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Posted: Oct 30 2007 at 8:11am | IP Logged Quote JennGM
The baby's arrival is approaching fast. There are a few things I need for him, but wondering where do you get your reviews for items like car seats, strollers, and monitors?

I'm thinking of a video monitor this time. Anyone have experience/comments to share?

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Posted: Oct 30 2007 at 9:35am | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
Hi Jenn

I used Baby Bargains

The reviews are very good. Our libary system has one - but not the latest version - I borrowed this from a friend when I wanted to check out some stuff for Michael.

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Posted: Oct 30 2007 at 10:14am | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
What about Consumer Reports? I subscribe to the online version so I can easily search for products I am interested in.

Reading reviews at Amazon is another good way to check things out.

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Posted: Oct 30 2007 at 10:22am | IP Logged Quote Maryan
Jenn, I'm just your average Amazon/Target review reader.

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Posted: Oct 30 2007 at 10:45am | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo
I use a combination of Cosumer Reports and Amazon. CR usually focuses on safety issues, but sometimes they might focus on things that aren't important to me (looks/style) Amazon reviews often focus on ease of use, which is a good perspective to have, too.

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NHTSA Car Seat Ease of Use Ratings also handy because they list height/weight limits on all the seats!

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Posted: Oct 30 2007 at 9:31pm | IP Logged Quote KackyK
Jenn a good friend of mine got the video monitor for her latest (although the little one is over 1 now!). She loved it. I don't know which one she had necessarily. I think she liked being able to see the baby when she heard some squawking...was the baby awake, or just a little fuss and then drifting back...that sort of thing. Also, whenever she had us girls over, always fun to watch the sleeping baby so cute! (not that that should be a reason to buy one!)

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Posted: Nov 03 2007 at 5:19pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
MarilynW wrote:
I used Baby Bargains

The reviews are very good. Our libary system has one - but not the latest version - I borrowed this from a friend when I wanted to check out some stuff for Michael.


Marilyn, Thanks for this terrific recommendation. I splurged and bought the book yesterday and couldn't put it down. The book is extremely helpful, with great ideas, reviews and resources. I also see they have a blog and a forum.

I was surprised how positive they were for Arms Reach Co Sleeper, considering how the usual stance is like Consumer Reports -- cosleeping frowned upon.

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Posted: Nov 03 2007 at 8:21pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Jenn,
Just wanted to mention that if you have the time (and stamina ) you might consider checking the kids consignment stores around town. I saw a video monitor for $10 at our local consignment store.

I actually really like reading the Amazon reviews on products that aren't safety related. We use Consumer Reports for things like carseats, etc. I just pay for a one month online subscription and do all of my research during that month.

Good luck - what fun!

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