Follow our journey.
What do LuMis do in the wild during springtime?
They Zen out with their friends the birds and bees!
We found one in our gloriously blossoming apple tree.
Hope you’ll get to enjoy some outdoor time this weekend.
#luminightlight #Plushlight #springhassprung #springflowers #kawaii #plushielove #toddlerlife #getoutdoors #exploremoreexplorenature #explorenature
With a butterfly kiss and a LuMi to hug, sleep tight, little one, like a bug in a rug. ๐ ๐คโ
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Washable, and tested safe for all ages.โ
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๐ง๐ฝโ๏ธ NOTE: the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that from birth to 12 months of age, the infant’s sleep area has no bumpers, pillows, blankets, loose clothing, soft objects, or toys. LuMi has convenient Velcro ears that can be fastened safely outside of the crib or bassinette during baby's first year.โ
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#kidfavorite #bedtime #kidssleep #safesleep #luminightlight #plushlight
It's berry and watermelon season again, yummy... ๐ซ ๐ ๐โ
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But... a new comprehensive review by Consumer Reports found that 20% of US produce have unhealthy levels of pesticides! ๐ โ
And of course, children and pregnant people are especially at risk. As are farm workers and their families.โ
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For certain popular summer items like blueberries, strawberries and watermelon, opting for organically grown fruits grown in the US is your best bet.โ
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But, even some organically grown produce such as potatoes, spinach, kale and green beans may still contain moderate or high levels of pesticides.โ
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Read more about good choices that you can make for yourself and your family in the handy table in the Consumer Reports' article, together with the rest of their findings.โ
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LINK TO ARTICLE IN BIOโ
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Have a great weekend, all! ๐ปโ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #pesticides #pesticidefree #summerfruitsโ
#healthysnack #healthyliving #eatclean #healthyfood #healthychoices #veggies #healthykids
โจ๏ธ Little Lantern Studios is now on Pinterest! โจ๏ธโ
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Swipe to get a preview of some of our boards, with ideas for the cutest kids clothes and shoes, toys, kids gardening, fun culinary activities you can do with your kids, and more...โ
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We're adding more pins whenever we see more fun stuff, which is pretty often because Pinterest is... addictive. ๐คฉโ
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See our bio for the link, or look for "Little Lantern Studios" on Pinterest.โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #pinterestideas #babyshowergift #littlelantern #parenthood #familyfun #bestnightlight #newmoms #nightlights #expecting #expectingababyโ
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I miss the cozy baby room days! It was such a delight to decorate with all the lovely picture books, baby furniture and toys. ๐ฅโ
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When my teen repainted his room (color was too childish), all the sweet and dreamy items were ordered out."I'm too old for that, mama!".โ
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But at a certain point, you grow old enough to like it again. I wonder whether he will experience that, too! ๐ฅฐโ
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#luminightlight #lumiplushlight #plushlight #newparents #kidsroom #kidsdecor #kidsinterior ##่ตคใๅ #babies #parenting #dadlife #newfather #goodnight #bedtime #children #sweetdreams #stuffedanimal #softtoy #babynursery #babyroomdecor #kinderkamer #babygift #mumlife #babyproducts #nightlight #dreambabyโ
Big LuMi and I are ready! Are you?? ๐ ๐โ
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Where we live, the sun will be obscured by โจ๏ธ93%โจ๏ธ!โ
Cancel your meetings and get set up outside if you can.โ
It's not just the light that changes, but the temperature drops, the birds quiet, etc.โ A true multi-sensory experience.โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #lumilantern #solareclipse2024 #solareclipse #getoutdoors #familyfun #protectyoureyes
Sometimes people ask us,"Is LuMi's light bright enough for reading?" and we always answer no!โ
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Because, if used as intended, you really can't. LuMi gives off a soft, not super bright glow, which makes it so well suited for unwinding and getting ready to drift off to sleep.โ
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BUT! Of course, kids are creative! This set of brothers have been using LuMi every night since they were babies, and as they're getting older and more independent, they have found a host of new ways to use LuMi at night.โ
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Younger brother W. peels back LuMi's jacket so he CAN read in bed, not so secretly (one of my favorite authors, too: Richard Scarry!!). ๐ปโ
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Older brother T., who is 7 or 8 by now, takes it to the next level by just taping the light module to the wall. ๐โ
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There you go, LuMi grows with your child!โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #creativekids #bedtimereading #lumilantern #kidsnightlight #independentkids #richardscarryโ
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It's spring break season! Doing anything fun with your kids?โ
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This time is also famous for those April showers. But, LuMi doesn't let that spoil their fun. They like nothing more than splashing in the puddles, and everywhere they look rain-loving creatures come out to play and wash away the dust of everyday life. โโ
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When the sun comes back out, everything smells so fresh, and the world is once again colorful and clean. ๐ฆ๏ธ ๐โ
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Enjoy some quality family time!โ
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#uminightlight #lumiplushlight #plushlight #getoutdoors #getoutsideandexplore #goplayoutside #getoutside #exploremore #gooutside #wellness #wellbeing #relaxation #nature #explore #childhoodunplugged #outdoorkids #outdoorplay #lifeoutdoorsโ
#april #rainydays #aprilshowersbringmayflowers #ilovespring
911 Eggmergency! ๐ฅบ ๐ณโ
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One moment we're happily dying LuMi eggs, next thing you know one of them falls off the counter and has a major concussion. โ
