Earth's Best TenderCare Chlorine Free Baby Wipes Refills, 30-Count Packages (Pack of 24)(720 Wipes)
BUT when you buy them using this bulk offer you get the travel size packs which do not thread when placed in an existing wipes container, ie: when you pull one out the next one does not follow it and then you are stuck trying to get the top of the wipes container off and then trying to find where the wipe starts all whist trying to keep your squirming baby on the changing table!
We would buy these wipes again but not using this bulk travel size offer.A great price for some great wipes! They do not tear easily and i like
that these are good for the enviorment and chlorine free which is important to me. I suggest you get an extra 15% off by getting them
shipped every month or two..we do that with the Earth Best baby food
jars and that has been a life saver. This is good price for 720 excellent
wipes.I love that these are non-toxic and the size of these packages is perfect to keep in your purse or diaper bag without adding too much weight or bulk. I normally use the Lansinoh wipes, but bought these to use while out. Only negative for me--For some reason the wipes leave a foamy residue when you use them (which dries quickly). I'm not crazy about that since it seems the excess liquid and "soap" make diaper rash more likely and also make me uneasy about using to clean the baby's hands and toys since he'll put them in his mouth. Even though these are non-toxic, I do wish there wasn't so much residue for him to potentially ingest.my only complaint is that these are a little sudsy. but they are very very soft, like pampers sensitive wipes. i am happy to use a product that is safe for the environment.
Gerber Graduates Puffs, 1.48-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 6)
These do 'dissolve' pretty easily but your baby may take a little getting used to eating them like mine did. But in no time they knew how to eat these with OUT choking. I think at first they were just trying to swallow them before they got wet and 'dissolved'.
We have bought Walmart Store Brand & these Gerber Puffs. Walmart Brand is Good but Gerber brand is GREAT! The Gerber Puffs are bigger making them easier for tiny fingers to pick them up, yet they are still a small enough size for them to eat. Walmart Brand have a lot of broken pieces so many of the pieces are tiny and my girls can't pick them up to eat them, I don't know that I have ever found a broken Gerber piece. I think Gerber stays fresh longer, it seems not too long after I open a Walmart Brand they are stale feeling.
Since I have twins we go through these fast so we've found it much cheaper to order them in bulk.
These keep my girls happy while my husband and I eat or get things done. Even if I have just fed my girls, if they see us eating they will have a fit. We put some puffs on their walker or high chair trays and they are Happy again. We even pour these in their play pen & they don't even make a mess. At a restaurant if my girls are getting fussy, we'll keep giving them puffs and they are happy. We give them puffs while we are heating their food, if not they'll normally throw fits until we are feeding them.
We've tried the Gerber flavors: Bananna, Strawberry/Apple, Apple Cinnamon & my girls love them all.Excellant value as opposed to buying at the local supermarket. Just the right size to be able to allow my grandson to have control, At the moment this is his favorite food
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i should have tried this flavor before buying bulk here. my daughter loves puffs in general and she really liked the sweet potato ones we got before this one. but the apple cinnamon flavor is a little too 'artificial' and strong. instead of grabbing them by the handful, she doesn't seem too interested to eat these..Read Best Reviews of Gerber Graduates Puffs, 1.48-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 6) Here
My 2 year old and my 8 month old both love these. I wish there were more calories in these but they are yummy and perfect for toddlers learning to feed themselves. Dissolves very quickly. The sweet potato and peach flavour are my favorites. :)Want Gerber Graduates Puffs, 1.48-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 6) Discount?
my toddler loves them,they are convenient,perfect for sitters house or on the go,and my boy likes all of them.walmart has them under 3 a canister i think.i usually get them there.my star review is based o how much sugar they have.i prefer to give my kid flavored cheerios,they have less sugar and better on price,they just don't melt in your mouth or come in a convenient can.besides the sugar and price,i love them.but i do pretty much use all of the gerber toddler stuff for on the go,and when i am home i try to use a different sub,like cereal,yogurt or what ever the mainproduct is for that specific gerber item.my dad and babysitter pretty much love to have these on hand for mess free convenience though.NoJo Emily Reversible High Chair Cover, Pink/Brown
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Very cute cover! Fits our restored wooden high chair nicely. Reversible option is nice as well, one side could be used for a girl, the other for a boy.Read Best Reviews of NoJo Emily Reversible High Chair Cover, Pink/Brown Here
With our first grand baby I wanted to use the high chair that we use for our children, but it needed and update. This cover fits very nice and I can still use the strape that goes between the legs that holds them in. This cover is also very easy to clean!! Love it, would recommend.Want NoJo Emily Reversible High Chair Cover, Pink/Brown Discount?
