Don’t let the fun alliterative title fool you, Neosporine Essentials are no joke. As a parent of a preschooler newly diagnosed with eczema, I couldn’t have been more excited to review this new line of products. Not only is the entire line of eczema care including daily body wash, moisturizer and anti-itch cream specifically designed for eczema sufferers, they eliminate the need for more expensive products. I was shocked a few weeks ago when scouring Target for eczema lotion and fragrance free body wash to discover how much I’d have to pay for such products. Holy pricey Batman!

Luckily not only do they seem to help my son’s delicate skin in the midst of his first flare up, but the website is also an incredible resource with help for parents and caregivers whose children can’t stop itching from this unfortunate condition. The 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-itch Cream works especially well. My son has itched some spots to the point of bleeding, so with the help of short nails, this cream and even a band-aid or two for more troublesome areas, in just a few days I’ve already noticed a marked improvement.

From NeosporinEssentials.com

Neosporin Essential products “are all fragrance-free, and the National Eczema Association (NEA) has given their Seal of Acceptance to the Daily Moisturizing Cream and Daily Body Wash.” Other tools such as the Flare Discovery Tool that helps identify eczema triggers, their FAQ page and links to additional resources offer parents like myself a one-stop shop for all things eczema. This is a product I can stand behind 100%. Thanks Neosporin!

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Neosporin Essentials and received a product sample to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

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With two preschoolers now in the classroom, the search for Valentine’s day cards commenced a few weeks ago. As the editor of Cool Baby Kid, my mission is always the same when looking for cool picks…find the coolest, most unique product out there and share with my readers. I looked in all of the usual places and none really stood out. More unique cards could be found online, but the task becomes even complicated when figuring in the cost of shipping and the time they take to arrive.

Having reviewed their Photo Christmas Cards, I knew Minted.com offered quality cards and was excited to see their new Classroom Valentine’s Day cards designs. I ordered the ones pictured and make small changes on the text adding my own picture, name and replaced some of the words. These 2.5×3.5″ cards start at $16 for 15 cards. Various color options are available catering to each gender some with photo options such as this Chatter Boy Classroom Valentine.  Independent graphic designers at the heart of Minted make their card designs stand apart.  It’s obvious they use quality materials to create cards and invitations backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Though we haven’t received out cards yet since they were recently ordered, I’m expecting the same quality and quick delivery as the Christmas cards and looking forward to updating readers with the low-down.

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While Cool Baby Kid offers cool picks, these ladies posts are HOT! Check out what my favorite bloggers from around the web are up to this week:

Nursing Moms Must Have Products – Thrifty & Chic Mom

The Waikki Aquarium – An Island Life

Cabbage Soup Diet Review & Recipe – Jolly Mom

Ten Tips for Potty Training Boys – The Mom Buzz (on Social Moms)

Top 5 Inspirational Quotes on Pintrest – Experimental Mommy

My ten year old son loves his Icebreaker camper hoodie  It’s a perfect layer for when he’s skiing or playing in the snow because it keeps him warm,  it’s not bulky, and doesn’t make him overheat. I plan on letting him wear this as an outer layer instead of a jacket when the weather permits.  The hood fits his head instead of flopping around keeping his neck warm. Also, the New Zealand merino wool is so soft and lightweight and best of all itch free. I would have expected a wool sweatshirt to be itchy but to my surprise this was super comfy and silky and when it gets wet, there is not odor, which often occurs with wet wool. Bottom Line: get this hoodie for a warm base layer or an outdoor top layer your kids will be warm and not feel too bulky. I plan to purchase an Icebreaker top  for husband too who also is a skiier and outdoor sportsman.

Written by Amy, Cool Baby Kid Review Team

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Sample products was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

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After a mini-shopping spree on Zulily today, I feel compelled to share at the risk of having the coolest readers in the world spend a small fortune like me. Because of the high shipping costs, I typically order on Zulily (a deal a day site for families with multiple deals per day) only when there are multiple items I love.

My purchases include the Life is Good hat pictured, Preschool Prep Phonics Pack, and  ballet gear from Eurotard. Other cool picks include Olive Kids room decor and Doodlebugz Crayola from Princess Linens.

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	Disney Store Twice Upon a Year Sale Ends tonight! I’m stocking up for a big Disney World trip this summer and bought a bunch of tees including this Tinker Bell tee for $7.99. LINK TO SALE
	Tea Collection Semi-Annual Sale Up to 60% Off I purchased this Boardwalk Stripe dress for $13.50 (reg. $27) along with other dresses for girls and a few cute boy tees too. LINK TO SALE
	Gymboree Big Red Balloon Sale Up to 60% Off The best deal I found was this MVPrincess Gymboree tee for just $3.99. I also grabbed a few articles for next season too. LINK TO SALE

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Last evening the family officially began “six months of Disney” as we prepare for a big trip to Disney World this summer by watching Tinker Bell fly through the air and marvelling at an enormous crocodile gobble up Captain Hook. We’re not taking this Disney prep lightly and have already begun shopping at Disneystore.com for tees and plan to turn “Movie Monday” into an exclusively Disney event. A little nutty? Maybe. But we love every minute. (“We” is defined as myself and my princess-loving daughter as well as our son but not necessarily the king of the clan who is excited about Disney World, loved Disney on Ice but isn’t exactly eating and breathing it like the rest of us.)

