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Go Anywhere! {Go Anywhere Booster Seat Giveaway!}

Our names are Phil and Vanessa Carrington and we’ve started A Parent Company because we found a product that isn’t available in the U.S., but should be. We are parents, we travel and like many parents today, we want safe, functional, compact and hip baby gear that is aesthetically pleasing to us as well as our children.

We saw the Go Anywhere Booster Seat while visiting family in England and wanted one but couldn’t find it in the States…so we became the exclusive distributors for the North American market

While the booster seat was designed for travel we use it as our everyday feeding seat, because it is cool and because it is far more compact and discreet than a full blown highchair. When we saw the Go Anywhere Booster Seat we realized it was compact enough to easily travel with and durable enough to use every day. Not to mention it didn’t dent our kids’ college fund.

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I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Go Anywhere Booster Seat! It seems that we are constantly on the go and lots of our time out is spent eating at restaurants or friends & families homes. It can be such a difficult task to try and eat while attempting to keep a 2 year old sitting in a restaurant high chair {you know the straps are always broken} or sitting in a chair if you are somewhere that a baby seat isn’t available. With the Go Anywhere Booster Seat, this is never a problem. This compact little booster is easy to take along, is a quick set up, and with the three adjustable straps we have yet to find a chair it won’t fit into nicely. The 5 point harness keeps our little guy from wiggling out of the seat and he feels like a big boy sitting at the table with us. The Go Anywhere Booster Seat is the only booster seat on the market that complies to ASTM standards, so parents have peace of mind knowing their child is safe and secure in the seat. The surface easily wipes clean and the mod dot design is so cute, we have received several compliments while out eating. I am almost ready to kick the high chair to the curb and use this seat at our table full time. It will be so nice to get that high chair space back and get Hollis sitting and eating at the table with us, rather than in his high chair! He’s going to love this change as much as I am!

 

Today, A Parent Company is generously giving away ONE Go Anywhere Booster Seat!!

Want to win?  Here’s how:

Mandatory 1st Entry- Visit A Parent Company then come back and tell us your favorite feature of the Go Anywhere Booster Seat and why you would want to win it!

Once the mandatory entries are completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

2 entries-“Like” Travel Feeding Booster Seat on facebook.

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on facebook.

3 entries-Subscribe to RMRV emails.

2 entries-Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

Enter to win a Go Anywhere Booster Seat at @agiveawaydaily!

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link.

You have until July 20th @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thank you A Parent Company for providing the products for this review and giveaway.amandasiggy5

Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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No Spill Sippy. {Tommee Tippee Giveaway}

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It is hard to find a sippy cup that is truly spill proof. One that no matter what, will not leak, or drip, or gush while accidentally turned upside down in a diaper bag or purse! I can’t even begin to tell you how many cups I have tossed because they just don’t follow through with being totally and completely, truly spill proof. This is definitely not the case when it comes to the Explora Sippy Cup from Tommee Tippee. Could I get 100 please?! Believe me when I say, It is the perfect cup for your toddler and your diaper bag!

Tommee Tippee is the number-one brand of infant and toddler feeding products in Great Britain and one of the top brands of infant products and accessories in the global market. Loved by parents and children alike, Tommee Tippee has received numerous brand accolades in Great Britain, including top ranks in the prestigious Mother and Baby Awards, a head-to-head assessment of competitive products voted on by moms themselves. The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature line of baby bottles has been chosen as Great Britain’s best baby bottle, winning the Gold award in 2006/7, in 2008/9 and again in 2009/10. In 2009, Tommee Tippee was the first and only children’s feeding brand to be selected as a UK Superbrand in a nationwide poll of consumers, putting it on par with brands such as Microsoft®, Coca-Cola®, Nike®, Lego® and Google®.

