Reviews (9)

Great product
Overall I really love this playard.It is very durable, high quality and easy to assemble (although I have not yet tried to fold it back up!)The colors are not too loud or too babyish and I have found that the bassinet is sturdier than the comparable pack n play.It plays nice music and my daughter likes the vibration feature.The only reason I give it 4 out of 5 stars is that I wish it included a mobile, like the pack n play does.I have thus far been unable to find a mobile that will fit on this playard.

Excellent Purchase
Me and my husband bought this play yard when my son was too big to fit in his bassinett.He is currently 6 months old, 27 inches & 20 lbs.He is STILL able to use the bassinett feature of this play yard.The material is very durable.The musical feature lulled our baby boy to sleep MANY times.And even when he is sleeping in his crib I remove the box from the corner of the playyard and put it in his crib with the music playing.I have purchased the Ocean Wonders Aquarium for his crib which is nice but he still likes the music of the playyard music box.And the storage pockets on both sides of the playyard are fantastic not to mention the shade to go over the top to protect them from the sun or other lights.It's a great purchase.You won't be disappointed.

This playyard is a lifesaver!
We use this play yard for everything.During the day, our son sleeps in it and is changed in it.We love that it has the bassinet feature as well as the changing table.Also, he likes the vibrating option.It really soothes him.I am looking forward to using it outside once it gets nicer out as well.I would recommend this to anyone.

The best!!
We have been using this for our third baby and it has been fantastic!!Before this, we had two different brand playyards for our two older children - one had sides that collapsed (very scary strangulation hazard, but for some reason was not captured in the recall) and the other we got rid of because we thought we were done (but we like this one better anyway!).This has by far been the best that we have used or have seen.

We have a two story home and use it all the time.The change table is nice and sturdy (makes a great downstairs change station because it also has a detachable bag that can be loaded with diapers, diaper creams, etc.).The bassinet is great for the newborn stage because it is easy to lift baby in and out.The sunshade is very handy for outdoors and you can slide the shade material back and forth depending on the angle of the sun (good coverage).We recently took it on a weekend getaway and we all slept great!!It was easy to set up and take down.Just make sure you follow the instructions for how to setup and collapse the sides or you may find it difficult and frustruating like another reviewer did (the floor must NOT be in lowered position and all of the legs need to be close together in order to keep the sides from accidentally lowering when the playyard is in use).

The only downside is that it would be nice if it was made out of lightweight materials because it is a bit heavy, but then again, so are all of the other brands.

Don't waste you're $$$
Initially I thought this playard was great....that is why I registered for it. It was easy to set up & take down the first dozen or so times but after that one side kept getting jammed & it wouldn't unlock and would take numerous attempts to get it to budge. That & the fact that this is pretty heavy made it more trouble than it was worth to take anywhere so in the trash it went & I bought a Graco which I love. ... Read more

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Better than Graco!
I have a 9 month old and 8 year old sons, and a 4 year old daughter. I wanted a nice playyard with a bassinet, a changing table, and the playpen... I thought I wanted a Graco, but this is much better!

- It has a full sized bassinet, my son has outgrown it (not litterally, its just he kinda sits up and trys to climb out) but it was AMAZING while it lasted, I loved it, and so did he. It was stable and sturdy and He always slept EASILY in it, now he sleeps just as well in teh actual pen!
- He has yet to outgrow the changing table, and its great for just that. Its easy to snap on and off, and now that the bassinets down I leave it there all the time and just take it off when hes inside the pen.
- There is a big pouch on the side. This easily holds his diapers, creams, powders, wipes, pacifires, blankets, EVERYTHING is right at my fingertips
- Theres a cute little bar with, lambs i think, and he LOVES them. Now I give them to him off the bar, which he loves and he used to grab for them when he was younger
- It was so easy to assemble that my husband was amazed, he set aside teh whole afternoon, and it took him 30 minutes, now disasembling takes 5 minutes, and we have gotten putting it togethere in a mere 10-15 minutes!
- EVERYTHING fits into the travel bag, the pen, table, bassinet, and the bar ALL fit into the bag. This is a big downfall on graco whereas only the pen fits
- Its lightweight for a large system, easy to travel with... I love it
- Its the perfect size to fit through a doorway, and the wheels make my life that much easier!
- I have brought it outside for barbeques, at the pool, the beach, and my sons soccer games. Its that easy to set up, but I usually just use the pen, but now that I have the PNP SPORT, this has been reserved for indoor useage only!
- Much less money than simmillar leading brands!

I love this playyard, my son will soon be outgrowing it (again not litterally, but he wouldnt like it anymore) so we will be making the PNP SPORT an official member of the house, I recomend this playyard for your infant, its really the best out there... but once they outgrow it... try the PNP SPORT, its great for outside and for olderchildren!

I love it!
When I was pregnant with my 3rd child (girl) I thought I should have the BEST playyard, which I believed was the Graco PNP... I figured I would purchase the biggest, most expensive model with all the extras. I got this Madison (funny, thats my daughters name) playyard for my shower and was very excited! (I thought it was a Graco)

My husband and my father assembled it in about 45 minutes, the directions are a bit confusing but deal-able. We had set it up in our bedroom to keep our daughter in for the first few months (shes still there at 3 months, but she is able to sleep in her room sometimes too) The bassinet feature was great, it was full-sized and my pettite 12th percentile daughter will be in there for a while. I loved the little bar with the hanging white bears, they intrigued my daughter, and now she trys to grab them or swat at them! The calming music always excites her and she will squeal and then slowly drift off to sleep, its just the perfect volume. The changing table is the perfect size and super safe with the straps. My daughter loves being changed there, and she never whines. The bottom seems deep enough to place her in there for atleast a year, and she will deffinatly be comfortable down there for naps when she outgrows the bassinet. The little changing station was perfect! I can fit many newborn diapers, wipes, ointment and accesories in there and I have never EVER had a problem. The colors are terrific and its just so elegant and safe. I have also found that it will fit through my 33 1/2 inch doorways (an inch and 1/2 larger than normal) no problem for strolling it down the hallway or carrying downstairs. Its also super easy to travel with and ALL the pieces fit in the travel bag unlike all of the graco models. Its super easy to carry and very lightweight, now all my relatives dont need to purchase cribs for when we come to visit!

