Munchkin Click Lock Sippy Cups – A GUARANTEED Leak-Proof Seal

March 19, 2012 By Momstart 6 Comments

The world of sippy cups can be a little overwhelming. I know that sounds a little ridiculous, but it’s true! There are so many types, styles, brands, colors, and price points, that it’s tough to know where to begin. That’s why having a brand like Munchkin is great. You can always rely on them for high quality, kid friendly, cost conscious products. Their new line of Click Lock sippy cups is no exception.

About a year ago, I reviewed Munchkin cups and my only complaint was that it was tough to know when the cups were sealed properly. I had a cup leak in my purse/diaper bag once, and it wasn’t pretty. The new Munchkin Click Lock system solves that problem! I can honestly say that “clicking” these cups closed is easy… and secure! The video put out by Munchkin not only shows how tightly these cups seal, but cracks me up at the same time.

From the website:

Munchkin’s new line of Click Lock™ Cups are just right because they just CLICK. These cups feature a simple click-and-lock lid to securely close for a leak proof seal – guaranteed. Parents will see, hear and feel the cup lock, so they have triple assurance against dribbles and drips. Munchkin is so confident these new cups are mess-free, we are backing up the promise with a 100% replacement guarantee.

Click Lock™ cups are available in an assortment of vibrant colors, fun artwork, licensed characters, and styles including sippy, trainer, straw, flip straw and Big Kid™ spout-less. Because sometimes things in life just click!

Munchkin sippy cups have been a staple in our house for awhile now, and I’m sure our collection will keep growing. There aren’t a million pieces to keep up with, many of the lids are interchangeable, the lids and cups are all easy to clean, everything is BPA free, and best of all… THEY DON’T LEAK! After all, isn’t that the most important thing to consider when you hand a drink over to your little one? I think so!

You can learn more about Munchkin products, including their Click Lock technology cups, by visiting their website.

Munchkin provided samples for this review.

About Ashley: Ashley is the president of our local MOMS Club. Ashley has a background in teaching Kindergarten and working with children K through 8th grade. She is now a SAHM and writes her own blog at Momicles.

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Munchkin Pail It Forward Diaper Pail

October 15, 2011 By Momstart 522 Comments

Dah Dah Dah Dun dun dunna nanna nanna nanna na. Dah Dah Dah Dun dun dunna nanna nanna nanna na. Is it Christmas time yet? No, well look out because it’s that time of year in the stores and yep now we’re going to be talking about Christmas here at MomStart too. I’m working on some holiday projects and ways to pay it forward and Munchkin is working on ways to Pail it forward.

You know Munchkin, the makers of the Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail among other wonderful baby products right? “At Munchkin, we always look for ways to make the lives of moms easier. ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda has been trusted for generations for odor control, so we incorporated it into our revolutionary diaper disposal system to help today’s moms maintain a nursery free of odors,” said Doug Gillespie, Munchkin Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’re certainly proud of the steps Munchkin takes to create innovative products, and these research results are a true testament of our dedication to providing new options for parents.”

Now it comes in pink and blue:

Pail it forward is your opportunity to win an Arm & Hammer Munchkin Diaper Pail or 50.00 gift card.

To Pail it forward on November 1st you need to

· Upload a photo of your Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail to Munchkin’s Facebook page

· Tag your friend and tell us why you love your pail and/or why your friend deserves an Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail and gift card

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Nicolle B.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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Munchkin Mighty Grip Sippy Cups Review

July 17, 2011 By Momstart 10 Comments

Searching for “the right” sippy cup? Munchkin might have what you need!

Discovering “the right” sippy cup seems to be just as hard as finding “the right” stroller. Recently I had the opportunity to test out the Munchkin Mighty Grip 10 oz. Spill Proof Cup. To be completely honest, I had my doubts. I had tried the smaller version of this cup when my little guy first started transitioning to cups and it did not go well. I decided to that it was worth another shot though… a 6 month old with a cup compared to an 11 month old with a cup are 2 very different things!

The Munchkin Mighty Grip 10 oz. Spill Proof Cup is designed with an easy grip shape, a soft silicon spout, and a built-in leak proof valve. The cups are dishwasher safer (top rack) and are one of the more affordable sippy cups on the market.

The opportunity to test these Munchkin cups came at a pretty good time. We were planning to travel soon and I was hoping to sneak bottles out of the picture so that there would be less baby gear to pack. Since the Munchkin Mighty Grip 10 oz. Spill Proof Cup has such a soft spout, I decided it would be a good place to start. One night, this cup replaced my little guy’s nighttime bottle and I have to say, it went pretty well. 1o ounces of milk were downed pretty quickly!

The only downside I see with this cup is that it is tricky to travel with and takes a minute to assemble. The valve/spot section of the cup comes through the ring and has to line up with specific notches on the ring. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon, but it does take a tiny bit of extra time. In addition, traveling with this cup must be done CAREFULLY. When I was running errands I just tossed the cup into my durse (diaper bag/purse) and was on my way. Well, the silicon valve/spout got pushed in by something in the bag and the entire cup leaked. If you decide this cup is right for you, just make sure you know the lid is a little sneaky and sensitive… and can be leaky if pushed.

