My daughter loves this baby food from Sprout and I love the variety that the company offers for young children. I was surprised that she actually enjoyed the curry and it is a regular staple in our pantry. It even smells delicious!
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Sprout Organic Curried Red Lentils & Glazed Carrots with Jasmine Rice Baby Food - 5.5 Oz Pouch
My daughter loves this baby food from Sprout and I love the variety that the company offers for young children. I was surprised that she actually enjoyed the curry and it is a regular staple in our pantry. It even smells delicious!
Happy Baby happy munchies Broccoli Kale
Buyer beware! This item is a SINGLE 1.63 oz container. The original price of $28.58 is incredibly misleading. That is normally the price of a lot of six containers, however this item is a single container. You can purchase this at many locations for a quarter the price!!!!!
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My son loves them and I love knowing they are healthy ! It's a great finger food for snack time , perfect for learning how to eat on thier ownRead Best Reviews of Happy Baby happy munchies Broccoli Kale Here
green sprouts 3 Count Favorite Food Absorbent Bib
These are really large and wash well. We bought some a few months ago and have used them daily and they have washed with no wear(no fading of the fabric or the print). I especially love the stretchy neck instead of the Velcro. Slipping it over our son's head while he's in his high chair is much less frustrating for him and us than trying to fasten in around his neck. I imagine it will be nice down the road once he's figured out how to pull the others off that he won't be able to do the same with these.
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These are cute, easy to launder, large enough, and best of all, my two-year-old can't rip them off. Definitely worth the money.Read Best Reviews of green sprouts 3 Count Favorite Food Absorbent Bib Here
Since my daughter did not like the Velcro sticking to other laundry and the fact that our granddaughter would just pull them off, I got these for her. They are great...size is large enough to cover clothes.Want green sprouts 3 Count Favorite Food Absorbent Bib Discount?
Started using pullover bibs because my 8 month old's hair was getting longer and caught in the velcro used for most bibs. Plus, if he wanted, he could just rip the velcro ones right off. In addition to being super-cute, these bibs have held up great, the lettering has not peeled or frayed and I wash them alot. If eating a bright-colored food, the light blue ones will stain, but that's true of any light-colored cloth bib. Just rinse out right after meal. LOVE them and will definitely buy again.
Highchair Steering Wheel
I originally bought this to attach to the tray in my daughter's stroller, but the suction cup is too big for the smallish tray, so it's being used for what it's intended for; the much larger highchair tray.It's a great toy and all, but the suction cup is totally useless! It stays on for two seconds and then the toy falls over and my daughter throws it on the floor in frustration. I end up having to sit there and hold the thing in place while she plays. I was thinking of either replacing the suction cup somehow, or just putting a piece of industrial velcroe on it, though it would be inconvenient to have a piece of velcroe permanently stuck to the highchair tray.
Overall, A+ on the toy, Fon the suction cup method of attachment.
PlanToys Plan Activity Large Scale Meat Set
My two year old loves to cut her fruits and vegetables. When I gave her this meat set, she beelined to the fish and now makes us a fish sandwich every day. (I have not idea where she got the idea as we've never had a fish sandwich but I'm not fighting it.)As with all the other cutting kits, I showed her the difference between each end of the knife and how to cut and after two demonstrations, she got it.
I will be honest, I have no idea what some of the meats are. I just say they are all sausages when she asks. She recently has become fascinated with what I think is the salami. She likes that it cuts a perfect circle not once but twice.
This is a great addition to anyone's play kitchen. It's different than most other sets and has provided hours of entertainment and learning.
Learned items include:
The difference between the top of the knife and the bottom of the knife. (The bottom wooden knife is slanted and thinner to assist with 'cutting'.)
Front middle and back (for the fish)
Different types of meat (fish, chicken, steak and sausages)
Together and apart
Cleaning up (We put our foods back together so we can play with them again later.)
