Lorelei has been taking showers for almost a year now – she began as soon as she could stand (and remain balanced). Before, she didn’t so much mind if you were to pour a bucket of water over her head, as long as it wasn’t cold of course. Um, not that we ever tried or anything…ahem.

Now, though? The lovely child still insists she loves showers …and “soap” but insists that the actual water not touch her head or face. The problem is that…well, soap gets kind of gummy when no water is added and gets kind of itchy after a while. That, and holding a toddler under running shower water is NOT my ideal shower time, nor is it hers.

We were looking for a solution. No, actually we pretty much gave up and figured we’d have to either coax her under the water or make a few quick splash and pours with cups of water (because it’s really hard to have good aim towards a toddler who has learned to duck and move). Then, Lil Rinser Splashguard sent us their cool little gadget to try out.

I’ll admit, at first I wondered how this thing could possibly compare to our cup method and I wondered if it’d even fit Lorelei’s head right. Would it be too big (she’s only two)? Would it pinch? Would she scream at the sight of it?

Turns out, she thinks it’s quite fashionable…as a hat. And, if she’d quit screaming long enough when the water starts hitting her head, she’d realize that her face is still dry. We’re still working on that one – but this thing definitely works (and makes a pretty snazzy hat, too – you know, in case you were wondering.)

BUY YOURS (only $14.99)

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We have found yet another “Parenting Essential” for you – the Rugged Idea Blankets. These awesome blankets are made from Rip-Stop Nylon and Fleece – making them durable, cozy (yet lightweight), and water/wind proof! They come in 3 sizes: small (changing pad), medium (perfect for your stroller) or large (great for a double stroller).

We own the Rugged Idea Medium sized Blanket and absolutely love it! It has ties, so that it can be tied to our stroller in a moments notice, and is lightweight and compact enough that we can carry it with us wherever we go! It has gone to the park with us, watched fireworks with us (we sat on it), and covered our legs when we got chilly.

Fall is approaching, and the possibilities are endless! Cover a stroller so your little one is blocked from the wind/rain and warmth is locked in. Or, use it when wearing your baby to help protect your little one from the elements. Use it to sit on in the park, to cover up infant carriers, or as a mat to play on in public places.

These blankets are great – no matter the season, no matter the activity – and are a new favorite for us!

Go HERE to get yours, now!

BEFORE:

AFTER KABOOST:

The kaboost is one of our new favorite things, it’s AWESOME. If you don’t know what it is, it’s this little thing that goes on the bottom of your chairs and is completely adjustable for pretty much any chair legs. It’s very sturdy and boosts your child up so they can sit at the dinner table with you!! Plus, it makes the space smaller between them and the table so there’s less chance of falling and sliding! Lorelei loves it too since it means she gets to craft and eat WITH us instead of watching us have almost separate meals since the highchair we have doesn’t really fit at the table so well.

Do you see that little hook-looking-thing? Well, it’s called the FUMI. Basically, it’s a purse hook disguised as jewelry – or, is that jewelry disguised as a purse hook? Anyhow, it opens up to balance easily on a table and extends a small hook which you can hang your purse on. The Fumi is pretty great for keeping your purse off the floor and in your line of vision (but out of the way), but it’s also great for those bathroom stalls that always seem to pick me with NO COAT HOOKS! I hate trying to juggle a coat and my purse while I’m in a tiny stall, and refuse to sit my purse on the nasty floor. My solution: the fumi!

Love them! (Links will tell you more about the products…)

As a child, I remember being captivated by dollhouses of all sorts – and, it’s really no surprise that I still love them. I remember sitting on the floor, with my dolls and house and their accessories all laid out – then, “Vroooooom!” *CRASH!* *BANG*

My little brother and his army of camo-ed out Ken dolls and dump trucks had apparently heard of a bomb threat and had orders to destroy my little village. Occasionally, my dolls would make it out with more than one arm stuck to their torso. But, rarely.

