Sunday, February 28, 2010

Graco Pack n' Play- Monkey Business

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This is a pretty basic style pack 'n play, but has served very well both for my infant son and his one year old cousin. It sets up, folds up, and stores more easily than I expected, even for a small mom. I really like that you can use it at bassinet level; it's much easier to reach a small baby, especially if you have it next to your bed. The monkey print and monkey mobile are cute and gender neutral. I really haven't missed any other frills that other models have (changing tables, vibrators, etc.) though I'm sure those would be worth it for some people. Another detail I really like is that there are tabs on the bottom of the mattress that slip through slits in the bottom of the bed and velcro underneath, thus securing the mattress to the bottom pretty effectively. That will certainly cut down on some playing under the mattress, etc. It certainly seems like with the occasional use it's getting, it will hold up through however many children we have. Get more detail about Graco Pack n' Play- Monkey Business.

Graco Kimberly Armoire, Cherry Review

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This Armoir is very inexpensive and the craftsmenship shows.. It was however perfect for our 3 year old... It took 3 times to get one that wasnt damaged.Get more detail about Graco Kimberly Armoire, Cherry.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Go-Go Babyz Infant Cruizer All Terrain for Graco Infant Seats, Black Top Quality

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My sister in Toronto owns the Travelmate and kept raving about it when she visits. However my little guy was still too young at the time and the company told me that the Travelmate is only compatible with toddler and convertible toddler seats. SO since I had a Peg seat and how much she drooled over the Travelmate I decided to give the Infant Cruizer a go. We mainly bought this as a Travel product for flying to and from California back home to Toronto, which we try to do at least a few times a year and with the birth of my son of course the visit demands by family have increased exponentially. I will agree with the reviewer that this product does come with some "fame" attached since its so unique, There were more than a few jealous parents asking about it. The Infant cruizer was a great travel solution but where I am most pleased (and why I decided to review) is the everyday use. I take my son practically everywhere I go now. The use I get out the Infant Cruizer between pediatric check ups, coffee stops with buddies (which have sadly replaced meeting for beers at the pub) to grocery shopping, you name it, is worth every penny. This should be the main selling point IMO. Its so easy to snap the peg out of the base in my car and onto the Infant Cruizer I rarely ever bring out my Bugaboo. I just received the Toddler adaptor as he is getting ready to move up in the world and i will try and update to let you all know how it goes!Get more detail about Go-Go Babyz Infant Cruizer All Terrain for Graco Infant Seats, Black.

Graco Angelcare Deluxe Movement Sensor With Sound Monitor This instant

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We love this product, and see it as a must-have. Our baby is now 5mo; we used it since he was born and intend to continue using it.
We bought it primarily for motion detection as a measure against SIDS. Honestly, I simply do not understand people who manage to sleep well at night without such a monitoring device, after being educated about SIDS.
At 5mo, even after the SIDS risk is decreased, we still feel safe leaving the baby at a different floor in the house, and checking if the little motion indicator shows movement. It's simply... relaxing. And we need that peace of mind.
Another word about the motion sensor: when the sensor does not detect movement (possible SIDS) the unit will sound an alarm both on mobile units and on the nursery unit. Of course you'll leap to the crib once you hear the beep (I never thought I could react so fast!); but the beep on the nursery unit is loud enough to wake the baby up as well, which can get the baby out of the SIDS situation by itself.

I had to buy a Masonite board for this product. Until I did, we got many false alarms (at least once every night) which could not be avoided with any setting of the sensitivity dial. This was expected - per the manual - since my crib has a grid-like wired bottom. I ordered the board according to the dimensions mentioned in the manual at the local hardware store and paid approx. $15 - really no need to order online and possibly pay more. Once I installed the board, I never had a single false alarm (and I do test the unit from time to time).

So, beyond the motion sensor (the primary objective, as I mentioned) we also get:
- Audio monitor - very useful. I would get it anyways if it was not bundled in. Also the usual features of visual sound indicator, volume and sensitivity. It's only one-way (monitor) - you cannot talk back to the baby.
- Temperature monitor with alarm - theoretically useful, but I am not sure I can trust the reading, as it does not agree with my other thermometer. (Strangely, I never see -any- two thermometers completely agree...) But at least you get a ballpark number which is good.

