Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category

Reusable wet bags from Planet Wise and Itzy Ritzy

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

We’ve been using these

Planet Wise wet bags for about a year to tote wet bathing suits around after every swimming lesson or pool event. The voting is unanimous. My wife, who usually doesn’t like more “stuff” thinks they are great. They are reusable and long lasting, and come in 14 color styles

Since these came out, there are many other companies getting into the game, all with fashion forward colors and designs, which make this item a good gift and accessory. I just got an 11X14 bag from Itzy Ritzy which is big enough to handle my suit and sun shirt.

There are now a lot of manufacturers making these, but these are two we’ve used and they are worth the $12-15 for storing wet suits, diapers, even leaky food items.

Both of these are well-made with PVC-free waterproof liners and locking zippers. I even saw a demo with the Planet Wise filled with water and it didn’t even leak through the zipper.

Hotwheels table has built-in car ramps

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

69.95 from Delta. I don’t know if you can tell from photo, but ramps are built into table and extend down past legs. This is a cool table for a little boy.

Another European style baby tub

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Tummy Tub is $45. Made out Polypropelyene. Slightly more narrow than Spa Baby and made in Belgium.

Baby bath options new at ABC

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Spa Baby European-style baby tub let’s you large baby in a natural way for the baby. Covers the baby with water rather than allowing baby to get cold while water is spread over baby.

$45 for translucent and new Eco version made out of recycled plastic.

Features fill line to control water level for baby.

I was skeptical about this category but after seeing this and Tummy Tub, this looks like a better alternative to the horizontal bath tub.

GoGaga has unique sling

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

For new diaper bags in different styles. $118

Go Gaga bags available on Amazon.

Easiest system to make sure baby seat is secure

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Even with the anchor system mandated in 2002, it’s not always easy to make sure your baby seat is as secure as it needs to be. Seats need to be tightened down which often doesn’t happen especially when seats are frequently moving from car to car.

Surelatch from Evenflo is an invention introduced last year and expanding to Evenflo infant seats.

This small feature makes it very hard to install the baby seat incorrectly.

Stop stroller theft!

Monday, September 14th, 2009

No data exists on stroller theft but anecdotally, it seems to be on the rise given reports on Google.

Buggyguard comes in 3 styles, each with a 4.5 foot metal chord. They cost $19-$25. They aren’t a guarantee against theft, but a good deterent to protect an expensive stroller.

Baby n Pet Gate

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Innovation allows small pets to pass through. Baby n Pet Gate – $24.99

WhyCry baby cry analyzer

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Goes through the options you could check yourself, but saves you a step to stop the crying faster. Re-emphasizes the basic point that babies cry to communicate nit just to drive you crazy!

New variation on baby tub

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Sinks are dangerous. Baby bath tubs are big and always threaten to fall on the floor the Puj Tub is a good alternative. Soft and cushioned it molds to size of your sink to protect baby. Price unknown.