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Breathe with Ease this Winter + GIVEAWAY

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:03:44 +0000

Anyone with little kids whether they are a baby, toddler or child will know that when they get sick and their nose is blocked it can be a nightmare to help them breathe easily. The blocked nose not only causes pain and irritation for the child but it ultimately affects the parents as well; often resulting in lack of sleep, the sense of helplessness and often frustration at not being able to help.

There are many different ways you can relieve a child’s blocked nose. Steam from shower, if they are old enough to blow it out or a nasal aspirator. With so many nasal aspirators on the market now it is hard to know which one worth buying. I’ll be honest, I saw the ones at my local baby shop that require the parent to physically suck on the end of a tube. I thought it was a joke! Needless to say I passed on that one. Many others you see require you to empty and clean the ‘snot catching’ part which potentially holds bacteria. So I passed on those as well. After searching and searching with no luck (I have been searching since B1 was born, he is now 8) technology has clearly advanced and Oricom have created the best hygienic electronic nasal aspirator available and have been generous enough to provide me one to review and another one to giveaway to one of All Mum Said fans.

Oricom CLEANOZ Nasal Aspirator

I love the Oricom CleanOz nasal aspirator (as much as one can love a gadget designed to suck out snot). There are so many things that make it great and stand out from others on the market. It is so unbelievably quick and easy to use! This is a must when you have sick little ones as their tolerance is often slim to none so the job needs to be done swiftly. The Oricom CleanOz nasal aspirator allows you to unblock stuffy noses in a matter of seconds by simply covering a small hole with your index finger and pressing the button with your thumb. You then release the hole. Your child now has a clean, unblocked nose.

The Oricom CleanOz is hygienic which is another must in my book. There is no transferring germs and trying to make sure you have killed them all before using it again. The tips are single use which means you use and throw away. Replace with a new tip for the next stuffy nose, these have been designed to be easily inserted and removed. The flexible silicone tips can be purchased in boxes of 10 from your local baby store or online at Oricom for $19.95.

Requiring only 3 AAA batteries it is cheap to run. It isn’t overly loud which means it won’t scare your little one and because it is so quick and easy to use, you have finished before they even know what you are doing. The RRP for the Oricom CleanOz nasal aspirator is $69.95 which may seem like a lot but when you can use it for years and relieve your little ones stuffy nose and restore peace to the home it is absolutely worth it! I just wish they had released them years ago because it would have saved me a lot sleepless nights.

Prize Includes: 1x Oricom CLEANOZ Nasal Aspirator (RRP $69.95) and 1x box of 10 Disposable Reservoir Nozzle Tips (RRP $19.95) Total Prize: $89.90.

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Disclosure: I received the above product for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.

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Qubies – The simple way to freeze and store

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:48:00 +0000

I remember when I was breastfeeding and that trying to store my milk was just a nightmare. I would freeze too much or not enough into portions. I just couldn’t get it right. I now know that I am not the mother who found this frustrating.

There is another Aussie mum who was fed up and irritated with cheap ice cube trays and the difficulty that came with trying to get the frozen products out. She designed an amazing and simple product not only for herself but for other parents out there having the same problems.

Now if there is a product out there that can make our lives as parents easier then I want to try it. So when I was asked to give a review on Qubies, I was not going to say no!

When the product arrived I was stocked from the second I opened it – they sent me the pink one (I love pink!)

The colours are fantastic – the new pink, blue & green. The best bit is that they are dishwasher safe – a must in my book!

The Qubies freezes in convenient 30ml portions which is perfect for a wide range of uses. From babies to adults there is a use. Breastfeeding mums will find it heavenly in reducing breast milk wastage. Great for freezing puree food – mash, fruit, etc. or frozen yoghurt as bub grows. Then we have the benefits for adults – it can freeze all the practical and very handy things into portions as well. Stocks, pestos, egg whites, etc. My absolute favourite now however would be making lime infused ice cubes. Lets face it by the time the babies no longer need the Qubies you will be needing them ;p

For a mere $19.95 I think it is money well spent for the convenience of perfectly measured, easily removable and stored quantities.

