I’m obsessed with this Exergen Temporal Artery thermometer! I first got one for my daughter when she was about 6 months old and I’ve now begun to use it on Kyle who is almost 8 months. I’m a worry wart kidn of Mom who is a bit of a hypochrondriac in the sense I fear my little ones getting sick – as do many Parents. So I’m always wanting to take Kyle’s temperature since he seems to run a fever virtually every other day with all of this teething. And when the kids are really sick and a bit older – like Kenzie today at age 2 – this is a far better option than the rectal. And she just hit 105.2 so I’m needing to monitor her regularly until these antibiotics hopefully kick in for what looks like a possible ear infection. Ahh the joys of parenting! This device does make life a ton easier and I highly recommend it to any new parent to keep in their medical cabinet. Classy Mommy Approved. For more information, click here. Price: $38
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Fancy Nancy Role play outfits and accessories are finally here. Pair these ![""]("http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=classymommy-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0018MOJI8")
with the cute stories and it looks like Fancy Nancy might just begin to rival Disney Princess! Kenzie loves Fancy Nancy! We also own the crown and love that too! For more information, click 
Now that I’ve got both a little girl and a little boy, I’ve been on a quest to find hip unisex clothing that ultimately both kids will be able to wear. Colette Kids is the answer. Their modern unisex threads with simple geometric animals are v. cool and will work for both Kenzie and Kyle. For more information, click 
This Pirates Cove themed train set from Learning Curve is just one more reason to love the classic Thomas & Friends railway systems. Think Pirate shipwrecks, secret caves, a treasure tunnel, and Skull Mountain. Classy Mommy digs the trendy Pirate spin on the choo choo favorite for both Parents and the pre-school set. For more information, click 
We got a sneak peek at a screener copy of the new Thoms & Friends: The Great Discovery movie soon to be released on DVD on 9/9/08. This is the 1st full length movie style release for Thomas – all about Thomas discovering and then restoring a long lost town on Sodor. I would recommend this over any other Thomas dvd’s we’ve ever reviewed. I found it a more exciting adventure for sure! As expected my 2.5 year old was enthralled, but what parents will like best is that Pierce Brosnan of 007 fame was the narrator. Very cool. And I totally got a kick out of the cheeky “train like” play on expressions and exclaimations used again and again. For more information, click 
My Beautiful Mommy is a book which helps plastic surgery patients explain their "transformations" to their children. Yes, I think this is pretty outrageous. I don’t really want to debate the pros and cons of a book like this. Just thought this was an interesting find if you haven’t heard about it already. Frankly, perhaps there is a need for a book like this. If parents are having plastic surgery, we all know books help children understand tough questions, and if this helps the kids understand their world than so be it. Honestly the real issue is our culture’s obsession with being thin and beautiful. As a mother of a little girl this really worries me as I fear that someday my own beautiful little angel will have a poor self image due to societal pressures. For more information, click 
,~2,Bestselling author James Patterson recently introduced a new series geared for young adults age 10 and up. Adults will also devour this book about a young boy with secret powers who his an Alien Hunter on a quest to save the world and find out who killed his parents too. I found Daniel X to be a total page turner and couldn’t put the book down – although this is a bit of a ,~3, For more information, click 
Mackenzie loves her Tooth Tunes toothbrush which sings Hakuna Matata from the Lion King while she brushes! She knows to stop when the song ends – each brush plays for 1 minute. This innovative toothbrush makes scrubbing your teeth more fun while teaching the the little ones just how long to brush those chompers. Other styles available including My Little Pony, Jungle Book, and more! For more information, click 
Wow. Make that a double Wow. The new Leapfrog Tag Reading system is incredible. Truly unbelievable. Much to our total surprise, Leapfrog sent the starter Tag "touch reading system" to us last week. The Leapfrog Tag, geared for children ages 4-9 is totally appropriate for our Mackenzie, a very verbal preschooler at almost age 3. We’ve never seen her take to a toy or learning to read in such an immediate and excited manner. Honestly, as parents, we both felt like watching her use the Tag was like literally WATCHING the learning right before our very eyes. The Tag looks like a giant pen and basically has a tiny optical reader – which looks like a penpoint. This talking pen enables children to read books and play games and answer questions, and play games throughout the stories. This toy fosters independence and a love of reading – along with helping kids learn to read. I’ve always loved Leapfrog’s toys, but this learning system goes above and beyond ANY expectations I’d have ever imagined. If your child has an early interest in reading – or you are trying to foster that skill, I encourage you to run and buy this product now or put it on your holiday gift list. The initial kit comes with 1 book but you can buy additional stories to go along with your Tag pen for $14. Titles include favorite characters like Diego or Disney Princess – along with classics like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. For more information, click 
We love the Imagination Movers! When the kids are not in the car – I’m honestly listening to the CD! If the stars align for these folks, and it looks like they are with a TV show that just hit on September 6th, I think this band is the next Wiggles type phenomenon. The song lyrics are totally cool and cute at the same time. Songs that kids can relate to like – "Clean My Room", "What’s in the Fridge", and I Want My Mommy". The Imagination Movers have what it takes to be true children’s band rock stars as both the Parents and Kids love them. For more information, click 
