Quattro Tour Travel System with LATCH - Blueberry
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Baby Product (19 November, 2003)
list price: $199.99
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Problem with wheels
No wonder this product is discontinued!!It should be recalled!My stroller was only 6 months old, as old as baby and while walking the whole back wheel just fell off. Luckily nothing happened to baby.But, I was angry after only owning this stroller for 6 months it fell apart.I bought it from Babies R Us and they were terrible to me, saying I should call Graco.I insisted they let me exchange the stroller for a new one, it should of lasted me at least 3 years!I finally convinced them to give me a credit so I could pick out a new stroller and I got the Quatra Tour LX, in the Limeberry, much better stroller.The wheels are a totally different design which makes me wonder why this one was not recalled.Babies R Us stated this happened to another customer.Don't bother buying this stroller from anyone!Get the new Quatra Tour LX!much better stroller!
from an unhappy Babies R Us customer.

It Folds to Fit in my CAMARO!
I have absolutely no complaints about this travel system.It was well worth the price and proves that you get what you pay for!

The parent tray is great and I love the large basket.It folds so easily and even fits in the trunk of my Camaro.The carseat's harness provides a snug fit and is so easy to adjust.I had an Evenflo first, and it was such a hassle.

Save time and spend a little extra money.It's WELL WORTH IT!

THIS ONE IS GOING AWAY!
HI YOU ALL. FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THIS PRINT BUY IT NOW WHILE YOU STILL CAN ITS BEING REPLACED WITHA VERY NICE QUATTRO TOUR LX. THIS IS THE DADDYOF ALL STROLLERS. THE PARENT COUNSEL IS MUCH DIFFERENT THEN THIS ONE THEY HAVE MUCH MORE STORAGE PLUS IT HAS A DIGITAL CLOCK AND TEMPERATURE READER. THE SIDES OF THE STOLLER CANOPY ARE MESH WITH A PLASTIC WINDOW IN THE CANOPY. FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INTRESTED CHECK YOUR LOCAL BABIES R US STORE FOR IT (QUATTRO TOUR LX IN LIMBERRY & NAVY BLUE). INSTEAD OF THE STRIPES BEING LIGHT BLUE THEY ARE LIMEBERRY. I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD LET PEOPLE KNOW ON THIS WHEN ITGONE SOON ... Read more

Asin: B00006AMZQ
Sales Rank: 1865
Subjects:  1. Gear    2. Travel Systems   

Pump In Style W/battery
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Pump in style, indeed. This classy and discreet set is a great choice for back-at-work moms who don't want every Tom, Dick, and Harriet to know that they are pumping between meetings. With features such as a battery pack, adjustable suction pressure, and variable five-speed (from 42 to 62 cycles per minute) control that mimics your nursing baby, this hospital-grade setup is as efficient as can be: it can pump a full 6-ounce bottle in 5 to 10 minutes. Pump in Style also allows for dual pumping (pumping both breasts simultaneously), a great timesaver for working moms in particular. Its automatic suck-release-relax cycling mimics your baby's natural nursing pattern (with no manual adjustments required like some other models). The carrying bag itself is also quite nice, with insulated compartments and freezable cooling packs for keeping bottles of breast milk cool for approximately four hours. The Pump in Style set includes a black shoulder bag; manual pump conversion kits; a double-pump accessory kit; an AC adapter; four freezer-, microwave-, dishwasher-safe bottles with lids; two bottle stands; 20 milk storage bags; three cooling packs; breastfeeding information sheets; and a sample of PureLan breast cream. The pump can be used with an electrical outlet with an AC adapter or optional power pack, and its durable motor is made to work overtime--four to five times daily. The whole shebang weighs as much as a newborn (7 pounds), but the quality is definitely worth the extra weight. --Melissa Wilson ... Read more

Reviews (199)

Great breast pump
I rented pump from the hospital and I really liked it.If I was going to keep breast feeding my child I would defiantly purchase this pump.It was quick and easy to use.It is great that it has multiple comfort and speed settings.

Breastfeeding Twins
When I found out I was having twins, I knew I had been blessed. But I wanted to nurse them just as I did my daughter.But having two babys to breastfeed was going to be alot harder. But I knew I could do it! By having this pump it took some of the stress of nursing twins off of me, it was easy to use and very comfortable. They are now eight months old and I am still able to nurse them!!

