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Archives for April 2013

Tommee Tippee Miomee Feeding

18/04/2013 By All Mum Said Leave a Comment

It doesn’t matter if you breastfeed, bottle feed or mix feed – finding the right bottles and milk storage containers can be hard. There is generally pros and cons to every item you find. You have noticed that Tommee Tippee has released its new Miomee range. Well I want to let you know that the quality of this range just what Tommee Tippee lovers have come to expect, know and love.

I have been testing out products from this range and want to share my findings about each item.

Bottles – I am a huge fan of how these teats are shaped to resemble a breast, I would think this would make it easier and cause less confusion to bub when you want to wean off the boob or mix feed. They have wide necks making it easy to fill, clean and sterilise. I love how they come in 3 different sizes – 150ml, 270ml & a whopping 340ml! For me personally it is vital that baby bottles are dishwasher and microwave safe and these pass that test with flying colours. Oh and did I mention they are BPA free?
RRP: 150ml 2pk $16.95, 270ml 1pk $11.95, 270ml 2pk $19.95, 270ml 4pk $34.95, 340ml 2pk $26.95

Insulated Bottle Bag – These bags are in one word – fantastic! They are versatile, durable, compact and very easy to clean. Bottles stay cool or warm for up to 8 hours and can fit 2x 150ml bottles/1x 270ml bottle + a breast milk & formula container/1x 340ml bottle + a breast milk & formula container inside at a time.
RRP: $22.95

Breastmilk and Formula Containers – This is convenience at its best when it comes to storing breast milk, formula or babies first solids when home or out and about. They are stackable making it easy to transport or store in the fridge and freezer. These come with 2 types of lids – easy pour lids and stackable flat lids (4 of each). Holding 70ml each this 4 pack is money well spent. Also BPA free!
RRP: $12.95

Milk Storage Lids – These are similar to the above stackable lids however they are designed to fit the Miomee bottles and Tommee Tippee discovera cups perfectly. They conveniently seal bottles to store or freeze milk/solids. Great for use at home or out and about, dishwasher safe and again BPA free. These come in a pack of 4 lids.
RRP: $11.95

Disposable Breast Pads – Just what every new mum wants to worry about. Hmmm, maybe not. I will definitely be using these when bub is born and my milk comes in. I did an absorbent test and was very impressed with the results and lack of leakage (there was none!) especially taking into account how thin they are. These pads fit perfectly into your bra and the double adhesive strips make sure they don’t move. They come with a little zippable carry case for easy storing and provide you with a little more discreetness when you are out. Each box contains 50 breast pads and carry case.
RRP: $ 14.95

Orthodontic Comforters – I personally have never seen a dummy shaped the way these are however when you think about it the shape makes perfect sense. They are designed with patented wings to protect against teeth and jaw misalignment. They are available in 3 sizes: 0-6 months (no teeth), 6-12 months (first teeth) & 12+ (milk molars). BPA free!
RRP: $7.95

First Drinking Cup – This non-spill and shake proof cup has easy to hold handles that are perfect for little ones just earning to use a cup. It comes with both a soft and hard spout to suit each stage that your baby reaches. I love that these spouts fit all discovera cups and are also BPA free. Ideal for 4 months+.
RRP: $12.95

I am amazed by the technology advancement in baby products since I was pregnant with my boys. Everything is much more innovative now than just a few years ago.

Did you come across new products each time you were pregnant or stuck with what you knew?

Disclaimer: I received the above items to review. All opinions are my own.

 
 

Filed Under: Products for Baby, Reviews Tagged With: baby, bottles, breast pads, breastfeeding, feeding, formula, milk storage, Miomee, review, Tommee Tippee

For the love of cleaning!

17/04/2013 By All Mum Said 1 Comment

The words ‘I love cleaning’ have never come out of my mouth. I am a mother who enjoys the comfort of having a clean home and being able to smell the ‘cleanliness’ but I hate the effort that is actually required to achieve such effects. It’s never spotless but it’s clean. As every parent knows, when you have children your clean house is only ever clean for about a 5 minute duration before they have lunch or race inside after playing in the dirt.

I hated having to drag out the vacuum cleaner for a small mess. Yes I know – first world problems. It seemed like such a hassle to have to unroll the cord, plug it in and then re-roll it for a few measly crumbs. So me being me I set out to find a vacuum that was easy to use, didn’t require to be plugged in every time I had a small mess to clean but one that was still efficient enough that it worked. I found it! The Dyson DC44 – it is supposed to be for animals (kids are animals right?) but it is also a multi-floor vacuum so I don’t need to adjust anything when moving from surface to surface. I already have a Dyson DC24 HEPA and it is still going strong after 4 or 5 years. As you can imagine after having a vacuum cleaner that lasts this long and still runs like new I have no problems in recommending Dyson to anyone and everyone who will listen.

DC44 – I love the gorgeous pink colour! They also come in blue.
DC24 – Looks pretty good for how old it is!