When I found out that it WASNT a graco I laughed, and seeing how much cheaper it is and how much BETTER it is, I am sorry that I ever thought more is better and that a brand name ment everything. Dont hesitate, the MAdison Playyard is the best for your money, much more satisfying than the gracos!

An excellent choice
My mother got this for me and my 6-month old before a recent trip and I was most impressed!Super fast and easy set up as well as folding up at the end of the weekend.The changing table insert was wonderful!Roomy pockets on the end allowed me to keep diapers and changing supplies handy and out-of-sight. And the night light with soft music and nature sounds truly helped soothe baby right to sleep.Once we got home, we unfolded it and set it up as a playyard downstairs and with the changing table, no more running up and down stairs just to change a diaper.I LOVE this product!

Can't wait to use it!
I recieved this playard as a gift at my shower.I love it.It is easy for me to set up and take down at 8 months pregnant.Also all the parts fit in the carry bag.I have some friends who have the Graco playards and can only get the playard in the storage bag, what is the point. We have extended family in other states that we will be visiting and plan to take this with us to use while we are staying with them.I just can't wait to try it out.

I Love It!
This playard is gorgeous! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors & it's so durable! I use this same playard (*in seamist print) @ my FIL's home so I knew buying this one would work great for my home! & I was right! But what is more appealing about this playard are the arched sides it makes it look so elegant! & it's perfect for your lil boy OR girl! I wouldhave given it 5 stars but they still didn't fix the minor downfalls I had w/the Seamist playard! But it's still a great buy for the price! ... Read more

Editorial Review

In the bright, cheerful colors that Sassy has become famous for, this set of miscellaneous playthings and teethers is sure to capture baby's interest and attention. While the eye-catching colors and shapes, are sure to draw baby's eye, the toys in this set also come in a variety of textures and shapes, so that baby can investigate how each one feels in her hand and, inevitably, in her mouth. Soft, flexible rubber parts on many of the toys make them just right for a little playful gnawing when baby is teething, while other toys in the set come with smoother plastic parts that have been rounded off to prevent injury. --Chris Burns ... Read more

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You get a lot for the price
We bought this set for our then 1 month old son for Christmas. Now that he's almost 7 months old, he plays EXCLUSIVELY with these toys. They are adorable, fun, easy to grasp( the only exception are the theething toys, that are a little bit heavy with the water inside). I have to say though: the toys we got are a little different from the ones I see in the picture here, but I bet these are great too - Sassy makes great baby toys. For the price you pay there are so many of them, that I've decided to give them to my baby one at a time, according to his age. Some of them are still in the box. We use the links to attach toys to his stroller or crib. The set makes a great gift too, especially for multiple babies. I gave it to my cousin's twins: they can share and there's plenty for both of them. All around a good product, highly recommended.

warning for the babies who are theething
the toys are cute and great for the baby to play with. the only drawback are the colorful teether toys. when the baby gets few teeth and bites the teether toys, the paint comes off!!!!!!!!!!!! unfortunately, all the teether toys had to be thrown away. babie's safety is more important!!!!

Best Gift Ever!
We received this as a gift when my daughter was born. She's now one year old, and still plays with these toys. This was by far the best gift we received, and I am now buying it for friends' babies.

I'm a copy cat!
My sister gave this toy to my newborn daughter. Now I consider it a must for friends' babies. I just ordered it for my friends twins. There are plenty to share, and 2 rubber duckies!

A Must-Have
This set of toys is a definite 'must-have' for all babies! I cannot beleive the amount of use we have gotten out of these toys. It seems that everytime my 8-month-old daughter is reaching for one of her favorite toys, I realize it is something from this set. One word of caution--even though the octopus is supposed to be a bath toy, I would not use it as such. I believe the water gets trapped inside and gets moldy. It is a fun toy outside of the bath anyway. ... Read more

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Blinded by the sun
For the most part I really like the jogger, especially the way it handles on the trail and in snow.My one complaint is that it does not have an adjustable canopy so if you are walking into the sun your baby gets blasted with sun in his/her eyes.I've had to use clips on the canopy to attach a blanket but then my toddler complains because she can't see.Overall a pretty good stroller.

Performs Great On Uneven Sidewalks
We bought this one mostly because of the great price, but it has turned out to be a great jogger.I originally thought I'd have to cart it over to the park for a smooth ride, but I jog through our neighborhood, over some pretty crappy sidewalks, and it's a pretty smooth ride (a few bumps here and there - but NOTHING like in our traditional stroller that's part of a travel system).The big, bicycle-like tires make a big difference.
Also...this has lots of storage (some joggers don't - I guess to make them more streamlined but I am not training for the Olympics!) and pockets inside the stroller that my daughter can access herself.
To reiterate what others have said - No, the front tire does not swivel but if you want to use this as a jogger, that is what you want.Say you have a stroller with a lockable front tire -you're jogging a have a pretty good pace going and the front tire becomes unlocked and turns...that would be quite a hard and sudden stop and could injure your child and/or you!
I have not had experience with folding/unfolding this stroller since I haven't had to travel with it so I can't tell you about that.
My one wish for this stroller is that the sun shade came down lower.It pretty much just covers the top of my baby's head...this can be remedied with a detachable sun shade for strollers (about $15) which I had already purchased since MOST strollers don't provide adequate sun protection.

Babytrend-A disapointment
i bough this stroller 10 months ago...i was satsfied with it although at the start it had a serious alignment problem. however the mechanics of folding the stroller have gotten tighter and tighter (not just needing to be oiled) and now it will not fold. my main dissapointment was how it was handled by babytrend who really did not get behind their product and insisted on me shipping it back to them was the only way to remedy the situation, although i cannot seem to fold it!! i feel like i am going to have to buy a new stroller, usually you would expect to have to buy only one of such an item.

