Closer to Nature Perfect Prep Machine Giveaway

New Mum? Expecting? Or planning a bub? Thanks to the lovely folks at Closer to Nature, I have some fabulous 'must have' baby goodies to give away...

 

The first prize is the life changing (seriously!) Closer to Nature Perfect Prep Machine valued at $250.00. If you missed my review on this amazing appliance, you can catch up on it here.

 

 

I also have two runner up prize packs consisting of two packs of the Closer to Nature Soothers (0-6 months) in assorted designs.

 

 

To enter, simply follow the Rafflecopter prompts below.

 

Please note that you must meet each of the 3 conditions of entry for your entry to be valid:

1. You must like the Utterly Organised Facebook Page
2. You must like the Closer to Nature Facebook Page
3. You must leave a blog comment below with what appeals to you most about the Perfect Prep Machine

Each entry is validated, so I would hate you to miss out for not completing a step!

 

Good luck everyone and please feel free to share this amazing giveaway with any friends with bubs, expecting or even thinking about one! 

 

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Preparing your baby’s bottle isn’t always straightforward, so to help parents everywhere, closer to nature® have created the perfect prep™ machine. Specially designed to make preparing bottles* quicker and more accurate, this clever device makes a fresh bottle at just the right serving temperature in less than 2 minutes, so your baby’s bottle will be perfect every time. The perfect prep™ machine is designed to fit most bottle shapes and sizes.  Available at Babies R Us, RRP$250.closertonaturebaby.com.au Ifacebook.com.au/closertonaturebaby I @closertonaturebaby1

Closer to Nature Perfect Prep Machine Review

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I am sure many of us have been here before...

It is 3am, you have only just shut your eyes for a few minutes of sleep, yet your baby is now wide awake and screaming for another feed - the third in the space of what seems like only a few minutes!

You get up from your warm bed (again), boil the water for the bottle, trying to pacify the babies insistent hungry cries. Both of you now agitated, you wonder why the water is not cooling - it seems to be taking hours - like everything at this time of night! Pacing up and down the kitchen, you think to yourself, gee there has to be an easier way... and now there is.... 

 

I am usually one of those unlucky people that misses out on the super amazing baby inventions, because my baby is too old by the time they arrive - but not this time!

The Perfect Prep Machine is the latest brilliant invention from masters of all things babies, Closer to Nature. The first of its kind (that I know of), this machine prepares bottles quickly and accurately for bubs. In less than two minutes, you have a bottle that is fresh, at the correct temperature, and with the peace of mind that everything has been done right - every single time!

I was so fortunate with Mr B that I was able to breastfeed him (with the initial help of a lactation consultant) until he was 8 months old (and at this stage getting far too greedy!). But by far, one of the best tips I received in my early stages, was to provide his last feed of the day by bottle to ensure that he has a nice full belly to sleep on. It was this method of mixed feeding that I think may have helped me have a bub that slept through from an early age.

 

I have kept this method going for Miss C and it has worked a treat, she has been sleeping through the night from only 5 weeks (let's hope it stays this way). I hope to mix feed for as long as possible with Miss C, but if not, at least now I have found a machine (and method) of helping prepare formula bottles in a faster, safer and so much easier way.

When it arrived, I was a bit worried that the machine would be a bit high tech - it looks a bit like a coffee machine - but for babies! But looks can be deceiving, as it is super easy to use - you simply measure out the amount of formula that you need according to your formula tin, hit the button and this clever little machine does the rest.

 

I seem to breed very greedy and impatient babies, so when they demand a bottle, they are not happy to wait 20 odd minutes until the water has cooled to the correct temperature - they want it now, or there are usually grizzly consequences for Mum! This machine eliminates that waiting time (which at 2am seriously feels like hours!) and the concern for having not prepared this correctly. There is even a 'hot shot' feature that kills any bacteria and an inbuilt water filter - amazing!

