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RATINGS EXPLAINED: - perfect score = 5 1. Price is within reason for the product (1 pt) 2. The product does what it claims (1 pt) 3. Suited for recommended age (1 pt) 4. Quality manufacturing (1 pt) 5. Instructions are clear and easy to follow (1 pt) 5 = PERFECT | 4 = GOOD | 3 = OKAY | 2, 1, 0 = rejected |
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Care Bear - Share A Story |
Company: | Play Along |
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Care Bear - Share A Story is a 'must love' toy, for all children ages 3-6.
This sweet creature captivates a child's attention and holds onto it.
With moving head, eyes, mouth and arm, Care Bear tells her story in
a soft and easy to listen to tone, and includes sound effects with the stories,
to enhance your listening pleasure.
Care Bear - Share A Story comes with the sound track & read along storybook of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Other cartridge/book sets are available, to add to your collection. Now children will enjoy storytime, even without mom or dad being the storyteller. They can enjoy a story, even if mom is busy making dinner. Care Bear Share A Story requires 4 C size batteries. To activate, simply press on her foot and she will begin her story. If you need to pause, press her foot again and she will stop. When you are ready to begin listening again, simply press her foot again and she starts back up where she left off in the story. A fun toy that will be loved by every child. She will make bedtime a lot more fun. Simply turn her on when you place your child in bed, and they can fall asleep hearing one of their favorite stories being told by their new friend. WHAT IS IT? A soft story telling Care Bear, with read along storybooks to go along with her stories. FOOTNOTE: My child has simply loved her new Care Bear Share A Story. She puts her world on pause, when Care Bear begins her story. Though she does not yet read, she enjoys following along with the storybook, as Care Bear reads. Care Bear lets you know when to turn the page, so even the youngest child can follow along easily. This toy is so much more fun than simply having a cassette tape and a story book. Now you have a professional storyteller at your service, that is fun to love. Care Bear Share A Story is available online, or at a store near you. 
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Crumb Chum |
Company: | Let Babies Soar, LLC |
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The mess always seems to extend beyond the reach of the bib - ever notice that?
The inventor of the Original Crumb Chum certainly did, and was determined to
meet the mess where it falls. The Original Crumb Chum extends over the lap,
down to the toes, and helps keep baby's clothes clean underneath.
Great for messy meal times, or for crafts, this Original Crumb Chum comes to the rescue for moms who are tired of mess and want baby to enjoy the fun of eating and play without constant fuss over their clothing matters. Great to use in high chairs, car seats, at the art table or in a stroller. Easy to take with you everywhere you go and fits nicely in a diaper bag or purse. Comes in two sizes and a variety of colors and patterns. You will find the perfect one suited for your baby at Let Babies Soar. If you wish to beat the mess, check this one out! 
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Chamomile Detangling Conditioner |
Company: | Wildflower |
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Wildflower Naturals offers this all natural, Chamomile Detangling Conditioner.
It is hypo-allergenic, Vitamin A & E enriched and is pH balanced.
