Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Happy 10th Anniversary Kidz Bop! The release of Kidz Bop 20 has 16 of the current hits sung by its newest members Steffan, Eva, Elijah, and Charisma.
It’s a hit with the kids, especially my toddler. She loves to dance to Born This Way, Tonight Tonight, and On The Floor. If you’ve just seen the commercials, [...]

Okay moms, you need some music to cover the screams of babies, tantrums and any other sort of whining. ChicBuds Sport Headphones are bright, convenient and are great for on the go. These are compatible with iPhones, iPods, CD players, MP3 players, and the treadmill at the gym.
Features:
•    Folds up for ease of storage and [...]

Even moms and dads need a break from all the screaming the kids make! These Ronin DJ style headphones are just the perfect accessories to take with you on the go or to just plug into the laptop.
Created by Frogz, this is one of several cool looking styles they have (I especially like the Mogul [...]

Hey moms, want to drown out your children’s cries? This Chic Bud’s RockBoom Speaker iPod case protects your nano iPod and also serves as a speaker. You can’t see the speaker since it’s protected behind the material of the case. Just plug it in and take it on the go.
Since it’s more for the slimline [...]

Hey moms, this is for you! Mama Mio recently launched their Bikini Confidence Travel Kit ($39) and I love it! Inside the little reusable pouch are 3 small tubes of some of their most popular products: Get Waisted, Shrink To Fit, and Boob Tube. These lotions smell and feel nice on the skin as well [...]

You won’t hear Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in this Baby Blanket Music collection. Designed for little ears, there are four CDs containing unique lullaby arrangements featuring well-known musicians. Billy Joel, Elton John, John Mayer and Simon & Garfunkel are among the artists whose hit songs and familiar melodies are featured.
Hum to the lullabies of Elton [...]

For the mom who loves music, these pink Tanto headphones by Urbanears are reminiscent of the 80’s, and give great sound quality of the current times. They come with a custom microphone and extra cable extensions so you can use them with your iPhone, Blackberry and other devices. There are 14 attractive colors in all, [...]

Today’s DVD review is the collection by Juno Baby. If you like orchestral music, you and your child will most likely enjoy these videos featuring Juno and her pals.
Juno Baby is an innovative children’s music and media company which has earned awards such as the Emmy and The Parent’s Choice Award. The music is all [...]

Cozy up next to the fireplace listening to the audiobook, The Spirit of Christmas. Written and illustrated by bestselling children’s author, Nancy Tillman, it’s a tale encapsulating the magic of the holidays. It’s also narrated by the award-winning actor, Jim Dale.
The audio program includes a keepsake ornament illustrated by the author, and bonus Christmas carols [...]

(Review by : Kim Pitt-Foster. Former nursery school teacher. Mom of 2.)
When the book, ‘Sunday in Kyoto’, first arrived I was intrigued by the lovely illustrations. On the cover, the characters are drawn with both western and Japanese clothing and are sitting to a traditional tea. The last few pages of ‘Sunday in Kyoto’ contain [...]

Brainy Baby DVDs are focused on teaching preschoolers the concepts of ABCs, numbers, shapes and colors.
I got to watch the Shapes and Colors version with my son. He was very interested in watching the DVD, which surprised me because I was expecting a more fast-paced video. For example, the word orange would appear and then [...]

For road trips or just for reading at home, The Scrambled States of America (Book and CD set) by Laurie Keller is a fun audio book for children. The story begins with the first annual states party. Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. [...]

Hey Jewel fans, the multi-platinum singer-songwriter has released a new acoustic album for children. The new CD, Lullaby, is the result of her partnership with Fisher Price.
Within the 15 tracks, you’ll hear Jewel sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It also features 10 self-penned songs.
The CD is very relaxing to listen [...]

A new fun way of learning to read is by DVD. Readeez is a new concept that brings together the written word with the spoken word.
Big bold black letters appear on the screen as Isabel and her dad sing songs, read nursery rhymes and tell riddles and stories. This is recommended for 18-months and up [...]

I’m really lucky to have a 3-year-old that loves to read. Now I’m discovering he likes audiobooks too!
Macmillan Audio has released Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle’s classic Bear books on a compilaton CD. On it, you’ll hear Gwyneth Paltrow reading the beloved stories of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, [...]