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But, nothing that can’t be fixed with a little salt and pepper! ๐ ๐โ
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Enjoy Easter/Passover!โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #easter #easteregg #creativekids #easterbasket #happyeaster #springhassprung #easterweekend #eggmergency
NEW BLOG ARTICLE: is nighttime light exposure safe for my child? ๐ ๐ฎโ
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You have no doubt wondered, and probably researched before you decided to buy LuMi. If you're still unsure or on the fence, fret not, as we've done the research for you!โ
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We care a lot about the safety of our child as well as yours, and carefully designed LuMi with the available science in mind.โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #sleepscience #kidssleep #healthysleep #lumilantern #newparents #babyroom #nursery #kidsroom #kidsbedroom
What's inside??โ
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Watch Alex unpack the LuMi gift set & a give a quick demo on how to take out the light module and change the batteries.โ
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They're securely stowed inside the light module, out of reach of curious little hands! And: it's super easy to take the module out if your LuMi needs a wash.โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #lumilantern #babytoy #bedtime #plushie #goodnight #picturebook #babies #toddlerlife
Oh hello, spring! ๐ค๏ธ ๐ธ โจ๏ธ๐ท๐ฑ โ
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We found these little beauties smiling at us amidst the still-yellow New England grass and bare tree branches. Amazing how these small things can change how you feel about life! They definitely brought a smile to LuMi's face. ๐ฅฐโ โ โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #babyroom #sleepaid #happy #flowers #springtime #springflowers #garden #crocuses #krokus #outdoors #springisintheair #flowermagic #family #pretty #smile # #blessed #beautiful #joy #positivevibesโ
As a Boston-based family, we can't let St Patrick's Day go unnoticed! ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ชโ
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In the US we all know about the green beer, green rivers, corn beef and cabbage, but since working with my Dublin-based colleagues, I learned that none of that is a thing for Irish people celebrating.โ
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Nevertheless, that shouldn't stop anyone from celebrating however they want! โ
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One thing we can of course all agree on is that you’re supposed to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day—or risk getting pinched by leprechauns! The tradition is tied to folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which like to pinch anyone they can see. ๐โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #stpatricksday #stpatrickdaycookies #bostonma #familyfun #bakingwithkids
Missing this little bunny so much!โ
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No, he is still with us, thankfully. But he is now a very big bunny, or maybe actually more of a tiger: taller than me, with big, broad shoulders and hands the size of shovels (he's got those from my dad). ๐
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And, as it goes with tigers: you can keep them when they're cubs, but then you have to let them go and do what tigers do: study hard, work out at the gym, and do their own laundry. ๐คก ๐ฏโ
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It was fabulous getting some time together with you last week! Now go and crush the rest of the semester. We're proud of you. โค๏ธโ
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P.S. we're not at liberty posting recent photos, but there's no way anyone could recognize the current-day him from his early childhood self.โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #motherhood #parenthood #familytime
We are on vacation this week! โ
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Please pardon our short hiatus in shipping LuMis as we're enjoying a getaway to the beautiful Utah mountains. ๐๏ธ โท๏ธโ
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Orders received this week will ship on Monday, March 11.โ
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Gorgeous Airbnb and landscape painting by @jannmarieart
Happy birthday to all the leapling babies out there! ๐ฆ๐ฅณโ
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Do you consider yourself lucky to be a leap baby?โ
When do you celebrate on no-leap years, and why?โ
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Did you know that if there were no leap years, the seasons would completely swap every 750 years, so the middle of summer would become the middle of winter! (as per astronomy expert Dr. Stephen Hughes). โ
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We need that extra day once every 4 years to keep our calendar year synced with a solar year, which is the length of time it takes the earth to complete its orbit around the sun. This journey takes about 365¼ days!โ
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Because I could watch you for a single minute and find a thousand things that I love about you. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #sweetdreams #toddlersleep #adorable #toddlerlife #toddlersofinstagram #parentlife #momlife #dadlife
What's in the LuMi gift set bag?? ๐โ
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Swipe left to see the sweetest picture book, chronicling LuMi's arrival at our house many years ago.โ
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It doesn't have text, which is perfect for adjusting the story with your child's age, for what mood they are in, or better yet: letting them make up the story themselves!โ
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Storytime with LuMi is the perfect opportunity to unwind from the day together, and transition to bedtime.โ
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#kidsbooks #storytelling #toddlerlife #familytime #babysleep #bedtimeroutine #plushie
A true Valentine loves and cherishes you every single day! ๐โ
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From comforting you at night to helping you find the bathroom, having a soft plushie to cuddle with to not waking up your brother when turning it on, LuMi has your back, always!โ
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Happy Valentine's Day to all!โ
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#luminightlight #plushlight #valentines #valentinesgift #bemyvalentine #toddlerlife #lumilantern
Watch Alex expertly sew our sleepy Mz Dragon in 28 seconds. ๐ฎโ
Actual time spent: more like a full day!โ
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#yearofthedragon2024 #chinesenewyear #maker #makersgonnamake #makersmovementโ