Bathing a newborn is awkward at best.  A  new baby is always too small for a normal  plastic baby tub {even my BIG babies are too small}.  If you put the tub on the floor you have to bend down to give the bath and unless you have a very large bathroom counter there is no other option… until now that is.

  The Puj Tub is a very soft tub that fits into any standard sized bathroom sink.  Finally, the ability to bath baby at a comfortable level!  Unlike the hard plastic tub that is always a pain to store, the Puj Tub can unfold and become perfectly flat for storage and hanging storage in between baby’s bath time!  The tub is also anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic and non-toxic; especially made for babies 0-6 months old.    

When our new baby, Will, came home we tired the Puj Tub begining with his first bath.  Not only did it make bathing a newborn easy, it also helped me when it came time to give all three of my kids a bath at the same time.  I simply put the 4 year old and 2 year old in the main  tub and gave the baby his bath in the sink, in the Puj Tub, in the same bathroom.  When bath time is over it was easy to dry the Puj Tub and put it away where it wasn’t in the way.   What a perfect tub for anyone living in a small space or for someone like me who hates the clutter a big plastic tub creates.  Or for that matter, it’s perfect for anyone with a new baby!

Puj would like to give all Babyluxe readers a 20% discount on all Puj products including the tubs, slings and shoes.  Just use the code “babyluxe 20″ at checkout.   Happy shopping to all of you!

KidLuxe Edition

We have a new toy in our house!  Well, outside our house I should say.  With 3 boys, you can imagine how many bikes, scooters, ride-ons, skate boards, roller skates/blades, and more we have in the garage, in the crawl space, on the back AND front porch {a few hidden in closets IN the house}…everywhere since one gets handed down from one boy to the next, and recently we added our newest bike {my all time favorite now} the Italtrike, sold through our friends at All Modern Baby!

Is that nifty looking or what!  To understand more about the unique and clever shape and design of the Italtrike, here’s the description:  Created by studying children’s comfort at play, the Oko Ergonomic Trike’s shape was designed to cater to the curves and lines of a child’s body. The cradle shaped frame adds a modern flair but also provides more room and comfort for the driver. Its nine saddle and handle bar adjustments guarantee an ideal position, while its padded saddle with three-point safetybelt ensures comfort and protection. The included shade helps deflect sunlight from your child’s skin.

The Italtrike was so simple to assemble, we were playing within minutes!  C, who’s 3 and very stuck on our “Hot Wheels” with no desire for a tricycle, hopped on immediately, strapped himself in and petaled away!  The look and the straps did it for him, he needed something exciting to engage his attention BUT, still being young, needed the secure feeling of a car seat as he rolls down the driveway.  And of course, mommy loves the {modern, fun design yes but let me venture away from the look and focus on how “healthy”, so to say, it is for my children}…the Oko Ergonomic-ness {can you believe a tricycle actually does all that!!}.  This bike protects your child from falls and the sun, provides extreme comfort and body support well he/she plays, and with the adjustable/removeable adult push bar, even the newest riders can enjoy their day on the trails feeling safe yet independent all at once!  This is one perfect trike!!

Okay, now let me chat a bit about the boutique that shared this amazing product with me; a boutique that has TONS of products to share with you {plus a giveaway of course}.  All Modern Baby has it all! Furniture, toys, rugs, gear, gear, and more gear, so much to see, so much to buy {like the gorgeous bedding above…ALL the bedding they carry is splendid, you MUST go scroll through and see, especially if you are designing a nursery anytime soon!}

All Modern Baby has an entire Eco-Friendly section that I’m in love with!  It’s so enjoyable to see so many companies gearing their baby/child products towards eco-friendly versions like the play table above from ducduc AND like our giveaway item below from Roebuck Studio, Chick bookends, made environmentally responsibly!  Read all about how they are made and how super cute they are {perfect for any room, not just a nursery…thinking placed on a mantle with books would look fabulous too}, here! SO, as always, comment away…let us know what else you love over at All Modern Baby for your chance to win these adorable book ends!  Contest ends in one week, good luck!!

