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ok Product with minor flaws
I purchased this because I love the Ocean Wonders line. It is just like a play gym. The Octopus toy has is battery operated but the batteries cannot be replaced so if your planning on having more children and what to pass this down its a no go. Secondly the one I have (I may just have purchased a defective one) comes apart too easy and is a chore putting together. The toys come off the bars way to easy the velcro on mine hasn't been sticking to well. And a couple of the toys are more like the toddler toys from MC Donalds. I hate to say this I usuaklly give FP high marks
Sure this is fun for some babies but there are other babies Ive seen that get bored with this quickly. And there are Play Gyms with better (and more) toys in this price range that will grow with your baby.

Fact: There's a reason why playgyms are made in Red black in white : Because its easier for babies to see at the time when these playgyms are in use.

ocean fun!
My son is nearly 2 months old and already loves this toy. He bats and kicks the toys hanging down. He's still too small to activate the songs from the octopus but this allows mommy and daddy to sit there with him and play too. The colors are fun and the characters are simply adorable. What's awesome is that this can be used for a boy or a girl and it also has many other matching items (ie. bouncer and swing). My only critique is that I wish there were activities on the mat itself to help with tummy time play.

Children not interested
I am a mother of 7 month old Quads, and I am always looking for something to help me entertain them. I thought that this would be a great toy for them, but I was wrong. All 4 of them just lie there and stare at the toys. They can't reach the Octobus thing, and don't really care about the ball. I am very disapointed.

Great!!!!
My daught just loves this item. It's a fun little toy to have and you can take it along with you any were. It does not take up alot of space.

What a wonderful swing!
I bought this swing after hearing great compliments from some of my cyber mommy friends. Wow, were they right. My son loves this swing. Everytime he cries I turn on the features with the lights and music including the fish mobile, and he stops crying. The music feature also plays some famous lullabies, ocean sounds and running water. Plus, the fact that it swings sideways as opposed to front and back, is what I think he enjoys too. It has two ways of swinging(east to west/north to south). I love the bright colors in the fabric, they are really pretty to look at, especially for a 5 month old. One more feature I forgot to mention is a pouch on back of the swing for storing things. I would recommend this swing to everyone out there. It was money well-spent and so easy to assemble. ... Read more

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Great buy
I live in a studio apt. with limited space and this is perfect for me. I love the storage on the bottom I keep all my sons blanketsand sheets in there. It is just the right size and fits snuggly in the corner. I do however have the same problem as another mom. My son likes to scoot himself diagionally and ends up sleeping with his face against the wall. But his nose does not press against it and the walls are ventilated so I dont worry to much. I have cats and the canopy works perfect in keeping them out of the sleeper. The sheets are very pricey at about 15$ each one of my complaints. I like the fact that the matress has a wipeable surface. It is so much easier to clean. I would recommend this product to anyone; as well as grandparets who are looking for something when thier grandkids come to visit.

I was not impressed
In theory, this is a wonderful product.However, I had two problems.

To start, the product came with only one set of sheets, and Babies-R-Us did not sell the sheets.I ordered some additional sheets from Arm's Reach, and they sent my order confirmation, containing my complete credit card number and expiration date, to me in an unencrypted e-mail.I had to cancel the credit card.I explained this to Arm's Reach and used a different credit card to purchase the sheets.

The mattress was very firm and my son did not like to sleep on it.If I could get him to fall asleep, sometimes I could transfer him to the co-sleeper without waking him, but I would frequently fall asleep before he would.

When my son did fall asleep in the co-sleeper, he would scoot around, and sometimes his nose ended up pressed against the padded edge that was next to my bed.This made me uncomfortable, but I figured that it was safer than having my son in the bed with me.

Other than these three problems, I liked the co-sleeper.

Great product and idea.
Definitely love this bassinet.I'm able to nurse and return my newborn to it without getting out of bed.I also like being able to check on her while in bed or if she has her pacifier fall out and needs it put back in.Her Ocean Wonders Aquarium only goes for a couple minutes and then needs to be restarted so that's nice to just lean over also.The bassinet comes with 1 sheet and then we bought additional sheets from BabiesR'Us that fit it just fine.

Can't Imagine Using Anything Else
We love the co-sleeper. It secures very well to our king-size bed.It's very easy to check on baby throughout the night by simply rolling over to see her or give her a pat on the back when she wakes. Helps me get a good night's sleep b/c I'm not constantly getting out of bed and walking to a crib down the hall.It's also reassuring to see/hear baby sleeping contently.

A must have for breast feeding or c-section moms
This is a life saver.Our daughter was born three weeks early by c-section and she nursed very often.I could nurse her while lying in bed and slip her into the co-sleeper.No worries about her falling out of our adult bed.I would however recommend the canapy if you have cats.Whenever our daughter was not in it our three cats used as their ultimate cat napping area. ... Read more

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A lemon!
I bought this for my daughter and she didn't care for it.I was not impressed with it either.It's not easily portable from one room to another, it's heavy and I found it to be a pain to fold up.It just proved to me that spending more money on something doesn't mean you get what you pay for.I had to return it to the store because the vibration wouldn't work on low speed and most of the time not at all on either speed, so I exchanged it for another one only to have the same thing happen to that one as well.Needless to say I decided to try a different brand.I got a Fisher Price bouncer, paid sixty dollars less for it than the Combi and my daughter loves it, the vibration works every time and the toy bar with music is wonderful too.I don't reccomend the Combi bouncer to anyone, it's a waste of money.

Needs Work
The concept of this rocker/vibration chair makes sense.However, the vibration part broke after two weeks.I had to keep pressing the low/high buttons to turn it on even with a brand new battery.Sometimes, it wouldn't even start with a new battery.I think it would be perfect if they made the vibration more reliable.The rocker part is awesome.My first son had a bouncer, this time I have the rocking bottom and it is definetly a plus.