This item is a lifesaver for me. I own two peg perego prima pappa high chairs and the covers are awful. They are so so hard to clean and the fake leather easily peels off. The replacement covers are expensive over $50 on etsy or more on peg perego. I found this generic cover and while it does not fit the chair properly, I am able to thread the strap through the center hole and make it work. The fabric is SUPER EASY to clean. It's a complete time saver for me. This turned two chairs I hated into two great chairs! I have the engine one and bought the pink one for my daughter's chair. A++++Lansinoh mOmma Mealtime Warm Plate, Green
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This cool plate is so simple to clean and use. The modern look is nice. It keeps food warmed and even warms up food a bit which I didn't warm enough. HA! I wish there were instructions on how long to warm the plate for to warm the water inside, but I think I will have to figure that out for myself.Read Best Reviews of Lansinoh mOmma Mealtime Warm Plate, Green Here
This plate is wonderful for keeping baby and toddler food warm while they sometimes take so long to eat, it's so easy, just add hot water from the tap into the hole, put the plug in, and add the food, let it warm up a bit, and serve. I bought my daughter this one and the "green sprouts Warming Plate" as an alternative to keep in her diaper bag for travel. She loves them both. ~~D.Maher New EnglandWould have liked a larger hole to fill and especially empty the dish. Also would have like a larger main serving space.Gerber Graduates Fruit Splashers Juice, 32-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
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Baby Brezza Food Storage System: Octo
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Not sure where they came up with the shape of these containers, as it is difficult to get the last bit of food out of the corners.Read Best Reviews of Baby Brezza Food Storage System: Octo Here
I love the Baby Brezza system. I ordered this storage set in yellow but received green. I only wanted yellow because I already had green but the color really doesn't matter. It does exactly what I want it to do!This is a great product. I use the orange ones to indicate items that have meat in them. Sometimes good is a bit hard to get in, but I am sure that is true of any container. I keep these in the freezer and they work great.Petit Collage Nesting Blocks
Naturepedic No-Compromise Organic Cotton Classic 150 Seamless Crib Mattress
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Munchkin Toddler Dip Dish, Colors May Vary
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Perfect for dipped foods and snacks. The plate makes for easy clean up and does not stain when using products like ketchup.Read Best Reviews of Munchkin Toddler Dip Dish, Colors May Vary Here
My toddler is a sauce-a-holic and requires some sort of 'dipping sauce' with almost every meal. This plate is great! Might be a little small for older kids that require more food but it works well for a 2.5 yr old. I've sent it through the dish washer dozens of times and it shows no wear and tear.I'd recommend it and might actually buy some more (I already have 3).My son loves to dip his food, so this plate has been perfect for him. I also use the small dipping bowl for cottage cheese or fruit. It has held up great in the dishwasher and it doesn't stain from food (like spaghetti).
Nuby 2 Pack Embossed Section Plate
Amazon does a poor job with these as they don;t break out the colors (you get random) so buying for a boy the colors they chose for me were pink and purple. I know I took a chance but it would be nice if I didn't have to.
Also, Amazon has a warning for choking due to small parts. These are plastic plates with no pieces. Not sure what child could fit a full plate down their throat.I was looking forever for a plate that has 3 sections that were not just one big section and TINY other sections and this is PERFECT..she can have her fruit, vegetable, and a meat right there for my daughter. I own 12 of these plates and they go through the dishwasher (top rake) and microwave (very short time is all ive tried so far) and they are not warping or anything. I love these plates. Wish i could pick which color I want, but its ok since they are such good plates (i see them lasting and being able to use them for the next baby).
