30
Jan

Neosporine Essentials are Essential for Eczema

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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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29
Nov

Holiday Gift Idea:LeapFrog Peek-a-Shoe Talking Octopus *Giveaway*

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As a huge fan of anything that LeapFrog makes, I knew which section to head directly to in the toy store to shop for my 10 month old nephew.  My 2 and 3 year olds already play with and love the maracas to the Leapster  Explorer and now our newest addition the LeapPad, so I knew that I would find the perfect gift in the LeapFrog section.

Why We Love It

The LeapFrog Peek-a-Shoe Talking Octopus caught my eye and is a great gift for ages 9 – 36 months and at a reasonable cost of $29.99. It offers unlimited fun for a curious child while teaching them colors and numbers. The reason I always gravitate to LeapFrog when gift shopping is because they are both fun and educational.  The toddler takes the colorful balls and places them in one of the 2 spots at the top of the octopus and then lifts up the shoe to rediscover the disappeared ball.  The game helps to develop hand eye coordination and allows the child to learn basic colors.  The Peek-a-Shoe Talking Octopus is fun and entertaining with a peek-a-boo surprise that every child is sure to love.

Written by Karen, Cool Baby Kid Team

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A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

Details

Ages: 9-36 months

Retail Price: $29.99

Purchase at:

LeapoFrog.com, Amazon

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09
Nov

Wordless Wednesday: Jake & The Never Land Pirates Holiday Episode

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Cool Pick:  It’s never too early to start preparing for the holidays. Get ready for a new holiday episode of  Jake & the Never Land Pirates titled “It’s A Winter Never Land!/ Hook on Ice” premiering Dec. 2nd at 8:30 EST on the Disney Channel. Be sure to check out Jake and friends on Facebook too!

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01
Nov

Our #1 Hot Holiday Toy Pick: All New LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer *Giveaway*

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Another LeapFrog innovation scores high marks with the entire family. It’s no secret we’re huge LeapFrog fans. Throughout the years Fridge Magnets to Tag and Tag Jr. have been learning staples with both of our children. Now a toddler and preschooler, they want more than ever to be like mom and dad. The LeapFrog LeapPad allows them to have their own “pads” which are infinitely more durable than their parents’ tech toys begin designed for kids.

Out of the box, I first noticed the screen…the largest among LeapgFrog tech toys such as Explorer. Using the built-in camera we took pictures of each child and used it to create a profile. Now they can click their own pictures and names during sign in so Learning Path can track their progress and achievements. A built in tilt-sensor is immediately apparent even on the home screen as your child’s pet slide across the screen when tilted. Now only can they make over their pet, the Pet Pad app and “trick time” functions as a build-in Scribble & Write, another of our favorite LeapFrog products, helping little ones learn to write their letters.

As an English teacher, the reading apps are my personal favorite. LeapPad turns reading into an interactive experience complete with sounds and dynamic moving pictures. In “Reading Mode” users can choose three reading levels essentially giving them three books in one. Best yet, starting at level one LeapPad will even automatically adjust reading levels as the child progresses. A built-in vocabulary skill builder is the coolest feature ever! Click on an underline word in the text and a screen pops up which shows a picture and definition of the word as the LeapPad reads and pronounces it out loud. Parents or children can also record their own reading voice to playback with the story. The learning possibilites seem endless with this ultra-awesome app. Here are some others’ we enjoyed:

  • With Nemo, Dora, Woddy, Buzz and more all in one game, Pixar Pals quickly became a favorite of my animal-loving daugher who is learning science and reasoning which works great for this Language Arts teacher.
  • Pet Pals 2,  on the other hand, is my son’s go-to game. With an emotional attachment to his furry friend, he hardly realizes addition and substraction are taking center stage as we attempt to win the dog show!
  • School is in session with LeapSchool Reading, my personalfavorite which includes 26 games to help teaching early reading skills appropriate for children ages 4-7.

While a stylus is included, a drawback for some who may be afraid to loose it, the good news is included. LeapPad’s touchscreen also works without it as well. Another favorite feature of LeapPad is the included “Story Studio” app. Users can create a story all about themselves! Using pictures and their own artwork, pages can be added to a virtual book entitled “All ABout Me.” Themed pages include topics such as birthday, feelings and expressions (i.e. “Today I feel…) and my family. Press play to listen to the story!

There are so many features in the new LeapPad with the ones featured only scratching the surface. We’re planning to purchase a second pink LeapPad for Christmas so each child can have their own. My prediction…this will be the hot toy for the holiday this year, and with hundreds of apps including characters the kids love–Disney Princesses, Toy Story and Cars, Dora and Star Wars– as well as plenty of learning games such as LeapSchool Reading, Mr. Pencil and more, there are plenty of gift ideas to choose from.

Disclaimer: Product samples were provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own. 

