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Not Impressed
With my first child I used Avent bottles, but decided to go with Born Free for the second. I was holding a grudge against Avent as I purchased them in the past believing they were BPA free when they weren't. I wanted to support Born Free as Avent has been slow to jump on the BPA free bandwagon. Now that Avent does make a BPA free line I am letting the grudge go and switching back. My daughter has been using the Born Free bottles for the first three weeks of her life. She doesn't seem to be able to latch on to the nipple very well. She makes a loud smacking sound with every suck which leads me to think she is taking in a lot of air. Now it seems she may be having some nipple confusion as she is having a tough time latching on while breastfeeding and isn't creating a good seal. She was doing fine, but it seems that the more bottles she gets, the tougher it is becoming for her to latch on to the breast. Also, the Avent bottles are smaller and more comfortable to feed with. | 0negative
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baby gift
Even though I am a NY Giants fan, I did give this baby jets gift for a present (father and mother are Jets fans) and they loved it. The used it right away when the baby came. | 1positive
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Worth it
I got this for my new mini crib. I've never had a "mini" crib before so this was a total learning experiance. The pad itself is really nice and soft and absorbant, all pluses. It fits the mini mattress just fine as well. So overall I would reccommend this to friends/family. | 1positive
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Do not waste your money
I have 2 wipe warmers one prince lionheart and one munchkin. The munchkin wins hands down. The LH pop up lid will not stay down, not until I get angry and slam it down. It also burns the bottom wipes since it heats from the bottom, not to meantion taking all the moisture from the wipes causing them to dry up. I wish I would of saved my sanity and took it back from the start. | 0negative
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Not that good for petites
I used this pillow for only 2 weeks. If you are petite, dont get it. The pillow is soo thick that your baby wont be comftable because your brest will be right on top of his/her head. Your wrist will end up hurting.. I am now using my arms, and my legs crossed, and baby latches and looks more comfortable. | 0negative
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cheap, shoddy, don't waste your money
I bought two for our Toyota Highlander. The cheap velcro strap did not attach securely to the headrest, and they saged, creating a saggy gap between the back of the seat and the "organizer." The bottom attachment--a flimsy string--was also impossible to tie tightly to the base of the seat. One of them did not even last a year -- the cheap velcro strap on top broke. Just junk. | 0negative
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Wonderful
I love this. Perfect bright red color and matches the crib skirt wonderfully. Well made. Held up nicely after washing. | 1positive
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I really wanted to like this...
We got the black and white one, and I really wanted to like it-the color/design was great! Unfortunately, it did not hold up. After just a few weeks the zipper broke and fell off, so you couldn't connect the two parts together. The mesh bag is great for newborn diapers, but once the sizes get bigger they don't fit well into the compartment. The hanging cloth hook started to fray and you can't use it to hang from the diaper changing areas. I don't know if it was just a defect on mine, but the wipes case would only go into its compartment at an angle, which was hard when you are changing your baby. Altogether very disappointing. | 0negative
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Burnt Wipes- Terrible
We bought this wipes warmer for our son's room and it was awful. The wipes were always hard and brown at the bottom. We wasted more money throwing ruined wipes away. We returned it and bought the Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer. We've had that one for 8 months now and never had a problem with burnt wipes. I should have paid the money and bought that one in the first place. Don't waste your money or time buying this wipes warmer- it is cheap and you will regret it. | 0negative
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Slippery.
This product is so close to being awesome. I'm tall, 6'1 and thought this was going to be a godsend for nuring. I tried using it several times but its slippery and not comfortable. It doesn't BOOST enough and the baby it awkward laying on it. | 0negative
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Dried wipes
Dried out the wipes even when following directions as far as water. I have 4 boys and can not afford to just throw out wipes when the warmer decides to dry them out. Returned to amazon for refund | 0negative
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Keep Looking.....There are better products out there!!!
I finally got rid of this thing after using it for 17 months. I don't know what I was thinking keeping it that long. I think I liked the fact that I didn't have to buy refills. I find this product to be very unsanitary. The chute where you drop the diaper is always exposed, and is kind of small for those fuller, messier diapers. I constantly have to open up the system and pull the diaper out of the chute and into the bag. Some of the contents almost always sticks to the side of the chute stinking up the whole room. If you are not prepared to clean this thing every day, look for something else. I spray with Lysol after every diaper and that does not help. I don't believe there is anything out there that will completely eliminate odors once a child is on solid foods, but there are better products. I just bought a Diaper Dekor Plus, and although it costs a bit more, requires refills and I still have to put an air freshener in it to contain some of the odor, it's by far much more sanitary than the Diaper Champ and just as easy to use. | 0negative
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Great diaper; Price Spike Burned Too Much
PROS: This is a great diaper with little to no scent. They have never irritated my now 3-yr-old son's sensitive skin and they rarely leak. Overnight, I supplement with a generic maxi-pad inside the diaper to help with extra pee and save the cost of night-specific diapers. This works like a charm as long as you place the pad edge no higher than where the gel ends (before the waist band area begins). Thank you to another reviewer for providing that LIFE CHANGING tip!CONS: I had this item on Subscribe & Save, but when reviewing the cost of the 172 count box of size 5s over the past 12 months, I decided these are no longer affordable. The cost of this case has risen TEN DOLLARS since Jan 2011. For those of you without the 2011 data, that's a rise of 35.7%! At almost a quarter per diaper, this was starting to feel like giraffe money (MJ). Sadly, I now need to leave the Pampers club and join forces with Luvs. Luvs are almost as great and have a powder scent (which can be good at times). So long, Pampers. | 1positive
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BEST. STROLLER. EVER.