Designed for Exercise!
A jogging stroller is not at all meant to be used in place of a traditional stroller, or to fit in the trunk of cars. The front wheel doesn't turn on purpose!

It definitely serves it's purpose as a good, overall jogging stroller. I purchased an, almost, identical model that Baby Trend made for The Right Start. The difference is that it does not have the pockets, etc. and is black and grey. I was unsure of how much use it would get, and didn't want to spend $300 on a Dreamer or BOB to only find out that my son hated to run. It cost just $70 after tax, etc.! To my surprise it has preformed great for me, and my husband too. The 16" wheels work well on the beach, and the treads are nice for any type of terrain. I don't have the indoor storage space, so I keep mine outside, underneath a covered awning with a plastic sheet over it. The fabric still looks brand new despite this!

I run on a mixture of pavement, gravel and grass, and have experienced no problems in six months of regular usage. My son has been riding in this since he was 4 months and really loves it. To him, he's going out on a walk while Mommy gets to workout. I added a Snuzzler for his comfort, and the only time he fusses if he's really sleepy and Mom runs over anything bumpy - so it must absorb shock well. The parent cup holder isn't very deep, so a water bottle will probably need to be stored underneath. The other little area on the parent tray has been a great place for me to tuck my IPod into.

This stroller really helped me to get back into my pre-baby jeans, and didn't empty out my pockets! It's an excellent first jogger, a great buy if you can't afford a professional model, or want to be sure that running with baby in tow is for you. I absolutely plan on buying a double when it's time.

I love this stroller!
I currently have this stroller and love it, it's very light weight and walks easily. The only complaint is that is doesn't fit in the trunk of my 2004 honda civic coupe. I have to put it in the backseat, but its pretty easy to get it in and out of the car. I have used the Jeep jogging stroller but that dosen't fit in my trunk either and i thought that stoller was heavier and it was harder to fit in my backseat. Overall, I like the expedition jogging stroller better than the jeep stoller, except that the jeep stoller has a steering wheel for the baby and you can play music in it. ... Read more

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AWESOME TOY!!!!
I bought this toy when my son turned one. By far has been the best toy we have bought yet!! Finally a toy that is fun, teaches, and keeps them entertained at the same time! Worth every penny.

Good for learning and keeping kid occupied
My son loves this. I bought it for him when he was 9 months old and he is now 12 months and still has a blast. My nephew who is 24+ months old loves it too when he comes over. Every item has a function and there are even toys that you can buy to go with it. Like a birdhouse and a phone.

The mom who only buys fisher price
I found the Toys R Us near me carried this toy so I went to get it, my 11 month old daughter really enjoys it, she likes to dance to the music, and crawl through the door, and open in and close it, over all this toy is really neat, but the problem I have with it is my light does not stay on when you turn the light swith to on, it sometimes would blink, but now it doesn't work at all, so I probably will have to return it and get a different one.

Great bang for your buck! So many activities!
Wow! This is a new Fisher Price toy that I hadn't heard of before - but knew I had to have it when I saw it. My daughter loves to crawl in and out of things, so I thought this would be a great floor level toy that might keep her interest. This was purchased for her first birthday and I think we are still discovering new buttons and such! There are so many activities and interesting things on this toy that I think the price was a real bargain! The house numbers, the rain gutter, the radio, the clock, the window, the mailbox, etc, etc! There are sounds for nearly every activity, and even the sounds can be changed depending upon what setting the radio is on. My daughters current favorite place in the "house" is the mail box. She loves putting the mail in and out of it. She gets very excited and just chatters away at this toy - crawling in and out of the door and listening as it "creaks" open and then "slams" shut. The toy overall seems to focus mostly on the concept of opposites (night/day, up/down, open/close, etc) and numbers.

There are two volume settings - the lower one being just loud enough for her to hear it while she is playing (thank you Fisher Price!) and the other much louder. On the lower setting, I cannot hear it unless I am sitting at the toy with her.

I just can't say enough about all the activites - I expect that this will be a toy she can play with for a long time without getting bored of it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Baby Tad is a wonderful interactive toy that makes early learning fun andeasy. Baby Tad (short for tadpole) helps your preschooler learn shapes, colors, activities,and songs. When your little one presses a colored light-up button, Tad identifies the colorand shape indicated on the button. With his cheerful demeanor and infectious laugh, Tadoffers support and encouragement and will quickly become a close and trusted friend.Besides various greetings,a squeeze of Tad's hand brings forth favorite children's songs, sung in a squeaky, high-pitched voice. --Alison Golder ... Read more

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better then expected
My 2 year old daughter got this last Christmas. My first thought was she was to old for it,I was wrong. She plays with Tad, regularly and is now 3. She love to sing to the songs. I love that it turns it self off. The batteries are still going strong.<br />

leapfrog tad
My 18-mo. old received this gift for his first christmas. He loves it so much. it goes everywhere with him!

Baby Tad is a lifesaver!
My daughter got Baby Tad as a gift when she was 6 months old.At first she ignored it.Now she loves listening to the nursery rhymes during playtime.I would sing along with Baby Tad first then eventually my baby would hum along with us!Most helpful is the 6 minutes worth of Lullaby/Classical songs.When it's sleep time,I would just have Baby Tad play the lullabies and usually in 6 munutes my baby is asleep!We bring Baby Tad during long car trips too.The nursery rhymes keep my baby occupied when she's bored with her other toys and the lullabies help her settle into a nap when she's tired and sleepy.A true lifesaver!

We all LOVE TAD
I love this toy. It has two volumes (loud/soft) and it plays sleepy music (you can set the minutes) and it is easy for little kids to push. My daughter got this gift at age 10 months now she is almost three and still loves to play with him. She really loves the kiss noises he makes (lips on his cheek). This was worth the MONEY!!