546006_blue We love our Explora Sippy Cups from Tommee Tippee! They are awesome! Tommee Tippee has thought of everything when designing this this truly non spill and leak proof cup! The sides have nice little ridges to help Hollis’ little hands grasp the cup and keep hold of it, it is the perfect size, and my favorite, it has a wonderful attached hygiene cap I can close when out and about! This handy little cap keeps all those nasty germs off the spout and out of my little guy’s mouth! This will especially be nice as we are traveling from house to house this holiday season and his cup is being tossed in and out of bags! It is also BPA-free, which is a must in all the drinking and eating  products for my kids. Tonight, after using the cup several times, I noticed there is a little grippy on the bottom to keep it from sliding around. Just one more awesome feature of this cup! I don’t think we could have enough of these in the cabinet! amandasiggy5They are my go-to cup, especially when on the go! We love Tommee Tippee and especially our Explora Sippy Cups!

The Explora Sippy cup is great. It features advance-flo technology for easy drinking by my little one. The gum handles make it super easy for him to grip too. It also features a hygiene cap which I think is super clever. Keeping all those germs off the spout when I am carrying it around in the diaper bag or take it out and about Hollieshopping. It also boosts a truly non spill and leak proof feature that is a must in a toddlers sippy cup. I love that I do not have to worry about spills in the car or home. When it comes to a favorite sippy cup this one is definitely ours!

Today, Tommee Tippee is giving away one set of Tomme Tippee Explora truly Spill Proof Sippy Cups in winner’s choice of color!

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

1st entry {mandatory} Visit Tommee Tippee and take a look around. Come back and tell us a product you would love to try!

1 entry: Lilke Tommee Tippee on Facebook and leave some love on their wall!

2 entries: Follow Tommee Tippee and RMRV on Twitter!

1 entry per day: Tweet the following:

Win a set of Explora Cups from @tommeetippee_na at @agiveawaydaily!

5 entries: Make a purchase from Tomme Tippe!

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You have until December 14th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thank you Tommee Tippee for providing the products for this review and giveaway. amandasiggy5

Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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safe keeping {thinkbaby Review}

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Founded in 2006, thinkbaby products address the growing concern of toxic chemicals leaching from baby products. Research has linked many chemicals in common use, including Bispenol-A and PVC, to cancer and developmental problems. Keeping your child safe and healthy is becoming increasingly challenging- but when it comes to baby bottles, you don’t have to think too much about it because that’s all we are doing at thinkbaby.
At thinkbaby, our approach to creating safer products is simple – We are parents and share your concerns. Just like you, we believe that our children deserve the very best and our mission is to deliver products that will exceed the highest expectations. We set the bar high and refuse to compromise our high standards.
Our team spared no expense creating the thinkbaby bottle and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. We worked around the clock, consulted with experts around the world, and tested and tested and tested some more. Our mission is directly inspired by those little hands that wrap around our baby bottles. The health and safety of your children and ours isn’t just a powerful source of motivation at thinkbaby, it is something we consider a responsibility.
We our proud to offer our safe and healthy line of products and excited about new products we are developing for both you and your baby. Your purchase is directly contributing to research and development of new products. thinkbaby also actively supports projects that promote a safer, healthier environment. A portion of your purchase benefits the nonprofit organization, Healthy Child Healthy World.
thinkbaby is an environmentally conscientious company and we constantly look for ways to increase efficiency and sustainability. Our packaging is made from recycled paper and it is our policy to research the safest, most sustainable materials available. ~thinkbaby

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As parents, there is so much to worry about when it comes to our children. From the moment I discovered I was going to have a child, worry began creeping into my mind. My main concern is always safety, keeping my children safe at all times. I never would have imagined I would have to worry about the dishes my children eat off of and the utensils they use while eating. Then I started reading about different toxins found in plastics that can seep into your child’s food. It is scary, I began to wonder if anything was pure & safe anymore. I started seeking out products that would not be harmful to my children. When I first saw the Complete BPA Free Feeding Set created by thinkbaby, I instantly loved the sturdy design and bright, fun colors. Then, when I discovered all the wonderful qualities of this set, I knew I had to have it for my children. This set includes a bento box with air tight lid, baby bowl with lid, soup bowl with lid, mug, & easy grip fork and spoon. All of these products are made with food grade stainless steel and then wrapped in polypropylene: FREE OF BPA, phthalates, lead, pvc, and Melamine. I have been loving this set ever since we received it, and so have both of my children. It was designed for a wide range of feeding ages. Starting from the moment your child starts on solid food feeding to school days, the set is perfect for feeding and food storage. For traveling in the baby bag or in lunch boxes the Bento box is the ideal, no leak solution. The bowls are perfect for almost anything and include lids, so they can easily be taken with us on the go, as well! The spoon and fork are so nice for little hands to grip and the mug is perfect for my Ava who has started the big transition to a regular big girl cup! I know this set will be with us for a long time, I even find myself using items from the set from time to time! thinkbaby’s feeding set furthers their mission by providing safe, sustainable, functional and elegant products for little ones. Thanks so much thinkbaby for keeping our children safe!

