My son’s Birthday just past and I searched high and low for the perfect gifts for him. He lost interest in many of his toys and really only enjoys Lego’s and Beyblades. I was so happy when we visited a yard sale a couple of months ago and he …

I am currently renting the Medela Lactina Select breast pump to use at work.
Features I like include the ability to change the speed and suction separately on the pump, the pump can be used as a double pump or a single pump depending on your preference, it is not …

I asked for, and received, this item as a gift on my registry. It’s one of the few electric pumps out there that goes for under $100. Unfortunately, as in most cases, you get what you pay for.
The dual breast pump is actually two single pumps that you can …

Baby Depot is in the back left corner of Burlington Coat Factory, next to the maternity clothes. Follow the ‘Baby Depot’ arrow on the signs throughout the store.
When I became pregnant I moved to Maine to live with my boyfriend. My family was still in NH and MA, so …

This play yard is a ‘pack and play’ that folds up for travel. It has locking wheels and comes with a bassinet, changing table, mobile and organizer.
The assembly, for the most part, is relatively easy. The instructions are easy to follow and I was able to do it by …

I chose this bouncer for my daughter before she was born, as part of my ‘get everything now’ tangent. You know, when you go around the house taping cords to the carpet, installing a lock on your toilet and buying things you won’t need until your child is three. …

This past June my boyfriend and I went crib hunting for our daughter who was born this August. I was looking for a crib that was safe, sturdy, stylish and convertible. The Palisades Convertible Crib caught my eye because of the beautiful curving of the headboard. It had a …

I love baby wipes, I love the way they smell and the fact that you can use them for a lot of things besides cleaning a baby after a diaper change. I found this brand of wipes after buying the same brand of diapers; I fell in love with …

Having a ten month old that loves to put everything in his month has made me hesitant when trying new brands of snacks. The first time I saw this product I was slightly put off as the cracker seemed very long. However, after trying unsuccessfully other brands I decided …

100% Pure Petroleum Jelly??? I know, I know! This product has a bad reputation in the skincare arena. I truly understand the logic and why it is considered bad for the skin. I was also on the same bandwagon trying to shun anything with petroleum products.
Recently, I …

The Pigeon Wide Neck Feeding Bottle with Peristaltic Nipple and AVS (Air Ventilation System) was recommended to me by the caretakers/teachers at my daughter’s childcare centre. I breastfed my daughter till she was two years and four months of age. She was in fact exclusively breastfed up …

I had been wanting to buy this play yard ever since I saw it on Amazon. The price wasn’t bad compared to other playpens and play yards. We bought this one for $69 plus tax and shipping, I checked WalMart and Target and they were all pretty close in …

I have two toddlers in the home and it was a real hassle taking them out in two separate strollers. I bought the Kolcraft Tandem Stroller from Amazon and I absolutely love it. It required assembly but putting it together was easy and didn’t take very long. I can …

Desitin Rapid Relief Diaper Rash Cream is one of the two brands of baby rash cream that I trust and use on my baby. My first choice was Palmer’s Bottom Butter, and Desitin Creamy rash cream came next. I was a total Palmer’s Bottom Butter fan until I ran …

When you welcome your new baby into the home there are all sorts of things you need to think about to ensure the environment is as safe and secure for him as it possibly can be. If you’re bottle feeding or expressing and feeding from a bottle then …

I have always been a fan of Johnsons shampoo when my children are very young, they make several varieties now and as I find they are all generally very effective I like to try any new ones I see.  Their Chamomile shampoo is a new addition to the range, …

I have four children but have never really thought a baby changing station was necessary, when I had my son however I decided to buy this Graco one as I’d found it for a very reasonable price in the sale and knew it would look fantastic in the nursery …

My 9-month old baby and 2-year old toddler love eating baby food in jars since they were six months old. I both buy Gerber and Beech Nut brands alternately in different veggie and fruit flavors, whatever I feel buying at the moment. Recently, I am getting more Beech Nut …

Overall I have enjoyed using Lifefactory 4oz glass baby bottles with silicone sleeves. Because I’m exclusively breastfeeding, I haven’t had to use bottles that often, but when I do I use these.
Pros: glass, colors, safety, can be boiled, can be frozen
Cons: can be difficult to read volume.
I choose glass …

When my son was getting ready to start weaning I had a stroke of luck in that I visited The Baby Show and was given several packs of Tommee Tippee weaning in various colours, each pack held five spoons so I haven’t had to purchase any more and therefore …

The The Fisher-Price Zen Collection Gliding Bassinet is very nice, but I don’t think it is ideal for my situation. I probably would not use this type of bassinet again. I am very happy that I got this at 1/3 of the regular price or otherwise I would be …

The Fisher-Price Cradle ‘N Swing, My Little Snugabunny, is a very nice swing. I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend this product to friends and family.
I originally purchased this swing based mainly on its appearance. My nursery is woodland themed and I liked the neutral …

The first thing I learned after having my son was that being a new mom turns your brain into mush. Everything is never where you can find it and you can never remember anything. It is exactly like being pregnant.
In the beginning I did not have large countertops until …

I bought this toy hammock made by Prince Lionheart after hearing good things about it, I’ve used smaller hammocks in the past but have found they never hold quite enough to be really useful. The promise of this one being a ‘jumbo’ size (and a very good price) had …

