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Michael 06-16-2016 12:22 AM

Daycare.com Product Review Panel - Update!
 
Congratulations, The Betesh Group has chosen these members as participants for the products to review!

BabyMonkeys
Thriftylady
Jenboo
CalCare
spud912
Mariahsaint
yodaone
sharlan
organicdclady
nannyde
Baby Beluga
Cat Herder
sahm1225
laundrymom
Blackcat31
Sunshine74
Controlled Chaos
woods
wonderfullisa
EntropyControlSpecialist
hottie8962
Josiegirl
Conoad
Leigh

If you are still interested, PM me ASAP so that we can send your product to you.

Also, please supply me with a Business name if you have one.

If your name is not on the list, and you supplied me with your information, there is still an option that if one of those chosen can not participate we will choose from the others on our list.

Blackcat31 06-16-2016 07:02 AM

Info sent! likethis

spud912 06-16-2016 07:27 AM

Message sent :)

EntropyControlSpecialist 06-16-2016 11:58 AM

Information sent. :)

woods 06-16-2016 01:30 PM

Information sent

Mariahsaint 06-16-2016 01:44 PM

Message sent! happyface

hottie8962 06-16-2016 02:04 PM

Message sent

Sunshine74 06-16-2016 09:20 PM

Yay! Message sent.

sahm1225 06-16-2016 09:42 PM

Woo hoo! Message sent!!

Michael 06-16-2016 10:49 PM

I've heard from 16 of you, thanks. The remaining 8 need to contact me ASAP. I will list them tomorrow. If I don't hear from them I will be looking to replace with those that had been on the larger list of 40.

jenboo 06-16-2016 11:14 PM

Woohoo! Message sent. Hope I'm not too late.

Michael 06-17-2016 01:23 AM

Originally Posted by jenboo:
Woohoo! Message sent. Hope I'm not too late.

No, you're fine.

I am still have not heard back from:

wonderfullisa
Leigh
yodaone
organicdclady
Baby Beluga
Cat Herder

Need your info ASAP!

Cat Herder 06-17-2016 10:28 AM

Sorry, I sent the info during the first round. :lol:

Sending again, now.

Michael 06-17-2016 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Cat Herder:
Sorry, I sent the info during the first round. :lol:

Sending again, now.

Yes, thanks.

yodaone 06-19-2016 05:35 PM

Info sent

Michael 07-01-2016 10:18 PM

Update: Your products will be sent out next Tuesday. Let me know when you receive them.

I need:

Josiegirl - address
hottie8962 - last name

Please PM me

Josiegirl 07-02-2016 03:02 AM

You have it now :)
Can't wait!

Baby Beluga 07-02-2016 08:13 AM

I was just thinking about this, excited to review the bag :)

hottie8962 07-02-2016 03:32 PM

message sent

Michael 07-02-2016 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by hottie8962:
message sent

Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
You have it now :)
Can't wait!

Got it, thanks

Josiegirl 07-11-2016 03:17 AM

Michael, is there a time frame in which we need to submit a review? My expectant dcm isn't due until the end of Sept. so I could give it to her or use it myself. To be honest, I'm thinking using it myself would be the best option because who knows when she'd get back with a review. (just thinking out loud here)
This thing is pretty darn awesome:)

Thriftylady 07-11-2016 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
Michael, is there a time frame in which we need to submit a review? My expectant dcm isn't due until the end of Sept. so I could give it to her or use it myself. To be honest, I'm thinking using it myself would be the best option because who knows when she'd get back with a review. (just thinking out loud here)
This thing is pretty darn awesome:)

I am trying to figure out where we do the review? It sent a sheet of questions but does not say where to mail it back to or where to go online to give the review.

Baby Beluga 07-11-2016 06:16 AM

I have not received mine yet.

sharlan 07-11-2016 07:15 AM

I have not received mine, either.

sahm1225 07-11-2016 07:36 AM

Me either :confused:

Conoad 07-11-2016 10:38 AM

It says scan the completed questionnaire to the email listed.

Thriftylady 07-11-2016 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Conoad:
It says scan the completed questionnaire to the email listed.

