Best Baby Activity Centers & Entertainers
Soft-sided overhead toy bar with squirrel roller ball and two woodland friends spinners.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This Toy is amazing!"
"They are almost 5 months old and they play in their jumperoo 20 to 45 mins at a time, 5 or 6 times a day. Miles was just slightly bigger than his brother Calvin, at the time. Miles spent 10 mins just staring up at the frog, fascinated, the first time in the jumper. They chew on this most of the time they are jumping."
"She loves jumping in it. When she's tired of jumping she plays with the toys."
"I also personally like the added benefit of knowing where baby is so if you have to step into the next room to grab something your not coming back to a game of hide-and-seek."
"I'm not concerned with it falling or anything, but the poles tilt and lift the bottom ring off the ground when my daughter jumps around."
"My son LOVES this!"
"Our 6 month old started using this jumper about a month ago and LOVES it!"
"I bought this when my son was 6 months old."
Polyester.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"and started playing with all the toys like crazy, he doesn't sit up yet on his own so seeing everything from this view and having a slight support from the foot base was great for him. It's made out of great sturdy material, So dads if you want to buy your son/daughter this Gold Gym membership to get a true workout, this is a solid buy!"
"My baby & toddler both love it and it will grow with them so it's not just another things that will only last 3 ish months and then be thrown into the closet or garage until we decide we're done having kids and/or donate it or pass it down to friends. Oh, and the little piano thing that plays music is actually quiet and calming and not super obnoxious and loud like EVERY baby toy out there."
"I also feel like because of the standing surface she has mastered standing up on her own much faster than some of her baby friends who use the jumpers."
"perfect for our 4 month old son!"
"Our son loves this thing."
"Love Love Love this!"
"She actually loves looking at the window down to her toes ...simply brilliant!"
"I have always loved Skip Hop items for my baby including the activity center I purchased a few months ago."
Everywhere the baby looks, (in the spinning seat, baby can see all around), there’s something fun to do with an animal friend—spinning, jumping, rattling and more. Sturdy, free-standing steel frame lets baby jump safely—no doorways required. Toys include a hippo rollerball, giraffe with clacker beads, spinning alligator, lion teether, bat-at gorilla & rhino, an elephant mirror with spinning beads & more. Seat spins 360° so baby can discover toys all around.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We've been living with my in-laws for the past month (and will be here every summer for about 5 weeks) and I thought our son would appreciate having his favorite toy with him. Our son's feet reached the floor for a couple weeks before we left home in the rainforest jumperoo. In addition, the bigger problem is that the seat's lip is taller in this one and wider, so it is much harder for him to reach toys. Front toys: On the rainforest jumperoo, there is a green bar with three animals hanging or attached to it- an elephant facing the wrong way, a red bird, and monkey. Our son does like to twirl the red bird and the discs on the giraffe bar of the Luv-U, but watching them is uninteresting for him. The string makes it hard for him to grab on his own yet (4.5 months), so I have to give it to him and/or hold it in his mouth. The Rainforest has a pop up tiger whose mechanism probably is too advanced for our baby and it has a rainbow bar that he loves to look at with a sun rattle. I prefer the Rainforest seat since he can move himself to different toys if they catch his interest. The Luv-U is also nice, but the rainforest has my favorite music of any baby toy I've heard! It isn't nearly as good as the Rainforest Jumperoo IMO, but it is still a great activity toy for babies! Now that he is taller, his feet are flat on the ground on the highest setting of the rainforest, but at this age we rarely (never) use the Jumperoo anyway since he would rather explore on his own."
"I wanted something for my baby to bounce in, but didn't like a Johnny Jump Up because of how unstable they felt, so decided to buy this product, and I love it."
"My baby lovesssss this Jumperoo!"
"loves the different toys... the rhino bumps him in the head sometimes when he is jumping but he doesn't notice lol. this thing has made making dinner, vacuuming, getting dressed, and the basic things in life possible for me to do without holding him in one arm."
"Our baby girl absolutely loves this thing."
"My son is 5 months old and is very very active so we wanted something that he could enjoy as well as give our sore arms a break from him constantly jumping on us. The quality of the jumperoo is great and withstands my sons jumping and movement without tipping because of the curved arms."
