Posted on Thu, May 16, 2013 @ 12:30 PM
We at MAM are 100% committed to giving your baby the best start in life possible: it's why we work with pediatricians, pediatric dentists, developmental psychologists, speech pathologists, and internationally-renowned scientists in developing each of our MAM products! We love when other companies demonstrate the same type of commitment to excellence that we do, and it is why we are thrilled to introduce Angela Edgeworth of pediped® Footwear to you! She has tackled a problem that many parents are unaware of: how footwear that isn't properly developed around your baby's growing feet can impede their development and cause negative side effects that most would not imagine.
Angela Edgeworth
Healthy foot development during a child’s early years is essential. Proper foot care can prevent foot problems down the road and help to ensure a lifetime of healthy feet. When your child first begins to walk, providing proper foot protection while enabling maximum movement is important for his or her foot development. “70% of foot problems come from wearing the wrong footwear or ill-fitting shoes,” says Angela Edgeworth, president and co-founder of pediped® Footwear. “New shoes should never need to be ‘broken in’. It means either they were not properly designed or not properly fitted for your child’s foot.”
The soft and flexible soles of pediped® Footwear mimic barefoot walking. Going barefoot is one of the best ways for your child to learn to walk properly. When the weather or circumstances don’t allow for this freedom, soft-sole shoes are the next best thing. “Soft, flexible shoes allow a child’s gait to develop naturally,” says Edgeworth. “Going barefoot or wearing soft soles also help the foot grow normally and develop its musculature and strength, as well as the grasping action of the toes.” Choosing shoes that are extremely lightweight and flexible to prevent your child from changing their stride or way of walking is the best option for maintaining healthy foot development.
What you need to know:
1. Critical foot development takes place from infancy into toddler years
2. Bones in a baby's foot are made of cartilage and abnormal pressure can easily damage them
3. Children's feet grow in spurts and often require new shoes every 3 to 4 months
Tips for a Proper Fit:
1. Fully adjustable fastenings that allow for an individual fit
2. A flexible shoe that bends at the ball of the foot
3. Soft materials and breathable uppers- like leather or canvas
Caution: Things to Avoid:
1. Synthetic or man-made materials that aren't breathable- like plastic
2. Rigid or stiff materials that aren't flexible
3. Heavy shoes- choose shoes that are lightweight
About pediped®
Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children's footwear brand in the United States. pediped® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped® shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. In 2011 Earnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market recognized pediped® with Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Company of the Year and Best Footwear. In 2012, Earnshaw’s recognized pediped® for their philanthropy efforts of nearly $2 million, and pediped® was awarded the Earnie Award for Company for Good.
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pediped® footwear is sold in over 3000 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 130 designs for boys and girls between their three lines, Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®. Originals® (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2), Grip ‘n’ Go™ (thin rubber-soled shoes for children ages 9 months to 3 years) and Flex® (rubber-soled shoes for children 1 to 8 years) are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 33. For more information, visit www.pediped.com.
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Please share with us, MAM Moms and Dads: are you interested in pediped® Footwear? Have you ever given serious thought to what kind of shoes your LO wears, or is it something that you wouldn't have thought of before reading this article?
Posted on Thu, May 02, 2013 @ 01:00 PM
Now that May is upon us, we have a whole new set of exciting MAM discounts and coupons for you! Start your spring off on the right note by scoring great bargains on your favorite MAM pacifiers, bottles, teethers, oral care and sippy cups!
First, download a limited-time $2.00 off any MAM product coupon from our Facebook page: click here!
Second, enjoy discounts on MAM Products from the following fine retailers!
Third, check out our newest designs on our website and on Pinterest to see the lovely new MAM products you can use these great savings on!
Giant (NY, NJ, MD, OH, WV, VA, PA) | $1.00 off 8 oz. MAM Anti-Colic Bottle | Store Locator
Giant (DE, MD, VA, D.C.) | $1.00 off 8 oz. MAM Anti-Colic Bottle | Store Locator
Rite Aid | $1.00 off all MAM items | Store Locator
Schnucks | 75¢ off all MAM items | Store Locator
Shopko | $1.00 off all MAM teethers | Store Locator
Safeway | $1.00 off MAM Bite & Brush, MAM Trends, and MAM Rock & Roll | Store Locator
Stop 'N Shop | $1.00 off 8 oz. MAM Anti-Colic Bottle| Store Locator
Target | 10% off all MAM items | Store Locator
Weis | 50¢ off all MAM items | Store Locator
From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy these coupons, sales, and discounts! Comment below and share what MAM product you plan to surprise your little one with!
