Products We Love - December 2006
NEW! CNE RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
There are so many great products on the market, and so many ingenious designers and inventors coming up with innovative new solutions to amuse, educate and entertain our kids, or make a parent's life easier, but how do you know which are worth spending your hard earned money on? Easy! The CNE Review Panel tests and reviews dozens of new products every month, so you don't have to. Now we have created a brand new page that will feature all the products we feel are well worth your investing some of your precious time checking out!
This month, the CNE Review Panel especially loved the ingenious, buckets of fun plasma car; the Heavenly Bundle Baby Sling; The Nurse N'Sleep Vibrating Cushion, and U*B*Baby's fashionable line of baby clothes with bling! To check them out, see below.
The Plasma Car
What do you do when the kids have so much energy that
you're exhausted long before bedtime? No, you don't tie them down to their chairs
- you get them a Plasma Car and let them safey expend all their energy swinging,
swaying, and steering their way around the house or the yard.
PlaSmart, a leading toy manufacturer, has created a clever new ride, the
PlasmaCar, that does just that. This ingenious, ultra-modern riding-toy taps into the natural energy of children and creates hours of healthy fun
for the whole family. It's perfect for indoor and outdoor play thanks to the
fact that there is no motor or battery required. Just sit down and swing,
sway or steer your way to fun. Adults and kids alike are fascinated by this
mechanical marvel and revolutionary design. PlasmaCar looks like a
futuristic racecar, sporting six wheels, a seat, footrests, and a steering
wheel. Best of all, it requires no batteries, gears, or electrical parts,
and it has no pedals. So what makes it go? Yep! It's that very same inexhaustible supply of kidpower that wears every parent out!
The PlasmaCar is adult-friendly, too. For starters, it doesn't require an expensive power source that needs constant replacement. No batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel-just the occasional cookie or two, and best of all, it's quiet - the only sound you'll hear is the sound of its wheels, and the sound of your kids laughing. It provides kids with plenty of exercise, more so than most toys.
What puts PlasmaCar in a class by itself is the cool science behind this
ride. It uses a unique propulsion system. Energy comes from turning the
steering wheel continuously from left to right, harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity and friction. It's easy to
operate; all that's needed is a smooth, flat surface, tons of kid-power, and
hours of fun. Children hop on a PlasmaCar, then zip and zoom around for an
exciting "joy"-ride!
Winner of the prestigious 3 Star Award presented by the Canadian Toy Testing Council, plus multiple other awards this year, including a
Dr. Toy Award, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal and Platinum Awards,
and a Finalist for the Toy Industry Association's Toy of the Year Award., PlasmaCar is the ideal toy for energetic children as it promotes healthy
exercise and also works great indoors and outdoors, so the kids will always have something to do even when the weather is poor
outside. PlasmaCar is also a remarkably safe riding toy for all ages. In
fact, its sturdy design can support up to 220 pounds, which means even
adults can give it a spin and it's low to ground reducing the risk of
injuries if a child falls off. PlasmaCar has been extensively tested, and
meets or exceeds all significant international safety standards.
So if you're looking for an innovate child's gift that will fascinate, invigorate and
delight, then this is certainly it! Kids
love its looks; they love how fast it goes, and they delight in racing
around the neighborhood with their friends. PlasmaCar is pure energy and fun
for kids of all ages - including the grown-up ones - as we can attest (in fact, we had so much fun playing with it ourselves, we barely got any work done the day it arrived for review!)
The PlasmaCar is available in six multiple colors including red, blue,
green, purple, limited edition pink and the newest addition - yellow. Since
kids seem to love speed, PlasmaCar gives them exactly what they want. With
its sleek, aerodynamic design, PlasmaCar drives at an exhilarating but
child-safe six miles per hour.
Some adult assembly is required, but PlasmaCar is built to last; it's made
from state-of-the-art, high-quality durable plastics. The suggested retail price is $69.99. To find a retailer
near you, visit www.PlasmaCar.com. Or contact
Timothy Kimber, President of PlaSmart Incorporated at 1-877-289-0730
(toll-free office number) or via e-mail at tkimber@plasmacar.com.
The Heavenly Bundle Sling
 Created
by Joanna Butenko, a work-at-home mother of two beatiful girls, Ekaterina and
Tatiana, the Heavenly Bundle Sling is a boon for moms who wish to keep their
babies close to their heart.
After graduating from the University of Florida in 2001, Joanna enjoyed a career as a certified recreational therapist. In 2003, she and her husband moved from Florida to Texas, where Joanna gave birth to her two daughters. After recovering from the delivery of the birth of her first child, Joanna found herself overwhelmed with great joy, as well as with a sense of anxiety and fear with a new baby in tow. She wanted to be able to bond with that little baby staring back at her and have that sense of oneness one always hears about.
