Baby PhD Disposable Placemats with Educational Designs Review & Giveaway (Set of 60, 2 Winners) {Howl-O-Ween Giveaway Hop}

It is great news that your baby or toddler is eager to become an independent self-feeding child. But at the same time, it may also mean messier mealtime and tougher cleanup. Placemats offer a simple solution to that problem. The placemats by Baby PhD go one step further than keeping the food mess away by turning mealtime into learning time with fun and colorful educational designs!

Baby PhD kindly invited me to try out their Let's Learn Disposable Placemats. Each set includes a total of 60 disposable placemats, featuring three different educational designs - Let's Learn Colors!, Let's Learn Numbers! and Let's Learn Letters! The pictures are adorable and visually appealing to young children. I love their creative idea of turning the numbers into funny and friendly mini-figures demonstrating the numbers with their fingers. I also think it smart to teach babies the toddlers about colors and letters through what they are born to love - wild animals. The Let's Learn Letters placemats even include words related to space science, which has been a fascinating topic for kids of all ages.

Designed with young children in mind, the Baby PhD placemats are safe to use and does no harm to the planet. They are BPA free and made from biodegradable and eco-friendly materials. Each placemat comes in a very generous size (12" X 18") and is individually folded inside a resealable clear pouch. This feature makes it easy to keep the mats clean and to take them on the go. There are sticky strips on all four sides to help keep the placemat in place. The mat is also easy to remove without leaving any trace on the table. The Baby PhD disposable placemats with educational designs are sure to add fun to feeding time for the child while cutting down cleanup time for the parent. With just 25 cents per sheet, they are highly affordable for most families. Get your own at Amazon today!

ThermoServ 16 Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set Review

Dinnertime is one of my favorite family times, when all of us get to sit together, savor healthy homemade food, and chat about fun things that have happened during the day. Nice-looking tableware can not only make our food look more appetizing, but can also become an integral part of our fondest memories. With three young children at the table, I have to take durability into consideration as well. Something that is not easily breakable is preferred and melamine seems like a sensible choice. But I didn't know that melamine tableware can feature such modern, elegant designs until I was introduced to ThermoServ.

ThermoServ kindly sent me a 16 piece dinnerware set from their ThermoServ Everyday Collection. It includes four 10” dinner plates, four 8” salad plates, four 12oz bowls, and 4 18oz heavy sham Tritan tumblers.

Main features:

• 100% Melamine, no fillers
• Scratch and impact resistant
• FDA approved and BPA free
• Dishwasher friendly
• The tumbler is virtually unbreakable Tritan
• Made in USA (Dallas, Texas)

I'm very pleased with the beautiful patterns and great quality of the dinnerware set. Everything in the set is sturdy and lightweight, perfect for both everyday use and special occasions including picnics and outdoor parties. Everyone can enjoy food and drink without having to worry about breaking anything. The bowls, plates and tumblers are very easy to clean too, which helps save time, water and energy.

Go Back to School & Go Green Prize Pack Giveaway {Back To School Giveaway Hop}

Kids across the country are going back to school in the coming weeks, while their parents are busy shopping for all that they'll need on the first day of school. As I believe eco-friendly education should start at an early age, I urge you to consider purchasing more green products for your child this new school year. And I've put together an awesome prize pack featuring several eco-friendly school supplies, which are not only safe for children, but are also very stylish!

One lucky reader of mine will win an ion8 Kids Leak Proof BPA Free Water Bottle with 12oz capacity, a 24-ct case of Fantastic Planet Colored Pencils, and an adorable Dabbawalla Lunch Bag! (Total ARV $52.28) The winner will get to choose their favorite color for the water bottle and design for the lunch bag. Learn more about the prizes below, and then enter to win them using the form that follows. Good luck!

