• Take an extra 30% off your order when you order $75 or more.  Use coupon code U4J2012 (Click link and enter code at checkout). Valid through September 30th, 2012
• Save 25% off your purchase of $40 or more with coupon code carbts2. Valid through September 3, 2012.
• Save 20% off orders over $40. Coupon Code AUGSAVE. Expires August 22, 2012.
• Save 20% off a purchase of $40 or more! Coupon Code CARPRABA3. Expires December 31, 2012.
• Save $10 on your purchase! Coupon Code 053896.
• Take an extra 25% off $40 or more on full priced items! Coupon Code CARBTS12. Expires August 31, 2012.
• Take $10 off your next purchase of $50 or more! Coupon Code CR753JKL. Expires September 5, 2012.
• Take an extra 30% off Hasbro, Mattel, Ty, and Fisher Price toys! Coupon Code DAILYGIFTS3. Expires December 13, 2011.
• Save 25% off your purchase! Coupon Code PRESDY25F12. Expires February 21, 2012.
• Take 20% off your purchase of $40 or more. Coupon Code E5-HST-RVR-KXA. Expires April 30, 2012.
• Take $10 off $50 or more. Coupon Code 056473. Expires March 14, 2012.

• Sign up for Carter’s Celebration Club to receive offers, coupons, deals, etc, through Email.
• If none of the coupon codes above are active, you can always visit Carter’s Sale page and find more great deals!

• Free shipping on backpacks and back to school gear! Expires September 23, 2012. No coupon code required
• Free shipping on nursery items. Limited time only. No code required
• Up to 40% off backpacks and luggage, plus free shipping! Expires December 31, 2012. No promo code required
• Up to 60% off bedding! Available for a limited time.
• Free shipping on charm necklaces! Expires December 31, 2012.
• Up to 40% off pajamas, sleeping bags, and other sleepover items. Sale ends September 30, 2012.
• Enjoy free shipping on accessories and décor. Expires December 31, 2012.
• Up to 20% off bedroom furniture. Sale ends December 31, 2012.
• One day only – free shipping on all orders! Expires April 25, 2012.
• Save up to 30% on backpacks and luggage. Expires July 29, 2012.
• 20% off beach towels, plus free shipping! Expires May 27, 2012.
• Save up to 50% on furniture. Expires July 8, 2012.
• Up to 60% off quilts! Expires March 26, 2012.

• If none of the above deals are active, visit the Pottery Barn Kids Sale page!
• Sign up for Pottery Barn Kids credit card and enjoy incentives and special offers!

Recent Babies R Us Promo Codes Through October 2012

• Save $10 On Any 3 Powder Formulas 22.2-oz. or larger. Use coupon code 954277 – Expires August 25th, 2012.
• Save 15% on Carters Diaper Bags at Babies R U with Promo Code 953754. (Click link and enter code at checkout) Expires July 19, 2012.
• Save $5 off Dreft, Tide, and R Us detergents, 150 oz or more. Coupon Code 950993. Expires May 3, 2012.
• Save 15% on infant positioning seats. Promo Code 950992. Expires May 3, 2012.
• Save 20% off Safety 1st boosters and potties. Coupon Code 950996. Expires May 3, 2012.
• $5 off Huggies Value Box diapers! Promo Code 951268. Expires May 3, 2012.

• Free shipping on orders of $99 or more! No coupon code required
• Sign up for a Babies R Us membership and receive rewards points! Earn 2 points per dollar spent, and after 500 accumulated points receive $5 in Reward Dollars!
• Get double rewards points if you use the R Us Credit Card!
• If none of the above codes are active, visit the sale page on Babies R Us website for more great deals!

• Enjoy free shipping on orders of $75 or more! Coupon Code SHIPTODAY. (click link and enter code at checkout) Offer ends December 31, 2012.
• 25% off select costumes plus free shipping with coupon code TREAT. (click link and enter code at checkout) Expires October 31, 2012.
• Save 10% on orders $50 or more when you pay with a Disney Rewards Visa. Coupon Code DRVCMEMBER. (click link and enter code at checkout) Limited time only.
• Save an additional 30% off select Cars toys and plush clearance. Coupon Code CARS30. Limited time only.
• Buy any Dooney & Bourke item and get a credit card holder for $15. Coupon Code DOONEY. Limited time only.
• Save $2 on your personalized Disney gift card order. Coupon Code DGCPZ.
• Receive 24% off on D23 Membership. Coupon Code D23FB100K. Valid until June 29, 2012.
• Receive free shipping with any swim shop order. Coupon Code SHIPSWIM. Expires May 3, 2012.
• Receive 25% off swim accessories with the purchase of any swimsuit. Coupon Code SWIM25. Expires March 27, 2012.

