Garmin nüvi 2597LMT 5-Inch Bluetooth Portable Vehicle GPS with Lifetime Maps and Traffic

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I purchased this to replace an older 5" garmin that did not have lifetime maps. I was getting tired of being nagged to pay for a map update on the older unit. Also I wanted to upgrade to a Bluetooth device.

I am impressed overall with the improved speed and sophistication of this device. Connecting to a satellite is improved considerably. Seriously it just takes seconds. My last unit kept searching for a satellite connection so long I was afraid I'd get lost in the process.

No more "recalculating" exclamations when you go off the suggested route. It quickly displays your new route with the suggested next turn.

There are many more split screen "junction view" occurrences. These rarely appeared on my last unit.

The user menu and graphical display has also been improved. The graphics appear cleaner and there is a menu tab on each screen.

Regarding Bluetooth, The ability to use as a speaker phone when connected to your mobile device is nice.

The Voice Command system is good but not great. it's fine when reciting pre-defined menu options but is hit or miss (mainly miss) when speaking addresses.

The build of the unit is solid. Slightly thinner and curvier than previous units.



I have not had any traffic alerts so really can't comment on that function yet.



I'm happy with the improved performance of this unit.



If Voice command and the speaker function are not important to you, you could save some cash buy getting the 2557 model.

Super Stroller Organizer - Fits Most Baby Strollers - Used Also In Bikes And Cars - One Of The Larger Stroller Organizer - Expand Stroller Storage Capacity With The Best Stroller Organizer - Black - *Children And Parent Happy Or Your Investment Back*

CUSTOMER REVIEW



This is the perfect accessory to any stroller! Moms and Dads will love it!

Britax Stroller Organizer, Black

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I bought this stroller organizer for my UppaBaby Vista stroller. After trying out the Diono organizer in the store (it felt like it was flimsy and would spill any drink I put in it) I decided I'd give this Britax organizer a try. It is so much better! The higher price is definitely justified. It's made of a much higher quality fabric and has a metal internal frame that keeps it sturdy. The straps that connect it to the stroller handle are wider too, which helps to keep it in place better. It fits perfectly on my Vista, and I do not have to remove it to fold the stroller.

Tiny Love Take-Along Arch, Sunny Stroll

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I love that I can tighten this arch to just about anything and it has multiple joints that allow me to manipulate it's placement while it's attached. My daughter loves it. I've attached it to her swing, car-seat, stroller, highchair and I even was able to straighten it and attach it to her crib. I wish more products as diverse as this one would become available.



I give this product 5 *'s and I recomend it to anyone and everyone w/babies.

Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Giraffe

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Product description:

This giraffe toy has four "feet" -- one plush black and white foot, one red plastic ring with smaller black and white rings on it, one red flat textured plastic, and one small round mirror with a black and white rim. The feet dangle from the plush body, the belly of which also has a black and white pattern. The head and body are plush, but the neck is floppy. A wide velcro-closed loop is attached to the head for attaching to other things.



Review:

I have a 6 month old son, and I'm beginning to notice the short timespan many toys are developmentally appropriate for babies. They just grow and learn so fast! This toy is an exception to that rule. We got this as a Christmas present when he was 2 months old, and at first, he mostly just liked to watch it as we dangled it above him. It caught his interest very well, though -- we would just hold it and twist it gently, and because the neck is floppy, the toys would just dangle and swing around -- worked like a charm at stopping a few fussy fits.



We then hung it from the bars of his activity mat, and he really loved batting at it -- the big black and white foot was the best (my husband called it the "hypno-foot" because of the black and white swirl and circle design -- and it hypnotized the baby.) Once he was old enough, he really liked grabbing onto the ring "foot". Now he is teething, and the red flat plastic foot and the mirror foot are great things to chew on. He has outgrown the activity mat somewhat, but likes playing with the giraffe while sitting or during tummy time. I have a feeling he hasn't found the end to it's uses yet!



Very few toys can hold the interest of a 2,3,4,5, and 6 month old (and likely beyond). The fact that this has a nice large velcro loop for attaching to things also means that you can attach it wherever without having to worry about using the plastic ring things -- it can wrap around a carrier handle or a crib rail just as well (which are hard to attach things to with the rings).



