Mummy Knows Reviews

When my two older boys where born they would not take a pacifier. EVER! I don't know why they just would not take one. While I thought this was good I also saw the bad. While I did not have to worry about needing to wean them off, I also had a harder time getting them off the boob and to bed. So when Noah was born and wanted a pacifier I gave him one. This it helped to calm him down, but we had a small problem... he only wanted the one he got from the hospital. While this was fine when he hit 3 months we tried to get him the 3-6 month pacifier and he would not take it. You might be wondering why they have different pacifiers for each month. Well the pacifier is harder, that way the babies don't suck on it so hard that it bends and gets stuck in their mouth, and yes that has happened. (not to my babies but I have read about it happening) So we decided to try a new pacifier.... he would not take any of them! He still wanted his one from the hospital. Well it hit me while I was ...

Monday: Teether Tuesday: Bottle Wednesday: Pacifier Thursday: Oral Care Friday: Drinking cups Saturday: MAM Sunday: Baby

I am getting so sick and tired of telling my kids to pick up their toys. Does not matter if it is at our house or grandmas they make a mess with them. I tried using bins and toy chest but they still liked to keep it all over the floor. Well a  bow-tiger  must have been having the same problem becuase they found a great way to not only put toys away but to keep them in one spot.... ok my kids take their toys in one spot but it worked well.

I hate mornings, really, really hate them. I want to sleep in as late as I can. But like your mother always said, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So I am always looking at ways to make a quick and healthy breakfast. When I got these Silicone Egg Poachers  I was excited at the idea of making an poached egg in five minutes. I have never been able to make a poached egg before I got these. 

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My love of wool cloth diaper covers is no secret. So when I found out about a new company for wool shorts and leggings I couldn't contain my excitement. I wanted to know EVERYTHING!! What colors, sizes, when can I get my hands on these adorable items. I reached out to the owner of Yooki , Jess was very sweet and willing to answer all my questions. So if you are like me and want to know all about Yooki   wool, your questions should be answered today. If something is not covered please let me know and I will get you an answer.

I love wool diaper covers, they are cute and functional. But when I first started to use them I was scared to ruin them. You hear things like hand washing, lanolizing and felting. These words make you want to run for the hills. But after using wool for about a year and a half I learned one important thing. It is not as scary as you think. So I am going to go over how I take care of my wool. Showing some of the products I use and the choices you have in wool care. 

I had a friend get married a few months ago, and I missed it. It is in Vegas and I just did not have the money to go. How many of you have had the same problem? Or maybe you are getting married soon and trying to save up. Weddings are not cheap no matter how you look at it. All I see is one mega credit card at the end of the light. Even if you are not getting married or don't know anyone who is think about vacation, going to college, or even buying a home. We all need to put money aside for that. We have been trying to save for a rainy day, its been hard at times. Well now we have decided we want to go to Disney land so we are not saving for a rainy day we are going to save for a sunny one. I think that is important that we put money aside for the fun days as well as the bad. We all could use a good vacation or a wedding to go to. To the left is a picture of my friend and her husband. It was their wedding that I missed. Don't miss any more wedding or vacations with  Your ...

Glow Bug is another big name cloth diapering place. You can get everything from pocket diapers to all in ones to even diaper sprayers. I have come to really love Glow Bug diapers for a few reasons. First of all they have a ton of really cute styles you can pick from. I got this really cute submarine one.

All my life I was told to use dryer sheets. I never gave a thought as to if it was good or bad. I did learn that you should never leave them on top of your dryer or the oils and wax will melt and then stain your cloths. So when I started cloth diapering and head about dryer balls, I had to know more. First of all don't put the outside of your cloth diapers in the dryer only inserts. That is IF you want to, most people just air dry them. That being said I tried out this wool dryer ball.

I have a small kitchen and I am trying to get rid of all the clutter on the counter. But having a toddler I am cutting up snacks all day. So I found a solution to keep my cutting board handy with out making my kitchen cluttered.

I love baby wearing, I have worn Chris from the day he was born. Even at two and a half I still wear him. Sometimes you need just need to be hands free. I find wearing Chris in the grocery store makes it so much easier. No helping me add stuff to the cart or his favorite is taking stuff out of the cart and tossing it on the floor. With the MamaWay  Baby sling you can keep your baby close but have your hands free to do what you need. 

This post has affiliate links and I make money from you buying or clicking the links. Its snack time and I am starving! Do I reach for a sweet treat and gain that weight I don't want or do I reach for that sweet treat and not gain the weight? Are you confused? I would be. But I am talking about a sweet healthy meal replacement bar from PurEarth

I don't cook a lot. Ryan is the chef in my house. In fact whenever I make food the kids with ether not eat it or complain that it is not as good as daddy's cooking. With that being said Ryan does not cook pork a lot because he is never sure if it is cooked enough. I am the same way but with chicken too. So getting a  Digital Kitchen Meat Thermometer  has been a great help to both of us.

I never knew about swaddling a baby or even what that was until my second son was born. Yes they did swaddle him in the hospital but I did not know what that was or how to do it, or even that it helps baby sleep. Now it seams like there are a ton of different types of swaddling wraps out there. Noah is going to be 6 months on Sunday and he has not like to be swaddles in a long time. Don't get me wrong he loves to feel tight, but hates that he can't move this arms.  Zipadee-Zip  is a great mix for me. They give Noah the feel of being swaddled while still being able to move this arms. One random thing that I have found I love about this is that he can't scratch me. Here is a little info about Noah, he loves to hold your hand while he is feeding and sometime when he is trying to fall asleep he can scratch... if I have not clipped his nails.

