Similac Advance Organic Infant Baby Formula, 48 Bottles, 2-Fl Oz, Ready to Feed

Our baby son loves this formula too. We noticed that his stomache accept it more than any other formula even from the same brand. Will definately buy more.

It is such a relief to know that my baby is having organic formula made by a reputable company. We are very happy with this product.

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You know the cry, the cry that says "I don't want to wait even a second for my food!". These bottles are perfect for those times.

They are also perfect for when you are out and about and/or don't feel like breastfeeding in a public place.

Shake, twist off cap, put on nipple and ring (I use both disposable and Medela 5 oz Breastmilk Bottle Set) and you're good to go.

My baby is now almost 2 months old and I've switched to Similac Advance Early Shield Infant Formula with Iron, Ready to Feed, 8-Fluid Ounces (Pack of 24), as he eats more.

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my wife cant keep up with natural feeding so we supplement with this. baby has no bad reaction and loves to eat/drink this.

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RECONSIDER THIS FORMULA!!

Martek advertises this formula on their website!

"Although Martek told the board that they would discontinue the use of the controversial neurotoxic solvent n-hexane for DHA/ARA processing, they did not disclose what other synthetic solvents would be substituted. Federal organic standards prohibit the use of all synthetic/petrochemical solvents".

Martek Biosciences was able to dodge the ban on hexane-extraction by claiming USDA does not consider omega-3 and omega-6 fats to be "agricultural ingredients." Therefore, they argue, the ban against hexane extraction does not apply. The USDA helped them out by classifying those oils as "necessary vitamins and minerals," which are exempt from the hexane ban. But hexane-extraction is just the tip of the iceberg. Other questionable manufacturing practices and misleading statements by Martek included:

Undisclosed synthetic ingredients, prohibited for use in organics (including the sugar alcohol mannitol, modified starch, glucose syrup solids, and "other" undisclosed ingredients)

Microencapsulation of the powder and nanotechnology, which are prohibited under organic laws

Use of volatile synthetic solvents, besides hexane (such as isopropyl alcohol)

Recombinant DNA techniques and other forms of genetic modification of organisms; mutagenesis; use of GMO corn as a fermentation medium

Heavily processed ingredients that are far from "natural"

quote from: Why is this Organic Food Stuffed With Toxic Solvents? by Dr. Mercola GOOGLE GMOs found in Martek.

This is the latest I have found on DHA in organic and non organic baby food/ formula:

AT LEAST READ THIS ONE*** GOOGLEFalse Claims That DHA in Organic and Non-Organic Infant Formula Is Safe. AND OrganicconsumersDOTorg

Martek's patents for Life'sDHA states: "includes mutant organisms" and "recombinant organisms", (a.k.a. GMOs!) The patents explain that the oil is "extracted readily with an effective amount of solvent ... a preferred solvent is hexane."

The patent for Life'sARA states: "genetically-engineering microorganisms to produce increased amounts of arachidonic acid" and "extraction with solvents such as ... hexane." Martek has many other patents for DHA and ARA. All of them include GMOs. GMOs and volatile synthetic solvents like hexane aren't allowed in USDA Organic products and ingredients.

Tragically, Martek's Life'sDHA is already in hundreds of products, many of them certified USDA Organic. Please demand that the National Organic Standards Board reject Martek's petition, and that the USDA National Organic Program inform the company that the illegal 2006 approval is rescinded and that their GMO, hexane-extracted Life'sDHA and Life'sARA are no longer allowed in organic products.

BUT I went to the lifesdha website and THEY DO NOT DISCLOSE HOW THEY MAKE THEIR LifesDHA!!! I have contacted the company to see what they say.

Also these are the corporate practices of Martek which are damaging to the environment as well written just last Dec 2011 at NaturalnewsDOTcom

The best bet is to just avoid the lifeDHA at this time in my opinion b/c corporate america cares more about the almighty $ than your health.

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Gerber Graduates Apple Strawberry, Banana, Sweet Potato Puffs - 3 pk

The baby puffs themselves are a great product. However, I will never make this particular purchase again. I paid over $13 for only three jars total. The product description made it sound like you get 9 total which would have been an okay deal. Instead they only send you 3 cans. So you pay over $4 per can with this order. I can get one can of theese at a very expensive market store for only just over $2 a can. Bad deal. Try buying somewhere else.

My grandson loves these little snacks. They are perfect to take on the go and I don't have to worry about him choking. He is 8 months old, he likes all 3 flavors.

