Cuz Learning to Eat is Messy Business - Kindertools Giveaway!
I have never considered myself a neat freak. And if you could see what’s growing in my refrigerator’s snack pan, you’d absolutely agree. But the amount of mess generated by a toddler learning to feed herself has shocked and very nearly grossed out this loving, dust-bunny-embracing, city Mama. I clean the splat mat. I pick congealed quiche that somehow ends up BENEATH the splat mat off the hardwood floors. But still, there is a five foot radius of food splattered around the Bean’s high chair that could sustain a small dog for a week I’d say.
Learning to feed yourself is difficult. It takes a while for those little fingers to figure out where the mouth is and then how to move food into it. And when you start adding utensils, forget about it! Kindertools were created by a mother of three, in conjunction with pediatricians and childcare specialists, to meet the needs of children ages 6 months to 6 years as they learn to use forks and spoons…and toothbrushes and crayons and paintbrushes and more!
Kindertools sent me and the Bean several of their products to try out. Now, the Bean is almost 26 months old. She is actually fairly great with her fine motor skills and has been using a fork and spoon for quite some time (bear in mind, however, that she didn’t walk until 18 months–kids all develop differently, right?). So she had actually progressed developmentally beyond some of these tools. I would have loved to have tried them with her a year or so ago. Though let me say, we have been using the toothbrush. Kindertools were created both to facilitate learning to use straight handled items, and also for safety reasons! I have often chased after the Bean as she runs around the apartment with her toothbrush in her mouth thinking she’s playing such a fun game with me. But as they say on the Kindertools site:
Straight-handled utensils can also be a serious safety hazard for young children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2001 nearly 2500 children under the age of 4 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for straight-handled utensil injuries. Clearly, straight-handled utensils are not designed for young children.
The unique, wide safety handles make these toothbrushes (and all the utensils) super safe and prevents choking or other serious accidents. I have to say, the information on the Kindertools site made me think twice about chasing her with a toothbrush in her mouth!
Kindertools are ergonomically designed; FDA approved; made of a soft, durable plastic with no hard or sharp edges; and dishwasher safe! And thanks to the super folks at Kindertools I have a whole set of their products to give away to one lucky Babies Gotta Have It reader! Enter today to win both toothbrushes, the spoon, the fork, the crayon holder and the paintbrush holder. Each one is brand new and comes separately packaged in a little ziploc (not packaged as seen in the photo above, however).
To Enter the Kindertools Giveaway
- MANDATORY ENTRY #1: Check out the full line of Kindertools products on their website, come back, and let me know which one you’re most excited about trying out! Entering is that easy!
***Want extra chances to win? After you have made your first entry as described above, do anything listed below and leave me additional comments for each one letting me know what you did! Maximum of seven entries per person.
- Follow me on twitter (click the birdy button on the left to do so easily) and Twitter this giveaway (I’ve even made it easy for you, just cut and paste): Got a messy toddler? Try Kindertools! @BabiesGottaHavT Kindertools Giveaway http://tinyurl.com/ykz4web
- Blog this giveaway (send me the url so I can enjoy your post!)
- Subscribe to my blog using the button on the left
- Grab my button and put in on your blog or website! Button code is in the right sidebar. Leave the link in your entry.
- Become a Fan of Babies Gotta Have It on Facebook–just click the link on the left sidebar!
- Email your friends about the giveaway and link to the giveaway post! cc me in the message (babiesgottahaveit@gmail.com)–I promise I will not spam you or your friends. Cross my heart
Your email address will remain private and not be shared with anyone. Giveaway only open to those with U.S. addresses. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway begins on Monday November 2nd and ends on Monday November 16th at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time. On Tuesday November 17th, Random.org will select the winner I’ll email you immediately. After my daughter called Larry the Cable guy the last time she did a drawing, we have decided to take a little vacation from her choosing the winner. Random.org is in no way as cute and unpredictable as my daughter, but it is much more efficient and does not use any pieces of paper, even recycled ones. I am sure you will understand. Thanks for entering! Disclosure: Kindertools sent me their full line of products to review and they are providing the products for the winner of the giveaway. I was not compensated in any way for this post. All views and opinions with regard to the product or company itself are my own and were not influenced, nor reviewed, by the company prior to posting.
UPDATE! We have a winner! Random.org says “Result: 36″ Congratulations Mommyishome!
