22 Oct, 2007
If you do not want, or do not have the space for a separate high chair, a booster seat can convert an existing chair into a safe and convinient feeding chair for your baby. The Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat is the best booster seat we have used, and offers the features and convinience to make feeding times less hectic. It has 3 height adjustments to support a growing child, and a 3-point harness keeps your baby secure and comfortable. The adjustable straps should fit just about any chair, and we had no problems fitting it to a wide range of different chair shapes and sizes, even chair with arms.
One feature we particularly loved was how easy to clean it was. There were no hard-to-clean areas and the snap-off tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher. We seem to spend a long time cleaning our high chair, having many little gaps and slots that are hard to reach and clean. The tray includes a cup holder that is handy to keep a cup in place whilst feeding, being deep enough to stop it being accidently knocked over.
The seat folds down and includes a shoulder strap for easy travel. This makes it handy for use out and about, such as on a park bench or at a friend or relatives house. It is small and light enough that it can easily be put into the trunk when going out.
Unlike a traditional high chair, the booster seat takes up hardly any space and can remain permanently attached to a dining chair. Where space is at a premium, it offers a great alternative to a high chair. It you are tired of constantly cleaning your high chair, it only needs a quick wipe to clean after a feed.
The Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat is available for around 22 dollars, currently with free shipping from Amazon.
Highly Recommended
11 Sep, 2007
Following on from our review of the Kipiis Bib Clips, we have come across a very cool and affordable range of bibs.
The Bibbity Rinse And Roll Bib by Kiddopotamus is a soft and flexible bib that is comfortable for both baby and toddler covering the 4 month to 3 year age range.
The bib is particlarly handy when feeding solids as it includes a large scoop that can hold fallen food. The Bibbity also rolls and folds into the scoop for easy storage and transport. This is a really good idea, especially considering it is a solid bib (rather than fabric), and means that it can be stored in a diaper bag without taking up too much space. The bib is made from a durable material that feels like it will provide years of use; no Phthalates, PVC or latex is used.
The neck strap is adjustable to provide a comfortable fit. The material is less flexible than a cloth bib but we did not find any issues of it irritating the baby when testing. We also liked how wide the bib is. It covers the full width of our 5 month test subject (our son, James!).
Being a plastic bib that can be easily wiped clean, it means no more piles of bibs to launder every day!
I think this bib is better than the similar Baby Bjorn bib. The plastic is more flexible and does not seem so rigid around your babies neck. We felt that the Baby Bjorn bib could easily irritate a baby and not provide enough flexibility to allow the baby to move unrestricted. The Bibbity is also a few dollars cheaper.
The Bibbity Rinse And Roll Bib by Kiddopotamus is available for $4.79. The Bibbity bib comes in 4 colors, Blue, Green, Yellow and Pink.
Recommended
6 Sep, 2007
The Kipiis Bib Clips allows you to turn pretty much anything into a bib, such as a napkin, cloth diapers, kitchen towels, etc. This seems a particularly cool idea considering how expensive some bibs can be, and as they are only used to capture spills and get dirty, using spare items you may have makes sense.
When you first use the Kipiis Bib Clips you are amazed that the idea has not been thought of before. There are now a few copycat products available on the market, but as far as I know, Kipiis was the first. I have not had a chance to use any of the other brands, so not able to comment if they have improved upon the design.
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5 Sep, 2007
The Skip Hop Splash - Marine is a drying rack for all your feeding bottles, teats and accessories. The compact design allows it to be easily positioned in the kitchen without taking up too much space. The colors and design of the Skip Hop Splash match the Skip Hop Chow food jar holder we also reviewed.
The bottle drying rack has a modern design that would fit into any kitchen. Its space-saving circular design keeps all of baby’s feeding accessories off the counter. The included brush makes cleaning quick and easy. An extra shelf is included that is perfect for nipples, straws, valves and other small items. The bottom drip tray can be easily removed to get rid of excess water.
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5 Sep, 2007
The Skip Hop Chow is designed to hold up to 12 baby food jars in a neat and compact way. Its modern design and cool colors will fit well into most kitchens. Its space-saving design keeps a wide assortment of baby food available for easy selection. Each shelf also rotates independently to allow for the display of all labels.
The colors and design of the Skip Hop Chow match the Skip Hop Splash we also reviewed.
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28 Aug, 2007
A diaper bag is one of the most important accessories for parents. Whilst design and color can be a personal choice, its comfort, features and practicality are things all parents are looking for. A diaper bag also has a sort of magical quality, being able to hold far more than looks possible!
The Skip Hop Dash from Skip Hop is one of the best selling diaper bags, and features a modern design and style that hides its real purpose. The Skip Hop Dash resembles a modern messenger bag, such as those from Crumpler. It is refreshing to see products that allow parents to continue to buy and wear fashionable items, knowing that having a child is not the end of being able to look and feel great.
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