Michi9271
Member Since: August 16, 2018Reviews
Luvabella Responsive Baby Doll - Blonde Hair
I have 3 boys (8, 3, and 23 months) and found out I was pregnant with a girl (now 4 months)last year. When I was given the opportunity to receive the Luvabella Blonde 2018 doll free in exchange for my review, I was a little skeptical to say the... +
I have 3 boys (8, 3, and 23 months) and found out I was pregnant with a girl (now 4 months)last year. When I was given the opportunity to receive the Luvabella Blonde 2018 doll free in exchange for my review, I was a little skeptical to say the least, about how the boys would react. Since the doll was described as being as close to lifelike as I think you could find anywhere, I pondered the idea of maybe trying to use the doll to try and get the boys accustomed to having a little baby sister. To my surprise, after only a couple weeks, I had 3 little helpers "ready" for our newest addition. If the doll cried one would grab the pacifier and one would grab the bottle. My oldest learned how to gently hold the doll like a new baby and slowly rock it. They all learned to be gentle as to not upset the doll. The dolls actions and sounds were extremely realistic, so realistic in fact that I really wasn't sure if we didn't just gain another baby girl! When our new little bundle of joy was born, each of my little men almost had an instinct as to how they may be able to help (as most kids want to do) with anything they could. They played peekaboo, gently tickled her, and even would find our daughter's favorite pacifier, blanket and even brought me an empty, but clean, bottle to make for her. I would recommend this doll, as odd as it sounds, to any expecting parents with children already. It definitely made life easier without the older ones getting jealous or upset because a new baby was taking "me" time away. I will say though, make sure you turn it off at night because otherwise you can expect to deal with a new baby that is a doll keeping you up at night, we had a hard time getting it to shut off! -
Infantino Go GaGa Infant to Toddler Play Gym & Fun Teepee
This is such a different, unique play idea for my kids I love it! My first impression was wow, look at all the vibrant and kid friendly colors! Not too bright and shocking either, they were just the right shade and hue to grab your attention yet not... +
This is such a different, unique play idea for my kids I love it! My first impression was wow, look at all the vibrant and kid friendly colors! Not too bright and shocking either, they were just the right shade and hue to grab your attention yet not blind you like a lot of other kids toys tend to be I've come to notice. It's very colorful to stimulate a child for sure. Another great thing about it is that this teepee was extremely easy to put together and it broke down just as easily for compact transport. Our baby seems to really enjoy laying in it and plays with all the dangling toys for hours. Even my 18 month and 3 year olds both wanted in on the fun! The animals chosen in the inside mobile were very cute and soft and the mirror was a great touch. I would recommend this for any parent with a baby under a year old 100%. It's not very large however, so while my older kids did enjoy it as well, we kept it the majority of the time for our infant to use. Absolutely worth the money! -
Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot
Ever since my little guy was able to pick something up he's had a fascination with figuring out how it works. From his toy cars to the push button pictures and sounds play desk he has. At 3.5 yrs old he can navigate his way on a tablet to play his... +
Ever since my little guy was able to pick something up he's had a fascination with figuring out how it works. From his toy cars to the push button pictures and sounds play desk he has. At 3.5 yrs old he can navigate his way on a tablet to play his learning games and sing-alongs. When I saw Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot I figured why not give it a shot and challenge him more. He for the most part just drives it around, but fully understands that Botley will follow a black line and that I (for a short time I'm sure) currently can program him to do thing he or I choose. He is having a blast and continues to learn different ways to move and control him, not realizing yet that he is beginning to code. If you have a brilliant child like mine and/or a little guy or girl that loves to figure things out, this is one of the best ways I have found to challenge him, let him learn on his own by trial and error, and play with him. Botley is a must for you and your family. All the while my son is always enjoying himself and even if Botley doesn't do what he intended he has already gained the knowledge to try again and don't give up. Huge thumbs up to Botley, the amazing little interactive machine. -
Honest Baby Diapers
When I was given the chance to review these diapers free in exchange for my review, I had mixed feelings I'll admit, due to many stories I've heard that the maker of the brand isnt known for being nice to their employees! However I thought the... +
