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Thursday, December 24, 2009

The First Years Fast Heating Travel Warmer From Learning Curve

The First Years Fast Heating Travel Warmer
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Product Description

Provides parents with unique ounce selector which ensures accurate warming on-the-go.
Features:

Safely warms formula and breast milk



  • Heats bottles quickly and accurately in just minutes









  • Built in safety measures prevent overheating









  • Works with all bottle types and sizes







  • Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #195 in Baby Product
    • Brand: The First Years
    • Model: Y4367
    • Released on: 2007-07-30
    • Dimensions: 7.50" h x 4.00" w x 4.00" l, 3.90 pounds

    Features

    • Faster, safer way to warm bottles on the go!
    • New safety features eliminate possibility of mom error or overheating
    • Unique push-button settings for accurate warming.
    • Works with all bottle types and sizes
    • Range 0 Mos. - Up

    Editorial Reviews

    From the Manufacturer
    Faster, safer way to warm bottles on the go! New safety features eliminate possibility of mom error or overheating. Unique push-button settings for accurate warming. Works with all bottle types and sizes

    Customer Reviews

    Works well and heats up bottles quickly5
    I have used this on several different size bottles - 3oz, 4oz, 6oz and 9oz. It works well on all - the bottles heat up quickly and evenly and it does not take long - a couple of minutes or so. The first time that I used it, I thought it was broken because it would not heat up the bottles. I then realized that I had to press both the bottle size and the ON button. Once both are selected (you can tell because both buttons will be lit up), the bottle heats up quickly. I like the flexibility in being able to use different bottle sizes by simply wrapping it around the bottle and tightening the velcro fastener.
    Reliable and quick bottle warmer5
    I was a little anxious about buying this bottle warmer because of the negative reviews, but I'm so glad I did! I specifically wanted this one because we use glass (BPA- and plastic-free!) bottles, and I needed something with flexibility and girth.

    It is easy to slip the bottle in, adjust the velcro strap to make it tight-fitting, and then to push the bottle size button, and then the on button. The first time I used it I pushed the bottle down too far and it made the top of the glass hot. However, I make sure that the bottle is in correctly, and once it's going, the whole setup sits securely in the cupholder in our car.

    Within 10 minutes the bottle is perfect and ready for a nice warm meal on these frigid days!

    I would highly recommend this car bottle warmer for use with any bottles.
    Worked only once1
    We purchased this warmer for the long car trips we planned this summer and were excited to find on that looked flexible enough to accomodate Avent bottles and fairly compact. I read the other reviews and decided even though some were bad, they may have been flukes. Well, the first time we used it, it worked great. However, it never worked again after that. We tried it in both of our cars, and followed the instructions exactly - by pushing both buttons. I only give it one star because zero wasn't an option. We were very unhappy and had to think quickly to come up with an alternative warming solution 4 hours into our trip. Do NOT buy this product.

    Wednesday, December 23, 2009

    Philips Avent iQ Bottle Warmer From Philips Avent

    Philips Avent iQ Bottle Warmer

    Philips Avent iQ Bottle Warmer
    From Philips Avent

    List Price:
    $59.99
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    Product Description

    Bottle and Baby Food Warmer
    Ultra fast, multiple warming options

    Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #287 in Baby Product
    • Brand: Philips Avent
    • Model: SCF260/33
    • Released on: 2008-06-19
    • Dimensions: 9.40" h x 5.50" w x 5.90" l, 3.40 pounds

    Features

    • Warms frozen or chilled food and liquid
    • Automatically calculates cycle time required
    • Easy to use 2-button operation
    • Interactive digital display, auto-shut off and sound alerts
    • Fast warms in as little as 1 minute 50 seconds

    Editorial Reviews

    From the Manufacturer
    The Philips AVENT iQ Bottle and Baby Food Warmer is designed with advanced iQ technology to make feeding and caring for your baby easier. It is Ultra fast with multiple warming options Warms 4 ounce per 125 ml milk at room temperature in less than 2 minutes and automatically calculates warming time while heating your baby’s food gently and evenly every time. The iQ Warmer lets you know when food is ready as the digital display keeps you informed throughout the warming cycle.