We LOVE our Vigour. It was a little on the pricey side, but it is worth every dollar. You definitely get what you pay for in this stroller.It unfolds/folds with ease and turns on a dime. You can push it with one hand. It also has awesome suspension. We use it with our "Companion" car seat all of the time. We are really happy with the setup.This stroller is highly recommended. | 1positive
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bad sunshade
I saw this item in amazon and bought it. It did not fit the stroller. Both the stroller and the shade are from same company. I attempted to return it. I was directed to the company who refuse to honor Amazon's return policy, Do not shop at mystrollers.com! | 0negative
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DOES THE JOB, ONE MINOR ITEM - SEE BELOW:
Our baby was in NICU for about a week. These Medela nursing stools were everywhere and for good reason - it was crucial in helping ensure my wife nursed well and without pain. Here are my findings:PROS:1. Promotes proper back posture. This simple item helped her maintain good back posture when breast feeding.2. Sturdy. This item will last a long time3. Stable. The rubber footings ensure a secure gripCONS:1. My only gripe is the wood is so hard that it was somewhat difficult to screw the screws in properly.JOEL'S RECOMMENDATION:Invest the money for this item. Also recommended is a Boppy pillow. Do not let my "con" listed above deter you. Just be patient and use a bit of strength and the screws will seat themselves just fine. | 1positive
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The only wipes that work for our baby's sensitive skin
We have tried other "sensitive" wipes, fragrance-free, and generic versions of these wipes but everything else causes my baby (well, now toddler) to get a rash. The huge case from Amazon lasted for months. | 1positive
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Warm and nice looking
I love this product. It keeps my son warm and looks great, it leaves him plenty of space to move around but covers him up very well. He feels and looks very cozy. | 1positive
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Waste of Money!!! (Would rate it 0 stars if I could)
Unfortunately, I bought this tub before I read all of the bad reviews on it. The metal frame that holds the sling rusted before my baby outgrew the newborn stage, it's very difficult to clean because of all the groves on the tub, and something somewhere on it smells like mold, but I have yet to figure out where it is coming from? I'm going out tomorrow to buy the Safe Bather by Leachco. At least that one have good reviews. | 0negative
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I Love it
I have A 4 month old and I was Using Baby Blankets When going out in the cold weather. And it never stayed in place,this stay's in it's place, and I dont have to use Blankets any more.I bought the toddler size so he can grow in to it. | 1positive
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A challenge to install - made for European cars
I just purchased this seat (rear facing) for my 9 month old son. I read all of the shining reviews but I was surprised more people didn't comment on the installation. I took this seat to our local police department to be installed and when they saw the seat I had, they said "oh, boy." This seat is made for European cars and requires (to be installed correctly) that you use the tether. "American" cars don't have this feature, so you have to make some compromises. I have a Toyota Highlander SUV and the car seat is wide which made it impossible to install in the middle seat and it could not be installed using the LATCH system in the side seats so we had to use the seatbelt option. I'm sure this seat works great but god forbid I ever have to reinstall it while it's still in the rear-facing position. Hopefully it will live up to the hype. | 1positive
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Nice bed
Nice bed. My wife was looking for something like this, but the prices were high... this bed is at good price and is very nice. | 1positive
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Easy to use, store!
I am so glad we purchased this item to go with our car seat rather than a "travel system." It takes up much less space, is easy to use, and we don't have the transfer the baby from the car seat to a stroller. All in all, this item has made transporting a baby very easy. One can buy this item with confidence. | 1positive
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The idea just doesn't work!
I love Baby Star products so I hate to say the Diaper Burps are... ummm... I am not even sure how to put it... not practical, that is as nice as I can be. The picture makes it look beautiful and maybe somewhere in the description it says that when you unfold it the two outside pieces are cloth diaper material and not a solid blanket. Either way, I bought it and when it is folded it is beautiful. But who wants a baby to spit up on a pretty blanket (Isn't that why we buy burp cloths?) And if you use the diaper part, what is the use of having the blanket on it. I personally thought that this would be an even tinier version of the mini and a perfect size for a newborn. Maybe that is what I get for thinking. If you buy it as a gift because it looks pretty folded, I guarantee when they pick it up and see the diaper portion they are going to wonder what it is. Everyone who has seen mine has had that reaction. | 0negative
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WASN'T HAPPY
I purchased these for my 2 year old, having used the entire Pampers line for him up to this point, as well as for his 5 year old sister when she was younger, and had no problems. When switching to the easy-ups, however, he didn't want to wear them, was constantly itching himself and then developed a diaper rash that would almost go away with medication but never completely. I decided to switch to the Huggies brand and he actually wants to wear them, doesn't scratch anymore, and the rash has gone away (without medication). I'm not really sure why he had trouble with them (I would assume they are the same "formula" as the cruisers but maybe not) but have always loved Pampers and will probably try their line again when our third arrives later this year but will just keep a close eye on any rashes or redness and be prepared to switch if necessary. | 0negative
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Love Amazon Diaper Prices
Amazon has the best prices on diapers. Join Amazon Moms and get 15% off, then join the subscribe and save for another 15% off and then lookout for 20% off coupons in parenting magazine. Where can you get 50% off of diapers? It's so easy to order and I get them the next day to my doorstep. How can you beat that? | 1positive
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great blanket alternative
My 14 month old can never keep blankets on during the night. This sleep sack has been great. I also don't have to worry about SIDS with it. Great purchase. | 1positive
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These things are pretty much a requirement if you have a baby. This model is the cheapest I've seen that isn't junk.
So pack n' plays can be tricky to operate until you understand them, but after that they are a snap. the trick to know is that the edges won't snap into place unless the floor is collapsed, so from a folded position, you snap the edges in FIRST, then push the floor down. If you push the floor down first, you will waste hours of your life trying to figure out why the F#*#$ing edges won't lock into place...Aside from this one annoyance, these things are a life saver. They are portable, comfortable for baby, and safe. If you need to park your child for any reason, this is the thing to do it in. I have 4 - two at home (one upstairs and one downstairs), one at the in-law's house, and one at my sister's house. Our little one always has a place to nap and a safe place to hang out while daddy is taking a dump.As for the accessories - don't waste your money - there are more expensive pack n plays out there than this that come with a variety of accessories from a bassinet attachment to a diaper changing cradle - all worthless junk that raises the price. Our first PnP was the most expensive model that came with all these accouterments, and it was a waste of money. The basinet, in particular, is useless, as it is not really safe for an infant to sleep in - the the bottom is not stiff enough since it's basically just a net to hang the floor mat in. the diaper changing cradle is marginally useful, but not terribly compact so not my favorite. the only other extra is a bottle older thing, which is nice but not really nessacery. The point: buy -this- pack n play, not the more expensive models.4 stars because setup is not quite intuitive, but once you get the hang of it, indispensable. | 1positive
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diapers
My daughter is 14 mo old, small for her age and has been walking since the 11 mo. We have used pampers since birth, but were finding them not fitting as well lately with her mobility. I like these because the fit her petite frame and really are thinner and the middle and just like the pampers, have not had a single leak. I highly reccommend these diapers. | 1positive
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Great Product!!
This potty seat is exactly as advertised...my granddaughter is 2 1/2 and we go potty everywhere!! So far it has fit on every seat we've needed it too. It is very well made and easy to use and clean. | 1positive
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Calmoseptine a butt saver
Hello, I work in the hospital and have seen how calmoseptine can heal irritated skin from urine and stool incontinence. When a patient has lots of diarrhea and a sore bum, this helps sooth the area. A tip I may add on taking it off, use Vitamin A&D ointment! | 1positive
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perfect storage!