Great breastpump!
I had my first child and did not have this breastpump. I had to stop breast feeding my child at 5 months because I travel for work and had to go back! There was no way I was using my other pump! Now I have 6 month old twins, working and still breast feeding! Thanks to this pump! It is great! I'm done pumping in 10 minutes! It is a must have!! ... Read more

Asin: B0000649DE
Subjects:  1. Feeding    2. Breastfeeding    3. Breast Pumps   

Breastmilk Storage & Feeding Set
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Baby Product (04 October, 2003)
-- our price: $18.99
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Keep breast milk safely stored and ready for feeding with thisset of four 5-ounce plastic breast milk containers. Designed to workwith the Medela Breast Pump, each clear plastic bottle comes with twokinds of lids. Use the two-piece plastic lid when milk will be usedwithin a few hours, and use the solid air-tight plastic lid forlong-term storage. An orthodontic, slow-flowing silicone nipple isincluded with each bottle. To keep the bottle sanitary when you'retraveling, a small plastic cap (it can also be used as a cup) fitstightly over the nipple. All items are dishwasher safe, but they're notfor use in a microwave. --Marianne Painter ... Read more

Reviews (43)

Other options
These bottles are great because they're very durable and fit well on the pump.My 8 week old breastfed baby found the nipples easy to latch on to, but the flow occasionally choked him.He does better with the Avent nipples.If you're working full time and looking for some extra bottles to use with your Pump in Style, Babies R Us sells a four pack of Evenflo classic bottles for $3.99 which fit perfectly, are dishwasher safe and also sturdy.They do not, however, come with extra nipples.They're great for storage of fresh breastmilk in the fridge that will be used for the workweek.

Satisfied with Medela bottles; change nipples for newborns
I have used these bottles for 3 months (since my son was 1month old).They are pricey, but overall I am glad I purchased them.I probably could have saved money buying cheaper storage containers or another bottle brand and using a conversion attachment to fit my Medela pump (an Avent attachment is available through some Medela distributors or Avent), but I just bought these for convenience.Convenience is important to help continue pumping and breastfeeding, especially if you are returning to work full-time.
My son was overwhelmed with the fast nipples too, so I bought some Gerber orthodontic newborn slow-flow nipples from BBRUS (our pediatrician recommended orthodontic nipples, like the Medela's).Now that he is older, he will probably be ready for the faster Medela nipples soon (note that the hole faces up when feeding from orthodontic nipples - this took us a little while to figure out).
I rarely use the discs that fit inside the collar rings, because I use the coller ring, nipple, and cap for the daycare bottles and the regular solid lids for the bottles I am pumping at work.I have never had a leak, although maybe if I packed the bottles with nipples upside-down this might happen.
If you are returning to work and exclusively breastfeeding, I would recommend investing the money and getting 3 sets of these bottles: 3 or 4 to send to daycare, 3 or 4 to pump at work, and 4 in the freezer (very important to keep an emergency supply frozen, and if they are already in the bottles instead of storage containers, you can just warm it and pop on a nipple).
I also use the Medela Micro-steam bags for quick cleaning of the nipples and pump parts (the bottles and lids are faster to wash with a bottlebrush).

Not good for feeding
These bottles are useful for storing milk....they are sturdy and fit in bottle warmers nicely.My baby hates them for feeding, however.I now just use these for storage and then pour the warmed milk into Playtex Nurser bottles.I bought the Medela system when I was pregnant b/c I wanted what was best for my baby...and I was led to believe that Medela nipples would be most like the breast.Um, no.Take one look at them and it's pretty clear.My baby wouldn't even take it in her mouth.She instantly responded to the Playtex nipples, however.Much, much better! ... Read more

Asin: B000056J90
Subjects:  1. Breastfeeding Accessories    2. Breastfeeding Kits    3. Feeding    4. Breastfeeding   

Disposable Nursing Bra Pads - 60 ct.
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Baby Product (04 October, 2003)
-- our price: $9.99
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One of the better pads on the market
I like these pads because they are very absorant and do not show through my clothes. They also leave my skin very dry which is very important for keeping healthy nipples.However, during breastfeeding I have to be careful in folding them in my bra in order to reuse them once I am done, if I don't I have to use new ones because they become all wrinkled and useless.For that reason I use these only during the day.At night I use Lansinoh pads, they are bigger and more absorbant than these and I can still reuse them even when I mistreat them during feeding.

