Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Giant Microbes Review & Easter Giveaway




 My son has suffered with ear infections since he was a baby. Barely a month goes by where he doesn't have at least one, and more than once he had fevers so high we wound up in the ER. He never understood much about where ear infections came from or what caused them, but now thanks to Giant Microbes, he has a better understanding of this ailment, as well a a new friend to cuddle with on the days when his ear infections start to act up.



Giant Microbe's great toys that are based on what the actual germs and bugs that cause sicknesses look like, only magnified a million times. We were lucky enough to be able to review the plush Ear Ache. Not only is he cute and cuddly with his bright orange fur and big eyes, he also comes with lots of info about what causes ear infections in children. My son learned that many ear infections are caused by the tubes in the ears being shorter  and straighter than adult's tubes, which allows bacteria to enter with easier access. This little toy not only provided educational info for both of us, but also made ear aches seem a little less threatening because the plush ear ache is just too cute not to love.



The ear ache is only one of dozens of plush and vinyl animals you can choose from on the Giant Microbes site. They also have ailments like diarrhea, the flu, stomach aches, sore throats, and the common cold.   They also have mini dolls in a petri dish and some of the dolls even make sounds.  All of the toys are available for everyday low prices and would make a unique and educational gift for any child this Easter.





One lucky winner is going to receive the Giant Microbe of their choice in either plush or vinyl in the regular size. To enter, visit Giant Microbes and tell me which one you would choose if you were the lucky winner.  For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama & Giant Microbes (5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
5) Become my friend on face book  or a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book (one entry each)
6) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
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9) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
10) Fan of Giant Microbes on face book
11) Follow Giant Microbes on twitter


This giveaway will end at midnight on  4/3/11 and is open to the continental US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Giant Microbes for offering this great prize!


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

232 comments:

  1. I think I'd most like to have anthrax. never thought I'd be saying that. lol


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  12. anthrax would be great since i'll be talking about it with students

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  156. I would choose the amoeba because that is my nickname for my husband...long story!


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