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Sun, 12 May 2013 09:01:07 -0400

Mother’s Day Around the World

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:07:23 -0400

We love our mother’s and we love to share our love with the supporting and nurturing mothers around the world. Sisters, wives, aunts, grandmas, and girlfriends alike are all female figures who have helped us live our life to the fullest. So how do people celebrate Mother’s Day with their loved ones?

Mother’s Day Celebrations Around the World

According to whsv.com, Mother’s day falls on the same day—second Sunday of May—in most countries. Here is a list thanks to whsv.com of how Mother’s day is celebrated from country to continent:

Mother’s Day in the United State is considered as the next big day after Christmas and Valentines Day. Phone lines record a heavy traffic, card sales reach their peak and restaurants are filled to their maximum capacity. Traditions for this day generally include things like breakfast in bed, giving flowers, cards or gifts, and treating them to a meal.

In Australia, people celebrate Mother’s day by wearing Carnations to symbolize their love. As a mark of respect children pamper their mother on Mother’s Day by treating them with breakfast in bed and with gifts and cakes.

In Ireland, Mother’s Day is not celebrated on same day as in U.S. Mother’s Day celebrations in Ireland take place on the fourth Sunday in the Christian fasting month of Lent. The history of celebrating Mothering Sunday, or Mother’s Day in Ireland, can be traced to the medieval practice where children from poor families were sent to work as domestic servants and apprentices to work with the rich. Once in the year in the middle of the Lent these children were given a day off to visit their ‘Mother Church’ and worship Virgin Mary. After visiting the Mother Church or Cathedral of their home town these children visited their mothers and presented them with flowers they picked along the way. On Mother’s Day, people in Ireland present flowers and cards to their mothers to express love and gratitude.

Unlike the United States and several other countries, Mother’s Day in Spain is celebrated on December 8^th. Spaniards pay tribute not only to their own mothers on this day, but also to the Virgin Mary. Mother’s Day in Spain includes religious celebrations across the country.

Simplify a Mom’s Life

Mom’s have to juggle a lot and at Baby Trend, we aim to simplify lives with safety at the forefront. The Inertia Infant Car Seat was created to help mom save time so she can treat herself for all the loving hard work and support she provides to her family. Exactly how can she save time? With the Inertia seat Mom can rest with easy installation, a fuss-free ergonomic handle, and adaptability to turn into a travel system in a snap!

What are you doing to celebrate your moms? What steps are you taking as a mom to help simplify your life? We would love for you to share your style with us on our Facebook Page or our Twitter!

Colorful Spring Fashion for Mother's Day!

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:04:18 -0400

April showers bring May flowers and those flowers are all the rage in 2013 fashion. 1970s flowers are making a comeback in an updated way. Regardless of what’s on trend, or what isn’t, moms know how to keep the essentials on hand, and the same goes for their wardrobes. Here are a few essentials for spring that are sure to keep you the trendiest mom in town!

Well-fitting white t-shirts
Get colorful with a few light cardigans!
A lightweight jacket in a nice neutral color
Skinny jeans with a little stretch!
Black stretchy pants to make running with your kids a little easier
Flats—gold is neutral!
Sunglasses to protect your eyes
A light scarf for chilly afternoons
A medium to large colorful purse housing everything from baby bottles to granola bars
Accessories with a pop of color!

How are you embracing Spring fashion? What looks are your favorite or what are you planning to put together? We would love for you to share your style with us on our Facebook Page or our Twitter!

Spring is in Session!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:37:24 -0400

It’s nearly the end of April which means taxes have been filed, rain showers set flowers in bloom, and spring babies are coming to town! Between baby showers, diaper cakes, and choosing baby’s name, it can be hard to think of items to add to your registry. Here are a few of our more popular items that parents are lovin’ to get you started!

Baby Trend Inertia Car Seat

The Baby Trend Inertia Infant Car Seat features all-new technology that redefines safety and comfort. Reclined more than a traditional car seat, the Inertia infant car seat promotes comfort and health so your child can breathe easy in a more relaxed position. It’s safe and secure and responds to crash forces by rotating upright resulting in better force distribution. It includes EPS energy-absorbing foam for state of the art impact protection.