Would not buy again
Have tried 3 different brands now and I liek these the least. My breast leakinsane amounts throughout the day so no matter what pad I wear I have to change it every hour or so. I have to wear 2-3 pads on each breast regardless! Totally crazy I know!
These pads though when not soaked yet are like putting paper between my bra and breast so they're not comfortable at all and they crumple up a bit in places. The tape is pointless as they don't move around at all as did none of the others brands I tried. If you have a bra that fits a bra pad will stay in place. One other issue is and at the same time it's a positive I guess is that because these pads are kind of like a diaper in the sense of being absorbent and having that extra layer, you don't always know until you happen to touch one of the pads that it's completely soaked through for who knows how long! It's very obvious when one is soaked as it weight a whole lot more and feels like a dead jellyfish, but you only know this when you check it. I would not buy these again.

Not as good as others
I received two sample pairs of these breast pads when I bought my Medela Pump in Style, and I'm glad I got the pads for free instead of spending $10 on a whole box.Yes, the pads are thin and so they don't show through clothing.However, I haven't had a problem with any of the pads I've worn showing.These pads make a big deal about being "form fitted" due to the two little pleats, which give them a natural 3-dimensional curve.However, again, I've never had a problem with unpleated pads and how they fit (and I have a VERY large bust).But, the thing that I really hate about the Medela pads is the adhesive.It's such a small piece of adhesive that it really should have been left off entirely.It's just big enough to make it hard to remove the pads from the bra for nursing, but it's too small to really hold the pad in place while the bra is open.This makes the pad ruffle up badly, and it's very difficult to get it back into shape when you put your bra back in place.After only one or two times of putting the bra down and back up, I found that the pads were bunched up into uncomfortable, lumpy balls inside my bra, and there was really no way of fixing them.Personally, I prefer the First Years nursing pads with lanolin.They are very absorbent, they hold their shape through multiple nursing sessions, and they don't show through clothing. ... Read more

Asin: B00006FWVR
Sales Rank: 203
Subjects:  1. Feeding    2. Breastfeeding    3. Breastfeeding Accessories   

Deluxe Grooming Set
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Baby Product (19 November, 2003)
-- our price: $8.99
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This baby-size toiletries kit is just the thing for parents totend to their little one's grooming needs. It features a hairbrush andcomb because babies need to keep whatever hair they have looking neat.Also included are scissors, a nail file, and nail clippers, which,thankfully, feature a handle. It all folds up into a handy, portable,zippered carrying case equipped with an extra pocket on the side.--John Moe ... Read more

Features

• Hairbrush and comb
• Scissors, nail file, and nail clippers
• Handy, zippered carrying case
• Great gift idea for new parents

Reviews (70)

OK but nothing special
I registered for this kit because I didn't want to have to worry about getting all these things separately.I really shouldn't have worried - I wound up getting a little comb and brush set myself and the hospital gave us a baby emery board that I've used since day 1.The comb and brush in this set are OK - I didn't find the brush too hard as another reviewer did, but I think the comb is too short; I would have preferred that the whole comb have teeth instead of having such a short toothed section and such a large handle.I haven't used either the nail clipper or scissor because the doctors told us not to use them on delicate baby nails (it's too easy to accidentally clip the skin).I used the emory board from this set once and it was fine, although I prefer the one I got from the hospital because it's larger and teddy-bear shaped (easier to hold as well as keep track of).I haven't used the toothbrush, either - until my baby gets teeth, I'll just wipe her gums with a damp cloth.Overall, for the number of things I really use from this set, I don't think it was worth it; however, if you think you'll use more than half of what's in the kit, it's a convenient way to get all the items at once at a reasonable price and with a handy carrying case to boot.

Use this often!
This comes in such a great, handy storage bag that keeps everything neat and easy.I have no problems with the quality of the items in the grooming set.

Compact but cheaply made
The carry case is cute, but the products are definitely nothing great.The brush is SO HARD.I can't imagine using it on a babies head!The other products are OK, but most people get a lot of them anyway. ... Read more

Asin: B00004D3EL
Subjects:  1. Grooming Sets    2. Health    3. Safety   

Isis Back-To-Work Breast Pump Set
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Baby Product (04 October, 2003)
-- our price: $59.99
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Editorial Review

The discreetly quiet and portable Isis Back to Work Breast PumpSet is a gentle, safe, and discreet way to express and store breast milkfor later feedings. This set weighs less than a pound and includes anIsis handheld breast pump, an insulated shoulder bag (about the size ofa lunch box); two 4-ounce and two 9-ounce Avent bottles with newbornnipples and silicone sealing lids; disposable breast pads; and twofreezer packs.

