Editorial Review

In the bright, cheerful colors that Sassy has become famous for, this set of miscellaneous playthings and teethers is sure to capture baby's interest and attention. While the eye-catching colors and shapes, are sure to draw baby's eye, the toys in this set also come in a variety of textures and shapes, so that baby can investigate how each one feels in her hand and, inevitably, in her mouth. Soft, flexible rubber parts on many of the toys make them just right for a little playful gnawing when baby is teething, while other toys in the set come with smoother plastic parts that have been rounded off to prevent injury. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Features

• Diversity of shapes, colors and textures
• Soft rubber teething toys
• Smooth plastic play toys

Reviews (25)

Wonderful
I wasn't sure what toys to buy, since there are so many to choose from.This set of toys were perfect.Since my daughter could first hold a rattle at around 3 months until present she has loved these toys.There is something for every step of the way.

A Great Assortment of Baby Toys
I bought this set before my son was born and couldn't wait to show him all of the bright, colorful toys.When he was a few weeks old, we held the rattles in front of him, and he stared at them in amazement.Eventually he learned to hold and shake them on his own, and then he discovered the other toys.He fell in love with the yellow and purple jingle ball, and he would have lots of fun shaking it and rolling it across the floor.The teethers are nicely textured, and the linking letters are fun to dangle from an activity gym.Also, my son loves the little yellow rubber ducky and the purple octopus.I squirt him with them during bath time, and he laughs and squeals.Of all the toys we now own, many of his favorites are from the original Sassy set.This toy set has been wonderful, and I would highly recommend it to other parents.Not only are the toys designed with bright, high-contrast patterns to please young infants, but also they are varied and durable enough to please older babies.This truly is a great assortment of baby toys.

Best gift ever!
I received this box of toys as a shower gift for my twins.They are now 7 months old and continue to play with these toys.They both continue to go back to this set, more so then any other toys they have.I will always buy this as a baby gift from now on. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gifts    2. Gift Sets   

Editorial Review

Parents can grow weary of shoving an assortment of blankets into a stroller to keep baby insulated on lengthy walks. Fortunately, this handy little pouch keeps baby warm with a minimum of fussing for Mom and Dad. The exterior is made out of soft yet durable fleece material while the inside is made of a thick faux sheepskin. There are openings for three and five point harnesses, which should cover most strollers so baby can be extra secure, even on bumpy roads. The entire unit is also machine-washable (on cold cycle, tumble dry on low). This Bundle Me is designed for children up to 12 months or 21 pounds, whichever comes first. We're not sure how snug a bug in a rug is, precisely, but it couldn't be much cozier than this. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Features

• The Premaxx New Addition Carrier meets all current safety and comfort requirements and even the most stringent safety standards of the 'Child Safety Assessment'.

Reviews (49)

Forget the coats!
This allowed me to forget about having to buy a big winter snowsuit for a new baby.It was easy to wash, easy to attach to the infant carrier, and warm enough for the baby.The only downfall is that it should have fabric that can wrap around the top and cover the top of the baby's head for added protection from the elements.A great invention!

One of my favorite purchases!
I love this Bundle Me! I tell everyone I know to get one. It washes and wears very, very well. My son was kept very warm all fall and winter long. On warm days I simply unzipped the front yet he still had the fleece underneath to keep him warm. I used it in my carseat, carriage and even a snow sled! It is very easy to grab the baby from the carseat in the Bundle me and transport to a carriage. If the baby was tired of the carriage I would simply pick him up and used it as a blanket.

I tried 2 other carseat covers before this. They both had the holes for the head to poke out. Both of them were hard to get the baby in and out of and one of them the hole was way too low. You can put the baby in the carset one handed with the Bundle me. The other covers are good only for the infant car seat, you can use the Bundle me as long as you want! A must buy for everyone! You wont be sorry.

Difficult to attach
I was really excited to use this item since my son was born in December but it was so diffuclt to figure out how it fits on to the car seat I just gave up and returned it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Stroller Accessories    3. Car Seat Accessories   

Editorial Review

Babies, start your engines! The Reebok Velocity stroller offers a comfy ride through both city terrain and well-worn rural trails, mainly because it is engineered with both jogger and passenger (up to 50 lbs.) in mind. Grownups can jaunt around guilt-free, knowing tots won’t have to endure body-jarring pot holes and unexpected bumps along the way. On the aluminum, collapsible stroller is a 5-point safety harness with adjustable shoulder, waist and crotch restraints; reclining seat; 16-inch, reflective bicycle tires (with air pump); hand/foot brakes; anti-roll tether cord; and a wide shade canopy for extra-sunny days. All of these features work together to make riding comfortable, and pushing easier. It also looks somewhat like a bicycle, so young kids will think it’s cool to ride in.--Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (4)

hard to steer & veers to the left
I was so excited when I bought this jogger but...
This is a terrrible jogger.I would highly reccommend you do not waste your money. Veers to the left and very difficult to steer. Your arms will be sore because it will not allow for anything but a straight line. Needs to be taken off the market.

