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Easy Transition
My son slept in my bed for the first 4 months on the inclined to sleep positioner. I think this made the transition into his crib(also on the inclined to sleep positioner)smooth. I would lay his blanket across him & tuck it under the positioner to make sure it stayed in place. My son is now 6 months old & rolling everywhere & that is the only reason we had to stop using it. It worked really well for us! | 45 stars
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cradle bedding set
I ordered this cradle bedding set for our new grandson. Mom likes frogs and the cradle was made by my father for my nephew twenty five years ago. The quilt is so cute and the bumper pad is soft and cuddly. The sheet has little frogs jumping on it. So darling. It arrived the same day he came home from the hospital. | 45 stars
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Design flaw for tray
We bought this for our third child as we had gotten rid of our old high chair and didn't have much room for a traditional one. I love all of the features except for one - the middle button on the tray can be pushed/kicked by the baby and it pops off! Maybe it's just my little girl and her strong feet, but it has already happened twice. She is not yet finger feeding, but we'll have to get something else before then, as I don't want food flung across the room when she snaps the tray off with her feet! | 23 stars
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Starlight cradle swing
Gender neutral swing. My son loves being in this swing and I love the fact that is can be battery powered or plugged into an outlet. It isn't very portable so if you are looking for a swing to be able to move around alot this is not the swing for you. I also like the fact that the toy bar is removable. It has a removable infant head support also which is a nice feature. | 45 stars
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not big enough for me
I have triplets and got this when they were born for a shower present. It's nice, I like the style and the way you carry it, but its too small even for a daytrip. The diapers, the formula, and an outfit and wipes wouldn't even fit. I use it instead to put extra outfits in at daycare. | 23 stars
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Good product!!!
Just came back from Disney trip. It's a great product especially when it's a 100 degrees outside. I am not sure if you can fit six 12oz bottle... I've used it for baby food (3 or 4 jars)I would also recommend to use ice packs. Worked great!!! Stroller folds with no problem!!! | 45 stars
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Swaddlers are Great!
Swaddlers are the only diapers that fit my daughter. I haven't had any blow outs, which is amazing for a breastfed baby. For my shower I received a variety of diaper brands but I will always be loyal to Swaddlers for new babies. | 45 stars
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Not sure about this teether yet....
I'm not quite sure about this teether just yet. I purchased the pink one, which is one whole part (so no worries about it coming apart and being a choking hazard). My 6 month old baby wants to use it as a pacifier. She tries to suck on it, but the teether is huge. Yes, it is shaped like a pacifier, but the size is twice as big. So when she tries to suck on it, she gets upset because it won't fit in her mouth and she just ends up tossing it to the side. I'm waiting to see if she'll learn how to use it as a teether. I'll update my review then. | 23 stars
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Covers everything you need it to!
I have to admit that I bought this without doing much research. The only research I did do was to make sure it would work in a shopping cart (both regular grocery stores and Costco Carts) AND in a restaurant high chair and it had to be gender neutral. I decided on the Infantino ICO in Olive after reading some of the reviews here. When I received it, the colors were exactly as I had expected. Some people have noted that the colors are not as they appear, mine were as they appeared in the picture. I have found that it is very easy to unroll the cover out of the bag and get it onto the shopping cart with a child in the other hand. I can also get it put away while holding my little one. I have washed it several times and it has washed very well. There has not been any fading, or padding shifting at all. The strap can be adjusted to be very long so that I can use it with a restaurant high chair and loop it around one of the back posts and secure it to the chair. It is a little bulky when used in a restaurant, but it just looks like my child is sitting in a little birds nest - she is extremely comfortable in it and loves playing with any toys we hook onto it. It comes with two toys and four toy loops. They are easily interchangeable. The bag can be detached from the cover if needed and the cover has extra pockets in the back to store things somewhat out of toddlers reach. I have found this cover to be very user friendly and safe. I have used it with my daughter and have no problem using this same one for my son that I'm expecting shortly. My favorite feature is that the cover does cover the entire front of the shopping cart, even my handle so I don't have to have germy hands either. The strap does come into contact with the back of the car seat, but I am okay with this as the back of the strap hardly ever comes in contact with my little one. I have noticed that not every shopping cart cover covers the entire front basket of the cart and some are very flimsy and lightly padded or do not come with it's own carrying bag. Overall I would highly recommend it. | 45 stars
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Worth the money!
I bought this changing table at a used baby store because I recieved the crib as a hand me down. Even being used this changing table is great. There are no problems. It's very sturdy and durable for the price. I have the shelves loaded up with alot of things and no problems at all. The shelves are made of a type of posterboard wood but they are sturdy. The pad that came with it is very thin and cheap so I purchased a better one. But this changing table is definitely worth the moderate price. | 45 stars
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Best Purchase yet!
This is so easy to use, I can't believe that I didn't purchase it sooner. The product is machine washable, fits over most car seats and my child loves it. Now I don't have to layer my child before going out, I just put her in the car seat, zip and go. | 45 stars
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Wonderful for winter
This is great!! No bulky snowsuit needed!!! It kept her warm and I didn't have to put on a bulky snowsuit that makes it harder for her to move around and is very hard to hold her and carry her too! She did still wear a hat and that is all. | 45 stars
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Best invention ever!
My baby LOVES the baby ktan! The only negative comment i have...I live in South Florida, so to use the baby ktan outdoors can be a little hot for the little one. Maybe try the Ktan breeze for warm weather, i just ordered it for my husband. | 34 stars
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"My Son Is Fully Trained in 2 Days!!!!"
My son is 30 months old and I was trying to train him on the big potty with the ring insert with no luck at all, he hated it. So I read all the potty reviews and this potty stood out as being the best, and it is!!! My son is a big boy and he fits on it perfectly. The pee guard works very well, so far no spray over. He loves sitting on it so much that he does it all the time. He will even pee when he barely has to, and it's super easy to clean. My son was completely trained after just 2 days, it was amazing, I never thought it would be this easy! There are a lot of cutesy character potties out there that talk to your child and come with all kinds of bells and whistles, but this simple design ensures that your child will use it as it was intended and not think it's just another toy to be played with. I highly recommend this potty!!!!! ***** | 45 stars
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Very satisfied
The diapers came right on time! We are very satisfied by their quality and the price! Using Subscribe and Save has been so easy and helpful! | 45 stars
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Snug as a bug!
