Your Baby Is Speaking To You: A Visual Guide to the Amazing Behaviors of Your Newborn and Growing Baby by Dr. Kevin Nugent is a brand spankin’ new release that is going to be added to my default baby gift list. It’s a great addition to the library of new parents. It’s tenderly written, easy to read and the photography is stunning.

Each two-page spread has a full-page photo of an infant smiling, sleeping, crying, holding a finger or gazing into space, with an eloquent and non-judgemental explanation of what the child is communicating to you non-verbally. As a new parent, it provides invaluable knowledge and just may keep you off the phone with your pediatrician or health-link nine times out of ten.

The book is divided into seven sections: Sleeping, Crying, Eating (The Sleeping Baby, Deep Sleep, Light Sleep, The Full Cry, Fussing, The Search Response, Feeding), The Amazing Newborn (The Fencer Response, Hand to Mouth, The Sleep Smile, First Steps, Hands, Pre-Reaching, The Smile of Discovery, Crawling, Feet, Yawning), Your Baby’s Senses (Responding to Sounds, Visual Exploration, Touch, Cuddliness, The Not Very Cuddly Baby), Settling In (Startles, Drowsiness, Overstimulation, Signs of Distress, Soothability, The Not Easily Settled Baby), The Social Newborn (Looking Into Your Eyes, Feeding and Communication, The Power of Your Voice, Imitation, Learning, Temperament, The Social Smile), The Growing Baby (Reaching Out, Exploring, Empathy, Learning to Love), Parent and Baby and the Lifelong Bond. It covers the first few months of life, after which those little beings get a lot easier to figure out.

Check out the book on YouTube too.

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When I first got the pitch asking me to review The Text Hook, I laughed, thought how stupid I’d look texting while I walk my kid around in a stroller and how ridiculous people are now with their phones, and ignored the email. Fast forward several months. I’m on my elliptical trainer which has recently moved to a spare bedroom and out of the main room so now there’s no tv to watch. I’m dying of boredom and claustrophobia with the wall beside me. Bing! I wonder if that product I was emailed about a few months ago would work on the elliptical? After digging out the email and requesting the product sample, I promptly forgot about it. There were some (okay, only a couple of them…I suck…) workouts in between the email and the arrival of the package which were only sustained by leaning my Kindle on the console.

When the package arrived, I was excited to get it all hooked up. I don’t use a stroller anymore, but the Text Hook fits perfectly on the top bars of our elliptical and treadmill, and also on my bike. (I tried in the garage – I’d never try to text and bike, but it might be handy for music on a leisurely ride?) I love being able to have a movie or music playing on my phone during a workout in a location that’s easy to see. The Text Hook is perfect for it! My phone, the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant, is not in their list of compatible phones but it fits perfectly. So does iPod. The patent-pending design secured my phone tightly but I still have access to the entire screen, and it’s very adjustable -even rotating 180° so I can watch my movie the big-screen way!

The Text Hook sells for $26 and is available from their online shop and many retail stores.

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Wall Candy Arts makes some cool stuff. I’m a vinyl addict and my home is covered in it, so it’s nice to branch out and be able to stick something else on my wall and know it will come off when I’m tired of it without doing any damage.

Perfect for any loving family is the chalkboard heart ($36) – a great place to write notes to those you love. The set includes 1 large chalkboard heart (22 1/4″ x 19″), 2 medium hearts (4 3/8″ x 3 3/4″), 5 small hearts and XOXO. Chalk is also included.

Also super cool, large stick-on whiteboard panels ($58) are perfect for listing long recipe steps on the backsplash above the stove, making large refrigerator doors a place for doodling, or creating a stretch of writing space in a home or office entryway. It comes with four 19″x24″ stick on white board panels that can be used separately or combined for a large 49″x38″ surface.

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I don’t review a ton of food, but when I do I find it’s either really good or really bad.

