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PouchPop Review

Posted by 278Wife on April 1, 2013
in Baby Products, Food and Treats, Gift Ideas, Kids Stuff, Parenting, Reviews

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

Pouch food for babies and toddlers is the new preferred feeding method for many families, mine included. Feeding by pouch is not only convenient, but it promotes self-feeding, which is a great lesson for babies! One of the downfalls of most pouches, though, is the feeding part is made of hard plastic with many ridges. This can be very cumbersome for babies. Not anymore with the PouchPop.

The PouchPop topper is the convenient, soothing, and safe solution for pouch feeding. Made out of soothing hospital grade silicone, it easily twists onto any baby food pouch. I tried it out on some GO GO applesauce, and it twisted on easily and was just as easy to take off. I had my toddler try the pouch without the PouchPop and then with the PouchPop. Once I twisted the Pouchpop on, he did not want me to remove it. He said it was easier to drink from and that the applesauce came out faster. He also said it felt “cool” in his mouth. I liked how smooth the PouchPop was. It covers all of the ridges and “ouch points” on pouches, so I never have to worry about him hurting the inside of his mouth. This is definitely a safer option for babies. Best of all, it is dishwasher safe!

I love that PouchPop toppers are sold in a package of four and are reusable. I can keep a couple at home and a couple in my diaper bag for whenever I need them. They are also pediatrician recommended. These would be a great gift and are available at Amazon.com. For a 25% discount enter Topper13 (case sensitive) during checkout.

For more information visit their website:

www.pouchpop.com

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Sassy Non-sters

Posted by 278Wife on March 19, 2013
in Baby Products, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Kids Toys, Reviews

When I hear the brand name Sassy, I immediately think of bright vibrant colors and baby friendly, and that is exactly what their new line of toys called Non-sters are. They are named after the way babies babble. Each Non-ster personality possesses a baby trait. Some of their names include Ci-Ci, La-Lee, and Buppy-Uppy. Each toy has a specific age range, a list of what they promote, and ways to help your child interact with the toy. They are of very high quality and sold exclusively at Target.

I had the opportunity to review four different Sassy Non-sters. First was Ci-Ci lullaby and lights. This is a soothing toy for children. Ci-Ci is absolutely adorable with her green pig-tails, orange ribbons, pink with green polka-dot tutu, and ballerina shoes. The colors are so bright and cheery, and she has many different textures. Gently squeeze Ci-Ci’s hand and the heart in the center of her tummy lights up and soothing lulllaby music plays while the lights change color. You can also change the lullaby music to a heartbeat. It comes with batteries, which is definitely a plus! Ci-Ci promotes interaction, self-soothing, and discovery. It is for 0+ months, and I can see babies playing with it through a year old.

La-Lee discovery spots was the next Non-ster I received. La-Lee was very silly looking with green spikey ribbon hair, different colored ears, and different colored and textured spots. What a surprise I had when I touched any of the four different spots down La-Lee’s tummy and silly sound effects emerged! This would definitely occupy babies for hours! This Non-ster also comes with batteries and promotes interaction, cause-and-effect, and imagination. La-Lee is recommended for 0+ month children, but even my three year old had a ball with it.

Besides Non-sters that light up and play music, they also have books and carrier attachments. The books are absolutely adorable and have so many features. Ci-Ci’s book has a velcro strap at the top so you can attach it easily to a carrier or stroller. Each page has very bright colors and patterns that are very appealing to babies’ eyes. Pages include crinkle textures, a mirror, and a place to insert a photo. You can even personalize the back with the child’s name. You can also buy Ci-Ci as a chime & chew carrier attachment. A very durable velcro strap makes it easy to attach to a carrier. It has a nice sounding chime inside, and a dangling pink heart that is great for chewing on when teething. Again the colors are very bright and vibrant, and the quality is very high.

Overall I was very impressed with all four Sassy Non-ster baby toys. I plan on buying them as gifts for many of my friends who are expecting. Their colors, textures, and features make them great baby toys. You can see all of the different Non-sters at http://www.sassybaby.com/nonsters.

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Clevamama

Posted by 278Wife on March 12, 2013
in Baby Products, Family Stuff, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Kids Toys, Reviews

Clevamama is a company that strives to create products that make the lives of parents easier. They sell baby products for bath time, bed time, feeding, and safety. I was sent four different products to review including an Infant Formula Travel Container, ClevaPortions freezer and storage pots, a Splash & Wrap Baby Bath Towel, and a Clevabath Extra Long Bath Mat. All four Clevamama products were of great quality.