After much research and all the positives she read about babywearing, Joanna was determined to give this neat invention a try. She tried out many commercial infant carriers before deciding to make her own.
A neat feature of Joanna's website is the page that illustrates with step-by-step pictures how to wear your Heavenly Bundle Baby Sling in a variety of different ways.
Most Heavenly Bundle slings are reversible (lined with a coordinating solid fabric) and are either 100% cotton or stretch. All slings come with leg padding and a convenient pocket. The in-stock items will be shipped within 1-2 business days after the order is received. After the order is shipped, you will receive a confirmation email with USPS tracking number.
The flat shipping and handling charge for orders within the United States (Priority Mail) is $6. To find out charges for shipping to other countries please contact us at info@heavenlybundle.comGift certificates are also available. Sling selections are frequently updated, so it's worth checking Joanna's website at www.heavenlybundle.com often.
The Nurse N'Sleep Vibrating Cushion
In today's high-tech, convenience-oriented culture much of the work of parenting has been turned over to big corporations. But who better understands what's needed to make parenting more comfortable, safe, efficient and rewarding than the parents themselves?
Like all the other products you will find at the wonderful website, www.parentsofinvention.com were invented by in-the-trench parents (just like yourself) who found their needs were not being met by the products available on the shelf. The realization that many "home inventors" do not possess the resources to turn their ideas into products and their products into profits let to the establishment of Parents of Invention.
This revolutionary pillow makes nursing easier, while calming baby with gentle vibrations! A great solution for fussy infants and a bonus for achy new moms! Two-speed operation. Cover is removable for machine washing. Requires 2 ''AA'' batteries (included). For babies birth and up.
As with all Parents of Invention's products, the Nurse N'Sleep Vibrating Cushion can be purchased from http://www.entireline.citymax.com/catalog/item/3616991/3231649.htm (price $39.95).
U*B*Baby Collection
 Bold
color, cool bling and hot style have always appealed to u*b*baby designer Lisa
Nichols. When her daughter was born in a few years ago it was only natural to
want to share the fashionista sparkle. However, Lisa found it a struggle to
find chic, high quality baby clothes that dazzled so she decided to create her
own fabulously blinged-out clothing line!
u*b*baby brings glitterati glam to baby and children's wear, incorporating trendy designs with premium, kitten-soft fabrics, brilliant Swarovski crystals and striking colors. The company offers a unique selection of garments for boys and girls ranging from newborn to age six, all made with the highest quality baby-rib cotton, sturdy stitching and long-wearing crystal embellishments.
 With
prices on Onesie sets ranging from $34.00 to $98.00; 2-piece outfits from $38.00
to $58.00; tanks and tees from $19.00 to $38.00; 2-piece bib sets, $42.00; and
hats and bandanas available at $22.00 and $21.00 respectively we agree that
some of these outfits might be a little pricey for those on a tight budget,
they are so cute and so durable, we feel it's worth splashing out on for that
unique little "new baby" gift, or a special occasion outfit when you
want your little star to stand out from the crowd. (Wholesale pricing is also
available on bulk orders.)
The u*b*baby collection includes:
Babywear includes newborn onesies with sweet and sparkling statements like “Angel”, “Lil’ Gem”, “Baby Me”, “Bright Shiny & New”, “Bebe Chic” and more. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, some onesies offer matching hats.
Girly-girl sets include a wide variety of fun tees, yoga pants and tanks, and two-pieces with designs like the patriotic, star patterned "Made in the USA", adorable "Sweet Pea" and “Love Bug”, and bold “Lil’ Diva” and “U Glow Girl!” all intricately set in colorful Swarovski crystals.
 Boys
can proudly proclaim their manliness with "Lil' Man", "Tuff Guy"
or "Top Dog", tees adorned with studly nailheads.
Accessories include snug, knotted hats or kid-size bandanas dotted with colorful crystals or nailheads to complete the look. The most fashionable babies also demand crystallized bibs for their dining pleasure!
u*b*baby can also re-create any logo or customer design using the glamorous Swarovski crystals. Wives of the MLB Texas Rangers star in a game for charity wearing exclusive, customized u*b*baby women's wear, and for the team’s annual Family Day, the children are attired in u*b*baby customized red tanks bearing dad’s Ranger number in silver rhinestuds.
u*b*baby's designs are available at boutiques across the United States, online at www.ubbaby.com or by calling toll-free 1-866-670-BABY(2229).
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