Learning to hug
I love this toy for the fact that it taught our 8 month old daughter to hug everything in sight. Her's makes kissing noises and says "I love you" when you press the kiss on the cheek. She was a hug enthusiast after just a few days of playing with it! Now that she is 16 months old she is starting to understand the reward system for playing with the light buttons and has learned about turning it on and off by using the hands and foot. The tunes it sings are all her favorites now. My only regret is that I didn't buy it for her sooner. ... Read more

Reviews (51)

Very nice swing, but...
I bought this swing for my son since we were traveling a bit and visiting family and friends. The size is great, and it travels well. My son really enjoys the linkadoos toys and it entertains him nicely. The only problem I have with this swing is the back support on the seat. As others have mentioned it's not really a supportive seat - for head or back. Although he hasn't fussed or "complained" he just doesn't look comfortable in the seat. His body sags into the seat. But I really liked the swing and the option of adding toys to it so I tough of a quick fix. We just put a piece of very thin board (like a really strong/stiff cardboard) in the back of the seat under the cushion. Now his back is straight and we just put one of those head support cushions in it for him. I really like the feature of adding the linkadoos toys and all in all it is a very nice swing for the price. I'm glad we bought it.

Nearly as good as full size swing
We replaced our full size swing with this particular model and are pleased with it. It is easy to move from room to room and we have not had any problems with the speed. The rubber grips on the bottom are useful for non-slip and the linkadoo rings on each side can be removed or even replaced with other linkadoo toys available for purchase. The swing away toy boar with mirror can be annoying if baby is not interested as it can not be removed after assembly. I have also learned that anymore than one linkadoo per ring (one of three) on the swing away toy bar is too heavy and makes the plastic arm floppy. Unlike a full size swing, the seating here appears very unstable, especially if you do not place baby in it just right. Several times, I placed my son in the seat either too high or too low, then the seat nearly tips over or forward. So CAUTION on that one!! I agree that the seat could use a 5 point harness for a more secure piece of mind for mom or dad. Mu husband and I find this portable swing much more easier to travel with us, unlike a full size swing (we were trying to save money and had to disassemble the full size to fit it in the trunk. This is a wise purchase for travelling with baby or even for parent(s) who live in small living quarters since this swing folds up nicely and easily too! Well, except for that darn swinging toy arm (the sun with mirror) that just sticks out. The fabric cover is simple to remove for washing (I recommend hand washing and hang dry-you never know if it will shrink or fade the color) All in all, the hubby and I like the convenience of this swing and I personally like the linkadoos print.

Liking the Linkadoos Swing
I love the linkadoos Travel swing. I didn't think I would use it for Travel or around the house like I did. I believe the benefit of this Take along swing is just that. I have taken to and From places to put my son in. The Flower could be turned the other direction to get him in or out. He also has slid down or his head has gone to the side sometimes but not all the time. This swing is compact for travel and takes up very little space. I really like this one, My son also fell asleep to the music and the speed could be adjusted as needed. It was nice to have that, where on our bigger one we only had 2spds-no music. Is still not as expensive either.

Concerned mom
If you love your child, dont buy this product. This product is completly unsafe. My son's head fel in between the legs of the swing while the swing was still moving. I thought he was going to choke. When I called Fisher-Price, they very not helpful at all.

never again
I would never buy this swing, it is unsafe. My daughters head falls through the sides and it gets stuck while the swing continues to try to swing. Her head jams in between the sides and the legs.
Then when she is in it, it hardly moves. Very weak in swinging and the mobile sits right in front of her face. Unsatisfied! ... Read more

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Great fun for my little one!
I bought this for my daughter when she was about five months old.She just loves it.It is educational, musical; it has everything.She is also able to practice walking a few steps and spinning around since this is both a stationary toy and one that allows them to move, all while remaining safe in one place.The Intellitainer has several different height adjustments within the seat which allows her to keep playing as she grows taller. I would definitely purchase this again!

newMNmom
I love this product!!My husband and I looked for a new stationary toy that my 4 month old could use.She loved to stand at and early age, and I wanted her to be able to play while she did this.This has been a great for her!At first her toes barely touched the ground, but now at 6 months, she can touch the ground and has a great time in it!The other review said her son had a hard time turning around.It is a little hard to turn in, but I can tell when she wants to see the other side, so I turn it forher.She can easily move back and forth in it though and I think it's been good for her to learn how to use her feet to move around.She loves the bells, and really starts dancing when the music plays.She also loves the mirror and the stationary toys.I agree it is big and not easy to move between rooms.But it is so worth it in the end.I would recommend this to anyone.

Fun for my little one
My 7 month old daughter loves the intelletainer, we got this when she was 5 months, it keeps her busy. She loves to play with the the plastic gears, the mirror/clock and the toys a lot. The only thing I didn't care for is its big and wide that it won't fit in between doors if you want to move it to another room.

Wonderful
We actually bought this entertainer when my son was only three months old, so we could have it ready when he was ready.I saw it in the store and was so impressed with everything it had on it, especially all the educational things!It was really easy to put together.My son was a lap-standing baby pretty early, and he would want to stand all the time, which, of course, it's hard to find the time for.I put him in this for the first time when he was just four months old, and he cried at first because his feet didn't reach the ground...so I just put a pillow underneath, and he loved it.At first he just liked to pull and chew on the bell, but now he does everything (he's not quite six months).He turns himself around, he plays with the clock/mirror...this keeps him busy for up to half an hour, sometimes a bit longer!I would definitely recommend this!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
I am in love with this thing! It bought it about 4 months ago and my daughter loves it. At first, we had the exersaucer, there were not enough things on it for her to play with. So we got this on and it is great. She can hit the keys and they light up and sing the abc's. It has story telling, 123's, colors and alot of fun stuff. My daughter learns while she plays. It does take up alot of space, but worth every ince. Hard to move from room to room also. But I still give it an A+. ... Read more

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This is a wonderful swing for any age!
We got this swing as a gift, and right away we were able to use it with our newborn!It's safe and easy to work.My child loves the music it plays and the flashing lights that can either be on when the music is playing or not!Sometimes I'll just put him in the swing with the music bar pulled back and he'll fall alsleep.This is a great place for a child to just sit and 'hang out'.

