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Summer Infant Sure and Secure Custom-Fit Gate

Rated on Jul 18, 2012

Just bought this on Amazon and after trying it for a few weeks, i love the fact that you can use it for both blocking an entryway as well as making a playard where you can have your toddler or baby corraled in a rectangular space for safety reasons (ie. if you're in the kitchen preparing food). The soft material is expecially comforting so that babies won't fall on hard material like wood and the easy install/break down is good especially for those who lack the space in their homes.

Pampers Cruisers Diapers

Rated on Jul 18, 2012

We use Cruisers as well as Huggies Overnights, but the Cruisers seem to be softer and a better fit for my 2 year old who loves to jump and run around every chance he gets. The material is a bit more flexible around his waist which is nice and comfortable for him, and it blocks any leakage between his legs where there is a nice scrunchy band for protection. The elmo pictures on them are nice since he loves anything elmo and sesame street.

Baby Orajel Naturals

Rated on May 11, 2012

We used this for about a week and it seems to have soothed our baby's gums just enough for him to fall asleep, but don't expect it to last through the night. I tried it on my gums to test it first and it does a pretty good job of numbing it, but it has a pretty strong taste and smell (eucalyptus-like). The natural ingredients the item claims is comforting so that's the reason why we tried it.

Graco Pack 'n Play Playard

Rated on May 11, 2012

Just purchased this for my sisters newborn and I have to say that it's much more durable than any that we have used for our kids. I went to her place to set it up and have been checking it out every weekend for the last two months. The legs and base are very durable and doesn't have that wobbly cheap feel to it. The base where the baby lies on is very firm and she falls asleep on it making it look very comfortable. The mobile is a little flimsy, but I can't knock it since it does what it's supposed to do - soothe the baby to sleep. If you're looking for a safe bet, the Graco won't disappoint.

Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags

Rated on May 11, 2012

The bag is very durable and although it doesn't wash the bottles and its parts for you, knowing all the little pieces will be sterilized and germ free is great peace of mind with this item. We also have different products for sterilizing, but this is just a great item for when traveling and at those hotels where you have a microwave.

The First Years QuickServe Bottle and Jar Warmer

Rated on May 08, 2012

My husband liked this much more than I did. The measuring stick that comes with it is not that useful, but once you figure out how much water you need, the bottle warmer did what it was supposed to. Depending on the amount of milk to be warmed, we found it sometimes made the milk too warm and then we had to wait until it cooled. We didn't use it as much as I thought since I breastfed and stored pumped milk immediately in the freezer in bags. I was afraid to warm the bags in the bottle warmer and would just thaw them in warm water.

Infantino Surfboard Tummy Time Mat

Rated on May 08, 2012

I thought this would be useful at my mom's place when she's babysitting, but it's not engaging enough for my little one. He really likes toys with lights and music and this was just not interesting. I've used the pillow to help prop up his head during breastfeeding but otherwise, it was not used much.

One-a-Day Women's Prenatal Vitamin

Rated on May 08, 2012

I've used this prenatal vitamin during my pregnancy and still take it now while I'm breastfeeding. I've had no problems with nausea. I like that there's DHA added to the pills which is important for brain development.

Johnson's Bathtime Essentials Gift Set

Rated on May 03, 2012

Johnson's and Johnson's is a brand everyone trusts and now they're improving their products by removing more chemicals that may be harmful to babies. Yay! I didn't have a problems with using the head to toe and lotion on my baby but I did have a dermatologist tell me that J&J products are strong for infants. I received this basket with my first baby shower and used everything except the cornstarch powder and oil.

Organic Washable Nursing Pads - 6 ct

Rated on May 03, 2012

I love that these nursing pads are organic and definitely more eco friendly than disposables. They're very soft and hold up well to washing. I recommend getting a few sets of these since, from my experience, breasts tend to leak during each feeding. I changed mind frequently since, unlike the disposables, the wetness stays on the pad leaving an uncomfortable moist feeling.