I started pumping to save milk for my baby so my husband can feed him (w/out using formula) when I go back to work part-time. I had been storing the bags loosely in the freezer and it was a organizational mess. I wanted to buy this storage organize at Babies R Us and they stopped selling it. I was so happy to find it on amazon! The milk stores flat and it holds way more bags because it that feature. I absolutely love this product! I wish it was cheaper, but ultimately it is worth the price and I'd recommend it to anyone. | 1positive
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Fits Our Needs.
Here's an item for babies that really fits our needs. Our baby boy is six weeks old and needs a bath now and then, like about every other day. This lightweight folding tub fits our kitchen double sink perfectly. It has a non-slip liner across the bottom and will hold about a gallon or so of water. My wife bought a little floating thermometer that ensures the temperature to be just right. We leave the water running during the bath and there is no problem with drainage into our fairly deep sink. When the bath is finished, there is a convenient drain in the bottom of the deepest part of the bath tub. Once emptied, the head and foot parts of the tub fold into the center portion to greatly reduce the size and we have a perfect shelf available for storage right in our kitchen only a few feet away.We were a little apprehensive when we first tested the tub. How would the baby react to his first bath? Well, he loved it! Every time we use it he stops crying or fidgeting and relaxes to the feeling of the surrounding warm water. It couldn't work any better, but he's now at 11 pounds and I expect the tub will be too small in the near future. Well, it certainly fit our needs for this stage in his growth.Gary Peterson | 1positive
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Not Worth the $$
I have a high chair at my house but my 6 month old spends a long at grandma's house. I didn't want to spend too much money for another highchair so I thought this would work perfect, not expensive and I would be able to take it anywhere. Sorry to say that is not so. This product could not hold my baby from falling over to the sides and it would slide off the chair. But I guess you get what you pay for. I would not recommend this product unless you have a baby that can sit very still and not move an inch. | 0negative
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DIAPER CHAMP STINKS
THIS THING WAS TERRIBLE. WE HAD THE HARDEST TIME WITH IT. I WOULD NOT BUY IT. THE DIAPERS GET STUCK IN THE TRUNER AND THEN YOU HAVE TO STICK YOUR HANDS IN THE MESS TO CLEAR IT SO IT WILL GO ON THROUGH. ALSO, THE DIAPERS SEEMED TO GET BLOCKED SO IT IS HARD TO TURN LIDS COVER. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM. IT IS A PIECE OF JUNK | 0negative
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It's great!
Pampers baby dry is great! My husband and I absolutely love it. It's very absorbant. Once we forgort to change the diager for our son, though the diaper is very heavy, it's not leaky at all. I think we will stick with pampers baby dry. | 1positive
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These are the best diapers
And I love getting my son to point out all the Sesame street characters on itSince he hates diaper changes - I quickly distract him by handing him the diaper and asking him where is Big Bird ( or whaterver is on the diaper )The only other brand that can compare to Cruisers is Huggies Supreme ( NOT baby dry ) | 1positive
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Poor product
The product is of poor quality and does not work well. You hear a lot of static that can not hear the baby well. I do not recommend buying it. | 0negative
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Not my favorite
We used Pampers sensitive swaddlers for my son but by the time he was size 3 they did not work. The swaddlers didn't have good protection and he would poop out of them. We decided to try baby dry. They are awful every diaper he either pees or poops out of. Now I am constantly washing his clothes and going through at least 3 outfits a day. I am really not happy with Baby Dry. I loved Pampers but a friend of mine told me she had same problem with the larger sizes of Pampers and had to switch to huggies. :( | 0negative
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HORRIBLE CHEAP DO NOT BUY THIS!!!
This is the worst item I have ever purchased on Amazon the music box wasnt powerful enough to turn the mobile! I called to ask for a new one or exchange but they wanted me to pay the shipping back for what I call a defective item. The arm of the mobile is barely long/deep enough for it to spin when I switched out the music box for one that I have had for over 10 years and had been passed down through 4 other kids. The only good thing is that is matched the bedding and that is it!! DO NOT BUY THIS!! I didnt even want to give it one star as it didnt even deserve that!! | 0negative
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so comfortable!
I bought this backpack when my daughter became too big to front carry at 8 months old. I wanted something really comfortable for her and me, and with features like a sun/rain shade so we could get a lot of use out of it. After reading tons of reviews on various styles and brands - Ergo, Kelty, REI, etc, I chose this one. It was more than I had planned to spend but has been well worth it. What sold me was how adjustable the pack is for the wearer - I'm 5'2" with a short torso, and I wanted a really good fit for me, but the ability to easily adjust it for my husband to use, as well. Also, some other styles don't have as comfortable of a seat for the child - this one is wider, easy to adjust, and even with the shade, my daughter has a great view. Other positives: it's easy to get her in and out of the pack, she seems to enjoy being in it - always eventually falls asleep and is well supported when she does, and there's tons of storage. I only wish it had some sort of footrest for her. We use the pack both for 20 min walks to the mailbox and for day hiking in the mountains. I find it so comfortable that my husband hasn't even gotten to use it yet because I can so easily carry our daughter for hours at a time in it. | 1positive
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Love it, love it, love it!
I originally bought this toy because my six-month-old baby seemed to be losing interest in his other playgym, that is, he would roll away after five minutes of batting at the toys. As a stay-at-home mom, I needed a safe place to rest my playpen-hating baby so that I could get some housework done. I figured that, at the very least, this playnest's doughnut shape would keep him from rolling from room to room while I made a meal, etc. Well, hallelujah, he likes it so much that I can make a meal and maybe even a phonecall while he entertains himself. First, I start out by putting him on his back to swat at the toys hanging from the pretend "sky" -- a fabric sun, moon, bird, etc. Each toy does something fun like crinking, rattling, or playing music. You also can adjust the height of each toy with the enclosed plastic rings. Next, I prop him inside the ring for some sitting practice. Finally, I lean him stomach-down on the side of the innertube so that he can play with the activities on the fabric cover, including a crinkly fabric door that opens and closes, different-textured fabrics, and a squeaky duck bill. This playnest is my salvation. What don't I like? Well, the vertical posts that form the pretend sky pop inwards periodically. It looks a little strange, but it doesn't affect the toy's playing potential. Second, contrary to the product info on the box, I don't think this playnest is suitable for a very young baby. There's not enough room to lay the baby completely flat at the bottom, and a tiny infant would be uncomfortable propped against the sides like the baby pictured on the box (I'm guessing that poor kid rolled right over as soon as the picture was taken!) But, provided that your baby has at least some sitting ability (even with help), I recommend this toy wholeheartedly! | 1positive
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A reliever....
It's great to watch my baby sleep...it keeps us from having to run and down the steps after every peep. It allows us monitor his sleeping habits without having to stand over his bed. We occasionally get some interference and would have to smack the monitor a few times to get our picture back. The picture is pretty clear, even at night. We love it and wouldn't use another monitor. | 1positive
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simple leak free bottle holder
Doesn't leak, snapping handle is handy and includes an ice pack. Holds 2 or 3 bottles conviently and keeps them cold without leaking. Not much more to say, simple product that does what it's expected. | 1positive
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Excellent Diaper!
