This weeks The Gallery from Tara over at Sticky Fingers should be a doddle but I have found harder than last weeks theme of Ugly with choice being the major issue! This weeks subject is “Joy”.
My greatest joy are my children and our family. Right now we are Birthday-tastic over at Lancaster Towers, Baby G has her half year, six months old, milestone on Wednesday and our not so little anymore Lil’ H turns 3 years old at the weekend. So here is a compilation of a few of our JOYous moments marking the last three years.
“The what?” I hear you cry! Puj Tub (pronounced “pudge tub”) Never heard of it? Well me neither! So please allow me to introduce you to the Puj Tub.
I’ve mentioned before my local Wilmslow pal Becky who set up Lord & Lady Tantrum with a toddler and baby twins, well Lord & Lady Tantrum has also just become the UK Exclusive provider of the US baby product hit the Puj Tubs. Luckily for me just as I was heading off to Egypt the first of her stock landed. Whilst Baby G was at the top end of its age range for use at 5 months old I also knew there are no baths in Egypt, not a problem with a toddler but a bit trickier with a baby so I borrowed one for our trip.
Here’s how I would describe the Puj Tub, it is bascially light flat foam shape with hidden magnetic clasps which folds it into a cradle to sit in the sink allowing baby to be easily, safely & comfortably be bathed in the sink without mum having to bend down. But the best way to explain the Puj Tub is to show you, I had thought about vlogging this but then I found this much better looking chick clip doing just that on You Tube and frankly she’s way better looking than I could ever hope to be!
I can understand why this product is a big hit stateside, its a great idea! Its really soft for baby and really easy for mum. If you’ve just had a c-section or have any back or knee problems this is going to make a big difference to the first six months with baby.
My family and the family we were holidaying with used the Puj Tub and whilst both our babies were at the top end of the age range at 5-6 months is was really useful and we could both see how useful it would have been if we’d discovered it when our babies were younger. From a travelling perspective it was no bother in terms of space or weight to lie it in the case and from a storage perspective when both on the road or at home it takes up absolutely no room whatsoever by being simply hung up on the back of the bathroom door. Compared to any other baby bath or seat I have used they are all like an extra piece of bathroom furniture. It’s a great idea and one I am bit disappointed to discover at the end of my opportunity to use it. The Puj Tub was a real help on holiday in a hot country without baths as showering a baby I always find is a two man job – one to shower with baby and the other to pass baby over to dry. Having it meant that I could go and get Baby G and I changed and ready for the evening and Lil’ H and Daddy could stay in the pool or at the beach.
The Puj Tub is suitable from newborn to 6 months old, or up to 17 lbs and available to buy online exclusively in the UK from Lord and Lady Tantrum for £49.95 with Free UK Delivery.
As you know I’ve been off galavanting, we returned a couple of weeks ago from a week of sunshine in Egypt and it was great (more details and some snaps to follow!) I took with me a few items to test and review one of which was the SnoozeShade a product designed by a mum for mums. So it was duly packed and put to the test and here’s what I thought thinking…
We spent many days and evenings when now almost 3 Lil’ H was a baby draping a muslin over his pram and pushchair to cut out light and distractions so I was really keen to try out the SnoozeShade as a “proper solution” with my second baby. I wanted it especially for our trip to Egypt on holiday where I knew there would be lots of distractions not to mention sunshine & UV to protect Baby G from. Baby G was 5 months old when we first used this in March 2010.
The SnoozeShade packs up really small and light which is great when travelling but also on a day to day basis its taking up hardly any valuable shopping space. Its also very versatile, like many mums & especially those with more than one child I push more than pushchair. I have now used this on my Bugaboo in pram/carrycot and also as a pushchair, Maclaren Techno XT and Cosatto You 2 double pushchair (covering one half).
On holiday it was an absolute essential and on return my SnoozeShade goes everywhere with me living in my nappy bag and has become a staple part of my life back in the UK. The SnoozeShade cuts out stimulation ensuring my daughter sleeps well amongst the noisy crazy world she lives in with a noisy older brother at playgroups, playdates etc. On holiday temperatures were 25-33 degrees we would always make sure she was in the shade anyway but she was never too warm, the light breeze flowed through as a result she slept well during the day, fed well, was a happy baby and slept great of an evening in restaurants and mini discos at night. We always used sun protection cream & with the snooze shade too she is as pale as when she left the UK! Another unexpected bonus was it protected her very well from insect bites & whilst the rest of the family were collecting them Baby G had very few.
It was somewhat dusty and dirty from a week away, I have machine washed it no problem. I’m giving it a big thumbs up and at £19.99 it represents great value for money.
This review has also been posted over at Mums Like You if you head over there you can see what others thought.
Hot into my inbox this morning is this new clip from Toy Story 3 – couldn’t wait – have busted my working hard all morning promise watched it and am compelled by excitement to share it! Enjoy!
Who knew Andy Flintoff would be starring in Toy Story 3 playing Big Baby? Not me!
There’s also the way cuter Bookworm, pleased to see geeks represented!
And here’s the Toy Story 3 line-up … I can’t see spaces for anymore but I could be wrong …
The creators of the beloved “Toy Story” films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of our favourite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. As Andy prepares to depart for college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of his loyal toys are troubled about their uncertain future. Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of “Toy Story 2” and “Finding Nemo”), TOY STORY 3 is a comical new adventure in Disney Digital 3D™ that lands the toys in a room full untamed tots who can’t wait to get their sticky little fingers on these “new” toys. It’s pandemonium as they try to stay together, ensuring “no toy gets left behind.” Meanwhile, Barbie comes face to plastic face with Ken (yes, that Ken). Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson (“Cars,” “Monsters, Inc.”) produces, while Michael Arndt, Academy Award®-winning screenwriter of “Little Miss Sunshine,” brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities.
