At our house, we love bath time. After all, there’s nothing better than a clean, squishy toddler in soft pajamas reading a bedtime story in your lap. Bath time, however, uses a lot of products. Between bubbles, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and following all of these up with lotion and eczema cream, I always want to be sure I’m using the best, safest products on my sweet girl’s sensitive skin. However, there’s one thing I often forget about: the washcloth.

During our baby shower when I was 30 weeks pregnant, I received some thin baby washcloths my husband and I had registered for. These have served their purpose, but they aren’t the softest washcloths we would be using, and nor do they work that well. They are too thin to hold much body wash, and it seems to leave the washcloth before we even get a chance to use it to scrub our daughter clean.

When Lulujo contacted me to review their organic cotton facecloths, I was really excited, but I didn’t think that there was much of a difference between washcloths. Boy, was I wrong.

First of all, these washcloths are eco-friendly and made from natural, organic cotton. We are all about organic and eco-friendly in this house, so that immediately set them apart from the washcloths we already own. They came beautifully and simply packaged, and I could immediately tell how soft and thick they were. Upon bath time, I was convinced. These washcloths hold however much product you pair them with, and they are SO soft. Also important is that they clean really well (which is, of course, exactly what you want a washcloth to do).

Overall, I couldn’t be happier with these washcloths. One of my best friends is having a baby this summer and cares about organic, eco-friendly products as much as we do, so I’ll definitely be getting her some of these—they are that amazing!

Buy now:

Purchase these organic cotton facecloths at Lulujo for $9.99 for a 4 pack or on Amazon for $10.49 and free shipping with Prime.

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As the mother of an almost-16-month-old daughter, I’m constantly on the lookout for newer, better products. However, the issue nowadays is that so many of the products we use each and every day are ridden with harmful chemicals—chemicals in diapers that give my sweet daughter a rash, in hand sanitizer that she can’t even use because it could be harmful or drying, and in diaper rash cream that makes her skin bleed. And when you think about it, if we can help it, who would ever want to put their child in the way of any harmful substances whatsoever? Not me, that’s for sure.

So when I had the opportunity to review Babyganics products, I jumped at the chance. I’ve used products advertised as baby-safe before, but somehow Babyganics never made its way to my list. Thankfully, that changed.

Babyganics creates products that are free of toxins, endocrine disruptors, parabens, phthalates, carcinogens, and more. They test their products to prove they are non-toxic, non-allergenic, non-irritating, and safe for kids. Sounds great to me!

In the package I received from Babyganics were the following items, and below are my reviews of each:

• Ultra Absorbent Diapers, size 5
  • First off, these diapers are AMAZING. Absolutely amazing. I usually use Pampers Cruisers, and my daughter can definitely fill a diaper at night (she sleeps really long stretches). I love that these are lightweight (they seemed less bulky than Pampers, etc., even when dry) and the same thickness from front-to-back. But my favorite thing about them? Overnight with her old diapers, she would wake up with terrible diaper rash. With these, she NEVER gets diaper rash—even if they are wet for longer periods of time than normal. It’s incredible!

• Face, Hand, & Baby Wipes
  • I think the diapers sold me, but these wipes also helped. I love that I can use them on basically any part of her body, and unlike other wipes, they don’t seem like they’ll fall apart. They’re super soft, clean well, and gentle on her skin. The only downside? I wish I got more of them.

• Toy & Highchair Cleaner, Fragrance Free
  • If I had to pick a favorite product from the bunch, this would be it. I’m allergic to most cleaners, so I’m always weary of trying new products (I usually wind up with a sinus infection). This stuff, however, is the best. Not only does it never bother my sinuses, but also it cleans like a boss. There could be old spaghetti from days before covering her highchair (…not that we let this happen), and sometimes those red-tinted stains just stubbornly refuse to come out. But not with this stuff. It cleans everything, hands down. I love it!

• Diaper Rash Cream
  • Yet another miracle product. As stated above, diaper rash creams do NOT work well with our daughter. They dry out her skin so badly that it actually bleeds (it’s happened with every product we’ve tried). I was hesitant to try this because of that, but we gave it a go. And guess what? No diaper rash. This stuff is awesome, and it also stays on for super long periods of time. No worries that it will harm her skin or rub off prematurely.

• Mineral-Based Sunscreen—Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
  • Easy application (though I have to say, I wish it was a spray), stays on for as long as it advertises (80 minutes), and is thick enough that I know it’s protected her delicate skin. Perfect for those sunny pool and beach days we have coming up!

• Eczema Care Skin Protectant Cream
  • Our daughter suffers from not-so-great eczema on her face. It’s not all the time—usually just when she somehow gets milk all over her face or is outside for too long and gets sweaty—but it happens. Overnight, this stuff takes care of it. We usually use the Honest Company’s Healing Balm, but that stuff tends to be a little watery, and Babyganics’ isn’t at all!