This swing is excellent! With the two options to swing our daughter loved it from the beginning. It was a little too fast moving when she was really little so we just gave it a little push every few minutes. Before long she was ready for the slow speed and loved it! I recomend this swing to everyone I know. | 45 stars
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Love it, wish it was heavier
I think this will be a great crib, although I am not convienced it's going to hold up to really be able to use as full bed but only time will tell. I love the color and the look but I wish it was a little heavier, seems a little too light making me wonder if it's cheap. The screw holes do show on the outside but aren't too noticable, I didn't know that when buying and may have thought twice. I like the look of it being 1 big piece not a bunch of assemebled pieces. Im also concerned since out first one came damaged because it seemed as if another heavy box was dropped on top of this box causing a deep gash on 2 parts of the wood and one of the slats was together but completely cracked all the way through, which means if you pushed on it, it would break off into 2 pieces and not be fixable. But Amazon was great about sending out a new one and we just replaced the front since it was already put together. | 34 stars
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Great for our unusual staircase!
Our house was built in the 1930s and has lots of quirky features that have occasionally made childproofing quite a challenge! Like one of the other Amazon reviewers, we needed a gate that could be installed at a slight angle (because the left wall of our staircase finishes at the second last step rather than at the top of the staircase). We also needed a gate that could accommodate baseboards. The First Years Simple & Secure Gate does both. I find it a little awkward to open (although with a very curious 11-month old that might be a GOOD thing), and sometimes I wish that it was self-closing, but overall it has proven to be a very safe, simple solution for our unusual staircase. | 45 stars
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Broken after less than one month
The base of the chair cracked (irrepairable) after less than a month of use (heard something "crack" the very first time I sat down in it so it may have been defective when we received it). Also has a very "chemical" smell to it, so we let it air out for a few days after assembling before placing into baby's room. Very disappointed, would not recommend this chair. Based on other reviews, doesn't seem to be even worth trying to get our money back from the manufacturer. | 01 star
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Love It!!
I was a little unsure about buying this stroller, since you can't use it once the baby outgrows their car seat. But I love it and am so glad I bought it! It is very light-weight, so when I am taking the baby to the doctor by myself, I can get it out of the trunk with no problem. It is very easy to open and close the stroller. It turns so well, that is the best part! I can get into the elevator and easily turn the stroller with one hand in that small space. I use it all the time. I definitely recommend it. And it is very easy to place the car seat into the stroller. I use it for shopping trips, walks in the park, everything! It is just perfect. I only wish I could use it longer! | 45 stars
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Not the best product option
I bought this container because I needed another and couldn't find the Munchkin where I was and this has 4 spaces not 3. I HATE IT. It does not pour out all the formula and it is impossible to turn the lid to move to another wedge. Also, the lid for the pour spout doesn't stay closed that well. I disagree that it will only hold a 4 oz serving, I think it can hold 3 scoops. I would not buy this again. I am even planning to order the 3 wedge Munchkin with the 1 serving container. | 23 stars
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Better than expected
I purchased this monitor based on the fairly positive comments on amazon, even though the low price made me worry a little about the quality. I did have to return the first one I got because one of the receivers had a short in it and wouldn't work. But the second one I got has been great. I really like the nightlight feature, and having two receivers is really great for a two-story house... I don't have to remember to bring the receiver with me when I go up and down, and each receiver stays plugged in in its upstairs or downstairs location so not having rechargeable batteries is not an issue. I haven't experienced static at all - it has been very clear. | 34 stars
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Excellent booster seat
I bought the First Years On-The-Go Booster seat for my parents to use when they babysit my nine-month-old son. It is everything the other reviewers say it is. It is an excellent purchase. My wiggly 21-pound baby is very secure in it, and the booster places him at just the right height with the dining table. The seat is easy to use and folds to a very compact box when we don't need it. | 45 stars
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Great Purchase!
It was a very pretty bedding set. This was a birthday gift to my 4 year old niece and she loved it! | 45 stars
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excellent for boys
Better than huggies! No leaks and stretchy. My baby has been in a size 4 for about 2 months and it has gone through crawling and now walking, he seems vey comfortable in them. | 45 stars
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Critical piece of the extension was missing upon arrival. Now fixed.
A small piece of plastic at the bottom of one of the extension bars was missing when the gate arrived.Considering that we paid for next day shipping (so that we could use the gate quickly), this merits a "fail".Gate looks sturdy --- it's too bad a more complete review can't be provided. Now we'll contact the mfgr. to see about the missing piece.----------------------------------------------Updated: A customer service agent in Minnesota found a replacement piece at HQ and shipped it to us quickly. The gate is now installed (the video in the pictures section helps) and the two Yorkie pups (6 months old) are now safely in their day-room where they have a bit more space (unsupervised) than their sleeping crate gives them.Kudos for the quick response, review has now been updated from one star to five stars. | 45 stars
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Great product
My baby loves getting her bath in this bather. When she was smaller, I used the yellow teddy bear shaped sponge where she would be flat on her back in the sink. For the past couple of months, I've been using this bather in the kitchen sink. No need to fill the sink with water. I just spray her with the faucet sprayer. Bathing her in this takes about 3 minutes. You can't beat the price either. | 45 stars
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The STATIC Nursery Monitor
You can barely hear your baby with all the static, I've tried various areas for a "clearer" sound and it has never been clear, as a matter of fact it seems to be getting worse. My baby is now almost 4 months old and I've had to give up on this monitor - looking for a new one. | 01 star
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Our 5-month old loves this bouncer
Our 5-month old loves this bouncer. It's attachment to the door frame seems very sturdy and it's very convenient to move from doorway to doorway.This bouncer is compact enough that we were able to bring it along on a road trip and set it up at Grandpa and Grandma's house and at our hotel. The freestanding bouncer we had when our older son was quite big and was not nearly as portable.There's never been an issue with our son pinching his fingers in the doorway. There's a nice soft bumper all around the edge so I don't think he could hurt himself.The doorways in our house are a little narrow to leave this set up all the time. | 45 stars
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We love this!
