ONE FOR YOU, ONE FOR ME!

I spent most of the Thanksgiving weekend shopping. And I shop like it’s an Olympic sport, which means I would medal in the gold-FOR SURE!!

What’s the problem you ask? Well, for each gift I bought I also bought a duplicate for Moi. Yeah, I said it! One for you, one for me! I couldn’t help it because the gifts I buy are gifts I would want for myself-so why not, tis the season and all. Right?

Well, I seem to have spent my entire Christmas budget (there’s a little left) and I have ALOT of gifts yet to buy. It’s not like when I was 8 and could go into my dad’s office and raid his pencil cup and wrap up all his pens to “gift” to him. Ahhh, the good old days, but I digress. I am running out of time and money and will be scouring the internet for ALL the great deals out there to be had.

If you are also doing the same make sure to check order deadlines. Here at Ritzy Baby all of our CUSTOM orders must be in by Friday, December 11 in order to be delivered by Christmas. Better yet, shop our everyday inventory for in stock items that will ship within 24 hours of order.

We have so many WONDERFUL things to choose from right now! I posted a picture of one of my new favorite Ritzy Baby infant car seat covers, the Zoology. Adorable for the infant boy in your life, the Zoology has super soft velvety Minky Blue with a reversible Canopy. And priced at ONLY $59.95 it’s a steal.

Happy Shopping Ritzy Baby fans, we only have 24 shopping days left before Christmas!

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Gobble Gobble

Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving?! At our house it means a road trip down to The Big “D” to see the family, eat lots of good food and our favorite sport, shopping! And by shopping I don’t mean staying up all night outside in the cold, because along the way, the long lines and the big crowds have gotten to be TOO much. Which is why I have started doing a lot of my shopping online.

At Ritzy Baby we are in the process of adding MANY new vendors to our web store, just in time for the Holidays. We are so excited to bring you new items, such as Ruffle Butts, Kalencom and JJ Cole just to name a FEW! Don’t stand in the long lines and get up at the crack of dawn this year for Black Friday. Sit in the comfort of your own home, sipping your coffee in your comfy pajamas and shop till you drop 

Be sure to check out the website to see all the new and exciting items we have added!

We at Ritzy Baby wish you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!!

We went to bed last night and it was in the 60’s. When we woke up this morning it was in the 30’s. Brrrrrrrrr!

I spent most of today frantically pulling out warm clothes for “Little Miss”, not an easy feat with a 17 month old there to “help out”. So as I ticked off my mental checklist: sweaters-check, long pants-check, hat-check, mittens-check, warm coat-check and so on, it got me to thinking about keeping her warm while traveling.

One thing I do miss about the Infant car seat carrier, (I know can you believe I said that about a 40 pound carrier that I had to lug around for 12 months), is that I could cover her up with those infant carrier covers. Keep your Ritzy Baby snugglie warm with the new Infant Car Seat Carrier Covers that are available to us these days. Check out the different styles to choose from, because its not your basic pink and blue anymore! Beautiful and sassy covers to choose from, baby can be stylish and warm.

Also, I always make sure to have a Stroller blanket either by the back door or already in the car. That way “Little Miss” is sure to be nice and snugglie warm while traveling in the car.

Please be sure to check out our selection of Infant car seat carrier covers for your infant AND check out the Stroller size blankets for keeping your toddlers warm!

The Holidays are right around the corner. No time like the present to start your shopping!

“Let me tell you something about my family. We are thick as thieves”

What is it about reality TV that has us so enthralled? Is it because we are peeking into other people’s lives? The ups and downs they experience? Or, maybe the uncomfortable moments when people behave badly and yet you still can’t turn it off? Be honest, it’s all the above and MORE?!

Ritzy Baby is a fan of the Bravo reality show The Real Housewives of New Jersey, so we were honored to have our blanket on display in the November 9th issue of In Touch Weekly magazine. The newest additions to the NJHW’s were featured laying on our beautiful Giraffe Boy Stroller Blanket.

Congratulations to Jacqueline, Teresa and their families on these beautiful blessings!

Enjoy the picture and be sure to go to the website to get your own Giraffe boy OR girl blanket, available in stroller and travel size. Like Teresa says, “happy wife, happy life” and a nice soft blanket always puts a smile on this “wife’s” face.

SAVINGS IN STYLE!

Did everyone survive Halloween? Little Miss and I made the long trek down to Dallas to spend 4 days with family and trick or treat with her cousins. I got her the cutest Bumble Bee custom tutu costume. But, why didn’t anyone warn me that a 17 month old wouldn’t think it was cute or cool to be decked out in tulle and marabou feather? At one point she had feathers coming out of her mouth because she was eating her costume!

A few cute and cool things at Ritzy Baby are three new infant car seat covers that are BELOW $60. We have done two girls styles and one boy style and they are precious! I don’t think you can find a cover as luxe and as well made as one of ours and then to offer them to our customers at such a great price, we are really excited!

Please check them out on our infant car seat page and let us know what you think. We are always anxious to hear back from our loyal readers.

BOO! Happy Halloween!

Is it wrong that I ordered “Little Miss” her Halloween costume back in June? I am so excited this year because she is walking now; we have even taught her to say “trick or treat”. Of course she just sounds like a bird chirping, isn’t that cute?!

