Articles in the Germ Protection Category

Momma Gotta Have: Miss Gigi-Mae Tether System

The Miss Gigi-Mae Tether System is a Momma Gotta Have. If you’ve ever reached around to grab a toy off the floor of your car while driving or picked your child’s sippy cup off a grimy restaurant floor, you’ll understand the need for this tether system.

This mom-invented product is designed to attach to a carseat, stroller or high chair. Simply attach baby’s toys or sippy cup to the four retractable clips to keep them off the floor and safely in reach. (You can view a demo of this product here. )

Tests have shown that there are more germs on household floor surfaces than on toilet seats, kitchen counters and bathroom tiles combined. While exposure to some germs may help build children’s immune systems, allergens like mold, dust mites are a leading trigger of allergy and asthma systems in both children and adults.
Regular vacuums alone– even those with HEPA filters– can’t kill the dust mites. Since carpet can contain as many as 100,000 dust mites per square yard, allergists often suggest ripping out carpets. But who wants to live and play …

Posted by Debbie on Feb 27, 2009 | 5 Comments

More in: Cleaning, Germ Protection, Health, Tips, Uncategorized

I’ll admit that I was unprepared for the amount of laundry just one small, drooling baby can create. I never imagined that I’d be doing so many loads of laundry.
BonnBonn Baby’s special fabric has reduced my laundry burden by keeping baby’s crib sheets, bibs and onesies dry and fresh-smelling– reducing the number of sheet and outfit changes needed on a daily basis.
BonnBonn Baby is the only baby line to use EcoFresh certified antimicrobial protection with a patented moisure-control wicking fabric. Unlike those stiff antimicrobial shopping cart covers, BonnBonn Baby’s fabric …

Posted by Debbie on Feb 26, 2009 | 3 Comments

More in: Blankets, Germ Protection, Made in the USA, Momma Gotta Have, Onesies, Tips

 When your baby decides he’s hungry while you’re bagging your groceries in the supermarket checkout lane, he might need to wait a few minutes before you can feed him. But even five minutes can seem like hours- especially if you can’t find baby’s paci pronto! 
Baby Mwah recently received a Paci Pocket from Cry Babyz Boutique. This mom-invented product attaches to your diaper bag strap, stroller or car seat handle and keeps your pacifier germ-free and easy-to-access in a chic fabric pocket. When attached to the infant car seat handle, it can even double as a …

Posted by Mamanista on Jul 16, 2008 | Comment

More in: Accessories (Children), Germ Protection

Babies use all of their senses to explore the world–which is exactly what you want, except when that world is a disgusting shopping cart or restaurant high chair. Did you know shopping cart handles have more germs than public restrooms? Ewww….
If you are looking for an adorable, safe, and affordable shopping cart cover to protect your baby from germs, check out the Clean Shopper.
Baby Diva took the Clean Shopper for a test drive and we are happy to report that she was snug and secure in the Clean …

Posted by Mamanista on May 30, 2007 | Comment

More in: Baby Gear, Budget Buys, Germ Protection, Seat Covers

Shopping carts are icky. They have germs and hard, metal edges. No wonder kids love to ride in them–because it drives mama nuts. (short trip for Mama Luxe)
Same goes double for those restaurant high chairs.
Luckily, some innovative folks have come up with seat covers. You have a ton of options out there but you want to make sure that your choice actually covers the entire surface and keeps baby comfy and safe. These will also work on restaurant high chairs, but the reverse is not true: do not buy a …

Posted by Mamanista on Apr 25, 2007 | 3 Comments

More in: Baby Gear, Budget Buys, Germ Protection, Momma Gotta Have, Safety, Seat Covers, Shower Gifts