We were recently sent two bottles of Garlic Gold vinaigrette dressing to try out – one with balsamic vinegar and one with red wine vinegar. We just tried them out this weekend and I’m impressed. The ingredients are spectacular – full disclosure and all organic. They’re a blend of pure, organic extra virgin olive oil (infused with organic garlic), plus organic cask-aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, and organic red wine vinegar. They organic Italian seasonings, sea salt and organic black pepper. Just like you’d make yourself in your own kitchen, but without having to wash dishes afterward. The Balsamic one was certainly my favourite, but I’m addicted to balsamic vinegar so I could have predicted that. It was great on salad, and as a bread dip. The red wine one smelled delicious, so I was shocked when my husband said it tasted like plain olive oil. I think he (a) didn’t shake it enough and (b) had whacky taste buds due to a cold, because I tried it and it tasted like salad dressing. A little oily, to be sure, but it’s based from organic garlic-infused olive oil so it makes sense. I didn’t get to try the Mayer Lemon one, which is vinegar free, but I’d sure love to. I’ve never seen these products in stores around here but they’re available for $7 from the web-store along with a few other garlic products.

A little bit about Seven Oaks Ranch from their website:
The organic home of Garlic Gold® started at the Seven Oaks Ranch, a 12.5 acre organic ranch nestled in the Ojai Valley. Certified organic for more than seven years, the Ranch still grows and distributes organic produce such as tomatoes, avocadoes, Meyer lemons, Hass avocadoes and of course, garlic. Garlic Gold® has grown substantially, and we now source our certified organic garlic and oils from around the globe. Proponents of sustainability, Seven Oaks creates all of it’s products by hand, and when possible utilizes electric and hybrid vehicles. At our production facility located in Ventura, CA, we operate a certified organic kitchen, (the only one we know of in Ventura County), where great care is taken to hand craft each of our unique products.

There are three of Putamayo’s latest that we are really loving both in my home and in my classroom.

Putamayo South Africa is a collection that celebrates the rich musical diversity of this unique country at the southern tip of Africa. With the soccer World Cup taking place for the first time on African soil last year, international attention was focused on South Africa and its postapartheid status as a democracy and economic powerhouse. What a great way to introduce your family to the wonder of Africa!

Putumayo Latin Party is perhaps their most diverse Latin release yet. The mesmerizing grooves and tantalizing rhythms of Latin music have been leading people to the dance floor for decades and this CD is no exception. You can’t help but start to move your hips when the music starts to play! It includes a mix of boogaloo, funk, cumbia, son, salsa, ska and dancehall.

Putumayo Yoga is Putumayo’s first CD release featuring songs selected to accompany yoga practice and serve as a relaxing soundtrack for daily life. It’s a perfect combination of relaxing and energizing.

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The folks at Cradle Rock sent me three CDs to review – the only three currently available in their collection. Cradle Rock is a series of children’s lullaby albums produced and created by Brash Music and Tree Top Records, which hit stores and digital distribution channels last October. Cradle Rock uses vibraphones, glockenspiels and mellotrons to turn iconic songs and albums by famous artists into naptime-friendly listening material. Sadly, the only three they have so far are from artists I can’t stand.

If you have a baby and are into country music or bad eighties pop, though, these may be for you: Michael Jackson, Kenny Chesney and Johnny Cash.

They’ve got plans for Black Eyed Peas, U2, Pink Floyd and more, which I’d be all over. Until then, I’ll leave the country twang for those who don’t feel like clawing their ears off when they hear it.

Check our Cradle Rock’s website for information about the upcoming releases.

Uncle Rock’s fourth and newest CD, The Big Picture features twelve original songs (and two covers, including Carol Burnett’s theme song) is a tribute to his favourite artists – David Bowie, The Ramones, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and more. To create the huge picture that is The Big Picture, Uncle Rock (AKA singer-songwriter, author & bassist Robert Burke Warren) collaborated with Dean Jones, the man behind another band we love – Dog On Fleas. They’ve created this fantastic collection of singalong songs that you’re going to want to add to your music collection asap.

Before he was fondly named Uncle Rock by his nephew, Robert Burke Warren performed as a bass player in some big rock and roll bands and spent a year portraying Buddy Holly in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story in London’s West End. He has also co-written songs for multi-Grammy winner Rosanne Cash and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson. That’s some talent, right there.

