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Comment on Low Price Aveeno Baby Sunblock Lotion, SPF-55, 4-Ounce Tube by T. Otus

T. Otus — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:25:15 +0000

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

eczema, June 18, 2009

T. Otus (LA, CA) -

This review is from: Aveeno Baby Sunblock Lotion, SPF-55, 4-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

We bought this product and used it on our two kids, 18 mos and 3 1/2 years. Both of them have various though different allergies and mild allergic reactions and thankfully those of the older one seem to be resolving. Both of them responded to this product with eczema: the older and more allergic one at the end of the day had eczema on his face, legs and shoulders where the lotion had been applied. The younger, less allergic one, had eczema on the back of his legs on about the night of the second day of use. He had had almost no eczema prior to the use of this product.

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Comment on Low Price Aveeno Baby Sunblock Lotion, SPF-55, 4-Ounce Tube by D. Leslie "MomtoC"

D. Leslie "MomtoC" — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:19:38 +0000

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

LIKE JALAPENO IN THE EYES!, May 31, 2010

D. Leslie "MomtoC" (Hermosa beach, ca) -

This review is from: Aveeno Baby Sunblock Lotion, SPF-55, 4-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

If your baby rubs his/her eyes you're going to have a screaming child on your hands and when it happened to my daughter I tested it and was shocked and disgusted at how violently irritant it is to your eyes. It literally feels like rubbing a sliced jalapeno in them. THINK TWICE. Get Ban Bt tear free or another tear free brand. Children rub their eyes when they get tired!!!!

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Comment on Graco Nasal Clear Nasal Aspirator by A. Farrell "frederoni"

A. Farrell "frederoni" — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:56:03 +0000

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful

Works great, when you read the instructions!!, July 15, 2009

A. Farrell "frederoni" (Houston, Tx) -

This review is from: Graco Nasal Clear Nasal Aspirator (Baby Product)

Our daughter was constantly getting a cold in the winter, so we were endlessly having to clear out her nose, which she hated. We would rinse out the bulb aspirator after each use, but when I got a whiff of the inside of that thing one day, I nearly puked!

One day I found this inexpensive option at Wal-Mart. The first few times, she was unsure, but once she saw how it made her feel, she truly doesn't mind it. I wasn't totally impressed at first because I just felt like it wasn't sucking enough. But when my husband read the directions, it tells you sometimes, if the mucus is thick, you need to suck in a little water in between suctions. When you do that, it works perfectly! As gross as it is, the water flushes out the loose boogers and they go straight to the clear cup.

We loove this gagdet, and I suggest all the people who complain about the suction try using the water!

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Comment on Graco Nasal Clear Nasal Aspirator by Veracity79

Veracity79 — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:19:53 +0000

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful

It's not too bad..., June 26, 2009

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This review is from: Graco Nasal Clear Nasal Aspirator (Baby Product)

So the first thing I can say about this product is that is really does help decrease if not completely abolish the crying and fighting of a small baby when it's time to suction their nose. It's a continuous gentle suction so it seems to not feel so intrusive. The music is kind of loud, but if you put your finger over the small speaker it helps diffuse it a bit. It probably isn't so bad for an older baby. When my son got sick he was just barely two months old so it was still a bit loud for his ears. Now for the suction itself, it's effective for thin secretions of mucous, not so much for anything thicker than that. It worked well in combination with the bulb aspirator. I thought I would be able to throw that thing out...but not the case. It seems like it would be a good product for a cold with a continually runny nose, or just looser mucous. It's not really great for use on more congested noses because it's gentle suction is just not enough. Clean up is gross but easy! I think people have said you can run the pieces in the dishwasher however, I just clean the pieces out with hot soapy water and a small bottle nipple brush. It has a great little storage drawstring bag and two differently shaped nasal pieces. Overall I think it's a useful product for certain types of mucous. It's definitely worth the cease in suction session battles when the mucous is a prime candidate for it.

So the bottom line: Is it a must-have? No, I don't think it's more effective than the bulb. Is it nice to have? Yes, I don't mind having it to resort to for certain types of colds in addition to baby being okay with having it in his nose. Should you buy it? Depends on how much you need your twenty bucks. Lastly, clean up is probably more sanitary because of the pieces pulling apart, but it is definitely something you want to clean as soon as your done using it.

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Comment on A+D Diaper Rash Cream, Dimethicone Zinc Oxide Cream, 4 oz (113 g) (Pack of 4) by luckymom

luckymom — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:14:08 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

The BEST Diaper Ointment but, cheaper at walmart!, December 24, 2010

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This review is from: A+D Diaper Rash Cream, Dimethicone Zinc Oxide Cream, 4 oz (113 g) (Pack of 4) (Health and Beauty)

A&D ointment is the best diaper ointment in my opinion! I will continue to buy this product but it is cheaper at walmart!

