Dreft Laundry Detergent Review and Giveaway

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My house is filled with skin issues. I have severe psoriasis and my husband has allergies and eczema. With that against us I want to do everything I can to be proactive right from the start for my boys skin. When I was pregnant with Johnny twelve years ago I was told about Dreft Laundry Detergent for babies. I loved how it was strong enough to fight all the stains from formula to food but still be gentle enough on their skin that I wouldn’t have to worry about rashes or other skin issues popping up.

I used the Dreft on Johnny and Gavin up until their first birthday’s and it never failed us. From blow outs to carrots it always came out.

When it came time to get things ready for Sawyer I actually went another route because our washer takes a large amount of detergent at once and disperses it as needed. I wasn’t sure how to just use it on Sawyers clothing but now we’re using it on everyone and everything. We haven’t been faced with the stains from formula as breastfeeding doesn’t leave the same marks but after using the Dreft now one thing I’ve really missed is the smell. The clothes washed in Dreft came out smelling like a baby. It has a soft baby powder smell and I love it.

One thing I forgot about was the spray stain remover. It definitely was a help with those major ones and made sure the stains came out every time. I’m going to need to remember to go out and get some so I am prepared for everything Sawyer plans on throwing my way.

Dreft has offered one Mom Spotted Reader a Prize Pack of Dreft Products!!!

How to Enter:
1.) Visit Dreft and tell me why you love Dreft!
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How to earn additional entries:
2.) Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count)-leave another comment (or let me know if you already are) – 2 entries
3.) Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL (not feed) – 2 entries
4.) Blog about my giveaway- with a link back to here AND Dreft 4 entries (get two more if you include a photo of the giveaway).
Post YOUR blog entry first and then the comment (please include the link directly to it not to your front page, and make an additional comment then the ones above.)
5.) Add my Mom Spotted button to your blog
6.) Follow Mom Spotted on Twitter AND Tweet about this giveaway-
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Win a Dreft Prize Pack from @MomSpotted #giveaway ends 6.4.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-58o

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7.) Become a Fan of Mom Spotted on Facebook- leave me a comment
FAN PAGE IS NEW {NOT MY FRIEND PAGE}
9.) Become a Fan of Dreft on Facebook! – Tell them what you love at their site
10.) Post on your facebook home page (1x daily):

Win a @Dreft Prize Pack & @Mom Spotted Giveaway Ends 6.4.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-58o

(Make sure it links to me and Dreft & put link in comment)
11.) Leave a relevant comment on any non-giveaway post (reviews are ok)
12.) Place the ‘Welcome Home Sawyer‘ event button on your HOMEPAGE sidebar

(Make sure to check out all my other giveaways!
Check the side bar to the right for list!)

That’s many chances to win a Dreft prize pack!!!

Contest ends June 11th at 11:59pm!

www.dreft.com

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Mom Spotted Review Policy: I was provided with the featured item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer and/or its PR agency in order to test the products abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are mine and may differ from others but it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means.

Jennifer

Summer Infant Prodigy™ Travel System Review & Giveaway! $330 Value! Rated FIVE STARS from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration!

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I love the brand Summer Infant. Over the past couple years I’ve had a chance to get to know and meet the brand and having a baby has really let me learn the product. Some companies are great just because their products are great but I believe Summer Infant is great because the people behind the products are even better.

So, when I found out they had come out with the Prodigy™ Travel System I knew I wanted to try it. It didn’t bother me that they had never designed a car seat in the past I knew the people behind the company wouldn’t just make a safe car seat but a safe, great car seat.

And they did. The Prodigy Infant Car Seat received the highest score possible — a 5-star Ease of Use Rating – from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in every category: Evaluation of Labels, Evaluation of Instructions, Securing the Child, and Installation Features.

NHTSA believes the best car seat is one that fits a child properly, is easy to use, and fits your vehicle correctly. Each car seat tested goes through a stringent set of assessments, and a 5-star Ease of Use rating best fits NHTSA valued criteria. Summer Infant’s Prodigy Infant Car Seat earned this top score from the administration’s testers.

Let’s talk about the stroller first. From a far it looks like an ordinary stroller but it isn’t. Sure it has a soft cushioned place for baby to sit with a five point harness and cushioned covers but it has many other features too.

First I Like that it has a snack tray. What I LOVE is that it’s removable for easy washing!!! It even has separate spots to keep things in their place.

We get a tray too! I love that there is even a covered area so I can stick things I don’t want everyone seeing like a debit card or my keys.

