http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/betsyh2os Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:54:33 GMT Reviews by betsyh2os http://www.viewpoints.com/Earths-Best-Organic-Baby-Food-review-f6b10 I wanted to go organic for my baby since I have heard so much lately about antibiotics in food and other health concerns.  This is the most easy to find food in my area and in our regular grocery stores.  I did have more luck and found better prices at Wild Oats.  Coupons are available on line at the Earth's Best website.   The foods were great for my child.  He ate every kind I gave him.  There are limited kinds - not like regular Gerber - but I didn't want my child to eat all those sweet kind of foods Gerber makes anyway.  We used Gerber organics as well as Earth's Best.  I like the EB better since the choices are better - there are many interesting flavors that I was excited to feed my child.  I highly recommend trying these foods.... Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:54:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Earths-Best-Organic-Baby-Food-review-f6b10 betsyh2os 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Members-Mark-Infant-formula-with-iron-review-5a8b0 We had to supplement with formula after a few month of breast feeding.  This was the best option for our budget - the formula has all the same qualities as the expensive brands - soy option, DHA, etc.  And it is actually affordable.  The large size meant we weren't out getting containers every few days - it lasted a while.  My child is perfectly healthy and smart and we saw no adverse affects from the formula.  This was a great choice for our budget and for our child!... Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:48:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Members-Mark-Infant-formula-with-iron-review-5a8b0 betsyh2os 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Playtex-Hip-Hammock-Child-Carrier-review-62130 I bought this after buying another product, trying to put it together and taking the old one back - toooooo difficult - so this one looked easier.  It was much easier to get together - I coudl adjust it well even with him in it - it took a  few tries to get used to but I am sure any product like this would.  I couldn't justify spending 100 bucks on a Baby Bjorn so this was great alternative.  If I had been in a situation where I had to use it with a small infant I would not have been able to use this - it is suggested for babies over 15 pounds or so - once my child was a few months old I used this a lot.  He hated riding in the car seat carrier so I would have to put him in this to shop or go out.  We took it many places included our first outing to the pumpkin patch - he did great.  It's not too girly for my husband to wear either and adjusted easily for his use. ... Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:44:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Playtex-Hip-Hammock-Child-Carrier-review-62130 betsyh2os 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-eca93 My baby loved this swing - he was a very difficult child to get to nap but the option of swinging left to right or back and forth was wonderful.  We have lent the swing to a friend who also loves it - as much as we used it it was a great investment and has been working great for over a year now!!!  I love the papasan shape and feel my baby was very comfortable in it - I had no problem letting him sleep in it for naps - he also loved the mirror on top once he was older.  HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SWING!!!!... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:40:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-eca93 betsyh2os 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Evenflo-Triumph-5-Car-Seat-review-20d11 I purchased this car seat as our second seat - I used a carrier seat for my child as an infant for convenience but this car seat can be used for very small children.  It is hard to adjust - even the firefighter who installed it said it was one of the tougher ones.  It can be tricky to learn how to really get it the harness adjusted around your child correctly and comfortably.  It is however very safe.  I do not have the LATCH system in my car and this is one of the safest using just lap belts.  I can get it in the car and make it so it will not budge at all.  It seems bulky especially if we have someone else sitting in the backseat of my sedan.  The rounded shape at the top makes it a tight squeeze for anyone beside it.  Overall though - my concerns about safety outweigh my need for some convenience when it comes to the seat.... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:33:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Evenflo-Triumph-5-Car-Seat-review-20d11 betsyh2os 4