The Baby Trend Inertia Infant Car Seat Features:

EPS energy-absorbing foam for state-of-the-art head impact protection
Inertia controlled motion base with 4 reclined positions
5-point harness and 8-position adjustable headrest
Multi-grip carrying handle
No harness rethreading

Baby Trend Snap N Go Double Stroller

The Baby Trend Double Snap N Go is a universal infant car seat carrier. It allows parents to place two infant car seats on the carriage frame without removing their child. It’s a convenient alternative to a conventional stroller because it fits all Baby Trend and major brand car seats: Baby Trend - 22 lbs. and 30 lbs.; Graco - Snugride, Snugride 32, Safeseat; Evenflo - Embrace, Discovery; Peg Perego - SIP, SIP 30/30; Britax - Companion, Chaperone; Chicco - KeyFit, KeyFit 30 —- and more. The Baby Trend Double Snap N Go Stroller frame folds compactly for storage or travel with one hand fold and features and extra large storage basket.

Baby Trend Expedition ELX Travel System Stroller-Nikki

The Baby Trend Expedition ELX Jogger Travel System Stroller in Nikki is the answer to all your active daily needs. This all-terrain jogger will take you wherever you need to go in style. The Baby Trend Expedition ELX Travel System in Nikki comes complete with the Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat, an industry leader in safety and ease of use. The Baby Trend Expedition ELX has an adjustable handle for parents of all size, a large storage basket, a large ratcheting canopy with peek-a-boo window, and a swivel wheel for extra maneuverability in stores or on a stroller. Locking the swivel wheel turns this stroller into a fully functional jogger and the 12 rear wheels help tackle any path. This model also includes the upgraded Baby Trend Parent Tray with two cup holders and a covered compartment for cell phones, but new this year is the addition of two mp3 speakers so that you and baby can listen to your favorite tunes.

Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat Base—Black

Fully Latch Compliant flexible attachment system. Can be used in Non-LATCH compliant vehicles using the automobile seat belt. Adjusting the seat installation angle is made simple by the base’s extending foot. Convenient LATCH hook button release allows for a quick and easy transfer to a different vehicle.

What do you plan on adding to your baby registry? Share with us on Facebook and Twitter and see what other moms and dads are loving!

Earth Day with the Family

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:24:46 -0400

The Kids Table

The Kids Table series hopes to inspire you with dishes that are both creative and fun for everyone in your family! From toddlers to parents, food can be made fun and healthy with food from your garden, local grocery store, or farmer’s market!

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Earth day is April 22^nd and it’s time to enjoy Mother Nature’s bounty! Take advantage of this day to appreciate nature with your kids and try some fun and healthy new recipes that may become everyday favorites for your family.

Visit the Local Farmer’s Market

Visiting your local farmer’s market will give you the opportunity to get outside and really appreciate all that the earth has created with help from your neighborhood farmers. Take the time to walk through the farmer’s market and learn about new vegetables while teaching your kids the idea of seasonal fruits and vegetables. If the kids want to know more, don’t hesitate to ask the farmers questions about where the produce comes from, how it’s grown and if they have any special recipes they like to use their harvest for! Are your kids curious about squash but never tried it before? Did you know you can make “spaghetti” out of squash? Be adventurous and ask your kids to try out a new veggie with a new recipe!

Spring Time Healthy Recipes

After a long day out and about, learning and enjoying the day, your kids might want to indulge in some snacks as soon as they come home. Help them create fun and healthy snacks that you wouldn’t mind them filling up on.

What will you make with your kids on Earth Day? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Look Cute When Working Out—Indoors or Out!

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:01:00 -0400

World Health Day was April 7^th! What did you do to get active? With cute baby products, baby accessories, and not to mention your baby as the cutest accessory of them all, it’s not hard to be fashionable and active at the same time! Celebrate World Health Day with your family by heading outdoors to catch some fresh air and move those muscles every day.

Work and Play Fashion

Everyone wants to look their best at all times, but when you’re working up a sweat, it can be hard to look put together. As long as you have a smile on your face while getting some outdoor fun with your little one, you will look your best. For the sake of fashion, however, we’ve put together some ideas of cute workout outfits for you and your kids! They can easily transition from work to play just by the addition or subtraction of a blazer or scarf!

