Showing posts with label snacks for toddlers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snacks for toddlers. Show all posts

Earlyears ABC Shape Sorter

Earlyears ABC Shape SorterWe bought this shape sorter for my 11 month old daughter. Once she started playing with it, we realized the holes where the shapes go are the perfect size for tiny hands to become stuck in. In other words, her hand can just barely fit inside the square, triangle and letter shapes, but she needed our help to get it back out. Because this is made of a very hard plastic, I can see this easily leading to a trip to the emergency room to get your child's hand cut free. A total waste of money -we are throwing ours away, because I do not want another child to become stuck!

This toy is very durable, my daughter has been playing with it for several months now (she is currently 16mo). The colors are vibrant and there's a viewing window to see inside. However, there is also an access hole for removing the shapes, which she uses to put the shapes in instead of sorting the proper shape into the matching hole. This access hole is also too small for my husband's hand to fit which makes it a challenge sometimes to remove the shapes. I would recommend a shape sorter that only has holes to fit the shapes and not an all-inclusive hole which can be used to avoid the sorting/learning purpose of the toy.

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Bright Beginnings Pediatric Nutritional Soy Vanilla Drink - Case of 24- 8 oz each

Bright Beginnings Pediatric Nutritional Soy Vanilla Drink - Case of 24- 8 oz eachdue to various health reasons, we pretty much HAVE to give this to my son... but we do it grudgingly because it is so overpriced (this is the ONLY milk-free nutritional supplement of it's kind) and i recently called the company and was told that the lining of the can does contain BPA!

not sure why the excessive price...is there a run on nondairy nonsteroid pediatric nutrition drinks to train for the Tour de France?

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Earth's Best Whole Grain Mixed Grain Cereal - Apple Sweet Potato

Earth's Best Whole Grain Mixed Grain Cereal - Apple Sweet PotatoI add about 3 TB of formula to 1TB of the cereal to get my preferred consistency. My daughter is 5 months and this went over very well with her. No digestive problems, and she loved the taste. I tend to taste everything I give her, and I must admit, it's quite yummy. I will definitely be purchasing again.

i have'nt tried this cereal with my cutie pie as yet but I hope he is everything like his mamma cause he would love sweet potato in his bottle

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Freezer Tray 2-Pack

Freezer Tray 2-PackOne of my trays broke after only a few uses because the plastic is too brittle and shattered when I was trying to get the cubes out. I had high hopes for the product and loved the dishes that go with it. I will continue to use the 1 tray I have left and see how long it lasts.

I've been making my own baby food for a couple of months now and recently purchased these BabySteps freezer trays and love them! I started using a regular ice cube tray (and still do, although I'd like to get another set of these) and find that the BabyStep trays are easier to fill, stack beautifully, and since they have a (nicely fitting) cover, there's no messing with plastic bags and rubber bands to cover for freezing.

Several reviews here mention that they are very stiff and it's hard to get the cubes out. The plastic is sturdy (and I like that) but I notice no difference between the ease of popping food cubes out of these vs. regular ice cube trays frozen food is hard to pop out, that's just a fact. All you have to do is run a little water over the back side for a few seconds, then turn them out with a little tap/twist/shake I do the same thing with my regular ice cube trays. They also clean up beautifully and quickly (and are dishwasher safe).

Another great thing about these trays is that they are BPA/Phthalate free. This is important to me.

Note that on the KidCo website (makers of these trays) they state that each section is approximately 1 ounce not 2 ounces as mentioned in some reviews here and in one of the product descriptions here on amazon.

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I was pleasantly surprised at the number of products Babies R Us carries for making and storing home mad baby food, and found these trays (though the matching bowl was out of stock).

