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horrible noise
I love the concept of this mobile. However, from day two mine has made a horrible noise when the gears are opening and closing the leaves. I seem to be getting bad luck with Fisher-Price lately because I also ordered a play gym around the same time that ligths up and plays music by Fisher-Price that only worked for about a month.I'd probably give 5 stars if I didn't get a lemon. | 23 stars
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Used for ONE YEAR... disappointed.
Monitor shopping is tough. Unfortunately, I'm right there again. I'm writing now because it's nice to hear from people who've been using these monitors long-term so that you know how they "age." My biggest advice is to SAVE YOUR RECEIPT.We bought the Summer Infant Day/Night video monitor for our first baby a bit over a year ago. We loved having the video b/c our baby's nursery is upstairs while our room is downstairs. It worked well for the first 6 months or so. At that time, the battery to the parent unit died. We could no longer use it without plugging it in. You can order new batteries through Summer Infant, but I would consider getting a monitor that takes regular batteries so that you can change them as often as necessary without a special order.Having to plug/unplug it as we moved around the house affected portability, but was not a huge deal. Fast forward a couple of months (about 8 to 9 months of use), and the connection for the power adapter to get plugged in started getting really loose. The volume could not be heard at low levels, so I had to crank it up to be sure I heard her. Or what was worse, it would lose the connection for audio altogether, and I wouldn't know it had no audio until I woke up the next morning, and it was silent while my baby was wide awake in her crib! Static interference also worsened at this point. It was very annoying to have to adjust and readjust the positioning of the unit to get a clear signal. I tried to duct tape the cord in a good position, but that didn't work.A couple of nice features: the video quality is fine. It's not choppy at all. Be aware, though, that it always looks black and white if your nursery is kept pretty dark. (Didn't matter to me... I could still see the baby just fine.) I did like the volume wheel, too. Having a wheel means you have more control over the exact volume you want. I'm a light sleeper, so at night I wanted it as soft as possible so I wouldn't hear every sigh or whimper, but I would be able to hear her if she really needed me.One minor annoyance. The lights that indicate there is noise in the room are a nice feature to have, BUT the lights were so bright on this thing they would wake me up. (I did mention I'm a light sleeper, though!) I had to put 5 layers of masking tape over the light bar to help dim it enough for me.No complaints at all on the camera.So, I unfortunately, did NOT have my receipt. I'm sure Summer Infant would have sent me a replacement if I'd been able to take advantage of the warranty. Now I'm monitor shopping again. I hesitated to buy another Summer model, but I'm going with the new BabyTouch monitor. I bought the BabyTouch and the Lorex LiveSnap to compare. I've only been using the BabyTouch for a couple of nights, but so far I'm pleased. And believe me, the receipt is in a safe place! (And if you're interested, I did not care for the features/lack of features on the Lorex. I couldn't even use it one night, and I returned it the day after receiving it.)Whatever store you buy from, ask what their return policy is on items that you open and try out. Buy Buy Baby is very return-friendly, while BabiesRUs is not. Amazon is always a good seller in my opinion, and I'm returning the Lorex to the opened and tested. Don't be afraid to try out multiple monitors to see what you like best. Nothing is perfect (which is frustrating considering the amount of money you're spending), but protect your warranty so that you won't find yourself in my position. | 12 stars
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Problem with suction
I like this pump for the ease of cleaning and being able to take it anywhere with me to pump. It expresses milk fairly quickly, though I think the Medela mini-electric was much better. The only problem I have with this pump is the suction. It does not suction on the breast well, and milk leaks out the bottom of the cone while I'm pumping, getting my shirt wet. Just like a previous reviewer wrote...it works the best when I am engorged. I think Medela could have done a lot better with this part. | 23 stars
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Nice Nursery Addition
Nice, sturdy addition to the nursery. Matching piece to the cognac crib. Nice quality and with a fewbaskets in the shelves, it is very attractive. Drawer holds lots of items, too. Great that the changingpad comes with the set. A $15 savings. | 45 stars
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Works great but VERY NOISY!
I bought this breast pump after using the manual Medella pump for a few months. This pump works great and saves a lot of time and trouble, but the motor is so noisy I couldn't pump when my baby or husband were sleeping without covering it with a blanket or pillow. The Medella Pump In Style might have been the better choice since it is supposed to be a quiet pump, but if you don't mind the noise and want to save some money I would definately recommend this pump. I had the Advent manual pump and it barely worked for me at all! | 34 stars
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Good Buy!
I was looking for a car seat that my 14 mth old son could transition to. I was also looking for something that would be a one time purchase that could grow with him. I found this in the Cosco Elite. Car seat has plkenty of cushion for support, material is soft and durable. my son love the removable cup hold( makes him feel like a big boy).Overall this was a good buy | 45 stars
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This baby bath solution is genius!
After my 3 month old decided she no longer liked the standard plastic infant bath tub, I was desperate to find another solution so that we could resume tear-free tubby time. The Leachco bath pad fit the bill! I also ordered the Summer Infant Comfy Bath Sponge to try out both options, but I really like the Leachco better. The bath pad absorbs water really well and seems comfortable for the baby in either a sitting position or a reclining position. There is also a square indentation on it the makes it easy to clean the undercarriage! The Leachco is bigger than the Summer Infant Comfy Bath Sponge and seems to be made of higher quality materials. (I put it in the washing machine per the instructions and it turned out fine.) It is easy to dry between baths and I have had no issues with a mildew smell. This has turned bath time into a fun and comfortable experience! | 45 stars
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well made.easy to set up!
great thing to have.my son-10 months old loves it.good to have it wneh you have to leave your baby and do some things like cooking or cleaning or taking a shower.must have.very nicely made,easy to set up.it takes a lot of space tho but worth it!baby is safe and happy. | 45 stars
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Wonderful Car Seat
I would suggest this car seat to anyone. It is up to 80 pounds so you can really get the use out of it for the money put in. I love that it is not obtrusive and other people can sit beside the carseat comfortably. | 45 stars
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Great pillow for feeding baby
This pillow is a great idea not only for nursing but also for bottle feeding a baby. It provides the support necessary in a customized manner just for the task of feeding/nursing your baby. I recommend. | 34 stars
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Love it!