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I was getting tired of melamine plates which break easily, cannot go into the microwave, and are expensive (especially those with characters). So I got these little plates. My 3 year old daughter loves their colors and separations. And I like the fact they are PBA free, and can go both to the microwave and the dishwasher. The price is also a plus!Read Best Reviews of Nuby 2 Pack Embossed Section Plate Here
the main reason I purchased this plate is that it is BPA free. I love the design, the dividers (and the plate itself) are just the right size, and overall it's a cute plate......however........They don't stack!!! I bought 2 two packs, got one that had green and blue and one that had orange and yellow, so I have quite the cute little collection of plates, but you would think they would be designed to stack! I mean, don't get me wrong, it's not like they topple over in my cupboard or anything...they're only 4 high and they're flat, so they do "balance" on top of one another, but it would be so much more convinient (and seemingly quite easy) to design them so that they actually kinda nestle into eachother. That's my only complaint, other than that, they get the job done:)
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first of all this plate is sold individually at walmart under walmart's "parent's choice" label, instead of "nuby". the plates are sold individually in the store for $1.50 a plate. it is the exact same plate. same embossed frog/dragonfly design and the back of the plate is imprinted with "nuby".i bought this for my 16 month old. it's perfect for dinner time. the raised walls that divide the plate are tall, which i love. if they're too short the food just gets pushed around the plate. this plate is deep enough to serve as a "bowl" for foods like cottage cheese. it's a great plate for learning to use a spoon and fork. i'll definitely be buying 1 or 2 more.
Freshfoods Mash & Serve Bowl
I tried to mash food using a spoon and it's not as easy as I thought. I like this masher. It's perfect when I only want to prepare one serving of baby food and feed my baby right away. It only takes ~30 seconds to mash one serving of food. Easy to wash, too.This was the perfect item to mash up food to give to our 11 month old. We have tried a few other products that didn't come close to this in terms of ease of use, effectiveness, and ease of cleaning. Some things I like about this product:
The pieces are dishwasher safe which makes clean up easy.
The bowl has a rubber bottom which makes it slip resistant.
There are grooves in the bowl the provide a nice amount friction for mashing up foods.
It is sturdy and durable.
We have used this for about a month with all kinds of foods: pasta, meats, beans, fruits, veggies, etc. For the cost, I cannot recommend picking up this product enough you will not be disappointed. It more than easily pays for itself in money saved from buying less jars of baby food!
UPDATE:
over 6 months later and we have pretty much stopped using this product as our son is old enough (and has enough teeth) to not need most foods mashed up. Although, he does enjoy potatoes and other veggies mashed up still...so it still gets some occasional use.
This has held up through the entire time we used it and it will be ready to go for our next child! I stand by my original review of this product it was a HUGE help for feeding our son all sorts of table food for many months.
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I love this food masher! We started feeding my son solid foods at 6 months. By that age he didn't need to eat watery cereal and could eat thicker purees. Some foods, like bananas and strawberries, can be mashed up as is. Some foods, like apples and pears, mash up really well once they are steamed. When he was about 9 months old we started putting whatever we were eating into the masher and it worked out perfectly. We put in pastas, stews, chicken and rice, spaghetti...all mashable! You can even take it to restaurants with you! Rather than spending money on a Baby Bullet, get a few of these!Read Best Reviews of Freshfoods Mash & Serve Bowl Here
The Nuk Bowl and Masher works great for mashing soft fruit and veggies with ease. The masher handle is more comfortable for a smaller/leaner hand like mine than for my husband who has larger/thicker hands. The bowl handle and base helps keep it steady and the groove lines inside lets you grind the food smoothly but still with texture. Clean-up is quite easy as well.I was quite surprise how small it was when I first received it, but it worked out fine because I wasn't planning on making large quantities. Measurement-wise: Handle is 3" wide and 4" long. Bowl is approx. 4.25" at opening and 2" deep. The bowl holds approx. 1 cup of mash food.
There are 4 symbols indicated on the bottom of the bowl.
RECYCLE PLASTIC #7 with code PP/TPE (polypropylene) underneath
The CUP AND FORK symbol for plastic is safe for contact with food
A CROSSED-OUT THERMOMETER symbol with 60 degrees Celsius = 140 degrees Fahrenheit next to it
A CLOCK symbol for when it was manufactured
Now there is some confusion here to the #7 plastic code. Typically #7 is not use with food storage because it considered unsafe. This is because often a # "7" on the bottom in the recycling triangle means the material is polycarbonate, but NOT always. Polycarbonate is the plastic that is made from the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA.) However the PP code underneath indicates that it is made with polypropylene which is mostly use for tupperware/food storage container marked under code #5, which is safe. Base on my research, whether the code was printed correctly or not, one can only assume that it is made from plastic #7 but from polypropylene and does NOT contain polycarbonate since it's marked as BPA-FREE.
