Turning food pouch and drink box messes upside down with The Flipping Holder.

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CrunchyDadmom Flipping Holder Giveaway

Back in March I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at an event in the Chicago area called Mommycon. I was roaming around the vendor hall and spotted a product that looked like it could be the answer to a serious problem I had been dealing with.

You see, like many other parents whose small children have discovered applesauce pouches and juice boxes, mine have also discovered that given just the right amount of pressure they make great food fountains. So when being tasked with the choice of either giving my one year old an applesauce and knowing he is going to leave a trail of it from the kitchen to the living room with absolutely no regard for the guy who has to clean it up or saying the two letter word that leads to my ears bleeding and my teeth gnashing from the sound of tantrumized banshee screams (NO), I usually avoid the later and begrudgingly deal with the mess.

But NO MORE. You see Leah and her team over at LCeeeDesigns have created this amazing life saver of a product called The Flipping Holder and its flipping awesome.

The Flipping Holder is essentially a hard plastic protective shell for food pouches with a couple of super hero level tricks up its sleeve.

The top has probably the coolest and most useful feature by having the perfect sized notch for literally every single pouch brand I could find (As seen in the photos) to fit in. Most of them have a matching notch in the spout that when slid into place secures that pouch from being able to move ANYWHERE.

A few of the smaller ones did not initially look as if the would work due to their lack of notched spout, however the threads that hold the cap on have the absolute perfect spacing to fit right into The Flipping Holders notch and secure it in.

On either side of the shell is two handles that my son loves because he has complete control over the pouch and being that he doesn't ever ever ever, even in his sleep, stop moving, he can easily run around wildly and hold his food securely with just one hand.

The Flipping Holders final act is one that takes it from one hit wonder to daily necessity and is the reason for its name. Take and flip it over and it goes from pouch holder to juice box holder. Cool thing is that it works with, once again, every single juice box and pouch I could buy. The standard cardboard box fit like a glove. The dreaded juice pouch with the impossible straw hole is no match. I was even surprised to find out that not only could I still in 2017 buy a individual Kool-Aid juice but that it also fit exceptionally well in The Flipping Holder.

I would like to tell you guys that I know as parents we all have our daily challenges and ever increasing expectations to do it all and we really don't seem to ever give ourselves enough credit for what we do. We don't take the time to keep our own parental sanity in check often enough and it is product like The Flipping Holder that make me thankful that a handful of parents are still out there working on helping us find simple solutions to get through the day with one less headache.

Bummis Potty Pant Giveaway

If you are potty training, using cloth trainers is a great way to save money and the environment!  Many parents say that using cloth helps kids potty train faster.  Have you used cloth training pants?

Read what Latched On Mom writes about her experience potty training with the Bummis Potty Pant!

Here is a chance for you to win your choice of size and print of the Bummis Potty Pant.
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Giveaway is open to US and Canada and ends February 17th at 11:59 pm CST.  Winner will be announced on Latched On Mom's Facebook page, emailed and name displayed within the giveaway widget.  You will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be drawn.

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V-Cups Reusable Menstrual Cups Giveaway

Reusable menstrual cups are a great alternative to tampons. They are worn internally like a tampon, but are reusable and don't pose health risks like TSS. In addition, the cup is environmentally friendly and comfortable. Made of medical grade silicone, the cup is soft and easy to wear. V-CUPS Menstrual Cups (Combo Pack Both Sizes Included) offers a set of both a large and small cup with a generous bottle of cup wash making it possible to try both sizes at a great price. Made with a bell shape and textured stem and base, the cup is easy to insert and remove, empty and reuse when needed. With the potential to be worn for 12 hours, V-CUPS are great for all activities and many women have already been #cupverted as a result. My friend Mama Banana's Adventures did a great V-CUPS Review that you can check out.

