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    First Juice Review & Giveaway! (Ends 4/9)

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    (You may remember this post, but I have updated it to include a GIVEAWAY!)

    Have you ever noticed just how many juice brands there are? I have and it is confusing, especially when you start reading the ingredients. I mean I thought fruit juice had fruit in it, but no it probably doesn’t. So when my son started drinking juice I began searching for a healthy version and that is when I came across First Juice at Target.

    First Juice is the nation’s first organic, low sugar, fruit and vegetable juice for infants and toddlers. Their mission is “To make products that can help parents positively influence children’s taste-preference development.” I truly believe that if you get your children to eat healthy when they are young that they will be more likely to eat better as they get older. With First Juice drinks they are colorful, funky, and my son doesn’t even realize it is healthy for him! I never realized how much sugar is in some brands of apple juice (27g per 8 oz.) compared to First Juice (12g per 8 oz.) With my son loving juice, I love that I can give him a First Juice blend and not worry that I am rotting his insides with so much sugar!

    First Juice comes in four varieties: Apple + Carrot, Banana + Carrot, Blueberry + Purple Carrot, and Peach + Purple Carrot. Okay so right now you are probably thinking: Huh, did she say Purple Carrot? Yes I did. A Purple Carrot is actually what some of the original carrots looked like, back when everything was technically organic! It is said that in the 16th century a Dutch scientist decided to cross breed a red carrot with a pale yellow carrot to make the orange carrot we are used to today. So First Juice has decided to bring back the purple carrots! The benefits of purple carrots are that it supplies powerful antioxidants for the body to help prevent damage to our bodies. Actually every color carrot (orange, purple, red, yellow, and white) provides different health benefits due to their different nutrients they contain.
    What are some other great features of First Juice drinks?
    • Comes in a convenient 8 oz. recyclable sippy-style bottle for on-the-go (Or a 32. Oz bottle for home)
    • Includes calcium and Vitamins C and D
    • Is USDA Certified Organic
    Now what I did before was just dilute each cup of juice I gave to Aidan to try to cut back on some of the sugar content. Well that is actually also diluting the nutrients and then really what is the point of the juice! With First Juice you don’t have to dilute as their drinks are formulated just right so they taste sweet but with less sugar! Also as I mentioned these drinks come in sippy-cup style bottles, which I can proclaim “Are Spill Proof!” Well Aidan was able to get a few drops out but it really was spill-proof and so convenient for me to toss in the diaper bag!

    Aidan is now hooked on them, which I am happy with as they are sold at Target and Babies R Us and those are two plays I visit a lot! These drinks contain his favorite fruits and vegetables and I think are really helping him enjoy foods he normally doesn’t eat. Aidan likes carrots usually only when they are small and cubed, bananas when they are frozen, and apples when they are in applesauce. Since he has been drinking First Juice, he actually ate from a regular apple and munched on baby carrots!

    I also love that First Juice was created by a dad who was shocked at the 25 grams of sugar in a typical juice box (which is actually 7.5 teaspoons!) His kids also caught onto the diluting and complained about the water being added and his wife complained about not having a convenient and spill proof cup to store in the diaper bag. So with all those ideas, David formed First Juice. Curious about First Juice? You can read about it at the First Juice website and while your there use the Store Locator and see which stores nearby you carry it!

    Win it: Visit the First Juice website and tell me something you learned or love about this product!

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    Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. So you have a total of 7 entries to win and 7 possible comments. This contest ends on April 9th. Thanks everyone and I good luck to everyone!

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    1. Karen G says

      I learned that carrots, like peppers, used to come in many colors. And I am amazed that you can actually get purple carrots! I also love how they combined fruits and veggies – just like other more popular brands (which aren’t organic though), so I can give my kids the best of both words (sweet and satisfying)

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    7. Taylor says

      I love that First Juice was created by a dad who was shocked at the 25 grams of sugar in a typical juice box (which is actually 7.5 teaspoons!)skyxsky27(at)gmail.com

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    9. Gianna says

      First Juice has 12g of sugar per fl. 8oz. serving compared to 27g of sugar per fl. 8oz in 100% apple juice.

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    10. masonsgranny59 says

      I learned-Beverages labeled 100% fruit juice contain 90% of the sugar and calories of sugar-sweetened carbonated soft drinks.:(TY 4 THE AWESOME GIVEAWAY:)

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    11. susan1215 says

      I learned that purple carrots look different and the nutrients are different but they as tasty and as wonderfully the same as the carrot we already know and love

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    13. Summermouse says

      I learned that there are actually purple carrots (neat!) and that these sippy cups are spillproof and organic!