We bought this soother when we began teaching our baby to fall asleep without our help. It hooked very easily to the side of the crib and turns on easily. Our daughter still sleeps with the mattress in the highest position so it's easy for her to turn this on by herself. The other night at 3:00 am I heard the music start in her room and then I heard her settle down and go back to sleep without me having to go into her room.Yeah! The only thing I noticed is that she enjoys hitting the big red button turning it on-off-on-off while she winds down before sleep. | 45 stars
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LEAKS!!!!!!!!!
This potty chair LEAKS VERY BADLY!!!!! Pee gets on the floor EVERY stinkin' time AND on my son's feet. The opening is WAY to small to go number 2 in. It is very messy business to clean up afterwards. I am VERY disappointed with it. Buy this ONLY if you want to waste your money. Plus, the sensors for the music are WAY to sensitive and go off when no one is even in the room! Ugh. :( | 01 star
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Does NOT fit on all cribs
I registered for this cd player but never even used it. Upon putting my crib together, we quickly realised it wouldn't work with our Baby Italia crib, the clip is not big enough.Be sure to try it in the store before you buy it. | 01 star
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The Best Pack 'n Play
Highly recommend this Pack 'n Play. It's large enough for your little one to sit, stand, and lay with all of their favorite toys! They can also share it with a buddy to play with. The only down fall is I haven't found any sheets that fit this play pen so i just use a thin blanket if I need to. Although with all the colors and fun things to look at who wants to cover any of it up :) My daughter loves it! | 45 stars
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Spend $20 more for a quality backpack diaper bag!
I love me a good deal, but I wasn't pleased with this backpack. It is made out of cheap material and the zipper gripper thing broke after just one use. It comes with a cheesy "cell phone holder" which is a joke, and also includes two plastic pouches that happen to be quite stinky and (to me) useless. One of these also had a small hole in it. I also would have appreciated more pockets or dividers inside to sort things like bottles, diaper supplies, my stuff, etc. As it was, most of our goods just had to float around in there. That being said, it is what it is and it did convince me that a backpack style was the way to go - no more flying off of my shoulder every time I have to lean over to catch my 1 year old!I recently upgraded toJeep Trend Sport Back Pack Diaper Bagwhich I got for about $30 on [...], and am much happier with this purchase. It is similar but of much higher quality, with lots of pockets and room to sort/organize - and probably just as light. It also has those handy clips that attach to a stroller. Don't waste your $10 when you can spend an extra $20 for a much better product. | 12 stars
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Great entertainment
My little boy loves this toy! He is almost 5 months old and he enjoys every moment in it! Easy to put together. | 45 stars
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help for new moms
My daughter-in-law just had her second baby and this has been so helpful in keeping on schedule in her very busy day! | 34 stars
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The Multi-Tasking Pacifier
My 8 week old daughter really enjoys her Wubbanub Green Frog "passie". She started trying to grab onto it when she was only 5 weeks old! The hollow nipple is really neat because you can put your finger inside it and let your baby suckle on it. Perhaps it's sucking on something with a more solid texture that soothes my fussy infant, or it's that she smells or senses that it's her mommy and that's what soothes her. Regardless, the Wubbanub works to pacify my baby and that's what's most important.The plush stuffed frog is really cute, and she seems to hug it while she's sucking on it by herself.We received this pacifier as a baby shower gift and we just adore it! I highly recommend this, or another similar pacifier, to anyone with an infant! It's an excellent product, and such a great value. | 45 stars
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"Slow Flow" = 0 months
I was ordering this item as a gift and didn't realize that "Slow Flow" meant 0+ months - it is all right but I wish there would have been some indication in the product description. | 45 stars
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OMG LOVE IT
I brought this to my daughter baby pictures in I LOVE IT TO DEATH.... Great price arrived qickly I am going to look into buying more photo albums with this company... | 45 stars
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Potty Chair
I purchased this potty for my 21 month old based on the other reviews I read. She's very tall (97th percentile), and I realized the smaller Bjorn Potty Chair would be too small for her. This one is perfect. It has a rubber rim around the bottom so it stays put on the ceramic tile floor. It's super easy to clean, and it's very plain looking so it blends in with her bathroom. She loves it! She puts all her dolls and stuffed animals on it so they can go potty, too. | 45 stars
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Tot Wheels Activity Center
This is a great product! I have 9 month old twins and boy do they love this! It is entertaining, educational and SAFE!!!! Most pediatricians would say they do not care for any walker do to safety issues, especially because of the possiblity of them tipping over. The wide frame on this walker prevents tipping, making it safer than most (in my opinion). It is durable- believe me, my two kids play bumper cars with eachother daily in them.As far as the three "stoppers", I have found they only work on carpet. Being I have mostly wood floors and little carpet keeping this unit stationary is almost impossible. If staying in one spot is an issue for you and you have smooth floors, this product may not be for you.Otherwise, this unit is very easy to assemble, easy to clean and easy to adjust the height. The cloth seat comes off easily and cleans up nicely in the washing machine. Plus, it does air dry pretty quickly. I truly recommend this product to any parent who wishes to purchase a walker and not have to worry about their childs safety. | 45 stars
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The best diaper pail!
Before I had my daughter I was a nanny for a number of different families. Most of them used the Diaper Genie or Diaper Trend, and I didn't care for either of them. They both involve pushing the dirty diaper down into the pail with your hand and require you to use two hands, which is difficult if you have a child on your hip. They also got very smelly and were difficult to empty. When I got pregnant I did a lot of research on diaper pails. I discovered the Dekor and bought one for my nursery. My daughter is now 15 months old and I LOVE the Dekor. It's easy to use, you just step on the lever to open it, which means no germs on your hands, it doesn't get smelly (however, we do try to change it at least once a week), and it is SO easy to change the bag. I highly recommend this pail to all parents. | 45 stars
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Nice drying rack!