About the prizes:

ion8 Kids Leak Proof BPA Free Water Bottle (ARV $12.29):

• 100% Leak Proof
• Made from BPA Free, phthalate free, non-toxic Tritan
• Fast flow for rapid hydration
• Hygienic one-touch flip top with secure lid lock, good for one handed use
• Scratch resistant, soft touch surface for effortless grip
• Fits any cup holder or kid's backpack
• Dishwasher Safe
• Suitable for both hot and cold drinks
• Available in 4 vibrant colors

Fantastic Planet Colored Pencils (ARV $9.99):

• Wood Free Colored Pencils
• Made With Plastic Barrels (No trees were harmed when making these pencils!)
• 24 Colors including magenta, peach and gray
• Triangular Shaped Barrels for No Roll Away
• Reusable Tin Case

Dabbawalla Lunch Bag (ARV $30):

• Made with sustainable material that is degradable, recyclable and 100% toxic-free, lead-free, BPA-free, and no phthalates or PVC
• Insulating material helps keep food safe
• Lightweight and easy to carry
• Machine washable (front loaders only) or hand wash
• 12" High x 11" Wide x 6" Deep
• Available in 27 colorful designs

Beat the Thrist for a Cure with Trudeau's BCRF Collection

The Trudeau Corporation has been supporting the fight against breast cancer with their exclusive BCRF collection of hydration bottles and thermal tumblers and mugs. Developed with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), these pink colored products feature exclusive designs that are both fashionable and functional, with a percentage of all sales going directly toward funding for breast cancer research initiatives. To date Trudeau has donated over half a million dollars to BCRF alone.

The 24oz BCRF Cool Off Hydration Bottle is guaranteed leak-proof with a non-slip grip and is double wall insulated, which helps keep drinks colder and prevents condensation. Made of SAN, the lid comes with a protected flexible straw for easy drink accessibility during activity. It's BPA Free, with a retail price of $17.99. I received this bottle for review. I'm impressed with its generous size, which allows it to hold enough water to keep me hydrated during a long road trip or to quench my thirst after an intensive workout session. It's incredibly lightweight though. I also love its sleek design!

The 17 oz Rejuvenate Hydration Bottle is the perfect bottle to infuse water and favorite drinks with citrus, cucumbers, berries and more. It is constructed of thick and resistant borosilicate glass that leaves no aftertaste. The flip-top lid is leak-resistant and comes with a silicone pulp filter underneath that minimizes pulp intake. Includes practical silicone carry strap and built-in fruit infuser basket that is easily removable for cleaning. BPA Free. ARV $19.99.

The Lulu Travel Tumbler comes with personality and practicality. This 16oz tumbler features a stainless steel exterior accented with a bright pink floral pattern and matching lid. The top is a leak resistant flip, sip-and-go lid and comes equipped with a non-slip base, making it fun and functional. The interior consists of polypropylene and double wall insulation, which allows for heat retention up to 2 hours. It retails for only $14.99.

With the Tea-Rific II Tea Tumbler, you’ll be able to brew loose tea or tea bags in minutes! Even better, you can do this on the go with leak resistant lid! Plus, this double wall insulated tumbler will keep your tea hot for up to 2 hours. It has a convenient carry and go design and will hold up to 14 ounces of your favorite beverage. The stainless steel mesh basket is removable and allows you to infuse loose tea or tea bags for the perfect brew, anywhere, anytime. BPA-free. ARV $14.99.

Go to the office, a meeting or just about anywhere with this 16 oz. Boardroom II Travel Mug. Its leak resistant construction is accented with an easy open and close “drink anywhere around the rim” 360° lid. Stainless steel double walled insulation keeps beverages hotter or colder longer (3 hours+). The elegant satin stainless steel body is accented with a pink TPE sleeve and ergonomic 2-tone handle with non-slip rubber base to firmly hold the mug in place. Fits most car cup holders, and reasonably priced at $24.99.

The perfect companion for today’s driver, the Drive Time Travel Mug stays true to its namesake with a fast and sleek look. The double wall insulation keeps drinks warm up to 3 hours, while a guaranteed leak proof lid allows you to drink anywhere on the 360° rim. It comes in a stainless steel body and is accented with a signature BCRF pink lid. The Drive Time Travel Mug comes with a soft rubber bottom that provides a good grip to cup holders and surfaces to prevent movement. ARV $21.99.

Be sure to stay hydrated with your favorite product from Trudeau's BCRF Collection while supporting breast cancer research!

Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own and may differ from yours.

Trudeau’s FUEL Collection: Eco-Friendly Lunch Box Essentials

Packing your own homemade lunch to school or work not only helps you save money, but may also help promote your health with fresher ingredients and less processed food. Trudeau’s FUEL collection offers a good number of innovative, eco-friendly lunch box essentials including food and beverage storage containers and cutlery sets. All FUEL products are reusable, recyclable, BPA free, and designed to easily fit in lunch boxes or bags.