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I have previously purchased the Strawberry packs but thought to try something different. After sampling this pack I have bought a 6 pack of the Sweet Potato as that seemed to be my daughter's favorite. These get very sticky when wet so watch out for your clothes, carpet and hair.

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I really like these. They dissolve so fast. I give my son a few a day and he's just started actually trying to chew them. It's so cute.

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My Grandson absolutely loves this product. He enjoys having some of them placed on his highchair and he snacks on them while watching cartoons on TV, and I feel they are very healthy and good for him.

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Kinderville Little Bites Silicone Bowls, Cups and Storage Jars

These bowls are perfect for feeding that little one, right? The portion is just right, the colors are fun, and they clean up easily. Not to mention that silicone is safe for the munchkins.

However, the one major flaw, and it is a MAJOR flaw, is that smells cling to these bowls. Silicone is supposed to help and prevent this, but we can tell you, strong smells you cook with will in fact be absorbed by the material. Once this happens, it is very difficult to get the smell out particularly onion.

Some solutions don't keep these in the kitchen (perhaps impractical);

or, store them in an airtight location/container. This is unfortunate.

At first these plates seemed wonderful--unbreakable, colorful, toddler-sized. But now--about five months later--all the food I put in there tastes like plastic. I can clearly taste the difference if I eat the same food off my plate and then try it on my toddler's plate. I will no longer be using these plates.

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This will be my first time to write a review for a product on Amazon. And I've purchased alot of things lately on Amazon. I keep telling myself that I should write a review because I am so very grateful for all the reviews I read up on the products that end up helping me to decide on my purchases.

So here goes:

I absolutely LOVE these jars! I'm a very eco-friendly minded mom and only want the best, natural, green products for my son. The fact that this company, Kinderville has created a product that is green and BPA/Phthalate (sp?) and Lead free has my vote!

I only put 4 stars because when travelling with the jars, you have to make sure not to have anything on top of it or else the jar lid may come loose (which happened to me and some of the food spilled out)...but other than that, I would highly recommend these to anyone!!

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I looked long and hard for something like this. We love them. Sturdy, nicely designed, weighted well on the bottom. Perfect size for toddler (16 months) and nice colors too. So much better than other BPA-free plastic cups I've tried. Hurrah! They're a little pricier but worth it.

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Yikes, I love these little cups as alternative to everything plastic, however, beware! The silicone cup can form a powerful suction over the baby's nose and mouth potentially suffocating her! My 15-month old likes to bite on the cup tipping the mouth to her face and the wet cup at one time clung to her mouth and formed a red circle mark on her face when I had my back turned only a few seconds. Always keep an eye on baby, always, when using these cups.

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Innobaby Keepin' Fresh Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box/Food Container

I bought this for my preschooler's lunch and just came back to buy a second for my older son. Of all of the stainless steel containers that we have tried, this one is by far the most user friendly.

Most importantly, my 4 year old can easily open and close it on his own. That means that I can use my preferred container without driving the preschool teacher bonkers who can open lunches for 24 kids at once? Also, he can close it firmly by himself so I don't have food sloshing around in his lunchbox to clean at the end of the day.

The silicone seal is removable, but seems to be seated really well. The interior stainless piece is removable, I usually toss that in the dishwasher and wash the lid quickly by hand.

I could live without the exterior plastic part that the stainless "box" sits in, but the lid doesn't work without it. Overall, it's not a hassle at all and doesn't come into contact with the food.

Update 4/2013: Our 2 containers are still going strong after 6 months. They go to school every day, bounce around in his backpack, then go through the dishwasher every night. The seals are still holding very well overall they're just like new. We've been washing both pieces in the dishwasher for a long time with no problems at all. If we ever need more, I'll be back for these. I don't see a need to replace these for a long, long time.

I got this product for my 3 yr old . I was easy for her to open and close , it also holds rice with sauce it liquids. I loved it but within 2 weeks one of the plastic closing tabs just broke.

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I bought this in a local store for my 18 month old daughter. I love it way more than I thought I could love a container!

I was looking for something stainless steal with a non-toxic plastic lid. I like that lid is clear so that you can see what is inside. But the main reason I love it so much is that it's truly air-tight. Whenever my daughter eats avocado she only eats half of oneleaving the other half to turn brown no matter what type of container/baggie/plastic wrap combo I tried, but one day I put the uneaten half into this wonderful little lunch box and that avocado stayed green for 3 days! (until I decided eat it.)

So if this container can keep a cut up avocado green then I really trust it to keep other fresh fruits and veggies FRESH too!

