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Doona FAQs

Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, nothing makes you go into research mode more than choosing a car seat! The Doona is slightly unconventional since it has wheels built right into the car seat. In this guide we answer common questions about the Doona Car Seat & Stroller. If you’re in the Doona FAQ section, you likely have questions about buying the Doona Car Seat and Stroller. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any additional need for information. We’d love to have you as a customer with our small boutique and be a part…

Is the Doona Car Seat Safe?

The Doona is a popular car seat choice for parents since it has the convenience of a stroller built right in! Many may question whether or not the Doona is safe, though. All car seats that are sold in the United States have to pass safety standards set by US regulators – including the Doona. Outside of meeting US safety standards, what features does the Doona car seat have to keep your child safe? Doona Safety Features The Doona was engineered and designed in Europe. It’s frequently crash-tested in both the Europe and the US and, in both markets, it…

Doona Stroller Car Seat – What You Need to Know Before You Buy

A car seat with a built-in stroller? Sounds like a dream, right? The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is an infant car seat with built in wheels and a handle to convert it to a stroller – on the spot! A seemingly popular choice by celebrities, the Doona is a popular product for good reasons! The Doona transforms from an infant car seat to a stroller with a simple one-handed pull of a lever. Can Doona Be Your Only Stroller for the First Year? Absolutely! The Doona supports weights up to 35 lbs and 32 inches. It comes with an…

Are Amber Teething Necklaces Safe?

Teething jewelry has become a popular go-to for parents looking for natural relief for teething pain. But are teething necklaces, such as the amber teething necklaces, safe? Or even effective? We’d like to note that Blossom does not and will not carry amber teething necklaces. Baby safety is of paramount importance for us, which is why we don’t sell Dock-A-Tot’s, amber necklaces, crib bumpers, pacifier clips with beads, and more. In 2018, the FDA issued an alert regarding the safety risks that jewelry poses to children. Besides teething, jewelry is also being used for sensory stimulation for children with autism…

Wooden Toys vs Plastic Toys

It can be difficult sometimes to find the best toys for your kiddos. Especially since there are so many toys to choose from! Kudos to you for being here and educating yourself before you make your purchase. Sadly, the majority of plastic toys are made with unsafe chemicals and paints. It’s important to be careful with what comes in contact with our young ones. Especially since so many children like to put toys (and everything else!) in their mouths, it’s important to know what’s in it will be safe. Wooden toys are the safest and most sustainable option out of…

Tips for Avoiding Chinese Sellers on Amazon

If you’re no stranger to Amazon, you may have noticed that finding brand name items is getting more and more difficult. It’s not your imagination, late last year the Wall Street Journal revealed Amazon’s efforts to aggressively recruit Chinese manufacturers and merchants to sell on the Amazon platform. They claimed, that these business practices put consumers at risk due to items being: Deceptively labeled Lacking federally-required warnings Banned by federal regulations A new listing is uploaded to Amazon from China ever 1/50th of a second. Why would Amazon Recruit Chinese Sellers? By going straight to manufacturers and Chinese sellers, Amazon…

Gifting Guide for Babies and Toddlers

Gifting can be hard! It becomes especially difficult when you are gifting for little ones who can’t exactly make a wish list yet. Don’t stress though. We’ve got you covered with a simple guide to buying gifts for babies and toddlers! Here are the three things that you should consider before making your gift purchase: Is it safe? How long will this gift last? What does this toy teach? Choosing Safe Gifts for Babies and Toddlers The most important thing to know about your gift is that’s its safe. Make sure that you are buying your gift from a trusted…

Age Labels on Toys: What Do They Mean?

When shopping for toys, especially when considering babies and toddlers, you may wonder what the Age Rating on toys means. Is a toy with a lower age rating appropriate for older kids? Toy Age Labels 101 It’s been a couple decades since the US Consumer Product Safety Commission started regulating toys and manufacturers began following the guidelines, but what exactly do those age labels on toys really mean? As flashy as some toy packaging can be, there’s one part that is meant to stand out — a bold number that tells you what age a child should be to use…

Benefits of Bamboo Baby Products

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bamboo is a very popular material used in baby clothes, baby furniture, and baby toys, but the real question is, are bamboo products worth the price? Bamboo products typically come at a premium, like popular brands Little Sleepies and Kyte BABY. What is Bamboo? Bamboo is from a subfamily of grass! Crazy right? There are 1,462 known species of bamboo and it is native in several places around the world, from China, to right here in the Americas! The heaviest concentration of bamboo in the world is, of course, Asia. Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world….

Top 5 Safe Teething Toys

What are some safe teething toys? Every toddler goes through it; the dreaded teething phase. All of a sudden your little one has new teeth coming in and all they want to do is use them! It seems like finding good teething toys can be a minefield of what to avoid, but with this list, shopping for toys can be made easy. Parents can be at ease knowing their safe teething toys will be useful, and kids can stay safe and have fun! 1. Loulou LOLLIPOP Sloth Silicone Teether How do you soothe a baby’s teething cries? Cooling a teether…