Some thoughts about what I like less (room for improvement):
- Once you lift the baby from the crib, or rather 20 sec. after - the alarm will sound if you forgot to turn the unit off. Hence you have to remember to turn it off, and then remember to turn it on again after putting the baby back. This is rather cumbersome, and created a lot of nuisance until we got used to the on/off action even while half-asleep. See, once you took the baby out and started giving her needed care, the last thing you want is a startling alarm in the room. This is really really annoying, both for the parents and the baby.
I would suggest to Graco, if this is possible, to add some weight sensor (with adjustable sensitivity). It should be quite easy to detect an empty crib, and switch the unit into some special 'standby mode' that will hold the alarm.
- Switching between the different modes (audio-only, audio+movement, etc.) is cumbersome through the menu system. It is working, sure, but it's multiple button presses and you have to remember to 'confirm' your selection otherwise it will be canceled with no warning (bad idea!). While sophisticated and functioning, sophistication is the last thing parents need with constant sleep deprivation.
Suggested improvement: keep the menu system for the less common functions, and add dedicated buttons to turn on/off the main features: one button for motion detection, one button for audio monitoring.
- There is another issue - but I'm not sure my memory serves me right; as far as I can recall, you cannot set the system NOT to detect movements, and only monitor audio. This can be useful if you take the baby out of the crib and put her on the carpet to play - you may want to keep the audio monitor on but of course disable the motion sensor as the crib is empty. In the cases when I needed this I simply disconnected the motion sensor's wire from the unit, which effectively disables the alarm; yet, a dedicated mode for audio without motion would solve this in a more elegant way. And of course - my other two suggestions above would solve this even better.
- I would appreciate some additions to make this into a super-monitor: (Idea for a Super-Deluxe-Extra-Premium model?... Features could be enabled via attachable, optional add-ons)
* Day/Night video cam. (when you hear those grunts, don't you want to see how alert the baby is by checking if she moves and kicks?)
* Hygrometer (humidity). Makes sense almost as a thermometer makes sense, esp. when the air is too dry due to heating.
* Two-way audio. I know a lot of parents like this; I personally prefer NOT to have it as it may tempt me to try to "remote relax" the baby. Nope, I prefer to be forced to get up and give the physical attention.

I would gladly pay the combined price of this unit plus a separate video cam to get a super monitor model in one product.
I have a feeling many parents would too, hence something like that at a price of about $250 will both make a great product and a good profit to the mfg.

Closing thoughts:
A must have product; the pros are huge (with no competition for the price & features combination). Cons are minor and can be worked-around.
I would definitely buy this unit again, and would put this in the top 5 for must-haves, together with a crib and car seat.
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Friday, February 26, 2010

Graco Angelcare Movement Sensor with Nursery Monitor Immediately

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This monitor really is like having an Angel on duty. My daughter (a first-time mom) was nervous about laying her baby down alone but this monitor helped her feel more secure. Would definitely recommend this product to anyone.Get more detail about Graco Angelcare Movement Sensor with Nursery Monitor.

Graco Jumpster Doorway Jumperfor Play and Exersize Best Quality

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This jumper saved my sanity! My 6 month old son won't sit in his bouncy seat, in his swing, in his bumbo or anywhere else for that matter. But he LOVES the Graco jumper! The cost of preparing dinner with 2 hands instead of one... priceless!Get more detail about Graco Jumpster Doorway Jumperfor Play and Exersize.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Graco Pack n Play - Safari Sun Get it now!

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I bought it because my parents live in another city and I'm planning on visiting them with the baby often. I haven't gotten a chance to actually use this yet as our baby isn't born yet but Im happy with it after taking it out of the box and putting it together. It was easy to assemble and seems well made. The one complaint is that it all doesn't fit back in the bag. Get more detail about Graco Pack n Play - Safari Sun.

Bugaboo Cameleon Adapter for Graco Car Seat Buy Now

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Friends of ours lent us their Bugaboo Cameleon, but I found the bassinet to be large and vacuous for our newborn. This connector piece is a godsend and enables us to use her carseat with the Bugaboo frame. The baby is "snug" in her seat and happy to have a more cushy ride! Connector piece is very sturdy, but I had a little trouble assembling it because the pieces have to be PERFECTLY aligned. Normally not a huge deal but I broke a sweat as my daughter was screaming while I was trying to assemble it! Get more detail about Bugaboo Cameleon Adapter for Graco Car Seat.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Graco DuoGlider LX Double Stroller - Zarafa Order Now

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Fast shipping, stroller is nicer than I thought from the pictures. It is a little big and heavy but all double strollers are. I love the fact that it takes two car seats since I am having twins.Get more detail about Graco DuoGlider LX Double Stroller - Zarafa.