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Bought this for my nephew (3ys) for his new play grill. He just loves "cutting" the food! The pieces velco together and then you use the wooden knife to cut them apart. Yes, the pieces are small as someone noted, but they are kids play food! His little wooden grill would not be able to accomodate anything much larger. Got him a real spatula and real mini-griddle to use as well. He didn't need much and most of the kids play pots/pans sets were too much and were not for the grill. I also got him the Hape Shish Kabob play set; loves it too. Perfect for a little grilling boy!Read Best Reviews of PlanToys Plan Activity Large Scale Meat Set Here
I can't say enough about the quality of PlanToys wooden toys. They are always well-made using high quality material AND the paint doesn't chip off!!! My kids can be pretty rough with their toys at times...things drop (or get thrown) and the items are still in great shape. The velcro still sticks well, too! Our Melissa and Doug wooden food is all chipped and looks terrible, not to mention how unsettling it is to have toys with chipped paint around your little ones (even if it's "non-toxic" I don't want that stuff in their mouths). This particular set is pretty unique--like a chicken drumstick/thigh and different sausages. Highly recommended.Want PlanToys Plan Activity Large Scale Meat Set Discount?
I was excited to get this set for my kids because they love pretend play and the wooden cutting sets are so entertaining for them. I was disappointed with this set, the pieces are VERY small and the velcro not as good as the other cutting sets we have. For the same price I got the huge crate of food from Melissa and Doug and all of the sets we have from them are better quality. I didn't realize when buying that the entire box of food was only 7x5x2... I assumed this was the dimension of largest toy in the box. The steak is about 2 1/2 inches at biggest. Cute but not as good of a value as other sets out there.Save 36% Off
3 Pack Modware Utensil in Asst
my son is 14 months and a good eater, but these are just way too wide for his mouth. the prongs on the "spork" also don't spear very well so he can't do it himself. not really worth the $$. i much prefer another one we have with a metal fork part/plastic handle.
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This product is nice for two reasons. First they are a great plastic material that is heavy duty but not sharp. My baby loves to grab the spoon and try to feed herself. She's not quite there yet but does not hurt herself as she misses her mouth with the spoon. The next nice feature is the asthetic quality of matching the boon lawn. Very mod design.Read Best Reviews of 3 Pack Modware Utensil in Asst Here
These are the perfect shape for little AND big hands. I love how I can introduce my toddler to a fork safely. He loves these spoons, and they look fabulous. Great quality, worth every cent. I put them through the dishwasher every day and they still look new after more than a month, no fading at all like I get with other products.Want 3 Pack Modware Utensil in Asst Discount?
These are adorable and durable! Very easy to use for the toddler learning how to use utensils. A pair for each of the grandparents' homes and ours too!
Baby's Only Toddler Formula, Lactose Relief, Organic, 12.7-Ounce Can
I can't tell you how many times I have switched my 8 week old son's formula. We have tried Enfamil Newborn, AR, and Gentlease, we have tried Baby's Only Soy, Dairy and Similac Alimentum. Every single one caused my baby some kind of problem, from spitting up to constipation, gas, and pain while eating. At 5 weeks he was diagnosed with silent reflux and put on rantidine three times a day. I did not want to give him prescription drugs at 5 weeks old, but I thought I would try it. He was in so much pain, it was awful to watch. It was also affecting his sleep because he could not lie flat without having pain.To make a long story short, the rantidine did nothing to help his reflux. After two weeks I decided to call it quits. My pediatrician gave me samples of Alimentum because we suspected a milk protein allergy. The Allimentum did no good and gave him diarrhea. I switched back to Gentlease, even though it produced horrible green swamp poops and did not really help anything either. I almost gave up looking for a good formula, assuming that they were all horrible.
We tried everything I could find. First we bought a probiotic and started that once a day. It seemed to help aid digestion but did nothing to ease his pain. Then we switched from Avent to Dr. Brown's bottles, which cut down on the gas and helped a little bit more. Finally, I decided to give this formula a try. I was in the middle of a feeding of Gentlease, and he was crying in pain. Just for kicks I popped open a can of the Baby's Only Lactorelief and BAM! No pain! He literally stopped crying right in the middle of the feed, gulped down 4 ounces, and crashed.
I did not realize until visiting the NaturesOne website that they do compare this formula to Enfamil Gentlease and Similac Sensitive. It's the only sensitive organic formula on the market. The ingredients are similar to that of the other brands but it does not contain corn or hexane-derived DHA/ARA. It smells and tastes a ton better.
