Product #5 - Playtex Drop-Ins:
Today I am reviewing the Playtex Drop-Ins system disposable baby bottle liners to the the Target Up and Up brand liners. Both products are the same and the Up and Up brand fits just as well in the Playtex bottles. I see no difference at all between the brands. Both are BPA free. Because of the substantial price difference, this is a great buy and I would highly recommend them.
The Cost Comparison: Playtex Drop-Ins vs. Target's Up and Up (as of 2/14/11 at Target):
Playtex Drop-Ins (50 count): 5.89
Up and Up Bottle Liners (50 count): 2.97
That's a savings of 2.92!!! If you used 6 liners a day for a month, you would save 10.51 by switching to the Target brand!! Well worth it, in my opinion.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Eucerin Plus Intensive Care Lotion: Store Brand or Name Brand?
Product #4 - Eucerin Lotion:
Today I am reviewing Eucerin Plus Intensive Care lotion and how it compares to Wal-Mart's Store brand, Equate. Both bottles hold 16.9 FL oz and have identical ingredients with the exception of the added ingredient, sodium hydroxide, which falls at the very end of the ingredient list in the Equate brand. Ingredients are listed in order of amount in the product, from highest to lowest. Since this ingredient is at the end, the effect should be minimal.
To me, both lotions smell the same (relatively no noticeable scent) and go onto the skin the same. Both are effective at soothing dry skin and moisturizing for a long period of time, especially during these dry winter months. I believe there is no noticeable difference between these two products. As there is a big difference in price, I would choose Wal-Mart's Equate brand.
The Cost Comparison: Eucerin's Plus Intensive Care Lotion vs. Wal-Mart's Equate Intense Therapy Dry Skin Lotion (as of 2/12/11 at Wal-Mart):
Eucerin (16.9 FL oz) - 10.97
Equate (16.9 FL oz) - 6.47
A difference of 4.50!!!
Today I am reviewing Eucerin Plus Intensive Care lotion and how it compares to Wal-Mart's Store brand, Equate. Both bottles hold 16.9 FL oz and have identical ingredients with the exception of the added ingredient, sodium hydroxide, which falls at the very end of the ingredient list in the Equate brand. Ingredients are listed in order of amount in the product, from highest to lowest. Since this ingredient is at the end, the effect should be minimal.
To me, both lotions smell the same (relatively no noticeable scent) and go onto the skin the same. Both are effective at soothing dry skin and moisturizing for a long period of time, especially during these dry winter months. I believe there is no noticeable difference between these two products. As there is a big difference in price, I would choose Wal-Mart's Equate brand.
The Cost Comparison: Eucerin's Plus Intensive Care Lotion vs. Wal-Mart's Equate Intense Therapy Dry Skin Lotion (as of 2/12/11 at Wal-Mart):
Eucerin (16.9 FL oz) - 10.97
Equate (16.9 FL oz) - 6.47
A difference of 4.50!!!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
V8 V Fusion Juice: Store brand or name brand?
Product #3 - V8 V Fusion:
Today I am reviewing the V8 brand's V Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry juice vs.Wal-Mart's Great Value store brand. Both are the same size, 46 FL oz, and both have the same shape bottle. The ingredients are exactly the same. After a taste comparison, I would say there is a slight difference in taste but both taste great and I believe that you would not notice that it was a store brand in a blind taste test. The Great Value brand also makes most of the other varieties that V8 produces.
There is a substantial price difference (.50) between the two and therefore, I would recommend purchasing the Great Value brand at Wal-Mart instead of the name brand.
The Cost Comparison: V8 V Fusion vs. Wal-Mart's Great Value (as of 2/12/11 at Wal-Mart):
V8 V Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry (46 FL oz) - 2.48
Wal-Mart's Great Value Pomegranate Blueberry (46 FL oz) - 2.98
Today I am reviewing the V8 brand's V Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry juice vs.Wal-Mart's Great Value store brand. Both are the same size, 46 FL oz, and both have the same shape bottle. The ingredients are exactly the same. After a taste comparison, I would say there is a slight difference in taste but both taste great and I believe that you would not notice that it was a store brand in a blind taste test. The Great Value brand also makes most of the other varieties that V8 produces.