Weather Permitting

Is the weather too murky, cold, or wet for you to get outside? No worries! There are fun and easy ways to get active inside the comfort of your home. Try one round of the following exercises and if your kids are up to more, go for a second round! Educate your children about the importance of fitness and make it fun and challenging by offering prizes at the end! Perhaps they get to make their own healthy pizzas afterwards, or thinking of a fun activity to do the next day-even if that means going to the waterpark.

Squats
Push-ups
If your child doesn’t want to do these, try suggesting push-ups against a countertop or chair.
Perform them against the wall, lower against a countertop, against a chair for added difficulty, on your knees on the ground, or on your toes all the way out.
Lunges
Keep your back tall and lower your left knee towards the ground (visualize lunging “down” rather than “forward” to keep your right knee from going over your right toes). Come back up and do it again
The Plank (5 to 10 seconds at a time)
Drop into “push up position” but from your elbows which should be situated directly under your shoulders.
Burpees
These moves can be pretty tough so don’t worry if you or your child needs to take it slow. Jump up, hands in the air and land down on the ground; jump your feet back into plank position from your hands; perform a push up; jump your feet back up to your hands and jump up.
Jumping Rope
The old playground favorite! Try jumping as many times as you can for 45 sec and then break for 15 sec; repeat for 5 – 20 minutes as you have time and are able fitness-wise.

Let it all go, and have fun you fitness fashionista!

What is your favorite activity to do with your kids? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Top Products of the Month

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:40:33 -0400

Hear the drum roll? It’s that time again! Top products on the month! Below is a list of some of the hottest Baby Trend products that parents are loving. What are you loving this month?

Bear Bouncer

The Babies R Us Bear Hug Bouncer provides the ultimate in infant comfort. The bouncer includes a plush sling seat and removable soft headrest for relaxed fun and a removable toy bar with 3 interactive toys, including a rattle and 2 crinkles. The electronic music center plays 5 gentle melodies and 3 soothing sounds and offers 2 volume controls and 1 calming vibration. The cradle seat is machine washable. Require 3 C batteries(not included).

Expedition ELX Travel System—Everglade

The Baby Trend Expedition ELX Travel System Stroller in Everglade is the answer to all your active daily needs. This all-terrain jogger will take you wherever you need to go in style. The Baby Trend Expedition ELX Travel System in Everglade comes complete with the Baby Trend Flex Loc Infant Car Seat, an industry leader in safety and ease of use. The Baby Trend Expedition ELX has an adjustable handle for parents of all size, a large storage basket, a large ratcheting canopy with peek-a-boo window, and a swivel wheel for extra maneuverability in stores or on a stroller. Locking the swivel wheel turns this stroller into a fully functional jogger and the 12 rear wheels help tackle any path. This model also includes the upgraded Baby Trend Parent Tray with two cup holders and a covered compartment for cell phones, but new this year is the addition of two mp3 speakers so that you and baby can listen to your favorite tunes.

Sit N Stand Ultra—Liberty

The NEW Sit-N-Stand Ultra accepts an infant car seat in either the front or back position for a more versatile way of traveling with your little ones. Includes two additional removable cup holders, and has all the great features of our traditional Sit N’ Stand^™

Daisy Cross Town Stroller

The Baby Trend Crosstown Stroller in Daisy fashion features plenty of space for your little one and all the necessary items you need to bring along. This stylish stroller offers comfort and safety, with features like the five-point safety harness to ensure your child stays safely in his or her seat, and an extra large shade canopy with a peek-a-boo window that offers shade on sunny days. A parent tray with two deep cup holders keeps items safe, and the red buttons on the handle allow you to adjust the height for comfortable strolling. Large wheels and independent rear brakes allow you to easily control the stroller, and a multi-position, reclining seat with head support provides comfort for your baby while strolling. The stroller is even car-seat compatible for convenience and can be combined with the Daisy Infant Car Seat to transform into a travel system.

Do you look for a specific design or color when shopping for strollers? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Step Into Spring with Baby Trend!

