Baby Gear Unwrapped

Welcome to "Baby Gear Unwrapped," where Rebekah - owner of The Baby Gear Consultant - shares expert insights on all things baby gear. From strollers to cribs, bottles to pumping supplies, carriers to car seats, get the inside scoop on what you need, what's safe, and what's worth the splurge. Rebekah will help you simplify your choices with practical tips and her guest experts will share helpful information along the way. Rebekah is an IBCLC, CPST, Babywearing Educator, Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with 10+ years of experience of working in the baby gear industry.

Episode 16 - Gear Deep Dive - High Chairs

In this episode, your host Rebekah Kimminau takes a deep dive into the world of high chairs. From understanding their evolution to deciphering essential features and tailoring choices to fit your family's needs, Rebekah leaves no stone unturned in demystifying this nursery staple. Learn how to navigate price points, find the perfect balance between functionality and affordability, and gain expert tips for selecting the ideal high chair for your little one. Whether you're a seasoned parent or a soon-to-be mom or dad, this episode equips you with everything you need to make an informed decision. Tune in now and embark on the journey to find the perfect high chair for your family's feeding journey! Solid Start's Ultimate Guide to High Chairs

04-17
46:44

Episode 15 - Tips for Building the Ultimate Baby Registry

Join me on the latest episode of Baby Gear Unwrapped as I dive into the essential topic of building the ultimate baby registry! Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, this episode is packed with tips and tricks to help you navigate the registry process like a pro. Here's what you can expect: 👶 Understanding the Purpose of a Baby Registry 📝 Planning and Organization Tips 🛍️ Creating a Comprehensive List of Essentials 💰 Maximizing Value and Savings 🎁 Personalization and Customization Ideas 🔄 Reviewing and Updating Your Registry Tune in now to discover how to build a registry that meets your needs, fits your budget, and reflects your unique style. Don't miss out - subscribe to Baby Gear Unwrapped today!

04-03
36:36

Episode 14: Milk by Mom - Freeze drying breastmilk with Tirza Jova

Join Rebekah Kimminau, owner of Baby Gear Consultant, in this enlightening episode of Baby Gear Unwrapped. Rebekah sits down with Tirza Jova from Milk by Mom, delving into the innovative world of freeze-dried breastmilk. Learn about the fascinating process behind freeze-drying breastmilk, and the myriad benefits it offers parents and infants alike. Discover how Milk by Mom is revolutionizing breastfeeding with its pioneering technology and hear firsthand accounts of its impact. Tune in for a deep dive into this essential topic for modern parents!

03-27
45:28

Episode 13 - Rebekah the Host is Interviewed by Her Best Friend

Join us on today's episode where Rebekah Kimminau, the host of the podcast is interviewed by Rebekah Givens, her best friend of 16+ years. They discuss how Rebekah got into baby gear, the certifications she has obtained over the years, and how her passion for baby gear grew!

03-20
39:19

Episode 12 - Jamie Grayson - Part 2

Welcome back to part 2 of my talk with the amazing Jamie Grayson! In part 1 we discussed Jamie's start into the world of baby gear. In part 2 we discuss many of our favorite baby gear products. One brand that comes up time and time again is Axkid. We are constantly hoping for Axkids to bring their amazing car seats to the US! Please tag Axkid on any social media posts/comments so that they see how much we are rooting for them!

03-13
36:39

Season 2 Premiere! Episode 11 - Jamie Grayson - Part 1

Join host Rebekah Kimminau in an engaging conversation with the legendary Jamie Grayson, a stalwart in the baby gear industry for nearly two decades. In this exciting Part 1 episode, discover the unexpected journey that led Jamie from being an actor on tour to becoming a renowned baby gear expert. The duo reminisces about their shared experiences working for Buy Buy Baby and delves into the evolution of timeless baby gear classics. But hold onto your strollers, because this is just the beginning! Next week, in Part 2, Rebekah and Jamie spill the beans on their all-time favorite baby gear items and dish out the latest gossip from the baby gear world. Don't miss out on this dynamic duo's insights and laughter. Subscribe now and stay tuned for more fascinating tales from the world of baby gear on Baby Gear Unwrapped!

