In this episode, your host Rebekah Kimminau takes a deep dive into the world of high chairs. From understanding their evolution to deciphering essential features and tailoring choices to fit your family's needs, Rebekah leaves no stone unturned in demystifying this nursery staple. Learn how to navigate price points, find the perfect balance between functionality and affordability, and gain expert tips for selecting the ideal high chair for your little one. Whether you're a seasoned parent or a soon-to-be mom or dad, this episode equips you with everything you need to make an informed decision. Tune in now and embark on the journey to find the perfect high chair for your family's feeding journey!
Join me on the latest episode of Baby Gear Unwrapped as I dive into the essential topic of building the ultimate baby registry! Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, this episode is packed with tips and tricks to help you navigate the registry process like a pro. Here's what you can expect:
👶 Understanding the Purpose of a Baby Registry 📝 Planning and Organization Tips 🛍️ Creating a Comprehensive List of Essentials 💰 Maximizing Value and Savings 🎁 Personalization and Customization Ideas 🔄 Reviewing and Updating Your Registry
Tune in now to discover how to build a registry that meets your needs, fits your budget, and reflects your unique style. Don't miss out - subscribe to Baby Gear Unwrapped today!
Join Rebekah Kimminau, owner of Baby Gear Consultant, in this enlightening episode of Baby Gear Unwrapped. Rebekah sits down with Tirza Jova from Milk by Mom, delving into the innovative world of freeze-dried breastmilk. Learn about the fascinating process behind freeze-drying breastmilk, and the myriad benefits it offers parents and infants alike. Discover how Milk by Mom is revolutionizing breastfeeding with its pioneering technology and hear firsthand accounts of its impact. Tune in for a deep dive into this essential topic for modern parents!
Join us on today's episode where Rebekah Kimminau, the host of the podcast is interviewed by Rebekah Givens, her best friend of 16+ years. They discuss how Rebekah got into baby gear, the certifications she has obtained over the years, and how her passion for baby gear grew!
Welcome back to part 2 of my talk with the amazing Jamie Grayson! In part 1 we discussed Jamie's start into the world of baby gear. In part 2 we discuss many of our favorite baby gear products. One brand that comes up time and time again is Axkid. We are constantly hoping for Axkids to bring their amazing car seats to the US! Please tag Axkid on any social media posts/comments so that they see how much we are rooting for them!
Join host Rebekah Kimminau in an engaging conversation with the legendary Jamie Grayson, a stalwart in the baby gear industry for nearly two decades. In this exciting Part 1 episode, discover the unexpected journey that led Jamie from being an actor on tour to becoming a renowned baby gear expert. The duo reminisces about their shared experiences working for Buy Buy Baby and delves into the evolution of timeless baby gear classics.
But hold onto your strollers, because this is just the beginning! Next week, in Part 2, Rebekah and Jamie spill the beans on their all-time favorite baby gear items and dish out the latest gossip from the baby gear world. Don't miss out on this dynamic duo's insights and laughter. Subscribe now and stay tuned for more fascinating tales from the world of baby gear on Baby Gear Unwrapped!
Join host Rebekah Kimminau in Episode 10 of Baby Gear Unwrapped as she sits down with Krystal, founder of Kinder Cloth Diapers. This episode is a parent's guide to cloth diapering 101. Krystal shares insights into the different types of cloth diapers and materials used, debunks myths, and provides essential care tips. Whether you're a newbie or seasoned parent looking to save money on diapers, this episode is packed with valuable information on making cloth diapering work for your family. Tune in for an engaging conversation that unravels the basics and helps you navigate the cost-effective world of cloth diapering.
Show notes:
Cloth diaper registry starter items:
Outside (shell/pocket diaper)
Inside (insert or flat absorbent material)
Something to store (wet bag)
Spray shield
SimplyImagine Spray Stand
Diaper pail
Dekor Diaper pail (What Rebekah uses)
Trash can syste (Krystal’s recommendation)
In this episode, Rebekah will guide you through the best strollers, car seats, travel cribs, and other essential gear to ensure your family adventures are safe, convenient, and enjoyable. Join us as we explore the latest innovations and share valuable tips and insights to make your travels with babies and toddlers stress-free and fun.
Show notes:
Car seats:
Travel cart - gogobabyz /Britax
Strollers:
Carriers
Luggage
Diaper bag
Travel crib
Pumping
Bottle feeding
Formula
Accessories
In this episode, your host Rebekah dives deep into the world of baby travel gear, revealing the essentials for globe-trotting parents and providing invaluable tips for traveling with your little one. Joining her in this adventure is the return of a fan-favorite expert, Victoria Facelli, whose wealth of knowledge and experience traveling with her child makes her the perfect guide for parents on the move.
Traveling with a baby can be a daunting prospect, but fear not! Rebekah and Victoria will unravel the secrets of baby gear designed specifically for travel. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a road trip, or just a weekend getaway, you'll discover the essential items to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Show notes and links:
Victoria’s book, Feed the Baby
Inside hip pack Victoria keeps:
- Kindle
- Phone
-1-2 back up batteries + cords
- Chap stick
- Bluetooth head phones
- Bluetooth headphone adapter for plane (Airfly Duo)
- Fidget
- Two snack pouches
- A baggie of wipes
- A pull up
- hand sanitizer
Tips from Victoria for getting set up in your seat on the plane:
Keep the giant hip pack clipped around waist and once on the plane clip on the tray table so you can access everything during flight.