Posted on Fri, Apr 19, 2013 @ 09:56 AM
Happy Friday, MAM Moms and Dads!
Mother's Day is almost upon us, and in celebration of all of your hard work parenting your LOs, we want to give you an opportunity to win one of 30 prizes consisting of 6 MAM Pacifiers! Enter for your chance to win below!
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Posted on Thu, Apr 04, 2013 @ 12:30 PM
Happy April, MAM Moms and Dads! As we do each month, we've put together a nice list of ways you can save your family money while still providing the very best for baby with MAM! We have a number of discounts at your favorite retailers, and an exciting new coupon.
First, download a limited-time $2.00 off any MAM product coupon from our Facebook page: click here!
Second, enjoy discounts on MAM Products from the following fine retailers!
Third, check out our newest designs on our website and on Pinterest to see the lovely new MAM products you can use these great savings on!
Duane Reade | $1.00 off all MAM products | Store Locator
Giant (NY, NJ, MD, OH, WV, VA, PA)| $1.00 off 8 oz. MAM Anti-Colic Bottle | Store Locator
Giant (DE, MD, VA, D.C.) | $1.00 off 8 oz. MAM Anti-Colic Bottle | Store Locator
Meijer | 70¢ off all MAM products | Store Locator
Safeway | $1.00 off MAM Crystal, MAM Night 6+ Pacifiers | Store Locator
Shoprite| 75¢ off all MAM products| Store Locator
Stop 'N Shop | $1.00 off 8 oz. MAM Anti-Colic Bottle| Store Locator
Target | 10% off all MAM products | Store Locator
From our family to yours, we hope that you find these coupons, sales, and discounts very helpful in managing your household expenses as you prepare for the warmer weather ahead!
Posted on Mon, Mar 18, 2013 @ 03:05 PM
MAM Moms and Dads, please allow us to introduce you to a friend of ours: Dr. Jane Scott, mother of 4, neonatologist, pediatrician, and founder of Tortle Products, who has made it her mission to end the Flathead Syndrome epidemic throughout the world.
Dr. Jane Scott
Millions of babies each year are being diagnosed with Flathead Syndrome in the US alone. Every baby is at risk for developing Plagiocephaly (a flattening of the skull) or Torticollis (an imbalance in the neck muscles). Infants are born with very soft skulls, their heads are heavy and their neck muscles are weak. These qualities, along with the fact that infants spend the majority of their time sleeping on their backs, promote the right environment for baby to develop some form of Flathead Syndrome within the first six months of life. Many studies have now shown that Flathead Syndrome may not only be cosmetic. Babies may also develop sight and hearing abnormalities as well as developmental delays as a result of having Flathead Syndrome.
Fortunately, Flat Head Syndrome is almost always preventable, especially when parents and caregivers are educated about the issue and proactive in their prevention efforts. Repositioning the baby every 2-3 hours may help in the prevention of Flathead Syndrome, as well alternating the arm in which a baby is held or fed. Car seats and strollers keep our babies safe when traveling, but are another important place to remember repositioning the baby every few hours. Even while wearing babies in slings or carriers, reposition often to prevent the development of flat spots or imbalanced neck muscles. Another way to help prevent Flathead Syndrome is to practice supervised tummy time right from birth so baby becomes familiar and comfortable in this position. One new product, Tortle, makes it easy for busy parents and caregivers to prevent Flathead Syndrome. The Tortle is an FDA-cleared, simple, safe, and com
fortable beanie designed to aid parents in repositioning their infants. By alternating the Tortle’s positioning roll from side to side with each feeding, parents prevent the development of flat spots and neck tightening. For more information about Tortle and Dr. Jane’s mission, visit Tortle.com.