I was given the opportunity to try out three products from the FUEL collection: Classic Lunch Bag, Stainless Steel Food Jar and Snap Cutlery Set. I love the overall look and feel of these products, especially the use of the kiwi green color, which is gender neutral, fashionable, and representative of green living.

The Fuel Classic Lunch Bag adds tremendous style to the iconic brown bag. It's big enough to hold both food and drink and its size is easily adjustable with the Velcro strip, which also provides a secure enclosure for the contents inside. It's tear resistant and can be used over and over again. Retail price: $14.99.

The Fuel Stainless Steel Food Jar is vacuum insulated to keep anything inside hot or cold for up to six hours. It has the perfect size (12 oz) to pack school lunch for my oldest son. My favorite feature is its wide mouth design, which helps prevent food spills when filling it up. It also makes it super easy to clean. The leak proof lid is easy to open and close, so there is no need to worry about my child not being able to access his lunch on his own. Retail price: $24.99.

The Fuel Snap Cutlery Set includes a stainless steel fork and spoon with polypropylene handles that snap together for safety and easier storage. They are sturdy and easy to use for both kids and adults. Available in Kiwi and Coconut. Retail price: $5.99.

You may visit Trudeau.com to check out the other products in the FUEL collection, such as the salad bowl with built in dressing storage and ice pack, the multi, removable compartmentalized bento box, the vacuum sealed soup container with separate pieces to house crackers and chips, double walled beverage bottles, and many more. All products are available at mass market, grocery, and specialty stores nationwide. Use the convenient "Find this product" tool on each product page to see where it is sold. Hope you will start getting fueled with these awesome eco-friendly lunch solutions soon!

Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinion expressed are my own.

Komax Lunchbox Set Giveaway

Do you need to pack lunch for work or school? Do you want to save time by freezing homemade food, which you can reheat and eat during mealtime? Then you may want to keep extra reusable food containers on hand. Enter to win a 3-piece Komax lunchbox set that is microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe, leak proof and BPA FREE!

Hosted by: Tales From A Southern Mom

Co-hosted by: Michigan Savings and More, Deliciously Savvy and Sweepstakes Fanatic

Sponsored by: Komax

Komax has every kind of storage container you could possibly want! They are sturdy, dishwasher, and microwave safe and lock with clips on all four sides. The lunch boxes they offer have three separate containers inside the actual locked container so that you can move and mix and match. When you reheat you don't have to worry about having warm coleslaw or salad. Just remove those components before you heat. You may read the full review at Tales From A Southern Mom.

One lucky person will win a a set of 3 lunchbox containers!

Skip Hop Duet 2-in-1 Diaper Tote Review & Giveaway (ARV $130)

Skip Hop Duet 2-in-1 Diaper Tote one of the newest member in Skip Hop's diaper bag collection. It includes two bags that can be used together or separately. The bigger/outer bag is a shoulder bag made of faux leather. The innovative turnlock design allows the smaller bag to be securely attached to the inside of the bigger bag and serve as a neat organizer.

The smaller bag stands alone as a sleek-looking crossbody bag. It has four exterior bottle pockets, two interior pockets and a secure zip-top closure. It also comes with a waterproof, foldable changing pad.

I'm really impressed with the generous size of the duet. When combined, it can hold all that mom needs to carry for her new baby and herself, from diapers and wipes to blanket and changes of clothes. The multiple pockets make it easy to find the item you need without making a mess. It is also a good idea to hold baby’s items in one bag and your stuff in the other. The adjustable shoulder strap clips to either bag. Both bags are equipped with stroller straps so you can hang them on the stroller. Both bags are also BPA-free and pahthalate-free.

Combining stylish form and high function, Skip Hop Duet 2-in-1 Diaper Tote is great for everyday use or as an impressive baby shower gift to someone you love.

Keekaroo Height Right High Chair Giveaway (ARV $230)

Starting solids is one of most exciting developmental milestones of babies. Baby feeding can fun, messy and sometimes frustrating. A safe, sturdy, and comfortable high chair will help you start the baby feeding adventure on the right foot. A high chair that grows with your child is bound to be a money saver. Enter to win a high quality chair that meets all these criteria from Keekaroo!