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With a song called “Mama Tooted” it should be obvious that I’d like this CD.

Keller Williams sings bluegrass, and after fifteen albums this is his first kids’ CD. He sings with his daughter on a few tracks, which my kids really enjoyed. They lyrics are catchy and simple to sing along to, and Oh! The goats on the cover – soooo cute! Kids. Ha!

Though it’s definitely G-rated, there are some great lyrics that will make the adults crack a smile. A great CD for a family with children under 10.

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The sound of Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem is pure joy; family style. I’ve been listening to their newest CD, Ranky Tanky, with my kids today, and we’re all diggin’ it. This groovy set from the New England-based quartet is the first I’ve heard of them but they’re certainly not new to the music scene. Their folksy style has been heard all around, but this is their first CD aimed directly at families. It is, in my opinion, best for the younger set…maybe 18 mos-5 years. It’s a bit childish for the older kids, but if they were feeling ultra silly I’m sure they’d enjoy it too.

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All I Want, pictured at right, is David Weinstone’s thirteenth ‘Music for Aardvarks’ production but the first I’ve ever heard of him. Apparently I’ve been living under a rock because in doing my research I see that he’s on tv all the time. Even before I listened to the CD, I read the press release. In it, David Weinstone says, “In a world where children are bombarded with external stimuli from screens of all sizes and classes of all manner at an increasingly younger age (baby yoga meditation class! — Is that even possible?), and parents are busier than ever just trying to make ends meet, the core needs of our children remain the same. What kids need and really want from parents is simple: time and attention.”

Thank goodness people like this are on tv, even if I missed him. That’s a message I want my children and people of all ages around the world receiving, and what better way to deliver it than through music.

I did listen to the CD though, and once the kids caught wind of it we listened to it a lot more than once. It’s pretty fabulous – quirky and a whole lot of fun.

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When we reviewed Justin Roberts’ CD, Pop Fly we knew he’d continue to be a favourite for a while, but you have no idea how glad I was to receive a copy of Jungle Gym and switch it out. I love Justin’s music, but the same songs day in and day out can get to a mama so it’s great to be able to enjoy his sound with a bit more variety!

Jungle Gym was nominated for a 2011 Grammy, and it’s certainly worthy. It takes you through some great memories from your childhood – the parachute in gym class, snow days, and the fun of trick or treating – and encourages some great conversations with your kids about how childhood has changed between then and now.

Love this one!

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Again with the two-months-late-ten-months-early thing. It’s Santa Claus!, the holiday CD from Ben Rudnick & Friends, is a super high spirited CD that we loved for our Christmas parties this past Christmas season. My son actually still has it in his bedroom and rotates it into his CD player occasionally. Yes, even in February. I suppose that’s how you know it’s a great CD for kids, but the whole family enjoyed this one. I’m still a Kenny G fan, but Ben Rudnick & Friends are much more fun, if fun is what you’re looking for!

At the time of posting, -it’s less than $12 at Amazon! I guess that’s the benefit of shopping for Christmas music at the end of February.

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Billy Kelly’s upcoming CD, his third, The Family Garden, (due to be released April 5, 2011) is the first of his I’ve heard and my family is happy to add him to our ever- growing collection of tunes. It’s incredibly upbeat and peppy, and features a wide array of musical stylings – country (not my fave) to ragtime to rock. Though country music is like nails on a chalkboard for me, the country-ish tunes on this CD are good enough to make me forget they’re country and I find myself singing along with the kids. For a family with a range of tastes, this CD would be a great addition to your collection. There’s something for all y’all.

It will be available from Billy’s store for $12 as of April 5.

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When Didi Pop (Deborah Poppink) first visited Hawaii as a child, her family stayed at the Polynesian Cultural Center where she learned about Hawaiian culture. With DidiPop Goes to Hawaii, she shares what she has learned “in the Hawaiian way—through stories and song.” Going to Hawaii is crazy expensive, and now you and your whole family can go without leaving the comfort of your own home!

