Editorial Review

Ahh, if only Carter’s would make a bouncy seat like this for grownups… Barring that, we must be content with allowing the wee ones to cuddle up in this incredibly soft, cushy throne. Babies will relax to the sounds of classical music or a heartbeat, and the soothing feel of vibrations. The seat reclines fully for naptime, or remains angled upright during playtime with the cute toys on the bar. Younger/smaller infants can use the padded removable headrest to keep those heavy heads in place. A safety harness keeps baby secure, while a cotton blanket can be incorporated into the buckles to keep baby swaddled—no kicking this blanky off! The tasteful blues and greens of the washable seat pad will appeal to parents and babies alike. Discontinue use when baby reaches 25 pounds or can sit upright unassisted. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (20)

Perfect seat!
I love this seat.Unlike the baby papasan this seat actually bounces and reclines.Yet it cradels the baby from newborn on up, with no problem.Our baby is now 5 months and we also use this seat for mealtime and its great.Yes, the toybar is boaring but we just switched out the toys every so often.I also love the fact that we can move it from room to room without waking baby thanks to the solid frame and handles at head and foot.I would highly reccomed this seat!

Comfortable but not too exciting
My baby loves to sit in this seat but I'm not sure she wouldn't love to sit in any bouncy seat.The toy bar isn't that exciting and is in plain blue and green colors which isn't the contrasting color schemes recommended for babies.I do like that it reclines to a laying position and we used that in the first 2 months for naps (now she only sleeps in her crib).

love it
We love this bouncer. After looking at all the other ones, we decided that this one was so much softer and the fact that you could lay it back for a newborn made us really happy. Our son seems to enjoy it, the only time he doesn't is if the vibration is off for a long time. The only thing we had to change about it were the toys on the hang bar. For visual stimulation, they are not the greatest colors for new babies. We ended up putting a sassy rattle and one of those car seat clip on animals that chime and he loves it. He will nap in it for a few hours at a time also. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Reviews (8)

Not as Convienent as Thought
This is wonderful product... great fabric, music, night light, and price for amount of uses. The reason for 3 stars is that it is just a tad too big to fit through a doorway. That makes it very cumbersome to move from room to room if there is a door in the way! It is not the easiest to breakdown but with practice I'm sure that it will get "broken in" We don't regret buying this product, but we should have taken measurements before buying!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Love this product!Easy to put together . . . not cutesy and baby-ish like many other play yards.It looks nice and sharp and fits in with the decor of our home.Love how easily the mobile snaps off so you don't have to worry about an older child pulling on it.Great buy for the price!

Great product!
Well I had bought this item for my cousin when she had her baby shower! I'm due like a month after her so I put it on my registry! I absoultely love this product! It's so cute! I love how it can be a changing table and some what a bassinet at the same time! There is some assembly required but I just had my mom do it for me! Other wise great product ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Playards    3. Furniture   

Editorial Review

A good infant car seat should offer four key features: safe design, comfort for the occupant, convenience for the parents, and a stylish appearance. The Chesapeake model from Peg Pérego comes through on all counts. It features a five-point harness system to keep young ones firmly in place, ample padding all around, and an additional halo pad to cradle baby's head (perfect for dozing off on long car trips). The seat is equipped with LATCH, a car seat system mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that requires points of anchorage on the top and bottom of the car seat base. Despite its firm anchoring, this car seat also detaches easily for toting. It's upholstered in a neutral gray fabric, and also sports a retractable canopy. --Alice Merritt ... Read more

Reviews (244)

It's O-K....
This carseat wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be.I first registered for it b/c this brand was what "all the new moms were getting".My son was born very little (only 6 lbs) and in July.He was sweating in this carseat after the first week or so and always cried in it.He grew so fast that by the time he was 2 months old, he was 14.5 lbs and squished into his carseat and cried even more when he was in it.His backside was always hot and sweaty.Not only that, the Primo Viaggio infant carseat was heavy to begin with but with the added weight of the baby, I was struggling.We bought the Britax Marathon carseat and changed him into it by the time he was 4 months old.He LOVES his carseat now and enjoys every car ride now that he's not squished, sweaty and uncomfortable.Seems that it was a waste of money to only use the infant carseat for 4 months.

Before buying, make sure base fits in car!
We bought this car seat because of the great review in the Baby Bargains book, and for the clean styling.After spending an hour trying to install it, we figured out that the LATCH system only works if you have the LATCH system installed on the BOTTOM of your car seat (not the latches behind the back seat head rests).Our car does not have the LATCH system at the top AND bottom of the seat.That is an *extra* updated feature.

We figred there had to be another way to install it without using the LATCH system...we went to the Highway Patrol who proceeded to tell us that there is a way to install it, but since our seats aren't flat enough in the back, the car seat won't work in our car anyway.Our car is an '02 Audi A4 - pretty common size in cars, I think.

Not really worth the money.The Highway Patrol said that he prefers (for safety reasons) the Evenflo car seats - but this one is a safe car seat if it fits right.Now I have to buy another car seat AND stroller since it went together with the Aria stroller....