Graco SnugRide Adjustable Base - Tan Decide Now

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I recommend purchasing at least 2 so that there is an extra for Dad, Grandparents, Siblings or other person that is assisting you to put in there car.Get more detail about Graco SnugRide Adjustable Base - Tan.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Graco Digital Deluxe iMonitor Baby Monitor Right now

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We've had this monitor for 2 years and have never had any issues. We've moved 3 times over that period, from suburbs to the city, 2 story and single story, and the monitor has worked well in every home. Right now it's placed in my son's room, which is upstairs on the back side of the house and we keep one receiver downstairs in the kitchen. If there is no noise coming from his room, you can't even tell it's on it's so quiet. Not sure if it really reaches 2000 ft, but we can take it across the street to the neighbors house and it still works. Our house is about 2700 sq. ft. so I think that's still a pretty good range. We can work in any part of the house, garage, out in the yard, etc. while he naps. Off the charger, it lasts about 3 hours - I don't really have a need for it to last longer than that. Get more detail about Graco Digital Deluxe iMonitor Baby Monitor.

Lowest Price Graco Wood Frame Pack 'n Play with Bassinet and Changing Table - 2009 Marlowe

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Very pleased with the model we purchased. Husband and I plan on having the baby stay with us in our room once she's born and the coloring of the playard, especially the wood frame, matches great with our bedroom furniture. Get more detail about Graco Wood Frame Pack 'n Play with Bassinet and Changing Table - 2009 Marlowe.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Low Price Graco Jogging Stroller Weather Shield

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Serves it's purpose... but make sure you get the shild from same Brand , otherwise it won't fit properly.
If not enough information is found here at Amazon. Call the company wich made the product. ( exp... Graco )Get more detail about Graco Jogging Stroller Weather Shield.

Save Graco Two Piece Harness Tie in Grey

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I bought this harness as a replacement for my baby's carseat after a visit from grandma's dog who chewed through the original. The harness is a pefect match technically, however, the original one was a tan color and the replacements only come in grey. Fortunately, it matches the latch for the shoulder straps so it does not look out of place. Other than that it is a perfect replacement.Get more detail about Graco Two Piece Harness Tie in Grey.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Discount Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat Sachi

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I picked this infant seat for a few reasons:

It is lightweight, only 7 lbs itself w/ out base,( and baby)

It has the EPS foam lining the seat between the plastic and the fabric baby sits on.

The fabrics used are easy to clean and are the colors I was looking for, Black, and Beige orange accent color. There is a velvet fabric in beige that is super soft!

It comes with a removable foot cover which will be great in the winter months or when going to the park in the stroller.

It also comes with removable shoulder strap covers (to lessen the irritation of the straps) and removable head support all which you can throw in the washer and clean if need be.

The canopy is a little flimsy but also removable, and it has a peep hole in the top so you can see the baby through it from the top.

The base it comes with is super easy to install took husband 5 mins, onces he read through the instructions, they make it very clear if it is installed correctly or not..
Overall I really like this car seat and I will recommend it to my friends.Get more detail about Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat Sachi.

Cheapest Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat with EPS

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This is a very good car-seat. It is soft and seems confortable for the baby.

I just wanted to add that the color is more kaki than white, I was expecting some much lighter hue.

The size is good, and a word to those deciding what to buy:
. This car seat does not have the side impact protection. That is the only con.
. The bigger the car seat the longer you will be able to use it BUT, the heavier and bulkier it will be. With the new bigger carseats you are talking about carrying 50 pounds to get your baby out of the car with the seat (25 for the seat, about 25 -or even more- with the baby). So that is something to consider before buying.
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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Cheap Graco Ultra Clear Vibe Monitor

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I have always been pleased with the quality of Graco products, and I cannot believe the poor quality of this monitor, especially considering you can get so much better for the same price. Our Sony monitor was excellent, until it needed repair. In the meantime, I chose this monitor because I wanted something with a vibration feature. I wear hearing aids and wanted something that would get my attention without me having to hear it. What a HUGE disappointment!