I like the fact that these have covers, which makes the stackable and helps maximize freezer space, and are BPA free. The fact that you can write on them means little to me as I would never use them for long term storage and if I just cooked the food the day before I am pretty sure I can remember what it is for when I transfer it to a ziploc baggie. The shaped cubes fitting in the matching bowl is cute too. The problem with this product is, I've already cracked one of them trying to twist them to get the food out. They are too brittle and don't release the cubes. That being said, after I cracked the first one, I ran the second one under warm water for a second and the cubes released. That is all well and good but the first one was already broken. Kidco is going to replace it though, I just spoke to their customer service and I have to send a picture of the cracked one and they will send me a new one. A warning on the box would be helpful in avoiding this situation.

I also bought at Wilton silicone baking sheet with small square cubes, and it is easier to get the cubes out but they are only about 1/2 oz. each which is too small. The thought struck me to use silicone muffin pans instead. This is what I am going to do from now on. If you have a beginning eater, you can use mini muffin pans, and if you have a child who is eating more, you can use the standard size muffin pan. By placing a cooling rack between each muffin pan, you can easily stack these on top of one another in the freezer. And when you don't need them to make baby food you can use them to bake muffins and cupcakes.

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I bought this item and I use regular ice cube trays as well. With both, I have to run hot water over the bottom of the trays for a few seconds before trying to pop out the frozen food, and then it's no problem getting the food out. I like using this tray with the smaller serving trays. The covers fit nice and snug and stack nicely in the freezer as opposed to using trays without covers which you have to wrap with plastic wrap and cannot stack. I highly recommend this item!!

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Awful, awful, awful. If I could give them zero stars, I would. The very first time I tried to remove food from one, it broke. I twisted it, as you do with ice cube trays, and it snapped right in two. I wasn't even twisting very hard. The plastic is just way too hard for this purpose. I went out to Bed, Bath and Beyond and bought some covered ice cube trays that have eight cubes all in a single row, and they're fantastic. They're much more flexible and take up half the room for the same number of cubes. They were only $2.99 each. These Kidco trays are bulky and brittle and not worth the money. Avoid them at all cost!

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

Revolution Foods Organic Mashups Squeezable Fruit, Strawberry Banana, 4-Count MashupsThe 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!!!

Klean Kanteen 12 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle (Sports Cap 3.0 in Bright Green) - All Colors

Klean Kanteen 12 oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Cactus FlowerKlean Kanteen products are awesome:

-stainless steel doesn't leach into food

-eliminates single-use garbage / eco-friendly

-lightweight

-very durable

-look great

This is all that in a kid's size. Gone is the graveyard of broken plastic sippy cups in the cabinet, this thing is super durable, and easy enough that my 2yo nephew can use with minimal supervision.

The sport cap 3.0 is perfect, they finally got it right. Doesn't leak, doesn't squeak, great volume of water, soft silicone tip won't hurt if a child bumps or chews on it.

It's not necessary to open the top all the way for a child, half-way is plenty of flow, especially compared to sippy cups they might be used to.

It's nice and small. Using a measuring cup I poured 12 ounces in, it filled up to the bottom of the threads. The top can be screwed on and not a drop spills 12 useable ounces.

Awesome addition to the Klean Kanteen lineup!

Earth's Best Organic Sesame Street Yogurt Rice Crisp Bars, Banana, 4.0 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)

Earth's Best Organic Sesame Street Yogurt Rice Crisp Bars, Banana, 4.0 Ounce Boxesmy son loves this, it's great to use when out and about. i always make sure i have a few in the diaper bag. a nutritius way of keeping him away from junk food at the store.

not terrific for on the go or carseats as they can get rather sticky. It's perfect size for the 18 mos to 2 1/2 year crowd but older kids/preschoolers might need 2-4 to be considered a filling snack. They make a nice vanilla flavor as well.

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My 2yr old loves these. There is a strong banana taste to them. They are made with dried bananas and that is what this bar tastes like not a fresh peeled banana. There was a review that stated that these bars taste artificial, in fact, there are no artificial ingredients in them she was tasting the dried bananas.

Bottom line, if you like dried bananas then these are for you.

The vanilla ones have a much softer taste.