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:29:12 -0400

St. Patrick’s day fun has come and gone but Spring Time is here to stay! It’s the outdoor-friendly season that welcomes family and friends to join the sun and breath in fresh spring air. It also means that Farmer’s Markets are back in session! Now that the gloomy clouds are off to rest, it’s your family’s moment to enjoy all that Spring has to offer.

Spring Friendly Activities

Whether you are enjoying the weather indoor or outdoors, you can still make the most of your time spent with your family. If a family bike ride doesn’t seem appealing that day, you can still head to your porch, backyard or coffee table and exercise your creativity with your little ones! Try making bird feeders using things from around the house like an old wire hanger, or paper towel roll attached to a plate and hung with wire! You could even help your child use their green thumb by starting a mini garden using egg shells, filled with dirt and plants of their choice.

If you get the chance to get out and about, try strolling around your local farmer’s market; you can get some exercise, catch some sun, and teach your kids about proper nutrition and the importance of green consciousness. Using strollers that are comfortable for the rider and the driver are important to maximize outdoor fun! Try fun springtime collection strollers that have plenty of space for all the fruits and vegetables you’ll buy at the Farmer’s Market. Make moving from one place to another easy by using strollers that can easily accept a variety of car seats or using car seats that are comfortable and ergonomically safe to carry.

What is your go-to Spring Weather Travel Necessity? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Daylight Savings Morning Madness!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:40:06 -0400

Losing an hour doesn’t have to mean losing hours of sleep or losing your mind! Helping your kids get ready in the morning after daylight savings can be fun with the right preparation and a little bit of imagination.

Set a Morning Routine

A morning routine can help balance everyone’s morning. A set wake-up time followed by what comes next for each child should be established—including consequences if they don’t follow-through. Did you child sleep through the first alarm? Maybe that means getting up earlier tomorrow.

Make Getting Ready Fun

Getting ready can be fun when you are prepared. The night before, work with your child to set out their clothes and prepare their bags for school. In case breakfast gets messy, be sure to have a backup set of clothing handy to make changing can be a breeze.

Now that you have a plan in order, what kind of fashion is quick, easy, but also on trend? Parents.com features some awesome kids fashion ideas! Feel free to breeze through for some quick ideas.

Check out these photos from mommy stylists and designers for some inspiration and don’t be afraid to mix-and-match:

What does your morning routine look like? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Baby Trend is Hiring--Graphic Designer/Marketer!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:26:00 -0500

Graphic Designer/Marketer at Baby Trend!

Want to turn your time on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and other fun social media sites into a career? Do you have web experience and packaging/advertising experience? If you answered yes to these questions, then Baby Trend wants you! We are hiring a Graphic Designer/Marketer and think you would be a great fit. If you are interested in joining the Baby Trend family, please email your resume with the position you are applying for in the subject line to info@babytrend.com.

Job Responsibilities include having the ability to:

Manage company website and social media outlets,
Support product launches, marketing campaigns and partner programs,
Develop and implement consumer promotional campaigns,
Assist with the organization of media and photography,
Assist General Manager in managing external PR activity as appropriate,
Write marketing copy for press releases, advertisements, presentations, catalogs, packaging and the Baby Trend website,
Establish strong relationships across departments and maintain and understanding of client needs, the consumer experience, marketing strategy and operational capabilities,
Study products or services to decide the main selling features and benefits,
Assist management with ideas for advertising and promotion, often thinking up names for products and the slogan that appear on the packaging and other promotional materials,
Plan and write headlines and text in such a way as to appeal to the people most likely to buy the product, and submit copy for approval,
Contribute to the overall strategy development and implementation of the consumer offering,
Work closely with the graphic design team to architect and implement the overall look and feel of the outbound consumer communications materials and website offering,
Write all copy to support communication efforts (instruction manuals, solicitations, email and website copy),
Develop unique and new concepts as required.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related field,
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience,
Experience working closely with senior management,
Excellent written and oral communication skills,
Ability to manage multiple projects and demands at a time,
Excellent writing skills, with a high level of attention to detail,
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships and communicate with all levels of management,
Effective working relationship with team members.