What a Life Saver!!
I cannot say enough nice things about this rocker - it has been a life saver.I ended up having an emergency c-section, so I was unable to climb the stairs to my and the baby's bedrooms, so he slept in this rocker (the back of the seat goes down) as a bassinet on the floor right next to me on the couch.Now that he is more aware of life around him, we lift the seat into the chair position and he just has the best time watching everything that is going on.The fact that it rocks and has the vibrating motion has also been extremely valuable.He has spent so much time in this chair - I am very happy that I got this as a gift.It's also great that you can hook a CD player or tape player up to the speakers as well. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Sometimes you just have to put down your little bundle of joy and give your arms a rest! Butwhere can you set someone who may not be able to sit upright? The Gymini 3-D Activity Gym may be theperfect answer. This award-winning portable, washable gym is easy to assemble. Simply spread the3-foot-square quilt on the floor and enjoy a vivid animal circus in red, white, and black. Slide two pliablearches into the corner sockets of the quilt, so that they cross diagonally. Clip the beads, rattles, and mirrorsinto the hole-punched arches. The dangles can be repositioned for endless variety. Babies can lie on theirbacks and stare up at the colorful dangling toys. The gym will improve babies' hand-eye coordination, andsoon they'll be reaching, stretching, kicking, pulling, and rolling--an adorable sight! To put away the gym,simply remove the arches, fold up the quilt, and tuck all the parts into a handy waterproof carrying case.--Kathryn Gustafson ... Read more

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A must-have for a new infant
I put my infant down on this playmat from day one. I didn't really believe she'd enjoy it -- I just thought I'd try it. She loved it from day one. I also bought a Fisher Price Kick and Crawl Barn. The Gymini is far superior. The Gymini toys are soft and covered with patterns babies love. The Fisher Price toys are hard plastic. The first time my baby's hand hit that hard plastic, I put the "Barn" away. She loved the mirror on the Gymini first, and now she bats at all the toys. She's two and a half months old and we've used the Gymini EVERY DAY since she was born. It goes to grandma's house with her because she loves it so much. I also don't have to feel bad about not interacting with her when I put her down on the mat because it's such a good learning toy. Also, my friends have a 5 month old and she loves the mat too. If you're having a baby soon, do yourself a favor and get this toy!

my son loves it!
My son loves this so much! As soon as we lay him on the mat he smiles as soon as he realizes where he is! Coincidentally, he also loves his Tiny Love crib mobile.

The best investment in infant entertainment/development
I LOVE THIS TOY AND SO DOES MY SON!! I bought this when he was 10 weeks old. At first he liked looking at the black & white patterns (he would follow me with his eyes as I carried past him). Within a couple of weeks he started getting the hang of it. He gets so excited now batting at the toys and his little legs kick with excitement. This is excellent for tummy time too (and might offer him the incentive to roll over to play with the toys overhead as it did for my guy). EXCELLENT CHOICE - WELL WORTH THE $$!!!

Mommy's best friend!
I got this for a baby shower gift and it has been one of the most valuable things I received! When I originally registered for this, I thought it was overpriced, but it is well worth the money. I have a 7 week old daughter and she absolutely LOVES her gymini. She will play under this anywhere from a half hour to an hour. She loves to look at herself in the mirror and it keeps here entertained for some time. There are many places to add more toys to the gymini, too. I change them and switch them around to give her a little variety. The only complaint I have about this is that the musical toy does not work at all. I think I must have gotten a defective one, but my daughter still loves to look at it. This is great for little ones who are not able to do a whole lot yet... keeps them very entertained.

Worth Every Penny.....
This was a baby shower gift off of my registry. I put it on my registry because of all the awards it got, etc.... I can honestly say that this was one of the best toys. This toy was my son's favorite toy until he was 10 months old...even at that age he still liked it but I had to put it away because he was trying to pick it up and bend it. When my son was around 3 or 4 months old he would sometimes lay on this for an hour at a time...this toy helped him learn to roll over and how to grab for objects....This is a must! ... Read more

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Good Product!
I was really looking for an activity center that transitioned into a walker as I can't see spending a lot of money on just an activity center, then spending the same amount on a walker a few months later.After some searching I decided on this one. My 18 week old is 25 inches, and unfortunately, she is slightly too short as she is unable to put her feet flat on the base and is on tippy toes.However, the seat is very stable and holds her without her "flopping around."I tend to keep her in the activity center for only 15-20 minutes at a time since her feet aren't flat on the base. She loves it!!The toys are very interactive and got her attention immediately and she's figured out how to spin the seat with her hands instead of her feet (you can lock the seat if you don't want your child to spin).Also the toys are child friendly, no sharp edges or points like some other activity centers. I did have some slight difficulty putting the center together and would recommend using a power screwdriver when assembling the walker part of it.But, what children's toys don't have some sort of difficutly with assembly?Overall, I am very satisified with this product and would recommend it to any parent.

The design of the walker is not good
When my son was 6 months old, I brought this for him so that he can play and learn to walk. Then, the walker wheels can't move 360 degree, so my son can't walk in most of direction. As an activity center, this one is not bad. Nothing is perfect for both sides.

Worth the money
We bought this activity center when my son was 4 months and was very active and loved to stand up. The biggest selling point was that it transitioned into a walk-behind.I was concerned about spending alot of money for something he would only get to use a few months.I will agree with the other reviews in that there is no height adjustment-we stood my son on an atlas until he was tall enough to reach the bottom.He is now 7 months old and still loves it!He plays with everything on it except the organ which is still too hard for him to push.Overall it was the best baby gear purchase we have made.