Back then, there was no Mrs Goodbee Talking Dollhouse…

This dollhouse is the bomb-diggity. I don’t know if they’d actually put that term in their press-releases and commercials, but they really could…because this thing seriously rocks! This is one of those dollhouses that EVERYONE’s going to be talking about because… IT TALKS!

Mrs. Goodbee (the talking dollhouse) has these little buttons all throughout her, and when pushed they each do different things. I really have no clue what she’d say if kid brother (or sister) wrecks into her with a dump truck, but I’m sure whatever it is would be a slight scolding in a very polite way. I do know, however, that the doorbell rings and Mrs. Goodbee welcomes you inside, the toilet flushes, the refrigerator opens and Mrs. Goodbee encourages you to eat your fruits and vegetables…and she even has a turkey and a pie in the oven (Um, when can *I* move in?).

The compactly folded-up house (PERFECT for stowing away under a bed or in a closet when not in use) looks like this (from one side) when you fold it out…

And…that’s just ONE side. Seriously…You have rooms galore with tons of different activities, so there’s no shortage on things to do.

And, my favorite part (Okay, second favorite part)? It comes ASSEMBLED and WITH BATTERIES!!!!

Do you know what this means? (I’ll tell you…) It means no unwrapping and then your child realizing it’ll take YOU 5 hours to put it together AND you forgot the batteries. Nope, none of that with Caring Corners, they’ve totally got your back.

And, in case you still don’t believe me about the awesome factor for this cool little house, check out some of the other features:

• Developed in conjunction with Child Development Expert and Author Dr. Michele Borba
• 400 activities, songs, words and sounds
• Eight “hot spots” where Mrs. Goodbee’s voice gently guides children and responds to what they do
• Twelve large rooms – six on each side — perfect for two children to share
• Comes with Girl doll and Boy doll, dog, reward stickers and online games
• Extends the acts of caring, sharing and preparing for responsibilities from the pretend world into their real world
• Online games at CaringCorners.com that reinforce the dollhouse lessons of caring and sharing
• A “Parent’s Corner” at CaringCorners.com offers helpful advice and ideas for additional ways to help children learn about caring, sharing and preparing for responsibilities
• The Carton of Caring Donation Program partnership with Goodwill Industries
• For children ages 3 and up
• Can be purchased at retailers nationwide, including Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R’ Us

What’s more is we’ve teamed up with Caring Corners and we’re giving one away!

To enter, simply leave a comment here with the following information:
-Who you’d be winning it for and why you MUST win and
-Where in the world are you? (State or Territory if not in the US – We’re curious about how far we’re reaching!)
-(And, as always…be sure you leave a working email in the correct field so we can reach you if you win)

For extra opportunities to win, you can do the following (please let me know in comments if you do any of these so I can award you the extra entries):

-Write a blog post about this giveaway and link back here for 5 extra entries
-Tweet this contest on twitter saying “check out #bosssanders awesome giveaway at http://www.bosssanders.com/2008/12/21/caring-corners-mrs-goodbee-talking-dollhouse/” for 2 extra entries
-Come back and leave a comment a day (one comment per day until contest closing) for 1 extra entry (per comment/per day)

Contest ENDS January 4, 2009 and a winner will be chosen.

The contest has been extended until the end of January, so be sure to sign up!!

If you can’t wait until January 4 of next year to possibly win your own dollhouse, click HERE to buy it now!

I adore you, my dear readers and because of this I sacrificed myself to try out a stack of workout DVDs. Then, I dissected them (not literally), and came back here to rate them once I’d scraped myself off the floor. I’ve listed my favorites, the most worthy of your money, time, and sweat. The top 3 DVDs in this listing have all earned their very own awards, as well…

And, now …without further ado, I present to you…. (drum roll)

The BEST OF… Pregnancy Workout DVDs for 2008!