Best Swing Ever
We have four children and the oldest are twins that are 6 yrs old so I wanted to upgrade to a better swing. It was the best investment we ever made. My daughter who is now 8 weeks old loves her swing so much that its the only thing that seemed to make her happy. She refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib so she slept in her swing. I guess she liked how it was reclined and didn't like to lay flat. She still loves to take naps in her swing and for the mother who thinks the bar is too heavy and the bird startles the baby when you flip it over well just catch the bird when you flip it over. We have never had a problem with it startling our daughter and she spends alot of time in the swing. Its also so easy to put the baby in the seat which is very well padded with the bar flipped back. It has an adorable pattern and we have all of the Flutter Bye items. She just loves to look at the bird with the lights and the music and I would highly recommend this item to everyone.

Good Swing!
My 12 week old loves this swing. She stares intenetly at the swinging bird.She likes the lights, the music, and the toys that she can't yet reach.She spends upwards of three hours a day in the swing.Some kids just don't like swings no matter what toys are attached.Our first daughter was like that. We had a Graco swing with the little bears on top that always swing to the back. When this one came and loved to swing we realized we needed an upgrade. The swing is easy to put together and easy to use.

Cute Swing But Has Some Problems
This is a very cute swing and it plays some nice melodies and it has interesting lights and sounds from the top swivel bar.However, my son is afraid of the bird.At first I thought it was the bird staring down at him, but no matter which way I point the bird, my son is very skeptical!It may not be the bird but the general busy-ness of the swivel bar and the amount of toys and objects hanging off of it that bothers my son.

I first put my son in the swing when he was about 6 weeks old.He is now 16 weeks and he still will not stay in the swing for longer than 5 minutes.It doesn't matter if music or lights are on or off, or if the swing is on fast or slow, he does not like it.

The bird should detach from the swing.I don't believe this would pose a hazard because the bird is too high for a baby to reach when the baby is properly strapped in the swing.I also believe the swivel light tool bar should be made lighter in weight.It is difficult to put my son in the swing because it is tilted at an odd angle when the tool bar is flipped back.When I go to flip the tool bar foward all the toys swing and the bird snaps into place very loudly and startles my son every time.So I find myself trying to hold all the toys so they don't swing while trying to flip the music/light bar forward, and it is very difficult and cumbersome.

If I could make a swing purchase again, I would definately not get this swing, but one that had less activity and toys above my son.

BUY A DIFFERENT ONE!
My child loves this swing, However, I have had it for 4 months and I have had to call Fisherprice 3 different times to have them replace the music and lights bar.The wiring is horible to where it won't play. If you don't mind having to call to get a replacement part than this is your swing, because Fisherprice has no problem with sending you a new one. I should know, I am on my 4 new lights and music toy bar.I do like the swing, but I wish that it worked better. ... Read more

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GREAT FOR BABY!
Well for my its plural, I am a first time mother of twin boys. This seat is by far not only the best in the Graco line, but the best on the entire market!!

I love how this seat is great for anyparent. The seat is very nice and light, and it snaps easily into our double snap n' go (in black) and there is no fear of tipping. It can also fit in grocery carts, restaurant highchairs, snap n' go's, travel systems, and on little tables too. Its easy to snap into the included base as well, just snap it in litterally and its super safe too! its easy to reqline and the little harness fits nicely, is easily adjustable and its easy to reqline too. The handle is comfortable and easy to hold. The fabric is to die for and its very, very good for babies skin.

My sons are winter babies (gonna be 5 months old soon) and this seat really kept them warm. Now that its getting warmer outside, the seat "breathes" and keeps my babies at the perfect temperature and they never come out sticky and sweaty like wiht my friend who has a 9 month old and a lower priced graco model with suede, who thought of that? The seat also has great foam that I havent seen on any other seat out there, and it contours to my babies and they always fall straight to sleep. Its also very easy to hang little toys on it.

I couldnt be any happier with the quality of this seat, its great and comfortable for our sons, and I can't imagine anything else...

What We've Been Waiting for!
My husband and I were thrilled to receive this gift for our shower. We registered for this car seat because of its known brand and its safety mechanisms.We also love the patttern and portability - it's unisex and easy to take in and out of the base.

Worth the extra money for the comfy foam
I chose this carseat not only because the pattern caught my eye but mainly because of the Gracopedic foam. It was the only seat with the extra cushioning. The unique black and creme colored swirl pattern is very suitable for a girl which is hard to find when most carseats seem to be mostly navy or brown patterns. It is definitely worth the price for the extra comfort of the foam not to mention safer too. I just didn't like the idea of my baby riding on the plastic. I also recommend the matching stroller.

Waring label is on all seats
I was just reading through the reviews below and happened to see the review about the warning label. I have had three graco infant seats and they have all had the warning label on them in the same spot, none of the labels have been a problem they are not scratchy and will not hurt your child. It sounds like the previous reviewer was just worried about the looks of the seat not the function, and function (SAFETY) should be the primary concern. I currently have two of these seats and matching duoglider in the GGG pattern(the graco G is in two tones of brown on fabric). I have been VERY happy with all three of my graco snugrides they are very safe and my babies have been comfortable in them. A big plus is that they have gracopedic foam in them which feels like a cloud. My twin babies always fall asleep when the are in their car seats.

