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FRESH FOOD FEEDER MUNCHKIN Size: 1

My son loves this, he is 5 months old and has been teething since two months. I needed something besides rubber chew toys or frozen washcloths. Bananas are hard to clean out of the mesh, but are completely worth it to give him relief. I also put partially frozen cantaloupe in it and he loved that too. The lock is pretty hard to open so I don't see how a baby could open it. I am thinking about buying two just in case one is in the dishwasher.

Babys Only Soy Organic Toddler Formula, 12.7-Ounce Canister

This is the only Soy Formula that I can find that has a rice-syrup base as opposed to all of the others that have a corn-syrup base. My chilren are intolerant to corn as they are to dairy as are many others.

My son has a Dairy Protein allergy and was not gaining weight and was colicky. As soon as we got him on this at 3 months old he gained weight and felt so much better. He is 18 months and is still drinking this and loves it. The package says toddler formula because the company promotes breast feeding until 12 months. The formula meets and exceeds the standards for infant formula. The company is wonderful and you can call and ask them anything. This is also one of the only formula that guarantees no BPA in any of their packaging. I would recommend this Brand to Everyone.

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I have used all 3 varieties of Baby's Only formula, starting with LactoRelief when my son was 5 weeks old. We originally tried the Dairy formula and he was constipated, but the LactoRelief ended 5 weeks of absolute hell. My son was sensitive to lactose and we thought it was acid reflux. After trying medication, we switched to Baby's Only and it worked instantly, like a charm. I was very grateful. I wrote a lengthy review for that product on its respective page. At six months, we decided to try Dairy again and my son still seemed a little uncomfortable, so we tried the Soy, which is much cheaper than LactoRelief, which we had a hard time affording. Soy worked great! He took to it with no problems whatsoever. His stools were the same as when we were using the LactoRelief, and he didn't seem to notice any difference in taste.

The only thing I don't like about the Soy formula is that it does not mix well. At all. LactoRelief mixes better, Dairy mixes best. In order to get Soy to mix I have to use a spoon. Even swishing instead of shaking and using warm water does not help.

On a side note, my son has eczema and I thought switching to soy formula might clear it up. It did not.

I love Nature's One, the company that makes this. They are in a neighboring state and shipping to my house is overnight and free! They seem very committed to using quality, healthy ingredients. I look forward to using their products for the last 5 months we need formula.

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This formula was an answer to our prayers. My son had terrible reflux from birth that was not responding to medications. We did a blood test for allergies, and they all came up negative. After a lot of research I purchased a book called 'What's eating my Child'. The author suggested that many children may have food intolerances rather than allergies. On my own I became curious if my son was intolerant to corn (because there is almost no formula without corn products as an ingredient). Baby's Only Formula is the ONLY one I could find that didn't use a corn product as their base. Also, baby's only promises that they do not use genetically modified ingredients of any kind (which I feel pretty strongly about). My son took to it well. We switched cold turkey and he had no adverse reactions. His reflux was completely gone within one week and he was off of all medications within a month. He is happy and after dealing with his pain for so many months, I can't even explain what an advocate I am of this product!

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My son is dairy intolerant, but not soy intolerant so this was an excellent choice. I love that there is no high fructose corn syrup in it. It has a sweet and pleasant scent, unlike other non-dairy formulas. I would recommend it to anyone.

Munchkin Powdered Formula Dispenser Combo Pack

I got this initially because it had the single serving dispenser along with the 3 compartment dispenser and I thought it was the best deal.

I have used the Philips Avent Formula Dispenser / Snack Cup, BPA-Free, and this Munchkin one is much nicer. The cap is a bit tighter to open, which can be a pain, but I would call this a pro and not a con because there are less chances of spills in the diaper bag.

Another thing that makes this nicer than the Avent, is that it has a funnel shaped lid that allows for ALL of the formula to come out of the compartment and not leave any behind like I found was a frequent problem with the Avent, having to shake, tap and jostle the dispenser to get out the last bit.

If you don't line up the dividers of the compartments with the little grooves in the lid that show you it's locked in place, you may have formula from one compartment fall into the compartment you are pouring out, but I found this true with the Avent too.

Overall I would say this is a great product, and a much better deal since you get the bonus single serving dispenser and it's pretty much the same price as the Avent.

