SAFESKIN Kids Antibacterial Gel #review

I was selected to participate in the SAFESKIN Kids Antibacterial Gel Blog Review program!  I got a package containing the following:

·         One (1) tube of SAFESKIN Kids Antibacterial Gel

·         One (1) $10 Walmart Gift Card

As a bonus for my friends and reader- a $1 off coupon for SAFESKIN Kids Antibacterial Gel available at select Walmart stores: http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13306&zid=iq37&nid=10&bid=alk0914150954edec3c8da11818&cid=17555188.  

I gotta say, I don't think this product is for us.

I know companies like us to say that the product is a great fit for us, and it's wonderful, and it may be: for some.

For me, I found the "gel" to be more of a sticky paste. Which is actually what its supposed to do, coat the surface to protect it for a long time.

Usually when we get "boo boos" I wipe them with a baby wipe and keep on going. They are rarely significant enough to require a band-aid even. After all, the skin heals itself with scabs natures band-aids. If ever there is a serious enough cut (which KNOCK ON WOOD) there haven't been, then I might need an ointment, perhaps after a trip to the emergency room for stitches and/or burn care. If you are the kind of mom who doctors every boo-boo, (I just kiss ours away, even in yucky you dont want to kiss places, like feet and rear ends..lol) then you might have more use for it than I did. I'm not going to lie, we haven't used it often. My girls are extremely girly, and they dont get hurt much! it's nice to know it's in my cabinet if I ever need it though.

Now I did test it on my skin, just to see. When I think gel-- I think like sanitizer  something that evaporates quickly. This left a sticky coating on my fingertips. It was hard to wash off my hands too. Perhaps on a skinned knee not so bad?

I'm not saying the product doesn't work at all: I'm only saying it wasn't for me.

When I am asked to review something  I always give my whole hearted honest to god, opinion, and I'm sorry to say that this is it for now.

Should it be later down the line I eat my words, then get me a spoon.

Most Moms are probably not like me, but I think we just didn't have a need for this product. had it been more of a "gel" then I might use it more often. It is definitely reminiscent of petroleum jelly with its consistency.

I do appreciate the opportunity to review it, and one day we might need it!

SAFESKIN* KIDS Antibacterial Gel

is a long lasting protective barrier for applying to minor cuts, scrapes, burns and creates a barrier for MRSA — up to 48 hours!

• Trusted by Hospitals
• Barrier to MRSA
• 48 Hour Antibacterial Protection
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Non-greasy for stronger bandage adhesion

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