Saturday, June 13, 2009

Skitter Toys Review and Giveaway!

Over the last six months you've read many reviews of useful and fun products, toys, clothing, and accessories. You've met some companies that are new to the market and have recognized some more familiar companies. Even though I get the opportunity to review amazing products, I would have to say the most rewarding thing I love about my job is the people that I meet behind the companies I work with. One of the companies that I've had the pleasure to work with in the past was Three Peas Company. The woman behind Three Peas Co. is an amazing mother, friend and colleague, and I am so happy that I get to work with Antoinette again while introducing you all to one of my favorite childrens toys of all time- The Skitter!

Most of the products we receive are cute girly little things that Abbigaile just adores. Alex loves getting mail, and a goal of mine is to find more products that he would love to review. We were super surprised when we received our pettiskirt to review, we also got a HUGE box with a SKITTER in it for Alex! Oh. My. Gosh! He couldn't get it out of the box fast enough! From the minute it was out of the plastic, he was skittering down the driveway and street non-stop!

A Skitter is a self-propelled, eco-friendly ride on toy. Because it's self propelled, it has helped my son with his balance, coordination and problem solving skills. Skitters are made with recycled plastics that are extremely durable and in bold, fun colors! The weight limit is very high (I need to double check it in the morning, but I think its 130lbs!), which means that even big kids can enjoy the Skitter, or that this is one toy that will grow with your child! This truly is a timeless toy, and a great investment for your children's happiness!

We've had our Skitter for about three months now, and I can honestly say that this is the ONLY outdoor toy that my kids play with every time we're outside. And they fight over it too, because now Abbie learned how to ride it! They absolutely love it! Despite the fact that it's being used all the time, the Skitter still looks brand new! Their friends come over and want to play on it, because they think it's the coolest thing ever, and their parents and I reminisce about the old fashioned scooter cars that we used to play with in gym class. My kids could seriously play on this thing for hours and not get bored, unlike many other ride on or outside toys. Alex loves to see how far he can get after riding down the slope of our driveway before twisting and the fact that his muscles get stronger every time he uses it and Abbie loves to just scoot-and-go!

I can genuinely say that this is by far the BEST toy we've ever received for our children, and I highly recommend this product to anyone who has children or grandchildren!

Want it?
Check out SkitterToys.com and pick out your favorite color, on sale for 20% off! Be sure to tell them that 4BabyAndMom sent you!

WIN IT!
Our friends at SkitterToys.com have offered one lucky winner their chance to win a Skitter toy for their family!

Here's How:
Tell me why your family needs a Skitter, and which color you'd choose if you won! You must complete this entry before you can submit additional entries.

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This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on Saturday, June 20th, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Special thanks to Skitter Toys for sponsoring this review and giveaway! Don't forget to enter The Mamasphere's Great Blog Launch carnival, and visit other fabulous sites for spectacular giveaways!

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86 comments:

  1. My kiddies would LOVE a Skitter! We spend so much time outside. The age difference in my children is rather large. Johnny is 9 and Paige is 21 months, but the Skitter is a toy they both would be able to play with!

    I would choose the Red Skitter. Thanks for the chance!

    seeryusfam@msn.com

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  2. I have your button!

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  3. I follow on Blogger!

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  4. This is so cool! My daughter would love this. Perfect size to throw in the back of the truck and take out to a park.

    We would love the pink one!

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  5. I follow :)

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  6. Follow on Twitter & Tweeted

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  7. Because they are so fun! Red, of course.

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  8. Just tweeted here: http://twitter.com/book_mommy/status/2159412231

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  9. I joined Mamasphere under Mommyof2girlz

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  10. Added my giveaway to mamasphere

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  13. How cute, my daughter would love this. Purple would be my first choice

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  14. i am a blogger follower

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  15. My son would love a Skidder! It looks much safer than a skateboard! My son would choose BLUE!

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    cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com
    weightingforperfection.blogspot.com

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  16. I follow you on blogger

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  17. I just love this! I have my 9 grandchildren coming over all the time and I like them to enjoy themselves. Now this would be fun for them and it looks so safe I wouldn't have to worry. I would love the purple. Thank you!

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  18. I follow on Twitter and tweeted
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  19. Both of my kids would love this- We need more outdoor toys while the weather is nice now here in AZ- I would pick the red.
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  20. I subscribe
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  21. i would love a red one for my kids. I have a 2 and 4 yr old and i know my son (4) would love it. We have a large driveway so he'd have plenty of room.

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  22. Both my kids (5 and 2) would love to play with this! It looks like a lot of fun and a toy that they could play with for a long time (with 130lbs weight limit, it's awesome!).
    My 5-year-old would pick red!

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  23. Blogger follower.

