With the arrival of a new baby always comes the chance to try out fun new baby gear. While I'm not into having every gadget and gizmo, there are some products that are so good, they've really made my life easier as I learn to juggle four children.

I've been a longtime user of the Ergo baby carrier and love it so much that my husband and I each have our own! But the Ergo isn't ideal for babies younger than six months. Also, with a new split level home to navigate, I worried how I was going keep Shiloh close to me while still getting housework done. A few weeks before he was born, I purchased the Solly Baby wrap. So many mothers on Instagram touted how nice it was, I decided to give it a try!

Back when I was pregnant with my first, I had researched free-form baby wraps. But the complicated instructional videos intimidated me from trying it out. With the Solly Baby wrap, I actually watched founder Elle Rowley's how-to video while I was still recovering in the hospital. It was so easy to follow her directions, I taught my husband how to put it on and wear the baby before we even brought him home!

As many mothers have already said, the Solly Baby wrap is different from other wraps of similar design because the fabric is lighter and stretchier. Even with it wrapped several times around the body, it has a "barely-there" feel to it.

What I like most of all is how much I've been able to do while wearing Shiloh with the wrap. This list includes: vacuuming the stairs, sweeping the floor, changing my toddler's diaper, folding the laundry, washing the windows, cooking spaghetti, and yes, even using the bathroom. Seriously, it's been more functional than I even imagined!

If you are thinking about trying out a free-form baby wrap for your little one, I recommend the Solly Baby wrap with two thumbs up. In fact, I've loved mine so much that Solly Baby has graciously included a wrap to the "Brimful Favorites" giveaway we are hosting on Instagram later this week. So follow us there to get all the details!

Halloween is past, November is here, so that must mean it's time to say hello to the holidays! I personally like to wait another few weeks to to play any Christmas music, but I know Annie is itching to have her favorite holiday album on repeat already.

We are so excited to introduce several new toys to Brimful this week. These are products that both Annie and I have carefully chosen and discussed every detail about. We are crazy for well-made toys and I hope it shows as you look over all the new items.

Here are some of the new toys I'm really loving:

Little Blue Helicopter - Made of solid wood, both propellers spin for realistic play. 

Wiggles the Elephant - A Brimful exclusive, Mr. Wiggles is ready to cuddle and play all day. 

Wooden Hedgehog - This push toy is so darling with it's little red nose! 

Balancing Scale - A gorgeous wooden toy that is sure to fascinate your little one. It is crafted from solid wood and the pieces are finished with a certified non-toxic stain.

Over the summer Annie and I had the chance to meet with owner and founder of Puj, Katie Richardson.

As it turns out, Katie and I both briefly used the same sponge-like infant bath tub insert with our first babies. Both of us strongly disliked the way the sponge soaked up the baby's bath water - among other issues. I believe that was the point when Katie knew parents needed something better for bath time and went for a solution. She used her design background and mother's intuition to create a infant tub that is truly a cut above any other available on the market today.

I gushed over the Puj Tub when I saw it, because it's truly a genius design! The Puj Tub fits nearly any size sink and cradles baby with enough water to keep them safe, yet comfortable and warm. And did I mention it unfolds to lay flat for simple drying, cleaning, and storage?

During our visit with Katie, I noted the towel that went with the tub. But a towel is a towel, right? Wrong!

Puj's infant towel, the Puj Hug, has interlocking silicone tabs, allowing you to hang it around your neck, bathe baby with both hands, lift baby to your chest, unlatch the hooded side of the towel and wrap it around your precious little one. Bathing a slippery wet infant, often with only one hand, can be very stressful. What I love about Puj is that they have stepped in and created intuitive products that take away that stress. Annie has been using Puj's tub and infant towel since Shiloh was born, and here's her experience:

"I wish I could have had the Puj Tub and Hug with my older three, because now with Shiloh, bath time is so much easier and fun! I never wanted to invest in an infant tub before, because they were so bulky. So I resorted to bathing my babies in the sink, one hand supporting them, while the other did the washing. With the Puj Tub, bath time is a breeze. I can bathe Shiloh upstairs or down, because the tub fits both my kitchen and bathroom sinks. And with the Puj Hug around my neck, I'm never fiddling with a towel while trying to get the wet baby out of the tub. These products Katie has created truly make motherhood more enjoyable and meaningful.

We are thrilled to partner with Puj and host a giveaway over on Instagram. One winner will receive a Puj Tub and Hug! The contest starts Wednesday, October 29th, so don't forget to head on over and tell your friends too.

Hope you'll are having a fun week preparing for Halloween with your little ones!