03-06
44:21

Episode 10: Cloth Diapering 101 with Krystal from Kinder Cloth Diapers

Join host Rebekah Kimminau in Episode 10 of Baby Gear Unwrapped as she sits down with Krystal, founder of Kinder Cloth Diapers. This episode is a parent's guide to cloth diapering 101. Krystal shares insights into the different types of cloth diapers and materials used, debunks myths, and provides essential care tips. Whether you're a newbie or seasoned parent looking to save money on diapers, this episode is packed with valuable information on making cloth diapering work for your family. Tune in for an engaging conversation that unravels the basics and helps you navigate the cost-effective world of cloth diapering. Show notes: Kyrstal - Kinder Cloth Diapers Alva Baby pocket diapers Nora’s Nursery Cloth Diapers Bum Genius Freetime All-in-One cloth diaper Mama Koala  Kinder tik tok channel The cost of disposables blog post Cloth diaper starter bundle from Kinder Cloth diaper registry starter items: Outside (shell/pocket diaper) Inside (insert or flat absorbent material) Something to store (wet bag) Kinder - how many cloth diapers do I need? Quiz Newborn cloth diapers Disposable liners for cloth diapers Spray shield Spray pal SimplyImagine Spray Stand Spray Mate Diaper sprayer/handheld bidet Diaper pail Dekor Diaper pail (What Rebekah uses) Dekor cloth diaper liner Trash can syste (Krystal’s recommendation) Tide Powder or Tide Free&Clear Kinder chat for cloth diapering questions

11-15
01:02:43

Episode 9: Travel Gear - Part 2

In this episode, Rebekah will guide you through the best strollers, car seats, travel cribs, and other essential gear to ensure your family adventures are safe, convenient, and enjoyable. Join us as we explore the latest innovations and share valuable tips and insights to make your travels with babies and toddlers stress-free and fun. Show notes: Car seats: Cosco scenera Evenflo Sonus Graco Slimfit3 lx 3-in-1 Clek Foonf and Fllo Britax Poplar CARES harness Travel cart - gogobabyz /Britax Strollers: Mountain buggy nano Joolz aer Bugaboo Butterfly Nuna TRVL Uppababy Minu GB Pockit Carriers Tula free to grow Ergo 360 Hope & Plum Lark Happy baby Tula toddler Luggage Calpack Diaper bag Tote bag with luggage strap Nuna diaper bag with travel strap Travel crib Guava lotus Bassinet attachment Baby Bjorn Newton travel crib Bugaboo Stardust 4moms Brezze Playard Graco traditional Pack 'n Play Nuna Sena Pumping Pumpables Genie Advanced Baby buddha Kiinde bags Ceres chill Bottle feeding Portable bottle washing rack - Boon or Oxo Tot Formula On the go formula containers Heat up with hot water Travel my Brest friend Accessories Slumberpod Sound machine Yoga hushh or Hatch Rest portable $30 amazon monitor California beach Co tent Baby Quip