Baby Trend offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Ready to work in a fast-paced and fun environment? Send your resume to info@babytrend.com to see if you’re the next member of the Baby Trend family! Please note the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Baby Trend is Hiring--Mechanical Engineer/Product Designer!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:11:00 -0500

Mechanical Engineer/Product Designer at Baby Trend

Are you the creative one in your group of friends? Do you find yourself playing around with things, taking them apart, putting them back together or just imagining up fun products? We want you to join the Baby Trend family as our Mechanical Engineer/Product Designer! If you have Solid Works design experience and some experience with juvenile products design, then we encourage you to apply by sending your resume to info@babytrend.com.

Job Responsibilities include having the ability to:

Design strollers, play yards, high chairs and more,
Design and engineer mechanical products,
Have skill in the use of metal and plastics.

Job Requirements:

3+ years experience preferably designing juvenile products,
High achieving self-starter with an entrepreneurial nature and motivation,
Mandarin reading/writing is a plus!
BS/BA degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Baby Trend offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Baby Trend is Hiring--Product/Sourcing Manager!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:59:00 -0500

Product/Sourcing Manager at Baby Trend

Are you seeking a job where working from your desk means traveling the world? Baby Trend Product/Sourcing Manager may be the right job for you! Having a bi-lingual background in English and Mandarin is a must, because you’ll find yourself traveling to and from China. Since Baby Trend is an expert in baby and juvenile products, you will be joining a family with juvenile products experience.

Job Responsibilities include having the ability to:

Manage and source juvenile products,
Manage and negotiate price and contracts,
Work closely with product development and quality control teams,
Be proficient (bi-lingual) in English and Mandarin (read and write).

Job Requirements:

Experience in juvenile products or goods in Asian markets,
Mechanical engineer degree a plus, but not required.

Baby Trend offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Baby Trend is Hiring--Sales Coordinator!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:23:00 -0500

Sales Coordinator at Baby Trend

The Baby Trend family currently has career opportunities! Join a fun, collaborative environment that’s all about innovation and family-oriented products in a fast-paced environment.

Are you an organization master and do you have a track record of successful planning? Baby Trend wants you! We are seeking a sales coordinator with retail forecasting experience who has a blend of skills and expertise that are specifically focused on inventory control and management.

If keeping track of products is something that interests you, then we welcome you to be an integral component of the sales and planning team by providing accurate details of on-hand inventory, inventory in-transit, and forecasting from historical sales data etc.

Job Responsibilities include having the ability to:

Run a series of inventory reports on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis and perform detailed analysis of items performance,
Analyze processes to reduce waste in all areas of warehousing, shipping and receiving,
Accurately manage and keep records of inventory movement and cycle counts,
Develop accurate and consistent enhancements to the inventory reporting structure,
Identify ‘heavy’ and ‘low turn’ inventory items and maintain communication reports for the sales team,
Perform inventory adjustments,
Input product description information in current inventory master system and email company wide announcements of new inventory information,
Work in tandem with the sales team and maintain flexible attitude supporting all stated objectives,
Maintain high levels of service and accountability internally and externally to vendors, customers and employees,
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related subject or equivalent experience and/or education,
Must possess good working knowledge of inventory control and material distribution,
Possess strong reporting and analytical skills,
Proficient knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and Word,
Must have 2 years of forecast/inventory control experience,
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Baby Trend offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

Hearts and Fashion Forward Styles for Your Loves

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:25:51 -0500

Fashion Week has come to an end and to spread the February love and new trends, we are featuring styles and activities to help parents save time while making memories with your little ones.

February is the month of love and it’s time to paint the town red with Valentine’s themed Fashion! Reds, pinks, whites and hearts are central to all things Valentine and your kids want to shine bright as the little loves of your life. Want some ideas to inspire your kids? Here are a few!

After you and your kids get all dressed up for Valentine’s Day, it’s time to enjoy some lovely activities!

Sweets for Your Sweets

Whether your kids enjoy reading, craft time, cooking or all of the above, the below ideas are sure to make their little hearts happy.