Chris loves anything art, but he still likes to try to put things in his mouth. Because of this I try to keep his craft supplies as natural as possible. Wee Can Too is a great company making natural baby art supplies. Their Veggie Dough is  CPSIA Compliant. Made from Organic Fruit & Vegetable powders, recommended for ages 2 and up. I does c ontains Gluten But does not contain: Soy or Dairy. This dough is not made to eat but you can stress a little less if your child is like Chris and tries to give it a taste.

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OK I have to say that I did not review this. Well not me but my brother did. I wanted to go shooting with him but something came up. So I asked him to tell me how he likes his new FSL Patriot Electronic Earmuff . My brother loves to go shooting, and due to his line of work he needs to train with them often.

We as women (well most of us) want long hair, nice skin and longer and/or strong nails. What if I told you I found a way to get it. Its no secret and most people already know about it. Its Biotin. Biotin helps to promote healthy skin, nails and hair. I have been taking it for a new weeks now and I can tell you my nails are stronger. My hair while it still falls out like crazy due to my thyroid, but I can feel it getting stronger and longer.

My son Chris has Autism, his occupational therapist had suggested we try a weighted blanket at night to help him sleep. So I was very excited when Sensory Goods  gave us the chance to try one of their weighted blankets.

I love love LOVED my  Flexible tripod for your smartphone  I used it all the time! I don't have a good video camera and tripod. So I use my cell phone, which really has a great 16 mp on it. So its not bad but I am always having to find a day to prop my phone up so I can do video reviews. GOMA Industries has this really cool tripod for smart phones and GoPros.

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The story of baby Finn and the Blumenthal family is one of hope, strength, and courage that resonates deeply within all of us.

RECALL NOTICE. PLEASE READ, LIKE, and SHARE. Britax has just informed us that they are conducting a voluntary safety recall today on certain Advocate ClickTight, Boulevard ClickTight, and Marathon ClickTight model CONVERTIBLE car seats manufactured between August 1, 2014 and July 29, 2015. These car seats may contain a defect with the red harness adjuster button, which would pose a safety hazard. They have assured us that if you own one of these models, you may continue to safely use your car seat as long as you check and confirm that the shoulder harness straps remain tensioned when securing your child in the car seat. The attached image to this post indicates the model numbers included in this voluntary safety recall. * If your model # IS NOT on the list, your car seat is NOT included in the recall. * If your model # IS on the list and your car seat IS registered with Britax, they will be automatically sending you a remedy kit with further instructions within the next 7-10 busine...

This is Chris, he is two and a half. He may look like any other toddler but he has some special medical needs. On top of being autistic, he has a GI disorder called congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency ( CSID ) yes it's a mouth full. What it means is his body does not make the enzyme to process sugar or starch. It's like he is allergic to sugar and starch. He gets very ill if he eats anything with sugar in it. That include natural foods with too much sugar. Poor kid can't even eat a carrot. Because of this disorder we have to make most of his snacks at home. Because its almost impossible to find a ready made snack he can have. If we do find a snack its not always organic or non gmo, we try to keep him on as healthy of a diet as we can because it helps his stomach and reduces meltdowns. (we suspect the meltdowns are because he doesn't feel well and is unable to tell us)

Coloring is not just for kids anymore.Sometimes mommy needs a break and breaking out some pens and coloring can be very relaxing. AmazaPens  are non toxic and acid free. So you don't have to worry about your beautiful artwork fading or yellowing over time. Use for scrapbooks, baby books or even share with your kids.

Welcome to the Looking Forward to Fall Giveaway Hop, hosted by Viva Veltoro and Lindsey Blogs . Summer is coming to a close, school is starting soon and it’s time to start looking forward to Fall. Each blogger in this Event has a giveaway worth at least $25 – so be sure to hop around to them all below! There is no Grand Prize for this Event.

I love having Dry erase boards, they are a great way to keep track of things you need to do without wasting paper. I have two now one I use as a calendar, and one that I use as my motivation wall. But before I could use it as a motivation wall I used the dry erase board to take a picture of my son on this first day of school. The Dry Erase Magnetic White Board  I got is 11 x 14 Inches and it comes with a marker and Eraser, 4 Magnets and Mounting H/W by DiamondTab. When we opened for the first time my son wanted the jewels that came with it. He saw them before I could even pull it all out!

Sunday: Crazy Monday: Memo Tuesday: jewels Wednesday: Dry Thursday: Work Friday: Coffee  Saturday: Fun

As I have been working out at the gym more I have found that I need gloves. No not just to look cool, although it does make me feel kind of cool. It is so I don't get blister on my hands. As you start to lift heaver weights it can/does happen. I love pink, you don't? Don't worry they also have them in turquoise. When I got mine in I was surprised as to how light weight they where. They have mesh on the back of the glove as well as in between each finger. This helps to keep your hand cool without over sweating. The velcro is also small so it does not take up a ton of space. This makes it easier to put the glove on and lift weights with it.

Monster Goose Nursery Rhymes By Henry, Josh, and Harrison Herz with  Illustrations by Abigail Larson I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. If you didn't catch that the first time I will say it again. I LOVE this book. The illustrations are beautiful, they honestly deserve to be framed on the wall. The twist up on the nursery rhymes are fun and great for older kids or anyone the loves goblins, zombies and werewolves.