Mommy's Helper Outlet Plugs 36 Pack Review.

 "Better than the fancy ones" 2007-08-26
By Charity Thoman (Santa Barbara, CA)

I tried to use the fancy plug covers first- the ones where you have to squeeze the sides to pull it out. They never worked, so I bought these. These are much better! I was worried that my son could pull them out, since they are such a simple design, but he can't. He has tried. I suggest you forget the hi tech covers and go with these. Plus there are a ton in the package. They will cover the whole house.

 "Outlet Plugs" 2008-01-09
By S. M. W. (Grand Junction, CO USA)

Any type of these work well, really. I've yet to see either of my children pick them off. Though they are kind of hard to get off yourself when you get to get to the outlet.

 "Simple, but they do the trick" 2007-05-18
By P. Bartell (Boulder, CO United States)

These are basic outlet covers. So far the baby hasn't been able to pull them off. They're unobtrusive so they probably don't catch her eye.

 "Easy and Effective" 2008-08-24
By L. Thomas (Northeast, USA)

These plugs are easy to use and do the job. The new fangled products look like a pain and are probably no more effective than these. These are a good value for your money and you don't have to waste precious time figuring out how they work and how you are going to install them!!

 "Great value" 2009-07-02
By R. Vigil (Seattle, WA)

These plug covers are a great value. Far less expensive than the packages you find in Toys R Us, etc.

Lamaze Jacques the Peacock Review.

 "Baby's Best Friend" 2007-07-02
By Susie G. Everett (California)

Jacques is one of Lamaze's best offerings! The peacock is light enough - and the feather panels thin enough - for little hands to grab, tug and pick up without easily dropping. The feather panels also provide several chewable surfaces for little ones who love to put everything in their mouth.



The shape of this toy also makes it easy to tuck into a car seat. While a lot of toys seem to fall out of the car seat once baby starts playing with them, the flatness of the feather panels and the flat bottom of the peacock body seem to help this toy stay in the seat. Also, the feather panels are easy for baby to reach out for an edge, grab and pull back into reach.



For these reasons, we made our peacock a "car only" toy so that our little one, who was not fond of car travel at 4 months, would have something he liked in the car. This toy was an immediate favorite even before our little one really became interested in these types of toys.



The back of the peacock feathers have different black and white panels which makes the toy interesting even when the toys happens to be upside down. The cute face and large eyes appealed to our little guy and were worthy of cues and smiles - a friend indeed. I could not be happier with this toy. Our favorite Lamaze character!

 "Lamaze makes great toys" 2007-05-17
By noelle (Seattle)

Around 10 weeks, my baby finally started noticing the Lamaze toys we had around the house - we had the Emily doll first - and now that is her ultimate favorite toy. I just purchased Jacques for her, and she loves him too. The back of the toy is patterns of black and white fabric, and has the crinkly sound babies seem to love. Each of the "feathers" has a different interest point - a squeaker, a soft bulb, a mirror, and satin touch ribbons. This is a really great deal, too - Babies R Us sells the same toy for $12.99 as of today.

 "Great Toy!" 2007-11-04
By Robia G. Pautler (Houston, TX United States)

We saw this in Babies-R-Us and our little baby couldn't stop laughing when she saw it. I think it's the combination of the BIG EYES, the squeaker in one of the wings, the mirror in another wing, the krinkly sounds and the bright colors.



The hook on top is useful for hanging from the carseat or from the swing -- however, if you are just trying to make Jacque dance for your baby, the hook kind of gets in the way but that is a minor note.



Overall, I highly recommend Jacque -- she has not tired of him yet and everytime she sees good ol' Jacque, her face lights up and she babbles at him.

 "Insanity" 2010-01-31
By M. Lyon (Minneapolis, MN)

I've never written a review for any baby toys before, but I'm going to make an exception for Jacques. We call him Pierre the Peacock, because alliteration is more fun than consonance, but I digress.



As far as our 5-month-old is concerned, Jacques is the greatest thing that has ever existed. Our son goes absolutely insane at the mere sight of Jacques. Even a month ago, when he was not such a grabby baby, he wanted to touch all parts of Jacques simultaneously. With great intensity, he wants to stare at Jacques and never look away; he wants to squeak and scream and laugh at Jacques as loud as he can. His love for Jacques is metaphysical.



In fact, if it was possible to be a little too excited by a toy, Jacques might potentially fit that bill. Sometimes our son is overwhelmed by his excitement for Jacques. Jacques is baby cocaine.



Our only complaint is that we wish Jacques was machine-washable. He fell on the garage floor and got very dirty, and now our son spends his days in a deep, Jacques-less, existential depression. C'est la vie...