Love this way more than the Lamaze giraffe we also have (he has never been too interested in that one) -- so if you're going for a giraffe toy, get this one instead!



UPDATE -- my son is now 11 months old, and loves having the giraffe attached to the bar across his car seat. It worked as a great distraction on some long trips. I think he'll be disappointed when we move him to the next size up car seat and we have no where to hang it!

Garmin nüvi 52LM 5-Inch Portable Vehicle GPS with Lifetime Maps (US)

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Having been born with the dreaded condition NSOD (no sense of direction) a GPS is essential if I'm ever to end up getting to where I need to go. My last GPS was the Garmin 3790 which was excellent - however it froze up and died on exactly the 29th day of use which allowed me 24 hours to return it to Amazon.



As I researched a new GPS I found it more complicated than putting the specs together for a computer. Reviews are incredibly mixed on each model. All of them have plenty of pros and no shortage of cons. I decided to call the dedicated number for GPS units on Amazon. And doing so was an excellent experience and one that I highly recommend to anyone frustrated over which unit to buy. Amazon also has consultant Reps for computers, cameras, televisions and so on.



These folks don't work on commission - so there's no vested interest on their part in the recommendations the make it's a zero pressure approach and really an under estimated service - but a very valuable one. After going through the applications I was looking for i.e.: map updates, voice recognition, large screen etc - I was steered to the Garmin 52LM.



At the low price of $145 I was at first skeptical as the 3790T was $300



As I prowled through all the GPS units on Amazon the 52LM had the highest percentage of positive reviews - I was sold.



Quick Specs:



* Preloaded Maps



* Card Reader microSD



* Interface USB



* Voice Street name announcement,



* Navigation instructions



* Included Software Garmin City Navigator North America NT,



* nüMaps Guarantee



* Antenna Built-in



* Internal Memory Flash



* Speed limit warning



* Junction view



* Emergency Help



* Lifetime map updates



* Custom POIs (points of interest)



* Built-in speaker



* Gorgeous Display



* Trip Computer let's you Avoid toll roads



* Connector Type is USB



* Battery - Lithium ion



Included Accessories;

USB cable

Suction cup mount

Car power cable



This unit offers tremendous bang for your buck, I miss the photographic quality of the street maps of the 3790T but considering how beautifully the 52LM performs it's one issue that's easy to get past. The voice directions are crystal clear, set up is effortless and the large screen really makes an enormous difference.



You can spend more - however if your looking for a solid non problematic GPS that's going to get you to and from where you need to go, warn you of traffic delays, provide alternative routes and is absolutely effortless to set up and update - You'll be hard pressed to find a better GPS at any price.



Highly Recommended.

Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Giraffe

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Product description:

This giraffe toy has four "feet" -- one plush black and white foot, one red plastic ring with smaller black and white rings on it, one red flat textured plastic, and one small round mirror with a black and white rim. The feet dangle from the plush body, the belly of which also has a black and white pattern. The head and body are plush, but the neck is floppy. A wide velcro-closed loop is attached to the head for attaching to other things.



Review:

I have a 6 month old son, and I'm beginning to notice the short timespan many toys are developmentally appropriate for babies. They just grow and learn so fast! This toy is an exception to that rule. We got this as a Christmas present when he was 2 months old, and at first, he mostly just liked to watch it as we dangled it above him. It caught his interest very well, though -- we would just hold it and twist it gently, and because the neck is floppy, the toys would just dangle and swing around -- worked like a charm at stopping a few fussy fits.



We then hung it from the bars of his activity mat, and he really loved batting at it -- the big black and white foot was the best (my husband called it the "hypno-foot" because of the black and white swirl and circle design -- and it hypnotized the baby.) Once he was old enough, he really liked grabbing onto the ring "foot". Now he is teething, and the red flat plastic foot and the mirror foot are great things to chew on. He has outgrown the activity mat somewhat, but likes playing with the giraffe while sitting or during tummy time. I have a feeling he hasn't found the end to it's uses yet!



Very few toys can hold the interest of a 2,3,4,5, and 6 month old (and likely beyond). The fact that this has a nice large velcro loop for attaching to things also means that you can attach it wherever without having to worry about using the plastic ring things -- it can wrap around a carrier handle or a crib rail just as well (which are hard to attach things to with the rings).



