O3 Kid's All-in-One Pre-School Backpacks with Integrated Cooler

I ordered this for my son who was starting kindergarten. I was a little bit worried that it might be too small for carrying what he needed for school but it's worked great. It's a great size for him not huge on his back not too small either. And it fits a standard size school folder just fine. {He has not needed to carry anything bigger for school. It might not fit a 3 ring binder I haven't tried.} He also has room for extras like his sweatshirt or his show & tell item. He takes a Skip Hop Zoo Insulated Lunch Bag to school and it fits just fine in the insulated cooler part. Very happy with this purchase.

Great backpack for smaller kids. It has space for all the things he needs for daycare. He loves the lunchbox section. Its plenty of space for pullups, wipes, changing clothes, and his favorite book. Everyone who sees wants one for their little kid. I bought one for my 6 month old daughter in pink also. When she is ready, she will love it, too. Great buy and totally worth the money.

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Firstly, I did not buy this for a kid. I'm 33 and work in a corporate office building constantly lugging netbooks, tablets, etc...and a lunch bag. Now I lug NOTHING. It all simply rides conveniently on my back. Not too big like thise giant laptop bookbags for my 5'6 frame and not too small to fit everything. The earth tone camo print keeps it adult-friendly, so it's cool but not childish.

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I love this Bag . i would Highly recommend it. it is very story and easily be clean even wash in the washer and everytime come out looking new.

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arrived very quickly and it is a fun little backpack.My daughter is 5 and she loves the colours because it is so bright and unique.I like too because she is easy to be spotted in a crowd (she did not want to go with a typical girlie girl backpack colours :-)).

The backpack has a chest strap but the only thing that I was surprised not to see was a waist strap on it that would help the kids wear it better especially on a field trip.

Regarding the lunch pocket: it is insulated but because of the size of it , even if I included 2 average size gel packs in it, it did not keep the food cold for more than 3-4h which is enough if it is purely used for going to daycare and having the lunch kept in the fridge there.I believe though that 2 gel packs it is quite a high number of gel packs to include in a preschool lunch bag(it adds weight too) as I usually use just one for 3-4h on my adult lunch bag so I assume that the preschool one doesn't insulate that well.

So the lunch pocket can be used purely for school if they have lunch there and not for a field trip where you need the food to be kept cold for longer most of the times because there is no fridge to be used....

Overall I am happy with the purchase especially that it has almost all the features that I wanted in a preschool backpack.

Updates:

I have had the backpack for 3 months now and it broke down at the handle already...The fabric that holds the back of the backpack to the handle came apart and soon it will not be suitable to be used ...

So sad and disappointing..

It was too expensive to ship it back internationally to have it fixed or exchanged but O3 company was willing to ship me a new one without getting the damaged one back(I just sent a picture with the damage to them).

I am very impressed with the high level of customer service and I have no hesitation to buy from them again....

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Thinkbaby BPA Free Kid's Cup, 6 Months

I wanted to love this cup, having been looking for a cute alternative to utilitarian metal vessels, but it's not exactly what I thought it might be. After re-reading the product description, I realised it did say that the cup has a polypropylene insulation, but I think I was thrown by the statement that it was an alternative to "continually buy[ing] cheap plastic products", so I expected something like a powder coated stainless steel, maybe with some kind of enclosed, interior insulation pocket. Imagine my surprise when I open the box having essentially a plastic cup with a metal inner cup. They meant -externallyinsulated. Well, I was disappointed, to say the least.

Additionally, the plastic then, contrasted with the crisp, shiny metal inside, actually looks kind of cheap. There's a lot of visible mold seaming, and while I don't think it would break the skin, it can make an uncomfortable scratch if the cup was ever roughly removed from the baby's grip for any reason. And though, I suppose, it could be quickly and easily buffed down with a light pass of a fine grit sand paper, I can't imagine many people wanting to spend so much for a cup they then have to do finishing treatment on at home. The way the handle joins with the body leaves a long seam that, in person, reminds me of seeing the folded edge of paper liners inside those cheap, insulated coffee tumblers. I thought the whole point was to not have a bunch of cheap looking, plastic stuff littering your house. Unfortunately, this is probably the cheapest looking expensive cup I've ever purchased. I'm also a little unsure of a small manufacturing hole in the bottom of the cup. Is this necessary somehow or is it going to possibly allow liquid to be trapped between the layers to turn into something foul? The last concern is that the handle doesn't fully join to the body on the bottom. I'm able to gently pry the cup handle away from the body which opens up a gap that's small enough and sharp enough to possibly pinch. I'm not sure that, in normal use, the baby or toddler might manage to pull the handle and get themselves pinched, but I can't think of a good reason this should have been left that way. Are we just betting on hoping the kid doesn't figure it out?

