My son loves those fruit and veggie melts! We have a handful for snacks or while out and about shopping. It's an easy and healthy alternative to the real thing, we is of course preferred but not always possible ;-)
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Gerber Graduates Fruit and Veggie Melts, Truly Tropical Blend, 1-Ounce
My son loves those fruit and veggie melts! We have a handful for snacks or while out and about shopping. It's an easy and healthy alternative to the real thing, we is of course preferred but not always possible ;-)
Momo Baby Travel Bowl and Spoon Set, Green
This is very handy for feeding my baby solid foods while we're out-and-about, when a bowl and spoon are needed. The spoon snaps into a neat little compartment in the lid of the bowl, so you can just toss the whole thing in your diaper-bag and rest assured that the head of the spoon will stay safe and sanitary until baby is ready to eat. As other reviewers have mentioned, the spoon is a bit wide, but my 10-month-old manages it just fine, and she's on the petite side. It might be an issue if your baby's mouth is very small, but even then, the size of the spoon shouldn't be problematic if you make sure to scoop the food onto the edge of the spoon. Plus, the bowl & spoon are BPA-free and phthalate-free, which are safety bonuses. I definitely recommend this product if you're looking for an easy, sanitary way to spoon-feed your little one while on-the-go.
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IMomo Baby Travel Bowl and Spoon Set, GreenI was super excited when I found this bowl as it seemed perfect for packing my toddler's lunch for daycare. Love the divided container. However, upon arrival, it turns out that the lid does not stay on. At all! The box appeared to be beat up and taped so my guess is, I am not the only one who returned this container. The only reason I am giving this item 2 stars is because at the same time I ordered a pink one and the lid on that one stays on. Not too tightly, but for a short distance and solid food it will do.
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This is a great product and I am looking forward to using it when she is about 9 months. I cant see that spoon in her mouth any sooner than that. My daughter is on the small side, but all other spoons I have purchased are consideraly smaller.
Green Sprouts 4 Pack Glass Baby Food Storage Cubes, Green
I am trying to avoid using plastics with my 5 month old, and I recently ordered these glass containers for her homemade baby food.Pros:
glass
stackable
clearly marked serving sizes on the side
great for thawing/serving individual frozen cubes of food at home...
Cons:
They leak! The lid doesn't have a tight fit at all, so it allows water to leak in (if you are submerging the frozen food in warm water to warm up food). Although I haven't taken these containers out that much, I know that I can't trust those lids, so I don't want to make a mess by traveling with them.
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After a couple times using these cubes (I literally used them twice) the lids do not fit properly on the glass container. I am really disappointed at the low quality of these lids, for the price they should last longer.Read Best Reviews of Green Sprouts 4 Pack Glass Baby Food Storage Cubes, Green Here
I bought the glass ice cubes because I'm concerned about the use of plastic in my babies foods. The size is perfect since they hold the right amount of food so that I can combine a meal with other foods (I will give my daughter 2 onces of fish, then 2 onces of vegies, and then 2 onces of fruit + breastmilk). They are also great for storing (they stack one on top of the other). Not like this really matters, but they are super cute too. I've come back to get several more since I cook larger portions and freeze for later so that I don't have to be making so many meals per day. Highly recommend.Want Green Sprouts 4 Pack Glass Baby Food Storage Cubes, Green Discount?
We were very surprised to find that several of the green plastic lids for the glass containers cracked upon first use. Very disappointing. We called Green Sprouts to tell them about this and they referred us back to Amazon. We really don't want to send back the glass containers themselves, but simply request new lids, since others have not reported this as an issue. We're assuming we just received lids from a bad batch.
Holgrain Crackers, Rice, 4.5-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)
My 4 year old grandson who has serious food allergies loves these crackers so much that he regards them as a special treat, and he can gobble down a whole box at one sitting. Normally, he eats very little, but give him these crackers, fruit, and cheese and he is a happy boy. He will eat other brands, but this one is by far his favorite. It is true that the crackers fall apart easily and don't have much taste for an adult, but if you have allergic children, give them a try. Somehow, they have great appeal.
For me these were thin like Kavali or other very thin European type crackers and
were great for cheese, fish salads or Tahini dipping you know when you don;t want the cracker
to overpower the topping. I am a HUGE fan of Mary's Gone Crackers, but these are for different use
those are for solo snacking, these are for holding things...Hope that helps someone out there.