Switched to these for my 6-month old after the whole "dry-max" scare. They have been excellent. They hold a lot of pee without leaking since my baby now sleeps 12 hours straight. I highly recommend these diapers. | 1positive
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The Best and Worth the Extra $$
Speaking from experience, these diapers are the best. With our first boy we tried everything - from bargain to expensive - and had a lot of accidents to show for it. With our second son we just went with the Swaddlers and Cruisers and the only accidents we had were due to parental error, usually in the middle of the night! I have been so happy with just using Swaddlers/Cruisers with this baby that I tell all expectant moms to just forgo the diaper sampling and go for the best! | 1positive
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As promised
We ordered this for our second car. The product arrived promptly, and works just fine with the Companion restraint. | 1positive
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Sanitize in one minute
These sanitizer bags are a wonderful invention! Though they are primarily marketed for breast pump parts, they work for bottles, pacifiers, small toys, etc., anything for baby that needs to be germ free. Just 2 oz of water and 1.5 minutes in the microwave and everything is sterile! What a wonderful time saver for a new mom. We normally only run our dishwasher every other day, when it's full, and boiling water takes up valuable time, so these steamer bags get a lot of use throughout the day to sanitize baby's items. Each bag is good up to 20 uses, so I really feel I'm getting my money's worth out of them. | 1positive
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I truly love this tub, but . . .
I do truly love this tub! It's soft, absorbs the heat from the water to keep my daughter warm. Even as a preemie, weighing only 4 1/2 lbs, she fit in it nicely, was well supported and it made ME comfortable giving her a bath. At 4 months old, I can't imagine bathing her in anything else. She's very mobile, loves to splash & kick -- but she's safely ensconced! I don't have to worry that she's going to slip out of my hands or down into the water.My only complaint is that it's difficult to get the water out of this tub. Wring & wring & wring and it's still wet, is heavy when it's wet and I don't have anywhere to hang it to let it drip-dry. Yes, there is a loop on the top, but it won't fit over my shower head. It's still wet the next day when I go to give her a bath, then it's difficult to warm it up because the water it's retained is cold -- wring & wring & wring & wring.As I said, I LOVE IT, but it's something to keep in mind when looking for yourself. | 1positive
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horrible bottles
These do not work as advertised. There are tons of bubbles coming up from the nipple when he drinks. Anytime I take the bottle out of his mouth I can see air in the nipple. He always burps and spits up after drinking from these bottles and he has painful tummy gas. Needless to say we will be looking for new bottles. | 0negative
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Nice and Big
My daughter was looking for a big piggy bank for her first child, a daughter. I noticed that several others said they were big, but according to their dimensions, they were anything but. This one is good sized for sure and definitely will be put to use to start our granddaughter's college fund. | 1positive
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Bad customer service
I received the Baby Bjorn as a shower gift, we had registered for it. When our son was big enough to ride in it, I tried to put it on but the back strap had two left buckles instead of a left and a right. No problem, I thought, I'll call the customer service number on the box and they'll send me a new strap. When I called I spoke with a very rude and disinterested person who told me that I had to ship the thing back to them, pay for the shipping myself, and that it would take "a long time" to get the replacement. I asked him, "So, you sell a defective product and then the customer has to pay to ship it back to you for a replacement?" He told me that yes, that is Baby Bjorn's policy. By the way, we have a Snugli carrier that we borrowed from my sister-in-law, which we love, and it retails for about $50 less. We returned the Baby Bjorn and bought a Snugli with $$ left over. | 0negative
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Irritated my skin
I wish I would have read the reviews more carefully. I bought two bottles of this lotion and found the formula irritating on my skin. It smells great and I love that they use natural products, but something in there leaves my skin red and irritated. My guess is that the orange essence is too strong.I'm hoping to give my two bottles away to someone who can tolerate it. I'm sure most can, but if you have sensitive skin, I would be careful ordering this product without first sampling it. | 0negative
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Awesome
Our 20 month old Daughter loves jumping. Before buying this trampoline, she would walk up to any object she could hold on to, and jump on the floor. Now she has a handle, and a surface much more springy than the floor. She LOVES IT. Her favorite is watching "jumping J" on Sesame Street's "All Star Alphabet" video while jumping in time with the letter "J". I was skeptical after reading reviews, and expected to receive a low-quality, cheaply constructed trampoline. That was not the case. I am a mechanical engineer, and I was very impressed with the level of quality, and sturdiness of construction. The price seemed high to me as well, but after receiving the item I have no regrets. To me, it is worth the price. | 1positive
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Wish I would have tested it before recycling the box
I too had trouble with this stroller rolling. If I hadn't recycled the packaging, I would have returned this immediately, it cannot roll on grass at all. It cannot roll on packed gravel, I have to use the bar to get it over large bumps in the sidewalks.I think the worst thing is when I contacted the manufacturer, their response was, "You didn't buy it here, we can't help you." I was able to get it to roll over cement better by loosening the nuts holding the wheels on. If you are going to spring for a reversible stroller, I would look for one that rolls better. I regret selling my BOB Revolution to get this stroller. This stroller is just as bulky as the BOB and without the air filled wheels, is a piece of garbage.I just wish I could return it for something better because I can't imagine suffering through using it for 2+ years. I also had an issue with my Uppa Baby umbrella stroller that carries a 2 year warranty. They were amazing, are fixing the minor issues it has developed after almost two years and I couldn't be happier with them. I did find myself wishing I had purchased a new all around stroller from them. | 0negative
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Great bottles
These are the only bottles my 8 week old will drink from. Its not convinient to constantly breast-feed and these bottles are perfect. The nipple on this bottle is so "real" and is the only one my boy will use. My son did have gas problems, but after these bottles the problem fanished! I find them really easy to clean and I have used these bottles with my now 20 month old twin boys (just without the natural nipples) The bottom piece is a godsend since I dont have to SCRUB to get the gunk out of the bottle! These are truely great bottles, and they dont leak either! | 1positive
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not easy for breast fed babies to use at first
I received some of these bottles at my baby shower. My baby is primarily breast fed. I started giving the occasional bottle when I had to leave my baby. My baby rejected the nipple on these bottles. He much prefers the Playtex drop in liner bottles - with the flexible nipple (there are different types of nipples you can purchase to use with that system, and some are more like "mom"). I too found that not enough milk came out to satisfy my son. We tried several times, and tried to increase the milk flow, but he just never took to it. We also found that these bottles leaked (2 of the 3 we received did). With the Playtex drop in liners, you just squeeze all the air out of the bag which seems to work much better. Our baby does not get gas with this system. Everyone I know who has tried the Playtex liner system likes it and finds it very convenient, easy to clean, and likes the interchangeable nipples (easy to find which one your baby will like).A friend of ours swears by these VentAire bottles (she is the one who gave us them) but her baby was never breast fed. She thought they were great. I guess it depends on your baby. | 0negative
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Nice cover for a pack and play
Fits our graco pack and play nicely and adds a little cushion to the pack and play very stiff mattress. Glad we got it. | 1positive
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disappointed with fit
My husband bought this seat for our son who was born in August 2004. His criteria for purchasing the unit was that it fit snug in the base and didn't wobble about, which it doesn't. This is one of the features that I liked and the one reason that I kept the seat. Our car seat from our first baby, which was 3 years old, didn't work in the minivan that we purchased and we didn't find this out until it was too late. This car seat was purchased on the day he was to bring us home from the hospital so I never had a say in what we were purchasing and have lived with this seat though I have actually hated it from the start. The belt clip was too big and I constantly felt like I was pinning my newborn into his seat. It doesn't seem so bad now, but 4 months have passed since we bought it. Also, it has always seemed to narrow and I have constantly felt like I was and am still wedging my baby into his seat. Also, I never used the crotch protector or the other pieces for the straps. It was just far to cumbersome and stiff to work with. In addition the fabric doesn't breath and my son is constantly sweating and getting overheated from being in his seat. Also, you have to really push down on the unit to lock it in place. After almost getting rearended I found much to my greatest fear that the seat hadn't locked into place properly and my son would have been seriously injured if we had gotten hit. I should have returned the seat at that time, but instead I just make certain it is securely locked down before the van is in motion. I am just glad that he has almost outgrown this seat. | 0negative
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These don't work on all cabinetry!
