I chose the No Throw bottle straps to feature as a "Twintuitive Product" because it solves a problem for households with twins and those with young children very close in age. Aside from the obvious benefit of not allowing a bottle or a cup to hit the floor, read on to see how else these tethers are helpful.
What I thought about these bottle/cup straps:
1) The design of these tethers are simple, but functional. The adjustable Velcro fastener holds the bottle or sippy cup securely, while the other end can be looped onto almost anything, including but not limited to a seat belt, a car seat, a stroller, a high chair, and a diaper bag handle.
2) I love that there is such a variety of colors and designs to choose from. There are some that are gender-neutral, which is nice.
3) For a household with more than one young child, having two different straps helps the children to discern which cup is theirs.
4) The 17" straps are just the right length. Parents can fasten the No Throw cup straps so that it is physically impossible for two children to swap cups.
5) Most side-by-side twin strollers do not have snack trays and cup holders. These straps are one way to solve that problem. Parents can tuck a cup in the seat next to each child without worrying that it will be lost.
6) Of course, the most obvious feature is that the straps are the perfect length to not allow a baby bottle or sippy cup to hit the ground, which could lead to it being lost and would definitely cause it to become contaminated.
Please note that the No Throw straps are not to be used with children under 3 months of age and a child should not be left unsupervised while using a strap, as it could be a potential strangulation hazard.
Currently you can purchase No Throw straps at your local Walgreens or on NoThrow.com . For a limited time, NoThrow.com is offering Free Shipping on up to 6 straps, plus a Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion.
Thank you to No Throw for providing us with both a review product and a contest prize free of charge.
Limitations:
This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.
How to Gain Entries:
Leave a comment telling me which No Throw strap design you would choose if you won this contest. You must do this to be eligible to win this contest.
Extra Entries:
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2) For 5 extra entries, enter one of my other contests. Leave FIVE separate comments here telling me which contest you entered. You will earn 5 extra entries for each contest you enter.
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(All entries will be verified prior to awarding this prize.)
Random Drawing:
This contest will be closed on Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. A random number drawing will be held shortly after. The winner will be announced here and will be contact via email or through their blog. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new number will be drawn.
Good luck in the drawing!