Hard to steer
I recently bought the Reebok Stroller. I read all the reivews for it before my puchcase and thought I was buying a wonderful product. I got it home put it together and found it is very hard to steer it pulls to the left really bad. If you want a great upper arm workout get this product!

The best jogger--I shopped them all!
This jogger is awesome. First of all it has every feature you could want--light weight; canopy moves easily to block sunlight; great cushion for baby; adjustable seat in multiple positions for comfort; cell phone, bottle and toy holder; and a mesh basket underneath to carry along some essentials. I put it together myself and it was so easy. I took my 6 month old for a ride and she smiled, laughed, and later fell asleep. I looked at every jogger possible--this one is by far the best quality and most reasonably priced. Enjoy!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Strollers    3. Jogging Strollers   

Reviews (4)

I love it!
When I was pregnant with my 3rd child (girl) I thought I should have the BEST playyard, which I believed was the Graco PNP... I figured I would purchase the biggest, most expensive model with all the extras. I got this Madison (funny, thats my daughters name) playyard for my shower and was very excited! (I thought it was a Graco)

My husband and my father assembled it in about 45 minutes, the directions are a bit confusing but deal-able. We had set it up in our bedroom to keep our daughter in for the first few months (shes still there at 3 months, but she is able to sleep in her room sometimes too) The bassinet feature was great, it was full-sized and my pettite 12th percentile daughter will be in there for a while. I loved the little bar with the hanging white bears, they intrigued my daughter, and now she trys to grab them or swat at them! The calming music always excites her and she will squeal and then slowly drift off to sleep, its just the perfect volume. The changing table is the perfect size and super safe with the straps. My daughter loves being changed there, and she never whines. The bottom seems deep enough to place her in there for atleast a year, and she will deffinatly be comfortable down there for naps when she outgrows the bassinet. The little changing station was perfect! I can fit many newborn diapers, wipes, ointment and accesories in there and I have never EVER had a problem. The colors are terrific and its just so elegant and safe. I have also found that it will fit through my 33 1/2 inch doorways (an inch and 1/2 larger than normal) no problem for strolling it down the hallway or carrying downstairs. Its also super easy to travel with and ALL the pieces fit in the travel bag unlike all of the graco models. Its super easy to carry and very lightweight, now all my relatives dont need to purchase cribs for when we come to visit!

When I found out that it WASNT a graco I laughed, and seeing how much cheaper it is and how much BETTER it is, I am sorry that I ever thought more is better and that a brand name ment everything. Dont hesitate, the MAdison Playyard is the best for your money, much more satisfying than the gracos!

An excellent choice
My mother got this for me and my 6-month old before a recent trip and I was most impressed!Super fast and easy set up as well as folding up at the end of the weekend.The changing table insert was wonderful!Roomy pockets on the end allowed me to keep diapers and changing supplies handy and out-of-sight. And the night light with soft music and nature sounds truly helped soothe baby right to sleep.Once we got home, we unfolded it and set it up as a playyard downstairs and with the changing table, no more running up and down stairs just to change a diaper.I LOVE this product!

Can't wait to use it!
I recieved this playard as a gift at my shower.I love it.It is easy for me to set up and take down at 8 months pregnant.Also all the parts fit in the carry bag.I have some friends who have the Graco playards and can only get the playard in the storage bag, what is the point. We have extended family in other states that we will be visiting and plan to take this with us to use while we are staying with them.I just can't wait to try it out. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Playards    3. Furniture   

Reviews (6)

GREAT FOR BABY!
Well for my its plural, I am a first time mother of twin boys. This seat is by far not only the best in the Graco line, but the best on the entire market!!

I love how this seat is great for anyparent. The seat is very nice and light, and it snaps easily into our double snap n' go (in black) and there is no fear of tipping. It can also fit in grocery carts, restaurant highchairs, snap n' go's, travel systems, and on little tables too. Its easy to snap into the included base as well, just snap it in litterally and its super safe too! its easy to reqline and the little harness fits nicely, is easily adjustable and its easy to reqline too. The handle is comfortable and easy to hold. The fabric is to die for and its very, very good for babies skin.

My sons are winter babies (gonna be 5 months old soon) and this seat really kept them warm. Now that its getting warmer outside, the seat "breathes" and keeps my babies at the perfect temperature and they never come out sticky and sweaty like wiht my friend who has a 9 month old and a lower priced graco model with suede, who thought of that? The seat also has great foam that I havent seen on any other seat out there, and it contours to my babies and they always fall straight to sleep. Its also very easy to hang little toys on it.

I couldnt be any happier with the quality of this seat, its great and comfortable for our sons, and I can't imagine anything else...

