This isn't your average bike. CUTE. STYLISH. FUN. That defines the Whirl Balance Scooter ($110) from Prince Lionheart. Well, that isn't all. It also teaches balance, coordination and confidence. And basically, your Little will be the coolest on the block with these wheels. 

what WE love: height adjustable, padded seat (15in-18.5in.), 12 in rubber tires, 100% birch from from an FSC certified forest - can we say eco-chic? Yep, it sure is! Oh, and lets not forget the solid rubber handgrips. It is the perfect ride for ages 2-5!

 

Your Little will gain a sense of independence and their confidence will shine as they learn how to balance and steer: first walking, then gliding! Have a boy? Check out the Chop Balance Bike! 

Need a last minute gift for under the tree? Well, we are giving you a chance to win your very own, well your Littles very own, Pink Whirl Balance Scooter! Read on to win! 

In Love with.....the bebePOD Flex from Prince Lionheart! PLUS a giveaway!

Why do we love it? Let us count the ways.....

- It is the FIRST and ONLY dual strap Infant Seat

- The soft, durable, non-toxic seat is a moms best friend, so easy to clean! 

- High back helps promote proper posture

- Dual strap system makes it so much better than the Bumbo! the bebePOD flex secures to both child and chair

- Leg openings designed for comfortable positioning and support - no more stuck legs either! 

- It has everything the bebePOD gave us - a place to eat & a place to play! 

Doesn't it make you LOVE it now too? Yes, we would say so! It is is recommended for ages 3-14 months and was designed from another favorite, award winning bebePOD. Perfect for your Littles to stay put safely! It is available in mint (green) and pink! And, it is a BIG must-have for anyone with Littles around! It also makes the pefcect shower gift. Any Mom would be thrilled to receive it! 


Where can you run and get them from? They are available in Target stores nationwide and if you purchase from Target, you can enter to win the “Happy Tush Giveaway” by clicking here - BUT we are also giving you a chance to win one too! Read on to WIN! 

Warm Up Those Buns with Prince Lionheart’s Wipe Warmers (plus a giveaway! --- or three!)

Our diaper changing station would be quite naked without Prince Lionheart's Wipe Warmer line - our one & only brand in our nursery & in our diaper bags.

The Premium Wipes Warmer ($34.99) is perfect for your little one’s buns – it takes the chill right out of diaper changing! It features the patented Ever-Fresh System to keep baby wipes ever so fresh, moist and free from discoloration. It is molded with an EPA-approved anti-microbial additive to inhibit the growth of bacteria and microorganisms. It is the best way to keep wipes the freshest for your baby’s sensitive and delicate skin.

Warmies Wipes Warmer ($34.99) is a eco-friendly, anti-microbial,non-browning wipes warmer that is enhanced with a 3-part heating until that provides better warming and a Ever-Fresh System that keeps wipes fresh and moist by an evaporation and condensation process. Specially designed for Warmies Reusable Cloth Wipes the patented Ever-Fresh System helps keep your wipes the freshest as they soothe your little one’s delicate skin. Both the Ultimate Wipes Warmer ’s tub and the Ever-Fresh pillow are treated with an EPA approved additive to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that may cause spoilage, odors and mildew. Four warmies are included.

And let’s not forget the recipes for homemade wipe solutions! Here is a great recipe that works best for yeast diaper rashes known as “Soothing Baby Wipes” – the vinegar and essential oils discourage yeast growth.

Soothing Baby Wipes

1/2 cup Distilled Water
1 teaspoon Vinegar
1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel
1 tablespoon Calendula Oil
1 drop Lavender Essential Oil
1 drop Tea tree Essential Oil

Using a container or spray bottle with a tight lid, mix all ingredients, cover and shake to blend. Place wipes in a container and pour solution over them, moistening wipes. Store any extra solution in refrigerator.

Last is the one thing we can't leave home without - the travel wipes warmer keeps wipes on the home or on the go! Perfect for cleaning baby and all the sticky messes we encounter. It is the best in it's class and holds up to 30 wipes - the largest capacity travel wipes warmer on the market. The advanced top-down heating and insulation keeps wipes moist and fresh on-the-go and is available in blue, pink and green. It also includes both AC and car adaptor.