11-08
01:03:18

Episode 8: Have baby, will travel - Interview with Victoria Facelli

In this episode, your host Rebekah dives deep into the world of baby travel gear, revealing the essentials for globe-trotting parents and providing invaluable tips for traveling with your little one. Joining her in this adventure is the return of a fan-favorite expert, Victoria Facelli, whose wealth of knowledge and experience traveling with her child makes her the perfect guide for parents on the move. Traveling with a baby can be a daunting prospect, but fear not! Rebekah and Victoria will unravel the secrets of baby gear designed specifically for travel. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a road trip, or just a weekend getaway, you'll discover the essential items to make your journey as smooth as possible. Show notes and links: Victoria’s book, Feed the Baby Kinderpack child size Cotapaxi 4L hip pack Inside hip pack Victoria keeps: - Kindle - Phone -1-2 back up batteries + cords - Chap stick - Bluetooth head phones - Bluetooth headphone adapter for plane (Airfly Duo) - Fidget - Two snack pouches - A baggie of wipes - A pull up - hand sanitizer Tips from Victoria for getting set up in your seat on the plane: Keep the giant hip pack clipped around waist and once on the plane clip on the tray table so you can access everything during flight. Inside your backpack/diaper bag you should have: extra plastic bags for messes packing cubes within backpack for easy organization  packing cube of snacks packing cube of tech and cords packing cub of toys Packing cube for clothes and diapers Small hanging toiletry bag Southwest Customer of Size Policy Where to look for FAA sticker on car seat Cosco Scenera Next car seat Bugaboo Bee Bee travel bag Bugaboo Butterfly  Travel backpack that fits the butterfly Gogo Babyz Travel cart (can be found on Facebook marketplace) Britax travel cart Other travel cart Mountain buggy nano stroller Tula Toddler carrier GB Pockit air stroller Babyzen yoyo BOB jogging stroller TSA sunflower program Medical stroller tags Wayb Pico Clek Foonf Graco Slimfit LX3  Pumpable Genie Advanced Pump Ceres Chill thermos Pack it Ice pack bag Baby Buddha pump Kiinde Bags  Ceres Chill washing bag Guava Lotus Bugaboo Stardust travel crib Cotopaxi Allpa Roller Bag Topo roller with pockets butterfly open + backpack straps

11-01
01:01:41

Episode 7: Part 2 - Live Baby Registry Consultation with Lexi & Niel!

In this eagerly awaited Part 2 of our live baby registry consultation with Lexi and Niel, we're taking a deeper dive into their baby gear needs. Join us as we navigate the world of nursery essentials, pacifiers, sleep sacks and swaddles! It's an engaging conversation filled with insights, personal stories, and a dash of humor as we continue to build the perfect baby registry for Lexi and Niel. Show notes: Nanit Nanit Flex Stand Nanit Breathing Band Owlet Monitor Lollipop Monitor Evenflo Revolve 360 (gold version has the sensor in it) Nestig Stokke Sleepi Nook breathable mattress (no longer made, can only be found used) Newton mini crib mattress Newton full size mattress Breathable crib sheet Arms up Swaddle Woolino Sleep sack Bibs Rubber Pacifier Ninni Pacifier Avent Soothie Pacifier Hatch Sound Machine Nanit Sound Machine Hushh Portable Sound Machine

10-25
56:24

Episode 6: Live Baby Registry Consultation with Lexi & Neil - Part 1

In today's special episode, we're about to embark on a real-life baby registry adventure with a dynamic duo, Lexi and Neil, who are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first bundle of joy. Join us as we delve into the world of strollers, cribs, car seats, and all the must-haves that every new parent needs. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, excitement, and the occasional confusion, but together, we'll help Lexi and Neil prepare for their journey into parenthood. Show Notes: Evenflo Revolve 360 Evenflo Revolve 360 Slim Thule Urban GLide 2 - + Bassinet Guava Roam IKEA Antilop high chair Yeah Baby Goods Stokke Tripp Trapp (Newborn Accessory) Stokke Nomi (Newborn Accessory) Nomi Tray Bugaboo Giraffe (Newborn Accessory)

10-18
53:28

Episode 5: Baby Gear with the Whole Baby in Mind - an Interview with Monique, a Pediatric PT and IBCLC

