Dapple Baby products... Reviewed!

Recently some products came through the studio for none other than the super fantastic Clementine, so for the parents in the room... you may find an interest in this review.

What's funny about this package arriving at the studio is that... we've been checking out a few products to moisturize Clementine's skin, so I was jumping for joy (on this inside where no one could see it)... once I realized what it was.

The package included the Dapple Baby's Shampoo & Body Wash... Baby Lotion... and Bubble Bath.

The 16.9 oz. bottle's are nice and colorful... and grabbed my daughter's attention, but how well they worked was my question.

Each of the products lists that they last "up to" 48 hours, which doesn't necessarily mean 48 hours as a minimum (that's the max). Just wanted to put that out there... but it did work better than the standard combination we used prior, i'll get to the length sooner than later.

Another plus in these products is... what they don't have.

They don't have Parabens, Phosphates, Formaldehyde, 1, 4 - dioxane, Dyes, Artificial fragrances, no Phthalates and the list goes on. You may be smacking your lips thinking "Come on, son! How do you really know?", and i'd say that a third party confirmed it... which resulted in the products receiving the Clean Label Project's Purity Award.

The Clean Label Project is a Nonprofit Organization that tests products for their true contents, using an accredited analytical chemistry lab. The lab tests for harmful environmental and industrial contaminants and toxins. The Product Ratings are a result of the findings and published accordingly. 

That said... I won't drag out the results of these plant-based products any longer:

The fragrance-free Shampoo & Body Wash lathered up well (even with a little), I washed Clementine up and it didn't appear that her skin needed lotion... but I wanted to make sure that her skin was moisturized so I used some anyway. The sweet apple Baby Lotion came out nice and easy, and appears to last past the day and a half before she took a bubble bath... minus her hands and face (since they were washed before that time was up). 

What's cool about these products actually moisturizing for a longer period of time... is that it helps overcome that delicate balance of bathing too often, which can be a bad thing.

"Newborns don't need a bath every day. They rarely sweat or get dirty enough to need a full bath that often. Three baths per week during baby's first year may be enough. Bathing more frequently can dry out your baby's skin." - HealthyChildren.org

The fragrance-free Bubble Bath bubbles up well... and I don't know (I may have just been focused more on the results but) her skin seemed even more moisturized with the bubble bath. It could be because she was sitting in the tub a little longer playing in the bath, but the prebiotic botanical blend left her skin smoother than when she went in. I still applied lotion, but what's cool about this is that... I was able to use these products without going back to grab some moisturizer (other than applying some to Clementine's hands and face). I only used all three products on her once... didn't see a need to triple up, but... if your child has very dry skin... that could be the route you take.

That prebiotic botanical blend is actually violet, chamomile, lavender, jasmine and chicory. I bought another product prior to this package arriving, and it contained two of these ingredients.

The 48 moisturizer test was actually conducted at North Cliff Labs in Cincinnati, Ohio (reference #99-1704).

Price wise, Dapple Baby's Shampoo & Body Wash retails for $7.48, the Bubble Bath retails for $8.98, and... the Baby Lotion retails for $7.48. I think they all should be priced at $7.48.

The price can be a little steep for some, but when comparing what's in the products versus what isn't... it could be worth it for some parents (over other products that may seem good but don't measure up). Especially those who don't want any potential chemicals affecting the growth of their little one. We've done our best trying to use fragrance free products, but looking at these products and the third party scorecards... I felt comfortable using the scented products. Oh and the products are tear-free, just in case you were wondering.

It would be great to see a bundle of either the Shampoo & Body Wash + the Baby Lotion for $14, and the... Bubble Bath + the Baby Lotion for $16.

Overall, these products actually work... they're a good size and give me peace of mind when using them on my daughter. I can't forget about the fact that (outside of moisturizing Clementine's face and hands) these products help keep her moisturized until bath time comes around again.

Size 5

Moisturizes 5

Contents 5

Price 4

4.75 out of 5 Cool Points

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Your Light: A Musical Storybook... reviewed!

Sometimes we venture off the main path into left field, and today is one of those times as I review Jillian Aversa's... Your Light: A Musical Storybook. This one is for the parents (and parents to be).

Your Light: A Musical Storybook, is a pleasant bedtime story with the goal of parents, grandparents, and caretakers... bonding with the children in their lives.

