Due to some unforeseen technical issues with corrupted servers and deleted information tatorthoughts was down for a little over a month.
To be completely honest the technical difficulties we faced were enough to make me consider giving up my dream and all that is tatorthoughts.com. I felt completely defeated with the realization that over two years of passion & hard work could just be gone in the blink of an eye.
I took a few days to collect my thoughts and reflect on what I truly wanted and giving up in the face of disappointment is not the message I want to send to my children or my readers. I’ve decided to rebuild and do my best to make my site better in 2020 with new content while re-uploading some classic blog pieces from the last two years also.
Thank you all for your continued support without you my dream would not be possible.
We talked about my partnership with them recently & let me tell you, they just keep getting better.
Sure, we know they have toddlers & potty training covered but did you know they’ve got older kids taken care of too?
From the coolest prints & different garment styles they’ve got your littles (and not so littles!) in mind with everything they do!
From potty training & their first pair of underwear to your daughter’s first training sports bra you’re in the best hands with Handcraft products!
This time I have the pleasure to showcase pieces from their older children line!
Boys:
-5 pairs of size 6 Star Wars BOXER BREIFS.
-5 pair of Disney Pixar breifs size 6.
-5 pair of Nickelodeon ninja turtles BOXER BREIFS
Girls:
A Wonder Woman sports training bra size small.
A mush by Handcraft 2 pc set sports training bra including emoji and tie dye size medium.
A 7 count pack Disney frozen days of the week girls panties in size 6.
A 7 count pack of shopkins girls panties size 6.
A 7 count pack of dc super hero girls panties size 6.
So what happens if for some reason you have a problem or questions? Get in contact with their customer service support team! They’re extremely responsive, resourceful and will go to great lengths to make sure your experience with handcraft is a positive one.
When your children are born you want the best for them, as a parent that never changes so regardless of age set them up with their undergarment necessities.
-made from quality materials
-durable
-designs that cater to any style
-inclusive for girls and boys offering prints for both.
I love Handcraft products, my nieces, nephews and older children use them and my youngest will too when he’s ready. In our family we value quality and their more than reasonable price range is a great bonus.
I’m so grateful for Handcraft and my partnership with them. I love knowing that I can support wonderful & deserving companies while doing what I love, spreading knowledge to caregivers everywhere.
Handcraft products are available from many retailers such as amazon & target.
I partnered with the great people over at handcraft & trust me when I say they don’t disappoint. I was blown away by their generosity and product quality. Where has this company been all my life?!
Because of their generosity I received an abundance of things to share with you. Here’s a detailed list of everything:
Girls:
-2 Handcraft girls change kits in size 3T-4T
-1 Handcraft girls change kit PLUS in size 3T-4T
-1 3pack Disney junior Minnie Mouse toddler training pants in size 2T-3T.
-1 Nickelodeon paw patrol girls training pants 3count in size 3T.
Boys:
-2 Handcraft boys change kits in size 3T-4T.
-1 Handcraft boys change kit PLUS in size 3T-4T.
-1 Disney junior Mickey Mouse 3 count toddler training pants in size 2T-3T.
-1 Thomas & friends 3 count toddler boys training pants in size 3T.
I also received one GENDER NEUTRAL Handcraft potty training kit.
Each potty training kit includes:
-1 potty training chart
-1 set of reward stickers
-1 plus toy
-1 book
-1 parents guide
-& 2 training briefs!
Regardless of gender Each regular change kit includes:
-6 wipes
-1 pair of cotton briefs
-1 disposable bag for containing any messy clothes.
However the change kit plus varies by 1 item… PANTS! You heard me correctly. I said pants!
So you get all the above mentioned kit items plus a pair of pants in every change kit plus!
Speaking as someone who works with potty training children, I would MUCH RATHER pull a Handcraft change kit or change kit plus out of a child’s backpack over having to search for clean underwear or a pull up and a clean outfit in the midst of an accident where time is precious and contamination is definitely a possibility.
Potty training is difficult and sometimes even scary for adults and kids, all kids are different so no potty training experience will be the same but Handcraft helps bridge the difficult gaps by providing all the essentials for potty training even making it fun from plush toys and parent guides contained in the potty training kit to making accidents worry, stress and embarrassment free by providing change kits for when the inevitable happens.