I must have missed that part thanks. I better read the stuff again!

EntropyControlSpecialist 07-11-2016 11:01 AM

I'm in the "haven't received anything" boat, too.

Sunshine74 07-11-2016 09:14 PM

Mine came in Friday- right before I went out of town for the weekend. I can't wait to actually test it out.

Michael 07-11-2016 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
Michael, is there a time frame in which we need to submit a review? My expectant dcm isn't due until the end of Sept. so I could give it to her or use it myself. To be honest, I'm thinking using it myself would be the best option because who knows when she'd get back with a review. (just thinking out loud here)
This thing is pretty darn awesome:)

I will ask on a time limit but I would think Sept would be too far away.

Originally Posted by Thriftylady:
I am trying to figure out where we do the review? It sent a sheet of questions but does not say where to mail it back to or where to go online to give the review.

If you have any issues with the questionnaire let me know.

I'm glad they are finally arriving. If you have not received anything by the end of the week, let me know.

wonderfullisa 07-12-2016 03:10 AM

Im excited to get mail! Will be looking for it.

Blackcat31 07-12-2016 05:33 AM

Mine was sitting on the step when I got to work this morning!

The bag is very nice!

My newest DC baby will make his debut sometime this week..... happyface

Mariahsaint 07-12-2016 07:04 AM

I have not received mine yet either. :(

Baby Beluga 07-12-2016 04:14 PM

Just wanted to update that I received the bag today.

spud912 07-12-2016 04:24 PM

Just got mine! happyfacelikethis

hottie8962 07-12-2016 04:59 PM

Day Care Diaper Bag & Infant Restraint Reviews
 
I got mine today the bag looks awesome, I had a few parents say they want it.how do I get more for parents that are interested, the question paper asked if interested in getting more but doesn't say how to.

Michael 07-12-2016 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by hottie8962:
I got mine today the bag looks awesome, I had a few parents say they want it.how do I get more for parents that are interested, the question paper asked if interested in getting more but doesn't say how to.


Click the ad at the top of the forum. That is the company that sent you the products.

CalCare 07-12-2016 07:50 PM

I got it just now... it is so great! I will be using this for our outings. I have one dck, sometimes 2 (theyre siblings), with my own 2 sons. We go out to parks, museums, and beach. This will be great for that.

Blackcat31 07-12-2016 08:03 PM

I am very impressed! Its really well thought out.

I like the neutral colors used too but personally, I think it would have been kind of nice to have different colored labels (accents, tags or zippers or something) on each inside bag/piece so that the one needed is immediately recognized. I had to keep pulling each one out and reading the label to make sure I had the one I wanted.

But that was just today, maybe you just get better at using it the more you use it. :)

sharlan 07-12-2016 08:04 PM

I got mine today.

Baby Beluga 07-12-2016 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I am very impressed! Its really well thought out.

I like the neutral colors used too but personally, I think it would have been kind of nice to have different colored labels (accents, tags or zippers or something) on each inside bag/piece so that the one needed is immediately recognized. I had to keep pulling each one out and reading the label to make sure I had the one I wanted.

But that was just today, maybe you just get better at using it the more you use it. :)

First and foremost, it really is a nice bag. Very roomy and seems well made. DD is 4 and I still carry a diaper bag. I carry the diaper bags that look like handbags, because I found that I liked having the pockets that a diaper bags offered. Regular handbags seem to be lacking in that area.

With that being said, I agree with the bold above. Right now everything kind of blends in together. I plan on using this diaper bag for DD's belongings when she sleeps over at my in-laws or her and I travel. Currently, during sleepovers or travel, DD uses a suitcase and I put a days worth of clothing and hair accessories in a gallon size baggie. That way she can pull it out and get dressed independently. It also helps me with organization when packing. I do like that I can use the different smaller pouches for this and it seems little more eco friendly vs using gallon baggies. My MIL also places DD's dirty clothes in a plastic grocery bag, so having the laundry bag included in the diaper bag is a huge plus.

For my mother in law I could immediately tell that the same colored bags would be difficult to look through, so I plan on putting different colored sticky notes on the outside labeled with the contents. IE: Pjs, clothes day 1, clothes day 2, etc.