What We've Been Waiting for!
My husband and I were thrilled to receive this gift for our shower. We registered for this car seat because of its known brand and its safety mechanisms.We also love the patttern and portability - it's unisex and easy to take in and out of the base.

Worth the extra money for the comfy foam
I chose this carseat not only because the pattern caught my eye but mainly because of the Gracopedic foam. It was the only seat with the extra cushioning. The unique black and creme colored swirl pattern is very suitable for a girl which is hard to find when most carseats seem to be mostly navy or brown patterns. It is definitely worth the price for the extra comfort of the foam not to mention safer too. I just didn't like the idea of my baby riding on the plastic. I also recommend the matching stroller. ... Read more

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

Reviews (52)

first time mom and love my sling
this is an awesome sling. i just got it in the mail, and it is wonderful! my baby is sleeping in it right now as we speak. its so comfortable on my back compared to the infantino carrier i have. the straps hurt on that one.. like a backpack. this one, the straps are wide and made of cotton so its great! i work as a CNA and so far my back is holding up well. that was a very important feature when buying this sling. the only thing im not too sure about yet is how to make my sons head comfortable in the infant craddle hold, but i havent watched the video yet, other than that, this sling gets 5 stars with me!

No backache with this sling!
By the time my baby was born, I had three sling-type carriers for her: a Snugli front carrier, a New Native sling (the one Cindy Crawford raved about) and this one.When my baby was about 2-3 weeks old, I tried her in the New Native, but she hated it.She kept slipping so far down in the pouch that the fabric fell over her face, and she just didn't like being in a laying-down position at all.Next, I tried the Snugli.My baby liked being upright, but the straps of the Snugli cut into my shoulders, and every time my baby fell asleep, her head fell over her shoulder at a 90-degree angle.I finally tried the UBW, and fell in LOVE!

First let me say I waited so long to try the wrap because I was intimidated.I watched the video many times and practiced using the wrap with stuffed animals and dolls, but I didn't feel secure enough to try carrying an actual baby in it.Finally, I met another woman who had an UBW and, after talking with her, I got up the courage to try putting my daughter in it.Well, it worked like a dream.I used the tummy-to-tummy carry (the first carry shown on the video) and it was perfect.My daughter could sit upright facing me (her favorite position) but the wrap provided enough head support that even when she fell sound asleep her head didn't tilt over at all.(I just made sure to pull the wrap up high over her shoulders and the back of her neck.)Because the wrap is made of soft t-shirt material, it didn't dig into my shoulders at all.In fact, you can adjust the width of the material across the shoulders to make it as wide or as narrow as is comfortable for you.Plus, you wind up carrying your baby much closer to your body in an UBW than in a Snugli-type front carrier, so I found that my back didn't start aching the way it did when using the Snugli.Finally, the UBW is VERY portable - it even comes with a little drawstring bag with shoulder straps to carry it in.

I found that the secret to successfully using the UBW was to tie it tightly enough but not *too* tightly.Figuring out the wrapping method itself wasn't too hard - after a few practice sessions I could do it easily, and the video was very helpful for that - but getting the right tension was a bit tricky.The fabric is quite stretchy, so if I left the tension too loose I would be afraid that my baby would fall out.As a result, at first I found I tied the wrap too tightly, and I felt my baby was uncomfortable (being squeezed too tightly against me or in the leg area).With a little practice, though, I got the right tension for my baby and me, and now I couldn't be happier with the UBW.To make it easier to use several times in one day, I often tie it on once and keep it on even if my baby is out - that way I'm all set to pop her back in at the first sign of her getting fussy.

Bottom line: while the UBW isn't as simple to use at first as many of the other carriers on the market, I think once you get the hang of it it outperforms any other I've found.

Greatest Carrier on the Market
I just had my 3rd baby and someone gave this carrier at my shower. At first, I was thinking that I would return it because I already have 3 other carriers that I used with my older two... that being said, I always complained about how much the others hurt my shoulders, neck and back. I read some reviews about this wrap and decided to give it a try. I have to admit that when I opened it up I almost put it away before even trying it. It looked a little weird and I wasn't quite sure it was worth all the fuss. I stuck in the video and watched it for 2 minutes and decided to try it. It took me about 5 minutes the first time to figure out how to make it comfortable for me and my daughter but after a little fiddling I put my daughter inside. I walked around and tried it out... checking out it would feel... LITERALLY, within seconds my daughter was asleep. I realized that this gave her a cocooned "womb-like" feeling and she was so happy and relaxed. The next day I put it on to go for a walk with my family and again, she was asleep in minutes. I walked for about an hour and when I got home, realized that I wasn't in ANY PAIN at all. The carrier didn't pull on my shoulders at ALL!!!! I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, just for fun put my 18 month old inside also and he loves it as much as the baby!!!! I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS CARRIER!!! Oh yeah, after the 2nd day I was able to whip this carrier on in about 30 seconds flat. It's way easier than any of the others... it just looks a little intimidating, but if you try it on it's AMAZING!!! ... Read more

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Reviews (9)

LOVE THE EASE OF USE!
I have had the Britax Wizard and thought it was good until my son got his head stuck forward by the SIP. I decided to try the new version the Boulevard and it is WAAAAY better and he doesn't have the problem he did before. It is definitely easier than the roundabouts and the new decathalon with tightening the strap and adjusting the height! I would recommend this car seat for the long haul. My only complaint is the fabric, it could be smoother since summer is arriving and babies will be wearing skin bearing clothes. But compared to all the rest I love it regardless.

