Winner of Wet Ones® Hand & Face Wipes Giveaway

Congratulations to the lucky winner of the five (5) 40-count car cup holder canisters of Wet Ones® Hand & Face Wipes:

•  Commenter #3 - Syvlvia

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PLAY-DOH Offer Opportunity to Win $10,000 Grand Prize

PLAY-DOH is offering children the opportunity to win $10,000 grand prize Makeover of a $5,000 Playroom Makeover and a $5,000 School Donation to your child's school. Who wouldn't want to win this?  Just get yoru child to create a make-believe version of his or her favorite food using PLAY-DOH's rainbow of colors. Then take and upload a picture of your child's PLAY-DOH creation  at "Enter to Win."

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FDA Warns Users of Evenflo Breast Pumps; Evenflo Responds

In a warning letter dated August 25, 2009, the FDA stated they found violations at two plants that make Evenflo breast pumps. The breast pumps referenced are sold under the "Comfort Select" brand name.

During the inspections, the FDA found Evenflo was not in compliance with two of the FDA's manufacturing practice rules.  These included "failure to review and evaluate all complaints" and failure "to establish medical device reporting procedures for your breast pumps."

The agency stated that it reviewed 37 complaints. 18 of them were no investigated. At least three of these complaints related to women receiving an electrical shock when using the breast pumps.

Response from an Evenflo representative- 9/17/09

Since the inspection, Evenflo has provided the FDA with several updates on how the company is enhancing its internal written procedures and the FDA has been satisfied with Evenflo’s responses to most of the observations. At the end of August, the FDA informed Evenflo that several matters remained open but Evenflo expects to respond to those within the next week, and are confident that they will be able to resolve these matters by working with the FDA.

In regard to complaints concerning electrical shock, EvenFlo has investigated to the extent that information or the product was available to the company, and have provided information to the FDA regarding their investigation. The FDA has determined their response to be adequate.

"Safety is our core mission at Evenflo, and we are confident that the Comfort Select is safe for moms to use," states Don Huber, Director, Product Integrity at Evenflo.

Thank you, Evenflo, for taking the time to address the concerns of moms.

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 Soure: WSJ Online

Product Review/Giveaway: Wet Ones® Hand & Face Wipes

One lucky Goodies for Mom readers will each win  five (5) 40-count car cup holder canisters of Wet Ones® Hand & Face Wipes. We know if you are a mom, you can use them ;)!!!

With kids back at school and flu season right around the corner, as a mom, I'm always worried about the spread of germs and keeping my boys healthy. Can I just tell you how much I love Wet Ones® Hand & Face Wipes? These are great for all those kid messes, while also keeping them germ free.

They are very moist so they are easy to get little hands and faces clean and do not dry out easily. The Gentle version is great for sensitive skin, and the antibacterial is great for germy situations. These are the first thing I pull out before we eat, after we eat, or after leaving a visit to great grandmom in the nursing home.  I always have the travel pack or the individually wrapped ones conveniently located in my purse, diaper bag, or glove compartment. 

Plus, an added benefit of these wipes is they work great on stains.  Just rub the stain and it disappears. My youngest is a ketchup fanatic and Wet Ones® take the stain right out of his clothes and mommy's too.
While washing hands with soap and water is the first line of defense in preventing the spread of germs, sometimes that is just not possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends alcohol-based hand sanitizers or antibacterial hand wipes, such as Wet Ones® as an effective alternative when soap and water are not available. Wet Ones® Antibacterial Wipes clean hands and kill 99.99% of germs.  They are great for after play time, and before eating.

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ENTER TO WIN

Tell us your favorite use for Wet Ones® or your biggest mess where you could have used one. Deadline EXTENDED TO Monday, September 21, 2009 at midnight EST. Open to US residents only.

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"Great Trade-In" Event at Babies"R"Us and Toys"R"Us Stores

From now through September 20, Babies"R"Us and Toys"R"Us stores nationwide are holding the "Great Trade-In" event.  This gives you the chance to trade-in any used cribs, car seats, bassinets, strollers, travel systems, playards or high chairs in exchange for 20% off your purchase of any new baby item, in any of these product categories, from select manufacturers.

The "Great Trade-In" event places an emphasis on baby products, in which certain older and used baby items can be potentially unsafe for a variety of reasons, including damage or lack of compliance with recent advances in product safety standards.

Visit your local Babies"R"Us or Toys"R"Us store to trade-in your used crib or baby product.
 
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So Chic Boutique Celebrates One Year Anniversary

So Chic Boutique is set to celebrate their one-year anniversary this week. The company creates a line of personalized baby clothes and products.  Their site offers a variety of baby clothing, baby keepsakes, and unique baby gifts.

"Parents are so proud of and excited about their babies; personalized baby clothing shows just how unique each child really is," explains Charlotte Coghill, head of So Chic Boutique. "We all want to look good and our babies should be no exception. Dressing them is such fun and a way to 'showoff' your pride and joy. Having the opportunity to adorn them in cute, chic clothing at a reasonable price is one of the perks of being a parent today. I have so many girlfriends who live for baby clothing. It is an amazing industry to be a part of."

So Chic Boutique, LLC is a place where moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents and all gift-givers can shop for personalized gifts that don't break the bank. They strive to create products that are the talk of the town and the biggest hit at baby showers and birthday parties.