The Isis breast pump is a one-handed manual pump (nobatteries or electrical hookups are required) with a silicone diaphragmand soft cushion "petals" that work together to mimic breastfeeding. Thesoft "petals" in the cushion send a message to the breast to stimulate anatural let-down reflex, and the silicone diaphragm creates a vacuum tohelp express more milk quickly and quietly. Many moms claim that thismanual pump can express the same volume of milk in the same amount oftime as the larger electric pumps. Dishwasher safe. --DebOroszlan ... Read more

Features

• One-handed manual pump (no batteries or electrical hookups required)
• Weighs less than 1 pound
• Can express large volumes of milk
• Dishwasher safe

Reviews (285)

GREAT LITTLE PUMP!!!
I purchased this pump with my first child when a friend of mine suggested it (she had breastfed all 4 of her children).It is marvelous. Although I was only able to nurse for 12 weeks before having to quit due to a health problem, it was really quite wonderful!It did not hurt and pumped quite a bit of milk.I was always able to pump more than enough for my baby for the next day when I went back to work.Now, I am about to have a second child and I am looking foward to using it again!
Also, I have never had a problem with Avent bottles leaking.My first child did not have a problem going between breast and bottle with the Avent bottles.I highly recommend them!

Couldn't imagine a better pump
This is the best little pump around! I have this and the Medela electric pump.I have already packed the Medela up and put it away.The very first time I used the Isis pump it work immediately.Didn't feel uncomfortable.I went back to work 6 weeks after the baby and use the pump 4 times during the work day and extract enough milk for the baby the next day.The pump is so simple to assemble and cleans easily. Avent makes a fantastic product and I've already got my three pregnant friends convinced to use it also.HINT: breastfeeding hurt so bad in the beginning I almost convinced myself not to do it.BUT I was so worried the baby wasn't getting enough to eat that I went ahead and gave her formula using the avent bottles.After calming my self down and being assured the baby was getting enough to eat and my milk came in I tried again and was successful.I think the baby learned to latch on and suck using the nipple on the bottle and when she came back to my breast she knew what to do.Don't be afraid to give her the bottle if your having a hard time at first.once you are both calm and ready to try it again do it, in the meantime use the pump to encourage the milk supply.

Dismal Failure
The Isis pump did not work for me. I don't really have a problem with that since every person is different and different products work better for different people. What I have a problem with is this company's response to any criticism of their products. I've seen it over and over again. With their pumps, bottles and sippy cups. If they fail to meet to basic standards (like the sippy cups not leaking), it's because you're too stupid to follow their directions. Please! Their arrogance and lack of customer service when responding to their lackluster products is so insulting I had to write an online review which I've never done before. Do yourself a favor and find another company to fulfill your family's need. ... Read more

Asin: B000056HNZ
Subjects:  1. Breastfeeding Accessories    2. Breast Pumps    3. Manual Breast Pumps    4. Feeding    5. Breastfeeding   

Boppy Pillow - Baby Bees
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list price: $24.99 -- our price: $21.24
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The Boppy is one of those simple and supremely nifty items thatyou wish you'd invented. Originally designed to give nursing moms alittle help by getting baby up "where they should be" for feeding, thissoft fabric doughnut can actually be used for a variety of other thingsin months to come--from being a soft resting place to giving wobblysitters a little support. Toddlers even find it makes a great pillowfor taking in a video. The polyfiber-filled Boppy features an adorable100 percent cotton cover and is hypoallergenic andmachine washable and dryable. --Melissa Wilson ... Read more

Features

• Cushy foam pillow
• Gets baby set up for nursing
• Great baby proper-upper
• A new mom must!

Reviews (481)

Excellent
I'm a nurse at CHOP (the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) and we use the Boppy pillow all the time.whether it is to prop a baby up to sleep or to help those babies with reflux or breathing problems have an easier time, pretty much every baby in the hospital has one of these.Granted I'm not a mom (yet) so I have no idea about breastfeeding and a boppy, but it is helpful with bottle feeding.I am going to make sure that my children have boppy pillows.if nothing else they have cute prints on the covers.:)

Can't live without
The boppy really helped my nursing experience!!!I could switch from one side to the other effortlessly, and as I got better I could even eat a sandwich or have a drink while nursing.As my son got older I used it for tummy time and while he was learning how to sit up.Occasionally, I'd even find my husband asleep on the floor using the boppy has his own personal pillow.Bobby has a great variety of designs, and is very well made.A must have for any mom, regardless if you nurse or not!I'm now expecting my second child and this is definitely going to be a necessity.

