This straightening iron does a great job. That's the most important thing, of course, but let's get into the details: PACKAGING - it's very well-designed packaging with pretty cherry blossoms, … more
For toddlers and young children, this is about as good as it gets. It's never going to feel fantastic carrying around a child who weighs 30 pounds and up, no matter what carrier you choose. But if … more
My 3 1/2 year-old daughter is interested in learning how to read, and she would be content if I just sat and read books to her all day long. I, on the other hand, occasionally need to do things like shower, … more
My family and I took my my 3-year-old daughter to Sesame Place for the first time this August. It was my first time there as well. We stayed at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast. There are a couple … more
I consider myself pretty in-the-know about new products for the preschool set, so of course, I did catch on to all the "balance bike" rage that erupted in 2009. I considered buying one for my daughter, … more
I bought this for my 3 1/2-year-old daughter, a huge Toy Story fan who has loved playing with the cartridge that came with her MobiGo. There are four simple games here, and then … more
First, the problem is that if you accidentally bump into the console, push a button too hard, or breathe on it wrong, it freaks out. The television picture goes all wonky and it lets out a sound rivaled … more
I've owned this strainer for about a year. For the first 6 months, it was great. It strains very well and my sing rarely clogged up. After that, while it continued working well, it became harder and harder … more
I found this a bit awkward to hold and manipulate at first, but once I got used to it, I had no problem with it. The attachments aren't the greatest, but the unit itself works just fine, in my opinion. … more
A friend bought this to cheer me up on a tough day, and it worked. This ridiculous little guy is such a hoot-- all three modes (chatter, song, and harmony) are fun, and I've never seen a toy like this … more
Just in time for a car trip, this wonderful toy appeared on our doorstep. It's so well made and well thought out for the preschool/kindergarten crowd of today. Nice graphics light up the screen, and there … more
Nobody really *needs* a product like this, but if it's up your alley, then it does exactly what it claims it'll do, and at a good value. I had no problem getting the dispenser to "stick" to my desk (it's … more
This tape really is strong, reliable, thick, and doesn't get stuck on itself or stick back to the roll. It's my favorite tape when I'm trying to close a cardboard box for shipping or packing. Great tape, … more
I have to start by saying this: when the tape was over, my 3-year-old daughter actually cried. "What's wrong?" I asked her. "I wish it was longer!" she said between tears. … more
I'm surprised to see all the enthusiastic reviews here. When it first arrived, I thought it looked great-- bright, large, sturdy. But within minutes, my first disappointment set in: I couldn't figure … more
I had a Garmin that was about 3 years old until this point, and was a little nervous about switching to the Tom Tom... Garmin has been my steadfast companion, despite its flaws (sending me down weird … more
I have wasted so much time trying to peel off labels from boxes so I could reuse them, and often wound up ripping the top layer off the cardboard and ending up with a messy-looking used box. How simple... … more
A hairdresser told me a long time ago that Pantene is the best nonprofessional brand there is, and it's about as good as the salon brands. Because of that, I've made an effort to try lots of Pantene products. … more
I previously reviewed the Secret Clinical Strength sensitive formula, and much of what I wrote there also applies to this one: these Secret Clinical Strengths are the best deodorants I've found. I've … more
My 3-year-old daughter likes to sleep in the dark-- no night lights or anything (strange, I know), so I've had some challenges getting her to nap during the day. This is a nice solution. She asks for … more
This is a well-made toy-- very cheerful and simple. My 3-year-old daughter loves it, and it builds her confidence about learning how to catch and throw. We've had it for a little over a month and it's … more
I'm so irritated with this. I have the newer version, and out of the box, it seemed that the battery was dead. But it wasn't... I actually had to watch a YouTube video to show me what might be wrong, … more
This is a super sunscreen. It's well rated for safety from the Environmental Working Group, and it outperforms the other "safe" sunscreens I've tried-- it's not sticky or hard to apply, and the white … more
I spent an inordinate amount of time researching sunscreens this summer, and finally decided to try TruKid, based on the EWG guide and reviews. It's such an improvement over similar types of "safe" sunscreens. … more
I was all set to come here and trash this waffle maker after the first time I used it-- the waffles stuck to both sides and didn't stay together, the batter dripped over the edges and got EVERYWHERE, … more
Love these, and I wish I had switched to Easy-Ups much sooner, when my daughter was being impossible about lying down to be changed. There's really no reason you can't use these even before potty training … more
I used this to cut fabric and batting for a quilting square, as well as paper, and plastic tags. I'm happy to say that the scissors were reliable and cut precisely on all. I love titanium scissors and … more
Mitchum is all I've ever been able to use, both because it's strong and because it's unscented. (I've tried lots and lots of others.) I'm sensitive to scents and get migraines easily. When … more
(Disclosure: I received this crib for review from Badger Basket.) The thing that appealed to me most about this crib is that it's not the typical child's toy-- that is, it's not … more
This one's a truly gender-neutral toy that has wide appeal. My daughter is 3, and I just picked it up for her. She immediately wanted to fill the board and experiment. She's not ready to follow the patterns … more
This conditioner left my hair looking and feeling the same as my usual (cheaper) brands. I have long, slightly thick hair that definitely tends toward frizz and knottiness, and this conditioner didn't … more
When I tried installing the program from the CD-ROM, it told me the version was outdated and I should try downloading it from the AVG website instead. But I could find no option on the website to download … more
Love this. It's so simple to use that I didn't have to read the directions-- tore it out of the box and just happened to have something right next to me that needed gluing, so I tried it. That thing was … more
This is just exquisite. It's beautiful, well-detailed, colorful, and will captivate you. Sleeping Beauty and Prince Philip slowly twirl around to the "Once Upon a Dream" song, and their space is lit up … more
I bought this for my 3-year-old daughter (a huge Toy Story fan, obviously). I was able to put it on her head, but no matter how I tried, I couldn't get it to feel like it wouldn't slip right off her if … more
I got this chair as a present when my daughter was probably 18 months old. It looked adorable and I know the price was low, but it tips over if you breathe on it. Terrible design for a child's chair. … more
Really, all that counts with this sort of product is: does it stay put? And does it fit a couple of sponges? Yes and yes. I've had it for 2 months now, and the only time it's fallen off is when I had … more
My 3-year-old daughter grinned and giggled all through the first reading of this book... and then wanted to have it read to her twice more, immediately. Before finding out that … more
I can't believe how easy this was to set up. You install the software, put in batteries (3 AAs, not included), and plug it into your computer using the enclosed USB cable. Then you type in which brands … more
I wonder whether the version I have is older or newer. Mine doesn't say "Merry Madagascar Penguin Fishing Game" on the box-- it just says "The Penguins of Madagascar" and next to it, "Fishing Game." The … more