All Around Poorly Designed
I have assembled many baby and toddler toys thru the years but this one I can honestly say was the worst ever.It took me at least 3 hours and I can usually whip kiddie toys together fast. After many smashed fingers and parts that just didn't want to go together I finally got this nightmare together. My daughter is is almost 5 months old and very tall and she still couldn't reach the bottom and I ended up putting a towel folded up at the bottom for her to be able to reach. There is NO height adjustment. It claims there is, but I don't consider a little white strap attached to the bottom of the seat that moves a 1/4 inch a real height adjustment.Plus I honestly never even saw any difference once I lowered the seat the 1/4 the strap moved. Also this is an extremely large entertainer, it takes up way to much room. The toys are not engaging for my baby at all but my 3 year old found the balls fun ,Also the one mirror toy that I saw another viewer complain choking her child ,is in my opinion a very dangerous design. The baby really can get easily stuck by this since it fold towards the seat not away from the seat. My daughter did not enjoy this at all. We gave it 3 weeks and gave up and decided to return it for the Evenflo $99.00 model.
All around I would not recommend buying this unless your child is extremely tall at 4-5 months but then by the time they are 6-7 months old they will be too tall for it because you can't really raise the height. Very poorly designed product.

great entertainment for my 4 month old
My four month old son loves this activity center. Before this he was stuck in a swing or a bouncer and now he can actually control his movements. The activity center provides plenty of toys and objects, such as the mirror, to keep him entertained for a while. The only problem i have with the activity center is the inability to be raised or lowered. ... Read more

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great bouncer
this was great for my daughter.I moved IT all aRound the house to keep her occuPied while I got some things done!

A safe place for my newborn
My daughter was laying in this as soon as she came home from the hospital.It was a good place for daytime naps or for her to just sit in.As she grew, she began to enjoy the arch of toys, however I liked that they could come off if she wasn't in the mood.The best feature was the music playing whenever she kicked.She really got a kick out of that and caught on quickly.You definitely need to keep your baby belted in at all times.My daughter is now seven months old and really can't use it anymore because she tries to lean over and get out of it.But it was a lifesaver for the first 5 months of her life.

munchkin pleaser
our little guy loves this bouncer. he loves making it light up and make sounds. i could do without the pattern and colors (i think most baby stuff is kind of ugly-but i guess they dig the colors) but the important thing is it's a fun, safe place for him to play, learn (cause and effect) and nap.

A+ on Features, F on Durability
This item was received as a baby shower gift and by the time my son was 3 months old, the seat pad had started to fade.We had used the bouncer a total of two months and only washed it one time.I was very disappointed to see this product wear so quickly.My mom has a bouncer from Summer Infant that is excellent.Three boys and 10+ years later and her bouncer looks brand new!

I called Fisher-Price this morning and they are willing to send a replacement pad.I will update this review at a later time to comment on the length of time it took to receive the replacement materials.Overall concept is wonderful, but durability was a disappointment.

One of the most used items by our son
This was given to us after the birth of our son and he really enjoys it.He was 2 1/2 months old when he started using it and it has been great.He really enjoys the lights and sounds that it creates when he kicks.He laughs while kicking away.It is a must have for all parents. ... Read more

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Pleasantly Surprised
I was pleasantly surprised when I bought this lightweight stroller. The stroller is very sturdy...my 3 1/2 year old rides just fine in it. It has a basket underneath and storage pockets on the sun visor...very handy for car keys and cell phone. This stroller reclines nicely and folds up great. Also has a carrying strap...the stroller really is lightweight. I have a few friends that bought the same stroller after seeing mine and have loved it. Thanks Chicco for the Capri. ... Read more

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Not that great
We just received this bouncer as a shower gift. Although I registered for this based on the reviews,I am not impressed. It is very cute to look at, however the vibration feature is loud. It actually vibrates the little bird and makes a loud noise. I do not care for the music it plays either. With out using the toy bar I am sure this would be a fine seat but, I am willing to bet there are better ones out there.

GREAT SEAT FOR THE MONEY
We received this seat as a gift 1 month ago when our daugher Sophia was 1 month old. She loved it right away.One thing I found was she cries sometimes when I put the music on. But this being my 3rd daughter reminded me that sometimes they look away from their toys and get overstimulated and can't handle too much noise or too much to look at.I learned that the hard way with my middle daughter. So when she cries I take off the toy part and she quickly falls asleep.This is our first Fisher Price seat and the least expensive seat we have ever had but the best performance wise and it is so cute to look at! I just bought it for a friend's first baby.

Great Bouncer To Have
I received this as a shower gift and I am ever so grateful that I did. My 2 week old daughter loves it. I have been putting her in it since she came home from the hosptial and the only problem I have had with it was that her head sometimes falls over to the side so I use a head support and its fine. She loves the vibration and I have no problems at all getting her to sit in it. She will fall asleep faster in her bouncer than she will in her crib with the mobile going. I dont think she old enough yet to care that there is music and rattles attached even though I can sit her in it and she will listen to the sounds and music she is not interested in the rattles or birdy just yet. She has not seemed to have a problem with the vibration being too much for a newborn and I dont think the motor is all that loud. I feel this is a wonderful item and would highly recommed it.

great bouncy seat!
We had the aquarium bouncer, but had problems with it and it was a nightmare dealing with Fisher Price to fix it, and I didnt want to go through that again so I got another seat (though it is still by fisher price) My son loves the chimes, and pulls them to make the bird spin- seeing the birds face makes him grin every time!I don't think the vibrations are too strong and I love that it has 2 volume levels.I would definately buy this one again!