Only the finest natural products are used in this product. Wildflower Naturals Chamomile Detangling Conditioner was created by a mother, for the special needs of children and their skin, so it is one we know you will love. You simply wash hair as normal, rinsing thoroughly. Then apply the Wildflower Naturals Chamomile Detangling Conditioner, massage in and rinse thoroughly. When you have finished, your child's hair will be silky soft, supple, and shiny! WHAT IS IT? Wildflower Naturals Chamomile Detangling Conditioner is an all natural hair product that enriches children's hair, restores natural oils and shine, leaves it more manageable and easy to care for, and protects it from natural harmful elements in the environment. WHO WILL LIKE IT? Mothers will love this for their children, as it is hypo-allergenic and all natural. Children will love this product because it leaves their hair so easy to groom. There is nothing much worse than being a child and having mom comb tangles out of your hair. Now, with the help of Wildflower Naturals Chamomile Detangling Conditioner, there is no more need for the pain and woes of childhood, as this will leave the hair easy to comb out and the tangles will surrender in a snap. FOOTNOTES: My daughter loved this! She has long, curly hair. She also has very sensitive eyes. Most products either do not keep her hair from being tangled up when we go to style her hair, or it works, but leaves her eyes red and watery, and she says they sting. When we tried this Wildflower Naturals Chamomile Detangling Conditioner, she said it did not hurt her eyes at all, and we were both relieved when we saw how easy combing her hair was. A very nice product, and one I have the pleasure of recommending for your child/ren. *Another nice feature is you can mix 2 part of this conditioner, with 6 parts water, and use it for touching up their hair, by spraying it on. This adds again to the shine and silky feel, as well as helping to comb away tangles that have come about through sleep or play, without having to wash their hair each time it needs a touchup. <<<- (2006) RETURN TO TOP |
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Frubi Shades |
Company: | Frubi |
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Thumbs Up, Hands Down, AWESOME! Frubi Shades are a long awaited answer to infants and young children constantly having eye exposure to the sun, because they simply will not keep sunglasses on. Frubi Shades remove this problem, by being easily kept on with their wrap around design.
These glasses are made of a soft spongy rubberized material that is not only comfortable, but lightweight. I placed them on my infant daughter. I thought she would instantly start grabbing them to remove them. No. She instead started looking at different angles to see why the color of her vision had changed. (it was CUTE!) Once she had figured out that her vision was not ruined, but altered from the glasses, she started tilting her head side to side, in almost a dance movement, because she was having fun with her new look / feel? She thought they were cool. Frubi shades come in many different colors and are perfect protection for infants, toddlers and young children. A long awaited product that you will be so thankful for once you see how your child likes them, and when you see how they are no longer squinting in the strong sun rays that can be so harmful to the eyes. FOOTNOTES: It is always fun to review new products. However, nothing gives me more delight than to review products that truly make a difference in the lives of families. These shades will help protect our children, and this makes reviewing them, and sharing our experience with you, so great. I can tell you, when this pair gets lost or wears out, I will be purchasing another pair for my child and I know you will feel the same way, once your child has tried them. They truly are that great. They also cost less than YOUR sun glasses, that probably do not offer 1/2 the protection that the Frubi Shades do. Frubi Shades offer a patent pending lens that offers MAXIMUM protection !!! - Lightweight - Conforms to their head perfectly - Stay on without a hassle - Affordable - Perfect for infants and children. 
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Huggy Buggy |
Company: | Hooray! |
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Huggy Buggy is a different class than other cars children play with.
The texture is so unique, that it adds dramatically to the appeal. The
Huggy Buggy is made of natural flocked foam rubber. Each one is a bright, vivid color,
that adds great drama to the look and love of the Huggy Buggy.
Children love fun textures. They also love bright colors.
The Huggy Buggy captivates both of these
and brings you a car that children will have fun with for hours upon hours.
They can push it, pull it, flip it, flop it, and use their imagination wildly. Increased sensory awareness, visual stimulation, and an old favorite play time toy. This combination will be a winner with your child, as it has been for mine. My daughter loves to play with her BRIGHT hot pink Huggy Buggy. She has the Girl Power model, which reminds me of the 70's in the look. However, she has no clue what the 70's were all about, she just knows she loves her Huggy Buggy. She loves to race it across the room, flip it over, and make it crash. FOOTNOTES: As a mom, one of the things I like about the Huggy Buggy is there are no tiny pieces on it, to become lost or lodged somewhere. It is a smooth surface from roof to tires. It is also soft, so if and when (emphasize WHEN) it crashes into furniture etc, it does not scratch or otherwise mark up what it comes in contact with. 