Just remember it’s a learning curve for everyone but the difficult phases pass and thanks to Handcraft they pass a little more smoothly for children, for parents and for caregivers!
Handcraft products are quality, durable, and clean at a more than reasonable price range.
Their products accommodate a wide range of interests, development levels and sizes to allow growth.
It’s clear effort and thought are put into every part of the production and marketing process for their company.
The Handcraft team was excellent. Super fast, friendly and went above and beyond to make this featured review a reality. I’m blessed to have been able to partner with such a wonderful company so quickly. I look forward to the opportunity to continue working with them in the future.
I doubt I’ll ever recommend other potty training essentials! #PottyTrainingGenius
-5 exterior compartments 2 of which have zipper closings.
-7 interior pockets including an insulated bottle pocket, large zipper closure compartment and convenient pacifier specific pocket.
-This diaper bag is extremely spacious extremely visually appealing and has two bonus features including an aesthetically pleasing clear wet bag and an included changing pad with water resistant liner, handle and Velcro closure.
Each pocket regardless of location is spacious to accommodate any need.
The interior is high quality in true syki fashion with water resistant material and the ability to be conveniently wiped clean in the event of inevitable masses.
This bag could easily be used by pumping moms looking for discretion
The motto nursery bag by ryco is part of the syki line that doesn’t disappoint. This bag is fashion forward and could be used from birth to early preschool during potty training and beyond to carry toys while on the go.
The zipper color and quilted design highly complement Any style making it the go to bag of choice. This is Perfect if you’re looking for a diaper-bag that you can have monogrammed because It is composed of very thick durable material that no doubt will withstand the test of time.
Syki+Ryco= A sound investment for both yourself and your children.
Money well spent.
In comparison to my ipack baby diaper bag that we had purchased for Raiden (which I originally thought I LOVED.)
I’d prefer a bag from the syki collection!
The autumn & motto bags are incredible!
(You can find the Review for the autumn bag in the syki product reviews subcategory!)
As a parent we know as Much as we’d like to have eyes in the back of our heads, we don’t.
Sometimes toddlers are simply too fast and too sneaky for both their own safety and our overall sanity. This is where the toddler monitor comes in, this simple adorable device becomes your second pair of eyes when connected to your smartphone. You can use this long range capable sensor on both exterior and interior doors!
Don’t want your little one to have access to the laundry room or garage without your knowledge? Toddler monitor to the rescue!
Keep your toddler safe inside with a sensor on both your front and back doors.
Give your child the freedom to Rome in their parent designated “safe zones” without having to worry about their safety.
The toddler monitor by syki offers Independence to your children while ensuring peace of mind for parents and caregivers.
The toddler offers the longest Bluetooth connectivity range on the market so you and your smartphone would need to stray pretty far to be out of reach!
If you think your kiddo is just too sneaky for the toddler monitor think again! With 3 sensitivity levels even the slightest movement can be detected and you’d absolutely be notified if your child managed to remove (or even try to remove) the monitor from its host door!
Since the monitor is internationally charged by included usb there’s no need to replace batteries ever just plug it up, charge and armor your home against danger!
Nothing happens without your knowledge with or without a second and 3rd pair of eyes!
It’s Bluetooth meaning you could essentially take it everywhere so you can safe guard even the most unfamiliar of places such as hotel rooms on vacation or even the homes of family and friends.
They sell them in sets so they’re definitely worth the investment and as a parent and teacher myself these would make an incredible gift!
Of course it takes a village to raise children but these little door monsters help carry the load!
The safety of children is as it should be every caregivers main priority so these are definitely a sound investment for anyone with love in their heart for a child!
And with it being summer this is the perfect addition to your safety precautions if you have a pool!
I’m beginning to see that syki doesn’t disappoint!
I had the incredible opportunity to review a syki bath support,with a little help from one of my favorite tiny humans. While I’m a fan of the ever classic sink bath, this bath support by syki gives the comfort of a sink bath in a bathtub for easier transition from little to big with no tears.
Unlike the mesh or fabric bath supports that you’ll find on the market today, syki’s support is made of sturdy non slip material that is extremely easy to clean post bath play and there’s no worry of mold and mildew.