There is a substantial price difference (.50) between the two and therefore, I would recommend purchasing the Great Value brand at Wal-Mart instead of the name brand.
The Cost Comparison: V8 V Fusion vs. Wal-Mart's Great Value (as of 2/12/11 at Wal-Mart):
V8 V Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry (46 FL oz) - 2.48
Wal-Mart's Great Value Pomegranate Blueberry (46 FL oz) - 2.98
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Baby Wipes - Store Brand or Name Brand?
Product #2 - Baby Wipes
Today I will be reviewing baby wipes to go along with the diapers that I reviewed the other day. I should mention now that I am a regular Target shopper but will also review other national store brands such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Trader Joe's and Walgreens. Since Grocery stores tend to be regional for the most part, I will avoid them in my reviews for now.
Anyway, back to the wipes.
Target vs. Pampers (both - unscented):
The main difference between the two is that the Target brand, Up and Up is not as thick as the Pampers wipe. The Target wipe is also textured as opposed to flat with the Pampers. The size of both wipes is similar and both work great with my wipes warmer. Well you would think that the thickness of the Pampers would be better for cleaning, I actually think that the Target wipe is easier to get in between the chunky rolls on my baby's upper thighs. Not to get too into detail here, but since she is a girl baby, I like to think that the thinness off the Target wipe is more comfortable for her when I clean her cracks and crevasses.
In my opinion, the Target Up and Up wipes are just as good if not better than the Pampers Wipes. I actually prefer them and would buy them even if they were the same price.
The Cost Comparison - Target Up and Up Wipes to Pampers Unscented Wipes (as of 2/10/11 on Target.com):
Pampers Sensitive Unscented Wipes (512 count) - 13.49 or .03 / wipe
Target Up and Up Sensitive Unscented Wipes (720 count) - 13.69 or .02 / wipe
If you used 15 wipes per day for 1 year, the Pampers brand would cost you 164.25. If you switched to the Target brand, it would cost 109.50. That is a savings of 54.75!! Well worth the switch, in my opinion.
Today I will be reviewing baby wipes to go along with the diapers that I reviewed the other day. I should mention now that I am a regular Target shopper but will also review other national store brands such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Trader Joe's and Walgreens. Since Grocery stores tend to be regional for the most part, I will avoid them in my reviews for now.
Anyway, back to the wipes.
Target vs. Pampers (both - unscented):
The main difference between the two is that the Target brand, Up and Up is not as thick as the Pampers wipe. The Target wipe is also textured as opposed to flat with the Pampers. The size of both wipes is similar and both work great with my wipes warmer. Well you would think that the thickness of the Pampers would be better for cleaning, I actually think that the Target wipe is easier to get in between the chunky rolls on my baby's upper thighs. Not to get too into detail here, but since she is a girl baby, I like to think that the thinness off the Target wipe is more comfortable for her when I clean her cracks and crevasses.
In my opinion, the Target Up and Up wipes are just as good if not better than the Pampers Wipes. I actually prefer them and would buy them even if they were the same price.
The Cost Comparison - Target Up and Up Wipes to Pampers Unscented Wipes (as of 2/10/11 on Target.com):
Pampers Sensitive Unscented Wipes (512 count) - 13.49 or .03 / wipe
Target Up and Up Sensitive Unscented Wipes (720 count) - 13.69 or .02 / wipe
If you used 15 wipes per day for 1 year, the Pampers brand would cost you 164.25. If you switched to the Target brand, it would cost 109.50. That is a savings of 54.75!! Well worth the switch, in my opinion.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
First Review: Baby Diapers: Store Brand or Name Brand?
I am a busy stay-at-home Mama of two. I have been searching and searching for a website that compares store brands to name brands and have yet to find one so I have decided to create my own in hopes that I can help other people out there like myself. I am always looking for ways to save but refuse to do so if it compromises quality. Please join me in my review and comparison of products and comment on which you prefer be it store or name brand and why. Let's get started!