Inside your backpack/diaper bag you should have:
extra plastic bags for messes
packing cubes within backpack for easy organization
packing cube of snacks
packing cube of tech and cords
packing cub of toys
Packing cube for clothes and diapers
Southwest Customer of Size Policy
Where to look for FAA sticker on car seat
Travel backpack that fits the butterfly
Gogo Babyz Travel cart (can be found on Facebook marketplace)
Topo roller with pockets butterfly open + backpack straps
In this eagerly awaited Part 2 of our live baby registry consultation with Lexi and Niel, we're taking a deeper dive into their baby gear needs. Join us as we navigate the world of nursery essentials, pacifiers, sleep sacks and swaddles! It's an engaging conversation filled with insights, personal stories, and a dash of humor as we continue to build the perfect baby registry for Lexi and Niel.
Show notes:
Evenflo Revolve 360 (gold version has the sensor in it)
Nook breathable mattress (no longer made, can only be found used)
In today's special episode, we're about to embark on a real-life baby registry adventure with a dynamic duo, Lexi and Neil, who are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first bundle of joy. Join us as we delve into the world of strollers, cribs, car seats, and all the must-haves that every new parent needs. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, excitement, and the occasional confusion, but together, we'll help Lexi and Neil prepare for their journey into parenthood.
Show Notes:
Thule Urban GLide 2 - + Bassinet
Stokke Tripp Trapp (Newborn Accessory)
Join Rebekah as she chats with Monique Bulette, a Pediatric Physical Therapist and Lactation Consultant based in Dallas, TX. They discuss a large range of baby gear items from the view of a physical therapist, talking about which items promote optimal development for a baby’s body, and which items you might want to steer away from. You won’t want to miss this information-packed episode!
Show notes:
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Snuggle Me Organic Nursing Pillow
Dockatot La Maman Nursing Pillow
Lactation Hub Gentle Flow + Glass Bottles
Uppa Baby Vista (with bassinet)
Foam squishy high contrast ball toy
Monique’s top items:
Snuggle Me Organic Nursing Pillow
Reach out to Monique on Instagram (@latchedpt) or her website!
Join Rebekah (a CPST) as she speaks with Adrienne Titus, a CPST based in Madison, Alabama. The two CPST’s introduce the different stages of car seats and demystify some of the more confusing terms. Then they dive into their favorite car seats, and what features they look for when choosing a seat. You won't want to miss out on this amazing episode that helps to inform expectant parents on the best car seat choices, and equip long-time parents with car seat tricks they might not know yet!
Show notes:
5-Step test to know if a child can move out of their booster seat.
Research on rear-facing safety for babies and young toddlers.
Resources for car seat information and choosing a car seat:
Rebekah and Adrienne’s favorite car seats:
Infant Car Seats
Convertible Car Seats
Forward Facing Only
Booster Seats
Join Rebekah as she speaks with Elise Hall, owner of A Mother’s Compass and a Certified Babywearing Consultant. Elise shares many insights into the world of babywearing and baby carriers, including tips on where to start when babywearing, when to seek help with your carrier, and what carriers you might want to add to your registry.
Show notes:
You can contact Elise at: amotherscompass.com
Tula Free-to-Grow carrier (a great option for newborn to toddler!)
Elise mentions the Ergobaby and Lillebaby carriers are generally not her favorite for long-lasting soft structured carriers.
Onbuhimo (carrier without a waist brand) - Happy Baby - Sarkura Bloom - Lenny Lamb
Elise’s go-to-carriers: Hope & Pulm Ring sling - Didymos DidyKlick - Ergobaby Embrace - Tula Free-to-Grow
Elise’s top parenting items:
A baby carrier
Join us in this episode as Rebekah talks with Victoria Facelli, who is an IBCLC based in North Carolina, and author of the incredible book Feed the Baby. Victoria shares how her feeding journey with her own daughter got off to a rough start, and she and Rebekah discuss pumps, formula feeding, and other feeding accessories they have used and recommend to their clients. Rebekah also discusses her feeding journey with her first daughter, and her plans for feeding with her second child.
Show notes:
You can find Victoria’s book, Feed the Baby here.
Victoria’s main pump when exclusively pumping - Spectra S1
Set up to connect narrow neck bottles to a Spectra pump:
Flange of choice (Pumpin’ Pal linked above or Idaho Jones Silicone Flange both work)
Does not recommend the Baby Breeza or other Formula makers
Temperature Controlled Kettle for making formula bottles or heating breastmilk
Lactek Baby Motion Flanges - Rebekah’s Favorite
The Baby Formula Expert - Dr. Bridget Young
Victoria's Top Parenting Tools:
Join our host, Rebekah, as she chats with Jen Labracio, who is Babylist’s Baby Gear Editor! They chat the best new baby gear items of 2023, their all time favorite baby gear (as people who have tried almost ALL the gear out there), as well as tips and tricks for reducing stress and the overwhelmed feeling when building a registry.
Show notes:
Find some of Jen’s wonderful Babylist Guides, including the Best Baby Products of 2023 here!
Best new baby products:
Bugaboo Giraffe high chair (It does come with the tray!)
Other products mentioned:
Jen’s top parenting tools:
Nanit monitor
Rebekah’s top three parenting tools:
Nanit monitor
Slumberpod
Episode 0: Trailer - Welcome to Baby Gear Unwrapped!
In this exciting trailer episode, join your host Rebekah, a baby gear expert and passionate parent, as she introduces you to the world of "Baby Gear Unwrapped." Discover how this podcast is designed to simplify your journey through the vast landscape of baby products. Rebekah shares her personal story, previews the topics to be covered, and gives you a sneak peek into the expert insights and practical tips that await you in upcoming episodes. Get ready to embark on a journey of informed decision-making and confident parenting with "Baby Gear Unwrapped"!
Release Date: September 27, 2023
Duration: 4:45
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