When I was given the chance to review these diapers free in exchange for my review, I had mixed feelings I'll admit, due to many stories I've heard that the maker of the brand isnt known for being nice to their employees! However I thought the diapers were extremely cute and girly for my baby girl and thought they'd be a lot of fun, which they are! Everywhere I go, i get positive comments on just how darn cute her diapers are! They are a bit rougher feeling than I'd typically buy myself, nor do they have an indicator strip which I REALLY find useful, but they aren't half bad! One major point I enjoy is they don't have that typical "diaper" smell most do. They haven't leaked yet either but sure are a bit pricier so I'll be saving them for occasions and not every day use! Also, they do run on the small side so be mindful of that when buying! Regardless, they don't contain all the usual chemicals and irritants that a lot of diapers do and are well made, hence my reason for 4 stars! -
The Honest Company Honest Wipes
I had never tried these wipes before I was given the chance to try them free in exchange for my review not long ago thanks to the Wee Spring Parents Panel! When Compared to other baby wipe formulations you can choose from, even the kind labeled... +
I had never tried these wipes before I was given the chance to try them free in exchange for my review not long ago thanks to the Wee Spring Parents Panel! When Compared to other baby wipe formulations you can choose from, even the kind labeled “sensitive,” these are still great if you are concerned about, chemically speaking, what you use with your baby. One thing I WAS disappointed with, and is a deal breaker when it comes to me using them on my baby again after this or buying them personally, is the coarseness which is rougher than id use on him. I know they are definitely sustainable due to how tough they seem to be and don't rip or shred to pieces when using them to clean even counter tops (my personal wipe usage is multi purpose haha I use wipes on everything under the sun lol) but they are far too rough for my liking on my little guy. Health-wise, the formulation is better than I've ever found in a wipe, they also happen to leave a sort of foaming residue as well. Just not my style personally. They're great just not the type Id buy. -
Smart Scoops Math Activity Set by Learning Resources
Since I have a second grader, we've been starting to work on math more and more latley. Unfortunatley, he loses the ability to pay attention to what I'm working on with him pretty quickly so it's been a struggle to get him to be able to sit down and... +
Since I have a second grader, we've been starting to work on math more and more latley. Unfortunatley, he loses the ability to pay attention to what I'm working on with him pretty quickly so it's been a struggle to get him to be able to sit down and listen when we are working on it at home together. When I was given this product free in exchange for my review, I was extremely excited to try it with him! It definitely did the trick! The scoops and cups are such vibrant and bright colors and I love the ice cream container they come with! They are just too cute and he loved "counting" the scoops as he put them in the box! While it says ages 3 and up, I think it's a bit advanced for my 3 year old, although he DID enjoy playing with it on his own and making ice cream for everyone! It's also nice that the cards and activities are by level so I can use harder ones as he picks up on it more! I definitely reccomend this product but give it 4 stars since it's too advanced for a 3 year old. I'd say it's for closer to age 5 and up. -
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Baby Wipes
I really like these wipes from Seventh Generation because they are thicker and larger than a lot of other brands so it is easier to clean up messy diapers with less wipes. I also love Seventh Generation because they don't put harmful chemicals in... +
I really like these wipes from Seventh Generation because they are thicker and larger than a lot of other brands so it is easier to clean up messy diapers with less wipes. I also love Seventh Generation because they don't put harmful chemicals in their products. I am very concerned about using safe and more natural products for my family .I don't like companies that use unnecessary or dangerous ingredients in baby wipes, shampoos and lotions. Seventh Generation is also concerned about making products that are eco- friendly and I support companies that care about the environment. -
LG CordZero A9
This vac is remarkable. It is light weight, has no cord to trip over, and with all the accessories can clean just about anything. While running in normal power it's almost silent. The next 2 power modes are like a turbo and a super turbo. This vac... +
