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Safe, stylish, high quality and eco-conscious products is what you will find in the Organically Grown online store.
Making an impact in the market with their organic products, this company, though new, has been spreading roots with their 'Go Green' message through their apparel, infant accessories and home decor.

Organically Grown has some of the sweetest infant wear around.....




I love the little 3 piece 'Take Me Home' set Bunny Boo was sent and I have kept this aside as the the little set he will leave the hospital in.


This 100% organic cotton (Yay for organic cotton! Great feel to the fabric and the safer alternative, minus the use of harsh chemicals, not just for Bunny Boo but the environment too.) set includes an 'Organic Baby' embroidered bodysuit, an embroidered hem pull on pant and


a white snap on jacket with embroidered hems and three adorable embroidered lamb motifs. Now all I need to look for is a matching little head warmer and then I'm all set to put this away in my hospital bag!

Organically Grown also has recently added a toddler line to their collection


I'm hoping this line will soon expand to include overalls for the boys and pretty spring/summer dresses for the girls.

What's unique about Organically Grown is that all their products are recyclable, renewable and biodegradable...thereby making a statement on how important it is to go the 'Organic' way.

You can buy an Organically Grown 3 piece 'Take Me Home' set for 36 US$.

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** EBMR Disclaimer: Organically Grown sent us the featured Take Me Home set for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

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I can't believe we've actually reached the end of the Baby Bounty Bash...boy, has it been a blast! Think I'm going to miss seeing the button around after this but on the happier note, it also means that Bunny Boo will soon be here. (My Braxton Hicks continue to remind me that his arrival will be soon!) So to end with a bang, Learning Curve's brand The First Years has generously offered to sponsor our last giveaway with a product every parent wants to own....
The First Years True Fit Rebound Convertible Car Seat (model C670)

This prestigious NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) 5 star rated car seat is the only seat you will need for your child from the time you take him/her out of the hospital, right after birth, till he/she outgrows the need to be in a car seat.

That's right, you can use the True Fit Rebound Convertible Car Seat (model C670) as soon as the young rider is 5 lbs and till he/she hits 65 lbs.
(In the rear facing position from 5-22 lbs and in the forward facing position from 22-65 lbs)


I love that this car seat is very well cushioned.
The seat is completely lined with energy absorbing EPS foam.( The seat cover is also easy to remove when you need to 'sanitize' the same with a good clean up after spills and crumbs)


and has a 5 point harness system which I feel, is any day, a safer and more secure option than using car seat belts in boosters for older children.

The crotch buckle is also adjustable (5 point adjust) allowing the child to sit comfortably as he/she grows.

The True Fit Rebound Convertible Car Seat (model C670) is the only convertible car seat that provides a 'Rebound Energy Management System' via the flip up 'Rebound Bar'.


The 'Rebound Energy Management System' provides additional protection to minimize harsh impact to the young ride in the unlikely event of a violent crash.

It also comes with a rear facing 'Angle Indicator' that helps you determine whether or not the seat has been inclined appropriate to your little one's age. The recommended angle for a newborn is 45 degrees (minus the head-rest) and 35 degrees (with the head-rest)- with the car seat placed in the rear facing position.


The side impact wings are much larger than most car seats I have seen, thereby only enhancing protection measures.


The padded, wide head rest, for use in the rear as well as forward facing position, is removable and also has long side wings for protection.
If Bunny girl was using the seat right now the only issue I'd have would be if she'd fall asleep on a long ride as the wideness of the head rest would cause her head to flop from one side to the other like a little rag dolly.

The True Fit Rebound Convertible Car Seat (model C670) is an awesome car seat and I wish they'd had it out in the market when we had to buy Bunny girl's first seat. Packed with features, enhanced security and lots more comfort than most car seats, I'm sure getting Bunny Boo to stay put in his car seat should not be a struggle.


I have to state that the information provided in The First Years manual is very comprehensive, educative and clearly explained in a simplified manner, stage-wise.

Here are 2 important facts, I learnt while reading the same:

• The chest clip should always be placed at arm pit level for higher safety/security of the young rider.
• The harness strap should always be snug and not allow any slack nor should it be too tight.
  

We're yet to install the seat in our car and may get a little help just to make sure everything's in place.
(Hubby's confident he can do it without any problems so we have to see how it goes this weekend).

Once the seat's in, we'll just have to wait till our little member makes his arrival to make any readjustments if necessary!



You can buy The First Years True Fit Rebound Convertible Car Seat (model C670) for 269.99 US$.

Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win The First Years True Fit Rebound Convertible Car Seat (model C670)


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Look around the Learning Curve site and then leave a comment telling me another product you'd want to buy for a newborn/infant.


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This giveaway is open to US Residents , 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on May 29th 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: The First Years sent us the featured product for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The Junction'


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In 1964, Jason Fein's father produced 10 products in his woodshop and sold them successfully to the market. 46 years have passed since then and today the company, Guidecraft, is owned by Jason Fein and proudly boasts of 580 educational products, quality furniture and beautiful wood crafted pieces.