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    18. Lindsey says

      I dropped my entrecard!

      (A Kindred Spirit’s Thoughts)
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      ladyufshalott at yahoo.com

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    21. Lindsey says

      Obviously I love that it’s organic. 🙂 I think the flavor combinations are awesome, love that it’s less sweet, too! Thanks for the giveaway!

      ladyufshalott at yahoo.com

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      I am advertising Mommyhood is Thankless via your entrecard!

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    32. bindiya02 says

      I just learned that First Juice® Brand organic fruit and vegetable juice beverage is designed specifically for young, developing taste buds, with a blend that’s naturally lower in sugar

      [email protected]

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    35. carolpie says

      I learned that there are purple carrots and we all know the darker the veggies and fruits the better! Thanks!

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    41. Women Who Win says

      First Juice looks good! Can hardly tell it’s organic. (You know how kids are.) Plus they’ll never know how much sugar they are cutting back on too! Thanks! –Michelle, blogattoday (~!~at] gmaildotcom

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    58. CanAmBlond says

      I learned that carrots used to be purple in Ancient Persia. Something I did not know. Thanks for the chance to win some great juices.

      sasquatch1bmf[at]gmail[dot]com

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    62. LoveMy2Dogs says

      I learned that the purple carrot has the same purple pigment that is found in blueberries and red grapes called anthocyanins, which is an antioxidant.

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    66. paula h says

      I learned the Purple Carrots have the same pigment are blueberries and red grapes. It’s an Antioxidant called anthocyanins.

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    67. tlcfromtn says

      I learned that purple carrots look different and the nutrients are different but they as tasty and as wonderfully the same as the carrot we already know and love!

      braaisjo at gmail dot com

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    68. New Jersey girl says

      I learned that *First Juice®; has 12g of sugarper fl. 8oz. serving compared to 27g of sugar per fl. 8oz in 100% apple juice. Interesting!
      flyergal82 at yahoo dot com

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    73. Mir says

      I’d read about purple carrots before and last week I saw some at the store!
      The orange one is believed to be created by a Duch scientist in the 16th century.
      I love the four varieties the juice comes in and I love the little slogan at the bottom of the page – training wheels for healthy eating!

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    77. Pam says

      I learned that carrots in Ancient Persia were originally purple. I think the idea of purple carrots would be fun for kids!!

      pamelashockley at netscape dot net

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    82. Kelly F says

      I love that the product is organic, but the packaging still makes it look exciting for kids. It can be hard to convince kids to try something (no matter how good it might be), when they think you are trying a new way to give them vegetables 🙂

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    85. Serenidy54 says

      I learned that there’s actually a beverage out there that comes in sippy cup form!!! Awesome!
      serenidy54 at hotmail dot com

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    87. heaventrees says

      I learned that toddlers tastes can be “trained” by offering them good food choices early on.

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    89. Kyndra says

      Something I learned is that the purple carrots used in some First Juices contain powerful anti oxidants!

      themeimlookingfor at yahoo dot com

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    92. Sue D says

      I like the reduced sugar and that they have something as fun as purple carrots!! Kids will love that.
      slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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    95. chromiumman says

      learned that carrots are not only good for your eyes, but also good for your heart and your lungs

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    98. mverno says

      TODAY I LEARNED THAT First Juice® brand beverage has 12 grams of sugar per 8 fl. oz. serving, compared to 27 grams of sugar for an equal serving of 100% apple juice. That’s 50% less sugar than the leading 100% apple juice. Not to mention it’s organic–nothing artificial, ever [email protected]

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    102. MAC Mom says

      I learned two of their juices contain purple carrots. The purple carrots originated in ancient purple. WOW purple carrots!

      jesskaufman{at}hotmail{dot}com

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    108. denyse says

      The purple pigmants in purple carrots are the same as the types found in blueberries and red grapes.

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    116. Dumaurier says

      Anytime I can get my son to eat his veggies without him knowing it makes me a happy mommy. I like that there is no added sugar in these drinks

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    122. janetfaye says

      It’s a new way for parents to get on a roll towards developing their toddlers taste preferences early on. Less sugar. More health. Better choices.

      janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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    126. Heather M says

      I learned that the Carrot used to be PURPLE! Who would’ve guessed?? HaHa! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

      hmahan_0529 @ yahoo dot com

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    129. Sue says

      I learned about purple carrots – the purple pigments are the same type found in blueberries and red grapes. The pigments are called anthocyanins, a type of antioxidants which help prevent and slow down damage to our bodies.
      Thanks for the giveaway~

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    130. Heather B. says

      No way, purple carrots? Now I’ve seen red and orange carrots, but not purple! That is so neat, and I think kids will love the colors and we can feel good about giving them a low sugar beverage with nutrients. I think older kids who drink this would flip when you tell them about purple carrots!!

      pilotswife at twcny.rr.com

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    133. chazvgo says

      I learned that purple carrots look different and the nutrients are different but they taste as wonderful as the carrots we already love.
      Thanks 🙂

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    134. Andrea M says

      I love that it is designed specifically for young, developing taste buds, with a blend that’s naturally lower in sugar.

