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Chicco Cortina Travel System Keyfit 22 – Coventry

babyhelmet — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:43:35 +0000

Product Description

Chicco Cortina Travel System The Chicco Cortina Stroller Travel System has features the stroller and the Chicco Infant Car Seat. It is one of the most fabulous systems on the market because it combines Chicco fashion and safety ideas. The Chicco Cortina Stroller features a lightweight, aluminum frame which comes loaded. It has a one hand fold to make life much easier on the parent. The Chicco stroller features a smooth ride which will assure the child that rest will be possible the entire way. There is a large basket underneath for storage to once again make life easier on the parent. It is a very functional part of the Chicco Cortina Travel System. The Chicco car seat is the KeyFit Infant Seat and Base. It can be used on its own as well as part of the Chicco Cortina Travel System. The energy absorbing foam helps protect from side impact. The Chicco car seat is designed with safety in mind as well as comfort. The canopy assures the parent that baby will be safe from inclement weather including rain and snow. The base is LATCH equipped to make for easy installation. The base on the Chicco Car Seat is smooth meaning the upholstery will not be damaged.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #5715 in Baby Product
Color: Coventry
Brand: Chicco
Model: 65245480070
Dimensions: 31.00″ h x 19.75″ w x 27.50″ l, 50.00 pounds

Features

The ultimate stroller with no 1 rated infant car seat in America
Multiple position, flat reclining seat with 5 point harness and memory recline
Innovative memory recline seat technology remembers the last position used, making car seat use a breeze
Convenient one hand fold even from full recline
Conforms to FMVSS 213 and the KeyFit 22 easily transfers from car to stroller in seconds

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat is the no 1 rated infant car seat in America. The Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat is the premier infant carrier for safety, comfort, and convenience. The KeyFit is packed with features that make this Infant car seat the easiest to install and thus the safest choice for your baby. This is designed especially for the Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat, the Cortina stroller works as a travel system for your infant and a full size stroller for your growing baby. The Cortina stroller will satisfy your desire for convenience, comfort and safety.

Cheeky Monkey Pac Back

babyhelmet — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:38:15 +0000

Product Description

Now you can conveniently transport your car seat from one place to another while keeping your hands free. Designed by a mother who frequently travels with her children, the Pac Back is an easy-to-use car seat carrier system. Lightweight and durable, this innovative carrier is manufactured from materials that are built to last: tough, high-density nylon with heavy gauge shoulder straps. A padded waist strap, padded hip protectors and soft padded lumbar support provide comfort while carrying. The Pac Back fits all car and booster seats (sold separately).

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2415 in Baby Product
Brand: Cheeky Monkey Designs
Model: 9277
Dimensions: 3.20″ h x 12.70″ w x 20.90″ l, 3.00 pounds

Features

Built like a mountain Backpack
Padded Shoulder and Hip Pads
2 quick release buckles-easy on & off
Supports seats 45lb-Not to carry children
When a carseat is used for traveling

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Pac Back, Hands free way to carry a car seat

Customer Reviews

Easy way to get a carseat through the airport
This is pretty straightforward – $40 seems a bit much for what it is, but it performs its intended function well, and anything that helps you get carseat, stroller, and all the other gear through the airport is much appreciated.

Fantastic option for travelling with a child and car set
We used the Cheeky Monday Pac Back when traveling during the holidays at multiple airports with a toddler, the huge car set, stroller, and all our luggage. We couldn’t have done it without this product. We were able to secure our carseat pretty easily and I carried it on my back while pushing the baby in his stroller without any discomfort, while my husband managed all the luggage. Truly a lifesaver.
I recommend that you practice securing the carseat and getting it on and off your back a few times, so you don’t struggle when it’s “go-time” at the airport.

Lifesaver, but not built to last
Like many others, I had read the reviews and decided to purchase this for my frequent trips with a heavy car seat, stroller, bag, and infant. It is a lifesaver at the airport (unless you have the car seat that converts to a stroller, which I just got from a friend), but doesn’t last for many flights. Mine tore after the 2nd set of roundtrips.