"This was purchased from our registry and my baby had fun in it but there is sharp plastic on the underside."
"Upon placing my daughter in the Jumperoo and switching on the panel it did not work, did the 'reset' option, again didn't work, checked batteries which were okay, then put a multi-meter on the circuit boards and both circuit boards don't work!"
Best Baby Gear
Soft-sided overhead toy bar with squirrel roller ball and two woodland friends spinners.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This Toy is amazing!"
"They are almost 5 months old and they play in their jumperoo 20 to 45 mins at a time, 5 or 6 times a day. Miles was just slightly bigger than his brother Calvin, at the time. Miles spent 10 mins just staring up at the frog, fascinated, the first time in the jumper. They chew on this most of the time they are jumping."
"She loves jumping in it. When she's tired of jumping she plays with the toys."
"I also personally like the added benefit of knowing where baby is so if you have to step into the next room to grab something your not coming back to a game of hide-and-seek."
"I'm not concerned with it falling or anything, but the poles tilt and lift the bottom ring off the ground when my daughter jumps around."
"My son LOVES this!"
"Our 6 month old started using this jumper about a month ago and LOVES it!"
"I bought this when my son was 6 months old."
Best Kids' Indoor Climbers & Play Structures
Durable Product. Interactive learning baby walker features a removable toddler play panel that develops fine motor skills.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I saw the issues about the wheels sliding on hard floors, being too light to support a child while standing up, going too fast and kids falling on their face... Wheels sliding on hard floors... False, there is a rubber seam on the rear wheels that prevents side to side motion. My 12 month old (recieved this for his birthday) uses the locked setting on the main floor where it's hard floor and the free spinning setting on the carpet."
"Let me also clear up any confusion on why my LO likes this walker - My LO likes this as a toy, loves the music and sounds. - There are two settings to control the speed of the walker (however, we have never used more than one which is the slowest - We have used this walker on hardwood floors - you might want to use the faster setting if using on carpet). - The musical unit will keep your LO entertained for hours! We have had a couple falls, not really bad ones, and while I understand that kids fall and hurt themselves, its not fun when your LO is attempting to stand with the walkers help and the walker slips and runs away. All in all, this was much better than the other walkers we tried. The other name brand walker we purchased was no where in comparison to this walker. Please note - pediatricians now recommend not using a walker, I feel if you are constantly watching over your LO this is probably the safest walker and the most fun walker out there - minus the differences in the older and the newer models."
"A few days later, still a little sad that I couldn't find anything else, a friend of mine posted a video of her kiddos (she has twins) playing with the same toy I wasn't buying!! If your baby is ready to start walking then this toy is absolutely wonderful but please know that if your baby cannot stand on their own, then they are not ready to be walking with this toy so just get it for them to press the buttons since it can be easily removed until they can stand and walk with it. That is what it is made for. I gave the educational value a four because while there are a million things on it that baby can learn from, they probably are not going to because they will be so busy wanting to push a million other buttons."
Best Baby Swings, Jumpers & Bouncers
The supportive, upright seat with soft fabric and a wide, sturdy base lets baby see and interact with the world around them. Two linkable toys invite baby to sit up and play.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My 2 month old grandson loves it!"
"We've had it for about 3 weeks and it's been a life saver to have somewhere for him to sit up (rather than laying down or leaning back like in his swing)."
"So her feet hit the floor at the right angle in this seat and sometimes she pushes against the floor and gets frustrated like she wants out."
"We purchased this for my 6 week old and she gained wonderful control over her head very early on."
"She does not like to be worn (like in a baby carrier) and I needed my hands free throughout the day."
"Perfect for my three month old that loves to sit up all the time!"
"Our baby wanted to sit up before he was able to on his own and the sit me up provided just the right amount of support in the beginning (started when he was 2 months)."
"Baby seems so much more comfortable and in a more relaxed sitting position as opposed to the traditional Bumbo."
Best Baby Gyms & Playmats
Our super soft activity gym is filled with fun features and plush play pals. Plush prop to up pillow is great for tummy time play.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love that we can collapse it at the end of the day and reclaim a few feet of adult space. -We can travel easily with it because it folds up and secures with velcro. We learned quickly that if we put the baby down in it at a diagonal so his feet could kick the base of one of the arches he could shake his own toys."