very cute and comfy
I choose this item on my registry and thanks God I got it. It is soooo cute. What I like about it is that it has both features: vibration and music, it is well paded and my baby goes right to sleep once I put her there, but BE CAREFUL. I do not recomend this item for a parent of a preemie. My baby is on a monitor so I did rely on this item and didn't paid to much attention while she was sleeping on it...the first day that I used it the monitor alarm went off, when I ran to check what was happening to her I noticed that her head was hanging obstructing her airway, ever since I am puting a head support and problem solved. She loves the birds sounds and the music, it does vibrate too much...but we can live with it. ... Read more

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Wonderful Item for Babies and Moms!
I can't tell you what a lifesaver this play tent is! It keeps baby safe and happy while we're on the beach or at picnics, and it's FUN FUN FUN for her! The material is durable, and it sets up and stores away in a snap! There should be one of these in the car trunk of every parent of an infant or toddler! It's perfect for changing baby too! ... Read more

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Not for me!
I bought the Quattro Tour LX Stroller in the Mayfair pattern today at a brick and mortar Babies R Us store and I will be returning it this week. This is a very pretty pattern on the fabric and it is cushy and very soft. My daughter said it was "Comfortable" when she sat in it for a few minutes. This is a lighter weight stroller than the one that we currently have. We are trying to replace the old stroller because it is too heavy to lug around and because it is almost falling apart. I need a stroller that has the following: relatively lightweight; has a parent tray with cup holders as well as a tray for my daughter; a wide footrest for my daughter (she is 2 years); a pretty large basket underneath the stroller; and I need all of this in a stroller that is sturdy enough that it will be safe and not fall apart in the next year.
The Quattro has a tray for the parent and for the child; it has a medium size basket; it has a wide footrest for the child also; it is lighter weight than my old stroller (it was a Graco Coach which came with an infant car seat and the stroller was huge and heavy). The Quattro feels pretty sturdy when compared with others I looked at.
The reason I am going to return the Quattro is because of the height of the handle and the size of the handle. I am only 5 feet in height and this stroller is too high for me to be comfortable pushing for any period of time. The size of the handle is also strange. In the center of the handle it is cushioned and thick but then down the sides, the handle becomes thin and just metal. I have these attachments that I use on my stroller that hang on the handle and then I can hang shopping bags or other things from them and this keeps my hands free and lets me use the basket of the stroller for my purse and the diaper bag. I cannot use the attachments on the Quattro because of the fact that the handle bar isn't thick and cushioned down the sides all the way down to where the parent tray starts.
Even though the Quattro would meet all of my other requirements, I cannot keep a stroller that has these two problem items.

Great for tall people
I chose this stroller after my Eddie Bauer stroller was destroyed in a car accident.

This stroller has many great features:

1.Tallest handle of any stroller I examined; great for taller parents because it prevents you from hunching over.
2.Contoured handle fits the natural angle of the wrist.
3.Great storage in the basket, parent, and child trays.
4.Easy folding mechanism.
5.Can be used with the Graco SnugRide, one of the safest infant carseats available.
6.Foot rest can be raised to secure an infant inside the stroller when the carseat is not used.
7.Full recline for younger babies.
8.Though heavy, it is a solid stroller; won't blow away in the wind.

What I would change about this stroller:

1.It folds down onto the wheel base and as a result is not self-standing once collapsed, making it very difficult to transport.
2.The brakes engage when folded down, so dragging the stroller on its wheels once it is folded is not an option.My Eddie Bauer stroller could still be pushed as normal even when it was folded.
3.The back seems too short; my five-month-old is already nearly too tall for it when lying down.
4.It is HUGE even when folded - make sure you have plenty of trunk space if you plan to travel with this stroller!
5.Wheels seem cheap.
6.The parent viewing window in the canopy should have a cover - it is much too big to be open all the time.

Still, I love this stroller and would recommend it to anyone who does lots of walking.

My husband calls it the "Swamp Buggy"
I give it 4 stars only because of the bulkiness. Other than that it is an awesome stroller. I chose it because I loved the matching carseat and wanted a complete travel system. It has a creme and black swirl pattern that is very suitable for a girl which is hard to find since most strollers are navy or brown and boyish looking. The clock and temperature feature are an added bonus. It is very easy to assemble which I did myself when I was 8 months pregnant. I have a small to mid sized sedan and it fits very well in the trunk with room to spare for groceries. It is easy to fold and unfold. I also like the idea that only the tires touch the ground when folded. My only wish is that it folded in an upright position instead of flat. If you are looking for a sturdy full size stroller that is girl friendly then this one fits the bill.

Two wheels have fallen off
I have had this stroller less than a year. Three months ago, a back wheel broke off at a plastic joint when I was trying to set it up. Got a new wheel from Graco and considered it history. Well, about two weeks ago, while on a walk, a front wheel broke off and the two wheels which make up a single front wheel assembly went down the sidewalk in two differnt directions. I am very glad that my son was older with a sense of balance(15 months) because the stroller lurched forward and very nearly threw him from his seat! When we took the assembly apart, the wheels are held on with very cheap locking washers that are completely rusted out! I store this stroller inside and take very good care of it. Both times, Graco has sent me new wheels for free, this past time, they replaced all four. I still consider this stroller junk and quite unsafe and am looking for a new one

A great all-terrain stroller.
I have the regular Quattro Tour, not the LX, and I don't know if there are any major differences.But I am impressed enough with the QT!Here is what I have to say about the regular model:

I have been using this stroller for 14 months, and I still tell everyone I meet about it.The main reason I went with it is that the storage basket collapses to allow access to its contents even with the stroller seat is completely reclined.This means that when baby is sleeping, or when you are using the carseat with the stroller, your diaper bag or cooler is not stuck beyond reach.At the time we bought it, it was the only stroller on the market with that feature.