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Child Locator Tags |
Company: | Wander Wear |
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Every parent's fear and the nightmare all too many parents face at least once in the midst of raising a child... The moment when you realize your child is lost. Be it at a park, in a store, at the zoo or any other place a child may accompany their parent,
they can so quickly and easily become separated, even with the best laid plans made previously. When this happens, it is too late to backup and set a plan in place - it is now a matter of locating your child as quickly as possible, to ensure the best outcome.
Wander Wear comes to the aide of parents by helping to plan ahead, should this ever happen. By clipping a Wander Wear Locator Tag on your child when you go out, another adult finding them will be able to quickly contact you and return the child safely to you. Each tag is made of plastic and weather resistant and brightly colored, so it is easily visible. On the back is a place to pen in your cell phone numbers. Should a cell phone # not be available, simply place another contact # on there, so whomever locates the child can make contact with someone you will check in with. Prior to heading out, simply clip the tag on your child and you can rest your mind at ease that you have done your best in ensuring a fast and safe return, should they stray from you. <<<- (2006) RETURN TO TOP |
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Mother's 3rd Arm |
Company: | Innovative Inventions |
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Mother's 3rd Arm is a perfect name for this product, because it allows
us moms to free up our hands to do what is needed and still meet the
needs of the wee members of the family. Be it to hold a snack, a drink,
water for painting, or to hold toys in place for playtime, this is a great
way to lend a hand without lending yours!
This product has evolved greatly since being invented, because grown ups found out how helpful this product could be for them too! Now it is used by painters, carpenters, people bound to wheelchairs, manicurists, etc. Everyone will find a great use for this product above and beyond its original intent. Made of durable plastic, this product works endlessly and very well. Hook it onto a desk, a stroller, a carseat, a table ... anywhere with a place to attach the clip. This is a great solution for those tasks that just need a hand. Now the item being held can be kept at a handy spot to reach, and you have free hands to do other things, that would be limited if you had to hold everything in place. A great product at a great price and a great solution to mom's dilemma. Careful! Dad might find it and snatch it to hold his can of soda lying in the lounger on a sunny day! (Maybe we should consider buying two ....) 
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My Goodnight Book |
Company: | Quiltown |
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This book 'My Goodnight Book' is a wonderful addition to every child's bedtime ritual.
My Goodnight Book will inspire a child to do the things children should do at bedtime,
such as pick up their toys, brush their teeth, put on their jammies, etc. Teddy Bear will be right there with them, doing the same things the child is to do.
Teddy is on a bookmark attachment, and your child then moves Teddy from page to page, so he can do all of the things he needs to do to prepare for bed. We made this a fun game, as we moved Teddy to a new page, we had our child do the next thing on the list for teddy, so our child could say he beat Teddy in the task. This made for a lot of fun and giggles and got all of the bedtime routines completed without a fight or complaint. Then he plays with Teddy and the book in bed for a 10 minute time span and then it is lights out time so he and Teddy can get some sleep. A well made, soft and interactive book. This is one you do not have to worry about, if your child falls asleep with it in bed with them. It is so soft, they will not even notice it is there, once they have drifted off. The book fastens closed for safe keeping and is small and light enough that your child will be able to take it with them to daycare for naptime or to grandmas when they spend the night. Highly recommended as a wonderful addition to a young child's soft book collection or bedtime routine. <<<- (2006) RETURN TO TOP |
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Potty Mitts |
Company: | Tudy's, Inc. |
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Potty Mitts give children the ability to go potty in public restrooms without the fear of contacting unwanted germs. Little children must use their hands to place themself on he potty correctly. This can be a health hazard in motion. With Potty Mitts they are protected from unsightly germs and mom and child will rest easier knowing their hands are staying clean and protected. The mitts even hold out moisture, so you can rely on them to keep your child germ free, no matter what they encounter.