This product provides a great way to carry formula during the day or while traveling. I've never had a spill, and it takes up little room in both my baby back pack (which is small) and my husband's Diaper Dude bag (which he refuses to carry much in). Also, with the BPA and toxic worries with liquid formulas in cans and plastic bottles, we've learned powdered formula is the best way to go for now, and there's no small powdered container I know of yet. This also allows you to dispense not just for bottles (like the UMix bottle for just one serving), but for sippy cups and straw cups as well. I prefer the smaller dispenser for the day and the three-compartment dispenser for flying or day trips. The combo pack was perfect for our needs.

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this dispenser is exactly what I have been looking for. It's also a great price. However, when dispensing from the three compartment container, there always seems to be some formula left in the compartment that can't quite come out. You have to really shake and tap to get the rest out. I fill 7 and sometimes 8 oz of formula which seems almost too much. I would not recommend filling more than 8 oz.

I use the smaller container to hold Cheerios which is perfect!

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Does the job well, no leaks and the funnel shape on the lid helps to get the powder in the bottle easily.

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These made my life so much easier, especially at night. During three am feedings, all I had to do was dump the formula into the bottle, shake and feed...no guesswork!

Kiddopotamus Bibbity Rinse & Roll Bib in Blue

The only bib I will ever buy again. The only reason why I have replaced it once is that my dog loves it just as much as I do... I also love that you can put it in the dishwasher for a good cleaning.

I bought this coz its flexible and can be folded to be stuffed into my diaper bag. i could not possibly bring my babybjorn bib. Its great to use in restaurants and has good coverage. Though i thought that it is a little big and sometimes gets in the way of my baby when he is trying to feed himself cheerios. Overall, great product, am pleased

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This bib has saved us big messes. It has a fastener which allows it to stay put (my son likes to yank his bibs off). It catches most food! It is large enough that it covers most of my son's shirts so that they stay clean. Washes easily. Reasonably priced. Would definately recommend this bib.

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I love that the Kiddopotamus Bibbity Rinse & Roll Bib has a scoop to catch what my son drops and that it is easy to roll up and put in the diaper bag--unfortunately, my son pulls it off of himself very easily, regardless of how I adjust the strap. That's why I only gave it three stars.

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My daughter-in-law says this is the most pliable, best bib ever. Would highly recommend it for infants who need something easier-to-handle.

UPPAbaby 2013 G-Luxe Stroller

N.B.: don't forget to read the update in the end of this review!

This umbrella stroller is only 11 lbs (on their website, Uppababy talks about a true weight (including canopy, wheels and basket) of 13.4 lbs), which makes it one of the lightest reclining umbrella strollers on the market. I just bought this stroller in a store and was able to compare it to its 2012 version.

The main differences between the 2013 and the 2012 version are:

The 2013 has an easier recline (the 2012 version has a drawstring, the 2013 has a very handy little handle, it works so well!);

The 2013 has two changes in color: they added the magenta color (before, only the Uppababy G lite was available in this color), and the black one is all black now instead of a combination of white and black. Plus, the black one's frame is black as well, whereas the 2012 model has an aluminum colored frame;

The 2013 has an easier fold;

The 2013 has an easier fold of the seat pad end (you can fold it down, straight or even a little bit up, which makes it great for smaller toddlers as well);

The 2013 harness lock looks a bit nicer.

What I like about this stroller is:

The design and material: it looks modern and the seat cover is removable and washable;

Its light weight;

Its easy fold: you lift a little hook on both sides of the stroller while pushing a little button, and voila, you can push it forward and it automatically locks. You can even make it stand while folded and it will not fall.

The canopy is very large compared to other lightweight umbrella strollers. It has a little extra fold-out addition that has a silver color;

The handles are high, so it is great for average height and taller parents;

The basket is easily accessible and large for an umbrella stroller;

The wheels have suspension, so it makes the ride comfortable for my daughter;

Easy steering;

5-Point harness that my daughter cannot unlock without my help;

The seat pad is thick and comfortable for our daughter. Compared to other strollers in the store, this was by far the most comfortable;

It has a shoulder strap so you can easily carry it.

