http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/moma2 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:42:46 GMT Reviews by moma2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Deluxe-Jumperoo-review-2ea40 I actually got the Jumperoo as a shower gift from my mother-in-law, but I picked it out.  I thought it would be a better alternative than the walker.  I put my daughter in her Jumperoo when she was old enough to sit up and she would sit in it for hours and play and squeal with delight.  Her favorite thing was the music and lights.  I loved to sit there and watch her bounce up and down in it too.  I think it helped build her leg muscles up for walking and gave her just the right amount of exercise.  It is also very durable because I passed it down to my nephew and it is still in great shape and soon will be making its way to my cousin's baby... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:42:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fisher-Price-Deluxe-Jumperoo-review-2ea40 moma2 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Parents-Bee-Bop-Band-review-92e11 This music set is a good toy for little ones to play with.  I like that each instrument is a different creature.  Although it is not a true musical item I think it does teach the child the basic concept of how to use each one so they will know how to use the real thing when they are ready for it.  My 2-year-old got this set last Christmas and still loves to play with it.  I do like the fact that all of the pieces fit into the drum for easy storage.  Overall I would recommend this product.  I think the age range is probably from around 9 months until they get tired of it whatever age that might... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:36:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Parents-Bee-Bop-Band-review-92e11 moma2 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-First-Years-Massaging-Action-Teether-review-78ca1 I absolutely loved this teether.  I first discovered this back 10 years ago when my now 11-year-old son was teething.  I was desperate for anything to help sooth his sore gums.  I bought him a teething star and he loved it.  No more crying with pain.  Even when he got several teeth he still loved to bite down on it and make it vibrate in his mouth.  He said it tickled.  I could not have asked for anything better so when my now 2-year-old daughter came along of course I had to go out and see if they still made the star teether and to my surprise I found that they did.  She was very late getting her first tooth (17-months), but this teether still seemed to help her sore gums.  She enjoyed playing with it more than chewing on it though, but I think it was because she was older.  I would recommend this to anyone who has a teething... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:26:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-First-Years-Massaging-Action-Teether-review-78ca1 moma2 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Vera-Bradley-Diaper-Bag-review-c45d1 I think the Vera Bradley diaper bags are very cute, but too expensive.  They don't have a bottle holder either which is a little aggravating.  I found a diaper bag that is very high quality that looks very similar to the Vera Bradley bags and are half the price.  They are made by Donna Sharp and they do have a bottle holder.  They are lined with a heavy plastic liner which makes clean up a snap.  They have 4 pockets on the inside, a pocket on each end for a bottle or sippy cup, a side that zips, and the other side has 2 pockets that velcro closed.  I have had my Donna Sharp bag for a year now and it still looks brand new because it is also machine washable.  I say if you have the money to spend go with what you like the best, but if you like to save a little then you should check out the Donna Sharp... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:14:48 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Vera-Bradley-Diaper-Bag-review-c45d1 moma2 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gerber-Onesies-paint-for-a-party-review-52850 I really love the Gerber onesies, but I think it is ridiculous to have to pay $10 for a pack of 5 when they are as thin as they are.  I used these for my 2-year-old daughter to wear under her clothes in the winter to keep her warm.  They are also good in the summertime for infants that tend to stay on the warm side.  I don't recommend them for an everyday outter shirt because they are on the thin side.  Overall it is a good product, but they could lower the price a... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:07:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gerber-Onesies-paint-for-a-party-review-52850 moma2 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Childrens-Place--115731-review-7aa0 I love to shop at the Children's Place especially the outlet stores.  I can always find something for both of my kids there.  I have a daughter who is on the small size for her age and the Children's Place is the only pants that fit her good and do not look too baggy on her.  My son also is hard to fit for jeans and we get most of his jeans there.  The best part about shopping at the Children's Place is the great sale they have at the end of each season.  I usually end up getting overalls and jeans for about $3 each when they are on sale and a lot of their shirts are under $2.  Also, the quality of their clothing is really good which is hard to find these... Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:52 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Childrens-Place--115731-review-7aa0 moma2 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gerber-Nuk-Pacifier-review-da911 This is the only kind of pacifier that my daughter will take.  She was born 1 month earlier and her mouth was on the small side and this is the only passy that didn't look so big in her mouth.  It is also a little lighter feeling than the other ones.  I also like the look of this pacifier because it does not stick out, it sits flat to the face.  The only thing I don't like about this pacifier is that it is hard to find (I can only find it at Target or online) and they need to make a few more color choices.  You can only get green, yellow, blue, and purple.  What happened to having a pink passy? —... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:51:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gerber-Nuk-Pacifier-review-da911 moma2 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Pampers-Cruisers-Diapers-review-f3d80 Overall I think this is a good diaper, but it is not good at keeping my daughter dry during the night.  I started using a diaper cover over the diaper at night and that still did not do the trick so now I use the Huggies Overnight diapers and a diaper cover during the night and the Pampers during the day.  I do like the points rewards that you get with Pampers.  My daughter has been in the hospital 3 times including when she was born and the hospital provided us with Pampers each time.  I will definitely stay with the Pampers brand, I just wished they made a nighttime diaper too. —... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:42:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Pampers-Cruisers-Diapers-review-f3d80 moma2 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-Head-to-Toe-Baby-Wash-review-c8c10 I love Johnson's Baby Wash.  My daughter has very sensitive skin and this does not bother her at all.  I love the smell it leaves on her skin when she gets out of the tub.  Sometimes I even use it on me because it leaves my skin feeling so soft. —... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:27:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Johnson-Johnson-Head-to-Toe-Baby-Wash-review-c8c10 moma2 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Britax-Marathon-Car-Seat-review-ea77 This is a great car seat.  We had to replace the previous one because the buckle was literally falling aparat.  This seat is much more comfortable for my 2-year-old daughter and a lot easier to install.  I would recommend this seat to... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:13:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Britax-Marathon-Car-Seat-review-ea77 moma2 5