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Smart Bottoms Review

Smart Bottoms Review

Smart Bottoms Diapers are available for purchase from Green Mountain Diapers – click here to view

I love that Green Mountain Diapers has a crazy large section. They carry fun and unique diapers and products. The staff is always prompt and helpful. For these reasons I would suggest buying your Smart Bottom (and other cloth diaper products) from Green Mountain Diapers.

Mama’s Experience

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Smart Bottoms Smart One Diaper

“Smart Bottoms Smart One is a one size fits most adjustable all-in-one organic cotton interior diaper made in USA. It is a true all-in-one (nothing to stuff or insert) with organic cotton interior.” Green Mountain Diapers

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I have tried a few different all-in-one diapers. What really makes this one special is the inside, because it is truly an all-in-one. The inside of this diaper has a super long insert that is permanently attached. It folds down 2 times to create a double liner like environment.

This diaper is not only super absorbent (he is able to wear it at nap time without leakage) but it’s super cute! Foxes…really…be still my heart.

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This diaper washes very well. I prefer to drip dry my diapers. I let it air dry until completely dry. Then I place them into the dryer for 5 to 8 minutes to soften them. When you drip dry/line dry a diaper they will be hard. In order to get that fluffy/soft feeling back I place them on delicate for a few minutes in the dryer. This helps a ton. Be sure to NEVER pull on the elastic once removed from the dryer. Doing that will stretch the elastic and cause the leg holes to not be as tight. This would ruin a diaper for us. The tight legs are a huge part of leakage for my son in some diapers. I love this diaper for its great leg holes.

I really suggest this diaper to anyone. It its structured really well and if it cant nicely fit my little guy then I am sure it will fit your child as well. Head over to Green Mountain Diapers to check out their selection of Smart Bottoms diapers.

 

Imagine Cloth Diapers Review

Imagine Cloth Diapers Review

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Who Is Imagine Baby?

“Nicki, owner of Nicki’s Diapers and creator of Best Bottom Diapers came up with the idea for Imagine Baby Products and the Imagine Program when she saw a need for spreading education about the new ease of cloth diapers and began getting questions about how people could start their own cloth diapering businesses”Imagine Baby Products Website

Get 5% off an order with code: MamatheFox (ends 10/31/15)

What is the Imagine Advocacy Program?

“The Imagine Advocacy Program is designed for YOU! Smart, passionate parents who want to see cloth diapers on every baby’s bottom and who want to earn FREE products too! It’s all about friends talking to friends — spreading knowledge about cloth diapers and showing just how EASY they are! You’ve done the research, now you can make it easy for them to switch.” – Imagine Baby Products Website

What this basically means is they offer a host-a-party like sales opportunity. As a consultant you can have your friends buy diapers through you like any other party-based organization (think Avon). You do not have to have any product on hand; all sales are virtual. You get to redeem your credit in free diapers or percents off a purchase. There is a support system in place to help you along and get started and stay ahead of your game. You don’t have to touch product or money. Orders are placed straight threw their website and orders are shipped directly to the buyer. It is a win/win!

What Does Imagine Baby Sell?

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There are no minimums on orders with Imagine Baby Products. All orders (for the continental US) have a flat rate of $4. I think this is just amazing!

Imagine also cares deeply about the environment and occasionally ships their packages in slightly “used” boxes. Such a great idea! Anything to cut back on our waste. Even when placed in a recycling bin that item is not guaranteed to be broken down and recycled. By reusing we can surely help keep our waste down.

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Washing Instructions

  1. Knock solids into toilet
  2. Cold rinse or light wash (no detergents)
  3. Warm or hot wash (with detergent)
  4. Extra rinse, tumble low or line dry

**No bleach, softeners, homemade detergents, or diaper creams without a barrier.

Mama’s Experience

I really like Imagine AIO diapers, like a lot. I can trust them for overnights, which is not something I can say about every diaper. If you have read some of my other cloth diaper reviews you know how my son has very skinny legs. He is just a petite little man. Most diapers leak out of the leg gussets, but not Imagine Baby Product diapers! I’m just thrilled that we have another overnight diaper to use and to suggest for other skinny legged babies.