DVD TITLE AND INFO: LEISA HART’S FITMAMA PRENATAL WORKOUT
PRICE: $19.95
EXTRA EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Atheletic shoes, a yoga sticky mat or carpet, towel or exercise band, pillow, special ball by Leisa Hart (optional, $19.95)
FAST VS SLOW EXERCISES OFFERED: Choose from a Salsa workout or Yoga workout or do both!
VARIATIONS PER TRIMESTER OFFERED? Yes
TYPES OF EXERCISES: Dance (salsa) and Yoga
GOOD FOR BEGINNER EXERCISERS OR ONLY INTERMEDIATE/PRO? This video is great for all levels of exercisers. Try the yoga if you haven’t previously been exercising and then work up to the salsa, and finally do both.
FUN FACTOR: 9 – Exercise and learn to salsa (safely) all in one!
EXTRAS OFFERED (labor/delivery prep, etc): Labor and delivery prep

OVERALL RATING AND COMMENTS: 9 – I absolutely love that you can choose whether you’d like to do a faster paced workout or a slower one, because not all of us can afford a different DVD or gym class as our energy levels shift like crazy (although mine mostly seems to be shifting downward, these days). The added touch of a workout turned into a salsa dance is also lots of fun because you barely feel like you’re exercising. I know there’s probably a lot of you who LOVE to exercise and those big machines in the gym just make you giddy, but they just make me hungry for donuts. Sad, but true and I adore exercising that doesn’t look like boring exercise. Plus, who doesn’t feel a little sexier when they can show off their new salsa skills they learned later on?

BUY HERE.

DVD TITLE : FITBALL GREAT EXPECTATIONS PREGNANCY PROGRAM BY LISA WESTLAKE
PRICE: $19.95
EXTRA EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Exercise ball – use your own or buy a FitBall
FAST VS SLOW EXERCISES OFFERED: All slow movements
VARIATIONS PER TRIMESTER: yes
TYPES OF EXERCISES: All fitball/exercise ball related. Weight, cardio, relaxation, stretch.
GOOD FOR BEGINNER EXERCISERS OR ONLY INTERMEDIATE/PRO? Great for all
FUN FACTOR: 7 – This is great for women who like a nice, gentle (but effective) workout.

OVERALL RATING AND COMMENTS: 8 – While some of the workout DVDs I’ve seen that were designed for pregnant women have left me wondering whether the makers were ever pregnant at all, this particular DVD made me feel sure that I wasn’t the only tired and sick one out there. And, while I’m sure many pregnant women have energy levels soaring out the roof, jostling exercises put me on the floor – or, at the very least my stomach. This workout is a great one if you want something slow but effective.

BUY HERE.

DVD TITLE AND INFO: COMPLETE PREGNANCY FITNESS WITH ERIN O BRIEN -WORKOUTS FOR BEFORE AND AFTER CHILDBIRTH (Pre and post-natal dvds included)
PRICE: $24.99
EXTRA EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Normal house furnishings …or a person. Erin makes very good use of couches/chairs and coffee tables. So, basically unless you are living in a poor frat house, you should be good. If you don’t own a coffee table (or couch), chairs would work just fine. Don’t have a chair? Maybe you should go buy one, you’ll probably need it soon. That, and I don’t believe you.
FAST VS SLOW EXERCISES OFFERED: Most of the exercises range. For example, there are several fast paced exercises that don’t last for long and then transition to slow and back again.
VARIATIONS PER TRIMESTER: No, but Erin is doing these in what looks like her 3rd trimester, which is enough to make you want to giddy up and pull on your big kid pants. HOWEVER, if you ever feel faint and such do remember that you do hold that magical remote control with the pause/stop button.