 "Cute toy." 2007-11-24
By A. Ison

I bought this for my son when he was about a month or so old, and he really liked it. I took it everywhere with us, and it kept him entertained. Jacques comes complete with a mirror, a squeaker, taggies, lots of textures and colors, and a link so he can tag along. The entire back of Jacques' plumage consists of a variety of black and white patterns, which my son loved to stare at.

He is now 7 months, and doesn't play with it as much as he used to since he is more into musical and talking toys, the jumperoo, and is busy crawling and cruising...but Jacques continues to never be too far from my son's reach.

Fisher-Price Healthy Care Deluxe Booster Seat, Red/White Review.

 "Awesome booster seat!" 2003-12-29
By Sara Swihart (Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA)

I originally bought the "Swing Tray - Portable Booster Seat" because it was cheaper and I thought that it would be just as good. Well, it fell apart. I got this one and have been very please. It's is like a travel version of the Healthy Care Highchair.

There is a removeable feeding tray that can be put in the dishwasher. It has a cup holder and snaps right on to the main (blue) tray.

There are three different height settings. This is great for traveling because different tables can be different heights.

The back of the car and the trays are removeable, turning the seat into a booster for older and/or larger children.

The seat is all one piece and there are no seams or crevices for food to get stuck in. It also makes the seat very easy to clean.

The seat has a three-point seatbelt that adjusts, so it can accomodate a growing baby and toddler.

The booster folds up and even has a shoulder strap to make it easier to travel with. There is a lid that snaps onto the feeding tray. It is also dishwasher safe. I like the cover you can put on the tray, just so you know it's not getting dirty.

There are straps on both sides and on the back of the seat. This makes it much easier to fit onto a variety of chairs. This is great especially when eating out.

 "Definately one of my better choices in baby gear" 2004-07-23
By PghYinzer (Pittsburgh, PA United States)

I have made some unbelievably moronic choices when it comes to baby gear. This was definately not one of them!



I had originally wanted to just go with an infant to toddler feeding station set up, but then I saw and purchased a Peg Pergeo Prima Pappa out of the PennySaver. Oooooh, Peg Perego... Had to have it...



I hated hated hated HATED that chair. It was huge. The tray was too high. It had a zillion and one little nooks and crannies to get food into. I ended up shoving it back and forth between the kitchen and the laundry room for months. Once my baby really got into eating solids (which he didn't do until 7 months) I fed him in his bouncy, on the floor. I just didn't want to deal with cleaning that high chair. Even once he got to be a better (neater) eater, the space issues drove me bananas.



I sold it - at a loss - and bought the Fisher Price booster seat instead.



I love love love LOVE this little chair.



First of all, it goes on our dining room chair - so it takes up no additional space. My baby fits in it very comfortably - it is just his size. I can put Cheerios on the tray for him and he can pick them up and eat them (although it does seem he drops and sits in them about half the time, too...) No nooks and crannies so clean up is easy. We can easily pack it up and take it to a resturaunt and he is so happy to sit in his little seat, smack the tray, play with his toys, eat his Cheerios - we are able to eat out in public again. I never thought I would be a germophobic parent but I do appreciate being able to take our own seat along from a cleanliness aspect, too. This chair is inexpensive enough that if you are lazy, or just like to be prepared, you could even buy two and always keep one in the trunk of your car for going out.



I don't really see the point in having the tray insert - the tray is so easy to wipe down but, who knows. Maybe it will come in handy some time.



I do have some concerns about this chair really suiting a child from infant to toddler. It does not recline, as some of the other boosters do. However, in my experience, my child really was not ready to eat until he was able to sit up right. I think that a lot of people force solids onto children too soon, partly in hopes of getting their kid to sleep through the night sooner, partly out of deference to grandparents. You can always feed your baby in his bouncy, if he needs a reclining feeding seat.



It does seem a little small to fit a toddler into, but once the tray is removed and it is used as just a booster seat, it will probably be fine. I really like that your child can get so close to the table using this little seat.



Thumbs up, way way up, for this little seat. I plan to buy two more as baby gifts for my brother and cousin who are expecting babies in October (not with each other).



--Update--



I had twins last year and we needed a second booster. I wanted to get the same one and we went to TRU to get one - but they only had the yellow and orange one. I did notice it didn't have the extra tray, but I also noticed it cost less. Since the extra tray was kind of useless anyway, I didn't mind much. So we got the yellow and orange one and took it home and then I realized the height doesn't adjust like it does for the green and blue one. Arg, I thought. Then I thought, does it really matter?? The yellow and orange one is at the same height as the blue and green one when it is in the 2nd/middle position. So I just put the blue/green one in the second position, set the chairs up next to each other, and let the girls eat. Works just fine. I was a little miffed at the cutting out of features but it's nice that the price is lower - and really these features aren't needed. I'd assumed the blue/green one was d/c'ed when I only saw the yellow but I guess that's not the case. So blue and green, or yellow and orange - they're both good.

