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Comment on Elegant Baby Colorful Feeding Set – Green by Erin Caro

Erin Caro — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:21:31 +0000

Review by Erin Caro for Elegant Baby Colorful Feeding Set - Green Rating: This set, although very attractive, is completely non-functional. We got two, even though there was only one review, since the set looked nice and met our criteria.

Well, turns out the suction base is removable from the bowl, which means it doesn't actually suction if any air gets between the base and bowl (which will happen every single time my daughter pulls on it). I only give the bowl to her if I'm prepared to clean the table, floor, and her hair. Otherwise, I load a spoon and hand it over. We've used this from the time she was seven months til now-eleven months.

Also, the bendy cow spoon seemed like a good idea, but a bendy spoon in a parent-child tug of war, or just with a child, quickly becomes a food catapult. I hate when these are the only bowls/spoons still clean, and wish I'd sent them back. We've been "using" them for months now.

Comment on Elegant Baby Colorful Feeding Set – Green by srussell98

srussell98 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:50:35 +0000

Review by srussell98 for Elegant Baby Colorful Feeding Set - Green Rating: This is my favorite feeding set for my 8-month-old daughter. She absolutely LOVES the spoon (because it is very soft and bendable) and I love the bowl (because it has a suction cup that keeps her from flinging it off the table). I'm thinking of buying a second set.

Comment on Elegant Baby Colorful Feeding Set – Green by Cuddle Mom MI

Cuddle Mom MI — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:14:06 +0000

Review by Cuddle Mom MI for Elegant Baby Colorful Feeding Set - Green Rating: I purchased this set when my son was just begining solids at 6 months. He is now almost 9 months and I just ordered 3 more sets to insure we always have one on hand. My son has always insisted on holding the spoon himself, and with other plastic and metal spoons I worried he would hurt himself. The spoon in this set it a soft flexible rubber so I just let my son hold it and play with it while I feed him with a more traditional baby spoon, this way I avoid the tug of war tantrums. The bowl suctions well to his highchair tray and is easily removed by gently pulling at the bottom of the suction cup to allow air to get in there. This may not be the set for everyone, but for us it has been wonderful!

Comment on Podee Baby Bottle – Handsfree Feeding System by S. Hill

S. Hill — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:45:56 +0000

Review by S. Hill for Podee Baby Bottle - Handsfree Feeding System Rating: My daughter was born with a heart defect and had two open heart surgeries before she was 7 months old. It was hard for her to nurse a regular bottle because it hurt her to be in certain positions. This bottle has helped her thrive. Most heart babies are very small, not her and I feel that it is because of this bottle. This bottle is great on our long trips to the doctor's office. I put it next to her in her car seat and she can self feed. Love this bottle.

Comment on Podee Baby Bottle – Handsfree Feeding System by Jen DiMaggio

Jen DiMaggio — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:46:22 +0000

Review by Jen DiMaggio for Podee Baby Bottle - Handsfree Feeding System Rating: We have twins and these have been, honestly, great! We first tried them at about 1 month (corrected age - they were 3 months premature) and for as much as they sucked, they just weren't getting enough to come out. It was VERY, VERY slow to feed them this way and we gave up. Since then, and thinking about it and looking at the nipples these come with, we realized the nipples are too slow of a flow (for our babies, at least). All we did was swap the nipples that came with them with other nipples we received from the hospital when they were discharged (many other nipples work, too, like Dr. Brown's... ) and they worked PERFECTLY! Now they are 4 months corrected age, and these bottles are even better. Sometimes you have to put it back in when the baby lets it come out, but other than that, they are a lifesaver. Also, we find, when they are really hungry, they rarely let the paci come out.

Also, you DON'T have to suck any of the milk out yourself... like someone else said, you can just squeeze the nipple a couple times and also it helps to hold the bottle up above your baby's head when they first start sucking (to help get the milk up), after that, you just set it down beside them and they suck away. We've never had a problem with the milk "not staying in the nipple" like someone else mentioned.

I should also add that we use them almost every time we are out and about. And, nearly every time we've been out and people see our twins eating while in the stoller, they stop and ask where we got them.

Again, our babies are 4 months now and they have no problems with these.

We are definitely very happy with this purchase (and are back on Amazon.com to order some more)!!

