Cozy Stroller Blankets for Warm Snuggly Strolls

The weather is definitely getting colder, and now is the perfect time to gear up.  Many stores are running sales now in case, like me, you didn't get your winter coat in August.  This is also the perfect time to get your little one all the gear to keep them warm and cozy while out and about.

The Nomie Baby Stroller Blanket is the ideal stroller accessory to help get you from fall to winter and all the way through spring.  They are made with a wind resistant outer layer, and lined with super soft and snuggly fleece, so your little one will love bundling up for strolls.  Another great feature is that if you child falls asleep while strolling, and you don't want to wake them when you get inside, however you also don't want them to end up in a pool of sweat, you can easily unzip the entire top layer, and let them stay asleep.  After all - never wake a sleeping baby!

The cozy stroller blankets are also washing machine and dryer friendly, so if it's snack-time you don't have to worry if they make a mess.  Simply slip the blanket off, throw it in the washing machine and dryer, and it will still be as soft as before.  And, at $39.95-$49.95, you can take advantage of the Nomie Baby "2 or more" discount, so you are always covered, even on laundry day!

The Nomie Baby stroller blanket  is designed to have a universal fit with all strollers and baby joggers, so it slips in and out in seconds!  Now getting out the door is easier than ever!

Tips for Traveling Lighter With Children - Pack Nomie Baby Car Seat Cover to Save Time & Money!

Other Great Space and Money Saving Tips:

We all know how much "stuff" we need to bring when we are just going out for a stroll.  When it comes to traveling with children the list goes on and on and on, which is not only difficult to deal with, but can add up in these times of extra charges on airlines.  Therefore, anything that can lighten the load can not only make things easier, but can potentially save money too!

There are many companies that rent everything from pack 'n plays, to strollers even toys, and have them delivered to you, so not only is packing easier, but your little one has all their creature comforts when they arrive.  Another space saving tip is to pack a few diapers and wipes in your carry on diaper bag, and allow Diapers.com deliver the rest along with baby food, since you know how many diapers those little people can go through.  All you need to do is place the order a few days in advance, and let Diapers.com do the rest.  Again, not only does this save you packing time, but since it lightens your bags, you won't run the risk of having to pay overweight or extra bag fees!

Another traveling tip is to pack your nomie baby car seat cover.  When you are renting a car, pre-order a car seat from the rental company, and leave your car seat at home.  As soon as they bring you your car and car seat, you can slip the car seat cover on in seconds and provide your child with a germ-free, clean, cozy seat!  Then when it's time to return you car and car seat, you don't have to worry about any potential cleaning fees, or losing your deposit due to messes, accidents, spills or worse, since you will be delivering a perfectly clean seat.  I bet they will even thank you!  Again, this is a great way to lug less, and save more time and even money!

You now have all this extra time and possibly money - enjoy your vacation!

Car Seat Covers for Booster Seats

The other day my husband left early in the morning with his car, and in it was our daughter's booster seat, so we were stuck without one for the day.   I remembered that an old booster seat used by my older daughter had been living on a shelf in the garage for years.  I dug it out from behind the old paint cans.  It was in perfectly good shape, but so dirty and dusty.  I didn't want to put my little 6 year old in it, but had no choice.  I tried shaking it off, and cleaning it as best I could, but it was still pretty gross.  I decided to try the nomie baby toddler car seat cover.  It slipped around the edges and tucked under the base so easily.  It worked perfectly!  The booster was quickly transformed into her very own comfy, cozy and CLEAN booster seat in 10 seconds.  Then off we went enjoying the day!  She was so excited to still be able to use the cozy car seat cover, and was even looking forward to using different colors on different days!  Perhaps to match her mood or headband!

Why Reinvent the Wheel?

No need to make your own car seat cover when Nomie Baby has done all the work for you!

Sometimes it's fun to have projects, and make things yourself.  It's a way to add your special touch, make it personal, or just have a fun activity.  However, when it comes to creating things that will make your live easier, there seems to be no need to reinvent the wheel when someone has done all the hard work for you.  

Often people are searching for car seat covers, and many responses involve ways to make your own.  This seems like a strange solution, since the purpose of a car seat cover is to solve a messy problem and make things easier.  Nomie Baby has done all the work for you, and with a variety of colors to meet everyone's style.  They are also reasonably priced, so having a few on hand is not a problem, just the way you have a number of changing table covers, so when one is in the laundry, you are still covered.

If you still want to your car seat cover to have a personal touch, order one with your child's name in a fun font and color.  Now you have more time for other fun projects. 

Tips for Taking Great Pictures of Your Kids

Summer is a wonderful, relaxed time of year.  Days are longer, there's more time with the family, which often means terrific photo ops! I know there have been many times that I have been with my family and thought, "Oh, this would be a perfect time to take pictures of the kids."  Either I didn't have my camera ready, no one else was in the mood, or everyone came out in shadow.  To help capture these moments in the best possible way, I asked one of my favorite photographers, Kim Washam, who specializes in  New York City newborn photography, but is also amazing with older children.   Kim shared some of her tips for taking great pictures of kids.  I am thrilled to pass them along... enjoy!