Just a warning for shoppers: these locks don't work on all drawers and cabinets. I purchased them based on the reviews and my very capable husband had a difficult time with the 'angles' at which the locks needed to be installed in our cabinets. We also have two drawers where the lock seems to be properly installed and the latching mechanism will not latch without pushing down hard on the spot where the lock is located. Just a pain. I find it ridiculous that one has to read the reviews to know to buy the key separately....and if you install a lock in a different part of the house you need to get back online and order another key or spend time looking for the 'one' key shared by the family. Just be prepared not to be dazzled! Order a couple backup locks...those junky slide locks saved the day. | 0negative
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Happy I can wash it.
I received the CozyMe as a baby shower gift.Our three year old likes to sleep with it.It was great and all until I realized I could not wash the pillow.So this product is great for a cover.Plus, the Ivory color covers the red Hawaiian flower design I was not too fond of.Maybe the company purposely does this so that we spend extra money for the washable covers. | 1positive
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It's been through many kids... they all love it.
My daughter (7 months) is jumping it right now.This is a great toy. All of my kids have used this as they have gotten older and it's definately been a well-loved toy.I like that it's adjustable to higher sizes... though she's too big, my 3 year old loves to sneak in once in a while still....Great toy! Well done. | 1positive
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My original was great - this one is HORRIBLE.
I originally bought one of these from a catalog and LOVED it. It was sturdy, durable and perfect for my needs. I bought another at the store and attempted to assemble it tonight and IT WAS TERRIBLE!!! The gate will be promptly returned to the store tomorrow.I'm not even sure what the problem is. The only difference is the brand. It is in all other ways, pieces, and so forth identical to the original that I love. If this is how they are making this gate now, I'm going to have to find something else. | 0negative
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The best potty chair out there, and we have tried a few
We bought this potty chair after much research and also owning another one - a Winnie the Pooh Potty chair with a removable urine shield that pops off too easily and just asks to be lost. This chair is so much better that it doesn't even compare. Our son has been using it to go to the bathroom (so far just pee pees :) ) for several months and loves it. In contrast, he is lukewarm about the other chair.The best things about this chair:1) Simple two piece design means that it is easy to clean. The bowl lifts out and rinses easily. Other potties seem to have 5 or more pieces, just asking for places to trap dirt. Not a good thing with a potty2) built in urine shield (into the bowl) works great and our son loves sitting on it. It is a nightly ritual before his bath.3) inexpensiveDownside? We haven't found a downside yet. | 1positive
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save yourself the hassle
First one we bought was missing pieces and the second one has a "hinge" that is not safe. Buy from another company. Poor instructions and poor quality product. | 0negative
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If you think it's as good as a boppy, it's not
I got this because I felt like the boppy pillow was way too expensive. This pillow really can't be considered a nursing pillow, especially for moms nursing right after having the baby. The arms are so short that it doesn't go past your post-pregnancy belly, and doesn't give you any support for your arms at all. I found that it would slide off of my lap and was just a waste of time. It ended up as just a place for the cats to sleep. Also just an awful horrible idea to not have removable covers, but the one redeeming quality is that you could shove it in the washing machine and it would come out undamaged | 0negative
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third one's a charm
This is our third child, so third monitor. We liked the others sometimes, but this one was the better one. It was usable all the way around the block when baby was napping (can't keep the boys indoors long!). I so loved the cordless option, but mostly kept the receivers plugged in to preserve the 9-volt batteries. The night light was also helpful to us. I didn't give it 5 stars as there were some times that I had to change the channel to clear up static, but obviously, that's why they made it with different channels. I have two close neighbors with babies, and would guess that was part of interference problem. | 1positive
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Good sturdy stroller
We like our Graco IPO for its compactness and simplicity in opening and stowing it away. The stroler also has bigger cargo room to allow you to bring more items.There is only one thing, it is not as lightweight as we expected. We compare it to our Graco travel system that we have, and I think they weight about the same. | 1positive
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Bad Construction
We bought this gate and returned it within a few days. The gate instructions say that this gate is intended for children 6-24 months. What good is this gate when you really want to prevent your 18 month old to 3 year old from going down the stairs. No where on amazon does it tell you the age requirements/intent for this gate.I started to put this thing together and noticed that the screws that come with the gate are really cheap (soft metal). I stripped a few of them while trying to install the gate. I gave up and sent this gate back.We also noticed that we had to buy extra parts for this gate (wall connector and no-screw banister connector). Overall, this gate did not satisfy our needs. We are in the process of looking for another gate. | 0negative
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they leak out the filling!