Great-Except for the large, unremovable warning label!
When I first saw this seat online I couldn't wait to order it.I really liked the black and white design, thought it was stylish and go with anything.Plus the memory foam would be sure to feel good for the baby.However, when it arrived, it has this large, warning label (warning you not to place an infant carrier in the front seat) on the left side, close to wear the baby's face would lay.It's apparently ironed on or something, but either way, you can't get it off.I decided to return the car-seat because I thought that one surely must be defective.Wrong!The replacement had the same big, rough, unremovable warning label, so I returned it and request a refund. I will say however that BabiesRus/Amazon.com handled both my replacement and refund request in a very timely manner.I was pleased with their customer service.However to me the warning label being located where it was is awful.Not only an eye-sore but rough material for the baby's face.Not worth it.And it was such a disappointment because otherwise it was the perfect seat! ... Read more

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Buyer Beware
I love the two position swings and so does my son.However, I am not happy with this particular product.After a week, the mobile was no longer working.After 2 months, we are going through 4 D batteries every week!This swing just didn't last!!!If you like the two position swings... I would recommend paying a little extra to GET A BETTER ONE.

its really nice
i love the 2 swinging positions it has. its awesome thats why i go it. the animals on the mobile seem more or a decoration for the parent rather than the baby because all the baby see are the animals feet no big deal. my son loves the mirror on the mobile and always looks at it. it does swing a little fast, but you can just drape a blanket on the back ofit, or even over the baby and it slows down. my son likes that its fast though. its light enough so i can hold my son and move the swing to another point in the house. the seat can sit up or lay down a bit.. this is a really good buy.

Mobile Breaks.........
When I bought this swing was very excited.I loved the look, the cute animals on the mobile and the fact that it swings 2 different ways.BUT after only two days of use the mobile broke.Either way my son still loves the swing, but I didn't pay 80 bucks for a swing that only half works. Word to the wise save the box just in case you have to return it.

Good, not great
I bought this swing for my son, who is now eight weeks old.He loves it!I , however, am not so sure how I feel about it.It makes alot of clicking sounds while it is swinging, which isn't very helpful when you're trying to get a baby to sleep.It's not very loud, but I wouldn't recomend it if your little one is a light sleeper, like mine.I also noticed that it is a little unstable, unless you constantly check to make sure the legs are pulled all the way out.I do, however, love that you can swing the baby in two directions.That in itself may compensate for the other shortfalls.

Swings Great, but .....
My son is not even 3 months old yet and I am on my third swing.The swing is awesome and the fact that you can decide which way to swing it is a great feature.However, the reason I am on my 3rd swing is because the mobile keeps breaking down.My son loves to look at the mobile MOVE.Overall, if the mobile didn't contiuously break down I would rate it 5 stars, but it has been a pain to have to return it over and over. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Music stimulates the brain and encourages early learningskills. This interactive cube lets children choose from any combinationof five different instruments--harp, French horn, piano, flute, andviolin--to collaborate on eight Mozart tunes. A solo flute might playan excerpt from "Ah! Vous Dirai-je, Maman (Twinkle, Twinkle)," or aFrench horn intone a theme from The Marriage of Figaro. Otherchoices include "Country Dance #5," "Come Sweet May," "Der Vogelfanger"(from The Magic Flute), "March in D," "Landler," and "L&agrave;Ci Darem la Mano" (from Don Giovanni). Press the "orchestra"button and hear all the instruments play together. As the songs play,each selected instrument button flashes to the beat. The sound is notorchestral quality, but you get a fair electronic approximation of eachinstrument. Operates on three AA batteries (not included). --TamiHoriuchi ... Read more

Reviews (107)

fabulous for babies and toddlers
My daughter loved this toy when she was six months old, and still loves it at 18 months. I have had no durability issues, and when I noticed the instruments playing out of sync I replaced the batteries, which solved the problem. I love that she can select different instruments to listen to, and that it exposes her to more than the usual canned electronic baby music... she now has a love for instrumental music! This is a fantastic addition to her toybox.

Great music, but it doesn't hold my son's interest.
I seem to be more interested in this toy than my 8 month old. There are lots of beautiful songs and the music is very high quality for an electronic toy. It's too bad my son doesn't like to play with it, because the music is so much nicer to listen to than any of his other toys!

BEST toy we have, by far!
This toy was given to me for my 1 yr old daugther. She is almost 2 yrs now, and she still LOVES playing with it. It is very durable, considering how much she tosses it (and that another baby played with it before they gave it to us). Also, we have only had to change the batteries once. We take it with us every where we go, and it has served us very well in the car - especially in those moments when she just doesn't want to be put in the car seat. It has been very educational as well, in that she can now identify each instrument by name and picture, and presses the appropriate button. She will keep playing the instruments over and over - and yet we don't get tired of it either. This is one of the best toys we have, by far.

He loved it- while it lasted
This toy gets my son's attention- and did since he got it for his first Christmas (9 months)- but unfortunately, it is NOT DURABLE. You cannot let the child actually play with the toy- if they throw it at all, it's history. And guess what- most babies throw things when they get excited. They tend to drop things, too- the toy is heavy for a small child. He loved the lights, and he loved pressing teh big buttons- the music is not too bad, either- but for the cost, you want it to be durable so the baby can play with it.

Best toy yet!
My parents gave this to my daughter when she was three months old, and she seemed to like the musical sounds as we pressed the buttons. She is now eight months old, and she STILL loves it! It is her favorite toy. At 5 months, we would put it between her legs for balance while she learned to sit up, and she would make the music play. Now she's learning to crawl, and she always goes for this toy! The music is NOT annoying, and we enjoy listening to it as much as she does. We feel like she will enjoy this toy for a long time to come! ... Read more

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A Good Investment
My decision to buy this car seat was based on the fact that I already have an alpha omega car seat.I bought the first one when my daughter was six months.She is now two.She has a lot of room and she is very comfortable in it. I love that thebelts adjusts easily.I tried the Graco Platinum but did not like it.In the end it is a good investment for the price.

A great fit!
This is a great seat!It was easy to install.I had it checked by a safety seat tech and he agreed it was a great fit.I purchased and returned several other seats including the Britax Marathon, which was not worth all the hype.The only down side is taking the seat apart to wash the seat cover.My 3 year old is comfortable and happy in this one!

caring mom
Over all this is a great seat.I bought this when my 8 month old out grew her carrier.The seat is a little trick getting it to sit correctly when you have to install in the rear facing position.After having this checked by a professional we were told that with some vehicles you must remove the base and reinstall it once you turn forward facing for the booster seat.My child loves this once she adjusted to the difference.