NOT SAFE!!
I took this car seat to my local fire department for safe installment and I was told it was an unsafe seat for my baby b/c there is so much cushion b/w the baby and the plastic. The more cushion, the more air, and the more unsafe for baby.I am going out to buy a graco snugride.Do not waste your money on this seat, even if you want to buy a peg perego stroller to use with it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Car Seats    3. Infant Car Seats   

Reviews (787)

best carseat I've had-and I am on #4 & 5 children!
I have a set of twins.a boy and a girl.they are different sizes and weights.one's more active than the other, too.
I have never had a problem with the shoulder straps staying up.you do have to make sure you have them on correctly...as I have made that mistake due to the harness latch in the front of the chest, that slides up and down.that definately keeps them where they should be.there's the adjustments too, behind the foam lining. that should be at the proper height, as well, but they make it incredibly easy to adjust the seat, all over.I love the bright yellow lever to release the tension on the seat belt assembly, and the crank system to tighten it all back up.I have several vehicles and every one has 2 seats in them.Hope this helps you decide on your important purchase.
Dee, mother of 10 month old twins (dob 7/2004)

Saved my child's life!
We just purchased this car seat for my 7-month old a little over a week ago.Two days later we were in a massive car accident that resulted in my SUV going down an embankment, flipping over three times and landing on the opposite side of a 4-lane highway.I am a little banged up but amazingly alive... but what is even more amazing is that my son was pulled out of the car without a mark on him.He was checked thoroughly at the hospital and then again the next day by his pediatrician.He did not even have a bruise.

I give this car seat the highest recommendation possible.

Great purchase
We bought it for our daughter when she was 6 months old and I regret not getting it before!!!.
It's a great car seat, very comfortable and easy to handle, It also allows the baby to be high enough to enjoy the view.
Totally worth every penny
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Reviews (15)

Pleasant surprise
My mother in law sent us the Decathalon seat as a gift.I had previously looked at some Britax seats and wasn't impressed w/their fabrics and styles.However, I was surprisingly pleased w/the Decathalon.The fabric is washable--unlike most of the other Britax models--and the pattern is a little more trendy.The only complaint that I have about the seat is the size.However, that is my complaint about most convertible car seats.I have two vehicles: a Honda Civic Coupe and an Audi A6 Sedan.The Honda is my daily commuter vehicle, and the car seat is too big for this car.When placed in the Honda, it has to go in the middle position, but since the middle is slightly elevated compared to the normal seats it blocks visibility out of the back window.All you can see in the rearview mirror is the carseat.If you try to place in in one of the rear side positions there is no leg room between the car seat and the passenger/driver's seat back--especially if you have it in the recline position.Therefore, I do not recommend this seat for a compact car.However in fits wonderfully in my Audi.It was easy to install.(I did it myself in about 15 minutes without the latch system.)I like that the harness adjustment is in the front and can be tightened easily--no more rethreading straps through slots, etc!It is very sturdy and has plenty of cushion and support for baby unlike many of the cheaper models out there.Even though I criticize the size of the seat, it is really not much bigger than the other car seats in its class. I just don't recommend this seat for a small car. Also one has to consider that this seat will accommodate a child up to 65 pounds and therefore must be a little larger.Overall, considering useage life and safety, I think this seat is worth every penny.Thanks Britax!

Wonderful!
I recently bought this car seat for my 8 month old son.When it arrived, I took it out of the box and strapped my son in on the living room floor.He turned his head to the side and fell asleep!The material is so comfy to touch, I imagine it feels even better on his baby skin.It is a bit large, but we have an expedition and it fits perfectly.My husband and I call it the "Barka Lounger" because it is looks so inviting.We wish they made adult lounge chairs.We have been using this car seat for a few weeks now, and are very happy with it.I did a lot of research before I bought a convertible car seat, and Britax seemed to be one of the safest rated out there.

A surprize carseat!
I bought these carseats for my sons a few weeks ago, and I have 9 month old twin boys, they are actually quite small (23rd percentile for height and weight) but I really wanted them in a carseat before one year old. I really knew I wanted a Britax, but I didnt know which model, should I get Marathons, or Wizards. When I went to BRU I heard that Britax was going to get rid of the Wizards and replace them with the Boulavard, and they were getting the Decathlon. I knew I just had to have one of their newer models. So I placed each of my sons in both of them (maybe I would get one of each?) and I really liked them both. THey both got very high saftey ratings, were both nice patterns, comfortable, "big", and convinient. I had an employee put both in my car and the Boulavard was just a little too big to have two in there ( we have an SUV though) so I decided on the decathlon. This carseat is very very nice. You can have it rear-facing and it is very safe and easy to adjust. The straps are easy to move for hieght settings and they never get tangled, they also fit in a way where they are very comfortable for my sons. The cover is easy to take off and is machine washable, and it is easy to spot clean! The boys will deffinatly be in it for a while as they are very tiny. I really love these carseats and my boys always fall right to sleep in them, perfect pattern for a boy or girl, you just cant go wrong with this Decathlon, thanks Britax!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Car Seats   

Editorial Review

Balanced on four connected legs, this baby swing offers safety and a smooth ride, as long as its rider weighs less than 25 pounds. That considered, at the height of its 6 swinging speeds, the chair didn't wobble, and that's all one wants: a swing that will swing and not wobble. And this version of the baby swing has several other amenities that make swinging time more enjoyable. The food/toy tray lifts up for "easy-entry" without tying up the baby harness. Three, removable plush toys hang from the swing's mobile, and two plastic toys fit into the tray's two cup-holders. Nirvana: 15 different lullabies and a fully reclining seat with adequate head support. All a baby wants in a swing. When it's time to leave the fun-seat, the frame collapses in two steps for easy storage. Required: Four "D" batteries for music and sounds. Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (29)

Love this swing!
I put my daughter in this at just a few weeks old. She fell right to sleep. Now that she's older (4 months) if I put the seat up a little she'll play with the toys on the tray for a little while till she gets tired and then I recline it again, put the music on (#2) and then start it up (usually 3rd green). And off to dream land she goes. Sometimes when other things wouldn't sooth her, this would. It helped me out some when she was a little colicy.

we love it
I loved this swing from the time my husband assembled it and put our newborn in it. The music and swinging motion lulled him to sleep. He loves it. The one thing I didn't like was there didn't seem to be enough padding for his comfort. So, I added a couple of blankets and it did the trick. I also like the fact that the swing and music last so long. I took him out of the swing one night and forgot to turn it off, and it was still going the next morning. I have not changed the batteries yet and my baby is 2 months old. This swing is a great buy. Only reason for 4 stars was for the padding.