I love the fact that while this support is not collapsible, it’s still very easily transported, easy to hang and dry and it’s built in hanging option gives you the opportunity to tuck it away when not in use.
*Less than an hour total dry time.
My little product tester seemed to be very comfortable. I never once worried that he was going to slide down. Thanks to quality material used in manufacturing he was able to kick and splash in the water without even budging the Support’s position in the tub, or his position on the support.
The way that the Support is shaped towards the bottom gave me some concern before the first initial use while I thought it might be fine for little girls I thought it might pose a problem for little boys. If you follow me you know what I’m referring to. But I’d like to keep my platform appropriate & available to all ages.
I was pleased to see that that was not the case! If anything it made bathtime a little bit easier. At least, when we used it we weren’t dodging streams of Pee.
(Boy mamas feel me on this one.)
I didn’t find the support to be bulky or take up too much space so all & all I give it 9 out of 10
Just because my son is already over 2 foot tall and 16+ pounds at 4 months old. I only wish they offered a size up.
Great product, amazing company and the best quality money can buy. Syki is on their game and I think it’s high time other companies take notes.
This is the review of the yookidoo gymotion tummy time playland ideal for babies from birth to 1 year.
Just when I thought their family of products couldn’t get any better I was proven wrong! every baby product company has a tummy time Matt but how many can say that their tummy time Matt comes with two attention grabbing friends, hooks a track and an interactive buggy all while being completely portable?! No one but yookidoo!
This is not only an extremely convenient toy but it also promotes baby’s development.
The gymotion playland promotes Chest and shoulder strength, development of peripheral vision And encourage baby to reach all while offering support.
Everything is completely removable for easy cleaning.
The matt and car cover “friends” cow and dog are machine washable as well as the attached pillow.
The track car and ring attachments can all be safely removed and wiped down as well making for a clean & healthy play experience.
attachments and closures are made of soft, safe Velcro.
The track & buggie attachment takes simple AAA batteries to operate.
The many colors and patterns are a major attention grabber.
They’ve even included a secure pouch to safely store the included buggy cover animals or other accessories such as pacifiers or teethers.
The quality of this particular product is above even what I’d expect from yookidoo or any other company. This is definitely worth the purchase!
For size comparison Raiden is over 2 foot long at 3 months old and still has plenty of room to play. So this product is clearly made to accommodate growing babies even on the go!
It’s very simple to fold with all pieces safely kept inside for travel near and far all while taking up no more space than a diaper bag does.
This playtime essential even has its own convenient handle for a briefcase style fold and Carry.
Yet another yookidoo product review is in the books. I cannot wait to see what else they come up with! It’s been an amazing journey with them and one I hope continues!
Do yourself and the babies in your life a major favor and go checkout yookidoo’s website for your new favorite toys.
At first glance it’s a beautiful vase full of pearls over 900 of them in fact but it’s so much more than that.
LifePearls and the companion app are a beautiful representation on how short the 18 years we have with our children as children really are. With one pearl for each week of life to their 18th birthday LifePearls offers an innovative way to make sure each week counts and priceless memories are made. The app offers a tailored advice section as well as activity suggestions based on your child’s age and developmental stage and even a place to store memories made! There you can store the pictures taken during these activities, share with family & friends and a virtual album is created for you.
The purchase of your LifePearls vase includes an app activation membership code.
The app available for iOS and android devices is very well done, extremely simple to operate and visually appealing.
You don’t even have to purchase a vase for each child but I don’t see any reason why you wouldn’t want to! The app gives you the opportunity to add multiple children under your profile and get personalized advice and activities for each child I must caution you however, once a child is added they cannot be removed. (This could potentially pose a problem if god forbid parents add their child(ren) before birth and something unfortunate were to happen.)
You also receive reminders when to remove pearls and how many to remove when you set up your account and add a child that’s already began their 18 year journey.
There are also tons of creative things you can do with the pearls as you remove one each week.
Needless to say we LOVE OUR PEARLS! I’m grateful to syki not only for giving me the opportunity to do this review and make memories with my precious babies but also for creating a product like this to give that same opportunity to parents and caregivers everywhere.