TYPES OF EXERCISES: It’s mostly a good mix of cardio and some light weight training using your own body weight with things like squats and upright push-ups. It’s very creative.
GOOD FOR BEGINNER EXERCISERS OR ONLY INTERMEDIATE/PRO? If I can do this, so can you.
FUN FACTOR: 7

OVERALL RATING AND COMMENTS: 7.5 This is much faster than the FitBall workouts but still slower than Lindsay Brin’s workout. Mostly, I love the price and the fact that this video is not your average workout video in the way it was filmed (you’ll see). And, you have to love the creativity – while other videos ask you to grab weights or exercise balls, you totally use your furniture in this one. Now, that’s creative. I could do workouts virtually ANYWHERE! I think this video would really be a full out 8 if it could disguise the workout a bit more as something more…like dancing or something of that sort. But, as it is, it comes in close at a 7.5!

PS – If James Denton (plays in Desperate Housewives) makes you swoon…well, he’s her husband and totally makes an appearance in the video a few times. I’ve got your back, girls.

BUY HERE.

DVD TITLE AND INFO: LINDSAY BRIN’S COMPLETE PREGNANCY FITNESS PROGRAM (first, second, third trimester and boot camp 2 cds included)
PRICE: $69.99
EXTRA EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Light and heavy weights (your choice of weights)
FAST VS SLOW EXERCISES OFFERED: Faster
VARIATIONS PER TRIMESTER: Each trimester has a corresponding video
TYPES OF EXERCISES: Aerobics with weight training and yoga
GOOD FOR BEGINNER EXERCISERS OR ONLY INTERMEDIATE/PRO? If you’ve never exercised before getting pregnant or your idea of exercise consists of walking around Walmart, you may want something a bit more suitable.
FUN FACTOR: 7. The exercises do change up a lot, which is a plus. But, no matter how hard you try to convince me – moving so fast that my food is about to come up will never be fun. This chic rocks the workout scene like a freakin’ gladiator. I’m in awe…but, couldn’t keep up.
EXTRAS OFFERED : nutrition, advice, recipes, clothing, etc offered on the website

OVERALL RATING AND COMMENTS: 7. Okay, I need to really explain this rating. Do believe that this girl is GOOD – and while I did have my doubts at first that she’d ever even been pregnant by the intensity of her workouts, turns out she does have a baby girl. So, I’m just a wuss is all. So, for the normal non Hercules sorts that do good to get through the day without falling on the couch, you might want to try her other programs (like the Boot Camp ones) later on…if you ever find that energy. But, I do realize there are also a lot of Wonder-women out there who LOVE their exercising and could probably kick my butt in Tae Bo before I even make a fist…well, this is for you darlings. I do love the fact that these videos really will work your entire body VERY WELL. So, for you exercise freaks who are set on maintaining a very sculpted and beautiful physique, this would totally rate higher for you than it does for those of us who want to pass out after one run on the treadmill.

BUY HERE.

Learning to swaddle is an essential parenting technique that every parent must master if they ever expect to get a wink of sleep! Enter aden and anais, designer of muslin wraps for swaddling. I never really considered that what TYPE of blanket I was swaddling my precious bundle of joy in could make a difference…but why not?

Muslin has a light, open weave that allows air to flow seamlessly through the material. The soft natural fibers allow your baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally, eliminating over-heating, but ensuring warmth and comfort. aden + anais wraps will allow you to safely swaddle your baby, giving you confidence that your baby will experience a peaceful and secure sleep.

And some other smart uses for them? Double it up and use it as an extra large burp cloth… Drape it over a stroller to shade your baby and protect against insects (while still allowing the fresh air IN)…Or shield you and your baby while nursing in public (especially great when it’s warm out, allowing the cool breeze to come through).

I just received mine, and am just so amazed. The muslin wrap can be used to swaddle, or as a regular blanket. I love that it comes in many cute prints and is incredibly affordable! This item most definitely makes it to the top of my MUST HAVES list.

Congratulations aden + anais on a wonderful product. Thank you for sharing it with us.