• Use your Disney Rewards Visa card to save 10% every day.
• If none of the coupon codes above are active, you can still visit The Disney Store sale page and find some great deals!

Zulily is a online store offering daily sales events on top-quality apparel, gear and other products for moms, babies and kids. They specialize in carrying the best brands at the lowest prices.  Members enjoy savings of up to 70% off retail prices.   But, to take advantage of these great prices you must be a Zulily member.  In addition to deep discounts on some of the best products for babies and kids, you can also save even more with a Zulily coupon code.

Recent Zulily Coupon Codes – Through October 2012

• $5 off orders of $50 dollars or more with promo code ZUGA912  (click link and enter code at checkout).  Valid through September 30, 2012
• $5 off orders of $50 dollars or more when you use coupon code GAZU812 .  Valid through August 31, 2012.
• Get free shipping on orders of $60 or more with coupon code FREESHIP812
• $5 off orders of $50 dollars or more when you use coupon code ZU5712 .  Valid through July 31, 2012.
• Get 10% off orders of $50 or more when you use coupon code SAVINGZU72 (click link and enter code at checkout).  Valid through July 31, 2012.

More Ways to Save With Zulily

The Children’s Place (TCP) is an American specialty retailer of children’s apparel and accessories founded in 1969.   The Children’s Place has products for Big Girls and Big Boys, Baby Girls and Baby Boys , and Newborns.  In addition to their normally low prices and frequent sales, they also offer a selection of Children’s Place coupon codes – the most recent of which are shown below.

Recent Children’s Place Coupon Codes – Through October 2012

• 20% off your entire order when you use coupon code G9HEF67J92. Valid through October 31, 2012
• Save 30% on your purchase when you spend $60 or more and use coupon code P7H2012 (click link and enter code at checkout).   Valid through July 29, 2012.
• Save 20% store-wide when you use coupon code: E6H76QDP82 (click link and enter code at checkout).  Valid through September 10, 2012.
• 15% off your order when you use promo code: R3G2012.  Valid through July 31, 2012
• Save 20% sitewide when you use coupon code: H3H2012.  Valid through July 2, 2012
• 25% off everything with coupon code FRIEND.  This code is good through July 15, 2012

More ways to save at The Children’s Place

Save 20% off your purchase today (new applicants) and 5% all your purchases when you use the Children’s Place credit card.

Children’s Place Free Shippping:  Order $75 worth of merchandise and get free shipping – less than $75 is a $5 flat rate shipping charge.

Get a coupon on your child’s birthday and your birthday when you join the Children’s Place birthday club.

Save every day on Children’s Place clearance items.

Children’s Place Printable Coupons

Save up to 30% with this Children’s Place Printable Coupon through July 29, 2012.

The best way to get a Children’s Place printable coupon is to sign up for their email list.  When you sign up (email is the only required field) they will send you a confirmation email.  When you confirm your subscription, you will be linked to a page where you will get a 15% off printable coupon that looks like this:

Major Sales at The Children’s Place

July 18th 2012 – One day only – up to 75% off.

Most babies enjoy bath time, but finding the right baby bath toy will ensure that your infant or toddler remains calm, happy and entertained, so you have enough time for cleaning. We all know about the classic Rubber Duckie that Ernie sings about on Sesame Street, but what can possibly compete with your toddler’s LEGOs and Baby Einstein toys to make bath-time fun and engaging? Here are a few options.

Sassy Bathtime Pals Squirt and Float Toys

Parents love Sassy bath toys because they are  free from BPA, PVC, phthalate, lead and other chemicals. These sea friend bath squirters come in a variety of textures and are easy for small hands to squeeze. One parent says her daughter loves playing with these toys from 12 months to present (20 months) and another mom mentioned that her son likes to play with these toys outside of the bath too. Buy these baby bath toys for $6.18 on Amazon!

EduShape Floating Blocks

EduShape makes several different types of bath toys, including the Magic Creations Playset and the Floating Blocks. The playsets come in dinosaur, robot, dancers, shoppers, pets, trucks and under-the-sea themes. They’re wet and stick, so kids can put them up on the wall or move them about. Parents say their kids like to play with these toys until the bath water turns cold. “It’s fun to watch them dream up new scenarios,” says one parent. Two-year-old and three-year-old toddlers especially love these bath toys. Buy the set for $13 at Amazon.   

The Floating Blocks bath toy sticks together and floats too. One mother said her son still plays with them two years later. Another mother said her 14-month-old was getting bored of bath toys and found this one to be stimulating. A third parent says these blocks are even great for 8-year-old autistic children. “I don’t know who enjoys these more — my 1-year-old, my 4-year-old, or me,” writes another parent. Buy the set for $15.33 on Amazon.