I am just so excited to introduce you to these great products!  This is one of those things that I think everyone, I mean everyone needs to see!  I first came across these at a local kiosk and thought they were magnificent!  Fortunately, for those of you that don’t have a local lit’l Desi9ns kiosk, the online shop is just as charming!

Check this out:

If you look closely, you can make out the name Alyssa!  That’s what lit’l Desi9ns is all about.  Creative mastermind Debby Yennaco takes names and designs them into cool animals images, that are unique to each name.  You wouldn’t believe the number of great designs she’s come up with.  All of them are different and all equally awesome! 

You can get your name on a print (above), clothing (below):

Totes,  travel mugs and stationery:

and my personal favorite, stamps:

You can personalize all of your kids stuff with these!  The best part is - you and your child will know that its their name, but everyone else won’t.   Its always great to have something personalized, but sometimes we don’t want anyone and everyone to be able to call our children by name!  What a super solution!

My little one has been wearing her soft and adorable shirt and has received TONS of compliments!

Now, for the best part.  lit’l Desi9ns is offering 15% off (excluding stamps and embroidered items) just for mentioning Babyluxe in the subject line when you place an order!  This is your opportunity to get all if your kids things personalized so you don’t have lots of missing bags, hats, clothes and sippy cups at the park or pool this summer!  Shop and enjoy!!!

MamaLuxe Edition

Oh me oh my, it’s not a passion anymore, it’s a complete obsession, maybe even an illness…my love and desire for diaper bags, totes, and now “cases” that is!  And I seriously really don’t need to carry one anymore but why not when they are so darn fashionable now a days, so perfect in every way, so so much better than carrying a purse {well, at least during the day; carrying a purse on date night or girls night of course bets the diaper bag…but you get my point}.  Here’s the next fabulous find; unique and desirable in it’s own special way, S. Stein offers their new Baby Case!

Try to focus on the bag, not that precious little girl {what a cutie…}, anyway, check the bag out!!  Different right?  In an awesome way of course!  I’ll show you several pictures and you can see them on the site of course, but none of them do this bag justice!  In person, it’s unbelievable how modern this bag is, again, in a good way.  Leather or suede {now how many times can you say you’ve had a “leather” or a “suede” diaper bag}, spacious and comfortable, and clever too…with a snap-out liner so this bag can grow with you when bottles are no longer needed.

These bags are both mommy AND daddy compatible!  Nothing girlie about an S. Stein baby case which is fantastic, especially in my household!  I’m just fascinated by the look of these cases, aren’t you?  When it comes to any type of bag I have {or you have}, it needs to be unique, something you don’t see everyday, something that will stand out and turn some heads {face it, our short mini skirts sure don’t turn heads anymore, but our mommy products do!}, here you go!  A bag to make you feel special as a parent, more of an adult than a caregiver, a bag for all your needs, and again, so stylish too!

Told ya, looks right at home with Dad too!

While you are over at the S. Stein site, check out all the other fun stuff they have!  Their other totes are just as trendy as their baby case, everyday or work totes, for those of you that don’t need to carry diapers or wipes around with you yet.  Wine totes to messenger bags, your needs will be fulfilled here!

You see this brand in stores nationwide, you see them at your mommy friend’s houses, the park, the mall, in strollers as they pass, EVERYWHERE!  Munchkin brand products are a household name, staple products to purchase when you have children, {from food containers to bath toys, baby slings to bottles}.  Why?  Of course because they are affordable, innovative, positively practical yet of course modern in their own way, and award winning!  And they are always adding fabulous new and clever products for us to enjoy and love!  Today as you start your weekend, here’s 3 new products from Munchkin that should make their way into your homes or into the homes of your gift recipients!

What our editor Olivia has to say about this adorable Sit-Down Potty!

