Reviews by Momtog

Momtog says "Don't Join Cafe Mom til' you Read This" about cafemom

Momtog — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:00:13 GMT

I'm a mom of four children and being a mom you know if your stuck home all day long with nothing but conversations with a one year old and a 3 yr old you can use some adult interaction. I get mine at Cafe Mom. Joining Cafe mom has been a great experience. Not only can you make friends with local mom's but you can make friends with mom's who live clear across the country.

There are great boards for breastfeeding help, selling your baby clothes with no fee's, a rating systems so you know who has had a good experience and who hasn't, there are review groups, work at home groups, blogging groups, ehow groups, groups for sharing Green tips, saving money at Target, CVS, Shutterfly. Those are all my favorites. Can you tell? Hmm, I wonder if there is a Viewpoints group I should check. You can put together a profile page, add some fun widgets and protect your page if you don't wish strangers too look at it.
Becoming a member of Cafe Mom you'll be a member of a great community of mom's who share...

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Momtog says "My Favorite on Line Cash Back Program for Free Gift Cards" about My Points

Momtog — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:37:28 GMT

Several years ago my mom and I signed up for the greatest Online cash back, earn points for reading emails and advertisements, filling out short surveys and visiting website's program called MyPoints. MyPoints is the greatest rewards program I've come across in a long time.

The MyPoints program rewards you in so many ways.

Reading emails
visiting websites
signing up for great programs
purchases on the net
filling out surveys
referring friends

Every purchase I make I sign into MyPoints and see if they have a link. I click through the link it takes me directly to the website I needed and I purchase like normal. Nothing more to do. I check my account after receiving my purchase and enjoy the points I receive. I like to let MyPoints accumulate and turn them into gift cards for my favorite stores like Kohl's, Old Navy, Pottery Barn or Resturants like Panera Bread, Pizza hut or Cracker Barrel. There are so many rewars at different point levels to choose from. You can even save your...

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Momtog says "Great Highchair for everyday use from 4m on up" about The First Years Newborn to Toddler Booster Seat

Momtog — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:11:18 GMT

As a mom of four children you'd think I'd have everything I needed. With the space limited around here and the baby needing to be tilted for feedings being so young I needed something not so big and bulky yet reclined and was comfortable, soft and washable. Purchasing something that could grow with baby was important to me. I wanted a portable high chair that reclined, had a removeable washable seat pad and a belt to keep baby in and safe, and a nice tray that can be used as the baby got older. Fist years had it all.

First years Booster seat had a great design.

Several different reclining position
A removeable tray with a numbers and alphabet sheet that was washable
softwashable seat pad
nuetral colors

I loved this booster seat so much that I purchased one for my neice the following week. These are great when you don't have a lot of room to store a full size high chair or you just need something for grandma's or a sitter to keep when they watch baby. I would recommend this to all...

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Momtog says "Electasol out beats Cascade complete in my trials" about Cascade Complete vs. Electrasol Advanced Dishwashing Detergent

Momtog — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:52:43 GMT

I'm all for trying new products and comparing them against my preferred products. I've been using Electrasol for years. I decided to pick up some Cascade complete because it was on sale and that it would give me an opportunity to test out something new.

I loaded up the dishes in our dishwasher as usual. Filled the compartments and started the machine on the same settings as always. When the cycle was finished I opened up the machine to find a terrible film on the dishes close to the liquid soap dispenser. After looking over the rest of the dishes in the top rack and further from the dispenser those were all clean without spots. Thinking this was a freek happening. I decided to run the washer again using the same soap and repositioning the dishes a bit. When the cycle finished I opened the washer to find the same soap film. I called Cascade and was offered a refund of the product.

I went to the store and picked up Electrasol and rewashed the dishes. This time when I rewashed the...

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Momtog says " Set it up, Shake em up Race Fast,Smash and Crash Hours of Fun" about Fisher-Price Crash Up Speedway

Momtog — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:17:10 GMT

My son recieved the Smash Em up Shake and go Race Track for his 2nd Birthday. It took a bit of time setting up the track and fitting the pieces together. Clicking in the last few peices in the middle is the most difficult. Once the track was set up the fun began.

My son and daughter each sat at seperate ends of the track. Shaking the cars. The cars began to rev their engines and once you set them down they take off like lightening. Zipping around the track and jumping off the ramps until they cross the path at the same time, then CRASH!!! My kids thought that was the best part. Laughing and yelling again,again.

Anytime someone comes over this is the first toy to get draged out and set up. I bought one for my nephew who's 6 years old and he also loves playing with the Fisher Price Crash up Speedway. There are many cars that you can use to play on the track all sold seperately. There are Nascar drivers, super hero's and even Disney Cars, too. So no matter what your child is in too there...

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Momtog says "Best Soothing wash for infant Eczema I don't use anything else " about Aveeno Soothing Relief Creamy Wash 8 oz For Baby

Momtog — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:57:40 GMT

I have three three children with eczema and I've tried many products on the market but none compare to Aveeno soothing relief creamy wash. It does not irritate their skin. Washing with Aveeno soothing relief helps to hydrate the skin and keep the moisture in after a bath. Its frangrance free and hypoallergenic with no harmful additives to irritate or dry out the skin. Its even gentle enough to use when my 5 month old started showing signs of eczmea.

I place a tiny amount on my hand and wash into the skin. It goes on thicker than most soaps and its rich and very creamy. It has a nice thick feeling when you clense baby's skin and being that it tear free it won't irrate the eyes, either . You want to wash quick and rinse well with luck warm water. I've used Aveeno over the years and this is the best product that I've found for washing and not drying the skin out.