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The AIO diaper has a super luxurious insert. The fleece is a dream. So soft I want to cuddle up to it. I got too antsy and did not fully pre-wash my diaper the recommended times (I know I know) and the first 2 times we used it the fleece kept getting stuck to his man parts LOL! It was not an issue and caused NO irritation but I do recommend that you pre-wash your diaper according to packaging instructions to avoid the surprise fleece on your child’s skin. Just a friendly I-am-a-human-too heads up mistake.

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I really like the hook and loop velcro and laundry tabs. It is really easy to pull opened with one hand when changing a diaper but strong enough to stay on your child. The laundry tabs are placed in a great spot and very reliable in the wash to stay connected. I hate when a hook and loop style diaper detaches during the wash and then sticks to a nice insert or diaper. I don’t worry about that at all the Imagine Baby Product diapers.

The insert is really smartly designed because it has two snaps instead of one. This makes the insert have a smaller chance of shifting inside the diaper while in use. I really think that feature makes Imagine Baby Products diaper stand out.

Enter to win an Imagine Baby Products Cloth Diaper

Now you can enter for your chance to win an Imagine Baby Products Cloth Diaper!

(runs 8/20-9/5, Open to US & Canada)

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Knock Nanny Review

Knock Nanny Review

Available now to purchase through Amazon

Who is Knock Nanny?

Knock Nanny is a Utah based business that started because they agree that we need to let sleeping babies sleep! Getting a child to finally fall asleep, only then to be woken by a pounding on your door or a loud DING DONG of the doorbell makes any parent cringe. You know we have practically all tried taping a piece of paper by the doorbell, but they always fall off or become unreadable from rain.

Knock Nanny knew they had to do something about this problem, and I cannot thank them enough!

What is The Knock Nanny?

The Knock Nanny is a simple plastic cover you install over your door bell. You can notify your visitors with 27 different message decals, or even design your own.

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The beauty of this product is there is no drilling into your place of residence! You are able to bring it with you to your next home without any damage to the property.

To see more visuals of installation (along with videos) please click here.

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There are so many options I had such a hard time picking one for my front door!

They even offer options like ‘No Soliciting’ and ‘Do Not Disturb’ for those without children but who want to enjoy the silence.

Installation

There are several ways the Knock Nanny can be installed. There is the standard method or the non-standard method. If neither of these methods are able to work with your doorbell/house there is still a way! The adhesive strips which come with the Knock Nanny are pretty spectacular. They can be used on an ‘install anywhere’ situation. Simply place the strips on the back of the knock nanny where it points towards the house. The strips are wider then the edge of the Knock Nanny, this is not a problem. It will stick to any surface. These strips are a very high adhesive strength and  leave no residue left behind after removal. This allows for those special circumstance installments.

Where Can You Buy It?

the Knock Nanny is now available through Amazon!

Click here to see a list of retail locations that carry the Knock Nanny.

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Mama’s Experience

When I received my Knock Nanny the first thing I wanted to do was look at the stickers! There are so many unique designs to choose from. I think it’s such a great idea to have such versatile options with their product. You can choose adorable sleeping baby stickers, a request to only knock, one asking to leave packages at the door, even ones that just say No Soliciting or Do Not Disturb.  This product is not just for parents with small children. Young adults trying to study for exams, average adults who don’t want to be disturbed or elderly people who may not feel up to walking to the door; all different types of people will benefit from having a Knock Nanny installed.

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The Knock Nanny itself is made of a high quality material (the same stuff used in Lego’s) and it keeps both flexibility and form in extreme low and high temperatures. This is a super important feature. Living in Ohio we get well into the negative 20’s during the winter. Having this outside when those temperatures hit, I will have no worries about my Knock Nanny. The stickers are a super high quality, fade resistant and water resistant. Take that post it note signs!

Installation was a breeze! I couldn’t believe how simple it was to slide over the doorbell. I applied the double sided sticker to both sides of the doorbell. I slid the Knock Nanny onto the doorbell and pushed back. It felt super secure even though it was very smooth to install.

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The message decals were easy to remove as well. Here I will show you two different decals. It peeled off clean and I was able to place the first decal back on the sheet.