We bought this seat for my newborn, and it's perfect. The seat cover is super soft and Ephraim fits just perfect in the seat and he's a smaller guy.We also have the marathon for my older son and he loves his seat as well.I love the fact that they are some of the best seats out there and they are easy to install and use. No wrestling to get it in and out of the car or to change the settings on the straps. Super easy!If we have #4 we will be buying one of these for that baby too! | 45 stars
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40% Price increase overnight!
This used to be a good deal for buying Cruisers (especially with the free shipping over $25). But now the price has jumped from $7.49 to $10.49 overnight. It is much cheaper to buy diapers at a local store. | 01 star
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Works great
Works very well with medela bottles.It does take a little while to warm up a 5 oz bottle but it does work. Make sure it is sitting securely on the bottom to press down the button that tells the device a bottle is there. This is just like putting a miniature heating pad around a bottle. | 34 stars
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Worked a little over a year
I used this monitor and thought it worked great. Then a little over a hear the screen died out on me. I could only get sound. For this price it should last longer! | 12 stars
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a sweet blanket, but a bit thick
love these blankets, but have noticed that the fabric is a bit heavy.it's flannel, which is hot. | 23 stars
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excellent value for an excellent product
No complaints here!We live in an apartment community and have never had a problem with the transmission signal. There are two channels and both work equally well - we have never picked up someone else's signal (as other reviewers had complained). The screen is large and the picture is very clear. I like the shape of the handheld monitor - it stands or leans (like a photo frame). It's a nice feature that I can have audio & video or just one or the other. We were able to install the video monitor above the crib in a matter of minutes.I have friends that have paid way more for other brands and are not as happy as I am with this product. | 45 stars
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My wife is happy
My wife is very happy. I had a pile of boards for her to put her feet on at one point, but now we have this fancy little foot stool. | 45 stars
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Best thing since diapers
I bought this for my daughter, 3-4 months old, and off the bat she loves it. Now 4 months, and with a pillow under her, she jumps and smiles for at least 15 min at a time. She is also grabbing at everything and spinning the lizard wheel! | 45 stars
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Peppermint Soap
This soap is awesome and leaves you with a very clean, peppermint scent. Especially on very hot summer days, it works wonders. | 45 stars
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Zipper doesn't stay zipped- never even got to use it
Put the carseat in the bag tonight, and the zipper won't stay "together" when I zip it up around the seat. Terrible quality on the zipper - cheap plastic. We read all of the rave reviews, now here we are leaving tomorrow for the airport and this bag is so cheap, we can't even get the bag to the airport. Yes, we should have inspected upon receipt but it's something you don't know until you uninstall the carseat from your car and try to zip up. What parent of a toddler really has time to do this? You buy something and expect it to work. I would recommend others to buy another brand. | 01 star
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It worked...for 3 months
My 15 month old son started to explore his surrounding. We installed the locks to prevent him getting into all the kitchen cabinets. The locks did stop him...for a while. But these type of locks are too simple. My son figured it out in 3 months. Not that big a deal for us since he can understand and follow our orders and advices a lot better than he was 3 months ago. Still, if you want the locks to be effective longer than 3 months, you might want to go for something more complicated. | 34 stars
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great for overnight protection- excellent customer service
I used these once my daughter started wetting through her nighttime disposable diapers. These diapers work very well for heavy wetters with the use of 2-3 inserts. I don't even bother to stuff the pocket- the inserts just stay in place. I made a big mistake and left some of them soaking for over a week when my washing machine broke. The diapers' outer shell was damaged. I emailed the company to see if there is anything that could be done to save them. Kushies sent me replacement diapers free of charge plus a cute little tote bag. Who has such great customer service these days? I was very impressed. | 45 stars
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Good gate for the $
Great great for the price. Not the easiest to put up if your going to take it up and down frequently, but just fine if you put it up and leave it most of the time. We bought them extra wide so they would fit our deck entrances. We have Vinyl railing and the gate definately could slide on that type of surface but our baby is 1 and for right now he isn't strong enough to push it down. Also, it's very pretty and blends well with everything. I have left it out in the rain aa few times (oops) and its fine. | 34 stars
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Great for teething!!
Not only are these feeders great for fresh fruits and vegetables, but put an icecube inside and you have yourself an awesome way to sooth sore gums! | 45 stars
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Looks great but doesn't keep the dogs at bay.
The gate looks great and is made of good quality wood, but my dog figured out how to push her way out in minutes. | 01 star
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Finally, we can move our car seat to the middle...
I don't have enough room to explain this here, but until I found this product, there was no way to get a carseat tight enough in my van in the MIDDLE seat. Techs at two different seatbelt clinics did a fine job of getting it tightened in the spot right behind the DRIVER, but I didn't want it there becuase of the possibility of driver-side collisions. Its just that in the middle spot, the seatbelt had to come from the passenger-side to the middle, and NO ONE (my husband, father-in-law and brother-in-law all working on it together) could get it tight stretching that whole distance. Now I can have more kids!!! I can finally get my carseat in that middle spot! | 45 stars
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Best Buy
I purchased this for my son when he was 4 months old. He is now 7 months and still enjoys it. It is the best money I have ever spent!! He loves it and it keeps him entertained long enough for me to get some things done. It was so easy to put together. It cost more than the others but in my opinion it is worth it. | 45 stars
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Better feeling, no nasty "baby" smell.
