Sunday, February 28, 2010

Chelsea 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib in Cherry by Nursery Smart Order Now


I am extremely happy with this product. It looks even better than the picture. Assembly was easier than I thought it would be. I would recommend this crib to others. Get more detail about Chelsea 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib in Cherry by Nursery Smart.

DaVinci Kalani 4 Drawer Dresser - Espresso Decide Now


As beautiful and perfectly coordinated this dresser is to the Kalani crib, I can't say I'm entirely satisfied. Assembly wasn't super difficult only because my carpenter friend helped me. Even then, we made a couple mistakes because the instructions are ridiculously unclear and difficult to read. Be sure to assemble over a carpeted surface as it scratches incredibly easy and don't even think of trying without an electric drill. The 2 piece back panel was missing from my package, and because of that my dresser seems a bit unstable. If I had purchased this myself, I would be more upset, as I don't see it worth the price. Having it now, I would have directed the cost toward a better quality dresser. Get more detail about DaVinci Kalani 4 Drawer Dresser - Espresso.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Baby Trend Playard with Bassinet, Skylar Right now


Although this item does not take long to put together, a couple of design features are rather cumbersome. For instance, the play yard mat has velcro strips that you have to feed through the bottom of the nursery center, which for a pregnant lady is difficult because you can't easily bend over the sides of the play yard, nor spend a lot of time laying on the ground trying to feel up through the play yard for the strips. Everything snaps on piece by piece, so whenever you want to move the play yard from one location to another (say, to grandma's house), you have to deconstruct and reconstruct the nursery center. It's not easily packable, but if you're planning on setting it up and hardly ever taking it elsewhere, I think it's a very good, functional product for the price. It offers more than a lot of other items in its class, such as a changing table, organizing compartments, the bassinet, and the play yard itself. Unfortunately the floor of the play yard is pretty hard, not very cushioned, but I suspect putting blankets or something down to soften the floor would fix that concern.

About Baby Trend's customer service. It is highly important that you don't waste time trying to call them! The music box that comes with the nursery center arrived damaged (no fault of Baby Trend I don't think), and I wasted 45 minutes on hold for their customer service department, only to be hung up on. I called back a few days later, and hung up on them after about 20 minutes of waiting on hold. I decided then to just go to their website and submit a customer service claim online. SO EASY! I received an email response the next day saying they would ship a brand new music box free of charge, and to not worry about having to return the old one. Sure enough, I received the music box via fedex about a week later. Get more detail about Baby Trend Playard with Bassinet, Skylar.

Lowest Price Sassy Water Pop Up Organizer


this product is great! it is bigger than i thought so we can fit so many toys in there. its full of color so my boy was excited when he saw it and it kinda motivated him to put his toys away in it. the only drawback is that the zipper doesnt open all the way around it only goes halfway through the circle but its not too much of a bother. i would really recommend this!Get more detail about Sassy Water Pop Up Organizer.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Low Price Babi Italia Scandi Two Tone Combo Dresser, White/Choc


The dresser arrived fairly quickly, and we did get a call in advance from the frieght company to ensure that we'd be home the day of delivery. In our case, there was one driver, but he had a hand truck and was able to move the very large box over our doorway and into the living room ("over the threshold" was the policy told to me by the scheduler on the phone). This was more than we expected considering the problems I read about in other reviews. The extra effort required on our part to get the dresser upstairs was worth the cost savings for a piece of furniture made of hardwood (very hard to find in lower-cost baby furnishings). Only problem was that the combo door arrived damaged--the holes for one of the brackets had been stripped of all traction, so the screws fell out. There was no way I was returning this after the work it took to get it in the room, so we made it work (we moved the whole door down a cm or 2 and drilled new holes), but not all buyers would be satisfied with this solution, as visually you can tell the door is slightly off parallel with the drawers. Overall, a good product, despite the small damage.Get more detail about Babi Italia Scandi Two Tone Combo Dresser, White/Choc.

