New Nickelodeon Preschool Series “Mike the Knight”

Mike the Knight Clip 2 from Jessica Wilson on Vimeo.

Cool Tip

Enter to world of “fantastical world of castles, missions, dragons and trolls” and watch the premier of Mike the Knight Friday, February 3, 2012 at 12 pm ET/PT. Get kids excited and ready with coloring pages, puzzles and more on Nick Jr.

Neosporine Essentials are Essential for Eczema

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.

Cool Tip:

Download and print these Neosporin coupons before you shop.

 

Premium Walt Disney World: Pirates & Pals Voyage

Disney's Pirate Adventure (Photo Credit: WDWNews)

In the midst of planning our Disney World vacation this summer, we looked at two special experiences  including the Pirates & Pals Fireworks Voyage and My Disney Girl’s Perfectly Princess Tea Party. On the voyage adventurers “play Disney trivia games, sing songs and sea chanteys and savor “Wishes” fireworks lighting the night sky above Cinderella Castle. On the sail home, your pirate hosts enchant you with the tale of Peter Pan, plus more trivia questions and special prizes.” Once tied up, the voyage concludes with a visit from a very special guest.” Additional Details:

  • Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage is currently scheduled Fridays through Mondays.
  • Cost is $53.99 adults, $30.99 children ages 3-9.
  • To reserve call 407/WDW-PLAY.

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Cool Pick: Classroom Valentine’s Day Cards

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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Disney on Ice “Treasure Trove” Recap

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.

Cool Tip: Find a Disney on Ice show near you and follow them on Twitter for updates.

Top Ten Apps for Preschoolers

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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Breaking News: Disney Junior to Debut 24 Hour Channel

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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All New Tangled Ever After Short Just Released!

On January 13, 2012 Beauty and the Beast premiers in 3D for the first time in theaters! This  Tangled short titled “Tangled Ever Ever” will make it’s debut before the featured Disney flick, and we have a preview. I’m excited about both as well as Nemo 3D and so many other Disney 2012 movie releases. Stay tuned for more details…

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