Activities like Creating Custom Conversation Hearts in Spanish for San Valentin are sure to get your children’s creative juices flowing. After being crafty, kids will be sure to gain an appetite and when that time comes, help them make some Raspberry Jam Filled Heart Cookies that they certainly deserve!

How are you spreading the love with your kids this Valentine’s Day? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Parents Are Lovin’...

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:23:03 -0500

series is back! Every month we will feature products that help parents save time and make memories with their little ones.

Baby Trend Trendz Fast Back 3-in-1 Car Seat

Never again waste time trying to install a car seat! Make the transition from home to car a snap with the RIGID LATCH system featured in the Baby Trend’s TrendZ Fast Back 3-in-1 Car Seat.

Baby Trend’s TrendZ Fast Back 3-in-1 Car Seat in Granite exceeds all U.S. government standards. The car seat includes exclusive rigid LATCH anchors, 5 point safety harness, soft body insert, 3-position head support with EPS foam, one hand push button adjuster and 8 position Flex-sides with EPP foam. Also the three-position recline allows for proper fit and comfort. Plus the cup and media holders keep everything within your child’s reach. The car seat with built-in harness fits children 22 to 70 lbs; High-back booster fits children 30 to 100 lbs; Backless booster fits children 40 to 120 lbs.

Baby Trend Play Yard—Daisy

You no longer have to share your bed with your baby, especially when you baby has their own all-in-one entertainment and sleep center!

The Baby Trend Deluxe Play Yard in Daisy is an adorable, fully functioning unit that will keep your little one entertained and safe for years. The Baby Trend Deluxe Nursery Center comes complete with a removable full bassinet feature for smaller children, large organizer for everything you need for changing baby, and an extra large storage side pocket. Also included is the electronic music center with volume control. The music center includes music, nature sounds, and an input for MP3 players that will definitely bring pleasures to your child all day long.

Sit N’ Stand Double Stroller—Fusion

Kids will no longer fight over who gets to sit in the stroller or walk nearby! Now, both your children can enjoy the comfort of a stroll through the park or the mall in the safety of a Sit N’ Stand Double Stroller.

The Baby Trend Sit N’ Stand Double Stroller in Fusion has doubled up on the features of our traditional Sit N’ Stand to now carry twins! Easy to set up and maneuver, it will accommodate two Baby Trend Infant Car Seats (sold separately). As the tots grow, the Sit N’ Stand Double comes with two full-sized canopies, two child trays with cup holders and two full seats with 5-point safety harnesses to keep them comfy and secured. It’s also ideal for the growing family with a removable rear canopy and seatback to allow an older child to sit or stand, while the younger one is safely in the front! Recommended Use: Front Seat from when child can sit upright unassisted to 40 Lbs; Jump Seat - From 2 1/2 years up to 40 Lbs.

Baby Trend Snap-N-Go EX Universal Infant Car Seat Stroller

Long gone are the days of carrying a jungle of baby products. Transfer your car seat into the Snap-N-Go with ease and be on the go in a flash. Traveling around the airport can be made easy with fewer car seats, strollers, and more with the Snap-N-Go.

The Snap-N-Go allows parents to place infant car seat on carriage frame without removing child. It’s a convenient alternative to a conventional carriage or stroller because it fits most Infant Car Seats, folds compactly for storage or travel with one hand fold and features an extra-large storage basket.

Baby Trend Diaper Champ Deluxe

This odorless and easy to use Diaper Champ Deluxe turns diaper-changing time into an easy experience.

No more stinky diapers and expensive refills. Baby Trend’s Diaper Champ Deluxe is an easy to use diaper pail with capacity to hold up to 30 used diapers. You can use the Diaper Champ Refill (sold separately) for maximum odor control, or use any 13-gallon trash bags for an even more budget-friendly alternative!

Baby Trend Euro Ride Travel System—Cocoa Swirls

Fashionable, safe and stylish is what Baby Trend delivers and the EuroRide Travel System is the perfect example. Wherever you go, make spending time with your baby fun and easy with a Baby Trend Travel System.

Cocoa EuroRide Travel System includes the top rated fixed back infant car seat with Flex-Loc stay in car base.