I chose to feature Guidecraft's Moon and Stars Media Carousel in the Baby Bounty Bash because I firmly believe the love for books can be introduced to very young infants. We'd read to Bunny girl even as she was a wee little baby and today it warms my heart to see her ravenously look through books.

The Guidecraft's Moon and Stars Media Carousel would make a lovely addition in your little one's nursery and/or the older sibling's room. The design is very gender neutral and the functionality is so 'child friendly'.

The Moon and Stars Carousel weighs 42lbs and has to be assembled from scratch.



All the parts are separately packaged and identifying the components to be out together is literally a breeze.



Certain parts are labeled for easy referencing and if you follow every step of the instruction sheet, you will be able to put it together without a single problem.



We started putting together Carousel with hubby's help but then he had to take several minutes off to answer a phone call. Bunny girl and I decided to attempt putting the rest of parts together and surprised ourselves!



Bunny girl helped screw on the colorful pillars and hand me the labeled dividers



while handled tightening the pillars, screwing in the wood colored dividers with the mini screw twister provided.
(The twister actually works well. Looks are deceptive but this really does what it has to!)

By the time Hubby got off his telephone call, Bunny girl and I had successfully managed to put everything together. We just needed help to turn the sturdy piece over and move it into Bunny girl's room.

Ta-dah!!!....Isn't this beautiful?



With all the books placed inside this definitely takes the prize for really bringing an additional punch into Bunny girl's room.

The top of the Carousel is now a resting place for one of her favorite plush animals, Shadow.



Just for your reference, Bunny girl's strong Moon and Stars Media Carousel can spin on its rotatable base and holds 175 books of varying sizes and in board book format, paperback and hardcover styles. Its stands at 31" h x 19.75" w x 19.75", in dimension.

I love walking into Bunny girl's room and finding my little reader sitting on her colorful mat, with a pile of books fresh off the Carousel, flipping through the pages in deep concentration.

Priceless!



You can buy Guidecraft's Moon and Stars Media Carousel for 200 US$.

For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The Junction'


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One of the best gifts one can give an expectant Mommy or a new Mommy is a special gift basket. Not just any old gift basket picked up from one of your local mass retailers...(Oh no, too regular!)....
but one that's filled with exquisite delicacies, special yummies, much loved luxuries and more.
I'm talking about a Gourmet Gift Basket!

Gourmet Gift Baskets have the cream of all gift baskets filled with 'superior quality products thereby making each gift basket a masterpiece'.

I'm in love with soy candles and just had to put in a special request to review the Beanpod candle gift crate instead of the great Mother's Day Sweets & Treats gift basket (Call me crazy!).

The Beanpod candle gift crate came well packaged and surprisingly very quickly. The crate holds one candle from each of Beanpod's 4 collections: Floral, Bistro, Calming and Fruit & Vine.

I know I gave up a 'yummy' opportunity to indulge in some delicacies but you really should smell these candles. They ARE by far the best soy candles we have ever used in our home and I'm know I'm going to try to make these stretch for as long as I can make them last! For me this is such an aromatically fragrant Mommy's Day treat to myself.....love it!!

I understand Gourmet Gift Baskets tested out 300 candle brands to finally narrow in on their top pick and boy, do they have taste!
I'm sure their varied gift baskets are top of the line with their own individual strengths too.


With Mother's Day fast approaching I thought we'd make this featured Baby Bounty Bash sponsor a highlight giveaway to allow one of you fortunate ladies out there to win this gorgeous Mother's Day Sweets & Treats gift basket
(You can also try to win this for your Mommy, Grandmother or a special Mom you know)


You can buy the Beanpod candle gift crate for 39.99 US$ and the gorgeous Mother's Day Sweets & Treats gift basket for 49.99 US$.

For a list of all the live giveaways visit 'The Junction'


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The UK's leading brand of baby accessories Tommee Tippee is quickly growing repute as a solid baby accessories brand name a parent can trust in the American market. Many people do not know this but Tommee Tippee was a brand that was birthed on American soil but was then taken to Britain in 1965.

Earlier this year, Tommee Tippee took a proactive step to introduce to the market the Closer to Nature feeding bottles in an attempt to provide the growing market with a safer, healthier more natural accessory to enhance a newborn's feeding routine.



Available in 5 fl oz and 9 fl oz sizes, these bottles

• Are BPA and Phthalate free
• Have an anti colic, anti gas, advanced easy vent valve
• Have wider mouths to facilitate easier cleaning of the bottle
• Have a unique and easy to grip shape

You can buy a 5 fl oz Closer to Nature feeding bottle for 7.99 US$ and a 9 fl oz Closer to Nature feeding bottle for 7.99 US$ as well.