I had originally sold my smaller Munchkin Mighty Grip Cups because I thought they were useless. Well now, these two Munchkin Mighty Grip 10 oz. Spill Proof Cups have made it through several “clean out the cabinet cuts” and seem to be pretty useful.

Munchkin products are usually pretty easy to find and are usually pretty affordable. This link helps you find where you can buy Munchkin products near you: Where To Buy Munchkin?

Disclosure – A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

About Ashley:

Ashley has a background in teaching Kindergarten and working with children K through 8th grade. She is now a SAHM and a very active member of our local MOMS Club chapter. So much so that she just became the president of our chapter. She writes her own blog at Momicles.

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Keeping It all Organized: Munchkin Diaper Change Pouch

June 8, 2011 By Momstart 2 Comments

As a new mom, I feel like diaper bags are kind of like strollers. It’s really hard to find “the one”…that one bag that does it all. Well, I have to say that thanks to Munchkin, I have a product that helps me turn most any bag into a good one!

The Munchkin Diaper Change Pouch comes with an easy to fold and unfold changing mat, a small zip container for wipes, and room for 3 or 4 diapers. It has a magnetic close that holds securely and a handy wrist strap that makes it easy to hook onto the stroller or even just carry on its own. The pouch is made out of a material that is SUPER easy to wipe clean (a very important plus when we’re talking about anything related to diaper changing). The changing pad is considered “oversized” and my pretty “tall” 11-month-old fits nicely, so I agree.

I go back and forth between a few different “diaper bags” depending on how long we’re going to be out, will we need to eat, etc. Having the Munchkin Diaper Pouch has helped make that transition so much easier. It can fit into my purse (admittedly not a small one), into our smaller messenger bag, or into the huge gone for an entire day type of bag. It’s very easy to move from one bag to the next.

My only complaint about this set is the zipper on the wipes pouch. The very first time I went to zip it up, it broke. It is designed to work just like a small zipper. Instead, I now have to very carefully line the edges up and seal it like a plastic baggy. I didn’t contact Munchkin about this, so they may have offered a solution. It’s not too big of a deal for me though because I tend to carry a big supply of wipes wherever we go since they can be used for anything. I can still seal the Munchkin wipes pouch if needed, so it still works.

I’ve really enjoyed having the Munchkin Diaper Pouch. It has made changing on the go a lot easier and enjoyable (if diaper changing can ever be considered “enjoyable”). This is a super helpful tool for any mom and a great gift for new moms or at a baby shower. It’s available at most stores and is reasonably priced. Although Munchkin has several authorized online sellers, I couldn’t find this exact product on any of their sites. I found it on Amazon though and I know I have seen it when I’ve been out and about. It also seems like Munchkin has a different version of the same product. You can see it here. Maybe I’ll have to test that one out too!

About Ashley:

Ashley has a background in teaching Kindergarten and working with children K through 8th grade. She is now a SAHM and a very active member of our local MOMS Club chapter. She writes her own blog at Momicles.

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That Stinks! – But the Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail by Munchkin doesn’t! Review & Giveaway

March 3, 2011 By Momstart 189 Comments

At the end of every week, or actually it only takes one really big stinky diaper for it to happen, my son’s room reeks. We try to only change the trash bag once a week, but when it really smells it really smells. So we take it out as needed and I feel it’s a big huge waste of a trash bag. Well, Munchkin and Arm & Hammer came to our rescue recently by sending us the Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail by Munchkin.

Now, I’ve never believed that a diaper pail would do anything except give me a routine that I had to follow and keep up with. Munchkin and Arm & Hammer saved me again by devising a simple and easy to use diaper pail. Yes, I’ve tried diaper pails before Munchkin and Arm & Hammer and I was never satisfied, I think I’m finally satisfied! Follow our photo review:

I found that Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail by Munchkin was easy to load and unload. All you have to do is lift the tabs up to close and then let it fall out of the diaper pail. Then open the latch and pull the bag out or lift up the diaper pail all together and you will find the bad sealed on the floor. It’s all much easier than any of the other diaper pails I’ve tried and been unhappy with in the past. It turns out, I’m not alone, an independent research firm designed and managed an in-home test of the two products during June and July 2010. Participants, which included randomly chosen mothers with children in diapers throughout the U.S., were provided with both products to test in their homes under real life conditions for seven days each. Results indicate a clear preference for the ARM & HAMMER Diaper Pail.

“At Munchkin, we always look for ways to make the lives of moms easier. ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda has been trusted for generations for odor control, so we incorporated it into our revolutionary diaper disposal system to help today’s moms maintain a nursery free of odors,” said Doug Gillespie, Munchkin Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’re certainly proud of the steps Munchkin takes to create innovative products, and these research results are a true testament of our dedication to providing new options for parents.”

The ARM & HAMMER Diaper Pail neutralizes odors in the nursery through a patented odor control system with the power of ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda at its core. For more information, visit www.diaperpail.com.