Baby Trend Single Snap N’ Go Stroller

babyhelmet — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:31:59 +0000

Product Description

No need to disturb your baby during the transition from car to stroller. Just snap your baby’s car seat into this high-riding stroller frame with parent tray and super-sized storage basket — and off you go. Designed to accommodate most infant car seats, this lightweight superstar has an easy, one-handed fold that makes it simple to stow, even with a child in your arms. It has a front suspension, dual locking front-swivel wheels, and rear brakes to make stop-and-go strolls a snap.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1182 in Baby Product
Color: Black
Brand: Baby Trend
Model: 1305
Released on: 2008-12-13
Dimensions: 40.00″ h x 40.00″ w x 40.00″ l, 12.00 pounds

Features

Turns infant car seat into stroller
Carries all baby trend and most major brands of infant car seats
Folds compact for storage and travel
Extra large storage basket
Rear wheels with brakes

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The Baby Trend Snap and Go Stroller allow parents to place infant car seat on carriage frame without removing child. It’s a convenient alternative to a conventional carriage or stroller because it fits most major brand car seats. This folds compactly for storage or travel with one hand fold and features an extra large storage basket.

Customer Reviews

Really like for Chicco Keyfit 30
I bought this to carry my Chicco Keyfit 30 infant car seat. I really like it. Steers well. Is easy to fold. Feels well made. Looks good. Storage basket is a good size, but accessible from the front of stroller instead of the back, which is a weird design element. The car seat doesn’t clip in to the stroller (like the Graco car seats clip into the Graco snap n go), but there is a strap that keeps the seat in place. It’s good!

Favorite Shower Gift!
I received the Snap N’ Go as a shower gift and have loved it for 6 months and counting! It was super easy to assemble, but that’s just the beginning of its benefits. We use it with the Chicco Keyfit 30 carseat and it fits perfectly. Living in the city makes it hard to lug around a large stroller (in fact, I still have the Chicco Cortina stroller in its box!), but the Snap N’ Go is lightweight and easy to maneuver. In addition, it fits well in my midsize sedan’s trunk with tons of room to spare. I also love the cup-holders for my *cold* coffee and the little compartment for my keys. Great features for a fabulous price. . .highly, highly recommended!

Works great with Chicco Keyfit 30
We use this with a Chicco Keyfit 30 and it fits very nicely, it’s snug inside and although it does not “snap” I never felt the seat was not secure. There is a strap you can use to attach it but I never felt the need. We have a big diaper bag that you can’t get out once the seat is in place so you must left off the seat to access it but for us that’s no big deal, we never use the cup holders but the key holder works great for keys and cell phones.

Graco High Back TurboBooster Car Seat, Wander

babyhelmet — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:17:56 +0000

Product Description

Graco TurboBooster SafeSeat Step 3 With cool, sporty features, any child is sure to feel great riding around in the TurboBooster. You’ll be jealous of your big boy or girl when you see what they’re riding in. Why you and your child will love this item: The third and final step in Graco’s SafeSeat line, this sleek seat has an easy-to-adjust headrest features EPS energy absorbing foam, and the belt positioners, intuitive and easy to use, aid in proper seat belt positioning. The two plush side pillows add support and comfort for a smooth ride as well as napping. Kids are sure to love the padded arm rests and the hide-away cup holders on either side of the seat – perfect for storing drinks, snacks, and toys for those long rides. Your baby will want to be in the hot seat. Order the Graco TurboBooster SafeSeat Step 3 today!

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #27 in Baby Product
Color: Wander
Brand: Graco
Model: 1751952
Released on: 2008-11-10
Dimensions: 26.50″ h x 16.50″ w x 15.00″ l, 8.27 pounds

Features

Fits your “big kid” 3-10 years old, from 30-100 pounds and 38″ to 57″ tall
Easily converts to backless booster for years of use
Height adjustable head support grows with your child
Padded, height adjustable armrests are extra comfortable
Open loop belt guides easily position your vehicle’s seatbelt

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The Seat Children And Their Parents Can Agree On.The seat children and their parents can agree on with cool perks like hide-away cup holders to stash road trip must-haves and “big kid” design. The padded seat, two plush side pillows and adjustable armrests persuade passengers to sit back and enjoy the ride. This easy to use booster has a head support that gets taller when your child does, and later the seat even converts to a backless booster. A great pick for even the pickiest little people.

Customer Reviews

Very comfy seat !
I am very happy with this purchase. I bought this seat for my 4 year old. Just place the seat in the vehicle, strap a child in to and go.

Great product
I really like this booster seat. We have been using it for about a month now and have found no flaws so far. My four-year-old feels like such a big boy in it!

great seat
We love the pattern. The seat is comfortable & my daughter enjoys riding in it. Easy to transfer from car to car. Lightweight. Cup holders work the best of any car seat we’ve had so far. Does not recline much, so her head droops when she sleeps (hope to fix this with a pillow.)