Save Starting Small Puppy Novelty Hamper - Tan


I had been shopping around for a hamper to replace the piece of junk Eddie Bauer Hamper Teddy Bear that broke when we were still in the newborn stage. I ordered this cute novelty hamper and a Rubbermaid 4D06 Configurations 23-Inch Foldable Laundry Hamper, Natural folding bin from Amazon. I wasn't really expecting this novelty puppy hamper to be durable enough, and I also suspected it might be too small (yep, toddlers generate a ton of dirty laundry). I figured that if it didn't work as a hamper, we could always use it for storing his toys, etc. When both hampers arrived, I was surprised by the capacity of the puppy hamper... I can fit as much as with a standard hamper (2 - 3 loads). The lightweight fabric provides ventilation for drool-soaked bibs, etc. And I like that it doesn't have a lid for small fingers to get snapped-- plus I'm usually tossing the dirty clothes into it from across the room (from the changing table). And now that our boy is bigger, he likes tossing his own dirty clothes in to the puppy (again, no lid is a big plus for this early training for the ultimate goal of when he can reach the washer and dryer ;-) The Rubbermaid hamper is also very nice... holds a lot, and we're using it for parent laundry.Get more detail about Starting Small Puppy Novelty Hamper - Tan.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Discount Kolcraft Tender Vibes Travel Bassinet with Music


I received this bassinet as a gift for my new baby. It was easy to put together, the wheels are solidly on there and do snap in if you push hard enough. My daughter absolutely loves her bassinet, and has from the day we came home from the hospital. The vibrate and music options are amazing and soothe her when nothing else will. I would recommend this product to anyone who asks. Get more detail about Kolcraft Tender Vibes Travel Bassinet with Music.

Cheapest Graco Pack 'N Play Playard - Sorbet


My six-month-old daughter is quite active and needed a safe place to roll around and play with her toys. This is one of the largest play yards I was able to find. The only drawback to its size is that it is too big for the standard play yard sheets, and since we use this as a travel crib while visiting Grandma, it'd be nice to have a fitted, quilted sheet for sleeping. So far, I've had no luck finding any that will fit it, even on the Graco Web site. It folds up and sets up very quickly and easily, and the colors are attractive. Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase. Get more detail about Graco Pack 'N Play Playard - Sorbet.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Cheap P'kolino Toddler Bed and Chair - White


We bought this bed for our daughter, who was a little over 2 and ready to move out of her crib.

PROS:

- Attractive design: modern and fun but still kid-appropriate
- Solid construction: shake it and it doesn't move easily
- Decent price: not the cheapest bed out there, but far from the most expensive
- Easy to assemble: takes about an hour, all tools included, reasonably clear instructions
- Converts to a chair: we haven't done this yet, but it seems easy enough to do when the time is right, and it comes with the necessary cushions
- Rollout proof (absent lots of contortions, which our daughter sometimes does)

CONS:

- Not the most intuitive layout: because the sideboards are right in the middle of the bed, the spaces to crawl in and out are a little tight; it's not a big deal once the child gets used to it, but it's not obvious at first what the best way in/out is.
- Low headboard: as others have pointed out, it's pretty easy for little heads to get bonked on it when first getting used to the bed. We covered the headboard with a quilt and that solved the problem during the transition.

Overall, it's a solid and attractive bed. Just be careful of the headboard!Get more detail about P'kolino Toddler Bed and Chair - White.

Buying Redmon Bongo Buckets, Multi


These buckets are excellent. They are cute and roomy. THe colors go with any toys or laundry.Get more detail about Redmon Bongo Buckets, Multi.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Buy Insect - Bug Netting For Child's Playard - Pack N Play


when my children were infants i had the insect screen on the play yard.great for the beach or camping or in the yard.ive looked for this awesome item for years and reccomend it to all!Get more detail about Insect - Bug Netting For Child's Playard - Pack N Play.

