Posted on April 12, 2010 by Elaine
Entertaining your baby whilst in their crib is important when getting them to sleep or especially on a Saturday morning and you would like a little extra time in bed.
The Baby Einstein Great Barrier Reef Soother
as you can see from the photograph comes with real life ocean images and also the Baby Einstein characters that swim along the scrolling aquarium scene.
It actually plays music for 25 minutes continuously featuring Mozart, Beethoven, Bach whilst the illuminated ocean scene entertains with vibrant colors and movement.
So what features does it have?
- It comes with two different volume levels
- The melodies and lights and natural sounds keep your baby entertained
- It has an automatic switch off time at 25 minutes and can be reactivated using a remote control
- The remote control also adjusts the volume
- It’s can be easily and securely attached to most cribs
What do customers think that purchase this
I read a number of reviews on the product and one thing that came to light was people complaining about it not working and failing to work after a certain period of time. It turns out, that the unit seems to stop working in phases as the batteries wear out. A simple solution to fix this is to replace the batteries in the unit works fine.
I was reading one review where a custom was completely satisfied once they realized that all they needed to do was replace the batteries.
You can read more reviews and check pricing over at Amazon
Posted on April 12, 2010 by Elaine
This Waterproof Fitted Quilted Porta-Crib Mattress Pad
is from the American Baby Company. The top layer which is quilted is made from 100% cotton and offers comfort for your baby. The middle layer is made from soft polyester and is also 100% waterproof.
What you really need to make sure you know is the measurements of your crib before purchasing this. It measures 24″ x 38″, it’s machine washable and also gives you that extra protection for your crib mattress.
I personally think it’s always important to try and protect the mattress with a waterproof pad. Besides it protecting it from staining it also means that your mattress will last a lot longer and probably even until your baby grows. Being able to use it again for another child could also save you money in the long run.
What are the features?
- It’s 100% waterproof vinyl
- It can be machine washed with like colors and make sure not to use chlorine bleach. (Follow the instructions)
- It’s comfortable for your baby
- The top layer is made from 100% cotton onion quilting
- It can also be tumble dried at a medium temperature
What do people think that I have purchased this?
As ever I love reading reviews of what people think that approaches this there are many positive reviews that you can read over at Amazon
Posted on April 12, 2010 by Elaine
Having a mobile for a child’s crib can be invaluable at times because it gives them so much entertainment. This is especially true if you are trying to get some sleep and it’s early morning and you need something to entertain your baby while you try and maybe get a little bit extra rest.
The Manhattan Toy Infant Stim Mobile
offers the chance to not just entertain your baby is a great tool to help them quit and development. It’s important to sure that you stimulate your baby and there is a lot of discussion around this subject alone. Many people feel that over stimulating and under simulated a difference in their visual developments.
Although this is not a musical mobile many people that purchased this and from the many reviews that we read seem to prefer this. You can change the images very easily and this is what keeps your baby interested in stimulate. Many people prefer to use a mobile for visual and physical stimulation and find that maybe using a CD player in the background and just changing music to your baby’s preference can make a difference.
So what do we like
- The fact that you can change the images is definitely a plus
- It has a vivid colors and also black and white images.
- It comes with simple to complex images that can help in the early stages and pre reaching.
- Like all mobiles it’s been designed to stimulate visual activity and help encourage your baby with early motor skills.
Looking for more reviews
You can read more reviews on this product over at Amazon
Posted on April 5, 2010 by Elaine
The Sealy Baby Ultra Rest Mattress
has been designed to offer comfort and safety for your baby’s crib. While the main benefits of this mattress is that it includes all around border rods which are designed to keep the sides, corners and edges firm.
It also comes with steel vertical support bars which although may sound a little bit drastic actually help to distribute your baby’s weight evenly over the crib mattress surface ensuring that it always stays in shape and stays firm.
The mattress has been designed not to be too hard or too soft which is ideal for many babies. Some parents who are switching from co-sleeping find is ideal because it is very similar to an adults mattress.