*GIVEAWAY*

Prince Lionheart is giving our readers a chance to win one of each! Yes, you read correctly – we are giving away one of each of the wipes warmers.

Like always, become a follower of Cupcake Mag & Sprinkles and post a comment telling us which product you want to add to your nursery. Also, please visit Prince Lionheart’s facebook page and become a fan as an extra entry too! Please comment below with your email address and letting us know you have become a facebook fan along with choosing a product. We will select a random winner by 6pm (EST) on January 23rd! Start commenting now and good luck!

Essential Chic Baby Gear – Tried & Tested by Yours Truly

Car Seats & Strollers

Going for a infant car seat to tag along with a travel system? We suggest the Britax Chaperone ($229) that is compatible with Britax Chaperone strollers. It also features true side impact protection and quick-adjust head restraint harness. The easy-to-install base has easy-t0-read level indicators which are a big help to provide quick reference for the proper angle of recline. The extra-large canopy and fun cowmooflage print is a plus too!

If you need something that last a little longer go for The First Years “True Fit” Premier Rebound ($200) that received five-star “ease of use” government rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Cupcake Mag too! The all new car seat can be used from 5 to 65lbs as your child will be secured in a 5-point harness – which most Safety Advocates recommend – to keep your child in a harness as long as possible, along with rear-facing too. We also love the two-position recline for better installation.

The Britax Blink is our first pick for a on-the-go compact single stroller for any toddler. Check our review for more about the super chic stroller along with our top choice double stroller, Contours Options Tandem.

But, if you plan to get into shape after baby then you MUST invest in the Jeep Overland Limited Edition Jogging Stroller ($220). Plug in your iPod right into the stroller to get you and your babe moving right along. With this jogging stroller you no longer have to worry about not hearing your little one or ear buds falling out. The stroller features Music on the Move parent tray where you can attach your iPod and go! It is a GENIUS idea that we can now, not live without. Repeat: NOT LIVE WITHOUT!

Going up and down hills was a breeze – it felt as if the stroller helps you really maintain good running form. The unique rear disc brakes also make great quick stops. And unlike many big and bulky jogging strollers when you’re done exercising you can easily fold up the stroller in an upright position for compact storage.

High Chairs

Chicco USA provided us with a modern print, Polly Highchair with Double-Pad ($150) – it grows with your child. The seven height positions and three reclining positions add for increased comfort. Your child sits right at the table with you and it has a convenient maneuvering with one-hand seat recline and easy to clean tray removal. We also love the two cushioned seat pads that are super easy to clean with a wipe. Let’s not forget safety with the five-point safety harness and brakes on all wheels – your little one won’t be going anywhere. It is the slimmest fold in its class. Easy to clean, not a space hog, and convenient features make it a must!

If you’re looking to not splurge on a highchair opt for the Serve ‘n Store LX High Chair ($80) from Safety 1^st. With its compact easy to fold ‘n stand frame the high chair offers lounge-style reclining to help feed newborns but also has a 7-poistion height adjustment to grow with your little one. The insert tray, cup holder and dish are all easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

As for a booster seat, we are a big fan of Mutsy. Check out our review here!

Baby Slings

Check out the oh so chic baby sling (Serena & Lily) and carrier (Baby Bjorn) we can’t be without here.

Monitor

You will actually get some sleep but only if you have Summer Infant’s NEW Slim&Secure Hand Color Video Monitor. It is a true peace of mind, day and night, when you have this monitor ($200) to look upon. The small, sleek and stylish design (they even come in pink) has an LCD 2.5” color screen with automatic black and white night vision. It provides a secure and private connection, so don’t worry about hearing your neighbors with the 100% digital technology. Our product testers also couldn’t stop

raving about the added parent convenience features like the flip stand, belt clip, auto time-out feature, ten hour rechargeable battery, LED sound lights and the one-touch video on/off button for nighttime convenience. If you have more than one child, no worries, one monitor can view both cameras with the touch of a button; a perfect way to feel secure and get sleep.

All About Diapers

Our diaper changing station would be quite naked without the Prince Lionheart Premium Wipe Warmer and New Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail by Munchkin ($29.99-$39.99).