What Baby Trend product helps you spend time with your kids? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

The Kids Table: Cozy Up Inside with Hot Mini-Pizzas!

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:25:50 -0500

Are you looking for some fun and hands-on kid friendly recipes? Let your kids please their taste-buds with all the nutritious food they love by helping them making their own hot mini-pizzas!

Easy Peezy Mini Pizzas

Before moving forward with this recipe, choose what kind of a base you want your kids to work with. Some options include English muffins, bagels, mini pizza crusts, tortillas, or you can even make your own cauliflower crust for some added nutrition!

Ingredients (4 servings):

4 bases (tortillas, English muffins, bagels, mini pizza crusts)
Pasta Sauce, Pizza Sauce, or Pesto Sauce
A Buffet of Vegetables (Once roasted, the vegetables may taste differently, so encourage your kids to try something they haven’t had or don’t like)
Seasonings (Oregano, basil, rosemary)
1 cup of cheese (any kind works)
Fresh Spinach, Basil or other leafy vegetables
Protein (Sausage, pepperoni, bacon, lean turkey, soyrizo, tofu)
Fruit (Pineapple, apple, pear)

What fruit or vegetable will your little adventurer be encouraged to try next? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Groom for Growth: Winter Worksheets and Crafty Play time

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:04:37 -0500

When it’s cold outside and your children want nothing more to do than watch television, it can be tough to motivate them to do anything else. Turn TV time into craft time and encourage children, no matter how young, to use their creativity and create something beautiful! Create a whole day of fun with educational worksheets to start off craft time. Using worksheets, stories, and puzzles to supplement your craft time will really tie the message related to what your children are learning, and make learning fun!

Build Your Own

It can be just as fun for parents to make worksheets that their children will be sure to enjoy. There are multiple options online to help you build your own worksheets, like the “winter cryptogram” below courtesy of www.kidzone.ws.

Need some inspiration? You can also turn craft time into learning time by incorporating fun activities that are timely and relevant. For example, ask your child to look out the window and answer why the window is cold or why it is fogged. Drawing inspiration from teacher’s workbooks can also help. The below is courtesy of http://www.teach-nology.com and www.getworksheets.com and is only a sampling of the many types of questions, pages, and learning activities you can gather inspiration from.

If you want to be a little more hands on, consider putting the educational and fun worksheets together with a craft project. For example, when learning about why no two snowflakes are the same, consider having your children make snowflakes of their own!

Martha Stewart has some easy to understand instructions that you can read to your children for easy snowflake making:

What kind of activities are you planning to do with your children? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Keeping it Cool in Warm Winter Fashion

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:29:09 -0500

The New Year means a change of seasons as lighter clothes get packed away to fall in line with Winter trends. What’s in the fashion forecast for 2013? Let’s take a closer look at what you should keep and pack from your child’s wardrobe!

Hipster Boys

The hipster look, complete with moustaches, print tees and fake glasses are all the rage and will continue to be the rage into 2013. Moustaches are the fad in accessories, fun and games, and clothes now so have fun with it! Grab some moustache stickers or add a moustache to your son’s bike! Now that’s sure to add some character to his wheels. To add some style to your child’s do, cover it up with a beanie! The beanie is “hipster” in every sense of the word and is sure to keep your child’s head warm and dry.

When you’re not sure if something is “hipster”, go vintage! The best thing about the “hipster” style is that it’s unique in being unique. You throw whatever you have together and if it’s mismatched, so be it! Throw on some fake glasses or a pair of suspenders or doc martens, and you have “hipster”.

Chic and Simple Girls

Chic and simple usually equates to classic. Timeless pieces take the cake in 2013 but are distinct with their bold colors and fun prints. If your daughter, niece, or sister loves the princess style then this is the season for her! Puffy sleeves, clean lines and lace add a grown-up sophistication while keeping a whimsical flair. When you want to add a little more color to your simple whites, light blues and other pastel colors, go with geometric prints. Clothes with geometric prints often come in more than black and white and easily transition into spring and summer. Let your little girl have free reigns in dressing how she wants to see her personality shine through!

What is your child’s favorite outfit? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Parents Are Lovin'...