The seat reclines and is a simple one handed task. Squeeze the top and bottom metal bars together and either pull up or push down.

The basket isn’t huge but it’s pretty good size and even with the seat fully reclined like in the photo below you still have a great angle to get in and out.

The wheels are nice and sturdy. The stroller runs smoothly over smooth surfaces but I love that it feels sturdy over rough surfaces. I like to know when I go outside and go off the trail my stroller can handle it and this stroller feels like it can.

Everything is one handed and simple. The bottom arrow allows you to adjust the handle height. This is great because nothing bothers my husband more then bending down to push a stroller.

That top arrow is the one handed way to fold the stroller down. Simply grab the handle, push the button, and twist it out. When it twists push down and it folds!

The stroller was bulky when folded. It does stand but no matter how much I tried I could get it to close all the way to lock it. I got it super close though. It will stand when folded.

When you add in the infant car seat it sits on the stroller nicely. The seat must be reclined in order to place the seat in.

I love how both adjustable canopies can completely cover baby for protection and privacy!

The handle is so easy to adjust. Just push the side buttons and it moves.

It comes with a basic infant insert already in place but also comes with an additional infant insert.I love that it included all the cushions and staps cushions so you know they are all meant to work with the car seat and nothing that might mess with it’s safety features needs to be added.

Here you can see it installed in the back of my van.

This base is amazing and made my husband turn and say its the best car seat I’ve ever reviewed.

For your first installation or when someone borrows the seat you know it will always be installed properly because the seat has the instruction right on it!

First you’ll want to see if your seat has these harness devices installed. I think all vehicles made after 2002 required them.

Need you’re going to thread the latch through the seat and attach to the harness. This will prevent the base from flying from the car in an accident. There are two latches, one on each side.

My husbands favorite part is this base’s unique belt tightening system. By just moving the lever back and forth it tightens the belt to the proper tightness without having to struggle or fight with it. It’s amazing.

Then check the screen. If something is off it will let you know. See here I need to tighten it more. So I move the lever a few times and…

I’m all smiles :) How simple was that? It requires 3 AA batteries that come with it.

This travel system is amazing. I was really happy with the system I was using previously for (cough) 3x the price but we are now using this one as the safety features really can’t be beat. If you are considering this travel system it’s amazing. You can go down to your local Babies R Us and check out a built model.

Summer Infant has offered one Mom Spotted Reader a Summer Infant Prodigy™ Travel System!!!

How to Enter:
1.) Visit Summer Infant and tell me what other product you love of theirs!
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How to earn additional entries:
2.) Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count)-leave another comment (or let me know if you already are) – 2 entries
3.) Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL (not feed) – 2 entries
4.) Blog about my giveaway- with a link back to here AND Summer Infant 4 entries (get two more if you include a photo of the giveaway).
Post YOUR blog entry first and then the comment (please include the link directly to it not to your front page, and make an additional comment then the ones above.)
5.) Add my Mom Spotted button to your blog
6.) Follow Summer Infant on Twitter
7.) Follow Mom Spotted on Twitter AND Tweet about this giveaway-
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Win a $330 Prodigy™ Travel System from @summerinfant & @MomSpotted #giveaway ends 6.11.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-56W

~this can be done once daily (leave link in comment)~

8.) Become a Fan of Mom Spotted on Facebook- leave me a comment
FAN PAGE IS NEW {NOT MY FRIEND PAGE}
9.) Become a Fan of Summer Infant on Facebook! – Tell them what you love at their site
10.) Post on your facebook home page (1x daily):

Win a $330 Prodigy™ Travel System from @Summer Infant & @Mom Spotted Giveaway Ends 6.11.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-56W

(Make sure it links to me and Summer Infant & put link in comment)
11.) Leave a relevant comment on any non-giveaway post (reviews are ok)
12.) Place the ‘Welcome Home Sawyer‘ event button on your HOMEPAGE sidebar

(Make sure to check out all my other giveaways!
Check the side bar to the right for list!)

That’s many chances to win a Summer Infant Prodigy™ Travel System!!!

Contest ends June 11th at 11:59pm!

www.summerinfant.com

***USA Only***

Mom Spotted Review Policy: I was provided with the featured item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer and/or its PR agency in order to test the products abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are mine and may differ from others but it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means.
Jennifer

JJ Cole Collections Satchel Diaper Bag Review & Giveaway

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Diaper Bags can be so overwhelming when it comes time to decide. Believe me I know. You go to the store and there is an entire wall of all these different bags. Different colors, different styles, and different price points. What drives me nuts is that often the affordable bags aren’t the ones you want and the ones you want are so out of your price range you don’t even bother trying.