 

The machine retails for $250.00, which may be a little pricey for some. However if you have a baby shower (or a generous friend wanting to give your baby a special gift), then I would pop this on your to buy list. If it is your first baby, trust me anything that makes your life easier with bub (especially in the middle of the night) is worth its' weight in pure gold!

I am so thrilled to have one of these machines to give away to one super lucky reader. Stay tuned to the blog, because I will be running this giveaway tomorrow. Hope to see you back here then!

 

Preparing your baby’s bottle isn’t always straightforward, so to help parents everywhere, closer to nature® have created the perfect prep™ machine. Specially designed to make preparing bottles* quicker and more accurate, this clever device makes a fresh bottle at just the right serving temperature in less than 2 minutes, so your baby’s bottle will be perfect every time. The perfect prep™ machine is designed to fit most bottle shapes and sizes.  Available at Babies R Us, RRP$250.closertonaturebaby.com.au Ifacebook.com.au/closertonaturebaby I @closertonaturebaby1

 

Mr B Turns 2 - A Farmyard Themed Birthday Party

Better late than never... so they say... this post I have been trying to hit the publish button on since December. But with the pregnancy (and the daily sickness) and the arrival of the little lady, it has been a busy old few months.

 

So in December our little man turned two and it literally feels like yesterday I was blogging away about his first birthday party (which you can read all about here).

I decided that we would have a big party every second year for Mr B (and now for little Miss C too)and the alternative year would be for family and close friends. Do you do something similar in your house?

 

So last year was the small gathering, but I couldn't resist putting together a small dessert table to go along with the BBQ lunch we had.

 

I decided on a Modern Farmyard theme because back then Mr B loved making his animal sounds like no one else's business (he wasn't quite taking back then!).

 

And the famous Kit Kat Cake... I ended up making a 2 layer Butter Cake and covered it with chocolate buttercream frosting all over (and in between). The Kit Kat's were stuck to the side before the icing had time to set (it wasn't very fun with a grumpy toddler in the house!) and M&M's stuck to the top with some farm animal toppers which I purchased through Ebay.

 

 

 

 

The desserts and cake were made by me and the gorgeous cake pops and cookies are by Sweet Creations by Sharms. The super cute printed material is from Be Design Solutions. If you are in Melbourne, all items on the table (plus much more!) are available to hire through my little business Utterly Organised Events.

Now that we are already in May (seriously how did that happen?!), it is time to start thinking about themes for this year and a Christening Celebration for the little lady too...

Are you planning a party for your little one this year? Love to hear what theme/s you are thinking of. I love the idea of a Construction, Circus or even a Wiggles Party for Mr B for this year.
 

Life with Two

Can you believe it but on Easter Sunday our little lady was 3 months old?!

 

Time really does fly when you are having fun (and not much sleep apparently)! Before I know it, she will be moving out of home and getting married...

 

These early days (and nights) can seem so long, but once you hit the one year mark you realise just how short they were. I think once you have one baby, you certainly begin to appreciate, treasure and hold your next baby that wee bit more because you know how quickly it is all going to go.

 

One of the truly special moments about having a second child come along, is to witness the love that the two siblings have for one another. Yup I do know that in a few short years there will be fights, screaming, hating each other - you name it. But for now I just love seeing the special hugs, kisses and moments between these two... 

Mr B is such a brilliant big brother, already so protective of his little sister and such a fabulous help to Mummy with nappy changes.

At the risk of jinxing myself, I think it seems to be a teeny bit easier the second time around, would you agree?
 

Turn your roaring tiger into a purring kitten with the closer to nature® new soother range.  Be the first to trial the new baby approved soothers – Register your interest for samples here. There are 4 new styles – Air, Anytime, Night time and Fun to choose from.  The soothers are suitable to use from birth and are designed with an orthodontic silicone teat to support healthy oral development.  $11rrp for a twin pack.  For stockist or for more information, please visit: closertonaturebaby.com I facebook.com.au/closertonaturebaby I @closertonature1