What I like less about the stroller is:

The canopy's extension comes relatively close to my toddler's face when folded out. No major issue, though, as the benefits of a large canopy far outweigh this minor negative issue;

It does not have a full recline, so this is only good for babies 6 months and older. However, it does have a pretty good recline for older babies to sleep;

Sometimes the suspension of one of the front wheels appears to go "crazy": it keeps on bouncing the wheel up and down a little, for a couple of seconds. Nothing major, and our toddler does not seem to notice (I do, though!), but I had expected this to be a perfect light weight umbrella stroller because of its price;

No peek-a-boo window in the canopy;

The seat is not very deep. That is, compared to our Baby Jogger City Mini. Of course you cannot really compare these two strollers as this one is a light weight umbrella stroller and the Baby Jogger is a full-size lightweight stroller, but I do wonder till what age our toddler will be able to really sit well on this seat;

Although my daughter likes this stroller, she prefers our Baby Jogger City Mini. I think that is because it is sturdier, she can climb into it, and it has more space for her, both in width and in depth. We bought this Uppababy, however, for its ease of use in public transport and at the airport: the City Mini is just not very practical in these situations because it is less compact when folded, and heavier;

Apart from a cup holder, it does not come with any accessories like a rain cover. For the price of $219 for a lightweight umbrella stroller (or $229, as we have the black "special edition" version), Uppababy is not very generous to its customers here.

As the negative issues above are much less important to me than the positive ones, I am very pleased with this stroller.

I just bought the stroller today, so I cannot say anything yet about its durability. I will update this review as soon as I can say more about that.

UPDATE (April 7, 2013):

We have used this stroller for a few months now, including some intensive use during our trip to Europe (public transport, parks, etc.).

I still like this stroller for the reasons above. The issue with the wheels that I mentioned, and that others are also talking about, seems to have disappeared. I got the impression that it occurred when I would lean a bit more on it while pushing. Maybe subconsciously I adjusted this while using this stroller more. Also, this stroller was great for use in public transport, which we did in Europe: it folds easily, does not take a lot of space, and is not heavy. And the canopy extension is not only useful during Summer, our toddler wanted it extended as protection against the wind and the cold in the Winter.

However, I did take two stars off my initial review: it is great that this stroller is so lightweight, but it makes it feel a bit flimsy. Also, why didn't Uppababy make the brake system a manual one, or at least adjust this one so when you take it up or down a stairs or curb (with, but also without a child in it!), the breaks don't hit the stairs/curb? Going off a curb in order to cross the street should not be difficult to do with a stroller, should it? My major complaint, however, is the size of the seat: my 2 year old always tells me "sit better" when she goes into it or when I put her in it. By that, she means that she really has to do her best to make herself comfortable in the stroller. Apart from the seat not being very wide, it is not deep enough. As the measurements of the depth of the seat are similar to many other umbrella strollers, there must be something in the construction of this one that makes it feel much less deep than other ones (maybe the seat material (very slippery) and the angle of the seat?). Why make it possible to carry a child till 50 lbs in it, if a child that weight will have outgrown the stroller years earlier? Why not make the seat deeper or construct the stroller in such a way that it feels deeper than it is? Even 30 dollar strollers are often practically deeper than this one! For our toddler, I don't think she'll be able to sit in this past the age of 2.5....

I wish I had just purchased this from the beginning. I have a graco travel system which is great, but HEAVY and takes up a lot of room. I'm a first time mom and I didn't know what to buy/register for. Reasons I love the UppaBaby 2013 G-Lux stroller:

PROS

(1) It travel/transport friendlylight weight, has a travel strap, and can stand upright by it's self. (think airport, rainy day, bus stop, hurricane evacuation/anytime, small living spaces, or when your kid just wants you to hold him and you have to hold and push himnope just collapse and carry with the strap!)

(2) I love motherhood, I hate "assembly required". To get this baby up and rolling, all I had to do was securely attached to wheels by sliding them on and slide on the umbrella canopy. No tools needed.

(3) The seat reclines far enough for comfortable naps

(4) High weight max

(5) leg rest adjustable

CONS

(1) Opening (sort of..) to open this stroller you have to step on a special pedal with your right foot. The pedal is kind of high..if you're a parent or caretaker with knee, hip, or balance issues this might be a significant problem. Otherwise, its simple and easy to open.

