I was invited to review these products, but my opinions about them are 100% mine -- it's a risk companies make when they ask for my opinion -- my opinion's what they'll get.
- Angela Noelle of Striking Keys. You can read about the free Nutrionist advice service this site alos offers, here.
- Angela Noelle of Striking Keys. You can read about the free Nutrionist advice service this site alos offers, here.
News on the bubba-front;
(mush = avocado, in this case)
Armed with free, solicited advice, I browsed Yum Yum Kids' online store for more support of a different variety. I found plenty of objects of desire;
(For those who also follow dear Stella, and saw her recent DIY play kitchen -- with all its trappings -- you'll spy a Polka Dot Tea Set very similar to the greatly-sought-after-one she shared.)
In spite of being a little too giddy, initially -- viewing all of the options -- I was able to settle on some great products to review (again, with My Nutrionist's help);
BPA-free Baby Food Freezer Tubs ~ A Thermos Foogo Food Jar ~ Cheeky Chopsticks ~ Skip Hop Zoo Divided Plate ~ Grippables 3-piece Cutlery Set
Review, we did;
Esky is crazy about the Cheeky Chopsticks;
- The Thermos is easy to wash.
- The Yum Yum Kids' site is easy to use and its search tool is superior to those in many other online stores I've encountered -- keywords render actual results. In fact, if you know what something's called, you can skip browsing around for it and go straight to the search box, confident it'll spit out what you're after -- a big plus, in my book.
- The club and newsletter you're enticed to join upon visiting the site is actually relevant -- there are legitimate discounts and offers exclusive to joining. I'm always a little bugged by sites that build subscription into your first order, or tantalise you with some deal to sign up -- and later you find all you get is junk about sales offered on a very small portion of merchandise (often making their priciest products more reasonable). YYK offers storewide discounts (credit upon sign-up), and a cash discount voucher with your first order's delivery.
- I don't just dig YYK's stuff when I get it for free-to-review -- the marketing incentives did their work on me -- I've already ordered more goods since (read: paid to have products).
- You can pay by direct credit (not just credit/debit card). I really like when sites offer this option.
- I let Kate know it'd be nice if you could add items to your cart and keep on shopping without being taken to the cart after each selection. Kate is already onto this. She takes notes well.
- The Foogo Thermos is brilliant -- but it doesn't keep very small volumes of food warm for long (i.e. first weeks of eating for Ivy -- a tablespoon or two per meal). I'm excited to take warm lunches / cool treats for both girls over the years in these though!
- YYK stocks premium products, and the prices reflect this...which unfortunately means it falls outside of many families' weekly budget. I am confident, however, that some items, once purchased, would pay for themselves quickly.
- Engraved/stamped baby spoons? I think these make darling baby shower gifts and beautiful keepsakes for children when they move out of home.
- A "Fun Lunch" section? I'm a fan of sectioned lunch boxes, and seeing images of ways other parents have made package-free, finger-food lunches appealling (especially the ones that look like they could be made them quickly still!) Maybe kiwis could submit photos and share ideas -- bringing another interactive element to the site?
- ...and in the same vein, I'd love to see the range of cookie cutters grow -- since these are great for cutting so much more than dough!
- Silly straws? I know these have been part of what makes green smoothies fun, in our home.
Like something you've seen? Order before Christmas, and My Nutrionist will give you 15% off of any of the items I've reviewed (The Freezer Tubs, all Thermos Food Jars, Cheeky Chopsticks, all Skip Hop Zoo Divided Plates, and Grippables Cutlery), PLUS 15% off that loverrrrrly tea set or a cardboard play oven! -- simply enter the coupon "SKREADER" before checking out.