Well, on the pro side, the cup is light and easy for my baby to hold. It's super bright, almost neon. I was fond of the "think" message on the front (though every time I see it, it reminds me how I didn't "think" that polypropylene insulation was referring to an exterior, rather than enclosed interior, insulation and I ended up paying 20$ for a plastic cup.) The benefit of the plastic, at least, is that if baby were to drop it, I feel it would be less likely to dent than my very abused looking Klean Kanteen bottle, which is all metal. And sensitive-skinned children will appreciate protection from warms or colds on their hands, thanks to the plastic layer around the cup.

I rated a 3 for "It's OK" because I feel the cup is a combination of pros and cons. But because my baby isn't big on throwing or dropping things, I think I'm going to return my cup and stick with the ceramics I already have. For me, the pros did not outweigh the cons and the disappointment with the reality of the construction materials, but perhaps this will be a good choice for you.

This product looked pretty good and I ordered it for my 14 month old grandson who is all about drinking from a cup these days.

He previously had been using the Think Baby sippy "cup" with the straw and aside from the fact it tends to leak no matter how well you tighten the top, it worked pretty well. So we decided to try the Think Baby cup. I somehow thought it would have an insert in the top with a small opening so that when my grandson tipped it up to drink it would not dump most of the liquid all over his neck and shirt. (What ever happened to those types of cups anyway? I've looked every where and have been unable to find them.) For this cup, my grandson was easily able to remove the inner stainless steel cup from the outer orange plastic cup and likes to do this every time, so the plastic exterior was pretty much not even used after one or two tries. The truth is my daughter-in-law and I do not much care for this cup and I am sorry I wasted the money on it. It is quite simply...just a cup with nothing special going for it aside from the bright, eye catching orange color and logo. I would NOT recommend it for anyone's toddler who is just starting with a cup, but perhaps it would be fine for an older child of 2 or 3. (The 6 month label on the product is ridiculous.) What we have discovered that works extremely well is a small travel cup with a small re-closable opening in the top. It is easy to use, has a handle, and a small toddler sized amount can be consumed without the messy flooding of face, neck, clothing, etc. In other words it seems to offer a toddler with much more control. We have one in stainless steel; it goes right into the dishwasher and can take all the dropping and normal abuse that goes along with the "baby" stage.

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I had a problem with my 2 year old drinking out of a cup. he was a little intemidated by it but when he got this one he took to it very well. This along with the kiddish cups are his favorite! its really easy to clean and so far I have not had any problems with it.

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My son (now 4) has been using his cup for 2 years, and now that my second son turned 2, he wants his own cup too. Overall we love this cup, and I don't see any major problem with it. I don't think it looks cheap and for a cup that stands 2 years of use, the price is quite fair. Yes, liquid will get trapped between the plastic cover and the metal cup, but only if you allow it to happen. After each use, you will have to remove the metal from the plastic cover and wash them apart. The metal, in our house, goes to the dish-washer, and for the plastic part, we hand-wash it. No big deal. The handler is indeed detached from the bottom, but it is still in very good shape after 2 years of very HEAVY use. The only major thing that happened to this cup was the fading of the white letter, which is totally irrelevant. Overall, this is a good cup: it is easy to use, it won't expose our child to plastic chemicals, easy to wash, and the kids love it.

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I love this stainless steel mug. My toddlers love to drink hot tea and what could be better than a BPA free non breakable mug. Yes, the writing has come off but the cup is still solid after almost 2 years of use.

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SOHO- Pink Diaper bag with changing pad 6 pieces set

Bought this for a friend for her baby shower. It was a nice bag for the price especially nice because she liked it .

My friend loved it when she got it! If you are looking for a baby shower gift, this one could be a great choice!

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It is pretty, has to many pockets and services that are very comfortable, plus looks good, I think so i found a good deal, somebody told me that maybe was not appropiate because it will get dirty, but for me its ok.

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this baby bag is so beautiful, I will definitely enjoy using it carrying my baby stuffs my husband also love it!

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For the price really can't go wrong. The main bag is just the right size and we are very happy with our purchase.

