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PTPA Media Announces Winter 2010 Campaign Winners
By: Toronto4Kids It's the PTPA Winter 2010 Campaign winners! Thanks to all of the parents who reviewed items and who helped award the Seal of Approval to these fantastic products.
Please click on any of the products that you might be interested in to get to their winners' page with pricing and information on how to buy the products.
We know that no one is going to be more honest and thorough when testing a product than a parent which is why all of these products have been tested by parents, for parents.
Congratulations to these Winter Campaign Winners and please click on the products that appeal to you and read more about them!
Here are the winners.... Angel Care Movement and Sound Monitor
Retail Price: 139.99
Deluxe movement and sound monitor include a under-the-mattress sensor pad that detects all your baby's movements. If no movement is detected for 20 seconds an alarm will sound. It also includes the sound transmission so you can hear all your baby's sounds.
www.angelcare-monitor.com |  |
McCain It's All Good frozen pizzas
Retail Price: Approx. $5.99-$7.99
McCain It's All Good frozen pizzas contain ingredients like you would find in your own kitchen and have been improved to include simple and wholesome ingredients
www.mccain.ca |  |
Baby's First Journal
Retail Price: $16
"Baby's First Journal" is a baby care log book where parents can track the feeding, sleeping, diapering, vitamins, baths and special moments from their baby's day.
www.glowbaby.ca |  |
Babybellyband Maternity Support Wear System
Retail Price: $90.00
Babybellyband, experience a more comfortable pregnancy & lifestyle with superior abdominal, back, and groin (under) support wear. Three optional components, an abdominal band, shoulder bands, and under bands Velcro together for ultimate support for abdominal strain, lower back pain, vulvar varicosities, hernia, pubic symphysis and other discomforts developed by many women during pregnancy. The Babybellyband can be used from the beginning of pregnancy through postpartum to relieve almost any discomfort. Fully adjustable to ones own comfort and support level also, durable and strong, the Babybellyband System will outlast and out perform other maternity support products.
www.babybellyband.com |  |
Bambinomio Swim nappy
Retail Price: $22.00
Reusable Swim nappies-ultimate solutions for baby in water. Disposable nappies will absorb water and weigh babies down. With reusable swim nappy accidents can be held in and babies can swim freely. No additional nappy is required. Machine Washable
www.childishnotions.com |  |
Get Book Sox Stretchable Fabric Book Covers
Retail Price: $2.25-$3.75
Book Sox® is the original ready-to-use fabric book cover that stretches over hard-covered books with ease. With Book Sox®, never again will you have to fold, cut, tape, or measure paper products to protect your hard-covered books. They are perfect for protecting textbooks, novels, dictionaries, encyclopedias and any hardcover book. Consistently ranked #1 because we use the highest quality materials and incorporate the latest styles. Our trusted patented "V" Stitch protects the entire text book. Available in Standard and Jumbo sizes, schools recommend Book Sox® for protecting text books and avoiding costly fines. Kids love them for widest assortment of styles. For years, The Turtle Company Inc. has helped schools and organizations raise money through fundraising programs. The Turtle Company Inc. also supports educational awareness programs to end drinking and driving. The Turtle Company Inc. will donate 5% of every order to a charitable organization.
www.booksox.com |  |
Bugsby Reading System
Retail Price: 39.99
Join Bugsby the Book Worm on a reading adventure! Build early reading skills focused on reading comprehension, phonics, word recognition and more. Interactive reading system featuring pen touch technology. Curriculum focuses on reading & language arts. Fun story reading and interactive activities. Comes with a bundled title featuring a story about Bugsby
www.vtechcanada.com |  |
Crystal Sounds DECT Digital Baby Monitor
Retail Price: 89.99
Crystal Sounds DECT Digital Baby Monitor from Vtech - A Superior connection for you to your baby! Digitial DECT 6.0 technology guarantees zero interference and crystal clear sound at a range of up to 1000 ft. Continually searches for one of 60 channels in the DECT Spectrum, ensuring a constant, clear connection. Also includes 19 soothing melodies to comfort and lull baby to sleep. Small parental unit size with belt clip allows you to monitor baby around your home our outdoor. Low battery warning light alerts you when batteries need recharging or replacing. Comes complete with 2 power adaptors and 2 x AAA Rechargeable batteries.