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Giveaway Roundup - 9/13/2009

An Island Life
Cushie Pushie Breast Support for Nursing Moms
Sept 14/US & Canada
http://islandlife808.com/shopping/cushie-pushie-giveaway/

An Island Life
Bath Luve
Sept 15/All
http://islandlife808.com/shopping/bath-luve-giveaway/

An Island Life
Noobee by Pookafun
Sept 16/Cont US
http://islandlife808.com/shopping/noobee-by-pookafun-giveaway/

An Island Life
Personalized Alphabet Book
Sept 17/US
http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/sweet-arts-design-personalized-gifts-for-children/

An Island Life
Daddy Diaper Changing Toolbox
Sept 18/US
http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/daddy-diaper-changing-toolbox-giveaway/

An Island Life
Baby Looney Tunes Autographed Book
Sept 19/US
http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/baby-looney-tunes-happily-healthy/

Sandier Pastures
$30 gift certificate to Jewelry by Artwark - ends 9/15

http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/fall-into-fashion-a-jewelry-by-artwark-giveaway.html
Open to all

Sandier Pastures
$25 gift certificate to Go Jane clothing - ends 9/18

http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-go-jane.html
Open to all

Name of blog: Everything Up Close

Number of winners: 1
Sponsor: Style Solutions
Prize: One winner will receive black classic style Strappity•Do•Da ® strap set from Style Solutions, a $29.99 value!
Link: http://www.everythingupclose.com/2009/09/style-solutions-giveaway.html
Restrictions: Worldwide entries accepted.
End Date: September 19, 2009

Blog/Host : A Bookworm Mom's Diary

Prize : Baby Banz Sunglasses
Deadline : Midnight CST of September 17, 2009.
Eligibility : US only
Link - http://abookwormsdiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/junior-banz-ages-4-10-boys-black-retro.html

Blog/Host : A Bookworm Mom's Diary
Prize : Barley & Birch clothes
Deadline : Midnight CST of September 19, 2009.
Eligibility : US only
Link - http://abookwormsdiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/httpwww.html

Blog/Host : A Bookworm Mom's Diary
Prize : Livie & Luca Shoes
Deadline : Midnight CST of September 24, 2009.
Eligibility : US only
Link - http://abookwormsdiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/livie-luca-shoes-review-giveaway.html

Blog/Host : A Bookworm Mom's Diary
Prize : 1 set of the stainless food container, bamboo bag, and a 20 oz Stainless Steel bottle from New Wave Enviro.
Deadline : Midnight CST of September 30, 2009.
Eligibility : US only
Link - http://abookwormsdiary.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-wave-enviro-review-giveaway.html

Blog/Host : A Bookworm Mom's Diary
Prize : PlasmaCar
Deadline : Midnight CST of October 7, 2009.
Eligibility : US only
Link - http://abookwormsdiary.blogspot.com/2009/09/plasmacar-review-giveaway.html
Betty Crocker Gluten Free Dessert Mixes - 09/23
From Val's Kitchen
http://funcraftsandrecipes.com/index.php/2009/betty-crocker-gluten-free-dessert-mixes-review-and-giveaway/

Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Set Of 4 - 09/22
From Val's Kitchen
http://funcraftsandrecipes.com/index.php/2009/rubbermaid-easy-find-lids-series-review-and-giveaway/


Kokopax Blakely Ring Tote - 09/21
Val's Views
http://valsviews.com/index.php/2009/kokopax-blakely-ring-tote-review-and-giveaway/

ERGObaby Introduces the Heart2Heart Infant Insert at ABC Show

ERGObaby unveiled its newest product, the Infant Insert Heart2Heart at the ABC Show in Las Vegas this week.  The Infant Insert Heart2Heart is cushioning to support a baby's developing spine. The ERGObaby carrier, when used with the new Infant Insert Heart2Heart, enables parents to use just one carrier for all the baby years.

"We are so excited to bring these products to market for the benefit of new babies, and to support parents who want to carry their babies in a comfortable way," said Karin Frost. "Our ultimate goal is to educate and promote baby carrying internationally."

ERGObaby is a family owned and operated company located on Maui, Hawaii. Since 2003, they have been providing parents with the most thoughtful, highest quality, and most innovative babywearing products and accessories found on the market. It is their mission to educate parents about attachment parenting, babywearing, and related topics. The ERGO Baby Carrier was initially developed out of a personal need when Karin Frost, owner and designer, had her son in 2001 and created a carrier for him.


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Lullabies CD from Music Together

Music Together®'s recently released their latest CD, "Lullabies." "Lullabies" is contains eighteen soothing lullabies to help your little one (and you) unwinding from a busy day. The beautifully illustrated 32-page booklet that accompanies it offers calming activity ideas and creative suggestions on how families might adapt the songs to make them their own.

Featuring original compositions and unique arrangements of traditional favorites from around the world, the music is just as appealing to adults as it is to children of all ages. They expect Music Together Lullabies to be just as popular as "Family Favorites," Music Together’s first compilation CD, which won eight awards—including a Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award.

Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement curriculum for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. Originally offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. Music Together classes are now offered in more than 2,000 communities in over 25 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.musictogether.com.

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