While He Was Napping https://www.whilehewasnapping.com momma gets stuff done Thu, 17 May 2018 00:56:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.whilehewasnapping.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cropped-Redesign-Favicon-32x32.png While He Was Napping https://www.whilehewasnapping.com 32 32 Do More with Levana Ayden™ Baby Video Monitor https://www.whilehewasnapping.com/2015/11/do-more-with-levana-ayden-baby-video-monitor/ https://www.whilehewasnapping.com/2015/11/do-more-with-levana-ayden-baby-video-monitor/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:00:39 +0000 http://whilehewasnapping.com/?p=5307 I’ve had three babies. All three of them have been different kinds of sleepers – My oldest was a dream, my middle baby was a nightmare and my youngest is somewhere in between. Mr. Napping was unemployed for much of my pregnancy with my oldest and we had to really decide what were needs and […]

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]]> I’ve had three babies. All three of them have been different kinds of sleepers – My oldest was a dream, my middle baby was a nightmare and my youngest is somewhere in between. Mr. Napping was unemployed for much of my pregnancy with my oldest and we had to really decide what were needs and wants for our new baby. Big J was our first baby and we had nothing. We depended heavily on hand-me-downs and consignment store finds. We lived in a multi-level townhouse when my oldest was a baby and we used some two-way audio receivers Mr. Napping already had as our baby monitors. They worked and we already had them – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – so we didn’t look at baby monitors much. They weren’t in the budget.

With my middle little one we started out in a two-bedroom apartment that was less than 1000 square feet and there was no need for monitors. You couldn’t get far enough away to not hear the baby. When he was three months old, we moved into our single-story home and we still didn’t need a monitor. He was (and still is!) such a restless sleeper that it was better if I didn’t have a monitor on him because every movement he made put me on edge… Is he getting up? Is he gonna cry? Should I go get him? We both slept better without a monitor – I wasn’t constantly hovering over him while he was trying to sleep. He expected me to be there every time he stirred and he was terrible at putting himself back to sleep because of it. It didn’t help that I need sleep or I am one grouchy momma. It really was better for both of us.

Between my middle baby and my youngest, my sister-in-law had their first baby. They went all out with the changing tables, video monitors, diaper pails and more. I thought it was a little unnecessary… Then we were at my grandma’s house with the whole family and it was loud! Both of my younger boys still napped. Our room was too close to the noise and kept them from getting a good nap unless we put them in the attached apartment my parents were staying in. But we had no easy way to make sure our kids were still sleeping, safe and sound. My brother’s video monitor suddenly seemed like more of a need than a want, or at the very least not unnecessary. We made do with some apps on our mobile devices and tablets, but it meant someone had to leave their device in with the sleeping kids and the apps chewed through the battery!

Enter Levana’s Ayden™ Baby Video Monitor. Even though my little Baby N is closer to being two than one, I am so excited to have this monitor now. I know it will be so useful while we are traveling next week! I absolutely love this thing. It has all kinds of features I am so excited about. The most important feature to me, though, was a secure signal – I want to be confident that I am the only one checking in on our children. The Ayden™ Baby Video Monitor offers Private ClearV­u® Digital Signal that is private, secure and interference-free from up to 750 feet away.

The picture quality is fantastic on the 3.5 inch screen and there is even an LED Night Vision option to give you a clearer picture of your baby in the darkness. This is amazing and essential for me, as our nursery is incredibly dark even during the day. I love being able to see my baby without having to shine a bunch of light in on him and worry about waking him. The actual picture clarity is even better than this photo.

Another feature I was very excited about was the option to use battery or wall power for both the monitor and video screen units. This means we can even take it camping! I am very excited about the freedom that will give me! You can turn on PEEP mode and your monitor and camera will enter sleep mode if it’s quiet. You see what you need to see when you need to see it and don’t use up lots of battery when there’s nothing to check on. This allows for up to 48 hours of battery life before you need to recharge.

3 TIMES I LOVE BEING ABLE TO USE MY LEVANA AYDEN™ BABY VIDEO MONITOR

1. When my Baby N finds himself overstimulated and tired. When this boy has had enough, he needs his space. Even momma is too much company. The worst case overstimulated scenario has the poor boy in hysterics and cuddles from momma or daddy just make it worse. I like being able to keep an eye on him while he calms himself enough for a snuggle before going to sleep. I don’t have to worry that he’s going to hurt himself or be naughty – he’s climbing all the things these days – while he’s alone in his crib.
2. To check on Baby N before I go to bed. You know what they say – Let the sleeping beast lie! Baby N regularly kicks his blankets off, but not all the time. I love being able to check and see if he needs to be tucked in again without entering the room and disturbing his slumber.
3. In the middle of the night. Baby N gets up usually once during the night, but he’s been sleeping all night more often lately. It’s really nice to be able to check on him when I first hear him fussing to see what he needs. Is he cold? Hungry? Did he just lose his pacifier? It helps me get him taken care of and back to bed faster.

