Reviews by inphri

inphri says "Comfortable and Convenient" about Gerber Variety Onesies

inphri — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:49:20 GMT

Before the baby was born, my mom purchased many baby shirts and undies as gifts for the new born. However, they weren't very easy to put on her tiny little body, and the belly area could be easily exposed if the baby moved around too much.

We finally got a bag of these onesies to try out. The moment we put it on my baby, we loved how it worked. It is very convenient (only one piece to put on), and it helps protect the belly area from getting cold. The buttons snap very easily, and the material (100% cotton) is very soft and comfortable to the touch. They also stretch very well, and this is helpful when the baby is not very cooperative when you try to put clothes on her.

They have prints and not embroidered, so there isn't any scratching stitch. They don't need special care, and you can just toss them into the washer and dryer. We just love them.

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inphri says "We Use Nothing But This" about Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Baby Bottle

inphri — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:13:18 GMT

As a first-time mom with no close friends around, I have to try many things myself to find the best for my baby. I have used the bottles from Evenflo, Gerber, the First Years, and other brands, and finally settled with Dr. Brown's bottles.

They are expensive, and that is rather intimidating for a budget-conscious person like me. I was lucky to get a couple of free Dr. Brown's bottles from a local Freecycle group member. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had a chance to try it (because of the high cost).

Once I tried it, we (my baby and I) loved it! My baby had much less air in her little tummy, and the feeding process was much smoother.

Of course, a couple of bottles were not enough. I contemplated for a very long time, and finally decided to purchase additional bottles. Even though they cost more than what I would normally pay for baby bottles, my baby's comfort took priority in this case. We now own eleven 8-oz bottles and two 4-oz bottles.

Cleaning the bottles is not a pleasant task. Some...

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inphri says "No Tears! Really!" about Johnson & Johnson Head-to-Toe Baby Wash

inphri — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:42:54 GMT

When I first picked this bottle up from the shelves, my reasons were simple. I didn't want to buy separate shampoo and body wash, because I didn't want the hassle of switching bottles while giving my baby a bath. Also the brand, Johnson & Johnson, was simply reputable.

I immediately realized that my decision to buy a "head to toe" baby wash was a great one. Bath time was hectic because for some reason, my baby was afraid of water. It was always war during bath time. Not having to switch bottles helped (a little).

I didn't really believe their claim about "no more tear," and I have always been very careful when I bathe my baby. However, accidents happen. I did get the soapy water in her eyes. I was horrified at first, but only to find out that the "no more tear" claim was true! Of course I still try to be careful and wouldn't run soap over her face, but I am much more relaxed now, knowing it wouldn't be the end of the world if a little bit of soap really gets in her eyes.

The fragrance...

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inphri says "The Best Among Them All" about Pampers Swaddlers Diapers

inphri — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:20:40 GMT

I am a first time mom and I want to find the best for my baby within certain monetary limits. I have tried various brands, like Huggies Snug & Dry, Pampers Swaddlers, Pampers Baby Dry, LUVS, Especially for Baby (Babies R Us brand), and more. Out of them, Swaddlers is the best, period.

The inside is extremely soft to the touch and cotton-like. The absorbance is superior. I can touch a wet diaper and not feel any moisture inside. The only reason I know it's wet is because the materials become "squishy" (for lack of better words) inside the seals (but it never touches the baby's skin.

The waist band fits very well to my baby's body. I have never had a single leakage when I was using this product. I also believe this diaper holds a larger amount of liquid than the other brands.

Unfortunately, I had to stop using this brand for a couple of reasons. One, it only went up to size 1 when I first started using it. Then they came out with size 2, and I was thrilled. Now they are selling size...

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inphri says "Great Value for the Price-Conscious People" about T-Mobile

inphri — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:59:33 GMT

If you want a cell phone service at a good price and don't need anything fancy, T-Mobile is a pretty good choice. I have been a customer since 2002. When I initially selected among the carriers, my main concern was the cost. T-Mobile had the cheapest family plan, and they still offer the cheapest plans now.

Of course, with the cheap plans, you get less-than-perfect coverage. They mostly have coverage along major highways and major cities. Occasionally I don't even get service signal inside my home when it is very windy outside (this was over a year ago). The good thing is, they have been adding more and more towers every year, and the improvement is noticeable. I actually have no complains about their coverage in the last year.

The customer service is fair - sometimes great, and sometimes horrible. It really depends on which representative you speak with. Just like any other company, the phone reps don't always possess the same knowledge level, even though you would expect that they should...

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