It’s hard being a little guy surrounded by older kids, but that doesn’t mean he can’t roll with the big boys. Featuring height-adjustable padded seats, rubber tires, and birch frames made from an FSC certified forest, Chop Balance Bikes by Prince Lionheart teach kids

how to balance and glide before transitioning to regular bicycles. You’ll find them priced much more reasonably than their competitors, which means you can add a 8 Ball helmet by Nutcase for safety and serious swagger at half the price!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> also see: The First Bike,

Family-Friendly Bikes by Madsen and Zigo

I’m not sure I would classify this as a “kid’s video”, but I think it’s safe to say that adults and kids will all love  Marcel the Shell. It’s just over 3 minutes long, so kick your feet up for a break this Wednesday and enjoy your adorable new little friend Marcel the Shell (with

Shoes On).

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> also see: U900 Diamond Head

So, you’ve stumbled upon the baby blog only to find what could possibly be the cutest baby hats ever made. I looked into it, and after doing the math and checking my numbers many times (cute multiplied by handmade, divided by knit…carry the one) I’m happy to report that

NYrika Coverall Hats are officially the cutest ever made! Shoot over to NYrika’s Etsy shop when you get a chance because I’d love to know which hat design is your favorite.

By the way, it should be noted that I found NYrika thanks to a Facebook tip by the awesome folks at Felt Playground. I just happen to be hosting a Felt Playground giveaway ending in few days, so I’ll see ya there for a chance to win some feltgoodness!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

Today’s feature could be an irresistible purchase if you are a grandparent, so stop reading now if you aren’t prepared to spend another $35 on the grand kids.  Animal-shaped pillowcases by Milo and Gabby make perfect gifts for the dinosaur and pony lover in

the family. Designed to fit over any standard to queen-size pillow, these soft 100% cotton pillowcases will quickly become a kid’s best friend in the “big kid room” and might even be a useful companion when adjusting to the dark. That is…unless they are afraid of dinosaurs, then you might want to consider the pony, fish, bunny, dog, or cat pillowcase instead.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

> tip thanks to Kidlantis!

Behold, the Mr. Moustache baby mobile! Only six were available when this post went live, so you better get busy if you want one of these cool mobiles by Jael und Toofta. Sorry folks…the cute baby with the mustache isn’t included with your purchase.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> spotted at Madame Hervé

Are you tired of the kids vegging-out to video games and obnoxious children’s shows on the television? Enter to win a fun a set of felt toys made by Felt Playground and put a whole new spin on vegging-out while fostering imaginative play! Each amazing design is

handmade from eco-friendly felt and stuffed with sustainable bamboo fiber. Learn about the multiple ways you can enter for a chance to win below:

• Entry #1: Visit the Felt Playground store on Etsy, choose your favorite creation (anything in their store), and let us know what you would like to win in the comment box below.

• Entry #2: Shoot over to Dr.MOZ’s giveaway page on Facebook and include your favorite Felt Playground creation here too!

• Bonus Entry #3: Want another bonus entry? Your chances of winning will increase when you link to this giveaway on Twitter, your Facebook page, or on your blog. Include a link showing how you helped spread the word in the comment box below so we know to give you a b0nus entry when choosing a winner in September.

(Rules): The giveaway ends on Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 pm PST. Each entry will be given a number and a single winner from this collection will be selected using the random number generator Random.org. The winner will be contacted using the provided email address by September the 3rd. This prize is global, so everyone is welcome to enter for a chance to win.

The Dear Dr.MOZ baby blog is moderated throughout the day, so please only enter once. Thanks for entering everyone and good luck!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

> Thanks for the buzz Prizey.net and Prize_A-Tron!

You might question Jessica’s parents’ safety awareness, but you’ve gotta’ love a kid with a daily affirmation like this!

Enjoy,
Dr.MOZ

We’ve all seen extravagant clubhouses in catalogs, but have you ever seen a tree house that comes with the tree? The $15,575 Mackey’s Mansion Tree House (Deluxe Model) is built on top of a 6 foot-tall log with it’s own porch and door. Features for the “deluxe”

model include:

• Real oversized log (approx. 5′ dia)

• Log porch, door, and window with eave

• 5′ x 6′ oversized clubhouse floor

• Qty 4 crooked windows

• Qty 2 belt swings

• Monkey bars

• Rust accent package

• 6′ x 6′ oversized balcony floor

• Roof dormer

• Spiral turbo slide

• Staircase with landing

• 15′H x 28′W x 12′D

If you thought that was expensive, it actually gets worse. Shipping isn’t included, so you better expect to pay a pretty penny if you want a massive log, a clubhouse, a staircase, and a full-sized jungle gym shipped to your home. On a better note, a Mackey’s Mansion Tree House might be cheaper than a pony in the long run.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

> also see: Dr.MOZ’s Weekend Prescription

You may have a huge load of baby bottles to dry, but that doesn’t mean you need turn over your kitchen to an unsightly stack of nipples and sporks. The moose M.D.’s prescription for your unorganized kitchen calamity, the stylish and functional “Grass” countertop drying

rack by Boon! Not only is Boon’s Grass rack BpA free, Phthalate-free, and PVC-free, but the mat and removable base are both dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

What do you think parents? Does Boon’s design look like a major improvement over your current drying rack, or is this just another pain in the Grass?

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

…and now we go to our Chief Infant Correspondent to bring us this week’s baby news.

• Baby IKEA: Inspired by the Swedish furniture store, parents in the UK named their baby girl “IKEA” . You might think this was unusual, but Nancy.cc gives us the stats to see just how many baby IKEAs are out there. (more at Nancy.cc)
• Acetaminophen Tied to Asthma:  A large cross-sectional study showed that the use of acetaminophen was associated with asthma in 13- and 14-year-olds. (more at MedPage Today)
• New Dad Jailed: A 31-year-old Utah man became a brand new dad, groped a nurse in the hospital, and was sentenced 180 days in jail. (more at Standard-Examiner)
• Baby Tweets: Congratulations to Alanis Morissette (@morissette) and Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH). Each announced their baby news on Twitter, and Neil Patrick Harris is expecting twice the fun with twins!
• Skinny Jeans for Toddlers:  You read that correctly…the baby industry has finally gone off the deep end and followed the denim diaper craze with skinny jeans for toddlers. (more at TIME)
• Baby Monitors Recalled: Levana baby monitors recently announced a recall due to overheating and smoking monitors (more at CPSC)

Thanks for visiting Dr.MOZ’s baby blog for this week’s baby news! Let me know if I missed anything news worthy by sharing it in the comments box below.

Have a great weekend!

Dr.MOZ

If you’ve been looking for a really nice gift for a toddler that will last generations, I recommend visiting Rocking Frog’s shop on Etsy. Each rocking toy animal is manufactured by hand using quality, ecologically responsible materials. As seen above, the

Kangaroo with Joey rocking toy was created from natural bamboo and coated with a special non-toxic polyurethane finish.

Shoot the Rocking Frog an email if you don’t see the animal you were hoping to purchase. Not only do they take animal requests for rocking toys, but they are also open to creating completely different types of wooden toys.  Hummm…I wonder how much a life-sized moose with a stethoscope would cost to ship?

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

Normally…I’d avoid a rap parody like the plague, but I’ve got to give credit where it’s due. The Dad Life is definitely GoodFather Friday worthy.

Have a great weekend!

Dr.MOZ