Purchase DaVinci Jenny Lind Baby Crib - White


I just recieved this crib. I've taken one look at it and am sending it back. It looks really cheap. The spindles are very thin and are not stiff. It wouldn't take much at all to break them. It might look better in white, but the cherry finish just screams "I am a cheap crib." And by that, I don't just mean looks, but am worried about the safety & durability. I really wanted a Jenny Lind but I guess I'll have to settle for some other style.Get more detail about DaVinci Jenny Lind Baby Crib - White.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Shop For Badger Basket Co Black Sleigh Style Baby Changing Table


The outter frame of the table feels very sturdy, but the shelf-board is a bit "IKEA" thin, which I guess is still ok. The only real complaint I have is in the installation of the metal support bar under the top shelf-board. There are no pre-drill holes to screw in the metal bar, which I had to make it myself. This would not be as bad, except the wood is really dense. It broke 1 drill bit and both of the given screws trying to get it in. I ended up using a large drill bit and larger screws in order to get it in with out the screw head twisting off. Get more detail about Badger Basket Co Black Sleigh Style Baby Changing Table.

Cradle Mattress - Size 15 x 33


My husband made a beautiful cradle for our daughter's 1st baby and this mattress pad was perfect. we will continue to purchase this for our other grandchildren.Get more detail about Cradle Mattress - Size 15 x 33.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

DaVinci Emily Changer with Drawer in Espresso Review


We got this changing table for three reasons: 1) It matched well with our Emily 4-1 crib, 2) I liked the look of the open shelving, and, 3) The price was good compared to other changing tables. We really debated whether or not we wanted a changing table, or if we should convert the dresser into one. This was our first child and weren't sure of what would be nice to have vs. what would be a life-saver!
Like other reviewers, we had to wait several weeks as it was back-ordered (which we didn't find out until we had ordered it). It came with several weeks to spare before the baby, but we had hoped to have everything ready earlier. We did the espresso finish to match the crib, and it looks great with the crib. I was disappointed when I opened the box and found that the shelves were MDF board and not solid wood. We were hoping to be able to repurpose it later into a functional piece of furniture, but now I'm not sure how long the quality will last. Assembly is not a complicated design, but it was frustrating. The sides attach to the rails with a bolt and threaded metal sleeves that are pre-inserted. If these don't line up perfectly, it makes assembly difficult. I had to switch some things around to get a more perfect alignment between these two.
Once assembled, it has been very stable and secure. We have found it to be very useful and can't believe we ever considered not getting a changing table. The height is perfect for us (I'm 5'10" and my wife is 5'4"). We had considered getting a nicer pad as the one that is supplied is a bit thin, but it serves its purpose and function so we have stuck with it.
Overall, it looks good and functions well, but I would have hoped for a better quality product. If you need a nice, cost-effective changing table to help you get through a couple of years, this is probably a good option. I just don't see it being a piece of furniture that will be around for a while in my household.Get more detail about DaVinci Emily Changer with Drawer in Espresso.

KidKraft Avalon Table and Chair Set - Natural Top Quality


We bought this table and chairs for our grandchildren ages 3 and 5. They love being able to sit at a table that fits them for their activities. The drawer is convenient for storing items needed for kindergarten. The 5 year old practices writing her letters and numbers. Because it's placed in a supervised area, a laptop is also on it so they can play at [...], Nick Jr, etc.

The table is larger than others we looked at and so are the chairs. This gives them a larger play space and seating which is important so they will not quickly out grow it.Get more detail about KidKraft Avalon Table and Chair Set - Natural.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Naturepedic Quilted Organic Cotton Deluxe Crib Mattress This instant


After plenty of research on which organic mattress to choose we went with the firm quilted organic cotton. Our son who is now 15 months old loves it!! I have no complaints. I believe paying the extra money for the quilted cover is worth every penny. I had read too many negative reviews about the plastic covering on the other organic mattresses being too noisy and uncomfortable. In the end we're glad we went with this one. Get more detail about Naturepedic Quilted Organic Cotton Deluxe Crib Mattress.

Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet - Natural Immediately


I loved having this co-sleeper for my newborn. It is so nice to be able to reach over and get the baby to nurse without getting out of bed. It is great if you have the baby in bed with you some and want a space for the baby also.

