Update

Hello internet,
I pretty much ran out of time to do this blog, and have not posted since Walter was born.   A lot of what I found and posted here I did not end up ever getting, but some of it I did.  Since JP has decided to tell people about my old little blog here, I will try to post some updates.  I have guests this weekend, but next week, I will update as to what things we found that we love, don't love, and other tips that I have from becoming a mom! 

So, if you happen to stumble upon this, give me a few days and I'll get some good stuff up!

:)

I really should be working, but it's so easy to get distracted!  I just had to share this one for future reference. 

One website had this list- I haven't looked at all of them, but seems like a good reference.

OTHER
"MADE IN
THE USA"
WEBSITES:

AllAmericanBaby.net
All-AmericanToys.com
AmericanMadeMatters.com
AmericanMadeToysNFurniture
AmericansWorking.com
AmericanToyStore.com
AmeriKid.com
BuyDirectUSA.com
DownToEarthToys.com
FatBrainToys.com
HomeTownUSA.com
HowToBuyAmerican.com
MadeByYankees.net MadeInUSA.com
MadeInUSA.org
MadeInUSAForever.com
NicoAndZoe.com
ShopForAmerica.com
StillMadeInUSA.com
SupportTheUSA.com
ToysOfUSA.com
USAB2C.com
USMadeToys.com

This one's interesting.  An indoor swing. 
http://www.playawaytoy.com/toddlerswing.aspx

If I need a nursing cover, this one is nice:
http://www.2jackaroo.com/wraps.html

I can't stop . . .
Here's a company I have never heard of that does All US teethers, duckies, toys, and an AppCrayon (really, they make it.)  
http://www.dano2.com/

All USA wood train sets (tracks and all), in addition to USA wooden rattlers and teethers:
Made in Vermont.
http://www.maplelandmark.com/

And lots of other wooden toys and things.

And one more picture, what every little boy needs when he gets a little older:

And one last thing about these wooden toys, they're not expensive, at all!  Here's a Jeep for 4.50.

Clothing (baby and adult) made in SC, mostly from Bamboo. 
http://www.bamboosa.com/

Leather Baby booties: http://www.footwearbyfootskins.com/store/item.asp?Category=7&SubCategoryID=&GroupID=&SKU=100
What baby doesn't need these?  They also have older ages.  I wouldn't mind the adult slippers myself! (the adult ones are a little pricey for me, but then again, they are genuine leather and natural sheepskin, so really not too bad.)

Made in USA toothbrushes, for all age groups:  http://www.radiustoothbrush.com/purebabytoothbrush-3.aspx Available at Target, Whole Foods, and more.

Well, I still haven't found a "pack 'n play" but certainly plenty of other stuff!  And, there's still more to look at, later though. 

We got a swaddle blanket from a company that makes most of their stuff in US too.  So I checked out their website and they have some other nice things.

www.swaddledesigns.com

You have to read the descriptions though, cuz their "body suit" (onesie) is Imported, whereas this wearable blanket is USA.

We also got a pacifier clip as a gift from a company called MAM.  They aren't USA, but it looks like they are all European, with no production in China from what I gather on their website.  They make pacifiers, teethers, bottles and cups, & oral care (toothbrushes.)  Just in case Walter decides he doesn't like USA pacifiers/bottles! 

http://www.mambaby.com/mam/home,26794.html

Hoohobbers

Found a company that manufactures all of their stuff in Chicago.  They make moses baskets, and linens, and diaper bags (should we need another,) but most importantly, Baby Rockers (bouncy chairs.)

And for future reference, fold-up rocking horses:

And much more . . .

Their website:  http://www.hoohobbers.com/index.html
Their stuff is also on Amazon. 

Strollers, Car Seats, Carriers, Oh My!

It's time to choose our baby seat/carrier/stroller and to decide whether to do all-in-one, or separates.  So, today I took a look at what Britax has to offer. 

There are 2 strollers to consider, since JP wants 3 wheel.  One of them has a double wheel in the front, so I'll have to see what he thinks, but there are some pros and cons to each- like the one with the double front wheel is much lighter.  Both of these strollers carry the kid up to 55 lbs, and can be integrated with Britax's infant car seats.  But before I compare the two, let's look at our 3 options:

1- Buy a "Next Generation Convertible Car Seat" which fits 5-70 lbs, but is not a carrier and does not fit in a stroller.  Thus, use no carrier and/or body-fit carrier and look at stroller options.  "B-Agile" stroller fits infant up to 55lbs.  "B-Scene" without infant car seat fits 6 months up to 55 lbs.  Instead of car seat, we could buy the bassinet accessory to make it work for an infant. 


1- Buy a "Chaperone" or "B-Safe" infant car seat that fits 4-30 lbs, and up to 42" or less height (which seems to be between 1-2 years old.)  Buy the "B-Scene" or "B-Agile" Stroller, which are compatible with these infant seats.  The seat is a carrier, and fits the strollers.  But, a new car seat would have to be purchased at 1-2 years old.  

We need to call around and find a store that has both strollers in stock so that we can try them out and compare them, and then once we decide on car-seat, we have to find a store that stocks the one we want so we can fit it in our vehicles. 

Buy Buy Baby has them on their website, and we do have a 20% off single item coupon, and 10% off registry items.
B-Agile= 249.99  B-Scene= 399.99  Chaperone= 229.99  B-Safe 179.99
Chaperone extra base = 89.99  B-Safe extra base = 79.99

Smart Momma also has them on their website:
B-Agile (only available in red) = 199.99
B-Safe and B-Agile combo (red) = 335.99
B-Safe= 139.99  B-Safe extra base= 76.99
Chaperone= 199.99  Black/Silver= 179.99  Chaperone extra base= 74.99
B-Scene not listed

Tots to Teens website has:
Neither Stroller
Chaperone= 229.99 Chaperone extra base= 89.99

Babies 'R Us website shows:
B-Agile= 249.99  B-Scene= 399.99
Chaperone= 183.99
B-Safe = 143.99  B-Safe extra base= 79.99

No more local stores listed.
Here's a peek at Amazon:
B-Scene= 339.99 +6.49 ship
B-Agile= 194.99 (free ship with amazon prime)
B-Safe= 139.99 (free ship w/ prime)  B-Safe extra base= 71.36 (free sh w/ prime)
Chaperone= 165.93 (prime)  Chap extra base = 85.09 (prime)
B-Agile & B-Safe combo= 346.77 (prime)

The Britax website lists the "Next Generation Convertible Car Seats" ranging from 199.99-379.99
They list their other car seats from 111.99-379.99
Buy Buy Baby seems to use MSRP, so that's who would have these prices, but others would be less.  


Well, guess I should get to some real work to help pay for all this!   

Another Ribbon

We have a couple items from this company, but I love them all, so I must post them and not forget them either.  All of their products are Made in the USA!

Green Toys & Green Eats

http://www.greentoys.com/index.html
http://www.greentoys.com/greeneats/index.html

Great stuff.

Another ribbon around my finger . . .

Little Tikes makes stuff in the USA, and labels it on their website!  http://www.littletikes.com/

They seem to tell you if it's made in the USA, but if it's not, they don't tell you where it's made. 

I added a couple things to our Buy Buy Baby Registry.  This one isn't on their site, and is for 9+ months anyway, so for future reference:  Push & Ride Racer: http://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/push-ride-racer

They have toddler swings and outdoor toy chests made in the USA if we decide we need those things.  

They also have lots of cool stuff for over 1 year old.  Wagons, cars, sandboxes, rocking horses (dogs even), outside play-sets, and more.


He needs to hurry up and learn how to sit up!