(2) The storage area is limitedthis may or may not bother you. I'm okay with it. Just prior to buying it I started lightening my travel load. I keep a large fully stocked diaper bag in my car and keep a small purse/diaper bag with 1-2 bottles, 3-4 diapers and supplies, and a toy which easily fits in this stroller. Tip: I purchased a few wrist rattles. They fasten on to your kid with velcro. I fasten these to the stroller itself that way I never forget to pack a toy and its something my kid can't drop. I also keep a light cotton blanket in the storage area at all times (in case its cooler than I realized or there is too much sun on my kids legs).

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APRIL 7, 2013: The suspension on the front wheels becomes unstable and wobbles at any speed above slow. I've determined the issue is with the actual wheel assembly which is detachable. It appears the issue is because the way UB attempted to build the suspension into the wheel axle housing...there's a reason nobody else does this. I have found a modification that may be helpful. By inserting a firm foam into suspension channel on both sides of the axle you can effectively reduce the wobble. The wobble will also go away for children over approx ~25lbs. I got this stroller yesterday (Saturday) and will be calling UB first thing on Monday morning. Its unacceptable, the reviews are coming in, and customers are complaining. They need to replace the front wheel system and face the facts.

But hey, everything else about the stroller is top notch (weight, folding, etc.).

UPDATE APRIL 8, 2013: UB has identified an issues with the front wheels on a certain batch of strollers shipped in early 2013. They are offering a free replacement for the wheels and will overnight them to you for free. I talked to them this morning and a new set will be here tomorrow.

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I bought this stroller with a trip to London next year in mind, but I bought it early to get use out of it before the trip. So, I can't speak yet how it will be on planes, etc., but just from walking around with it every day with my 14 month old daughter for the last month, here is my list of pros/cons:

PROS:

the sunshade is great by umbrella stroller standards. The sun is always off her face (thought not usually the rest of her, depending on the angle).

The freestanding while folded feature is nice. I wouldn't say it's particularly sturdy while standing; I wouldn't let my kid hang onto it or anything, but it's handy in a restaurant.

The carrying strap. I love that I can just sling it over my shoulder (although the wheels stick out really far, so you have to be super careful you're not slinging it into anyone or thing, because it would do some damage).

Pretty smooth ride.

It's relatively light for all the features.

The front clasp takes some practice to get it quickly put together (my mom still gets annoyed with it), but I'm listing it as a pro because my kid won't be able to get it apart herself anytime soon.

It reclines really far, and is easy to recline. In theory she should be able to nap in it. Whether that will actually happen is another matter. It reclines back into a fabric backing, so she seems protected and cozy.

The seat material seems really comfy.

The parent cupholder actually seems pretty sturdy for an umbrella stroller. In fact, it seems more sturdy than the one on my big Britax.

CONS:

No window in the top or back of the shade to see her.

My daughter always seems a bit slouched in this stroller, like the seat isn't deep enough. And it's not because she's too big or anything like that, she's a fairly tall and thin kid.

Maybe I haven't had the stroller long enough for it to loosen up a bit, but it is seriously frustrating to get it folded up. Unfolding is fine, but I've literally wrestled with it before for 20 minutes trying to get it folded down. There's a scene in that show Up All Night where Christina Applegate's character and another mom beat a stroller to heck because they can't get it folded up. I never understood that scene until I got this stroller (and this kid has, between all grandparents' houses, jogging, full size, etc. strollers, a total of 5 strollers). But, on a totally unrelated note, the stroller is good quality and can take a bit of a beating.

It doesn't include any kind of parent console. I added a $10 one so it wasn't a big deal, but it would've been nicer if one was included.

Overall, I'm not unhappy with the stroller (unless you asked me when I'm late for something and having a hard time getting the stroller folded up. If you asked me then, I'd tell you the devil invented it to ruin my life. But I tend to get a bit hyperbolic when I'm stressed out, so you'd probably just write me off as a crazy person anyway). I'm honestly not sure if I'd buy it again over the MacLaren Techno, which was the other stroller we were looking at (we had a coupon that only worked with the MacLarens, so while it looks like there's a huge price difference, at the time we bought it there was only about a $50 difference between the two). But, I don't get to go back and make that choice again, so this is the stroller we have, for better or worse, and I'm ok with that. Just don't ask me to fold it.

UPDATE: Another few months on, it's still annoying to fold, but slightly less so. And, my daughter took a 2 hour nap in it one day! I got to walk around a museum and eat an entire meal at a nice restaurant while she slept soundly beside me. I'm feeling slightly more positive about the stroller in general.