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Don’t Sacrifice Fashion for Safety Munchkin Safety Gates

February 16, 2011 By Momstart 749 Comments

Last week I had the opportunity to sit in on a webinar with Munchkin’s communication manager Jennifer Campana and Debra Holtzman, author of The Safe Baby and world renowned child safety expert about the launch of Munchkin’s new safety gates and keeping your baby safe. Munchkin is hoping to help families keep the fashion and design in their home décor while adding safety for their children and dogs. Yes, Munchkin is going to market the same gates to dog owners just by putting them in a different box. I think it’s a genius marketing plan, because whenever we’ve used a gate for our dog we always just used the baby gates, but dog owners won’t think to go to the baby section to find a gate will they? I didn’t! In fact, before I had kids I thought the best pet solution was to lock them in the bathroom while I was gone.

The new design in the Safety gates comes from the acquisition of The United Kingdom’s number one baby safety brand Lindam. It is through this partnership, that Munchkin has brought a line of top-selling safety gates to the US market, enabling parents to choose both safe and stylish options for their homes. Munchkin safety gates are built to the highest quality standards and rigorously tested to meet or exceed both U.S. and European safety standards. Munchkin infant safety gates are aesthetically pleasing and come in a wide range of measurements, price points, styles and mounting types.

In a report from Safe Kids USA and Munchkin, it was reported that more than half of all nonfatal injuries in children are from falls, many of these falls involve unprotected stairways. My son, is almost three, he’ll be 3 in one month from now and he still falls down the stairs, I even had to take him to the emergency room last month because he landed on one of his toys that he had in his hands has he fell down the stairs. You can’t ever be too careful when it comes to your kids, so I urge you to take proper precautions for your own children. For stairs, it is recommended that you have a gate at the bottom of the stairs and at the top of the stairs.

For more information please visit www.infantgates.com

On February 15th Munchkin launched Protect Your Baby’s Every Move contest on their facebook page.

Munchkin will select a weekly Facebook winner (from Feb. 15 – May 15) to win a safety gate and $50 gift card to redo their nursery. One grand-prize winner will also receive a nursery set from Munchkin (valued at $530) and a $250 American Express gift card to help with their design. A second winner will receive a $250 American Express gift card to help decorate their child’s room. To Enter to win one of these great prizes in the Protect Your Baby’s Every Move contest upload a funny picture or video of your baby’s first steps, baby dancing or moving.

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One Deco Safety Gate from Munchkin and 50.00 Gift Card to update your nursery.

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Munchkin Wet Wheels #giveaway

July 15, 2009 By MomStart 242 Comments

Munchkin loves my family and we love them. Do you remember when I wrote about how many different products we use from Munchkin? Now we can add two more products to the list. Three if you count the stickers that come with their products. This morning my daughter has been having sticker fun and coloring. I love her artistic flair. She’s just like me.

She grabs her crayons in the color order she wants. She puts her paper down and thinks about where to add each color and what kind of scribbly line goes Multi Bowls where. It’s an amazing process and now she adds stickers.`

We recently purchased the Munchkin bowls, Multi Bowls. My kids love them and they are perfect for my two year old to eat her cereal. Yes, she uses milk in her cereal, my kids are genius!

The Munchkin company sent my family two Wet Wheels, one for us to use and play with and keep. The other to giveaway to on lucky reader.

They haven’t made it to the tub yet because I can’t ever find it during bath time. It has been traveling from room to room and has yet to meet the bathroom. It makes noise which delights my son, and it rolls which is also one of his favorite things to do with a toy. It’s like it was made with him in mind.

Now your baby’s favorite new bath toy can be his favorite new land toy, too! Wet Wheels™ floats on water and rolls on land for fun everywhere. The dolphin and turtle characters have a clear window on their back filled with mini sea creatures, and the wheels are filled with beads for visual stimulation and cool sounds. The body is also soft, so little hands can grasp and play easily. It’s all terrain fun at its best.

Floats on the water and rolls on land

For babies 12+ months

If you enter this giveaway you need to know that my daughter grabbed the giveaway item and ripped the packaging a little. I didn’t have it out of reach so it’s my fault. The product is just fine and still attached to the packaging. So if you’re ok with all that then feel free to enter my giveaway.

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The Munchkin Family

April 13, 2009 By MomStart 5 Comments

We are the Munchkin Family if there ever was one. When I started my coupon quest I was writing to companies left and right. We spent a lot of money with the Munchkin family. As you can see by my list below. We love their products. They have great learning toys and food training products. They make the best bath toys and clean up is a synch with their caddy. We went through two ducks because it became a wonderful toy afterwards and was pulled up and down the hallway with children inside or full of toys as my daughter learned how to get more toys from her room into the living room.

I sent the Munchkin company a picture of my two adorable children packed inside the duck in hopes of getting some coupons for some products that we purchase regularly. I never got a response and was quite sad, however; I have finally found someone at the company to listen to me.

They sent me the Snack N Serve cups. These are great. You can put snacks in them and your kids can fish them out easily. You can snap the lids back on in place and store them. The purple snack cup comes with a no slide bottom so you can sit your child in their high chair and give them their snack. It’s nice. Sometimes I’ll give them their snacks at the table so I can get the dishes done.

Here is a list of Munchkin Products that fill our house and I’m not positive it’s complete.