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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-bnsnyde Recent reviews written by member bnsnyde en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_477122498180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This is a very small sandbox.  It is perfect for an apartment balcony or space in a small backyard or porch.  My 3 and 1-year-old can play in it together, but there is little room for sand toys.  It works quite well with just one child,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477122498180 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:33:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477122498180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477109325444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - Assembling this toy was one of the most complicated things our family has ever done.  I want to mention that up front.  If you buy this, make sure you have decent spatial awareness.  You must assemble metal poles with plastic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477109325444 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:48:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477109325444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477012921988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - Once my newborn could focus her eyes somewhat (a few weeks old), she would stare up at the peek-a-boo leaves intently.  She would be calm and content.  The leaves fold up and down, slowly, to soothing music. You can adjust the volume of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477012921988 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:03:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477012921988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476982316676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This is difficult to put together, but fun for the child to ride once you figure it out.  Assembly is not hard, but you need the right touch or the hubcaps will be too tight and the back wheels will rub.  We bought and returned THREE of these... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476982316676 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:54:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476982316676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476982120068?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - I needed a gate I could move at any time of the day and put back later. It is between a THIN iron rail, and a wall with moulding on the bottom that juts out an inch or so. A bit complex for the average gate! This one fits the bill, and at 8 mos. pregnant... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476982120068 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:42:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476982120068?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476969799300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This seat in safe and secure.  We started using it at 6 months when our baby began rice cereal.  There are two height settings for the easy to use harness, so a young baby will use the first one.  Older toddlers can use the second. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476969799300 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:01:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476969799300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476779286148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - We bought this after my daughter got too big for her infant tub.  It says it's for ages 7 to 16 months, but at 20 months I have yet to give it up!  Her legs are getting too long to put her in easily, yes.This keeps baby upright and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476779286148 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:19:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476779286148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476778827396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - We used this sturdy, plastic gate to put the baby swing in. That way, our toddler could not poke the newborn.  You can shape it quite well, so it's rather flexible given your space.We used a second one out on our balcony so the toddler would not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476778827396 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:09:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476778827396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476775485060?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This gate was the only one that would safely work at the top of our stairs. It would be $400 to have the baby professionals install it, but my father-in-law did it for free. It took hours and was not easy. Imagine lining up little holes just right... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476775485060 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:04:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476775485060?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476649459332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - Grandma bought this Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Mat for my son while we were traveling.  At 5 months old, he'd lie on his back, bat and kick at the cute toys above him, captivated. Sometimes he even, by accident, managed to make the music play. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476649459332 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:04:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476649459332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476524613252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This will fit up to 80 lbs. in a 5 pt. harness (unless the child outgrows it by height first).  That made our decision.  We love this!I bought it for my 3-year-old.  I would not use it for a baby because rear-facing it takes up so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476524613252 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 23:11:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476524613252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476521139844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This is near perfect for the right user.At 5'8", I found the handle too low to jog with, but fine for walking.The color is BEAUTIFUL, and we have a girl and a boy.  Fast walking, jogging or running requires the front wheel to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476521139844 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 23:05:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476521139844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476520222340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This might be the first time ever I've used a double jogger that actually handles well on locked mode.  You can maneuver it well, the design is so perfect. No more killing your back just to turn.  But, I actually ran on swivel all the time and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476520222340 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 22:41:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476520222340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_476518846084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - We have the navy color.  It fits our 2009 Kelty Swivel Deuce jogger quite well.  It's a side by side double jogger. It is easy to put on and tote around in its bag.  The fabric is nice, and there is minimal vinyl, though baby can see out... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~476518846084 Mon, 6 Jul 2009 22:18:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_476518846084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475818724996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - NOTE THIS MODEL IN THE PICTURE GOES FOR $474 (or cheaper sometimes on ebay).  IT IS THE SWIVEL MODEL.  BE CAREFUL YOU DON'T GET THE FIXED WHEEL ONE IF THAT'S NOT WHAT YOU WANT. IT TENDS TO BE CHEAPER BUT IS NOT WHAT I AM REVIEWING HERE. THE ONE... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475818724996 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475818724996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_447986437764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This is a great toy. My 2-year-old and 11-month-old swarmed to it when I opened it. The toddler wanted to put objects on the gears when they moved, and in doing so he learned about the weight of objects. Both babies can take the small gears on and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~447986437764 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:46:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_447986437764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_249650384516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - Though this bouncer has no head support for a newborn, once the baby is a little older it's great. My one month old does fairly well in it, but I think he's a bit too young because if he falls asleep his head will fall to the side, and he can't focus... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~249650384516 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:17:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_249650384516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_249649925764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - When my baby is fussy and NOTHING calms him, I can put him in this swing and he'll be perfectly content. Then he usually falls asleep. While I'm not a fan of using a mechanical device too much, this swing has given me much needed sleep,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~249649925764 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:10:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_249649925764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_249613749892?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bnsnyde - This 10 pound seat (without baby) is too heavy to carry around. It sticks in the base as well, and the seat is so deep it's hard to get baby in and out. The head protection is snug and safe but makes the baby scream and root for food. You can... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~249613749892 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:46:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_249613749892?linkin_id=8003929