It contains a musical element to enhance the experience... but since "Musical Storybook" isn't part of the title... I didn't realize that. Before getting into the details about the book I jumped in so that I wasn't anticipating anything presented in the package beyond the actual book. I immediately picked up on the lyrics. I was thinking, "It's written as if you can sing it", and... that's because it's a song.

The book showcases a baby bunny being put to bed before traveling off on an adventure in dreamland where it pursues a fallen star. There's a fork in the road where it must decide which way to go in order to continue, but it gains courage from the love and support given by mom and dad.

I won't give away the whole book, but I think its a good reminder to our children that we're there... and its a good reminder to parents of why it's valuable to be there (and speak words of encouragement). It's just nice.

I can picture the illustrations by Marina Lezcano being animated for the purpose of a music video.

The sound of the song is just as pleasant as the book, and could definitely be a nice read + listening experience for you and your little one before hitting the pillow. I've read and listened to it with my daughter for about a week and... she seems to enjoy (especially the bunnies). She will be 2 years old soon, so the added opportunity to be able to bond with her more... made this review special.

I plan to add this book to her nightly routine for the long haul because the message of the song is beautiful and its something awesome for her to experience with both my Wife and I. I probably won't be singing it anytime soon, but... to each their own.

The illustrations are delivered in a soft watercolor from start to finish, and definitely help set the tone for bedtime. I was ready to dive into my bed afterward... and actually did on two occasions this week.

Your Light: A Musical Storybook is available in paperback and ebook via Amazon. One thing I'd love to see is a board book version because once Clementine gets her hands on a book... it's bound to be ripped. I keep the paperback books out of reach now, but she has full access to the board books. So that's something for the Author to consider.

Speaking of the author, if Jillian Aversa's name sounds familiar... that's because she's a busy woman contributing her award-winning vocals to film, video games, etc. She's also a mom, so she wanted to use her talents to create a memorable experience for parents to share with their children.

The paperback version is $9.99 which is about average from my experience, but you also get the song. The eBook version is $3.99... which is sweet, but... I prefer the paperback version because the light could tempt Clemi to remain awake longer than necessary.

Overall, Your Light: A Musical Storybook is a bonding experience worth capitalizing on. At times we get too busy to just sit down and invest in some serious one on one quality time with our children... and it's super crucial that it's done. Many of us can look back on our own childhoods and wish there were more opportunities we could've had with our parents... so why not give that to your kids?

Story 5

Illustrations 5

Quality 5

Price 5

5 out of 5 Cool Points

Get the book and download the song at www.YourLightBook.com

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Puro Sound Lab's SWEET PuroQuiet headphones... Reviewed!

Damn. Wait a minute... these are for kids? Consider me jealous.

So this package arrived at the studio recently... and I think I may have opened it up before the delivery guy got back to his truck. I was super curious about the quality. If two year old's are going to be handling these things... they have to be durable... but... how good do they sound? Let's find out!

My daughter Clemi (aka Clementine) helped me review Puro Sound Lab's PuroQuiet headphones.

These are the very first pair of headphones she's ever put on (ever)... but she's a toddler and... I'm super cautious about that sort of thing because noise-induced hearing loss is a very real thing. Luckily the nifty people at Puro Labs don't want anyone else to suffer those consequences after the unfortunate hearing loss of someone near and dear to them.

So Clemi helped me out with this review and looked super cute in the process. I know the company only allows the volume to go up so high with the limiter, but I had to double check the volume before I placed them on her ears. She had them on, danced a bit, took them off, and... put them back on again in order to listen once more.

Usually, I like to dive in and listen to a variety of audio myself, but... I more so wanted to see what her reaction would be. She was highly amused, and her expressions speak for themselves (as seen in this 3-month old photo of her).

She didn't want to take them off... which confirmed that they were comfy.

So instead of dealing with a potential tantrum... I let her enjoy a show. After the little song towards the end of the show, she took them off and put them around her neck. Dude... I was... super proud.

She didn't have to be instructed to put them around her neck either, so it really tripped me out (I geeked). The ear cups swivel and lay flat with no chin scrubbing at all (it's not that annoying partial swivel). Afterward, she got out of her little chair... handed me the headphones and ran over to her toys. So it was my turn to check them out.

You might be thinking... "How can you fit them on your adult-sized noggin when they're for kids?", and I'm glad you ask. The PuroQuiet headphones are geared to children, but... they're adjustable so that adults can also wear them (senior citizens included).