Dr. Jane Scott- Board Certified Neonatologist, Pediatrician, and Founder of Tortle Products, LLC
As a neonatologist and pediatrician, babies and moms are Dr. Jane’s life. Not only does she have first-hand experience as a mother – she had four premature babies – she works with infants who have severe medical conditions and understands how difficult this can be for families.
Born in Kenya, Dr. Jane attended the University of Western Australia Medical School in Perth. Years later, after moving to the United States, she attended the University of Colorado Medical School and completed her residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Neonatology at Duke University while simultaneously raising four young children. She was soon recruited to build up St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho from a Level 1 NICU to a Level 3A NICU. She returned to Colorado in 2010 and currently practices in Centennial.
Throughout her career, Dr. Jane has worked with parents to help avoid and correct problems associated with an abnormal head shape, known as positional plagiocephaly. The incidence of this condition has increased dramatically, from parents following the protocol introduced by the American Academy of Pediatrics of placing babies only on their backs to decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
In addition to educating new parents on the prevention of plagiocephaly, Dr. Jane created Tortle, a non-invasive affordable solution that not only treats mild cases and early diagnosed positional plagiocephaly and torticollis in young infants, but can prevent it from ever occurring. The Tortle is a patented, FDA cleared device that Jane hopes will eradicate flat head syndrome while allowing moms to safely follow AAP’s important Back to Sleep protocol. Dr. Jane is currently writing her first book on plagiocephaly, which is slated for release in Spring 2013.
Dr. Jane’s work is her passion, but when she’s not working she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Posted on Tue, Mar 05, 2013 @ 03:00 PM
St. Patrick's day is just around the corner! No matter how your family may celebrate, one element is always a constant: plenty of GREEN! Dress your baby to the nines for the occasion with the help of MAM Personalized Pacifiers, the sand and green shades of which we've discounted by 40% until 11:59 P.M. (EST) tonight! If you're interested, shop here and enter code 'SHAMROCK' at checkout to apply your discount! You can also check out tons of fun, green MAM products on our 'Gorgeous Greens' Pinterest board as well as happy, springy MAM products on our 'Springtime' board!
In addition to this fun sale and these beautiful MAM design compilations, we also have some MAM discounts for you to check out at your favorite retailers!
Albertson's |Store Locator|$1.00 off excluding 8 oz. MAM Anti-Colic Bottles
CVS |Store Locator|50¢ off
Kerr |Store Locator|50¢ off
Rite Aid|Store Locator|$1.00 off
Safeway|Store Locator|$1.00 off MAM Bite and Brush, MAM Trends, and MAM Rock 'N Roll
Shoprite| Store Locator|75¢ off
Target|Store Locator|10% off
Walgreens|Store Locator|$1.00 off
Weis|Store Locator|50¢ off
From our family to yours, we hope that you find these sales and discounts very helpful in managing your household expenses as you prepare for Springtime <3
Posted on Thu, Jan 17, 2013 @ 02:18 PM
Happy Friday, MAM Moms and Dads! We are excited to announce that we have a number of new and exciting MAM discounts and coupons for you to start your weekend off right with!
Enjoy discounts on MAM Products from the following fine retailers:
Rite Aid|Store Locator| Buy-one-get-one-50%-off
SuperValu|Store Locator| $1.00 off all 2-pack and 3-pack MAM pacifiers
Stop & Shop/Giant|Store Locator| 50¢ off all MAM items excluding 8 oz. Anti-Colic bottle; $1.00 off 8 oz. Anti-Colic bottle
HyVee|Store Locator| 50¢ off all MAM items
Safeway|Store Locator| $1.00 off MAM Crystal and MAM Night pacifiers
Shoprite| Store Locator| 75¢ off all MAM items
MAM Personalized Pacifiers Sale:
A Silver Prize winner in the She Knows Parenting Awards Baby Shower Gift category and winner of the coveted She Knows Parenting Awards Editors' Choice award, the MAM Personalized Pacifier is a fun and unique item that will set you apart among humdrum baby shower gifts and set your baby apart from others!
From now until 1/22, we are discounting these fabulous personalized MAMs by 25%! Shop Here and use code 'MAMLove' to take advantage of this code today!
Enjoy, MAM Moms and Dads!
