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Fresh Baby Plate and So Easy Toddler Food Cookbook Value Pack
Neither plate gives an indication of the appropriate age range for these recommended portions. (Fresh Baby has no indication; Oxo indicates 6 months+). I have been using them for my 3-year old. The plate holds less than the normal amount of food I try to feed her at each meal...but she never finishes what I give her, so perhaps the plate portions are correct for a 3-year old.
Although the Fresh Baby plate looks a lot bigger, they contain about the same amount of food. Fresh Baby has a big lip, so that it just looks bigger from the top. A few notes:
Fresh Baby:
1. Made of 100% melamine (made in China).
2. Lead, BPA, phthalate-free.
3. NOT microwave safe. Dishwasher safe.
4. Offers a "value pack" that includes a toddler food cookbook.
OXO Tot:
1. Made of #1 plastic (made in China).
2. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
3. BPA, PVC, phthalate-free.
4. Weighted, rubberized base to minimize slipping on the table.
I probably would not buy either of these again now that I am better informed about portion control, and my daughter no longer finds them fun. However, I would recommend the Oxo Tot plate if you are looking to buy one. I like Oxo's weighted rubberized base, which is slightly more effective at keeping the plate in place than the Fresh Baby plate. It is also microwave-safe (Fresh Baby is not) and more modern looking for your kitchen, if you are looking to minimize cartoon character take-over of your cupboards.
If you are not comfortable with either material (melamine or #1 plastic), I would recommend the divided plate by Corelle which looks/feels like a "grown-up" plate yet is much more difficult to break.
Is a divided plate a necessity in your kitchen? Probably not. It's more for fun than anything else, and it may perhaps ease your mind about how much your toddler/preschooler should be eating. It's also a nice reminder at each meal to try to provide foods from different food groups.After being told time and time again by my mother and my husband that I'm over serving the kids and wasting food I bought these plates. What a great guide! It actually helped in reminding me to provide a well rounded meal as well as not too give too large of portions. Love this!
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I love these plates but think the book is just ok. It had a couple recipes I'll use but for the most part, it's better for people who are new to cooking for toddlers, I've been doing this for awhile now. I take care of 5 kids during the week and have been using the old style of these plates for about a year. I love that the new plates divided fruits and vegetables. While I've always prepared fairly healthy meals, these really help remind me to be balanced each day. 2 things I would improve. Make each section a little larger like the old plates. I can always put less food in a large section but it's harder to fill small sections enough for the older kids. Second, please design a lld that snaps on (like your bowls) so I can take these to the park.Read Best Reviews of Fresh Baby Plate and So Easy Toddler Food Cookbook Value Pack Here
My daughter knocked this plate off her high chair a couple times. The fourth time it shattered. We had not even had it an entire week. Cook book is cute, but plate is an epic failure.Want Fresh Baby Plate and So Easy Toddler Food Cookbook Value Pack Discount?
This is a very nice plate. It is quite thick and I'm sure it will end up thrown on the floor at some point, but I don't think it will break! I ran it through the dishwasher when I received it and it did very well on the lower rack (the only place it would fit). I have not used it yet, but the recipe book seems nice, too. My son is 16 months old so some of the recipes might be a little older for him but they even sound good to me! I am always trying to find new ways to prepare healthy food for him and I think this book has some good ideas.PouchPop Topper 4 Count for Pouch Feeding, 4 Months Plus
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We love the pouchpop and just ordered more! My 7 month old can feed himself with this pouch topper. It is teaching him how to self feed as well as control his own intake of food. They are wonderful, especially if you are out and don't have time to sit and feed your baby. They are super easy to clean too (even after being thrown back in my diaper bag and not washed for hours later until we got home). I think this pouch topper is a great gift; every mom is looking for products to make life easier! We love this product!!Read Best Reviews of PouchPop Topper 4 Count for Pouch Feeding, 4 Months Plus Here
I never really use pouches but we were traveling and needed something to easily feed my 8 months old.I used it for the first time on the plane and my baby had no problem using it, he ate from it like he used it every day. It worked great!
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These things are so awesome! If you feed your baby food from a pouch then these are a MUST. My 7 month old had this figured out in 2 seconds. Totally promotes self feeding, I can hand her a pouch and she crushes it! I've never written a review on amazon but after trying these I just had to! Buy these, you won't regret it!!!Bobovita 7 Grain Porridge with Apples and Plums for Babies (180g / 6.34 Oz)
Earthlust Birds and Bees Baby Bottle
My recommendation would be a hard plastic spigot, straw attachment, or even screw-top (solid closure) option for this unit.I got this sippy cup for my 8 month old because I didn't want him drinking from plastic bottles.