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Babys Only Organic Dairy Based Toddler Formula

When I suffered from a low milk supply with my 3rd child I tried many formulas until I found this one. My baby refused all others. This one is the closest tasting to breast milk, has the best ingredients, and spit up is no where near as foul as with other formulas.

It can cause a bit of constipation, so I recommend talking with your ped about it. Mine recommended giving my baby 2oz of prune juice 2x a day. (And he was a Preemie) It does bubble up a LOT if you shake it up when mixing. Use a spoon instead, or add 2-3 drops of gas drops into the bottle. (Wal-Mart sells the generic form of Mylicon for around $4 and you get double the amount, instead of $12)

I have had another child since I first found this formula and I would use nothing else! Oh, and remember to save the UPC codes to mail in...you get 1 can free for every 12 you buy!

Update 12/12: In November 2012 Consumer Reports tested Nature's One Dairy and Soy toddler formulas. "The original powdered samples we tested of dairyand soy-based formulas had inorganic arsenic that averaged 40.6 ppb for dairy and 77.7 ppb for soy. When we tested the new versions of the two dairy formulas, the levels were either undetectable or nearly so. The company says its new formulation has use-by dates of January 2014 (Dairy with DHA & ARA), July 2015 (Dairy), or later." Please see comments section for the CR link with their results.

Indeed, steps taken by Nature's One in recent months, including sourcing more pristine rice from outside the US and a new filtration process, made this possible. Kudos to CEO Jay Highman and his company for taking safety and quality control so seriously and reworking their formulas.

Original review (2/12):

I was looking for a formula for my toddlers and was shocked to learn today that those made with organic brown rice syrup contain particularly high levels of arsenic, compared with products without this syrup.

Seventeen baby formulas were tested in the Darmouth College study. According to the Today show, "Two of the infant formulas contained organic brown rice syrup as their primary ingredient. These products had arsenic levels 20 to 30 times that of the other infant formulas.. The amount of arsenic consumed by an infant could be significant depending on which formula they drank.. arsenic exposure early in life may increase the risk for health problems later on."

The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, indicates that organic infant milk formula containing OBRS as the primary ingredient had total concentrations up to six times the EPA safe drinking water limit.

The formulas tested were not named but a quick search turned up that Baby's Only organic toddler formula both dairy and soy uses brown rice syrup as its main source of carbohydrate. I for one will be passing on this product.

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After a 9 month long research on organic baby formulas,I ordered this one for our 9 month old son,who was exclusively breastfed since birth.I made my decision based on the fact that Baby's only formula does not contain Life's DHA,wich is produced from algae and one of the process in manufacturing it involves bleaching.the so very popular DHA and ARA,are now in almost every infant's formula,claimed to be part of important brain and eye development.Somehow the bleaching process made me insecure and that is why I chose this Formula instead of Earth's best who contain Life's DHA.As I mentioned aboveour son was exclusively breast fed for 9 months.However he liked the formula from the first bottle we gave him.It has pleasant smell and taste,it foams quite a lot,but if let to stand for about 5 min the foam disappears.

I contacted Nature's One,based on the reviews that I read,said that you have to order scoops,because they were not included in the box of formula.that turned out to be old information,now every box has a scoop inside.My experience with the company's customer service was very pleasant-they sent me 4 scoops,even though the boxes that I got already have scoops included.

Overall we do not have any complains about this formula,our baby loves it and we feel better knowing that we give him The Best Organic Formula in the US market!!!!!

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Just thought I would let you all know...you can get this formula WAY CHEAPER!!! I use this for my son and I absolutely love it...and he does, too. I go to a local all natural/organic grocery store and get this formula and they give you a case discount (a case is 6 cans even in the store)...so I pay $55 for 6 cans and they are selling 6 cans on here for like $84! That is just outrageous to me! So, I would check around at local all natural markets before buying this formula from amazon! Not EVERYTHING is cheaper here! :-)

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Unable to breastfeed my foster baby, I wanted to give her a healthy start. I wanted to find a formula that didn't contain Corn Syrup as the first ingredient!!!! I researched, talked to friends and found this. My foster baby is tolerating it perfectly and it is actually cheaper at Sprouts than the crap she was getting at Walmart. It is even cheaper to buy by the case direct from their website and you don't pay shipping by the case. I am proud to be giving this special baby the healthiest start possible.

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Happy Munchies Veggie and Fruit Crisps, 1 Ounce

I received these in a subscription box as a sample but couldn't find them in the store. They are YUMMY. Both me and my 2 year old love them. I like that they are organic. The price is right and I will continue to get them regularly.