This vac is remarkable. It is light weight, has no cord to trip over, and with all the accessories can clean just about anything. While running in normal power it's almost silent. The next 2 power modes are like a turbo and a super turbo. This vac will reach into, under or up high to grab dirt and dust from anywhere. It is designed to lean to you like a regular vac causing no undue strain. It works on any surface: carpet, tile, wood and even fabrics. The hard floor attachment has a soft rotating brush and slim runners to prevent scratches giving it a feel like gliding across the floor. The extension tube expands to fit your comfort, and the pieces snap together with ease and release just the same. The only downfall is the size of the collecting tank. It's small; emptying it often is required. The quick release of the tank makes dumping easy. This vac comes with 2 batteries so running out of juice won't happen. The wall mount/free standing charging station gives the ability to store and recharge easily. I would recommend it to anyone with stairs, a condo or apt. or even a small office. Not that it couldn't handle large areas, but the tank will need to be emptied often. I love it. -
Britax B-Safe 35
If your looking for a safe car seat travel system, it doesn't get much safer than this! This seat has every feature I could have imagined wanting and then some! This seat couldn't have come at a better time either! When I was given the chance to try... +
If your looking for a safe car seat travel system, it doesn't get much safer than this! This seat has every feature I could have imagined wanting and then some! This seat couldn't have come at a better time either! When I was given the chance to try it free in exchange for my review, I had just given birth to my 4th child and the car seat my older two had both used had seen far better days. First and foremost, its incredibly easy to use. The latches dont stick together and it slides in and out of the base effortlessly. Even better, no big clunky base is required due to the European Belt Guide. It's got a steel frame for extra protection plus two layers of side protection as well. On top of that it offers quick adjust head protection so it's simple to switch from my 18 month old to my newborn daughter in no time at all. All it takes is a quick adjust of the harness and we were good to go, no completely disassembling and rethreading of the seat required thankfully! What a relief it is to have a car seat that cuts that time consuming process out! One last extremely handy aspect I found was that it has ventilation channels and the back of the seat is vented so that even on our usual hot and humid Florida days, it keeps my little ones a significant amount cooler than our last seat. Overall, I truly love this car seat and especially the fact it's easy for me to carry since it's so light. It's been such a breath of fresh air after the big, clunky and heavy one I'd had prior to it and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade but not break the bank! It's worth every penny! I feel totally at ease having my babies in it and fully trust it. All i have to do is click and go and it attaches to our stroller instantly! -
Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer with Aloe
With 3 little boys, I'm almost obsessive about sanitizing everything to put it mildly, so when I was given the chance to review this product free in exchange for my review, I couldn't have been happier! I will admit, I've never been too big a fan of... +
With 3 little boys, I'm almost obsessive about sanitizing everything to put it mildly, so when I was given the chance to review this product free in exchange for my review, I couldn't have been happier! I will admit, I've never been too big a fan of the gel variety, due to the fact I never seem to get the right amount out, such as too little to cover my whole hand or OMG there goes half the bottle!!! Haha yes, but I'm being serious, so the first thing I did was carefully inspect the pump and give it quite a few go-arounds before I realized I could trust it, needless to say! I have to say, I'm quite impressed! So far I've had no accidents in using it and I seem to get the correct amount I'm looking for each time I pump, plus the bottle seems to be very durable (it's taken a dropping or so by my 8 year old!) so that's always a plus, as is the design on the bottles themselves which are cute and aloe themed which are fun for the summer! I'm also a even bigger fan of the way it makes my skin feel as opposed to most hand sanitizers that leave my skin almost dry feeling after use. This one doesn't and leaves them soft to the touch and lightly fragranced, NOT reeking of alcohol or chemicals like most I've tried have. To me, that's the most important factor considering I'm due to have my 4th baby (a girl!)any moment now and am very VERY sensitive to smell! Also, it makes me feel better having it around my little guys and or allowing them to use it if the situation arises, which you can imagine it does a considerable amount! I like how fast acting it is too, especially the fast drying aspect. The oily or overly wet after feeling I'd felt using similar products also had been an aversion of mine prior to trying this product because I always hated feeling as if I had to go dry my hands off after use etc. Thankfully this one leaves no sticky feelings of residue so I actually feel CLEAN for a change! I really like it a lot, and while I may not be 100% swayed over to the gel side from my wipes, I do highly recommend this product for anyone who wants a good, soft, clean feeling in seconds! -
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