This drying rack is very functional for bottles and the million pieces that go with! We use the playtex ventaires, so there are 6 pieces per bottle....you can get A LOT of bottles on this thing...helps to quicken the dry time so you can put them back together and start all over again! :) It has the drain tray, but I don't use it much...maybe if I was hand washing...but they aren't too wet coming out of the dishwasher....very handy! | 45 stars
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Great at the beginning
I bought this sling when my baby was born. It worked great for the first month. She slept very comfortably in the sling. However it did really hurt my shoulder, neck and back after extended wear. It was worth it to me having her so comfortable. I liked the way the sling can tighten up on the sides to secure them in it. BUT I did notice the straps begin to loosen after wearing it for awhile. Never to the point of being unsafe but at the end of the day she was around my hips. My baby is now 3 months and I do not plan on using this sling again. | 23 stars
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Great, but where's the back pouch?
I really liked this stroller. We took it with us to Disney, and although it is big, it folds small enough to get on the trams. The stroller is a dream to push! I will never use another. My only complaints are:1) We shopped around and looked at some in other colors in our home town to test drive. The other Safari models had back pouches (which would have been super convenient). It was not clear that this model/color combination must be slightly different - no back pouch.2) The parent's drink caddy is worse than useless! the holders are shallow, and ours would not stay hooked onto the stroller causing the drinks to spill. We removed it and left it home the sencond day, and were much happier.Still it's a good model, good price, smooth ride, easy push with nice adjustable handles. | 34 stars
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Went out and baught another system
Don't waste your money! It sounds good on paper, but I had to go out and buy another system, this one kept getting diapers and wipes stuck in it (not the kind of thing you want to have to rip out with your hands) and I had smelling issues with it (mostly because it kept getting stuck open). I wouldn't wish this product on my worst enemy! | 01 star
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Couldn't have lived without it!
This was one of the things I added to my baby registry because I was supposed to. It ended up being one of the best items we had for our baby. I can't even believe the use we have gotten out of this item. I can fit 4 disposable diapers, the included whip case, a few plastic diaper bags for dirty diapers and a face cloth in the 2 zippered and one mesh pocket. In addition I could fit my nursing cover folded and clipped in. For the first 6 months while I was only nursing this is all we needed. If it was going to be a long outing I might have the full diaper bag in the car but this was all I ever needed to walk around with. It allowed for an amazing since I freedom! Now with a toddler the priorities have shifted. This changer has held up great and now has a permanent home in our jogging stroller. | 45 stars
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Why did I wait?!
This was by far the best investment I have made for the benefit of our child. I had purchased a manual pump, messed around with it for three months, and become increasingly frustrated with it. As a working mom, I need something that gets the job done and gets me back to my desk quickly. I shyed away from the Medela pumps solely based on the price points. Do not let that stop you. This is not a frivolous purchase. It is money well spent. | 45 stars
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Great for platform beds
Had a hard time finding a safety rail for my platform bed. This one works great! | 34 stars
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Best bottles on the market
When our daughter was a newborn and had alot of gas, these bottles were IT. It's true that washing the inside mechanism is an extra step but not a big deal honestly. It's just two parts that go together, really. The plastic tube and the rubber top to it. If your bottles take 5 minutes to wash, these might take 5 and a half minutes, that's how not a big deal they are to deal with. As long as you don't heat them up with the cover on, they don't leak. You can see the gas being expelled up the nipple and back into the bottle so you know you are doing a good thing for your baby. I'm a new mom, who was clueless at first. Now at 3.5 months I feel like an old (and tired) pro, but these bottles were one of the few items I felt positive enough about to take time to write a review. The nipples wear well and everything cleans well. I use mostly powdered formula and since these bottles don't really allow you to shake the formula up in them or they do leak a little out the top, I have found it's easiest for me to make my day's formula ahead of time the night before in a 32oz jug (Tupperware or even BRU has one). Then I wash the bottles, assemble the inside mechanisms and the put the nipples into the tops and leave them all in my bottle rack. Then when I need a bottle, I pour my formula from the jug into the bottle, warm it up (okay I use a microwave but we've discovered how many seconds to get the bottle the perfect temperature) and then slip in the insert and screw on the nipple. That way, everything is already made and shaken up and the bottle works perfectly. Just some suggestions on what worked for us. Again, HIGHLY recommended! | 45 stars
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Love it
This is the perfect carrier for my 5 month old daughter. She also likes the baby bjorn, but the hotsling lets her rest without having to hold her head up all of the time. It also provides more closeness between mom and baby. It is easy on my back and I feel totally comfortable in it. At 5 months, my daughter does not last more than an hour or two in it unless she is sleeping. She like to work her hands and feet too much. I can't wait until she is a little bigger and I can put her in the hip carry. I really wish that I would have had this when she was born. I highly recommend the hotsling and will get one for my friends who are pregnant. | 34 stars
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Worked only once
We purchased this warmer for the long car trips we planned this summer and were excited to find on that looked flexible enough to accomodate Avent bottles and fairly compact. I read the other reviews and decided even though some were bad, they may have been flukes. Well, the first time we used it, it worked great. However, it never worked again after that. We tried it in both of our cars, and followed the instructions exactly - by pushing both buttons. I only give it one star because zero wasn't an option. We were very unhappy and had to think quickly to come up with an alternative warming solution 4 hours into our trip. Do NOT buy this product. | 01 star
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Great Product!
I was a little leary with all the "difficult to install" reviews. When I got it it was a very easy setup. If installing on uneven surface dont go by templates.. just do one side at a time, one piece at a time and you will be fine. Very minimalist look and easy to open / close for adult and even fit an opening that would not work with other "universal fit" gates... | 34 stars
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We're looking for a new diaper
Don't look at the old reviews of these diapers. Just look at the ones from the past few months and you'll see what the new trend is. I would ignore any 5 star reviews as they probably work for Pampers. There's not a conspiracy against Pampers...Pampers changed their diapers. They had great reviews until they changed them. | 01 star
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No Gate
This did not come with a gate they only come with polls. Now I have to found a way to return it. | 01 star
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look no further
i think this is the best bouncer ever made. my son will sit in it for hour. this is a mothers dream. | 45 stars
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Great Product...LOVE IT!