Thanks so much to everyone who entered!
Ellen C. said,
November 2, 2009 @ 8:37 pm
I think the scrubber is pretty cool. Thanks for the chance.
Ellen C. said,
November 2, 2009 @ 8:38 pm
I tweeted. http://twitter.com/ECunningham579/statuses/5377962531
Ellen C. said,
November 2, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
I’m a subscriber.
susan said,
November 3, 2009 @ 2:49 am
I’m most excited about trying the The Toddler Brush!
susan said,
November 3, 2009 @ 2:49 am
I follow on twitter and tweeted. http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/5385910173
susan said,
November 3, 2009 @ 2:50 am
I’m a subscriber.
susan said,
November 3, 2009 @ 2:51 am
I’m a Facebook Fan.
susan said,
November 3, 2009 @ 2:52 am
I emailed my friends and cc’d you.
Mommy Daisy said,
November 3, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
I love the toothbrushes. Cute!
Mommy Daisy said,
November 3, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
I tweeted- http://twitter.com/psmomreviews/status/5406056852.
Mommy Daisy said,
November 3, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
I subscribe.
Mommy Daisy said,
November 3, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
I have your button- http://psmomreviews.blogspot.com.
Katie said,
November 4, 2009 @ 11:53 am
I would love to try the kid’s toothbrush — that would be perfect for my toddler. Thank you!
Lucero said,
November 4, 2009 @ 5:02 pm
I like the scrubber for my toddler and the eating tools for my infant. Funny I was just discussing the risks of injury with straight handled tools with my mom over the weekend.
Thanks for the chance.
Jeanine said,
November 4, 2009 @ 7:45 pm
I really like the toothbrushes.
Julie H said,
November 5, 2009 @ 2:46 am
I like the scrubber!
Julie H said,
November 5, 2009 @ 2:47 am
I subscribe!
Jay said,
November 5, 2009 @ 12:30 pm
I would like to try the toothbrush!
kari said,
November 5, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
I like the scrubber.
cher said,
November 5, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
The crayon holder looks pretty neat!
cher said,
November 5, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
follow and tweeted: http://twitter.com/mamasmoney/status/5458579603
Nadia @ ABC Frugality said,
November 6, 2009 @ 11:14 pm
I love the crayon holder!!
Maggie C said,
November 7, 2009 @ 8:41 am
I’m most excited to try the toothbrush for my 17 month old.
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jeccica simpson said,
November 7, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
I like both the eating and coloring tools, thanks for a chance
jeccica simpson said,
November 7, 2009 @ 5:14 pm
I follow you on twitter and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/jessa1130/statuses/5515162808
jeccica simpson said,
November 7, 2009 @ 5:15 pm
I am a subscriber too
jeccica simpson said,
November 7, 2009 @ 5:15 pm
Grabbed your button
http://stayathomemammaof3.blogspot.com/
jeccica simpson said,
November 7, 2009 @ 5:18 pm
Fan on facebook
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Beth T. said,
November 7, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
The toddler toothbrush would be perfect for my niece.
Angela H said,
November 8, 2009 @ 3:12 am
I am most excited about the crayon and paintbrush holder.
Amanda said,
November 8, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
I would love for my daughter to try the toothbrush!
Thanks!
Birdie S. said,
November 9, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
I like the Scrubber the best…..its important to learn how to keep those lil hands clean
Birdie S. said,
November 9, 2009 @ 7:07 pm
email subscriber of yours
Lauren said,
November 9, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
Well if I can’t have the kit then I guess I would like to try the utensils! Hopefully they would help my toddler to get them going the right directions!
Lauren said,
November 9, 2009 @ 10:04 pm
I follow your blog
Mommyishome said,
November 9, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
The Scrubber looks wonderful - I really like the idea behind all their products!
meg said,
November 10, 2009 @ 10:39 pm
I like the toothbrushes!
Emily said,
November 11, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
Hi,
I love the fun uniquely designed toothbrushes for babies and toddlers. What a clever idea! I would love to try those out. I think my son would love it too.
Thanks,
Emily
lynn said,
November 16, 2009 @ 9:13 am
I think that toothbrush is awesome!
Tony said,
November 16, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
the toothbrush is the most practical to me!
Bethany Cooney said,
November 18, 2009 @ 2:55 am
Ooh! The scrubber! Thanks for offering this!