I don't think my son is lactose intolerant. Or maybe he is. There are also theories out there that some babies are sensitive to corn or DHA. Whatever the problem, I don't care. After two days of eating this formula, the only time we are experiencing any discomfort is when he has to burp. Even that seems very minimal and the burps are easier to coax out. I always wondered how long I should wait to see results from a new formula. A day? A week? A month? In this case, I have seen improvement from the very first feed. I won't say it's perfect yet, but he may have inflammation from the previous formula. I will update.
I know how frustrating it can be to figure out what the problem is if your baby is having reflux issues. It's trial by fire until you nail something down. If you are feeding Enfamil Gentlease or Similac Sensitive and would prefer an organic alternative, this is for you. Please do not let these people who insist that the arsenic will hurt your baby scare you. Do some research on hexane and DHA and decide which is worse, potential small amounts of arsenic (which is naturally occurring from volcanic activities in the areas of the world where rice is grown) or the hexane derivation process. This is the ONLY formula on the market which does not contain DHA/ARA.
Yes, it's expensive. But so are Alimentum and Nutramigen, and if your baby needs it, it's worth its weight in gold. I'm so glad it's working for us, and I could not be happier with it.
Update 9-14-12
Still working great! After two weeks, it's almost like my son never had reflux at all! We still get the occasional feed where he has an episode, but I think that might be stomach related and since he can't tell me, I'll never know. It seems to help to burp thoroughly when he gets that way.
Update 10-3-12
Over a month later we are still loving this formula. I had an extra can of the Dairy formula lying around and wanted to use it up. It instantly gave my son horrible gas and an upset stomach. I think he really does have a lactose sensitivity. I'm so glad Nature's One makes this organic lactose-free formula. My son is growing and thriving on it, with no reflux issues to speak of.
Update 1-23-13
We were able to transition to the slightly cheaper Baby's Only Soy formula at 6 months without a hitch. Tried the dairy formula again to no avail. I really think it's the lactose. But the soy is working great and we are saving money while still using the same great company.
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Our baby has severe issues with lactose, to the point that he cannot tolerate even breastmilk. The pedi put him on similac sensitive, which helped a bit with the eczema, vomiting and diarrhea, but it upset his stomach, caused gas and constipation. The pedi switched him to alimentum after the similac sensitive because of mucous in his stool. For those that have not tried alimentum, it seriously stinks and tastes even worse! Our poor baby screamed for a week on alimentum because it tore his stomach up. Not to mention everything else started coming back as well. Now enter lactorelief! We saw dramatic improvements within 24 hours! He has been on it for close to a month now and he has no stomach trouble, he poos regularly, his skin is beautiful and he is not congested all of the time. He also used to hate tummy-time (I'm assuming because his stomach hurt), but now he doesn't mind it. He sleeps better, too! And as a bonus, lactorelief tastes amazing! We now have a happy, healthy baby!Read Best Reviews of Baby's Only Toddler Formula, Lactose Relief, Organic, 12.7-Ounce Can Here
This is the second review I have ever written. The first was right before this for Enfamil Gentlease (do NOT buy it, it's disgusting and doesn't work) I can't nurse because I never got any milk so formula was my only option. After 9 weeks of screaming all day, terrible tummy aches, only eating 1-2oz a feeding, feeding every hour, restless sleep, GAS LIKE CRAZY, 4 different formulas and tons of gas drops, I finally found this formula. WOW what a difference. I thought my son has colic and reflux. NOPE. It was his formula. After switching to this formula, the first bottle I gave him, I immediately saw a change. First of all, he didn't pull away from the nipple like he had been doing. He didn't fart once while eating (first time) didn't scream and was soooo happy after he was done. He took 4 ounces and slept for 3 hours after the first bottle (and continues to do so) I only wish I had found this formula sooner.Want Baby's Only Toddler Formula, Lactose Relief, Organic, 12.7-Ounce Can Discount?
