A while ago I did a review of the Snoozeshade Plus for Joburg.co.za. It is one of those items that you would never think to buy yourself whilst pregnant and may not look like the most exciting gift to give at a baby-shower.
The thing is, only once you actually become a parent, do you realise how many unnecessary products there are out there … and as an expectant mom, you can get caught up in the whole “must have everything for the new baby” hype.
The Huffington Post shared this list of “Baby Products You Don’t Need” and some of them are really just downright silly!
Like this “Peekaru” for example …
Or this “Time Out Pad” …
Seriously? People spend money on this kind of stuff?
The Snoozeshade, however, is a real gem of a baby product. How many times has your baba been snoozing under the shade of a blanket in his or her pram when suddenly a gust of wind (or a kicking foot) whips up the blanket and exposes him or her to the bright sun, bringing nap time an abrupt halt?
I found that the Snoozeshade served me the best during outdoor trips, like walks to the nearby shops or during a recent afternoon spent at the Jo’burg Zoo. I could see that Mika was getting tired, so I propped his bottle up so that he could drink without my help, attached the Snoozeshade to the pram and carried on walking. I could peep in through the zip to check on him and before he was even half way through his bottle he’d passed clean out! There was no chance of the wind blowing his shade away, as the Snoozeshade is attached to the pram using nifty Velcro straps. It also stays nice and cool underneath the Snoozeshade, which is fab during the hot summer afternoons!
The lovely Georgina from Snoozeshade SA given me one Snoozeshade Original (available with either a green, pink or latté trim) to give away to a reader of my blog!
To enter, post a comment here, mentioning one of the most ridiculous baby products you’ve ever seen/bought. The product that makes me giggle (or gasp) the most, wins! The winner will be announced on Monday, 24 September.
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Im a lover of shoes (big time) and even I found Heelarious ~ her first high heels a bit of a stretch for a babies wardrobe.
A shocking one is a birthing doll… anatomically correct birthing doll – I mean s-e-r-i-o-u-s-l-y?
The buck/ fake teeth dummies, I hate them, I loath them, they suck!
What is even weirder is Baby Bangs from baby-bangs.com (WHAHAHAHAHAHAHA) WTF!?
Not sure if its just me but a Pee pee tepee, to stop baby boy weeing on you whilst changing, does anyone ever use them… have seen a few given at baby showers and would be interested to see if you have time to put them on whilst changing nappy.
I saw that, oh my word! I mean really…
Those silly hand goodies that hold baby while she sleeps – I think they’re called the Zaky Pillow!
I’ve seen them – FREAKY!
The most ridiculous thing I have ever come across is “The Windi” which is a sort of valve which you are supposed to insert into a baby’s bottom to assist them in passing gas! Here is the link – http://www.fridababy.com/shop/windi-for-gas-relief/
Must say, there are so many absolutely hilarious and some downright nasty inventions out there!
This one is just way too euww.. A teddy bear made out of your placenta! http://living.msn.com/family-parenting/raising-kids/ridiculous-parenting-products-1#5
And then this one, a belt that offers inside look at the womb: Had to add itas well, it may not be safe (according to the comments etc) but if it was, I can’t imagine anything cooler than being able to ‘see’ the baby whenever I wanted! http://www.inhabitots.com/prevue-pregnancy-belt-offers-an-inside-look-at-the-womb/
one of the funniest things i have seen is a hands free expressing bra, the pumps are attached to this boob tube like bra, i cant imagine wearing that under my top at the office or around town, but thats who its marketed towards. and in the picture advertising the hands free kit the mommy is holding onto one of the pumps…oh well, i bet at the time they thought it was brill.
has anyone seen the baby Toupee, but it’s a real product for real babies. It has no purpose other than for you to put it on and then laugh at how stupid your baby looks. Yeah. Then there is the The ThudGuard,It’s a hardhat for your little klutz.The Baby Keeper.It’s a baby carrier you hang over a public restroom stall while you go.Baby Bum Fan, to air the bum to prevent or treat nappy rash.Kaloo Blue Perfume for babies. seriously..The Daddle- a strap on saddle so kids can take pony rides on dad, how ever did we manage that before…. I must say there are some super funny things out there, i even saw a kit to turn your placenta into a teddy bear and a kit to make a mold of your belly while pregnant… but i like to say it takes all sorts to make this world spin around.