www.vtechcanada.com |  |
Stonz Wear Booties (Infant & Toddler)
Retail Price: $46.95
Fleeced lined booties that go over shoes, socks, slippers, sleepers or barefeet! With toggles at calf and ankle, they offer a custom fit and don't fall off! For Fall, Winter and Spring it is footwear for almost all seasons due. They can be layered up underneath for those really cold days or left with the fleece and worn almost anywhere; outdoors and indoors. Machine wash and dry and Made in Canada, it is the most versatile bootie you've ever seen!
www.stonzwear.com |  |
Corel Digital Studio 2010
Retail Price: $99.99
Finally, there’s an easy way to make memorable photo and video projects! Corel® Digital Studio™ 2010 makes it simple, fast and fun for the whole family to make and edit amazing photos and videos. With a shared look and feel and familiar approach across the entire software suite, now it's quick and easy to organize, edit and share your family’s digital memories. Corel Digital Studio 2010 can make your snapshots shine, help you edit a home movie, create a professionally printed photo book or share your photos and videos on DVD, Facebook and YouTube – all in one easy-to-learn and beautifully designed creative environment. Whether you want to preserve or share family memories, make a special, personalized gift, or give your kids the tools to ‘wow’ with an amazing school project, choosing Corel Digital Studio 2010 will inspire creativity and make it easy to create great-looking photo and video projects – no previous experience required!
www.corel.com |  |
Corel Painter Essentials 4
Retail Price: $99.99
Corel Painter Essentials 4 is an easy-to-use home art studio that makes it easy for artists of any age to draw, paint or turn a favorite photo into a painting in as few as three mouse clicks. Together families can explore the program’s incredible selection of brushes, paints, pens and paper textures without the mess and expense of traditional art supplies. For parents of kids who suffer from allergies, the freedom from paint toxins means your child can create their special masterpiece without boundaries or side effects. Painter Essentials is also a great way to create scrapbooks, paintings, or other unique art to give as gifts to loved ones. Available for both Mac and PC users, Painter Essentials is the ideal way to explore art - digitally!
www.corel.com |  |
CPR Teddy Jr.
Retail Price: $39.95
Review the skills for Infant and Child choking rescue and CPR anytime and anywhere with this adorable 8" bear that attaches to the baby's stroller, car seat, diaper bag, or bed. Squeeze the infant or child paw to hear those prompts. The bear is sold with a full-length training DVD that teaches these skills along with First Aid and injury prevention.
www.cprteddy.com |  |
Crayola Digital Camcorder
Retail Price: $59.99
The Crayola Digital Camcorder is a light weight, easy-to-use camcorder that allows young kids to capture and edit video. It includes a 1.5 in. color preview screen, built in microphone, durable rubberized parts and creative software, compatible with Mac or PC. The software enables kids to add music, texts, credits and other visual enhancements to create a fun movie for everyone to watch.
www.sakar.com |  |
City Mini Double Stroller
Retail Price: 399.99
The City Mini captures the essence of urban mobility. Its lightweight design makes it perfect for running errands or all day excursions in the urban jungle. - Patented Quick-Fold Technology - allows you to fold your double stroller in one simple step - Dual swivel front wheels for precise maneuverability can lock into place for long distance strolling - 8" lightweight, quick-release EVA wheels with sealed ball bearings - Padded seats recline to a near flat position with a vented seat top and retractable weather cover - Multi-position sun canopies with clear view windows - Patented universal accessory mounting bracket – accessorize your stroller with ease - Rounded handlebar for pushing comfort - Front wheel suspension provides a smooth comfortable ride - Seat back storage compartments - Under seat storage basket - Adjustable five-point safety harnesses with shoulder pads and buckle covers - Rear parking brake - Fold strap to keep stroller folded for transportation or storage - 100 lb. weight capacity on double stroller.