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  25. This is SO COOL! My kids are playing outside so much and would love this! Of course my son would choose the blue one and I think my daughter would like that color as well. :)

    Thank you for offering such a great giveaway!
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  26. I tweeted about this!! :)

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  27. My twins would LOVe the purple one!

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  28. I like the red skitter and if we won my son would hopefully spend more time outside. He has a hard time riding a bike and hates that he can't ride along with his friends but I'm sure the skitter would be a fav on the block

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  29. My daughter loves to be outside and I'm always looking for new activities for her, I think she would really enjoy this! I would pick the Pink Skitter :)

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  31. following on twitter
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  32. faved on technorati.com (JanuaryWish)

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  33. Stumbled it (Doll-In-Laces)

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  34. Bella and Dom would love this, and I would love it too ;) green is our fave one!!

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  35. i follow you on blogger

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  36. i'm a registered member on TMS :heart:

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  37. i enteredd a giveaway on the TMS blog party (the avon mascara giveaway)

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  38. AnonymousJune 15, 2009

    Looks like so much fun I'd try to ride the purple one

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  39. AnonymousJune 15, 2009

    Blog follower

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  40. AnonymousJune 15, 2009

    Tweeted
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  41. The skitter would get tons of use at our house since we have a preschooler, toddler and baby! I think they'd have a great time!

    I like the yellow one

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  42. I subscribe to your rss feed

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  43. oh my lev would love this! in red. because thats his favorite color dontcha know.

    just like supermans cape. and spiderman. or as he says.. fiderman.

    but i digress. and THATS why we need one!

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  45. entered contests on TMS! uh.. a ton of them!

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  46. oh! oh! oh! and im a registered member of The Mamasphere!

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  47. I would choose the green! Thanks

    hmahan_0529 @ yahoo dot com

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  48. We need a Skitter because My daughter is so active and I would love to ride it as well, I would choose Green!! Thanks

    hmahan_0529 @ yahoo dot com

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  49. My daughter would love riding the Skitter. She's too young for a bicycle without training wheels. She would still be able to ride outside with her brother.
    I like the Green Skitter.
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  50. Follower/subscriber

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  51. Subscribe via email.

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  52. I have your button on my blog.

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  53. Following you on twitter & tweetedhttp://twitter.com/MACMOMof3/status/2202896143

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  54. You are on my technorati Faves @macmomof3

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  55. My family needs a Skitter because I have 4 kids (3 of which are crazy boys) that wouls love to be cruising around on one! We would love to have a green one.

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  56. I have your button up at http://aliciasreviewgiveaway.blogspot.com/

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  58. I visited the Mamasphere page and entered into the icefairy's chest giveaways. I also listed two of my own.

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  59. I listed two giveaways at The Mamashpere!

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  60. I follow themamasphere and tweeted at http://twitter.com/aliciaarnold/status/2207477590

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  61. I follow you on twitter and tweeted a question at http://twitter.com/aliciaarnold/status/2207501165

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  62. My son loves to play outside and this would be perfect for him! He would be in child heaven!!! Thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com

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  63. I am an RSS subscriber. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

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  64. I tweeted at http://twitter.com/justicecw/status/2207738428
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  65. I registered at the Momasphere - my username is justicecw. And I forgot to mention that I think my son would love the yellow. Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

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  66. I entered the Mamas Green Pad Calafant USA giveaway from the Mamasphere. Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

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  67. This would be perfect for my family because we always have family and friends over and no outdoor toys. THis would be perfect for all the kids to use and my daughter when she is old enough.

    We would love the blue.

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  68. We need one because Mya needs something cool! As the youngest of 3 she never gets the cool new thing and this would be it for her! We'd pick purple :0

    Stef
    cunninghamfamily at gmail dot com

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  69. tweeted

    http://twitter.com/stefplus3/status/2248967603

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  70. I'm a member of TMS!

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  71. I entered the One Step Ahead beach cabanna giveaway

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  72. tweeted the carnival and giveaway

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  73. AnonymousJune 20, 2009

    My son would love a skitter because we have a super long driveway and not a ton of outdoor toys.. this would definitely keep him occupied! We would choose red or blue. Thanks!

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  74. AnonymousJune 20, 2009

    I subscribe by email.

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  75. AnonymousJune 20, 2009

    I entered your family beach cabana giveaway at the the mamasphere carnival page.

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  76. I love the blue skitter! Those look so cool!

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  77. Tweet! http://twitter.com/mannabsn/status/2256778367

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  78. I follow skitter on twitter and tweeted a question! http://twitter.com/mannabsn/status/2256787795

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  79. This contest is officially closed!
    Special Thanks to SkitterToys for sponsoring this giveaway!

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