Disney Tumbler Track Winnie the Pooh

These neat Winnie the Pooh tumblers spin and somersault down the track and float in the water. This Disney bath toy helps develop hand-eye coordination and awareness. One grandparent says her grandson loves to pull the tumbler from the cup and enjoys this toy at every bath. Buy for $13.99 at Toys R Us.

Vtech Pour and Float Froggy

This large bath toy comes with three stackable water cups that can placed on froggy’s tummy or used to pour water into his mouth. When water is poured into his mouth, he’ll squirt water like a fountain. The light-up tummy flower teaches numbers with sounds, music and phrases. When froggy comes out of the water, he’ll encourage your child to put him back in. This bath toy may startle little ones who do not expect the squirting, but ages 6-18 months (and even toddlers) love it! Buy it for $19.99 at Toys R Us.

Elegant Baby Bath Set

Parents rated this adorable bath toy a perfect 5/5 on Amazon for fun and functionality. Children can play with this large soap dish, 3 squirter babies and 2 floaties. It comes in frog, duck or dolphin themes. Buy on Amazon for $9.46.

Additional Notes:

For more baby bath ideas, check out Babble’s 2011 List of Best Bath Toys.

 Need storage for all these new bath toys? Try KidCo, Brica, or Jolly Jumper. 

Are you going to a 1-year-old’s birthday party this summer? Check out these excellent educational toys for 1 year olds. Learning toys stimulate the senses, entertain the baby, and encourage early learning. You’ll find there are endless options to choose from, but the following choices have been selected based on positive reviews, versatility, and educational content.

Fisher-Price Little Superstar 2-in-1 Singing Band Walker

- 4 Light-Up Keys

- A Flip-Through Song Book

- Sax, Guitar, Tamborine & Marraca Music Keys

- Plays 3 Sung Songs & 2 Instrumental Tunes

- Music-On-The-Go Mode Plays While Baby Pushes The Walker

LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table

 - Plays Dance Tunes and Nursery Rhymes In “Music Mode”

- Teaches Letters, Number 1-10, Shapes, Colors and Opposites In “Learning Mode”

- Teaches English and Spanish In “Language Mode”

- Improves Motor Skills With Roll, Tap, Slide and Spin Modules

- Awards Won: 2006 iParenting Media, Outstanding Products Award 2006 National Parenting Publications, Honors Award 2006 Parents Magazine, Mom-Tested Toys of the Year Award

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Musical Table

- Teaches Letters, Numbers, Shapes, Colors, Opposites, Animals and Greetings

- Teaches In English & Spanish

- Plays Sing-A-Longs, Instrument Sounds & Different Music Styles

Baby Einstein Discovering Music Activity Table

- Light-Up Piano & Drum Stations

- Free-Play & Classical Melody Modes

- Teaches Colors & Numbers

- Plays in English, Spanish & French

Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Home Playset

- Teaches Letters, Numbers, Shapes, Opposites, Colors & Greetings

- Features Sing-Along Radio With 21 Nursery Rhyme Songs

- Has Over 25 Fun Sounds & Encouraging Phrases

- Encourages Motor Skills With Moving Dials, Balls & Spinning House Numbers

Reading books with your little one is not only a great bonding experience, but a poignant teaching opportunity as well. Children have an amazing capacity to remember their favorite stories — often verbatim — and really look forward to hearing their favorite stories… even if they’ve already heard them dozens of times before. Here are a few ideal toddler books that will help you, as a parent, make an impression on your youngster.

Kids’ Book For Bedtime:

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

By Jane Tolen & Mark Teague

Does your child tend to throw tantrums at bed time? This adorable children’s book features dinosaurs who are dishing up kisses at bedtime to show a good example of what parents expect from them at night.

Toddler Potty Training Book:

Fuzzy Bear’s Potty Book

By Dawn Bentley & Krisztina Nagy

Teach your child how to use the toilet using this rhyming book. It’s easy to understand, but not so simplistic your eyes will hurt (from rolling around your head) while reading. It’s not overly graphic or full of the word “poo” on every page.

A Book That Teaches Manners:

The Berenstein Bears Forget Their Manners

By Stan & Jan Berenstein.

Does your child need to learn how to say “please,” “thank-you” and be considerate to others? The Berenstein Bears books are the sort you can read again and again, and never get sick of them. The illustrations are bound to have your child giggling, but the overall message is memorable too.

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Most of our mothers would admit some of the luxuries we have these days make them want to vomit. “I never had a breast-feeding pillow!” mom would say. Or “No one used disposable diapers and bottle warmers in my day!” Yes, it’s true — life was harder back then. Yet, why should we do everything the hard way if we don’t have to? Some gadgets are a gratuitous waste of money, but there is other parenting technology you won’t want to live without. Here are a few cool gadgets for new parents to consider.

Summer Infant Prodigy Infant Car Seat and Travel System