 "You will love it, I promise!" 2004-07-03
By

I recently got rid of my very expensive Peg Perego high chair and replaced it with this. The high chair was impossible to clean and feeding time turned into a huge mess and left me with a major clean up job every time my 10 month old son ate. I don't know why I ever got a high chair to begin with. Just save yourself the hassle and get this booster instead. I can't think of anything bad to say about it!

The tray fits perfect in my dishwasher and comes out looking brand new after every wash. I love the fact that the tray has 3 different positions when attaching it to the seat; on the closest setting I can get it right up next to my son's chest so that any food he drops falls onto his BIB and not into his LAP (which is what happened with the high chair, I had to change his clothes after every feeding). There are no cracks or crevices for food to fall down into. I also love the fact that it folds up into a neat little square so that I can take it with me when we go to visit Grandma. It's lightweight and takes up much less space than a full size high chair. When not in use, I just slide it under the table so you can barely see it. I love the fact that there is no cushion or seat cover to wash. This booster seat wipes off so easily, I never spend more than a minute wiping it off and it looks brand new. I wish someone had told me about this product before I wasted money on a full size high chair!

 "As close to perfect as it gets!" 2005-11-16
By T. Hassler

We love this Booster Seat. It's reasonably priced and has every feature that parents in the real world demand.



The good:

1) It travels well, as it can be completely folded in and it's straps used to carry it over a shoulder like a pack.

2) It can be set at 3 different heights for different tables and for your growing toddler.

3) It straps on securely and most importantly - QUICKLY!

4) All straps adjust, both to the chair and to your child.

5) It doesn't have any cloth or nasty nooks that are hard to clean... Just a quick wipedown is all that's usually necessary.

6) Has a detachable tray with a food tray that comes with a cover. So you can play with playdough for 5 minutes before dinner on the main tray, and then break out your covered dinner when you are ready! Very convenient and sturdy.

7) Solid construction. Our VERY strong 2 year old can't get out of it or break parts off.

8) The straps will come off (with a little work) so they can be tossed in a washer

9) The food tray is dishwasher safe

10) It will grow with you as a booster seat even if you don't use it as a stand alone "high" chair.



I can't think of anything bad about it and that's saying something in the parenting world. Buy it and never look back. In fact, we just put in an order for our second one so we can leave one in the car so we are never without. It's simply fantastic. Our little one has started requesting this seat instead of his (soon to be retired) high chair. He loves eating dinner at the same table with his Mom and Dad.

 "Love It!!!" 2004-06-04
By little_monkeys (Seattle, WA)

I bought this because, after two children and two big highchairs, I realized that I rarely used the highchair anyway, so what was the point of having this huge thing taking up half the space in my kitchen? I almost bought the fisher price healthy care high chair, when I saw this at the store. I figured that if I didnt like it, I could always use it for trips to grandmas house. Well, I LOVE it!! It stays on our chair VERY securely, the dishwasher safe tray(s) are great, and I can fold down the seat so that you dont even see it under the table! I put both trays on the bottom rack of my dishwasher with no problems (our water doesnt get to a burning point like some though). It is soooo easy to wipe up after she eats. I also got one of those temperpedic pillow things and cut it down so that it fits on the seat and then made a cover for it out of PUL (water proof but soft). She didnt really seem uncomfortable but I like my babies comfy! I dont think I will even buy a new high chair when the next one comes! I would recommend this to anyone. Oh and my 4 year old DS fits in it perfectly too!

Earth's Best Organic 2nd Fruit Variety Pack, 4-Ounce Jars (Pack of 12) Review.

 "Organic and Tasty" 2010-04-05
By Kristen O'donnell (San Francisco, CA)

I'd continue to buy but I'm moving over to more home made finger foods and away from glass jars...shattered too many. They like all the flavors though. Great textures too.

 "Great Deal!" 2010-08-27
By buymorenow

My little guy ate this all up before I could even write a review! :)

 "great food!" 2009-01-28
By C.C. Pen (Large farm rescuing animals in need)

I love these foods my first son devoured them happily and now my second son also loves them. This fruit mix has a great variety my sons both love the peach oatmeal banana best. Overall a great product high quality ingredients and they don't taste half bad, I of course had to try them if my boys loved them.