 

I have been giving the new DC44 an absolute flogging. It gets used for most messes, the cars, my bathroom floor (remind me never again to NEVER choose black tiles for my bathrooms, the dust shows back up after 2 days!), inside the window frames and of course the lounges. I don’t know how I went without this convenience for so long, the only thing better would be if it didn’t require my assistance at all to clean. It comes with a docking station that charges the battery along with extra attachments for the different jobs you could want to do. The sucking power is extraordinary for something so light weight and versatile. I love that it doesn’t require bags or extra filters, it has a motorised head and comes with a 2 year parts and labour warranty but as I mentioned earlier my DC24 is still going strong after years!

It’s official – I love my Dyson cleaners and I have my husband to thank for that. He so kindly purchased our first one for us. I remember saying to him I am not spending that much on a vacuum cleaner but now I am so glad we did. It has truly proven its value.
   
Thanks honey for being my model!

What vacuum do you use? Do you enjoy cleaning?

Disclaimer: I received a Dyson DC44 for review purposes.
All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: animals, cleaning, DC24, DC44, Dyson, house cleaning, kids, review, vacuum cleaner

Mad Mummas New Home!

15/04/2013 By All Mum Said 7 Comments

Welcome to the new home of Mad Mummas! 

With the blog having just celebrated its first birthday/anniversary and amazingly surviving the year; I thought it deserved its own special address and a complete makeover or more so overhaul. We have experienced the sea change of the blogging world and swapped from Blogger to WordPress, this has unfortunately meant that everyone who is following by way Google Friend Connect (GFC) will need to now follow via Networked Blogs or Bloglovin.

I would hate to see so many of you miss out on updates just because I couldn’t bring GFC with me!    

You may have also noticed the name has been shortened, I just didn’t feel the extra ‘Sweet Randoms’ was really necessary and let’s be honest here – it took way too long to write/type it! The more refined and simplified version is much more convenient and easier on the eye. You can expect the same great content only with more frequent updates and posts.

Make yourself at home and should you have any questions or suggestions about anything just remember I am always here and happy to be contacted.

What do you think of Mad Mummas new look?   

**A special thanks goes out to Michelle from Little Hosting Designs for all her hard work and dedication!

Filed Under: Lucky Dip Tagged With: blog, bloglovin, follow, readers, wordpress

Formula Fed Babies

10/04/2013 By All Mum Said 3 Comments

When it comes to feeding babies and toddlers milk and/or formula there is always a lot of opinions that for some reason must be voiced. I breastfed both my boys for approximately 4-5 months before my supply couldn’t keep up with the guzzlers that I seem to breed. I had two options – to formula feed or let my babies go hungry. Common sense tells you which one I chose!

Check out this awesome ad! 
It’s so funny – I wonder if that’s what babies really think?

I had no idea which formula to use – do you know how many are out there? It all becomes a blur when you are standing in the baby isle of your local supermarket staring at all these tins that swear to be the best for your baby. So I did what any new Mum would do in this situation; I rang my dear Mum and asked her what she fed us when we were little. Would you believe that the one she recommended was still available to buy? Good old Nestle Nans Formula!

 There are obviously more options available in their range now than what there was when I was little but I thought I’d give it a go and they certainly didn’t disappoint. The formula filled my babies up, didn’t cause them any pain from wind or make them sick; it was an all-round winner for us. They have since developed a toddler range of formula which I never got to experience with my boys but with ‘Squishy’ due in June I’m sure when the time comes for her to progress from breast to bottle we will continue using Nans. I trust it for my babies and I will continue to use it through toddler time as well if it is an option.

 Did you breast, bottle or mix feed? What formula did you use?

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post but opinions are my own.

 

Filed Under: Lucky Dip Tagged With: babies, breast feeding, formula, milk, mum, mums, NANS, sponsored post

Mister Minit Giveaway

07/04/2013 By All Mum Said 26 Comments

Mother’s Day is creeping up on us again and if you’re anything like me it feels like Christmas has only just passed. Don’t get me wrong I won’t turn down a gorgeous bunch of flowers or box of chocolates (who would?) but sometimes it’s also nice to give and/or receive something that has a little more thought put into it. Sometimes we struggle to find that perfect gift for a number of reasons; whether it be because our mums have everything, we are on a tight budget or have just been that flat out we have left it until the last minute. That’s when it’s nice to know that we can still get a great quality and sentimental gift on short notice and within budget. 
 Mister Minit has Mother’s Day covered this year! They have released some gorgeous key rings perfect for every mum and grandma at prices starting from a low $9.95. They also offer engraving so you can get that special sentiment inscribed to express just how much you love and appreciate her.
The Clover key ring (shown above) is my favourite just because it is so feminine. It retails for $9.95!! BARGAIN. 
GIVEAWAY TIME 
I have a gorgeous ‘MUM’ key ring to giveaway for 1x lucky reader. This key ring has a tag on it that can be engraved with your personal message.
Entry is easy!
All you have to do is follow the directions on the rafflecopter.
If entering using Anonymous you must leave a name & email address that you check in case you are the winner. Failure to do this will result in your entry being null & void.
WINNER ANNOUNCED
Rachel K-N

a Rafflecopter giveaway

GOOD LUCK!!

Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews Tagged With: engraving, gifts, giveaway, key ring, Mister Minit, Mothers Day, quality, review

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