I’ve always used Sudocream on my children’s bottoms at nappy change time, so was a little stuck when I realised my son’s skin didn’t tolerate it very well. I first came across Bepanthen after receiving a small sample of it, luckily it arrived at a time where I really …

I love the Avent range of feeding bottles and have used them pretty much exclusively for my four children. I have used both the very small ones and the 9oz capacity that I am reviewing today.  They are available in a range of set sizes, it works out to …

Nowadays, we use baby diaper on our babies unlike in old times wherein baby cloth was use as the undergarment of most babies. As a parent, we ensure the safety of my baby in selecting what diaper is suitable and comfortable for her.
When our first baby was born, …

When I had my fourth baby I decided pretty early on that I wanted to use a traditional cold water steriliser, I’ve had steam and microwave sterilisers in the past but find the cold water method so much easier.  I eventually settled on a Boots branded steriliser as the …

Even though my two year old nephew is almost potty trained, there are still times that he has to wear diapers. I usually put thwm on him at night while he is sleeping and during instances when he starts to have alot of bowel movements. Thankfully, this …

A friend introduced me to the Comforts brand diapers when I moved here to Nevada. I had been buying Huggies and ran out while I was at her house. She loaned me a diaper since my son and hers were similar in size. I had tried a couple of …

My son has several training cups but at seventeen months still prefers a bottle, unlike his sisters who were all drinking pretty much exclusively from a cup at around six months old.  This Nûby Grip N Sip cup was recommended to me at a baby show, the lady mentioning …

I have four children and have always used Avent feeding bottles, finding the quality second to none and the actual bottle design remaining fantastic over the years. This time around though I’ve deviated; my son is seventeen months old now and although he had Avent bottles from birth until …

When my son was born my local supermarket had lots of Very Hungry Caterpillar clothing and accessories available - unfortunately he arrived a little early and that fact coupled with heavy snow immediately after his birth meant that by the time I got to go shopping it had all …

Like all young children, my son loves bathtime and at seventeen months old is just now progressing from simple splashing to wanting toys to play with. Obviously they need to be simple toys, suitable for his small chubby hands to hold, but I wanted his first set of bath …

I discovered the Comforts brand of baby care products and I am hooked on them. I started buying the diapers because they were cheaper than the “value” brand at my store but I found them to be better than most premium diapers and the low cost was definitely a …

When i seen the graco sweet snuggle swing, i had to have it for my daughter. Since i went into labor early, my fiance went out and bought the swing for me right after i had her and suprised me with it, I fell in love instantly! Its so …

I borrowed this swing from a friend after her child was done with using it. The swing is very expensive and she wanted to be sure it got a lot of use. I also was not going to pay full price for this swing, nor was …

I borrowed this stroller for awhile while babysitting a friend’s child. I had both her 6 month old and my then 3 year old in it. It was a fine stroller, but it really depends on what you need the stroller for whether this is the …

I did not purchase this seat myself but I am considering buying one for my next child. Last year I nannied for a family with an infant and this is the seat they had. I used it daily with their infant for 6 months. …

The Britax boulevard car seat is a great car seat for children from birth to around age 4 or 5, depending on height. Car seats are only safe if your child is within the height and weight allowed by the seat, for your child this may …

This review is of the 2011 model. I have seen and tested the 2012 model and they did make changes to it. The changes are in the wheels and the seat recline and the hood is a little larger and the wheels are different. …

The rock n play is a newish addition to baby gear. I am not sure how long they have been for sale in the U.S. but it is fewer than 10 years. We did not even know they existed until we started hearing about them. …

I had heard about this product for years before I finally relented and got one. To be honest my first thought was that it was dirty and people would buy anything for their kids. Well now it has been on the market for several years here …

This review is for the 2011 model. The 2010 and 2012 are very similar and this review mostly applies to them as they did not change any of my complaints.
I am one of those people who likes nicer things but does not want to …

I bought this stroller for use with two children in 2011, it is the 2010 model which as of Mid 2012 is still offered for sale online. I had the Peg Perego Si but did not like it and got this because it worked with my …

I was buying normal Johnson’s baby soap for my baby before I got this Johnson’s baby milk soap as a gift from one of my friends. I started buying this Johnson’s baby milk soap after that to bath my baby. Even though, I got lot of normal soaps as …

When my son was born we had received several brands and styles of diapers from friends and family members so we have been trying out all the different brands for the past couple months. I used Huggies and Pampers with no serious issues, then it came time to …

The Fisher-Price Snug-A Bunny bouncer has been a lifesaver. I have used other bouncy seats in the past that in no way compare to this one. It has several useful features that will help soothe any fussy baby. You can choose vibration that will put your baby …

Medela’s Pump In Style Advanced is a superior breast pump with unmatched quality. I have a 6 week old son who had latch issues and was unable to breastfeed him and provide him with the quality nutrition he needed by nursing. 5 weeks ago I purchased the …

When I had my son I was gifted a baby changing unit, it had a beautiful Olde English design but was an odd shape meaning I had trouble finding a changing mat to fit it. The top of the changing unit was solid wood so I needed to purchase …