Who says soccer balls are just for boys?? Not my little girl! I showed her the soccer ball potty from Munchkin and she immediately yelped and giggled, jumping up and down! The little potty is shaped and colored like a soccer ball with an easily removable ‘bowl’. And it even comes complete with a ‘flusher’! When you ‘flush’ the potty the crowds roar with delight! Granted, my little girl loves to flush the potty more than ‘use’ the potty, but her time will come! The great thing about the Munchkin soccer potty is that it makes going potty fun and exciting for a training two year old. What I am learning as I try to potty train my little munchkin is that making potty time fun and comfortable is the absolute most important thing! Going potty is a big step for a toddler, but with the soccer potty from Munchkin, it’s a fun easy step!

Did you even know Munchkin carried nursing covers?  It’s perfect for a company as large and well-known as Munchkin to add lines that apply to all areas of a child’s life, right at the very beginning through the toddler years and beyond, even for us breast feeding moms out there!  These covers are just as stylish as the mega expensive ones and have the  full coverage any mom is looking for, and at only $14.99…yes, you heard me, a nursing cover at only $14.99, unbelievable right!  Not unbelievable, AWESOME!  Sure, we all love luxury from time to time and never thought it could be affordable, how wrong we were!  The Munchkin nursing cover again looks like you bought it from a luxurious boutique…but you were smart and bought it from Munchkin instead!

And finally, for our giveaway item, the Munchkin Turtle Shower!  I still wash all three boys in the tub at the same time on most days…can you image doing 3 separate baths every night, who has the time for that!  The boys enjoy their joint bath time and especially now with their new Turtle Shower.  They laugh and laugh at it and “shower” each other {and every Spiderman in the house…each little action figure we own goes in the tub and now gets his own daily shower, too stinkin cute!}  With sturdy suction cups to hold Mr.  Turtle in place and a fishy hose to suck up the water, this clever little contraption will be the next hit for bath time!  If your children are anything like ours, you have to rotate bath toys often to keep their attentions while you scrub them.  So again, at only $14.99, the Turtle Shower would make a perfect, unique birthday gift or just because gift for any toddler!

Yep, we have a Turtle Shower to giveaway, you will love it, trust me!!  Simple head on over to the Munchkin site and let us know your all time favorite product they offer, or one you have been eyeing and haven’t purchased yet.  Munchkin products are sold in Target, Walmart, and Babies R Us stores nationwide, just in case you’ve been under a rock and never seen them before!  Contest ends in one week, good luck!

If you recall, I mentioned a few weeks ago about the upcoming Crocs Summer long giveaways…let’s get it started today!!  Crocs have got to be the #1 children {and adult} shoe on the market!  For the past few years, every Spring and Summer I see more and more kiddos running around in their Crocs!  My nephew has his glued to his feet everyday, same with Sarah’s son Alex; no other shoe can go on their feet, it’s Crocs or nothing!  And it’s no surprise, they are the most comfortable, breathable shoe around!

For June, the BabyLuxe {daily} team wants you to fall in love with the classic Electros style from Crocs.  These are simply the best for any little feet!  With their classic Crocs look, yet a bit different from the Caymans with two colors instead of one, these are the ones you see everywhere and on everyone!

If you are not a fan of Crocs, you do not know what you are missing!  Maybe you don’t appreciate the unique style they offer, but have you tried them on, even as an adult?  If children all around adore Crocs for their colors, their style, but above all else, their comfort, they must be doing something right and it’s about time you joined in!

As I say with many items we show you, personality is key when it comes to fashion in this decade!  Crocs scream fashion and personality, especially with their stand out style and let’s not forget the jibbitz!  What child wouldn’t love to wear Wolverine or Spiderman or a Princess on his/her shoes everyday!  And trust me, jibbitz are a cheap way to please any child with Crocs!  A jibbitz is heaven to them!

We would love to quickly share with you our favorite all time picks from the many Crocs collections, can you believe we all have different favs??!