Product #1:
Diapers
I was a die hard Pampers fan for the first 9 months of my daughter's life. I then discovered Target's store brand diapers and I never turned back.....well, until I had a newborn again. I will explain....
Target
I have found that Target's Up and Up Diapers provide just as good of leak protection as the name brand. The quality of the elastic and staying power of the fasteners is also just as good. The print on the diapers is adorable with a white background and green and blue polka dots. I have found that they hold just as much as do the name brands. I would say they do not feel quite as "dry" as the name brands do when they are wet but this has never been an issue for me as I do change my baby's diaper often enough (as one should). The diaper does tend to bubble out a bit in the front when it is full but again, all you need to do is change the baby regularly and this is not a problem. I have found this to be more noticeable on a smaller baby than an older one or a toddler. At night, I have experienced occasional leaking but I had the same issue with the name brands. I switched to an "overnight" diaper for night time and it was a huge improvement. The one issue that I have found is that this diaper is not quite as soft as the name brand but I believe this to only be an issue with a newborn when you want everything their skin touches to be soft as silk. You may find that you will want to wait to make the switch once the baby is past the newborn stage but it is not something that I would find to be a deal breaker at all. I used Pampers Swaddlers again for the first 2 months then switched back to Up and Up for my second baby. Overall, this diaper is a great buy and well worth the savings without sacrificing quality.
The Cost Comparison - Target's Up and Up to Pampers (Prices as of 2/8/11 at Target.com)
Pampers Cruisers size 3 (160 count): $39.87 or .25 / diaper
Up and Up size 3 (96 count**): 14.69 or .15 / diaper
If you used 8 diapers per day, the Pampers Cruisers would cost you 2.00 per day. The Up and Up brand would cost you 1.20 per day. Over the course of one year at 8 diapers per day, the Up and Up brand would save you 292.00!!!! That is a huge savings in my opinion and well worth the switch.
**The Up and Up brand's largest size box, though currently they have a "Club Size" that is larger.
Product #1:
Diapers
I was a die hard Pampers fan for the first 9 months of my daughter's life. I then discovered Target's store brand diapers and I never turned back.....well, until I had a newborn again. I will explain....
Target
I have found that Target's Up and Up Diapers provide just as good of leak protection as the name brand. The quality of the elastic and staying power of the fasteners is also just as good. The print on the diapers is adorable with a white background and green and blue polka dots. I have found that they hold just as much as do the name brands. I would say they do not feel quite as "dry" as the name brands do when they are wet but this has never been an issue for me as I do change my baby's diaper often enough (as one should). The diaper does tend to bubble out a bit in the front when it is full but again, all you need to do is change the baby regularly and this is not a problem. I have found this to be more noticeable on a smaller baby than an older one or a toddler. At night, I have experienced occasional leaking but I had the same issue with the name brands. I switched to an "overnight" diaper for night time and it was a huge improvement. The one issue that I have found is that this diaper is not quite as soft as the name brand but I believe this to only be an issue with a newborn when you want everything their skin touches to be soft as silk. You may find that you will want to wait to make the switch once the baby is past the newborn stage but it is not something that I would find to be a deal breaker at all. I used Pampers Swaddlers again for the first 2 months then switched back to Up and Up for my second baby. Overall, this diaper is a great buy and well worth the savings without sacrificing quality.
The Cost Comparison - Target's Up and Up to Pampers (Prices as of 2/8/11 at Target.com)
Pampers Cruisers size 3 (160 count): $39.87 or .25 / diaper
Up and Up size 3 (96 count**): 14.69 or .15 / diaper
If you used 8 diapers per day, the Pampers Cruisers would cost you 2.00 per day. The Up and Up brand would cost you 1.20 per day. Over the course of one year at 8 diapers per day, the Up and Up brand would save you 292.00!!!! That is a huge savings in my opinion and well worth the switch.
**The Up and Up brand's largest size box, though currently they have a "Club Size" that is larger.
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