 "Great Product, Good Price" 2009-04-14
By Jenni

I bought this for my 1 year old and he loves it just as much as the other organic brands we've purchased, but I got this one for 30-50% less! Great buy.

 "Nice variety" 2009-05-23
By S. R. Szymczak (Austin, TX)

The variety pack is the way to go when buying in bulk. My 9-month old daughter loves all of the flavors.

California Baby SPF 30 + Sunscreen Lotion - Super Sensitive, 2.9 oz Review.

 "smooth even coverage that lasts for hours" 2009-07-05
By M. Simerson (Seattle, WA usa)

I climb mountains, so my skin gets the maximum possible exposure to the sun (direct, high altitudes = less atmospheric protection, and reflection off the snow from below). I purchased this and three other highly rated sunscreens. The others are zinc or titanium oxide based. All do a fairly good job of protecting my skin.



The big difference, and why this one wins out over the others is the smoothness of application. The others are rather 'stiff', and require a fair bit of working in to get good coverage and no white spots. I always end up coming home with a spot or two that got missed (elbows, back of the arm, etc) and are bright pink. Not to mention the white stains on my shirts. With this sunscreen, it goes on smoothly, lasts the 3-5 hours between applications (may last longer, but I don't even try), and I don't have sensitive pink spots in out of the way places.

 "Really awesome sunscreen" 2007-05-08
By captainthreshold (Metro Detroit)

This sunscreen has no dangerous chemicals in it. The tube fits easily into your purse or beach bag and you don't have to worry about the product running out of the container as this sunscreen is almost a cream-like consistency. A little goes a long way. One tube lasted my two kids and me a whole summer. It's a little more expensive than your typical drugstore type sunscreen but the fact that it's safe and doesn't have a laundry list of chemicals in it makes it worth the $.

 "Very gentle on my baby." 2007-10-08
By Lilou (VA)

My baby was going to be under 6 months during the hot, sunny summer months. I bought this sunscreen for her and found that it was gentle and effective. I could reapply it as needed and she was fine.

It goes on pretty thick and white so you can really make sure you're spreading it everywhere you want to. However, I did find a little goes a long way or else it's too thick and you can't get it all rubbed in.

Even after a beach vacation, she didn't get a ray of sun.

 "everyday everybody sunscreen" 2008-06-02
By chan (BP 55444)

we all use this sunscreen in our house and it works super well. it is great for sensitive skin. it lasts through dips in the pool. it smells nice too.

 "Great for sensative skin" 2009-05-05
By Busy Mom (Gainesville, FL)

My baby got puffy eyes from every sunscreen we tried. The dermatologist suggested Blue Lizard. However, after lots of other expensive bottles we found that California Baby was the only sunscreen that worked for her. We used it only on her face and a less expensive sunscreen for her entire body. A bottle lasted us all summer.

Huggies Natural Care Fragrance Free Baby Wipes Popup Refill, 216-Count Pack (Pack of 3) Review.

 "Great Value" 2009-04-30
By Chgogl (Bristow, VA)

The description isn't entirely clear but you get three 216-ct packages for the price listed (so 648 wipes total). If you're able to take advantage of the super-saver shipping, you end up paying just a smidge over 3 cents per wipe, which is about what I was paying for some store-brand wipes...except I don't have to worry about needing to use 3 or 4 wimpy wipes to do the job of 1 or 2 Huggies wipes, nor do I need to leave the house to get these. :)



After 5 straight years of changing diapers, I still prefer the Huggies wipes above all others, so I'm glad I can find them at a decent price here at Amazon.

 "Excellent GENTLE baby wipe! Great for whole family to use!" 2009-03-11
By A Research It Maven (USA)

We love these Huggies Natural Care Fragrance Free Baby Wipes! (Fragrance Free, not "unscented" which just means the smell is masked.) These wipes are strong, but gentle, on tender skin. Our day care center uses only this particular baby wipe and they recommended it. We like to keep a supply handy in both bathrooms for everyone to use. Remoisten the wipes with steam-distilled water, if needed, because it is hypoallergenic, too, and won't ruin the nice fresh smell of these wipes.

 "Great product, great price" 2009-03-20
By C. Woerner

Love the pop up and tear off ease of these wipes. I just bought one regular tub from the store and refill it with these. So easy to get a single cloth one-handed. :)

 "good deal on bulk quantity" 2010-06-12
By butterflymom (Houston, Texas)

This is three packages of three refills each. They aren't individually wrapped into the three refills inside each of the three packs. Couldn't beat this deal anywhere else. The wipes seem to be fragrance free not just less perfume.