Comment on Podee Baby Bottle – Handsfree Feeding System by Erin Rippy

Erin Rippy — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:36:51 +0000

Review by Erin Rippy for Podee Baby Bottle - Handsfree Feeding System Rating: First, to all the parents who are sucking on the bottle to 'get it started' for your babies - STOP. LOL, all you have to do is squeeze the nipple once or twice, which pushes the air down and pulls the liquid up. If you read the insert that comes in the package, you would discover that for yourself.

The Podee has been a lifesaver for us. It's great for traveling. We use it when our baby is in her car seat or stroller. It's great for late night feedings when you're drowsy and baby is hungry. How many times have we all nodded off a bit and dropped the bottle? Too many times to count. Now, I can hold and rock my daughter comfortably while she eats without worrying about nodding off and upsetting the mood.

Everytime I am out in public and my daughter is in her stroller happily sucking away on the Podee, people are amazed by this device, most have never seen it before, and everyone wants to know where to get it!

Comment on Podee Baby Bottle – Handsfree Feeding System by G. DuBois

G. DuBois — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:46:31 +0000

Review by G. DuBois for Podee Baby Bottle – Handsfree Feeding System
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I love this product. I use it all the time and everywhere I go people stop me to say “What a great idea!” or “I wish they had that when my kids were babies!” I first used it with my son two years ago and began using it again with my second child last month. I use it everywhere – anytime she needs milk and we’re out – in the car, restaurant or even at home if I need to get something done – while she’s sitting in the Bumbo or exersaucer. The most convenient time is when we’re shopping; She’s in the Bjorn and I put the Podee in a water bottle sack – the kind used for cycling – I hook it to the Bjorn (just slip the cinch cord loop on the sack around the Bjorn strap that button snaps) – and wahlah! The bottle is kept warm in the sack, it’s up by my shoulder so it’s not getting shaken around and in my way, I can shop and when she gets hungry, I don’t have to stop, she just eats by holding the nipple part. The only negative is you have to make sure you store the nipple (even if the cap is on) facing up. Otherwise as the straw fills up and leaks everywhere. I’ve never been patient enough to use the little discs to stop leaking on any bottle. Dangling like shown in the photo, the milk comes out of the nipple hole. Regardless, this product is great and totally worth it!

Comment on Podee Baby Bottle – Handsfree Feeding System by l. taylor

l. taylor — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:38:30 +0000

Review by l. taylor for Podee Baby Bottle - Handsfree Feeding System Rating: Prior to buying the Podee I had a very difficult time feeding my infant daughter a bottle when we were on the road, because I wasn't always in the back seat of the car with her and she was not yet old enough to hold her own bottle. Around the time she turned 6 months old I came across the Podee hands free bottle at the baby store and decided to give it a try. Turns out it worked beautifully for us! The baby just sucks on the nipple (like a pacifier) and the milk will flow without them actually having to hold the bottle up to their mouth. On the downside, you might have to get it started for them by sucking some of the initial air out, but that's not really a big deal. It was definitely a lifesaver on our road trips! As a sidenote, we now have a newborn son and when we tried to use the bottle with him at 2.5 months old he was unable to manage it. Perhaps it works best with slightly older (6 months or more) babies. It is definitely worth trying, because when it works it is great!

Comment on NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary by E. Fuller

E. Fuller — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:53:05 +0000

Review by E. Fuller for NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary Rating: Ok, so maybe there is some validity into the safety features of the fork. But honestly the blunted outer tines just make the fork frustrating for toddlers to use. My 15 month old just says "help me" and hands me the fork to stab food for her. And even my 3 year old had trouble with it.

On the plus sides. The handles are durable and seem to work well for both kids. The spoon is fine too.

Comment on NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary by Sabrina Penelope

Sabrina Penelope — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:44:15 +0000

Review by Sabrina Penelope for NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary Rating: ...but I think the fork and spoon parts are a little bit too big. My son is a big boy, but he often hits the sides of his mouth while trying to feed himself due to the size of these. We have some plastic toddler spoons which are a better size for us.

Comment on NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary by EdenInLA

EdenInLA — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:39:36 +0000

Review by EdenInLA for NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary Rating: The spoon is very flat and doesn't hold soupy liquids or yogurt very well but is ok for the more sticky or mushy food. I like the idea of the rounded tines on the safety fork but the fork ends up being useless for most foods except for thick pasta pieces like rigatoni. The good grippy handles are probably the best part of this set. If you have a kid who is super picky about eating food to begin with this set might just be more of a barrier to eating.