After trying multiple commercial formulas (could only breastfeed for 10 days due to medical issues), baby had major issues with feeding. He was severely constipated and began breaking out in a face/neck rash from forehead to neck (including his eyes). Researched this online and decided we needed an organic formula that is lactose free. This is the ONLY USDA certified organic formula without lactose (without using soy, which caused the baby's face/neck rash & didn't help his constipation). Within two days of using this formula, the baby's face rash disappeared, his bowels went back to normal, and he became a happy, energetic two month old (he went from screaming his head off hours each day to a baby who now can't stop cooing and smiling)! We could NOT be happier with this formula. It says "toddler" formula yet meets the FDA standards for infant formula. Nutritionally, it's soooo much better than commercial, non-organic formulas due to the USDA certified organic ingredients, it does not use corn syrup, and the formula now comes in BPA-free cans with a BPA-free scooper to measure the formula. Excellent excellent product! Shop around for better prices (I've been able to find some companies online offering this for $12 per can, free shipping, and no tax!)
HandyBites Teething Biscuit Tether
This thing is totally cool! We've been using it for teething biscuits and are now trying different fruit slices. All the propaganda claims keeps stuff off the floor, useful and cleans up in the dishwasher, easy to deal with have been true. Really useful little device.
Sassy 4 Piece Snack Cylinder
I decided to give these a try because they were the cheapest of the "snack cylinder" options out there. I have borrowed/looked at several of the other better known brands and all of them had some feature I didn't like, so I didn't think it would hurt to give the Sassy version a try. We love it!! Easy to wash, easy enough for my 3 yr old to unscrew the top (but not easy enough for the 1 yr old!), can clip the handle onto the stroller/diaper bag with a carabiner, and the perfect size for the diaper bag. I don't think the product description gave dimensions, so here they are:Height w/o handle: 8 3/8"
Height with handle: 9 1/2"
Width (radius of lid): 3"
Capacity: 1/2 c. cheerios (sorry, that's all I measured)
My only negative, and the more we use it, the less this is a big deal, and could very well be a plus for some people and exactly what they're looking for---is that the lids are rubberized...which means it "sticks" a little as you're trying to slide it in and out of a diaper bag. While it fits fine in the side bottle pockets, for example, it's frustrating to try to get it in them in the first place, so we just put it inside the main compartment.
The reason I first wanted one was to take along little "mini meals" for our 13 mo old...and this is absolutely perfect for that, since each container can be used individually, I just pack cheese in one, fruit in another, meat in a 3rd and some veggie in the 4th...and I don't have to deal with multiple little tupperware containers floating all over the diaper bag or fridge. We used to pack in those and inevitably one or two would be left behind in the fridge, so now it's easy to tell someone to grab the "snack tower" and make sure it all gets taken with us!
For the size, convenience, and the great price, you can't go wrong! I think I'm going to start giving these away as 1st b-day presents in our family!
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I love everything about this snack cylinder. It is well designed, sturdy, and wonderfully colorful. I plan on re-ordering more because I couldn't resist giving it away. As a 60 year old kid myself, I want one for myself to keep healthy snacks in for the car. These make a nice gift item, so you might want to order several. Hopefully they will be back in stock SOON!Read Best Reviews of Sassy 4 Piece Snack Cylinder Here
This set is very useful. U can use it with anything in it. Durable plastic. Bright attractive colors for kids.Want Sassy 4 Piece Snack Cylinder Discount?
These little containers are pretty handy. I'm not entirely sure why you would need to connect them together ever, but that's not a drawback I suppose. I like the slightly rubbery lid because our daughter likes to throw them around and play with them and it keeps from making too much noise!
Happybaby Mixed Fruit Yogis, .Net Wt. 1.5 oz packs, 5 Count (Pack of 6)
my Son like it very much.it have Independent packaging.It's hygiene and concise.it Taste sweet and sour.I trust it.I will focus on more products, but this amount is too much, if there are different flavors mixed packaging like. I am afraid the baby will be tired of always one taste.