Great investment
I've been using this swing since my daughter was about a week old -- and she's now six months. We haven't had to change the batteries, and everything is still in great shape. The different reclining positions of the seat are great, and the speed options are nice, although I tend to only use the lowest one. The mobile at the top does not move on its own, but my daughter loves staring at those bears anyway! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Editorial Review

A good infant car seat should offer four key features: safe design, comfort for the occupant, convenience for the parents, and a stylish appearance. The Chesapeake model from Peg Pérego comes through on all counts. It features a five-point harness system to keep young ones firmly in place, ample padding all around, and an additional halo pad to cradle baby's head (perfect for dozing off on long car trips). The seat is equipped with LATCH, a car seat system mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that requires points of anchorage on the top and bottom of the car seat base. Despite its firm anchoring, this car seat also detaches easily for toting. It's upholstered in a bright red fabric, and also sports a retractable canopy. --Alice Merritt ... Read more

Reviews (244)

It's O-K....
This carseat wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be.I first registered for it b/c this brand was what "all the new moms were getting".My son was born very little (only 6 lbs) and in July.He was sweating in this carseat after the first week or so and always cried in it.He grew so fast that by the time he was 2 months old, he was 14.5 lbs and squished into his carseat and cried even more when he was in it.His backside was always hot and sweaty.Not only that, the Primo Viaggio infant carseat was heavy to begin with but with the added weight of the baby, I was struggling.We bought the Britax Marathon carseat and changed him into it by the time he was 4 months old.He LOVES his carseat now and enjoys every car ride now that he's not squished, sweaty and uncomfortable.Seems that it was a waste of money to only use the infant carseat for 4 months.

Before buying, make sure base fits in car!
We bought this car seat because of the great review in the Baby Bargains book, and for the clean styling.After spending an hour trying to install it, we figured out that the LATCH system only works if you have the LATCH system installed on the BOTTOM of your car seat (not the latches behind the back seat head rests).Our car does not have the LATCH system at the top AND bottom of the seat.That is an *extra* updated feature.

We figred there had to be another way to install it without using the LATCH system...we went to the Highway Patrol who proceeded to tell us that there is a way to install it, but since our seats aren't flat enough in the back, the car seat won't work in our car anyway.Our car is an '02 Audi A4 - pretty common size in cars, I think.

Not really worth the money.The Highway Patrol said that he prefers (for safety reasons) the Evenflo car seats - but this one is a safe car seat if it fits right.Now I have to buy another car seat AND stroller since it went together with the Aria stroller....

NOT SAFE!!
I took this car seat to my local fire department for safe installment and I was told it was an unsafe seat for my baby b/c there is so much cushion b/w the baby and the plastic. The more cushion, the more air, and the more unsafe for baby.I am going out to buy a graco snugride.Do not waste your money on this seat, even if you want to buy a peg perego stroller to use with it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Car Seats    3. Infant Car Seats   

Editorial Review

Indoor/outdoor comfort for Baby! The "Bouncenette" allows infants to hang out near Mommy and Daddy wherever they are. The seat features a ventilation window, two-position netted canopy for outdoor use, two-position seat (reclines to bassinet for naps), two-speed vibration and soothing nature sounds, adjustable safety restraint, rubber safety grips, adjustable and removable soft toys, soft padded headrest, machine washable and dryer-safe quilted seat pad. Traveling? Just fold it up and away it goes! The neutral beige and white checked pattern makes it attractive and suitable for any décor--or either gender. Three AAA and one C alkaline batteries required (not included). Phillips head screwdriver needed for assembly (also not included--what do you want, a whole toolbox?). Discontinue use when baby reaches 25 pounds or can sit upright unassisted. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Features

• Soothing vibration and nature sounds
• Indoor/outdoor use
• Netted canopy and ventilation window
• Two-position seat

Reviews (123)

Really Cute Waste of Time and Money
When I saw this item in the store I immediatley wanted it. It waw adorable, had a lot of features like the vibrations the netting and the nature sounds. However, my son was two weeks old when the darn thing broke and the bouncer didn't bounce anymore. After purchasing a new unit, I found that one was unworkable right out of the box! My son did however love lying in this when he was a newborn. I figured I could use it this summer to sit him out side, but at two months he is already outgrown. I could never strap him in because I could never get the straps undone... my husband even fought with them quite a few times! ( I felt like if I would have strapped my baby in I would have to cut the straps with scissors to get him out) The darn thing is not colorful at all, so it never caught my son's attention and whenever I put the canopy down the toys would lay on the poor boy's head. I would never suggest buying this... but I would suggest buying another bouncer... just remember eddie bauer is made by Cosco... so I probably wouldn't go that way either. (My stroller was Cosco and I had similar issues)

Baby loved it!
I really think this is a great product.I looked at a lot of bouncers and what really sold me on this one was the fact that it is cocoon-like with a nice high edge all the way around.When the baby was too little to sit up I felt very comfortable stepping away for a moment knowing she wouldn't be rolling out.Also, since the sides were so deep I didn't have to strap her in until she was starting to sit up.Another great idea is that you can enclose the baby by zipping up the netting.Perfect for outdoors!The only thing I would probably change is maybe adding a little color to it for baby's visual interest.