We set the unit up while getting baby ready for bed. There was no one in the room with the transmitter, but the parent unit would vibrate every few minutes. It picked up TV and radio signals and we could hear them despite turning the sound all the way down. Even when it was picking up the right signal, the sound quality was extremely poor, lots of static and crackling. Very cheap product for a not very cheap price! If it was a bargain basement price of $10, then I could understand, but for $40 I expected so much more. We couldn't even use it for a single night and it is going back right away. Get more detail about Graco Ultra Clear Vibe Monitor.

Buying Graco Twin IPO Stroller in Navarro

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We actually bought 2 of these to use at Disney World for our kids, ages 4, 3, 18 months, and 3 months. We wanted something that would accomodate all sizes of kids and steer well with any combination of kids, give everyone an actual seat to sit in (not like a sit and stand), and fold up small to fit on busses. We found the perfect stroller! It folded easily and small, it held all of the kids from the 3 month old to the 44" and 45lb older kids comfortably and steered relatively well. Some things that we especially liked: there was a carry handle on the side so when it was folded up you could pick it up like a suitcase which was especially handy for the busses, it was very easy to fold and unfold, the seats reclined to near flat (the 3 month old spent lots of time in it and never had a problem) and could be reclined or sat up easily with just one hand, and the baskets were adaquately sized, but not huge. It overall was a great little double stroller. It was much sturdier than I was expecting from an umbrella type stroller.
That being said, there were a few negatives. The sunshades are essentailly useless, and the clips to hold them open didn't work very well. They were pretty flimsy and the older kids kept knocking them off of the stroller and then we would have to reattached them. They also kind of got in the way when folding the stroller up, but not a big deal. The other bad thing that we came across was that the wheels in the front have a lever thing that makes the wheels swivel (easy to steer) or lock (tough to steer, but good for offroad). Sometimes the kids with their long legs, or Mommy and Daddy steering too close to an obstacle, would knock those levers into the lock positon and then the stroller would get difficult to steer, so we would have to stop and put the lever thing back. The stroller really isn't too bad to steer when all 3 front wheels are swiveling, but if one of them gets locked it becomes much more difficult. And if you have much weight in the stroller you HAVE to use 2 hands to steer. Since it is an umbrella stroller and has 2 handles instead of a continuos bar there will be no cell phone chats while you steer the stroller, at least not very long ones.
Overall, the strollers worked awesome for us at Disney World and I am excited about having one to use for the 2 younger kids as they get older. If you are looking for a small, easy to use double stroller for cruising the mall, going to the zoo, etc I would definitely recommend this one.Get more detail about Graco Twin IPO Stroller in Navarro.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Buy Graco Infant SafeSeat Step 1 - Gianni

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I have this same seat in a different color and loved it. My daughter is 19mos and just transitioned out of it last month b/c the height and weight limits go so high. She now has a Radian 65 seat which I highly recommend as a great second seat.

I had the snugrides for my boys when they were babies but they only could use the seat for 4-6mos tops b/c they are big boys. I had thought about getting a Radian for my daughter's first seat, but I wanted something portable and the Radian does not come out as it does not have a handle.

The safeseat was a great compromise. It lasted a year and a half and in the meantime, I could save up for the Radian 65. I'm for extended rear facing til 35lbs and this seat made it very easy as it doesn't press babies legs up against the seat. The Safeseat is a bit heavier than the snugride, but the safeseat lasts longer. Also with the base, there is no way you could improperly install it. Great seat, great purchase. Also the seat I have is a very light tan color and never looks dirty. Get more detail about Graco Infant SafeSeat Step 1 - Gianni.

Purchase Graco Contempo Highchair - Melbourne

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Not only is the high chair nice to look at day in and day out, but it is very comfortable for baby and easy to use. It does take up a lot of space, but we have plenty of room and it doesn't bother me at all. The extra cover that it comes with is VERY useful - I can put the clean one on while I wash the dirty one. Get more detail about Graco Contempo Highchair - Melbourne.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Order Graco Mosaic Lightweight Stroller, Mickey

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hard to find a smaller stroller with a handle bar in front. Son likes to hold on and sit up and most umbrella strollers don't offer that. We tried the others with a bar--Chicco and one other--but they felt flimsy and didn't steer well. This steers well, has a nice basket, ergo handles, reclines back. It could be lighter and I'd like a backpack strap, but best out there right now.Get more detail about Graco Mosaic Lightweight Stroller, Mickey.