I came across this product in a specialty boutique 18 months ago and thought I would try it for my daughter. I won't use anything else now. The smell of many baby bath products don't appeal to me and/or don't mosturize that well. This product succeeds in both categories. It smells great and mosturizes well. | 45 stars
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Good but not great
I bought this because of how versatile it is. After opening the box and pulling out all of the parts I found the instructions....They refer to every piece by a letter. No problem right?...Wrong...Nothing was labeled! As far as the hardware...haha...that was a hurdle all it's own! Where most companies label and have all the different types of screws,nuts and bolts in different compartments this company lumped everything into one bag...Wow....so as you can imagine with every little piece I had to compare to the picture to make sure it fit and it was the right screw for the particular piece that I was working with. The directions were fine but nothing was labeled like it should have been, it would have made the entire process a whole lot faster. Finally all done, and I'm attaching the knobs...I'm down to the last two and they are not a match for the screws that were meant for them. The knobs were too big. This is not what I would have expected from Stork Craft. I've used them before and have been really pleased but this time was a complete bust. Very disappointed with the manner in which the item was packaged and just "thrown" together so they could sell it.Update!Recently had to move some furniture around and I'm greatly disappointed with this particular piece of furniture! Immediately upon moving it I looked down and noticed a huge chunk of particle borad on the carpet! This thing is falling apart on the bottom...I'm so unhappy with Storkcraft at this point I vow to never buy anything from this company ever again! Visually it's beautiful but as far as quality goes it's largely lacking in that department! | 23 stars
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I love it, the kid loves it
This is a must have item as far as I'm concerned. It's exactly what you expect, a small safe place to put you baby for a nap or when you just have to have two hands for something. It's a bit tricky to put together but if you read the directions it's not such a big deal. The attachment to raise the floor up for infants is really very sturdy and lets this grow with your child. I haven't found great use for the changing table yet as I just use the elevated floor of the pack and play. My only negative is that the mobil isn't all that wonderful (actually the little animals are pretty sad) but that's minor as it's just a clip on attachment and easily remedied with a toy. Only traveled with it once so far but that was a breeze! Will also definitely work as a travel crib for sleeping at grandma's or at the beach! | 45 stars
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Bundle of Joy
Our one-week-old baby loves his SwaddleMe. It quiets him instantly and keeps his feet and hands warm. It also makes him easier to carry. Best of all, he looks like a little pea pod. | 45 stars
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Secure, easy-to-install, but disappointingly narrow walk-through opening
This is a great gate and very easy to install, particuarly if you have installed these types of gates before. I'm familiar with this type of gate, so it only took me 5 minutes to put up. We're using it at the bottom of our basement steps as a way to keep our 1.5-year-old in the basement play area without heading up the steps alone. It will do the job very securely. I would not put it at the top of steps, though -- for that I'd only use a gate that installs with hardware into the wall. My one complaint with this gate is the incredibly NARROW opening! When Regala calls the gate "extra wide", they are only talking about the width of the doorway/stairwell opening that the gate can fit into by using one (or both) of the included extensions. The actual part of the gate that you walk through is only 16 inches wide. I suppose Regalo made it this way so that it can fit into very narrow stairwells or doorways, but if you suspect you'll wind up bumping into the sides of the opening (and many will) I suggest looking at other options. | 34 stars
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Wet Ones
These are great to have in your purse and are very handy. Especially when you have kids. They are convenient, because they don't take up a lot of space. Highly recommend... | 45 stars
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Great item!... even if you have a dishwasher!!
Even with the mixed reviews of this item, I put it on my baby registry. Granted, at the time... I was not completely certain how much use I would get out of it. Well now that my son is 4 months old, let me tell you... I use this item EVERY day (and sometimes multiple times a day)! Let me explain why I think this simple piece of plastic is worth the $13... even if you have a dishwasher and even if you use Avent bottles (or Platex, or Second Nature, etc.):1. It is simple to use. Wash bottles (or if you are like me and are expressing breastmilk too... then wash all your pump paraphernalia) and put them in unit... add some water... put in microwave and "cook" for 5 minutes... let stand (to steam) for an extra 2 minutes... remove items and sit them on rack to dry. That is it... very simple.2. I personally think this is a cleaner way to go than the dishwasher. Why? Well, if your dishwasher is like mine then you often find food particles still caught on dishes or utensils. Hardly a sterile environment... even after going through the heated dry cycle. I may be super cautious with my bottles and breastpump equipment, but I'd rather wash them by hand and then sterilze them cleanly using steam.(Side note: for the reviewer who thought she didn't have to CLEAN her bottles before using this sterilizer... honey, please... use some common sense! YES, you need to wash the bottles to get the milk film out. This unit is used to kill bacteria, etc on your baby's bottles by way of steam. It is not a dishwasher itself. [rolls eyes in disbelief])3. Who wants to have to run the dishwasher every time a bottle or PACIFIER needs to be sterilized! This unit uses less energy than running the dishwasher all the time (ahem... that means our utility bills don't become any more outrageous than they already are!).4. When it came to bottles, my son was quite the product tester. We started with Platex Nursers of both 4oz and 8oz size... then tried Avent 6oz... after that didn't work... we tried Second Nature 4oz and 9oz bottles. (My son is breastfed and as it turned out prefered the nipple style of the Second Nature bottles -- more like nursing.) Anyway, the point is... I have SUCCESSFULLY sterilized all these bottle types within this unit. Yes, sometimes you have to be clever at packing them in... and sometimes you have to use the unit twice if you just washed a bunch of bottles... BUT it can be done! While it is true that the lid doesn't lock down, realize that it doesn't need to do so! The engineering here is simple... you boil the water in the unit using microwave *heat*... and then the items in the unit get steam cleaned for a couple of minutes because the lid traps the steam in. All the lid needs to do is keep most of the steam inside the unit. And in my experience, the lid does this without being tightly locked down. (If there is a caution here, it is: use a towel when lifting off the lid as the lid gets hot and the steam sometimes billows out. Ouch!)5. The plastic spindles do rotate around... so you can fit some pretty unusually shaped items in this unit. (Did I mention all those pesky breastpump parts I have to wash! [wink])Anyway, I hope this helps people. I would be lost without this sterilizer. In fact, I am buying another one for my daycare provider to use because I feel that strongly about this unit's functionality!:) | 45 stars
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Great gate!