Posted on Mon, Dec 17, 2012 @ 09:59 AM
We know we told you that 60 winners would be selected to win our MAM Holiday Sweepstakes for these adorable limited-time MAM Holiday pacis. But we had so much positive feedback from you all here on the blog and on Facebook and Twitter that we let the holiday spirit wash over us and chose an additional 20 bonus winners!
To our MAM Moms and Dads who were not randomly selected to win, please don't be sad! After all, it is holiday season and we will be bringing plenty more exciting events to you in 2013- including contests and sweepstakes :).
Without further ado, the 80 winners are.. drumroll, please..
Mindy Allen
Diana Aloisio
Kari Anderson
Cherie Arabie
Celyne Baker
Olivia Bartley
Sarah Bede-Morrell
Nancy Benaway
Jennifer Bettenhausen
Sara Boehnke
Kristen Booth
Angie Bush
Olga Caraza
A.J. Cecil-Starlin
Casey Clark
Abbey Colbert
Shonna Coleman
Wanda Collins
Jamie Damon
Rachel Dearinger
Kayla Dusseau
Lindsey Eakes
Lisa Ellis
Debbie Ernst
Kuhn Fam
Amanda Farrell
Jennifer Fox
Jill Fox
Crystal Goin
Jean Griffin
Christine Hack
Michelle Hagemeyer
Graci Hager
Emily Hammond
Wendy Hathcock
Carol Hernandez
Erin Howse
Vanessa Hunt
Sara Kaltenheuser
Hannah King
Jesse Laing
Stephanie Lucas
Janie Lynch
Adriana Manrriquez
Christina Matassini
Kayla Mauceri
Marissa McCardel
Paul Mehrer
Andrea Mills
Danielle Mitchell
Stephanie Monreal
Sherrie Mullen
Sara Muller
Emily Najera
Denise Nelson
Robert Nicholas
Kristin Nunnelly
Cristen Payne
Christina Phillips
Crystal Pierce
Whitney Poe
Ashley Riedstra
Maria Rodriguez
Emily Scott
Krystal Seabrook
Sharon Smith
Stephanie Smith-Ullmer
Anne Sutton
Stephanie Thomas
Erin Tveter
Lexy Valenzuela
Kimberley Wahl
Mandy Waskevich-Ingram
Randi Wiggins
Tabitha Willette
Michele Wright
Kylie Young
Sarah Yurga
Cori Zeichner
Xiomy Zuniga-Martinez
Congratulations, winners, and thank you to our 2000 MAM Moms and Dads who entered! From our family to yours, we wish you all the happiest of holidays!
Posted on Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @ 09:30 AM
Celebrate the Holiday season by entering to win super-cute MAM Holiday pacifiers! These beauties are not available for sale anywhere in the U.S., but as tokens of our appreciation they are now available exclusively as prizes for you, our wonderful MAM Moms and Dads! Check out the adorable designs:
Share which of these MAM pacis is your favorite in the comment section below, and enter HERE for your chance to win 1 of 60 packs on our Facebook page!
Thank you! From our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
Posted on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 @ 10:30 AM
Happy November, MAM Moms and Dads! Holiday season is approaching quickly, and with it comes many fun MAM discounts and sales!
Enjoy discounts on MAM Products from the following fine retailers:
CVS|November|Store Locator| 50¢ off
Walgreens|November|Store Locator| $1.00 off
Kerr (NC) |December|Store Locator| 50¢ off
Kinney (NY, VT)|December|Store Locator| 50¢ off
Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale- MAM Personalized Pacifiers:
Freshly crowned as the Silver Prize Winner in the She Knows Parenting Awards Baby Shower Gift category, the MAM Personalized Pacifier is a hot gift item that any parent would love to find in their stocking this Holiday Season!
From 11/23-11/26, we are discounting this fabulous item by 25% and making shipping 100% free for you! Shop Here!
Downloadable MAM Coupon:
We love providing our MAM Moms and Dads with savings! Download a $2.00/off any MAM Product coupon HERE, and feel free to combine it with one of the above savings for some super-savings!
Enjoy, MAM Moms and Dads, and from our family to yours, have a joyous Holiday season!