Sponsored by: Keekaroo.com
Hosted by: Baby Costcutters and Capri's Coupons

About the Prize:

The Height Right^™ High Chair + Infant Insert +Tray + Tray Cover made by Keekaroo is a very stylish adjustable high chair. This adjustable wood high chair is ideal for children from 6 months to adults up to 250 lbs. The wooden tray system is JPMA certified to the highest ASTM standards for children up to 3 years of age. Its plastic tray cover is  BPA-Free and dishwasher safe. The cushion is soft to the touch yet firm and crack/puncture resistant! The water resistant seat has a protective layer surface that allows for immediate easy cleaning. Your little one will also learn good posture as the seat is designed to provide stability and proper hip posture to promote proper posture.

Kid Basix Stainless Steel Water Bottle Giveaway: Choice of 3 Products!

Stainless steel water bottles or sippy cups come with many great benefits. They are BPA free, more durable, eco-friendly and naturally resistant to stains and corrosion. All these qualities make them the ideal drinking utensils for children! Check out Kid Basis stainless steel products and enter to win 3 of your choice!

Baby Costcutters has teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway.

About the sponsor:

Kid Basix provides stainless steel bottles, sippy cups, and sports bottles. With the cups being made out of stainless steel you do not have to worry about BPA :) The SafeSippy 2 cup comes with a straw and three different inserts to adjust to your child's needs; a plug to put in if you are traveling, a sippy valve for those used to turning the cup up to drink, and a straw and drink through adapter.

For the duration of this giveaway, you can save 20% off your entire order with the code: babycostcutters.

Baby Costcutters was given three cups to review. Here is what she had to say:

"My kids love these cups. When they came all three of them wanted to use them right away....even the 2-year-old. His was the SafeSippy 2 cup. The three different valves you can use in this cup will come in very handy as he moved through the sippy cup stages. My older two boys each received a Safe Sporter cup. They are using them to bring to school for snack time and are enjoying using them. We have not had any problems with leaks at all. With the cups being made out of stainless steel they are very durable cups and seem like they will last a long time!"

One lucky winner will receive her choice of 3 products from Kid Basix!

Giveaway ends on 10/8. Open to US 18+ only. Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. Opinions expressed are the author's own and may differ from yours. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Fresh Baby MyPlate Prize Package Giveaway (2 Winners)

Welcome to The Fresh Baby Event hosted by Mommy Lesson Plans
Co-hosts:  Giveaway Gator , Couponing with Integrity, and Pea of Sweetness

Have you been making conscious efforts to bring healthy meals to your family table? You may have found your kids more willing to take fruits and veggies being offered in a colorful or playful presentation. Why not add more fun to healthy eating by placing food in plates with useful information as well as a cute design?

Two lucky winners will receive a package with these appetizing Fresh Baby plates!

Review is done by Mommy Lesson Plans.

"The facts are disturbing. One in six children attending school today are obese. The number of obese preschoolers has doubled in the last three decades and 30-40 percent of these children are now at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. More alarming still, a staggering 80 percent of overweight children will grow up to be obese adults. Fresh Baby believes that the key to solving this healthcare crisis lies with the parents." 

When I was in the classroom, I taught a lot about nutrition. I was always so surprised about how little my students knew about their food. Many of them had no clue about food groups or what a balanced meal is...

Fresh Baby works with the USDA and the "Choose My Plate" initiative. They sent me the Kid's 4-Section Myplate & the Adult 4-Section MyPlate for review... Both plates have 4 divided sections that are appropriately sized portion compartments for Fruits, Vegetables, Proteins, and Grains. The kid version helps encourage kids to eat a rainbow of colors, while the adult version endorses healthy portion sizes.

The plates are made out of 100% Melamine. They are lead, BPA, and Phtalate free, and dishwasher safe. (Not microwaveable.)

The Fresh Baby company make many products to support a healthy lifestyle. The Fresh Baby website has a plethora of resources, including yummy recipes like Coconut Cilantro Rice and Broccoli Enchiladas and useful information about healthy eating. Please read the full review here.

The giveaway ends on 9/11. Open to US residents 18+ only. Please enter via the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibility of the sponsor. icefairy's Treasure Chest may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. Winners will be notified by email from Mommy Lesson Plans, and will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prizes. Mommy Lesson Plans reserves the right to publicly publish winners’ names. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor’s discretion. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Mompact Blog Hop: Easy Lunchboxes Review & Giveaway

Welcome to the Mompact Blog Hop!

