Archive for the Nursery Category
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 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 January 18, 2010 by Elaine
The Cotton Tale Designs Paradise Musical Mobile
is part of the Paradise baby bedding collection available over at Amazon. As you can see it’s a beautiful colored designs that would look perfect in any babies nursery. As you can see it comes with dragonflies that fly around under a canopy of palm fronds to Brahms Lullaby.
I really don’t think this is something you can buy separately I think unfortunately you would need to buy the complete set from the Paradise collection in order for this to blend in perfectly in a nursery. It’ll fit perfect on any crib I shall expect and exactly what it has been designed for. I think if you had a number of friends that wanted to purchase a gift for your baby it would be helpful as a suggestion that they could possibly buy separate pieces so you can get the whole collection together.
I have used mobile is in the cost for my children and found them to be very entertaining. Especially, if you need to pop them into the crib for a little while once you try and do other stuff around your home. I particularly like the patterns on this product and if you pop over to Amazon you can see the full range that is available to match in with musical mobile.
What We Like
it’s a very simple product that will play music to entertain your child. I personally (and this is a personal choice) like the colors of this unique mobile. I think we’ll definitely look beautiful in any newborns crib and as they get older will definitely entertain them because of the various colors as they move around.
What We Don’t Like
we try to read as many reviews as possible when reviewing any products. The customer was not particularly happy because you had to wind up the musical player which lasts for about five minutes. I personally have had a number of these different wind up musical mobile players from my children in the past and have never had any issues. There are a number of battery operated ones now available in the marketplace and its possible that two reviewer who gave some negative feedback would’ve been better purchasing one of these.
Conclusion
Overall I particularly liked this product. It is however, part of a full set and you will need to consider purchasing other parts of the set in order for this to blend in. I have read many positive customer reviews who have bought this product and are very happy with the quality and design. They were also very pleased with the pricing which is always a key indicator when purchasing any product.
Always make sure that you please check when purchasing online is essential that you read all information and check the various ratings that have been given in doing this they can sure at the price is exactly what you expect to pay.
As mobiles go this is definitely one that would look fantastic in any nursery room.
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on January 18, 2010 by Elaine
Here we have the Honey Hooded Baby Moses Basket
, which is available over at Amazon. The basket measures approximately 30″L x 17″W x 18″H and can be used by any baby from birth to around 15lbs in weight. As you would expect with any type of Moses basket bedding is machine washable, which is something that not many parents think about when to go to purchase something like this. Most of us simply like the look and design of the basket without actually thinking of practicality of washing showed any accidents occur. I can tell you from experience they do occur and it’s really handy with this particular basket that the bedding is machine washable.
With the carrier you also get liner, pad, and sheet. You’ll also be happy to know that the hold is completely removable should you wish to not have this. I have mentioned the site is already which is probably a little bit unusual because it’s not something that jumps out when you start to look at most features of any product but the main reason for this is that on many of the reviews that I read said that it takes up very little room and because of this can simply fit on a small table or chest next to your bed at night time.
It’s very light and very easy to carry especially if you have to travel up and down stairs at various times today and you do not particularly want to leave your baby in any room by themselves. It’s especially handy in the first couple of weeks afterbirth if you are downstairs when your baby falls asleep on you want to pop upstairs for a nap without disturbing them you can simply pick up the most basket and bring it upstairs
What Do We Like
Because it is lightweight it is very simple to move around the house and many people find this type of portability just perfect. Being able to wash the liner and sheet in the washing machine is exactly what you need. There is not a lot else that we can say on deposit multiple like. I wasn’t sure you’re aware we read lots of customer reviews before we write about any particular product on this website. There are many positive reviews and many people raving how simple and easy to move around using this particular most basket. Many people liked the price which is also a key aspect that you must consider.
What Customers Said
As we have said already knows lots of positive feedback. We took our time doing comprehensive research and finding out as much information as possible. Many consumers found this to be a beautiful, lightweight product that they would recommend to their friends. One particular customer was not happy with the handlers and found that it got a little bit twisted but this is not to have any effect on the usability, which is very important.
A couple of consumers found it to be a beautiful corner and are only too delighted to use for their newborn baby.
Conclusion
Many parents will go shopping for a Hooded Moses basket during the early stages of pregnancy. It’s great shop online because you can actually save yourself a lot of money and you will find that many websites provide good feedback and details on many of the products that you will meet. I particular like the versatility of the Moses basket because they are so easy to move around and always lightweight. However, you must be aware that the wood used in these can sometimes splinter slightly. I know this personally happened mine and also the same as my sister and she will generally find this with most baskets. On no expert on this but it just seems to be what happens to these types of baskets over time I know I had a linen basket made of the same material and the exact same happens to this.
Overall lots of positive feedback I think the fact that many people like the color I think it’s very pretty and it also received lots of five-star ratings on Amazon
which is always a positive sign of a strong product that many people are purchased and have taken the time to inform other parents to the fact.