    Product Features


    Benefits and features:

    Heats safely and evenly Feeds are heated evenly without hot spots. Automatic shut-off means no risk of overheating.
    Ideal for all types of feed For milk and baby food from the fridge, freezer or at room temperature. Fits all AVENT Bottles, VIA Cups and baby food jars.
    Lets you know when feed is ready Easy to use digital display keeps you informed.
    Ultra fast, multiple warming options Simply select from a few options and the iQ technology calculates the warming time to heat your baby's feed gently and evenly.
    • Bottle not included with this product


    Specifications




    Power





    Voltage

    110 V



    Country of origin





    England

    Yes



    What is included





    Bottle and baby food warmer

    1 pcs



    Customer Reviews

    Best Bottle warmer ever!!5
    This is the best bottle warmer out there. It will heat your babies bottle quickly and to the perfect temperature every time. I wouldn't say it is hard to use at all. Just hold the on button to turn it on, press it again for fridge temp or twice for frozen. Then use the button on the right to select how many ounces and hold to start. I have been using the same bottle warmer for an average of probably 9 times a day for the past 9 months and it still works just as it did when i first bought it. GREAT PRODUCT....
    Learning curve required, but a good product4
    This bottle warmer has made life with our five-week-old much, much easier. It's true that the given instructions aren't one-size-fits-all; you have to experiment a bit with the amount of water and the heating time to find what works for you. Different bottle sizes and shapes affect heating time, and so do different refrigerator temperatures. Everybody seems to have their own baroque equations for making this machine work, so here's ours: for both refrigerated and room temp milk or formula, we add two ounces of water to the warmer and set the warmer to one ounce more than is actually in the bottle (so we set a 4-oz serving to 5 ounces, etc.). Using that system, we haven't had any temperature surprises (but we still always, always, always check the temp before feeding our baby). This warmer is only a small appliance and it can't do the thinking for you, but it's worth the money and ultimately a good purchase.
    Great help to dad4
    Read the instructions. I read the reviews and almost didn't buy it because it sounded complicated. It is not. it is quite easy and worth every penny. Read the instructions and you will be fine. There is no comparison to using this and messing with hot water from the sink. It works and makes my life as a dad much easier. I am pleased that it turns itself off ... that was my biggest concern about the others.

    Tuesday, December 22, 2009

    The First Years Night&Day Bottle Warmer System From Learning Curve

    The First Years Night&Day Bottle Warmer System
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    $58.13
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    Product Description

    The First Years' popular bottle warmer works with all bottle styles -- standard, wide-necked, angled, even disposables. You can also use it to warm jars of baby food. It keeps bottles cold for up to eight hours, then warms a chilled bottle in minutes. Features an auto shut-off for added safety and a built-in night light that helps makes late-night feedings a little easier. Bottles not included.

    Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #910 in Baby Product
    • Brand: The First Years
    • Model: Y1058
    • Released on: 2007-07-30
    • Dimensions: 10.50" h x 10.25" w x 7.00" l, 3.00 pounds

    Features

    • Like a portable cooler and heater
    • Auto shut-off for added safety
    • Built-in night light for late night feedings
    • Perfect for ALL types of bottles and even baby food jars
    • Range 0 Mos. - Up

    Editorial Reviews

    Editorial Review
    About the size of a coffee maker, this electric baby bottle cooler/warmer will be a big convenience for bleary-eyed parents who are tired of stumbling down to the kitchen in the middle of the night. At the rear of the unit, an insulated compartment keeps two 8-ounce bottles cool for up to eight hours. (There's no refrigerant, just a specially shaped container that can be filled with water, frozen, and then slipped into place.) At the front, an electrically heated water container produces steam, which heats one bottle to the correct temperature in about five minutes. There's also a night-light built into the front of the unit. Note that the unit cannot be used with glass bottles. --Richard Farr
    From the Manufacturer
    Now parents can use our famous bottle warmer on all bottle styles - standard, wide-necked, angled, even disposables! Great for baby food jars, too! Keeps bottles cold for up to eight hours and warms a chilled bottle in minutes. There's an auto shut-off for added safety, and a built-in night light. Perfect for late night feeding! From birth.

