Babies, babies, babies…it seems everywhere I go these days I am seeing so many little babies. I am not sure if I have baby on the brain (please no), or if some electrical black-out or freak snowstorm nine months ago has prompted a baby splurge. (Don’t laugh, my friend use to work for statistics and births were on the rise nine months after a Super bowl!)

With so many gummy grins and slobbering smiles, I am also seeing a lot of soothers and bibs accompanying these adorable young babes.

I might be old fashioned, but I like the bibs that you can pull over a babies head. My 16 month-old is forever trying to pull her bib off, so the unique and versatile bibs at spunkymonkey.com are a perfect solution. Made with soft 100% cotton terry, these bibs not only come in charming designs, but many have added functions. My favorite is the adorable Blue Bunny Velour Pullover Teether Bib with rubber ends on the ears for babies who are teething. Others have additional shapes and appliqués for tactile stimulation and curiosity. All definitely have cuteness built right in, and make having to wear a bib totally fun. Check out their vast array of beautiful, classic and functional bibs along with their many, many other great products specifically for little ones at The Spunky Monkey.

If your baby uses a soother, you will definitely want to know about Paci-Plushies. Their ingenuous design is for anyone who has had to frantically look all over the house for a missing soother, had to dig under the front seat in the car for one that has rolled away, or had to get up countless times a night to replace one that just keeps falling out. Made with a silicone hug ring that allows you to use whichever soother your baby prefers, you then attach it to one of their soft and cuddly plush toys made specifically for babies little hands. With characters like a monkey, panda, puppy or cat; your baby will learn motor skills grasping and lifting Paci-Plushies to their mouth. Less likely to get lost or dropped, these critters make using a soother even more adorable. Washable, safe and designed completely with baby in mind, your child may just want to have more than one.

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Standing on my Soapbox,

JB