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Disclosure: Participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfilment, sponsors who do not fulfil prizes or lost or stolen prizes. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. Event organized by Mama Banana's Adventures. Open to legal residents 18+ of USA. Confirmed Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions about this event contact MamaBananasAdventures@gmail.com

Brentwood Home Sleep Wellness Bundle Giveaway

Sleep is so precious. As a busy Mom, I know that the few hours I get each night really count. I need to be recharged and ready for the next day and the pillow I sleep on matters. If my night doesn't go well, my day can go horribly. The pillow I rest my head on each night has to be comfortable, supportive and resilient. Brentwood Homes pillows are Made in California of the highest quality materials for the highest quality night's sleep. In addition, they're made with healthy and natural materials that are a pleasure to rest your head on. Find out below how one lucky winner will receive this Sleep wellness bundle valued at $230 and get a 10% off coupon for purchase! Post contains affiliate links.

A Mothers Dream Breastmilk Jewelry Giveaway.

GIVEAWAY!!! (YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE) Hi everybody, I have something special for you today. A Mothers Dream Breast Milk Jewelry ( @breastmilkjewelrybyamd ) and I have teamed up to give you all a chance to win this brand new piece that has been added to the Necklace Collection of available keepsakes. In addition the winner will get one of our sweet #NormalizeBreastfeeding Tees. All you have to do is -FOLLOW @breastmilkjewelrybyamd and @crunchydadmom (we will check), -LIKE this photo -TAG a friend in the comments (each tag is an entry). That's it! Contest will run through 11:59pm EST Sunday 12/4/16 and Winner will be announced on my page Monday 12/5/16 . . . #breastfeeding #normalizebreastfeedinginpublic #normalisebreastfeeding #breastmilk #supportbreastfeeding #breastfedbabies #extendedbreastfeeding #breastmilkjewelry #Giveaway #breastisbest #findyourvillage #naturalmom #crunchymom #naturalparenting #babywearing #wearallthebabies #parenting #lovemylittles #crunchymama #dontforgetthedads #attachmentparenting #gentleparenting #motherhood #midwife #doula #handmadejewelry #madeintheusa #badassbreastfeeder

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Silverette: A real solution for cracked, sore nipples.

Silverette and Pendant Redemption Giveaway

In every mommy group I'm in and every circle of predominantly breastfeeding female caregivers I associate myself with I've heard about the products and methods for curing the ever painful, cracked sore, nipple.

Essentially if it's a cream or paste or even the oil stripped from an animal’s fur it's been tried. The problem with these options is that they aim to relieve the symptoms rather than heal and cure the underlying issue.

So what typically is the issue? In a large majority of cases nipple pain begins long before the skin and areola actually become traumatized and is a result of poor latching of baby while feeding. It will always be my first piece of advice that with any abnormalities in a woman's breastfeeding journey that help is sought out and nipple pain is no exception. A good latch is a great long term solution but doesn't always resolve the issue of short term pain. This becomes increasingly evident if the nipple has already been traumatized and has become dry, cracked and is possibly bleeding. In the event this is happening it is likely that bacteria has been introduced to the traumatized area which has the potential to make things a lot less fun.

Silverette has taken a time tested method of treatment for healing and preventative health maintenance and brought it to U.S. for use in the breastfeeding space. They have created small nipple cups made from 925 sterling silver that decrease the healing time of traumatized nipples and prevent them from becoming sore, cracked and bleeding in the future.

The process for using them is so incredibly easy. Simply leave a few drops of milk in each cup after you're finished with a feeding session and place one on each nipple. The milk will create a bit of a cupping glass effect on the breast and will help hold the Silverette in place. The cups do have to be removed before feeding since they are not shields. No other products are needed in conjunction with them. Just wear them between each feeding throughout the day under a bra. They are one size at 2.2" in diameter.

I really want to make sure I take a moment to explain why I'm so on board with this product and why it works.

I am a longtime proponent of the healing properties of silver and all of its wonderful uses. Probably the most convincing space that silver is used in is the medical industry. It is commonly used in wound dressings, creams, and as an antibiotic coating on medical devices. Silver is known to be antibacterial and great at preventing the growth of bacteria.

I could talk about it all day long but I think that visual proof is best. So I did a little experiment.

I had some milk that was thawed and my son decided not to drink. So rather than let it go completely to waste I decided this would be the perfect chance to show you just how effective silver is. Below you will see a small glass jar and a the Silverette both partially filled with breast milk.