I LOVE having an insulated food pouch and bottle pouch. DD and I travel a good amount (small weekend trips) Because of allergies this means I pack her food and drinks for the car and will buy more at the grocery when we arrive at our destination. Usually she has two insulated food bags. One for lunch and snacks and one for drinks. Having the insulted bags included in this diaper bag means I have ONE bag to carry and keep track of, not three. That's a big plus in my book :)

If I could make a couple of recommendations:

Make the interior liner of the bag and the smaller pouches different colors. For example, make the interior liner dark purple and the smaller pouches the white/grey pattern.

I would also make the smaller pouches with a plastic window where parents can write the contents on card stock, paper, etc and slip it in the window. This might make finding the correct bag faster and easier. The labels right now are great for infant use, but I can see this bag lasting families past the infant years. Having the opportunity to label your own pouches will encourage longevity with this bag.

Michael 07-12-2016 11:37 PM

Nice critique BalckCat

wonderfullisa 07-13-2016 06:47 AM

Still looking for mine, but all of these positive reviews have me excited!

EntropyControlSpecialist 07-13-2016 11:49 AM

I received mine. It is great!

laundrymom 07-13-2016 01:04 PM

How was it shipped?
I might be stalking the delivery vans in my neighborhood. Lol

Blackcat31 07-13-2016 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by laundrymom:
How was it shipped?
I might be stalking the delivery vans in my neighborhood. Lol

Mine was in a LARGE square box, I believe UPS ground was the shipper....at least that is what the box says.

Mine arrived sometime after 5:00 as it was sitting on my step when I got to work in the morning. No signature required.

laundrymom 07-13-2016 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Mine was in a LARGE square box, I believe UPS ground was the shipper....at least that is what the box says.

Mine arrived sometime after 5:00 as it was sitting on my step when I got to work in the morning. No signature required.

Thanks!!
FedEx dropped off a ginormous box today and I got all excited. It was something different. Lol.

organicdclady 07-13-2016 01:16 PM

I got mine yesterday and packed it up. We took it to the park with us today. It is big enough to carry everything we could ever need for an outing but not extremely bulky. I am very impressed.
Will be taking it to the beach next week and I'm pretty sure it will replace the 3+ bags we took with us last week.
I do agree with bc about some minor changes to make finding individual bags a bit easier. I won't be bringing a bag of bibs so the labels aren't really useful. I packed a smaller bag for each child and wrote their name on the tag. Diapers, wipes, spare clothes, sunscreen and a hat all fit in the smaller bag. Overall I am thrilled.

Michael 07-13-2016 01:28 PM

Sounds like they have some great items. I bet that backpack would have been cool.

If anyone has not received their items by Friday, let me know. I'm sure we can track it is UPS is handling the delivery.

Josiegirl 07-13-2016 04:10 PM

I am loving it! I can bring everything we need out back, it's all sorted and organized, no digging around in a catch-all bag to look for wipes or kleenex, bandaids, everything in its place and a place for every single thing you could think of.
Someone mentioned the neutral colors; love that it's not all babyish covered. :) But I do agree with a different labeling system.

Thriftylady 07-13-2016 04:23 PM

I also love that it doesn't really look like a baby bag. We used it today to go the the museum. I do wish the bottle holder would hold a couple more bottles. We used it for water bottles and they were slightly frozen and still had some ice at lunch which was nice. I love the laundry bags. I would use these with this bag if staying at a hotel. The little plastic bags they give never hold all of our laundry! These are great for that. I am not sure what I would use the other bags for at this point, but they are easily removed if you don't need them. Now if DD was going to travel she may use them to split up different days of clothing, she is funny like that! She does it to make sure she has an outfit for each day. So far after using it once, we really liked it.

woods 07-14-2016 10:02 AM

I still haven't received anything in the mail. Getting impatient ready all these reviews. I'm excited to try it out if it ever arrives.

jenboo 07-14-2016 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by woods:
I still haven't received anything in the mail. Getting impatient ready all these reviews. I'm excited to try it out if it ever arrives.