I like these diapers for a few reasons. 1) They don't have the nasty, stiff (or worse, plastic-y) feel of most national brands. They're soft. 2) None of that cloying "baby" scent. My baby's skin smells nice -- if she's stinky, it means she needs a diaper change, not perfume! 3) I like the fact that they're not whitened with chlorine bleach.The only reason I'm knocking these diapers down a star, is because I have noticed that once in a while (it's always after an overnight, when the diaper is very wet) my daughter does have some of the gel stuff on her bottom. That's kind of yucky. I've had it happen with national brand diapers too, but hoped 7th Gen would be different. I guess it's just a property of that gel.As for the controversial fit of the "improved" diapers, well, I guess I never experienced the older style, but I'm fine with the way they fit. Although I will agree that the upper end of the weight range listed on the package is probably unrealistic. I found that my baby (who is good sized, but not huge for her age) moved up to size 3 several pounds in advance of the top weight listed on the package for size 2. Keep that in mind when buying these by the case! | 34 stars
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Perfect for me!
I had originally bought an expensive glider from Babies R Us, but ended up hating it! It was too big and even fell off it and then it tipped on over me while I was holding my baby! Luckily she did not get hurt only I had a minor scratch on my leg. Needless to say I returned it and ordered this one off of Amazon. It was so easy to put together only 4 or 6 screws. The other had too many screws and was more time consuming. The only thing I did like from the expensive glider was the seat cushion! The seat cushion on this glider is a bit stiff, so I just placed one of my couch pillows on it. I am 5'4 @ 130 lbs and it is perfect for me and my baby! I can nurse her there hands free using a boppy. Overall I'm very happy with this glider just wish the ottoman would lock. | 34 stars
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Horrible batch of diapers
This was the first time I had ordered Huggies because of all of the positive reviews I had heard. This box, however, has been horrible. At least 2 out of 3 diapers I attempt to use are unusuable because they have holes in them. When a diaper is used with holes, it leaks everywhere. These have been the worst purchase of diapers I have ever had. | 01 star
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Best feeding product ever!
Libby has been wanting to try foods and she's teething so this it the perfect product. She had no trouble with it, took to it like a ducky to water. | 45 stars
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Trouble with interference
We have the full camera/video set this camera is supposed to work with - however...it gave us tremendous interference when we tried to use it with the existing system it states it is compatable with...we could not use both the A and B channels on the monitor...only one channel would come in clear..and the other would sometimes work, but mostly not ....we ended up returning it to purchase a different set for our second baby...a 2.4 GHZ system so as not interfere with our existing 900 mgz system . | 01 star
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Go ahead and buy an extra set of these for the Twin Electric Dbl Pump
I wish I'd bought an extra set of these when I purchased my pump! They've held up well, lasted me about 3 months, 2 mo. of which is almost exclusive pumping - somewhere along the way one got a tiny tear - I noticed milk collecting on the top of the diaphragm. I should have stopped using immediately - but I didn't see the tear (it was tiny!) and I thought it was just how I had it connected. By the second or third use, I found the tear but it was too late, milk had collected in the hose. Phillips Avent was great about sending replacement parts quickly at no charge, but it would have been nice to have had backups. | 34 stars
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Not happy with price increase!
I used to buy diapers at the store since my daughter was born but a friend of mines told me about amazon with the amazon mom & suscribe & save I realized I could get the same brand of diapers Pampers BabyDry and get it cheaper. When I enrolled I paid $30 for a case of 222 size now- Not even 2 weeks later the case price was raised to $36. Guess i'm going to start shopping back at the stores.The diapers however are great! Haven't had any leaking problems since she was born and she is 9 months now. | 34 stars
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OK...most of the time
pros:relatively cheapkeep my son dry through the nighthas picture of elmo which my son lovescons:these diapers have repeatedly split at the seam exposing some type of innard gel like substance which makes a huge mess all over. very disgusting defect and not fun to clean up. | 23 stars
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Love it!
We have a large living room and wide multiple doorways so this is the perfect way to keep our little one safe. Much better than getting a bunch of gates which our older son would be unable to open. Love it and I'm so happy with the price $51 and delivered free to my front door. You can't beat that! I love Amazon! | 45 stars
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Hugs for the Embrace
I recently became a Mom for the first time, and as you all know during your pregnancy, we have a million things to decide and prepare for. Nursing was highly reccommend to me by my doctors, and so I decided to give it a shot, although I was intimidated by it. A friend of mine casually mentioned that I should get a pump, and I blew it off after looking at prices. Then closer to my actual due date I decided to go ahead and purchase an inexpensive manual pump, just to relieve the painful engorging, I had read so much about. Soon after my prescious baby arrived I realized a good breast pump was a neccesity. I knew I needed an electric pump, my manual one wasn't convenient or strong enough. So my second pump purchase was a Medela Double Select Breast Pump(see my other review) and it was more expensive, $130, an amount I thought to be enough to insure successful pumping. Boy was I ever wrong! It only lasted a couple of months. So 4 months into nursing, once again, I was on the market for another pump. I researched various offers and decided to roll the dice once again and purchased the Playtex Embrace system. I haven't been the least bit sorry. This system has everything. You have the option of single or double pumping. The cups are super comfortable, and the pumping itself is gentle. The cups can pump directly into bottles (the system comes with a universal adaptor that fits most any bottles, or into your Playtex Nurser drop-in bags.) (Which then double as your storage bags in the refrigerator, talk about convenient!) The motor is quiet too, which is just an added bonus. The system offers customized pumping. You have 5 levels of suction and strength that can be varied countless ways. And the Bag! This system comes with a wonderful bag that carries everything. It has three smaller bags, each with charms indicating their contents. "A" is your accessories bag, (for adaptors, drop-ins, etc.) "B" is your bottles bag and its insulated and has a cold pouch, and "C" is for cups, it holds your breast cups. This system also comes with a helpful guide and breastfeeding tips book and side storage sleeve to store them as well. This Playtex Embrace System has been wonderful, I wish I had started here, and I would definately reccommend other Moms trust this product. | 45 stars
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Love the suction cups
Nice colors, three sizes in the pack, practical design. What's there not to like? I use them every day. Going to get a second set for the travel bag. | 34 stars
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Nice bowls...but only as bowls.