Join Rebekah as she chats with Monique Bulette, a Pediatric Physical Therapist and Lactation Consultant based in Dallas, TX. They discuss a large range of baby gear items from the view of a physical therapist, talking about which items promote optimal development for a baby’s body, and which items you might want to steer away from. You won’t want to miss this information-packed episode! Show notes: Mamaroo SNOO Softer “hammock-style” swing ErgoBaby 360 Solly Wrap Ergobaby Embrace Ring sling Hippie Joey Co Halo Bassinest Newton Baby Bassinet Snuzpod 4 Bedside Bassinet Mika Mikey Bedside Bassinet BabyBay Bassinet My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow Snuggle Me Organic Nursing Pillow Dockatot La Maman Nursing Pillow Buttrr Nursing Pillow Pigeon Glass Bottle Lansinoh Glass Bottle Dr Brown Glass Bottle Lactation Hub Gentle Flow + Glass Bottles Avent Baby Glass Bottle Pigeon Slow Flow Nipple Upseat Bumbo Multi Seat  Baby Bjorn One Carrier Uppa Baby Vista (with bassinet) Stokke Tripp Trapp Abiie High Chair Stokke Nomi High Chair Gathre Playmat Foam squishy high contrast ball toy Lovevery Toy Sets Lovevery Play Gym Pikler Triangle Monique’s top items: Vista Stroller Gathre Playmat Snuggle Me Organic Nursing Pillow Baby Bjorn Bouncer Reach out to Monique on Instagram (@latchedpt) or her website!

10-11
01:18:48

Episode 4: Car Seats Demystifed with Adrienne Titus, CPST from Safe2Ride

Join Rebekah (a CPST) as she speaks with Adrienne Titus, a CPST based in Madison, Alabama. The two CPST’s introduce the different stages of car seats and demystify some of the more confusing terms. Then they dive into their favorite car seats, and what features they look for when choosing a seat. You won't want to miss out on this amazing episode that helps to inform expectant parents on the best car seat choices, and equip long-time parents with car seat tricks they might not know yet! Show notes: Contact Adrienne Titus on instagram here. Lifesavers Conference Kidz in Motion Conference 5-Step test to know if a child can move out of their booster seat. Research on rear-facing safety for babies and young toddlers.  Top Tether information for car seats. The DOONA car seat and stroller Resources for car seat information and choosing a car seat: Car Seats for the Littles NHTSA AAP Car Seat Info Safe in the Seat Rebekah and Adrienne’s favorite car seats: Infant Car Seats Graco Snugride Snuglock Chicco Keyfit35 Chicco Fit2 Clek Liing Nuna Pipa Lite RX  Britax B-Safe UppaBaby Mesa Convertible Car Seats Graco Extend2Fit Graco Slmfit3 LX 3-in-1 Chicco Onefit Evenflo Revolve360 Nuna RAVA Britax Clicktight Clek Foonf Forward Facing Only Graco Tranzitions Chicco Myfit Britax Grow With You Booster Seats Cybex Solutions B-Fix Diono Monterey 5iST Information on rear facing kids and long legs. How to buckle your child in their car seat 

10-04
01:09:19

Episode 3: A Babywearing Conversation with Elise Hall, a Certified Babywearing Consultant

Join Rebekah as she speaks with Elise Hall, owner of A Mother’s Compass and a Certified Babywearing Consultant. Elise shares many insights into the world of babywearing and baby carriers, including tips on where to start when babywearing, when to seek help with your carrier, and what carriers you might want to add to your registry. Show notes: You can contact Elise at: amotherscompass.com Elise’s Instagram Stretchy Wrap A great stretchy wrap tutorial.  A great ring sling! Tula Free-to-Grow carrier (a great option for newborn to toddler!) Elise mentions the Ergobaby and Lillebaby carriers are generally not her favorite for long-lasting soft structured carriers. Kinderpack Carriers Infantino Sash Mei Tai Carrier Littlezenone.com Onbuhimo (carrier without a waist brand) - Happy Baby - Sarkura Bloom - Lenny Lamb Elise’s go-to-carriers: Hope & Pulm Ring sling - Didymos DidyKlick - Ergobaby Embrace - Tula Free-to-Grow Elise’s top parenting items: A baby carrier A silicone bib Slumberkins Books

09-27
01:11:01

Episode 2: Interview with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC and Author of Feed the Baby