Same here.
The neighbor keeps getting a bunch of stuff delivered and i get all excited. Boo

Michael 07-14-2016 12:55 PM

Everyone that is listed in the OP. that has not received your item, let me know. I will send your names to the supplier so we can track them. I want to start this tracking by the weekend if possible.

Cat Herder 07-14-2016 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Michael:
Everyone that is listed in the OP. that has not received your item, let me know. I will send your names to the supplier so we can track them. I want to start this tracking by the weekend if possible.

I have not received anything yet. I am very rural, though. Will let you know if anything arrives tomorrow.

Michael 07-14-2016 03:50 PM

I am making a list of those that have not received their products yet.

Let me know if this is correct or anyone else needs to be added.

Jenboo
Woods
Cat Herder
laundrymom
wonderfullisa
Mariahsaint

laundrymom 07-14-2016 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Michael:
I am making a list of those that have not received their products yet.

Let me know if this is correct or anyone else needs to be added.

Jenboo
Woods
Cat Herder
laundrymom
wonderfullisa
Mariahsaint

As of tonight I still have not. Thanks for staying on top of it Michael.

yodaone 07-14-2016 07:22 PM

I still have not received one yet either.

My3cents 07-15-2016 06:02 AM

I don't know what this is all about but is sure does sound cool and useful.

I need to frequent the boards more often I suppose.

3cents~

Mariahsaint 07-15-2016 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by Michael:
I am making a list of those that have not received their products yet.

Let me know if this is correct or anyone else needs to be added.

Jenboo
Woods
Cat Herder
laundrymom
wonderfullisa
Mariahsaint

Correct. As of right now I have yet to receive anything. :(

BabyMonkeys 07-15-2016 05:49 PM

I haven't received anything yet either

Michael 07-16-2016 12:06 AM

For those of you that have not received your items; The Reste surveyors will ship shortly.

sahm1225 07-16-2016 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Michael:
I am making a list of those that have not received their products yet.

Let me know if this is correct or anyone else needs to be added.

Jenboo
Woods
Cat Herder
laundrymom
wonderfullisa
Mariahsaint

I haven't received it either.

jenboo 07-16-2016 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Michael:
For those of you that have not received your items; The Reste surveyors will ship shortly.

Sweet!! Thanks for checking up on it

Controlled Chaos 07-16-2016 12:16 PM

Haven't received mine yet either :)

laundrymom 07-16-2016 01:05 PM

Still haven't received anything.

Originally Posted by Michael:
I am making a list of those that have not received their products yet.

Let me know if this is correct or anyone else needs to be added.

Jenboo
Woods
Cat Herder
laundrymom
wonderfullisa
Mariahsaint


nannyde 07-17-2016 05:12 PM

Not me

Michael 07-17-2016 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by nannyde:
Not me


The Reste surveyors will ship shortly.

sahm1225 07-20-2016 12:38 PM

Any updates? I still haven't received anything

Mariahsaint 07-21-2016 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by sahm1225:
Any updates? I still haven't received anything

Same

:)

Cat Herder 07-21-2016 11:18 AM

I received a crushed box today. ;) Product inside was in good condition, though.

sharlan 07-21-2016 01:42 PM

I think it's a fantastic diaper bag. I wish I had one similar when I was lugging everything back and forth to daycare for 3 little girls. I used a duffle bag that nothing stayed organized in.

I would love to see a backpack version of this.

Unregistered 07-21-2016 10:16 PM

I found my first problem with it... Can't throw it in the wash ;) now, I doubt I could throw any other diaper bag in the wash either. But, just saying, it would be nice! :) -calcare

nanglgrl 07-22-2016 12:30 AM

If they ever need anyone else to review items can you add me to the list?

My3cents 07-22-2016 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by nanglgrl:
If they ever need anyone else to review items can you add me to the list?

me too please, sounds like fun~

jenboo 07-22-2016 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by sahm1225:
Any updates? I still haven't received anything

I'm hoping I get mine today!

laundrymom 07-22-2016 10:47 AM

I recieved mine yesterday. Used it already.
I loved the packaging.
Item seems well made. Very sturdy seams and closure Velcro. It was a bit roomy for the two infants I have. Both are around 9-11 pounds.
I also tried it for size on a neighbors 16 pounder. It fit him well.
But every baby is built differently so that's something to take into account.
The neighbor and I both thought a one piece design would be better. Less pieces and less chance of someone assembling incorrectly.
I wonder what the price point for the item would be?
I did email back a scan of the form today, as mentioned in the paperwork. I enjoyed this and will use it when needed.
I hope to be included in other reviews too.

