Kidz Wiz Padz Review and Giveaway

August 20, 2010 By

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Anyone potty training a toddler knows this time proven fact…

Accidents Happen!

When we decided to switch from the all powerful super absorbent disposable diapers, that we were using, to training pants, I knew my laundry was about to pile up.  While additional laundry is really not THAT big of a deal, I love to reduce the pile in any way I can.  So, when I saw the Kidz Wiz Padz on Etsy, I contacted Sarah (the inventor and shop proprietor) to inquire about a review.

She was incredibly friendly and readily agreed.

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About Kidz Wiz Padz…

KIDZ WIZ PADZ are a “must have item” for every parent going through potty training! If you are tired of washing your car seat after a baby’s leaky diaper or an accident from a toddler, then we have what you need! KIDZ WIZ PADZ are crazy absorbent and waterproof “pee pads,” to protect your car seat or stroller from the occasional accident during the potty training stage (or any other time, for that matter!).
More reasons you need one (or two!):
- Ours are the BEST! When the seat straps are fastened, the pad creates a “pocket” or “bowl shape” underneath your child, to keep the urine/liquid from leaking.
- Others have “holes” to feed the straps through. We have found those “holes” provide an area for urine to escape, which is why we use a “hole free design.”
- Great for everyday use: Just shake it out. No vacuuming!
- Crazy Absorbent!!!
- WATERPROOF
- Machine washer and dryer safe
- Does not interfere with seat belt straps (they’ll stay dry too!)
- Fits: Infant carriers, all car seats, strollers, high chairs, booster seats, shopping cart seats!
- Best of all, they easily insert and remove from seat, for easy cleaning. No need to remove the entire car seat, cover or straps, saving you lots of time and frustration!
All of our pads measure 13″ wide x 19″ high. All fabrics used have been pre-washed to avoid shrinkage.
Trademark on name and design, pending.

I was truly amazed at how quickly Sarah shipped my Padz. Talk about top-notch service. She even gift wrapped it!

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After I snagged the above photos, to show you the stitching detail, I took it out to the van to see how it would look in Mister’s car seat.  Since he is the one that is actively training (Sister thinks that anything Mister can do, she can do better, so she likes to sit on the potty, but I’m not pushing it with her), I thought we would use it with him.

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Of course, Mister just had to follow me out to find out what I was doing.  I explained to him that the pad was going to go in his car seat, so that if he had any accidents, it would keep his seat dry.  He thought that was a pretty cool idea.  He climbed up in his seat, and I snagged this picture…

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Okay, fast forward two days.  We were out running errands.  We had been out for quite a while, and the kids had both had their juice cups while we were driving.  When we got to the grocery store, I unfastened Mister’s seat belt and lifted him from the seat.  At about which time, his not so super absorbent disposable training pant relaxed and dumped a large amount of urine out.  Literally, it soaked his shorts and shoes.  I ran my hand across the Kidz Wiz Padz.  It had a small amount of moisture on it.  I was a little panicked, honestly, with the amount of urine that came out of that trainer!  But, when I lifted the padz, the car seat cover was COMPLETELY dry.

So, I am in love with the Kidz Wiz Padz.  Sarah is my new BFF, and my laundry pile is thankful.

In all honesty, I love the Kidz Wiz Padz so much, that I just ordered two more.  I want one for Sister’s car seat, and one to keep in the diaper bag for emergencies.  I would definitely recommend Kidz Wiz Padz to anyone that has a potty training toddler in their care.  I think it would make a great gift for new mom’s as well.

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Sarah and Kidz Wiz Padz would like to offer one lucky Lady V dZine reader a Kidz Wiz Padz (randomly chosen) of their own. Feel free to heart the item while there.

Mandatory entry- Visit Kidz Wiz Padz on Etsy and comment back with your favorite pattern.

Bonus entries–

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  • 5 entries- blog this contest linking to this post and http://www.etsy.com/shop/KidzWizPadz- leave 5 comments here with a link to your post
  • 10 entries- make a purchase from Kidz Wiz Padz- leave 10 comments here with your Transaction #.  Purchases will be verified.

By the way, for a limited time only, you can get FREE SHIPPING when you purchase two Kidz Wiz Padz in the same order (U.S. and Canada only)

Have you entered my other current giveaways yet?  You can earn extra entries into this contest by doing so!