Not the best out there
I saw this and thought WOW this would be perfect for the fact I have cats and this would keep them out of the way from the baby. I did not want to zip up my daughter all the time and she did not really like sitting in it. She grew out of it waaayy to quickly and I ended up purchasing the Fisher Price Aquarium bouncy seat instead. She loves this and keeps her entertained where as the other one is just a quiet place to sit or sleep. The fisher price one she can sleep in it, it vibrates it make noise the fish move. I just did not think this seat was all it was cracked up to be. The fisher price one was $15 cheaper too! Although the nice thing about the Eddie Bauer seat is you can take it outside and it has a cover to protect baby from the sun and it folds up nicely. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Editorial Review

Babies will enjoy this seat from their first months to their toddler years, thanks to its versatility in sizing. Infants can sit in comfort and look in fascination at the attractive colors on the included toy bar, which include black and whites as well as bright primaries to engage their developing eyes. Babies and toddlers (weighing up to 40 lbs.) alike will enjoy reaching and playing with several plush toys hanging from the padded toy bar, which parents can also use to carry the seat. During downtime, the reclining seat’s vibrations can sooth away cries and encourage a nap. Requires adult assembly and 1 "D" battery.--Diane Beall ... Read more

Features

• Infant seat that converts into a toddler rocker
• Sooths yourSooths your little one with calming vibrations or a parent can gently rock the seat
• Seatback adjusts to an upright position for a toddler up to 40 lb.
• Removable toy bar with 3 fun toys

Reviews (47)

Going to Buy One Today
My son (2 months) got fussy last night at church so I took him into the nursery and there was one of these seats. It was the older version, and he loved it. We are going to go get him one today!

nice for long term use
I have to say that I tend to be an impulse buyer, though what mother doesnt see something in the store and think it would be nice to have for their child. After going through MANY seats, rockers, bouncers ect. each had nice ideas though just not an all in one kind of item.

whats nice about this chair/rocker is that you can use it for alot longer then many other items like it. My 3 year old loves to use this chair when my 4 month old isnt in it.

I have read that many others have had the problem of it tiping over...though it has a deep seat, not so deep that your child gets "lost" in it and not shallow for them to really slip down...you have to have the belt fit just right so that the belt holds the child. with that done right the child doesnt realy lean too far, it also has little "nubs" to help stop it.

The vibrations is a nice soothing idea as well..helpful when he's really cranky and doesnt want to cuddle. I would use the vibrations when the "kickstand" is out in the craddle position.

The seat back has two positions though it really doesnt make a difference what setting you have it in...it doesnt move that far...

I personally dont think that the toy arch is too close to the childs head... though i do think that having the toys zalcroed to the arch should be changed to the links so that you can have more of a varity of toys to stimulate the child.

Over all I do like this chair...It is a nice chair/rocker to have...you do in a sence get your moneys worth...I hope this was helpful in some way...

Awesome
This bouncer has got to be the best gift I've recived for my daughter. The softness to it allows her to fall asleep it quicky & even when she is up in it she looks comfortable. As for the toy bar she just stares at it because she cant reach it yet. There is one thing that I don't understand about the toy bar is, why is the cows face facing the opposite way of the kids? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Editorial Review

For the baby who has everything… The Floppy Seat at first glance might seem like baby gear marketing gone wild. But once the savvy (and health-conscious) parent takes a look at the seat’s purpose, it begins to make perfect sense. It’s a bright, cushy seat cover that fits over shopping cart seating areas and public highchairs. Not only is this a comfortable spot for baby to hang out while Mom or Dad is shopping or dining, the 360-degree fabric coverage also protects that orally fixated tot from the millions of germs on handles, sides, and backs of seats. The elastic perimeter expands to snugly fit any cart or seat—and can even be installed with one hand. The Floppy Seat has its own safety belt that can be attached to the shopping cart to keep baby safe. When not in use, the seat folds into a built-in bag with convenient handles. There’s even a toy and bottle pocket! The whole shebang is machine washable, of course. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (162)

Awesome product
When these first came out, I used to laugh at all the "fussy" mother's using them as I had survived without one for my first 2.THEN, I had my third child and bought a Floppy Seat.It is the best product and I use it DAILY.It is absolutely essential at restaurants where you know the high chairs are not so clean.It has a pocket on the inside that I put my son's bottle and I hang toys on the various loops to keep him entertained.Another plus about this product is that you don't have to search for a cart that has working straps as the Floppy Seat has it own straps that you loop through the cart and strap your baby in.

Another use that I've found wonderful is that when he falls asleep in the car or gets tired, I can lay him down in the Floppy and he will just sleep away.Safety Note:You just have to stay right with the cart as they can't be strapped in this way.It makes it so nice that he can sleep and not scream throughout a store. I thought I was the only one doing this until I saw another Mom today doing the same thing.

use this all the time!
expensive, but one of the items i use at least every other day.my daughter is small, so it was pretty necessary for her comfort in the highchairs in restaurants and the grocery carts.she loves the feel of it and that toys can be hung on the loops!

I wish I had invented it!
Besides avoiding the germs, it gives extra padding to babies who are still growing into a shopping cart or high chair at a restaurant.You don't have to worry about stuffing blankets around your baby to keep them from falling over or having to continue to use the infant carrier when they have legally grown out of it! ... Read more

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Reviews (49)

BABY hates this seat !I'm Iffy !
There are many things that I LIKE about this seat.
1. Canopy goes to either side (blocks the sun and keeps nosey people away from your newborn).
2.The pattern is cute
3. Works very well with the Colby Metrolite stroller.
4. Never had a problem snapping it into the stroller or the bases (we have one in each car).
5. The hook used for fastening it in the stroller ALSO fastens it into many shopping carts and wooden highchairs.
6. Very easy to install (we used the LATCH connectors)

Now the bad :
1. 6 weeks old baby HATES the angle at which the seat fastens into the base. He is at a completely upright sitting postion and for an infant who isn't supporting his head (or the rest of himself) very well yet, it smooshes him into a ball with the straps digging into his neck.My son SCREAMS when the seat is fastened into the base. He's fine when it's in the stroller, we are carrying it or it's just set on the ground.
2. It's heavy and akward to carry. Newborns get very jostled even with the head rest.