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The Knock Nanny really is a perfect product for anyone

Enter to win a Knock Nanny

Now that you have read and seen how super the Knock Nanny is, you can try to enter to win one for yourself.

Click here to enter to win a Knock Nanny

10 people will win (1) Knock Nanny! (Open to US only, runs 8/15-8/29)

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Sophie the Giraffe Review

Sophie the Giraffe Review

History of Sophie

The little giraffe known to consumers as Sophie was born in 1961. At that time the only animal toys for babies and children were farm or pet animals. Monsieur Rampeau who was an expert in transforming latex from the HEVEA tree using the rotational molding of rubber as a toy-making concept, came up with the idea of designing a giraffe.

She went into production on May 25th, 1961 and she looks the same today as she did then.

She is made from 100% natural rubber derived from the latex of the Hevea tree

“Vulli, a company based in Rumilly in the Haute-Savoie Region of France, has continued to keep the jealously-guarded secret of how this wonder toy is made. Sophie is still “traditionally” produced to this day, a process that involves more than 14 manual operations.” – Sophie the Giraffe Website

Stimulating the Five Senses


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Sophie the Giraffe – Chewing Bandana

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Bandana’s are so in right now. They are the cute accessory we love to have our infants sport. Drooling and babies is like peanut butter and jelly…they just go together. If you are going to put a bib on your child because of drooling then you should know that all the drooling is most likely due to teething. When both of my children are teething their sinus cavities start going crazy. They become snotty little drool machines. The concept of putting a teether on the bandana is just so smart! The two just go together…like peanut butter and jelly!

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This bandana come in a boy and a girl version (blue or pink). I really think either color looks great on either gender. They are stylish, functional and super fun.

They have 2 snaps to adjust the fit based on your child’s size.

These are now available for $17.18. Click here to see it on their website.

Sophie the Giraffe – So’pure Teether

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These teethers are just like the original Sophie the Giraffe, only with additional material for a small child to hold on to and to chew on. The multi textured surface gives the child more stimulation then the original Sophie. These are great for early teethers.

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These are now available for $17.74. Click here to see it on their website.

 

Enter to win a Sophie the Giraffe Teething Set

Click here to enter to try and win a Sophie the Giraffe chewing bandana & a So’Pure Teether!

(runs 8/14-8/28 – US only)

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Glow Bug Cloth Diapers Review

Glow Bug Cloth Diapers Review

 

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Who are Glow Bug Diapers?

Glow Bug Diapers were started by founders Sarah Downey & Neta Talmor. Their friendship goes back to before their children were even born; they met in a pre-natal yoga class. They both had children born very close together and both fell in love with cloth diapering.

They searched around for a high quality all in one diaper but with an affordable price. They soon decided to start their own company! Now that you are looking at amazing diapers, don’t forget to also get the best diaper backpack while you are shopping.

All of Glow Bug Cloth Diapers are proudly made in China. The diapers are made in their own facility, by their employees who are paid fair wages. They “all work in good conditions and who are extremely skilled resulting in a high quality product that is ethically made. Ms. Shen and Ms. Tian lead our sewing teams, Ms. Bao and Ms. Xu are in charge of the snap work, and Mr. Shi and his team make sure all the fabrics are cut. Our amazing production manager Hillary Ling makes sure all our teams work seamlessly together to create your Glow Bug Cloth Diapers.  Meet the members of the Glow Bug Team here.”Glow Bug Website

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“If you are wondering why we called the company Glow Bug Cloth Diapers, there are two reasons. First of all, “Glow Bug” is Sarah’s daughter Gloria’s nickname and second, because we always thought a baby in cloth diapers looks like a cute little bug with that sweet round bum.”Glow Bug Website

What makes Glow Bug Cloth Diapers Different?

Glow Bug Does Not Sell Individual Diapers:

They wanted to make it easy and affordable for anyone to use cloth diapers.  You don’t ever just buy only one or two disposable diapers at a time so Glow Bug Cloth Diapers offer their diapers in bulk to save our customers time and money and make it simple.  They do know that people like me exist. We only need one or two more diapers to build up our stash. So, they have a Facebook group called Glow Bug and Friends. They do sell a limited quantity of single diapers once a month on a first come first served basis. So you can always try to press your luck there!