The wheel structure is rugged and handles off-roading very well.On smooth pavement, etc., it handles beautifully.I do joke with people that pushing it is like driving a truck, because it is fairly large, and negotiating it around narrowly spaced displays in a department store can be a real challenge.There have been times while shopping that I have determined to buy a tiny umbrella stroller, but I love how much cargo I can take with me.There are two cupholders and two small compartments near the handle; the basket holds a lot; and when the seat is upright I can pile a lot of stuff between the handlebar and the top of the seat, where the extra material makes a kind of hammock.It is the perfect stroller for a trip to the zoo, but I use it for daily shopping and am very happy with it.It is not too heavy -- I have no trouble lifting it in and out of vehicles.It is rather large even when collapsed, but I don't really mind.I specifically chose a larger, sturdier stroller for its features -- if streamlining is a high priority, then go with something smaller like the Travelite.But if you want to be able to go everywhere and do everything, then this is the stroller for you.

Note that the standard Graco stroller accessories, like the toys on a post that fit into some sort of slot on strollers, do not work with this stroller.I bought a stroller bar from Sassy (like the Busy Bug one) with velcro straps, and my son has been very happy with that.

Incidentally, I love the color I chose, the Heatwave pattern.It is very soothing. ... Read more

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Your Baby Will Love This Toy!
Out of all of the toys that my daughter has, she loves this one the most. I bought it for her when she was 3 1/2 months and she loves it still. It is easy for her to hold and shake. It is very durable-we take it everywhere. I have purchased other Lamaze products as well.and she loves them the best out of all of her toys. Great company, great products. Highly recommended.

Hours of Play
Such a fabulous interactive cube. Lots of bright colors, jingles and jangles. My 4-mo little boy shakes it, stares at it, gums it, and reaches and grasps for all the rings and handles. Since he has had this cube his grasp has improved as well as his independent play time. Great for the stroller and car, small enough to transport all over. The only reason for the 4 out of 5 stars is that it is not machine washable. Great, interesting, he loves it. Also try the Lamaze catapiller, really impressed with this line of toys.

Jingles, crinkles, chewable -- what more could a baby want?
This is one of our son's most beloved toys. It's amazing how much they've packed into one little toy. The big, soft handles made this one of the first toys he could successfully clutch and lift. He loves to shake it and hear the jingling noises. Whenever he's bored, we can offer this toy and it seems to satisfy him.

great toy
I bought 2 of these for grandchildren as Easter gifts.They were 4 1/2 and 6 months old and they both loved them from the start. So I purchased another for my newest granson who is just 3 months old now. The 2 older babies had no problems figuring out how to rattle, shake, open flaps and chew on this toy.And it is still a favorite for both of them 2 1/2 months later. Levi likes to look at his but at this point thats about all he does with it. I'm thinking that even though it says 3 months and above they should be 4 months or so in order to actually try playing with it. Or maybe its because he was premature. At any rate it really is a good toy, has lots to offer and I would reccommend it for every young baby--it holds their interests for a long time and I'm sure it will do the same for Levi in another month or so--glad I purchased these. As always, LaMaze makes great infant toys and I think I've purchased everyone they've made and never once have I been disappointed. This one is a must have and well worth the money.

One of our favorites!!
Our son received this as a gift, and LOVED it!! Now it is the gift that we give to everybody!! ... Read more

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Great for the money!
I bought this stroller about 2 years ago and I absolutely love it. It folds up so easy that Grandparents can do it without a sweat. It takes some time getting used to the front wheel not turning to the sides, but the big wheels are great and ride over any and everything without a sweat, even in dirt. The seats recline for younger kids and seatbelts adjust really easily. Has lots of storage area. With other strollers I found it uncomfortable to push because the handle was so low, I'm only 5'7, but this was perfect.
My babies love this and always want to go for rides in it.

Great for the Price
I did a lot of comparing of double jogging strollers before I bought this one. For the price it was a great value. The others that I really liked were over 300.00 and they were basically the same thing. I like how the canopy is adjustable and the parent tray. I don't use mine just for walking, it's my main stroller. My 2 are 9 months and 2 1/2 yrs and yes they do sit uneven, but so far that hasn't driven me too crazy. It pushes very easily, my older 2 love to push this one. My only complaint is that the material on the seat has ripped out 2 x/s now, under normal wear and use. I am taking it back and trying one last time, if it does it again then I'm getting the one over 300.00.

It's Okay...
Pros: Good price; Easy to fold/unfold; Easy to push; Good canopy; Pretty solid stroller

Cons: Seats are not very comfortable or stable. They are soley supported by an adjustable strap that lowers or raises the seat. My twin girls always seemed to be uneven when sitting. I don't mean at different levels. I mean the left part of the back was sinking deeper than the right or vice versa.

Also, I think for an avid jogger-someone who runs on a straight path for a long time- it would be just fine. For me though, I am more of a fast paced walker. I like walking in my neighborhood and along paths. The stationary front wheel makes it very hard to turn or even make a simple bend in the road. You have to constantly pick up the front end. It just wasn't for me. I returned this and am getting a swivel front wheel jogger, which gives you the option to lock the front wheel.

great improvement!!
This stroller is a great improvement over previous joggers. My biggest complaint about the joggers was the horrible sun protection. This new model has an adjustable sun shade that can be moved easily. Also there are secure cup holders and a covered space for keys and a cell phone etc. I'm not a runner but we enjoy our daily walks and we really like it. The fixed front wheel is a pain but I've gotten used to it.
Nice features- good value for the price. ... Read more

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Nice stroller for travel
This is a nice stroller for travel. Folds up easily, very lightweight, easy to carry.For everyday use though, there are several flaws: cupholder for the adult is a joke.After 2 months of use it finally broke off. The canopy doesn't do a good job of protecting your child from the sun.(I bought a canopy extender to fix this problem.) this stroller features the drawstring in back for the reclining seat.This can be a pain to move up and down.