You can purchase your own thinkbaby Complete BPA Free Feeding Set or individual items from the set here!

thinkbaby has also designed a line of baby bottles and adult sport bottles, all  FREE OF BPA, phthalates, lead, pvc, and Melamine.


Keep up with current news and products from thinkbaby by liking them on Facebook, becoming a follower on Twitter, or even signing up to receive their newsletter!

We were not paid for this post. Thanks thinkbaby for providing the sample Complete BPA Free Feeding Set. amandasiggy5

Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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A Good Bottle=Nice Baby Teeth {NUK Review}

NUK generously sent me a 3-pk of Gerber Orthodontic bottles to review. They came packaged nicely all together. My little guy is using them as we speak in fact. I figured that I could hold onto them until the new baby arrives but my little guy is still on the bottle so I thought I would give them a test run. I love the shape of them and design. He can easily hold them on his own and I love that they hold a whopping 10 oz. and that they help promote healthy teeth formation as he is still getting his chompers. That is very important to me and his teeth. These are great bottles and I highly recommend them to all mommies!

The NUK Orthodontic System is a full range of bottles fitted with the NUK orthodontic nipple. All components are interchangeable for expanded feeding options as baby grows. The nipples feature the NUK Air System which simulates the feeling of the breast in the infant’s mouth while nursing so bottle feeding is as close to natural as possible.

Features and Benefits

  • Reduces Colic
  • Orthodontic nipple promotes healthy teeth formation
  • Simulates and supports breastfeeding
  • Soft, clear silicone nipple
  • Three whimsical designs

Purchase your own NUK Orthodontic bottles online or at your local retailer.

You can follow NUK on twitter and like them on Facebook!

{Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks NUK for providing the sample bottles for this review. }

Hollie is the owner and coordinator of Real Moms Real Views. She loves spending time with her family which consists of her handsome hubby and three kiddos ages three and under. She loves her fur baby (dog), the smell after it rains, red nail polish, chick flicks, and anything chocolate!
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The Perfect Bowl For Baby {Baby Dipper Review} CLOSED

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Now that Hollis is getting older {9 months on the 14th…sniff, sniff}, I am always on the lookout for great feeding gear! I was so happy to hear I would be receiving the Baby Dipper! With it’s contoured interior, non slip rubber base, and matching spoon and fork, I couldn’t wait to give it a whirl!

The Baby Dipper was created by Barbara Schantz, a stay at home mom of twin girls and twin boys! Hello! As a stay-at-home mom of twin babies, she faced the daunting task of feeding them. Frustrated with the bowls she had already purchased, Barbara investigated and bought other bowls, but still remained disappointed. The vision for the Baby Dipper bowl came to her when her daughters were about 6 months old, not long after they started eating baby cereal and other pureed foods. She needed a bowl that required only one hand to successfully feed a baby, but why wasn’t there one on the market that satisfied this need?

Barbara was thinking that to accomplish one-handed feeding, the bowl should not slide around on the table and it should aid in the collection of the baby food. A non-slip bottom surface would keep it from sliding. A sloped interior surface and a spoon-shaped collection point would help gather the food down to the last bite. Also, adding to those features, vertical sides would help push food onto the spoon and transparent sides would allow the food to be seen easily by both the parent and the child. The bowl designed by Barbara has proven to make feeding much easier for parents and even for toddlers trying to spoon-feed themselves. The patented Baby Dipper bowl is truly unique in the marketplace and hopefully will help parents everywhere. ~ Baby Dipper