I bought these because my son loves to push his bowl, plate, cup, etc all over his highchair tray and then pick them up and dump them (usually on his head). I thought the suction base on these would alleviate this, I was wrong and other reviewers were correct. The suction does not work. I tried the water trick and put all my force into sticking the bowl to his tray and within minutes he had it loose and had dumped his dinner on his head.It is nice that they come in bright and fun colors with secure lids though, makes it easy to store in the fridge or take snacks along on outings. | 23 stars
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Love love love this product!
This nursery spray is awesome! It smells so good and covers up any stinkiness! | 45 stars
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super value
We bought this chair for our baby's daily trips to Grandma's house and it's a joy to use. We hooked it on the island and now our baby can join everyone for dinner. She loves it. It's great for travel, too--a bit on the large side, but the carry-bag is convenient. | 45 stars
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Great!
Love these bottles! I already owned a few of the 5 oz size and decided to buy the bigger size for later. Started with the Dr. Brown's wide neck bottles but started having major problems with them leaking when in a bottle warmer (which creates a nasty mess in the warmer). | 45 stars
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Great product
This is a very easy and useful product. I'm very glad to have this now with this baby because last time I melted the parts to my breat pump by keeping them on the stove boiling and forgot about them. With this sterilizer, you just put your stuff in, place in microwave for 5 minutes and if you forget about it, at least the microwave will stop on its own. And it recommends that you leave in microwave for 2 minutes after it stops anyways. You can manage to put in more than you would think, bottles, (I'm using 6 oz. size), pacificers, breast pump parts, etc. And if you need to do more, than how difficult is it to reload and microwave another 5 minutes!. I would recommend this product for it's convenience and easy use of operation. Hope this helps. | 45 stars
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wonderful potty
This is a wonderful potty.It is long/big enough for my son( 3 years ) to fit in properly . It has very few joints/seams for stuff to get stuck in and it does not slide and slip across the floor. All in all it is a wonderful potty and i am glad i found it after buying 3 other unsuccessful ones .And best of all my son loves it. | 45 stars
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Easy to use.
This is a great attacher because you can use it with one hand. It's cute and can be used for a boy or a girl. | 45 stars
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booster seat
Awesome booster seats. They are made of durable yet soft rubber and seem to be just the right height for my 15-month old granddaughter and my 2-1/2 year old granddaughter. They are Just what I was looking for. | 45 stars
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Works Well but Pain to Install
I like this product so far but, boy are they difficult to install. Our toddler could open the latch locks by pulling hard, that we installed 5 years ago, so we needed a different option. He definately cannot open these. The magnet is finicky unless everything is lined up perfectlyand the latch itself isn't to tight against the cabinet itself. We had to adjust several times.Overall I am very pleased. I'm not sure they can make it easier to install - it is the nature of the beast. | 34 stars
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**These are the best diapers I know**
I love Pampers Cruisers. I have tried Pampers Dry Baby, Huggies, Luvs, White Cloud, etc. and by far Pampers Cruisers are the best!The elastic-like waistband really offers a snug fit that allows your baby/toddler to move and play. Amazingly the diapers are quite thin so there isn't a lot of bulk. Even after 13+ hours of sleeping my daughters have never had a leaking diaper or a diaper rash. With Luvs and White Cloud they developed a rash after 3 hours.I will never buy another brand or style again! | 45 stars
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Only diaper that didnt leak
Good diaper and good price. Did not leak and I love it for that. | 45 stars
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Best sling ever
I just had my 4th child and have used numerous baby slings/carriers and this is by far the best I have ever found. It seems overwhelming because it is such a long piece of fabric, but with a little practice you can put it on in just a few minutes and it feels like a T-Shirt. It doesn't pull on your back and your hands are free. A key to using it is that it stretches so put it on snug because the baby will be better supported that way. I had to stand infront of a mirror and practice a few times. Once you get the hang of it, you'll never use another sling again. I wish I would have had this with my first 3 kids. | 45 stars
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PAINFUL, in every sense of the word!!!!!!!
MADE ME WANT TO KILL MYSELF!!! After spending,HOURS with assembly that basically started with me cutting down a tree for the wood, I decided to take it apart and return it to the store. No wonder they don't let you try it out before you buy it! My husband recommended a plan to fix it that involved using a permanent vice grip. And those instructions!! I read through them over and over again and finally decided to give up because it was to difficult to understand (and I have a Masters Degree!). Also, here's a direct quote from my husband: "Squeezing that handle sucks so f***ing bad!" Tell you neighbors, friends, & relatives to run from this product!!!! | 01 star
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Cooshie Booster Seat
This product is ideal! It gives toddlers that little boost they need to sit up just a little bit higher at the table so they can eat comfortably. It's very easy to clean and transport from one chair to another. And it's indestructible - there are no pieces or straps to wear out or break. | 45 stars
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very disappointed!!
Do not waste your money on this pillow! I am highly disappointed after receiving and using it. I had high hopes that this would solve my sleeping discomforts, based upon the reviews. However, it is nothing like what the positive reviews say. It is fairly flat and should be stuffed MUCH more, especially for the price. Since it is flimsy, it moves way too much, and I am constantly having to readjust it. I have had to use several other pillows with it, and it continues to flatten more every day. I am seriously debating whether to return this product because of my disappointment. Try another pillow, if you are looking for quality - this is NOT a good one! | 01 star
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We love it - so far....