"My 6 month old LOVES this!!! He also loves the mirror LOL I laid him under my friends' baby's hanging toy and he seemed overwhelmed. But there's something about it that he loves!"
"My baby doesn't notice, but I do and it just makes it more fun for me--kind of like dressing him up in all those cute outfits I bought while pregnant. I now have tons of amazing pictures and videos of my son's first attempts at play that I love to share."
"As others said, The trick is to push down on the arch as your turn the knob and then it collapses easily."
"Our four month old grandson simply loves this little gym."
"At 8 weeks now baby is starting to bat at the toys, accidentally grabbing the rings on one of the toys, and likes the mirror."
"While the mat itself is very convenient as it folds up and is easily stored out of the way, I would have liked a better designed pillow that is attachable to the mat."
"Play mats can take up so much room, I wish I had one that folded up like this the first time around. To pop it back up, just push the orange knob down to the mat and release."
Best Baby Walkers
Early learning center has 5 piano keys that play music and encourage creativity; wheels work on carpeted and hard floors.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I saw the issues about the wheels sliding on hard floors, being too light to support a child while standing up, going too fast and kids falling on their face... Wheels sliding on hard floors... False, there is a rubber seam on the rear wheels that prevents side to side motion. My 12 month old (recieved this for his birthday) uses the locked setting on the main floor where it's hard floor and the free spinning setting on the carpet."
"Let me also clear up any confusion on why my LO likes this walker - My LO likes this as a toy, loves the music and sounds. - There are two settings to control the speed of the walker (however, we have never used more than one which is the slowest - We have used this walker on hardwood floors - you might want to use the faster setting if using on carpet). - The musical unit will keep your LO entertained for hours! We have had a couple falls, not really bad ones, and while I understand that kids fall and hurt themselves, its not fun when your LO is attempting to stand with the walkers help and the walker slips and runs away. All in all, this was much better than the other walkers we tried. The other name brand walker we purchased was no where in comparison to this walker. Please note - pediatricians now recommend not using a walker, I feel if you are constantly watching over your LO this is probably the safest walker and the most fun walker out there - minus the differences in the older and the newer models."
"A few days later, still a little sad that I couldn't find anything else, a friend of mine posted a video of her kiddos (she has twins) playing with the same toy I wasn't buying!! If your baby is ready to start walking then this toy is absolutely wonderful but please know that if your baby cannot stand on their own, then they are not ready to be walking with this toy so just get it for them to press the buttons since it can be easily removed until they can stand and walk with it. That is what it is made for. I gave the educational value a four because while there are a million things on it that baby can learn from, they probably are not going to because they will be so busy wanting to push a million other buttons."
Best Baby Shopping Cart Seat Covers
Most infant car seats sit snugly inside the Shopping Cart Hammock™ and can be secured using the included safety strap. For use on standard size, metal and plastic shopping carts 20-24 inches wide. We decided to think outside the box and build a product that made it easy for moms and dads to bring their babes along during shopping errands. Made from 97% cotton in gorgeous patterns and sewn with double layer upholstery fabric, this shopping cart hammock will cradle your baby in comfort and style. Premium plastic clips and velcro ensures the hammock stays securely fastened to the cart at all times. Our product team designed the carrier to hold up to 50 lbs with a natural incline that gently cocoons your baby, protecting their neck and spine.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This prouduct is amazing!!"
"Life saver bc I can do grocery shopping hassle free!"
"This item is seriously genius and they should sell it for a million dollars but I'm so thankful they don't."
"It is easy to put your baby car seat in and it holds it secure in any cart."
"It's a tie between this and the Bottle Sling as my fave baby product."
"The hammock is fast and easy to attach to a cart and allows for so much more to fit into the cart."
"We have a toddler and an infant and we tried putting our toddler in the back of the shopping cart but that was a major fail."
"I constantly get questions and comments when I'm out with my daughter about it, and I always tell them it was a great purchase and makes life (or rather your shopping experience) so much easier."
Best Baby Playards
When your little one needs a place to nap or play right away, there’s no more convenient solution than our Pack n’ Play Playard. Removable, full-size bassinet provides the perfect spot for baby to catch a nap at home or away.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this pack and play for the times when my daughter visits with my granddaughter."
