeling astoundingly well.
The Zaky is fully machine washable and, since it is made of breathable micro fleece, won't overheat baby in the summer but will help baby stay warm in the winter. It's currently on sale on Amazon - it normally retails for $68 but is marked 48% off for $35. If you purchase two, you can receive an extra 5% off each Zaky by entering the code LFFRRRHM at checkout. - Jenn
The Zaky is fully machine washable and, since it is made of breathable micro fleece, won't overheat baby in the summer but will help baby stay warm in the winter. It's currently on sale on Amazon - it normally retails for $68 but is marked 48% off for $35. If you purchase two, you can receive an extra 5% off each Zaky by entering the code LFFRRRHM at checkout. - Jenn
Save on baby monitors at Amazon
Amazon has baby monitors from BébéSounds and Philips Avent on sale for 23-30% off this week. No telling how long these deals will last, so check them out if you're in the market for a baby monitor with a little something extra.
The BébéSounds Angelcare Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor is 23% off for $92. With over 250 five-star reviews on Amazon, you can guarantee this is a parent favorite. The Angelcare monitor is different from most in that it monitors movement in addition to sound. The sensor pad is placed under the mattress and picks up on even the slightest movements of a sleeping baby. If baby stops moving for more than 20 seconds, an alarm will sound. The sound aspect of this particular monitor can also be turned off completely, or turned to lights only, so that the parent's portion of the monitor will only light up with baby's sounds.
Another model from BébéSounds, the Flat Panel Color Video and Sound Monitor is on sale for $150, 26% off the original price. This is a great choice for parents who want to not only hear their baby at night, but see them as well. It features a 5.5" color display and operates on a 900MHz frequency, meaning it won't interfere with wireless internet or cordless phone signals.
Amazon also has the Philips Avent Digital Screen Baby Monitor with DECT Technology on sale for $130, 30% off the regular price. This monitor was featured a few months ago in Polliwogged's first official giveaway, so you already know we think it's great! - Jenn
The BébéSounds Angelcare Movement Sensor with Sound Monitor is 23% off for $92. With over 250 five-star reviews on Amazon, you can guarantee this is a parent favorite. The Angelcare monitor is different from most in that it monitors movement in addition to sound. The sensor pad is placed under the mattress and picks up on even the slightest movements of a sleeping baby. If baby stops moving for more than 20 seconds, an alarm will sound. The sound aspect of this particular monitor can also be turned off completely, or turned to lights only, so that the parent's portion of the monitor will only light up with baby's sounds.
Another model from BébéSounds, the Flat Panel Color Video and Sound Monitor is on sale for $150, 26% off the original price. This is a great choice for parents who want to not only hear their baby at night, but see them as well. It features a 5.5" color display and operates on a 900MHz frequency, meaning it won't interfere with wireless internet or cordless phone signals.
Amazon also has the Philips Avent Digital Screen Baby Monitor with DECT Technology on sale for $130, 30% off the regular price. This monitor was featured a few months ago in Polliwogged's first official giveaway, so you already know we think it's great! - Jenn
“Good Night, Sleep Tight” helps make great sleepers
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One of my biggest worries as the parent of a newborn is getting that baby to sleep. Luckily, I found the book Good Night, Sleep Tight: The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Guide to Helping Your Child Go to Sleep, Stay Asleep, and Wake Up Happy. The book is a fantastic resource for information about the physiology of sleep and children’s sleep needs from birth through age five. It addresses how to shape sleep for children and issues that may arise at different ages. The book even talks about improving sleep for those choosing to co-sleep.
This is a book that I have found myself looking to for information about my children's sleep habits many times over the last two and a half years. I have been able find how much sleep my children should actually be getting at each age as well as example schedules for that time. I have learned about taking away pacifiers, addressing sleep issues with teething, and how adding a new sibling can cause new sleep problems to arise, even in previously strong sleepers. Now, I am revisiting much of the book as I try to get my seven-week-old on a schedule and into a bed in his own room. I have gotten so much advice and support from this book that it is now my go-to gift for new parents.
Kim West, one of the book’s authors, is known as the Sleep Lady. She coaches parents to help them guide their children to be great sleepers. You can find out more about Kim and her philosophy at SleepLady.com. - Sara I.
This is a book that I have found myself looking to for information about my children's sleep habits many times over the last two and a half years. I have been able find how much sleep my children should actually be getting at each age as well as example schedules for that time. I have learned about taking away pacifiers, addressing sleep issues with teething, and how adding a new sibling can cause new sleep problems to arise, even in previously strong sleepers. Now, I am revisiting much of the book as I try to get my seven-week-old on a schedule and into a bed in his own room. I have gotten so much advice and support from this book that it is now my go-to gift for new parents.
Kim West, one of the book’s authors, is known as the Sleep Lady. She coaches parents to help them guide their children to be great sleepers. You can find out more about Kim and her philosophy at SleepLady.com. - Sara I.
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