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What does Glow Bug Diaper Sell?

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Mama’s Experience

Glow Bug Diapers have a revolutionary design – the 360º gusset! The first time my son wore this diaper he pooped, and it was awesome! How many times can you say that in your life? The Glow Bug’s gusset made that change WAY easier than a ton of other diapers. This design that what makes Glow Bug diapers stand out in a way that amazes me. It’s such a genius idea. You have to grab a pack of their diapers.

The inserts opening is on both ends of their diapers. This makes taking the insert out and placing it back in a breeze.

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Glow Bug diapers, as I mentioned previously, are sold in sets of 12 diapers. I was a bit taken aback by this when I first read it. Now that I have put a Glow Bug on my child I understand why. These diapers are of such a high quality, easy to wash and care for, super absorbent and feature the 360º gusset, it’s really a no brainier to by a 12 pack. I promise you will not be disappointed in these diapers.

This diaper fit my skinny son perfectly. Many times the leg gusset still does not hold to his little thighs. This diaper was the perfect tension on him. Like I mentioned before, he has had a solid movement in a Glow Bug and it well confined (no leakage). Hip-Hip-Hooray!

The 360 degree Gusset allows for extra protection
The 360 degree Gusset allows for extra protection

Enter to win a Glow Bug Cloth Diaper

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Giveaway runs 8/15-8/31.

 

Zookaboo Review

Zookaboo Review

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Who is Zookaboo?

Zookaboo is a Pennsylvania based business. They design, create and sell adorable diaper covers, matching outfits and clothe diaper friendly clothing.

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What Do They Carry?

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Shipping & Returns

All items are shipped via USPS First Class (2-5 day delivery time) with confirmation (within US only). Delivery confirmation is not available with international orders. If an item exceeds the weight limit for first class, then it will need to be shipped Priority (2-3 day delivery time). Please keep in mind that some international shipping can take between 2 and 4 weeks, and in some cases even longer. Zookaboo is not responsible for any customs charges and/or taxes placed upon packages by other countries. Returns are accepted within 14 days of purchase.

Mama’s Experience

Zookaboo has a unique twist on the cloth diaper market. They make and sell matching tee and diaper cover sets. When we have our child in a cloth diaper we love to show it off! Having a matching tee makes showing off that fluff butt even more fun. It’s a perfect excuse for just putting a diaper and a tee on your baby.

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The cover stays on so well. My son has very skinny legs and most other diaper covers will not properly stay on. The leg gussets are never tight enough to hold their position. This is not a problem with Zookaboo! I am so please that I was able to have a prefold on him and the cover stay on. He even soaked the prefold and it didn’t leak out. I am so over the moon about this. There are 2 snaps on both the left and right side. Having the double snap I think really helps hold things in place with petite children.

The tee shirts do run a little bit small. So when you are placing an order keep that in mind. My son is wearing a 2T in this picture. He normally wears a 12 or 12-18 mo tee.

Care: Machine wash cold or warm in cloth diaper safe detergent; line dry is recommended to extend the life of the cover. (Recommend drying once in dryer to seal any holes made in the cover during sewing.)

“Diaper cover has a cotton outer and is lined with a waterproof PUL fabric in white. This diaper cover can be used with most inserts, prefolds, or fitted diapers. The inside of the cover is wipeable.”Zookaboo

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Enter to Win

Click here to enter for your chance to win a Zookaboo Tee & Cover set! Giveaway runs 8/3-8/17

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Milkdot Review

Milkdot Review

Who is Milkdot?

A note from founder, Janet Cho: 

“Before starting Milkdot, I assumed that if a product was in a store, then it should be safe to use. It wasn’t until I started to research basic materials for bags that I became surprisingly aware how little we know about the products we buy and how many of them use toxic materials that can harm our health and the environment.

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Milkdot is committed to designing quality products that are safe for our kids and the environment. Every Milkdot production is tested by a CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) accredited lab and exceeds the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) standards. 

Often, I’ve been asked about the name, Milkdot. From the beginning, I knew that I wanted this company to inspire something good. What comes to mind when we hear “Milk”? Children, pure, nurture, wholesome, clean…and “Dot” is my belief that each person can make a positive difference in our world. ” – Milkdot Website

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What Does Milkdot Sell?