A Must for Mom's of twins****
I absolutely loved having two boppy pillows for my twin girls.There were small when we brought them home and these pillows really helped my husband and I out when it came time to feed them.I also found them great for tummy time and for naps. Now that my girls are 6 months old, we are still finding many uses for the boppy pillows which are now helpng them to sit up.This is a must for any new Mom!!! ... Read more

Asin: B000056J63
Subjects:  1. Feeding    2. Breastfeeding    3. Bottle-Feeding    4. Nursing Pillows   

Graco Pack N Play
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It's perfect for overnight trips
This pack n' play is wonderful.For the first few weeks of my son's life I was staying with my mother and the pack n' play was his crib/changing table/play area.The bassinet level is high enough to use as a changing table - no extra accessory needed.When he wasn't being changed, I just moved his changing pad to one side and he could sleep or just lay there and stare at the bears.

When returning to my own house, I discovered how easily the pack n' play folds up and I kept it in a closet, out of the way, until we needed it again.It's the perfect "portable crib" for my son's overnight visits to his grandparent's houses.

It doesn't get much use right now because we don't travel much, but I know that when we do go away, the pack n' play will definitely come with us.And when he's too heavy for the bassinet level, we'll just drop it down and he'll still get many months of use out of it.

This is a great product.

Great value for money
We did a lot of research on all of the Pack N'Play products in the market to put on our registry and this is the best we could find. My son and I are very happy with the product- for me it is sturdy, simple but pretty, and for my 2 months old son, it is comfty. We have been using it as a bassinet since he was born so that he could sleep in our bedroom until 3 months of age- he sleeps 5 hours straight. I highly recommend to use a soft waterproof pad on the bassinet, it makes it more comfortable for the baby....

Glad we have it!
My daughter is 4 months old and we have been using this pack n' play since she was born.We keep it downstairs from where her room is and she naps and plays in the bassinet part (haven't had to move it to the lower part yet) daily.It has been very easy to pack up (haven't had a problem getting the bassinet part packed as another reviewer did - it just rolls up in the middle) and re-assembly is easy.I thought the toy bar was a little cheap looking but we hang other toys from it with links and my daughter loves it.We also attached a mobile (wish it had come with one).There is plenty of room in the bassinet (I've seen some that are half the size) for my daughter as well as her toys.I would highly recommend this pack n' play. ... Read more

Asin: B000069BAT
Sales Rank: 2387

Sound N Light W/dual Recv'r
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This thoughtfully designed Sounds 'n' Lights Monitor provides two distinct advantages over the traditional single-receiver monitor: it comes with two receivers so parents and caretakers can listen in on baby from more than one location in the house at the same time, and the variable light displays on both receivers make it possible for you to monitor the noise coming from baby's room visually, without actually hearing it. Along with a power-indicator light, the monitor is equipped with two separate channels and both receivers can be powered by the included AC adaptors, or 9-volt batteries when you want to move the receivers away from an electrical outlet. The Sounds 'n' Lights Monitor comes with a one-year limited warranty and three AC adaptors, but you will have to purchase the two 9-volt batteries separately if you plan on using the receivers away from an outlet. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Reviews (252)

Very Good Monitor for Price
I love this monitor.The dual receivers are great for a multiple level home.I have never had problems with the noise except in outlets that make everything hum (sometimes the problem is within the electrical of your home, not the monitor itself.)In response to the poor reviews, I think the product must have been defective and it is a shame she couldn't take it back.We have left ours on 24/7 since my 20 month old was born and never had a problem.I also loved that I could hear my daughter breathing when SIDS was an issue I was concerned about.
Also, just make sure the monitor and the receivers are on the same channel or else you won't hear anything.

VERY Sensitive
This monitor is great - I can hear my daughter BREATHING through it.But it does tend to get a static-like hum, which is kind of annoying.

I am not crazy about the lights - when I am trying to fall sleep, they flash for even the slightest sound, which is also a bit annoying.

They're good monitors, though - I'd still recommend them!It's great to be able to have one in the bedroom and one downstairs!

A great monitor
This is an excellent monitor.I love the dual receivers and the light up function.If I am in the shower or in another situation where noise is involved, I don't have to worry about hearing my baby cry.I just put the receiver somewhere in my field of vision and the lights will alert me if she cries.I highly recommend it. ... Read more

Asin: B00005QJ02

Ocean Wonders Aquarium
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list price: $29.99
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This toy will make you want to take a nap. Equipped with straps that attach it to a crib, this play aquarium and music maker is the perfect thing to amuse a child or soothe them to sleep. There are three settings, depending on what kind of stimulation is needed: music only; music plus soft glowing lights; and music plus lights, bubbles, and moving fish. There are also three music options, the best one offering soft and melodic New Age fare, the other two somewhat odd, spacey versions of familiar lullabies. The music combined with the lights creates an instantly peaceful, soothing ambiance. There are a couple of buttons and doodads for baby to bat around that make the fish react in various ways. If these buttons were a little more responsive, this toy would be near perfect. --David Stoesz ... Read more