Below are 5 tips to a Healthier Halloween:

1. Give your child a nutritious meal before he goes trick-or-treating. This will fill him up and make it less likely that he'll be eating the candy before he even gets home.
2. Let your child indulge a bit. Not allowing your child to eat her Halloween candy will just drive her to want it more. Although a low-fat diet is important for children, allowing the occasional indulgence, especially on a fun-oriented holiday like Halloween, is also important.
3. Set limits on how much candy can be eaten at once. When your child returns home from trick-or-treating, ask her to pick the 10 pieces of candy that she wants to keep. Take the rest away and use them as substitutes for lunch treats or desserts.
4. Have your child brush and floss his teeth thoroughly before going to bed. Although this should be done every night, it's especially important that your child's teeth be free of the Halloween sugar.
5. Donate your leftover candy to charity. Not only will this prevent your child from continuing to eat candy for months to come, it will help teach her the value of helping others.

Be sure to share some of your favorite Halloween ideas or stories with us.

Check out Ritzy Baby's BOOTIQUE sale on all Ritzy Baby infant and toddler car seat covers now through October 31st! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Use Coupon code BOOTIQUE at checkout for 20% off all Ritzy Baby infant and toddler car seat covers and blankets now through October 31st!!
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Uh Oh, where does the baby go?!

We just returned from a six day trip to New Mexico. While it was GREAT to go see the grandparents and Balloon Fiesta the 8 ½ hour drive each way was not.

It was only after we had the car loaded, and by loaded I mean: stroller, pack n play, 3 suitcases, and several tote bags full of toys just to name a few things…oh yes, and both dogs, there wasn’t anyway to put “Little Miss” into her car seat. You see we had packed things on both sides of her seat, in front of her seat and all along the floor board. Hmmm, we spent that whole day taking her in and out of the car from the front seat, not an easy task I might add.

I have listed below an article on traveling with baby, either air or road travel. But, the best advice given to me and what I have learned as well is: pack trash bags (in case of motion sickness), do not give any dairy products on day of travel (in case of motion sickness; learned this the hard way), and a portable DVD player is a great and worthwhile investment! Enjoy the article:

High-Flying Advice
1. Travel off-peak. This varies with the route and the season, so ask the airline which flights to your destination fill most slowly. You'll have a better choice of seats, and the plane is less likely to be packed. Avoid flights with long layovers or late-night connections.
2. Reserve seats when you book. Though final seating assignments aren't guaranteed until check-in, prebooking ups the odds of getting your preference. (Keep in mind that a car seat can be installed only in a seat next to a window.) On your departure date, be sure to arrive early enough to ensure that you get your choice. Remember that the coveted front-row seats with attachments for bassinets are assigned first to families with younger babies, so your chances of snagging these are slim. Also, many airlines such as United save the best seats for business travelers and frequent fliers.
3. Bring your child's car seat. "Unrestrained children have been seriously hurt during air turbulence," says Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson Kathryn Creedy. As a result, the FAA recommends that children under 2 be buckled into a car seat while flying. Although a child that age who has a seat of her own (as opposed to being held on your lap) pays 50 percent of an adult fare on major U.S. airlines, the extra cost is well worth it.
4. Preboard the seat, not the baby. Although airlines no longer officially preboard families, most will do it on request. However, preboarding adds an extra 30 to 45 minutes of being cooped up with a 1-year-old. Have the person you're traveling with claim the seat and stow the bags, then wait until the last moment to board with your child.
5. Check your stroller at the gate before boarding. That way, the crew will have it waiting for you when you get off the plane.
6. Adjust your toddler's nap schedule so he will sleep on the plane. This means knowing your child's patterns: Some kids will sleep if they've skipped their naps; others will remain awake (and cranky) from overtiredness. Though some parents give their kids antihistamine syrup before a flight to promote sleepiness, resist the urge. It's never a good idea to give any kind of medicine to a healthy child.
7. Dress your child in easily removable layers. Airports and planes can be hot one moment, freezing the next.
8. Be on the alert for ear pain. If your child has recently had an ear infection or a cold, get your doctor's approval before flying. The change in cabin air pressure may cause pain, but swallowing or sucking on a bottle or Sippy cup usually solves the problem. Offer a drink at the first sign of discomfort.
9. Keep drinks close at hand. Flying is even more dehydrating for children than it is for adults, so make sure they get plenty of fluids.
10. Change diapers in the rear. Wide-body and newer planes have large fold-down changing tables in the lavatories, but U.S. airlines still fly many older planes that do not. In that case, ask a flight attendant if you can use adjoining empty seats in the back of the plane as a changing area.

On the Road Again
1. Time it right. Toddler car travel presents fewer challenges than flying. But that doesn't mean your child won't get cranky, overtired, or carsick. To make a road trip go as smoothly as possible, start out close to your child's regular naptime so she'll sleep for part of the journey.
2. Entertain your child. Even the most independent toddler cannot amuse himself for hours. Consider sitting beside him if another adult is driving.
3. Limit driving time to six hours a day. In addition, make stops at safe, well-populated rest areas every two hours so you and your child can recharge.
4. Protect your child from the sun. Apply a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, and keep back windows shaded.

Please feel free to leave a comment about some of your favorite travel tips.

Also, check out our new custom section for your Infant and Toddler covers. The fabrics are incredible and how fun is it to create your OWN look! Order now, we are getting busy!!!!