    Customer Reviews

    With a little practice this is a nice warmer4
    My only complaint is figuring out how much water to use to heat the bottle. The instructions indicate the water holder should be filled to the taller fill line to heat an 8 oz bottle and the shorter fill line to heat a 4 oz bottle. Well, my 4 oz bottles are sometimes too hot or cold and you have to wait 10 minutes before using the unit again. I have had to use the faucet to correct my over or under bottle heating. I still like this bottle warmer and with practice I will figure out the correct amount of water. The night light is great and the insulated cooler is another nice feature.
    I am using the Avent bottles and this system will accomodate the 9 oz Avent bottles if you use the MINI-BASKET. The mini-basket will also hold baby food jars. The 4oz bottles fit in the warming chamber with the regurlar basket.
    Please read instructions. This warmer does the job!5
    Former reveiwers listed that the Night&Day does not fit the 9oz Avent bottles. It does. In fact if you read the instruction booklet, it clearly stated that you use the bottle/jar basket for larger wide-mouth bottles. This unit come with two baskets, one for standard and smaller wide-mouth bottles like Avent, and another to warm baby-food jars and to accomodate larger bottles like the 9oz Avent. So have no fear in purchasing this warmer, it clearly does the job!
    A WONDERFUL PRODUCT!!!4
    Okay...every new parent needs to have this product!
    This saves me from making trips downstairs with baby screaming every night! This product has many wonderful features..I'll list them for you!
    1. Keeps bottles cold
    2. Heats bottles faster than you can change the diaper!
    3. Works with AVENT system!
    4. Nightlight
    5. Auto shutoff
    You must have this warmer! I bought one for the car too! (Doesn't come with car adapter...I bought AC adapter for the car just for this product! Saves me from having to stop a million times!)

    Monday, December 21, 2009

    Adiri BPA Free Natural Nurser Warming Cap for the Adiri BPA Free Natural Nurser Ultimate Baby Bottle, Set of 3 From Adiri

    Adiri BPA Free Natural Nurser Warming Cap for the Adiri BPA Free Natural Nurser Ultimate Baby Bottle, Set of 3
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    $4.95
    Price:
    $3.70


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    Product Description

    3 Adiri Ultimate Bottle Warming Caps. 100% BPA and phthalate-free Enables use of Adiri Natural Nurser bottles in bottle warmers. Great for travel! Dishwasher safe, bottle warmer safe. The Adiri Natural Nurser Warming Cap fits snugly over the Adiri Natural Nurser Ultimate Baby Bottle's Twist On Cap and enables use in bottle warmers. Each set comprises of three (two orange caps and one blue cap) Note- that warming caps are not stage specific. Each warming cap is compatible with all stages of the Adiri Natural Nurser baby bottles.

    Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #686 in Baby Product
    • Brand: Adiri
    • Model: AD-3-WC
    • Dimensions: .60" h x 2.74" w x 2.74" l, .2 pounds

    Features

    • Enables use of Adiri Natural urser in bottle warmer
    • Great for travel
    • BPA and phthalate-free
    • Easy to use
    • Not for use with bottles other than Adiri Natural Nurser

    Editorial Reviews

    From the Manufacturer
    Adiri Natural Nurser Warming Cap for the Adiri Natural Nurser Ultimate Baby Bottle, Set of 3.

    Customer Reviews

    A must have if you use Adiri bottles5
    These warming caps are a must have if you are pumping breast milk and storing (fridge/freezer) and using the Adiri bottles to warm the milk. View the Adiri website for a video. I found the place I purchased Adiri from did not sell the warming caps.
    Takes too long to heat bottle2
    While the warmers do allow you to use the Adiri bottles in a bottle warmer (otherwise the milk leakes out the bottom), they take FOREVER to heat up the milk in the bottle! After giving it a few tries, I've decided to go back to heating the milk up in the bottle I pump into (since you can't pump into the Adiri bottles), and then transferring the milk to the Adiri after heated.
    excellent bottle.5
    My two month old daughter is pretty much solely breast fed, so it has been hard to find a bottle for her. There is no nipple confusion with this bottle and it doesn't leak. A+++

    Sunday, December 20, 2009

    The First Years Milk Storage Organizer From Learning Curve

    The First Years Milk Storage Organizer
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    $26.88
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    Product Description

    Helps keep breastmilk safe and organized! Spring-loaded drawer freezes milk flat and and pushes up front, so all mom has to do is load the rack fromthe back for first-in, first out! Cover included to keep breast milk isolated from other items in the freezer, or can be used to hold bags for extra storage. Dishwasher-safe, works with most brands of milk storage bags, and maximizes space by freezing milk flat.

    Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #785 in Baby Product
    • Brand: The First Years
    • Model: Y4419A1
    • Released on: 2007-07-30
    • Dimensions: 5.00" h x 6.40" w x 14.10" l, 2.15 pounds

    Features

    • Works with most brands of milk storage bags
    • Maximizes space by freezing milk flat.
    • Dishwasher safe
    • Range Birth + Up

    Editorial Reviews

    From the Manufacturer
    The First Years Milk Storage Organizer is dishwasher safe and works with most brands of milk storage bags. Maximize space by freezing milk flat!

    Customer Reviews

    Great way to keep track of milk5
    Due to extenuating circumstances, I exclusively pumped and fed my baby breast milk from a bottle. I used this storage system several times per day with the Lansinoh bags -- a combination that worked very well for me and my baby. This box allowed me to keep the milk in order by date and time so that I was always using the oldest first. (The Lansinoh bags fit well, and I recommend them too) It kept the milk confined to a small, organized space in the refrigerator and the springloaded backing kept everything standing up and easily visible. I was able to store up to 20+ bags of 5 oz each at any given time. I finally did begin freezing the milk, but chose to freeze it on a cookie sheet and then store it rather than freezing it standing up. It seemed to freeze faster this way.

    I liked the fact that the storage system is discreet. It looks like a plastic storage box in the refrigerator; it doesn't scream "LOOK here's breast milk" and make others potentially uncomfortable.

    I considered using the bottle rack storage system because it felt as if I was creating a lot of waste, but the reasons I stuck with bags were that this system was easy but more importantly, warming milk in hot tap water is much easier and faster in bags (where there is more surface area) than in bottles and when your baby is crying because he is hungry, quicker is better.
    Good idea, but.....3
    I thought this was a really great idea to organize all of my breastmilk after working so hard to pump it all. Well, I purchased this along with the Lansinoh bags, which I preferred over the First Years bags because they were BPA free and sturdier. Well, even though the Lansinoh bags are better, they don't exactly fit this organizer - they are slightly wider than the container. So, when the milk is being put into the organizer, the sides of the bags get squeezed and, ultimately, in my case, have caused tears in the bags.

    So, when I go to defrost bags in the fridge, I notice that they always leak. Now I have to put the bags in an additional ziploc bag to defrost them so that I don't lose all of the precious milk.

    What I have started doing is putting the freshly pumped milk into the freezer laid flat, and then, once it is frozen, putting it into the organizer on an angle without using the retractable flattening thing in the container. You can't store as much, but I use the lid as an additional tray and I can store more that way.
    great product5
    Perfect product for freezing milk, keeps the milk neat and organized and is a great solution for my side-by-side fridge/freezer. Only downside is that you can only put two new bags in at once because there is only one plastic separator (otherwise the bags will stick together). Not a big deal though, I am happy enough with the product that I am buying another!

    Saturday, December 19, 2009

    Munchkin Steam Guard Microwave Sterilizer From Munchkin

    Munchkin Steam Guard Microwave Sterilizer
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    $24.99
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    Product Description

    Munchkin Steam Guard Microwave Sterilizer Quick, sterile bottle cleaning is made safe and simple with the Munchkin Steam Guard Microwave Sterilizer. Holding virtually all bottle brands and sizes, fit up to 4 bottles and 2 breast pump shields inside. Munchkin secures the bottles with upward locking tabs to avoid accidental opening. The lightweight sterilizer is safe to transport with heat resistant tongs and handle, while the one-way latch reminds you to open the lid away from your body. Includes a free Deluxe Bottle Brush. Designed to avoid every bottle cleaning pitfall, order the Munchkin Steam Guard Microwave Sterilizer today!

    Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #5243 in Baby Product
    • Brand: Munchkin
    • Model: 11065
    • Released on: 2007-07-01
    • Dimensions: 12.50" h x 11.50" w x 7.25" l, 2.00 pounds

    Features

    • Helps prevent steam burns with heat resistant handle and tongs
    • One tab latch to open lid
    • Fits all standard microwaves
    • Compact and lightweight

    Editorial Reviews

    From the Manufacturer
    The Steam Guard Microwave Sterilizer helps prevent steam burns with heat resistant handle and tongs. It is compact and lightweight. This has a one tab latch to open lid and fits all standard microwaves.