Read Your Owner's Manual!!
I was researching this new carseat when I came across the reviews concerning the Chevy Trailblazer.I own a 2004 Trailblazer and it does not "prohibit" a carseat in the middle seat (regardless if you have the extended model or not-which has the 3rd row), but it does state that some carseat models may not fit probably due to the narrow seat width.I just wanted to remind people to read their owner's manual, regardless of make or model, latch or not, to be sure of any dangers in carseat installation.And if you are still not sure take your vehicle and carseat to an inspection center.This is hardly a situation where you want to just "wing it".Installation of carseats can be tricky in any car with any carseat model.Read your manuals, both car and carseat, so your child is safe and that you have the peace of mind you need when traveling with children.I haven't purchased this carseat, so I can't rate it properly, but I have incredible confidence in the Britax brand, due to prior use and friend's recommendations.

My first Britax and I am IN LOVE so does the Baby
I decided to go with this seat because it holds up to 65# FF and up to 33# RF. I wanted something that would last us a long time. We want him to be harnessed as long as posible. From what I have read and seen how my friends 4 yrs old has so much room to grow still in the Marathon, I believe the Boulevard should last us until he is 5 or 6. I know the seat is pricy but if it last this long then is worth it on the long run.

Plus some of the features it has are pretty nice.

Right now we have it installed RF in the captain chair of our Caravan. The carseat is Big but we didn't have any problem with space. We don't have latch system in our van so we used the Lap shoulder belt and we had a good fit. And LOVE the locking clip on the side. It was a little hard to close it but so necessary for us since out belts don't lock.

One feature I like is the fact that you don't have to re thread the straps because the kid is getting taller. All you do is turn the knob. Which is GREAT if you need to use the seat for a different kid on ocassions. I don't know how many times I have had to do this with my older seats.

The SIP (the wings) keep our 12 months old head from going to the side. I know he is very protected and comfortable there. He Can't see much because the wings are right there but he can see some. I really wanted the added protection of the wings.

I also like the fact that you can tether the seat RF to help with rebound. I don't think I have seen any other seat in the US that you can tether while RF. Tethering it RF helped to get the appropiate angle.

I know our son is VERY comfortable in this seat.The seat has lots of padding. It has an extra pad that can comes off. Is good for small babies. When I read the instructions it says you can fold the sides of pad to give a small child support and would help them stay centered in the seat. So I imagine it would be a good seat for a small infant.

So far I am very happy with this seat. DH wasn't happy about the price until he saw the features it has specially that you can tether while RF.

I recommend you at least give it a try at the store.

I do have 1 complaint LOL The cover. I bet the seat would look great if your interiors were Tan But ours is grey and the black and tan from the seat REALLY stands out. I have heard that Britax will have covers for sale eventually. I hope so LOL

Cathy
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Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Car Seats   

Reviews (20)

its really nice
i love the 2 swinging positions it has. its awesome thats why i go it. the animals on the mobile seem more or a decoration for the parent rather than the baby because all the baby see are the animals feet no big deal. my son loves the mirror on the mobile and always looks at it. it does swing a little fast, but you can just drape a blanket on the back ofit, or even over the baby and it slows down. my son likes that its fast though. its light enough so i can hold my son and move the swing to another point in the house. the seat can sit up or lay down a bit.. this is a really good buy.

Mobile Breaks.........
When I bought this swing was very excited.I loved the look, the cute animals on the mobile and the fact that it swings 2 different ways.BUT after only two days of use the mobile broke.Either way my son still loves the swing, but I didn't pay 80 bucks for a swing that only half works. Word to the wise save the box just in case you have to return it.