The 13 original tracks on DidiPop Goes to Hawaii will take your family to Maui (Wowie Gazowie!), encourage you to try mango, remind you not to sit under a coconut tree and so much more.

The CD plus the digital album is only $15 at her shop, or you can get any of her MP3s FREE! Yes, you read that right – totally and absolutely free!

Check out the video for “I Like Pigs” on YouTube – so cute!

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This is our second Joanie Leeds CD and I’m thrilled to share with you that the kids love it as much as the first one (I’m a Rock Star!). It’s got a distinctly different sound than the last one did, but that’s not a bad thing. What I really love about Joanie’s music is that the adults don’t feel like they need to leave the room and let the kids enjoy it alone. It’s great for the whole family.

This CD has ten Joanie originals and four covers, each with their own style. She and her band, the Nightlights, share thought provoking and educational lyrics while still making the CD a ton of fun to listen to. “My Butterfly” teaches all about metamorphosis, “Sea Cow” and “Big Blue Whale” explore endangered species, and “Tofurky” emphasizes responsible eating. Other songs are just plain fun, but the cover of the Phish song “Possum” does let kids know what happens when you don’t look both ways when crossing the street!

01) All The Animals
02) Mosquitoes
03) Froggie Went A Courtin’ (Featuring Secret Agent 23 Skidoo)
04) Big Blue Whale
05) Happy As a Clam
06) Hummingbird
07) Sea Cow
08) Possum
09) Tofurky Song
10) If You Go
11) Animals in Concert
12) My Butterfly
13) Pony Boy
14) Wimoweh

The CD will be released April 12th (a great addition to your child’s Easter basket!) so be sure to pick up a copy as soon as you can. Or you can try to…

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Journey rocks.

Being able to listen to the music of your youth while soothing a newborn to sleep ROCKS!

Rocking is what Rockabye Baby! does best. They’ve remixed many of the bands from the good old rockin’ eighties (and more, but I’m an eighties girl so that’s what really matters to me) – punk, metal and classic rock – and made them soft enough to rock your babe to.

As they say, “making an album that’s gentle enough for sleeping babies but won’t bore Mom and Dad is trickier than it sounds.” They’ve done a heck of a good job.

I love that you can get a download card for less than $15 for any CD in their shop, and the new parents in question can pick whatever band reminds them of their youth – babified. The download card comes housed in a beautiful, eco-friendly package containing a digital download card good for one Rockabye Baby! album, an exclusive download code, and clear instructions for downloading, along with a healthy baby food recipe, paper dolls, a mini baby book , and Rockabye Baby! temporary tattoos.

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Many Hands – Family Music for Haiti is a CD you’ll buy for the cause, but play over and over again because it’s awesome.

It’s not “Kids Music.” It’s “Family Music.”

Yes, there’s a difference.

Even you, the one who can already read this post fluently, will like it!

It’s a compilation that raises awareness of, and funds for, the continuing needs of the Haitian people after last year’s earthquake. It features tracks from Jonathan Coulton, They Might Be Giants, Dan Zanes, Elizabeth Mitchell, Lunch Money, Frances England, Secret Agent 23 Skiddoo, and many, many more.

Preview songs and buy it from our affiliate, Amazon for less than thirteen bucks!

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Recess Monkey rocks – we’ve never listened to one of their songs that we didn’t like, and the new release The Final Funktier is no different. They’re a group of teachers from Seattle who must be even more fun in the classroom than I am! The teachers, Jack Forman, Daron Henry, and Drew Holloway, have three distinct voices that melt together like good chocolate in a way that’s super entertaining for kids but not annoying in the least for parents.

This CD brings you Recess Monkey in outer space, which was a big hit in the mind of my almost-five year old who currently aspires to be an astronaut. Or a dentist in outer space who designs stuff. Whatever.

Jack notes: “We like to wordsmith and are big-time pun fans. On The Final Funktier there’s a song about how a booster seat is like a booster rocket, another song about what space elevator music might sound like, and even one about a ukulele-playing alien called Ukulalien. Laughter permeates our experiences with kids, in the classroom and out!” (~Amazon)

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Princess Katie & Racer Steve have long been a favourite around our home – so much so that their faces adorn my son’s wall in poster format – and we’re always excited to receive a new CD of awesome.