www.babyjogger.com |  |
Disney's Toontown Online
Retail Price: Varies (Free - $9.95)
Where can parents and kids spend quality time together AND throw cake at robots? Disney’s Toontown Online! An animated world starring cartoon characters YOU create, Toontown is the kind of place where it’s totally normal to jump through a portable hole, use a squirting flower to defeat your enemies, and blast yourself out of a cannon. The first multiplayer online game designed specifically for kids and families, Toontown has been home to over 50 million Toons since first launching in October 2002. Rated E for Everyone, Toontown Online is an award-winning, endlessly evolving, and immersive virtual world for kids of all ages. This year brings exciting changes, as Toontown is literally coming alive! Fire hydrants, mail boxes, garbage cans, and more are springing to life and joining teams of Toons in their street battles against the evil robot Cogs. This does NOT make the Cogs happy, and they’ll be retaliating with one of their most dastardly plans yet. What is this plot, and will it succeed? www.toontown.com |  |
I Love Monkey
Retail Price: $16.95
Every child is a marvel, a unique and irreplaceable gift to the world—but, down deep, not every child believes it. It’s up to us—parents, teachers and grandparents—to let our children know that they are loved and treasured just as they are. That’s what makes the I Love Monkey book so special. Throughout the book Monkey tries to be something special—a squirrel, a bunny, a grasshopper, a fish. But Monkey finally realizes that the most special thing of all is to just be yourself—no one in the whole wide world can ever do that better than you.
www.live-inspired.com |  |
JumpStart Escape from Adventure Island
Retail Price: 29.99
JumpStart Escape from Adventure Island is a fun-filled game that challenges kids to use their smarts to find a way off a mysterious island after a crash landing. Parents will love that this game helps kids master math, reading and critical thinking skills through action-packed challenges. Kids will love that this game is full of adventures and mysteries both above and below the water! In addition to being another family-friendly Wii™ title from JumpStart, this game provides a refreshing alternative to both the action games that are inappropriate for this age range and the educational games that are unable to capture kids’ imaginations.
www.jumpstart.com |  |
LOL Sticky Labels
Retail Price: $21 for a pack of 45
For years we’ve been giving you the best of the best in labeling products. Now we’re making labeling even more exciting with our new Label Out Loud Sticky Labels. As you’ve come to expect with all of our products, our new super-colourful sticky labels are the same unbeatable quality product. Just like our Classic Sticky Labels, the Label Out Loud Sticky Labels are fantastic for toys, bottles, dishes and more, and are dishwasher and microwave safe, and UV resistant.
www.mabel.ca |  |
MimiTENS
Retail Price: $27.50-$40.00
MimiTENS make mittens that stay on your kids arms--no strings attached. Thanks to the extra long cuffs, no more lost mitts. Our mittens feature gorgeous embroidered designs and are lined with Thinsulate and bamboo cotton fleece. We make outstanding hats and scarves to match. http://mimitens.com |  |
momAgenda Desktop
Retail Price: $42
The momAgenda Desktop is a day planner created for moms, by a mom. Its unique weekly layout provides separate planning space for mom and up to 4 children, making managing multiple schedules easier and much less chaotic. With our fun, feminine color, the momAgenda is not just practical, it is also stylish.
www.momagenda.com |  |
Shark Portable Steam Pocket System
Retail Price: $79.99
Shark Portable Steam Pocket System Shark Euro-Pro, leader in the steam cleaning category, introduces its new multi-surface steam cleaning and sanitization solution with the Portable Steam Pocket System. Featuring all-sided cleaning pads for 360 degrees of clean, the Portable Steam Pocket System brings the widely popular chemical-free cleaning that Shark is known for to multiple surfaces in the home, including counters, from which family and friends may be eating. The Portable Steam Pocket System eliminates 99.99% of harmful bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and E coli (Escherichia coli). Ready to use in just 25 seconds, the Portable Steam Pocket System is also effective for deep cleaning tough surfaces like the inside of ovens, detailed cleaning around railings or household trinkets, steam dusting, steaming garments, and to freshen and deodorize upholstery.
www.sharkclean.com |  |
The Lonely Shadow
Retail Price: 19.95
The Lonely Shadow is a children's book, ages 4-8, about a little shadow who is looking for a child to belong to. His search compels him to compare himself with a variety of different objects,such as a door, a chair, and an old man in polka dot underwear.He wanders through the forest as well. The text reads: He dined with a deer,he drank with a drake,he stretched himself skinny and snuck with a snake. But nowhere could he find his mate. The shadow leans against a tree and he is very sad. Suddenly a wise old owl appears and says "Don't be sad little shadow,you are just looking in the wrong places. You must go where the children are". This is the turning point in the story as the shadow's mood changes from somber to hopeful as the shadow runs toward a nearby playground. He hears the children playing, and as he gets closer, he sees one little boy sitting all alone. He walks up to the boy and asks "why are you so sad"? The little boy says "it's late in the day and thats when all the shadows come out to play,and I don't have one. the shadow says "I'll play with you"! The mood then changes from hopeful to sheer joy as they play together as a perfect match. The story is as fused with a sense of friendship and belonging, and is highly recommended for parents,teachers, and librarians. The Lonely Shadow is the recipient of the gold medal in the 2009 Moonbeam Children's awards,one of the highest honors bestowed on a children's book.