This picture was taken 2 days after the milk was poured and had been left at room temp. You can just see that the milk in the glass is just beginning to separate. What is a bit tougher to see but become much more evident later is that the milk in the Silverette  is still very much the way it was when it was poured. 

In this video (day 4) you can see pretty clearly now that the milk in the glass is pretty coagulated on the top and the separation process is in full effect while the milk in the Silverette is still very liquidy and has formed just a very thin layer on the top.
Here's whats happening (The boring scienecy stuff); the bacteria is causing the lactose to ferment at room temperature and turn it into lactic acid. The lactic acid changes the ph level of the milk causing the separated cream to spoil and become thick and smelly. The milk in the Silverette is doing the same thing but at a much much slower rate because the silver inhibits the bacteria from growing, slowing the transition of the sugars from lactose to glucose, which in turn creates less acid and boom there you go slower spoilage.

In this video (day 6) you can see that the separation in the glass has a top layer that is very very thick to the point that it barely moves even when tipped on its side. (believe me I really didn't wan't it to spill out as this one smelled terrible, which is also the reason I didn't let the cream curd which it would eventually do). However the milk in the Silverette, while a bit evaporated, is still very liquidy and had almost no smell to it.

The whole purpose in this test was to show the evidence to support the claims that when used to help repair or maintain breastfeeding mothers nipples that Silverette has the ability to keep the damage causing bacteria at bay, just like the bacteria that caused the milk to spoil, and allow healing to happen and help prevent traumatized nipples from becoming infected.

Now one of the coolest things that Silverette does in my opinion is that they give you the option to give your cups a much much longer life than just the breastfeeding experience. After you no longer need your cups, you can return them and they will be transformed into a beautiful sterling silver pendant for you to keep forever. You can even have your pendant engraved and they will pay for the shipping.

If you want to read more about Silverette or purchase your own set you can check out their website. silveretteusa.com  For a limited time, you can use code CRUNCHY to get 15% off your order. 

Breastfeeding Must Have Goodies Giveaway

     Nursing Mamas rejoice! Are you looking for great breastfeeding products made in the USA? Products that are natural and contain organic ingredients, are made consciously by nursing Moms for nursing Moms? Look no farther! Here's a great collection of items that should be in every Breastfeeding Mom's must-have items. This Breastfeeding Must Have Goodies Giveaway has a wonderful prize package open to the USA containing the LUCU Nest nursing cover, Balm! Baby Natural Nipple Butter, Nursing Pads from Geffen Baby, a Dreamy Sleep Bra in Midnight Purple by Melinda G. and a Latch Pal and Nursing soothies! Enter below to win!

     Ever wish you had an extra hand while nursing? A newborn doesn't have head and neck control that an older baby does and managing baby's latch and your clothes can be tricky. That's where Latch Pal comes in! I recently did a Facebook Live demo and review on this product. You can check that out before hand to get a really great understanding of how the product works and maybe even get a laugh in at the guy showing you how a breastfeeding product really works. Available in a variety of designs and patterns, these clips hold your shirt for nursing, pumping or both! With a clip at the top, these are secure and attractive. In addition, Latch Pal also carries the Breast Soothie designed to provide either warm or cool relief to breasts. Great for engorgement, relieving a clogged duct or just a little pampering time for the girls, these pacs are sure to please. 

World breastfeeding week wrap up and special product review with LatchPal. Comment to win prizes.

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     The LUCU Nest is a new take on a nursing cover. Designed and produced in California, this lightweight and breathable fabric is both a clothing item and an extremely versatile nursing cover. Available in three color choices, this one size cover is double layered and can also function as a carseat cover. It folds up into it's very own small bag or can be worn even when not nursing baby. In addition, you can get a $10 off coupon by signing up for their e-mail list on their homepage!

       Melinda G. offers an entire line of amazing nursing bras, tops and accessories. Well known for versatility, this night time nursing bra in Midnight Purple can be work both during the day and at night. Made with breathable cotton, nylon and spandex, this bra fits well and is easy to nurse in. At my affiliate, Available on Amazon, you can get this in a great range of sizes from a 30F - 42E.