Great to carry in the car, in the diaper bag and in your purse. Then, when they need to go, they have what they need to proceed safely. A package contains 12 mitts and they are disposable. Each mitt is decorated with darling bears, so children enjoy their momentary fashion accessory too. When it comes to potty training and using public washrooms, we must teach them to do so safely. These mitts are a great start in that direction and a big help. <<<- (2006) RETURN TO TOP |
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Snack & Play Travel Tray |
Company: | Star Kids |
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The Star Kids Snack & Play Travel Tray is such a handy device for children in the car.
Whether they are in their car seat or booster seat, the Snack & Play Travel Tray will enable them to play with their toys or color their pictures, instead of being bored in the back seat, while mom is running her errands. It can also be used in the stroller, to allow them a play area when going for a walk.
The two inch sides, help hold everything on the tray. The tray is sturdy and durable, and makes a nice play surface for children to enjoy when in the car. The buckle can be strapped around the child, stroller, or the seat, to ensure it stays in place. The Snack & Play Travel Tray is made of 100% nylon, so it is easy to wash off and keep clean. There are handy pockets on either side to hold their juice cup, their baggie of cheerios to snack on, their story book, or their crayons and color book. BACKGROUND Alyson Probst came up with the idea for the Snack & Play when the trays she found in the marketplace did not seem to be safe, in the event of an accident. She worked with a local manufacturer to create a prototype, and set the process into motion. Since the company began, Alyson has already improved her product with a new design. Now Star Kids have the Snack & Play Travel Tray - the solution for kids in car seats! WHAT IS IT? The Snack & Play Travel Tray is like a lap tray for children to use in the car, while in their carseat. The Difference being, it does not sit across their lap to steady it, it actually fastens around them or the carseat, so it is secure in place. In case of an accident, it is easily removed, and is made of nylon, so will not cause an injury to occur. WHAT IS IT USED FOR? Children love to have little snacks or drinks in the car, if on extended road trips. Now they can have their own little snack table, which will provide a steady, even surface. They also love to color, look at story books, or play with their little cars, dolls, what have you. The Snack & Play Travel Tray allows for this, and accommodates them with a nice level playing surface that they will enjoy again and again. FOOTNOTE: This is a great solution that I know you and your children will enjoy having in the car. Road trips long or short, can wear on a child. If they have something to occupy their time, and keep them busy - they will do much better, for a lot longer. This relaxed playtime will make for a much more stress-free time for mom and dad as well. <<<- (2006) RETURN TO TOP |
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Stroller Snack Sack |
Company: | Little Handfuls |
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Little Handfuls has brought to us a product that every mother will find helpful.
The Stroller Snack Sack is TERRIFIC! Not only does it fit on a stroller, we have
also used it on shopping carts, on the car seat (attached to the side bar) and on
the bike carrier (attached to the arm). It will even attach to a child's belt, so they have their little snack
handy when walking with mom!
The Stroller Snack Sack attaches with velcro. It fastens securely, so it will not come undone without wanting it to. Fill it with your child's favorite snack, close it up and throw it in your purse or diaper bag, and remove it to be attached to the stroller, when you arrive at your destination. This is a great product to hold snacks, sippy cups, pacifiers, bottles, you name it! It is easily cleaned, and can be reused time after time. This is so handy for moms and dads who want to reduce the clutter and mess, and improve the availability of snacks for their children when they are on the go. The style of the Snack Sack is classy, the look is appealing, and using it is very simple. This is one that will be a sure hit, I know - because we have found a million uses for it, and both my child and myself LOVE it! This is one of those inexpensive life savers, that once we have it, we wonder how we lived without it. FOOTNOTES: Makes a great gift for young children. or give it as a shower gift, and mom can use it as a cell phone holder on the stroller, until baby begins using it for snacks! <<<- (2006) RETURN TO TOP | Press Release |
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Toddler Bed Safety Top Sheet |
Company: | Sweet Pea's Heirlooms |
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The Safety Toddler Top Sheet is a product your toddler will enjoy you incorporating into their bed attire. The handy corner pockets keep the sheet in place, without allowing it to slide up during the night. A practical, simple, and awesome solution! This ensures your child is not only safe at night, but truly comfortable! Even as an adult, if the sheet gets tangled up around your feet, or begins to creep up the bed, it can make you very restless, as you battle to keep it in place.