This was our third Disney on Ice performance and my favorite to date. It encompasses the princesses, my daughter’s favorite, but also takes audiences through other classic Disney stories such as Peter Pan and Lion King.  The highlight of the evening, barring a bigger than life-size elephant giving Prince Ali a ride and the incredible ice skating stampede that took Mufasa’s life, was an appearance by the newest princess and her unlikely friend. Rapunzel and Flynn elicited a special shriek from the kids sitting near us as did the final song which included all of the Disney princesses. As they circled round and round the ice, my children shouted their names over and over again: “Mulan…Cinderella…Belle” could be heard even after they waved goodbye and exited the ice.

Admittedly I watched my own children as much as the show and particularly enjoyed the overzealous clapping at the end of each segment. At one point my daughter leaned over, kissed my shoulder and said, “Thank you mama.” If only there was a Disney on Ice every weeknd. But then it my not be as special since now we wait until next January when once of the many Disney on Ice productions from Feld Entertaiment which this year include, in addition to Treasue Trove, include Dare to Dream, Toy Story 3, Magical Journey and 100 Years of Magic come to town. Not only would I highly recommend the show for both Disney and ice skating fans (which now the kids want to do of course), but I would encourage families to make the evening an experience by preparing, counting down and enjoying every minute of the magic.

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Fingerprint Big Kid Life: Firefighter

Price: FREE
Platform: iPhone/iPad
Age: 4-7
Review: Put out fire monsters in this adorable Big Kid Life Firefighter which allows firefighters-in-training to test their skills including saving animals and putting out fires.

Fingerprint: Playmaker

Price: FREE
Platform: iPhone/iPad
Age: 4-8
Review: Highly customizable Playmaker teaches math and spelling skills through custom recorded sounds and interactive features for parents as well!

Fingerprint: Do Re Mi 1-2-3

Price: $2.99
Platform: iPad
Age: 3-8
Review: Interact with musical animals in Do Re Mi 1-2-3 while learning pitch and melody which brain research shows "helps forge new brain connections for math and language learning."

Disney DigitalBooks: Toy Story Showtime!

Price: $4.99
Platform: iPhone/iPad/iTouch
Age: 4-6
Review: Disney DigitalBooks are narrated read-along books with sight word and context-based vocabulary. In Toy Story Showtime! Buzz tries to impress Jesse as users read along with an interactive story that moves, shakes and teaches all at once.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast: Storybook Deluxe

Price: $6.99
Platform: iPad
Review: My children absolutely love Belle's maze in this Beauty & the Beast app. I love the ability to narrate the story in a completely interactive tale as old as time which also includes coloring pages.

Disney's It's a Small World

Price: $3.99
Platform: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Review: This kids #1 favorite app at the moment? Hands down It's a Small World . They've been singing the song like crazy, and the app with it's clickable kids from all around the world that each perform different tasks is the best I've seen to date.

Disney's Winnie the Pooh Puzzle Book

Price: $.99
Platform: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Review: Affordable at .99 users can get their Disney fix with Winnie the Pooh and friends in this puzzle book app. Activities including read, finding missing honey pots, and of course puzzles!

Disney Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book

Price: $3.99
Platform: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Review: This app takes the prize for most engaging over a long period of time. We downloaded the Disney Dress Up app nearly a year ago, and they still love to change their favorite princesses clothing and accessories, changing them over and over. They can even add their own picture to "become" a princess themselves.

Teach Me: Kindergarten

Price: $.99
Platform: iPad, iPhone
Review: We have more educational apps than we know what do to with. Hand down the best learning app is Teach Me. It's simple but effective and includes sight words, addition, subtraction and spelling. The built-in rewards system with "stickers" is their favorite!

Jumpstart Preschool Magic of Learning

Price: $2.99
Platform: iPad, iPhone
Review: We've been fans of Jumpstart for years when first introduced to their online virtual learning world. The app is just as comprehensive teaching preschoolers math, pre-reading and critical thinking skills. It's a go-to app for both kids, but my nearly 3-year old son is particularly mesmerized.

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On March 23rd an all new Disney Junior channel will debut with the premiere of “Doc McStuffins” and a 24 hour lineup of Disney fun. Unfortunately Comcast is not carrying the channel in my area just yet, but hopefully it will be requested enough to change their minds. Find out if it will be available in your area. In addition to new shows past favorites including “Higglytown Heroes” and “JoJo’s Circus” will make an appearance. While the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel will continue to carry favorites such as “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” this all new station will feature shows exclusively for the 2-7 age group.

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