After having 4 children in diapers now I recentl;y re-tryed the Huggies brand Ultrathin style of diapers. While I do believe they fit well and the stretch waistband is nice they have a very nasty problem with falling apart. Whats up with this? Usually a good product now Falls all to pieces inside after being wet for only a short time. To the point of when removing the soiled diaper it showers out the filling and makes a real mess. Have you changed your prosses?, or filling material? or something? I would be interested to know and unfortunitly will have to advise anyone who cares to avoid this product..Thank you for your time. | 0negative
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waste of time
what is going on here? this bottle is expensive and therefore needs to work properly. first it leaks unless you are prepared to really tighten it like a plumber would. second, the valve "system" doesn't really do anything. there are many other bottles that are much better. i got my money back but this is a waste of parents valuable time! | 0negative
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Happi Tummi=Happy Baby
My third baby was SO gassy. With my first two, we used Mylicon Drops. This time it seemed we needed something more. I read all the reviews on line and the Happi Tummi Removable Waistband - Blue as well as the Hyland colic drops came high recommended.I was excited when they came in the mail and we were able to try them out. The Happi Tummi was easy to use and smelled good, too. I put it on over my baby's onesie and then swaddled him. The Hyland's Colic Tablets seemed to work well in combination with the Happi Tummi. Several nights it's been the only way I can get my baby to sleep. It reminded me of the heat pads they used at the hospital with my first baby (they had special ones that wouldn't burn the baby). I highly recommend these! Just remember to take them out on time! If you burn it even once you'll need to get a new one! We learned that the hard way! my only recommendation would be that they include a spare pack :). | 1positive
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Great Changing Pad
I have had this changing pad for 14 months and it is still going strong even with my wiggly toddler. I would recommend it to anyone, and I love that it goes up on the sides to keep him from hitting his head. | 1positive
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Size is too small and leeks
I decided to buy these diapers instead of the pampers sensitive,I was just trying to be economical, but it backfired. These diapers are a bit cheaper, but useless, they leek all the time, every time my baby girl poops they leek all over. I have to change her more often with these diapers, because they don't have a good suction. (so much for economical) I was also disappointed to find that these diapers have a plastic around the edge, I imagine them to be so uncomfortable for my 4 months old baby, I'm sure no baby/anyone would like to wear a plastic bag around them all day, unlike pamper sensitive, which are so soft inside and "plastic free".The most annoying thing was, the size. Size two is like a size one from pampers sensitive.Everything about these diapers is wrong. I don't know how other buyers gave these diapers high rating, maybe it's different for baby boys.Once these diapers run out, I'm definitely going back to pampers sensitive, specially now that i'm saving with Amazon Mom 30%, it's worth every penny. | 0negative
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Very good
I purchased this product for my 3 month old baby and she simply loves it. Material is very nice and baby safe. | 1positive
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Comparison to the Evenflo Triumph 5
I have two car seats for my 9 month old, this seat and the Evenflo Triumph 5 which everyone just raves about. This seat, I'll admit, is not the easiest to install rear-facing. However, I take my seats to the fire station down the street and have them do it and avoid the hassle. They have pool noodles and anything else they might need there to install properly. This seat took a large and small pool noodle to fit well in my Honda CRV (middle rear seat).What I love about this seat:- it will last my child a LONG time, up to 100 lbs.- the harness straps are easily adjustable with the red handles at the top, no rethreading. (you do have to unthread and rethread to get the infant head rest off though, we never used that. I did find that to be simple though). There are quite a few levels of harness height, more than just the three that many carseats have.- The chest clip does not have huge pointy things on it like the Evenflo. It is easy for an adult to clip and unclip. The Evenflo's I often have to refasten then try to unfasten again, it catches funny. The pointy things on the Evenflo I have poked my baby's face with accidently more than a few times while trying to get his squirmy self strapped in. I LOVE the fastener on the Alpha-Omega by far.- Baby does not like the chest clip on the Evenflo much, it is bulky and he fusses big time when I try to get it at armpit level...the flatness of the clip on the Alpha Omega is a plus, he lets me slide it right up to his chest, in the safest position.- The crotch fastener is SUPER-EASY on the Alpha-Omega, practically one step. You line up the magnetic ends of the harness straps which fit together easily then put in the buckle. I hate how I have to put two buckles in the Evenflo, the Alpha-Omega has made this so much easier.- The Evenflo has a "memory strap system" which I hate...two straps that you have to thread both arms through, the Alpha-Omega only has one. I can reach the Alpha-Omega's strap adjuster easily, even rear-facing. You're not supposed to adjust the recline in the rear-position, it's supposed to stay fully reclined (in rear-facing) all the time according to the instruction manual.- My baby falls asleep easily in both carseats. He fusses some while I put him in the Evenflo because it takes so long to get him fastened in and he would rather get moving. :)- Both carseats appear comfy. The Evenflo maybe more so. I like the way the Evenflo has the bicycle foam, that's one area the Alpha Omega could improve on. Both are rated safe by Comsumer reports in crashes.In my opinion, the installation issues (how often are you going to install it? once, twice?) for this carseat are small in comparision to the everyday convenience of the strap system and buckles. I can have my son buckled in in less than 10-15 seconds. I do have issues with the buckles on the straps getting twisted, but not enough to make me dislike the carseat, everything else just works so smoothly with it. | 1positive
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a must have
I love my Moby wrap. I never thought i would use something like this but I tried on my sister's and my baby loved it. It helps take the pressure off your back from carrying your baby in your arms too. I think every new mom needs one of these Moby wraps | 1positive
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Great for the kid and the dog!
I LOVE this gate! My daughter (13 months old) plays with it constantly and has for months now. She swings it shut, we open it, and she swings it shut again. It's great because there is no place where her fingers or feet will get caught. It's safe for her to play with.Another thing I like about this gate is that it shuts so easily. When we want to separate the dog from the baby, we just throw a dog treat in the room and slam the gate shut. You have to be able to act fast in that situation, and this gate allows that.I have not had any problems with anything breaking, and I wouldn't say we use it delicately. We have had it for about 7-9 months now. (I don't remember exactly when we bought it.)I would not recommend it for the top of the stairs, however. I am not a believer in having a tension gate there. It needs to be something that screws into the wall at the top of the stairs.If you are considering this gate, I say, "Get it!" Especially if your child likes to play with the gate and/or you have pets. We love it! | 1positive
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Terrible.
