Put your Child's Name to Music

Anyone with a toddler knows their child’s favorite word is her own name. That’s why we love Name Your Tune. Their 14-song CD incorporates your child’s name into songs such as Old MacDonald and Wheels on the Bus. As parents, we also love that the vocals are easy on our ears too.

No name is too obscure. (Even Shilo Pitt, Zahra Pitt and Apple Martin have one.) There are almost 4,000 names in the database and if your child’s name is not in their system, Name Your Tune can add it–you’ll just have to wait a few extra weeks for your CD to arrive.

Just the Facts, Baby readers will receive $5 off their order until September 30, 2009. Just enter FACTS in the coupon code.

Potty Perfect

Our main trepidation with toilet training was not the prospective accidents, but the ugly mound of plastic that would take permanent residence in our homes. Luckily, boon designs a sleek, modern potty that even doubles as a step stool. The potty bench is easy for toddlers to use. Just flip up the lid and take a seat. Afterwards, you can pull out the drawer and discard waste. There are even two side drawers for tissue and training pants storage (although our boys prefer to fill them with cars and trucks). The only drawback? The deflector is a little small for taller boys.

Sugar-free Vitamin D

Vitamin D is the only nutrient missing in breast milk. Since babies aren't exposed to sufficient sunlight (the primary source of vitamin D) to get the recommended 400IU they need for good health, breastfeeding mothers should supplement. It's always bothered us, however, that most vitamin D supplements are loaded with sugar. That's why we were happy to discover Baby Ddrops.

Baby Ddrops are preservative-free and have no artificial flavor or color. One drop of Baby Ddrops has 400IU of vitamin D and is mixed with an oil-based solution that is similar to a fat naturally present in breast milk.

Place one drop on a pacifier or your nipple prior to feeding and your baby will receive his vitamin D needs for the day. Once your baby is eating solids you can add Ddrops to his food.

(We also love that the company is 100% Canadian.)

Cute Clothes for Boys

Why should girls have all the fun–or at least all the cute clothes? After Grace MacCall's son Dexter was born she became discouraged by the lack of choice in boy's clothing (especially in Canada). Lucky for us, she decided to do something about it and launched TykeThreads.com earlier this year. With lines like Knuckleheads, Appaman, Ben Sherman and Kid Brother, your son never has to suffer from clothing envy again. Plus, most of her Canadian labels are organic.

As a special offer to Just the Facts, Baby readers, Tyke Threads is offering 10% off any orders until August 31, 2009. Just enter the coupon code 09WMUM05.

A Unique Gift Idea For Father’s Day

If the thought of getting dad another power tool to celebrate June 21^st seems less than exciting, we've found a gift solution. Dimples Forever launched in November 2008, making keepsake jewelry for moms with fingerprint charms. Last month, they decided to do something for dad and have added silver cufflinks and key chains to their line up.

The company will mail you an impression kit within 72 hours of placing an order. Then, take your child's finger or toe and press it into the non-toxic impression area (it's a food lubricant similar to olive oil). Once the impression has been made, ship the tray(s) back in an easy-to-mail prepaid envelope to Dimples with instructions for engraving. Two to three weeks later your gift will arrive.

The cufflinks are perfect for dads of two. If you have just one tot, you can do a finger impression on the left and a toe on the right. (Just The Facts, Baby Readers will get 10% off any orders placed prior to June 30, 2009.)