Then there is JJ Cole Collections. They have an amazing collection of diaper bags. I’ve been lucky enough to review several of them. The winner of them all is the JJ Cole Collections Satchel Diaper Bag.

What I loved about this bag is the endless amounts of pockets! As you can see I have  multiple pockets in the front, back, and sides! Everything I need at a quick grab can easily be put on the outside. Generally this usually means my things. Keys, phone, lotion, etc. It all has a place and this makes it easy for me to find what I need right away! The fabrics are quality and I have no concerns with all the abuse I plan on putting it through or have put it through already.

Here’s a view from the inside. I’ve been using this bag since Sawyer was born 8 weeks ago and it’s been able to hold everything I’ve needed at all times. There are four inside pockets that are all the same size. It lets me keep them all organized and still have room in the center for a blanket, spare clothes, and anything else I need. It then zippers closed so nothing falls out.

The bag also comes with an extra strap that has a pad to easily swing it over your shoulder. It also has a diaper changing pad as well as their awesome grips™ stroller attachments!

What are grips™ stroller attachments? They are are the perfect solution for attaching your diaper bag to a stroller, designed to fit securely in place to prevent bags from slipping. You can see how they are the perfect match for my stroller as I don’t even have a bar to place it over. It also keeps the basket below clear allowing me to make the most out of my storage areas! The grips™ keep the bag low enough so the bag isn’t in your way but high enough where the straps won’t be dragging on the ground.

The best part is this bag is affordable at only $69.95! It comes in a choice of colors/patterns and you can even get it in faux leather for just $20 more. If you loved the idea of the stroller grips™ for just $7.95. The little bag attached in the first pic is their pacifier pod that came with another one of my bags from them but you can buy them separately for just $7.95 too!

JJ Cole Collections has offered one Mom Spotted Reader a Satchel Diaper Bag in Aspen Arbor or Charcoal Trellis!!!

How to Enter:
1.) Visit JJ Cole Collections and tell me what other product you love of theirs!
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How to earn additional entries:
2.) Become a follower on my blog (publicly- privately does not count)-leave another comment (or let me know if you already are) – 2 entries
3.) Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL (not feed) – 2 entries
4.) Blog about my giveaway- with a link back to here AND JJ Cole Collections 4 entries (get two more if you include a photo of the giveaway).
Post YOUR blog entry first and then the comment (please include the link directly to it not to your front page, and make an additional comment then the ones above.)
5.) Add my Mom Spotted button to your blog
6.) Follow JJ Cole Collections on Twitter
7.) Follow Mom Spotted on Twitter AND Tweet about this giveaway-
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Win a Satchel Diaper Bag from @jjcoleusa & @MomSpotted #giveaway ends 5.28.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-532

~this can be done once daily (leave link in comment)~

8.) Become a Fan of Mom Spotted on Facebook- leave me a comment
FAN PAGE IS NEW {NOT MY FRIEND PAGE}
9.) Become a Fan of JJ Cole Collections on Facebook! – Tell them what you love at their site
10.) Post on your facebook home page (1x daily):

Win a Satchel Diaper Bag from @JJ Cole Collections & @Mom Spotted Giveaway Ends 5.28.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-532

(Make sure it links to me and JJ Cole Collections & put link in comment)
11.) Leave a relevant comment on any non-giveaway post (reviews are ok)
12.) Place the ‘Welcome Home Sawyer‘ event button on your HOMEPAGE sidebar

(Make sure to check out all my other giveaways!
Check the side bar to the right for list!)

That’s many chances to win a JJ Cole Collections Satchel Diaper Bag!!!

Contest ends May 28th at 11:59pm!

www.jjcolecollections.com

***USA Only***

Mom Spotted Review Policy: I was provided with the featured item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer and/or its PR agency in order to test the products abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are mine and may differ from others but it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means.
Jennifer

Tommee Tippee explora® Tableware Giveaway!

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I can’t believe that up until a few months ago I had no clue what Tommee Tippee was. Little did I know it would be the bottles I relied on to feed my baby just months later. I wanted something that was as close to the breast as possible so it wouldn’t be hard from him when he wasn’t nursing and I wanted something that was easy to clean and didn’t contain a million pieces. I have really liked these bottles and stocked up on a recent sale at my local BRU.

Before you know it he’ll be teething and heading into the whole new world of eating actual foods. The closer to nature ® Chewther Keys will be a great way for him to sooth his achy gums.