There’s just something about mother-and-me products that just warms my heart. Not to exclude any of you fatherly figures out there, it’s just that I happen to be a mother, rather than a father, so relating to motherhood comes much easier to me. I find myself imagining treks to the grocery store, with our matching bags in hand, filling up on the freshest fruits and veggies as Elle loads up on anything that even resembles a banana (her favorite thing). I imagine sweet picnics together, and I imagine journeys to Camp Mimi or Granny’s, with her little carrybag in hand. I can’t help it. Those images in my head just make me smile from the inside out.

Even more-so when those images in my head become real life. I can’t get over how adorable Elle looks as she paces her room one last time, collecting a few last items for her reisenthel xs carrybag. Or, waddling down the sidewalk with her reisenthel xs carrybag in hand and her Mimi behind her, off to Mimi’s house for the night.

I love that Elle and I have these versatile, matching bags – but, I love even more that L wants to take her bag wherever she goes. Adorable, I tell you.

The original reisenthel carrybag and the xs carrybag (for kids) come in a rainbow of colors – so you’re sure to love them no matter what your favorite color is.

Love these.

CARRIER BRAND: Sleepy Wrap
CARRIER STYLE: Wrap

EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 8
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 8.5
COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 10
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 10
COST: $33.95
WHERE TO BUY: Sleepy Wrap
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: We loved the adjustability and softness of this product. Two different people that are completely different sizes can share this wrap, and it will work wonderfully as it can be customized easily to fit anyone.
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: We can’t really think of anything!
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: This wrap also is GREAT for being outdoors and doing lots of walking, etc. Very snug, very wonderful.

CARRIER BRAND: Hotslings – Everyday Collection
CARRIER STYLE: Pouch
EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 9
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 10
COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 8
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 8
COST: $48.00
WHERE TO BUY: Hotslings.com
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: We LOVED the large selection of prints. It’s like an awesome new accessory!
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: The sizing. Depending on your size and body type, the sizing can be a little off. We’d love to see a new sizing chart.
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: We adored the look of this sling. Very chic, machine washable, and a beautiful print! And, as will all of the Hotslings, they offer leg padding for your infant’s comfort.

CARRIER BRAND: Hotslings – Designer collection
CARRIER STYLE: Pouch
EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 9
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 9
COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 8
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 8
COST: $60.00
WHERE TO BUY: Hotslings.com
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: Very cute and fresh print.
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: Sizing Chart.
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:

CARRIER BRAND: Hotslings – Reversible Collection
CARRIER STYLE: Pouch
EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 9
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 7 – would love to see more choices for the reversible slings. (Especially some of the prints they already carry, but made into reversible slings)
COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 8
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 8
COST: $60.00
WHERE TO BUY: Hotslings.com
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: We liked the fact that one sling could be turned inside out and reused. This was perfect for casual wear or more dressier settings. Plus, if one side gets a little spot on it (before you can get home to wash it), turn it inside out and it still looks fabulous!
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: Sizing chart.
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: Wish there was as big of a selection in prints as their other collection, but still great.

CARRIER BRAND: Hotslings – Organic Collection
CARRIER STYLE: Pouch
EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 9
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 7
COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 8
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 8
COST: $50.00
WHERE TO BUY: Hotslings.com
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: It’s made of organic material and is still the same trusted Hotslings design!
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: Sizing Chart.
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: We want to be earth-friendly and chic, too! We’d love to see more fun colors/prints in the organic line!

CARRIER BRAND: Modmum
CARRIER STYLE: Pouch
EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 9
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 8
COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 8
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 7
COST: $64.00
WHERE TO BUY: Modmum.com
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: The funky designs – and reversible!
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: This sling is not for the really really petite. The smallest size offered is still a little extra roomy for the super tiny ladies.
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: We’d love to see more design options! Does not have leg padding.

