11 Home Safety Tips For Kids

{This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Tide & Gain}

Did you know that more than 700 children age 5 and under experienced serious effects after getting into laundry packets in 2012 and 2013?

That's why it's important to #ArribaYLejos (High and away) all laundry packets.

As parents, the safety of our children is a top priority of ours and that's why I'm collaborating with Tide and Gain to bring you tips on how to keep your home safe. By making your home a safe environment, you can be confident that while little ones need constant supervision, having a safe environment reduces the risk of accidents.

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron Toys

{This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Hasbro. All opinions expressed are my own}

As you can see .... the Avengers are back! And they've bought some awesome super hero toys with their return. Your kids can get in on all of the hero action with the new line of Marvel's Avengers toys. Hasbro is celebrating the latest Avengers cinematic adventure, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, with a hero-sized toy line featuring electronic action figures, role-play items and playsets. They want your children to show their creativity and tap into their inner Avengers with MARVEL’S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON toy line!

Meet Vi and Va. Viva! {with giveaway}

This is sponsored post in collaboration with Vi and Va Dolls and Latina Bloggers Connect. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Meet Vi and Va (pronounced like Viva!). The Vi and Va doll collection was created to help Latina girls honor and embrace their heritage. The themes and storytelling within the line of dolls focuses on both family and culture.The new fashion doll line inspired by Latin cultures is all about friends, family, fiesta and fun! Viviana, Valentina, Felicia and Roxxi all have something wonderful to offer in the creative minds of little girls. For these girls, every day is an adventure and a reason to celebrate the bonds of family and friendship.

5 Car Seat Safety Tips

{Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Evenflo and Latina Bloggers Connect. All opinions are of my own.} 

Your children can ride safely and comfortably in the new Evenflo Platinum Symphony DLX All-in-One Car Seat. Evenflo is taking safety and comfort to the next level with launch of Platinum Protection Series car seats which feature NASA-developed Outlast Performance Fabric. Temperature regulating fabric in the padding of the seats to keep babies and toddlers comfortable during hot or cold weather.

We all want our children to ride safely and comfortably in our vehicles at all times but a car seat is not as safe as it's intended to be when it's not used properly. Keep in mind, the best car seat is one that fits your child and car, and one that will be used correctly every time.

How Bath Time Can Help Healthy Baby Development

Parents around the world spend 10 hours a month on average bathing their children! Bath time is a perfect opportunity to stimulate your child’s senses like touching, smelling, seeing, and hearing. Bath time can also be a great time for bonding with your children and to help stimulate their creativity. The sensory effects of bath time stay with them long after bath time is over. Many parents say that bath time is a special activity they enjoy with their child.

Research shows that infants who experienced routine touch and massage (a big part of the after-bath routine) were 50% more likely to make eye contact and 3 times more likely to have an overall positive expression.

What Are Your Kids Up To?

The VTech Safe&Sound Pan & Tilt Full Color Video Baby Monitor allows you to keep up with your little ones with peace of mind. I can easily keep an eye on the kids while I'm at my desk working from another room. I can also settle many "She did it - No. He did it" arguments much easier with this awesome video monitor. The camera pans up to 270 degrees side-to-side and tilts as many as 124 degrees up and down. I can even zoom in up to 2x to get a closer look at what trouble my kids are up to. The monitor also comes equipped with digital transmission. The signal is digitized and encrypted, ensuring video and audio transmission is always private and secure.

8 Fun Homemade Activities For Kids

 {This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Pediacare and Latina Bloggers Connect}

Cold and flu season is here and most likely your child will need to take a sick day from school. As any parents knows it can be a challenge keeping your kids entertained when they have to remain home from their daily activities at school. Avoid having to take sick days by teaching your child a few healthy habits so they don't bring home cold and flu viruses from school. But if they do have to take a sick day or two, here are a few fun activities they can create themselves with just a few household items.

Disney Junior Birthday Celebration! #DisneyJuniorFamilia

{This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Disney Junior. However, all opinions expressed are my own}

We recently had a Disney Junior Birthday celebration. Maddox is a huge lover of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on the Disney Junior channel so I knew that we had to have a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse inspired party for his 3rd birthday. The fun and exciting part for me was decorating and serving up fun treats with a Mickey Mouse theme. All of the sweet treats were a big hit at the party. A party with all of your favorite Disney characters is always an awesome celebration.

9 Potty Training Tips and Tricks

{This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Pull-Ups Training Pants and Latina Bloggers Connect}

Potty training our children isn't something most parents look forward to. For some it can be a very simple process and for others it can be a long journey. Here are a few of my potty training tips and tricks for when it's time to #SayAdiosToDiapers!

Pull-Ups #SayAdiosToDiapers Luncheon

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Last week I got to have a #SayAdiosToDiapers luncheon with several San Antonio Latina mom bloggers and Jeanette Kaplun from Miami, FL. We sat around the lunch table and discussed are lives as mom's and shared potty training tips and stories. As the conversation about potty training our children continued on, I quickly realized that I wasn't alone in my concerns, fears and stresses about potty training, even if this will be my second time around. I'm a mom with potty training experience but I still have questions and concerns about potty training my son. Even though I've been on this journey before, I'm fully aware that every child is different and the process of potty training can vary from child to child.