Scientifically developed in association with a leading authority in pediatric dentistry. The Chewther™ trainers are specially designed to support your child’s oral development in preparation for speech and feeding by supporting lip seal, muscle coordination and jaw development. Chewther™ trainers help your child soothe the pain associated with teething.

  • Helps prepare baby to chew mushy foods
  • Supports jaw, lip and muscle development
  • Supports oral development
  • Self soothe – sized and shaped for your baby to stimulate and develop gums
  • Speech development – helps develop lip seal and muscle coordination for speech development
  • Progressive feeding – encourages jaw and muscle coordination appropriate for each feeding stage
  • Tooth care – textured surfaces help care for fragile new teeth
  • BPA free

The explora® Weaning spoons will be great when we start to introduce solids. I love how long the handles are! One thing I remember with competitor spoons was the short handles that left my fingers as dirty as baby’s face by the end. I love how these are long, easy to clean, and is soft for baby’s mouth.

  • Fits in our weaning bowl and lid
  • Stay clean design, keeps tip of spoon from surface contact for extra hygiene
  • Soft tips for tender gums
  • Long handles reach into deep jars
  • BPA free

The explora® easi-roll bibs are pretty cool. I’ve never used anything like it but love how I can roll them right up for easy diaper bag toting. I can wipe clean and they keep the floor from being a total mess while also protecting their clothing!

Innovative and convenient bib – perfect for in the home or on the go – probably the only bib you’ll ever need!

  • Crumb Catcher collects crumbs & mess
  • Rolls up – great for storage and travel
  • Made from soft and light material
  • Wipe clean
  • Dimpled reverse encourages air-flow and prevents irritation on delicate skin
  • BPA Free

Once it comes time where we can introduce small amounts of juice this explora® truly spill proof trainer will come in handy. I love the small soft handles that help baby hold it on their own and almost the entire cup is soft. The fact that the cover to the drink spout is attached is a great feature!

Unlike other valve systems our active sensor valve is designed by a physicist to be both so sensitive that liquid flows on demand, yet truly spill and leak proof.

  • 1 x 9floz/266ml cup
  • Stage 1 cup
  • Advance-flo™ technology for easy drinking
  • Unique soft-flex spout protects gums
  • Hygiene Cap
  • Truly non spill & leak proof
  • BPA Free

If you haven’t realized all that Tommee Tippee has to offer you really need to take a minute to check out their site.  I’m really excited about trying all the different products out. They are going to make my life so much easier this time around!

Tommee Tippee has offered one Mom Spotted Reader all the explora® Tableware shown above!!!

How to Enter:
1.) Visit Tommee Tippee and and tell me which other product of theirs you’d love for your baby!
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How to earn additional entries:
2.) Become a Google + Follower -leave another comment (or let me know if you already are) – 2 entries
3.) Subscribe to my blog by EMAIL (not feed) – 2 entries
4.) Blog about my giveaway- with a link back to here AND Tommee Tippee 4 entries (MUST include at least 30 words! Get two additional entries if you include a photo of the giveaway).
Post YOUR blog entry first and then the comment (please include the link directly to it not to your front page, and make an additional comment then the ones above.)
5.) Follow me on Networked Blogs (Widget on sidebar)
6.) Follow Tommee Tippee on Twitter
7.) Follow Mom Spotted on Twitter AND Tweet about this giveaway-
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Win a set of explora® Tableware from @TommeeTippee_NA  & @MomSpotted #Giveaway Ends 5.28.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-55i

~this can be done once daily (leave link in comment)~
Become a Fan of Mom Spotted on Facebook- leave me a comment
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9.) Become a Fan of Tommee Tippee on Facebook!
10.) Post on your facebook home page (1x daily):

Win a set of explora® Tableware from @Tommee Tippee North America  & @Mom Spotted Giveaway Ends 5.28.12 http://wp.me/p18qpn-55i

(Make sure it links to me and Tommee Tippee North America & put link in comment)
11.) Leave a relevant comment on any non-giveaway post (reviews are ok)

(Make sure to check out all my other giveaways!
Check the side bar to the right for list!)

That’s many chances to win a set of explora® Tableware!!!

Contest ends May 28th at 11:59pm!

www.tommeetippee.us

***USA Only***

Mom Spotted Review Policy: I was provided with the featured item(s) at no cost by the manufacturer and/or its PR agency in order to test the products abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are mine and may differ from others but it was not influenced in any manner by monetary means.
Jennifer