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01
Nov

Playskool Poppin’ Park Eelefun Busy Ball Popper *Giveaway*

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This new Eelefun Busy Ball Popper character from Playskool is a great addition to the ball popping fun from the popular Busy Ball Popper! We love the Elephant character. Your child can relate to the toy as a pal. They can drop the colorful balls into the Elefun character’s ears, and it’s anybody’s guess which way they’ll roll into the belly for put-and-take play, roll across the room for baby to crawl after, or back through the trunk for more poppin’ surprises. The young ones loved that element of surprise and giggled with anticipation throughout their play. The elephant’s trunk also rotates 360 degrees so you can control the ball popping action and change it up on occasion. While playing, the Elefun also has music for your little ones’ ears; we especially loved the ten different tunes.

Have you tried the original Busy Ball Popper? What do you think of the new elephant character?

Written by Debby, Cool Baby Kid Review Team

Disclaimer: A sample product was provided for review purposes; all opinions are 100% our own.

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26
Oct

SESAME STREET: Ready, Set, Grover – Wii Game

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Any time you can supply a new video game to a preschool child, they seem to go crazy with enthusiasm.  It’s great when you can capitalize on this enthusiasm to help reinforce healthy habits. This game’s message promotes Healthy Habits in the form of physical activity, good nutrition, hygiene, and rest and relaxation.  Ready, Set Grover!  uses several Sesame Street characters such as Grover, Elmo and Abby Cadabby to guide your preschooler through various activities.  I loved the sheer number of games and activities included as part of the game.  It seemed as though we went from one activity to another without duplicating an activity.  The game provides a short audio visual tutorial before each activity to direct your preschooler how to complete the task.  My son took the directions and knew what he had to do to complete the various tasks.  He has played a few Wii games before and really loved Ready, Set Grover! 

The Wii game comes with a Grover Remote cover which is super cute and easier to hold.   The cover also hides unnecessary buttons and therefore aids your preschooler in touching the correct buttons, reducing wasted time and parent intervention.   Another great feature is  the “Parents Page” where parents can check progress on activities and customize specific games for their kids based on their preferences or set limits for play.  This new Sesame Street game has a great message and is really fun for your toddler, so if you allow your toddler or preschooler to play Wii, this is worth a look.

Written by Mr. Cool Baby Kid

Disclaimer: A review copy was provided; all opinions are 100% our own.

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11
Aug

Nonnie’s Pick: Wall Bumpi Bedrail & Bed Bumper *Discount Code*

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Wall Bumpi

The Wall Bumpi is a clever way to make a visit to Grandma and Grandpa’s house safer for the kids and easier for grandparents. The bedrail bumpers can are very light weight so there is no heavy lifting. They strap on to the bed securely and keep even a pretty active sleeper in the safe zone on the bed. The bumper is essentially a long wedge of foam encased in a washable cover and secured by stout washable straps. The straps go around the bed mattress the same direction as the wedge, so there is nothing to entangle the child. In our case, we strapped the bumper on one side of the bed, laid the five year old down on the inside of it, and the Grandma laid down beside her. There was no worry that the little one would roll out of bed so both slept soundy. Our three year old tumbling boy likes to sleep with an arm or leg over it, but does not go over. With the wedge on one side of the bed and grandpa on the other, both had a good night’s sleep. Of course there is the option of using both bumpers on one bed, but in our house our babies like to share our bed!

Written By Nonnie, Cool Baby Kid’s Resident Grandma

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28
Jun

Safety 1st Rumi™ Air Harnessed Booster Car Seat

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The Booster seat of the future has arrived. The Rumi™ Air Harnessed Booster Car Seat by Safety 1st is AWESOME.  The FlexTech™ Energy Management System technology actually absorbs forces in a car accident instead of those forces hitting your child.  I love how secure my child’s head is from back to sides compared to all other booster seats on the market.

With that being said, I am a first time parent and my husband and I installed the Rumi which comes in the box with the Latch and 5 Point Harness ready to install.  We took out the 5-point system to get it ready for the booster mode.  The directions were step by step and incredibly easy to follow.  My husband and I didn’t even argue throughout the 10 minute process.  However, when we put the Booster in, we decided we were not ready to make the transition to a Booster seat.  My son makes the 40 lb limit but has some inches to go for the height requirement.

The great thing about the Rumi car seat is that it has a higher weight range of 65 lbs to keep your child in the internal harness system longer. We were able to re-thread the harness system which again step by step directions with illustrations and color coding enabled us to have a peaceful re-installment.  It was really that easy. Also, because the Safety 1st Rumi Booster car seat has 2 modes of use for forward facing from 22-65 lbs and belt positioning from 40-100 lbs and 57 inches in height, it can protect your child longer than most other car seats. The easy-adjustable headrest properly aligns Air Protect with the child’s head, where it’s needed most.

My son also loves the cup holder and little storage tray. He calls his new car seat his rocket ship and absolutely loves it! We now look at the Booster seat we have for our other car and both agree it’s getting returned to purchase another Rumi.  The price is higher, but the fact that this Rumi Booster seat is the safest booster seat out there give me peace of mind that my child is safe and there is not a price tag on that kind of assurance.

Written by Debby, Cool Baby Kid Review Team

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