The sippy is stainless steel and not plastic, so I am happy. The interchangeable silicone sippy and bottle tops are nice and easy for a baby to drink from. All parts come apart for easy cleaning, but not completely satisfied:
-the cup is fairly tall, so it is hard for a baby to drink from independently because it has to be held so high.
-the cup is also pretty heavy, and hard for a baby to handle, but as he gets bigger it will be nice.
-the biggest thing is that it leaks if it is not put together exactly right and the top has to be screwed on just right, not to tight, not too loose. It usually takes me a couple times to get it right. Also, if baby bangs it around too much, it will start leaking, and need to be taken apart and put back together correctly.
All that said, I am keeping the cup, and I think although it is maybe not perfect for a baby, it will be a nice cup for him as he grows into it.
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I purchased this bottle for my 14 month old son since he is now drinking cold milk, I want it to stay cold and fresh if he doesn't finsih it right away. I really like it and so does he. The bottle looked bigger in the photos but it's just right. The medium flow nipples are perfect for my little guy. I am planning to purchase another.Update: My son isnow 17 months and using the sippy nipple. Doesn't leak. Great toddler cup!
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I bought this cup for my 15 month old son. All in all, I LOVE it and it is the only sippy cup I have ever been able to get him to drink from (he was breastfed). It is very durable and I love that it is metal and the nipple/sippy tops are silicone. The only problems I have found with it are that it will leak if the lid isn't screwed on tight and my son likes to chew on the silicone top and on the sippy top there are two "+" cuts for the holes on top and the silicone has already torn between those two "+"s so now it leaks if he even turns it upside down (and when he bangs it upside down on the floor, I end up with a puddle). I love the cup so will just purchase a few sippy top extras. But it is a downfall; especially since I've only had the cup a couple months at most. Even with the few problems, it's a great cup and I would definitely recommend it.Received on time and in good state. My baby will by born in June, so I haven't used it yet :(Sugar Booger Feeding Collection Jumbo Floor Mat
The care instructions say you can wash it in a washing machine and hang to dry, but DON'T do it! The coating and the cloth backing have separated in places all over the mat, so the coating appears to be all bubbly, and it looks really cheap. The mat won't lay flat anymore, and has a tendency to curl along the edges. I was hoping this would be with us for years and we'd use it under a craft table down the road, but I doubt it will last that long.
It's also not especially "jumbo."
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Upon ordering I knew this would take a few months before I would get it but because I was at the point of having to replace the generic splat mat (the kind you find at the baby are us store) for the 3rd time I was willing to wait and invest a little more money into something thicker, durable, washable and overall nicer.The mat arrived much sooner than promised and it's 100 times better quality than the generic mats. Since it's not thin and massive in size I can easily take a disinfectant wipe to the mat and clean it off quickly without having to deal with the wrinkles and static of the thinner mats. We've taken this to my in law's house where we were able to clean up after my daughter super quick and without any guilt of avocado stains on the rug. (bonus) I've also used this as a drawing mat while at my IL's and again the fact that it keeps my daughter busy and their carpets clean makes this the best product E.V.E.R.!!!
The travel bag is also really handy and a total bonus to an already great product. I love the colors and the pattern to the ladybug mat, it blends nicely under the highchair without making our kitchen look like a daycare. :)
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I recently purchased my second jumbo floor mat by Sugar Booger. My first one was a baby shower gift and I loved it. The quality was amazing and it was used daily under our kids table. After a few years, it needed to be replaced from so much wear and tear. I was excited to get my new mat, and had always highly recommended this product to moms. I was sooo disappointed to see that the quality had decreased on this item. It is a much thinner material that is just awful under our kids table. It is always bunching up and just isn't of the quality as our first mat from several years ago. I wish I could return this!! I hope Sugar Booger rethinks this new CHEAPER design. It is not an item I would recommend. Please bring back the old QUALITY design you used to make.Want Sugar Booger Feeding Collection Jumbo Floor Mat Discount?
Mat is cool, well designed and functional super cute graphics that my son loved, but it seemed toxic-y and I couldn't seem to find what it was made of of the package or outer tag. So I emailed the company, asking if it was PVC and wanted to know about the fabric. They said it was "non toxic" and "lead free" according to US and Canada standards. She didn't mention PVC specifically so assumed was fine. Only today I noticed a smaller tag, listing that it is in fact 18% PVC. Company really isn't transparent about this and while some parents might not mind the PVC content, I certainly prefer to avoid PVC for obvious reasons.GoGo Squeez Applesauce on the Go, 3.2-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 48)
At just over 3oz, each pouch has 12.3g of sugar. Granted that's not a whole lot, but I've been seeing more and more of this type of thing pop up. They tout it as no-sugar-added but they'll stir in a ton of concentrated pear or grape juice which is loaded with sugar! Fructose or glucose, it's all the same in your bloodstream.