Good, not great
I bought this swing for my son, who is now eight weeks old.He loves it!I , however, am not so sure how I feel about it.It makes alot of clicking sounds while it is swinging, which isn't very helpful when you're trying to get a baby to sleep.It's not very loud, but I wouldn't recomend it if your little one is a light sleeper, like mine.I also noticed that it is a little unstable, unless you constantly check to make sure the legs are pulled all the way out.I do, however, love that you can swing the baby in two directions.That in itself may compensate for the other shortfalls. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Editorial Review

Music stimulates the brain and encourages early learningskills. This interactive cube lets children choose from any combinationof five different instruments--harp, French horn, piano, flute, andviolin--to collaborate on eight Mozart tunes. A solo flute might playan excerpt from "Ah! Vous Dirai-je, Maman (Twinkle, Twinkle)," or aFrench horn intone a theme from The Marriage of Figaro. Otherchoices include "Country Dance #5," "Come Sweet May," "Der Vogelfanger"(from The Magic Flute), "March in D," "Landler," and "LàCi Darem la Mano" (from Don Giovanni). Press the "orchestra"button and hear all the instruments play together. As the songs play,each selected instrument button flashes to the beat. The sound is notorchestral quality, but you get a fair electronic approximation of eachinstrument. Operates on three AA batteries (not included). --TamiHoriuchi ... Read more

Features

• Features musical instrument sounds
• 8 Mozart compositions included
• Winner of Dr. Toy and Parents' Choice awards
• For all ages

Reviews (140)

Great Toy
We received this toy as a gift when my son was about 2 weeks old. Even then he would accidently set it off with his little jerks and spasms (it is extremely sensitive)and he seemed to enjoy it.It is loud, but it never frightened him and he was brand new.By the time he was three months old he was purposefully setting it off and now he's almost two years old and he still loves it.He is more interested in the way he can make only certain instruments play and how the same song sounds different if a different instrument plays by itself. He recently cracked it though, but we have no idea how.(It is made of very durable construction, so I can't imagine what he must have done to it, but then he is very hard on his toys)We just noticed it broken in his room one day.But, after two years of daily play I'd say it gave our family a good run.I have a new son due in four months and I can't imagine not buying this toy again.I highly recommend this toy.

Boring toy
My daughter got this for Christmas when she was about 6 mos old.She rarely ever plays with it.She was slightly amused with this toy for a month or two.She never plays with it now.When she did show interest in it, it only lasted a few moments.The music does get a little annoying because my daughter liked it when all instruments would play at the same time.Nothing special about this toy and it's loud.Would not recommend.

Fabulous toy
My 6 month old is captivated by this toy. He loves to hear the music and it's easy enough for him to press the various sides. The music and the lights hold his attention. This actually belonged to his now 5 year old sister and it's held up well in the five years we've owned. I highly recommend it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electronic    2. Baby and Infant    3. Electronic Learning Aids    4. Activity    5. Musical    6. Construction    7. Blocks    8. Music    9. Learning    10. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)   

Reviews (192)

Great toy for baby!!!
I just got this toy for my 9 month old daughter a few days ago and she loves it.There is so much to do so many activities.My daughter gets bored easily so this toy is wonderful.It keeps her busy time and time again.I do have one complaint though Fisher price makes you do all of the work to put together this toy.You don't get out of anything you have to screw on every part you could possibly think of.Some of the things could have been done eaisly during manufacturing.But it was well worth it.This is a great toy! And I think it will entertain her for a long time.

GREAT TOY!
I bought this for my son when he was nine months old.He loved it then and still loves it now that he is a year old.He plays with it everyday and is finding new things to play with on it as he gets older.I highly recommend this toy.It is a little bit of a pain to put together though.

Toy at Gamma & Poppy's house
My gamma and Poppy brought me this toy and It's GREAT!!I play with it all the time, I visit (once a month).I play with the door bell and turn the weather so that it's raining or sunny.I go in and out of the door and I play with the mail.I play with this toy all the time and it's one of my favorites and their house. Your little boy or girl will love playing with this toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Baby and Infant    3. Toddler    4. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    5. Electronic   

Editorial Review

A swing is a great soother and entertainer for babies--if you have space for it among the bewildering array of other baby gear that clutters the homes of newborns. Parents will be delighted, therefore, to find the Link-a-Doos Open Top Take-Along Swing: a portable, compact swing with all the best features of a full-sized swing. Baby will enjoy the five songs, five speeds, plush seat pad (machine washable), swiveling sunflower mirror, and linkable toys. Parents will love the easy-carry side handles, convenient open-top design, non-slip feet, and three-point restraint. To Grandmother’s house you go? Just fold it up and bring it along! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (133)

life saver!!!
This swing is the greatest!! My daughter has loved it since the day we brought it home, she was one month old. It keeps her entertained and puts her to sleep also. She loves looking at herself in the mirror and the little animals that come with it are great for little hands. I got a bouncer as a gift and she hated it, this is diffently worth it and I will buy it for all my friends having babies. what is great too is that it folds so I can take it to my parents house when we visit and when she gets cranky I just put her in it and she's happy. I love it and totally recomend it!!!