Sure it's safe...but it's not very cozy
I received this item as a gift and am happy that it is so highly rated for safety.My baby hasn't been born yet so I can't comment on its ease of use however, I am disappointed in the lack of padding on the seat.It's little more than fabric over the hard plastic.I can't imagine it to be very comfortable; especially for a newborn.Also, I washed the cover before use (according to the manufacturer's instructions) and there are already small holes in the back.I'm sure another wash would pull the stuffing out.Overall, it's a nice enough seat but I would expect a bit more for the price.I'll be shopping for a replacement.

Easy to use, cozy for baby!
My daughter is now 3 months old and I love this car seat.

1.Easy to take in and out of the base
2.Hood adjusts to cover baby in sunlight or in stores where you don't want people touching your newborn, hee hee :)
3.Pattern is great, doesn't get too hot
4.Fabric holds up great

Enjoy!

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Reviews (59)

Great buy
I live in a studio apt. with limited space and this is perfect for me. I love the storage on the bottom I keep all my sons blanketsand sheets in there. It is just the right size and fits snuggly in the corner. I do however have the same problem as another mom. My son likes to scoot himself diagionally and ends up sleeping with his face against the wall. But his nose does not press against it and the walls are ventilated so I dont worry to much. I have cats and the canopy works perfect in keeping them out of the sleeper. The sheets are very pricey at about 15$ each one of my complaints. I like the fact that the matress has a wipeable surface. It is so much easier to clean. I would recommend this product to anyone; as well as grandparets who are looking for something when thier grandkids come to visit.

I was not impressed
In theory, this is a wonderful product.However, I had two problems.

To start, the product came with only one set of sheets, and Babies-R-Us did not sell the sheets.I ordered some additional sheets from Arm's Reach, and they sent my order confirmation, containing my complete credit card number and expiration date, to me in an unencrypted e-mail.I had to cancel the credit card.I explained this to Arm's Reach and used a different credit card to purchase the sheets.

The mattress was very firm and my son did not like to sleep on it.If I could get him to fall asleep, sometimes I could transfer him to the co-sleeper without waking him, but I would frequently fall asleep before he would.

When my son did fall asleep in the co-sleeper, he would scoot around, and sometimes his nose ended up pressed against the padded edge that was next to my bed.This made me uncomfortable, but I figured that it was safer than having my son in the bed with me.

Other than these three problems, I liked the co-sleeper.

Great product and idea.
Definitely love this bassinet.I'm able to nurse and return my newborn to it without getting out of bed.I also like being able to check on her while in bed or if she has her pacifier fall out and needs it put back in.Her Ocean Wonders Aquarium only goes for a couple minutes and then needs to be restarted so that's nice to just lean over also.The bassinet comes with 1 sheet and then we bought additional sheets from BabiesR'Us that fit it just fine. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Nursery    2. Furniture    3. Gear    4. Playards   

Reviews (21)

Wonderful stroller!!!!!
My husband and I purchased this stroller about 4 months ago. Our daughters are 2 1/2 years and 3 months and so far we have have no problems with this stoller. There are of course pros and cons of every product and I have them listed below:

Pros:

1)Smooth ride: This stroller is wonderfully smooth and doesn't bump my girls around like some strollers do. Even on rough pavement the stroller with glide along with ease. Another great thing is that this stroller doesn't squeak at all!

2)Storage: The stroller has a HUGE basket for many items i.e. purse, diaper bag, shopping bags etc. There are also 3 cup holders total. One for each seat and one for the adult pushing. The first seat has a large tray, great for snacks and the second seat has a slightly smaller tray. The second tray has an added cup-like space that is angled toward the child which will be great in the future for cheerios etc. The adults have an additional space that is next to the cup holder that is large enough to fit my cell, keys and a pacifier easy! This storage does have a cover over that snaps in place which I love because I don't have to worry about someone nabbing my keys etc.

3)Comfort: Both girls have enough space and will have space for quite some time. Another benefit of the stroller are the canopies for both seats. They actually do keep rain and sun off the girls so they serve their purpose.

Cons:

1)Where's baby?: The second seat of the stroller is suppose to hold the lightest child...that of course being my 3 month old. However, when she is in her carrier (which just clips in place) I can't see her face because of the canopy. So I either have to tippy toe to get a peek at her or look down through the see-through plastic to check on her. It's not a huge problem, just a little annoying.

2)Space: With this being a two-seated stroller it will of course take up A LOT of room. It does fit in the trunk of our car which is a tiny Honda Civic however, we have to take the detachable tray off the first seat. It's not a big deal though. It is to be expected with a double stroller.

3)Reclining: Three problems with the reclining....when my oldest daughter is in the first seat and the infant carrier is in the second seat my daughter hits her head on the handle bar of the carrier (when it is locked in the down position) To combat this I push the handle down but, I don't lock it in place. The second problem is the first seat only has two reclining positions, fully upright and when it is "reclined" it goes back about 3 inches, so my oldest is not really laying or "reclined" as is claimed. Luckily she can sleep anywhere so that hasn't been a big deal either. Last, the second seat is either fully upright or all the way reclined. With the reclining on this stroller there is no happy medium.

4)Basket not accessible: The storage basket below the seats is not too easy to get into when there is an infant carrier in the second seat or when you have the second seat fully reclined. You can access the basket by reaching in between the seats though....just don't expect to pull out a diaper bag though.

Overall I LOVE this stroller. It does have the drawbacks, as I said earlier everything does though. We have already used it so much...It is certainly worth the money we paid for it!!!

Awesome Stroller
I bought a different stoller first.Well It was a pain in the (...), it was hard to fold down,I had to sit on it.So I brought this one back, and I got this DuoGlider Stoller in Ivy League, I'll admit i wasn't too crazy about the color, but after using it.It's an awsome stoller,easy to manuver, and folding it up, Is so easy.:)

I give it five stars and would highly recomend it.!