 "lucas" 2010-03-19
By Sorella (astoria ny)

My little one has very sensitive skin so we try to be as careful as possible when purchasing the right baby toiletries ..........I have never used any product of this kind as much as I use this. I also taught my older one to use these wipes while potty training and she seemed to pay extra attention to herself. The lack of fragrance seems to work best in our household.

Stay-Fresh Reusable Baby Food Containers 12-Pack Review.

 "Best Homemade Babyfood Storage Out There" 2010-02-02
By Stephanie Tait (San Jose, CA)

One main feature sets this set above all the rest - they are SCREW tops, not pop tops like the others. Pop tops will make nothing but messes when they pop open unexpectedly. I pull a serving out of my freezer in the morning, throw it my diaper bag with a baby spoon, and off I go. The screw tops keep my puree securely in the jar, so they never burst open in my bag like the pop tops. I highly recommend these to any parents who are making their own baby food.

 "Great product" 2010-02-07
By Solnechnaya

These containers are awesome! It is by far the best baby food storage system I could find. I tested those containers for leakage by putting some water in ... they leaked. However, I doubt any pure-like consistency would. After all, it is not meant for carrying liquids. So I gave it five stars for elegancy and convenience of its design. Oh, and it is BPA and phthalate free.

 "Baby not required" 2010-03-02
By Linda (Western Montana)

I don't even have a baby. I bought these for the juice I make from lemons and limes (purchased in quantity from my warehouse club)...I juice the fruit and save it in these containers to use for cooking and cocktails.

The best thing about these containers is that all the pieces snap together; you can actually transport the whole tray to the freezer without fear of dropping any of the pieces. The caps screw on to preserve the quality of the contents.

These are so terrific that I'm ordering a second set.

 "simply excellent" 2010-05-16
By anna_r (San Jose, CA)

These containers are absolutely wonderful for home made baby food.



1. They are microwave- and dishwasher-safe (a must these days).

2. They are convenient for freezer storage (though some times I have a hard time attaching them to the tray).

3. Portable, with no leakage or open lids.

4. The marks (1 and 2 oz) are very helpful. Don't fill them over the 2 oz mark - frozen food expands and overfilling may cause the lids to pop open. Other than this, the lids are securely locked.

5. You can label the food and freeze different foods to your liking. It makes these containers much more versatile than ice cube trays and baby food storage systems that are similar to ice cube trays. In the middle of the week, I can never remember what I put in those cubes :)



Check out the labels that one step ahead carries - they are pricey, but quite a find as well.

 "As described!" 2010-03-18
By C-town (Netherlands)

It's our go-to tupperware for baby. Traveling or at home, it works great. The screw tops make such a huge difference. Worth the price! Love that it's BPA free, too. I can heat it up via microwave or a cup of HOT water and feel okay about it.

Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper Review.

 "Best money ever spent!" 2009-12-20
By Kristen Anne Riley (Seattle, WA)

I wish I had this for my daughter six years ago. Just like with my daughter, my new son (3 weeks old) doesn't like to be put down and lay flat on his back in his pack and play or crib. This sleeper is PERFECT! He's been sleeping in it for the past two days. I got the dishes done with two hands and I slept so much better last night without him in the bed (and the worry that goes with that).

The sleeper is in the reclined sitting position that you naturally hold a baby in. He doesn't even notice that I'm not holding him anymore. And while he's cozy and snug, there isn't any safety concern with breathing space.

This is easy to put together (I did it by myself) and light weight enough to tote around the house.

I love this product and recommend it to anyone with a newborn that doesn't like to be put down!!

 "What took them so long?" 2010-02-09
By TeamSteph (San Francisco, CA)

I've had this product for three nights. Each night, our 7.5 week old son has slept more soundly and for increasing longer periods. Prior to buying this, we were using an Arm's Reach mini-cosleeper and he was waking up every night at 3:30am and 6 am. The first night in this he slept until 4:30am, then 5:30 and last night he slept from 9:30pm until 6am and after eating for 40 mins, went back to sleep until 10am. Woohooo!



Our co-sleeper worked well for our daughter (who was sleeping through the night at 8 weeks) and is another product I would highly recommend. However, our son seems to have more congestion and needs to be elevated to sleep well. We propped him up in the co-sleeper but he still tossed and turned and snorted and coughed, frequently waking himself up. I've always been disappointed with the products on the market for elevating sleeping babies, especially since the most effective options are not approved for sleeping. So, I was very excited to see this on display at Babies R Us. I did't buy it right away. I checked on Amazon and the price was higher and it was not eligible for Prime shipping, so I went back to Babies R' Us.