Definitely Worth Buying!
I got this travel swing for a shower gift along with a full-size swing. I didn't know if I would need both, but I put both together anyway. I actually started using the travel swing a couple days after I got home from the hospital. The full-size swing just seemed too big for my 7lb. newborn. The travel swing is so much closer to the ground- it made me feel more secure. I have been very pleased with this swing. I love the easy mobility and actually move it throughout my house. (I love that I can blow dry my hair with my baby rocking in the swing right next to me!) The lack of head support wasn't really a problem. For the first few weeks I used a head support from Boppy called Noggin Nest- it worked just fine. Sure the music may be a bit annoying after awhile, but what isn't? You can easily switch the music off and keep the swing going. As my 5 week old gets older, if he needs more to interest him than the mirror and toys that are provided, I can easily link new toys to the links on the sides of the swing for him to look at or play with. There aren't many things that will hold your newborn's interest for the first month. But this swing definitely held my son's interest and soothed him from the very start.

OK swing
My son is not very entertained by this swing yet.He only lasts about 5 minutes.It has not been worth the money for me, I'm desiring this to change because it is so easy to take along. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings    3. Bouncer Seats   

Reviews (3)

A lemon!
I bought this for my daughter and she didn't care for it.I was not impressed with it either.It's not easily portable from one room to another, it's heavy and I found it to be a pain to fold up.It just proved to me that spending more money on something doesn't mean you get what you pay for.I had to return it to the store because the vibration wouldn't work on low speed and most of the time not at all on either speed, so I exchanged it for another one only to have the same thing happen to that one as well.Needless to say I decided to try a different brand.I got a Fisher Price bouncer, paid sixty dollars less for it than the Combi and my daughter loves it, the vibration works every time and the toy bar with music is wonderful too.I don't reccomend the Combi bouncer to anyone, it's a waste of money.

Needs Work
The concept of this rocker/vibration chair makes sense.However, the vibration part broke after two weeks.I had to keep pressing the low/high buttons to turn it on even with a brand new battery.Sometimes, it wouldn't even start with a new battery.I think it would be perfect if they made the vibration more reliable.The rocker part is awesome.My first son had a bouncer, this time I have the rocking bottom and it is definetly a plus.

What a Life Saver!!
I cannot say enough nice things about this rocker - it has been a life saver.I ended up having an emergency c-section, so I was unable to climb the stairs to my and the baby's bedrooms, so he slept in this rocker (the back of the seat goes down) as a bassinet on the floor right next to me on the couch.Now that he is more aware of life around him, we lift the seat into the chair position and he just has the best time watching everything that is going on.The fact that it rocks and has the vibrating motion has also been extremely valuable.He has spent so much time in this chair - I am very happy that I got this as a gift.It's also great that you can hook a CD player or tape player up to the speakers as well. ... Read more

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Reviews (11)

This one is THE WINNER!
OK - I didn't want to pay so much for one of these things, but I have to say that this on is SOOOOO worth it!!My son was born 6 weeks early, so he is a little behind full term babies his age so I wanted something for him to do since he doesn't have the head control of his peers.I bought something less expensive that had music and moving things that he could bat and make them move more - it was inexpensive (on special at Toys R Us) for about $20.It went back - he wasn't interested - he doesn't bat at things yet and doesn't like to look straight up (midline) very much.I then bought the kick and crawl through Aquarium thing($30) - he loves to kick and the ball was great for him, but I discovered that the octopus doesn't have replaceable batteries (shame on you Fisher Price) - it went back.We went to our cousin-in-law's house to visit her new baby and she had the Tiny Love black and red and white Gymini thing - he loved looking at the contrasting colors, BUT the thing doesn't really do anything else and he doesn't like to "bat" at things...so I didn't buy it.Then I looked at the Fisher Price Baby Plazone Kick and Whirl Carnival - the reviews were NOT good - I looked at it myself and they were right - TOO Loud..both setting were the same.Then I saw the Starlite..WOO HOO...he LOVES this...his favorite thing is to kick...kick...kick and kick some more.AND...I hung the very large mirror to his right side over his head and he makes faces at himself...smiling and laughing most of the time.This one does SO much that it was well worth the $50!!This is the ONLY one I've found that has the right kind of kick pad...it blows up so it is soft and he won't hurt his feet.Now I can cook dinner and not feel guilty that he is just laying there staring at the ceiling fan.

good for mom and baby
My daughter also loves this gym... At 10 weeks she figured out how to use the "motion" to turn on the music. We are still working on "intentionally hitting" the hanging props.I put her in this since she was about a month old and she loves all the lights.It definitely keeps her occupied for a few minutes. A must have.

Daughter LOVES this
This was the first toy that my daughter really had any interest in.She was only 4 weeks when she realized that her kicking action was causing the lights and sounds.She really went to town kicking.It comes with batteries but they will likely need to be replaced soon since they run the test for potential customers. ... Read more

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Excellent!
I love this car seat! It seems so comfortable for my 9 month old (he is 22lbs.).It also fits great in my PT Cruiser and my Nissan Titan.

Great for my kids
I too have twins (20 month old boys) and this carseat is great for them. They are only in the 10th percentile so this seat will go far for us! We love the color, and it seemed the safest on the market...