Great Stroller
I tried many strollers at my local BRU and this was the only one that really appealed to my husband and I. The handle is high enough for him to comfortably push (many were far too low), the cup holder and storage tray are GREAT and the thing manuvers exceedingly well considering its bulk and length.

Its heavy, yeah, but its a double stroller. You simply can't get a double stroller that has any features that will be light! Once its up and going, its not heavy to push... Its just heavy once its folded up and you have to heft it into the car.

Its very well built and sturdy, and my 13 month old loves it. My Graco infant seat sits into either the front or rear seat and my newborn seems happy enough :) ... Read more

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Reviews (149)

LOVE IT!
I have identical twin sons and recieved one of these exersaucers for my shower along with the babies baby einstien one too. I love this exersaucer and I can't help but love it!

TOYS->
* Dangling, plastic, blue, elephant
* Standing, purple, jaguar
* Mirror on the tray with a zebra cover
* Standing giraffe head on a stick
* Cute, orange-striped, jeep (makes music)
* A little, spining monkey between two "trees"
* Two lion heads in a blue thing
* Standing bear with 3 rungs the turn
* A spinning cylinder with a cute little "fan" shaped thing in it with cute jungle pictures on it.
* Three green squeakers

All the toys are extremely safe and can not harm baby at all. The height settings can accomidate our scrawny babies (they need blankets in the seat though) and it can hold my friends large 9 month old no problem. The seat is busy in its jungle theme and it doesnt show stains and is very durable and safe... The colors are bright and cheery, and they can go great for a boy or girl. The theme is so original, and its one theme that took alot of thought into it.

Now about my sons... My sons are going to be 5 months old tommorow and this is byfar the best kind of toy we own for them. Their favorite toy seems to be the spinning monkey. They cant turn on their own yet, (but its easy to turn) but if we just spin them around theres a whole new set of toys waiting for them! The bottom is ridged though, so when they are larger they will be able to move easily. It can fold up and its nice to be able to push it under the couch if we are having company, but other than that its nice to have in the living room. Its lightweight enough to move it to a new spot, but a spot close enough for pushing is what I am talking about. Its easy to clean and I have never had a problem with stains. I can put other toys or eventually Cheerios on the tray to engage them as well.

I love this exersaucer and its great for the money (although the boys like the einstien better) its easy to just plop em' in one and this exersaucer is deffinatly a fine choice!

entertaining
My child loved this toy. She loved sitting in it and playing when she was younger. She still walks over to it and plays. The only down side is that one of the legs opens up and the spring flies out. I am constantly fixing it.

Evenflo does NOT stand behind its productss!!!!!!!
My Exersaucer is on the verge of breaking!!! It bends terribly when I put a 5-month-old baby in it!So I called Evenflo, and calmly explained my concers. They could have easily helped me, but didn't.

All I got from the first lady was "Sorry, its past warrenty." So I went over her head. The first lady's boss said the SAME THING!!!


Now, I gave it one star because the baby LOVES the thing, but SAFETY IS MY BIG CONCERN! Any product that holds a baby upright should be stable. This is NOT!


I give the product 1 star, and evenflo 0 stars.


~Megan the now angery Nanny. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Very young children tend to spend a lot of time in their car seats. And it's not hard to see why. After all, they're cozy, securely protected, and it's not like they can get up and go for a jog on their own anyway, so why leave? With that in mind, this double stroller frame is a simple option for strolling kids while they remain in their car seats. The frame accommodates most car seats and features double wheels on the front for extra maneuverability, double cup holders, and a huge storage basket underneath that's perfect for toting changes of clothes, extra snacks, and a ton of diapers. Car seats are not included in this set but if you have one already, and chances are you do, this makes for a handy way to go for a walk. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (23)

Amazingly easy to use!
I am a first time mother and it happened to be identical twin sons. I own a graco infant carrier and it really does fit well inside... I own this stroller in blank and have never looked back!

I decided to NOT purchase a huge tandem, and my friends got me this one for my shower. Its easy to put babies in safely. It keeps the babies in sturdily and they never rock at all. The wheels arent as sturdy as higher priced strollers, but they work just fine and we have never had a problem except on wet tile floors (in malls when its rainy outside and peoples shoes are wet or somethig) but it always keeps going. Its so lightweight and takes up a very small fraction in my SUV, perfect when you have two children. It folds very easily and I have never struggled in the parking lot. The stroller manuvers well and I chuckled seeing huge single travel systems trying to push through christmas iles and I was able to fit nicely with a TANDEM!! The compartment holds my keys, wallet, cell phone, drink, sunglasses ect. and its really handy! The basket is nice a roomy and always accesable, stores alot of bags or jackets or whatever.

It was also very easy to put together. All you have to do is look at the pictures for the different carriers and make easy adjustments. My husband had it put together in all but 45 minutes (some confusion when he refused to use directions at first).

I am really dreading when I have to give up this stroller, its all anyone asks for in a stroller, longevity, durablity, lightweight, accomidates infant carriers, stable, manuverability, and it matches any infant carrier (the stroller comes in blue and black). I would recomend it to ANYONE.