Where To Buy Graco Silhouette Infant Swing, Milan

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I was very excited to receive this swing. Once out of the box, it took a little while to assemble. After assembly we turned it on only to notice that it was defective. First of all, the battery compartment is on the inner side of the swing. When the swing is on, the swing scrapes against the battery compartment which slows the swing down or stops it all together. Secondly, the dial on that controls the swing was shorted out. If you hit it the light flickers and it comes on. But it will turn off again if lightly bumped. This was surely a defective swing. I wanted another one sent, but Amazon will only give me a refund. I am very disappointed since I am overseas and it is difficult for me to get to the post office and ship and receive things and it takes a long while to get anything. Get more detail about Graco Silhouette Infant Swing, Milan.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Shop For Graco SnugRide 32 Base in Silver

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This was my first time ordering from Amazon and it's affiliates. The item arrived as promised without any delays or damage. Thank you for being so prompt and professionalGet more detail about Graco SnugRide 32 Base in Silver.

Cozy Cline Toddler Booster Car Seat, Westcliffe

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This is a forward facing only seat, 20 - 40lbs. While the bare minimum stated by law is 1 year and 20 lbs to turn a child forward facing, a rear facing child is 5 times safer in most collisions than a forward facing one. The cervical vertebrae have not fused prior to age 3, and cannot protect the spinal column- the whiplash motion in an accident that leaves adults with a sore neck can internally decapitate a toddler, killing or permanently disabling them.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends leaving children rear facing to the limits of their convertible car seat- generally 30, 35, or even 40 lbs, and at least 2 years of age. Sweden rear faces all children till age 4 and their highway fatalities per capita are far lower than ours.

Please do not choose a forward facing only seat for a child under at least 30 lbs, and certainly not a 1 year old.

I did give this seat 2 stars rather than 1, as it is comfortable and may be appropriate for a small segment of 2 - 4 year old between 30 and 40 lbs.Get more detail about Cozy Cline Toddler Booster Car Seat, Westcliffe.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Graco Eco-Friendly Dakota Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Dark Walnut Review

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I got this crib after lots of search on the internet.
The color is what I looked for: it's not too dark brown, a little brighter than espresso in the picture.
And a design is very simple and it looks really really expensive. I love this.
The wood is sturdy and there is no scratch in any parts.
First time I got this crib from Amazon, I found that one part of crib was broken.
It was because of careless of delivery.
Anyway, I called Customer Service, and they directly sent me a new one. It took just a few days.
I strongly recommend this to everyone who's looking for nice, sturdy, and gorgeous crib.Get more detail about Graco Eco-Friendly Dakota Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Dark Walnut.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Graco Tandem Stroller Rain Cover This instant

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I bought this to go with my Graco Duoglider stroller and when I got it, it wouldn't fit all the way on it. I ended up giving it to one of my friends who has a Kolcraft double stroller and it won't properly fit hers either. I did use it for my single stroller and it was too big. I'm going to buy the Graco Quattro Duo here soon to replace the Duoglider and hopefully this will fit on it since it's shorter than the Duoglider. Get more detail about Graco Tandem Stroller Rain Cover.

Graco Kimberly Combo, White Immediately

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I bought the whole collection it turned out better than I tought. Beautiful color and easier to put together than anticipated, Would definitely recommend.Get more detail about Graco Kimberly Combo, White.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Graco 5-Second Thermometer Best Quality

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I bought this thermometer when I was pregnant and getting all of my baby stuff ready. This thermometer was $10 and all the others were $5. I figured that since it was Graco, that it would be good. WRONG! This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever bought. Number one, it is NOT accurate. With it being flu season and the swine flu being in full force, every time my baby feels warm, I take her temp. Well one night I got 97.9, 105.1 and 101.9. I took the temp 3 times because the first temp did not seem right. Then the second temp came and I freaked for a second and then realized that no way is her temp that high. We then took it again, and who knows if that was even an accurate temp. After taking her temp 3 times and being aggravated, I ran out and bought another thermometer. When I got home and took her temp with the new thermometer, it read 98.9. Note: I also had the same problems as the other reviewer. This product really is garbage.
PLEASE, buy a different thermometer. Save yourself a lot of aggravation and stress.

