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Keeping Kids Active with LeapFrog LeapBand | Review & GIVEAWAY

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July 9, 2015 By Ann-Marie 27 Comments

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How to keep kids active when they head back to school.With just over a month until my kids start back to school (less for some!), we’re trying to pack in as many activities as we can. We went to a bounce house yesterday, we have plans for creek stomping and lots of fun at the pool. During school, I know they’re staying active with recess time and P.E. class, but honestly when they come home from school, it’s homework, a little play outside if the weather cooperates, then chillin’ with electronics or in front of the TV.

How can we change our after-school, lazy-daisy habits?

  • Healthy snacks. I’m a little ashamed about a realization I had at the pool recently. During an adult swim break, I noticed a little girl snacking on a bag of fresh sugar snap peas. I looked over toward my own kids, fresh from the snack bar, and they were pulling apart colorful strings of sour candy. #MomFail, right? I know all about “tasting the rainbow”, but colorful sour candy isn’t what the FDA has in mind. Encouraging healthy after-school snacks is one step in the right direction.
  • Being active. Not only is being physically active a good way for kids to stay fit, but – I’m not a doctor – I’ve got to think it will help them fall asleep easier, and have a more restful sleep in time for school the next day. Right? Here’s a neat healthy kids infographic on some other ideas (click it to enlarge).

One way my youngest (Carlie, age 6 “AND A HALF”) is starting to get active is with her new Leapfrog LeapBand, which P&G sent to me to review as part of a special promotion (read to the bottom for the details!).

Leapfrog LeapBand Review

This LeapFrog LeapBand review may help parents know if this activity tracker for kids is worth it.

The LeapFrog LeapBand is an activity tracker for younger kids (recommended for ages 4-7).

After installing the LeapFrog Connect software (super simple), I set up Carlie’s sleep hours, so she’s not skipping around her room while she should be sleeping. You can also set it for school hours, which we’ll do later on (4 weeks 6 days 15 hours, but who’s counting).

LeapFrog LeapBand Review

There are 14 fun “challenges” preloaded, and you can set up an additional 36 challenges to increase the variety.

LeapBand Challenges include:

  • Animals (“Wiggle like a caterpillar!”)
  • Sports (“Jog in place until the time runs out.”)
  • Imaginative (“Pretend to juggle!”)
  • and Combination

As your child is participating in the challenges, the LeapBand keeps track of their activity and awards Joules energy gems. By collecting Joules, they’ll unlock rewards.

In the Weekly Snapshot area of the LeapFrog Connect software, you’ll get a glimpse of your child’s activity over the course of a week, and even learn which days they were more active.

LeapFrog LeapBand Review

Carlie couldn’t wait to press the buttons on her LeapBand to choose her pet (there are 8 to choose from), she chose Panda. Then she made it purple. Because she could, that’s why!

Then we headed outside for some fun. She pounced like a lion, pretended to walk through mud, and “popped” like popcorn. She earned Joules, and her energy bar moved. But more important than that, SHE moved. Even after I snapped a few pictures for this LeapBand review, I could hear her stomping and running around the house to see what the LeapBand would say next.

FREE LeapFrog LeapBand from P&G

P&G wants to make it super simple – and affordable – for kids to get active with the new LeapBand activity tracker, that they’re working with Marsh Stores and other retailers on a Hop, Skip & Leap Back-to-School promotion!

  • Purchase $30 or more in participating P&G products, and receive a FREE LeapFrog LeapBand activity tracker by mail! (Shipping is free too!)

Get a free LeapFrog LeapBand with purchase of $30 or more in P&G products.

The promotion at Marsh stores runs through July 15th. Find all participating stores where you can earn a FREE LeapFrog LeapBand with purchase of $30 or more in P&G products.

GIVEAWAY

As if it’s not easy enough to get a free LeapBand with purchase, P&G has given me a prize package to award to one lucky Chaos Is Bliss reader!

P&G LeapBand prize package

You’ll receive a P&G prize package including Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner, Crest 3D White toothpaste, an Oral-B toothbrush, Tide Pods, and of course, a LeapFrog LeapBand for your child!

The giveaway is now OPEN, and closes at 11:59pm on July 16, 2015.  Good luck!

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This post was sponsored by P&G, but all words and opinions are my own. 

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    July 9, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    This looks fun. I want to try it!

    Reply
  2. Alina Hahn says

    July 10, 2015 at 9:51 am

    By going outside with our son, taking bike rides, going on walks, etc. We try to lead by example.

    Reply
  3. Wendy says

    July 10, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    My kids love when I play with them. We go for long bike rides and play nighttime catch with glow sticks

    Reply
  4. latanya t says

    July 11, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    playing soccer

    Reply
  5. Melissa Greco says

    July 11, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    Getting them involved in sports and music!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    July 12, 2015 at 9:09 am

    we love to go swimming

    Reply
  7. Leigh Anne Borders says

    July 12, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    I always try to be a role model and we get out as a fmaily to walk our dogs.

    Reply
  8. erin dear says

    July 13, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Getting outside and playing with them, helps to encourage my kids to be active!

    Reply
  9. Darlene Sullins says

    July 13, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    I have my girls staying active by helping on the farm and gardens!

    Reply
  10. shirley says

    July 13, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    We try to spend as much time outdoors as we can doing sports, walking, yardwork and even catching bugs.

    Reply
  11. Amanda Sakovitz says

    July 14, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    We go to the park to stay active!

    Reply
  12. Elena says

    July 14, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    we like swimming in our pool

    Reply
  13. Thomas Murphy says

    July 14, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    We go to the beach and go swimming.

    Reply
  14. Dawn Monroe says

    July 14, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    It has been a rainy summer here in Ohio so I have been taking advantage of the free summer bowling passes.

    Reply
  15. Katie J says

    July 15, 2015 at 12:08 am

    We go hiking and also lots of swimming in the summer.

    Reply
  16. Michelle says

    July 15, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    We go for walks every evening.

    Reply
  17. Anna says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    We have family fun night including a physical activity.

    Reply
  18. erica best says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    we walk to the park to play

    Reply
  19. Sonya Morris says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    By going outside each day and playing with the kids.

    Reply
  20. Tyneisha says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    We turn on music and dance!

    Reply
  21. Tonya Atkinson says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Load em up in the truck and head to the park

    Reply
  22. Susan Christy says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    Ride bikes, go swimming and lots of trips to the park.

    Reply
  23. Stacey b says

    July 16, 2015 at 1:55 am

    I encourage it by offering activities that I know they enjoy!

    Reply
  24. Katie says

    July 16, 2015 at 8:38 am

    My kids have to play outside for an hour before they get any screentime.

    Reply
  25. chickie brewer says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    I try to get them to walk or ride there bike more with me when I come to visit.

    Reply
  26. Taylor Closet says

    July 16, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    I encourage my kids by joining them in playing outdoors, we make it a family affair!

    Reply
  27. paula s says

    July 16, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    We have scavenger hunts on long hikes

    Reply

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