Be sure to visit my Contest Rules and Bonus Entry Options for additional entry options.

The fine print…

Contest open to the US.  Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on 09/06/2010.  Winner will be selected randomly.  Winner will be notified by email and will have 72 hours to respond with mailing address.  If no response is received from the winning entrant, a new winner will be selected.  Prize will be forfeited and donated to charity if not claimed by primary or alternate winners.

FTC Compliant Disclosure- The marketing team for Kidz Wiz Padz graciously provided me with the aforementioned product(s) to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own and are based upon my experience. Your experience may differ.

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Coming Soon- Potty Party Shopping Guide and Reviews

August 13, 2010 By

With two toddlers showing signs of potty-training readiness, I have been compiling my list of potty training products.  I will be reviewing some of them, and sharing my thoughts with you, over the next several weeks in my Potty Party Shopping Guide.

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I am really excited about the products that we are currently reviewing, and just know that you will love them, too!

Are you a PR Rep or Company interested in having a product reviewed and/or adding a product to the Potty Party Shopping Guide? Please email me for more information @ virginia(at)ladyvdzine(dot)com.

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Should I sing the Ode de Toilette or not

June 12, 2010 By

So, I’ve been contemplating toilet training.  According to the pediatrician, children must be physically and emotionally ready for toilet training, and this usually occurs sometime between 22 and 30 months of age.  If you start to early, warns the doctor, you will do nothing but frustrate yourself and your child(ren).

Mister started intermittently recognizing the need to go potty around 24 to 26 months.  I was actually quite surprised, as he has had right and left groin hernias repaired and a hypospadius repair.  So, I expected him to start recognizing the sensation at a much later age.  So, I decided not to push the potty training issue.  I figure he will train when he’s ready to, right?

For the last four months, his interest in the potty has waxed and waned.  Some days he will go on the potty two or three times.  Others he wouldn’t go at all.

About three weeks ago, I started telling him that he had to go potty before he could take a bath, so that we didn’t end up having to replace the water in the tub a gazillion times.  He seems to have mastered this concept.

Over the couple of days, I have noticed that he is becoming a little more aware of things.

Yesterday he went on the potty three times.  And he went number two also.

He is thirty months old.

Sister has seen Mister go on the potty countless times.  A few weeks ago, she acted like she wanted to sit on the potty too, so I tried setting her up there.  She panicked, so I took her down immediately and didn’t attempt it again.

Until yesterday.

After Mister went potty, Sister acted like she wanted to also.  So, I set her up there.  She sat for a minute, went potty, then started clapping.

Of course, I praised both of them.

As the evening progressed, several times she came to me and pulled at the front of her diaper, like she was trying to tell me something.  When I asked, “Do you need to go potty?” she would run to the bathroom door.  Granted, most of those were attempts to sit and play on the potty.  But she did end up going twice.

She is sixteen months old.

I know that around 15-18 months, children start wanting to imitate their same age peers and those older than them.

I also know that both kids meet most of the goals on the “Is your child ready” checklist.

  • Both will let me know when their diaper is wet or stinky.
  • Both seem to be interested in the toilet.
  • Mister can say he needs to go potty.  Sister will grab at her diaper then run to the bathroom when asked if she needs to go.
  • Neither of them will stay in a wet or soiled diaper long.
  • Both can stay dry for at least two hours during the day.
  • Both usually wake up from naps with a dry diaper, although it is wet pretty quickly after waking.
  • Both can remove their diaper independently (not fun).

I started looking at training pants online today and comparing prices.  You know, the really thick underwear that most of us wore to potty train.  Yah, those.  Ugh.  Those things average $2 to $3 a pair.  And that’s for the ugly white ones.  I found some really cute ones for upwards of $8 a pair.

So, should I start singing the Ode de Toilette, or not?

Should I start pushing the issue, or let them take the lead?

I’ve read that average age for boys to be fully trained is 36-38 months, and average age for girls is 36 months.

I would love it if both kids were out of diapers by Christmas (Mister would be 36 months, and Sister would be 22 months).

What are your thoughts?

Be blessed,

Virginia

Lady V dZine

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