What do we like
- The all around border rods help it to keep corners and edges firm.
- Baby’s weight is evenly distributed using steel vertical support bars
- It has two non allergenic layers which help it provided longer-lasting support and durability.
- It comes with a 15 year warranty (although some people are reporting it comes with 20 year warranty when it arrives)
What do reviewers think?
You can read many reviews on the Sealy Baby Ultra Rest Mattress over at Amazon.
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on April 5, 2010 by Elaine
It’s fantastic to have convenience when traveling and being able to bring something like the BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light
with you to make your journey just a little bit more pleasant is exactly what many parents look for.
Having to travel overnight with a young baby can be quite difficult for many parents and is lightweight and portable crib is definitely the ideal solution for you as a parent and for your baby to feel comfortable in and safe when sleeping.
The mattress
This is lightweight and only weighs 11 pounds including the case. Really a couple of reviews people are actually fascinated at how light this actually is. It measures 45 x 31.5 x 23.5 inches (L x W x H) and fits into a briefcase shaped bag which is strong and durable. The mattress is very comfortable and soft.
Assembling and disassembling
This is where I know I have personally had issues with similar products this in the past. However, this is completely different and is very easy to use just read some of the customer opinions here.
All you simply do is take it off the bag and unfold it. You can simply turn it over and the legs does fit into place straightaway. Pop in the mattress and you are ready to go.
What about stability
The funny thing is that this is one of the concerns that many people have until they purchase it. It’s very stable even when the child is standing inside. Because of the way it is but it will not tip over and this is because of the tapered shape which gives it its stability.
What do reviewers think?
You can read more reviews on the BABYBJÖRN Travel Crib Light over at Amazon
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on April 5, 2010 by Elaine
Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe
has been designed with soft fabric wings that help to hold your baby close and keep him securely in place using self fasteners. This ensures that your baby stays comfortably swaddled during the night.
It’s been designed to make it easier to swaddle your baby and as your baby grows you simply adjust the wings to customize to fit.
One of the important benefits is that it also has a leg pouch which can easily be popped down so you can do a quick diaper change without having to remove everything.
As ever we checked many websites when reviewing products and one thing that struck me was the amount of positive feedback and differences to people’s lives a simple little thing like this can make.
We all know what it’s like to get no sleep and sleep deprivation with a newborn is really not good I know because I have been there.
What do we like
- It has a soft fabric and the wings hug your baby close to keep them safe.
- The easy diaper change with the leg pouch is ideal.
- It’s specifically for babies from birth to around three months or 7 to 14 pounds in weight.
What do reviewers think?
One really nice reviewer said “It should be a must for a new mother who wants to get some sleep”
You can read more reviews on the Kiddopotamus SwaddleMe 100% Cotton Knit Small over at Amazon
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on April 5, 2010 by Elaine
The Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light
helps to create a magical night time routine by projecting stars a crescent moon and eight consolations onto your walls and ceiling of your child’s bedroom.
The twilight turtle comes with a fully illustrated star guild to help parents and children identify all the stars in a fun and interactive way. This is great at that time because it is a soothing environment for your child to relax and feel comfortable in. Afterwards, it can be used as a night lights which produces a glow that gives a calming effect.
The nightlight comes in three different colors which can be chosen to give an amazing sleep time setting.
What do we like
- Night sky projection on ceiling
- The Shell glows to give a soothing nightlight
- It has a 45 minute sleep timer
- It has three soothing colors which can be easily selected ocean blue, emerald green and aquamarine
What do reviewers think?
you can read many of the reviews on the Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light over at Amazon
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on March 8, 2010 by Elaine
If you are considering buying a changing table for your baby maybe you should have a look at the South Shore Changing Table
. Just to give you a quick overview of this particular product. As you can see from the photograph on the left this is an elegant table which features profiled edges and plenty of convenient storage space. Because it is white it will definitely suit most nurserys it’s definitely something that would bring character to your baby’s room.