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Comment on A+D Diaper Rash Cream, Dimethicone Zinc Oxide Cream, 4 oz (113 g) (Pack of 4) by Houston Mama

Houston Mama — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:47:12 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Eh, Not as Good As Desitin, May 1, 2011

Houston Mama (Houston, TX) -

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This review is from: A+D Diaper Rash Cream, Dimethicone Zinc Oxide Cream, 4 oz (113 g) (Pack of 4) (Health and Beauty)

I don't know why I ordered four of these without ever having used it before. It's okay; I'll use them up, but I really prefer the original Desitin. Seems everything else (Boudreaux's Butt Paste, Desitin Creamy, and A&D) are all too thin. If you really want a good diaper rash cream, I suggest Desitin.

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Comment on A+D Diaper Rash Cream, Dimethicone Zinc Oxide Cream, 4 oz (113 g) (Pack of 4) by Roxanne K. Ong "gothena"

Roxanne K. Ong "gothena" — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:48:07 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Too Thin to Prevent Rash, November 29, 2011

Roxanne K. Ong "gothena" (White Plains, NY United States) -

This review is from: A+D Diaper Rash Cream, Dimethicone Zinc Oxide Cream, 4 oz (113 g) (Pack of 4) (Health and Beauty)

I was looking for a preventative diaper rash cream that won't burn a hole in my wallet and uses parabens as a preservative - both Balmex and Destitin does. Been using Burt's Bees Diaper Ointment which i have been happy with but like i said looking for a cheaper alternative.

I bought this because i had used AD before on my older child and its consistency was thick and it has been around as a trusted brand. My only issue with the original A&D ointment is the smell. So when i saw this formula (cream), and there were no parabens, i jumped on it. (see full ingredient list below).

Two days into using this cream and my 5 week old has a rash. I should have guessed because the cream is very thin - so thin it simply glides on smooth like moisturizer on skin. I'm back to Burt's now.

This cream's ingredients: aloe barbadensis extract, benzyl alcohol, coconut oil, cod liver oil, fragrance, glyceryl oleate, light mineral oil, ozokerite, paraffin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, synthetic beeswax, water.

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Comment on Top Offers Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat, Blue Opal by Anjea E. Ray

Anjea E. Ray — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:41:27 +0000

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful

Great seat, May 12, 2011

Anjea E. Ray (Austin, Texas) -

This review is from: Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat, Blue Opal (Baby Product)

I recently bought this for my nine month old baby after reading hundreds of reviews. I was debating between this seat, the Radian XTSL, and a Britax Boulevard 70. After much consideration, I chose the ProRIDE and have been very satisfied with my purchase.

The construction of this seat is solid, which you would expect from a manufacturer of the most premiere racing seats in the world. There is nothing flimsy about this seat. The head wings are soft enough to be comfortable when my baby is napping, but firm enough to provide protection in the event of a crash. Those head wings are one reason I chose this seat - the Radian is the only other seat with comparable head wings, and as someone who works in a trauma hospital, this feature was important to me.

The fabric is well-constructed and well-stitched. The ventilation system does help quite a bit, which was necessary for us as we live in central Texas and summers here are HOT. Do know that the different colors of the ProRide are different fabrics; the all-black one and grey one are made entirely of plush velour, which would be substantially hotter than the colored fabrics, which are made of a smooth fabric that wicks moisture. It feels like the same fabric in the Chicco KeyFit seats.

The harness adjustment is super easy. My baby is in the 65th percentile for height, and the straps are at their lowest setting with room to spare. The thing I saw over and over again on the Britax seats was that kids outgrew them in height earlier than expected. The Recaro ProRIDE and Radian XTSL have the highest height limits on the market, which means that your child will fit in the seat longer. I want my child to rear-face as long as possible, and I believe that she will be able to do so in this seat until she's four, given her growth pattern thus far. The strap to tighten the harness is smooth and easy to adjust, as well.

The latch clips and chest buckle are easy to do, but the crotch buckle definitely requires two hands to undo. I don't mind that, as it means my child won't be able to undo it easily when I can't see her. :) The chest buckle requires to fingers to squeeze the piece so that it separates, which I think would be harder for a toddler to do than the pushbutton ones on some other seats. Some reviewers say that the straps twist - I haven't noticed that they're any different than any other carseats I've used. Before I put the baby in, I just pull the buckle pieces up and then move the straps over the sides of the seat, which gets them out of the way to put the baby in the seat and also means I don't have to go digging for the buckles to strap her in. There are also little pockets on the sides that you can put the buckles in to keep them open, if you like.

