I was recently introduced to My M&M’s while looking for a unique way to announce our new son’s arrival.

The concept was perfect because it incorporates 2 of my favorite things – chocolate and pictures.

My M&M’s easy to use website allows you to upload photos of loved ones and combine these images with two to three custom messages on M&M’s Chocolate Candies to create a personalized story for birthdays, birth announcements, weddings and other occasions.

On top of being able to customize the message and photos, you can also choose from 22 different colors of M&M’s to put your message on.

We chose to put our new son’s picture on them along with his name and birth date. They arrived looking so good, we will not be eating them any time soon.

The 7oz individual packets($12.99 ea with minimum purchase of 3pks) were perfect for us, but you can also have a 5lb or 10lb bulk box printed and then put the M&M’s in special favors for parties or special events.

If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate a big event or announce something special, My M&M’s is definitely something you should consider.

Offered in 6 colours, this mat is generously sized to allow your baby to roll many times before it hits the edge.

Made of quilted micro-suede fabric and generously padded for soft landings, this mat was specifically designed for infants and pre-crawlers as a safe parking spot and ideal lounge pad for “tummy time.”

Moms on-the-go will also appreciate that this play mat comes with cinch-tie bag for toting to grandma’s or a friends house.

As an added bonus, you can add the name of the special baby for $10. The company offers 5 different fonts in 14 colours.

*Star Power* Tori and Dean just purchased one of these at Petit Tresor in Brentwood for Matthew and Camilia’s baby Levi.

This blankie is shaped a bit like an uneven square with a clip on each corner, which allows it to be secured to a car seat, stroller or baby carrier.

It was designed to keep your child warm and to stay in place while out and about.

Practical part aside, Secure2Me blankets are gorgeous! They are created out of the softest most luxurious fabrics I have ever felt.

Our blankie, the Blue Bon Bon(pictured above), has rosebud minky swirl fabric in delicate blue on one side and cozy cuddly velvet on the other.

It is so soft, that my son can’t stop holding it his son’s face.

Little girls aren’t left out, Secure2Me offers many girl designs including their wedding cake(pictured left) blankie with pink satin embroidered material on the top side with the luxurious white minky rosebud swirl on the bottom side.

Bonus – Sun conscious parents aren’t left out Secure2Me also offers a Solarveil Sun Protection Cover which blocks 95% of harmful UV sun rays for sunny days.

Secure2Me baby blankets are offered in 13 fabric combinations for $36-$42. The solarveil sun protection cover is available in 3 colours for $29.

More information available at secure2me.com

Reviewed by Cari

My seven-month-old daughter received a package from Ambajam that included a white T-shirt with a modern-looking, polka dot elephant, matching pink pants with polka dot ruffles, and a “Square with Flare” baby blanket with a bright zoo print pattern. The clothes are adorable, but our whole family absolutely fell in love with the soft, snugly blanket. Everyone from dad to dog has been caught cuddling it!

Ambajam products are made with 100% quality cotton that wash up easily without shrinking or fading and offer comfort and durability that makes sense for the reality of babies and toddlers. My daughter’s blanket has been washed three times in the week that we’ve had it and the fleece is as soft and snugly as it was the day it arrived!

With a variety of creative designs and products, you are bound to find something special at Ambajam for the little ones in your life. Their “cupcake T-shirts” are a great idea for that special birthday boy or girl and I absolutely adore the concept behind the mini-cuddle blanket… perfect for road trips when storage space is limited but your little one still needs something soft and cuddly. Their “one of a kind heirloom quilt” is a wonderfully special and unique baby gift idea for showers or births… sure to be cherished by little ones.

What a fun product! If you are looking for something different and special, these socks fit the bill. I received a box of Jazzy Toes Baby Socks – Variety Original Girls (0-12 months) to try out with my six-month-old daughter.

Each of the six pairs of socks is styled to resemble a different type of shoe including sneakers, cowboy boots and Mary Janes. My favourite is the pink socks with brown sandals… too cute… and hilarious!

Jazzy Toes socks are made of cotton-nylon-spandex blend that wash up well with little to no shrinkage. The 0-12 month size is generous and will continue to fit my daughter for several months (unlike a lot of 12-month socks I have bought that seem to shrink to 3-month size after the first wash!).

The elasticized ankles and non-skid soles are other great features that make Jazzy Toes socks not only a novel gift idea, but also a quality product. Each set of socks comes in its own mail-able gift box with a variety of colours and styles to choose from.

I have loved putting these special socks on my daughter. We get lots of reactions to the socks (they fool a lot of people into thinking they are shoes!) and my daughter has developed a keen interest in playing with her own “Jazzy Toes”. This is a really fun product that is definitely going on my list of great baby gift ideas.

Available in sizes 3 – 24 months for $37.95 each

Eco-conscious parents will find a wide selection of organic products including nutritional jammies, bamboo clothes and my personal favorite Ke-Ka.

New moms looking to customize their gear can choose from over 40 styles of infant and toddler seat covers, being offered in trendy camouflage, leopard and giraffe prints.

For mommies to be, The Belly Basics Survival Kit, Erba Organics Stretch Mark Cream and the trendy B-Buckle will help you get through your pregnancy.

*Now through April 30th, Pure and Honest Kids is offering up to 40% of select diaper bag as well as free shipping on orders over $75.*

Modern baby company Boon has introduced their new layette collection.

The collection, which features a large selection of baby must haves, is packaged in exclusive reusable storage containers and is available in individual pieces and sets for perfect gifts.

The fresh patterns range from pacifiers, stars and butterflies to gears, squircles and waves.

As always, Boon has incorporated some features into their clothing that make their product innovative, cutting edge and mom friendly.

Because there are too many pieces in the collection to show here at once, I have just posted my favorites.

1. 2-piece bodysuit set DNA, Pink and 2-piece bodysuit set Star, White 2. Coverall & hat set Birdfish, Pink and Coverall & hat set Pacifier, Green 3. 5-Piece Gift Sets 4. 3-piece pantset Wave, Blue and Romper Pinwheel

Feel Good Factor: 10% of Boon’s profits are donated to children’s charities.