Better Solution!!
I went to BRU to buy a DuoGlider when I found out my 2nd child would actually be my 3rd too. I wanted a stroller that could accomidate infant carriers and the DuoGlider seemed the best. Right before I purchased the Bently Bear DuoGlider (which I wasnt too pleased about using) I saw this beauty... perfect solution! It can accomidate SnugRide Infant carriers very very securely! It manuvers very well (my B/G twins were born on 12/20, right in time for Christmas Shopping in the mall! You can just imagine the tight quarters!) There is a little parents station for our drinks, keys ect... When my babies are sleeping in the car (now almost 5 months) I dont have to wake them, I can easily transfer them into the stroller. Its great to take on walks now and I couldnt be happier. It fits well into the trunk of my Range Rover and takes up very minimal space. Its also easy to go Grocery Shopping with my husband, I push the cart and he pushes this LIGHT WEIGHT stroller!!! The basket is easily accesable and can fit anything you want in it no problem. I will be using this stroller for a long time (twins are in 13th percentile!). Its just so great and a much better option then those bulky tandems,. we even bought a Savvy to eventually replace this! My now 2 year old son has even ridden in the basket (with out the infant carriers in). This stroller is just superb, couldnt ask for anything more!

I LOVE THIS!
I love this stroller -- it has really helped me feel more confident about getting out with my twins.I also love the fact that it will fit in my Mazda Protege (something not many double strollers will do).I find it easy to fold and to carry with me.I even use it in the house so my twins can see what I am doing when I am cooking or folding clothes.It is easy to drive and very light weight. ... Read more

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Reviews (11)

Best system currently available!
My wife and I have extensively researched travel systems. This is BY FAR the best one available.

* The carseat latches on the stroller at the feet which makes it tip less while in the stroller. Much better, unless you like having a travel system that risks letting your baby fall out backwards.

* The unique carseat triangle handle can't be beat! It allows you to hold and carry the carseat in whatever position feels most comfortable. Unlike other systems which basically force your hands into one position.

* It latches more securely into the car seat base as well. That should be self explanatory why it's better.

* The carseat handle is harder to move up and down. Now, while that initially sounds like a minus point, it's actually much better. My wife had an Evenflo system with her first child and the handle kept slipping out of place while being carried. You don't have to worry about that with this carseat. I'd rather have to use a little more force to move the handle than worry about injuring my child.

* The stroller stears fabulously! It's smooth and has a tight turn radius. Important for manuveuring through tight spaces in stores.

* The stroller folds up easily, but doesn't run the risk of collapsing when you don't want it too.

* The stroller is simple to open as well.

* The canopy on the stroller is second to none. The *sunroof* has a cover, unlike other strollers available, so the baby doesn't HAVE to be in the sun even when the canopy is up.

* The tray flips up so it's easy to get older children in the stroller.

I've read the other reviews and I have to admit, a lot of the cons of this system I actually see as pros. Yeah, the buckles can be harder, but that also means it'll be harder for your little escape artist (aka-baby) to accidently undo the buckles (which I've seen happen in other systems). And as for not letting the child chew on the tray, well, I wouldn't let my child chew on a tray in ANY stroller. They're all made of plastic and could pose serious chooking and tooth hazards. I don't see that as a con, but instead just common sense.

Overall, the ONLY thing I can say I don't like about this stroller is it's ugly! (IMO) I wish they'd never discontinued the Galaxy print, it looked MUCH better. But if I have to chose being a travel system that looks cool, or is safe... well, I choose safe everytime.

good for the money
We purchased this system in Galaxy print, which has been discontinued. I am going to start by reviewing the carseat only:

The problems I have with this are, one, we have a hard time fitting it into our Mazda Protoge, at least if we want the front seats all the way back. (one of the rules is that the handlemust be back, instead of up, because of safety reasons. If this wasn't the case, it would fit just fine.)

Another major drawback is the handle bar is really difficult to move from one possition to another, (the buttons on either side are extreamly difficult to press, I can't ever do it on my first try)

The buckle is pretty difficult to use. You really have to muscle the buckle before it clicks into place, but you get used to that and it becomes pretty doable after several uses. (Just because you're fingers are stronger, not because the latch is looser.)

The good things about the carseat are:
Compared to the evenflo models, the sun shade is very high quality, I hated the ones found on the evenflos, because they seemed very cheap and flimsy.

The handle is pretty comfortable, but if the triangle shape is your main motivation for this purchase, then skip it, because the shape seems so useful, but really, it's unnessesary.

It fits nicely in the child carrier of shopping carts (for the standard size carts) and also into high-chairs in restraunts.

It is very easy to click this into the carseat base, and back out, and into the stroller, and out. It also seems to be very secure, even though the release mechanism is so managable. This is probably the best thing about the carseat.

I haven't used the stroller very much yet, but I've noticed a few things:
1. it fits in the trunk of a mazda protoge
2. it steers pretty easily
3. it's easy enough to close and open, but I recomend practicing a couple of times in private before you actually intend to use it.
4. it's nearly impossible to go up or down stairs with one person handling the stoller. You really have to get help.
5. going and up hills is pretty difficult. if you mostly plan on using this outside, then I would go for a jogging stroller travel system instead. but it's great for indoors.
6. when your baby outgrows the carseat, you can still use the stroller, but the reclining adjustment feature is pretty low-quality. (basically it's like a strap on a backpack you can adjust by pulling it tighter, which makes less of a recline.)

Overall it's a good travel system for the price, but I wish I had done more research before buying this. I think I was convinced by the triangle shaped handle, which turned out to be a silly feature anyway.

Tara Mom of 3
We bought this travel system for our 3rd child.I love it.I have also found a few minor faults. One is that the material doesn't absorb the sweat,I would suggest a softer material.Other than that, I love it.It did seem a bit heavier than the others, but that did not bother me at all.I felt that it was safer than others, especially with the base being extremely heavy.It was also very easy to install into our van. ... Read more

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Reviews (23)

The perfect stroller for babies and toddlers
I have owned a number of different types of strollers and this is by far the best one.It is sturdy, it is great looking and it is comfortable for my toddler.Another reviewer said something about the 5 point harness being unsafe - I do not know what this is about because my two year old son climbs out of everything and he is not able to get out of this stroller because the 5 point harness keeps him VERY secure.Also it is very light - I am 8 months pregnant and find it very easy to get in and out of our SUV.I am so glad I spent the money on this!