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Where Can You Buy Milkdot?

You can purchase all of their products straight through their website. If you would like so see Milkdot in a store near you, then click here to find a list of all the US, Canadian and other retailers throughout the world.

Here is a list of some online retailers:

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Mama’s Experience

I love that these lunch totes are made with all all non toxic materials. I care so much about what I put into my kids bodies. From the food they eat to the soap I wash their tableware with. Of course we should care about the tote we place their food in daily.

These totes are so smooth to the touch. Soft and plush makes to easier to carry for little hands and easier to store. I love being able to press the sides down so that I can store the tote when not in use. Space is always limited with 2 little children. I have stuff everywhere! If I can cut down on my storage space then I am sold.

It is luxury in a lunch box

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I can not get over how much room this lunch tote has. I am able to get a ridiculous amount of food, drinks and plastic containers of food in this lunch tote. As you can see, the depth is so deep that it has over an inch of room after the length of a can of pop. This huge tote allows you to pack a healthy lunch for your self or a loved one.

The back of the tote has a small pocket which can hold a small amount of items like a cell phone and keys. It also has a name tag which can be filled out. I love this feature. Most children’s schools and day cares require their name and phone to be clearly on the tote. This allows us to identify the owner without having to take a permanent marker to it.

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Enter to win

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Teach My Review

Teach My Review

Now Available in a WalMart and Toys R Us by you

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What is Teach My?

“Our products teach babies, toddlers and preschoolers the basic skills, things like; the alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, reading and even math! Our aim is to encourage early learning, parent child interaction, self-esteem and help children to develop fine motor skills and excellent hand eye coordination. Bond. Teach. Play… 20 minutes a day!”TeachMy.com

Teach My’s president, Christy, quickly realized that parents are the most important teachers. I cannot agree with her more! She spent countless hours scouring stores for tools to teach the alphabet, teach counting and teach reading. When she couldn’t find one kit that did it all, she began creating her own teaching tools that matched some of the tools she had purchased. When her son was reading by the age of three the other parents at his nursery school started asking how she had taught him. It was at this point that she learned “matching” was a key pre-reading skill for young children.

What Do They Sell?

Teach My has 3 categories of products:

Where to Buy Teach My Products

Walmart

Amazon.com

Toys R Us

Target (USA)

(Also available in Walmart Canada, Amazon.ca, Toys R Us Canada and Staples Canada too!)

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Teach My Toddler Kit

Teach My Toddler Kit is the multi award-winning all-in-one learning kit for toddlers 18 months+. Requiring no screens, the kit has everything to give your toddler a head start and teach the basics. Teach My Toddler is divided into four sections; The Alphabet, Numbers, Shapes and Colors. The teaching tools are fully coordinated to encourage repetition and interaction. Teach My Toddler is designed around the concept of matching, which is a key pre-reading skill!

Kit Includes:

  • Teach My Toddler The Alphabet
  • Teach My Toddler Numbers to 10
  • Teach My Toddler Shapes
  • Teach My Toddler Colors

Features:

  • 4 Board Books
  • 4 Full-Size Posters
  • 5 Foam Puzzles
  • 50+ Flashcards
  • Teaching Guide
  • Storage Case

Mama’s Experience

The Teach My Toddler kit is too cool. It comes with shapes, numbers, letters and colors. All the basics that my child craves to learn. Yes, children crave to learn. They want to know what we know. They are little sponges trying to soak up all they can. We need to jump on this opportunity and get them the basic knowledge they need and can take in at this age. The basics of communication are based of numbers, colors, shapes and letters.

The Teach My system uses fun and clear pictures to help my children see and them understand the word associate with them. They need straight forward information and consistency.  By having the themes and photos in a consistent nature my child stays engaged and keeps learning.

My daughter is in love with this ‘game’ as she calls it. She doesn’t get frustrated with missing pieces because the entire kit comes in a easy to store plastic container.

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The puzzles are a soft foam material. I love that they are easy for little hands to hold. The bright colors make them very engaging. Being foam they are super light which is perfect for storage. My daughter can take her time and figure out her puzzle based on color, shape, letter or number at her own pace.