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Momtog says "Gator Golf full of fun, giggles, and great for girls and boys" about Playskool Gator Golf

Momtog — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:20:11 GMT

My three year old saw the commercial on television for Playskool Gator Golf. He screamed for days with excitement that he needed the golf game. We suprised him on Easter with this fun game and for hours he played. Even though this game made no noise's like the television showed for imagination play my son soon caught on and began to make his own fun noises. He giggled with excitement every time he tee'ed off for a hole in one in the gators mouth and screamed with excitement when the ball shot back at him after the gator gobbled it up when he teed into its mouth.

Lately I find him not only using the Gator head for golfing, but he uses it when he play with his cars. He drives the car into the Gator's mouth and makes chomping noises. So not only is it great for golfing, but can be so much more. I couldn't help but laugh and feel so great to of picked up a game that he enjoy's so much.

My son and daughter like to play against each other. Even though she's 8 years old I think she enjoys...

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Momtog says "Perfect for two of different age groups" about Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller

Momtog — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:34:46 GMT

I am a mom of 4. My 2 youngest are 2 1/2 & 5m. The Graco Quattro Tour Double stroller is great when you have a little one who likes to walk and then gets tired and wants to get a seat. My toddler loves the fact that he can get out of the front seat so easily & climb back in when he needs.The front seat reclines as well as the back for naps. This stroller has a great little basket up front for the older child that rides first if you want to keep a book or a toy under their feet for easy access or play.

I like to put the youngest in back makes it easier for me to see baby, while still attending to the older child in the front. I love the 5 point harness that both seats have, because it keep the children in safe and secure.

I don't have the model carseat recommended for use with this stroller but my other Graci carseat fits in securely side ways and is secure enough to leave baby in carseat as you push behind the stroller. One of the greatest features that I like about this stroller is...

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Momtog says "Soothed my Colic Baby " about Carnation Good Start

Momtog — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:27:12 GMT

This formula is fabulous. My daughter was so full of colic and screamed her head off for hours on end. Nothing seemed to soothe her. I stumbled on Carnation Good start at 2am. Desperate to help her soothe her tummy this formula was the key to a good night sleep. I went through over 6 different brands in two months and Carnation Good start was the only formula to give her the comfort proteins she needed to easily digest formula. Thanks so much Nestle for making this formula....

Momtog says "Good Sippy Straw Cup for that Throwing Toddler" about Playtex The Insulator Straw Cup Sport 9 oz

Momtog — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:19:32 GMT

Playtex Insulator sports cup can keep a drink cold for hours. Its strong durability is a plus especially when you have a child who is a constant thrower. The straw stays put and the straw cover is a added plus to keep sanitary and clean on outings.

This cup is my son's favorite. We love the colors and the design. We found that after several months of use the one flaw that I found in cleaning this straw sippy cup is after pulling the straw out if you look in there you will find mold and black gunk that is impossible to get out. I washed this cup by hand and by dishwasher and still can't seem to get that part clean. Soaking didn't even seem to get this clean. If anyone has any tips on cleaning this out I'd love to hear them.

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Momtog says "Even Holds Out Through Diaper Blow Outs" about Huggies Natural Fit Diapers

Momtog — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:04:19 GMT

Huggies Supreme are worth the extra money I spend on them. I switched to these diapers and started off with Size 2 when Pampers swaddlers didn't go past a size 2 for my ever growing boy. I must say these diapers are very soft and durable even through the wets and explosions of a toddler. They aren't bulky and give a nice fit through the waist, legs and hip area. The tabs are stretchy and with stand a toddler trying to rip them off....

Momtog says "A Diaper wipe gentle enough to use on a child with Eczema" about Pampers Sensitive Wipes

Momtog — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:55:58 GMT

Pampers Sensitive Diaper wipes are absolutely what I've been looking for to use on my son who suffers from eczema. Not only do I use these wipes on his bottom but they are gentle enough to use on his hands and face too. I've tried other types and brands and this is the one wipe that has been gentle enough for his skin. Doesn't have a perfume smell and works great....

Momtog says "A Perfect everyday on hand ABC learning machine " about LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set

Momtog — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:45:20 GMT

This refrigerator ABC Leap Frog Learning magnetic machine is perfect for that toddler who likes to hang out in the kitchen with mom. My son received this as a gift for xmas the yr he turned one. For the past yr it has taught him letters of the alphabet and he loves to dance to the songs. Especially loves the G. Because that is what we call him for short. This is a perfect on hand toy for that special child in your life. And whats great is that you never have to pack it away. It stays out and the letters work great holding up art projects and pictures....

Momtog says "So soft as if you were using cloth" about Pampers Swaddlers

Momtog — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:38:15 GMT

I'm a mom of 3 soon to be 4 children. Pampers Swaddlers have got to be the softest diapers out there in comparison to using a disposible. I've tried other brands and they just don't compare. These never leaked not even through the night. These diapers are A+. The only problem I had was they didn't come any larger than a size 2. NOt even after a call to Pampers....

Momtog says "Smash Em' Up Hours of Giggles and Fun" about Fisher-Price Cars

Momtog — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:04:10 GMT

My two yr old son received this Smash Em' Up Shake and GO Race car track for his birthday. It is full of hours of giggles for my 2 yr old son and 7yr old daughter. They just loved shaking their cars as the engines begin to roar the giggles start. They put their car on the track and watch as they crossed paths several times, and smashs into eachother and blow the hood up and doors open. This toy will gave my kids hours of play time and fun together which is a nice change from the fighting. This track is made of good strong material and can even hold up to a two yr old standing and sitting on it. Recommended for hours of fun. Thanks Fisher Price!...