Bell Bellino Toddler Bicycle Helmet

babyhelmet — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:35:43 +0000

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #3376 in Sports & Outdoors

Features

Adjustable bike helmet for infants and toddlers
SmartFit system helps to ensure a correct, comfy fit
PinchGuard buckle for no-pinch buckling
Multiple colorful designs; built-in visor for squint-free rides
Fits heads measuring 19 to 20.5 inches (48 to 52 centimeters)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
A great choice for beginning bike riders, Bell Bellino bike helmet provides colorful style and peace-of-mind protection to your toddler. The Bellino comes in two fun designs–orange monster trucks for boys and pink teddy bears for girls. It offers the same sturdy construction and design as Bell’s adult helmets, and it features a built-in visor for squint-free rides. The SmartFit system helps to ensure a correct, comfy fit and extended rear coverage provides extra protection. Other features include a PinchGuard buckle for no-pinch buckling and eight top vents to keep your child’s head cool and comfortable. It’s sized for toddlers with heads measuring 19 to 20.5 inches in diameter.

Fitting a Helmet
Here are some guidelines to getting the best fit for a bike helmet.

Eyes: The rim of the helmet should be up to 1 to 2 finger widths above the eyebrows
Ears: The straps should form a V under just beneath the ear lobe
Mouth: When the rider opens her mouth, the buckle should feel snug on the chin and the helmet should hug the head

Before using the helmet, stand in front of the mirror and grab the helmet with both hands and twist it to the left and to the right. If the helmet fits right, the skin on the forehead will move as the helmet moves. If it does not, then the helmet is too loose and is unsafe for use and you need to start over.About Bell
More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for nearly 50 years. Bell began as a small auto parts store in a suburb of Los Angeles. Growing under the leadership of Roy Richter, Bell became a leader in safety equipment for auto racing, motorcycling, and then bicycling. His commitment to creating great product through a close connection with the sport, along with his trust of and care for the people who worked for him, turned Bell from a one-man operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. His legacy lives on today in Bell’s commitment to racing, quality and innovation.

Customer Reviews

Great helmet
Little big for my daughter’s head but we adjusted the straps to help. It has been great in protecting her when riding her bikes. She just turned 2 in November 2008 so this has been a great help and she loves riding her bikes etc.

my daughter loves it
My daughter loves this helmet. She was all excited when it arrived and she still loves it. I think that it is cute and a nice helmet.

great for a 35 pound girl
Fits great on a 35 pound little girl. She actually wants to wear it when riding a bike

Bell Lil’ Bell Shell Toddler/Kids’ Bike Helmet

babyhelmet — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:29:19 +0000

Product Description

The Lil Bell Shell is a perfect starter helmet that’s as fun and colorful as your little guy or gal. Featuring an extended coverage EPS foam liner with Tight-Fit Microshell. PinchGuard buckle, Cam-Lock levers, and four ventilation ports. A must-have accessory for any kid traveling in the bike seat behind dear old Mom or Dad. Weight: 9.0oz / 260g. Vents: 4. Size: Kid: Small/Medium: 50-52cm / 19.75-20.5in. Medium/Large: 51-54cm / 20-20.25 in. Certification: CPSC.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #232 in Sports & Outdoors
Brand: Bell

Features

Helmet constructed of EPS foam liner adhered to molded outer shell
Pinchguard buckle specifically designed to prevent kids from pinching their chins
Straps around the ears are easy to adjust with locking levers
Colorful shell has four air vents
CPSC Bicycle Safety Standard Certified

Customer Reviews

fantastic
My 2 yr old grandson loved this bike helmet in red. He wears it to ride his “rocket”. It fit him well w/ the pads inside. Would highly recommend as first toddler helmet. Good quality, too.

cuuuuutttee.
this baby bike helmet is about the cutest dern thing i’ve ever put on my kid’s head. plus it keeps her brains safe.

Grandson’s helmut
Great product! Great service and phenomenal delivery time! I make as many of my purchases online as I can and Amazon Prime saves me time and money. If you make more than 7 or 8 purchases per year on Amazon I highly recommend using it! Free 2-day shipping is what I normally use and you can’t beat it!