SAVED MY BABY'S LIFE *****
Very easy to install and use. My 21 month old son was buckled in this carseat when our family was involved in a roll over accident.Our Suburban was T-boned at over 60 miles an hour causing us to roll and land on the roof of our vehicle.My son came out of the accident with only a few bruises from the shoulder harnesses.It is the worst but the greatest feeling to turn around and see your babies hanging from their carseats and knowing that they did their jobs.You can bet that I went the next day and purchased the same seats for my 2 boys.My 4 1/2 year old was in the Graco Turbo Booster.Thanks to carseat manufactures and SAFE KIDS my babies are with me today. ... Read more

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Stormy's Aunt
I purchased this car seat when my niece was born and I had difficulties from the start. Getting her little arms through the straps was and still is difficult and she is now 4 months old. The unit is heavier than most and I must confess I bought it because it looked good. Changing cars means setting up the base and that too is difficult because you have to level while it is strapped to the seat. Once you get the base leveled, then when you place the car seat in with the baby...the base becomes unleveled...so it becomes a guessing game.
The one plus I have for this infant seat is that it attaches pretty easily with the Primo Viaggo stroller, which I love.

It's O-K....
This carseat wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be.I first registered for it b/c this brand was what "all the new moms were getting".My son was born very little (only 6 lbs) and in July.He was sweating in this carseat after the first week or so and always cried in it.He grew so fast that by the time he was 2 months old, he was 14.5 lbs and squished into his carseat and cried even more when he was in it.His backside was always hot and sweaty.Not only that, the Primo Viaggio infant carseat was heavy to begin with but with the added weight of the baby, I was struggling.We bought the Britax Marathon carseat and changed him into it by the time he was 4 months old.He LOVES his carseat now and enjoys every car ride now that he's not squished, sweaty and uncomfortable.Seems that it was a waste of money to only use the infant carseat for 4 months.

Before buying, make sure base fits in car!
We bought this car seat because of the great review in the Baby Bargains book, and for the clean styling.After spending an hour trying to install it, we figured out that the LATCH system only works if you have the LATCH system installed on the BOTTOM of your car seat (not the latches behind the back seat head rests).Our car does not have the LATCH system at the top AND bottom of the seat.That is an *extra* updated feature.

We figred there had to be another way to install it without using the LATCH system...we went to the Highway Patrol who proceeded to tell us that there is a way to install it, but since our seats aren't flat enough in the back, the car seat won't work in our car anyway.Our car is an '02 Audi A4 - pretty common size in cars, I think.

Not really worth the money.The Highway Patrol said that he prefers (for safety reasons) the Evenflo car seats - but this one is a safe car seat if it fits right.Now I have to buy another car seat AND stroller since it went together with the Aria stroller....

NOT SAFE!!
I took this car seat to my local fire department for safe installment and I was told it was an unsafe seat for my baby b/c there is so much cushion b/w the baby and the plastic. The more cushion, the more air, and the more unsafe for baby.I am going out to buy a graco snugride.Do not waste your money on this seat, even if you want to buy a peg perego stroller to use with it.

Love this seat
I love this car seat!!The snug fit, keeps my little girl safe and cozy. She easily falls asleep in this car seat. The straps are easy to adjust. The fabric is well made; it doesn't look cheap like some of the other seats. Consumer Reports also rated this car seat as one of the safest. ... Read more

Reviews (17)

Venezia stroller -- not as good as needs to be
We have purchased two of these strollers -- the earlier model, and then the 2004 updated one. The 2004 model is better, but neither one is great. I chose this stroller because of the boot cover, which was supposed to be great in winter ( I walk outside a lot) only to find out a shocking suprise -- THE STROLLER DOES NOT WORK IN THE SNOW !!!!!!!!!!!! This was a complete shock when it first snowed and I was caught outside, to find out that not only the snow gets stuck in the weels and the stroller stops moving until the weels are cleared ( and after five feet the same story) but also it slips!! I fell twice with the stroller falling on its side before I made it home ( I was 15 minutes away from it). TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE !!!! Luckly, my baby was almost 12 months then and was not hurt, but what if it was a newborn?!I stoped using Venezia immediately. We have also bought Pliko P3 earlier that year ( the newest model ) and I used that for some time. P3 did a good job, but is was not was I needed. Even though P3 handled snow and everything always great, I needed a reversable handle, so that I could flip my baby over if there was wind, or he wanted to see me. We found Bugaboo online -- THE BEST STROLLER IN THE WORLD!!! it is more expensive, but not only worth every penny, but I think it is underpriced for what you get! It comes as two parts -- bassinet for a little baby, and a stroller seat for an older, but can aslo be used in full recline with the newborn, and ALSO you can just not use anything in the frame but snap in your carseat -- it fits craco, peg perego, evenflow, babytrend, combi and a couple of others, that i didn't recognize. The set of weels is amazing! You get your city/mall, or pavement/grass/offroad, you can not only reverse the handle, but also reverse the seat, so you can ALWAYS get the weels that you want and the seat position that you want. IT RIDES INCREADIBLY SMOOTH over EVERYTHING!!!! After having Graco, Pliko and Venezia, I was cautious about the curbs and bumps and was pleasantly shocked when Bugaboo rode over everything without me even noticing. It turns easily even is smallest isles. It is very sturdy, but even more important -- increadibly light. The whole thing is only 14 lb -- which is unbelievable to me -- as it is super sturdy. It also folds up to very compact, much smaller then venezia. I highly recommend this stroller over any other on the market.

Good, but not great!
I bought this stroller because of the buggy feature, color (there were few black strollers at the time), and high quality brand.I was generally happy with it, but I had a few issues:
1.It is not as easy to close as the American models
2.The fabric boot cannot be removed to be washed
3.The wheels are not as large as some similar models for better shock
4.There is no tray for cups, keys, etc. (there is a cup holder, but it is not as handy)

I did love the fact that you could move the handle either way so you could look at your baby or they could look out.