WE always loved the graco name, and this carseat really does it justice!! It took my husband about 30 minutes to SECURLY install one of these seats, not too bad at all, and it really isnt too tricky if you follow the directions. Installing it foward facing was much easier and only took about 20 minutes for one seat, this is amazingly simple compared to stories I have heard about other carseats!! I can have the boys in here untill they are 40 lbs, not as much as other seats but fine for us... The straps are ridiculously easy for me or my husband to adjust, and you dont have to take off the cover. I can easily have this seat rear-facing, or foward facing, easy to reqline and to change possition too. Both of them fit very well in my Expadition and I too have one in the middle seat and one behind the passengers seat. The cover comes off really easilly, and it washes just as easily... The cover is easy to wipe up with a baby wipe for those quick fixes. The straps are very, very comfortable and they never tangle around my pettite boys bodies. Its very comfortable and I love the extra foam that some seats tend to lack, my boys always fall asleep in these seats and they are never uncomfortable, and they are never floping their heads around. The energy absorbing foam liner is really cool, and I found out its VERY safe... Even my husband said this chair is superb in saftey (he's a police officer).

You just can't get better than this Comfort SPort, I have never had another seat and boy am I glad!!

GREAT SEAT!
My twin boys are now 21 months old and are only in the 32nd percentile! We bought them a marathon origionally but sadly they were left on the porch when my husband and I went out (my sons were at their grandmothers) and it started to pour and the seats were totaled... Well we went out to buy a different one, because the marathon wasnt really all it was cracked up to be anyways (so we didnt really rush over to save it once it started to pour ;) ) This graco was perfect...

At the store we loved how small it looked compared to other carseats (we have to fit two in our SUV, even though its an Escolade we still wanted something small). THe colors were fabulous and my boys seemed to like it. The seat seemed to be extra padded and very comfortable, it seemed really really nice. It was easy for my husband to install in the parking lot, and it fit very snuggly. We could also have our boys in it for another year/year and 1/2, which was really important to us.

Well once home we found even more wonders of this Graco seat! First of all it must have been a god-send because our once car hating boys turned into wonderful car passengers and would sleep within minutes of being placed into this seat! Their heads didnt flop all over the place either, it was a nice smooth ride that my boys really loved. The straps are very easy to adjust, and you dont need to take off the cover to do so, and they dont get all tangly and anoying like our old seats. I can easily wipe something off of the cover for a quick clean, but it is also TOO easy to take off and throw into the wash, its amazing!! It snugly fits into the car, and there is room for one more person in the seat behind the driver! The seat also looks extremely safe in rear-facing position (we tryed it just for the sake of the review) and the added infant support would work wonders for a newborn transitioning from infant carrier to carseat or if you just placed a baby who was a few weeks old inside, it would surely be safe and comfortable.

We really thought that the MArathon wasnt "too bad" and that all carseats were like that, but this Graco ComfortSport showed us how horrible the Marathon was, and how much easier technology can make it for a parent of twin toddlers who are almost into the "terrible twos"... THANKS GRACO!!! ... Read more

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Reviews (10)

Blinded by the sun
For the most part I really like the jogger, especially the way it handles on the trail and in snow.My one complaint is that it does not have an adjustable canopy so if you are walking into the sun your baby gets blasted with sun in his/her eyes.I've had to use clips on the canopy to attach a blanket but then my toddler complains because she can't see.Overall a pretty good stroller.

Performs Great On Uneven Sidewalks
We bought this one mostly because of the great price, but it has turned out to be a great jogger.I originally thought I'd have to cart it over to the park for a smooth ride, but I jog through our neighborhood, over some pretty crappy sidewalks, and it's a pretty smooth ride (a few bumps here and there - but NOTHING like in our traditional stroller that's part of a travel system).The big, bicycle-like tires make a big difference.
Also...this has lots of storage (some joggers don't - I guess to make them more streamlined but I am not training for the Olympics!) and pockets inside the stroller that my daughter can access herself.
To reiterate what others have said - No, the front tire does not swivel but if you want to use this as a jogger, that is what you want.Say you have a stroller with a lockable front tire -you're jogging a have a pretty good pace going and the front tire becomes unlocked and turns...that would be quite a hard and sudden stop and could injure your child and/or you!
I have not had experience with folding/unfolding this stroller since I haven't had to travel with it so I can't tell you about that.
My one wish for this stroller is that the sun shade came down lower.It pretty much just covers the top of my baby's head...this can be remedied with a detachable sun shade for strollers (about $15) which I had already purchased since MOST strollers don't provide adequate sun protection.

Babytrend-A disapointment
i bough this stroller 10 months ago...i was satsfied with it although at the start it had a serious alignment problem. however the mechanics of folding the stroller have gotten tighter and tighter (not just needing to be oiled) and now it will not fold. my main dissapointment was how it was handled by babytrend who really did not get behind their product and insisted on me shipping it back to them was the only way to remedy the situation, although i cannot seem to fold it!! i feel like i am going to have to buy a new stroller, usually you would expect to have to buy only one of such an item. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Strollers    3. Jogging Strollers   

Reviews (14)

great carseat
I love this car seat.It is slightly heavier than others on the market, but let's be honest, a 10 pound baby is going to feel heavy after a while no matter what you carry her in.I really appreciate that this product is not cutesy and babyish.It fits in nicely with our cars.