Airius V6 Extra-Small Toddler Safari Helmet

babyhelmet — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:24:45 +0000

Product Description

Airius 6 Vent Sxtra Small Toddler Life Time Crash Replacement Policy Safari Graphic, Helmet

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #37153 in Sports & Outdoors
Brand: Airius
Dimensions: .0 pounds

Features

6-vent
Rear headlock
CPSC approved
Lifetime crash replacement policy
X-small

Customer Reviews

Would order again
Having a hard time finding a helmet that was small enough in a local store, I was pleased to be able to get this helmet. Delivery was expedient. Its still just a bit roomy for my 1 year old, but it came with extra pads to adjust the fit. Apparently the helmet is comfortable because even though my little one will not tolerate a regular hat, he has no problem with the helmet. I like the strapping that cradles his he and keeps the helmet secure. Would definately recommend this helmet.

Peek-a-Boo Who?

babyhelmet — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:36:53 +0000

Product Description

Peek-a-boo, I see you! A parrot! A rabbit! A frog! A bear! Caldecott medalist Simms Taback’s bright, bold animals and simple, repetitive text make this the perfect board book for every young child who loves to play peek-a-boo.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #546873 in Books
Published on: 2006-09-28
Original language: English
Number of items: 1
Binding: Board book
14 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Simms Taback won a Caldecott Honor Award for There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly and the Caldecott Medal for Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, of which The Horn Book wrote, “The art sings with color and movement and humor and personality.” He is know for his posters, Smithsonian calendars, and a line of greeting cards, as well as his many acclaimed picture books.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful for small baby
This was the first book that our daughter paid any attention to. We think she liked the vibrant colors, simple drawings, and the way light shines through the cut-out when you flip it up. She would lie on the floor or the couch and we would hold it open over her to “read” it to her. Now that she’s 4 months old, she actually starts cooing when she sees the cover and still likes looking at the pictures and the opened cutouts.

I am not rating it 5 stars because the tabs are pretty difficult to open. It is a great book while parents are doing all of the opening and shutting for a small baby, but once the baby starts wanting to use her hands it’s frustrating because it’s too subtle of a design for her to do herself. Not surprisingly, our 13-month-old niece didn’t seem to enjoy the book very much relative to others that had big, easy-to-operate tabs. I recommend it for very young infants but not older infants/toddlers.

Torn
Great images and the book does peek my 17 month olds attention, but the pages that lift up to reveal the animals tear off so easily. After only three reads most of the flaps were torn off – which means no more peek a boo!

Great book for younger children
Parenting magazine gave this book a great review so I purchased it for my child. He was able to grow into it and at 2 he still laughs and has a fun time with it.
It’s engaging, colorful and a great learning tool.
Have given this as a birthday gift.

Peek-A Who?

babyhelmet — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:33:03 +0000

Product Description

Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what’s peeking through the die-cut windows in these two fun board books. The anticipation of what’s hiding on the next page and the bright, engaging illustrations will keep youngsters guessing and giggling all the way to the suprise endings.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #130 in Books
Published on: 2000-02-01
Original language: English
Number of items: 1
Binding: Board book
10 pages

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Nina Laden’s illustrations in this simple, rhyming board book are truly magical. The format is straightforward: on alternating two-page spreads, the words “Peek a” are repeated, opposite an illustrated page with a die-cut hole, behind which lurks a cow (“MOO!”), a green ghost (“BOO!”), and a mirror (you guessed it, “YOU!”). The youngest readers will delight in trying to guess who–or what–is peeking through the window, and can easily grip the baby-fist-size holes to turn the pages for the answers. The picture of the “ZOO!” is fabulous. Through the hole, all that can be seen is a wild pattern of colors, stripes, and spots. Turn the page, and find a wild kingdom of animals, one in front of the other: peacock, zebra, penguin, cheetah, elephant, and more. Ready for more peekaboo fun? Try Nina Laden’s Ready, Set, Go! . (Baby to preschool) –Emilie Coulter

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-The exuberant illustrations in this guessing-game board book will enchant infants and toddlers. A bright left-hand page with the words “Peek a” faces a right-hand page with die-cut windows through which a visual clue can be seen. Turn the page and “Peek a MOO!” reveals a black-and-white cow; “Peek a BOO!” a green ghost; “Peek a ZOO!” a crowd of animals including an elephant, giraffe, zebra, etc.; and the final puzzle, “Peek a YOU,” has a mirror insert. Vibrant colors with plenty of black outlines make this a charming visual treat for the youngest patrons.
Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Nina Laden grew up in the New York City area, the daughter of two artists. She has published several books with Chronicle Books. She lives in Washington.

