Y'all know I'm a list person. I like to write things down. I've always been this way but more so now that I'm chronically suffering from mommy brain... if I don't write it down, I forget it or forget to do it, simple as that.
Glow Baby is a fabulous Canadian company that creates products that make Moms' lives easier. Perfectly timed, I got the chance to try out the Baby's First Foods Journal. This "baby" has everything you need when you're starting solids with your little 'un. Basically every doctor you speak to will recommend that, when introducing new foods, you stagger them and keep track of when it was introduced in case of allergy or sensitivity. Baby's First Foods allows you to keep track of, not only, the time and date of when a food was introduced but also the amount that was give, the texture, temperature, and your child's reaction (using a series of smiley faces - see picture - click to enlarge). The journal is broken down by food group too which makes it easy to keep track of progress into new and "exciting" adventures (e.g. meat and dairy)! :p
One of my favourite features of the Baby's First Foods Journal is the meal planner. I find if I don't layout a general "plan" for what Jane will eat during the day, I end up doing one of two things (1) not realizing how much or little solids she's had during the day and, usually, not giving her enough or (2) not giving her a well balanced mix of veggies, fruit, meat, etc. throughout the day. The meal planner rocks! There's also an area for writing down your favourite recipes - which, of course, you know I love because I love to make my own baby food (click here to see some of the recipes I've shared).
Within the first pages in the Baby's First Foods Journal is the Allergies and Sensitivities page... probably the most important page in the book. Perfect for keeping babysitters, grandparents, and even your husband up-to-date on the latest reactions your child has had to certain foods. This is one of the nicest benefits to a journal like this - it makes it easy for other caregivers to see what your baby typically eats, how much she eats, what she likes, etc. Saves you a bazillion "does she like _____?" or "have you ever tried giving her _____?" phonecalls when Grammy is on baby duty!
Glow Baby has several other products to help Mom's (and Dad's - yeah right, I can't imagine my hubby tracking anything) stay organized...
Baby's First Journal looks like it would have been perfect for those first few months with a newborn... allowing you to track breast (or bottle feeds) by time, which breast, how much, etc. (see picture). For a new Mom - a lifesaver, especially when you're in the those first few weeks and trying to get baby back up to birth weight. It's no surprise that Baby's First Journal is a PTPA Award Winner and you know what that means - other Moms and Parents have given it the THIS PRODUCT ROCKS stamp of approval! Glow Baby's also created several note pads for everything you need - To Do Lists, Babysitter Notes (Hallelujah), Shopping list and Medicine Pad.
What would I change about these products? That I had known about them earlier! :p
So, yeah, yeah, yeah Jen - you want one???
YIPEE, A Glow Baby Giveaway:
One lucky MOmMy bRaIn follower will win her choice of a Baby's First Journal, Baby's First Foods or three (3) Glow Baby Pads!
For extra entries: Tweet or blog about this giveaway.
Good luck ladies - as I mentioned above, because of the PTPA Stamp of Approval, you know that these products are going to make your life easier which all of us Moms need!
Baby's First Journal looks like it would have been perfect for those first few months with a newborn... allowing you to track breast (or bottle feeds) by time, which breast, how much, etc. (see picture). For a new Mom - a lifesaver, especially when you're in the those first few weeks and trying to get baby back up to birth weight. It's no surprise that Baby's First Journal is a PTPA Award Winner and you know what that means - other Moms and Parents have given it the THIS PRODUCT ROCKS stamp of approval! Glow Baby's also created several note pads for everything you need - To Do Lists, Babysitter Notes (Hallelujah), Shopping list and Medicine Pad.
What would I change about these products? That I had known about them earlier! :p
So, yeah, yeah, yeah Jen - you want one???
YIPEE, A Glow Baby Giveaway:
One lucky MOmMy bRaIn follower will win her choice of a Baby's First Journal, Baby's First Foods or three (3) Glow Baby Pads!
Here's how: (1) Check out Glow Baby and let me know which product you'd like to win. Comment about it on this post (2) Become a fan of Glow Baby on Facebook by clicking here. (3) Vote for MOmMy bRaIn on TopMommyBlogs.com by clicking the button to the left. |
For extra entries: Tweet or blog about this giveaway.