Cant find these in Maui, but when we went for a visit to Washington we tried them and she loved them! Price online and in stores was about the same. When it came in, product wasnt all smooshed which i was happy about. They are healthy, all organic, the ingredients are just fruit n veggies, no funky stuff. I would recommend other Moms to buy this product.

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These are tasty and I'm happy to be giving my babies something healthy to snack on. Like most things it took them a few days to get used to them but now they gobble them up.

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We were so happy to try the new Happy Munchies Veggie and Fruit Crisps (Strawberry and Carrot)! My two picky eaters devoured the whole bag! Just enough sweetness and crunch. They were perfect for our little road trip (instead of crackers or chips) and the kids were asking for more. I will be sure to buy these again. Healthy, organic and gluten free!

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Happy Munchies are officially a staple in my household! My almost 2 yr old, my 4 and 6 yr olds, and I LOVE them! The apple spinach Munchies have just enough sweetness from the apple without being overpowering. With new teeth coming in, my little guy enjoys the crunchy part. Organic + Fruit + Veggie + Added Choline = Great Product for everyone! Another great selling point no preservatives or yucky additives! Definitely worth it!

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Similac Organic Powder, 23.2-Ounce

My baby seems to like it okay. It is grainy but I imagine most powder formulas are. We have only tried one other Organic formula and it went bad before we were half way through with the canister. This one I could buy at Target for a fairly reasonable price, seems like I can find it cheaper there than on Amazon. The smell is mild compared to the other brand we tried. I have no complaints so far.

MY lo had to be rushed to the ER!!! Allergic Reaction after this Formula. Her entire Body was swollen. Never had any problems with any other Formula....PLEASE STAY AWAY!!!

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green sprouts Dress Up Waterproof Absorbent Bib

We gave this bib as a Christmas gift for our friends baby boy. The parents loved it and he wore it for New Years Eve and and day and was a huge hit. Bib is very well made and looks good anytime.

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Clevamama Clevafeed

Just purchased this item along with another seemingly identical product Kidsme Food Feeder Essential Set (2 Food Feeders and Replace Sacs of Small and Large Size, 1 Ribbon Clip Holder) because it was an "add on" for about $5, so I thought, "Why not?"

Perhaps if I'd not had them to compare side-by-side, I would not feel as I do about this particular design although I'm pretty sure I would regardless...

This thing popped open within the first minute that my six month old had it! The "catch" on it is NOT secure, and is just a mess waiting to happen. The Kidsme brand has an actual locking tab, which makes it WAY worth the price difference, in my opinion. Who wants to buy a product that inevitably will make a huge mess and frustrate their baby?! This was an "add on" for a reason...

Because of the inability to get a solid closure on this product, I would NEVER recommend this it to anyone but will recommend Kidsme to everyone (and already have)! In this case, you truly get what you pay for...

Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program With my previous babies I used those little mesh-bagged feeding toys and they were SO GROSS. The babies couldn't get food out of the clogged up mesh and I couldn't get the dang things clean. I ended up throwing them all away. What a waste of time and food. So THIS feeder is a vast improvement over that style. Easy to clean and the food comes out easily. However, you have to be careful about what age of baby eats from it, what sort of foods you put in it, and how big the chunks of food will be. Just be smart and mindful.

Additionally, the latch on it isn't very secure. I don't feel comfortable taking my eyes off my baby while she has this thing in her mouth. I'd like to be able to turn around and do the dishes for a minute, but i just can't. If they could improve the latch i'd give this product 4 or 5 stars.

EDIT: Now that we've been using this for a few months I have to give it another star. It's a pretty great little invention, honestly. We use it EVERY SINGLE DAY in this house and the latch doesn't seem to be as finicky as I originally thought. I really love this product, and so does my baby! She uses this to eat bananas, avocado, peaches, melon, all kinds of stuff.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program 3.5 stars

Let me be perfectly honest with you, first of all, and say that I let my 1 year old try this thing out first. My youngest little one won't meet the world for a few more days, Lord willing. I'd saw several of the other reviews beforehand, so I was watching mainly for the latching problem. He had the latch open almost immediately, and he wasn't even trying to open it. Just chewing. So, I agree with the others about the bad latching! That said, as long as you're watching your little one with this thing, I still don't think it will be a huge issue. The opening to put the food is on the small side, so you have to stuff whatever you're putting in there into the "pouch". The only issue I could foresee is if you put a big chunk of apple or something similar, and your little one bit it in half, then opened it up, and swallowed a chunk of apple. A choking hazard, for sure, if you're not watching him/her. Let me be clear again that I DO NOT recommend handing this to your baby unattended due to the latching issue. (And don't misunderstand me. I know it's simply not possible to watch your little one ALL the time. I just recommend it with this thing). Plus, let me remind you that while I do have experience with these types of feeders(#3 is on the way, and my oldest is 4), I haven't used this particular one on my youngest yet.