I truly feel each child deserves their own special LifePearls set because LifePearls is nothing less than an outward representation of the limited opportunities we have to create childhood memories and as the pearls dwindle like sand through an hourglass so does that time.
Tatorthoughts was given the chance to partner with the well-known company tommee tippee to Review Ollie the owl, part of their gro friend sleep aid line.
This thing is a triple threat!
It offers cuddly companionship, a soothing sensory light and sounds.
We love the idea behind Ollie’s “cry sensor”
It works well and was easy to turn on both with and without sound effects. Its goal of soothing babies and small children was definitely achieved.
The sensory light is very calming. I liked the fact that it has three brightness settings and it’s own thirty minute shut-off timer so you don’t have to worry about it running constantly even if tiny curious hands push Ollie’s buttons.
The tommee tippee gro friend offers 4 different sounds with volume control including pre-birth womb sound replicas which is great because there are so few products that offer this and do it well, But yet again this brand does not disappoint.
Even with the required 4 AA batteries Ollie the owl isn’t heavy making it a great toy for little ones. It’s very cuddly, soft and the design is gender neutral. This product can be used from birth to whenever you or your child decide otherwise.
Thanks to the convenient soft Velcro strap it can easily and securely be attached to any crib, car seat, stroller or even toddler bed.
(I did all 4, to test.) meaning you can literally take your new rest companion with you wherever you go!
In my opinion this product was very well designed. All concepts were well thought through and executed. It’s definitely worth the buy and for that reason I’ll be posting a link to the tommee tippee brand website so that you can browse and make any purchases right for your littles.
When I was little light up shoes were all the rage, however as someone who wore several sets of AFO corrective braces finding cute, kid friendly shoes was nearly impossible because very few shoes accommodated my necessary orthotics much less comfortably. However ikiki co has changed the dame by offering extremely kid friendly options that offer plenty of support for those who use AFO & SMO braces daily. They’re not only for toddlers who need special accommodations but for all toddlers making ikiki shoes all inclusive!
That’s just one of many things that set them apart! These are so much more than ordinary toddler shoes! They’re friends for your feet, each character pair has their own back story and since this review is all about Gina Jenkins I have to share her story with you! “Gina is a civil rights attorney who has dedicated her career to sticking her (long) neck out for the little guys. Ironically, most of her work these days is for clients who are literally little, as she helps improve accessibility for some of her diminutive four-legged friends. While she doesn’t make as much money as big-time corporate lawyers, it’s enough for her to afford a comfortable apartment in the city, with high ceilings.
Gina describes herself as an avid online shopper and “a little bit obsessed” with reality TV fashion shows. But her favorite hobby is stargazing. She has a small telescope that she pulls out on clear city nights, and a larger telescope that she keep at an old family cabin in the woods.”
Gina and all Ikiki characters are Velcro closures. Making them easier for parents to take on and off all white offering children independence they wouldn’t have with laces.
But the best part about these roomy fit companion shoes Is that they promote heel-to-toe walking with the squeaker located in the heel of each shoe. (Don’t worry parents, it has a switch, and can be turned on and off!)
These shoes are functional, adorable, entertaining shoes that will work for families from all walks of life! (pun totally intended)
I absolutely love the love and support ikiki puts into their shoes making sure no toddlers are left out, offering many characters and sizes to fit braces and growing feet.
The squeaker is definitely entertaining while promoting heel-to-toe steps, and it’s definitely a bonus if you have a runner who likes to hide!
“Can’t be sneaky if you’re squeaky!”
The prices for these above and beyond shoes is no more than you’d spend on any other brand for your toddler.
Tatorthoughts readers get 10% off purchase at checkout by using promo code TATORTHOUGHTS !
How incredible is that?!
These are perfect gifts for any occasion and should absolutely be a unique wardrobe staple for boys and girls everywhere!
If you’re worried about sizing, fear not! They have a size chart that can be printed out at home and used to insure perfect fit! Even still, if your favorite shoes arrive and you find an ill fit they’ll gladly exchange sizes for any pair bought directly from the site!
Not sure what pair to get for a gift??
They offer gift cards!
Visit their site today and pick out your favorites! Excuse me while I do the same!
(Make sure to use the promo code and save yourself some dough!)