Customer Reviews

peek-a-who? #1 fun!
THIS MAY SOUND A LITTLE ODD, BUT I TOTALLY LOVED THIS BOOK! I’M A 55 YR OLD GRANDMOTHER AND WHEN I FIRST READ THIS TO MY GRANDSON OF 18 MONTHS, I WENT “CRAZY” FOR IT. I THINK IT WAS WELL DONE FOR SUCH A SMALL NUMBER OF PAGES AND I MUST ADMIT–MY GRANDSON LIKED IT, TOO. A REAL CUTE BUY.

Inappropriate Content for Age
I ordered this book from Amazon because I trusted the reviews. However, I won’t give this book to my 1-year-old granddaughter because the author included a ghost in the content. No child this age needs to be hearing about ghosts. It only opens a door for discussion of this subject at an age when the child can’t possibly understand even the best explanation… not to mention all the weird explanations that might be given.

Too simple
The images are nice, but the book itself is simply too simple. A picture of a ghost and the word “Boo”? Not for us at any rate.

Humble Bumbles’ Baby Journal: A Keepsake Journal for Baby’s First Three Years

babyhelmet — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:29:33 +0000

Product Description

A beautifully illustrated journal to record special moments and memories in a baby’s first three years.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #4769 in Books
Published on: 2002-10-25
Original language: English
Number of items: 1
Binding: Spiral-bound
100 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Amy Meyer Allen has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She has always been attracted to color and design. As a child she would line up her markers in the order of a rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. She lives in Maryland with her husband, Tim, and is the author and illustrator of What is It? and Are There Ants In Your Pants?”, as well as the creator of the Humble Bumbles line of products.

Customer Reviews

Fun, Comprehensive, and Adorable Baby Book
I purchased one baby book for my son, and this one for his twin sister – between the two, this is definitely my favorite, and I have yet to see any other book that I like better. As previous reviewers have suggested, this book is cute, without being cheesy. It is bright and whimsical and has a nice layout.

I love the pre-cut photo frames, which really add a “finished” touch to the album – great for those of us who want a neat book but don’t have the time or skill to do a real scrapbook.

Some of the pages that this book includes are: Family Trees, Baby Shower, All About Baby, All About Mommy, All About Daddy, A Few Thoughts About Before you Were Born, Hand and Foot Prints (you have to buy the ink pads), The World Around You, Thoughts On the Day of Your Birth, Announcing Your Birth, Celebrating Your Birth (for Christening/Bris memories), Thoughts on the First Few Weeks of Your Life, 2 pages of “Firsts,” special pages (including space for pictures) for First Tooth, First Steps, First Outing, First Holiday Celebrations, First Pet, and First Haircut. There are about 4 pages dedicated to Years 2 and 3.

Book includes a velum envelope at the front that can hold cards and photos, an envelope for the hospital bracelet, and an envelope for a clip from the first haircut.

The space for entries is adequate, without being overwhelming, and there is a nice layout for pictures next to most written memories. I love this album, and think it will be a delight for my daughter to read when she is older!

it was only a so so baby book
I have this book fully filled out for my almost 6 year old. Overall it is a good book. I found the picture frames to be almost worthless, finding it much better to just cut and paste the pictures in so I could fit more. There was very limited space for writing things, so the page of firsts is filled in and then I added lots of other important firsts that I felt needed recording. The family tree is weak, they don’t have spots for all the great grandparents so we ended up putting the maternal’s paternal great grandparents on the great grandpa line, etc. My daughter wanted to know why great grandpa was Josephine.

I did like the spiral bound aspect of it because after I pasted in all the keepsakes and filled the very nice envelope with stuff it all fits. I wouldn’t buy this book again, but it worked okay for my first daughter, and at this point I am too sentimental to get another book and transfer the information.

Oh yeah and it is a Christian book, which annoys me a bit but I know many wouldn’t have a problem with it.

Great Baby Book
This is a very good journal. It’s not as big as other baby journals, but the images, passages, and layout really make this book very eyecatching. It might throw off some people because a lot of the passages in the book are biblical/religious, but it is perfect for Catholics/Christians. Added bonuses are the built in paper envelopes (though flimsy) that could hold small mementos like first haircut, hospital tags, etc; and also the paper picture frames that you could use to mount your photos onto the book’s pages. I highly recommend this baby book to all parents.