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BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Original

Rated on Jun 17, 2012

This carrier takes only seconds to get on and get baby comfortable, and I never felt like there was any risk of suffocation with it. It is also great because baby can face in or out (once they have good head control). However, it really hurts my back after more than about half an hour, so I usually only use it when I have to run into a store or if I know I'll be able to sit a lot.

Also worth noting, this is the only baby carrier my husband will wear. It is not feminine and easily adjusted to fit another wearer, so this is a perfect carrier for mom and dad to share.

Munchkin BPA Free Soft Tip Infant Spoon - 6 Pack

Rated on Jun 17, 2012

LOVED these! Best baby spoon we tried, hands down. Many others are kind of thick and hard to fit in a small baby's mouth, but these are perfect. Also, even though they say top rack of the dishwasher, they are fine being washed in the silverware tray. Just make sure you don't sterilize them... found out the hard way that they will melt!

Homedics SoundSpa Lullaby

Rated on Jun 17, 2012

Someone gave me one of these as a baby shower gift, and it was awesome... until it wasn't anymore. It is both a projector and sound machine, and my first daughter was absolutely mesmerized by it. It soothed her to sleep and was perfect for nursing her in the middle of the night without being too bright. Unfortunately, it took only about a month until the mechanism that turned the image disk for the projector stopped working. But because it was still useful as a nightlight and sound machine, I ended up continuing to use it anyway. When my second daughter was born I went out and bought another one, and sure enough... same thing happened. Overall, I really liked this thing, but was pretty disappointed that it broke so quickly TWICE.

Earth Mama Angel Baby Mama-To-Be Tea Sampler

Rated on May 08, 2012

There are teas for each trimester in this sampler. I received this as a gift during my last pregnancy and really enjoyed it. The teas all taste good, and it's great to be able to try natural remedies for pregnancy complaints before turning to medicine- these are pretty good at doing what they claim!

Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Ocean Adventure Gym

Rated on May 08, 2012

My kids absolutely LOVED this baby gym. It's great for tummy time because the mat has so much to look at (and even comes with a tummy time pillow!), and it's great the rest of the time because there are plenty of things to hold baby's attention. The motion activated light/music toy is fabulous because you can take it anywhere-- we still use it in the crib even though our youngest has outgrown the mat! A well-priced, versatile baby product that can be used for a long time.

Johnson's Bedtime Bath

Rated on May 08, 2012

I received this wash as a baby shower gift. This is not the everyday bath wash I use for my kids, but I do use this in addition to the Johnson's Bedtime Lotion every now and then when they need a little extra help calming down at the end of the day-- and boy, does it smell heavenly. Definitely seems to help them wind down and drift off.

Johnson's Bedtime Lotion

Rated on May 08, 2012

I received this lotion as a baby shower gift. I sometimes use this in addition to the bedtime wash when my kids need a little extra help calming down at the end of the day. It smells wonderful and does seem to help calm them. Definitely moisturizes baby's skin and doesn't cause irritation.

Sony Baby Call Baby Monitor - 900MHZ

Rated on May 08, 2012

Very good baby monitor. Liked it so much I bought another set when my second baby was born! I always recommend it to others. Works just fine when I'm in my basement or out in the yard, never looses the signal.

Especially for Baby Under the Sea Bath Squirtees

Rated on May 04, 2012

These bath toys are cute and my kids love them- my older daughter especially, because she loves to squirt the water out. The only downside is you MUST remember to squirt the water out before putting the toys away, because they will grow mold inside if not emptied.

ERGObaby Carrier

Rated on May 04, 2012

After hearing lots of rave reviews, I was really excited to try this carrier. I get that it holds babies in an ergonomic position that is good for their backs and hips, and it is also very comfortable for the wearer. But when worn front-carrying, baby is smooshed into your chest and the straps are close to their face, leaving them unable to look around- my daughter never grew to like it, even after multiple attempts at getting her used to it, and as a large-breasted woman, I always felt like she was going to smother. I do occasionally like to use it as a back carrier though, which is why I kept it- but try as I might, I can't seem to get her into it without help in the back-carry position. Overall, I could take this carrier or leave it, since I need to have another carrier for front-carrying anyway.