It's also a good size her snacks, I can put a few different things in it and we will likely be able to make use of it for many years to come :)

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Easy to wash, Easy to use, No muss, no fuss.

The ONLY thing I noticed was I had to re-align the seal in the lid when I took it out of the box. But it was easy and haven't thought about it since!

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Just received this item and 2 of the flaps (shorter ones) do not close. The bento box is very small. It's definitely a "baby" bento box, not for toddler. Also, I ordered the green one and it came with an orange one.

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Plum Kids Organic Fruit Straws, 5 Count (Pack of 8)

My kids love this product, and I thought I was making a good decision by buying in bulk through Amazon. This is the 1st time I've truly been disappointed in Amazon. The package of 8 boxes was $30.....went to the grocery store today and they were on sale for .99/box. OMG! And regular price was 1.99/box! Meaning Amazon is doubling the price of this product.....shame on you Amazon!

I have 4 grandsons all under 4 and they totally love these straws. They are also made of all organic ingredients and DO NOT have any added sugar!!! YAY!

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Playtex Diaper Genie Twist-Away Refill

I was shocked when I received only 1 refill. They are usually around $30 for 3. Don't be fooled by this one. It's only one.

This is the refill for the Original (i.e. 1st version) Diaper Genie. One way to make it last longer is to not twist the bag to "closed" position unless you just put a diaper with smelly poop into the pail.

Arrived promptly from Amazon. At almost 7 bucks, Amazon's price is probably 25% higher than the typical WM/Target pricing. Will be nice if Amazon makes this eligible for Subscribe and Save, given how people use diaper pails for a good number of months.

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This itemPlaytex Diaper Genie Twist away refill is a good invention.

My problem is that i got it used from a friend (the main unit).from online reviews it seems like is better than the new one--that i have not tried.SO i went on line to look for these refills.Somehow i was reading old reviews and went on to purchase these. it turned out i paid $22 per refill and the refill lasts about 2 weeks.The old ads were citing prices around $6.0 per refill so when i saw $20 i figured its for all 3 of them.

Im just going to buy the new unit and get me refills for about $7 a pack.

My advice to all you that are reading this is:

Go buy the new unit that is being sold in stores and the new refills that come with them.don't be sentimental.

this is how they make money--by discontinuing old items and coming up with new!

the $66 i paid for the refill is plenty to get the new unit and a 3 refills.

that is what i have to do now, so the whole exercise i explained above was useless.

please Playtex Diaper Genie REFILL-Stage1Infant Filmlearn from my experience.

i do not work for the playtex corporation if some of you are wondering.

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I was shocked when I received only 1 refill. They are usually around $6 for 1. It's only one for 30$!!!

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Its sad that they discontinued this product. I used this with my elder child. It had a nice baby dry smell and the diapers never stinked. I will miss the diaper genie.

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Carlson Mini Tuffy Metal Expandable Pet Gate

This gate is perfect for small dogs like our Yorkie. It is very sturdy, sets up in a matter of seconds, and is short enough that we can step over it easily when we need to. The pet door is a great feature and allows us to let him in and out without taking the gate down or bending over to pick him up each time. He can come and go as he pleases without our help. We love this gate !!!

I was looking for something to contain my ShihTzu puppy in one room, and this one worked fine. It's good quality and easy to step over.

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It was difficult for me to find a gate with a pet door that could fit in my 26" wide door opening that I could also step over, so I was pleased when I found this one. It fits very securely into the doorway and the quality is top notch. However, even though it fits in my 26" wide opening (the minimum for this gate) the pet door can't be used because it only leaves about 3-4 inches for my cat to pass through. Could she fit through? Technically, yes. Do I want her to have to squeeze through it every time? No. I'd like her to be able to pass through comfortably. So if your door/opening is 29" or greater, I think this would be perfect for you because it can open up wide enough for the pet door to be about 6-7 inches wide. We did end up securing the gate off the floor about 7 inches so our cat can go under it, and I can still step over it. So it has worked out in the end.

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The gate is almost indestructable but this particular one is quite short and if your dog is a good jumper dont even bother ordering this item. But overall the quality was surprisingly good and its not too hard to get into place, either between a door or walls in a hallway.

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But comes short of what I had hoped for.

Don't get me wrong, these gates are very well constructed and as advertised. What I am disappointed in is that they are not easily adjusted and they can only be adjusted into the half inch range, for us that meant that we have to lean one gate up against the wall opening and hold it up with items on the other side as 1/2 an inch was too small up and too large down for our opening. All in all they are keeping the dog out of the cat's food, which is good.