 

The temperature monitoring is a nice feature. My youngest two boys kick the covers off all the time. With the Ayden™ Baby Video Monitor you can check on the temperature in their room and see if they need to be recovered without risking waking them up. There’s nothing worse than checking on them and them waking up just as I’m heading to bed. My boys have usually been asleep long enough they think it should be time to get up and play. Not what a tired momma wants!

The smart indicator ring was also something I thought was very cool. The ring around the directional pad will change colors according to the noise level in the baby’s room. You can keep an eye on your baby even when the sound is turned down. This would be a great option for times when your surroundings are loud already and for hearing-impaired parents and caregivers.

Two more features are a night light option and a lullaby option that you can turn off and on from the video screen menu. You don’t even have to go into the room. There are three lullaby options and the night light is a calming yellowy-orange color that comes from the top of the camera. There is a two-way communication feature that lets you talk to baby.

I am incredibly happy with this monitor. It’s feature-rich, I can keep eyes on my kiddo and I will be able to do more knowing my child is safe. That’s all this momma wants! Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win your own baby video monitor.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine. Pinky Promise.

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With three kids running around (or rolling, in Baby N’s case) we have a lot of messes. And I mean A LOT. If you can imagine the mess, I’ve probably cleaned it. A brand new bottle of bubbles? A whole tube of tooth paste? Baby powder and petroleum jelly goop? Yep, yep and a “you’ve got to be kidding me” yep. And all that was just before noon last Monday. Some days are messier than others…
All these messes means there’s a lot of cleaning going on at my house. Ironically, you usually can’t tell that just by looking. Sometimes, I need the broom and mop and vacuum and washing machine to clean up my boys’ messes… but, more often, I just need a towel. Regardless of the mess, I don’t want a lot of chemicals. I still have kids that think it’s okay to put Legos and Connect Four pieces in their mouths or to lick every surface in sight. I don’t want them licking unpronounceable chemicals and wondering if it warrants a call to Poison Control.
 
5 WAYS TO USE
WATERWIPES
WaterWipes are the gentlest wipes and are perfect for the diaper bag.


WaterWipes is the world’s purest baby wipe with 99.9% water and that other 0.01% is grapefruit extract! And that’s it, that’s all these wipes contain. I bet you can pronounce both of those, right? No harsh chemicals. Perfect for that delicate baby skin. Did you know that baby skin is five to seven times thinner than an adult’s skin? Definitely not where you want to be applying chemicals 10 times a day! Right?!

 

WaterWipes are 99.9% water and 0.1% fruit extract. Perfect for the most sensitive skin.

WATERWIPES AS BABY WIPES

Baby Wipes. The most obvious way to use these is exactly what they were made for: baby bums. Water Wipes are great baby wipes. My only complaint is that I wish they were a little thicker. I like a nice thick barrier between me and whatever tushie ick I’m cleaning up at the moment. Despite that, I really like these wipes. I love that these won’t dry out my little one’s skin and can prevent diaper rash. These natural baby wipes are so gentle, but they still get the dirtiest of jobs done.
WaterWipes are gentle on baby's sensitive skin

WATERWIPES FOR SPOT TREATMENT

Spot Treatments. Have you ever fed children? They are notorious for being messy. On the rare occasion that we go out to eat with our kids, you can bank on some sauce, jelly, or other condiment coming home on their clothes. WaterWipes are great for quick little spot treatments and since it’s just water, the spots don’t dry with rings around them or discolored. For spills that require a wardrobe change, I put the wet WaterWipe on the spot, fold up the clothes and seal it in the wet bag we keep in our diaper bag until I can get it home to treat it with the laundry. The wipe keeps the spot wet so it doesn’t set before I can get it taken care of.

WATERWIPES FOR CRAFT CLEAN UP

Craft Clean Up. My boys like to paint and, inevitably, they drip on the table, counter top or each other. I love using WaterWipes to clean up their spills on solid surfaces because I don’t have to worry about any lingering chemicals hanging out and getting on food. After scrubbing my kiddo’s hands, my baby can pop his fingers right back in his mouth with no icky tastes lingering on them. I can use them on my two year old’s face without worrying about getting anything in his eyes.
WaterWipes Craft Clean Up

WATERWIPES FOR ON-THE-GO- WET WIPES

Whether you want to wipe down the shopping cart, clean peanut butter off your toddler’s face after lunch at the park or wipe down a toy that’s been hanging around the backseat for who-knows-how-long, these wipes are fantastic. They come in a plastic, resealable bag that keeps them moist and if they dry out, just add a bit of (distilled) water to wet them again. And the single wipes are perfect to keep in your purse or the diaper bag (although if you keep just a single wipe in the diaper bag your life is far less messy than mine).

