Wall Sticker Company Review...

The kind people at The Wall Sticker Company sent us one of their Perched Owl wall stickers for review.

For starters, their shipping from Australia was super fast and it made it all the way from down under in perfect condition. 

It took me a while to figure out the best place for our new little hooty friend, but eventually, I decided on using it in BabyD's bathroom.  We received lots of frog bathroom things at our shower, so we thought we'd start there for a theme.  We painted the walls a soft yellow {it looks a little brighter in the photos}, and I came across the perfect shower curtain at Target that pulled it all together!  There aren't any frogs on it, but there are owls, and squirrels and trees....so we have a happy little woodland theme in the bathroom.  I think the Perched Owl wall sticker adds the perfect touch to make it extra special!

We did have a little problem at first, as the decal didn't work exactly as the instructions described.  They said to gently scratch the top layer {to get the decal to stick to it} and pull it up to then stick on the wall.  That did not work for us at all.  I emailed our contact at the company, and she said that they could re-do the top layer adhesive, but that it would be difficult to get it to us in time for this week's festivities, so we decided to give it a go by just peeling and sticking per her advice, which as you can see, was a success!  It was definitely a feat that required all four of our hands...no way you'd be able to do it this way by yourself.  Hence no in-progress photos. 

Overall, I'm so happy with the way it turned out!  I'm sure it's easier when you can position it through the clear upper layer, but this way worked just great with a little patience. 

I love the whimsy that it adds to the bathroom, and can just imagine our little one pointing up to it someday and saying "hoo, hoo!". 

Thanks Wall Sticker Company!

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I was given a wall sticker from The Wall Sticker Company in exchange for this review, but all opinions remain my own.

Medela Calma Bottle Review & Giveaway...

I plan on breastfeeding whenever possible, but at some point, we will need to be able to feed from a bottle.  I want Jon to be able to participate in feedings, and at some point we'll want to be able to leave the baby with Grammy for the evening, not to mention when I go back to work.  We've all heard how difficult it can be to switch from breast to bottle and back again.  I've never quite understood why.  Until now.

Calma is specifically designed based on research done on how breastfed babies nurse.  The Calma system is made to mimic breastfeeding.  Baby is able to control the flow of milk through creating a vacuum, just like they do at the breast.  The Calma nipple is also designed to fit in the baby's mouth just like your own nipple does.  {which is quite surprising, considering how long it looks!  Who knew your nipple expanded that much? Ha!}

Now, I've never known much about what makes one bottle better than another, but I can see how this one would be great for a breastfed baby.  I'm looking forward to using Calma as our bottle alternative to nursing.  The Calma nipples will work seamlessly with my Medela breast pump.

Medela has a great video that shows exactly how Calma works.  I'd recommend taking a look at it!
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Also of note, Medela let me know about the iBreastfeed App, available in the Apple App Store.  It provides information and resources for breastfeeding along with helping you track your breastfeeding and pumping for up to six babies.  {yikes!}  I've already downloaded it so I can familiarize myself with how it works before BabyD makes his/her arrival.

One lucky jdavissquared reader is going to get a free Calma breastmilk feeding set of their very own!
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I was given a Medela Calma Bottle in exchange for this review, but all opinions remain my own.

Woombie Wrap & Snap Baby Swaddler Review...

I'm not gonna lie.  The first time I saw a Woombie, I immediately thought "baby straight jacket".

That being said, I've heard great things about this product!  The Woombie makes it easy to swaddle your baby, and its uniquely designed four way stretch fabric is made to mimic the womb, making your baby feel nice and secure.  Swaddling is said to help babies sleep better, and keeps them from inadvertently startling themselves or scratching their own face.

It was immediately evident to me that the Woombie is very well constructed.  I love this cute design, and that I can adjust the tightness of the swaddling around the arms with the velcro fasteners.  The fabric feels so soft and high quality.  I could see how a baby would snuggle in for the night in it.  Also, there's a double zipper, which makes for easy diaper changes.

Can't wait to make a little BabyD Burrito. ;)

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I was given a Woombie in exchange for this review, but all opinions remain my own.