We have been using the Baby Dipper for over a month now and I couldn’t be happier! It makes one handed feeding a breeze! the contoured interior and vertical sides really do help guide the food right onto the spoon so you are not constantly chasing and pushing the food around trying to gather it for a spoonful! The non slip rubber base  makes this bowl extra wonderful. I don’t have another bowl in my cabinet that I can feed Hollis one handed, all my other bowls I have to hold onto to keep them from slipping around. The fork and spoon are also really nice. They are easy for me to hold but also perfect for a child’s hand! So nice. Ava has enjoyed eating snacks out of the Baby Dipper, too. You know, if the baby has something she has to try it…so, I let her! It has been nice, though, because it stays in place on her little table and not once have we had a “snack spill”. I am loving this little bowl so much, I wish they had larger sizes!

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The Baby Dipper is a Bowl with a matching fork and spoon. The bowl is designed with contoured interior and vertical sides to help guide food to the spoon. The non-slip rubber base prevents sliding of the dish and the transparent sides allow easy viewing to see what food is left. Everything included is BPA free, Lead free, Phthalate free and meets all of CPSIA standards.
The bowl can hold up to 4 fluid ounces. It can be used in the microwave and dishwasher, although it is recommended to be hand washed.

Keep up with the latest news about Baby Dipper by becoming a follower on Facebook!

Today, Baby Dipper will be giving away ONE Baby Dipper Bowl with Spoon & Fork Set!!

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Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

1st Entry {mandatory}: Sign up to receive the Baby Dipper Newsletter!

2 entries: Become a follower of the Baby Dipper Blog!

2 entries: Become a follower of Baby Dipper on Twitter and tweet about this great giveaway!

3 entries: Blog about this giveaway! {Make sure to leave us the link!}

5 entries: Make a purchase from Baby Dipper!

You have until May 20th @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. **Note: Previous winners of Baby Dipper bowls (in giveaways sponsored by Baby Dipper, LLC) are not eligible to win again.** Thanks Baby Dipper for providing the sample Baby Dipper Bowl & Spoon/Fork Set for this review.

Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure & giveaway rules here.

BornFree Review

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With all the worries we have for our children as they are growing up, it is always refreshing to find a company that gives us nothing to worry about!

BornFree was created by a dad out of a need for chemical-free bottles and sippy cups. The line of bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers and more do not contain the harmful Bisphenol-A (BPA), Phthalates and PVC. These days many companies are removing these chemicals from children’s items. BornFree never used them. Ever. BPA is a known estrogen mimicker that is used in the production of polycarbonate plastic. According to researchers, BPA may cause developmental and neurological problems if it leaches from plastic. Reports suggest that small amounts of BPA may leach into food or beverages stored in polycarbonate containers, especially when the contents are heated. BornFree’s cups and bottles feature the unique venting system, designed to reduce colic and ear infections. ~BornFree

My brother had his first child 6 months after I had mine. He told me about BornFree when she was born and that is all they have ever given her; bottles, pacis, sippy cups, everything. He told me they were BPA-Free {I hadn’t heard much about this 2 years ago!} and the safest thing for her. We already had all of our baby stuff, so that is what we used. Recently, after receiving several products from BornFree to try, now I see why he swears by them! Not only are they safe for children, they are also very durable and made with a very high quality plastic….BPA free plastic! So you know that those yucky chemicals are not seeping into your child! My two year old has been using her BornFree drinking cup for the past few weeks and I was really curious to how it was going to hold up to her chewing. She has ruined almost every sippy cup in the cabinet by chewing on it within the first few uses {none of these were BornFree}. Well, the BornFree drinking cup has withstood her chewing and is still fully in tact! Yay! The drinking cup also hasn’t started leaked like the other sippys we have. She is also very prone to ear infections, so I absolutely love that the BornFree venting system is made to reduce ear infections! We also received a few formula containers and pacifiers. The formula containers are perfect when we will eventually need to take formula on the go…or I love Steph’s idea of using them as a snack container for older children! Just one way to extend their use! The pacifiers are wonderful, too! I love the soft grip handle and they come in some fun bright colors! So nice! I am most definitely a BornFree fan and can’t wait to get my little guy one of their silicone teethers! {he will be finding it in his stocking Christmas morning!} He is just starting to want to chew on anything and everything. I know he will love it! amandasiggy Let’s take a minute to check out a few of the amazing products offered by BornFree:

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BornFree offers bottles made of glass as well as BPA-free plastic. You know when your baby is drinking from one of these, they are safe from harmful chemicals! Each bottle is complete with the new innovative air vent that helps eliminate colic symptoms.