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on December 14, 2009 by Elaine
Today we are going to have a look at the Davinci Kalani 3 Drawer Baby Changer
. As you can see from the picture this looks like a nice piece of furniture to have in any baby’s nursery. I’m a real fan of having old fashion looking furniture, unlike something that is made from wood or looks as if it’s made from wood depending on my budget. I just have this feeling that a babies nursery should be a calming place and should not be really full of bright colors to distract your child. I could be completely wrong here but this is just a personal point of view.
Okay this particular changer features three draws that should be deep enough for storage of some of your babies clothing. Ideally the type of coding you want in the stores are what you will change your baby into during the daytime or nighttime. You wouldn’t really want to store any clothes that they wear for special occasions the idea of having the changing station on top is so it makes it easier to access diapers and any clothes that you need to access quickly once your baby is resting on the changing station.
The station itself is deep and comes with a 1″ waterproof foam changing pad and a safety strap. I’m really not sure how this safety strap works because I was unable to find any reviews of people that have previously purchased this product. The furniture is made from sustainable pine and wood composite and combs in a variety of cherry, ebony, oak, espresso and white.
It’s been designed to save space and to also save you bending on the ground while trying to change your little one. If you have ever used a changing mat on the ground you will find after a certain period of time that your back can become strained and sore. Although at the time it may seem quick and easy to have a cheap changing mat under your babies cot and simply pull out when needed (as I have personally done) it can be quite painful if you have to bend over for any long period of time. It just makes so much sense that you bring the baby to your height and because of this safety bars on the side of the changer you can be assured that there will be a bit safer whilst resting on this.
How Easy Is It To Setup
This is a good question because this is a flat pack and will require some assembly. You do however, get instructions, but it has been reported on some websites that these are not the most amazing instructions on how to assemble something you have ever received in your life. But, don’t let that put you off if you are considering purchasing. You will require probably two people to pull this together – it can of course be done with one but will just take a little bit longer. You need to make sure that you have time to get this assemble. The last thing you want is to be distracted from the time you take this out of the box until you have fully completed putting it together.
As with many items that get reasonable use you may have to tighten up screws every once in a while. To be honest this should not be a major problem and is probably something that many people end up doing in the long run of anything that they use. If you ride a bicycle you need to tighten things after a certain period of time. If you drive a car you need to get maintenance – so I personally do not see any problems with having to occasionally made sure that all the screws are fixed and tightened properly because it is being used quite regularly.
Any Issues
A couple of reviews that we read some customers found it quite difficult to put together
It’s also been reported that the finish can scratch quite easily – I suppose this can happen most furniture when a baby is involved
When I was looking at the photographs of the baby changer I was kind of wondering if anyone would have issues with the changing station itself. I came across one review where a customer said that their child sometimes sticks in their arms out the sites as the wriggle around when being changed. This code potentially be a safety problem if you lift up your child when their arm or leg slips out through the gap between the bars and the top of the changing table. I’m not sure this is a major issue, it just something that you need to be aware of like any parent if you do this to your baby make sure that all arms and legs are in-side.
What About The Features
It’s not really rocket science here to be honest the changer comes with 3 draws that should have ample enough room for storing your baby changing needs and clothing. It comes with a waterproof foam changing pad, which can easily be cleaned afterwards. As you said already it has a safety strap but I’m really not sure if this is for changing pad or for your baby. It’s a little bit puzzling that they mentioned this in their features but don’t really explain more.
It’s made from sustainable pine and wood composite – Now I did try to find out what is meant by sustainable pine but I’m not an expert on this type of thing and it seems as if simply typing into Google what is sustainable pine did not work either. The only thing we have to go by here is what consumers who have already purchased the products they. Many of them are quite happy with material that this is made from although one or two did complain that it can scratch quite easy especially if you are wearing a wedding ring and trying to pick up your baby at the same time. One person complained that this had happened a couple of times, which is something I’m sure happens many of us no matter what type of furniture we have in our homes.
Dimensions:
Changing Table – 35½”(W) x 22½”(D) x 41″(H)
Changing Pad – 17″(W) x 34″(D) x 1″(H)
What Do We Like
This is a personal point of view but I particularly like the look of his furniture they have a range of other furniture available and I could just imagine a beautifully decorated nursery which pine furniture.
I also like the idea of having the changing station at a height that is much easier for a parent to change your baby at. I personally tried this a number of times underground using a cheap changing mat and believe me I can be quite awkward at times especially if you had boys. If you have a baby boy you realize that sometimes they can decide to wee without any warning. I think reflects actions work much quicker if you are standing up as opposed to needing down and bending over. For this reason I love the fact that the change of station is at a height that is much easier to move quickly.
What We Are Not Sure About
The only thing that we were not 100% satisfied with doing our research was assembling the product. Like lots of things in life many people will find this very easy and others may find it extremely frustrating and difficult. To keep things with any furniture like this that you buy online is to make sure that you have the understanding of how to assemble and pulled it together. If you are unsure how to do this try and get some help from somebody who has done this many times before. I recently seen a service in my hometown that offer to assemble flat pack furniture like this for a fee to call the home and do this. Depending on what you purchase and how much you pay for it because sometimes work out better to pay somebody to assemble it in you are unsure.
