Sunshine and Sippy Cups

“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” – Sophia Loren

As moms, we always want the very best for our kids. Most of us are on tighter budgets than we were a few years ago, so finding the highest quality baby products, that can grow with our kids, and provide the best benefits – is so important. That’s why I was incredibly excited to be a part of the latest event from MommyParties – a party to celebrate Motherhood, sponsored by Pregnancy 2.0! I set a date, and invited a big group of my best mom – and momma-to-be! – friends, and eagerly awaited the products to arrive. Well, I was blown away by how amazing everything was! Check out the products that we tested at the party…

“Making the decision to have a child – It’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”– Elizabeth Stone

A stroller and car seat are two of the most important purchases you make for a new baby. Safety is top priority, obviously. You also need products that are durable, since they get used daily. You need something that is easy to use – when you’ve got a fussy baby, you do NOT need any extra hassle. And something that looks good is of course a bonus, right? Well – the Britax B-Safe Infant Car Seat partnered with the Britax B-Ready Stroller are one of the best investments that you can make. I cannot say enough good things about these – this stroller is the best that I have ever tried. Like, way better.

“It’s not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” – The Golden Girls

This stroller is a total Busy Mom Solution products, and I’ll do a full review on it soon. But here are the basics of what I love: It’s made of amazing material – looks great, and is really stain-resistant. It snaps together quickly – about 5 minutes from box to baby. It handles well – super smooth to keep baby comfortable and safe. And as you can see above – it’s totally innovative, and folds up quickly with one hand. It’s so small and easy to carry around when it’s folded up – surprisingly light for such a durable stroller! And the Britax B-Ready Car Seat snaps right onto it, easy peasy.

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” – Cardinal Mermillod

Another awesome product that we were able to try on and test out, was the Britax Baby Carrier. I have used 4 different carriers with Abby – but this is by far the best. What I really like about is how easy it is to put on by myself – with other carriers I needed help getting them on and secure, or to get Abby into it. But this is very simple – you slip it over your head, put your arms through the openings, then latch it in the back. To put the baby in, there are two super easy clasps – to crazy buckles to fuss with when you’re trying to maneuver a baby. And, it comes with a little zip-in pouch inside, to hold an infant securely, and can zip out when baby gets bigger. There is also an extender you can purchase to help it be more comfortable for toddlers like Abby. I love products that can grow with baby like this.

“To a child’s ear, “mother” is magic in any language.” – Arlene Benedict

We tried out some other amazing products too – you can check out the rest of my party pics on Google+ –

Google+ MommyParties sponsored by Pregnancy 2.0 Party Album!

After having some time to try everything out, the guests all had a chance to fill out a Britax survey, to share their helpful feedback on the products. All of the surveys went into a bag, and one lucky winner got to take home a big prize from Xlear and Spry – {You may remember that I did a review of their products a few months ago. Love them!!} and a couple of other momma’s won super adorable Snuggle Buddies too – which Abby loved so much, I had to go and buy her one after the party.

“Only mothers can think of the future – because they give birth to it in their children.” – Maxim Gorky

I am so glad that I was able to check out all of these great products and great brands. It was awesome to get to share them with other moms who are in search of the best new items for their own babies – and I hope that some of this info helps you too. If you have used any of these products, I’d love for you to leave a comment with additional feedback, to help other moms who might be considering them. Or if you have a question – feel free to post it, and I’ll answer the best that I can. Investing in baby gear can be intimidating, and I totally understand how much work goes into finding the best fit for your family!

Thank you MommyParties and Pregnancy 2.0 for sponsoring this event!

Check out the full album of party pictures on Google+!

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{Disclaimer: I was provided with complimentary products to evaluate, review, and share with friends. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.}