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I have the UPPAbaby G-Luxe from 2011 I live in NYC and walk EVERYWHERE. It is the best stroller. It is light for places I have to fold it up, and when I get home. The recline feature is so useful for us, because my son sleeps in the stroller all the time! And their customer service in all honesty could not be better! They are kind, quick, understanding, and most of all they want to help! The only complaint that I have heard which I can agree with is the breaks stick out so that you can't pull it up stairs. It is so light that I just carry it, so it has been fine for me!

Kiinde Kozii

We needed to heat frozen breastmilk-filled bags, refrigerated plastic breastmilk-filled bottles, and room temperature glass formula-filled bottles. This warmer does an excellent job of heating all 3 without the guesswork. At first we were just microwaving a mug of water, but this is far easier, exact, and we always know when the bottle is warmed. It also shuts off when it's done heating, so it's not dangerous, and you don't have to measure the water every time you use it, which is a common complaint about other warmers. Do your future sleep-deprived self a favor and get one!

i wish i would have saved (my MIL) the money. :(

first the pros: i purchased this warmer specifically because i read in other reviews it fit the Comotomo bottles and i can confirm that it does indeed accommodate them. it's also a nice, modern looking little gadget.

as of now, i'm glad it's small and nice looking because all that it's doing is taking up counter space. first, although it fits the Comotomo bottles, the Comotomo bottles are thick, squishy plastic it takes at least 15-20 min to warm milk in a Comotomo with the Kiinde Kozii. to resolve the issue i began heating milk in the Medela bottles i received with my breast pump which cut down considerably on the time (8-10 minutes). now, if the breast milk was frozen, again heating the milk was a pain especially if it was over 3 ounces.

additionally, checking the milk was an issue. once the warmer is, well... warming, and at 3 am your fussy, hungry baby is getting more and more impatient you begin to get a bit impatient and must take the bottle out to see if, by some miracle, it's finally warmed. since it's probably not, you want to put it back in the warmer although the instructions say not to... and why do they say not to? because it will overflow. not enough to make a huge mess but enough to make you worry about the fact that it's plugged into an electrical outlet. and you can't just reset it it has to go through the whole cycle before the water goes down and you can put the bottle back in.

overall, it just takes too dang long to heat up. i can throw some water in a Pyrex dish, nuke it for 2 minutes, place a bottle in the heated water for another 2 minutes and BAM! warm milk in a bottle. easy, peasy and mess-free.

i think if time isn't an issue for you, it's probably a good warmer. but we're the type of parents (and my son is the type of baby) that needs quicker results than the Kiinde Kozii can offer.

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I always do a lot of research before buying anything. Sometimes, too much research... But I like to buy the best and always want to find a 'deal'. My research on the best bottle warmer brought me to the Kiinde Kozii.

I bought it and was incredibly happy with it. It was a 'deal' in spite of the premium price over other bottle warmers, because it was just so good and convenient (while it worked). I purchased it a month before our baby was born, and so we've only really used it for a total of 2 months at this point. Like I said, it was easy to use, convenient, and we all really liked it even our nanny was a fan. It does take a bit longer to warm up the milk than if you use a microwave but that's the whole point! To warm up the milk in a safe manner.

The problem we ran into is that, out of nowhere, the timer just started getting stuck around the two minute mark. This doesn't happen every time, which makes it even more frustrating because it's completely unpredictable. The whole point of the timer is to set it and forget it, so that you can be with your baby changing diapers, soothing, or doing whatever you need to do while the bottle is warming and once it's ready: "ding!" you know you can start the feeding. But if the timer gets stuck, the bottle just sits there getting warmer and warmer. If your baby isn't screaming his head off for milk, it's easy to let that warmer go... And by the time you realize the timer has gotten stuck, you are left with an overheated bottle, milk that's too hot to use, and a hungry baby that now needs to wait even longer to eat while you prepare the next bottle.

Overall, I would have given this 5 stars if we hadn't run into any issues. If you get this warmer and it works for you, then you should love it. But after an issue like this on our unit, I am returning the product. On that front, customer service has been stellar.