Unregistered 07-22-2016 12:20 PM

I'm confused. Are you saying you put the baby in the bag? Lol what

Michael 07-22-2016 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Unregistered:
I'm confused. Are you saying you put the baby in the bag? Lol what

There were two items sent out to be tested by our providers. One was a diaper bag and another was an infant restrainer to prevent SIDS.

Josiegirl 07-23-2016 03:50 AM

I better get on the ball. I see people are returning reviews already. :( Can I just say ditto? :p From what I've read, they've already hit on all the points I've discovered.

Michael 07-23-2016 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Josiegirl:
I better get on the ball. I see people are returning reviews already. :( Can I just say ditto? :p From what I've read, they've already hit on all the points I've discovered.

Even though the supplier attached a questionaire to your product, I think it would be good if all of you would also give some feedback here. I sent the link to this thread to the supplier for them to read your comments.

jenboo 07-23-2016 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Michael:
Even though the supplier attached a questionaire to your product, I think it would be good if all of you would also give some feedback here. I sent the link to this thread to the supplier for them to read your comments.

I still haven't received mine :(

Conoad 07-24-2016 10:35 AM

I posted a separate thread. Any way to link it? Or just copy / paste here?

Michael 07-24-2016 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Conoad:
I posted a separate thread. Any way to link it? Or just copy / paste here?

Send me the link address to the thread and I'll merge it here.

Sunshine74 07-24-2016 09:01 PM

We are going to put ours to the test during our big zoo trip this week!

hottie8962 07-24-2016 10:39 PM

We took the bag to the water park today instead of taking multiple bags it was awsome it held everything.towels,extra clothes sunblock,snacks,food,my soda cans .The bottle bag worked really good it held lots of frozen water bottles and they stayed frozen it was very hot today 110 .we were at the water park for 6 hours they were still half frozen when we got back.I really love this bag an wish I got it long time ago. I think every one with kids should own this bag light weight great size. One thing I would change is the labels those are perfect for babies but would be nice to write your own labels.maby different colored labels also to be easy to find things.

Blackcat31 07-25-2016 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by Conoad:
I posted a separate thread. Any way to link it? Or just copy / paste here?

Here is the link to the review thread Conoad started

https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83507

Michael 07-25-2016 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Here is the link to the review thread Conoad started

https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83507

Thanks BC. I copied the feedback posts from this thread to that review thread. If any of you that have received the Diaper Bag of Infant Restraint, please use this thread for your feedback as you use the product. Betesh, the company that delivered the products to you, will be reading your comments in order to assess and improve their product line.

https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83507

jenboo 07-26-2016 03:28 PM

I was so excited because I finally received my package today but...they sent me the wrong item :(
I received the infant positioner which isn't legal for me to use and my own child is too big for it.
Super bummed. I've been patiently waiting for the diaper bag.

Mariahsaint 07-28-2016 04:03 PM

I still haven't received anything.

Is it possible it got lost in the mail?

:(

Michael 07-28-2016 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mariahsaint:
I still haven't received anything.

Is it possible it got lost in the mail?

:(

I sent Betesh your address to follow up. The infant restrainer was sent out a couple weeks after the diaper bag.

Mariahsaint 07-29-2016 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Michael:
I sent Betesh your address to follow up. The infant restrainer was sent out a couple weeks after the diaper bag.

Of course after I said something, I went home and the package was waiting for me. :rolleyes:

Thank you for checking!

Michael 07-29-2016 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Mariahsaint:
Of course after I said something, I went home and the package was waiting for me. :rolleyes:

Thank you for checking!

Oh that's great. The Betesh BabyBoom rep is now a member here and has been posting on the products feedback page. https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83507


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