There are many different types of changing tables in the marketplace and it can be sometimes quite difficult to make a decision when it comes time to purchase. I know for a fact that my husband and myself found it quite difficult to make a decision when our two boys were a little bit younger. The one thing I particularly like about this changing table is the amount of storage space it has.
Okay we will take a look at some of the features and then we will give you some opinions from consumer reviews who have already purchased this. I always find this a great help, especially when you are buying furniture because you want to know the types of problems people had assembling it and also how it stands up to the test of time. As ever many of their reviews come from Amazon because of their great customer feedback system they have. It’s especially helpful when it comes to making a decision to buy for your baby’s nursery.
Let’s look at some of the features
One of the first things that you should know is that assembly is required for this product. It provides to your home if purchased from Amazon as a flat pack so it will take a little bit of time to assemble this together. Sometimes I find when attempting to assemble any type of flatpack is to make sure that I have helped and I also have the correct tools in order to do this. Nowadays, we see many products like this come with various items to help you assemble it but you should always have your own tools to make it easier.
Safety is obviously important and this baby changer comes with safe corners the last thing you want to have to worry about is your baby catching one of these corners or maybe yourself hitting them you are trying to maneuver. As I have said already it comes with plenty of convenient storage and simply looking at the photograph will show you actually open cases that can easily store items. If you take a look at the product page on Amazon you can see photographs of people adding in baskets with aligning the colored pink this could easily be changed too much the theme of your nursery and decor.
The product itself is made from composite wood panels which conforms to safety standards and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
One very interesting selling point is that it also comes with a five-year warranty.
What Do We Like
I personally think this is a very elegant changing table and I particularly like the open storage space which makes it handy and a hell of a lot easier to access items you need when changing your baby. As I’m sure you are probably well aware it’s important to be able to access things quickly when it comes to changing time. I could just imagine having one area where you could store a diaper and one of the others you could easily keep baby wipes. It just makes it very simple to access items instead of having to try open a drawer and ensure that your baby is safe at the same time.
From reading lots of different information from various customers (something we like to do) it becomes quite apparent that many customers find this product to be absolutely perfect. It provides the perfect height for changing, it is sold at a reasonable price point. The two doors are ideal for storing clothes or any other items you need. The quality of the product is outstanding and it seems to get a very good rating overall.
Without take a quick look at some of the reviews that we were able to find on the various websites that were researched as a mom it’s always important to read these before making a purchase to ensure that you are choosing the right product especially if it’s been recommended I personally still like to take the time to research online and read the various detail available.
What Reviewers Said
Let’s look at the positive stuff first because this seems to be the majority of the case after people have bought this. One reviewer stated that once this product is fully assembled it is a beautiful piece of furniture. They were very satisfied with the drawers and found that they tracked very smoothly even when there was stuff in them compared to other drawer they had previously had on another changer.
Assembling seems to be a question that comes up many times and I suppose putting the various pieces together could be quite difficult if it’s something you have not done in the past. One review stated that their husband found it no problem to assemble and maybe if this is something you find quite difficult to do you can obviously call a friend to help.
Because the changing table itself has 3 sides it makes it difficult for your baby to roll off. Also, another important point is that the drawers do not pull out all the way so you have no concern that the will be an issue whilst you are in the middle of changing your infant.
Conclusion
Overall I think this is a very attractive and adorable changing table there are many positive reviews simply stating this and many people find it really sturdy and most of all affordable. It comes with the standard safety features you would expect of this type of product and is definitely large enough to store items that you will need for changing. I guess the drawers could also be used for storing things like toys.
This is a product that would be an ideal gift for a friend but I personally always like people to inform me if they’re going to buy furniture for my home to ensure that it can fit.
Hopefully this information supplied in this review has been helpful but remember you can always read more reviews from consumers who have purchased this product over at the Amazon website make sure you do your research and ensure you’re getting the best value for your money before making any purchases online.