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:44:19 -0500

everything from our bouncers to our play yards and strollers! They’re everywhere! Want to learn a little bit about our top picks?

“Trend Bouncer” in Daisy

When you’re hard at work or taking care of the house, your baby also needs attention and multi-tasking can get hard! This is why parents love the Baby Trend “Trend Bouncer” in Daisy—it makes it easy to multi-task while your baby is right next to you.

The Baby Trend “Trend Bouncer” in Daisy provides the ultimate in infant comfort. Features include plush quilted sling seat; removable soft headrest, removable toy bar with 3 interactive toys: sheep, flower rattle and crinkle; electronic music center with 5 gentle melodies, 3 soothing sound, 2 volume controls and 1 calming vibration.

Nursery Center—Insignia

When your baby or toddler needs more space to play, stretch or sleep, the Insignia Playard is the perfect nursery. With a flip away/removable changing table and diaper storage, changing your baby’s clothes and diaper is easier than ever. It also has a wind-up mobile that is sure to keep your baby entertained. The Playard also has a travel/storage tote bag that makes it easy to travel or store away!

The adorable Baby Trend “Nursery Center” is super portable for vacation and trips to grandma’s house. It includes a changing station and diaper stacker, a removable bassinet and toy mobile. The playard has two wheels with brakes, a travel pouch and carrying handle for families on the go.

EuroRide Stroller

When you’re ready to hit the town, the EuroRide stroller makes it easy to travel out and about.

The EuroRide stroller from Baby Trend combines with any Baby Trend infant car seat to become a lightweight travel system. It features a multi-position reclining seat, a canopy with a peek-a-boo window and a five-point safety harness with padded harness covers. A bi-fold feature offers easy transport and storage.

EuroRide Travel System

The EuroRide stroller quickly turns into a travel system making it easy for you to take your child from the car to the stroller and back.

Sit N’ Stand Ultra

The Sit N’ Stand Ultra from Baby Trend is multi-purpose travelling at its best. What’s more? It accepts any Baby Trend infant car seat!

What is your favorite product when you’re ready to travel or on-the-go? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Spaghetti Squash Adventures

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:33:45 -0500

Introducing healthy food in a fun way is far from impossible. Believe it or not, children like vegetables and will probably eat these nutritious foods when presented to them in creative ways. One of the best ways to help your children stay healthy without all the carbs in pasta is by making spaghetti squash. What kid doesn’t like to slurp up long noodles of spaghetti? Now they have that same experience, but with squash!

Squash Isn’t Just a Game

Prepare your kids to go on a hunt for a spaghetti squash at your local grocery store or farmer’s market. Tell them you’re looking for something that looks like a yellow watermelon, is a vegetable but has spaghetti inside! They’ll have a blast looking for this magical thing.

When picking out the perfect spaghetti squash keep these points in mind:

Buy the yellowest squash with no soft spots
Orange spaghetti squash is a little sweeter if you want sweet spaghetti
Spaghetti squash has no fat and about 25 calories per ½ cup serving

Parents Bake

First, cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out all the seeds and fibers. Then place the halves cut side down in a baking dish with enough water to cover the whole surface of the dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until the inside is tender or the outside skin gives easily.

Kids Spaghetti

Once the spaghetti has cooled down a little bit, or enough for your kids to touch it, hand them a fork and teach them how to turn squash into spaghetti. As you supervise them, have your kids scrape the inside and watch strings of squash naturally turn into spaghetti like noodles. All you have to do after they scrape out the squash is to set it aside and use it as you would normal spaghetti! To test if they like it or not, cook it simply using olive oil and salt or pepper to taste with their favorite vegetables on the side. Maybe even dress it in a little pesto!

Fresh Produce

Fresh produce is the best to work with when cooking for your family. Although organic has the best reputation, farmer’s markets also house all the best produce you can find while supporting your local farm community. Enjoy the outdoors with your children in a snap-n-go or sit-n-stand so both of your children, no matter what age, can have fun on adventure for that magical spaghetti squash.

How do you get your kids to eat vegetables during the holidays? Share with us on Facebook or Twitter, or even in the comments below!

Sources:

Holidays.kaboose.com

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