Well I'm not sure what Pampers has done but these baby dry diapers are awful. My son has been in Huggies for a long time and I thought we would give these a try since the price is a pretty good deal through Amazon. I'm sorry I did. These are VERY thin diapers and the quality is extremely poor. These are definitely not the baby dry diapers I used on my older son a few years ago. These are completely white, no design at all. They used to have cute Sesame Street designs on them. The sides are not very stretchy and the diaper easily gets pushed down by clothing. We have had leaking at night because of this. Also, when the diaper has been on for a while (like at night) it's like the diapers shreds a bit around the leg openings. I assume this is due to rubbing against clothing for extended periods of time. I will NOT be buying these again. I'm sorry I bought such a big box since most of these will go to waste. Pampers Cruisers however, are great. | 0negative
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Smells like mildew and oranges
While our 2-week old has seemed to tolerate this shampoo/body wash just fine, it smells like mildewy towels and oranges. Not super pleasant. I'll be looking for a new shampoo that lets our sweet baby smell like a baby and not a dirty dish towel. Yuck. | 0negative
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No complaints as of yet
I picked this potty up 2 days ago and I really can't complain. My daughter is 9 months old and seems to have no problem with it. I do understand some of the concerns with pee coming out because it happened to us yesterday. I didn't make a big deal about it and it didn't seem to bother her. I happened to have it sitting on a waterproof pad, just incase, so nothing got on my carpet. But she seems very comfortable on it. | 1positive
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Ventaire bottles
This product arrived in less than 2 weeks after I ordered it. It's a great product! The only thing is that the ad showed medium flow nipples and it actually came with fast flow. So I had to make an extra purchase for the ones I needed. | 1positive
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Great seat!
I love this little seat. We used it to start feeding out 5 month old solids until she was big enough for the big highchair. Now we use it for her to sit with us on the couch. Of course you must watch them at all times while they are in the chair as she is 9 months now and can tip it over on the couch pretty easily. But it helps her stay in one place so we don't have to make sure she's not crawling right off the couch cusions. We did get more use out of it when she was younger, but she has a baby brother on the way that will get more use out of it. I do wish I would have gotten the one with the tray though so she could have had easier access to her toys before she could sit up by herself. We also used this as a seat on the floor for her to situp and play with toys before she could do it on her own. All in all I am very glad we got this! | 1positive
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finally a sheet that fits
i tried so many sheets and nothing fit my 7 inch mattress ,finally these fit normally,so glad i got them,thanks | 1positive
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Not as great as it looks
I loved this bag when I bought it... We wanted to downsize a little and I loved the compartments (I need help staying organized in these bags!) and the cell phone holder. I also liked that it was worn across the chest so that it wouldn't fall off my shoulder. I have had it less than a month and the liner has ripped inside, with "stuffing" falling everywhere. I am going to try to take it back to and find something else since it seems that this one just isn't durable enough. | 0negative
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I LOVE this pump
I am a first time mother with a 4 week old son. I was told by a friend that this was the best pump on the market (besides the pumps that you can rent from the hospital), so I added it to my registry and received it as a gift. I am SO glad I got this pump!First off, breast feeding isn't for everyone...so if you are having problems, you are not alone. I have gotten to the point that I nurse a few times a day and bottle feed (breast milk & formula) the rest of the time. I pump every 2.5 - 3 hours for 20 minutes and get anywhere from 2 oz. to 6 oz. per pump. I have been able to build up quite a supply and my son gets all the breast milk he wants.I haven't tried any other pump as this one seems to do the job for me. I recently purchased a "hands free" bra style top that keeps the pump attachments in place. I have my pump set up in my office and I e-mail and surf the net while pumping away. It really helps pass the time.NOTE: You do not have to adjust the suction or speed super high to get good results. I find I get just as much milk from low-med suction and a lower speed as I do when I adjust it higher...and it doesn't suck my nipples off.I highly recommend this pump. Good luck! | 1positive
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Painful for tall women!
I was getting desperate for additional support and based on all the postive reviews, bought this pillow during my sixth month of pregnancy. The first moment I tried it out, it felt comfortable, as it is very stuffed and does offer support. Within minutes, however, it became uncomfortable and then painful. The problem lies in how the top u-shaped portion is sewn--it is sewn so tightly and stiffly that it digs into your neck. When I pulled myself down a little bit to avoid this, the pillow became useless for two reasons. First, the side wasn't long enough to fit between my legs for support. Second, it didn't provide enough support for my head and I needed another pillow. This defeated the entire purpose. If only the pillow were either longer or had more flexibility/was sewn differently at the u-shape! I am five nine, and it was too short by several inches. We have a queen size bed, and it's true that this pillow takes up so much room that it's like having a third person in bed with us. If the pillow worked properly, it would have been worth it. It's winter now, and I was worried that as it got warmer, it would make me and my husband too hot. | 0negative
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No complaints from my wife
I can't really speak to the awesomeness of this pillow, but my wife never stops talking about it. She used the excuse of being pregnant (honestly I don't think she was that far along to need it) to tell me that it was something I needed to buy for her. She absolutely loves this thing. | 1positive
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Works well with the Chicco Keyfit 30; so far no problems.
We use this product with our Chicco Keyfit 30 infant car seat. The car seat fits in this backpack. The best way to put the car seat into the backpack (in our opinion) is have the car seat attached to the base, and put the base along the side that will be alongside your back. When closing the zippers around the car seat, we find it to be a snug fit at two points, but it still closes without any issues (no breakage, no zipper damage).So here's the good points that we like about this car seat travel bag. It can hold a lot more stuff than just the car seat. We stuff a lot of additional things into this bag, it's crazy. The trick we find is to put the additional items into soft bags (plastic bags or those eco-friendly grocery bags), because the additionals would be easier to remove and replace during the security check at the airport. Rather than taking out additional items one by one, just having a bag or two to remove works better.The last time we traveled, we had just north of 35 lbs of stuff in it (car seat included), and the travel bag worked fine.So far, we've traveled a few times with it without a problem. We've gate-checked the bag twice, and we've counter checked-in the bag twice. One travel was on an international flight. Our last travel where we checked-in the travel bag unfortunately involved a layover and a flight transfer (so it was handled a lot), but the bag held up fine. From all of these travels, we haven't had any damage to our travel bag or to the car seat inside. I was a bit concerned during the times we decided to check in the travel bag at the airport counter (less for me to carry to the gate), but everything turned out fine.Being able to toss extra stuff into this thing then gate-check it is really nice. It really expands the amount of stuff you can bring with you and not have to check in (then retrieve at baggage claim). Nowadays, it seems like the overhead compartments are smaller and smaller, and the airlines really wants travelers to check in as much of their luggage as possible at the counter. We can use smaller carry-on items (or smaller pullmans), and stuff the travel bag with items that we don't need during the flight (no liquids no sharps, of course). We (I) carry the thing on my back all the way down the jetway then hand it off by the airplane door, and the airline will stow the travel bag with the rest of the luggage during the flight. When we arrive and deplane, the travel bag is waiting for us at the jetway. Gate check-in. Never did it before, but now a big fan of it.Another bonus feature of this style of bag is that it's a backpack. Having arms and hands free to carry or to address other stuff (a child about to knock something over, for example) is nice. It's not easy to spin 360 with it on or do the tango with it, but there is still plenty of movement possible. Hand and arms free though is key. Just be careful not to hit anybody with the bag when turning or when say, in an elevator.We kept the plastic bag that it came in (which is zippered shut). When we are not using the travel bag, we pack it up, keep it in the plastic bag, and then just store it in the closet.Overall, we like this product very much. No damage and no zipper problems. No rips (so far, knock on wood). Hands-free. Arms-free. Convenient extra space for gate checks. Works well with the Chicco Keyfit 30.(Not sure how it will hold up with other car seats. Maybe other car seats are too big and bulge out the zipper too much?) | 1positive
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Fast, Safe, and Portable
Highly portable, this car seat does the job. It's easy to installand, though we've been in no accidents, seems durable. A little trickyto adjust but if you're smarter than me, that should be noproblem.Highly portable, this car seat does the job. It's easy toinstall and, though we've been in no accidents, seems durable. A littletricky to adjust but if you're smarter than me, that should be noproblem.We got this fence, along with one extra panel, to keep our babydaughter away from our wood stove. It also ended up being very useful atChristmas time for closing off the end of the room where the tree andpresents were. The hinged sections, along with the fence's rigidity,make it very versatile in closing off areas. It is also the only fencewe found that seemed attractive enough to leave up in our living roomfor a few years. The fence also comes with hardware to attach one orboth ends to a wall, making it more secure.We've had this chair for ourdaughter for most of a year now, and it has done its job well the wholetime. It is very stable, and only takes a toe-press to fold up. (It willstill take up a considerable amount of room when folded.) Beforepurchasing it we were worried that food falling between the seat and thecushion would be a pain to clean up, but in actual use it has not been aproblem at all.Our only complaints: There is a seam between thetop and bottom portions of the removable tray that is a hassle to keepclean Also the price - After using it for this much time we havewondered if a less costly chair would have worked just as well.While notas big as some of the other bottle warmers you'll find,this littlegem is priced right. It comes with the built-in measuring spoon (which,when full, can be a challange to get to the warmer without spilling - at2AM). Heating times vary with the bottle type: plastic versus glass andwith a full "spoon" full of water the glass bottles CAN get overheated. | 1positive
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disappointed!