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BornFree also offers Eco-friendly bottles! They are made with the same Bisphenol-A Free plastic, and have the same venting system as the other bottles, but when you are done using these, just send it back! BornFree will recycle these into other products lines! So Awesome!

green drinking cup The BornFree drinking cup is Bisephenol-A Free and combines a hard, teething friendly spout and low vacuum valve that allows a free flow of liquid and reduces the risk of ear infections! I also love that the handles can be removed and used on any BornFree bottles and cups!

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The BPA-Free Pacifier for Day and Night Use is new from BornFree. It is an orthodontic silicone pacifier with a flexible handle that retains its shape and doesn’t hamper sleep. Made from materials that are 100% free of Bisphenol-A, Phthalates and PVC. I love that the pacifier encourages the natural development of baby’s teeth and that they are developed under the guidelines of biological dentistry. The breathable shield reduces skin irritation and protect sensitive skin! Check out those cute colors!

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The BornFree Silicone Teether, available in blue and pink, is made from medical grade silicone and is 100% free of Bisphenol-A, Phthalates and PVC. Designed by a Pediatric Dentist, the Teething Ring stimulates and soothes baby’s gums and allows for easier teeth eruption. The teether can be stored in the refrigerator and features a built-in cavity for anesthetic paste, an easy-grip handle and 5 different textures to enhance tactile sensation.

Getting your hands on BornFree products is so easy! You can shop BornFree products online or in several neighborhood retail stores! I know so many families that would appreciate BornFree products for their children!

Here’s what some of the gals had to say about BornFree:

We have been using our BornFree bottles for the last few weeks and I have to say I am in love with them. They are so nice. I can see now why people swear by them. They feature a valve that handles a smooth flow and in turn there are no leaks. This is a heaven send when our little one throws his bottle on the carpet or in his crib. I don’t have to run and pick it up when I hear the thud. I also love that they feature a unique venting system that allows the air to flow and helps reduce the hard sucking that often leads to colic.gas. and ear infections.
BornFree also sent us a drinking cup which has been great as we are going to be weaning our little one off of his bottle soon and this has really helped as he can easily drink from it while sitting in his highchair. BornFree is such a great company and I am so glad to know that their products are safe for my little one. I am so happy with their products that I will be using them with my next baby too.

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My girls used BornFree sippy cup when they first transitioned from the bottle. I chose the BornFree brand because they use BPA-free plastic. The handles were great for when they were first learning to hold the cup, and later they preferred to use the cup without the handles. My girls eventually moved on to sippy cups with a hard spout, so we stopped using the Born Free ones. I didn’t realize that we had been using the BornFree Trainer Cups (with the soft spouts), and that there is a BornFree Drinking Cup with a hard spout, until I received this sample from them! It is great for my girls at this age (two and a half years). The hard spout has not leaked at all, and the cup, valves, and spout are easy to clean. They are a snap to wash by hand or on the top rack of our dishwasher. We also received two formula containers, which we use as snack holders when we’re on the go. They hold a lot of cereal and little cookies and are also easy to clean. BornFree products are perfect for us! stephaniesiggy

Wow! BornFree has created high quality, safe products for our children! Now that I have used the BornFree products with my children, I will most definitely continue using them and recommending them to my friends! BornFree would make such great stocking stuffers this holiday season!

You can stay up to date on new products, features, and discounts by following BornFree on their blog, Twitter and Facebook!

{{Thank you BornFree for providing the product samples for review.}}

Hollie is the owner and coordinator of Real Moms Real Views. She loves spending time with her family which consists of her handsome hubby and three kiddos ages three and under. She loves her fur baby (dog), the smell after it rains, red nail polish, chick flicks, and anything chocolate!
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