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Graco Changing Table Pad Covers in 2-Pack - White Get it now!

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Not exactly what I was expecting, but these pads should hopefully keep the changing pad clean. They are simply a small pad that lays inside the changing table attachment. It does not cover the entire table.Get more detail about Graco Changing Table Pad Covers in 2-Pack - White.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Graco 1.5 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier Buy Now

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As other reviewers have noted, the filter sits in a shallow tray of water. Well it's nearly impossible to take out that tray without water spilling all over. And I've had a few instances where the tank isn't seated exactly right and all the water leaks out. It is also quite noisy, good for white noise effects but annoying with a baby monitor since it masks the sounds of baby. Get more detail about Graco 1.5 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier.

Graco Deluxe Sunshade - 2pk Order Now

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The sunshade works, but it ripped the first time I rolled down the window (failing to pay attention). It does the job and is cheap, but I wish it were a bit sturdier.Get more detail about Graco Deluxe Sunshade - 2pk.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Graco IPO Deluxe Stroller in Gemma Decide Now

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Initially we really liked this stroller. It is very easy to open and close. It is fairly light weight and does have a nice storage bin. HOWEVER, once our daughter got to about 28lbs it got very difficult to manuever. You CANNOT steer with 1 hand and in fact really need to push with 2. I cannot imagine a 50lb child fitting in this seat. She is already outgrown this stroller at 30lbs. The canopy continuoulsy pops off. Luckily it is fairly easy to put back on. I am extremely unhappy with the manueverability of this stroller and am looking to replace it. We don't use a stroller that often anymore but when we do, I need something more user friendly in shopping malls or amusement parks.Get more detail about Graco IPO Deluxe Stroller in Gemma.

Graco DuoGlider Stroller in Tango in the Tongo Right now

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We got this for our newborn and 2 year old, works great and they both like it. We like how the back seat lays flat and the front seat sits up straight. It is big to lug around though.Get more detail about Graco DuoGlider Stroller in Tango in the Tongo.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Lowest Price Graco imonitor Vibe

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My son is one and this monitor seems to be dying. It never worked well in the first place as the battery doesnt stay charged very long (like 3 hours). But now it keeps cutting out and my house is only 1500 sq feet! Wish I had gotten a better monitor. I thought this had good reviews in Baby Bargains book, but they were wrong!Get more detail about Graco imonitor Vibe.

Low Price Graco Harmony Highchair in Abbington

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Have been using this chair for about four months. After the first three months the back assembly broke so that the chair no longer remains upright. It is still usable, but by the end of a meal my son has slouched down to a 45 degree angle. That was alot of money for a chair that only worked properly for three months! Get more detail about Graco Harmony Highchair in Abbington.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Save Graco Swing 'N Bounce 2-in-1 Infant Swing in Broadstreet

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I got this as a baby shower gift, I had asked for it because I had gotten the rest of the broadstreet collection. I thought it was great being a 2 in one. Once the little one came home she hates it. Still to this day I try to convince here to sit in it, I can't keep her in it for more than 2 minutes. The toys are boring and the music is not upbeat enough. She goes to grandma's house and LOVES that swing! It has swinging birds.

Note to those new parents looking for a swing= Find something with upbeat music, some sort of toys that does something, and something colorful! I picked mine based on looks didn't think about what the baby would like best once it got here, big mistake! Get more detail about Graco Swing 'N Bounce 2-in-1 Infant Swing in Broadstreet.

Discount Graco Digital Imonitor Mini Baby Monitor in White

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We bought this monitor, because it was so highly rated in Consumer Reports. I can only give this a one star. The volume is so low, I have to stick it beside my head to hear anything. Our house is very large, and the older kids do have lots of computers and electronics going, but this item is worthless in our house. I just hope I can return it. Oh, also the parents unit is so small, I am afraid of losing it. Get more detail about Graco Digital Imonitor Mini Baby Monitor in White.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Cheap Graco IPO Stroller in Navarro

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I would love nothing more than to give this stroller five stars, but once again I am completely disappointed by a Graco stroller. This is our fourth Graco stroller. You would think by our third child we would have learned our lesson, but the cute fabric and cheap price lured us in. Here is what my husband and I would tell our friends:

Positive:
1. The fabric is cute and after a year is holding up well.
2. ummm... trying to think of something else nice to say. Guess we'll just have to move on?