Pros:
Good size (unless you have a huge baby :) - my baby is now 7 months and 14 lbs and still fits inside just fine.
Convenient for night nursing
Straps to the bed, so no worries about baby falling between bed and bassinet

Cons:
It is a bit hard to fold down/set up - don't buy it for travel
The sleep area for the baby does not lower (I think the large size one does), so this cannot be used as a playpen or with a baby that can pull up

I am really glad we had this, and it is now on loan to another new mom until we have another baby.Get more detail about Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper Bassinet - Natural.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Graco Lauren Classic Convertible Crib, White Best Quality


We love this crib :) It gets an A rating in Baby bargains, which is a book which tells you everything you need to know about purchasing baby items, as well as safety ratings. We ordered it online and it arrived very quickly. It was packaged very well, everything was there that we needed. The instructions were simple, and I was able to put it together by myself in less than an hour. I also purchased the matching changing table and was very happy with that also. I would recommend this crib to any of my friends and family looking for a safe and good looking product for a very reasonable price. :)Get more detail about Graco Lauren Classic Convertible Crib, White.

Munchkin Deluxe Care Cart Get it now!


Very functional and fairly attractive. I purchased because the baby is in the master bedroom and I needed the extra space. Perfect size, sturdy, and easy to put together.Get more detail about Munchkin Deluxe Care Cart.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

3 Sprouts Storage Bin - Brown Owl Buy Now


great storage bins. i have 2 of the elephants and one owl. my daughter loves storing all of her stuff in them and they hold tons!!Get more detail about 3 Sprouts Storage Bin - Brown Owl.

Badger Basket Company Three Drawer Hamper/Storage Unit in Cherry Order Now


We like this little unit and it goes well with our "matching" Sleigh Style Changing Table with Hamper/3 Baskets in Cherry. It's very useful and practical too. Easy to assemble. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because at the same time we bought the "matching" Sleigh Style Changing Table with Hamper/3 Baskets in Cherry and it doesn't really match... The table is darker... I still recommend buying both, but the table is of a better (lot better) quality than the storage unit. Serves well its purpose though. No smell problem with ours...Get more detail about Badger Basket Company Three Drawer Hamper/Storage Unit in Cherry.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

DaVinci Full/Twin Size Conversion Rail Kit- Espresso Decide Now


These rails are still back in their original wrapping/box since we bought them. Hey, baby isn't ready for her full size bed as yet. I did inspect them and found the quality the same as DaVinci Emily Convertible Baby Crib which we really liked. Color matches perfectly with the crib and construction is solid although the wood finish scratches easily as other reviewers indicated. Get more detail about DaVinci Full/Twin Size Conversion Rail Kit- Espresso.

Burlington Baby Bassinet Combo with Wicker Baskets, Sage/White Right now


Best bassinet I've seen for the price. The frame is complete plastic no cardboard like I've seen in other bassinets. Also much longer than the last bassinet I had so it will be able to be used longer. Very sturdy and a great deal if you can get it on sale, I wouldn't pay the retail price, but it would be well worth it. The last bassinet I had could collapse on the baby, very unsafe, had that happen once and stopped using it this one couldn't collapse because it is one solid piece except for the hood.Get more detail about Burlington Baby Bassinet Combo with Wicker Baskets, Sage/White.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Lowest Price Phil and Teds Portable Traveler Crib - Black


We LOVE these beds. We travel a great deal and find these perfect take-alongs for our two kids. We put them right in our suitcases. They fit into any space and keep the kids from running around. Also, the netting stops mosquitoes from eating the kids at night. We have a 9 month old and a 26 month old who have both used these beds since birth and slept in nothing else.Get more detail about Phil and Teds Portable Traveler Crib - Black.

Low Price NoJo Jungle Babies Hamper


I ordered this hamper because it matches my daughter's room decor, but I was very dissapointed by the quality of the wood. It is not very sturdy. I looks cheap. I wouldn't recommend this to a friend.Get more detail about NoJo Jungle Babies Hamper.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Save DaVinci Sleigh Toddler Bed - White


This bed is well made, was easy to put together and our son loves it. No problems whatsoever. Get more detail about DaVinci Sleigh Toddler Bed - White.