Mompact, the newly launched online community dedicated to supporting moms in business, has organized this huge blog hop involving 122 blogs giving away over 150 prizes--all invented by moms! You're going to be amazed by what moms are capable of doing! Be sure to visit Mompact for a complete list of all blogs participating in the hop and enter as many giveaways as you like. Happy hopping and good luck!

The product I received for review is Easy Lunchboxes, a brilliantly designed lunchbox system consisting of one set of 4 compartmentalized containers and one lunch bag cooler. The containers are BPA free, phthalate-free, and non-toxic. They are also microwaveable, freezer and dishwasher safe. I really love that each lunchbox includes 3 compartments of different sizes. The biggest one is perfect for an entree while the smaller ones are great for side dishes like salad, fresh fruit, and mixed veggies.

The unique design of the lunchboxes has made packing lunch for my husband a lot easier. He used to have to carry at least two separate food containers for lunch at work. But now one lunchbox is all that he needs. It also helps him with portion control! The compartmentalized lunchboxes are great space savers for storing leftovers without having to worry about mixing different foods together.

The insulated cooler bag that comes with the containers are spacious, with enough room for 3 containers. As no one normally needs 3 containers for one meal, you can easily fit in other stuff in the lunch bag, such as water bottle, yogurt, fruit, small snacks, and ice cubes of course.

I think moms of multiple school-age kids would really need an Easy Lunchbox System like this. It will significantly simplify the process of lunch packing and save time for cleanup.

You can order your own Easy Lunchboxes on Easylunchboxes.com or Amazon.com. The container set retails for $13.95. The cooler bag costs $7.95 and you can choose from 7 vibrant colors!

The Giveaway

Kelly, the mom behind Easy Lunchboxes, has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a complete Easy Lunchboxes System! It's a $21.90 value! After you've entered my giveaway, please hop on to the next Mompact giveaway!

Please use the Rafflecopter form below to submit your entries. A few things to note:

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Help Support A Mom-Invented Product & Win a Coach Handbag!

Breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding moms alike are in need of baby bottles that are safe,convenient, and fit a baby's special needs. A mom struggling to find the best baby bottles for her child ended up creating her own product known as BARE™ Air-Free Baby Bottle. This revolutionary new product boasts a bunch of unique features:

• Prevents gas and air ingestion with syringe-like dispensing technology
• Teaches baby properly latching with expanding nipple that mimics the movement of natural breast
• Eliminates “lazy” and comfort feeding with natural, slower flow and characteristics that mimic breastfeeding
• Simplifies bottle maintenance with snap-on one-piece nipple and collar and dishwasher-safe parts
• Prevents bacteria by minimizing backwash
• Promotes self-feeding by allowing baby to drink from any position
• Supports your values by being made in the USA, BPA, PVC, Lead & Phthalate free and supporting green corporate initiatives

BARE Air-Free Baby Bottles are expected to hit store shelves in January 2012. But you can help this happen sooner by supporting the mom inventor's project on Kickstarter! Donate starts at only $1. You'll receive special thank-you gifts for committing to different levels of donation. Plus, for every dollar you donate, you will receive an entry to win 1 of 5 awesome prizes including a Coach Handbag! The more you donate, the higher your chances of winning the Grand Prize. To enter, simply forward your confirmation of donation to giveaways@thedailygoodiebag.com. You may see the full list of prizes here. The deadline to enter is July 30th, 2011.

Let's show the power of moms supporting moms! You don't have to spend a fortune to help out. Every dollar counts! Thank you in advance for your donation and good luck with the raffle!

Disclosure: I was compensated by my time for writing this post. No product was provided for review, so the majority of the contents were based on product info provided by the company.

Back To School Giveaway: Thermos Barbie Lunch Kit

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The Back-To-School countdown has begun. Have you got all the necessary gear and supplies for your kid? Do you consider yourself knowledgeable about product safety and food safety for children? Thermos, the leading manufacturer of insulated FUNtainer food jars and straw bottles, is hosting a back-to-school Twitter Party, during which product-safety and food-safety experts will be available to take questions and share tips about preparing your family for a safe and healthy back-to-school season.