The wipe warmer ($26) is perfect for your little one’s buns – it takes the chill right out of diaper changing! The Premium Wipes Warmer features the patented Ever-Fresh System to keep baby wipes ever so fresh, moist and free from discoloration. It is molded with an EPA-approved anti-microbial additive to inhibit the growth of bacteria and microorganisms. It is the best way to keep wipes the freshest for your baby’s sensitive and delicate skin.

As for the new (just launched in November) easy-to-use Arm & Hammer diaper pail (you can read more about it here) that is designed to neutralize odors in the nursery through a patented odor-control system with the power of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda at its core – and it gets the job done. The patented self-sealing system and refill bags that you simply snap, seal and toss in the trash – you only need one hand to gently push diapers through the seal – each bag holds up to 25 bags and blows the Diaper Genie away! No more frustrations with trying to get the diapers into the bag. Munchkin’s patented system automatically seals the bag when the lid is closed and keeps it sealed when the lid is reopened. The diaper pail includes three bag refills but you can purchase a 10-pk of refill bags for $5.99-$6.99.

Bath Tub

The Right Height Bath Center ($30) from Summer Infant is one of the most innovative and unique approach to infant bathing – and did we mention convenient? The four-stage growth plan makes bath time not only comfortable for babies but for us moms too! In the first stage, it features a cushioned newborn bath support. Stage two is the addition of a raised infant tub – it lifts the baby closer to you while helping not break your back. The third stage is a toddler tub with a kneeler – perfect for bathing older children easier. And finally, the fourth and final stage is a step stool – which will be around for quite awhile and we are sure you will get plenty of use out of it as it can hold up to 250 pounds.

You could also try the European style bath tub with Spa Baby ($45). It allows baby to sit in a natural upright position, similar to the womb and keeps your baby warm and relaxed in the bath. It is also super easy to use.

Playard

Summer Infant has done it again with The Natures Purest Hug Me Collection. The Complete Comfort Playard ($180) is a full-sized playard that offers all the conveniences for parents. Our favorite part? Eco-chic! It is made from naturally grown and colored cotton – the bassinet, canopy and playard sheet pad. We also love the 3 musical melodies, 2 nature sounds and 1 womb sound complete in the full-size bassinet with embroidered bumper. Another plus is the removable and easy to wash playard sheet along with the changing table and parent assist tray. The easy compact fold makes it easy for on the go travel along with wheels for portability and travel bag.

While some of these things may be luxuries to some (minus the car seat) after trying out and testing many products we fully support these brands and the products they offer. If you are soon to be expecting or if you are – keep all of these MUST HAVES in mind when making your registry and stay tuned for our top picks on more gear, featuring our fave things to keep your little one entertained.

Disclosure: We received the products above from the companies above as part of our review and for product testers. All opinions are solely our own. Cupcake Mag & Sprinkles tested. Baby approved.

Top Picks from Prince Lionheart (plus a giveaway!)

At Cupcake Mag you will see that we share many things we just CAN NOT be without. We review many many many products and only share with you our TOP faves. Prince Lionheart is a classic brand that should be on everyone's must have list. Whether you already have little one's running around or your a new mommy to be making your registry - here are the TOP FIVE picks from a great company.

ONE: Wheely Bug

With quite a few awards under its belt the WHEELY BUG is just as cute as it sounds. It is great to cruise the sidewalks or ideal for indoors because it doesn't scratch smooth floors and runs quietly. The totally new concept to encourage gross motor skills is put to the test while having heaps of fun. It was an instant attraction to all our little girls and boys with it's bright, soft, friendly, unisex design. It is so light weight (small size only 4lbs) our little tots were toting them around. They loved the easy, unlimited mobility. It is a must for your little or a perfect gift as it is promised to be loved.

Features:

• Two sizes: Small for 1.5 yrs ($68) and Large for 3yrs ($78) • Tough PU covering, resistant to the inevitable “little accidents”, easy to clean. • Padded with a 1” layer of soft sponge. • Entirely non-toxic and contains no PVC. • Constructed with only the highest quality components. • Multidirectional castors, no more getting stuck against obstacles. • Plywood base made from renewable plantation timber.