This is a very well made gate. We bought 2, using them for our two bulldogs. Really sturdy. Super easy to put in doorways, gate works perfectly. And, the most reasonable price around. | 45 stars
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Too thick
seemed like everytime we went and tried to pull out a wipe, we ended up getting two or three. Honestly the wipes just seemed thicker than what we would need. | 23 stars
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Love!
Bought this product over 4 years ago and have yet to have a problem with it. VERY durable my now 3 year old has climbed/swung/and bounced on it and still works great! I was also gladly surprised that this year we decided to take it down (the kids are 3 and 5 and don't need it anymore) and found how easy it was to take off and could leave the hinges and easily reattach when we have friends come over with smaller kids. Looking for a nice not cheap looking gate this would be the one! | 45 stars
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The First Years Gate - Excellent Quality!!
This gate was the one I selected based on reviews and I am glad I did. My 10month old cannot access the kitchen and my 5 year old nephew had a hard time accessing as well, which was the point :-)Excellent quality! Very happy with it and would recommend it. | 45 stars
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Quilted Sleep Sacks
We bought one of these quilted sacks (along with a fleece one and a cotton one) when our daughter was born in the winter. It felt like we were Goldilocks....the fleece kept our baby too warm, the cotton kept her too cold, but the quilted sack was just right. As another reviewer said, the fabric can be a big "clingy", however, it is just a slight annoyance and the benefits far outweigh the irritation. (Besides, I found that the fleece ones are extremely static-y and and cotton sacks wrinkle into a little ball in the dryer.) | 45 stars
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Tempting features, but missing basics
I requested that my mom buy this backpack for me. What can I say, I was suckered by the marketing and by the features (stirrups, removeable kid's pack); and the lack of reviews on amazon didn't help. The one I got is the 2008 version, I think the 2009 has been updated, but since Phil and Ted don't actually indicate anywhere on their product info, either on amazon or elsewhere what the differences are b/n the two model years, it's difficult to be sure.Pros:Lightweight: 4 pounds 4 ouncesGood paddingFoot stirrups (seem like a good idea, but I have no idea if they really are).Changing pad with zippable pocket for dirty diapersSun/rain shade; though it would allow rain to fall down your baby's back, but maybe all of them would. Little claustrophobic, too, as it sits pretty close to your babyCons:KICKSTAND SUCKS: The kick stand is inside of the storage area of the pack, so you would have to unload everything to use it. Not to mention it would be impossible to zip it back up and in as a single person--you need someone standing behind you. This also means you can't take your baby off by yourself, which has some safety implications. I think this aspect as been fixed in the 2009 version, based on the pictures which show an exterior kickstand.Bad product directions. Arrows are unclear, and just generally not clear enough.No way to know what the "right" fit is. It doesn't show where the best place is for the baby (how high s/he should sit), or the pack, i.e. where it should be positioned on your hips/back.Insufficient height adjustment. I am 5' 7", and I put this on the shortest setting, and it was still not quite right, i.e. a little too long.Very little storage room. Maybe you wouldn't want to put too much stuff in anyway given how much the kid ways, but still, others have far more.Holds less weight than others; the max weight is 44 pounds, others are 50. With a 30 pound 16 month old, I feel like the extra pounds will give me more longevity with another carrier.I will update this once I get whatever other carrier I get and do a comparison between the two. | 12 stars
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5-6 mo. old loves this jumperoo
I bought this for my grandson knowing how much my children loved the older hang from the doorway jumper and the interactive walkers when they were children. I see this as combining the best of both worlds and may be safer than the walkers because they live on the 2nd. floor with an open staircase. He loves the jumping and can entertain himself for long stretches of time. Wish this would have been available for my children. | 45 stars
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Economical
I like this product because it absorbs well. However, the quality of the product is not that consistent. The strap may not be very strong, and the whole thing might just come off, making it not functional. Also, out of the 6 boxes we bought, one smells terrible | 23 stars
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Best baby gate ever!!!
I have a toddler so we recently had to completely baby-proof our house. We have purchased a number of baby gates, and this was by far the BEST! I just wish we bought this first so I could have bought every gate in the house to be like this!! It is worth the money hands down.PROS:-This gate is STURDY! My 16 month old stood up and shook it, and it didn't even budge. Even when I put my weight on it, it doesn't move. Awesome.-Easy one-handed operation! I have two other gates that claim they are easy to open/close. Not true. But this gate really lives up to its promise. You simply slide the button over and lift up, then swing it open.-Dual swing. It can swing both in and out, which is convenient. Also, it shuts behind you (but not slams, but it does LOCK). And my daughter had her fingers by the gate and I didn't realize and when it went to close I *cringed* realizing it might crunch her fingers. It didn't even come close. There was enough room that her fingers can be by the gate and not get smushed.-It's quiet. I don't have to worry about waking anyone up or it making a huge amount of noise. I can get in and out without my daughter noticing. Amazing!-Great for high traffic! I have this gate btwn my family room and kitchen, so it gets A LOT of use. Works great!CONS:-A little more pricey than the cheapest gates on the market (it's still cheaper than a lot of gates, and worth every penny!).Really, it's a no-brainer. I highly recommend this gate. I can't talk highly enough about it. It's so easy and simple to use (not like my other gate that I have to use two hands to open/close and is noisy). I specifically came back to review this product because I love it so much. I will definitely get more in the future!! | 45 stars
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Nice for everyone
I bought this item to my nephew and it`s very nice, till my girld friend like a lot for her. Es excelente.I think they should include a night melody. | 34 stars
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Leaks all the time
When starting to use this tub in earnest, we saw slow leaking because of the two-piece construction. It's not so bad if you put it in a bathtub, but on the countertop, it begins to drip water down into the cabinet drawers. Not good, but not too bad if the bath is done quickly. But leaks take their toll if the bath takes a long time or you don't clean up quickly.After pulling it apart to inspect the seal, I noticed that on one side, the seal was not aligned with the lower edge and probably this is the cause of the leak. So maybe it has to do with workmanship. I guess one piece tubs are still the way to go. | 12 stars
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Terrific Lightweight stroller
I love this stroller!! It is extremely lightweight, folds and unfolds so easily with one hand. The large sunshade is the best, especially for life here in Florida. It ratchets all the way down to block all the sun, or folds up out of the way. The peek window is great too, to check on your little one without going around. The snack tray, very convenient! I wish I had bought it sooner!The only minor flaw is the cupholder on the back, you really can't fit a cup into it, maybe a bottle. | 45 stars
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What a great product!