• Shampoo + Body Wash, Chamomile Verbena
  • Gentle, smells great, and cleans well. Absolutely nothing bad to say about this stuff! I also love the pump bottle.

• Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Fragrance Free
  • I love that this is alcohol-free. It’s usually so much easier to use hand sanitizer than washing a 16 month old’s hands (I know—I should probably do it anyway), and this stuff gets the job done. Though I have to be honest, I hate the smell. I’m sure the fragrance sanitizer smells great though! The only other downside is that it takes a really long time to dry. Otherwise, it’s great and so nice to have a sanitizer on hand that I know is safe for my daughter’s skin.

• Bubble Bath, Chamomile Verbena
  • Yet another amazing-smelling product. Also, this produces GIANT bubbles that she loves to play in. We don’t take bubble baths every night, so she finds this a real treat. I also love that we’ve had no issues with her skin and any rashes of any kind.

• Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap
  • I absolutely love these pump bottles and foaming products by Babyganics. We keep this soap right on our sink, and I love that it’s safe for our dishes, pots, etc. AND her bottles and sippy cups. It cleans great, and while I haven’t noticed anything one way or another about it’s scent, I would say that’s a good thing.

Overall, I think Babyganics has made me a believer, and we won’t be switching from their products any time soon. If you haven’t tried their products yet, start with the toy & highchair cleaner, diapers, or baby rash cream. These were my favorites! It’s worth every penny, and you’ll sleep great at night knowing you’ve used products safe for your sweet little one’s delicate, sensitive skin.

Where to buy:

To buy Babyganics, visit babyganics.com/retailers today to find a retailer near you!

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Be sure to follow Babyganics on these social networks to keep up with all the latest news and updates!

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*Product was provide in exchange for this review. As always all opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.

 

Recently, I was introduced to Kidz Gear and asked if I would be interested in doing a review for their new Deluxe Stereo Headset Headphones with Boom Microphone. I knew this would be a perfect fit for Jada since she often uses my headset to complete her online homework assignment. The truth is my headset is too big for her little head and ears. We have purchased headsets before that is advertised for children, but the truth is they never hold up for long!  With her doing most of her homework in an online sitting, it is important that she has a headset that could deliver quality sound while also having microphone abilities. So, when I saw that the new Kidz Gear, deluxe stereo headphones with boom microphone offered everything that I was looking for I was ready to put it to the test.

We received the pink headset, carrying case, and the volume limit splitter Cable.

 

I think I was more excited than Jada! The truth is I hate sharing my headset. I am also very protective of it since I have invested a lot of money to make sure I have a top of the line headset since I work from home. So, after I took the photos of the packaging, I was ready for Jada to test it out! She first tested it on her iPhone and was amazed that she could actually use it with her phone! This also is another great perk for parents! (No more having to listen to your child’s music or videos!) Then she tried it on the computer that she does her homework on and it worked perfect! She has been using it ever since, and we haven’t had any issues. She also takes it everywhere she goes!

 

About Kidz Gear Deluxe Stereo Headset Headphones with Boom Microphone

The Kidz Gear Deluxe Stereo Headset Headphones with Boom Microphone are compatible with all devices that use a 3.5mm (1/8”) audio jack and support microphone use, including iPhones, iPads, Kindles, Nooks, Android smartphones and tablets, computers, Chromebooks, tablets and smartphones. Perfect for audio educational and entertainment apps and software, the Kidz Gear headphones are essential gear for foreign language and ESL (English as a second language) studies, audio lessons, phonetics, music study, tests, home schooling, YouTube video creation, Skype phone calls, entertainment, and more.

KidzControl Volume Limit Technology for Safe Listening of up to 80% of Maximum Volume!

All Kidz Gear wired headphones feature the proprietary KidzControl Volume Limit Technology.  The technology works by “limiting” the volume to approximately 80% of the maximum volume output capable from audio devices in the market today.  KidzControl Volume Limit Technology delivers a safe volume limited listening experience for children of all ages.  Ergonomically designed with soft padded child-sized ear-cups and high-quality audio components.

 Kidz Gear headphones are not “toys,” but adult products built for kids.  Manufactured with the same high-quality, high-performance consumer electronics components found in adult headphones, the Kidz Gear headphones are designed to solve the never-ending battle between a child’s desire for his or her parent’s things and the parent’s fear of them destroying an expensive item.  They are Available in Blue, Pink, & Grey

 About Kidz Gear 

Incorporated in 2001, San Ramon, California Supply and Beyond, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer of the Kidz Gear brand of products and accessories.  The Kidz Gear brand was created by founder and mother Laurie Peterson with the purpose of developing a line of products and accessories with adult features, performance and quality but with ergonomic sizes, styles and prices for children.  The Kidz Gear product line has received rave reviews and awards from various Mother’s Group Organizations and industry publications.  The company is continually focused on bringing more products to market that support the company’s mission – Grown-Up Performance, Built for Kids!