Love this way more than the Lamaze giraffe we also have (he has never been too interested in that one) -- so if you're going for a giraffe toy, get this one instead!



UPDATE -- my son is now 11 months old, and loves having the giraffe attached to the bar across his car seat. It worked as a great distraction on some long trips. I think he'll be disappointed when we move him to the next size up car seat and we have no where to hang it!

Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Giraffe

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Product description:

This giraffe toy has four "feet" -- one plush black and white foot, one red plastic ring with smaller black and white rings on it, one red flat textured plastic, and one small round mirror with a black and white rim. The feet dangle from the plush body, the belly of which also has a black and white pattern. The head and body are plush, but the neck is floppy. A wide velcro-closed loop is attached to the head for attaching to other things.



Review:

I have a 6 month old son, and I'm beginning to notice the short timespan many toys are developmentally appropriate for babies. They just grow and learn so fast! This toy is an exception to that rule. We got this as a Christmas present when he was 2 months old, and at first, he mostly just liked to watch it as we dangled it above him. It caught his interest very well, though -- we would just hold it and twist it gently, and because the neck is floppy, the toys would just dangle and swing around -- worked like a charm at stopping a few fussy fits.



We then hung it from the bars of his activity mat, and he really loved batting at it -- the big black and white foot was the best (my husband called it the "hypno-foot" because of the black and white swirl and circle design -- and it hypnotized the baby.) Once he was old enough, he really liked grabbing onto the ring "foot". Now he is teething, and the red flat plastic foot and the mirror foot are great things to chew on. He has outgrown the activity mat somewhat, but likes playing with the giraffe while sitting or during tummy time. I have a feeling he hasn't found the end to it's uses yet!



Very few toys can hold the interest of a 2,3,4,5, and 6 month old (and likely beyond). The fact that this has a nice large velcro loop for attaching to things also means that you can attach it wherever without having to worry about using the plastic ring things -- it can wrap around a carrier handle or a crib rail just as well (which are hard to attach things to with the rings).



Love this way more than the Lamaze giraffe we also have (he has never been too interested in that one) -- so if you're going for a giraffe toy, get this one instead!



UPDATE -- my son is now 11 months old, and loves having the giraffe attached to the bar across his car seat. It worked as a great distraction on some long trips. I think he'll be disappointed when we move him to the next size up car seat and we have no where to hang it!

Britax Stroller Organizer, Black

Product Description

Amazon.com

The convenient BRITAX Stroller Organizer expands your stroller's storage capacity. Featuring adjustable straps that accommodate various handle angles and widths, the organizer fastens securely onto most strollers. It includes two beverage holders, a large middle compartment, and extra pockets for smaller items.

Stroller Organizer

At a Glance:

• Expands storage on your stroller with roomy center compartment


• Straps fasten securely to handles and adjust for angle and width


• Two beverage holders with internal frames keep hot and cold drinks separate


• Three outside pockets are ideal for smaller items


• Organizer collapses with stroller for easy storage

Warranty:

Limited one-year warranty

The BRITAX Stroller Organizer features two insulated beverage holders that accommodate sippy cups and

water bottles. View larger.

Thanks to its adjustable straps, the organizer can be fastened to most stroller handles for quick additional storage. View larger.

Convenient Stroller Organizer for Extra Storage

The BRITAX Stroller Organizer makes it easy to take long strolls or run errands around town. It expands your stroller's storage capacity with a large center compartment for stashing extra diapers, baby food, and snacks. The center compartment stays shut with a silent magnetic closure.

The organizer features two insulated beverage containers with internal frames that keep cold and hot beverages separate--ideal for sippy cups, water bottles, and baby bottles. Plus, the organizer offers small outside pockets to store keys, cell phones, and pocket change.

Adjustable Straps Fasten Securely Onto Stroller Handles

For versatility, the organizer is designed with adjustable straps that accommodate various stroller handle angles and widths. It fastens securely to the stroller handles and is compatible with all BRITAX strollers and most major stroller brands. Best of all, the organizer collapses so you can leave it intact when folding your stroller.

Product and Warranty Information

This organizer measures 6 by 13 by 4 inches (H x W x D) and fits stroller handles from 13 to 21 inches wide. The BRITAX Stroller Organizer is also backed by a manufacturer's limited one-year warranty.

What's in the Box

BRITAX Stroller Organizer.