     I was surprised to learn that the lanolin in the nipple cream my hospital gave may contain pesticides from sheep. Lanolin, derived from sheep wool, contains whatever else was on the sheep. Scary, right? I looked for a natural nipple soother and was thrilled to find the Balm Baby Nipple Soother! It's made from food grade and organic ingredients, made in the USA and in non-plastic containers. Awesome, right?! 

 

     If you love cloth diapers by Geffen Baby, then I'm sure you'll love their nursing pads! Available in Fleece or Jersey, these nursing pads are washable, great for leaks and for increasing coverage in a thinner bra. The Jersey pads are made with Geffen's trademark fiber combination including 60% hemp and 40% Organic cotton jersey. Made in the USA, MamaBananaAdventure's affiliate Geffen baby products are fantastic and fit inside most nursing bras and tank tops. 

     For the Giveaway! One lucky USA winner will receive all of these prizes! Open until 9/24, entrants may earn points through the widget below. Entries will be verified and please make sure to give a "like" to these hard working companies and bloggers who love knowing you stopped by! Good luck and thanks.

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       Disclosure; This is not a sponsored post. This post may contain affiliate links. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. Open to USA and Canadian residents only, must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions about this event contact Mama Banana's Adventures at: MamaBananasAdventures@gmail.com 

Finally, someone did it! Teething Necklaces for Dads.(Giveaway)

My littlest little just recently turned 7 months old and wants to put everything in his mouth. Which for me has meant he either chews on the straps of the carrier, chews on my metal necklace or my least favorite, chews on quite a flamboyant rainbow-centric teether. And while I'm certainly not above rocking the rainbow, it doesn't particularly "set off" my outfit the way I'd like. 

So when these daddy inspired teething necklaces from Little Sunshine Boutique arrived in the mail I was absolutely thrilled. Finally I have some teethers that I can wear around and not get completely crazy looks from people when I have long since put my kiddo down but have totally forgotten to take it off.

 I want to touch base on a few of my favorite things about these outside of the fact that they look so great. 

The length on these necklaces is perfect. One of the biggest issues with the current ones we have is it sure seems like they were meant for momma. When she wears them they fall right to his mouth, when I wear them they just bonk off of his forehead the entire time. As you can see in the picture above these sit nice and low at the perfect height for him to play with them and also bring the to his face to chew on.  

The silicone beads used are really really light which I found to be nice in comparison to some other teething products that I've used especially other silicone necklaces. 

The breakaway clasp is  perfect in that it breaks away with relative ease but not so easy that my little guy unclasps it while playing with it. It's a nice tight snap and holds well. 

The string used dries nice and quick. A problem I've had with other forms of teethers in the past is that after drool effect that leaves my neck slimy and a ring around my shirt collar. For both drool and cleaning purposes it a pretty quick dry with a basic wipe off. 

Which brings me to my last point that the beads clean very easily. We have a heavy shedding dog in the house and like I would expect, the beads pick up dog hair every time it hits the ground. A quick rinse under the sinks faucet immediately removes any debris and gets us back to a happy little man with his new favorite toy.  

Now lets take a closer look at the items I've received. (Feel free and click on any product to go direct to that product on their site)

First is a super simple but very usable necklace. It has a silicone ring which is my sons favorite part about all of these. In fact I would actually not suggest getting one without it or some sort of a pendant attached. It's a great focal point got the kid to look for and grab onto if they have limited motor skills still. The ring is a nice rich baby/sky blue and a green rounded cube to lock it in place. I find that this one goes well with any brown, blue, purple, green and white shirts.

Next is a black and grey beaded necklace with larger black beads and a medium sized grey bead to both sides of a black silicone ring. It's very light weight to the point you will forget you're wearing it. This one works very well with black, grey, red and white shirts.

The next one is a red and black beaded necklace with large black beads and small red beads. I really like the look of this one however it does not have any sort of pendant so it is not as desirable for my little guy however the next product kind of solves that issue. This one goes will with red, black, grey, and white shirts. 

