http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/chrissy1277 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:44:36 GMT Reviews by chrissy1277 http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Fridge-Phonics-Magnetic-Letter-Set-review-2b161 My girls originally got this toy as a gift.  It came with a single unit and all the Upper Case letters of the alphabet.  It was an instant hit and helped to keep the girls busy while I was preparing meals. — While shopping in the store the girls discovered that there was an expansion pack that included all of the Lower Case letters!  Of course we had to buy it.  So now we have all the Upper Case and Lower Case letters on the fridge.  Ok great in the fact that the kids can learn their letters, not so great in the fact that these things take up A LOT of room on the fridge.  They also tend to gravitate towards the bottom of the fridge and then underneath. —  The packaging says to wipe clean.  Not so practical.  The letters themselves are raised from the base and therefore come with little crevices that are rather hard to "wipe clean" —  We also noticed, while shopping, that there is a bigger set available for purchase... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:44:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Fridge-Phonics-Magnetic-Letter-Set-review-2b161 chrissy1277 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-3de31 This swing was a god send for me.  The swing comes with 2 positions for the seat, slightly sitting and fully reclined plus it swings in 2 different directions!  Being a mom to 3 little girls this swing came in handy.  I did not have the pleasure of having this swing for my first child but I did have it for my other 2.  —  It was great!  Depending on my daughter's mood I could change the way she was swinging.  The music was a great touch and it has multiple speeds so you can get a good rhythm going for your little one.  — As with any swing the base is wide so it does take up room.  Runs on D size batteries and if your baby likes his/her swing be prepared to go through A LOT of batteries!  As your baby gets heavier you will defiantly need to increase the tempo of the swing to get it going.  —  I noticed that if the legs are not completely out the swing will creak when it rocks.  The legs tended to move... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:29:42 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Baby-Papasan-Cradle-Swing-review-3de31 chrissy1277 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Avent-Baby-Bottles-review-fc1d2 I purchased these bottles for the occasional need to feed my baby pumped milk.  They were great for getting the same type of latch on.  My daughter took to them well.  The are a bit expensive for my taste and if you do not get the cap on perfectly they WILL... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:18:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Avent-Baby-Bottles-review-fc1d2 chrissy1277 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Cepia-Glo-E-Bedtime-Sparkle-Fairies-review-233c3 This toy is an awesome light up doll for bedtime.  I have 3 daughters.  I originally purchased the light up Pink light up fairy for my eldest child.  She was having issues falling asleep and I was looking for a product that was cute yet something other than a teddy bear. — The fairy comes in clothing that does not detach from the body, its hair is like yarn and it has big wings on its back that are covered in a shimmery material.  The wings themselves are what light up when you squeeze the dolls tummy.  Once they are turned on they stay on for about 5 minutes.  You can turn them off at any time by pressing the tummy again.  —  The fairy was an instant hit with my eldest child.  From the very first night she slept soooo much better.  When ever she got scared she just turned her fairy on.  My other two daughters loved it too and wanted fairies for themselves.  I have since gone out and purchased 2 more fairies, one... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:55:18 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Cepia-Glo-E-Bedtime-Sparkle-Fairies-review-233c3 chrissy1277 5