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I love these crackers!!!For many years I've endured a gluten free diet, and I've had sampled many many different types of rice crackers.
These are the best.
They are absolutely great for dipping, while other types of rice crackers will sometimes add unwanted "ricyness" to the taste, I have found that the lightly salted thinness perfectly compliments many dips.
I also eat package after package of these on their own, the nuanced nutty flavor with just a touch of saltiness is addictive.
How can you folks call it wood or cardboard?!
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I love these crackers! So many gluten-free crackers, I haven't been able to stomach the taste of. These remind me of a gluten-free "Triscuit." They're crunchy, ridged, and nutty-tasting. I love topping them with cheese, or little bits of lunchmeat and mayo, or any other topping.I don't understand how people could rate them a "0," except by understanding that everyone has different taste. I think they're great. Much, much better than the circle-shaped rice crackers that are similar to communion wafers. (You know the ones I mean, if you're a gluten-free eater.)
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These are the only brand of rice crackers that I have been able to eat as I have numerous food allergies. They are tasty and they fill me up. A perfect snack.
Enfagrow Toddler Transitions Powder Cans
I was raised on Enfamil as far back as 1970, so Enfamil has been in my family for a long time. When my wife and I had babies, I knew which formula I wanted for them when they were ready. Even the hospital staff and our pediatrician recommended Enfamil. We used it for about 12 months before Enfamil changed their product, and for 2 months after the "new & improved" formula.With the new formula, Enfamil switched to corn syrup solids, which is essentially the same sugar as high fructose corn syrup (just in a solid, powder form). If you check Wikipedia or any other online resource for corn syrup solids, you'll find the same info.
Enfamil increased the amount of sugar in their new formula to make it "taste better". There is nearly twice as much sugar as protein now, and the corn syrup is one of the main ingredients (2nd ingredient, if I'm not mistaken). So instead of giving your infants & toddlers a good, healthy, protein-rich meal, you're giving them lots of sugar and then some secondary sustenance.
Within 2 days of starting my girls on the new Enfamil formula, I noticed their nap times diminish, mood swings increase and overall happiness decline. There was little to no GI difference, but the outward behavior was definitely affected tired, whiny, moody, less smiley, etc.
As soon as I discovered the fact that the new Enfamil was so high in corn syrup (about 7 weeks later, much to my personal disappointment), I immediately switched to a 100% organic formula from Whole Foods (also found on Amazon). Within 2-3 days, my girls were back to normal happy, cheerful, napping for hours like before and looking brighter.
I'm not a doctor or scientist, and I'm definitely not some hippie-organic nut, but I directly attribute the change in mood/health to the fact that Enfamil's formula is now packed with sugar like it's some soda or Snapple-esque drink for babies. It's like when some mega-sugar cereal boasts that is it "fortified with 7 vitamins", but you know it's a bunch of marketing baloney and that each bowl is rife with sugar.
Do yourself a favor and look out for this scenario with your kids. If you *must* buy Enfamil, maybe check with a doctor to see if the corn syrup is really recommended for your growing babies and toddlers. Babies need the best possible nutrients.
Think twice before loading your babies up with unnecessary sugars. Think twice before buying this Enfamil product; at least until someone at Enfamil fixes their huge mistake of changing a good formula for the worse.
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This product is disgusting. It begins to curdle immediately after preparation and leaves a greasy film when you try to wash the bottles and sippy cups after use.Read Best Reviews of Enfagrow Toddler Transitions Powder Cans Here
It seems Enfamil learned the same lesson Coca Cola did with the new Coke if it ain't broke, don't fix it! If you tried the "new and improved" Enfamil Toddler formula and hated it, good news! This 5-pack 15oz Enfamil appears to be the original toddler formula that our kids loved, that doesn't leave a greasy film and doesn't curdle. It is NOT the "new and improved" natural milk flavor one with corn syrup as the second ingredient that has parents up in arms.The packaging and label on the amazon listing look the same, but it arrives in a plain box with five refill bags. It has:
* nonfat milk and vegetable oil (palm olein, soy, coconut and sunflower oils), instead of the whole milk of the "new" version
* corn syrup solids as the third ingredient, not the second
* no natural flavoring added
* the formula doesn't curdle after an hour and there is no greasy film, so washing bottles is a whole lot easier.