Whether or not the bowl and masher are dishwasher/microwave safe you should use it at your own desertion. There is NO symbol indicating that it is microwave or dishwasher-safe. I would rather be safe then sorry. There has never been the need for me to put it in the microwave since my fruits and veggies were pre-cut then boiled in a small sauce pot or defrosted in a separate bowl. I never had to use the dishwasher either because I always quickly rinse it under hot water and leave it in a Dish Pan Basin soaking in soapy water with all of the other baby tableware. Never like the idea of mixing our dishes, which contains grease, with the baby's bowls and bottles.
The bottom-line:
I think this bowl/masher set is a wonderful tool for making small portion of fresh mash food for babies who have most of their teeth and are already learning to chew and swallow thicker food. It is easy to use and clean. I am not worried about the #7 recycling code bc at the end I will (A) never microwave the bowl, whether it is BPA-free or not, (B) I am not using the bowl as a tableware so my baby never will be chewing on it, (C) I will not store food in it for a long period of time. It was meant for mashing fruit and veggies quickly and it does just that.I was about to wash and use this product for my baby when I saw at the bottom of the bowl that the plastic recycling sign was #7. I read that #7 is a catch-all category and it may mean it's an ok plastic if it's one of those new biobased plastics. I called the toll-free number listed on the package and was told that the product is made of polypropylene TPE. I read in a few books that it is best to stick to #1, #2, #4 and #5 plastics for babies, so I don't think I will take a chance with this product. It looks like a really good product though and I'm sure it would have been very useful, if not for the #7. I'm giving this a 3-star to be "neutral" since I haven't used this product and can't tell if it's good or not.
Baby Chef Artisan Yogurt Maker
This yogurt maker comes with 4 , 5 ounce jars. These too worked out great for me. I make different kinds of yogurt now everyday in these jars. yogurt with whole milk for my kids and yogurt with fat free milk for myself and husband. I also purchased on big bowl from walmart that fits perfectly into this yogurt maker...for days when I need more yogurt when we have ppl over and stuff...and it makes more than 1/2 litre of yogurt......
I usually let the milk sit in the maker for 6 hours to make sweet/non-sour perfect yogurt for daily consumption. But when i need sour yogurt for some dish ( like rava idli) and stuff I let it sit for 8 -10hrs and it works out great.
It consumes very less power, this device comsumes only 11 watts and so haven't seen any noticeable difference in my electric bill too..this maker makes good yogurt. and the design is compact and looks good. it doesn't take much space at all while sitting on the counter. and the BPA free glass jars even make this model more awesome!
i would definitely recommend this yogurt maker to singles or small family who don't actually require big amount of yogurt daily/weekly.
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Makes good yogurt...now. On first try I used Trader Joe's 2% milk and Greek Gods plain yogurt as starter, used the amount suggested in the instructions, 1/2 cup i think. I heated the milk & cooled down beforehand, left in for 8 hours. Result was runny & inconsistent setting, inedible and too sour. Second try I used Strauss Family 2% milk and two generous tablespoons of Fage plain, heated/cooled milk beforehand, plus put a paper towel in the machine, under the jars. (I suspect the floor of the machine gets too hot for cultures to survive, don't need too much starter). Result was perfect yogurt after 8 hours, thick & creamy even without straining. Very happy esp since Amazon price was only $18 for new.Read Best Reviews of Baby Chef Artisan Yogurt Maker Here
it does the job, and does it well. i'm not using dried starter, but the store bought yogurt as starter, and it works well. i start it before bed, and in the morning my yogurt is ready! so convenient! i use organic milk, no additives, no food color, no corn syrup, no preservatives, awesome! i would recommend this to my friends.Want Baby Chef Artisan Yogurt Maker Discount?