Now there is a solution that is ready for you to use.
Sweet Pea's Heirlooms offers an entire toddler bed ensemble. From the comforter, and the pillow case, right down to the bottom and top sheet. These are very well designed and of the highest quality of construction. I know you will enjoy using these for years to come, as you pass them down from one toddler to the next. BACKGROUND: Sweet Pea's Heirlooms began 6 years ago although, at the time, we didn't know it. Many know that infants and toddlers toss and tumble so much that their sheets come loose from their cribs, pack-n-plays, and even their toddler beds causing them to become entangled. Well, our little granddaughter, Hannah (nicknamed 'Sweet Pea') got tangled up in her sheets many times. It's a very scary feeling. Since our granddaughter, Hannah, was always getting tangled up in her sheets, there was a great need for a sheet that provided safety while she slept. Our daughter and I searched and searched, but could not find any type of crib sheet other than the standard 'fitted' one. It was our daughter that suggested I design a 'safety' crib sheet for Hannah. After many hours of planning, drawing, measuring, and sewing by trial and error, I finally designed a crib sheet that was easy to put on, yet difficult for Hannah to remove. Finally we could all rest assured that Hannah would now sleep safely. A few years passed without me making any more safety sheets since our granddaughter continued to use the one sheet I had previously designed. Then Hannah came for a visit and had to sleep in our old crib which we converted into a toddler bed. Well, wouldn't you know...she looked like a mummy in the morning...completely wrapped up in the standard fitted crib sheet (we didn't have another safety sheet to use). What a dilemma! We needed to make another safety sheet, but I didn't quite remember how I had designed the first one. So back to the drawing board I went. More measuring, drawing, sewing, ripping out seams; more drawing and sewing, over and over. Then, finally, I designed another safety sheet and this one was better than the first one. This time I had sketches and measurements and directions which I kept for future use. Then our daughter came up with a wonderful idea. "Mom", she said, "why don't you make more of these and sell them. If Hannah needs them, then there must be others that need them too!" That was the beginning of our safety crib sheets, and also our safety pack-n-play sheets which are the same design, only a smaller version. Just recently I have designed a safety toddler bed top sheet which fits nicely over the safety crib sheet, also a toddler bed bottom sheet. After finally developing the best design, obtaining my patent was my next challenge. Spending time with my attorney, supplying drawings and details, and of course, money, was just the beginning. There were many visits to my attorney and a lot more money. Then, I had to wait, and wait, and wait. All that waiting was very hard. Now, two years later, I finally have my patent, # 6,804,844 and realize it has all been worthwhile. Our biggest goal has been providing safety for infants & toddlers during sleep or play. We opened Sweet Pea's Hierlooms in July of 2002, and can only hope that many will use our product to provide safety to their infants & toddlers. WHAT IS IT? The Safety Toddler Sheet by Sweet Pea's Heirlooms offers a corner pocket on each side of the end, that holds the top sheet in place, and does not allow it to cinch up away from the foot of the bed. This adds to both the safety and comfort of your toddler's sleep experience. FOOTNOTE: So many colors to choose from. They offer matching pillow cases, bottom sheets, top sheets and comforters. Check their site for all of the details. <<<- (2006) RETURN TO TOP |
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RATINGS EXPLAINED: - perfect score = 5 1. Price is within reason for the product (1 pt) 2. The product does what it claims (1 pt) 3. Suited for recommended age (1 pt) 4. Quality manufacturing (1 pt) 5. Instructions are clear and easy to follow (1 pt) 5 = PERFECT | 4 = GOOD | 3 = OKAY | 2, 1, 0 = rejected |
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