Dana:  Mary Janes

Sarah:  Electro

Olivia:  Mammoth

Erin:  Cayman

Lisa: Prima

Amy:  Athens

Love the new colors! {above}

Free Shipping on Flip Flops for the rest of June by the way!  BUT NOW,our first Crocs giveaway!  {Two more in July and August AND an end of Summer LARGE Crocs giveaway so stay tuned and keep commenting all Summer LONG!}  One winner this month with receive their Electro Pick, simply comment back to us which color you would choose or another one of your favs or a fabulous story about your experience with Crocs, whatever you want!  Here’s the best part, we want this Summer’s Crocs giveaways to be the best and easiest to win so we’re giving you plenty of chances!  You have all month to comment, tweet, blog about, whatever {I would even LOVE to see pictures of your kids in Crocs for extra entries, feel free to send them to me and we’ll post them for you! dana@babyluxedaily.com}  This means comment as many times as you want from now until July 25th, when our next Crocs giveaway happens{provide links if you tweet, network, or blog about them and us}.  At that point we will name this month’s winner and 4 rounders up.  Those 5 will be placed into the end of Summer Crocs giveaway meaning only 15 of you will be entered into the large giveaway at the end so COMMENT OFTEN!  GOOD LUCK!

Bical Grippers

The following is a review by our new editor Olivia

My little girl is so picky about her shoes! I know that once she finds a shoe she likes, it’s comfortable and fun to show off for her. So, combine the coziness of a nice warm sock with the sturdiness of a rubber soled shoes and you have the ideal combination! That’s what Bical Grippers provide!

When we pulled the green and white striped sock with the pink-soled bical gripper out of the bright pink box, my little one’s face lit up. She grabbed the shoes from my hands and immediately stuck out her feet ready for me to quickly put them on. With a little cupcake sewn on each side, these little shoes are fit for a princess! My toddler immediately showed everyone her new shoes by dancing around the living room, pointing to them and sticking her feet out in front of people.

She has worn her Bical Grippers in the house and outside and they are sturdy and resilient to her nonstop two year old feet. They do fit snugly so it’s worthwhile to order a size bigger so your little one can have more time running around in their favorite pair! They are the perfect combination for the active toddler! My daughter wears hers almost daily at some point and they still look and feel brand new. These are definitely going to stay in her closet for a while! I can’t wait to get some of the other designs!

Bical Grippers has fun girl and boy designs from camouflage to sweet hearts and they even have knee sock designs for even more warmth and comfort. Bical Grippers also come in larger sizes so your little one doesn’t have to give them up as their little tootsies grow!

Now you can get Bical Grippers for your little one, at a sweet 20% discount!  Just enter the code “BICAL20″ at checkout, here!

Vincent Shoes

Looking for a shoe shop that has hundreds of unique shoes to choose from?  As I have said before, I have the hardest time finding shoes for my boys; because they both have huge feet!  They tend to outgrow their age styles way too early.  Not so with Vincent Shoes!

Alex has the most adorable, comfortable & practical sandals this summer from Vincent Shoes, and I need to share the details with you!  Check out these Vincent Oskar sandals!

As Olivia stated about about her toddler being picky about her shoes, so is Alex!  And when I pulled the Vincent Oskar shoes out of the box, he immediately tried to get them on himself so he could start prancing around the house in them.  Now, several months later, they are still in nearly new condition, besides a little scuffing on the rubber sole from many backyard & park excursions!

Vincent Shoes carries such a great assortment of shoes, many that are fit for back to school, which we really must be thinking about already {I know, summer JUST started}!  I am leaning towards the Vincent Joakim for Alex’s first year of preschool.  They will surely hold up to the wear and tear that he’ll put on them at the playground & indoors.

Vincent Shoes are available at a ton of retailers world-wide, so check out the list here, to find the closest retailer near you!

