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Member Since: September 2, 2006Reviews
Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System
I like the hands-free soap dispenser format and have been using a nicer/stainless steel version for years in the kitchen. It's great to reduce the spread of germs and bacteria. This one is OK. I like the no-touch/hands-free format, but this is a... +
I like the hands-free soap dispenser format and have been using a nicer/stainless steel version for years in the kitchen. It's great to reduce the spread of germs and bacteria.
This one is OK. I like the no-touch/hands-free format, but this is a cheap plastic dispenser and looks cheap. It's not very attractive to display. There are often free coupons/high value coupons available so you can try it out at low cost. But, I don't like that the refills are proprietary, so you can't use a soap refill of your choice. Instead, you have to buy the refill cartridges. This generates extra waste and cost. To be honest, I would recommend buying a higher end steel version from another brand that allows you to refill with your choice of soap.
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Magnum Double Caramel Ice Cream Bars
I love Magnum ice cream bars! They're one of my favorite summer treats, especially if I'm not counting calories :) I suspect they taste so good because of the Belgian chocolate and the crazy amount of cream and fat in them, so they're definitely a... +
I love Magnum ice cream bars! They're one of my favorite summer treats, especially if I'm not counting calories :)
I suspect they taste so good because of the Belgian chocolate and the crazy amount of cream and fat in them, so they're definitely a special treat item! Very creamy, rich and smooth. All the flavors I've had are amazing, but my personal favorite is the chocolate almond one.
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Gap Kids
Gap Kids/Baby Gap is one of my favorite stores for my little one. It's on the expensive side for baby clothes but they're reasonable if you get them on sale. Their quality is better than most brands. It's not a huge deal when your baby is small... +
Gap Kids/Baby Gap is one of my favorite stores for my little one. It's on the expensive side for baby clothes but they're reasonable if you get them on sale. Their quality is better than most brands. It's not a huge deal when your baby is small, but the payoff is better once their size becomes a bit more stable.
That being said, I find value in their 0-3 and 3-6 months sizes still. Their footed sleepers with the built in mitts are very handy for newborns who scratch/need to stay warm. I love how the colors stay vivid with washing - a bright red stays red, whereas a lot of other brands will fade before your little one outgrows the size. Cute and on-trend items along with classics.
The sizing is average but it runs a touch wider than other brands in my opinion. This works well for me, as clothes fit nicely over a cloth diaper.
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The Children's Place
This is a great store for little ones. The quality is decent and the prices are excellent, especially with the frequent sales. It's rare to have to pay full price for anything in this store. I agree with previous reviewers that their online... +
This is a great store for little ones. The quality is decent and the prices are excellent, especially with the frequent sales. It's rare to have to pay full price for anything in this store. I agree with previous reviewers that their online sales, especially at the end of the season, are excellent.
I find some of their older kids clothes a little tacky personally, but their basics and layette items will last until your little one grows out of them. I have not had issues with holes but I find their bright colors do fade with washing.
Sizing is a bit smaller than most brands (my little one outgrows the Children's Place size before other brands like the Gao or Carter's, for example).
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Mustela Bebe 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash
This is a great shampoo/body wash for your little one! It has a nice light fragrance and is non irritating. No issues with tears or crying when we use this. It is quite pricey in my opinion, so I've bought another brand to try next. If money... +
This is a great shampoo/body wash for your little one! It has a nice light fragrance and is non irritating. No issues with tears or crying when we use this. It is quite pricey in my opinion, so I've bought another brand to try next. If money isn't an issue, this is one of my favorite baby shampoos/washes. It does not dry out my baby's skin and we use it on a daily basis. -
Aleva Naturals Daily Soothing Moisturizer
I use this on my newborn and it works well. It has a nice light fragrance and helped to clear up the dry flaky spots on his skin. No signs of irritation noted. The consistency is smooth and not too thick - it spreads easily on the skin. It's a... +
I use this on my newborn and it works well. It has a nice light fragrance and helped to clear up the dry flaky spots on his skin. No signs of irritation noted. The consistency is smooth and not too thick - it spreads easily on the skin. It's a nice option for those who are looking for a more natural moisturizer for their little ones. -
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
I'm a part time cloth diaper mom, but I use disposables overnight and also did for the newborn period. The swaddlers line is great, especially for the smaller sizes and new parents. It has the handy indicator line that quickly tells you if the... +
I'm a part time cloth diaper mom, but I use disposables overnight and also did for the newborn period.
The swaddlers line is great, especially for the smaller sizes and new parents. It has the handy indicator line that quickly tells you if the diaper is wet. I found the fit to be quite good and I've never had issues with leaks around the legs. I have had a rare blowout from the back at the top, but that happens with any disposable periodically. They're nice and thin and I haven't had any issues with skin sensitivity on my little one,
I would prefer that the newborn size has an umbilical cord cutout like Huggies, but that's a minor issue as it only is relevant for the first 1-2 weeks.
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SkinFix
I originally received Skinfix as a sample, but I liked it so much that I bought it for ongoing use for my little one. The classic Penaten diaper cream is really thick and hard to apply. Skinfix is smooth and creamy, making it easy to spread. You... +
I originally received Skinfix as a sample, but I liked it so much that I bought it for ongoing use for my little one.
The classic Penaten diaper cream is really thick and hard to apply. Skinfix is smooth and creamy, making it easy to spread. You can apply as thin or as thick a layer as you'd like. It does have a pinkish tinge, but I don't mind the color. It is a natural product free of parabens. It uses zinc oxide as its base with other emollients. I've had great success with it on my baby's bottom both to reduce diaper rash and also for any open areas/rashes that do develop. It typically clears it up in 24-48 hours.
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OxiClean Laundry Detergent
I think this is a decent detergent. I'm not a fan of the scent as I typically buy fragrance free detergents, but that's more of a personal preference. It's a clean scent, appropriate for both men and women. I found the cleaning power to be... +
I think this is a decent detergent. I'm not a fan of the scent as I typically buy fragrance free detergents, but that's more of a personal preference. It's a clean scent, appropriate for both men and women.
I found the cleaning power to be average. It washed out fresh stains similar to one of my usual brands, Tide, but it did not remove any stains that were already in place on clothes. I didn't pretreat my laundry when using this product.
Overall, I think Oxiclean is a reasonable detergent that performed fine in cold water, but I don't think it stood out as being better than other detergents on the market.
Note: I received this product for free as part of the product review club.
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Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes
I love Huggies natural care wipes - they're the only ones I use for my little one. Non irritating and cleans well. Sturdy and not too wet or flimsy. The best deal is from Costco which sells a giant box of 1120 wipes with a regular and travel case... +
I love Huggies natural care wipes - they're the only ones I use for my little one.
Non irritating and cleans well. Sturdy and not too wet or flimsy. The best deal is from Costco which sells a giant box of 1120 wipes with a regular and travel case included. It goes on sale periodically. Regular stores' big box is 800-ish of the natural care wipes. I prefer Huggies wipes over Pampers wipes.
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