Tiny Cool makes Princess Katie & Racer Steve three for three in the cool department. In fact, I’d like to suggest a renaming of this CD to “Super Hugely Fantastically Awesome.”

Is there something akin to the Grammy awards for kids’ tunes? Because I nominate this.

P.S. Fear not. There’s nothing princess-y about Princess Katie. She rocks, and hard.

Check out their YouTube channel.

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Jamie Broza’s soon to be released kids’ CD, I Want a Dog, is a fun addition to any child’s music collection. The CD has a Latin flair, and my son was thrilled to hear his friend’s language in one of the songs.

Both my children agree that the best song on the CD is “The No Game” and my husband and I are coerced into playing it (the game, and the song) daily now. They especially love the conversations between parent and child interspersed between the songs, and often mimic those conversations in their pretend play.

I Want A Dog! will be released March 15, 2011 and you’re going to want to pick up a copy. Check out Jamie’s website for more information.

Jamie credits his family’s rescue dog, Dusty, adopted from North Shore Animal League America, as his muse for I Want a Dog! Jamie will donate 20 percent of the profits from this album to North Shore Animal League America. Buy the CD, and then go adopt a dog!

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We love The Boogers.

Punk rock for kids? There’s truly nothing like it!

The Boogers’ newest CD, Let’s Go!, is just as awesome as their first, and my children just love it! I can’t imagine the punk folks I know listening to a classic version of Old Macdonald Had a Farm on repeat for three days straight, but they’d all certainly be able to tolerate and even learn to love the song if The Boogers performed it.

If you’re the kind of parent who yearns for their mosh pit days, The Boogers are for you! And if you’re not, they’re still for you. Trust me on this one. Everyone who is in our house when we play this CD comments on what a great alternative it is to traditional tunes for kids. Whether you’re punk or not (and I? am sooooo not.) you’ll dig it.

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You could call me two months late, but I’d rather call myself ten months early!

Putumayo World Christmas Party (Amazon affiliate link) is a festive collection of Christmas favorites recorded by artists from around the globe. It was a big favourite around our home about, oh…two months ago, and we’ll be keeping it in our Christmas play list for many years to come.

Whether you’re seeking a fresh spin on Christmas classics or want to know what rhythms are a part of holiday celebrations around the world, World Christmas Party is a fabulous addition to your own collection. Next year, deck the halls with African, Latin, reggae, and other global interpretations of classic Christmas carols. You won’t regret it.

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I’ve reviewed a Monkey Monkey Music CD before (What Are The Odds?) and our children loved it, so imagine their excitement when they released a new DVD!

This is Merideth LeVande’s first DVD and, though the occasional lip syncing is a little, um…lip sync-y for me, the kids didn’t notice and simply loved the entire thing.

At $20, Monkey Monkey Music – The Videos is a great addition to your DVD collection for your littles. There’s great movement opportunities and some built-in learning that the kids have no idea is happening. I’d recommend it for the 18 month-5 year old set.

Check out one of my kids’ favourite songs:

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I have shopped at several of the over 200 CSN Stores and have been very very pleased with everything I’ve gotten. My kids have a great chair set in their reading corner, and the personalized bookshelf also came from a CSN Store. Tonight I’ve been checking out the modern office furniture from yet another CSN Store (two hundred is a lot of stores…there’s a lot of browsing to be done!) and came across something that I knew would interest some of you. Right now, Allmodern.com has an incredible contest going on – you can enter for a chance to win a $25,000 modern living room makeover with Celebrity TV Designer John Gidding as the grand prize. Second and third place will receive $2,000 and $1,000 in modern accessories. That’s not pocket change! Everyone that enters will receive a 10% discount on their next purchase from www.allmodern.com. To enter the contest, go to www.allmodern.com/chic and briefly describe how a modern update a to your living room will help unleash your chic side! Contest ends April 15th, 2011!