Products you love or hate? What's working, what's not?

huggabunch · October 2014

Love:
Mamaroo
Boppy
Miracle blanket and Halo swaddles
Medela pump
Rock n play
Kick n play piano mat
MAM pacifiers
Ergo
Moby
Brica lights and music mirror for the car!

Hate:
FP swing
All bouncy chairs
Soothie pacifiers

Salsera29 · October 2014

Love:
Nuroo swaddlers
K'tan (it's a lifesaver when we're out and he's fussy!)
Rock and play
Dr. Brown's formula pitcher << lifesaver!!
Bouncy seat
Light flannel receiving blankets (Gerber i think)

Worthless:
any burp cloth that's not the pain white cloth diapers
FP Swing
Pajamas...too hot to put him in these and swaddle, which sucks because he had so many adorable ones he never wore

I am getting him the piano mat as soon as I go back to work and we have money again! (Two weeks :-/)

hgtvmom · October 2014

LeaLupins said:
Question- does the Wubbanub work with pacifiers besides the Soothie ones? Or is there something similar that works with other types of pacifiers?

The Wubbanub comes attached to it's own paci - a soothie, I think. But, since LO hates the soothie, it doesn't work for us. We have a Paci Plushie. It has a silicon ring that will attach to many kinda of pacifiers. Works great with our Mams.

hgtvmom · October 2014

reg202 said:

Pup4gdb said:

reg202 said:

Waste of time--all newborn clothes

Hell, we are still in newborn clothes! 16 weeks on Friday and she can't hold up a pair of 0-3 mos pants, even with a week of poo stores up!

I'm buying size 1 diapers for the first time this week! Woo hoo!!

Wow that just goes to show that every baby is so different! DD was 10 days overdue when she was born and has consistently been in the 95th+ percentile for length. We were in newborn clothes for about a week. If we weren't planning to have more children, I'd send them over your way!

Haha thanks! She was 3 weeks early and taken due to slow growth. But, she measured small (or "behind") as far back as our 8 week u/s. We did IUI, so we knew when her due date should be, but she was measuring 6 days behind by 8 weeks.

We are in the .1 percentile of height and weight. Not 10th, but .1! I had to go out and buy more newborn clothes as it got cooler here. Who knew I would need 2 seasons of newborn clothes... I am bummed to have to skip some of our 0-3 mos stash of clothes - I planned on needing them for summer, so got some cute stuff. Oh well! She's our little peanut!

JuniperGaze · October 2014

I love:

Boppy: I use it for nursing, but I've always propped her in it on my lap so she faces me.

Swing: is a small collapsible one. She loves to nap in it.

Soothie Pacis and Wubanubs

Swaddlemes

LATCH Bottles

M2M85 · October 2014

hrgwu2006 said:

I have been thinking about transitioning to the zipadee zip since LO can roll over now. How is that working for you?

sharmon1317 said:

love the zipadee zip and the ergo that can face inward or forward!
Does your little one sleep great with the zipadee zip? I saw it on shark tank last week and my MIL of course bought one for us! Can't wait to try it.

We love it! Our daughter sleeps about 12 hrs a night in it. She is super cozy and I love that she can move around so it perfect as they grow! She has slept in it for over a year now and Ive recommended it to several friends and fam who have had success with it too.

cookieinva · October 2014

Just saying @sharmon1317‌ and @hrgwu2006‌ that you might check someone's post history when they aren't a regular on a board and you are looking for honest info on a product.

ghostof5letters · October 2014

cookieinva said:

Just saying @sharmon1317‌ and @hrgwu2006‌ that you might check someone's post history when they aren't a regular on a board and you are looking for honest info on a product.

You're a gosh darn genius sleuth.

Well played spammy spammer.

cookieinva · October 2014

That product does that all the time so whenever I see it mentioned I know to check and it always plays out the aame.

ghostof5letters · October 2014

sharmon1317 said:

I can't check post history on mobile!! I should have known! Regardless my MIL bought us this after seeing it on shark tank and it will be here Monday. I'll give you an actual review after we try.

Oh this is the Shark Tank thing?

I have a shark tank shopping addiction. I haven't seen the display at my Target yet, but I'm ridiculously excited to see it.

bullybutt · October 2014

ghostof5letters said:

sharmon1317 said:

I can't check post history on mobile!! I should have known! Regardless my MIL bought us this after seeing it on shark tank and it will be here Monday. I'll give you an actual review after we try.
Oh this is the Shark Tank thing?

I have a shark tank shopping addiction. I haven't seen the display at my Target yet, but I'm ridiculously excited to see it.

Yes Daymond John invested with them for 200K at 20%. It was on a couple weeks ago. They had already grossed over a million (I think) just on their own by way of Facebook/internet sales.

cookieinva · October 2014

Not sure I'd use it anyway but I won't buy it because of how they creep here.

ghostof5letters · October 2014

sharmon1317 said:

sharmon1317 said:

I can't check post history on mobile!! I should have known! Regardless my MIL bought us this after seeing it on shark tank and it will be here Monday. I'll give you an actual review after we try.

Oh this is the Shark Tank thing?

I have a shark tank shopping addiction. I haven't seen the display at my Target yet, but I'm ridiculously excited to see it.
Do you have the scrub daddy.. I saw it on shark tank and went out and bought it. That thing is fucking fantastic!!

Things I've bought from Shark Tank

Lolla Cup

Groove Book

Balance Bike

Copa di Vino

Ruffle Butts

There are a couple more that I can't remember.

bullybutt · October 2014

ghostof5letters said:

sharmon1317 said:

sharmon1317 said:

I can't check post history on mobile!! I should have known! Regardless my MIL bought us this after seeing it on shark tank and it will be here Monday. I'll give you an actual review after we try.