• Some kids are born smiley, some are not.  There's a sweet spot in my heart for those "pensive" little faces.  They are so inquisitive!
• Avoid shooting in direct sun.  Open shade is great lighting. Under playscapes, building overhands, or inside facing windows.
• Children get sick, it rains, blood sugars get low, or your 'littles' just might refuse a picture.  If any of these things happen during a session or when you think you see a "perfect shot" just be patient, the goods will come when you least expect it. ( Remember to keep your camera handy!)
• My favorite line with the 4-6 year old crowd is, "Are you married yet?"  This is as natural as a smile gets.  Try it!

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Activities to Beat the Heat with your Child

When summer hits, I find my self saying to my kids, "get up and out.  Enjoy the beautiful day.  Don't sit inside."  BUT, on days like today, when the thermometer is going to read 100, I am searching for indoor activities.  Here are a few thoughts for heat-beating things to do with your child :

1. Make juice pops - they are easy, fun, and a cooling treat

2. Create fun art projects with photos - Crayola.com makes it easy to turn your favorite photo into a coloring page for your child to color

3. Look at your calendar, and make birthday cards for upcoming birthdays.  File them and now you have saved time in the future!

4. Wash the car - get a bucket, some sponges, and a hose.  This is one time when you will all love getting wet!

Enjoy, stay cool and have fun!

Getting out the door quickly with Children

Before the kids were born my schedule was my own - mostly.  Then I remember that getting out the door was always a challenge; the nap lasted longer than usual, there was a diaper that needed to be changed at the last minute, the diaper bag needed to be packed so I could be ready for anything...  I knew I couldn't control the nap time or diaper changing, but one thing I could control, which found a huge timesaver, as well giving me peace-of-mind was pre-packing the diaper bag. I created a checklist, which also made it foolproof for others to get it ready as well.   


Anything that could be done in advance, I tried to do.  Here is my checklist as an example:

• wipes
• extra diapers - depending on the outing pack 1 for every 2 hours, plus 1 extra
• change of clothes 
• plastic bag for dirty clothes
• bibs
• burp clothes
• bottles and/or sippy cups 
• snacks
• favorite toys
• then add the extras depending on the outing (blanket for warmth, sweater...)
• and if in the car, an extra nomie baby car seat cover for if my little one got sick or poured juice on her clean car seat cover.

I knew I had to admit that I couldn't control many things, but being prepared helped give me a little sense control when possible!

Changing a Toddler & Infant Car Seat Cover Quickly

And other time-saving tips for summer

Today is the first day of summer!  School's out, and summer schedule is on, which means lots of fun, so  don't waste another minute struggling and wrestling with the messy job of cleaning up.  There are many many products out there to make life's messes easy to deal with and move on to the fun stuff.  Here are just a few suggestions to help save time.
1.Wipes are a must-have for every diaper bag, stroller and glove compartment.

2.Delivery - save time on running errands & have the big staple items delivered. For example, Diapers.com, which is now connected with Soap.com, and Wag.com will make sure that you are well supplied with diapers, detergent, paper towels, and so much more, so you just need to click and order, and you've just gained more time for fun.

3.The nomie baby car seat covers are ideal ways to protect your child's car seat from the inevitable mess, and they are so easy to put on and slip off.  Spend more time having fun and making memories, and less time cleaning up. So many parents have found the "nomie" way to happy-mess!

Enjoy these time-saving tips and all the fun of summer!

Cleaning a Baby's Car Seat is a Snap - Really!

Babies are so little and cute, but boy do we know how messy they can be.  Between the spills, spit ups, exploding diapers... need I say more.  Yet another thing no one warns you about.  Well now that I have, I also have the solution - the nomie baby car seat cover.  It turns this ...

in to this in less than 20 seconds!

We would love to hear your messy stories and see the pictures.  Please share them on the nomie baby Facebook page.  Enjoy the happy-mess!

Nomie Baby Car Seat Covers Come in Great Colors!

Nomie Baby Car Seat Covers Come In Great Colors!

The summer is a great time to brighten things up including your children's gear.  Why not trade out the dark color of fall and winter for a cheery pink, blue or lime yellow/green nomie baby car seat cover!?!  It's a great way to not only add some cheer, but also spruce up for summer.  And the best part is that if you buy more than 1 nomie baby car seat cover you get 5% off the 2nd,  3rd and 4th!  Cleanups just got easier.

Nomie Baby Car Seat Covers are Perfect for Summer Fun

Here's to happy-mess - no hassle, no stress, no problem!

Summer is a time of fun and no schedules!  There is nothing better than waking up and just seeing what the day will bring.  No worries that there are endless carpools and errands to run, just kick back and enjoy.  Of course with the fun comes mess, especially with kids.  Take the stress, hassle and time-consuming cleanup away, and just enjoy.  

When you are getting ready to go to the beach, spend the day at the park, or get a late afternoon ice cream, don't worry about the mess, just have fun!  The nomie baby car seat cover will make cleanups a snap.  So go ahead, splash in the water, run through the sprinklers and let the ice cream drip.  We've got you covered!