The Infant Formula Travel Container looks similar to other formula containers on the market, but have a few unique characteristics that make it that much better. It has three seperate compartments to hold three premeasured amounts. The container is tall so it can hold at least two scoops of formula in each section. It features an easy pour spout that is longer than others I have tried. This is a huge plus for me, since sometimes water from the bottle would splash back into the formula container making a mess. This is almost impossible to do with this formula container. It also has a secure snap top lid and special finger grips on the side for easy pouring. Best of all is it is BPA free and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning!

The ClevaPortions freezer and storage pots are a great product for parents who make their own baby food. It features eight storage pots with individual lids. Each pot can be removed seperately without using any of the other pots. Basically, you can make eight different pots and freeze them, and only take one pot out at a time when it’s time to eat. This makes it a breeze for travel in that you only need to bring as many pots as you’ll need, rather than bringing an entire tray of baby food. You also have the option of using only a few pots a time, rather than the whole tray. Many of the other baby food storage systems I’ve used you must unthaw the entire tray or try to pop out one of the “food ice cubes” yet more than one would always come out for me! The whole Clevaportions tray is a little smaller than an ice cube tray. Each pot holds up to 2oz of food and are safe to use from freezer to microwave. You can either feed from the pot or push the food out into a bowl. For me, I just feed right out of the pot. Who wants to do more dishes? Not me! The pots are dishwasher safe and see through so you can see what is inside of each pot. I love this product and highly recommend it to moms!

The Splash & Wrap Baby Bath Towel is another genius product designed by Clevamama. I cannot tell you how many times I have gotten soaking wet from taking my son out of the bathtub. With this towel, it is almost impossible for this to happen! The towel features straps that snap around your neck so the towel fits like an apron. Then you simply lift your baby or toddler out of the tub, place them inside the towel and you can hold them without your body getting wet. The towel also features a hood, so their head doesn’t get cold and straps on each side that you can tie around your waist (I didn’t feel the need to use these). Wearing this towel like an apron makes it easy to dry your child off since both of your hands are free. The towel is 100% cotton, is machine washable, and is VERY absorbent. It fits a newborn all the way through a four year old. It is ultra soft, even after washing it, and has a cute neutral teddybear on the hood. This was definitely one of my favorite products!

Lastly, I was able to try out the Clevabath Extra Long Bath Mat. I love that it covered pretty much the entire bathtub, and not just the middle. It has many little suction cups all over the bottom to keep it secure to the bottom so it doesn’t move. These did not work as well as I had hoped they would. Only about half of them would stay suctioned down, but the mat still did not move. The material is made of a soft non-slip material that is ultra cushiony and dries very fast. The bath mat also came with a free kneeling cushion. This was great! My knees always hurt after bathtime, and this cushion is made with the same material as the bath mat, so it was very soft and very cushiony. Overall a good product.

Clevamama offers many unique baby items that definitely make it easier on parents. I cannot wait to see what they will come out with next! Check out their website to see where their products are sold.

http://www.clevamama.com/

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

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Go-Go Blanket

Posted by 278Wife on March 7, 2013
in Baby Products, Bedding, Kids Stuff, Reviews

Do you ever wish you could keep your baby or toddler warm in the car or stroller without the need of a coat? Here’s the solution, the Go-Go Blanket. It is a soft, cuddly, fleece blanket that fits easily over car seat and stroller straps. It has oversized sleeves which keep the blanket in place while still alowing your child to move their arms. This product is designed for infants and children through size 5. Once your child is securely strapped into their car seat or stroller simply place their arms in the sleeves and tuck in the sides of the blanket. That’s it! The blanket stays on the child and they can still use their arms to play, stretch, eat, drink, and relax.

I tried the Go-Go Blanket with my three year old son. He is a big blanket lover so he was overly excited to try it out! I have read many articles about child safety in the wintertime and how unsafe it is for children to wear winter coats in a car seat. I always feel bad putting my son in the car without a coat since it is so cold out. With the Go-Go Blanket he stays nice and warm in the car! He loved that it covered his legs and his arms and he thought the lambs were silly looking. The arms were a little long so we just rolled the sleeves. Once we arrived at our destination, it was super easy to remove and put his coat back on. I loved it! We also used it when we went on our afternoon walk. Normally I put a blanket over him and it ends up falling and sometimes even lands on the ground and gets all dirty. With the Go-Go Blanket it is impossible for it to fall off and he stayed warm the entire time! My son loved wearing it so much he even asked if he could wear it to sleep.