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The books are perfect for a toddler to hold. They are a small board book size. The same size as many other beloved books in our home are sized.  Small enough to encourage independence and yet large enough to have clear and fun pictures.

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The flash cards are a huge hit with my daughter. She loves to carry them around and look for other items with the same color or shape. Looking for reds, purples and blues in her own little I Spy type game. All of the items in this learning kit are so versatile that you can adapt them into your own little games. Showing your child that they can learn all day in so may ways.

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My daughter loves her new ‘game’. She is obsessed with the puzzles. She even made up her own game. She takes the flashcard and places it on the correlating puzzle spot.

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I really love how the word for the correlating shape or color is on the back of the flash card. I keep reminding her that the word for that shape or color is right there. I am hoping she will start to recognize the word and understand what it means. I have read that children can recognize words just as well as shapes. They can understand the word more then the letter at times. The letters do not have a direct meaning to them like a word does.

All in all, I highly recommend the Teach My system. your child will be able to play and learn in a safe and clean environment. Look for it in the children’s section of your local WalMart and Toys R Us today.

Enter to win!

You can try to win a Teach My kit when you enter the 2015 Back to School Giveaway

It will run 8/1-8/15 and is open to US residents only.

Good luck!

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I See Me! Review

I See Me! Review

Who is I See Me?

I See Me! provides the highest quality, most personalized children’s books available. I See Me! was started by founder Maia Haag and her husband Allan after they received a personalized book as a gift for their first son in 1998. While they loved that it was personalized, they thought that the illustrations could have been much better and the story more customized to the child. Thus I See Me! was born.

Their goal was to produce an educational book that would teach young children how to recognize letters and spell their names.

They are pleased to say their books have become popular among celebrities including Courteney Cox, Brooke Shields and Jessica Alba along with every day parents like me.

Their mission is to increase self esteem in children through personalized books that celebrate the uniqueness of each child. The goal of I See Me! books is to show each child how absolutely unique and special he or she is, to teach the child how to spell his or her name, and to build vocabulary skills.

What Do They Sell?

Special Notes

Having a book or item personalized for a child is a very special gift. There are many questions people have and most have been answered at the I See Me! FAQ page.  A few notes to highlight are:

What about adopted children? Yes, there are custom options for the arrival day instead of day of you were born.

Can you select certain fairies, animals, sea creatures or countries to be used in your book? Yes, we can accommodate this request if you send an email to customerservice@iseeme.com within 4 hours after completing your order.

More information in these topics and many others can be found at the FAQ page. Click here for a link.

Here are some of the questions which make your book personalized:

  • Childs first name
  • Childs last name
  • Childs gender
  • Childs birth month
  • Childs year of birth
  • Dedications (examples being: I love you! Happy Easter! To a Wonderful Big Sister! Merry Christams! etc….)
  • Photo of your child

Mama’s Experience

Personalized Storybook:

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“Celebrate your favorite little preschooler with this adorable new personalized storybook, The Very Important Preschooler (V.I.P.)! Your child will learn that being a “V.I.P.” means making new friends at preschool, sharing, helping out, cleaning up, learning new things and more. The Very Important Preschooler is filled with lots of great messages for your little preschooler and is personalized throughout the story and on the cover with his or her name! Written by Jennifer Dewing, Illustrated by Jill McDonald.” – I See Me!

This book is so beautiful. The illustrations are bright and bold. Perfect for a toddler to be fully engaged while reading.

When you child hears their name being read aloud during the story their eyes perk up and eyes open wide. I showed my daughter that her name was in print right there in the book. She thought that was too special. She loves this book because it truly is about her. The book will forever be a cherished part of our home library.

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The personalized storybooks range in price from $29.99-$34.99
Personalized Lunch Box:

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“Our personalized lunch boxes make your child feel special every day! Each one of our lunch boxes features your child’s name on multiple sides. On the inside lid, there’s a chalkboard where you can write a personalized note to your child each morning!

Safe for storing food, our lunch boxes are made of tin and contain no lead. They’re also great for storing toys and other treasures!

Hand wash with dish soap. Do not put into dishwasher. Chalk is not included.”I See Me!