I should also add that we are still swaddling our son while he sleeps in this. He's such a big and strong baby that the only swaddle blanket that works is the Miracle Blanket (another highly recommended baby product). With this blanket I can leave his legs out and still use the harness. It's not really necessary but it's better than having him sleep on the buckle. Without the swaddle his sudden arm movements disturb him. I expect however, that eventually we'll use this without the swaddle.



The design of this product is very simple but it's perfect for what we needed. I don't know why it took so long to come to market. I can't think of a better recommendation than a sleeping baby.



A few other points:

-it rocks very smoothly and easily

-has mesh on the side to allow for air flow

-seems comfortable, even for my big boy (he's already 12+ lbs)

-is very light

-seems very stable

-is lower that our bed (a normal queen mattress with frame & boxspring) but its easy to look over and check on the baby from bed

 "Life Saver" 2010-02-15
By J. Brown (Brooklyn, NY)

My wife and I are sort of granola types (I'm a yoga teacher and she is a sculptor.) We started out determined to use only organic and eco-friendly stuff, basically we swore off Fisher-Price altogether. However, after two weeks of using a Amby Baby Hammock, which worked great and our baby loved it, we learned that the Amby Baby had been recalled. After doing some research, I discovered that more babies die every year in un-recalled cribs then had in the Amby Baby but when you go to the website and it says that the product has been recalled and that all customers should discontinue use and find alternate arrangements its hard not to head that warning. We are new parents and if we ignored it and something happened, we'd never forgive ourselves. While I was clicking around on the blogs, I came across another couple in the same situation who ended up buying and recommending this Fisher-Price Newborn sleeper. So, for fifty bucks, we figured it was worth a try.



Have to say that this a truly great product. Its not at all eco-friendly (perhaps the first of many compromises we will have to make) but it functions as advertised. It keeps are baby in a slightly angled upright position and rocks when she moves, providing much of the same features as a hammock, and is wonderfully portable and easy to move from room to room. We put it next to the bed at night and it serves as a co-sleeper/bassinet and then we put in the living room during the day for naps.



For the price, you can't go wrong with this. I would definitely recommend it to others. As much as we are resistant to admit it, we gotta give Fisher-Price some props. Its worked great for us. Our baby is now two months old and in a few weeks we may transition to crib but, for now, the newborn sleeper is doing its job and we are grateful.

 "Great product for the money!" 2010-02-22
By Lalagirl (@the beach in Southern California)

We won this item in a raffle when our son was already 7 months old. I'd not known of this item previously, or I would have purchased it to use from birth. Our son is currently about 18-19 lbs., but I'm certain we will be able to get some good use out of it before he hits the weight limit of 25 lbs. Our baby has had some reflux issues and often couldn't sleep unless he was in his swing (we have the Fisher Price Zen Swing, which we also love). The Zen swing has a weight limit of 25 lbs. (just like this item), but our son was outgrowing it lengthwise and had starting sitting up more and moving so that it was unsafe to operate the motor. I had considered giving this item away because I thought he would be too big for it, but not so. Our baby fits great and, what's more, he really seems to like napping in it. He prefers it to napping in his crib and I can get my work done and have him right next to me.



We usually keep the sleeper in the family room, which has thick carpeting. Because of this, I am able to easily slide the sleeper around the room - often with baby in it. The baby is fairly deep in the sleeper, so I do not fear him falling out when I am moving him across the floor. It is very stable, especially with the weight of the baby. If I take it to another room, I put the baby in his crib temporarily while moving the sleeper as I don't think it was intended for carrying the baby that way. Our baby really likes when I sit in a chair, with him in the sleeper facing me, and I rock the sleeper gently with my foot. He watches me and slowly drifts off to sleep. If he is awake, I can keep him close by, and he is comforted by being able to see and/or hear me. Another advantage is if I'm watching television, I can face him away so he does not get overstimulated (and I can watch an occasional show or the news). We have not used it for night sleeping since our baby is fairly used to sleeping in his crib now, but for daytime napping this is now my go-to item. In fact, my son is sleeping in it right now as I'm writing this and rocking the sleeper with my foot.



Update (March 2010):

We just took this with us on a trip and it was great in the hotel room as well. Since our baby is used to it, I think it helped him adapt to being in an unfamiliar place. We used this during the day if we were in the room for a bit. We also brought our pack 'n play for him to sleep in at night, but he napped in this.

 "Great sleeper/seat" 2010-01-25
By Margaret E. Caviston (Bloomington, IN)

My two month old hates to sleep on her back, and until we purchased this bed, someone had to hold her most of the time. She liked to sleep in her car seat but we knew that wasn't good for her, so I am happy to have found this sleeper. She will stay in it for a good 4 to 6 hours of sleep. Now we just have to get her to sleep during the night instead of day! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has a baby that needs the extra secure feeling they get from a parents arms or snug car seat.

Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers, Size 4, 140-Count Review.

 "Huggies vs Pampers" 2005-09-09
By Joe'sMom (Ayer, MA)

Ahh, the ultimate controversy. I feel like I've graduated from college to adult when the hot topic with my friends has changed from 'boxers vs briefs' to 'huggies vs pampers'.



We did stage our own version of the Pepsi Challenge, and purchased Huggies, Papers, Luvs and even some other random brand I found in our local grocery store. Huggies wins hands down. Luvs leaked all the time, and was even kind of scratchy. Pampers was nice and soft, but also leaked. For us, Huggies has never leaked. The elastic bands around the legs fit well, the diapers are soft enough to not bother my son. We've used Huggies from size NB up to 3 so far and have still preferred Huggies in each size range.



Within the Huggies line, I prefer the Ultra-trim (which I guess is being called something else now?) over the Huggies Supreme. The Supreme were extra padded and tended to bunch up. They didn't leak, but they just weren't as comfortable for my son's frenzied activity level.



As for fit, my son has always been small for his age (10th percentile in weight, 60th percentile in height), so I'm not sure if that makes any difference... maybe pampers works better for chunky kids? Which opens up another age old controversy "does size really matter"? But that's a conversation for another day.

 "5 stars for the diaper itself" 2005-03-07
By D. ZHANG (San Diego, CA)

Huggies diapers are the best diapers for boys by design. I heard Palmpers use a slightly different design to fit girls. These are the two premium brands: Huggies for boys, Palmpers for girls.



Now about the price. Although the boxes look like in similar size, they are not. The size 3 Huggies sold by costco has 168 (the most recent ones have 174), compared to 144 sold by amazon.com and walmart, target, etc. A simple math showed that we should buy from Costco, this is after considering sales tax, shipping, etc.

 "Great Diapers. Here's a little advice." 2005-08-29
By Michael A. Kelly (Basking Ridge, NJ USA)

I like Huggies. I also like that I have figured out how to use them. First, you must make sure to "open" the diapers before you start to change your baby. The elastic is folded into the diaper and a gentle tug of your finger will flatten it out. Second, you must make sure that the elastic is not bent inward when you put the diaper on your baby. Follow these two rules and you shouldn't get many leaks. (You may be able to tell that these rules are based upon experience.) Good luck.

 "Helps reduce amount of #2 blow outs" 2005-09-21
By ekc (Dallas, TX)

I used Pampers, which worked fine at the newborn stage. Then my baby's poops started coming out with some force and the Pampers diapers didn't keep it in (it would shoot out of his diaper, up his back. I know, gross!) I tried securing the velcro straps tighter, but then I felt like I was squeezing my baby's waist. I realized then that my baby needed a diaper with elastic around the waist to help trap his poops in, and allow some give so he's comfortable. Pampers doesn't have elastic across the waist, so I decided to try Huggies Baby-shaped w/the elastic band, and it has worked great! No more blow outs! (Well, not completely, but we have significantly less blow outs now with the Huggies diapers.) I have to say that I also tried Huggies Supreme, which also has the elastic waistband, but I didn't like it b/c the size ran very small and was a little bulky. (For example, Pampers and Huggies Baby-shaped size 3 fit my baby at 21 lbs, but the Huggies Supreme size 3 was too small.)

 "Great for our babies." 2006-04-01
By Archana Mishra (Sunnyvale, CA USA)

I love Gigglastic Waistband diapers for my little one. I have seen him always happy with this brand.

Diaper Dekor Plus, Value Pack! Full Size Refills 2 ea Review.

 "available in non-biodegradable" 2009-10-18
By Abigail A Kohn (Washington, D.C.)

Thank goodness this product is once again available in non-biodegradable. The stink is more contained--definitely a better product once again.

 "Great!" 2010-01-03
By Angie Garton (Fort Lauderdale, FL USA)

I have found the Diaper Dekor Plus and it's refills to be very effective. As a first time mother I didn't really see the need for a special diaper dispenser. I thought I could just run the stinky diaper out the the trash each time. Rookie mistake. Anyway, a girlfriend (with two older children) knew my plan and gave me the Diaper Dekor Plus as a gift. I don't know what I would do without it. The smells are controlled, the bags are very easy to change and reasonably priced. Definitely worth the investment - especially at 2:30 am, 4:00 am, 5:45 am, etc.

 "Great!!!" 2010-01-03
By Clara Jacobs (Los Angeles, CA)

It's a great product as well as the garbage can itself!! Very durable, easy to fill in!!! It's the best thing ever. I highly recommend it!!!