New and Improved Diapers from H-E-B

{This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of H-E-B Baby Diapers.}

There are so many diapers on the market that selecting the perfect diaper can be challenging. I've tried several different diaper brands over the years between both my children and now I know what to look for when selecting a diaper. I'm looking for a dependable diaper I can rely on everyday. Have you ever had a diaper just fall apart on you? Or leak all over the place, leaving a big mess to clean up? I've had both these things happen to me and it was not a happy experience for any one involved. H-E-B has recently made some big improvements to their diaper brand to insure you and your baby get exactly what you need... a great diaper at an affordable value. Quality & Value, working together!

Twisty Bugz Teether from Nuby

The Twisty Bugz teether features colorful characters, multiple textured surfaces, and fun sounds that will delight and amuse your baby for hours. Each character is sized perfectly for small hands and can be twisted in a full circle. Additionally the entire teether can be twisted along its center. Twist it and it clicks! Shake it and it rattles!

Teething nubs massage and stimulate baby's gums and the multiple teething surfaces aid in the eruption and strengthening of new teeth. The nontoxic pûrICE Gel stays colder longer than water filled soothers.

iMonster No-Spill Cup from Nuby

When babies begin to show interest in feeding themselves, having the right equipment is a must! Nûby feeding accessories are made to withstand the challenges of daily use and retain their bright color. The iMonster No-Spill 2 Handle Cup has a unique one piece No-Spill soft silicone spout that is easy to use, easy to clean. The spout promotes the natural drinking action and healthy oral development. The newly designed valve opens with minimum pressure and doesn't require constant sucking that can damage new teeth and soft palates. It also features easy-grip handles which are perfect for a child’s transition to self feeding. The durable handles are designed for small hands and are comfortable and easy to hold.

Gator Grip Pop-up Sipper from Nuby

No matter what recreational activity your child is engaged in, the Gator Grip Pop-up Sipper is perfect for parents and children on the go! Why? Because Nûby developed the Gator Grip with an innovative, ergonomic shape with easy grips that ensures a comfortable and secure grasp for your child. It features an easy pop-up sipper that is easy to use. Pop it up to drink and pop it down to ensure a leak resistant cup. It's perfect for home or travel and comes with a convenient snap-on cover to keep the top clean when not in use. And because it's from Nûby, you know it's BPA Free!

Evenflo Platinum Symphony DLX All-in-One Car Seat with NASA-developed Outlast technology

{This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Evenflo and Latina Bloggers Connect}

I'm loving our new Evenflo Platinum Symphony DLX All-in-One Car Seat. This convertible car seat can safely seat children from 5-110 pounds, rear-facing from 5-40 pounds, forward-facing with harness from 22-65 pounds and Booster seat from 40-110 pounds. Designed with e3 Side Impact Protection, SureLATCH Technology helps makes secure installation quick and easy and the OUTLAST Performance Fabric absorbs heat and cold temperatures.

Looksee Mirror Toy from Nuby

The bright and colorful characters have been designed to stimulate your baby’s senses and imagination. The multiple teething surfaces are perfect for teething toddlers and the mirror helps develop eye coordination. Parts of the soft plush characters crinkle and rattle to provide hours of fun.

Dr. Brown's. Perfect for Babies

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I love Dr. Brown's baby products. They have many must have items for mom's and babies. I used a variety of Dr. Brown's products with both of my children and still continue to use some even though they are past the baby stage. I still use some of their sippy cups to avoid spills and messes and their stackable snack cups for snacks on-the-go. The Dr. Brown's Natural Flow are what I loved best. Use the bottles with my kid's. My first born had colic and these bottles helped with feeding problems like colic, spit-up, burping, and gas.

What is RSV? #ABCsofRSV

{This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with MedImmune and Latina Bloggers Connect}

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common, seasonal virus contracted by nearly 100 percent of babies by their second birthday. Although RSV is extremely common, many parents are unaware of the dangers that RSV presents to their children. It's highly contiguous and only about 1/3 of mom's are aware of the virus. RSV disease is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies during their first year of life in the United States, with approximately 125,000 hospitalizations and up to 400 infant deaths each year.

Treasuring Family Moments #FamiliaLubriderm

{This is a compensated post in collaboration with LUBRIDERM and Latina Bloggers Connect}

Time spent with our families are most precious to us all and memories we'll cherish for a lifetime. As a mother to two adorable little ones, I can't help but treasure every moment with my kids.We enjoy lots and lots of cuddle time on the couch, during naps and story time. I want to keep them happy and healthy. Taking care of their health also includes keeping their skin healthy and moisturized. My son suffers from eczema and I try my best to keep it under control so that he's always comfortable, and a comfortable toddler is a happy one. During the colder day of winter, his eczema flares up and leaves him itchy and miserable so we use a moisturizer daily so that moments spent with his sister and family are not missed or interrupted.

Well Beginnings "Happy Babies, Happy Moms" #WalgreensLatino #MiBebe

{This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Walgreens. However, all opinions expressed are my own.}

I recently attended the Walgreens "Happy Babies, Happy Moms" event in Houston along with hundreds of local Houston families to learn and sample the new Well Beginnings baby product line from Walgreens. Launched in 2013, the Well Beginnings line has just about anything you need for baby including diapers, wipes, formula and more. Well Beginnings was designed with your baby in mind. The diapers are made with extra soft inner liner with natural botanicals, vitamin E and aloe to keep babies happy and healthy. Well Beginnings products are the same quality as other national brands, and cost less than leading brands.