I chose this one since it was the perfect size for me since I'm single. The instructions say to use 1/2 c plain yogurt or starter, 4 cups of milk, and 1/4c to 1/2 c instant non fat dry milk powder. I didn't do that. First off, the 4 cups of milk is way too much and will not fit in the glass containers.I used 3 cups of organic, ultra pasteurized(UHT) milk and about 1 1/2 Tbsp of Fage 2% plain Greek yogurt. If you use UHT milk you don't have to parboil. I wasn't thrilled about using nonfat dry milk so I left that out. Came out perfect for my tastes. I pulled out two at about 7 hours and the other 2 after about 15 hours. I didn't notice a huge difference in tartness but the consistency for the ones that stayed in longer was a tiny bit thicker. I mostly use yogurt for smoothies so I don't need it to be very thick. The consistency reminds me of yogurt you can get in Europe or Asia. Next time I may try using a full fat, organic Greek yogurt as a starter and see how it comes out. I also saw a recipe that uses 2 c milk and only 2 tsps of yogurt as a starter. I just got this yesterday so I'm still in the testing stages but I totally love it so far and would recommend this to anyone!
NeneSupply 2 Count Tubing for Medela Lactina and Symphony Breast Pumps, BPA Free
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These replacement parts worked perfect for my Medella symphony. Couldn't tell a difference between these and the original ones that came in the accessory kit. Happy shopping (and pumping)!I had no hustle at all with this order:it arrived next day with Amazon Prime,
and fitted our Lactina pump attachment kit (both breast shields and cylinder) just fine.
It has identical adaptors on both ends of the tube though, but as they fit well, I see no problem with it.
P.S. Prior ordering this set, I called Medela customer service asking for a free replacement for tubing, but have been told they were not going to send it for free, unless I had a warranty case with a proof of purchase (which I have not had),
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Easy to use and what I needed, it was hard though to determine if these where the tube's i needed, but i think that is Medela's fault and not the sellers.California Baby Calendula Cream
My daughter also gets a lot of diaper rash from not only going to the bathroom but the combination of it and sweat. For that, I use a specific natural diaper rash cream by DesitinDesitin Creamy Diaper Rash Ointment + FREE Baby Ganics Thick N' Kleen (Fragrance Free) Baby Wipes. It's an ointment but it's creamy so it absorbs quickly. A dash of the Calendula on top of the diaper rash cream seems to help soothe the pain a little quicker for her.
The Calendula also has a really pleasant smell. It works on the entire body. I just avoid using it on her face in case she were to ingest it. Even though it's natural I feel more comfortable shielding that possibility. Make sure you find the original blend though, I've seen a lot of complaints of a 'new formula' but I've yet to encounter it myself.Reformulation on California Baby Calendula Cream Be Aware: In the old formulation, water and calendula were the first two ingredients -the new formula Calendula is the 8TH INGREDIENT water, caprylic capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, glycerin USP, cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate, canola oil and FINALLY Calendula! This formulation is much cheaper for the company and yet they still charge an avg. of $5 an ounce!! I'm pretty outraged -if you use California Baby please let them know how you feel about this change in formulation and look to make sure the products YOU use haven't also been reformulated. ---Please note that my son who has severe eczema used to have NO skin reaction to the old formula and now he has pain on application and redness in his skin for up to an hour after it's applied.
I also want to note that it wasn't until my son started reacting to it that I even compared the labels --no notification of reformulation on the new containers at all -completely unethical -so very disappointed.
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My son had horrible baby acne and a friend recommended Calendula Cream to help it. What an amazing difference it made in just a few days! I used it 2-3x a day after washing his face and results were almost immediate.Read Best Reviews of California Baby Calendula Cream Here
I have eczema on face / very sensitive skin. Immediately after applying the product my face burns for a good minute and then it stops. The product is intended for dry skin which I have due to my eczema however, after about an hour or so my skin feels dry again so I have to apply more of the product.I read some reviews about how the crème with the new label has a new formula which isn't the same as the old label crème. Maybe due to the formula change I'm experiencing the burning sensation.When my daughter turned 2 months old she broke out in eczema. It was all over her body and severe. We tried a number of different moisturizers: aquaphor, eucerin, Burt's Bees, nutraderm, lubriderm, to name a few. This lotion was the first that began to manage her eczema. Now, along with the lotion daily and the use of hydrocortisone she only needs spot treatment. Although the cost is high we consider it worth it and buy this in bulk so it's always on hand.