Negative:
1. I want to cuss at the canopy because it will NOT stay on. My husband keeps throwing it to the side but I keep insisting on putting it back on to shield our son from the sun. After a few minutes our 13 mo old just pulls it off anyway. SO annoying!

2. The stroller does not fold and unfold properly. Not sure if it's just mine but it's never worked right... but then again this is my fourth Graco and eventually they all did the same thing.

3. The tires will not work on smooth surfaces. Mall? Grocery store? Imagine kicking the tires to try to get them to roll or turn or WORK.

4. The seat recline worked great at first but now it doesn't quite go all the way up.

Do yourself a favor and buy something else!Get more detail about Graco IPO Stroller in Navarro.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Buying Graco MetroLite Stroller, Rittenhouse

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We were looking for a lightweight stroller that can be used for a 3 - 4 month old baby since we have a heavier Graco travelsystem (which we love!). The Metrolight is very convenient for just a quick run to the store with the baby without having to lug a big travelsystem and when you don't need a car seat.

The only think I would've changed was the folding mechanism, it's very cumbersome b/c the wheels have to be locked in the front, etc. etc. before it can close fully. Trying to fold this stroller while holding a 3 - 4 month old is difficult enough.

All in all, just to have a lightweight stroller this was a great choice.Get more detail about Graco MetroLite Stroller, Rittenhouse.

Buy Graco imonitor Digital Color Video Baby Monitor

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I've had this product for 6 months. At first, I thought this was the coolest product and loved being able to see my baby boy at night on the screen. I had a lot of problems with lost signal but I got used to it over time. BUT over the last few weeks, the signal is completely gone. I've tried resetting the camera and parent unit, replacing the battery, standing right in the front of the camera with the parent unit - nothing has worked. I had a really hard time getting in touch with Graco. I would call and the message on the line would say "We have a large call volume right now. Call later." Then it would hang up on me. So frustrating! But I was finally able to get through after many tries and they've agreed to refund me the MSRP. They are supposed to send me a pre-paid FedEx label so I can mail the product back. Then it should take 2-3 weeks to receive my money.

UPDATE 12/23/09: I bought the Summer Infant Slim & Secure monitor and WOW, what an improvement from the Graco imonitor!!! It's the same price ($200), the signal is perfect at any point in my house, and the picture is much better quality. I can't believe I wasted all of those months on the Graco product.Get more detail about Graco imonitor Digital Color Video Baby Monitor.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Purchase Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Dark Walnut

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With twin boys coming I wanted something reasonably priced that looked nice and didn't take up too much space like the Lifetime cribs we've seen at the baby stores. This crib is not only so beautiful in person but it was a breeze to put together. I did it with my stepdaughter while I was 7 months pregnant with twins. And we did two of them! The color matches the Leksvik "Antique" furniture I bought from Ikea perfectly! We have two guest rooms with furniture and full size solid wood beds so we didn't want to spend alot on furniture that we wouldn't need when they get bigger. I love that this crib converts so they can continue to share a room until they are out of the toddler stage (mainly for the ease of us parents who have to respond to the needs of two babies/toddlers at once). I can't recommend it enough and NO ONE should be disappointed with this crib. It does sit lower than alot of other cribs, but my husband is 6'2 and he has no problem with it. It only takes 2 seconds to bend over and pick up a baby or put a pacifier back in their mouth. I highly recommend this beautiful practical crib!Get more detail about Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Dark Walnut.

Order Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller, Zurich

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Its an excellent pick for a family that has two infants. Just remember that it would not fit easily in regular sedan, so you need an SUV to carry it around. No complaints, works great. We are happy with this product.Get more detail about Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller, Zurich.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Where To Buy Graco Sweet Slumber Sound Machine in White

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I just received this product today and I love it. Our son, who is 6 months old, loves it as well. It has so many different sounds and I like the lullabies on it as well. I am just in love with this sound machine. Yes, a lot of the nature sounds sound similar but if they put my son to sleep that's what matters. He seems to enjoy the whales in the ocean and the night time sounds the best. We haven't tried putting him to sleep with the lullabies yet, he seems to enjoy falling asleep to natural sounds more than music. The volume on this is great as well. I thought it turned up pretty loud which I was happy with. I noticed some reviews on here said it wasn't loud enough or it was too loud. I think it gets just loud enough. I'm so happy we got this, we wont be wearing out the batteries on his bassinet as quickly now. Thank you Graco for making such great products!Get more detail about Graco Sweet Slumber Sound Machine in White.