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I bought this stroller organizer for my UppaBaby Vista stroller. After trying out the Diono organizer in the store (it felt like it was flimsy and would spill any drink I put in it) I decided I'd give this Britax organizer a try. It is so much better! The higher price is definitely justified. It's made of a much higher quality fabric and has a metal internal frame that keeps it sturdy. The straps that connect it to the stroller handle are wider too, which helps to keep it in place better. It fits perfectly on my Vista, and I do not have to remove it to fold the stroller.

Tiny Love Take-Along Arch, Sunny Stroll

Product Description

Color: Sunny Stroll

From the Manufacturer

The sunny stroll arch is a developmental fun for baby on the stroll. It easily attaches to strollers and baby carriers. This has two stage developments. It has a transparent sun prism and flexible arch with angle adjustment. This has a rattling butterfly ball with crinkly texture.






CUSTOMER REVIEW



I love that I can tighten this arch to just about anything and it has multiple joints that allow me to manipulate it's placement while it's attached. My daughter loves it. I've attached it to her swing, car-seat, stroller, highchair and I even was able to straighten it and attach it to her crib. I wish more products as diverse as this one would become available.



I give this product 5 *'s and I recomend it to anyone and everyone w/babies.

Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Giraffe

CUSTOMER REVIEW



Product description:

This giraffe toy has four "feet" -- one plush black and white foot, one red plastic ring with smaller black and white rings on it, one red flat textured plastic, and one small round mirror with a black and white rim. The feet dangle from the plush body, the belly of which also has a black and white pattern. The head and body are plush, but the neck is floppy. A wide velcro-closed loop is attached to the head for attaching to other things.



Review:

I have a 6 month old son, and I'm beginning to notice the short timespan many toys are developmentally appropriate for babies. They just grow and learn so fast! This toy is an exception to that rule. We got this as a Christmas present when he was 2 months old, and at first, he mostly just liked to watch it as we dangled it above him. It caught his interest very well, though -- we would just hold it and twist it gently, and because the neck is floppy, the toys would just dangle and swing around -- worked like a charm at stopping a few fussy fits.



We then hung it from the bars of his activity mat, and he really loved batting at it -- the big black and white foot was the best (my husband called it the "hypno-foot" because of the black and white swirl and circle design -- and it hypnotized the baby.) Once he was old enough, he really liked grabbing onto the ring "foot". Now he is teething, and the red flat plastic foot and the mirror foot are great things to chew on. He has outgrown the activity mat somewhat, but likes playing with the giraffe while sitting or during tummy time. I have a feeling he hasn't found the end to it's uses yet!



Very few toys can hold the interest of a 2,3,4,5, and 6 month old (and likely beyond). The fact that this has a nice large velcro loop for attaching to things also means that you can attach it wherever without having to worry about using the plastic ring things -- it can wrap around a carrier handle or a crib rail just as well (which are hard to attach things to with the rings).



Love this way more than the Lamaze giraffe we also have (he has never been too interested in that one) -- so if you're going for a giraffe toy, get this one instead!



UPDATE -- my son is now 11 months old, and loves having the giraffe attached to the bar across his car seat. It worked as a great distraction on some long trips. I think he'll be disappointed when we move him to the next size up car seat and we have no where to hang it!

Britax Seat Saver Waterproof Liner

CUSTOMER REVIEW



I currently have the Summer Infant Deluxe Piddle Pad and it works fine. The reason why I bought the Britax one is because it claims to have a textured bottom that won't slip and I like Britax products; none has disappointed me so far. Well, it doesn't slip! I hate having to readjust the piddle pad every time my 3 yr old gets in/out of his carseat. Yes, it's a minor annoyance but it's still one more thing I have to deal with before getting him strapped in. Both the piddle pad and the Britax seat saver does its job catching all those crumbs, so no complaints there. Also, the hole at the bottom of the seat seems smaller than the piddle pad's so less crumbs on the carseat itself. Plus I like the light grey color. I can't speak to the waterproof-ness of it as luckily my toddler hasn't had any accidents. One star off though because of the price, seems pretty pricy compared to other alternatives available. If you don't care about the piddle pad moving around on you then I'd say get that since its cheaper. If you want those kids in and out quicker without having to readjust the pad, then this is the one to get. Hope this helps.