Overall the many reviews that we read the majority of people found assembling quite easy. Some did complain of not being able to follow the instructions but we cannot honestly tell you whether the instructions are really good or just adequate because this comes down to the person putting the unit together.
What Reviewers Said
I was quite pleasantly surprised at the number of positive reviews that we read on this product you can actually read more by clicking here.
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on December 10, 2009 by Elaine
Although this is designed for traveling will definitely find use for this in your home also. It is very simple to assemble and can be done quickly by snapping into place. But, you may need to read the instructions because there is a little nack to doing it and once you understand this it will assemble in under one minute.
It’s convenient playard for your child and if they fancy a little nap after a while you will find that they will settle no problem. The bassinet, changing table is really suitable if you have a young child and urinary research and reading reviews and the people said that as soon as your child starts to get older the bassinet and changing table start to lose their usefulness. But, still the changing table is ideal for quick diaper changes when needed.
If you plan to travel the bassinet and changing table are really not suitable unless you are going by car and happen to have lots of space. But, most people will probably use this as a playpen and date for traveling and may not have the need for the changing table.
The mesh undersides are ideal to improve ventilation when the baby sleeps or plays and is also ideal for them to be able to observe what is going on around them.
Some features
- Can be folded easily using pushbutton and has a handy carrier back
- The mesh on all four sides improves ventilation
- Removable full-size bassinet
What we like
- Can be assembled and disassembled quickly
- Fits into a convenient storage bag
- Practical for playtime and traveling
What we don’t like
- The mattress is very then some children may not find comfortable
- Not the type of team you bring on an airplane because it is heavy
Read some more reviews
There are lots of reviews from satisfied customers over at Amazon
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on December 9, 2009 by Elaine
Having a stain protection mattress pad something that all of us parents need at some stage. Although you may have your baby wrapped in 14 diapers somehow they still manage to speak at times. The Sealy protection pad will really help to protect your mattress because the last thing you want to do is have a stained mattress which can start to smell after a while I’m sure you know what I mean.
A couple of reviews I read of this particular product people complained about the smell when they first opened it. This is basically the vinyl and as it straight from the manufacturer you need to make sure that you wash and air its first before putting it in your baby’s crib.
Having used a number of these in the past is always important that it is a snug fit on your mattress. This has deep pocketed skirts to prevent sliding and shifting which is important for your child’s safety as well as the mattress itself. The Sealy Stain Protection Crib Mattress Pad
is really absorbent and will prevent your mattress from getting wet.
Posted on December 9, 2009 by Elaine
What a fantastic playpen, I personally had one of these for my two children a few years ago. It is now being passed around between my various friends and is still in perfect condition and getting daily use. I came across this over at Amazon it started to bring back a few memories of my own children playing in safety whilst I was doing chores around the house. I also used this a couple of times when I took vacations and convenience of being able to pack it for travelling in about one minute is amazing.
Before we actually purchased ours we have borrowed one from another friend when we were travelling. It was great my son could use this to play in and if he felt a little bit tired he could simply put his head down and go sleep. Obviously at that age he could not tell us how good it was the fact that he was sleeping and looked very comfortable just says a lot.
Some features
- It’s very easy to store and folds in about one minute
- It is simple to clean the printed polyester pad
- It has mesh around all four sides which have bug toys attached
What we like
- I love the colors they are bright and cheerful
- The fact that it is easy to clean is very important
- Folds down very quickly and does not require assembly
What we don’t like
- Personally when I used mine there was nothing I didn’t like
Want to read more reviews?
Oh boy there are so many positive reviews on this product. But, it’s always worked reading what other people have to say because you cannot get better recommendations than that. You can check more reviews over at Amazon
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on December 9, 2009 by Elaine
When it comes to potty chairs you would not really take there was much to them were in fact there’s a lot of technology and thought into how they are made. If you are starting to potty train your child sure you are well aware of the challenges you will face.
When I was potty training my first child we had lots of problems with the particular one we were using. It leaked, the opening at the very front was simply to small and we had lots of issues with my son leaking out over the front of the potty and onto the floor. I wasn’t particularly over keen on it as it came apart in many pieces and you could see where bacteria could easily be.
I just wish of the time I have come across the BABYBJÖRN Potty Chair. I have read so many positive reviews about this and many parents saying because of the simple construction is easy to clean and most of all the opening is bigger than what you’ll find on the other potty chairs which reduces the accident factor completely.
Some features
- It has a high back support and arm rest
- It comes with a splash guard which helps to prevent accidents
- The inner part is easily removed
- It has a rubber bottom edge which prevents it from moving (I really like this idea)
What we like
- The opening is bigger than the other potty chairs
- Easy to clean
- The splash guard is perfect especially for boys
What we don’t like
During our research we found very little negative reviews you always get some votes they are in the minority.
Want to read more reviews?
You can find more reviews and find out why almost 300 people giving this five stars over at Amazon
WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?
We found the best price at Amazon
Posted on December 30, 2008 by Elaine
Decorative Wall Borders give your room a touch of wonder for your baby. These colorful stickers can easly be removed at a later stage or moved. Who would not love to have Winnie the Pooh in your childs room.
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