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I originally considered this one of those unnecessary baby purchases, but after a week of being up at night with baby, and having to wait 15ish minutes to warm a bottle the old fashioned way (boil water, sit bottle in pot), I added this to my cart. Even 5 minutes less of baby crying for her bottle made this a worthwhile purchase, it feels much safer to use when I am half awake at night, and gives me a bottle at a consistent temp every time. It also has a small footprint, which keeps your kitchen from looking like a baby store blew up in it.

I only took off one star because the usage instructions state that if you fill it up with too little water, it will automatically shut off. This would be fine if you could reset it and get it working again, except that it only allows you to do reset 2-3 times (can't recall). Apparently, after the 3rd time, the manual states it will stop working permanently. I can understand the safety reasons behind this, but would've appreciated knowing this before I made my purchase.

Nonetheless, this is still my first pick for a warmer.

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This is a great little device. It makes warming the bottle easy as we all know there is enough going on without worrying about formula temp. I have tried other products at less than $60 and have been disappointed. With this thing you don't have to constantly refill the water, don't have to worry about overheating, and don't need to constantly unplug. Just set the dial to the time and wait. This fits thee Tommee Tippee bottles.

Peg-Perego Activity Tray for Prima Pappa

When I saw this product from Peg for only $19.99, I thought what a bargain considering the highchair was almost $200.00. Turns out it really is only worth $19.99, if that. I thought the toys were fairly boring, although I forgot that 8 months old find even the most mundane looking things fascinating. So it does provide some entertainment when he is hanging out for a bit in the highchair while I prepare dinner. However, because the Prima Pappa tray is set rather high, this also makes the farthest part of the Activity Tray inaccessible for him (hopefully just until he gets taller). Also the telephone cord doesn't reach very far, so it's all he can do just to hold it--it certainly doesn't reach to his ear or even face. All in all, it's ok---provided it doesn't cost more than $20---because babies and toddlers find fun in almost anything. Peg Perego should come out with something better, and redesign the highchair tray so that it's not so high up.

I think this was a great accessory to my Prima Papa. A toy my daughter could not throw on the floor for me to pick up, she really enjoyed playing with the phone. Just remember to take it off before feeding your baby or you will have something else to clean.

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At first, I wasn't sure if I'd made a mistake in buying this. But, my daughter loves it! She has played with it since she was about six months old. Now, she's nine months old and it still keeps her entertained. It has made mealtime more enjoyable for all of us! Also, it is easy to install and remove from the tray.

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I agree with the review that mentioned the short cord for the phone and the do-nothing buttons at the top. I would add that the graphics on the tray are simple paper decals, which are a poor choice for something to go on a baby tray. In no time they will be stained and torn and there's nothing you can do about it.

I threw ours away after the bell underneath the phone got wet and then rusted. Really, the only advantage to this tray is that it is sized correctly to clip onto the main tray. I can think of nothing else positive about it.

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We received this activity tray as a gift and thought it would be great. We have found it to be of little value. The phone receiver is so short that my son can barely pick it off the tray. You can't hold it up to mimic talking on the phone. The four buttons at the top push down but that's it. No squeak, no buzz, nothing to make my son want to play with it. Same goes for some of the other "activities". I called Peg Perego to complain about the design and they told me there was nothing they could do to help me. Save your money.

Hoohobbers Rocking Chair, Pink Canvas

I purchased this rocking chair for my 2-year old for Christmas and she seems to like it well enough. It's pretty, light enough for her to move around, and has rubber stoppers on the front so she can get in and out of it. It seems to be well-made and looks really cute, but functionally, it's much smaller than I envisioned -she will outgrow it easily within a year -and the seat angles up toward the front so that unless she's scooched all the way back, which is hard for a toddler to accomplish, it doesn't rock.

The biggest drawback is the $49 price tag: once I actually saw the chair, I would've expected to pay half what Hoohobbers charges. The materials are plastic and mesh and it's small, but it does fold up neatly (although this was not a selling point for me). Had this not been a gift from Santa, I would've returned it and purchased the Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker for $29. Fisher-Price Infant-To-Toddler Rocker Blue/Green My 5-year old has had one since she was 1 and it's large enough and constructed in such a way your child can grow with it. The frame is metal and the seat is cotton; it has a vibrating seat option and activity bar for when the child is small. And it's much more comfortable than a wooden, straight-backed rocking chair. Even though I no longer need any of the baby features, it's what I wish I had purchased this time and what I'll probably end up getting when the Hoohobbers chair is too small, as it is a much better deal.