* the same 160 calories per 8 fluid oz as the new version; however, protein has been reduced, from 6 to 4 grams. Carbohydrates are down as well, from 21 to 16.8 grams. Fat has increased, from 6 to 8.5 g. 860 g of linoleic acid now appear on the label. In terms of vitamins Iodine, Selenium and Vitamin B12 have been added. Please see comments for additional nutrition information.
I've also found cans with the same "old" formula recently in stores (with nonfat milk as the first ingredient), mixed in with the new version with whole milk. It can be confusing so you'll need to read the label to know which is which. It's not clear if the manufacturer has quietly started phasing out its new and improved version (the refill packs with the non-fat milk formula have a 2013 expiration date vs the new formula which said 2012). In any case, it's great if they have as I haven't found another alternative for toddler formula I liked.
The Enfamil Toddler formula is balanced nutritionally for toddlers. However, it is expensive so for my twins, I'm looking at other alternatives to supplement their meals, instead of toddler formula. with a balanced diet is just as good nutritionally and a lot less expensive.Carnation Instant Breakfast No Sugar Added, Chocolate, 8 ct (Quantity of 4) can provide added nutrition and PediaSure Nutrition Drink, Lactose Free, Vanilla, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 24) is indicated for weight gain and to fill in nutritional gaps, especially if you have a picky eater.
As always, check with your pediatrician when making a change in formula or diet.
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My son just turned 17 months and had gastro-issues at birth that required surgery. Our pediatrician highly recommended that he be put on Enfagrow once he hit 12 months. As he drank Enfamil Lipil for the first year, it was an easy transition. He really loved the formula, and we felt secure that he was not only getting the nutrients he needed, but also that he had a balanced diet. Once the new "improved" version came out, we noticed right away that the fat content was jacked way up! The film/grease left in the bottle after each feeding required a minimum of 2 washings to get it (almost) off. It took awhile to transition him, and we did. However, I made the executive decision to not buy any more of this stuff. It's heavy, creamy, moist in the can, a nightmare to clean, and I just felt too fatty. My son really started to pack on the pounds. In any case, we just completed the transition to whole milk and are happy we did. Unless your doctor recommends toddler formula for health reasons, or your kids need to gain fat, I think the traditional transitioning to whole milk at 12 months makes sense. This is a marketing ploy, possibly big business for the food companies, and I deem, "not necessary". One more thing to note: While the old cans referred to this stuff as "Toddler Formula", it's now call "Milk Drink". Why not just buy *actual milk*? Exactly!Save 11% Off
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether Set of 2
My son loved Sophie to an unreasonable extent so I have been buying this toy as a gift for any baby showers I attend. Two of my cousins were having babies (due the same day) so I went ahead and bought the double pack. I was disappointed that both toys were shoved into one single package. I hoped they would each have their own box. I ended up using one of the toys as a decoration on the top of the wrapped gift, so that worked out fine, but I wanted to warn anybody else who was wondering the same thing.
The only drawback is that it closely resembles a dog toy so our dogs are always aware of where Sophie is because they as well would like to chew her up! Our pretty aggressive chewer did get ahold of her once and she survived so she's one tough Giraffe!
If Sophie gets wet the squeaker will stop working temporarily just let her dry out and she'll start squeaking again!
This is our go to baby shower present now! I'm a bit of a shopaholic and have tried ALOT of baby products out, this is by far our favorite (so far)!
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Sophie is very cute. Granddaughters love them. They are expensive, but I search for toys for our little ones that are NOT made in China and do not have nasty paint or other toxins in them. The parents want safe fun toys for their babies.Read Best Reviews of Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether Set of 2 Here
Sophie is worth every penny!!! This is a perfect toy to purchase for a little one who is starting to hold toys and mouth them! I bought one for my little girl when she was 6 months old, and she is 18 months old now and still loves it!!Want Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether Set of 2 Discount?
Every parent I know who has a Sophie absolutely loves it! I give it to all of my friends for baby shower gifts. My daughter is just over 3 months old and loves her Sophie. Not only is it a great teether, it's also useful for younger babies (like mine) who can suck on it.
