Gizmos for Babies

A Review…

I was sent a KABOOST Portable Chair Booster by KABOOST Corporation to review for this site. I have a 19 month old daughter, so she quickly became my tester for this product.

The KABOOST is a compact and portable chair booster that raises the height of kitchen and dining room chairs so a child can sit at the table just like an adult. It is the same height as a standard booster seat and will grow with your child. It is compact and lightweight, easy to fold and carry, made of heavy duty plastic and can hold up to 300 lbs. It comes in three different colors: green, chocolate and natural.

The product is designed to stretch and snap onto the bottom of a chair in seconds. I placed it on the bottom of one of my kitchen chairs, and it really was quick and painless. Grips on the bottom of the KABOOST keep a chair from slipping on and scratching the floor. I have a hardwood floor in my kitchen, so this is a very important feature for me. The recommended age for this product is 20 months to 6 years old, so my daughter is a still little young for it, but I do believe in a few months it will be perfect for her. My daughter is a major wiggle worm, and right now, she really needs to be belted into a seat.

My daughter and I tested the seat last night because she was being extremely moody and didn’t want to sit in her high chair for very long. She didn’t eat much dinner, and I needed her to eat just a little more food. I decided to sit her in the chair with the KABOOST on it, and she immediately thought is was neat to be sitting in a “grown up” chair. She really liked being at the right height at the table. I handed her a yogurt and a spoon and she proceeded to finish eating her dinner.

I highly recommend the KABOOST for anyone that has a child that wants to sit at the table like a “big girl or boy”!

Suggested retail price $39.95 - please visit www.kaboost.com.

How many times have you heard “uh oh” from the backseat because your child dropped his/her snacks or sippy cup? I know I have heard it too many times! With the Kiddie Kangaroo, you won’t have to hear that phrase again!

Kiddie Kangaroo is a fantastic storage system that keeps cups, toys, bottles, pacifiers and snacks within the reach of little arms and hands. Simply thread the Kiddie Kangaroo through the center buckle of your child’s car seat or stroller seat and slip your child’s items into the collapsible pockets. When your child drops his/her bottle or toy, he/she can just reel it in.

Recommended price $19.99 at Kiddiekangaroo.com.

Wow! This tumbler looks just like mommy and daddy’s travel coffee mug!

The Coolster Tumbler is a next generation spill-proof cup that is designed for your older toddler or preschooler, who is outgrowing their baby sippy cup. The lid has no spout and the cup is insulated to keep drinks cool and fresh. The Coolster Tumbler uses the patented Playtex SipEase Valve to eliminate messy spills. The easy grip shape flat lid is insulated to keep drinks cool and fresh longer. The Playtex cup lid is interchangeable with all Playtex cups with valve storage feature - no losing valve in the dishwasher. Comes in assorted colors.

Recommended price $14.99 at Amazon.com.

Never wonder if your baby’s food is too hot again!

This thermometer doesn’t actually have to touch your baby’s food. Instead, it uses infared technology to accurately gauge the temperature - meaning that you won’t need to wash and sterilize it every time it’s used! It measures temperatures from 7.6 deg F (22 C) to 230 deg F (110 C).

Instant response for quick and accurate measurement.

Recommended price $35.00 at Minitots.com.

Literally, just take and toss!

The First Years Variety Pack includes 4 Take & Toss spill-proof cups, 6 Take & Toss bowls with lids, 6 Take & Toss snack bowls, 6 Forks and 6 Spoons . Comes in bright rainbow colors that helps to conceal food stains.

Recommended price $15.93 at Amazon.com.

This booster seat goes with me everywhere. Seriously. Everywhere. It is an absolute must have!The Healthy Care Booster Seat is safe and convenient, easy to clean, has a 3-point harness and a snap-off tray. The feeding tray can be sanitized right in the dishwasher. With the snap-on lid in place, the tray will stay clean until you’re ready to use it. You can take it wherever you go (it folds compactly) and always be sure that your baby is eating from a clean surface. Three height adjustments allow for a custom fit to any table. Front and rear seat straps adjust to fit virtually any chair and three-point harness adjusts to hold your growing child securely. Folds compactly for portability, with a carry strap so you can take it anywhere. (Weight limit: 45 pounds).

Recommended price $22.67 at Amazon.com.

You go to eat at your favorite restaurant. You strap your child into a high chair and push him/her up to the table. Then you notice that the table is sticky and smeared. Totally, completely gross. You can’t put a plate in front of your child because in 2.5 seconds it will be flung across the room. So what do you do? Well, you buy Neat Solutions Sesame Street Table Topper Disposable Stick-In-Place Placemats!With Table Topper disposable place mats, you can make sure baby has a clean, sanitary surface to eat on no matter where you are. Perfect for tables, highchairs, and most any smooth surface, the Table Topper uses no-mark adhesive strips to create a stationary eating surface. Decorated with the classic characters from Sesame Street, Table Toppers entertain and educate. Dimensions are 12 by 18 inches. They are easy to fit into any purse, diaper bag or pocket, so they can always accessible.

Recommended price $9.99 (for 20 mats) at Amazon.com.

Boy, it is good to be back in Gizmoland! As a new mom, I have had the opportunity to try out so many cool gizmos and gadgets on my one year old!One item that was introduced to me was the Nuby Soft Sippy Cup. The Nuby 10 oz No Spill Cup with soft silicone spout is a great transition to a sippy cup. It is shaped like a sippy cup, but it has the texture of a nipple. So, you parents who are having trouble getting your babies to go from bottle to sippy cup, this is a great place to start! Plus it really doesn’t spill, which is so helpful. No messy cleanups!

Recommended price $4.99 at Babybungalow.com.