Reviews (983)

My 4 month old daughter loves this toy
Our daughter has quite a few "ocean wonders" toys and she seems to really enjoy them.This crib toy (and she has 4 of them)is her favorite thing.She likes the music that plays and the lights.If she wakes up in the middle of the night and wants to play I turn this on and usually she will fall asleep staring at it.Plus the button for baby to push is big so she turns it on by herself all the time, whether by design or accident (I prefer to think by design)

My 3 month old loves this!
I recieved this as a gift for my daughter and we put it in her crib when she was 2 months old.She really loves it and will not go to sleep at night until she hears the music and then she is out.She loves music and this is great for that.During the day she enjoys watching it and then she smiles.She is only 3 months and she likes it now!

not that impressed
I tried this with both of my children, and it certainly did not allow me to just put them in their crib and fall asleep.My biggest issue with this item is that it can really only be hooked up to the top of the crib railing, which is too far up to really look at if you're the baby lying on the mattress.I tried to rig it up so it was mattress-level, but the bumper pad got in the way.Plus, my kids would either turn it off or on if they accidentally hit the on/off button while trying to play with the other buttons--that should be on the top of the device. ... Read more

Asin: B00005YVRN
Subjects:  1. Learning   

Baby In Sight Mirror
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Baby Product (04 October, 2003)
list price: $12.99
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A good baby mirror can make car rides fun for baby and reassuring for Mom or Dad since everyone gets to see each other while traveling. This simple soft mirror is flexible and designed to be safer in the event of an emergency. While the black and white pattern that surrounds the actual reflecting surface is perhaps not as festive as the seemingly inevitable animal prints that cover so many baby products, that chromatic contrast is likely to be more interesting and occupying to very young children. And don’t black and white match your back seat a little better than bunnies anyway? This mirror can easily attach to either a back seat or a back headrest and can be cleaned with a cloth. --John Moe ... Read more

Reviews (100)

Dissapointed
Love the idea, dislike the prodcut.I have loved this mirror and have used it since my baby was born 4-1/2 months ago.Recently, when I got in my car I realized the mirror had fallen down...right where my baby would have been if she had been in the car when it had fallen.When I tried to reattach it, I realized the strap had torn.It appears the strap had started to disinigrate in the sun because when I touched the strap another piece of it fell off in my hand.I don't think the mirror would have hurt my baby if it had fallen while she was in the car, but it might have, and it certainly would have scared her.I also hate to think that I could have gotten into an accident if she startled me by suddenly screaming after the mirror fell on her.I think this product should have been tested better before being put on the market!

Very Disappointed
I have 2 of these mirrors, one in the plaid pattern and one in the brown leather/suede.How 2 of the exact same mirrors can be so different is beyond me.While the leather one is great (so far), the plaid one has fogged up and cannot be wiped clean, making it almost impossible to see my daughter. The sticky tab that can be used when not mounting it on a headrest held for about 10 minutes and then continually fell forward.When I finally moved it to a headrest, I was tightening the strap and it snapped right in 2 making the entire mirror impossible to use at all!It's a needed accessory but this one disappointed me.

Good for MiniVan- Once I Rigged It
At first, I really hated this mirror because no matter what I did, I could not adjust it to the right place.I couldn't see my baby's upper half (only his feet if I was lucky).

Then I wedged a bib between the mirror's back and the headrest.
Ta-da!!!Could completely see my entire baby!The bib not only propped the mirror into the right position, but made the mirror fit more snugly and therefore, less likely to become loose.

NOTE: I don't know if you're "supposed" to rig it.My logic is that if you're allowed to prop a carseat with a rolled-up towel, then why not a mirror with a rolled up bib? ... Read more

Asin: B00005BX4W
Subjects:  1. Safety    2. Travel Safety   

Kodak EasyShare CX4230 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Electronics (01 October, 2002)
list price: $249.99
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Editorial Review

The Kodak CX4230 EasyShare digital camera was designed for people who love to share great-looking pictures simply. With superb color and exposure capabilities and a premium-quality lens, you'll always have crisp, sharp, colorful pictures. The on-camera Share button, and software with one-touch photo printing and organizing, means that prints and e-mails are only one step away.