The best stroller-worth the money
This is by far the best stroller made. The ride is smooth. The fabric is classy--love the Italian fabric.I haven't had problems with the wheels--people who have, might need to change the wheel settings. The basket is a little hard to get to when using the infant car seat; however other strollers have similar problems when using the infant car seat. I also love that the handle moves, which allows me to see my precious cargo.This stroller is the Mercedes of all strollers.

My favorite stroller!!!!
I own 2 strollers.I've been searching for the perfect stroller since my daughter was born and I've finally found it!I started with the P3 (also a Peg Perego) because it is lighter than the Venezia and folds smaller.I figured that with the carseat I could create the same effect as the reversible handle.Boy was I wrong!My baby hates her carseat.And she did not like the P3 either because she couldn't see me.So I bought the Venezia.It is fantastic.My baby is happy because she can see me.And I'm happy because it is a plush, gorgeous stroller.

The wheels are not huge, but it handles fine on city sidewalks.This is not a stroller for grass and gravel, but few strollers are.That's where joggers come in handy.The wheels are bigger than they used to be - starting in 2004 Peg Perego increased the wheel size - they are now the same size as the wheels on my P3.I'm sure that has helped the handling.When you read reviews, pay attention to the age of the stroller because Peg Perego has improved it.

The boot is fantastic.It is so cozy.And you can unzip it, creating a bassinet effect which will also prevent toys (or your baby!) from falling out.The fabric is plush - it's so cozy and soft!

I find the handling to be great.Just remember to lock the wheels closest to the handle whichever way the handle is facing.What's great about this reversible stroller is that it has four sets of swivel wheels, so it handles great no matter which way the handle is facing.

The fold does take some getting used to.But it folds up (rather than towards the pavement) and stands when folded.I always keep one set of wheels locked (the ones closest to the handle in reverse mode).You can also fold it with things in the basket (like your raincover) which you can't do with the P3.It isn't terribly heavy.The 2004 and later models have handles to help you lift the stroller up steps while it is open or out of the trunk when closed.It takes up more space in my trunk than the P3, but I can fit both the Venezia and the P3 in the trunk at the same time.

The basket is HUGE!My P3 basket was ok, not really great.I found it hard to get things in and out.This basket is sooo roomy.Since 2004 the basket can be pushed down for easy access.

That said, there is 1 thing I don't like.The cupholder is a total joke!Nothing fits in it except a can of soda or the tiniest of water bottles.You can't even try to cram anything in there because it'll flip upside down.I clip a diaper bag (Kecci Mommybag) to the loops on the handlebar or hang my Skip Hop and stick my water bottle in the outside bottle pocket.

Also, I am keeping my P3 as a travel stroller.The Venezia doesn't strike me as great for airports since the fold is more complicated.But it is so wonderful that if I could do it all over again, I'd buy the Venezia now and maybe something like the Maclaren Triumph or Chicco Tuscany for toddlerhood.

A carrige like stroller
I have an infant and when I was pregnant a friend told me she lover her Venezia stroller.So when I went looking for a stroller I saw this one and tried it out.I like that fact that the stroller has a reversable handle and it lays all the way down.It is like an old carrige only it strolls great.We love taking walks.It is easy to push and when the sun is in her eyes the sun shade covers her up.I love this stroller. ... Read more

Editorial Reviews

Babies, start your engines! The Reebok Velocity stroller offers a comfy ride through both city terrain and well-worn rural trails, mainly because it is engineered with both jogger and passenger (up to 50 lbs.) in mind. Grownups can jaunt around guilt-free, knowing tots won’t have to endure body-jarring pot holes and unexpected bumps along the way. On the aluminum, collapsible stroller is a 5-point safety harness with adjustable shoulder, waist and crotch restraints; reclining seat; 16-inch, reflective bicycle tires (with air pump); hand/foot brakes; anti-roll tether cord; and a wide shade canopy for extra-sunny days. All of these features work together to make riding comfortable, and pushing easier. It also looks somewhat like a bicycle, so young kids will think it’s cool to ride in.--Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Pulls to the Left
I have also had the same experience with this jogger pulling to the left. It's not worth buying unless you like to be inconvenienced!Our friend who used to fix bikes and jogging strollers for a living told us it was a manufacturing defect (not an installation one).Luckily, Babies R Us let us return it and we got a different one.

hard to steer & veers to the left
I was so excited when I bought this jogger but...
This is a terrrible jogger.I would highly reccommend you do not waste your money. Veers to the left and very difficult to steer. Your arms will be sore because it will not allow for anything but a straight line. Needs to be taken off the market.

Hard to steer
I recently bought the Reebok Stroller. I read all the reivews for it before my puchcase and thought I was buying a wonderful product. I got it home put it together and found it is very hard to steer it pulls to the left really bad. If you want a great upper arm workout get this product!

The best jogger--I shopped them all!
This jogger is awesome. First of all it has every feature you could want--light weight; canopy moves easily to block sunlight; great cushion for baby; adjustable seat in multiple positions for comfort; cell phone, bottle and toy holder; and a mesh basket underneath to carry along some essentials. I put it together myself and it was so easy. I took my 6 month old for a ride and she smiled, laughed, and later fell asleep. I looked at every jogger possible--this one is by far the best quality and most reasonably priced. Enjoy!!

LOVE this Reebok Velocity Stoller
I love everything about this stroller! It folds/opens easily; has a good, covered storage area; the cell phone and water bottle holder are great; the brakes are very easy to push and release; the seat adjusts with ease; the multy position shade is very functional; and the tire pump is the cherry on top! My son likes his smooth ride when I take him on trails, and I like easy handling...even with a 40 pound child! It is a great deal for $179, and my husband said it was much easier to put together than the other two stollers I brought home...and returned! ... Read more