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Sassy Baby Less Mess Toddler Bowl with Lid, Colors May Vary
I found that the suction base does lose suction power if you put it thro the dishwasher on the 160 degree "sanitizing" cycle, so I just handwash the sticky part, and of course, don't microwave it either.Never had much luck with the suction cup base on either my bar or table surface. We never used the lid, but the bowl has been in use for almost 2 years and its working out just fine.
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i have found that the suction bowls not only help you to teach your baby how to feed themselves, but it also helps you to keep your table area clean. The bowl cover offers a way to fix your childs meals in bulk and store them in a way that is safe and easy to put away. All you have to do later on is heat food to right temperature and stick it down. This bowl is also goos for mothers just learning how to juggle feeding a first child it's first few meals.Read Best Reviews of Sassy Baby Less Mess Toddler Bowl with Lid, Colors May Vary Here
i purchased this suction bowl for my granddaughter, very disappointed to find out it did not stick to the high chair tray. That is the reason i purchased this bowl for my granddaughter can learn to pick her food from this bowl without being tossed around.Want Sassy Baby Less Mess Toddler Bowl with Lid, Colors May Vary Discount?
Suction bowls are a GREAT idea, too bad this one doesn't have any suction! Initially, it sticks to my little ones high chair tray, but after about a minute, it comes loose completely. I even moisten the bottom to create more suction, and that still doesn't work. The only way it sticks to the her tray is if I constantly push on it. Save your money and try something else. I'm currently looking for a new suction bowl. For more reviews and ideas, visit my blogGerber Graduates Mealtime Organizer
I got this container after seeing a similar one at pottery barn kids. This one is less expensive, but actually looks better in person (and more functional). It doesn't look childish in any way and can easily be used as a lunchbox insert or on it's own. The container perfectly fits inside the standard lunch box (it's easier for my 1st grader to carry around and lunchboxes are insulated too). One of the departments has a leak proof lid though I have never tried putting liquid in it since I prefer to use the Thermos Foogo for soups and such. It works good for pasta with sauce though. I've made a mistake by putting in hot pasta once. Don't do it. The lid "sucks in" and it's impossible for little hands to open.
P.S. Dishwasher safe, BPA free and lead freeI bought this container for my daughter when she started kindergarten. I looked at many different containers, and none of them were what I was looking for...then I found this one!
My daughter is five years old so I wanted something that would have an easy lid for her to take off, but also be able to securely snap the lid back down this was the only container I could find like that and it has worked great! When she opens her lunchbox, she just keeps the container inside the lunchbox and flips the lid open. She likes it cause she doesn't have to take anything out of her lunchbox and all her food is neatly in front of her and ready to eat. She doesn't have to deal with opening a ton of baggies.
I really like that it comes with a small lid to fit over one of the smaller sections in the container. It has rubber around it so it secures on tightly. I wouldn't trust that lid to keep in liquid, but I always put things like fresh fruit (which of course has some juice), hummus, guacamole, apple sauce, etc. in it and it never leaks into other sections of the container.
Some reviewers have commented about there not being enough room for ice packs or juice boxes. I always put a juice box and two ice packs in the lunchbox, underneath the container. I have used different ice packs with this, but my favorite are flat, plastic ice packs. We use the top compartment for kids-size utensils and napkins. There is also a space on the lid to slide in a picture or note for your child this has been fun for us!
I highly recommend putting this container in a lunchbox! We have never tried sending this to school on it's own and I don't think that would be a good idea with any container. It fits perfectly in our "standard size" rectangular lunchbox.
This container has been perfect for my 5 year old's lunches! This is very reasonably priced, so I didn't mind at all spending a bit of money to try it out. We bought one at Target and loved it so much that we purchased a second one at Wal-mart. (we have both pink and blue. I have no idea why it is listed as red it is definitely pink!)
Great product!!!