 "Durable and nicely odor absorbant" 2010-04-05
By Kristen O'donnell (San Francisco, CA)

These are easy to use and have just enough fragrance to mask and absorb bad odors.

 "Clean, easy to istall" 2010-09-17
By Geeta Mareedu

Sturdy refill & easy to install.The dekor plus is a good product, it cuts out the smell of dirty diapers. Would be helpful if Dekor could put a near end of refill tag towards the last couple feet of the refill.

Green Sprouts Stacking Cup Set Review.

 "Good Cups" 2009-09-08
By A. Arriola

My wife bought these cups because we wanted a set that was BPA, PVC and phthalate free. Can use them in the tub since the cups have holes on the bottom.

 "Great Cups!" 2009-10-17
By Eric & Elizabeth Dauner (Omaha, Nebraska United States)

I bought these for my 4 month old son to play with, but my 21 month old also loves to play with them! There are a lot of cups and they are great in the bath because they have holes in the bottoms.

 "stackers" 2009-10-19
By Ellen Stanley (san diego, ca)

sweet colors and just the right size for my little toddler, he has spent hours stacking and nesting.

 "Wonderful" 2009-11-17
By Sarah

My son loves these stacking cups! I really don't know why, but since he was around 7 months (now he's 9 mo) he's loved carrying them places, chewing on them, banging them on things and playing with them in the tub. These are great for the tub because they drain and he can't drink the bath water.

 "Airplane toys" 2009-12-15
By Kim Foley (Miami , Fl USA)

These worked out great as entertainment for our 18 month old daughter on transatlantic flights. We came up with all sorts of quiet games to play with the cup. Stacking and nesting, tea party, counting, matching the colors, and more. Small and compact. Took up no room in our carry on and really kept her busy.

Medela Pump & Save Storage Bags 50-pk. Review.

 "Love these bags!" 2006-11-24
By K. Sproul (Charlotte, NC USA)

I started out pumping and thought I would store all of my milk in Medela's bottles. When I realized how much milk I would need to store, I quickly realized that would cost me an arm and a leg (the bottles run about 20 bucks for 4!) and came upon these little wonders. They are made of a thick polyethylene plastic (safe for long-term storage) and you can't beat the zip-loc style closure compared with other tie bags...those scared me, every drop truly is precious. Granted, they are a bit awkward at first because you are dealing with a container that is much less sturdy than the plastic bottles most women pump into but it works well once you get used to it.

 "Best breastmilk bags out there" 2008-01-20
By Kara J. Ayala (southern TX)

I think I've tried all (at least most) breast milk bags, and these are worth the extra money -- my favorites. They are easy to pump directly into. For comparison, the First Years bags are flimsy plastic (one actually ripped); the Lansinoh bags are nice material but big and bulky (can't attach to pump mechanism). Lansinoh claims "can store flat," but so can the Medela bags. Lansinoh bags do hold more, but I don't find that to be an advantage (all I usually need is 5 oz at a time). I do like the double zipper on Lansinoh, but with the Medela, all you need to do is check the seal by squeezing milk upward. I've never had a problem with Medela Pump & Save and would recommend these above all.

 "Perfect!" 2009-02-26
By Fitzgerald Fan (Royal Oak, Michigan United States)

I am rather surprised by the negative reviews this product has gotten. I absolutely love these bags. Typically, I pump into a medela container (that comes with the pump) and move it into the bag just before freezing. These bags actually hold up to 6 ounces--and if you purchase a milk storage container (which keeps the bags of milk upright and flat), I think you will find a fairly foolproof system.

What I usually do is thaw the bag and simply snip the top corner with scissors to pour the milk into a bottle...this ensures no spills or waste. And as far as leakage, I have NEVER had any such problem.

I have tried other milk storage supplies, and these bags are hands down the best. I only wish they would sell them in 100 ct.

 "best bags for freezing and quick thawing" 2008-11-29
By L. Hughes (Lakewood, CO United States)

I breastfed my first child for nearly a year, and am now breastfeeding my second. I had tried several different types of freezer bags and these were the only ones that never leaked. I searched for slightly larger bags (these hold 5 oz) because my son was drinking 6-7 ounces a feeding but the ones I found leaked during thawing or warming. Medela bags are a great product.

 "Great for Freezing Milk" 2009-07-27
By K. McElroy (Hope Mills, NC, USA)

I did not use the bags for collecting milk - rather I collected in medela containers and then transferred them to the bags for freezing. To make the most use of my freezer space I would lay the bags flat for the intial freezing and then stand them up ina storage container. They defrost easily in a sink of cool water. I experienced no leaking from these bags like a I did from another brand.