Thermos Foogo Phases Leak Proof Stainless Steel Straw Bottle, 10 Ounce
We used to own the old Foogo style Thermos cup. My four year old had the cup about 2 years when the top was broken off by baby sis. This was no fault of the thermos, just the reason we had to get a new one.The old thermos foogo was great. WHY did they have to go and mess it up?? My biggest gripe is that the straw leaks. I have seen comments stating that you should expect liquid to come out of a straw. Well, guess what? The old foogo did not leak. Your child would have to suck liquid out of the straw for it to come out. I thought this was great. This is marketed for toddlers so you should expect cups to get knocked over. Why they felt the need to take away such a great feature is beyond me. In fact, my son knocked his new cup over at his lunch table in preschool. Apparently it made quite the mess. This would not have happened with the old cups. They redesigned it with the same straws in the funtainers, clearly intended for older children. In fact, that pretty much shot any point in getting this instead of the funtainer unless you just need to have a smaller cup.
The other new feature was not a big deal to me, but it may be to others. They changed the size of the cup. Instead of being narrow all the way down, it is now shorter with a wider base. I guess this was done to help fit the cup into lunchboxes better. However, it may not fit well into all cupholders. For instance, it does fit fine in my son's carseat cupholder (graco) but does not fit in my daughter's stroller tray (sit n stand).
The Thermos claim-to-fame, of course, is that it keeps everything super-cold for a super-long time. If there were any other cup out there that did this, I'd give them a shot.
Within minutes of the first use, my son threw it on the floor and the open lid came off. However, it wasn't broken and easily popped back in. I think it may actually be designed to pop off easily so that it does NOT break. I will say it has been through dozens more tosses (my son is in that phase!) and has not separated again.
One thing that DOES separate is the base of the straw from the cap. I will try explain this. When you open the top cap of the bottle, you see the blue screw top with a clear silicone straw sticking up through a triangular hole in the screw top. The straw is actually connected on the other side of the screw top to a larger, round piece of silicone which is the size of the bottle. Where the straw meets this round piece is a triangular silicone base which fits the straw to the hole in the blue cap. So, it's all one piece: straw to triangular base to flat round piece. And that's what creates the seal to prevent liquid from spilling out.
There are two issues with this design: First, the triangular piece can sometimes push BACKWARDS through the hole in the blue cap which means that the seal preventing liquid from coming through is no longer 100%. When this happens, liquid can leak out of the base hole that the straw comes through. The second issue is that it makes the straw difficult to clean because the part where the child sucks is on an angle down to the round piece. From there it "turns" to come straight down to connect to the actual straw inside the bottle. So, the mouthpiece is like an angled "L" shape (and, of course, has a very small opening) there's nothing you can really fit inside to clean it, so you just have to run soapy water through it and hope that does the job. It doesn't do the job for thicker liquids (like a smoothie), and I have found myself digging in with a Q-tip.
However, I would give this bottle top marks for generally not leaking, keeping liquids cool and being very easy for a child to use. Plus, the stainless steel inside and wide mouth make it exceptionally easy to clean the interior. I clean it by hand as that works best, but it does well in the top rack of a dishwasher, too. Would recommend.
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At first, I was so happy with this product. It's great to have a way to keep milk cold so that you don't have to rush to the fridge all the time.BUT . . . the straw disintegrated under my son's teeth, and Thermos has terrible customer service. The rep said that they don't warrant the straw and that I should throw it away and buy a new one. When I asked for her name, she refused to give it but instead transferred me into a voicemail.
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Purchased this when my daughter was about 1 year old, liked that it was stainless steel and insulated. It is my preferred cup for milk, in case it gets left out for a little while or we want to take it anyplace, it stays nice and cold for hours. Considering it is sold as a baby item in the sippy cup category, too bad it is just a straw cup, there is no valve to prevent the liquid from dripping out of the straw pretty quickly if it is tipped over. Fine if you pick it up right away, but if my daughter abandons it on its side and I don't notice it right away, it makes a really big puddle within a few minutes. I actually found that the valve that belonged to a Munchkin straw cup I had that I didn't like anyway fit this straw (search for "Munchkin replacement straws" and you can pick up a pack of valves for just a couple of dollars--they are the valves that fit the "Munchkin Stainless Steel Straw Cup" or "Munchkin Mighty Grip Flip Straw Cups"). I cut off the longer, narrower end of the valve that turns into a flexible straw, leaving just about a 1/2" of it, and that end sticks inside the top of the lid; the other slightly wider end fits over the straw. I had to trim the straw from this cup to compensate for the added length of including the valve. With this added valve, now usually only a couple of drops escape if the cup gets left on its side, just whatever was in the top of the straw above the valve. My daughter probably has to suck with a little more force, but it doesn't seem any harder for her to use than regular straws.The cup has held up well to 8 months of daily use and top-rack dishwashings. All pieces come apart to wash well. The cup has dropped from a height onto our laminate floors and the flip-top lid popped off, but easily snapped back on--nothing cracked. Liked it enough that we purchased the similar "Funtainer" kids cup (and again did my modification of adding the valve)--really no difference between the cups, the Funtainer is just slightly taller for a larger, 12-oz. capacity. If this baby cup version came with a spill-proof valve, I'd give it 5 stars.
