good ol' fashion fun We bought this toy for our twins for Christmas and they LOVE it! The colorful circles spin as the clown is pulled and they can also be removed so the kids can chew them or roll them around. Besides being a beautiful toy that will grow with our children, it is exceptionally well made. The paint doesnt come off, the pieces are well joined and the pull string is thick and sturdy. my girls are 10 months and they already know how to pull it while crawling (of course the string is tied shorter for safety) I have other HABA toys and they are simply a wonderful toy company!
OK Swing with Great Portability and Looks In general, it seems your mileage may vary with swings -- some babies love it, some don't. We liked that this one wasn't a huge investment of money and space for a relatively short-lived item.
The Boppy Swing has served many purposes for us actually. As a very newborn (up until 6 weeks), our son didn't like his crib so the swing became the main napping spot and bassinet. We found the seat to be too deep for a newborn though, so we cushioned him more with folded blankets for better support/posture. In terms of the motion, at first he liked it and it helped him fall asleep; now at 3 months, he doesn't actually like or need the swinging so much, but it's still a handy place to put him down.
Pros:
+ LOVE that it's light and folds very easily and compactly. You can just take it from room to room (great for the kitchen, living room, trip to grandma's, and apartments).
+ Looks good: nice understated colors; the bees are adorable
+ Pleasant music
+ Swinging is nice and gentle
+ Battery life is good; haven't changed the batteries yet with medium use
Cons:
- The curvature of the seat doesn't seem that comfortable for small babies; the pillow is thin and not adjustable
- Not very powerful; it takes a little while to get swinging; babies motion is strong enough to interfere with swing motion at times
- Watch your hands while opening the legs (I stupidly pinched myself badly one time.)
Not Worth The $$ It's not as cute in person, I ordered the green one and found out it is definitely not a $13 toy. More like a $2.
I would recommend going with the Lamaze toys.
Love this crib! This is a fantastic little crib. Granted, it will have a limited lifespan for my 20.5" 6 month old. But, at present, he still fits with plenty of room to spare and I'm confident this crib will last through his first year. I initially purchased this crib for it's size and design. I prefer contemporary lines and natural wood. However, I didn't realize the portability of the crib would also come in handy. We were able to drag it from bedroom to bedroom as we moved the baby into our bedroom and then out again. We use the crib with the Da Vinci 50 coil mini crib mattress (I threw out the thin mattress pad the crib comes with).
fast delivery I ordered this tux for my grandson. The pants are long, but better long than too short. The polyester material is a little rough, but for a 12 month old that might spit up on it as soon as you put it on, I think it works out just fine. The tux arrived in less than a week. I am very happy with my order.