TWO:pottyPod

If only all potty seats were this soft, cushiony and the ultimate comfort. Perfect for training time the removable bowl and deflector shield make for easy clean-up and we mean easy! We reviewed the pink pottyPOD and loved the hassle-free potty experience we just had to share. Not just hassle-free for you but also for your child as the rigid base with non-slip grip strips provides strength and stability. The pottyPOD makes the transition from a potty seat to a grown-up toilet seat an easy transition as it looks similar to a real toilet. We also LOVE that it grows with your child with a height adjustable base. Now how many potty’s do that?! The pottyPOD comes in three great pastel colors – green, blue and pink and retails for $46.

If you’re a clean freak like us here is an extra PLUS: It is also the ONLY Anti-Microbial potty on the market. It is treated with an EPA approved additive to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that may cause spoilage, odors and mildew.

THREE: bebePOD Plus

We used to be a fan of the well known Bumbo chair but not anymore. After reviewing the most adorable bebePOD Plus in Watermelon we couldn't compare the difference; yes, it was that much better. It is an essential and we mean ESSENTIAL for babies learning to sit. It is easy to use for both play time and feeding. Your little one goes from filling up to stimulating their senses through play in one great place. The plus comes with the well known cushiony pommel that easily removes with a twist at feeding time so the stylish tray (so modern) and placement of your choice can slide into place, creating a perfect space for mealtime. It comes it three fun vibrant colors – watermelon, kiwi and orange. It retails for $59.99.

WHY we CRAVE it:

· Tray for eating in style with two adorable placements

· Custom designed Sassy toy that affixes to the tray for playtime

· Optional Safety straps help ensure a safe and comfortable seating position

FOUR: Dresser Top Diaper Depot

You can’t be more organized as long as you have the Diaper Depot($15.99). The unique 3 in 1 changing station sits on your dresser making diaper changing safer, quicker and more convenient by providing everything at your fingertips. Whats not to love? It holds 16-18 large cloth or disposable diapers and wipes sit on the flat tray above. The two removable side bins come in handy to hold powders, lotions, ointments and more. It was great to have everything in one place and not searching for what you need while changing your little one.

FIVE: NEW Silicone Bottles

One of the best colic-reducing bottles. Period. Just wait until you use one, you will never go back to your old bottles. Prince Lionheart’s pure medical grade silicone bottles and nipples provide a safe, hypoallergenic way to feed baby. Unlike other harmful bottles, silicone is a natural material that has no open pores to harbor bacteria. Another plus – BPA, Phthalate, PVC latex and lead FREE! They were super easy to clean in the dishwasher and by hand and unbreakable in the microwave or freezer along with heat-resistant. If your little one has any problems with reflux, spit-up or colic these bottle help solve it all because of the one-way venting system that reduces the symptoms and also has been shown to reduce risk of middle ear infections – all things babies tend to get in the beginning of their life. If only we could have found these a few years ago when quite a few of our little ones battled reflux.

Bottle feeding couldn’t be much easier. Here is how it works:

• Slowly squeeze excess air out of bottle by pinching nipple while squeezing bottle until liquid level reaches top of nipple. Bottle will collapse as air is released.

• Most bottles with venting holes allow air into bottles as babies drink. Prince Lionheart’s SILICONE bottle collapses as air is released giving baby a bubble-free feeding, reducing the likelihood of colic, reflux and spit-up.

*GIVEAWAY*

We want to give you the latest product from Prince Lionheart so we are offering 2 lucky winners two of the very latest Silicone Bottles (6 - 8oz Bottles). Retail value is $12.99 each!

Like always, become a follower of Cupcake Mag ( I am sure you already are!) and post a comment telling us what you LOVE about this product. Also, please visit Prince Lionheart’s facebook page and become a fan as an extra entry too! We will select a random winner by 6pm (EST) on November 4^th! Start commenting now and good luck.

About Prince Lionheart, Inc.

Our story began humbly in 1973, when we crafted handmade rocking horses in our garage. We've moved out of the garage but, after three decades of innovation, we are proud Prince Lionheart is still family owned.

We are dedicated to providing today’s parents with a smart and responsible choice in baby products. We blend practical function with modern styling, fashion and beauty, while ensuring that all materials and processes used in their production are safe and protect the health of children and the environment.

All products have been Cupcake Mag tested and baby approved.