I've used the mesh kind of feeder before, and although there wasn't the latching issue, I simply didn't like it. I loved the fact that this one has a silicone feeder. It comes apart enough to clean well, which is a HUGE deal to me. When I don't feel I can clean a product enough, it goes in the garbage! This is also a great teething "toy" for your little ones first teeth coming through. If there's already teeth, I think they will chew through this particular silicone pretty quickly. On gums, though, I think it will be perfect. So, to make sure you get your money's worth, you could always use this as a teething toy if teeth come first, or a teething toy after solids, if you don't like the way it works for that purpose.

Overall, it's not a bad product, but I would like that latch to be more secure!

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My 11 month old was able to pop this open in just a few seconds, it is a choking hazard and should be recalled.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I haven't had the "it just pops open!" problem that other have reported. To me, the latch seems fairly secure, and the kid hasn't managed to open it yet. She loves this though: easy to grasp, and a perfect size and texture for her mouth (oh, and it holds food!). The only negative is that she cries when I take it away.

I haven't tried any of the similar mesh-type feeding things, but think I would prefer this silicone style anyway.

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Happy Times Veggie Pals Carrot Orange and Apple Chews (Case of 20) 0.70 Ounces

He will cruise around his round table and when he sees the veggie pals packet, he will point to it and make sounds for me to pick it up and feed to him. He cried when he finished a packet. He thought it was all gone. :( Surprise! I showed him another one and I got a huge smile! My daughter always buys it.

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green sprouts Sippy Cup, 6.5 Ounce

My 15 month old loves this sippy cup. I ended up taking the handles off though, because it caused occasional leaks (why only 4 stars). But without it it works wonderfully. It's a safe, durable, and a very cute product. Would buy again.

Excellent cups for all ages of sipping. Everything from Green Sprouts is great and made in the USA. Always good quality and last and last. Have bought many for our grand daughter from first sippy cups to rough and tumble toddlers ones. Easy to clean too.

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My 8mth old loves this sippy cup. I've bought her several, but this is the only one she likes to use. It's light weight and the small side handles are so easy for her to grasp. I haven't noticed any issues with it leaking and have no problems getting the screw lid on and off.

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The picture for this item appears to be a 6 oz spill-proof cup. It is not, it's a 7 oz non-spill-proof cup.

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Very cute cup, easy for a toddler to hold and sip from but the lid is very difficult to take off.

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Baby Brezza Food Storage System

These containers are perfect to store the food of your little one. They don't take too much space in my freezer and can hold just enough for a baby. And they are BPA-free and very durable.

Why 4 stars? 1. It would be handier if there was a way to write on the container or the entire stack what's the item it's carrying. 2. I warm the food up in my Avent bottle warmer. In the Baby Brezza itself it takes about 10 minutes before the food is warmed up, which is pretty long when you have somone 'waiting' for it.

Overall a nice product!

I love this food storage system. It's super easy to store and clean. I just started my daughter on baby foods and the size of these containers help determine portions for her feed. Very highly recommend it.

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I love the Baby Brezza Food Storage System because it is so compact and the containers are so much more convenient and healthier to use that plastic ice cube trays! I love that they sit in a tray and don't tip over in the refrigerator or freezer too. These come in handy for food storage and when it comes time to warm it up, I put the container in the microwave for 35 seconds on power level 5 and it is a tiny bit warm for my baby to enjoy fresh vegetables. When warming fruit, I microwave it for 25 seconds just to take the chill out. When they're frozen, I let them defrost in the refrigerator over night, then warm as described above.

The fact that the lid has the days of the week on a dial is helpful for making a weekly supply because the food should be used within three days if refrigerated. I wish it had a date marker so that you could keep track of the day of the month when larger supplies are made and frozen. The food should be used within 30 days when frozen so I use a little piece from the top of a sticky note to write the date on one of the containers to help keep track of the freshness.

The shape of the container is extremely helpful when using the baby spoon to feed and get the last drops out.

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