For my 2nd son who is 4 months, I read ALL the reviews!! My first son LOVED, LOVED, LOVED his Exersaucer but that was 10 years ago and there was only ONE to choose from then! My son would play in his for hours if I let him never growing tired of the toys but throwing them off the edge and wanting me to pick them all up again!I was going to get the Evenflo Exersaucer Mega but decided on this one because of all the extra things to do and the option to purchase different toys as he outgrows the others. This was the most costly of the Saucers but I felt it was worth it if it was a good product that he could use for many months.It was pretty easy to put together (my older son and I did it without Dad here to help) - he's the engineer! It took us a solid hour but we made it fun snapping everything into place.So far, baby loves it. I am quite concerned about the dye bleeding. I haven't done a paper towel test on the flower yet to see if it bleeds or not. I noticed that our model was manufactured in May 2005 so hopefully Evenflo fixed that problem with the newer models. We shall see... | 45 stars
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Good diapers for a decent price
I found that these baby dry diapers hold up well during the night for my son. They are not as soft as pampers cruiers, but work great. I found amazon to be the best price around, (are they were shipped right to our door!) | 34 stars
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Great Travel System
I just got the Evenflo Aura Select Travel System and put it together without any problems. The instructions are clear and all the materials and components are high quality.Very easy to manage.Very light for the size.Very strong.Includes everything (you do not need to buy the EXTRA Infant Car Seat Base Taupe)Great Product, I know my son will be secure and comfortable at all times. | 45 stars
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The cups don't work well at all
After doing extensive research we purchased 4 of training cups for our infant. They were very highly rated on multiple web sites. He was having difficulty drinking and becoming frustrated. I tried the cup myself and got mostly air and very little liquid. I respositioned the insert multiple times with no improvement. Thinking it was that particular cup we opened the others and tried them. About 1/3 of the time they actually work. The rest of the time you/the baby sucks mostly air. We purchased Gerber brand and a no name brand to see if they were any better. Sadly enough they were. We have used Dr. Brown bottles for the past 14 months. They are great. The training cups are absolutely awful. | 12 stars
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Best diaper I have tried
These diapers are awesome! My daughter is 3 months old, and has been able to wear them since she was around about 3 weeks old (before then they really seemed too bulky & she is average in size). We use these exclusively at night with the snap-folded insert since they contain the mess better than anything (including disposable diapers which always leaked poo for us)--no leaks out the legs or up the back and they are very absorbent. The microfiber pocket inserts really hold a good amount of wetness and the soft material cover seems to keeps the moisture away from her body better then plain cotton diapers. The outer waterproof cover is softer then some other covers available...but since it is expensive we reserve it for nighttime or when we are out on longer outings rather than routine use. Cleans up well, but we can't yet say anything about durability & growing up with baby since we have only used them for about 2 months so far.**Update at 5 months** (August 31, 2009)You have to use special detergent for washing! (i.e., follow instructions on their website). Don't use just any major label detergent that is "free & clear" like we did, or you will experience a build up of ammonia smell in these diapers (or any diapers synthetic diapers/covers). They smell fresh out of the wash, but as soon as they get wet, they stink!! We have had to strip our diapers & now are using a special detergent (no enzymes, no brighteners, no dyes, no softeners, no scent, etc.) just for diapers...we are hoping that this will fix the problem...because they still fit great & don't leak. | 45 stars
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Seventh Generation Diapers
I have a baby girl who has extremely sensitive skin. My daughter broke out from all the dyes in the brand and off brand diapers. After literally trying all the different diapers available in local stores, Seventh Generation was reccomended by a family member who had the same problems. I was not able to find a retail store in my area that sold these diapers. I found them on Amazon and tried them out. I love them! My daughter has not had any rashes from them. They are amazing. No problems with leaking. I would definatley reccomend these diapers and with Amazon you cannot beat the price! I signed up for the home delivery and get free shipping every month, its perfect. | 45 stars
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Not bad for the money
This is a beautiful crib. My only critique is that the wood is very soft and chips easily and the bolts that the screws fit into are also easily stripped if you don't screw your screws in at the exact right angle. However, overall, this is a really nice crib and it looks beautiful in our daughter's bedroom. | 34 stars
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Love our new Marathon!
I was thrilled to find the UF Marathon since it has been sold out for so long. If you are considering buying one do it quick b/c they go fast. Great car seat! Baby loves it and daddy likes it too! | 45 stars
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kept bugaboo safe
How do you rate a product that you buy to keep another expensive product safe? It did what it was supposed to do. I was surprised at how heavy it was once packed....since you are not used to carrying the bugaboo in this manor. I loved havinig the stroller at the other end of the trip and it came apart and went back together well. | 34 stars
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Buying another!