http://ricegalleries.com |  |
The Tortoise and the Hare
Retail Price: $16.98
The Tortoise and the Hare This delightful retelling of the classic fable is set to music with an original score performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The speedy Hare begins the race and finds himself far ahead of the slow Tortoise. Hare stops by a French bistro while the Tortoise trudges by him and proves that “slow and steady wins the race.” This is the 8th CD in the Maestro Classics award winning series for narrator and symphony orchestra. The CD includes additional tracks about the story, music composition, a sing-along, a Dixieland rendition of “Pretzel Vendor of Paris of Paris” and an activity booklet.
www.maestroclassics.com |  |
Your Baby Can Read! Deluxe Kit
Retail Price: $199.99
The Your Baby Can Read program is easy to use, and fun! This is an interactive and multi-sensory approach. When using the Your Baby Can Read system, children are allowed to see the words at the same time that they hear the words. Since children learn language faster and easier during infancy than any other time, this natural window of opportunity teaches the written language as well as spoken language. This kind of interactive, multi-sensory learning has been shown to be effective. It's proven to greatly affect how babies learn. The Kit Includes: 5 Your Baby Can Read! Interactive DVDs, 25 sliding word and picture cards, 5 wipe-clean word cards, 1 Non-Toxic Erasable Pen, 5 lift-a-flap books, 50 word-game cards, 82 double-sided word cards, and a Parents' Guide. Three bonus gifts include: CD full of children's favorite sing-a-long songs, 'My First Words' window book, and Early Learning Workshop DVD hosted by Dr. Titzer.
www.yourbabycan.com |  |
Clean+Green by SeaYu
Retail Price: MSRP $8.99
Clean+Green® are the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet. Unlike most other cleaning products that can be harmful, require multiple applications and/or only temporarily mask odors, Clean+Green delivers instant results in a non-toxic, eco-friendly solution. Clean+Green permanently cleans pet stains and eradicates odors. It is safe for pets, people (kids too!), and the planet. Clean+Green is made with ingredients and materials that are all-natural, 100% biodegradable, and recyclable. The products are non-toxic, non-flammable, non-carcinogenic and will not damage the ozone layer – with no harsh chemicals or perfumes, no CFCs and no VOCs.
www.sea-yu.com |  |
Cooler Teether
Retail Price: 5.99
Developed in collaboration with medical experts, MAM teethers are ideal for babies oral care. Its bright color palette and its varying textures create a stimulating experience for baby. Along with massaging, relaxing and soothing baby’s gums, MAM teethers are uniquely designed providing a stylish alternative to the classic teether. The MAM Cooler in particular can be put in the refrigerator to cool the water filled components and properly soothe a baby’s sore gums and ergonomically shaped to reach a baby’s back molars.
www.mambaby.com |  |
4oz Glass Baby Bottles (regular neck/twin-pack)
Retail Price: $14.99
Green to Grow’s new glass baby bottles are a safe, stylish, and sophisticated choice for parents concerned about toxins in plastics. Made in the U.S.A., our glass baby bottles are designed for comfort, with a modern, ergonomic shape. Graduated measurements are embossed into glass in ounces and milliters. Regular neck, 4 oz. Compatible with all Green to Grow regular neck replacement nipples. Sold in twin-packs.
www.greentogrow.com |  |
Bean-B-Clean
Retail Price: 5.99
Scalp Massaging Brush is a soft soothing way to successfully deal with the flakes and crustiness associated with Cradle Cap
www.smaldoreassociates.com |  |
Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly 2
Retail Price: $139
soft structured baby carrier for babies from 7-45 lbs, can be used in front and back carry, comes in trendy and organic fabrics
www.becobabycarrier.com |  |
Belly Belt
Retail Price: $19.75
All you need to turn button fastening and slide fastening regular clothes into maternity clothes. Belly Belt keeps you covered with three panels in denim, black and white to match your wardrobe. Ideal for jeans, casual wear and work clothes. Environmentally conscious - get maximum use from garments you already have.
