Positives:
1. The smell is absolutely fantastic!
2. You can actually see strawberry seeds in the mask!
3. I find it very gently yet effective face polish. Brown sugar does not scratch the skin as much and polish effect is undeniable.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Free and Clear Diapers by Seventh Generation
Positives:
1. They look "organic". At least in my mind recycled or organic has this "brownish color" to it.
2. Do not leak
3. Size run is accurate (some diapers run small)
Friday, April 12, 2013
Potty Training: When & How
1. Start potty training once your baby can sit by herself comfortably. For us it was around 8 months.
2. Do not use diapers while potty training. PullUps or regular diapers defeat the purpose. Your baby/toddler needs to feel what it mean to be wet and needs to see what it looks like and smells like. Panties is the best way to show them. "Mama and Papa do not use diapers, they use potty or a toilet and wear underwear."
2. Do not use diapers while potty training. PullUps or regular diapers defeat the purpose. Your baby/toddler needs to feel what it mean to be wet and needs to see what it looks like and smells like. Panties is the best way to show them. "Mama and Papa do not use diapers, they use potty or a toilet and wear underwear."
3. Use diapers when going for a long walk, traveling or even on short walk during cold weather.
4. Make sure to put her on a potty before you go out. The minute I tell our daughter to get ready because we are going out on a playground, she automatically takes her panties off and goes to potty.
5. When you get back home take the diaper off right away and put her on a potty. She needs to learn that she needs to go before the walk, hold during the walk and "go" when you are back home.
6. She won't understand what you want from her at first, so it is your job to "catch her at the right moment" and show her what am amazing job she has done, just like a "big girl"
4. Make sure to put her on a potty before you go out. The minute I tell our daughter to get ready because we are going out on a playground, she automatically takes her panties off and goes to potty.
5. When you get back home take the diaper off right away and put her on a potty. She needs to learn that she needs to go before the walk, hold during the walk and "go" when you are back home.
6. She won't understand what you want from her at first, so it is your job to "catch her at the right moment" and show her what am amazing job she has done, just like a "big girl"
7. Notice what time your baby pooped today and tomorrow put her on a potty 10 minutes before yesterday's time and see what happens We are very disciplined parents and we try to do everything on schedule: feed, bathing time and good time routine. It was somewhat easy for us to "guess" when she needed to go because she was on schedule with everything else.
8. Babies usually need to empty their stomachs 20 minutes before and after the meal.
9. Put her on a potty 10 minutes before the meal, 5 minutes after the meal and every hour after that. As she gets older she will be able to hold for longer periods of time.
10. Once you have her on a potty, find a word that would be associated with potting and explain what it is that you want her to do. Make sure you explain that it comes from her stomach and she need to try to do "huhuh" or whatever word you find suitable.
11. At the beginning and throughout the whole process accidents will happen. My suggestion is to remove expansive carpet, watch her closely when she is on a sofa. We left everything as it was and when she had accidents we simply told her that it was not the place to do it, and showed her the right place. Be patient, it does not happen overnight.
12. When visiting friends or in-laws make sure you tell them that you are in the process of potty training and accidents happen. Some people will tell you that it is okey if your child has an accident at their home and some will be silent, which means you need to tell them that you will have her in a diaper, not a big deal.
13. We started potty training around 8 months old, she started to understand what we really want from her after about a months. Almost every day for a months I had a couple of good "guesses" when to use a potty. The sooner your start the better and easier it will be down the road.
14. Our daughter just turned two and she can hold for hours, wakes up clean and dry after the nap, but we have her in a diaper for the night. She is not able to hold for that long. Not yet.
15. Throughout the process you will have ups and down. At some point you will think "aha, now she knows" and 3 months later it looks like she forgot everything or she started "doing it" all over the place on purpose. Patience is the key.
14. Our daughter just turned two and she can hold for hours, wakes up clean and dry after the nap, but we have her in a diaper for the night. She is not able to hold for that long. Not yet.
15. Throughout the process you will have ups and down. At some point you will think "aha, now she knows" and 3 months later it looks like she forgot everything or she started "doing it" all over the place on purpose. Patience is the key.
16. It is a great sign if she tells you after she went. Praise her, tell her that she is almost like a big girl, now she needs to tell you before not after. Our daughter kept telling us "after" instead of before for nearly 3 months.
17. Our girl is almost 25 months old now and when she has an accident she comes over to me looking embarrassed or even naughty I would say. The minute I see that cute expression of hers I know she had an accident. CUTE!
18. The minute you start training, make sure you ask her every 20 minutes if they need to go. It is very hard at first to keep asking them, but trust me it is the best way to do it. If you asked and 2 minutes later she had an accident tell her why she did not go when you asked her 2 minutes ago.
19. Please use regular toilet seat. When we started potty training it did not stop us from going out. Mall, restaurant, even playgrounds have public restrooms. Teach her from the start and if you are out it is ok to use adult toilet.
20. I cannot tell you how much easier it is to travel with a 20 months old baby who is potty trained. We were flying from Europe and she did not pooped once in her diaper! She peed a couple of times, but that's fine.
21. When you "know" that she needs to go and she keeps telling you "no", simply take her, put her on a toilet seat or a potty and tell her that she needs to go first and than she can continue to play. Stick it to it. She might get irritated, but soon she will realized that it is easier for her to do rather than deal with you.
Most importantly: everyone who is involved in the process must be on the same page! Papa, mama, grandma, nanny, etc. Everyone must be patient, "do not cheat" and use the same strategy.
Good luck and let me know if you have any questions!
Note: We noticed that if she is overwhelmed or too excited (cool play-date, new environment or new toy that she cannot get tired of) she completely forgets to use a potty. We simply take her to a bathroom and tell her to go. She does not really refuse because she knows that she will be on that seat for a while. Read point #21 for reference. Exception is only when she really tries and the tank if empty. We praise her for trying, ask her to tell us when she needs to go and let her go.
18. The minute you start training, make sure you ask her every 20 minutes if they need to go. It is very hard at first to keep asking them, but trust me it is the best way to do it. If you asked and 2 minutes later she had an accident tell her why she did not go when you asked her 2 minutes ago.
19. Please use regular toilet seat. When we started potty training it did not stop us from going out. Mall, restaurant, even playgrounds have public restrooms. Teach her from the start and if you are out it is ok to use adult toilet.
20. I cannot tell you how much easier it is to travel with a 20 months old baby who is potty trained. We were flying from Europe and she did not pooped once in her diaper! She peed a couple of times, but that's fine.
21. When you "know" that she needs to go and she keeps telling you "no", simply take her, put her on a toilet seat or a potty and tell her that she needs to go first and than she can continue to play. Stick it to it. She might get irritated, but soon she will realized that it is easier for her to do rather than deal with you.
Most importantly: everyone who is involved in the process must be on the same page! Papa, mama, grandma, nanny, etc. Everyone must be patient, "do not cheat" and use the same strategy.
Good luck and let me know if you have any questions!
Note: We noticed that if she is overwhelmed or too excited (cool play-date, new environment or new toy that she cannot get tired of) she completely forgets to use a potty. We simply take her to a bathroom and tell her to go. She does not really refuse because she knows that she will be on that seat for a while. Read point #21 for reference. Exception is only when she really tries and the tank if empty. We praise her for trying, ask her to tell us when she needs to go and let her go.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Muslin Cotton Giveaway!
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
30% OFF Muslin Cotton
1. 100% Muslin Cotton Baby Garments
2. The most breathable baby clothing on the market
3. Gets softer with every wash
Friday, March 15, 2013
Layered Cake will be featured on Zulily Organic Event!
Save the date! Layered Cake will be sold on Zulily tomorrow! Event will last only 3 days! Every layer counts!
Best baby wishes,
Thursday, March 14, 2013
My registry checklist: Feeding
Here is the standard baby registry checklist that majority of baby stores will give you. Baby stores want you to buy as much as you possibly can. Those registry checklists are created for people to shop and not necessarily use after the baby is born. I believe less is more when it comes to baby stuff. Please see my comments on each item. I highlighted things that are most useful and are registry must haves!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
My registry check list: Nursery
Here is the standard baby registry checklist that majority of baby stores will give you. Baby stores want you to buy as much as you possibly can. Those registry checklists are created for people to shop and not necessarily use after the baby is born. I believe less is more when it comes to baby stuff. Please see my comments on each item. I highlighted things that are most useful and are registry must haves!
Monday, March 11, 2013
Full Volume Shampoo and Conditioner by Fekkai
Positives:
1. Cleans well. My hair stays clean for at least 3 days.
2. Provides all day volume indeed!
3. Weightless feeling after the wash.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Layered Cake Gift Box
Introducing Gift Box option for all orders at Layered Cake Shop!
Beautifully prepared gift boxes just for you!
Complimentary personalized "Congratulations Card" with your personal message!
Shop our basic collection and send our beautiful baby garments in carefully prepared and thought-out gift boxes!
Happy Layering!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Potty Training: What you need and do not need
What you need:
1. Baby/toddler underwear. You need about 6 pairs of panties. I got my 1-2 year underwear at H&M. Good quality, affordable price and great selection of styles and colors.
2. Potty chair. We use BabyBjorn potty chair and we love it.
3. Toilet training seat. At some point she will ask to go where you go, so you will need a training seat.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Co-sleeping with your infant and toddler
I don't think it is a great idea to keep your infant in you bed, here is why:
1. Right away you teach her that your bed is her bed and that is not true, she has her crib. That's why you bought it.
2. I 100% support co-sleeping if you fell asleep during breastfeeding, it is the best feeling on earth, but if you finished breastfeeding and your infant is asleep and you are awake, put her in her crib.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Weeks of being pregnant: Do not be lazy. Exercise.
1. First best exercise is walking. I was walking for hours in Central Park. I walked even the day I was giving birth. I stared having constructions in Central Park! :) My best friend was surprised to see that I was in great shape, because she was getting tired sooner than her 7 months pregnant mate.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Prenatal/Postnatal Vitamins by Natures Bounty - Review
Positives:
1. I used Prenatal Vitamins by Nature's Bounty with both of my pregnancies.
2. I started using them on my 10th week with my first pregnancy and around week 15 with my second.
3. I also used them 6 months after delivery.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Energizing Face Wash by KIEHL'S
Positives:
1. Smells great
2. Cleans well
3. It is indeed an energizing face wash. The blend of herbs gives you a cool almost cold feeling after the wash
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Stop complaining about motherhood!
1. Millions of woman around the world go through labor pain, sleepless nights, sore breasts, fatigue, sore backs, bad mood, hair falling out, stress and many more things associated with labor, baby care, and parenthood in general. Every woman is unique and therefore we all have different experiences in all mentioned aspects. Stop complaining!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Dear parents to be, please read books!
What books to read:
1. Good books, written by professionals
2. Baby and mother care books
3. Books about labor and birth giving
4. Books about baby/toddler nutrition
5. Books for fathers to be
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Birth - 12 M - Sleeping Guide
Here is a sleeping guide that we used to see if our baby had enough hours of sleep. All babies are different and sleep at different times, but all babies must sleep certain amount of hours at different stages of their infant lives.
Friday, October 12, 2012
YoBaby Whole Milk Yogurt by Stonyfield
Positives:
1. Many different taste choices! You will definitely find the one your baby likes!
2. Our daughter was never allergic to YoBaby Yogurts
3. I believe these yogurts are reasonably priced
Monday, October 1, 2012
Butterfly Teether by Sassy
Positives:
1. Colorful!
2. Many different textures to explore
3. Butterfly wings are filled with sterilized water
Sunday, September 30, 2012
What I know about "tummy time"
1. Start as soon as day 1
2. Good time for tummy exercise 20 minutes before or after the meal
3. Baby has to be wide awake
Friday, September 7, 2012
Definicils Pro Mascara by Lancôme
Positives:
1. I trust Lancôme because it works for me. Lancôme has been a trusted french cosmetics brand for years.
2. Mascara brush is simply "PRO"
3. Comes in a shade of brown and black
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Shaving Cream "Wet or Dry" by EOS
Positives:
1. Convenient and easy to use pump bottle
2. Simple, colorful and stylish packaging grabs customers attention
3. Very nice and unique combination of lavender and jasmine
Friday, August 31, 2012
Regarding the pump
1. I am not against the pump. Pump is great for working mothers.
2. If your mother, sister or grandmother had an issue with breast-milk supply you might want to have a pump as your must have baby registry item. Milk supply is mostly genetic.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Review: Nuance Dual Phase Makeup Remover by Salma Hayek
Positives:
1. Nice color
2. Removes regular eye makeup
3. Removes regular lipstick
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Public Breastfeeding
1. Definitely YES to breastfeeding in public places.
2. I do not understand when people are giving you "looks" when you are breastfeeding in a park.
3. There are many support groups online to help you feel confident and not alone when it comes to public breastfeeding.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara
Positives:
1. Amazing volume and definition, no lie
2. One stroke = amazing results
3. Comfortable nylon fiber brush
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Lillabo Toy cars by IKEA
Positives:
1. Great price - 3 different toy vehicles for $10.00
2. Majority of parts are removable. Lillabo cars are designed with an ability to experiment with different combinations
3. Puzzle and car it one. Helps your little one develop and improve problem solving skills
Monday, August 20, 2012
Traveling with your baby: from birth and later...
What will you need to take with you:
1. Baby's passport and a copy of her birth certificate
2. Travel permission from a not traveling parent. Two copies should be notarized. Bank of America provides free of charge notary services for Bank of America customers. One notarized copy will be taken when checking in at the airport, keep the second copy for yourself
3. Diapers. Count how many diapers your baby goes through in a day and take a double amount with you. Flights get delayed and canceled you need enough diapers for the worth case scenario.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Baby Gap First Favorite Footed Bodysuit
Positives:
1. Beautiful color selection for girls and for boys
2. Soft 100% cotton
3. Affordable prices, espcecially when on sale
Thursday, July 26, 2012
1 day in a life of a mother...
1. Woke up at 6:30AM
2. Took a shower
3. Made sure that had everything packed for an upcoming trip
4. My husband helped prepare baby food for the day
5. 7AM took a subway to Penn Station
5. 7AM took a subway to Penn Station
Monday, July 23, 2012
www.Layered-Cake.com - Available NOW!
Layered Cake Baby Basics Clothing Collection, a unique line of baby clothes sold online, inspired by an innovative technique called "layering." As a new mother, I came across the technique of layering and found it intriguing. The cooler the weather, the more layers of clothing a baby should have on. I decided to start a line of baby clothing suitable for each season: summer - one single layer, spring/fall - two layers, and, winter, three layers and up.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Snoopy the Dog by Fisher-Price
Positives:
1. Pull along classic toy
2. Turns his head
3. Wiggles ears and tail when pulled along
Friday, June 29, 2012
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Basketball
Positives:
1. Dancing Lights
2. Moving
Hands
3. Adjustable hoop height. Great for sitter and when you baby is ready simply lift the hoop.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Layered Cake Baby Clothing Line for KickStarter
As some of you may know I recently started Layered Cake Baby clothing line and I am reaching out to you for your help and support!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Bébé High Protection Sun Lotion by Mustela
Positives:
1. Convininent small packaging.
2. Pea size amount covers all tummy.
3. 50 SPF UVA - UVB.
Single Grain Oatmeal Cereal by Gerber
Positives:
1. Comes in a large box.
2. Affordable baby cereal, 16oz costs around $4.60
3. Gerber Oatmeal is rich in Iron, Vitamin E and Zinc
Monday, June 4, 2012
Body Boost Shampoo and Conditioner by Garnier Fructis
Positives:
1. Lightweight shampoo, cleans well.
2. Creamy but not thick consistency conditioner which makes it easy to rinse off.
3. Total price $8.00 for the shampoo and conditioner. Majority of volumizing hair products cost a lot more.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Nap time :)
Dear mamas,
Nap. Naps not only keep parents looking refreshed and young, but they also help your servse system to regroup and relax.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Waterproof eye makeup remover by Sephora
Positives:
1. Removes regular and waterproof eye makeup.
2. Sephora eye makeup remover does not leave a greasy feeling.
3. Reasonably priced, $10 for a bottle which usually lasts for about 3 months.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Bubble Bath for Babies 9 Months +
1. We stopped using baby tub by the time our girl was 9 months old. Some parents feel comfortable giving up baby tub earlier some later, it does not matter what other parents do, you must feel comfortable and safe when your baby uses regular tub, it is up to you to decide when is the right time.
2. I use bubble bath to create playful atmosphere. My favorite bubble bath product is Soothing Vapor by Johnson's Baby, eucalyptus smells great and helps my baby to relax and get ready for bed.
3. I use baby soap to clean private areas only. I do not think she gets really dirty during the day, so I do not cover her in baby soap. Soaking in a bubble bath does the cleaning for us. Private parts, especially for a girl, need extra cleaning attention.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
BEABA Baby Cook
I love BEABA BabyCook! I believe this is a must have baby item.
Positives:
1. Babycook has four functions: steams, blends, reheats as well as defrosts baby meals.
2. Easy to clean and maintain.
3. Comes in two beautiful colors: Light green (Sorbet) and purple (Gipsy).
Friday, May 4, 2012
Cream-to-foam Facial Cleanser by Lancôme
I am a huge Lancôme fan and this is just one of the products I love! Cream-to-foam cleanser is fantastic because:
Positives:
1. Very small, half a pea size amount of cream creates lots of foam.
2. Smell is mild, clean and fresh.
3. I have normal skin, and it does not dry my skin out, nor do I have an oily feeling afterwards. It works great with my skin type.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Baby spoons and plates by BEABA
Positives:
1. Colorful choices
2. Spoons are long and soft, makes it easy and comfortable to feed your baby
3. Spoons are made from silicon, silicon it soft and easy on baby's gums and baby teeth
Monday, April 30, 2012
Thermos Food Jars by FOOGO
I love Thermos by FOOGO!
Positives:
1. 10oz is enough food for a baby over 12 months old.
2. Dishwasher safe.
3. Rubber bottom is great, keeps the jar in place.
4. Rubber lid for easy opening and closing.
5. Keeps cold foods fresh (yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables) up to 7 hours.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Sneak Peek of our first collection!
Baby clothing line by Layered Cake: Light, breathable, colorful and yet very simple!
Made with 100% Muslin Cotton
Designed in USA
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Baby furniture that you can live without.
My list of furniture pieces that both mother and baby can survive without.
Less furniture = greener planet = thicker wallets:
1. Rocker. Rockers are expansive and majority of them are ugly looking and take lots of space. We chose the most affordable rocker option and I am glad we did. I used a rocker few times a week for about 8 months. That's it. I like to feed on a bad, on a sofa or in a regular living room chair. If you have space and money and you truly believe you will be using your rocker you should get one. I am glad we had one, but at the same time I know I could have survive without it. For parents that cannot afford to lose so much space or money do not worry you will be fine for as long as you have a bad, living room chair or a sofa. Our daughter did not really fell asleep in a rocker. She liked to be bounces on the bed, so do not full yourself if you think that you will be rocking your baby to sleep. Plus my back and legs were killing me after sitting in a rocker for more than 45 minutes.
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