Kidluxe Edition

Music should be a very important part of every child’s life!  CDs, DVDs, the radio, or instruments, however you introduce music to your kids, do it well and do it often!  Once they are in school, they will be exposed to music class, choir, and so much more {a favorite for my 2nd grader, he got up on time when he knew it was music day!}.  Let them play many instruments as soon as they can pick one up; pianos, drums, clarinets, violins, there is sure to be one out there they will fall in love with!  {Drums in our house…had to be the loudest instrument of all…}  For the littler ones who are not ready for a full-blown instrument yet, they can watch and listen to an amazing variety of music available to them.  Today we have two exciting ones that I know your children will LOVE!

Name Your Tune will make any child smile and dance with glee!  For Connor’s 3rd birthday, his “Connor CD” was the best thing he received!  A customized CD just for him, with classic children’s music song by brilliant and talented musicians with an added touch…Connor’s name thrown in to all the songs!  It’s like they are singing right to him, about him, with him!  At first, since he’s such a shy little thing, he was quite embarrased as he sat wide eyed listening to the CD.  After we all started dancing and singing with the music {because it’s all your favorite songs, ones you know by heart} he was thrilled to have something of his very own, as personalized as it can get!

“If you’re happy and you know it Connor clap your hands!”

And the name is not just thrown in there like a filler {no robot or recorded person saying “Connor” out of tune like the telemarketers do}; these are actual artists singing beautifully and singing your child’s name in each and every song!  Name Your Tune would make the most special gift you could give a child, no matter the age!  This is something that they can enjoy for years, at home, in the car, on the computer.  You will love this just as much as your child!  I love to see how Connor blushes when he hears the first song, every time he blushes…it’s like the singer is right in his room or he can see them singing to him!  TOO CUTE!

Go get one now and take $5 off your order with the code Babyluxe.  While you are there, they have a ton of other personalized gifts to check out, step stools, blankets, toys, and more!  Try your luck at winning one of your very own too!!  Head on over to Name Your Tune and let us know which song on their play list brings you back to your childhood and whose child’s name you would love to hear on one of these perfect CDs. Contest ends in one week.  Now on to some HIP HOP & switch from a CD to a DVD!

New Editor Amy has this to say about It’s Hip Hop Baby:

When I was given the Its Hip Hop Baby DVD/CD to review I was instantly excited.  My almost 3 year old loves music!  So I knew the DVD would be a hit!  Well I was right, and totally surprised AND delighted to also find the DVD was teaching Nicholas his numbers, letters, and colors through the use of music!

We popped the DVD in and both stood ready to dance in our living room.  Nicholas had a blast.   The music is full of energy, familiar songs,  free style dancing with simple moves for the kids to easily mimic.  The children in the video are fun, energetic, and age appropriate for your toddler and pre-preschooler.   There are several different locations like the playground, park, zoo, and studio room so there’s a lot of variation to keep your child’s interest.  The songs are familiar like Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, games like Simon Says.  Watch your little one sing, laugh, and dance around your living room with this educational musical tool.  Don’t feel guilty your child is watching TV either; feel smart, feel sneaky even.  They are learning and having fun!

The benefits of It’s Hip Hop Baby are undeniable.  Let your little one learn with music and rhyme, matching animal sounds to the actual animal, build balance, and coordination while being active and following directions.  It’s “pediatrician” recommended, read more here!

It’s Hip Hop Baby would make a fantastic birthday gift to any toddler or preschool age child {and older & younger, babies would love this too!}.  The parents will love you for the creative, entertaining gift.  And Its Hip Hop Baby is a wonderful way for you to join in and have some silly shake your sillies out fun with your little one.  Show them how cool you are mom!

Another giveaway, aren’t we awesome!!  A It’s Hip Hop Baby DVD for one lucky winner, simply let us know which DVD you like best {there’s 4}.  Contest also ends in one week, good luck to you all!  {Enter twice for both giveaways please!}

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35% off of Mim Pi!
Our entire collection of Mim Pi is now 35% off! Choose from the “It’s a Wonderful Little World” collection, the “Rock and Doll” collection, or the “Roses are Red” collection. Below is the ever popular Rock and Doll collection that features an adorable black and white polka dot skirt with hot pink netting underneath.