The last product is not actually a necklace but a carrier accessory. It is much smaller around than a necklace and fits very nicely around the strap of both of my SSC's (Ergo and Babyhawk). It has an assortment of colors to be able to match with many different carrier patterns without havinging the "rainbow effect". The black beads really help keep theme with the daddy necklaces while the colors allow for it to be transitioned back and forth between dad and mom. One of the coolest part about this one is that it has a detachable ring that I like to switch off to the above necklace to add a focal point and grab spot for my little. 

And last but not least just to show the genuineness of our love and use of these products here is a bunch of photos from around my home and outside of them in use by my little guy wife and myself over the past few days. I sincerely suggest checking out Little Sunshine Boutique to see the whole selection. And for any mommas reading this, Fathers Day is just around the corner. This would be a great gift idea and if you do it right you can save on shipping by buying something for yourself at the same time. Also if you go to the site and sign up for their mailing list you can save an additional 10%.

Want a chance to win one for yourself or for the daddy in your life? Enter below.

Fathers Day Daddy Teething Necklace Giveaway

Thank you to Little Sunshine Boutique for letting me discover just how great it is to finally have some sweet daddy inspired designed teethers. You rock!!!

FATHERS DAY CRUNCHY DAD GIVEAWAY

FATHERS DAY CRUNCHY DAD GIVEAWAY 

We often talk about Crunchy Moms, but what about Crunchy Dads? Does that special man in your life love many of the same things that make Moms crunchy? Does Dad love the benefits of babywearing and wear baby in the carrier too? Does he enjoy cloth diapering as well? If you answered yes, then your baby may have a Crunchy Dad! Eating well, wearing baby, cloth diapers and loving a Green parenting lifestyle are for both parents. It's why I'm proud to have this giveaway focused on prizes just for Dad! Companies included have products that are great for Dad, baby and the environment. Check them out:

     Father's Day is quickly approaching! Looking for some Prizes for the Green Dad in your life? Here are some great prizes. The "Real Men Wear Babies" T-shirt from FreeSoul Designs features a burly man wearing his sweet little one in a baby carrier. Every Mom knows what makes baby happy...makes Dad happy. He may even have his own carrier in his favorite print and a few babywearing selfies on his phone. Free Soul Designs thought of every body type and this shirt goes all the way from Small - 3XXX and are also available in long sleeve.

     Geffen Baby has some of the most absorbent prefolds and boosters on the market! Made in the USA with their unique 60% Hemp 40% Organic Cotton, these diapers are both eco-friendly and a great addition to a Crunchy Dad's stash. Made in the USA these products also help our carbon footprint by not requiring transport from a country overseas to the USA. Included in this prize package is a Fleece Prefold and pack of 3 Super Absorbers in the winner's choice of size. You can find them at my affiliates Geffen Baby and Diaper Junction.

     What Father's Day Giveaway is complete without a Custom Embroidered Darth Vader Fleece Diaper Cover? Monkee Bumz is a WAHM shop offering IMO some of the most adorable custom embroidered fleece cloth diaper covers available! In addition to diaper covers, this shop based out of VA has hooded towels, gifts and children's clothing. Find her etsy shop full of really great products and make sure to "heart" it to see new items as they arrive!. 

     Being a Dad is hard work. Luckily, Garden of Life (my favorite place for prenatals) also makes Men's vitamins! With Organic, Vegan, Raw, Non GMO, Gluten-Free and Soy-Free products, there is something for everyone. The winner will receive both a MyKind Men's Once Daily Multivitamin -and- a Dr. Formulated Probiotic. Find their products right on their website or on my affiliate and favorite place to shop, Amazon for a huge selection and fast shipping.

     For the Giveaway! One lucky person will win this entire bundle of goodies valued at over $150. Giveaway is open to legal residents of USA/Canada 18+. Void where prohibited. 

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Disclosure; This is not a sponsored post. This post may contain affiliate links. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. Open to USA and Canadian residents only , must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions about this event contact Mama Banana's Adventures at: MamaBananasAdventures@gmail.com