Epinions Recent Reviews for ValerieG

Tekno receives renewed life in our home!

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 16:55:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - Tekno is a cute little silver colored electronic dog. He has bright, flashing eyes, ears that move up and down on command, and an electronically wagging tail. Tekno has the ability to learn and follow commands, and responds favorably to strategically...

Ready, Steady, GO!

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 16:24:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - Michael received 2 of these for his first birthday. They just looked so cool that both his parents and his grandparents had to get one for him. From the moment the Ready Steady Ride On was assembled, this tricycle has been a hit.

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Mikey took the cookies from this cookie jar!

Mon, 28 May 2001 01:45:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - There's always that cool aunt or uncle who gets the best gifts for Christmas. In our family, that honor goes to Uncle Travis. He usually hits a home run with the kids' toys, and this past Christmas was no different, especially with Michael's Cookie...

Nubby, Nubby, Roll the ball

Mon, 28 May 2001 01:21:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - We received this ball as a gift when my second child was born. We loved the vanilla smell, and the squeak. My son loved that he could teeth on the nubs, and easily grasp the ball. It immediately became a favored toy.

The Tangiball is...

Sweet and Comforting

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 16:56:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I had no intentions of buying this toy. After all, what did my baby need with another "natural" themed toy? Then I saw this adorable bear, and I simply couldn't resist. My baby agrees. Whenever we put the bear next to him, he flashes a big...

Sleep, Baby, Sleep

Thu, 4 Jan 2001 14:35:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - This is one of those items that I just had to buy for my baby. It was adorable! I was determined to get the best price available for this item.I searched endlessly through eBay and Yahoo, losing auction after auction. I scanned the aisles of K Mart,...

For a good temp. try...

Tue, 31 Oct 2000 18:51:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I have always wanted an ear thermometer, but although I have 3 children, I couldn't justify the nearly $70 price. Last week, as the germs and bugs were drifting through my daycare, one of my moms said, "I have a spare ear thermometer. It's yours...

Music to bring me back to my youth

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 00:10:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I enjoy listening to John Denver's music, especially when I'm in an earthy mood. I wouldn't consider myself to be one of his biggest fans, but I do think his music has a place and serves a unique purpose.

John Denver personified the...

Ahhhhhhhhh...baby can breathe again

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 01:49:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - We received the Johnson's Soothing Vapor baby bath for a shower gift. I was hoping I wouldn't have to use it for quite a while. Unfortunately, though, my 4 month old recently suffered his first cold. Sneezing, wheezing, stuffy nose...the whole nine...

Tip(proof)-Top Tippy

Thu, 26 Oct 2000 01:06:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - The Playtex Spillproof Cup has saved many carpets and rugs in our house. We first discovered this wonder-cup when my little girl went through her, "I must spill my milk at all times," phase. When we would use standard sippy cups with her, she...

Ahhhhh soft...and sweet smelling

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 19:50:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - When my first child was born, we were told in our Baby Class not to put powder on our baby after diapering. They said it caused irritation on baby's bottom because of the rough sandpaper feeling of rubbing on the powder. They said the baby could get...

The Little Deuce Coup

Mon, 23 Oct 2000 00:22:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - We actually have 2 of these, and I wish we had two more for my daycare! My Mom purchased the first car for my daughter when she was about 18 months old. She loved driving around the yard, driving the car with her little feet, and parking in her...

Good for some, but not for mine

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 16:54:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - The little girl I babysit is one day older than my baby. She uses the Nuk, and does very well with it. It stays in her mouth, and doesn't leave "suck marks" where the shield fits around her mouth. I decided to try the Nuk with my son. BIG...

Boy, was I surprised!

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 16:03:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I had read many negative reviews on Huggies Ultratrim Diapers, so I decided decided I wouldn't use them on my baby. Then he began breaking out in a terrible rash with his other diapers, and nothing seemed to help. My dad bought a package of Huggies as...

My Gerber Baby is Soft and Smooth

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 02:06:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I received the Gerber Baby Lotion as a baby shower gift. I had registered for the Johnson and Johnson bathing products, and wasn't sure I'd really like the Gerber. I was pleasantly surprised.

The Gerber Baby Lotion has vitamin E and Aloe...

Ahhhhhh, finally a pump meant for pumping

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 01:40:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - After my miserable attempt at pumping with my second child, I was very reluctant to try again. However, when my third child was born, a friend gave me the Medela Mini Electric Breast Pump. My faith in pumping was restored.

The shield on this...

Painful Pumping Alert!

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 01:14:48 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I purchased the Evenflo Press and Pump when my second child was born. I was new to the world of breast pumping, but due to my son's health problems, I felt more confident having extra milk on hand "just in case."

After I purchased...

If this is a Genie, where is the magic?

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:10:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I received the Original Diaper Genie as a gift when my oldest child was born. It was a new product at the time...revolutionary! Will keep the nursery diaper smell free! Yes, it lived up to those claims, but at what cost?

The Diaper Genie is...

Good...but not worth the price

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 13:01:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I received a box of Huggies Supreme Care wipes at my baby shower. I like the container, and the wipes are very thick and soft, almost like they are cloth quilted...

HOWEVER...

NOTHING is thick enough or soft enough to justify the...

Goin' to a Garden Party

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 11:16:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - My Mom bought the Activity Garden for Emily's first Christmas. It has been in constant use over the past 5 1/2 years, and ranks high among our favorite toys.

The garden is built of high quality, thick plastic. There is a gate door...

He shoots....IT SCORES!

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 16:46:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - My son received this as a Christmas gift last year. We are not big hockey fans, so he hasn't had a lot of exposure to the sport. Regardless, he immediately picked up the hockey sticks and started "dribbling" the puck across the floor.
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Cosco Turnabout: Easy on my wrist, hard on my shoulder

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:47:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I purchased the Cosco Turnabout car seat when I was expecting my second child. I wanted a car seat that I could use at a carrier as well. Since the birth of my first child, the car seat manufacturers had developed easy to carry handle systems, which...

DANGER! BEWARE!

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:22:15 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - We received this ball as a gift, and at first it seemed wonderful. The ball was made by Playskool, so it MUST be safe, right? The bright colors, and the rattling beads also seemed to keep my son's attention. It was a perfect toy.

Then he...

Bright and Fun...it's #1 (for now)

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:51:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I received an online gift certificate when my baby was born, and couldn't wait to buy him a toy. After much shopping, debating (and reading of Epinions), I chose the Fisher Price Kick n' Crawl Gym. I'm so glad I did!

Michael was about 4...

This vacuum sucks. THANK GOODNESS!

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 20:34:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ValerieG - I used to go through vacuum cleaners faster than many people go through underwear. One year, I bought and burned out 3 different vacuums. I'm not proud of this, but I do acknowledge that it's an issue for me. Because of this quirk, I refuse to spend...