I think this was a great idea because you can literally share headphones with your children... and if you take care of the PuroQuiet's, they should last. I'll get to the quality in a bit.

So anyway, I adjust the headphones... put them on and they fit without being forced or giving my head an unnecessary bear hug. I turn them back on (with the flip of the switch) and they connect to my phone immediately. Thumbs up.

I forgot what I put on first, I believe it may have been something hip-hop or JPop related. Pretty sure it was Hip-Hop (a track with actual instruments used in the beat) and... it sounded... amazing. Really wasn't expecting that. 

No offense to Puro Sound Labs, but I figured it was something for kids to enjoy some audio at a safe volume... and... it wasn't going to be to my standards. My assumption was totally wrong.

The first word that came to my mind was... damn.

I can confidently say that a two-year-old will not appreciate the quality of these headphones as much as I do, but having that quality can help them better learn the words they hear and better recognize sounds. Clemi loves music, so the quality should help her identify instruments that she may see and hear in person.

That said... let's get into the details:

Puro Sound Labs sent over the white & pink headphones (which are technically... magenta), but they also come in black & blue.

The headband and ear cushions are wrapped in leather... which was a very nice touch. Clemi doesn't like taking them off, so the comfort is definitely there or... she would've tossed them on the floor.

The PuroQuiet also has AL6063 aluminum for enhanced durability. They mention this material, but I want to be a little more specific about it so that you get an idea of how durable it truly is. AL6063 aluminum is usually used for things like architectural fabrication, door frames, pipes, and even furniture. So when it comes to these headphones on an active 2-year-old's head... they should be okay (they're light weight too).

You have an active noise cancellation switch (just like the Bluetooth 4.0 switch). These switches are on the back area of each side, which make it very easy for your child to turn on.

Battery life on these headphones is 16 hours with ANC and 22 hours without ANC... which is sweet. They have a 290mAh battery to be more specific.

Your little one can also use these headphones to talk to you, grandparents, etc. The PuroQuiet features two integrated microphones... one for ANC and communication. Battery or not, your children can continue to enjoy these headphones via the 3.5mm audio cable.

For me, I got the best sound for music on the Bluetooth (no ANC), while the ANC made for better calling.

Using the audio cable or the ANC gave a slightly flatter sound.

The same applied to movies and games, the sound was richer with the ANC off and no cable... but the audio port is a plus.

ASMR was so much better with the ANC off. If you're familiar with ASMR, then you know that sound is key... and for me, it was like a boost in white noise when it was switched on.

The sweet wireless audio delivered by the PuroQuiet headphones... is thanks to its 40mm dynamic driver with a Qualcomm CSR 8635 DSP chipset. They also have a 32 ft wireless range... which lets your child run around without your phone or other devices the headphones you may connect.

According to Puro Sound Labs... these headphones contain Studio Grade Audio quality with their patent-pending Puro Balanced Response curve. Genuine studio grade audio, engineered to deliver an amazing listening experience with clear, crisp vocals and full, and dynamic bass all within an 85 dB volume limit.

I listened first, so that my experience wasn't influenced by anything said or read and... so regardless of what they say, I say that the headphones are awesome.

In the Box: Outside of the Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet headphones and the audio cable, you also get a USB charging cable, the expected user manual, and a nice hardcover travel case.

***Oh... by the way, even if there is an 85 dB volume limiting feature, the suggested use is 8 hours for a day. That's according to the Hearing Health Foundation, so whether you're in the suggested range of 2 to 92... keep that in mind.

One con I could give these headphones... is the lack of a skip/previous button, but i'm trying to think of how that would work with toddlers. Granted, they could flip the Bluetooth switch off if they really wanted to... i'll give them a pass on this one.


Price wise these headphones retail at $149.99, which can be a bit pricey for some parents to get for their child. $99.99 would sweeten the deal a bit more because as parents... we have to keep money aside for clothes, shoes, and other surprises.

$149.99 isn't a stretch though, because... they won't grow out of them... unless they're destined to grow into the second coming of SHAQ.

So in conclusion... these headphones have great sound, they're comfortable as based on how long Clemi wore them, they feel durable, and toddlers can grow into them. I call that a win, and besides the limiter saving their precious little ears... it also spares the headphone speakers from being blown.

Sound 5

Quality 5

Comfort 5

Price 5

5 out of 5 Cool Points

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