The best part about this product is that the pieces are metal.I compared other carseats that can click into strollers and what not, and the pieces that latch into the base or stroller are plastic.Not very trustworthy.This piece has metal clips to it so I know it's secure.

This carseat also works really well with shopping carts.You can latch the clips into the basket, and I know my daughter is secure.

Heavywith a tough buckle
What got our attention for this car seat was the looks of this seat. But when we left the hospital and tried to put our 6 lb. 14 oz. daughter in the seat, we found it difficult. The biggest problem was trying to keep the buckle closed while trying to snap it without hurting her legs. Also, safety requirements say you can only leave room for one finger between the baby and the strap and we weren't able to do this due to the strap. We thought maybe we would eventually get used to some of these items, but our baby is now 7 weeks old and it is just as difficult and very frustrating. Even though our baby was very light, it was still hard to carry around the baby. My wife even threw her neck out getting the car seat in and out of the car and carrying it around. We learned our lesson about checking into products and reading reviews before we purchase an item.

Not bad, but I wouldn't purchase again
I agree with the other reviews that this is a very heavy and bulky carseat.My son is only 2 months old, barely 13 pounds, and this carseat feels like it's ripping my arms out whenever I carry him in it.I'm not a weakling, but it is so big and bulky and H-E-A-V-Y. On the other hand, I have had no problems with the straps and getting it in/out of the car.It's significantly bigger than the Graco snugrides and I find myself looking enviously at other parents who are carrying their infants around in snugrides. ... Read more

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Great for my babies!
My son has a 3 month old and a 1 year old and my youngest two are 9 months old. I love this tent! I take one or two of them to the beach with us and the babies have a nice place to nap, that's quite, dark, and most of all, safe.

Wonderful Item for Babies and Moms!
I can't tell you what a lifesaver this play tent is!It keeps baby safe and happy while we're on the beach or at picnics, and it's FUN FUN FUN for her!The material is durable, and it sets up and stores away in a snap!There should be one of these in the car trunk of every parent of an infant or toddler!It's perfect for changing baby too! ... Read more

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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

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Boring
We bought this when our daughter was 3 months old. Either She couldn't reach the toys or they were smacking her in the face. She couldnt make the music come on and she had no interest in any of the toys. She may like it when she can crawl and it turns into a tunnel but as a baby playmat its not worth it

Cheap and no fun!
I was not impressed at all with this toy.It looks cheap, first of all, and was not entertaining at all for my daughter, who is now 8 months and has had it since birth.The two teething toys were cheap and looked like something you'd get in a happy meal.The ball was fine, but the only toy really worth the money is the octopus, and it hangs too high up to be any fun-- my daughter couldn't reach it until she could sit up alone, and by then she wasn't interested anymore.I wound up buying a Gymini, and then removing the octopus from this toy and putting it on the Gymini.There are far better playgyms-- don't waste your money.

Looks Cheap
I recieved this as a shower gift and was not satisfied with the quality. ... Read more

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Reviews (11)

This is a wonderful swing for any age!
We got this swing as a gift, and right away we were able to use it with our newborn!It's safe and easy to work.My child loves the music it plays and the flashing lights that can either be on when the music is playing or not!Sometimes I'll just put him in the swing with the music bar pulled back and he'll fall alsleep.This is a great place for a child to just sit and 'hang out'.

Best Swing Ever
We have four children and the oldest are twins that are 6 yrs old so I wanted to upgrade to a better swing. It was the best investment we ever made. My daughter who is now 8 weeks old loves her swing so much that its the only thing that seemed to make her happy. She refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib so she slept in her swing. I guess she liked how it was reclined and didn't like to lay flat. She still loves to take naps in her swing and for the mother who thinks the bar is too heavy and the bird startles the baby when you flip it over well just catch the bird when you flip it over. We have never had a problem with it startling our daughter and she spends alot of time in the swing. Its also so easy to put the baby in the seat which is very well padded with the bar flipped back. It has an adorable pattern and we have all of the Flutter Bye items. She just loves to look at the bird with the lights and the music and I would highly recommend this item to everyone.

Good Swing!
My 12 week old loves this swing. She stares intenetly at the swinging bird.She likes the lights, the music, and the toys that she can't yet reach.She spends upwards of three hours a day in the swing.Some kids just don't like swings no matter what toys are attached.Our first daughter was like that. We had a Graco swing with the little bears on top that always swing to the back. When this one came and loved to swing we realized we needed an upgrade. The swing is easy to put together and easy to use. ... Read more

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