You can purchase the multi-award winning product on their website, in stores or visit their Facebook page. Oh and they have a huge range of recipes on their website that are perfect!

What did you find frustrating about trying to store breast milk or baby food?

Disclaimer: I did not receive any payment for this review. I received the product to review. All opinions are my own.

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Review – Mumtrepreneur – Breast Mate

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:35:00 +0000

Review – Breast Mate

As we all know being a Mum to a newborn can be very overwhelming at times and we may get a little forgetful or lose track of things. If something can make a Mums’ day easier than it is a win in my book.

I would like to introduce you to a fantastic new product on the market designed and made by a Mum for Mums.

Breast Mate

This product is practical, full of fantastic features and is so easy to use. It keeps track of feeds (what time, which side & how long), lets you know which side you need to use next. All it takes is the push of a button!

The screen displays all the information you could want to know from feeds, the time, temperature, etc. One of my favourite features is the colour changing thermometer; it glows blue when it’s cold and red when it’s hot. The other feature I am a bit crazy for is the night light; it is so handy to have (even with toddlers and older kids) so you can check on them without having to turn the house lights on.

All the data that this amazing product stores can be uploaded your computer so you can keep track and monitor. The Breast Mate comes with a docking station and rechargeable batteries. You can also get interchangeable face plate designs so you can match it with your nursery or childs room.

This is perfect for any Mum or Mum-to-be!

“Breast Mate will be your best mate”

Pop over to this very clever Mums Webpageand Facebook page for more information or to buy online!

Disclaimer: I have not received any cash payment for this review. I received a breast mate for review purposes. Everything I have said is my own honest opinion!

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{Review} Plum Stylish Winter Collection

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Keeping the Kids Warm & Stylish with Plum this Winter!

I was recently reconnected with one of my favourite baby brands when I discovered they are now providing stylish clothes for older kids. OK well maybe not old older like teenagers but older then babies and toddlers. Exciting right? I know!

When my boys were babies I fell in love with Plum Baby. Plum is a family owned business run by parents who actually have little ones of their own so they understand the importance of providing great quality garments. My boys grew out of their baby clothes well before they needed to be upgraded or replaced. If I remember correctly we used the same outfits for both our kids and then passed them onto friends – talk about value for money! But like I said – GREAT QUALITY! Garments of such comfort, quality and dare I say cuteness; the prices were and still are extremely reasonable.

Plum Baby are now also proud supporters of the SIDS and Kids National Safe Sleeping Program and have released comfortable, durable, easy to use (they have a very convenient zip, perfect to avoid having to wake the baby when changing or checking nappies!) and most importantly safe sleeping bags. These can be found in sizes 0-36 months.

Plum has recently released their winter range for this year and it will not disappoint! With so many delightful new ideas and prints that will blow you away with their appeal, you have so many more options. I must say that with winter on its way and the cold weather creeping up, Plum J’s are the perfect addition to every youngsters wardrobe. These adorable pyjamas are new to the Plum Winter Collection and can be purchased for boys and girls in a variety of styles and sizes.

Picture from Plum website

These pyjamas have not disappointed me, my family or thankfully my bank balance. My son has described them (repeatedly I might add) as super soft. He LOVES them! I am also happy they are soft and comfortable but I’m more pleased that they haven’t faded through washing and have held their shape well. (No shrinkage, YAY!) I must say though that being Plum I have come to expect nothing but the best and they haven’t failed me yet.

The Plum J’s are my favourite addition and I am so excited they have extended their range to accommodate growing kids. These gorgeous pyjamas are now available in sizes 0-7 and retail for only $24.95.

Are you a fan of Plum or Plum Baby? If you have a baby or kids you should spare 5 minutes to have a look through their range on the website Plum Baby. There are a growing number of stockists around the country, New Zealand and even the UK. Click here to find your nearest one.

If you’re not following Plum on Facebook you are missing out on very exciting updates. Pop on over to their Facebook page and say Hi. They are very warm and welcoming over there.

I was not paid for this post however I did receive some of these awesome pyjamas to review. The opinions expressed in this review are mine and not coerced. I will always be honest when reviewing products.

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