The 2-megapixel CX4230 is rich with features that deliver quality pictures you'll want to share. The Kodak Retinar all-glass lens with 6x zoom gives crisp, clean close-ups. Auto white balance and exposure with matrix metering means even poorly lit pictures look great. And Kodak color science provides impeccable color prints up to 8 by 10 inches.

The Share button enables you to tag pictures right on the camera so when you dock the CX4230, they're automatically ready to print or e-mail. Select the camera's Print button and you're just one step from easy photo prints. And for e-mailing your pictures, you can store up to 32 addresses in the camera.

When it's time to transfer your pictures to your computer, connect the included USB cable to your computer, or do it with just one touch using the optional Kodak EasyShare camera dock.

The CX4230 features an internal 16 MB memory, as well as a slot for optional MultiMedia (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) cards. It's powered by a CR-V3 lithium battery (included) or optional NiMH rechargeable batteries that are charged by the optional EasyShare dock. It comes with EasyShare software for both Windows (98, 2000, Me, or XP) and Mac (OS 8.6 or higher), USB and video-out cables, and wrist strap. ... Read more

Features

• 2-megapixel sensor creates 1,600 x 1,200 images for sharp prints at sizes up to 8 x 10 inches
• 3x optical plus 2x digital (6x total) autofocus zoom lens
• Internal 16 MB memory holds approximately 20 images at default settings; MMC/SD slot for additional capacity
• Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port or optional dock
• Uses 1 CR-V3 lithium battery, 2 AA batteries, or rechargeable battery pack (when used with optional dock)

Reviews (55)

Not worth buying
cons:
Takes forerver to take the photo after you press the shutter.
power guzzler. Nothing eats batteries like this.
Doesn't save some of the settings after you turn off the device.
Expensive when you consider the features it offers.

pros:
Good picture quality.

One final note : It died after an years usage. Avoid this camera at all costs!. Too bad that I couldnt give it a zero star.

Great camera for the price, don't bother with the dock
I bought this camera on sale a couple years ago and the worst problem I have had with it is the silly KODAK policy of forcing you to use their imaging software when installing the driver.
This is aggravating since I have to re-install the driver every so often.WHy can't they offer JUST the driver?
I now use WindowsXP's much better image retrieval system.On my Windows2000 system the driver keeps getting lost and I end up having to reinstall it about every third use.
I too bought an extra memory stick (128mb) and use the camera for personal documentation and for taking gallery photos for church events to be used on their website.I have never had any serious problem with the image quality as I always leave the camera set to best image setting.It doesn't handle dark rooms very well, but then for $150, ... what camera would
I bought the docking device for an additional $50, but since the rechargable battery got to the point it wouldn't work longer than a couple of hours (the reason for my having the dockin station was the fact that it was supposed to recharge the battery) and the camera actually works faster just hooked up to the USB direct.

DO NOT BUY THIS THING!!
I bought this camera quite a while ago, based on the assumption that it was a good entry level digital camera for a beginner.

Here are the major problems I encountered with it:
- It sucks batteries like you cannot even imagine
- The colors are aweful (it looks like there is some magenta shift on the whole spectrum)
- The software is a real piece of junk!!

On the last point (software):
- The CD provided in the box just plain cannot be installed on a standard Windows PC.
- I tried to download an update for my Windows XP laptop and Kodak would like me to install their "easyshare" software on top of the driver. They give the option of not installing it (which is perfect for people who want to use another digital imaging software instead of theirs). However, when I select the "driver" only, it just doesn't work. I rebooted my PC, because we all know Windows is always moody when you install a new driver, but it still cannot see my camera.

Conclusion:
- I cannot connect my camera to my PC.
- Kodak cameras just suck. You cannot install their driver (it looks like their installer program is downloading mountains of data, just to install a small driver).
- The image quality is ridiculous.
- It costs a lot of money to replace batteries so often.
- Don't buy a Kodak camera. Go with the Japanese (Canon and the likes). The other guys know what they are doing. ... Read more

Asin: B000066TOT
Subjects:  1. Digital Camera (Cameras)    2. Photograph (Photography)   

Startrs-3pk Bodysuit-white
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Reviews (2)

These are the ONLY brand I will use...
We always used bodysuits with my son (now four years old)since he was a december baby in minnesota...brrrr!I LOVED this brand and we tried other brands but most often they would get pushed to the back of the dresser drawer and we would even opt to do a special load of laundry just to get one of these.We are now expecting #2 in August and we were stocking up on these!I figure we can get by most days with just a diaper and bodysuit for the rest of the hot summer.BUY THESE YOU WON'T BE DISAPOINTED!!!