We've been giving our daughter unsweetened applesauce and now tasting this stuff it's dramatically more sweet. If you don't want your children to have sugar/get used to sugary tasting foods, then this is not the applesauce for you.
Otherwise, the product is fantastic. I'd just like to see a more natural tasting version.
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We like this product and recommend it. I was hoping to buy it in bulk here on Amazon (48 pack!), but it seems Target still offers it for less... here in Portland, OR, at least. I found it to be about an $8-10.00 difference.Read Best Reviews of GoGo Squeez Applesauce on the Go, 3.2-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 48) Here
My 14 yr. old daughter has taken a GoGo Squeez with her lunch every day since August when she decided at almost 300 lbs. it was time to slim down. To date, she has lost 69 lbs.!!!!! I am VERY PROUD of her and if this product helps make her journey a little easier, it will always be in my pantry. We originally bought it in Costco but they don't carry it anymore. I was very happy when I found it on Amazon1Want GoGo Squeez Applesauce on the Go, 3.2-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 48) Discount?
Food and drinks in pouches are life savers!!! The apple sauce taste as good, if not better than those in jars. Huge advantages are that they fit nicely into back packs, no spoon requirement, one had eating action, and a great quick snack. If they can put more stuff into travel pack like this, I would eat and drink everything from pouches. One complaint is the packaging. They waste way too much packing material for the bulk box. It's 4 pouches inside a card board box, then 12 of those boxes in another box. I don't plan of selling these goodies so I can do without the extra packaging. Go cheap on the extra cardboard and pass the savings on to the customers.K's Kids The Hungry Pelican
The bright yellow velour pelican ties onto the crib railing. His fat cheeks squeak, his wings crinkle, and his feet rattle. He comes with four sea creatures (crab, shrimp, fish, and octopus) that are each different textures and colors, and make different sounds (rattle, rustle, etc.). Children can put the little animals into pelican's mouth and watch them drop down into his tummy. The large circular tummy opening allows for easy removal of the animals so play can begin all over again.
I found that babies enjoy quietly investigating the sounds, colors, and textures of the four little sea creatures. Toddlers progress to the eating game.
I am grateful to Mr. Pelican for allowing me an extra half hour of sleep every morning. What can be better than that!Well, I loved this thing. However, we have only had it a few weeks and the squeak is already broken or not working in one of the cheeks of the pelican. I emailed K Kids, but haven't heard from them. I'd exchange it via Amazon but it's not worth the postage unless Amazon will exchange free of charge b/c of it being defective. It was not a cheap toy.
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The Hungry Pelican is ok. I gave it as a gift to my niece for her 1st Bday and she has fun with it, but... only when the Pelican is outside the cradle. We need to tie the Pelican outside the cradle so she will play with it.She got the notion quickly of feeding the Pelican. She stuffed all the small animals, but only once every time! I think she's a smart girl thinking once the animals are inside of the Pelican's tummy, well, he's already fed.
She does, however, play with the small stuffed animals and carries them all around the house.Our son received the Hungry Pelican when he was 8 months old. We tied it into his crib right away. It took him a couple weeks to notice it but it soon became the favorite toy. He will play quietly in his crib in the mornings (giving me time to get ready for work!), taking the creatures out of the belly and playing with them. I am not sure he knows how to feed it just yet but that will come... I've found pacifiers and other items in the belly too and the little creatures all over the room. In terms of giving Mom and Dad a couple more minutes of quiet, this has been a lifesaver! (and the little shrimp cracks me up!)We love this toy it has lasted two kids and still in perfect condition. The pelican's belly doubles as a pacifier holder our daughter knows where to go looking for them when it's naptime and she puts them away there too when it's time to wake up. I've also noticed that both our kids for some odd reason liked to snuggle underneath the pelican's fuzzy feet while they are sleeping (it just barely touches their foreheads when lying down) at first we used to move them because it seemed uncomfortable but they just go back they really seem to like it. It makes some crinkly and some (quiet) squeeking sounds more subtle than many toys these days. A perfect crib toy.