My daughter sits up high in this seat and enjoys looking out the window. The seat fits well in my 2007 Honda CR-V behind the driver's seat. I put the seat in the center initially, but it was a bit tall and I had a hard time seeing out the back of the car with the rearview mirror. (That would be a drawback to any taller/higher height limit seat, though.) The driver seat is about halfway back, and there is still room to push it back more. I have more room in the floor space, too, than I did with my infant car seat (a Graco SnugRide 35). The Radian XTSL is too long/tall for many cars, especially if put behind a seat, so the ProRIDE might fit your car rear-facing if the XTSL does not. It is narrower than most other convertible seats out there, too, without infringing on the child's space in the seat. There's about six inches of space between the edge of the seat and my car door. The Britax seats are very wide, and may not fit in some cars.

The cover is easy to get on and off, and the clips that hold it on are very secure. You can also take the straps off to be washed - which you can't do on a Britax seat. You need to be able to wash all parts of a carseat for kids that get carsick!

The only complaint I have with this seat is minor. The belt lock-offs are very sturdy and don't shift. If you use the LATCH system, it's hard to adjust the straps because they are really short. I have maybe two inches of strap to pull on while holding down the button to tighten the seat using LATCH. I found it much easier to get a tight fit using the seatbelt. I did have to use a rolled-up towel to get the right RF angle. People that have complained about using a towel or pool noodle to get the right RFing angle being a recommendation in the manual should also note that it's also in the Britax manual. I don't feel that my seat is any less secure because of that towel being there. The Radian XTSL has a seperate piece for rearfacing, and it was tricky to get it installed properly when I tried. I'd rather have an idiot-proof seat for installation, because it's not worth the risk of having the seat improperly installed despite best... Read more

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Comment on Top Offers Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat, Blue Opal by J. Ervin

J. Ervin — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:47:29 +0000

201 of 201 people found the following review helpful

Love this carseat with just a few caveats, November 9, 2010

J. Ervin (Beaverton, Oregon United States) -

This review is from: Recaro ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat, Blue Opal (Baby Product)

I went back and forth between this seat and the Britax boulevard 70. There were things I liked about both and disliked about both. This is how I feel about the recaro after owning it for a while...
I love that this seat sits up high. My son almost instantly stopped crying in his car seat now that he can see out. As a trauma nurse, I like the head rests much better than the Britax. They are closer to the side of my sons head which prevents the side to side whip lash of the neck that can cause injuries. I also like the amount of cushion in the side impact, enough to stop the momentum, not too soft or too hard. It was also extremely easy to fit in the car. And it is very easy to adjust the harness and head rest without taking anything apart. I also use the pockets for the straps quite a bit more than I thought I would, they are super helpful when trying to position a struggling child.

I don't love that the lowest buckle always slides back to his butt when trying to strap him in. The straps do seem to twist somewhat, but no more than when I buckled him into the Britax. My biggest complaint is that the cover is not machine washable. It cleans up well with a washrag so far and it is removable. I haven't tried hand washing the whole thing yet. Additionally, I couldn't have used this when he was an infant. Although it states that the minimum weight is 5 lbs, he would have been much too tiny for the straps to be positioned correctly.

Lastly, And maybe most important. I don't love that it stays reversed only to 35lbs or 37.5 in. But something that a sales person told me might come in handy for you, children tend to outgrow the height requirement in a carseat long before they outgrow the weight. You can often save yourself some money by getting a seat that doesn't go as far in weight but goes to the same height. (Unless your child is heavy or stocky). My child is very tall for his age but not very heavy. All in all, I love this seat, as does my son, and would buy it again over the Britax.

Addendum: At 9 months he is still using this chair at the absolute lowest setting. The low weight classification for staying reversed bothers me less and less. I'm confident that I can keep him reversed well past 2 with this carseat. Also, I recently put this in the minuscule back seat of my subaru and it fit wonderfully. Easy to position, took up less space than the infant car seat did. Still LOVE this seat.

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Comment on Snoozy Organic Cotton Waterproof Crib Mattress Pad by Buyer1

Buyer1 — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:08:56 +0000

85 of 94 people found the following review helpful

Misleading, May 8, 2007

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This review is from: Snoozy Organic Cotton Waterproof Crib Mattress Pad (Baby Product)

"100% organic cotton and waterproof. Breathable yet waterproof polyurethane membrane backing."

The use of the term "100% organic cotton" is highly misleading. Perhaps the bit of cotton they use to make this is organic, but this item is hardly 100% organic. Polyurethane is one of the least natural/organic things you can expose your child to. They are exploiting the term organic to sell a piece of plastic.

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