This product is so simple, yet so genius. I don’t know how I lived without it before. It is so easy to use, extremely soft, follows safety regulations, and most importantly, machine washable. These would make great gifts! For more information and to see all of the pattern options go to their website
www.gogoblanket.com and be sure to visit them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Seventh Generation Wipes Review & Giveaway

Posted by html404 on March 4, 2013
in All Natural Products, Baby Products, Cleaning, Diapers and Accessories, Eco Friendly Products, Giveaways, Personal Care Products, Reviews

Wipes are an must-have essential in a home with children, at least they are in our house. We not only use them for diaper changes, but for wiping faces, traveling and quick cleaning. Our youngest son has learned from our example and likes to get wipes to clean himself up and he will even clean with them. This is what he’s doing with the Seventh Generation wipes. Can you tell he’s very excited about helping me with the new wipes?

We have been using Seventh Generation wipes over the past few weeks. They are thick, have just the right moisture and do not seem to dry out, unless of course you leave the flip-top lid open for a day. The ones we have came in packages of 64. The packages are plastic with a closeable lid. We like them and are very grateful for no allergic reaction from baby, like some generic brands we have tried. They are actually pretty comparable to other name brands, but better in terms of being hypo-allergenic, free of dyes, fragrances, parabens and having less harmful chemicals. They score well on EWG.org, which is the kind of personal care product our family wants to buy. They soft, just not as soft as I would have liked.

Here are some product details:

• Available Packaging:
− 64 ct. flip-‐top
− 128 ct. value pack (2 refill packs with re-‐sealable tape)
− 256 ct. value pack (4 refill packs with re-‐sealable tape)

• Significant environmental savings

• Unscented

• Hypo-‐allergenic

• Free of fragrances and dyes

• Free of parabens and phthalates

• Suggested retail price for 64 ct. is $2.99 and is available at Target, Whole Foods and Diapers.com.

Seventh Generation Wipes Review & Giveaway

You all have the opportunity to try Seventh Generation wipes too! Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win a box of four packages of 64 wipes! Giveaway ends Monday, March 18 at 12:00am. Please allow 4-6 weeks for fulfillment of the prize. One package will be coming from Seventh Generation and three will be coming directly from Faith and Family Reviews as our gift to you – and no they aren’t the ones we were sent for review, those are almost gone already!

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Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing and participating in the Seventh Generation Wipes Campaign. We are being compensated by Seventh Generation and The Motherhood. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review and compensation, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

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Sears All Things Baby Sale #Baby @Sears #Spon

Posted by html404 on February 21, 2013
in Baby Products, Parenting, SALES, Uncategorized

New parents often have a long list of items to purchase and to do before their little bundle of joy arrives. There’s the baby nursery to prepare, a pediatrician to choose and a birth to plan. It is mentally, physically and emotionally exhausting and stress can take its toll if expectant parents are not careful. Added stress can be finances. If you are expecting or already have a new baby, the Sears All Things Baby sale is just for you! Relaxing techniques are physically helpful but baby sales are wallet savers! http://bit.ly/124Q0ne

“This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.”

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Mommy’s Bliss

Posted by 278Wife on February 15, 2013
in All Natural Products, Baby Products, Kids Stuff, Personal Care Products, Reviews, Uncategorized

Establishing a soothing bedtime routine for your child is the best way to encourage a deep, restful sleep. I have always thought this way and even do certain routines myself to wind down for the night. Ever since my son was about a month old we would give him a bath, massage him with cream, read stories and say prayers, and have a bottle. Now that he is three, we still do the exact same routine except he has a small snack instead of a bottle. I have always believed that having this bedtime routine and sticking to it, has not only made him a good sleeper, but has helped him to fall asleep on his own. We even play an ocean sound machine in the background and dim the lights throughout the routine. I was anxious to try Mommy’s Bliss products, since they would only enhance our bedtime routine.

Mommy’s Bliss has three products to encourage a wonderful night sleep for babies. They include a Sweet Slumber 3-in-1 Baby Wash, Sweet Slumber Massage Cream, and Sweet Slumber Mist. All three products contain soothing extracts of lavender, chamomile, and ylang ylang that are associated with relaxation and sleep. Begin with the Sweet Slumber 3-in-1 Baby Wash. This can either be added to warm bath water to make a soothing bubble bath, or added to a washcloth as a shampoo and/or body wash. My son has sensitive skin so I am always cautious as to what I bathe him in. I used it as a shampoo and bodywash for him and loved how easily it lathered and rinsed off. It is a very gentle and mild wash. Once dry, I applied the Sweet Slumber Massage Cream onto his skin. It was a very soft feeling cream that made his skin feel silky smooth. It was also very gentle on his sensitive skin. Finally, I sprayed the Sweet Slumber Mist on his pajamas, blanket, and pillow. He asked me why I was doing that, and I told him the sweet smell would help him relax and fall asleep. He loved that idea! I even sprayed it on my pillow and felt relaxed immediately.