My son and I both just LOVE this turtle. I turn it on at bedtime and his nursery is transformed. He's mesmerized by the stars, and it seems like the dark doesn't even bother him anymore. Prior to sleepytime, he loves pushing the buttons on the shell to change the colors. He also loves picking up the turtle to 'redirect' the stars and make them move around on the walls. That always brings squeals of delight.I have to admit, the atmosphere is so soothing in the dark under the stars, I often catch myself nodding off to sleep along with the baby! | 45 stars
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Excellent Car Seat!! Roll Tide!!
This car seat is built very well, and the latches for buckling the little one in are easy to use. It can be used front or rear facing, but in our experience it is a little large for using rear-facing. Definitely worth the purchase!! A++ | 45 stars
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ON THE LIST OF MUST HAVES!!
As a Grandmother of twin girls. I can tell you this is the best investment I have made thus far, and I am a Grandma so you know I have made many..lol The mobile makes the girls happy and they light up when they see it moving and the leaves going up and down. The characters are so cute and colorful. This mobile would accent any decor!! I had the old wind up type prior to receiving this one, and though it was cute, it always annoyed them both when it stopped, along with the loud clanking of winding it back up, the disturbance of CLANK, CLANK, CLANK was both annoying and inconvenient. This wonderful mobile buys me the time that I need to prepare bottles, or change a diaper while the other is enjoying the music rainforest show!! I love it because they love it, it is convenient and the babies sleep so well undisturbed. With twins, one baby can easily awake the other, but with one tiny click the soothing music begins and the characters move around and they are back into their peaceful sleep. Fisher Price I have always loved your toys, and grew up with them myself. I am impressed with the way you have kept up with new and innovative ways of entertaining babies/kids. You have really outdone yourself with this mobile and I love the crib aquarium soother of which I will be leaving a review about as well. Thank you from my twins and I!! Amazon, you again exceeded my expectations by delivering my package BEFORE estimated delivery date. You have outstanding service and deserve KUDOS as well!! I see a long relationship into the future!! :) | 45 stars
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Very Good for a Short Stint!
We carefully selected this item after checking out all the others available. It was easy to put together and we had no technical difficulties with the aquarium or seat. We only had to change the batteries twice during four months of use. It was great for those times when we needed to set our baby somewhere safe so we could cook dinner or clean up. At about two to three months she became very excited by the fish in the aquarium and it was fun to watch her enjoy it. At four months she started rolling over and could grasp objects with her hands and that is where the fun ended. She would put her feet up on the aqaurium and get bored quickly and fuss. At that point it went into the closet to wait for baby number 2 to enjoy. It was a lifesaver while we were able to use it. Just realize when you purchase this item that when baby becomes mobile and more able to control her body the aquarium bouncer may outlive its useful life! | 45 stars
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diapers
I was very happy with my service and the diapers were just what we needed. I love being an amazon mom! | 45 stars
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Reasonable purchase
These have been good sheets overall--they have held up over many washings, and I love that the fitted sheet is actually like a mattress sheet at one end, helping the sheets to stay on the bed and not get ripped off in the middle of the night. We have been happy with them--and in general, in comparison to other toddler sheets we have, I wish I had bought more of these, rathter than experimenting with other sets.The drawback is, given the amount of the material, the not overly-amazing quality of the material, and limited selection of patterns, I think they are overpriced (unless you get a deal). | 23 stars
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Nice Carrier Cover
I had a carrier cover for my older three children that I really liked, but unfortunately it had gotten very tired and needed to be replaced. I ordered this cover and have been very happy with it. It seems to keep my son very warm and cozy even in the nastiest conditions. I do wish there was some sort of flap that would completely cover his face when it's raining or snowing. Overall it's a good product! | 34 stars
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a must have, ESPECIALLY 4 1st time parents!!
i read the negative reviews on this item & really dont understand them. this is a great product! we use it mainly to see how long itzbeen since his last feeding & the last button u can use 4 watever. we really dont need the nap button or the diaper change because u will just no wen 2 change ur kid. this is y i didnt give this item a five. they could also add a lil more to it, but it is still a genius idea & works very well! | 34 stars
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Great Pack n Play - Blue color is darker than thought
I was looking for a fairly neutral colored pack n play since we were not sure if it would be a boy or girl. The pastel teal color I thought this was turned out to be a more muted blue color. We had a girl so I was a little disappointed on that front but overall it is a great pack n play. | 34 stars
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works with Chicco Keyfit 30, BUT...