WATERWIPES AS GENTLE MAKEUP REMOVER CLOTHS

If your skin dries out really easily or is prone to break outs, WaterWipes are great to use as make up remover cloths. A lot of the reasons these are such great baby wipes are the same reasons they are great facial wipes. They are gentle on your skin and aren’t soaked with chemicals. If you suffer from psoriasis, dermatitis or other skin conditions you can still use WaterWipes without the adverse effects of harsher make up remover wipes. The single sample size packages are great to throw in your make up bag or an overnight bag. The wipes are already wet and sealed in their own package. It’s compact ready to use and there are no worries about spilled bottles!
WaterWipes Make Up Remover Cloths

WATERWIPES AS COOL CLOTHS

About a week and a half ago, my littlest boy had a mild fever.  Nothing that was too severe, but he obviously wasn’t feeling well. Somehow every single washcloth in our house was in the laundry (the somehow being that’s what Big J used to clean up the nearly full gallon on milk he’d dropped on the floor earlier that evening). We put a couple WaterWipes in the fridge for a few minutes and used them to cool his forehead and sore legs. They worked fabulously. He stopped fussing and finally fell asleep.
These are a great addition to your arsenal, whether you’re battling the office, motherhood, spoiling grandkids or something else. WaterWipes are eco-friendly, truly chemical-free, and perfect for so many of life’s everyday little messes.
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Hey there! Thanks for visiting! Let’s talk about baby showers.

They seem to be a love it or hate it kind of thing. What about you, do you love them or not? I’m in the NOT category for the most part. I find them awkward.

Can you relate? Are you planning a baby shower and want something more than “name the candy bar in the diaper” game. Or how about the game where you guess how many inches it takes to get around mommy’s tummy? Eek. Not my idea of a good time.

If you are looking for baby shower ideas that will be fun, memorable, and aren’t the same shower games you’ve played at every baby shower you’ve ever been to, keep reading.

These are ideas that everyone one will love, even the mom who doesn’t love being the center of attention.

 

Can your guests get through the whole shower without saying “baby”? There’s a fun game to find out if they are up to the task. Do your party-goers know how much babies cost? Find out with a Price is Right game – Baby Edition.

Baby shower games can be awkward and embarrassing. My sister-in-law had a game at her shower where everyone cut off a length of ribbon they thought would fit around mom and baby. So, if the ribbon isn’t long enough you lose, if it’s too long you just called a pregnant woman fat…

I’m small, so by the time I hit 6 months people are asking me if I’m “due any day now”… It’s uncomfortable and doesn’t really make me feel that great. Don’t put Mom on the spot! Celebrate with her, not her belly. Yes, celebrate the baby that will soon be welcomed to Earth, but celebrate mom too!
With these games, everyone will have a good time!

BABY SHOWER MATCHING GAMES:

Baby Shower Games - Name that Baby

  • Don’t say “Baby”. The player with the most clothes pins is the big momma on campus! How long can your guests last at a party celebrating a baby without talking about it?! Find the details on The D Spot.
Baby Shower Games - Don't Say Baby
  • Do your guests know how much it costs to have a baby? Find out with The Price is Right – Baby Shower Edition! Find it on Fugal Fanatic.
Baby Shower Games - Price is Right
Baby Shower Games - Candy Match

 

MORE BABY SHOWER GAMES:
  • This is a fun game if you’re going to have mom open her gifts during the party. Add a little more thrill to watching someone else get all the gifts. Get the printable at Frugal Fanatic.
  •  I think this is such a fun momento for mom! How fun would it be to see which of your friends is the closest? You can decide how much info to give your guests. Keep it vague with nothing but the due date or divulge some clues. Did any siblings come early? Are there any stats you want to share? Baby’s last estimated weight, for example… Don’t forget to have Mom make a prediction too!
  • Nursery Rhyme Quiz time. Who knows their nursery rhymes and lullabies? I love that this one is all about what you know, not how lucky you are. I have terrible luck.
  •  Every momma would love to get a whole list of well wishes for her sweet little babe. A variation that might be fun would be for each mom to share her best piece of mom advice with the mom-to-be. We did something similar when I got married and it’s super fun to look back and see what people thought was the most important thing to share.
  •  This is similar to the prediction calendar and my add-on idea above, and SOO much more in depth. These would be a fun addition to the baby book.

 

BABY SHOWER GUEST BOOKS:
How many times have you looked at the guest book from your wedding? Or your graduation party? Or any other time you’ve had a guest book? These guest books aren’t even books and they are perfect to hang in baby’s room. That onesie is absolutely awesome!

 

BABY SHOWER GAME PRIZES:
Are games worth playing if there isn’t a cool prize? Of course, but cool prizes make it even better, right? This is a prize that anyone would want right?!

From My Shower to Your Shower Scented Bath Soap via Ginger Grey Soaps on Etsy

I also saw a prize pack that included travel sized shower gels, bubble bath and a loofah, but couldn’t find the original photo source so it’s not included.  Definitely a cute idea though.

BABY SHOWER INVITATIONS:

“Bring a book instead of a card” via Moments That Take
This isn’t a new idea, it’s been around for years and popular especially in the last few; however, I really liked the wording of this request.  Of all the ones I read, this is probably the one I’d actually get a book for.

 

Although, I also liked the wording of this request via Cupid Designs on Etsy, stating the book didn’t have to be new.

 

BaBy-Que Shower (invite via Sunshine Parties on Etsy)
No reason Dad shouldn’t get to party too.
I actually REALLY love this idea and if I ever have another baby shower,
it will be a co-ed BaBy-Que. Daddy helped bring about this miracle too!
Do you have any great baby shower games you love to play? Did someone give you a super awesome guest book? Share it below in the comments!

 

 

 

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