Kids love it. It breaks down for flat storage and is still heavy duty. Design is solid and can take some abuse if your kids can dish it out.

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We had one of these little chairs that was all blue and we have had it since 1982. Our youngest grandson loves it here at Nana's house and the newer one is at his house. It is so durable and sturdy. Our older one looks just as good as the new one.

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My children had a very similar rocker by a different name brand thirty years ago. One of my granddaughters (age 2 1/2) loves for me to rock her so I thought of the yellow rocker from the past. I searched for a rocker by name brand of what I had for my children but they no longer made it. I kept searching until Hoohobbers came up. I was so excited to see the same chair! I received the chair after ordering within 2 days. When I took it to my granddaughter she got in it and kept saying, "rocky, rocky rocky."

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My little one has a hard time getting into this rocker. He is 14 mths old and can't reach the floor when I put him in the chair but once he is in it he loves to rock. If I had it to do over I would have waited to give it to him until he was a little taller. But over all a great little chair for a good price.

Sassy Replacement Bag

The Sassy Feeder is the best one on the market. And the fact that the mesh bag can be replaced is terrific. You can even have one for fruits, another for chicken, one for fish, etc. My baby loves eating peaches and grapes all by himself without adult's help.

I picked up a Sassy feeder in hopes our daughter, then 5 months, now 7 would like it. She loved it!! Frozen bananas and peaches are her favorite. The replacement bags are excellent quality. I typically soak a used bage in a cup of hot water and a few drops of dish soap and it washes up wonderfully.

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i really like these replacement bags for the feeder. NOTE: bags are WHITE though! this feeder kept my 2 babies occupied for a long time trying to suck out the fruit i put in. it is light and easier to open that others i had stupidly purchased.

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I got the Sassy Baby-Safe feeder and needed a replacement mesh. I bought these, but they don't fit: My feeder has meshes with a solid ring which is ca. 1" in diameter. These meshes have a rubbery ring and are 1.5" in diameter. I wish this would be specified in the description, it's all just a matter of getting the right part.

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These are a wonderful invention. They can be hard to clean so it is nice to have these replacement bags. It is nice that they are colored because the white bags tend to turn a little brownish.

Nestle Cerelac Mixed Fruits 400g (From Europe)

If you have tried Nestle Cerelac (Stage 3 Mixed Veg and Mixed Fruits) from India, you will be disappointed by this Nestle Cerelac European version. This is becuase the Indian version contains small fragments of fruits and vegetables in the wheat flour suspension. That maks an interesting blend for the baby to eat and try new feeling for the food. But this European Cerelac is just a powdery mix and produces a blend paste like result.

Excellent product. I am a repeat client and my 8month old girl loves her cerelac.

Delivery is prompt and packaging is perfect. Expiry date is great !

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Tommee Tippee 4-Pack Explora Heat Sensing Weaning Spoons - 6m+ (Girls)

I've been looking for the ideal infant spoon since my baby started solids. My first purchase were the Munchkin White Hot Safety Spoon but my baby wanted to grab the spoon and letting her play with the hard metallic handle in her mouth was... dangerous. It has so many reviews and this one, the Tomee Tipee had none, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Then we got the Munchkin Soft-Tip but the handle was too heavy and it would tip.

Finally, we went to Target and we saw it: the Tommee Tippee. It is light, it is soft, is has temperature color change (but we never trust this in any spoon, better try the food yourself). It even has a raised part so the spoon "bowl" never rests on a flat surface.

Forget about spatula shaped spoons, about colorful ones, or long heavy handles. These are perfect for self-feeding too.

Hope my review helps you make your mind.

Nurtria BPA Free Milk Powder Container, White

It's hard to pour formula out even if you shake it 100x. The design is not very practical. But nice clean white nevertheless.

This was very cheap quality. I am not happy with it at all. Went and got a munchkin one instead and love that one. The too doesn't want to open easily and the slider does not stay in place.

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This container works very well at keeping the powder from spilling all over the diaper bag. I would buy it again if I had to.

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it helps to have one of these around for quick trips. anytime we go out for a few hours I take this with me with just enough milk for 3 bottles, it sure helps!

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Bought three of these with the intent of storing formula (powder) while out and about.

All three were the same none of the lids stayed on the containers. These would probably be fine if they were upright all the time and stored on a counter top but to put them in a diaper bag would result in formula powder spilling out everywhere. I returned them.