For travel I will use the Aria. For an everyday stroller I prefer my Graco Metrolite.Better cupholders, much bigger basket.I only paid $120 for my Aria (on clearance). I paid $169 for my Graco Metrolite stroller.I feel the Graco was the better deal.

Poor Buckle Design
I would like to add that the buckle, which sits directly behind the
child's head, can be a source of irritation for the baby.It is a design flaw in my opinion.My little girl does not want to sit in it and cannot fall asleep in it because the buckle makes it uncomfortable for her.I bought a cheap combi and she is happy to ride around in that one,I am hoping that when she grows a little taller, I can still use the stroller.

On the posititive side, it IS very light weight.

Love this stroller
My husband and I both love this stroller.It's easy to open and close and fits in the back of our Ford Explorer with plenty of room for other items.We used the Peg infant carrier to create a travel system and we never had a problem attaching the carrier into the stroller.It's very easy to steer and I have no problem opening a door with one hand and pushing the stroller with the other.The basket is HUGE and holds plenty of bags.Also, if my daughter is asleep and I need to access the basket I just push the sit up gently.She hasn't woken up yet.The adult cup holder will hold a skinny bottle of water or small drink.The only negatives are: The child cup holder comes out so it is being stored in the back of our car since our daughter doesn't need it yet.Also, the sun shade is useless so we had to buy a large sun shade from another company that fits over the Peg shade.We have used this stroller for over 5 months so far and would buy it again.

Disappointed with Peg's Aria stroller
I bought this stroller thinking it was of top quality, due to the name.I wish I researched more before purchasing.I read the other reviews, and have found the same conclusions.Here's what I found as good and bad.Good - It is a smooth ride, and turns with little effort.I found I was able to easily manuever it with just one hand.It is truly a light stroller, and folds up compactly.Ok, now the bad... the sun shade is very small, and mine is crooked, so I have to tug on it to straighten.The belt is cumbersome, having to go around the shoulders.(you can take the shoulder belt off, however)You can't access the basket underneath when the seat is in full recline position.Because the stroller is so lightweight, it can tip over easily (when baby is not in it), as I found out the hard way.The front tray is nice, but a little too far for baby to really use.So far, the cup holder on the back has not broken off, as other owners have said their's did.And finally, you have to use two hands to collapse the stroller, and the handle catches on the sun shade when folding.To open, you really have to put hard on the handle, for the unit to pop open.I don't have any other stroller to recommend, I have heard the other Peg's also have basket access issues, etc.I am going to stick with this stroller, and see if it grows on me.Its better than an umbrella, and smaller than a travel system, but not really worth the money.

Glad we bought this!!
I love this stroller!Yes, like others my cup holder was not very functional with different sizes of bottles- and broke off within the first week anyways.I also don't like the fact that it's not one hand fold/open- you definately need two hands to fold/open which is difficult at times.The basket is smaller than what I have had in the past.But it's so lightweight.I have not had any problems with maneuvering it- just had to make sure the wheels were unlocked.And it was great in the airports, on a very long journey.I love the handle and the color is nice.And I have had no problems fitting my car seat in the stroller (Graco Snugride), and I think it's a great feature that you can attach any carseat- one of the reasons I bought it.Overall we are very happy with this.And we have had 2 Graco travel systems in the past.Would recommend it. ... Read more

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FINALLY a swing we all love!!
Our 7 week old daughter loves this swing! We purchased and ultimately returned countless others due to poor quality. So many just didn't work properly at all once they were assembled, and frankly, we were getting pretty tired of bringing them back!! As a last trial, we found the Link a Doos swing, looked up the consumer responses and ratings for the swing and gave in and bought it as a LAST attempt to find the perfect swing.....and haven't stopped using it---finally a swing that actually works, is easy to get a baby in and out of, one that supports her head and doesn't have it lobbing around when in motion, the music is much more enjoyable than the previous swings, and she actually lays very comfortably in it as well! Not to meniton the bee and bird attachment is quite mesmerizing. We wondered whether the rotating noise would bother her, and we found it seems quite soothing to her instead......She has already logged quite a few nap-time hours in the swing, and it allows me to get some other things done at the same time as well...the only thing i would change is to allow the music to be played without having to have the swing on. Sometimes she just likes the tunes......This is a great gift idea for a shower, and just simply a MUST HAVE for a new family!!

Cute but too fast
We bought this swing because of the cute toys and the colorful look however we realized that it moves way too fast. The 6 speed seems to be the same and we can't really tell their differences. It may be more suitable for an older child but it's way too fast for our 5 weeks old daughter. She doesn't feel comfortable with the speed even when we put it in the slowest mode.

Link-a-doos Swing
We bought this swing because it was really colorful and cute. Something we thought our baby would like and he seems to like it. My only problem with it is it goes way to fast. It has six speeds, but they all seem the same. We are taking it back because we just don't feel comfortable with how fast it swings.

Great swing
We bought this swing for our then 2-month-old and, at 6-months-old, she still loves it. We like the different song and volume settings. We also like that you can move the spinning mobile to the back of the swing, so it's out of baby's way. It reclines far back, which is good for wehn baby falls alseep (which she almost always does). My husband complained at first that it cost too much, but we now know it was worth it.