My daughter has seen many photos of lunch boxes in her expansive 2 years. She knows what they are. But, she has never had her own. We typically use a cooler when going to the zoo or vacation. We share a large container for the whole family. She had no idea that she was getting her own lunch box.

When I showed my daughter her lunch box she got so excited. She wanted to hold it and carry it around with her. She even showed her little brother new prized possession. She has loved purses and bags for ever, so it was natural that my little girl would want to tote around her new lunch box. I sat her down and showed her that her name was on the box she got giddy with excitement. It was all hers. She didn’t have to share this one with her little brother. Having it personalized created a confidence and independence in her. I highly recommend getting a personalized lunch box from I See Me!

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Lunch boxes are normally priced at $29.99 but are currently on special for $17.99! That is a 40% savings and this is a super limited time offer.

 

Button Diapers Review

Button Diapers Review

Button Diapers are All-in-2 diapers

What are All-In-2’s?

Okay newbies! An all in 2 diaper works like this: You have an outer shell. This outer shell is to be reused. On the inside you snap in a removable liner. The liner is what gets soiled. Once soiled you simply unsnap the liner and toss the liner in the laundry. The cover is typically still clean (except for those super crazy heavy pee moments & blow outs) and you just snap a new liner on and place back on baby. These are super great for saving laundry time. Having only the liner to wash instead of the entire diaper allows you to save on wash time. I like to drip dry all of the diapers so this makes my turn around time a lot longer. With All-In-2’s I can lessen my laundry pile and use my covers faster. Covers DO need to be washed when soiled and occasionally. You wash your hoodie every few times you use it, same concept (you better wash that hoodie dude or no one is going to want to sit next to you soon).

For more detailed information about how to use Button All-In-2’s click here.

What is different about Button Diapers?

“Quality, affordable, and adorable cloth diapers. Buttons’ is an easy to use two-in-one system. Our one-size diaper covers can snap to fit babies from 9-35 lbs, and are made of 2 layers of soft wipeable PUL with double gussets around the legs. Our snap-in diaper inserts are soft and absorbant, and come in two sizes.” – Button Diapers Website

Button diapers have a few features which make them unique:

  1. The PUL (a soft laminated fabric which is wipe-able like plastic but soft to touch) is made with 2 layers. This makes it more durable.
  2. Double gussets. This means it is more secure around the leg holes. My son has super skinny legs and sometimes will leak out of leg holes. This helps keeps things in. I really love this feature. It saves me from extra outfit changes when a diaper would leak.
  3. Snap-in inserts. The part that gets soiled, the insert, is snapped into place. This is perfect cause you don’t have to worry about the insert shifting around inside the diaper as your child jumps off the furniture giving you an irregular heartbeat and added anxiety. We have enough to worry about as a parent, worrying about the insert shifting and not even catching urine shouldn’t be one of them.

What Does Button Diapers Sell?

Mama’s Experience

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I really like the PUL that Buttons uses. It is easy to wash and doesn’t leave marks on my son’s legs or belly. I have used both the daytime microfiber inserts (which have a top layer of super duper soft fleece for the skin side) and the microfiber nighttime doubler (also has the fleece top layer). Both work great for daytime use with my son. He is currently 20 lbs and 17 months old. I have not tried this diaper overnight on him. I LOVE the snap in feature. The snaps are very secure but easy to unsnap in a pinch. I love being able to use the same diaper cover for several uses by simply changing the insert. It is recommended to change the diaper cover every 3 changes. This really helps cut down your wash loads and dry time. Less diaper to wash = less diaper to dry!

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20 lb child age 17 months. Snapped rise in use.

The only negative or con of this diaper is that it only have 1 snap. There is no hip snap. There is only the top snap by the waist, no second row snap. This would be fine for normal sized babies, but my son is very tiny. He still wears 3-6 month or 9 month pants even though he is 17 months old. He has not leaked out of a Button’s diaper. This may because I am paranoid and change him super fast after he soils it. You can tell is loose around his thighs because the diaper starts to slip out of the leg holes. Keep in mind that my child is VERY skinny. Note his pant sizes. An average baby will not have this issue with a Buttons diaper.

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