Storage Space Not Well-Designed
We bought this stroller prior to becoming new parents and did not realize that the storage space at the bottom is not well-designed.I usually need to carry my son's diaper bag when I go places with the stroller.You cannot get it in the storage compartment at the bottom because there are bars preventing you from getting much in there.I could unpack the whole diaper bag and put it all in there individually, but that is not realistic.I have to carry the diaper bag on the handle bar, which is just not that convenient.It is a very strange design.I also echo the comments of others who say it is not easily folded up - it takes two hands and a lot of practice.I would not buy it again.

Wow! This is a GREAT stroller!
I know what you're thinking...this is an expensive stroller. It is, but it is so well worth it! I haven't seen another lightweight umbrella stroller out there that has all the features this stroller has! My husband and I are pretty picky about baby items. We do tons of research and then when we find the one we think is the right one for us, we do more research...We wanted a stroller that didn't take up too much space in my trunk, was lightweight and wasn't so bulky when strolling through store aisles, etc. We had an Eddie Bauer travel system and that was just way too bulky. It was great for the first few months of our baby's life, we felt he was safe and secureand comfortable, but now that our son is a year old, we wanted something that would fit him just right.
I looked at every store and online and found umbrella strollers that were cheaper, but nothing really compares to the Pliko that we have. This stroller had the tray and cupholder we wanted, it had a large enough basket on the bottom, it has a parent drink holder (which could hold only small drinks or a water bottle), it is lightweight, has an adjustable canopy (which is what won my husband and I over), that can completely cover our son when it either gets too sunny or cold, has the adjustable handle bars, to adjust for taller or shorter people, whichever makes a person comfortable, has a fully reclining seat that is the most simple thing to operate! It clicks into position behind the seat using just one hand, so when baby is sleeping, you won't wake him up! There is padding on the sides for baby's head, so when he does fall asleep or when he just wants to lean to one side, he won't get hurt. It is easy to fold; just click on the sides of the handles and pull on the lever and it locks in place. The maneuverablity is awesome! So lightweight and easy to push! I personally love this stroller, it is something that was well worth the money, since both my husband and I wanted something that would last until my son is three. It's pretty stylish, but beyond that, it is a great stroller, with everything that a parent would think of to make life just a little bit easier. ... Read more

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Reviews (23)

The perfect stroller for babies and toddlers
I have owned a number of different types of strollers and this is by far the best one.It is sturdy, it is great looking and it is comfortable for my toddler.Another reviewer said something about the 5 point harness being unsafe - I do not know what this is about because my two year old son climbs out of everything and he is not able to get out of this stroller because the 5 point harness keeps him VERY secure.Also it is very light - I am 8 months pregnant and find it very easy to get in and out of our SUV.I am so glad I spent the money on this!

Storage Space Not Well-Designed
We bought this stroller prior to becoming new parents and did not realize that the storage space at the bottom is not well-designed.I usually need to carry my son's diaper bag when I go places with the stroller.You cannot get it in the storage compartment at the bottom because there are bars preventing you from getting much in there.I could unpack the whole diaper bag and put it all in there individually, but that is not realistic.I have to carry the diaper bag on the handle bar, which is just not that convenient.It is a very strange design.I also echo the comments of others who say it is not easily folded up - it takes two hands and a lot of practice.I would not buy it again.

Wow! This is a GREAT stroller!
I know what you're thinking...this is an expensive stroller. It is, but it is so well worth it! I haven't seen another lightweight umbrella stroller out there that has all the features this stroller has! My husband and I are pretty picky about baby items. We do tons of research and then when we find the one we think is the right one for us, we do more research...We wanted a stroller that didn't take up too much space in my trunk, was lightweight and wasn't so bulky when strolling through store aisles, etc. We had an Eddie Bauer travel system and that was just way too bulky. It was great for the first few months of our baby's life, we felt he was safe and secureand comfortable, but now that our son is a year old, we wanted something that would fit him just right.
I looked at every store and online and found umbrella strollers that were cheaper, but nothing really compares to the Pliko that we have. This stroller had the tray and cupholder we wanted, it had a large enough basket on the bottom, it has a parent drink holder (which could hold only small drinks or a water bottle), it is lightweight, has an adjustable canopy (which is what won my husband and I over), that can completely cover our son when it either gets too sunny or cold, has the adjustable handle bars, to adjust for taller or shorter people, whichever makes a person comfortable, has a fully reclining seat that is the most simple thing to operate! It clicks into position behind the seat using just one hand, so when baby is sleeping, you won't wake him up! There is padding on the sides for baby's head, so when he does fall asleep or when he just wants to lean to one side, he won't get hurt. It is easy to fold; just click on the sides of the handles and pull on the lever and it locks in place. The maneuverablity is awesome! So lightweight and easy to push! I personally love this stroller, it is something that was well worth the money, since both my husband and I wanted something that would last until my son is three. It's pretty stylish, but beyond that, it is a great stroller, with everything that a parent would think of to make life just a little bit easier. ... Read more

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Reviews (787)

best carseat I've had-and I am on #4 & 5 children!
I have a set of twins.a boy and a girl.they are different sizes and weights.one's more active than the other, too.
I have never had a problem with the shoulder straps staying up.you do have to make sure you have them on correctly...as I have made that mistake due to the harness latch in the front of the chest, that slides up and down.that definately keeps them where they should be.there's the adjustments too, behind the foam lining. that should be at the proper height, as well, but they make it incredibly easy to adjust the seat, all over.I love the bright yellow lever to release the tension on the seat belt assembly, and the crank system to tighten it all back up.I have several vehicles and every one has 2 seats in them.Hope this helps you decide on your important purchase.
Dee, mother of 10 month old twins (dob 7/2004)

Saved my child's life!<