Gizmos for Babies

A Review…

I was sent the StrollAway by Metro Tots, LLC to review for this site. Basically, the StrollAway is a steel hook that allows someone to hang a stroller on the back of a door. Simple, yet genius!

I live in the suburbs and have a fairly large house, so I really don’t have the worry of storing a stroller - I just keep it in my garage. But for families that do not have that kind of space to store a stroller, this invention is a lifesaver. The StrollAway is made of heavy duty steel construction, slides easily over the door and a spacer is included to fit any door width. It folds flush to the wall when not in use.

When I received the StrollAway, I placed it on the back of my closet door and it fit like a charm. I hung up my stroller and it held with absolutely no problem. I highly recommend this product for anyone looking for a way to save some space! What excites me the most is that coming soon is a wall mount version for the garage! Awesome!

Special introductory price is $39.99 plus tax and shipping. Check out MetroTots.com today!

The Endangered Species Monarch Butterfly Stroller, by Baby Planet, is a comfortable and stylish lightweight stroller that accommodates children from one month of age up to 55 lbs.

Features include stability enhanced frame resists tipping, distinctive styling, angled ergo-fit handles, full canopy with both peek-a-boo window and sun/wind visor, a parent cup holder that can attach to the right or left side, multi-position reclining seat with adjustable leg support, 5-point harness, easy-roll wheels with full suspension and swivel locks, auto-fold frame lock and oversized storage basket.

As with all Baby Planet products, the Endangered Species Monarch Butterfly Stroller is also eligible for their free recycling program . And with every sale, a donation is made to the Wildlife Conservation Society to help protect endangered species and the habitats they occupy.

Recommended price $189.98 at Walmart.com.

Who wants smelly diapers stinking up the trash can? Or a whole room for that matter? I know I don’t! Check out the Playtex Diaper Genie System 2.

The Diaper Genie 2 has an odor barrier film and clamp that lock in odors. It is easy to dispose of diaper with one hand while holding baby. With the Air-Tite Diaper Pail System, the diaper only touches film so no need to clean. Can hold up to 180 diapers.

Recommended price $32.44 at Amazon.com.

Do you want to protect your children from unseemly germs and viruses? Of course you do. It is often hard keeping play yards clean and clear of germs when you are competing with kids’ sticky fingers and runny noses. You might visit a friend’s house or a hotel and find their play yard is less than appealing.

The Coverplayard Slipcover is a hygienic and decorative cover for portable play yards. It easily fits most standard size play yards and is great for travel, coming with a matching bag for easy storage and portability. It is machine washable and pediatrician recommended. The playful and decorative designs update your play yard for a dreamy environment.

Prices range from $44.99 to $54.99 at Coverplayard.com.

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.

When you are driving, you can’t just turn around to see what you child is doing or fussing about in the backseat. Never wonder what they are doing again! Use the Deluxe Baby View Mirror from Safety 1st.

This multi-use mirror securely suctions to the back or side car window. The unique swivel feature allows parents to adjust the mirror in order to clearly view baby’s actions. When baby is old enough to sit facing forward, the Baby View Mirror will clip to the visor for easy visibility.

Recommended price $2.99 at BabiesRUs.com.

Your child won’t have to count sheep to fall asleep any longer!

The Sleep Sheep On The Go by Cloud B soothes the little ones right into nap mode with gentle nature sounds. A must-have for today’s busy parents, this adorable companion easily attaches to car seats and strollers with a Velcro strap. Now you can drive in peace! It plays four nature sounds, including gentle stream, spring showers, ocean waves, and whale sounds. Soft and cuddly, the Sleep Sheep has a pushbutton sound selection with volume control and two sleep timer options: 23 and 45 minutes.

Recommended price $17.12 at Amazon.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.