"This is great for a newborn sleeping and changing table."
"Easy to assemble."
"I find this to be a pain in the butt to fold up and unfold."
"Very nice pack n' play!"
"This is my first playard and I’m happy with the quality of it."
"Bought this to take with me to the caribbean for my granddaughter while vacationing ."
"However, once it is placed near the bottom, the thin mattress is right on top of the bars and I am not comfortable having my child sleep on such hardness."
Best Infant Floor Seats & Loungers
When baby is laid on top of the Snuggle Me, the sides will gently pull in to give baby the sensation of a hug. The Snuggle Me is perfect for babies who refuse to sleep anywhere but a parents arms, resist sleep in the back position or wake as soon as they are laid down. Additionally, the Snuggle Me is a closed system, which ensures baby remains in their safe sleep space, maintains a healthy neutral spine, and securely fits baby so they cannot roll or flip in the bed itself. It allows baby to feel content, while allowing you the freedom to move within your bed without waking baby, while also eliminating the fear you will roll onto them during the night. NUMBER 1 TRUSTED, NON-TOXIC SLEEP SOLUTION FOR BABY: Designed to fit baby's head and torso (with legs draped over the bottom end) the Snuggle Me Organic's center sling will gently pull in to hug your baby.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Update: I still place my 6 month old in this for naps! I used it for diaper changes during rest stops in the car, and for hotel sleeping! I am very glad I got to use the case it came in to carry it (and his Puj tub) to the hotel rooms. I added a photo of him at 5months old in the Snuggle Me, about to get a diaper change on the center console in the car during the road trip. Secondly, I LOVE the ivory cushion cover, but cute receiving blankets are the perfect size to simply lay over the cushion if you want a different look. His daytime naps only last 20mins to 1hr, but what I love is that during the daytime, I know that I have a SAFE place to set him down if I need free hands, and that is absolutely invaluable."
"Baby is 7 months in the picture."
"I know it's meant to 'hug' or squeeze baby with the hammock design and bumper sides, but personally our baby didn't always like being smooshed in there and again didn't last so long with her length and size."
"This cushion has really helped my 3 month old sleep on her own for short periods (up to a few hours)."
"My granddaughter has been using this pillow now for 8 weeks and she LOVES it!"
"Great product my newborn would not sleep in his bassinet because the mattress was just so thin."
"At first the baby didn't like it..but after a while he falls asleep as soon as we put him in..."
"My baby has used this to sleep since she was 2 months old and she loves it!"
Best Toddler Safety Harnesses & Leashes
Zoo Harness is a mini backpack with a detachable tether for the smallest travelers. It features friendly Zoo faces, adjustable pack straps, and a top grab handle. - Rein attaches at bottom of pack for better stability. - Signature Skip Hop characters. - Tether with wrist strap attaches at bottom of pack for better stability. - Remove tether to become mini-backpack. - Adjustable straps for extra security. - Zippered main compartment. - Mesh pocket for bottle or juice box. - Write-on nametag inside. - Top handle for convenience. - Ages 12m—4y. - Size (inches): 9l x 3.25w x 7.5h; (cm) 23l x 8.25w x 19. Web Warnings: Please note that this is not a safety device; children should always be accompanied by an adult. Tether with wrist strap attaches at bottom of pack for better stability.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"-stiff fabric allows the bag to hold its shape and support itself while sitting. -the tether and ring it clips onto are both made from metal, so you don't have to worry about plastic breaking. -you adjust the length of the shoulder straps from the bottom, so no neck irritation. -shoulder straps are padded. cons: -stiff fabric doesn't allow the bag to be rolled and stored if needed. Brica-. Pros: -soft fabric allows this to be rolled down when not in use if needed. -perfectly sized for my 30" tall almost 17 month old. -the pouch on the back is large enough to hold a sippy cup of any size. -the tether is a good length (though the area that expands is really insignificant so I don't factor that into the overall length when comparing this tether to the Skip Hop bag). -the straps don't expand much, and I had the shoulders loosened almost all the way to get a good fit on my short son. Ultimately, I feel like the sizing of the Skip Hop bag will allow this to be used for a longer period of time, using the tether (or leash if I replace it with a longer one) when necessary and later as a backpack."
"Love it."
"If you add another two feet for your arm that leaves the child about for feet of roaming room."