Discount KidCo PeaPod Plus Travel Bed


The bed is really cute but a but chunky. It pops open automatically which is half the work already done for you. The hand pump takes time so it's better if you just purchase a small electrical one that can both inflate and deflate the mattress. It included a sleeping bag which was a real nice surprise. My only complaint is that I can't get it to compress enough when I pack it back up so it's a but chunky in the suit case. But all in all it's a good product. It's almost like your child has his or her own fort to travel with.Get more detail about KidCo PeaPod Plus Travel Bed.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Cheapest Delta Children's Products Portable Mini Crib, Cherry


This crib was a lifesaver for us! We live in a small condo and didn't have room for a full-size crib. This was the PERFECT solution. Because it's made of wood, it looks much classier than the other alternatives we considered (which were made of white plastic tubing or were pack-and-plays). It also conforms to all the safety standards for portable cribs.

It was simple to assemble, folds very flat, and can easily roll through doorways. The platform is easy to switch from the upper to the lower position (but this design makes it impossible to put a skirt on the crib unless you are able to sew your own with openings for the levers and the parts of the platform that protrude through the slats). Only one side goes up and down, and it does take two hands to do that... but at 5 feet 5 inches tall I can easily reach in and out without having to raise or lower the side.

It differs from a standard size crib mainly in that it is not as long, so I don't anticipate that our daughter will be able to climb out of it any earlier than she would a standard size crib. We also put my friends' two year old (who is at the 90th percentile for height) into this crib once, and he fit in it just fine.

Like other reviewers, we did buy a two inch portable crib mattress (38 x 24 inches) to replace the thinner mattress that came with the crib. We love the crib so much, however, that this extra expense was no big deal. Of note, two inches is the thickest mattress that is considered safe for this crib.

I don't think this crib would be practical for families looking for something to take in the car on trips, but it's great for those without room for the full-size version or who want something that can be set up and then stored away again quickly (i.e. at Grandma's house).

ADDENDUM 11/2008
At 18 months, our daughter is now 32 inches tall and weighs 27 lbs. She still sleeps just fine in this crib and hasn't climbed out once. Though it's starting to look a little cramped in there for her, she doesn't seem to mind a bit. We were able to hand a Fischer-Price aquarium on one of the short sides for her. We've also taken it to the babysitter's house in the back of our Subaru Outback. We've learned that you have to be careful with the little plastic hook in front because it can scratch the finish if you don't hold it away from the slat as you move it. Overall, we are still thrilled with this purchase and are hoping that it will last us until our daughter is ready for a regular bed.

ADDENDUM 1/2010
At 24 months, our daughter was 35 inches tall and weighed 30 lbs. She was starting to look a little cramped in this crib and graduated to a Delta big-girl toddler bed. Baby brother has taken over this crib, and we still love it. Apart from a few scratches, it has held up well.Get more detail about Delta Children's Products Portable Mini Crib, Cherry.

Cheap Waterproof Fitted Mattress Pad - Twin - 39" x 75"


These are great mattress pads. They don't make any noise when the kids move around at night. I even wash them in hot water and they don't shrink.Get more detail about Waterproof Fitted Mattress Pad - Twin - 39" x 75".

Friday, February 12, 2010

Buying Starting Small Frog Novelty Hamper - Green


This hamper matches my daughter's room perfectly and she loves "helping" me do her laundry. It's short enough she can put the clothes in it herself. I don't let her play with it though. Not quite sturdy enough when she trys to lay on it. It serves it's purpose of looking good in the room, while being a functional.Get more detail about Starting Small Frog Novelty Hamper - Green.

Buy Spider-Man 3 Pop-Up Hamper


I love this little hamper for my four year old. It's easy to store. And when it's full, he can pull it to the laundry room (he's a big boy, he likes to do this). Great purchase.Get more detail about Spider-Man 3 Pop-Up Hamper.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Where To Buy Chicco Lullaby LX Playard, Miro


We purchased this playard to match the stroller/car seat we bought for our daughter. The material and finish is excellent. The only suggestion I have to the manufacturer is to improve the documentation. None of their products were easy to put together (except car seat which doesn't need any assembly).Get more detail about Chicco Lullaby LX Playard, Miro.