CARRIER BRAND: Maya
CARRIER STYLE: Lightly Padded Ring Sling
EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 7
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 6COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 7
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 7
COST: $55.95
WHERE TO BUY: Mayawrap.com
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: We liked that sling was adjustable in two different places.
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: You had to put your baby in and then, it took some time to adjust it properly.
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: We also weren’t a fan of the fabric selection. They were pretty in a very earthy way, but for those of us that want to sport something more fashionable WHILE carrying our babies, there wasn’t much to choose from.

CARRIER BRAND: Infantino – 6-in-1-rider
CARRIER STYLE: Ergo Baby Carrier
EASE OF USE ( 1TO 10): 3 – The directions left a lot to be desired, and there were an awful lot of snaps and buckles.
FABRIC CHOICE (COLOR/STYLE/FEEL) (1 TO 10): 1
COMFORT LEVEL (1 TO 10): 4
OVERALL DESIGN OF PRODUCT (1 TO 10): 2
COST: Ranges from $15 – $25
WHERE TO BUY: Walmart and Amazon.com
FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: It was fairly inexpensive.
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT/USING THIS PRODUCT: If the snaps are weak (as ours must have been) – even though it was brand new – and your baby is put into the carrier, you could hear some snaps popping. You better be ready to catch them.
OTHER COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS: We don’t recommend this product.

Before L was born, Steven and I enjoyed an activity called geocaching – an activity in which you use a GPS system to find caches, or mini- treasures, located at specific waypoints across the globe. It was a fun and incredibly cheap (FREE) activity that combined exploring, physical activity, and treasures. What’s not to love?

Unfortunately, having a small child can sometimes put a bit of a damper on the geocaching experience – especially when it involves walking for extended periods of time and up steep hills and loose gravel, walking through poison ivy, and braving things like: creeks, ticks, mosquitoes, and the like! We had thought that we’d have to give up geocaching, unless of course we lined up a babysitter – we had never realized how a simple Sleepy Wrap could change our whole experience.

The Sleep Wrap is a stretchy and soft baby wrap that you methodically tie around your body to create a “nook” for your child. Unlike other wraps, the Sleepy Wrap is not only comfortable, but it can also be worn for many positions and different sized children – from infant to toddler! Oh, and the goodness doesn’t stop yet: This is the ONLY wrap I have found so far that will fit both my 5?1? and 87 lb frame AND my almost 6? non-87 lb husband’s frame! I love that when I get tired, I can switch the wrap with my husband, and he can wear her for a while. Or, when she stays with her Mimi or Granny – it’ll fit them, too!

Sleepy Wrap is wonderful, no matter what you like to do. It’s appropriate and comfortable for so many activities! In fact, you might want to try out some new activities once you get your own Sleepy Wrap.

Click here to buy your own Sleepy Wrap, available in many colors.

Summer is here – and so are long road-trips, sports games, camping, and boating – all of which can put a damper in pottying, whether trained or not. There are a lot of options out there for mini potties, and even training potties, but most make it hard to travel with and stow discreetly when not in use (who really wants an extra potty just laying in the floorboard – regardless of how many times Dora’s face appears on it or how vigorously you scrubbed it clean??). Here’s a new option for you, though: 2 in 1 Potette plus by Kalencom.

The Potette plus has a contoured seat and a sturdy, balanced base which will help your child feel comfortable and secure (meaning he/she will actually use it). The lightly scented liners can be secured to the potty and will hold up to 5 ounces of liquid. When finished, just tie the handles together and discard the liner (much like a disposable diaper). Simply wipe down the seat, fold it up, and it can fit in your purse/diaper bag/beach bag or under a car seat.

At home, this nifty seat can transform into a trainer seat for the “big potty.” Simply fold the “legs” so they are completely out and a click is heard. Position the seat towards the front of the adult potty, and you’re good to go – the nonslip legs will ensure comfort and stability.

Potette plus would be a great choice while you’re out and about. And hey, I can think of more than one occasion where I wished I had one handy…for me.

It should be noted that the seats are good for 50 lbs and under. If for some reason you find yourself in need of a bathroom…and fast…please just keep that in mind. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you…)