Comment on NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary by Megs

Megs — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:50:54 +0000

Review by Megs for NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary Rating: My 1.5 yr. old daughter has just begun feeding herself, and after searching for forks that actually work, are BPA free, and won't hurt her if she jabs herself in the mouth or face, I can happily say that I've found the best toddler spoon/fork set! She can grip the chunky handles steadily and use the utensils better than any I've seen her try so far, and I don't have to worry about safety. Even the spoon is well designed: she actually gets a mouthful of food on it and eats effectively! (Other spoons were too small, or too deep, this is just right!) The look of accomplishment on her face is so rewarding!

Comment on NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary by Meg

Meg — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:45:40 +0000

Review by Meg for NUK Gerber BPA Free Graduates Saftey Fork and Spoon Set, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary Rating: Half the time my son used his hands as much as he'd use a cutlery set. More often than not they were were played with and just modeled what it was like to eat like a "real person." I know many parents are concerned about their child stabbing themselves in the face as their young toddlers are beginning to master using a fork, but this one only frustrated my son. He couldn't stab any of his food and could only scoop as much as a spoon could. The balls on the end and bumpy grips only frustrated him-which was so not worth the tantrums. I much preferred using the Gerber Kiddie cutlery set of 3 with spoon, fork, and knife. I held off on giving the knife until after 2 years of age, but even then, I never had a problem with him hurting himself. He did a great job with it and we still use the 3 set at almost the age of 3. However, this product held up well and never had any wear or color fade. I suppose you just have to know your child to chose the best product.

Comment on Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station by H. Bullion

H. Bullion — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:13:49 +0000

Review by H. Bullion for Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station Rating: I wash all of my stuff either in the dishwasher or using a sterilizer. My only complaint is that it isn't bigger. My son goes through at least 7-8 bottles a day...and even though there are spots for 8 bottles...there isn't enough room for my other pieces and parts (we use Dr. Brown bottles). If you are a Dr. Brown bottle user, know that it works great for about 5 bottles...I put my tubes in the "basket" part...they stand up just fine.

Comment on Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station by E. Davis

E. Davis — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:00:18 +0000

Review by E. Davis for Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station Rating: I have had no probelms of water leaking on the counter. I hang the edge over the sink so it drains correctly. I love that there are slots for all of my bottle/baby components, helps me not to lose them!

Comment on Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station by Mom2LeLeNRyRy

Mom2LeLeNRyRy — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:39:07 +0000

Review by Mom2LeLeNRyRy for Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station Rating: We used avent, Playtex Ventaire adn Dr. Brown's with our daughter. This rack didn't work with any of them! The Ventaires didn't fit well on dryer adn would wiggle all around and fall off if it was jiggled in the least. It did hold all of the Ventaire part well which that would be the only plus for this item.

The wide neck bottles fit better in the dryer but still didn't fit well. But then the collars and nipples were really too big to work with this rack. The Dr. Brown's were even worse becasue of the inside pieces.

We never really were able to get stable enough to use in the folded position and we were never able to get anyting to hang on the hooks without falling either. We also had to buy 4 of these toeven find one that wasn't broken when we took it out of the box. The first two were broken and the basket wouldn't hook on and the third one was broken and could not bend in the middle. This rack leaves alot to be desired to say the least.

Comment on Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station by Rose Leeanne

Rose Leeanne — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:04:30 +0000

Review by Rose Leeanne for Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station Rating: This drying rack has lots of great space for drying bottle parts. However, it does not seal properly to prevent water from running onto the countertop underneath. This pooled water can't be very sanitary.

Comment on Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station by Reana's Mama

Reana's Mama — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:22:24 +0000

Review by Reana's Mama for Prince Lionheart Complete Drying Station Rating: I use this organizer all the time!! It holds my Avent bottles perfectly. It has a place for everything!! I do have leaks somethings but thats only when I don't hang it over the side of the sink (duh, right). It also doesn't take up that much space on my kitchen counter.

**update**
My baby is now 7.5 months old and I still use this organizer! She is now learning how to use the sippy cup and it fits on here perfectly as well! I put the valves in the little valve basket! I still give this bottle organizer 5 stars!!