Very flimsy for the price......very disappointed
Like many others, I thought this swing was very cute. It was easy enough to put together but was not very stable. The back legs would not stay on for anything! If we moved the swing even a couple of inches they fell out. We took this swing back twice and had the same problem each time. The seat is also very narrow. Overall I was very disappointed with the quality for the price. I wouldn't waste your money! ... Read more

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The best carseat!
Thankfully I didnt purchase all FOUR of our Granite carseats for my 9 month old sons. I bought one, and than my MIL, and Mother bought the other three so we would have enough for each car! They really are amazing!

Okay they are large, but they fit in the rear of my SUV without much of a hassle (one in the seat behind the passenger, and one in the seat behind the driver) and theres still room for another 3 more if the back seats are up (we keep the middle seat in the middle row down, for easy access to the trunk or back seats)! They have a very nice design and color to them. The boys are nice and cozy (they fall asleep instantly) and they also NEVER sweat... and they are BIG sweaters, so obviously its the seat!! The seat also keeps them nice and warm in the winter, yet nice and cool in NY's equally WARM summers, who could ask for anything more? The LATCH system was easy to use, and installying the carseats was pretty simple. The boys have plenty of room rear-facing and can even see out the back window if we take off the headrests on the car's seats! They are high up and love being able to see eachother too. The harness is easy to adjust ( just take off the cover) and they harness never twists, tangles, puts up a fight, or gives anyone a hard time. The cover can be easily wiped off if something little spills, but can also be thrown in the washer and dryer on those few occasions. The seats are VERY stable and never wiggle or anything. They come in MANY patterns, and many textures (maybe for different climates?) but this pattern is very plush and sort of hugs the boys. They used to be horrible to deal with in the infant seats, but now they couldnt be happier! I also love that it can accomidate 60 lbs of baby!!! And rear-facing alone holds 22 pounds! (the boys are tiny in the 15% but they will be turned around at about 13-15 months the doctor says!) My husband is a firefighter and even he agrees with the saftey of this carseat...

If you really dont trust these good reviews, check out the saftey ratings, they are off the charts! Still not convinced, go to your local BRU and ask the employees about them, not sure? Than just try it, you will be so happy you did... not only is it SAFE, but convinient and comfortable too!!!

Great carseat
I had previously owned the Eddie Bauer glacier deluxe it was a horrible carseat I returned it and got the Marathon..Wow I could not believe the differences, it is so easy to install, the straps do not get tangle, my baby is able to sleep in it without his head flopping all over the place. There is just no comparison the Marathan far exceeds it. It is worth spending more money for better quality.

Great Seat
This is a great car seat. I have one other and a Bodyguard booster seat. They are expensive, but so is my cargo in my opinion.

Equipped with the LATCH system which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. This Anchor system is wounderful feature, it makes installation so much easier, especially if you ever have to switch the seat into another car that is also equiped with the anchor points. Some vehicles don't have the anchor points which would require the standard seatbelt installation.

These anchore are 2 locking devices, one on each side of the car seat which clip install into metal loops which are factory installed on some vehicles inbetween where the back of the seat and the bottom of the seat meet. You can feel them or see them if you dig or spread the cushion. Check your service manual for the location.

You simply push the achors and snap them into position. Then just kneel on the car seat and pull the tethers tight. removing is a simple push of a button.

The Versa-Tether, which keeps the seat from tilting forward or backward is a nice additional safety feature. Again, with vehicles built with the tether anchors installed. You don't need to use the anchors but if you can it helps anchor the seat.

The seats are rather large, make sure they fit before you just buy one. You can do that by testing one with a local retailer. I've found that getting a comfortable reclining angle while rear facing to be harder. It's easier forward facing, but those are based on my own vehicles, that can vary so again, you should try before you buy.

I'm overall very happy.

Safe, comfortable, and easy to use
After contemplating convertible car seats for a few months while my daughter was still in her infant seat, I decided to order a Britax Marathon.I liked the fact that it would allow me to keep her rear-facing much longer than most seats (up to 33 lb.) and that it would allow me to keep her in a 5-point harness longer than most seats (up to 65 lb.).

The built-in lockoffs have been handy when installing the seat in vehicles that would require a locking clip otherwise.The seat cover and comfort foam are very plush (we have the Houndstooth print seat cover) and comfortable.My daughter has always been very comfortable in her Marathon, even on longer trips.

The best seat ever made!!!!
So happy that I chose the Britax Marathon. It was defineatley worth the wait after all the research that I have compiled over the past month with other mothers. Their experiences with the Britax Marathon made me feel so secure with my purchase.

If you are a parent whom is transitioning their little one(s) into a convertible. Then the Britax Marathon is the only seat you should consider. I am especially thrilled that the 5 point harness can handle the weight of a 65 lbs child and the maximum height of 49". That means my little jack will be in his seat for quite some time........thats reassuring!

I made my purchase online and after searching carefully. I purchased my seat at travelingtikes.comThere prices are competitive and sold the seat to me for $209.99 including shipping.

After recieving my seat I installed it in my car almost immediately. Even though the instructions were somewhat complicated to understand the seat did not budge once in place.

Im a happy Britax customer. I hope this info will help other parents in there never ending search for the best seat ever made! ... Read more

Editorial Review

With a little help from a bigger friend (parent, guardian…), young children can launch into the world of learning via interactive books. Little Touch LeapPad is designed for tots 6 to 36 months, with three distinct levels of activities and stories: musical rhythms and sounds; short descriptive phrases; and rhymes and early learning. Stories or activity cards snap into the book frame, along with a story cartridge. Grownups will need to help little ones activate the book pages by touching the "Go" button every time a page is turned, as well as showing young "readers" how to touch pictures to make them come to life with developmentally appropriate narration and learning activities. A comfy cushion is attached to the LeapPad platform for cozy shared reading time. Four AA batteries required (not included). --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Good pics, but too hard
I loved the idea of this toy, and thought it would be incredibly beneficial for my daughter (who's had it since 6 months). She is now a year old and still cant push the buttons, it just takes too much strength! I have tried pushing the buttons with her finger and I almost feel as though Im hurting her to try and show her how. She loves the boks and sounds, but it doesnt hold her attention as she is very independent and wants to do it herself. The books and pictures, however, are great. I would recommened the keypad have sensitive settings, (maybe 3 levels of sensitivy) so it would be VERY sensitive to the touch of a baby, and maybe require more strength as they grow and understand. Otherwise they lose all the cause & effect learning from it! Overall, I dont regret the purchase, just feel it is not age-appropriate.