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My son loves Yogis. It was nice to be able to get them in a bulk order to save money. We got them mainly as snacks for my son's first birthday. We had way more than we needed and had lots of leftovers so my son was very happy.Read Best Reviews of Happybaby Mixed Fruit Yogis, .Net Wt. 1.5 oz packs, 5 Count (Pack of 6) Here
Previously, I was purchasing the single bags and going through them in a couple of sittings. Love that these are separate pouches and don't have to think about serving size. My daughter also loves them and gets excited when she sees the bag.Want Happybaby Mixed Fruit Yogis, .Net Wt. 1.5 oz packs, 5 Count (Pack of 6) Discount?
They come in a bunch of flavors and each one is a hit. Once our son had started in finger foods these quickly became a favorite bc they are easy to pick up, they don't make a squishy mess and they melt in the mouth. Mama loves them too. Great for a little distraction when you are working on trying to get breakfast or lunch into your little one's mouth and he needs something to keep him busy!
Philips AVENT BPA Free Classic Infant Starter Gift Set
I have not used this product yet, but I wanted to list the exact contents of the package. I couldn't quite figure it out before ordering (hence the 4 star rating), and I thought someone else might be wondering the same thing. Here's what it includes:(3) 4 oz. bottles w/ screw rings
(3) Stage 1 nipples
(2) 9 oz. bottles w/ screw rings
(2) Stage 2 nipples
(5) Bottle covers/caps
(1) Sippy cup adapter handle (use with either size bottle)
(1) Sippy cup adapter spout (use with either size bottle)
(1) Bottle brush
(1) Pacifier w/ cover
(1) Powder formula dispenser/snack cup
Not included: sealing discs
However, I generally recommend that (at least for babies who are breastfeeding), you buy just one bottle at a time and see how your baby likes it, and then buy a set later if your baby is amenable, because two of my three have been very particular about what kind of bottles they'll take. My daughter (who has just started using a bottle) doesn't seem wild about the Avent bottles. She seems to much prefer the Playtex Drop-Ins. I don't know if she prefers the Playtex nipple (it wasn't interchangeable with the Avent bottles) or if she prefers something about the drop-in liner.
Incidentally, if you have a non-Avent breast pump (like the Medela Pump in Style and store your milk in bottles, you'll have to pump into a different, narrow bottle and then transfer the milk into -thesebottles, or else purchase an adapter, like the Philips Avent Standard Breast Pump Conversion Kit.
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My daughter (now 7 months old) has been using these bottles since she was born, and we've never had any problems with them. We've always washed them by hand, and have only had the occasional leaking issue, usually caused by the coupler being on too tight.Read Best Reviews of Philips AVENT BPA Free Classic Infant Starter Gift Set Here
We bought the set as any naieve new parents would based on the amazon reviews. Unfortunately, the bottles started leaking after only 2 and a half weeks. This is NOT fun when your baby is colicky at 2:07am and you lose a third of the milk your wife pumped for half an hour to collect. I am NOT impressed.Want Philips AVENT BPA Free Classic Infant Starter Gift Set Discount?
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I was excited to try these bottles on my 5 month old, seeing the nipples differ from normal bottles I thought he would take to these, but he did not. Being a breast fed baby he has only use a bottle a handful of times but I could not get him to drink out of these.My sisters baby liked these bottles well enough, she was able to eat without leaks and hold the bottle herself. It did come in handy that the starter kit came with the formula container and bottle brush. I think it is a good deal and would consider getting this for a baby shower gift.
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Annabel Karmel Lunch Box
I just bought this mealbox and it looks very nice! I have a 9 month old and often have to carry her purees with us. I suppose this mealbox will save us some space in diaper bag and actually it has so many compartments, so it really grows with the baby.Now, I've read here review about BPA in this product and that it can be dangerous. First, packaging and 2 big boxes of this set saying they ARE microwave safe. It's written on the packaging and each box has the sign. Packaging says it is BPA free. And yes, they are marked as plastic #7. The two small containers doesn't have any symbols, so I'm planning to contact Infantino to ask about those.
Regarding plastic #7, It can be any plastic which doesn't fit under other numbers of plastic markings. So I suppose that if packaging says BPA free, it should be safe.