Oh this is the Shark Tank thing?

I have a shark tank shopping addiction. I haven't seen the display at my Target yet, but I'm ridiculously excited to see it.
Do you have the scrub daddy.. I saw it on shark tank and went out and bought it. That thing is fucking fantastic!!

Things I've bought from Shark Tank

Lolla Cup
Groove Book
Balance Bike
Copa di Vino
Ruffle Butts

There are a couple more that I can't remember.

OMG, Copa di Vino does not ship to Oklahoma!!!!! What kind of hell am I living in???

Hoosier722 · October 2014

I bought the a Monkey Mat off Shark Tank. Good purchase!!

TwizzyG · October 2014

Love:
Graco swing
A&A burpy bibs
A&A blankets
SwaddleMe sleep sacks
Tiny Love Travel Mobile (it's DD's favorite toy by far)
Ergo Carrier
Wubbanub
Aquaphor
White noise machine

Could have lived without:
Boppy...such a let down
RocknPlay
Moby Wrap
Non-adjustable sling carrier
The blooming bath

I still want an adjustable sling carrier. I'm pretty sure I'd love something like the Maya sling.

Nichole8787 · October 2014

Because of this thread I got the wubba THANK YOU! I don't have to drive worth one hand half turned around any more!

hrgwu2006 · October 2014

sharmon1317 let me know how it goes - I will go off of your review.

TugboatSheila · October 2014

Love:
Ergo
Swaddle blankets, any brand. Now that we stopped swaddling we still use them for everything
Prefold burp cloths
Playtex nurser bottles
Rock n play
Pacifier clips
CJs butter
Thirsties diaper covers
Anything with zippers instead of snaps
Phillips microwave sterilizer

Not so much:
Bottle warmer
Ubbi diaper pail
Charlie banana diapers
Lanolin (CJs boobie balm for the win!)
Avent bottles

ghostof5letters · October 2014

The blooming bath was a massive waste of money.

kwh33ls · October 2014

Good:
Mamaroo
My Brest Friend
A & A swaddle blankets
Woombie
Boppy for on the couch feedings
FP kick n' play

Useless:
Blooming bath thing

I guess we've had pretty good luck with the stuff we have. She won't take a pacifier, but that's her thing.

TugboatSheila · October 2014

I've noticed that F likes or works well with all of our less expensive products. The ones that cost more money (like Avent bottles vs our cheapie Gerber ones) he dislikes or they don't work as well for us.

mustangholly · October 2014

I love the cover we have for our carseat. it's like a shower cap that is a netting material. keeps out bugs and has UV protection. I also call it my do not touch me cover. works great keeping strangers at a distance.

bostn · October 2014

SwaddleMes
FP RnP
Boppy for nursing (allows me to relax my arms at night when he's cluster feeding like a champ)
Nipple Shield
Pampers
A+A blankets
Chicco activ3 jogging stroller (Smooth ride and car seat attaches)
Chicco frame stroller (saves my weak arms!)
MAM pacis
K'tan
Lots of bibs! He lives in them

Hate:
Cloth diapers for burp cloths - others are softer/more absorbent
Huggies
Bibs that Velcro. Or anything with Velcro for that matter.
Infant safety kit with clippers, brushes, cheap ass bulb syringe - worthless.
All wipe containers as they do not separate the wipes when you pull one out - most frustrating thing EVER.

[Deleted User] · October 2014

bostn said:
SwaddleMes
FP RnP
Boppy for nursing (allows me to relax my arms at night when he's cluster feeding like a champ)
Nipple Shield
Pampers
A+A blankets
Chicco activ3 jogging stroller (Smooth ride and car seat attaches)
Chicco frame stroller (saves my weak arms!)
MAM pacis
K'tan
Lots of bibs! He lives in them

Hate:
Cloth diapers for burp cloths - others are softer/more absorbent
Huggies
Bibs that Velcro. Or anything with Velcro for that matter.
Infant safety kit with clippers, brushes, cheap ass bulb syringe - worthless.
All wipe containers as they do not separate the wipes when you pull one out - most frustrating thing EVER.

I have the OXO wipe container and use huggies one and done wipes and they separate! Give it a try if it's not the one you used.

abundancenow · October 2014

Mustela skin care products, bath wash, lotion, and cradle cap cream.

alyss0nl · October 2014

ghostof5letters said:

Pup4gdb said:

Except the boppy. I could totally do without a boppy.

Boppy was a complete waste for me too. I've been trying to sell mine on Craigslist but no takers. I just want it out of the house but don't want to trash it and I don't think Goodwill will accept it as a donation.

Check with local daycares @ghostof5letters‌ I know most are looking for gently used baby items. It's what I'm planning to do when DS2 outgrows the baby stuff. I can definitely do without the bottle warmer. We had it with DS1 and it was great but now we have a water dispenser that has a warm water option, so yeah.... Can't live without the swing or bouncer. Baby loves to hang out and watch us.

ghostof5letters · October 2014

alyss0nl said:

ghostof5letters said:

Pup4gdb said:

Except the boppy. I could totally do without a boppy.

Boppy was a complete waste for me too. I've been trying to sell mine on Craigslist but no takers. I just want it out of the house but don't want to trash it and I don't think Goodwill will accept it as a donation.

Check with local daycares @ghostof5letters‌ I know most are looking for gently used baby items. It's what I'm planning to do when DS2 outgrows the baby stuff. I can definitely do without the bottle warmer. We had it with DS1 and it was great but now we have a water dispenser that has a warm water option, so yeah.... Can't live without the swing or bouncer. Baby loves to hang out and watch us.

That's a great idea, thank you!

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