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I purchased this item for two of my grandchildren (ages 2 and 5) and, while they do both tend to be picky eaters, this product was not one of their favorites. I am sorry that I had to purchase several boxes, just to try it. I was not impressed with the "banana" flavoring. I guess I expected it to taste more like real bananas (think banana bread), instead of that overpowering, fake banana taste that is often found in commercial products. It may be organic, but that does not guarantee that it is good tasting. To be fair, this product was designed for children, so I hope others post a review based on the opinion of little ones who are not as choosy as my grandkids!

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green sprouts 2 Count Feeding Spoons, Cornflower, Sage, 3-12 Months

green sprouts 2 Count Feeding Spoons, Cornflower, Sage, 3-12 MonthsGreat spoon for first solids. All one piece makes them easy clean and they do fine in the dishwasher. Only reason I didn't rate at five stars was that they may discolor when used with food such as beets or carrots.

Bloom Nano Urban High Chair, White Frame with Seat Pad

Bloom Nano Urban High Chair, White Frame With Seat Pad Rock RedI cannot help but completely disagree with the other reviewer. We bought the nano at giggle in the chocolate color and it looks so at home in our apartment. we had a peg perego plastic-fantastic for our first child and i can tell you that the base is much wider than nano, besides nano folds completely flat something that no other highchair i know of can.

We had no trouble with the tray the 3 sliding positions worked great and the fact that you can throw it in the dishwasher is a real bonus.

anyway, we love the nano and at $180 with such a cool, modern design we definitely would recommend it to anyone!

I hate to do this but.... do not buy this chair! We got it and have been so disappointed in it it just isn't designed for practical use the main problem is that the seat back is in no way supportive at all and in fact babies of all ages can only slouch in it. Its not just our son (who has been using it from 5 months to 8 month) but we tested it out on older infants too and got the same problem. I have still been using it whilst waiting for our new chair but our nanny refuses to she has worked in the industry many years and says she has never seen such a useless chair!

It looks ok in real life though I thought the white color was more cream than anything, and of course it folds down to very slim but what is the point in having a chair that encourages bad posture honestly its very difficult for them to pull them selves forward to the table Oh and another thing the table slants towards the seat so things don't sit on it straight why sell something based on being a modern design if it just doesn't work I can not wait to get anything else but this

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I bought this chair because I like that it folds down, and because it was attractive. Unfortunately, these are the only 2 good things about it.

When open, the base of the chair is HUGE. Since we bought it for a small kitchen, this is a pain. The base is so much wider than the chair that we always trip over it when it's open.

If you let a speck of food dry on it, good luck getting it out of all the attractive little seams on the arm holders. And good luck cleaning the wet food out of the little seams, too! The fake leather material does spot clean nicely, which is a plus. However, the fabric trim does not. And you can't put it in the washing machine!

It's also very hard to get the tray on and off: it requires at least three hands.

I also agree with the other reviewer that the baby can't really sit up in it.

I gave it two stars because it does look good. I wish more chairs didn't have cartoon characters on them, and I wish more chairs folded up this nicely. However, I feel I wasted a lot of money on this chair and can't recommend it to anyone.

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We bought our nano because we loved the modern look and the flat fold; simple design with a function that helps a lot. We chose the pearl white but i see bloom has now introduced an orange, which would have made our decision harder...

Another great feature that we didnt even realize until we put it together is the at-the-table option. A lot of our friends had talked about this and we swear by it having baby right at the table and part of the family mealtime is so more inclusive.

We have used the tray occasionally and its fine, if a bit large. Its great to have both options though; they (bloom) should make that clearer as its actually a really good selling point.

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I never write reviews on amazon but am compelled to keep people from making the mistake of buying this high chair. Although it looks good, it's not functional. The seat is too reclined, making the child slouch. That problem, combined with a tray that doesn't slide up close enough to the child, makes it so every single spill will end up in the child's lap (I've perfected taping my son's bib to the bottom of the tray). The seat cover has deep crevices and seams that get caulked with food at every feeding. The hinges on the side are at the most convenient spot for dirty hands, so it's always caked with food remnants as well. Maybe I'm not OCD enough to own this chair and keep things clean! Also, the coconut white is more of an off-white.

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