www.fertilemind.com |  |
Digitsaver Door Pinch Guard
Retail Price: $9.99
The Digitsaver Door Pinch Guard is a plush Parenting Aid and Child Safety Item designed to fit on any door knob inside your home. A plush animal head keeps the door blocked open to keep doors from slamming shut and to prevent childrens' fingers from being injured.
www.digitsaver.com |  |
Gro Baby Cloth Diaper
Retail Price: $24.95 or $26.95 for prints
Gro Baby is a modern, one-size diapering system. Its unique, waterproof shell and organic cotton soaker pad minimizes waste and cost. When the soaker pad is wet, simply replace with a fresh, dry one! Gro Baby is designed so that the outer shells may be used for multiple diaper changes. If the soaker pad is wet, simply snap in a fresh one and you are ready to go. If the shell is wet, allow it to air dry and use for the next diaper change. When your Gro Baby Shell is soiled or very saturated, start fresh with a new Gro Baby Shell.
www.thenaturalbabyco.com |  |
Infant Cruizer for Graco Snug Ride Infant Car Seat
Retail Price: $159.00
A true one-handed travel system - One hand to carry, unfold, secure car seat, and push. It’s perfect for everyday use, travel, and public transportation. Don't struggle to carry your baby in the infant car seat. The Infant Cruizer AT (All Terrain) is so maneuverable and convenient you can take it anywhere - restaurants, drug stores, doctor's offices, taxis, trains and more. The Infant Cruizer is a fantastically convenient accessory for parents who travel with small children, frequently or otherwise. It is also great for maneuvering your child through an urban environment or simply to reduce the burdon of carrying your child ackwardly in their infant seat. Its compact design, easy push, and car seat compatibility reduces the need for a stroller on short or long-distance voyages. The Infant Cruizer's fold up design and telescoping handle save a TON of space over full size strollers. With the Toddler Adapter the Infant Cruizer can be used for years after your child grows out of their infant seat. Graco Car Seat NOT INCLUDED.
www.gogobabyz.com |  |
SafetyGate
Retail Price: $18.99
The revolutionary new SafetyGate™ Retrofit Plug is a retrofit-able restart protection device designed to prevent a home appliance or tool from starting without warning. An unintended restart can occur after a power outage, home circuit breaker trip or a simple accidental removal of a plug from the wall outlet or extension cord. The patented Safety Gate circuitry recognizes when your appliance or tool's switch is in the "on" position, and puts up an electronic "gate" preventing electricity from reaching the appliance or tool until you and those around you are safely in control. To continue with your task you simply turn your appliance or tool's switch to "off" and then back on when you are ready. It is small, inexpensive and completely automatic with no buttons to push or switches to reset. The product has been categorized as green because as an unintended benefit, the nature of the operation provides that in the event of a power outage all devices that have a SafetyGate connected remain off during power outages. This allows local power companies to use less energy in bringing back power to affected areas, similar to the effect of everyone turning off all devices during power loss.
www.safetygatestore.com |  |
Wonder Bumpers
Retail Price: $99
Wonder Bumpers are the only vertical bumper alternative that combines safety, simplicity and style. Wonder Bumpers’ shape smartly follows the vertical design of the crib rails, enhancing the safety features already built into it. Parents can now rely on a solution to truly protect their babies from birth until they are ready to move into a regular bed. Safety: *Reduces risk of SIDS *Increases airflow *Inhibits babies from escaping *Never need to remove Simplicity: *A cinch to put on *No more ties *Concealed downward pulling reversible zipper *Easy to use, remove and clean Style: *Super-soft, stylish fabrics *Reversible designs allow personalization to any nursery decor *Gender-friendly solid colors *Use on convertible cribs and toddler beds
www.gomamagodesigns.com |  |
Germy Wormy Germ Smart for Kids
Retail Price: $24.99
Germy Wormy Germ Smart for Kids DVD is everything you want kids to know how to not get and give germs but didn't know how to tell them or engage them!It raises kids Germ Smarts which reduces the spread of germs and illness. The Germy Wormy Disposable Sleeves makes coughing and sneezing into the elbow fun and sanitary. Germs go to Germy Wormy which is tossable rather than their sleeves! Don't wear germs, don't wash germs - toss them! Give kids a fun place to give their germs to - instead of everywhere else!
www.germywormy.com |  |
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© Toronto4Kids - February 2010. This article may not be reproduced in part or in its entirety without the expressed written permission from Toronto4Kids.
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