Here is some info on plastic #7:
Number 7 Plastics: Miscellaneous
Found in: Threeand five-gallon water bottles, 'bullet-proof' materials, sunglasses, DVDs, iPod and computer cases, signs and displays, certain food containers, nylon
Recycling: Number 7 plastics have traditionally not been recycled, though some curbside programs now take them.
Recycled into: Plastic lumber, custom-made products
A wide variety of plastic resins that don't fit into the previous categories are lumped into number 7. A few are even made from plants (polyactide) and are compostable. Polycarbonate is number 7, and is the hard plastic that has parents worried these days, after studies have shown it can leach potential hormone disruptors
So probably if you are worried about exact type of plastic probably it's better to contact the manufacturer.
I'm givng it 4 stars just because I really think that it would be little bit hard for a kid to use it as one mom mentioned here before.
UPD:
I've contacted Infantino and here what they replied:
"...here at Infantino none of our products contain BPA, Latex, Phthalates, or lead.
You can be confident that none of our products contain any toxic elements that would harm children.
We have posted this information on our website under Safety Statement.
You were asking about the# 7 on the Decker Lunch Box by Annabel Karmel.
It means: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Both are prolific and are used to make high quality plastic.
Containments in Decker Lunch Box:
Base: PP (Poly Propylene)
Lid: PP
Cutlery: PP with TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) handles"
Hope this helps!
I love that it is colorful..also love the built in compartment that houses the sfork n spoon..also love the wings that snap into place when stacking. I did not have trouble taking the blue lid off as another reviewer mentioned, but I was struggling with the wings a bit. But now its all figured out! I def see a lory of potential for this item, esp while always needing to carry food around for dd who is allergic to everything.
I did take a star off for it feeling somewhat flimsy..its not a bad thing, in fact I think it keeps everything more compact and lighter than having to carry around 4 easyfind rubbermaid containers.i also think it will prevent it from cracking when dropped. I'm just concerned about maybe the wings malfunctioning in the future.
Their customer service is awesome. And the manufacturer is infantino. Great product and I def would recommend it to all ages for school lunches, work lunches, picnic packs, and day outings with our without kids!
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I LOVE the design of this, I was excited to use it for my kindergartener's school lunches but when I got it I was pretty disappointed. It works great as a 1 tier box but when you try to use it as a 2 tier box is when you'll have troubles.The blue lid is next to impossible to pry off of the blue box (which is the setup for 2-tier use). I can't even get it off myself so there's no way I can expect my 5 year old to get it off at school without help. It's been sitting in my cabinet un-used since I got it. I really wish it wasn't so difficult to pry open, I'd love to be able to use it as a 2-tier lunchbox.
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We love this have been sending my toddler's lunch and snacks in it for a couple months. I'd like one myself! But the hinge that holds the top and bottom together has broken on two of them in a row. It's a silly design a plastic nub the size of 1/2 a grain of rice pegs/hinges it into the holder for the clip, and it breaks easily. The hinge should be a piece of stainless steel or silicone rod.Want Annabel Karmel Lunch Box Discount?
I loved the box set up when we first received it, but the third time in use one of the 'wings' hinge thing broke. Without their ability to snap the whole thing together, the whole thing is useless. I don't know if I could contact the company for a replacement 'wing', if i am successful at doing so I'll update the review because it was great when it worked.great idea, needs to address the realistic fact that many of the wings will fail so they should offer replacements right up front
****contacted company, they said product is discontinued and my only recorse would be to attempt to return or exchange the item from the place purchased ***
Restore Instant Hot Flash Aid
I saw a TV talk show host talking about this product, so I figured I would try it. They say you are supposed to feel an instant cooling; however, I didn't.
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Product really works. I bought some for my friends and they happy with the results too. If you are having hotflashes, this temporary relief is for you.Read Best Reviews of Restore Instant Hot Flash Aid Here
I must admit, I was a bit sceptical about this product. Once I tried it, I was amazed as to how effective it was. A few spritzes and my hot flash dissapeared. I keep a bottle constantly within my reach. It is a phenominal product and a great find.Want Restore Instant Hot Flash Aid Discount?
I tried this a few times glad I got the smallest size because it didn't work at all for me. Cool Off towelettes work much better.