It works with my Chicco Keyfit 30 car seats. It's a little tricky and a tight fit, but it works. There is a youtube video that shows you how, which was the only way I figured it out!On the downside, using the Chicco car seats makes storage basket almost un-useable. You have to put your things in prior to putting both car seats in. You can reach things from the side, but if you wanted to take the diaper bag out, you would need to take a car seat off to do so. Regardless of this, I think it's a great product for twins--It's lightweight and fits easily in the back of my Trailblazer. In addition, the handle is low enough that my older son can "help" push if he's with me as well. Plus, there are 2 cupholders. Cupholders are essential.I have 3 month old twins and a 2 1/2 year old, so we also purchased a stroller to accomodate all 3 (the Joovy Big Caboose- I love it, but it's a beast). I didn't want to purchase a different tandem stroller because I figured we would need some way to cart/contain all 3 kids and the Joovy seemed like the best option for twins and an older child. I'm sure I'll end up with at least 1 more double stroller (probably a side-by-side) as the twins get older...it's all a learning process to figure out what works best for your family and your lifestyle. | 34 stars
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Great buy
This provided hours of fun for my son it was worth every penny. It was a little smaller than i imagined but it still is a great buy. | 34 stars
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There is a better wrap than this!
**UPDATE**I love this type of wrap for the reasons I explain in my original review, below, but I have found a better wrap that does not have the problem I had with the Ultimate Baby Wrap, which was that it would get loose and cause my baby to hang too low. The Sleepy Wrap is made of much better material that stays taut and supports your baby much better!**ORIGINAL REVIEW**The ultimate baby wrap is so easy to throw on for errands and pop my daughter in and out at each stop. On a recent trip I wore it all weekend and it was so nice and easy. My shoulders did start getting sore after wearing my baby for several hours, but she is 22 pounds and I usually don't wear her that long anyway. I love the pocket. I put my keys and cell phone in there when we go out for a walk. The only drawback is that after a few wearing sessions it stretches out and my baby hangs low, but I just wash and dry it to get it snug again. Not sure if I'm supposed to wash AND dry it, but I do regularly and it's held up well for a long time. Just recently I did notice it tearing a bit where the pocket is sewn on. When I wear my baby it does stretch that area quite a bit, and like I said I wash and dry it a lot which isn't that great for any fabric. | 12 stars
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Works for me
This drying rack is adjustable, so you can have it horizontal like it is in the picture here, or you can have it sit more vertically if you have less counter space. The small, nipple brush in the end of the bottle brush falls out incessantly, so we just stopped trying to put it back together, but that wasn't enough of an annoyance for me to take off a star for. | 45 stars
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hot spots
I tried this product and found that it created hot spots... I checked the temp of the formula and it was ok, then for some reason I checked it again, and it was way too hot. If I had mixed the bottle, it would probably be ok, but the fact that it seemed to heat inconsistently scared me, and I just don't use it anymore. So if you use this product ( or probably others like it ) just make sure you check the bottle carefully and make sure it is not too hot! | 12 stars
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I love it!
This is a great product. Not only it helped me when I was nursing but also helped with feedings and then when my son was learning how to seat. It is great for new moms and regular moms too. I love it so much that it has become the gift to give to new moms on my behalf.Just get one! | 34 stars
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Well built product
I would recommend this back pack. I read some other reviews where it mentions that it hurts your shoulders and it does but I would assume this is normal. As soon as we got this back pack, my wife and I took my 30 pound daughter on a 3 mile hike though the mountains. The product is well built and had sufficient shoulder/back padding but I had to pass my daughter off to my wife to carry because my shoulders were burning after 2.25 miles. My shoulders were sore not from the back pack but because I was using muscles that I normally don't use. So I think it was just normal fatigue. We also use this pack on trips to the beach so my hands are free to carry other beach items. | 34 stars
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My six months baby is thrilled about it
I think it's definitely worth the money and it is a very adorable toy ! At the beginning my baby didn't pay attention to it, but after I assemble it, she loves it! | 45 stars
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Works great for us
There were alot of bad reviews for this monitor which made me nervous at first since I knew I had gotten this one on my gift registry... but it has always worked very well for us. I gave it four starts simply because one time I turned it on and it had waves on the screen, but the next time it didn't... must've been interference from somewhere. It is quite expensive, but we have been very satisfied with this model. | 34 stars
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Def recommend "the donut"
We have twin boys and one has more of a flat head than the other. I like this "donut pillow" (as we call it) a lot. I mostly use it in the jumpy chairs and the car seat. He doesn't love using it on the playmat though. I think it's great for plagiocephaly-prevention. | 34 stars
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Good diapers-- Great Deak
Huggies are an amazing brand of diapers but usually out of my budget-- I was able to purchase this package (damaged)for less than I pay for generic of the same quantity.The box was damaged but the diapers were still wrapped! :)I would buy this definately again-- Huggies are great with holding all messes inside instead of letting them go outside! | 45 stars
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Much better than the diaper champ!
So far, so good. Not stinky and easy to use. I had the diaper champ but it stinks after a few months and also is tough to use with large diapers. This one is hands off. I wish it held a little more but other than that, it is fantastic. | 34 stars
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Very cute but shrinks!
My son recently outgrew his medium sleep sacks. We had one cotton, one fleece, so I purchased two more in Size Large. While the fleece one is a great size, the cotton one shrank almost to the size of the medium! There's really not much room to grow. Unfortunately this can't be realized until the product is washed and therefore can't be returned. In hindsight, I should have purchased an XL to let him grow into that and if it shrank then no big deal. Overall, love HALO Sleep Sacks... just hate that this one shrunk (although the medium cotton sleep sack didn't...)! And I wash everything in cold water, low heat drying. | 23 stars
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Won't order these again.
We prefer the Swaddlers! Much more roomy - big difference between these and the Swaddlers. We won't order these again! | 12 stars
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Disappointed
I bought this for my daughter who is expecting my first grandchild. The reviews I had read were just what I was looking for. I gave it to my daughter for Christmas. Her husband but it together easily...and then called me. They said that it did not swing after the first push. (It is supposed to be a automated swing). The music sounded more like errie music in a bad movie -- not at all what you want a new born baby to listen to!!! It was supposed to be 'classical' but it was just BAD!! I don't know if the mechanical parts were broken or what the problem was, but we were very disappointed in the product. It was returned and they are waiting to see if they can find another swing that will better fit their needs. | 01 star
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GREAT! BOTH MY KIDS LOVE IT!
I have two three year olds and it works great for them. It does not slide at all. They have no trouble getting in and out of it by themselves. Probably would not be safe for a real young child because it has no straps. Easy to clean too! | 45 stars
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