Very unhappy with this product. Like another reviewer stated the dresser cracked at almost every screw hole. We had to make our own holes to affix the door as the holes were in the wrong spot by several inches.A year later its falling apart, the front constantly falls off the drawers and the knobs keep falling off too.We too have a matching crib (Ariel) and its built wonderfully and was cheaper than these drawers!Buy something else! | 0negative
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Not worth the money!!
I agree with the others-the cover shrinks and is too small. As a result, it made the changing pad corners all bent. I just bought a new changing pad to replace the other one and bought different covers that won't look like the dog chewed on them after being washed. | 0negative
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Save your money!
This is a good concept, but save your money and try another mobile. We registered for this and got it for a shower gift. Our son was very content to watch and listen, however this is VERY NOISY and after about 3 days of not much use, the mobile part FELL ON HIS HEAD! It just separated from the body of the machine. It was put together correctly and everything. We tried to reassemble it, and within about an hour the same thing happened. Now he can only listen to the music, which is nice, but too bad the whole thing didn't work!!! | 0negative
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Do not buy this!
Don't bother, it doesn't fit at all!!!!!! Plain and simple...just don't bother! | 0negative
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Didn't Last Long
I bought this becuase it seemed to be everything I wanted. Great price, multi-speed, the ability to plug into an outlet. Unfortunately, its ability to swing began degrading after the first week, and now barely moves (its been in use periodically for a about 1 month). I will say it did put her to sleep pretty well, but her head would flop over (I also didnt realize it reclined until reading these reviews... which is not the swings fault). Anyway, I'm returning the swing to Target fior a refund since it no longer swings. May look into a graco or the FisherPrice 3 stage swing. | 0negative
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Great when it gets decent reception
When we can get good reception, which is spotty at best, it's fantastic. The clarity of picture, even when the nursery is pitch black, is amazing. The camera is small and manuverable enough to put anywhere and the whole unit is light and easily moved from room to room. The only trouble with it is the unreliable reception. Sometimes it's perfect, sometimes it's horrendous, and most of the time it's somewhere in between. Still, we bought it for our second child and wish we'd had it for our first. You don't rush in to the nursery with each and every noise - instead you can see what's happening without disturbing the baby, which is good for everyone. | 1positive
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DIDN'T SERVE PURPOSE
PURCHASED THIS FOR A 5 MONTH OLD WHO WAS DRULLING A LOT.HE LIKED PUTTING IT IN HIS MOUTH BUT WOULDN'T CHEW ON IT. | 0negative
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Wonderful for airplane travel, and much more....
I just used my Moby wrap for my 7 month old daughter's first airplane flight and it was so valuable, I just had to write this review. It was better than a stroller for going through security because you didn't have to take the baby out to put a stroller through the x-ray machine. I could use the folds of the wrap for a nursing cover-up (with her out of the wrap), and during the flight, she slept comfortably in the wrap leaving my arms free. She is 21 lbs. now and I can still carry her in the front position comfortably because the wrap is so supportive. She is also my second child and it was invaluable for shopping trips and hikes with my son. From very early in her life, it was a great way to calm her when she was fussy and still enable me to get things done around the house. I liked it better than my baby Bjorn for a newborn because her arms and legs could be contained more securely.The only down-side to this wrap that I can think of is that it can be a little hot during the warmer months, and the wrapping takes some practice to figure out at first. A mirror was helpful to check the straps in the back until I became more proficient. Overall, this is one of my favorite and most-used baby items! | 1positive
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Very disappointing
I LOVED this stroller when we first bought it. My daughter seemed comfortable, it was very lightweight and compact and a super smooth ride. The only complaints I had were that the parent cupholder was a bit flimsy and it was kinda difficult to fold and unfold while holding the baby; however, I was able to overlook these things. It has now been about a year since we've purchased our Aria and I must say that I feel as though we were duped! You'd think that a $200 price tag would guarantee a fantastic stroller for life! I don't know what happened, but within the last couple of months, the alignment on the stroller has become screwed up. Forget about one-handed steering. Even if I am strolling along a completely flat, straight surface, the stroller still somehow veers to the left unless I have both hands on the handlebars. I was walking my daughter home from preschool the other day and answered my cell phone with my right hand and tried to steer the stroller with my left hand. I lost control of the stroller and pushed my daughter straight into a shrub! Definitely not the stroller for a multi-tasking parent. It is truly very labor-intensive to walk my daughter home from school, because the stroller has become so difficult to steer! I regret spending so much money on this stroller and plan to replace it with a new brand/model this week. | 0negative
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Fits other seats, too
I know Graco won't admit it, but this fits other brands of carseats. Our Britax Marathon chest clip needed to be replaced, but their replacement parts are not cheap and don't arrive quickly. Granted, this is not the same color as the Britax one, but it works and that's all that matters. | 1positive
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