Ended up getting the munchkin ones which have lids that stay on and none of the formula powder leaks out.

Okkatots Backpack Diaper Bag

My usual diaper bag is a Petunia Pickle Bottom Sashay Satchel, which I love for it's style and luxurious materials, but wish it was a little roomier with more thought and design put into making it work for baby rather than making it look pretty. I decided to order this bag because my son is about to start swim lessons and I wanted something that would stand up to the locker room a little better. It was also a plus if my husband wouldn't mind carrying it when he took the baby. After extensive research I decided on this one.

Pros:

-Cool design features like a diaper dispenser that easily loads from the main compartment, but diapers can also be pulled out of the front fold down changing station. There's a pocket for ointment, and smart wipe pouch and holder that can also work with a hard wipes case if you prefer that.

-Insulated bottle pocket on on side, compartment for a baby spoon and food on the other. Both of these could be a little bigger, but you can certainly fit one bulky bottle or sippy cup in there. Maybe two slim ones.

-Materials feel sturdy and are sewn well.

-Includes a little removable "Laundry Bag" that might be too small for it's intended purpose, but hey, we've all got something we can jam in there. Wish it had a handle.

Cons:

-The straps are a little short, and I wish they were a little more padded. They're designed to slide along the bottom and zip into a single strap for one shoulder carrying, but the shape of the bag makes this kind've awkward. I'm 5'7 and plus size, my husband is 5'11" and average build and it fits both of us on the longest setting.

-No place to secure stroller clips. The top loop does unfasten with a clip though, so you can attach it that way.

-Wish it had feet or a water resistant bottom. Would be nice if you could throw it in the wash, label says spot clean only.

Overall I think it's a well designed bag with many smart features you'll enjoy. It isn't made of super plush materials, but it seems very durable. If not your every day bag, certainly a good bag to use for day trips where it might get banged around, or for your husband to grab when he needs it. I like it!

We love this diaper bag! We initially bought the Okkatots Travel Depot bag but realized soon that was too big, even for airplane rides. So we bought this bag instead it's stylish for both my husband and I to wear. It's got a lot of pockets to hold various things. It's spacious and fits quite a bit and we take it on plane rides now instead of the Travel Depot. Once we tried to cram the bag full and saw that the zipper was tearing so we don't do that anymore. One suggestion to the manufacturer is to make the insulated pocket bigger I can only fit one sippy cup with handles in there, and we usually like to bring at least two on outings. All in all, an awesome diaper bag.

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This bag is ok. I found it a bit uncomfortable to carry on the shoulders because of the zippers.

The zipper for the wipers' bag was not working well. I also think it is too expensive for the size.

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I've had two other diaper bags before i happily settled with this one, it's great! It has a large capacity without being overly bulky (it's about the size of a regular backpack). It comes with a changing mat which seems comfy, a laundry bag to keep soiled clothes in and a plastic wipe pouch (which i dont use because i have a hard plastic container that i love). The diaper access from the front zipper compartment is really handy, it makes getting a diaper in a hurry easy. There are plenty of areas where you can keep everything you need organized, including an insulated side compartment. My two complaints are the price (it's expensive) and the fact that it's not machine washable. I've had a few accidents where i wished i could have thrown the entire thing in the washer, instead i had to take a washcloth to it and clean it by hand. Overall though it's a great product, i would definitely recommend it!

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The bag itself is great. I've had it for a few months now and love it. I had my second child in October and had 2 under 2. Both are in diapers, so I really needed something that could hold enough stuff for both kids and not fall off my shoulder all the time. I looked all over for a backpack and found a lot of mixed reviews. I fell in love with this online and am so happy I got it.

A huge downside for me was their customer service. The wipe container came damaged. I really didn't want to return the whole thing since I love the bag and I would be without until a replacement came. So, I have tried SEVERAL times to contact Okkatots directly via both phone and email. First, I tried using the "contact us" email feature on Okkatots' website. When I emailed twice and didn't hear back, I tried to call. I have called at all times of day and night, but get the same outgoing message that they are unable to answer my call at that time. Apparently, that time is 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This message gives a direct email address. I have also tried to email the address with no reponse. It's very disappointing to get this kind of service from a company whose bags aren't the cheapest out there.

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