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this cup is our favorite, but it wasn't until our son got a little older. we like it because it's not completely vacuum sealed to make it leak proof and, therefore, the liquid inside comes out a lot more easily. if you've tried drinking from a leak proof straw cup, you'll know and it takes a lot of energy to drink out of them. i found that my son drinks more and more easily from this cup than some of his other completely leak proof cups, and my theory is that the liquid comes out more easily. it has a tiny air hole on the top to let air in when you drink, which means if you tip over the cup while the top is open, liquid will spill. if the lid is closed, it is completely leak proof. often, i throw the (closed) cup in my bag and i've never had a leak.i think this is less of an issue if you have an older toddler who understands that you have to hold cups upright or they will spill. my son is 27 months and he gets that. we still have some spills but i'm ok with that if it means my son is drinking more milk. other leak proof cups also do leak if you put in cold liquids like milk or refrigerated juice as the liquid warms to room temperature, except those leak out the straw, and that is way more irritating for me than the foogo.
we use both the stainless steel and plastic and we love them equally. the stainless keeps liquids cold for hours--really impressive. you just need to make sure the inside of the cup is cold before pouring in the cold liquid. the plastic one is great for everyday use. we've had one cup for about a year and added 3 more to the rotation. they all look new. none have broken so far. the silicone part of the straw does wear down, especially with kids chewing on them, but they don't wear down as quickly as some other popular straw cups. overall, this is a fantastic cup for toddlers!
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Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray
We recently bought 2 of these for a longish road trip to my inlaws' home. I have 2 very active three year olds with VERY short attention spansthese trays were great for them! First off, they are lightweight and easily stored in our vehicle, plus they are soft and thus should not hurt our children in the event of an accident. Second, they were very easy to hook and unhook from their car seats, so pretty easy to get them in and out of their seats when we made stops. Third, they LOVE the side pockets for storageit made it so easy for them to stick their cups and other activities in the pockets so they could move on to another project. Fourth, these were handy trays for eating their snacks/meals while we were on the go!The only downside I could see to these trays (and it was not even that much of a downside) was that they would slightly slope in to my children's laps (rather than staying flat), so food/crayons/etc had a tendnacy to slide closer to their bodies rather than stay on the outside edges of the trays. But overall, these were WELL worth the investment!
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This is a great travel tray for my 3 year old son. We have a Britax carseat and this fits perfectly. It is just sturdy enough that he is able to eat snacks, color, and play with his cars and other small toys. It also keeps everything from constantly falling on the floor. The mesh pockets on the side are also a great feature.Read Best Reviews of Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray Here
I bought this for a family road trip to Florida. It worked fairly well for my 4 y.o. It is nice and large, but a bit more flimsey than I expected. Overall, if it was less expensive, it would be worth buying. I believe that it is currently over-priced.Want Star Kids Snack and Play Travel Tray Discount?
I love the idea behind this tray. It is made of great materials (soft yet firm; not floppy) and if it had fit I think my son would have really enjoyed it. However, it didn't work with his car seat. Ours has slightly higher, curved sides, and so the tray (even when buckled around my son) couldn't get close enough. There was a gap of about 8 or 10 inches from his tummy to the beginning of the tray, which made it very difficult for him to play with anything on it. I had wanted to use it for toys and food, but the food was spilled into the 8 inch gap, and the toys slid to the back of the tray where he couldn't reach them. Disappointing! In any case, I'd recommend this tray as a great product, but you should definitely check your car seat's construction before buying one. I also would love to see a caution to this effect in their description, so what happened for us doesn't catch others by surprise.Save 9% Off