"I haven't tried to stuff too much into it yet, but it's pretty roomy (for a mini backpack) so I would say a couple books (small), a sippy cup, some snacks, and a toy or two would probably fit into it."
"My 2 year old knows that when it's time to go, he's putting on his backpack!"
"I bought the Bee safety harness for my 1 year old daughter because we are going on a trip soon and didn't want her stuck in a stroller the whole time. After reading the reviews, I was unsure if this will be a good fit me because my daughter is on the small side, only measuring in the 3rd percentile for her age group. The pack is a good size for to put their toys and a small container of water or juice for them."
"The attached wrist cord for parent is great for an independent youngster and looks a little better attached to the child's backpack… Less "leash like.""
"One of them is that the strap is somewhat short."
Best Bike Child Seats
Created by parents who were disappointed with the family bicycling options available, the iBert Safe-T Front Mounted Child Bicycle seat was made to offer families the best biking experience possible in safety and comfort. The iBert Safe-T seat was developed after its creators became frustrated with the available bike seat options for children. The iBert Safe-T seat offers a variety of safety and comfort advantages compared to other child bike seat options. The iBert Safe-T seat allows you to maintain control of the bike when loading and unloading your child. While the iBert Safe-T seat is designed to meet all 1625-00 standards, at this time ASTM 1625-00 is written for rear child carriers not front mounted seats. Allows interaction with your child Child has a clear view No dirt, dust, rocks, or water thrown in child's face Small and easy to attach Easy and safe loading and unloading of child Maintains center of gravity Similar construction to rear-mounted seats One adult can take multiple children for bike rides Easy assembly Full clearance for knees Made in the USA Recommended for children one to four years old Maximum recommended height is 42 inches Maximum recommended weight is 38 pounds. Fully adjustable 3-point safety harness; pivoting lap bar that locks into place.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Before purchasing this seat, I had to carefuly do a deep research on the subject. So there is no time to lose, I will ride my bike with my daughter as much as I can before she reachs her 38 pouds. ---- ---- ---- 3 Years and 3000 Miles Latter ---- ---- ----. Hi everyone... here I am again (Jan-08-2009) to give you an additional feedback about this product. Her legs now touch the bottom of the seat, giving her more support. Since she is now havier than the suggested weight, I will no longer take her on the seat, I am thinking about one of those semi-bikes that we attach on the back. The good news is that my wife is pregnant, and my Safe-T seat is still like new after 3000 miles - I am positive I will soon enough use it with the new baby that is about to arrive."
"The installation has very little adjustment, and leaves many like myself having to get different handlebars from straight mountain bike type to keep shifter from rubbing against the babys leg. The mount could literally impale the rider in the lower abdomen in an emergency stop or crash."
"Bought this bike seat after trying out a back mounted Bell Seat first (which after 3/4 of the way installing, realized it wouldn't fit my bike)."
"When it arrived a few days later, I was so excited that I immediately installed it, which only took a few minutes and very little skill. So to sum up, the iBert is a fantastic idea, a lot of fun for kids, but uncomfortable enough for the grown-up that I would not want to use it daily."
Best Child Carrier Products
The Boba Wrap is the original stretchy baby carrier designed by the founders of Boba to hold their babies close, enable bonding, breastfeeding and healthy development every step of the way. 95% Cotton/5% Spandex.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am not at all the type of mom who knows about specific wraps or is super into "baby wearing", I was simply a first time mom who thought the baby bjorn looked a little uncomfortable."
"My 2 month old loves this wrap and I take him everywhere in it; the grocery store, baseball games, around the house, etc."
"This is baby #4 for me and is definitely the most comfortable baby carrier I’ve ever had because I can distribute the weight to make it more comfortable."
"I highly recommend this for anyone who is active and needs to get things done around the house!"
"This was a gift."
"I flew across the country with her at 6 weeks and she stayed happily in the Boba through the airport, through, security and during the flight, only letting out a small squeak when she was hungry or wet."
"I wanted to get a baby carrier that didn't have the straps because I have found they are pretty uncomfortable.I settled on this one, there is definitely a learning curve to using this, it is a super long piece of fabric so it would fit most any size which was a plus."
"I am a plus size woman, this is an awesome product.."