We bought this rocker for my son when he was just an infant. I inadvertently thought it was a bouncer and would work just the same. Boy, was I surprised when I put it together! I figured we'd try it and see what happened. Turns out, my oldest son LOVES this chair. As a newborn, he would cuddle into it, and fall asleep within minutes, with or without the vibration on. We took it away for awhile when he first learned to crawl, since he was a bit of a daredevil, and I didn't want him crawling up and on it when I wasn't looking. We just brought it out again for the new baby (my oldest is now 16 months old) and it's been commandeered again. I put it into the kickstand position to put the newborn in it, and my 16 month old crawls up on it with his blanket and tries to take a nap. He's also very concerned with putting the bar in place, and taking the toys on and off.We're now buying a second one so maybe I can have a place to put the newborn, and I know they'll both want to play one at the same time in a few months.I've never had an issue with it tipping over, but we did take it away while he was learning to crawl and walk, and now that he's a proficient walker, we just leave the kickstand up. It's also VERY sturdy, and I'm amazed at how well the toy bar has held up against a 16 month old gnawing on it. | 45 stars
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Pampers Cruisers 6
Excellent product. We like the cruisers for our very active 2-year old, as they move with him and don't leak, even when they are VERY full! | 45 stars
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Was exactly What we were looking for
We needed a tall gate for a small doorway that our dachshund could not jump or climb over. He has managed to outfox every other baby/pet gate we could find. This one is taller than most and all the slats run vertically. It's easily adjustable to fit wide or narrow openings. The hinged door makes it easy for us to get in and out of the room without having to take the gate down. If we want to keep it open we just use a small bungee cord. It's been up for weeks and he hasn't escaped once. | 45 stars
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Pack N' Play sheets
I am so glad that I am a member of Amazon.com The pack n' play sheets were no where to be found at any store. I then decided to check on Amazon.com. I was so happy that I found the sheets. I ordered four sheets, they are just the right size too.My grandbaby soon to be born will truly enjoy the pack n' play when the baby comes to visit.Thank you so much for having the sheets for me. I also want to say that I received the sheets in one and one-half days. The delivery was terrific.Sincerely,C. McCadden | 45 stars
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Worked for a while
The idea of a hands-free gate is great; however, the plastic foot pedal on this gate broke in the first few weeks after installation. We fixed the pedal with duct tape and were able to use the gate for a couple months thereafter. Now, one of the two plastic tabs that secure/lock the gate closed is jammed inside of the gate and the remaining tab is too flimsy to hold. I will return it for a different one as soon as possible!! | 12 stars
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I like it- way better than the snugli
My son is 16 lbs now and is just starting to really hold up his head well enough to use this (he is 9 months old and special needs) and I have had it for about a month, used it half a dozen times and I really like it. We orginally registered for the nojo sling till we tried it in the store and didnt like it, so we bought a snugli, and used it maybe three times when he was just little tiny b/c I hated the snugli, as it puts all the baby's weight in your upper back and shoulders, and was very painful. This way it redistributes it properly. I am just under 5 feet and and a dress size 16/18 and I have no problem with having enough straps or how they fit, they are extremely adjustable. The only complaint I have is that the shoulder strap rubs against my neck sometimes, but it is very padded so it's not that bad. Otherwise this is so comfortable and just great for carrying him around- he used to fuss all the time in the snugli and he doesnt mind the playtex one at all, in fact he can pull his arms up and suck on his hands or nuzzle into my side with this one, so it really works well, plus I feel like it doesnt impede me vision or walking since hes to the front-side of me rather than straight out in front. I got the deluxe one simply for the fabric b/c we are in Florida and there was no way I was getting the fleece one! This wipes clean with just a baby wipe no problem. I have yet to use the toy holder, key hook, or cell phone case, if ever at all, so I don't care about those features, but I love the general design. | 34 stars
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Not User Friendly. NOTHING that says it's BPA-free
Nearly impossible to disassemble for cleaning.Hole for water is tiny.Bottom gets very hot to handle, food takes awhile to warm up, then remains warm for only about 20 minutes.MOST importantly, IS THIS DISH BPA-FREE OR NOT? I've seen it listed on BPA-free lists on the web, BUT, there is nothing on the package or product description that deems it so. | 12 stars
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Great, very secure gate
We've had this gate at the top of our stairs for almost 4 years now. It closes securely, it is easy to open with one hand once you get the hang of it (and you're tall enough). The only problem we had was that our kids thought it would be fun to swing on the gate and broke the hinges and a screw inside the at the top of the stairs. While that was a pain to repair, I'm pretty sure it was NOT designed for swinging. The gate has help up extremely well for us. Given the permanence of the gate, we took out time installing it. It was a little tricky to mount so that it fit into where it needed to be and where it would catch on the other side. But once it was up, it was up for good. | 34 stars
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Amzon price rollercoster
Totally agree with other mom, the price & the shipping time is horrible, as far as diaper, I love pamper products, the sizes are more appropiate, softer, and assorts better! | 45 stars
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Baby Papasan Swing - great product!!
We received this swing for my son, who has now been using it since he was born (5.5 months). I read the reviews and saw a couple of complaints regarding the speed of the swing (specifically that the lowest setting was too fast) and at first I agreed with this. But I think it only seemed fast because we hadn't seen a swing in action before and because my son was so small. After a couple of weeks, it was fine (even though the speed didn't change).We have used this swing pretty much since coming home from the hospital and it has been great. The seat cushion easily comes off to be washed and it doesn't shrink - I would know since we had to wash it quite often since my son had a disorder that made him vomit a lot.It took a while for my son to notice the mobile/mirror above, but once he did, he loved it! He uses it almost every day and we've only had to change the batteries a couple of times. I am hoping to get a couple more months out of this swing. Oh, and another reason we liked this swing was because of the muted colors - it's in our family room and blends in well with the rest of the furniture. | 45 stars
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LOVE IT, just wish the paws would hold up
This Lamby was given as a shower gift to my daughter. She started sleeping with it at about 8 months. When she went to daycare at 9 months and was a bit insecure, she really attached to her "Lamby". It has been her constant companion since. If she has to leave it behind for a while, she gives it a kiss and hug and puts him to bed! It is too cute.She loves to scratch the satin paws. Unfortunately, this means that they are always getting shredded. We rotate 6 (yes 6! And about to order 4 more) Lambies to keep them clean and mended. We have bought more durable, heavier weight satin and had a seamstress replace the paw pads so they last longer.I like the softness of this toy and the washability. The originals have lost some of the ultra-plush softness because we had to dry them (in a commercial laundromat...super high heat). We avoid doing this now, and they stay in perfect shape through tons of washes. My daughter is now 3 and everyone knows about her favorite thing...it's the Lamby. I recommend giving it to anyone for a shower gift. | 45 stars
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Ocean Wonders truly are a Wonder
This is my favorite bouncer. My daughter was mesmerized by it from the very beginning. At 3 months she still stares at the fish swimming about. The vibration feature is great to relax and lull your little one to sleep. The only negative thing I can comment on is the motor is a little loud, but not enough for me not to love the product. I especially love the variety of music and nature sounds. The Ocean Wonders line is truly "wonderful"! | 45 stars
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works great-includes tip for those with non removable headrest
My van didn't have removable headrests but I used zip ties to secure it to the poles of my seat. Works great. It even works for my bulky Chico stroller that came with the travel system. | 45 stars
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Hopping good time!
