General Mills Blog Tour Recap

50 Mom Bloggers Club members received the opportunity to try one of General Mills Big G Kids cereals last month and the reports are in. Not only did their kids love the cereal, but moms were happy that the General Mills Big G Kids cereals offer whole grains, vitamin D, and calcium. Did you know:

All General Mills Big G kid cereals (including Kix, Lucky Charms, Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and more) offer a good source of BOTH calcium and vitamin D in each serving.
All Big G kid cereals have at least eight grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams are recommended daily), and all have 12 grams or less of sugar per serving.
Cereal is one of the most nutritious breakfast options a kid can eat. Most cereals have about 100 – 130 calories per serving and provide at least 10 key nutrients. And, ready-to-eat cereal is the number one source of whole grain in American diets.

Over the next week or so we will share excerpts and links to the moms' reviews. Be sure to click through to their blogs. The pictures of their children are adorable! -- Jennifer James, Founder

As a parent now, I’m much more conscientious of the nutritional value of what I feed my daughter. And I was very happy to learn that General Mills has a line of Big G kid cereals I can feel good about giving my daughter. -- Elle Blog of Elle Bee

Being a mom to so many, some days it seems impossible to plan a meal that I know everyone will love. I never have that problem at breakfast when I serve General Mills cereal. I know that everyone will eat their breakfast, and they can all get their day off to a healthy start. -- 5 Vinez Monkeys

My youngest daughter is now 22 and will be graduating college this May. She still starts her day with one of her all-time favorite cereals ~ Cinnamon Toast Crunch ~ and even packs it in snack bags to take to class! -- Moomette's Magnificents Reviews

From Seeryus Mama

I am so happy to find calcium and vitamin D in many juices and in cereals. Many Big G cereals are a good source of both, and my kids love cereal. General Mills has a great website about this issue called Growing Up Strong with Big G Cereals. I was surprised to learn that 3 out of 4 children do not get enough of the recommended amounts of vitamin D and calcium. -- Our Seven Qtpies

On the off chance we don’t get enough calcium from the copious amounts of cheese we consume, it’s good to know that we’re getting 25% of our daily recommended allowance from one bowl of cereal (with milk). - Hot Mom Reviews

My sister in-law and niece both thought it was yummy and brought some home for their breakfast tomorrow. - Mom of Two Boys, Wife of 1

I'm beginning to re-think my no cereal policy. Especially since Lucy is close to being the age that she could, theoretically, make herself breakfast in the morning. -- Blog-o-Beth

The kids and dear husband devoured the entire box of Lucky Charms so fast I didn’t even get a bowl! In fairness this was Monday, after a cold night shivering and no way to make a hot breakfast It really brightened up their morning. I was so looking forward to trying the new hourglass marshmallow charm! In the past I would have worried about there being too much sugar and calories but now I know to look for the Big G cereal. -- Pajama Mom

Most cereals have only about 100-130 calories per serving and provide at least 10 key nutrients, including fiber, folic acid, iron, and zinc. That’s more than you can say about many other non-cereal breakfast options. Only Big G cereals, including Kix, Lucky Charms, Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and more, guarantee at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving in every box. -- Riding With No Hands