For my daughter
I bought this for my daughter at 18 months for christmas. She could not push the buttons herself and did not want to push the go button everytime she turned the page. It holds her attention about 10 min although she does like turning the pages and just reading the stories. At 31 months she likes it a little better but still does not have the patience to press the go button each time.

Somewhat Dissapointed
I bought this for my daughter at 10 months old. I ended up putting it away until she was 20 months. At 21 months she is showing some interest and finally has the strength to push on the pages to make it work.

Great toy for future book lovers
My daughter has loved the LeapFrog Little Touch since she received it last Christmas. It's a great child/parent toy and the ability to interact with your kid is a big plus. In fact, I miss the days when she needed me to push the buttons for her.

Good Toy
This is a great toy which requires your interaction at some level. My son is 1 and he just got this for his birthday. He does fine with it by himself, but to fully utilize the toy, we read and play with it together. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Toys that grow with your child from infancy to toddlerhood are well worth their cost. The Classical Chorus Gym is one such toy, allowing your child to explore music at every stage of his development. As an infant, your child can lay on his back and bat at the hanging toys while the keyboard plays 10 different classical or nursery melodies, some with a children’s chorus. You can set the music to play continuously for up to 10 minutes, or only when your child successfully hits a toy, teaching him cause and effect. When your child learns to sit, the keyboard adjusts with him to the proper height, and then adjusts one more times to accommodate a standing or walking child. At these stages, you can set the music to play part of a song when your child presses a key or let your child experiment with scales and individual notes. The keyboard’s "singing" stars light up as music plays to further delight budding musicians. The Classical Chorus Gym requires three "C" batteries for operation. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Extremely Versatile
We bought this toy when our son was just two months old and he loves it. We are at five months now and he still gets a huge kick out of it.
There are so many ways to play! At first we'd lay him on his back an he would swat at the dangling rattles. They are bright and attention-getting. When he'd hit one, music would play and the lights would flash; it kept his attention. It didn't take much effort, and helped develop his coordination. There aren't many toys a two-month-old will play with. Then he learned that he could push the buttons to play and change songs.
The toy is re-positionable, so it can be used when the baby is laying down, with the rattles hanging. Tilt it at 45 degrees and sit him in a bouncer or car seat under it. At 90 degrees when he's standing (we still have to help him stand). And with a switch in the legs' configuration, it can be positioned so that he sits and plays.
There are (at least) 6 sound modes, ranging from one button playing a whole song, through pressing buttons that prompt a song to continue, to one button being a single tone (like a keyboard).
We love this toy and so does our son. It is good for just about everything except tummy time. We expect to get at least a year out of the developmental value.
Just another two things about it: it is very sturdy construction, but not a good toy to balance or lean on, and it is EASY to reconfigure.

It Grows With Your Child !
Another must have for every new parent !

We bought when dd was several months old, however we were still able to get some use out of the hanging toy feature. She loved it because she could control the music when it stopped. We also found that she would try to reach beyond the hanging toys and press the piano keys.

Then as she got older, we would sit her in front of the piano inside her boppy. She loved the fact that she was playing upright and would constantly watch all the colors. The keys on the piano were nice and big for her to hit as she gained more control of her hands.

Then as she got to the standing age, she would use this tall piano to stand up with. We never had a problem with it tipping over because the legs seemed to be positioned just right to prevent this from happening. As the months went on, she would push the piano throughout the house when she didn't feel like using her activity walker. Several months ago she began to press keys on setting 2 and she would dance to the music. Now at 20 months she tries to sing along with the songs (ie Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) and also recites the colors as they light up.

The variety of songs is great. You don't really get tired of them. Also, we've had for almost 18 months and have never needed to replace the batteries yet.

We very seldom use setting 3 (the one that lets you play it like a real piano) because we have a real piano that she tries to play.

The entertainment and educational value on this toy cannot be compared. It's so nice that it grows with your child. We definitely feel like we got our monies worth ! It has proved to be extremely durable!

A couple minor complaints that I have is that there is no volume control. Sometimes it does seem as though it's a bit loud. Also the orange plastic piece that snaps in above the keyboard doesn't really seem to provide any value. DD just kept pulling it off and found that the force of pulling would cause her to fall backwards to the floor - - after several times of doing this, we decided to just not put it back on.

Great toy - great value ! !

A great beginning toy
We got this toy as a gift and my daughter has loved it ever since she was just a few weeks old. She started out watching the lights on the mirrored attachment and has loved every feature; the dangling toys, the keyboard, the music. I was even able to turn it into a kicking toy. She loves to kick the keyboard and make it play. It keeps her attention for LONG spans of time.

My daughter's favorite toy!
We bought this toy when my daughter was 5 months old. She is now 16 months old and STILL loves it. It was one of the first toys that she played with when she was an infant. It helped her to learn to control her legs. It's not a "battery hog" either, even if you forget to turn it off, like we do. It also breaks down for easy travel.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this toy!
My son loves this toy. We've had it since he was 4 months old and he is now 9 months old. He plays with it everyday. It entertains him for hours on end. I would say this is the best toy we have. ... Read more