Smart Cookie Mom » 1-3 Star Rating http://smartcookiemom.com Be Smart About What You Buy. Be A Smart Mom. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:07:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Infantino Giddy Up & Go Activity Gym http://smartcookiemom.com/1-3-star-rating/infantino-gym/ http://smartcookiemom.com/1-3-star-rating/infantino-gym/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:03:20 +0000 admin http://smartcookiemom.com/?p=185 SCM Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Infantino Giddy Up & Go Activity Gym
Item #: 568284 SKU: BD72D623 UPC/EAN/ISBN: 773554507843 Manufacturer #: 140-794


This activity gym isn’t my favorite but it was relatively cheaper compared to Fisher Price and Baby Einstein. In a way, I’m glad I didn’t buy the more expensive ones becuase Matthew enjoyed it for only about a month or so. This gym didn’t come with the bells and whistles that others do including sounds and music. Overall, he played in it and was drawn to the dangling things. Although it could be used for tummy time, I was able to do away with a blanket and a small pillow. Given the space this activity gym takes up, I’d say it’s not a must have.


Infantino Giddy Up & Go Activity Gym

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Bumbo Baby Sitter – Blue
Item #: 100590 SKU: 51F58019 UPC/EAN/ISBN: 832223000136 Manufacturer #: BB


Let me explain the low rating but first I must say that I totally endorse this product. Matthew was able to sit in it well supported and it was truly exciting to see him do that. We put him on the dinner table so he can watch us eat. It was easy to move it around the apartment. OK, now back to the low rating which was given because of short lifespan on this product. Matthew is a very active baby. He sat in the Bumbo only briefly until he got the urge to jump out. It created a scare for us and we ended up having to watch him closely. In the end, he probably sat in it for a day or two until we saw that the high chair worked much better for him. I think perhaps for babies who can sit still, this is a great product. I would totally add the tray, too. Unfortuantley it provided so little usage for us that it turned out to be a waste of money.

Plus:

+ Perfect Fit – I was amazed how well it fitted a baby’s body. To be able to see a baby sitting is just amazing.
+ Strong Material – The material used for Bumbo chair is actually soft but strong at the same time. It felt comfortable touching it and it’s very easy to clean.
+ Mobility – We were able to take the Bumbo chair and place it practically anywhere in our apartment. It was nice to be able to have dinner while Matthew sat in his Bumbo chair and watched us eat.

Minus:

- Short Lifespan – Even if Matthew enjoyed his Bumbo chair and would sit still in it, I think he would have out-grown it very quickly. Overall, high chair worked better for us.

Bumbo Baby Sitter - Blue

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Evenflo Expressions Plus Highchair – Clairmont
Item #: 34119 SKU: 28556A24 UPC/EAN/ISBN: 032884148844 Manufacturer #: 2981885A


This was a baby shower gift from a friend. It’s great for Matthew who was able to sit in it at 4 months old. In some ways, I prefer it over the Bumbo chair. The problem with Bumbo chair is that Matthew, while sits in a well, kept wanting to come out. We had to constantly be on the watch. The high chair is great since he is completely secure in it with seat belt. We can push him around the apartment very easily.

Plus:

+ Easy Assembly – It took like 10 minutes not even. I’m not good with instructions well but this one was great.
+ Easy Clean – The plastic cover is a easy clean by simply wiping it with wet towels.
+ Removable Tray – I am very happy with this feature and am surprised that some expensive high chairs didn’t have them, like the Fisher Price’s Rain Forest one.

Minus:

- Plastic Cover – While easy to clean, my son does get very sweaty in the back of his head sitting on plastic.


Evenflo Expressions Plus Highchair Evenflo Expressions Plus Highchair

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