Diaper Cream Applicators: Helpful or Hype?

Product Review Sunday This is one of those products I would never have thought was necessary until I tried it. Getting diaper rash cream on my hands isn’t terrible. But, it’s not easy to get the thick, water proof cream off of my fingers or fingernails either. And when there isn’t a sink available when […]

Child Harnesses: Helpful or Hype?

Are Child Harnesses Cute or Cruel? Do you care for a child that runs away or doesn’t follows your directions when in public? Are you afraid a child with special needs will get lost or hurt because the child continuously runs away from your reach? I have seen parents and caregivers use harnesses with children in […]

Willa Walker: Helpful or Hype?

Product Review Sunday You can start using a Willa Walker when a baby is starting to cruise around the home while holding onto your fingers or furniture, can support their own weight, and can grip the rings on their own. This usually occurs sometime after the baby is 9-months-old. Start with the baby in a […]

Amber Teething Necklaces: Helpful or Hype?

Products Nannies Love Parenting and nanny message boards are filled will discussions about Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces.Baltic amber necklaces are made to wear but not to chew on. Baltic amber necklaces are a homeopathic treatment to help reduce teething pain. The theory is that baltic amber contains a natural analgesic, succinic acid, that can be absorbed […]

Hands-Free Baby Bottles

Helpful or Hype Baby bottles are one of the most essential baby items nannies need when caring for babies. I’ve seen a few Hands-Free Baby Bottles on the market promoting a way to safely feed babies in the car seat while their caregiver is driving, or while pushing a stroller, or simply need an extra pair […]

Hush Baby Noise Reduction Hats

Helpful or Hype? Do you care for a baby that is sensitive to noise? Do you worry about loud noises on planes, trains and automobiles? HUSH Hat Sound Absorbing Baby Hat will be your savior. It is also great for running errands, going to restaurants, sporting events, fireworks, plane rides, the mall or any outing that […]

Pacifier Wipes

Helpful or Hype? When my Mom Boss had a newborn she received tons of great baby gifts. But she also got plenty of products that we never used. I love the concept of Pacifier Wipes. All babies drop their pacifiers a lot, so I thought that paicifier wipes were a great idea. They are portable and […]

Flyebaby Airplane Hammock: Helpful or Hype?

Product Review Sunday There is no fun holding an infant for the duration of a flight. Flyebaby is a hammock-type seat that can be used on an airplane during the cruise portion of the flight as a comfortable and convenient place to put carry a baby. It can also attach to most dining room chairs […]

The Baby Mop: Helpful or Hype?

Product Review Sunday A nanny contacted me asking me if I thought the Baby Mop would make a cute baby shower gift. I personally would be hesitant to give the product as a gift since the concept of a baby romper being a mop really distrubs me. Granted, kids crawl on the floor and may get […]

Study Says Praising Kids Makes Them Narcissistic Brats — I Say Phooey!

Nannies Should Keep Praising Kids! A 2015 study trended all over social media with headlines reading “Too Much Praise Turns Can Turn Your Kids into Narcissistic Jerks.” The problem I have with the headlines is that I used to work in social work. I saw firsthand the negative results of criticism, yelling, abuse, and neglect […]