All three Mommy’s Bliss products smell amazing. They have a sweet and calming smell that is not overwhelming or overpowering. The next morning his bedding still had the lavender aroma. Mommy’s Bliss products are 100% vegetarian & vegan, contain no artificial fragrances or petroleum, contain no alcohol, parabens, or harsh chemicals, and are free of gluten and soy. These products can be purchased at Walgreens. I am looking forward to using all three Mommy’s Bliss products on my newborn to begin a relaxing and soothing bedtime routine from early on.

For more information visit their website:

http://www.mommysbliss.com/

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Pink Taffy Designs – Trendy Baby Apparel

Posted by 278Wife on January 13, 2013
in Baby Products, Clothing, Kids Stuff, Reviews

If you are anything like me, you are always trying to find the latest styles that look great and are comfortable for your children. Look no further. Pink Taffy Designs has some of the most adorable, trendiest styles of baby clothing you can only hope to find in high end boutiques. From newborn to kids sizes, from tops and leggings to shoes and accessories, Pink Taffy Designs carries it all. The high quality of the apparel is far beyond what you find in the usual baby stores. Gotta love trendy baby apparel!

Check out this eye-stopping tutu set, which is part of their Baby LOVE Collection. It is available in 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-18 months with the option of a baby tee or baby creeper. I love that the entire outfit is machine washable and unbelievably soft! The silky tutu skirt has an adjustable waist with two layers of tulle giving it just the right amount of poof. The tulle material is ultra soft, not scratchy like some lines of clothing. The matching baby creeper has a rosette heart with splashes of sparkle. The whole set is absolutely adorable!

Pink Taffy Designs only stocks items that “wow” them from creative and trendy designers. Their items are one of a kind and the gift registry makes it easy for anyone to pick out the items they love. These outfits would be great for milestone birthdays, holidays, photo sessions, or everyday. Pink Taffy Designs is “the” place to shop for your child!

http://www.pinktaffydesigns

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Zen Swaddle Giveaway

Posted by html404 on January 11, 2013
in Baby Products, Giveaways, Reviews

Most moms of infants have some knowledge or experience with swaddling a baby. With my firstborn, the nurses in the hospital swaddled him in a receiving blanket. They did it so securely and fast, like second nature, and made it look so easy to do. When I arrived home I tried my hardest to swaddle him in a blanket, but I could never do it tight enough to make him feel secure. I tried using a swaddle I received from my baby shower, but he never liked it because it would not allow him to have his arms out.

The Zen Swaddle solves both of these problems and does even more than I could have every imagined. First of all, it is ultra soft and machine washable (very important for busy moms). Next, it is weighted with poly-beads in specific areas to make your baby feel as though you are still holding her. The construction of the wrap helps the baby sleep through the startle reflex, common among most infants. The Zen Swaddle was designed in a way to fit newborns all the way up to 14 pounds. My favorite feature of this product is that it offers an arms-out option, perfect for babies like mine that want the security while being able to move their arms.

The Zen Swaddle comes with very clear step by step instructions to show exactly how to swaddle your baby. It can be found at select retailers as well as online and is available in three new prints: Dots, Wheels and Pods:

http://nestedbean.com/products

I can’t wait to use this on my new little one in April!

This video will give you an overview of how the Zen Swaddle works:

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You can enter to win your own Zen Swaddle below!

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Baby Product Ingredients

Posted by html404 on January 10, 2013
in Baby Products, Kids Stuff, Personal Care Products

Reading baby product ingredients or any product ingredient lists for that matter are very important in our family. That’s why I want to share an opportunity for your to give your feedback on the ingredients used in personal care products for children of all ages. The Motherhood is conducting a survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R3QHRFF

What they are looking for is if you you trust the ingredients in traditional baby/child care products, if you read labels the same way you read food ingredient labels, plus a few other topics of interest and importance.

At the end of the survey there is an option to submit your email, again it’s optional, but anyone who does submit their email after completing the survey will be entered to win one of 10 VISA gift cards worth $25. Your email will only be used to contact gift card winners and will not be sold or shared with others.

Please feel free to pass this opportunity on to other parents. Huge thanks to any and all who help!

This is a compensated post by The Motherhood.