Shop For Graco Platinum Cargo Booster Car Seat, Powell

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I don't have a lot to compare this seat against, but it seems to work pretty well. I've used this for about 3 months before reviewing.

Pros: Fairly easy to get in and out of the car. There is a cup holder too, which is nice. The seat is also very easy to adjust as your child grows. Works from children 20-100 lbs. so I won't have to buy another seat until we are ready to go to the booster.

Cons: Seems like your child will have to get used to sleeping in it at first. My daughter couldn't figure out how to position her head when she slept. It took about two car trips for her to find a position she liked and now she sleeps comfortably in the seat all the time.

I never had any of the issues that other reviewers had with the cover coming undone nor did I find the clip easy to un-clip. I very please with the car seat.

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat with Graco Pedic Foam In Westcliffe

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We have a Britax Marathon and a Britax Boulevard that we use in different cars. We needed a carseat for one set of grandparents and bought this one because it was much cheaper than the least expensive Britax. Well, you get what you pay for. Installation was a hassle in that the instruction manual did not tell you HOW to do things. Ultimately it works fine, though it seems less comfortable than the Britax line.Get more detail about Graco ComfortSport Convertible Car Seat with Graco Pedic Foam In Westcliffe.

Graco Kimberly Combo, Espresso Review

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This dresser was a great deal. For the price you want something that's stable and will last a long time and this is it. It was easy to put together, we did it in less than 45 minutes and it really could of been done with one person. The directions were easy to follow and everything fit into place easily. If you do buy it realize that some of the holes are not pre drilled and that's intentional. We put together this changing dresser and another Graco dresser and by far this was the easiest one to put together. We didn't have an electric drill and it still went fast and smooth. I would highly recommend it for the looks and how easy it was to put together.Get more detail about Graco Kimberly Combo, Espresso.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Graco Compact Infant Swing in Tango in the Tongo Top Quality

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We've totally enjoyed this swing except for one minor design problem. The first one we ordered did not work so I ordered a replacement. When that one came it did not work either. So I troubleshot it with a voltage tester and found the the positive side of the middle 2 batteries (it uses 4) was not making any contact. I used a screwdriver to bend the contact pins out a little and it then worked fine. I'm certain this is what was wrong with the first one so if you have a problem getting it to work I would bend these 2 wires out a little and try it then. Get more detail about Graco Compact Infant Swing in Tango in the Tongo.

Graco Easy Chair Highchair in Tango in the Tongo This instant

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I love the parent tray, where you can put food jars out of the baby's reach. The baby's tray is also adjustable so he can grow into this chair. The chair also reclines, which is nice because sometimes babies do fall asleep in their highchairs. It was easy & quick to assemble.Get more detail about Graco Easy Chair Highchair in Tango in the Tongo.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Graco Sarah Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cherry Immediately

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Purchased this crib from Target for my new grandson in Jan., 2009. Within 5 months, the wooden slats on the crib had split, leaving huge wooden splinters on the drop side of crib. We contacted the company and after quite a bit of time and paperwork, we received another side for the crib. The finish is very thin, the chips of paint have continued coming off in huge areas, now the drop side had ceased to function; when you think you have secured it, it will suddenly slip and not latch into place correctly. What a waste of time, effort, money and safety. Buyer beware!!Get more detail about Graco Sarah Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cherry.

Quilted Fitted Pack N Play Mattress Pad (Graco) Best Quality

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I bought this item for my Graco pack n play. It was the only item to be found on Amazon that says it was specifically for the pack n play. I washed it according to the care instructions. When I placed it around the pack n play "mattress", it was too big and bulky. If SIDS is a concern for you, I would not recommend this product. I may try washing it in hot water and drying it with high heat to shrink it, but so far I am not impressed at all. I wish Graco would sell a mattress pad specifically for the pack n play to avoid confusion.Get more detail about Quilted Fitted Pack N Play Mattress Pad (Graco).
 

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