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


* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

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.


2. 'Love on the Sponsor' entries:(1 entry each)

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win TheFirstYrs TrueFit ReboundConvertible CarSeat at EBMR's-270$-(5/29)http://bit.ly/cIO5Vl #giveaway #carseat #baby #safety


3. Additional entries: (1 entry each)

- Fan me on Facebook.
- Follow Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports (EBMR) via Google Friend Connect
- Subscribe to the EBMR email updates
- Snag the EBMR Blog button
- Snag the Baby Bounty Bash button
- Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


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'


* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

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.

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


* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Baby Orajel, the 40 year old number 1 teething brand recommended by pediatricians the world over, has recently introduced to the market the Smart Dose Teething Gel.

The Smart Dose Teething Gel comes in an easy to use pump to help parents apply just the right amount of pain relieving gel onto their little one's sore gums.


All you need to do is press the pump once onto your fingertip or a cotton swab, then apply the gel to baby's sore gums....that's it!

This cherry flavored teething gel comes in a 0.22 oz pump that holds 40 doses of oral pain reliever and is every parent's new best friend to combat painful teething battles with ease and confidence.

I'm glad this product is out in the market as it is relieving to know that I'd only be applying the required amount of pain relieving gel onto Bunny Boo's gum when the time arises and not more than what is necessary. (or even less than what is needed to subside the pain)

A definite must-have in the baby essentials basket!



You can buy a package of Baby Orajel's Smart Dose Teething Gel for 6.99 US$ or 5.99 US$ in some drug stores.
(This is available at all major retailers and drug stores)

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



* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Kyle and Jodie have brought to the table a combination of talent, environmental consciousness, quality cotton organic fabric and social standards through their Barley & Birch line of 'unabashedly organic, planet-saving clothes'.



All their lap tees, onepieces, tees, tanks, pants and hats have three things in common. They're all made

• In the USA
• With 100% certifiable organic cotton fabric
• With water based, toxin free inks

To put it simply, Barley & Birch's 'green kids-wear' do not pollute the earth or water and do not expose farm workers to toxins.'



Unlike most organic cotton onepieces I have come across, I personally felt Bunny Boo's lion onepiece was made with a thicker more durable cotton.

The onepiece we received was a long 6-12 mos piece and I'm estimating Bunny Boo would be able to wear this through a few months into his 1st year too.

The onepieces are available in these sizes: 3-6mos, 6-12mos, 12-18mos and 18-24mos



You can buy a Barley & Birch organic onepiece/tee for 32 US$ online or from these stores

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

* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

There's so much excitement when you're getting ready to have your baby in a new country. We had Bunny girl back home, where most people visit the baby in the hospital after his/her birth and bring presents for the little one. In my heart I always wished we'd had a baby shower for Bunny girl. I'd read so much about baby showers and thought they were so much fun. I am thus so excited with having my main baby shower hosted by the awesome women in my church this coming weekend.

I've read that no baby shower is complete without a Diaper Cake (And being a novice to baby showers I initially thought this was an edible cake fashioned to look like a diaper!)....
And today I will tell any baby shower hostess that no baby shower is ever complete without a Rattlecake Diaper Cake!

Young Mommy cum Creative Designer cum Extremely Talented Founder Michelle honestly brings it all to the table when it comes to diaper cakes.

Uniqueness, style, quality, detailing and most importantly hygiene are all trademarks of Rattlecake Diaper Cakes. To Michelle 'customer satisfaction' is passe, rather 'customer delight' is the norm for each order she works on.

Her creative bestsellers include the 4 tier Girlie Garden Diaper Cake

Click on the picture to read more details about the cake

and the 4 tier Lime & Brown Monkey Diaper Cake.
Click on the picture to read more details about the cake

But to me nothing will ever compare to the custom made Bunny Boo diaper cake she made for me.

I love how Michelle took the pains to make even the packaging fun and exciting.
I felt like a little girl opening up a birthday present and finding a 'surprise' inside!
(Sorry can't let the cat out of the bag. Michelle said it's a special surprise that every customer receives so I don't want to be a party pooper. You will just have to order a diaper cake to find out what it is!!)


Rattlecake Diaper Cakes are priced anywhere from 45 US$ to 243 US$.
(Shipping is a flat rate of 4.99 US$ via Fedex ground or free for all orders over 100 US$)

Here's how you can win it:

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

Look through the Rattlecake Diaper cakes site and tell me which diaper cake you think is the best.


2. 'Love on the Sponsor' entries:(1 entry each)

-Follow Rattlecake on Twitter

-Fan Rattlecake on Facebook

-Sign up for Rattlecake's newsletter (You can receive coupons and promotion updates)

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a 25 Rattlecake DiaperCake GC and a pregnancy book at EBMR's BabyBountyBash(5/15) http://bit.ly/d1nmXR #giveaway #win #baby


3. Additional entries: (1 entry each)

- Fan me on Facebook.
- Follow Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports (EBMR) via Google Friend Connect
- Subscribe to the EBMR email updates
- Snag the EBMR Blog button
- Snag the Baby Bounty Bash button
- Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)


This giveaway is open to US Residents , 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on May 15th 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: Rattlecake Diaper Cakes sent me 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.**