25% off of Deux Par Deux and most other designer brands!
Deux par Deux is one of our favorite designers and not only is it adorable, it is reasonably priced. All of our sale items are going very fast so hurry in for best selection! Below is our smocked top and white pant from the Vichy en Folie collection.

Brand New Personalized Necklaces by Mine DeVine!
We are thrilled to have just partnered with Mine DeVine to bring you their fabulous personalized necklaces and they are flying off the shelves! Each necklace is made on a wood tile and sealed with a glossy sealant. A double ribbon necklace tie adds a touch of sweetness and also makes for an adjustable length to fit all ages. All necklaces can be made with or without the dangling beads (although we personally think the beads make it extra special). An absolutely perfect gift for a birthday or any special occasion. Each necklace is hand made with love (please allow 7-10 days to ship).

Cool Boy Clothes!
At Squeeze Hugs, you will find the coolest of cool boy clothes! Best of all, most of them are on sale right now! Check out this “We the People” shirt from Monster Republic – perfect for something different for 4th of July (back of shirt shown). Right now all Monster Republic (as well as most of our boy collections) are 25% off!

Come and visit Squeeze Hugs – where the most precious things are worth a squeeze!
BabyLuxe readers take 10% off your entire order with coupon code LUXE10!

This is one of those products {companies} that has heads turning my way EVERY SINGLE TIME I’m in a store and whip them out!  Let me enlighten you, this is how much I know you all…how many of you own reusable shopping bags?  I’m sure you’ve bought a few from your local grocery store, Trader Joe’s, even the drug stores and department stores sell them now.  HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU ACTUALLY USED THEM?  Wait…let me rephrase that, how many times have you left them in the car OR better yet at home??  hee hee…yep, mine where stuck at home while I was at the store too many times to count!  Not anymore…NEVER, do I leave the house or car without my Neela Bags, because, they are all packed conveniently in a “Market Pack” and easily thrown over my shoulder or in my purse/diaper bag!

Let me explain what you see here…the Market Pack is 5 folded totes in an easy carrying case.  YES, they are soooo easy to fold up after each use, not a hassle at all.  Either use them all at once for those ever so fun grocery shopping trips or just throw one or two in your purse for the mall or market.  It’s never been more easy!  Those ugly ones you bought from the grocery store on a whim as you checked out one day are old news…you are all stylish and modern and as always, should reflect your personality in everything you do!  These bags from Neela Bags do that for you!  Style, convenience, eco-friendly, all wrapped into one!

Another must have, affordable, item from Neela Bags that I just can’t live without, especially this HOT Summer, is the Insulated Tote.  Have you ever tried to pack all the lunch food AND ice packs AND drinks for a day at the park for 3 growing boys into a tiny little lunch box OR a day at the beach into a HUGE plastic cooler {seriously, how did I plan on dragging that to the beach along with all my other bags and children…}; I’m saved with the Insulated Tote, it’s roomy and holds everything I need for a day out with the kids or for my grocery items that need to stay extra cool when I decide to take the kids for ice cream on the way home.

Eco-friendly shopping {in all aspects} is the way to go these days!  Plastic bag bans are starting to go into effect {one here in the coastal communities of NC to start in September} and for good reason of course!  Neela Bags are affordable and will last you just as long as those plastic bags will sit in land fills or float around our beautiful country.  And since this is your source for LUXE shopping, look how pretty they are to look at!  Seriously, every bag boy I come across loves them…so if a teenage boy thinks they are cool, come on now, they must be!

Take 15% off your regular priced order at Neela Bags with the code NEELAFF.  I say regular priced because there’s a sale going on, Denali Totes are 20% off with the code SUMMER now through June 30th.  Oh, I forgot to tell you about the Denali Totes…real quick:  throw these compact bags into your purse and leave them there, you’ll need them often, for every little errand you run, never accept “plastic” again!