 Kidz Gear and KidzControl are trademarks of Supply and Beyond, LLC, registered in the US and other countries.

Stay Connected: 

For the latest news and updates be sure to follow Kidz Gear on Facebook and twitter today!

Buy Now:

Kidz Gear Deluxe Stereo Headset Headphones are available now and priced at just $29.99, directly from Kidz Gear shop site.  Kidz Gear also offers Gear Up For Education! discounts for schools and libraries.  In addition, the Kidz Gear Wired Headphones (without boom mic) are also available priced at $19.99 through the Kidz Gear site and retail channels like Amazon .

 My Final Thoughts:

To be honest I am really impressed with these headsets! The most important feature I love about the Kidz Gear headphones is the fit. The headset fits over my daughter’s ears and head comfortably. She is no longer trying to adjust the headphones while trying to focus on her homework. I also like that I don’t have to worry about her damaging her hearing with loud volume!  Plus for the quality and price I personally don’t think there is anything better on the market for children! So The Kidz Gear Deluxe Stereo Headset Headphones with Boom Microphone gets 5 stars from us.

*Product was provided in exchange for a review. As always all opinions are 100% mine.

For the last few weeks, we have been testing out the Camelio Tablet by Vivitar. If anyone really knows me, they know that I am a die-hard Apple girl but since my daughter’s school recently has started having the kids bring their own devices, I noticed that a few of the apps that are required are not available for IOS! So, this left me searching for the perfect android tablet. So when I was contacted to review the Camelio, it was perfect timing! Jada is only 10, and I didn’t want to spend a lot on a tablet for her to just take to school since she already has a tablet she uses at home. So, when the Camilio arrived, I must admit that I was very impressed! The set up was simple, and we loved the slick look.

Perfect Family Tablet

It was like it was designed especially for our family’s needs. It has all the power of a full-featured tablet like front/rear cameras, built-in microphone, and speakers that makes it perfect for video chatting. It comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, which will run most all apps available in Google’s Play Store and Vivitar Camelio Personality Packs.

 

Personality Packs

Personality Packs are uniquely designed accessory kits that were created especially for the Camelio Tablet. Vivitar made them to enhance the experience for the kids in the family. The pack includes theme-oriented wallpaper, videos, music, and special widgets all designed around the following licensed themes; Hot Wheels, Barbie, Monster High, Hello Kitty and more. The personality packs make it easy for each family member to customize a user profile, specifically for their likes and preferences set just for them. The personality pack also includes a protective case uniquely colored to match the theme that will keep the Camelio tablet safe in your little ones hands.

Jada received the Barbie personality pack and loved it!

 

Technical Specifications

• Processor
1.1GHz
• OS
ANDROID 4.1 -Automatically upgradeable
• Memory
1GB
• HDD
4GB (expandable)
• Screen Size
7 inch
• Screen Resolution
1024 x 600 (16:9)
• Touchscreen
Capacity Touch Panel 5 point
• Wireless connection
WIFI 802.11b/g/n
• Gravity
4-Dimensional gravity sensing
• Front camera
Built-in 0.3M pixels
• Rear Camera
Built-in 2.0M pixels
• I/O Port
USB 2.0 OTG*1, Headphone *1, MIC*1, DC JACK*1
• Card slot
T Flash card (Max:32GB)
• Audio
3.5mm headphone jack. High-quality stereo loud speaker. Built-in microphone
• Battery
Lithium Battery, 3.7V/2800mAh
• Power adapter
USB 5V,2A
• Weight
336 g (including battery)

 

Conclusion

For just under $100, this tablet is a very affordable option for kids. However I will be honest when I say that I don’t really feel this is a great option for adults power users. The Vivitar Camelio 7” Android Tablet works perfect for Jada. She takes it to school every day and even seems to enjoy it more than her iPad mini! It is a full-featured touch screen tablet with a 1.1GHz processor, 1GB of memory and 4GB of storage (expandable) for downloading apps from the Google Play Store. What we really like about the Camelio is that it can be set up with up to five unique user profiles. The parental controls make it easy to block features and content from our kids while allowing us to use all the features we want to.

The Personality Packs are also pretty cool as well. The wallpaper that comes with it allows them to customize their own screen. If you are looking for a tablet for your kids or one that your whole family can share, check out the Vivitar Camelio 7” Android Tablet.