Gerber Graduates Grabbers, Apple w Cinnamon, Sweet Potato, 4.23-Ounce (Pack of 8)
Sassy Teething Feeder
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I own both the Sassy teether and the Munchkin mesh teether and the Sassy is a much better product. First, the mesh part is removable so you can throw the handle, mesh bag, and cap in the top basket of your dishwasher and all of the parts get clean. The Munchkin's bag is attached to the handle. We like to put cut up oranges in the mesh bag and it is nearly impossible to get into the nooks and crannies of the Munchkin teether's bag where the bag meets the handle. Second, the mesh bag of the Sassy is bigger than the bag on the Munchkin. I can put about 2-3 cutie pieces in the Munchkin bag and over half a cutie in the Sassy bag. Third, you can buy extra bags for the Sassy. We own one Sassy handle and I have 2 or 3 mesh bags for it. You have to buy entire Munchkin teethers if you want multiple units.I also want to add that I think that these teethers are also great for toddlers. I have a 14 month old and we put foods that are choking hazards in the teether so he can enjoy the juice and taste with no risk.
In response to some of the other reviews, generally speaking, yes mesh bags are difficult to clean. Some people complain about that, but what do you expect? Your baby has been pushing food through mesh with his or her teeth or gums, so yes, food gets caught in the mesh. It's really easy to just run the bag under some hot water to clear the mesh, and then throw it in the dishwasher. I also have never had a problem with the bag staying put in the handle or breaking and my little guy is a very aggressive chewer.
Lastly, I am giving the Sassy 4 stars because it touts that, if frozen, the handle will keep the fruit/goodies in the bag cold. I am unconvinced of this. I haven't noticed a difference in temperature when I have popped the bag in the freezer v. when I do not. If Sassy didn't tout this as a benefit, I would give this teether a 5.
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I bought this product very excited to be able to offer my baby tastes of solid food, because he doesn't like being spoon fed most of the time. I had no issues with the product, other than the fact that my baby was not interested in the food in the net. He preferred to chew on the plastic half rather than the bag containing the food. I was disappointed, but a friend of mine mentioned to me another method called "Baby-Led Weaning". I purchased the book titled the same and have had much more success! It is not about weaning off of formula or breastmilk, but rather about allowing the baby to explore easy-to-handle pieces of solid food. To my surprise, the baby has natural reflexes that prevent swallowing chunks of food or choking on food. My baby is 7.5 months and will suck on bread, meat, vegs and fruit with no problem. I am a careful parent, a physician who knows too much about what can go wrong, but still I felt comfortable allowing my baby to explore solid foods once I had the guidelines and the backup of the information in the book. As a first time parent, there are so many gadgets and methods to try. I thought that I would like the netted baby feeders, but now much prefer handing my baby food directly. He gets to experience the full texture of the food, practice his motor skills, and there are no nets to clean! I recommend looking into Baby-Led Weaning instead of this product if you like the idea of baby learning to feed him or herself.To be fair, the pros of this product:
It is very attractive
It comes with a cap so if you want to take food with you or bring home a messy net after eating out it is convenient to do so.
Replacement nets are available
The Original Art of CureTM *SAFETY KNOTTED* Butter w/white flecks - Baltic Amber Baby Teething Neck
No need to worry about swallowing the beads if the necklace breaks. The string is knotted in between each bead, so the most that can come off at a time is a single bead. This had been a huge concern for my husband, but he felt much better when he discovered the knots.
Our first necklace broke after almost a month of wear. The necklace pulled loose at the clasp, so I wasn't able to fix it myself. Probably not something that happens often I have lots of friends who have these for their kids, and they've never once had an issue. Props to Amazon and the retailer, though. They replaced it, no questions asked, and paid for return shipping. It was as painless as a return could be.
I only wish I'd had one of these five years ago for my son!It has been like night and day since he got his teething necklace. I was skeptical, but, I'm a believer now. I waited until he was one, and while it was obvious he was teething going forward, it was never the harrowing pain and drooling he had before. I docked it a star because the color wasn't quite so light as the picture made me think it was (but, it wasn't dark, or anything). I'm sorry if that's nit picky. Don't let it deter you from getting this, though, because the lighter the amber the better, and this is the lightest one I found!
Mr. Potato Head Jumbo Pack
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My 3 year old loves this. Classic and lets him be creative. There are so many items included in this particular pack; it's a great deal. I have fun playing with these, too! Nice that it includes 3 bodies (1 smaller sized), so a few children (or grown-ups!) can join in the fun.Read Best Reviews of Mr. Potato Head Jumbo Pack Here
WOW! What a set! Two big Taters and a Tater Tot! Bunches of accessories, male and female, including pirate gear! Bought this for the church nursery, and it's a favorite there.Want Mr. Potato Head Jumbo Pack Discount?
What a great toy. Fun to play with for hours at a time.BONUS: The kids like it too!