Wow, we received this as a shower gift and never dreamed how much our baby would love it. He loves to hop and jump and dance in this thing and can make it turn in whatever direction he needs. So cute! He also likes the fact that it gives him better access to the dog!We love this product! | 45 stars
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Pampers Review
These diapers seem to run small. My son is husky but usually wears a size 4 in diapers. The size 4 Pampers barely fit around his stomach. Daytime absorbency is fine since he is changed more frequently during the day. The pampers are not absorbent enough for a night time diaper. | 23 stars
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worth it for flat nipples
When my twins were born, they had a hard time latching on because I have flat nipples, well this thing helped sooooo much and I was able to breastfeed because of it. Im pregnant again and bought it just so I am prepared. love it. | 45 stars
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Great Deal for Great Diapers
Fast shipping! These diapers are great. Wonderful fit, great absorbancy. Price is excellent as well. | 45 stars
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Don't listen to the bad reviews...Diaper Genie is GREAT!
I am utterly shocked at all of the bad reviews for this product. PLEASE do not listen to all of those who say the Diaper Genie is difficult to work, that it doesn't hold enough dirty diapers, that the refills are an expensive investment, or that the odor is horrible. NONE of this is true. A monkey could figure out how to properly use this product, that's how simple it is. The directions couldn't be any more clear, and there are photos of someone illustrating EVERY STEP of emptying it out and changing the refills. As for it's capacity, I only have to empty it out twice a week (for size 3 diapers), and since it takes me about two minutes to empty it, I hardly consider this putting forth any effort. As for the cost of the refills, they are usually around $5.00 per cartridge, but you could get them cheaper at a wholesale club like [local store name] or [local store name]. And [local store name] often runs a "Buy 3 get one free" sale. I have to replace that cartridge once a month. Is 16 cents a day a steep investment? Don't think so. As for it smelling, if you are smart enough to use it properly, there is ABSOLUTELY NO ODOR from the Diaper Genie. Yes, when you empty it out, it may smell slightly, but like many others have said, just spray a little Lysol in the can and it is fine. My son is 14-months old and I have used it from day one. It is a durable product that does not require a PhD. to operate, and it is one of the best inventions in baby care ever! | 45 stars
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How many bad reviews does a product need before people stop buying it?
I just noticed a lot of very similar comments posted here... For me, as with other postings, the knob broke 13 months after purchase (9 months after installation) and First Years refused to replace the part because it was out of the 1 year warranty. Based on the same issues being posted by other people, this is clearly a major design problem. Because of their refusal to accept responsibility, not only will I not buy this gate again, I will not buy a First Years product again. | 01 star
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Hanging solution...
We LOVE these adorable wall hangings. However, there is the problem of how on earth to hang them! We've decided to use a clear fishing wire through the rod panel and then hang off either a painted nail to blend w/the wall, or maybe a decorative hook. They're lightweight enough to be held up with a thumbtack(w/the wire). We may use a ribbon if we're able to get it through the tiny rod opening. Except for the poorly thought out hanging issue..why isn't there just a loop?!?.....these are wonderful decorations. Lots of different textures, etc. | 34 stars
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Do not buy if you have a 2.4 GHZ phone
I put this monitor on my registry because the description said that it had excellent range and it had good reviews. Well it does have good range but there is so much static and interference that I can hardly stand to use it. I called The First Years customer service because I thought there had to be something wrong with it and they simply said, if you have a 2.4 GHZ cordless phone in your house, this monitor is not for you. I wish I knew that before I got it! I got it as a gift, don't have the box anymore and have to go out and buy a new one. I told the customer service rep that I also have a 900 MHZ phone in my house and she said then I need to get a monitor that is not in that range either. Hope this info helps! | 12 stars
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Wonderful
I loved this pillow while I was pregnant. I used it every night from the day I got it to the a week or so after I delivered. It was wonderful. I never had a problem sleeping. It took up a lot of room in our bed, but my husband, dog, myself and pillow were all still able to sleep in our queen size bed with little complaining from my husband. | 45 stars
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I love Richell products
This gate can be shortened or legthened and can be secured into a length. I keep mine non-secured, so I can move the pieces to open and close. I love it and it looks great, while keeping my dogs safe. LOVE Richell products and Amazon. | 45 stars
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Great for easy clean up
Now that I live in an apt without carpeting in my dining area, I let my 21 mth old feed herself more. This table mat allows us to let her do that with limited mess. Sure, sometimes it doesn't work when she decides to sweep everything off the mat just for fun (and a reaction) but most times, she doesn't and enjoys picking her food from the mat and feeding herself. The catch pocket is great for preventing food from dropping on the floor. Sounds gross but sometimes, she even picks up what she's spit out and eats it again. Ha! I also use the Bibbity and love that as well. | 45 stars
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Can not be more simple!
Having a new baby makes any free time we use to have nothing more then a memory. The Steam Sterilizer allows us to get alittle bit of that back. No more boiling water, no more fishing bits of plastic out of a pot, no more waiting for the water to warm up.I will be buying this for all of our friends with new babies! | 45 stars
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Soaks up more than any other!