Here's how you can join the party:
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Time: 2pm-3pm EDT
Location: #ThermosBTS
Host: @ThermosBrand
Anyone who contributes to the discussion using the #ThermosBTS hashtag will automatically be entered to win some of Thermos newest lunch boxes and FUNtainer products!

Committed to providing the best and safe products, Thermos boasts a huge collection of BPA-free and PVC-free products with adorable designs including Hello Kitty, Barbie, SpongeBob, Shrek, Mickey Mouse, Ni Hao Kai Lan, and many more! All of their products are widely available at both online and offline retailers.

And to make it easier for parents to find answers about their safety standards, Thermos offers free downloadable Certificates of Compliance to consumers who enter their product UPC or product number at www.thermos.com/cpsia. The certificates confirm that Thermos children’s products meet all CPSIA standards (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) as proven by testing in independent laboratories.

The Giveaway

To encourage you to join their Back-To-School Twitter Party, Thermos has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a cute Barbie™ Lunch Sack! I saw it on sale at Walmart for $8.99.

Here are more details about the product:

• 100% PVC free with PEVA linings

• Superior Quality closed cell polyethylene foam insulation

• Folds flat for easy storage

• Front flap folds down and can be used as a placemat

Required Entry: Visit Thermos, and leave a comment telling me your favorite product on their site aside from the Barbie Lunch Sack. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Central Time on 8/9/10

Open to US Residents Only

Winners will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I didn't receive any form of compensation for writing this post and the sponsor will send the giveaway prize directly to the winner. Thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Tommee Tippee Explora Toddler Feeding Set Review

Do you know that Tommee Tippee, U.K's number one baby feeding brand has made it debut in the United States? Infant and toddler feeding products from its signature lines Close to Nature and Explora are now available exclusively in all Toys”R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores and online at Babiesrus.com/tommeetippee. It is estimated that Tommee Tippee sells one product every three seconds in the UK and that most households with a child under two own up to 15 Tommee Tippee products. Amazing, isn't it? What has made this brand so popular, you might ask. Try one of these cleverly designed products and you'll find out the answer.

I was one of the lucky moms who have been selected by Tommee Tippee and Mom Bloggers Club to review an Explora toddler feeding set, which includes a Truly Spill-Proof Water Bottle, an Easi-Mat and two Weaning Bowls and Lid w/ Spoon. All these products are BPA-and Phthalate-free and dishwasher safe. Besides its colorful and appealing look, each product has its own unique features that make toddler feeding a lot easier. Let me introduce them to you one by one.

Truly Spill-Proof Water Bottle: Each Explora cup is progressively designed with a specific grip and soft flexible spouts to meet the needs of every age and support natural oral development. Ours is a stage 4 intended for children aged 18 months and up. It features patented advance-flo™ technology for easy drinking and unique dura-spout™ for kids on the go. Designed by a physicist, its innovative advance-flo™ Active Sensor valve provides effortless liquid flows on demand while preventing spills and leaks. My son loves the cute airplanes painted on the bottle. It's lightweight and easy to grip for his little hands. I offer my son different bottles as an incentive for him to drink more water. The Explora bottle is definitely a great addition to his collection.

Easi-Mat: This is our favorite from the feeding set! My son enjoys feeding himself, but he often finds it difficult to keep his bowl from moving around on the table. He forgot to hold the bowl still with one hand as he was so focused on getting food into his mouth with the other. As a result, I had to deal with food spills all over his high chair as well as on the floor. Easi-Mat offers a smart solution to this problem. It sticks to the table surface and holds bowls and plates securely in place with a uniquely designed suction device in the middle.While it requires no effort from the child to keep the bowl still, it's easy for the parent to remove the bowl with the release tab at the back of the suction device. It makes both my son and I happy because he now feels more in control of his own feeding process and I have less mess to clear. Yay!!!

Weaning Bowls and Lid w/ Spoon: There are a number of features I love about these Explora tableware. First, it's microwave- and freezer-safe, which means easier food storage and reheat. Second, its ergonomic shape encourages my child to grip the bowl while eating, which is an important skill to grasp for independent feeding. Third, the spoon can be securely locked into the lid, which helps keep everything in one place. The bowls also have the right size for a toddler.