    Customer Reviews

    Great product !!5
    After alot of research I bought this sterilizer at Walmart when I was pregnant with my last 2 children (twins). With all the bottles I have gone through in the last 10 months this sterilizer has been wonderful. I wish I had known about it when I had my other 3 children. I wash the bottles, put them in the sterilizer, add 7 oz of water, microwave for 4 minutes, let them sit for 2 minutes and done. SIMPLE and easy. I have sterilized breast pump parts, pacifiers, bottles, and nipples with ease. I would recommend this product for anyone looking for an easy way to sterilize. This is now the gift I give to friends and family that are pregnant.
    Every new parent needs one5
    I have used this as an alternative to boiling bottles ( i still do boil them all once a week) but this product helps save time and is so easy to use.
    I don't stick to the stacking method they suggest as you have to fit the bottle parts as you go depending on the type of bottles you use but all in all, bottles and all parts are cleaned and sterilized well.
    Just be careful when opening the lids after as the steam can be overwhelming.
    A very good buy.
    Time-saver5
    I love this product! It's easy to use, practical & a time-saver. I have a 3-week old and don't have the luxury of time or sleep anymore so every minute is precious. This sterilizer is just what I needed.

    Friday, December 18, 2009

    The First Years All Purpose Steam Sterilizer From Learning Curve

    The First Years All Purpose Steam Sterilizer
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    $82.70
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    Product Description

    The First Years All Purpose Steam Sterilizer is designed to sterilize a variety of baby products. Special trays sterilize a variety of products, and the easy-to-clean storage section can be removed from the base. It features a kitchen-friendly design and comes with two free easy prep bottles with nipples.

    Product Details

    • Amazon Sales Rank: #8620 in Baby Product
    • Brand: The First Years
    • Model: Y1441
    • Released on: 2007-07-30
    • Number of items: 1
    • Dimensions: 12.70" h x 9.10" w x 8.80" l, 3.70 pounds

    Features

    • Large capacity for the busy mom
    • Dishwasher safe
    • Accessory trays hold nipples, pacifiers, and other baby accessories
    • Perfect for breast pump accessories and teethers
    • Range 0 Mos. - Up

    Editorial Reviews

    From the Manufacturer
    Keep harmful household bacteria off of your baby's bottles, pacifiers, teethers and your breast pump accessories with The First Years All Purpose Steam Sterilizer. While most sterilizers just hold bottles and their accessories, ours is the first sterilizer designed to accommodate all kinds of items you want to keep super clean. Plus, the sterilizer itself is easy to clean with a removable top that fits right in your dishwasher! Includes 4 accessory trays! Holds 8 standard bottles or 5 wide neck bottles at once.

    Customer Reviews

    Disappointing1
    I had purchased this sterilizer based on a recommendation from a friend. After just a few uses, the steamer stopped working. When the lever to turn the steamer on was pushed, it just wouldn't turn on any more. I contacted the First Years manufacturer, and to say the least, they did have excellent customer service. They had no problem replacing the unit. Upon receiving the second unit, I used the steamer once. And because the steamer couldn't hold every thing on the first run I had to run it twice in a row. To my disappointment, I pressed the lever and again it did not work. Frustratingly, I pushed the lever several times and then the light finally came on. Unless you cool it for about a half hour or more, this is how my unit operated. I'm sure that not every one's experience is the same but this was how mine was. I definitely would caution buyers on the product - only because this problem occured twice with the units that I have used.
    Junk1
    We too had problems with turning the sterilizer on. The unit would not turn on when the lever was pressed, but several presses got it to work a couple of times. After about 6 uses it died completely. Not sure what the hard part about making a hotplate that is switched on by depressing a lever (like an electric kettle) is exactly, but these guys found it.

    This unit also left a LOT of condensation in the stuff we sterilized.
    Worked great at first...2
    I bought this right before my daughter was born and have used it every day since she was born 4 months ago. A week ago it just stopped working. I really liked this steamer and it had served me well but now was just not turning on anymore. So I went out and bought the exact same steamer. I used it for 2 days and then on the third day, yesterday, it wouldn't turn on anymore. I'm taking it back today and getting something else.