In the middle of the night, I would wake up soaked. I tried all diff brands and this was the only one that would hold thru the night and not soak thru! Love it! | 45 stars
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We love this seat!
We bought this seat for our first child in 2008 because of the side-impact protection. The seat is great! It is sturdy, easy to install in the car, easy to put on and remove from the base and I am confident my son is safe in it. We have had no problems with it.There are a few cons, though:1) It is really, really heavy. We stopped taking it out of the car regularly last month because it is so heavy with the baby in it. Even with a 6lb newborn I found the seat heavy for me to carry when the baby was in it and I jostled it a lot heaving it to and from the car.2) If you have the Peg stroller, it takes a bit to get used to clicking it properly onto the stroller.Unlike an earlier reviewer, we have not had any problems with it falling off the stroller. However, we always give it a tug after hearing the "click" to make sure it is properly attached as it is possible to only attach one "latch" to the stroller and not have the other hooked which makes listening for the "click" as proof it is properly attached deceptive.3) It seems to be uncomfortable for wider babies. My son is 6 months old and only 17 1/2 lbs but he is wide. He loved this seat when he was younger, but the sides seem to be getting tight on him now and he fusses when we put him in it. We are already searching for a convertible seat that might be more comfortable for him. I don't know if I can blame the seat for this, though. I think we would have this same problem with any other infant seat.4) The seat is hot. It wasn't a problem during the winter months, but now that summer is here my son is sweaty every time I take him out of the seat. The seat needs some kind of ventilation.We did not experience any problems with the seat cutting our son's legs, however, we received the replacement piece about a week after our baby was born. | 34 stars
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A MUST HAVE
I got this 1 year ago when I was having my 1st baby and I love it, now its 12 months later and we still use it all the time. | 45 stars
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Best high chair EVER!!!
I highly recommend this high chair. I have owned many different types over the years and this one takes the cake!! I have had it for 3 years now and it still looks new!! | 45 stars
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Not the best tub out there!
I received this tub as a shower gift. I had registered for it becase I thought it was a great idea. I ended up returning it before my daughter was even born. As I was taking it out of the box, I was very unimpressed with the quality. it's poorly constructed and very cheap! After I returned it, I bought the Sassy tub- less money and better quality! I highly reccomend the Sassy tub over this one. | 12 stars
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Great bottles
These bottles are great for pumping & storing. The removable disk in the cap is made of rubber, so there's a good seal, and you can take it out to put a nipple in. The shape is great because they're bigger at the base so stand up nicely.I have a medela freestyle pump that I'm using them with. They do fit, although if you bump the bottle, it can pop off, even when screwed on. The screw joints do not match tightly like Medela bottles. BUT, you can get 8 of these for the price of 3 Medela bottles, so they're a great buy. I'll use them when I pump at home and take the Medela bottles for pumping on the go. | 34 stars
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Great bags
I've used these storage bags with both children. I never had a problem with leaks or anything else. They're a little on the expensive side, but worth it because they are great. | 45 stars
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Bad Product - Does not stick to walls
I was so excited to receive this product and surprise my son by re-decorating his room for Christmas. It took me quite some to put up the border around my son's room - I followed the directions exactly. Everyone loved it and it looked awesome....it really finished the cars theme well in his room. Then about 5 hours later I walked by his room and the border was falling down. I climbed back up on the later and reaffixed it to the wall and really focused on pressing it down well. A few hours later it fell down again. Then I got thumbtacks in the corners to hopefully keep it from falling but the middle of the border sagged and is now only being held up by the thumbtacks. It absolutely doesnt stay affixed to the wall. Really good looking product but the quality is TERRIBLE!! Unfortunately this was a complete waste of money =( I didnt even want to give it one star but i had to. I'm completely unsatisfied | 01 star
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It works. Period.
This is the first baby monitor I own that delivers on its promises. The battery will last through the night provided you set the sensitivity above the threshold of background noise. This way, it will only transmit when something happens. And this is the whole point of this monitor: no humming and cracking noises. | 45 stars
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Soft and Pretty
The YELLOW bumper is very pretty and very soft right out of the packaging. It is a SOFT YELLOW and not overwhelmingly bright. It is very delicate and a 'soothing yellow' as my husband called it. He was concerned it would be too bright and not suited for a nursery. I washed it before installing and it came out of the wash and dryer still very soft and intact. It fit our standard crib perfect. It patches it's coordinating bed items perfect as well. | 45 stars
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Kept kids safe - sturdy
We got this to go on a banister in our home to keep the kids from toppling down a flight of stairs. It was easy to put together and looked good once up as it is clear. Worked great and never needing replacing the several years it was up. | 45 stars
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you get what you pay for
Pros: Cheap, appropriate size, small opening for lid good for keeping little hands out, uses regular garbage bags, easy to hose out once in a while, odor was relatively well-contained, second life as regular garbage can when you remove the lidCons: For the longest time, we got away with filling up the entire can before taking the diapers outside, and the smell was not a problem. However, the little deodorizer insert into the lid got squashed one too many times when we overfilled the can, and one day, of course, that unit broke off and we were left without a deodorizing unit. Of course, moving on to solid foods, we had to empty out the can more often, and without the deodorizer, the smell got worse. However, I bought a bunch of "stick ups" and periodically stuck one to the inside lid of the can and that worked pretty well. I used this for about 2 years before the hinge gave way. I saw somebody else had reported the same thing. 2 years is about when we started potty training, so all in all, it worked out. Probably planned obsolescence. We will buy a new one (same type) for a new baby. | 23 stars
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nice product
i purchased this for my 10 month old son, i love it. good price for a 3 piece set. | 45 stars
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