Overall I'm deeply impressed with the quality and ease of use of the Tommee Tippee feeding set I received for review. The products are clearly designed with mom and child's special needs in mind and they effectively reduce mealtime mess and stress. In my opinion, that's the company's key to success.

The complete range of Explora products includes sippy cups, straw cups, water bottles, drinking cups, independent meal sets, weaning bowls, food pots and utensils for children aged 6 months and beyond. They are available at Toys”R”Us and Babies“R”Us in a variety of bright colors. Now through July 23, when you buy any Explora item (cups and toddler feeding) at BabiesRUs.com, you can get the second at half price. Remember to check the website often for special offers and discounts. If you like Tommee Tippee products, please follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Disclosure: As a proud reviewer for the Mom Bloggers Club, I received products free from Tommee Tippee to facilitate my honest review. No monetary compensation was provided. The thoughts and opinions expressed in the post are my own.

Halloween Giveaway: SproutBaby Thinkbaby Feeding Set

~~The giveaway is now CLOSED~~

In my earlier review of SproutFoods, I introduced to you SproutBaby, an online store that specializes in high quality organic and eco-friendly baby products ranging from organic food to organic skin care. It offers great everyday solutions for eco-conscious parents.

One of my favorite SproutBaby products is the Thinkbaby Stainless Steel Baby Feeding Set, including a bento box, a soup bowl, a baby bowl, a cup, a spoon and a fork. All utensils in the set are 100% sustainable and certified organic. They are BPA, Phthalate, PVC, and Polycarbonate-free, safe for your baby and our planet! This all-in-one set contains everything that meets your basic baby feeding needs.

Here are more details provided on the website.

The Bento Box
The perfect on-the-go travel container. The Bento Box features an air-tight lid. The clasp on lid allows you to safely keep liquids or non-solid foods without fear of leakage. It's a highly sustainable product. Interior made from stainless steel with a polypropylene exterior. It's dishwasher safe (top rack) and free of Bisphenol-A, PVC, Lead, Phthalates or Melamine.
Length: 14cm, Height: 3.5cm, Width: 10cm, Holds 250ml / 9oz

The Soup Bowl
The elegant design is easy to hold and deep enough for cerals and soups. After the feeding, simply store the bowl in the refrigerator. It's also dishwasher safe (top rack) and free of Bisphenol-A, PVC, Lead, Phthalates or Melamine. The bowl has a stainless steel interior and polypropylene exterior.
Diameter: 10.5cm, Depth: 4.5cm, Holds: 300ml / 10oz

The Baby Bowl
The low-profile baby bowl is perfect for beginning toddlers. The baby bowl also comes with a thinkbaby orange lid, so it's easy to locate. The baby bowl and soup bowl are both wrapped in polypropylene to help insulate contents with stainless steel interiors. Free of Bisphenol-A, PVC, Lead, Phthalates or Melamine, it's dishwasher safe (top rack) too.
Diameter: 12cm, Depth: 3.5cm, Holds: 300ml / 10oz

The Cup
The feeding set is designed to span from the age that children begin eating baby food to solids. Once your child has grown out of drinking from sippy cups, they are ready for this cup! The cup is wrapped in polypropylene to help insulate the contents and the inside is made from stainless steel. The cup is free of Bisphenol-A, PVC, Lead, Phthalates or Melamine. It's also dishwasher safe (top rack).
Diameter: 7.5cm, Depth 7cm, Holds: 200ml / 7oz

The Spoon and Fork
The spoon and fork are free of Bisphenol-A, PVC, Phthalates or Melamine. The polypropylene handles are wrapped in thermoplastic rubber to make them easy to grip.

This nice-looking BPA free feeding set retails at $39.99, but you may use my referral code SBBL026 to get 15% off your first order and enjoy free shipping! In addition, for each order you complete on SproutBaby.com between now and December 15, 2009, you will automatically receive an entry into their first Birthday Celebration Sweepstakes. The grand prize is $2500 cash! Woohoo!

The Giveaway

To let you go orange AND green for Halloween, the nice people from SproutBaby have generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a Thinkbaby Stainless Steel Feeding Set as shown above. That's a $40 value!

Required Entry: Visit SproutBaby and leave a comment telling me which of their products you'd like to try other than the item being given away here. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 10/31/09
Open to US Residents Only
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!