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I was surprised that this lunchbox is the same size as the laptop lunch bento boxes which are ~9"x9.2"x2.5" (I didn't actually measure it, but I set it on top of the laptop lunch box and it's almost exact.) I assumed for the price and the target age range (and since dimensions aren't published here) that it must be pretty small. It's an amazing deal compared to other bento box-style lunch boxes that go for about 5 times as much. It fits right inside my son's regular lunchbox, and is easy for my preschooler to open we practiced at home :). I like that the top compartment can hold an ice pack, or a longer snack you don't want to get crushed like cereal bars. Since the top compartment opens from the outside, it's also a good spot for "snack" vs. lunch, so kids don't have to open everything up to get their snack out. The main compartment has plenty of room for a full-size sandwich. It's annoying that you can't choose the colors, but I got lucky and received the colors I wanted. I haven't tested the holding power of the lidded compartment yet, where I plan to put the yogurt.Read Best Reviews of Gerber Graduates Mealtime Organizer Here
This container is perfect for our daycare needs -it has three sections, including one with an air-tight lid for fruits or vegetables, and a great little area on the top where you can leave a message or picture -and it's dishwasher (top rack) safe. The only drawback is that it's hard to find, and I paid less than half the price offered through Amazon's seller at Walmart, plus no shipping charges. Hopefully Amazon will carry this terrific product soon.As a first time lunch packer, I wasn't too sure what I was looking for, but didn't want items just rattling around loose in the soft sided lunch box. I ended up with two of the pink boxes and they have worked just fine. I often pack the pureed fruit pouches and the big knobby caps don't really fit well enough for the box to snap shut. On the flip side, sandwiches stay pretty intact. My daughter just turned three and she does have some trouble getting the inside lid off, but I suspect most kids using this will be a bit older.Skip Hop Zoo Pack Little Kid Backpack
If you don't need to fit anything in there that's as large as an unfolded sheet of standard size paper in there, I would recommend this backpack.This bag is super cute and seems well-made but it is small... I bought it for preschool for my 4-year old but I would say it's more appropriate for a toddler sleepover bag or something along those lines. It is much too short to fit a folder and you'd have to fold up a piece of paper or art project to fit it inside. He loves it so I think I'll keep it but I might have to buy a different one for preschool. If I had bought it as a toddler carryabout bag I would have given it 5 stars for that purpose!
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This backpack is so cute I can hardly stand it. But be warned that it is definitely a backpack made for toddlers, not really for school-age children. I use it mainly to cart around my 2 year-old son's toys and books in my car in case I need to keep him entertained somewhere but there is not a whole lot of room in the backpack.Read Best Reviews of Skip Hop Zoo Pack Little Kid Backpack Here
I bought the dog backpack for my two year old son. He's about 35" tall and it's still slightly big for him, but at least it will last him a while. It's absolutely adorable and it's perfect for short trips. It holds a few diapers, some wipes, a toy and a snack with no problem. One of my favorite features is the cupholder on the side for sippy cups. I was initially a little worried about the material because it is so light in color. I figured it would be filthy in no time, but to my surprise, it wipes clean very easily. I looked at a lot of toddler backpacks before I bought this one and I'm happy with my purchase.Want Skip Hop Zoo Pack Little Kid Backpack Discount?
I love this cute little back pack. My son is 1 and we use it to carry his daily supplies back and forth to daycare and as a substitute diaper bag. He likes the bright colors and he knows it's his bag. We get lots of compliments on it where ever we go. It's the perfect size for a toddler and the straps are adjustable. It's sturdy and well made, and though it's on the small side, it holds just the right amount of stuff, (which for us is a lot since I'm an over-packer anyway). The name-tag inside didn't bleed and run when I wrote my son's name on it like most fabric tags do. The front pocket is great for the things you need more frequently like kleenux, and small toys, and it has a loop you can hook your keys onto. The side pouch is the perfect fit for a sippy cup. I so glad I got this; I just ordered the matching lunchbox and if I'm half as happy with it as I am with this backpack I'll be really pleased.Two weeks after I posted this review, and after barely 2 months of use, the zipper for the main compartment broke. I was heartbroken. I searched everywhere for the receipt so I could call for a possible replacement, but no luck. I spent an hour trying to repair it, which to my amazement, I eventually did, but now I feel that it's fragile and I'm waiting for it to break again. So I wanted to add this warming. Do not over-pack and stretch the zipper, it's only plastic and will stretch and bend. Keep an eye on the teeth as you can see them separating and that is your warning of impending breakage.
I know this is made for little kids, but if I was the maker of this product I think that I would use a metal zipper for the main compartment as they are stronger and can take a lot more abuse than a plastic one.
I still love and would recommend this product, I'd just be a little more careful with it.
It's now been 9 months since I repaired the zipper and I haven't had a single problem with it since then. And, we LOVE the lunch box just as much as the backpack.