Shop For Original Chain Gang Toy Organizer - Pastel


The chain is a great way to get all of the stuffed animals out of the way in limited space. I would recommend this product to family and friends.

a few dislikes about it are the quality of the clips, they work great for smaller stuffed animals but are no good for even medium sized ones. they do not have a strong enough grip to hold larger animals. keep that in mind when looking for a product to eliminate clutter of stuffed animals. I use a toy net for my daughters larger animals and the chain for her smaller ones. I do have to say though that my daughter loves the fact that she can get her own animals off of the lower clips and because the clips are not very strong there are no worries of pinched fingers. i plan on buying more to put in my closet to hold purses and a accessories.Get more detail about Original Chain Gang Toy Organizer - Pastel.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Nursing Stool Honey


From my daughter, a first-time mom nursing a 3-month-old, "Love it! It's perfect!" The angle of the foot support helps a lot. The stool is reasonably priced and well-constructed.Get more detail about Nursing Stool Honey.

Babyletto Mercer Convertible Crib in Two Tone Espresso and White Review


We ordered this crib after reading the glowing reviews. Sadly our experience has been very disappointing. Reasons:
- First, the packaging of this crib is really poor. Halfway through assembling the crib I found that one of the end panels was broken. We ordered a replacement and to our dismay even that arrived broken!!! I checked the packaging and there was gash on the packaging causing the end panel (no foam protection for this poor piece!!) to break. Rather than order yet another replacement we just used the 2 end panels from the two packages. Thankfully I hadn't returned the other damaged crib yet.
- Second while putting the crib together we noticed a lot of places where the paint wasn't smooth. You could easily feel slightly sharp bumps when running your finger over them. While I agree that they are not sharp for us I am a little afraid for if they can accidentally cut or bruise the baby. Maybe I am just being paranoid.
- Third: I am not very pleased with the material in the crib. The drawer feels just like an ikea drawer (even though the crib costs much more) and I was afraid of moving the pieces around while I was assembling the crib. I was constantly afraid that one of the wooden bars in the end panels would break. Seriously it feels that light.

I had much higher expectations form a crib that is at least double the price of other top sellers and seems such highly rated. Get more detail about Babyletto Mercer Convertible Crib in Two Tone Espresso and White.

Monday, February 8, 2010

KidKraft Aspen Table and Chair Set - Natural Top Quality


I bought this for my grandson for Christmas. My son helped me pick it out & we decided on this one because it is neutral & will grow with him regardless of his room theme. He is 2 years old & really enjoys it. It is well built & he should get years of use out of it. The shipping was unbelievable fast. I am pleased with this transaction & product & would recommend it. Get more detail about KidKraft Aspen Table and Chair Set - Natural.

Kolcraft Contours Classique 3-in-1 Bassinet This instant


The Kolcraft Contours Classique 3-in-1 Bassinet is the best bassinet I've found and at a great price! It's sturdier and better-looking than most moses baskets and has an overall more elegant/sophisticated feel. The bassinet itself is a little heavy since I'm 5 foot tall, but is very portable and keeps my 2 month old daughter comfortable and secure. As an added bonus, the stand turns into a changing table (which I can't say I use, but is nice to have.) The baskets and the diaper holder are a nice touch, although I have to agree with other reviewers that the diaper holder could have been made to fit more securely. (It fits onto the stand with velcro which means it can't hold much, but then again, newborn to 4 month old diapers don't weigh much anyway :) Overall, I am very satisfied with this product and highly recommend it to prospective buyers!Get more detail about Kolcraft Contours Classique 3-in-1 Bassinet.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Dream On Me Classic Sleigh Toddler Bed - White Immediately


I ordered this bed for my 2 year old daughter. As my husband assembled it I did notice it was lighter than expected, but not flimsy. The issue we had was that the holes for the side rails were not drilled straight so we had to deal with getting a replacement. Based on the comments from others on this there seems to be quality issues, but not always the same problem. I contacted Dream on Me directly, but they said they would only deal with the company I purchased it from (babies r us)...so 3 weeks later they have agreed to replace the side rail, but it will take yet another 1-2 weeks. Morale of the story: great product fot eh price, but be prepared to possibly have issues that may take a few weeks to resolve.Get more detail about Dream On Me Classic Sleigh Toddler Bed - White.

Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cappuccino Best Quality


This crib is a very beautiful crib, but it is pretty small. It is the same height as our playpen just a bit longer. It looked very out of place in our daughters bedroom. We actually ended up sending the crib back. Get more detail about Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cappuccino.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Toddler Travel Bed - the Tuckaire Toddler by The Shrunks' Get it now!


Before we went to Japan I researched options for my toddler's bedding. Space was going to be at a premium in our hotel rooms as well as in our luggage, so I needed something compact yet comfortable and this is completely perfect! Since this is just an air mattress, I can roll/fold it up to fit into my luggage. The pump works very quickly and is about as compact as one could reasonably expect. I can't think of any other option that would be as compact for travel, yet still satisfy the particular needs of a toddler. We loved the bumpers, and my daughter loved that she could still have her sheet tucked in. We've used this dozens of times for local family visits and for international vacations, and I could not be happier.Get more detail about Toddler Travel Bed - the Tuckaire Toddler by The Shrunks'.

LA Baby 3" Compact Crib Mattress, White Buy Now


My daughter really enjoys sleeping in her pack and play, but the mattress is not very good to sleep in every day so I bought this mattress to put on top of the regular pack and play mattress. It doesn't fit perfectly, so sometimes her pacifiers fall in the crack between the net and the mattress but not a big deal at all. (this is why I gave it four stars instead of five.)
The mattress is covered in plastic so whenever she vomits (she was sick a couple weeks ago) or whatever, its super easy to clean. I use the same sheets as I did with the pack and play mattress.Get more detail about LA Baby 3" Compact Crib Mattress, White.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Twins Bassinet, Kensington Order Now


My husband and I were looking for a "living room" bassinet for our twin babies. After doing extensive research, we bought the Twin Pack n Play. We considered getting a single pack n play, but felt the weight limit (15 lbs for the pack n play in bassinet mode) would preclude us from using it as a portable crib for longer than 1-2 months.

This pack 'n play is considerably bigger than a single. It was fairly easy to assemble, and has 2 "bassinets". Basically it is a single upper mattress, with 2 separate "baby" areas. Each has a canopy cover. The mattress itself is fairly firm. We have not yet washed and used the matching sheets (not included with the purchase).

Overall I feel this is a very good option for families with twins. While we have yet to use it with our baby boys, I am sure that they will take many "naps" here!Get more detail about Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Twins Bassinet, Kensington.

Kidco PeaPod Plus Indoor/Outdoor Travel Bed - Red Decide Now


We've had our PeaPod for about a year now. We have a 2 year old and a 1 year old and the thought of 2 pack n plays gave me nightmares. This is very easy to travel with and the kids (even our 5 year old uses it from time to time) sleep well in it. I still have the 1 year old in a pack n play just to keep him more contained. My only complaint is that the nylon is a bit loud if they rub on it, but it doesn't seem to be an issue for the kids, just parents nervous about him waking his younger brother in the same room. The kids look forward to using it on trips...even my 8 year old has asked to use the 'tent', but he's just way too big. My 5 year old is on the petite size so she still fits...barely. Ideal for ages 2-4, in my opinion.Get more detail about Kidco PeaPod Plus Indoor/Outdoor Travel Bed - Red.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Cradle Mattresses - Size 18x36 Right now


I shopped at local stores for a mattress for my cradle. This size mattress at the stores were cheaply made and cost much more. This is a great mattress and great quality. I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone who has this size cradle.Get more detail about Cradle Mattresses - Size 18x36.

Lowest Price Naturepedic No Compromise Organic Cotton Classic 150 Crib Mattress


We were hesitant to spend the money on this, but after 14 months of our little girl sleeping on it and me not worrying about her breathing in any toxic fumes, I have to say it is well worth it. We have the Naturepedic mattress cover, which I also recommend. It is very heavy and sturdy for a crib mattress. If there are only a few things you can spend top dollar on, I would recommend going with a great organic crib mattress as one of those few.Get more detail about Naturepedic No Compromise Organic Cotton Classic 150 Crib Mattress.