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    136. Risingsouth says

      I have learned that New purple carrots are making a splash into two new flavor blends of First Juice®. Wow purple carrots.

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    137. Playground for Parents says

      purple carrots? who knew?! and thanks for the alternative to diluting juice with water, b/c I don’t even like the taste of that!

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    138. Lauren says

      I learned that carrots are not only good for your eyes (as we learned as children) but also for your heart and lungs – I had no idea!
      nscandurro(at)cox(dot)net

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    139. Storey says

      The on the go container idea is great! I don’t think I’d buy these for every day use, but being able to grab one to take out with us is a great idea!

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    145. bison61 says

      I learned first juice got an award from 2008 PTPA (Parent Tested, Parent Approved) Award

      tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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    156. summerflood says

      I had no idea there were purple carrots! We’ve had yellow before, but never purple!!
      summerflood (at) mac.com

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    158. one frugal lady says

      I think that it is so cool that they have purple carrots. The purple carrots taste like carrots, but have different and better nutrients! I am sold!

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    167. Jill says

      I like the fact that this company is really striving to make something that’s great for kids, and at the same time is designed specifically for young, developing taste buds, so maybe, they’ll actually like it, and drink more of it!!

      Thanks so much for this Giveaway 🙂

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    170. Momma says

      This juice looks fantastic!! I have never heard of it before. I think I will have to head to the store tomorrow and get some. 🙂

      One the website I learned about purple carrots! How cool! I also learned that white grape juice has more sugar than apple juice. wow.

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    172. bigjohnsgirl says

      I learned that *First Juice®; has 12g of sugarper fl. 8oz. serving compared to 27g of sugar per fl. 8oz in 100% apple juice.

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    180. Brea's Mommy says

      I love that it has 12g of sugar per fl. 8oz. I also love that it already comes in sippy cups. How cools is that.

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    182. Reva Skie says

      Ilearned that *First Juice®; has 12g of sugarper fl. 8oz. serving compared to 27g of sugar per fl. 8oz in 100% apple juice.

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    184. emeraldjayne62 says

      ll parents need to read about the puple carrot,and I do alot of canning from my garden so that I don’t have things in there I don’t know how to say never mind how to spell great way to get others to look this way thanks

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    186. Karen P says

      I learned that First Juice fruit and vegetable juice beverage is the first juice designed specifically for toddlers and comes “in a convenient spill-proof sippy-top container”

      cooparkes at gmail dot com

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    191. royaldixie says

      I love that they sneak Carrots into their juice. My hubby and I both have awful eyesight so it is important for Dexter to get all the beta carotene that he can!

      Thanks!
      newmommyin08 {at} yahoo {dot} com

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    197. The Dreamer says

      I learned that carrots have been purple, red, white, yellow, green & black! Then a dutch scientist adapted them to orange (which is my fave anyway!)

      addeviant006 at gmail dot com

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    207. Anonymous says

      I had just learned about the purple carrots a few months ago when I ordered for my garden this year. I think it is fantastic to go back to the “original carrot” to feed to our little ones!

      Thanks

      Sarah C
      artista (dot) latina (at) gmail (dot) com

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    210. ~Sandy~ says

      I learned that there are purple carrots! Never new that :O) I love that there is less sugar in comparison to other fruit juices…that is so important to me. we would love to try this juice!!! thanks so much

      [email protected]

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    220. Simply Being Mommy says

      I learned that First Juice, Inc. is based in Randolph, NJ.

      crystal_reagan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    226. susan says

      I learned-Beverages labeled 100% fruit juice contain 90% of the sugar and calories of sugar-sweetened carbonated soft drinks. Scary!

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    233. cdziuba says

      I learned that *First Juice®; has 12g of sugarper fl. 8oz. serving compared to 27g of sugar per fl. 8oz in 100% apple juice, which tells me that I need to stop buying my normal brand and switch over. There is no need for all that sugar, and I also learned about the Organic quality of the juices.

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    237. cemn0615 says

      I love that it comes in sippy cup form and in larger sizes. I love that the juice has not only fruit but veggies too! I will be on the lookout for this product!

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