Winner of the Boogie Wipes!

Hey all,

We have a winner! To be fair I put everyone's name (who qualified) on a spreadsheet and used a random number generator to select the winner.

The number selected was 3, who is Jennifer Siripong Mandel! Congrats to you Jennifer! You will receive 2 assorted 30 packs of Boogie Wipes!

Thanks to everyone who participated, you all made it really fun by guessing and supporting me! Hopefully I'll get some more giveaways soon!

Happy reading!

Rachel

Finally went to Gymboree!

This day started our much like every other day. James woke up at around 6:15, came to our bed and nursed then slept till 7:00ish. Then he went off to play as I got ready to get my health card renewed. I left after having a quick bite while James was playing. Luckily there was no lineup but I had the wrong paperwork. They wouldn't accept an email from home so I had to drive back and get it. That was annoying, but I got the paperwork, returned, and got my health card!

On my way home I was listening to the radio and I heard the LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem and was singing. Since the tune was still in my head I started singing it to James. He had a poopy diaper so I did a parody and sang 'poopy diapers in the house tonight, everybody wants a nice clean bum, it's enough to make you lose your mind, everybody it's poo poo time! James loved the song and was clapping and laughing! It's our new baby anthem!

So after that we fed him lunch around 11 to keep with daycare timing. He ate pretty well. Then I packed some food for him for after Gymboree class. He loves baked sweet potato so I made that, he also had grapes and Cheerios. On the drive to Gymboree he feel asleep as noon is his normal nap time. Once we removed him from the car seat he was awake and wondering where he was.

We checked into class then began exploring. Every two weeks they have a new theme. Today was slides! James loves the slide so he had fun. We even helped him to go down face first! The first time he was wondering what was happening, then the second time he tried to crawl down. What was awesome is that 2 of his friends were there: Sameera and Arianna! Sameera is a regular and was showing James around, she knew what to do! Arianna was tired so she participated toward the end of the class, then she didn't want to leave.

The class was good, the 45 minutes goes by really fast! The prices are paid monthly and it is expensive but I think it's a good outlet for the kids! I was just about to sign up when James had a mini-meltdown. He was tired and needed to sleep. Adit didn't think it was a good idea to break his schedule. At first I didn't agree with him and thought it was more important for him to go to the class, but now I'm wondering of he's right since James is still nursing to sleep an it's 9pm!

I think the only way it can work is if we get him to sleep immediately after Gymboree. That is easier said than done though! Well after the class the 3 families went for lunch! We had a Mongolian Grill buffet which was amazing. So you can basically choose what you'd like in the food an they cook it fresh. I really enjoyed the lamb and squid combo in my noodles and veggies! We even made a small portion for James, he liked the lamb and onions!

The kids were happy sitting in their highchairs, eating, and socializing. This was James' second lunch so I was happy he ate! He seems to like oranges so he ate some after his meal! The restaurant had a chocolate fountain so I had my full of strawberries and pineapples for my dessert!

After that we made a quick stop to get James a snack tray for his stroller and headed home. He feel asleep after about 10 minutes of nursing. Yes I do nurse in the car! It's a skill, but also very uncomfortable, but us moms will do anything for our babies!

James woke up as we brought him upstairs, so I decided to bring him to bed with me so we can both sleep! Best idea ever, we both slept for about 2 hours! Adit came to wake us up, but we were so comfy we both put up a fight! Eventually we got up and James started running from the living room to our bedroom. Boy has he gotten fast, he just darts around everywhere!

After some playing and dancing we gave him a bath and now I'm nursing him to sleep. Let's hope he let's me go soon!

So have you ever been to Gymboree or something similar? How'd you like it? Share your story on the blog!

Also don't forget you have until Tuesday to enter to win the Boogie Wipes! Enter here!

Happy reading!

Rachel

PS: Pics from Gymboree

Giveaway Revealed and How to Win It!

Hi everyone,

Here's the moment you've been waiting for! The Giveaway is from Boogie Wipes!!!

I first learned about Boogie Wipes from the Baby Show, the name definitely intrigued me so I kept the samples to use when James arrived. When James got his first cold we were trying to find ways to help him breathe, in particular to clear his nasal passages. We were using tissues to wipe away the mucus, but after a short while they irritated his nose causing his skin to become red and raw. We knew there had to be a better way and it was at this point that we remembered we had the Boogie Wipes samples.