Good luck ladies - as I mentioned above, because of the PTPA Stamp of Approval, you know that these products are going to make your life easier which all of us Moms need!
43 comments:
I've looked at these before, but didn't know they had a first foods journal! That's the one I'd love to win. Currently pregnant with my 2nd, I remember how hectic those first few months of solids can be - this would be such a help!
Oh - and I voted and became a fan on facebook too.
I love the Baby's First Journal. What a great idea!
Good morning and I voted!
Became a Glow Baby fan on FB!
Aaaand I'd love the first foods journal! Ollie is 4 months and his daddy is already itching to try some of your baby food recipes...
I'd love the GlowBaby pads!! We're past the stage where I'd need the other journals but I could always use some "to do" or "shopping" lists!!
Also became a fan on FB and voted!
I love everything! What a neat idea. It would be sweet just to win the gift basket!! :)
I would have loved to have had the journals when Lucas was newborn and first starting foods. I may have to pick them up for my next one :) And I think those note pads would be very helpful right now! Thanks for continuing to let us know about great products!
Baby's First Fooods journal is something I could definitely use. I think it will be a very hectic time and this would help me keep track of everything!
I became a fan on FB and also voted!
wow, what great products! The baby's first journal would have been really handy, I still have all the random papers with that info on them, a nice book would have been much more handy. And the solids journal is awesome too! I will have to remember these things for the next babe....right now though the list pads would be really handy since I can't remember a thing anymore!
These look great!
I love the baby first foods journal.
My daughter is 7 months old now, and I'm already confused as to what she's tried so far.
My friend who is a mother of 3 just called me the other day to ask about cereals, because she can't remember what she fed her other two and how they reacted. She advised me to write it all down!
Voted! I think Babies First Journal looks great. I already have a baby book for Abby, but this journal would be great for baby #2. I actually saw these books in halifax today at "Nurtured" on Robie.
Another great giveaway!
Love these, I am at the point of starting solids with my baby so the first foods journal would be wonderful but I think all of them are great.
I voted for you! :)
I love these! They are super cute and would certainly come in handy. I love the First foods journal. Another great giveaway! Thanks!
Baby will be starting solids in 2 months and I would love the journal to keep track - I'm going to trying making some food too!
Is the First foods journal new? I didn't see it last time I checked out their website and journals. Great idea!!
I would love to win babys first foods! That would make my life soo much easier.
I would love to win first foods journal as I have just started my baby girl on solids and need something to keep track!
I would love to win the first foods journal! That would be so helpful!
I would love to win the Glow baby pads....my little one is already eating everthing
Glow baby fb fan
I'd love to win the baby's first foods journal. Just starting to get into foods, and this would be a great help!
I would like to win any of the Glow Baby products! I especially like the PTPA approved journal!!!
Shannon B
Would love to win the first foods journal! My son tried solids a month ago and had an allergic reaction. We've stopped and will be trying solids again and the journal would be so helpful for me to keep track of any other possible allergies. Wish I would have bought it last month!
I would love to win Baby's First Food Journal! My baby is going to try solid next month and this would be helpful!
Glowbaby facebook fan (Panda Sweet)
voted for your blog
baby's first journal.
voted as well!
Babys first journal would be a great gift to give
became a fan and voted for you!
I would love the babys first journal to gift to my expecting sister!
I`m a list person too and would love to win the Glow Baby pads!!
I would love to win the glow baby pads. i am very organized when i go shopping and all so they would be very helpful.
I have little one due out in 3 weeks! The Glow Baby Pads would be great!
would love to have the Glow Baby pads, I make lists for everything, chasing my daughter around and making sure my teenage is doing what he's supposed keeps my head spinning, if I don't have a list it won't get done lol
voted for you!
Would love to win Baby's First Foods journal!
Now a GlowBaby FB fan!
I really like the Baby's First Journal in Green!
I became a GlowBaby fan.
I voted for you!
I voted and became a fan.
I would love love love the glow baby pads!
Thanks
Zarina
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