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Revolution Foods Organic Mashups Squeezable Fruit, Strawberry Banana, 4-Count Mashups (Pack of 6)

The packaging is really the deal here. It's really glorified applesauce, but it's organic, convenient, and tasty. My boys, 4 and 2yrs, love them. Grape might be their favorite flavor, but they eat them all. It is perfect for snacks in the car, traveling, or lunches, because it doesn't require refrigeration, is almost mess free, and is resealable. They unscrew the cap and suck it out then reseal it, no messy cups of applesauce floating around the car or inside their lunch bags. I love it!

My 2yo daughter would not eat applesauce but she would down these in a second. Sometimes she wouldn't eat all her blueberries or strawberries, so I got the idea to add these to her lunch. I put them in her lunch and she finishes them everyday. They are an excellent on the go snack.

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We bought these for our 15 month old daughter when she was sick with a sore throat. I never imagined she would love them as much as she did. We stuck them in the fridge for a bit to chill them and they worked like a charm! They were simple, mess free, and most of all she loved them! A complete lifesaver when it came to a sick toddler refusing to eat anything else! I love them and I absolutely plan on using these in the future for quick and easy snacks. They will be accompanying us on any long car trip we go on! Great organic product!

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My toddler loves these and since he really doesn't like eating fresh fruit these are a great compromise. I love that they are organic and contain only fruit.

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I take these everywhere as my go to snack. My son loves to squeeze them himself. Great productI have all the flavorsthey're all great!!!

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Ella's Kitchen Organic Stage 1 Baby Food - Butternut, Carrot, Apple, Prune - 3.5 Oz. Pouch

Twin 6 month old granddaughters absolutely loved this food and finish it completely each time they get it. We mix with a tbsp of cereal to make it a little thicker.

When my 4 month old son sees these brightly colored pouches he sits straight up in his high chair and starts to get excited. All the flavors are really yummy. ... I've tried everything that he's eaten at this point.

I really like that these have no additives... They didnt even add water. Just pure organic fruit and vegetable purée. I figure that he's going to have so many processed food options in the future that I might as well give him the best I can now.

I purchased the Boon Spoons (got a 3 pack of the 2-spoon sets from the big T for less than a 2 pack here on amazon) and they work perfectly with these pouches too. Very convenient to take on the go.

I continue to purchase these pouches, though I usually buy a couple individual packs from T before buying the 7 packs here on Amazon so I can make sure he likes them.

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Sophie the Giraffe Baby Teether and Giraffe Wubbanub with Bonus Dainty Baby Reusable Bag

Love the wubbanub!!!!! Softie wasn't a big hit at all. But I lost the wubbanub and ended up ordering two more. I love them.

baby and momma love it. bought it for my god child and she is just thrilled to be messing with it.

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Both of these items have been perfect for our little one. They are now things we can't leave the house without! I highly recommend the Sophie toy for any baby that's teething.

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This is a great price for two great items. Our son is a month old and loves the wubbanub. He's starting to "hold" it by mistake, and when he spits out the soothie, the toy stays close enough that the can chew on the ears or otherwise comfort himself. Unfortunately Sophie sounds too much like a dog toy for our dachshund and terrier to stay quiet--we gave the teether to another friend whose 6 month old son loves it. Can't beat the price.

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The Pacifier I love. My baby girl already had one similar but it was a pony and it is so easy to keep up with and also it helped her start using her hands to grab sooner. She was able to hold it and pull it back up to her mouth at an early age. The Teether is okay. I do like it and my daughter uses it but there's only 2 places she'll chew on cause of its shape. But it does help and has been easier for her to use than teething rings. She can hold it better and parts fit better in her mouth than some of the teething rings they make now. Some of those things are huge and she started teething before she was 3 mo.

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Dabbawalla Bags Lunch Bag, Game On

I bought this lunch bag for my kindergartener and he loved it. Its the perfect size. I can fit his sandwhich box his juice an ice pack and some pretzels and still have room. Its durable great material and the designs where prefect for him to choose from.

This is a great little lunch bag. My little one is under a year old but this bag goes to daycare with him and contains 4 x 4oz pots of food and two 9oz bottles. Yesterday I put all that and a refill pack of formula in it and there was still room for more. The bag is super lightweight, non-toxic, machine washable, roomy and stretchy. It'll keep things cold for a couple of hours too. Love this bag! Also love that it's easily distinguishable from other lunch bags at my son's daycare and easy to spot. Super cute design. I will be back for more if it holds up well.

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