Join us in this episode as Rebekah talks with Victoria Facelli, who is an IBCLC based in North Carolina, and author of the incredible book Feed the Baby. Victoria shares how her feeding journey with her own daughter got off to a rough start, and she and Rebekah discuss pumps, formula feeding, and other feeding accessories they have used and recommend to their clients. Rebekah also discusses her feeding journey with her first daughter, and her plans for feeding with her second child. Show notes: You can find Victoria’s book, Feed the Baby here. Victoria’s main pump when exclusively pumping - Spectra S1 Pumpin’ Pal Flanges  Set up to connect narrow neck bottles to a Spectra pump: Maymom Myfit Narrow Neck Adapters Long stem backflow protectors  Flange of choice (Pumpin’ Pal linked above or Idaho Jones Silicone Flange both work) Spectra in-bra milk collection cups Baby Buddha Pump Pumpables Genie Advanced Portable Pump Ceres Chill Breastmilk Cooler Dr. Brown’s Narrow Neck Options Bottles Does not recommend the Baby Breeza or other Formula makers Temperature Controlled Kettle for making formula bottles or heating breastmilk Boon Grass Drying Rack Dr. Brown’s Bottle Brush Breastfeeding Without Birthing Book Newman-Goldfarb Protocol Lactek Baby Motion Flanges - Rebekah’s Favorite Uppababy Minu Stroller Bugaboo Bee Stroller My Breast Friend Feeding Pillow My Breast Friend Inflatable Travel Feeding Pillow “Husband” or “Boyfriend” pillow Criss-Cross Sleeping Bra Easy-to-Use Pumping Bra The Baby Formula Expert - Dr. Bridget Young Victoria's Top Parenting Tools: Wayb Pico Travel Car Seat GB Pockit Stroller Stokke Kids Travel Mattress Slumberpod Guava Lotus Travel Crib Woolino Sleep Sack A rotating car seat Feed the Baby Book

09-20
01:07:04

Episode 1: Interview the Baby Gear Editor for Babylist - Jen Labracio!

Join our host, Rebekah, as she chats with Jen Labracio, who is Babylist’s Baby Gear Editor! They chat the best new baby gear items of 2023, their all time favorite baby gear (as people who have tried almost ALL the gear out there), as well as tips and tricks for reducing stress and the overwhelmed feeling when building a registry.  Show notes: Find some of Jen’s wonderful Babylist Guides, including the Best Baby Products of 2023 here!  Best new baby products: Newton Bassinet Nuna Pipa URBN car seat Bugaboo Giraffe high chair (It does come with the tray!) Babylist Bottle Box Babylist Glass Bottle Box Bob Gear Renegade wagon Evenflo Revolve 360 Slim car seat  Other products mentioned: Nomi high chair Stokke Tripp Trapp Keekaroo Peanut changing pad  Skip Hop changing pad Evolur Eva changing pad Uppababy Vista V2 stroller Dr. Brown’s narrow-neck bottles Thule Urban Glide 2 jogging stroller Hatch Rest + light and sound machine Nanit monitor Nanit breathing wear Joolz Aer+ travel stroller Bugaboo Butterfly travel stroller Solly Baby Wrap Ergobaby Embrac Baby Bjorn Mini Baby Bjorn Travel Crib Light Guava Lotus travel crib Bugaboo Stardust travel crib Slumberpod Find a CPST in your area Jen’s top parenting tools: Solid wood block set Nanit monitor Newton baby mattress Guava Roam crossover jogger/everyday stroller Veer Cruiser stroller wagon Rebekah’s top three parenting tools: Cordless vacuum Nanit monitor Slumberpod

09-13
01:03:26

Baby Gear Unwrapped Trailer

Episode 0: Trailer - Welcome to Baby Gear Unwrapped! In this exciting trailer episode, join your host Rebekah, a baby gear expert and passionate parent, as she introduces you to the world of "Baby Gear Unwrapped." Discover how this podcast is designed to simplify your journey through the vast landscape of baby products. Rebekah shares her personal story, previews the topics to be covered, and gives you a sneak peek into the expert insights and practical tips that await you in upcoming episodes. Get ready to embark on a journey of informed decision-making and confident parenting with "Baby Gear Unwrapped"! Release Date: September 27, 2023 Duration: 4:45 Follow us: @BabyGearUnwrappedPodcast

08-27
04:44

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