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on March 2, 2010 by Elaine
The Skip Hop Duo Deluxe Diaper Bag
is something that all parents should have reason I say this is because it comes with so many compartments which make it so easy to get organized. One of my problems that I personally had was that I use a small backpack most of the time with my children. This causes all sorts of problems when I was trying to find something because there was only one section and everything was piled in on top of each other.
The great thing about this particular diaper bag is the amount of compartments which can help you easily organize various items like bottles, food, toys, drinks and you can then keep your own personal items for example your phone, wallet, keys in a separate compartment making them safe and dry. I have to misfortune a number of times when drink spilt inside the backpack meaning everything was destroyed. The change of clothes, diapers, wipes, phone home destroyed because of not having separate compartments within the bike that wear waterproof.
This particular bike is also their big brother of them Skip Hop Duo but is actually 30% larger which essentially gives you more room.
Let’s look at some of the features
It has 11 pockets for storage of various items, which I promise you will use and will make it much easier to find some essential items that you’ll need. It also has a zippered pocket that you can use for your personal items, which is waterproof so items are protected if you have any leakage. It can easily be attached to the handlebars of a stroller using it’s fastening system.
Have you ever been in a changing room in a shopping mall when it’s essential that you change your baby. Most of them will have plastic changing tables which can be very uncomfortable for your baby so I am especially if they are screaming and kicking because you are changing the (not that they are like this all the time sometimes this happens) anyway the diaper bag also comes with a cushioned changing pad which will make sure that your baby is comfortable when you are changing the.
It has a couple other features like padded shoulder strap and it also has magnetic closure on the various pockets.
What Do We Like
I’ll list some of the features below as I found on the Amazon website because I think this essentially tells you most of the things I like about this bag.
- Hangs neatly on a stroller and can be worn over the shoulder
- Patent pending Shuttle Clips make the Duo the ultimate stroller bag; either leave the shoulder strap attached or remove it for a cleaner look
- Strong magnetic closures throughout
- Extraordinarily durable ply-canvas construction ? this bag will last for years
- Cushioned changing pad
- Side pocket for bottle or sippy cup
- Shoulder strap includes soft, removable shoulder pad
- Eleven pockets in total, including a zippered personal pocket
- Convenient cell phone pocket and easy-access pen holders
- Contrasting lining makes it easy to find everything inside
- Dimensions: 13″W x 4.35″D x 13.75″H
What Reviewers Said
The general consensus is that many people particularly liked his bag they find that it is very convenient to access the various compartments and make storage much easier. One particular review we came across commended it for being stylish and convenient and this is saying a lot for something that is really designed to be practical.
I’ll just list a number of things that customer said from a couple of reviews that we read over at Amazon
“This may be the best bag I’ve ever owned”
“Holds a lot of things and doesn’t hang open when it’s full”
“I absolutely love this diaper bag”
“It is as good as everyone said about it”
Conclusion
Overall there is a lot to be said for a diaper bag that offers convenience for any mom or dad. Many of the reviews that we went through while researching were very positive. Lots of consumers had used a number of other diaper bags before they finally decided I settled on this one. I guess being in that situation and number of times personally I know exactly where they are coming from.
If you have time you can pop over to Amazon and read some of the other reviews here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on February 22, 2010 by Elaine
In a new series of posts here on 1st-babies we are starting a blog of the week. Our pick this week for blog of the week is
Mommies With Style
The website started in 2004 and is basically a community of moms writing about day-to-day life where they discuss a variety of things from products to potty training.
They have a number of different writers, which adds to the variety of different writing styles. One thing I really like about websites that review products is when people give honest reviews and are not trying to sell anything. All the reviews are written by talented writers who most likely use most of these products or have friends that use them.
This is a fantastic website with lots of resources and information for any mom (and dad also). It’s full of great information by writers that are actually using many of the products that they are reviewing.
If you have time check out mommies with style
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