BestQuality For Baby
At my baby shower I was given a pack of Carter's bodysuits.I was also given Gerber, and Miniwear bodysuits.I grew up on Carter's and knew they were excellent quality but I was curious to try Gerber and Miniwear brands.Both the Gerber and Miniwear brands were poor quality.They didn't fit my baby as well as Carter's and they didn't wash up as well either.I was very disappointed with the poor quality of Gerber and Miniwear, but I was also relived that I had gotten a pack of Carter's bodysuits.I haven't felt the need to try any other baby brand, it's Carter's all the way for baby.You can't find better quality anywhere else!! I highly recommend Carter's baby brand.You won't be disapointed.I know that the high level of quality baby and children's clothing is the reason why Carter's has been the number brand for generations! ... Read more

Asin: B00008X36O
Sales Rank: 2791

Carter's - Receiving Blankets 4-Pack - Yellow Check/White with Yellow Print
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Baby Product (04 October, 2003)
-- our price: $14.99
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Editorial Review

Because they are so lightweight, warm, and easy to launder, flannel blankets are a wonderfully versatile addition to your child's nursery environment. This four-pack of receiving blankets from Carter's comes with two different prints. All four blankets are made of machine-washable, 100 percent cotton flannel, and each measures 30 by 40 inches. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Reviews (28)

Save your money - WAY too small and don't wash well
These receiving blankets are tiny.They are barely long enough to swaddle my baby (you can't really tuck the blanket under the baby to get it tight enough) and in 2 seconds she can wriggle out of it, which defeats the purpose of swaddling.I have an average sized baby, so I imagine that many people would have this problem.They didn't wash well either, pilling a bit after the first wash.I thought the Koala Baby brand was much better since the blanket was longer and thus kept my daughter better wrapped.

best item
this is the best of the recieving blankets I was able to find . Size and quality is just right and so is the price. Must have for a baby.

Great for the Little Things
When I say "great for the little things" I mean nearly everything!We used these blankets to swaddle our daughter when she was just a little thing and I use them all the time to clean up her little messes.They're thin, but don't let that deceive you - they roll up nicely and fit perfectly into diaper bags! ... Read more

Asin: B000056OTI
Subjects:  1. Gifts    2. Receiving Blankets    3. Layette   

Kick & Play Bouncer
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Baby Product (18 November, 2003)
list price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

A safe and comfortable place for little ones to sit up and see the worldaround them, the Kick 'n Play Bouncer from Fisher-Price is equipped with somegreat interactive features that are designed to stimulate and entertain yourlittle one during her first several months of life. Powered by a single D andthree AA batteries (not included), the multicolored bouncer has a soft,removable seat pad that is machine washable and dryer-safe. Along with a hangingroller ball, rattles, and a set of teethers, the removable toy bar also featuresa set of colorful lights and an array of interesting sounds that responddirectly to baby's movements in the seat. With 10 different tunes, six soundeffects, and an array of twinkling and flashing lights, the Kick 'n Playprovides a lot more excitement and stimulation for baby than your typicalbouncer. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Features

• 2 modes for child activation and extended play
• 3-point restraint
• Removable seat pad is machine washable

Reviews (1501)

great bouncer
I love this bouncy chair. Our son had a great time playing in this seat. The sounds, lights and hanging toys kept him easily entertained. Very easy to wash! I would recommend this bouncer to consumers.

Great for a baby who loves to kick!
My brother got this for us as shower gift.It has been indispensible!My daughter figured out pretty quickly how to make the music play, and has been mesmerized by it ever since!Now that she is almost three months old, she is starting to kick the toys that hang down, too.It's a really nice way to put her down while I cook or clean, but not have to put her directly on the floor (we have ceramic tile in our kitchen).It's small enough, too, to take places so that she has something to do at grandma's, ect.Between this and the Musical Garden Activity Mat, she is a happy, active baby!

THE BEST BOUNCER EVER!
I can't say enough about this bouncer.I have a 6 month old son that is still enjoying this seat.He can get it bouncing so good and just loves to be in it.It cradles him just right and I never worry about him falling out or off.He has been in it all 6 months and I don't know what I would do without it. The bar that you can take off is great for when he wants to play or we take it off for when he wants to bounce.One thing is that if he gets bouncing with the toy bar on, it does kinda get him in the face, but he just lets me know and we take it off.I recomend this bouncer for all new moms needing somewhere to sit their child and feel safe about leaving the room for a moment! ... Read more

Asin: B00005QI1G
Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats