"Sooo funny" - bath time with Nuby

"Sooo funny", seems to be Eddie's favourite expression. Isn't it great to be two years old and find the world an irresistible place full of fun discoveries?! Like most kids of his age, Eddie loves his bath. The bath time turns into the splash time which is made even jollier with interactive toys like Nuby Tub Time Turtle. It is a very cute bright toy which floats on the water's surface, it doesn't go down and is always within easy reach.

Eddie seems to be fascinated by the waterfall effect and is happily lifting the turtle up from the water. The turtle's shell works as a sieve. The toy is soft enough for a younger child to chew.  As a parent, I appreciate that the toy is BPA free.

This toy is available from Nuby and Amazon. This purchase will help support Deaf Children's Literacy Project.

Nuby Bath Letters and Numbers is another fun bath product which is suitable for kids 3+. Eddie is 28 months old, but I think it is never too early to introduce kids to numbers and letters. We count lots of things with Eddie, he is repeating and learning, and is happy to count on his own (at the moment it is "one, two, three, seven, six, nine, ten", but we're getting there).

These soft foam letters and numbers can float in the water, they are so light, and stick easily when wet to the bath's surface.

The letters and numbers are very bright and colourful. I remember we used to have a similar bath toy (a different brand) when Sasha was younger, but once we moved house, they were hidden in the box in the shed. When I decided that it was time for Eddie to enjoy this toy, I have searched in the shed and realised that the mouse has shredded most of the parts, eeek.
Now we have a bright new set of letters and numbers, and one happy tot.
The foam is made of non-toxic material and is BPA free.

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Teething with Nuby

Now that Eddie sprouted two bottom front teeth, he wants to try them on anything and everything. He is very proud of his teeth and loves playing with teething toys.
I was delighted when Nuby sent us some lovely toys to test. When I unpacked the big envelope, Eddie immediately grabbed a Wiggle Worm teether.

1. Teether Tugz Toy Elephant and Wiggle Worm Teether

My own personal favourite toy is a Teether Tugz Elephant (am I allowed to have a favourite?!). It has an extra-cuteness factor. Big ears are good for munching and chewing, as each ear has a little teething pad with textures that give comfort for sore gums. This toy is also available in two other varieties - a butterfly and a rabbit. We have a butterfly, this was the first Nuby toy I bought for Eddie, and it has been chewed and dribbled on so many times that it might be called a teething war veteran. You can wipe it after each use.

Eddie loves his Wiggle Worm Teether. It is very cute and has multiple textured surfaces. Little nubs massage baby's gums, and it is very handy to hold. All the rings twist and turn and offer different nubs.

2. Flip Flop Teether Book and Icy Bite Teether

Flip Flop Teether book is an interactive book, very bright annd colourful, as you can see. The flaps offer different textures and make crinkle-crinkle sounds, which amuse baby and stimulate his senses. I remember reading a review of the Flip Flap book on one of Mummy blogs, where the reviewer was slightly critical of the poetic side of the book. Well, yes, it is not Shakespeare, but it is age-appropriate, and I don't think my 7-months-old Eddie would appreciate the finer points of stanza or meter. He is happy with rhymes that accompany bright images.

Icy Bite Teether is another innovative toy. Three keys come in different colours and are dual surfaced. Teething Nubs massage and stimulate baby's gums. When your baby's gums are particularly sore, you might try putting the keys in the fridge for cooling (obviously away from any food to prevent contamination). Then a cooled set of keys works as a soother. They don't stay cold for long though. Icy Bite Teether contains nontoxic purICE Gel, which helps the toy to stay colder longer than water filled soothers.

3. Eddie plays with his Nuby toys


4. A happy boy

If you have a baby barracuda... get a Nuby teether

Eddie has been teething big time last week, and has sprouted two teeth in a matter of four days. Which means, my baby barracuda was moody, capricous and cranky, bless his little cotton socks. He is constantly chewing and biting whatever happens to be next to him: clothes, a pack of baby wipes, Mummy's hands.
I am terribly cute,
From my toes to my dimples,
But when I am teething,
Life is not Simples.
To any sore-gummed
Baby crocodile,
I say: get a Nuby
And bite in style.

I have bought a selection of Nuby teethers for Eddie, as I wasn't sure which ones he would fancy the most.
He is very fond of Nuby Bug Beads Necklace, it is very colourful, bright, has beads of different sizes and textures, and is very tactile. I guess if you have sore gums, it is a pure pleasure to chomp on those beads to relieve the itch.
Softees Silicon Teether is another favourite. It is a perfect size for a little mouth, not too big and not too small. It is BPA-free and is very easy to clean.
Softees Super Soft Rattle Teether (Pictured on the photo with Eddie holding it) is another genius idea. It also has different textures on offer, BPA free, plus has a tiny cute rattle inside, so has an element of entertainment.
All these teethers are easy to hold and definitely work.
So, if you have a baby barracuda or baby crocodile in the house, Nuby is the answer. Your baby will thank you.

I think we might be teething

Eddie's been drooling quite a bit recently and tries to chew anything at hand. A comforter, a soft toy, a Nuby ring or his own vest...