Slumber Party Yarn Hair Doll From Oriental Trading Review and Giveaway

I really wanted to find a doll that would be age appropriate for my little one. I researched online and found several options.I stuck to searching for dolls with safe hair for her to run her fingers through and play with.

Some of my observations/thoughts from my research:

Cabbage Patch Babies Doll - (Avg cost $25) 

• Recommended for ages 3-5 years old
• I was concerned size and weight might make it hard for my daughter to play/carry the doll
• Dolls do not seem to have enough hair for her to play with

My First Doll by Carter's - (Avg cost $12)

•  No age recommendation
• My daughter had one of these from birth and she has lost interest in it (she loved it from 0-6 months old)
•  Dolls hair is part of the fabric

Haba Doll - (Avg cost $35.99)

• Recommended for ages 18m+ 
• Doll is cute but cost more than I was hoping to spend
• Lots of hair to play with

I finally found the Slumber Party Yarn Hair Dolls from Oriental trading. The dolls have a nylon stuffed body, which I love because I don't have to worry about my daughter hurting herself while playing with it. The dolls have sturdy yarn hair for my daughter to play with and are very reasonably prices at $15 for a set of 4. The dolls are recommended for ages 3 and up. Since my daughter is under 1 years old I just make sure to watch her when she plays with the doll and she has had no issues so far. I also see no potential choking hazards.

Do you think your little one would like one of these dolls? Here is your chance to win one: Giveaway ends 9/15/12 open to US residents only.
 
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Nap Nanny Chill Review

Our daughter is 9 1/2 months and we are starting to transition her from the Nap Nanny Chill Recliner into her crib. Our daughter has been sleeping in the Nap Nanny since she was about 3 months old. This has been one of our favorite purchases for her and I don't know how we lived without it those first few months.

What is the Nap Nanny Chill Recliner

The Nap Nanny Chill is a recliner that allows the child to sit/sleep at a 30 degree angle. This is recommended for babies experiencing acid reflux (which our daughter has) and/or other sleep issues. The recliner is proven to increase sleep time on average by 3 to 4 hours.

At 3 months old our daughter would sleep for a maximum of 2 to 3 hours at a time, which made for many sleep interupted nights. I researched different options: medication, crib wedge.... I finally found an article in a parent magazine about the Nap Nanny Chill. At first I was hesitant because of the price. BabysRus Sells them for $109.00 to $129.00 depending on the cover style. But, we decided to give it a try and we are extremely happy that we did. Our daughter started sleeping an average of 6-8 hours straight in the recliner. I highly recommend this product to any parent that is battling acid reflux issues with their infant. I believe we have already gotten our moneys worth out of the Nap Nanny Chill and still plan to use it with our daughter through her toddler years (my nephew is 2 years old and likes to sit in the chair while watching cartoons). Our Nap Nanny Chill is still in great condition and I plan to use it in the future if we have another baby.

Complaints

Only complaint I have is that they don't sell them for adults! They look so comfortable.

Details

• Recommended for children 8 pounds +
• Allows child to sleep at 30 degree angle
• Increases sleep time on average 3 to 4 hours
• Has a 3 point safety harness to keep small children safe and secure
• Harness can detach so toddlers can continue to utilize recliner
• High density foam core
• Fabric has an waterproof liner and is machine washable
• Relciner weights 4 pounds

Styles

The Nap Nanny Chill is available in 3 colors of minky fabric (Sage, Blue, Pink), and  in Giraffe, Camel, and Lavender.

Disclaimer

I provided this review to share my experience with the Nap Nanny Chill Recliner. I did not receive any compensation (monetary/or free product) from the maker of the Nap Nanny Chill.

Thredup Order Experience

Recently, I posted that I found a new website called Thredup. I just received my order today and am thrilled with what I received.

Quality

When I first looked at the items on the website I thought that the clothing appeared to be in good used condition; and that Thredup offers a variety of name brand clothing at reasonable prices. One small concern I had was that some of the clothing looked to be wrinkled. I made the assumption that Thredup may sell items as they are received in order to reduce some of their costs.  The wrinkles did not bother me too much since I knew I would wash any items I received before having my daughter wear them. However, to my surprise when I received my order all items appeared to have been ironed and in better condition than online photos led me to believe. 

Website

The website is user friendly. You can view all items or you can refine your search through filters (ex: boy/girl, and size). A cute feature that the site has is a stylish looks tab. Thredup has designers that create stylish looks from the items they receive for sale. A couple of the stylish look categories include: Smart Girls Rule, Brooklyn Preppy, and Active Apprentice. I really enjoyed this feature because you can find an entire outfit and dress your child from head to toe without having to have fashion knowledge.

Other comments

Processing time averaged about a week and I do plan to order from Thredup again in the future. The clothing items I received I believe are very reasonably priced (see list below for prices). But, what makes me even happier is that my order was of no cost to me since I used referral credits to purchase them.

What I got:

18 mo - Wishes & Kisses Dress w/ Short Sleeve Onesie   ($6.49)

18 mo - Hello Kitty Skirt  ($4.99)

18 mo - Gymboree Dress  ($8.99)

18 mo - Sesame Street Dress With Bloomers  ($6.49)

18 mo - Cherokee Pants   ($3.99)

12 mo - Starting Out Jeans  ($3.99)

12 mo - Nova Dress 12-18 Months  ($4.49)

12 mo - Youngland Dress   ($4.49)

12 mo - H&M Pants   ($3.99)

Thredup offers customers the opportunity to earn $10 referral credits for spreading the word about their site.  Your first opportunity to earn a $10 credit is to sign up for Thredup through someone’s referral link (click here to earn your first $10 credit). Once you have an account you can share your link and continue to earn $10 credits (You will receive your $10 referral credit after your friend/family member place their first order) 

ThredUP

Found a new site: ThredUP. They offer gently used kids clothing at great prices. Right now you can try them for free! They are offering a $10 credit for the referrer and referee.

 

Use my link http://www.thredup.com/480024 and we each get a $10 credit. Then share your link with friends so you can earn more $10 credits.

 

The credit can be used on shipping so if you find an item for 2.49 or less you can get it for free. Lots of cute stuff!

It's been awhile.....

I have spent the summer focusing on family time. I am getting back into the groove of things. Trying to decide if I should re-stock Sunbaby's any thoughts on the most recent print release?

Sunbaby Diaper Prints