As soon as I opened the package and removed the wipe I smelled this pleasant aroma. This one was Great Grape but they also come in Fresh Scent, Minty Menthol and Simply Unscented. What I liked about the wipe was that it was soft yet durable and larger than I expected. We used it to wipe James' nose and it did a great job of cleaning the dried boogies on his face. Since the wipe is large you can fold it to get at least a couple uses out of it. The wipe is so gentle that I often use it to clean his face when we are on the go. I've used baby wipes/facial wipes to clean James' face in the past, but now that I found Boogie Wipes I only use those but I think the saline refreshes baby too. The wipes are hypoallergenic and alcohol free which is important to me, they also contain moisturizers so it won't dry out baby's skin. This is the perfect wipe, is there anything they didn't think of!

These wipes come in a 30 pack pouch. We keep one in the baby bag, one at daycare, and the canister of 90 wipes at home. We've purchased the 30 packs at Wal-Mart and Babies R Us and the canister from Costco in the states. My husband's favorite store is Costco so since they carry Boogie Wipes it has to be an exceptional product and meets his seal of approval! In fact, Adit and I also use the wipes when we have a cold. I didn't know they sold Minty Menthol ones so that'll be on my shopping list this week!

I could go on and on about this product, but the best way to experience it is to try it for yourself! Well here's your opportunity! This giveaway is open to readers in the US, Canada, and Australia!

One reader will win (2) packs of 30-count wipes (Great Grape, Fresh Scent, Minty Menthol and Simply Unscented– combination varies), shipped directly to your home!

Here's what you have to do to enter:

1. Like Boogie Wipes on Facebook 
2. Like Silly Baba, Silly Mama on Facebook 

If you want more entries, simply do any of the following:

• Follow Boogie Wipes on Twitter
• Become a "Follower" on Silly Baba, Silly Mama (click on "Join this site" on the top right of page)
• Share the Giveaway on your Facebook Page (See link under "Followers" called "Share It")
• Join the Boogie Bunch!

Of course I did not forget about those of you who guessed correctly, therefore the following people already have 1 entry: Mala, Monica, and Jennifer!

I will draw for the winner on Tuesday, April 24th!! Hope you win!

Happy reading!

Rachel

Must Haves to Treat a Cold!

Is your little one suffering from a cold? Here are a few tips to help them get through it with comfort!

1. Elevate baby's head:  If your child is older than 12 months, use a pillow, otherwise use a crib wedge or cushion under the crib mattress to elevate one side.

2. Vicks BabyRub: This rub is meant for a child's chest, neck, and back, it has a light smell that is very soothing for baby and helps open the airways. James loves this and I think it helps him sleep better.

3. Humidifier: Use one in baby's room to help loosen up the mucus. Crane makes stylish ones for kids rooms, we have the frog! Please remember to follow the directions since they will need to be at a certain height, also wash it frequently as mold can grow in it if not cleaned properly. In addition, you even can add eucalyptus or menthol to the water which will help them breathe.

4. Clear the Nostrils: This tip is more involved so I'd suggest these three ways:

       a) For younger babies use a Bulb Syringe to remove the mucus. Just be careful as you don't want to touch the lining of their nostrils. I suggest that you practice using it on your hand or something first so you know how it works before experimenting on baby which could be uncomfortable.

       b) Use a gentle saline mist like hydraSense Ultra-Gentle Mist for babies to clear baby's nose. I used to use the suction ball but finds this works much better since James is older. James didn't like it at first and would scream, but after he got used to it he didn't fight. This will clear their nose from wet or dry mucus. After spraying we use the next product.

       c) We use gentle saline wipes to clean James' nose throughout the day and after spraying the saline solution. Our favorite ones are from Boogie Wipes, they come in convenient packs of 30 so we always have some packs at home and one in the diaper bag! We find these are really gentle on James' nose and far superior than tissues that cause redness and irritation.

5. Medicine: This natural cold remedy is available in Canada. We used this for James when he had a really bad cold over Christmas and there was noticeable improvement after a couple days of use. It is from a company called Boiron and the product is called Coryzalia, babies 1 month or older can use this.

Lastly increase the amount of fluid baby has, i.e. by offering more water if they are older than 6 months and making sure that they get lots of rest.

Hope these helps comfort your little one during their cold. If you have any other tips, please share them with us on the blog!

Happy reading!

Rachel