Tag: Graco
As a Graco Ambassador, I am lucky enough to get lovely Graco products to test. This time I’ve been offered to try their Graco iMonitor Digital Video Baby Monitor. A year ago I thought I wouldn’t need a baby monitor any more, as my daughter is not a baby now, however… things changes when we decided to move the house.
My little girl loved her room and felt safe even when on her own, but moving to a new place with a new room to get used to seemed a little bit challenging for her. She needs to know that I can somehow be closer to her, and even in the other room, still be around for her, if needed.
That’s why the Graco iMonitor Digital Video Baby Monitor came in so handy! I loved it when I realised I would be able to not only listen to her (gently snoring) but also being able to look at her on the video screen – to make sure she doesn’t play with her toys when she needs to go to bed, for instance. It’s like a secret camera in her room, genius!
There is also a Vibration option in case I am busy in the kitchen but still need to “keep an eye” on her. And while she is feeling more secure, I am much more relaxed. Due to its 100% digital technology, I can enjoy the crystal clear digital
picture and sound. The 1.9-inch colour video screen has real-time digital zoom for a clear, up-close view. The design is excellent, very small and portable, and it drops into a charging cradle like a cordless phone, so nothing to plug in. And yes, the camera has night vision for a clear picture even in total darkness, which makes things even better.
It may sound a little bit costy, but actually the price is excellent for what you’d get for it. For me, there is no comparison with the previous baby monitor we used to have when my daughter was a baby, so I would highly recommend it to anyone, looking for a good, reliable and stylish decision.
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July 28, 2011
I was looking for a simple quick and easy to use safe travel cot with a storage option. The moment I received the new Graco Contour Storage travel cot to test and review, I knew this one was just for us! It took me a moment to set it up – it was really quickly and easily using the umbrella system with folding buttons.
I have to say that I needed a travel cot not just for travelling (when short of space). Yes, the Graco Contour Storage Cot is shorter (104cm) which would make it just perfect for when travelling in the spring and summer. But it’s also ideal when visiting friends for a day and overnight and my little girl would prefer to have her nap or a night-sleep in a comfortable, “her own territory” cot, so she feels save and “at home”. It’s great because it doesn’t take much space in the car when folded (it’s only 23cm x 23cm x 85cm).
I like the design with its rounded table and stylish grey colours shades. It’s got 2 wheels which makes it easy to move around. It’s quite safe, too with 7 feet for perfect stability.
The best thing of the Graco Contour storage travel cot is the included storage compartment, which means we can travel easily with minimum luggage on short or long journeys. With our old travel cot it was a bit tricky to find bedsheets to cover the mattress, but the mattress dimensions of the Graco Contour storage travel cot are 65 x 95cm, so it fits ideally a regular cot-bed mattress sheets.
If you need it for a baby, the extra benefits are also the included removable and folding changing table. Also it has a detachable control box for night light, music and vibrations – ideal for a perfect bedtime. And there is also a nice toy bar with toys to stimulate baby’s development.
As a basinette it’s suitable from birth to 3 months but as a bed it could be easily used until the child is 16kg, i.e. around 3 years old.
Thank you so much, Graco! – Nika already feels nice and comfortable in the travel cot when we stayed overnight with some friends of us last weekend, and I can’t wait to use it ever more often during our family holidays!
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December 19, 2010
100g summer sunshine
200g smiles on my kid’s face
2 tbsp Sunday chaos extract
50g adventure spirit
125g self-raising good mood
10 drops of fun
a handful of crayons
a pinch of travel wind
a pinch of “have-a-great-day” spell
secret ingredient
- Preheat your family “get-together on Sunday” mood to max (mark 6).
- Place the Sunday chaos on the bottom, draw the curtains and spread the summer sunshine evenly
- In a happy family car add the /secret ingredient/, tight well to the back seat, mix with a handful of crayons and 10 drops of fun, then whisk it, shake it, beat it… until stiff.
- Add the self-raising mood and the adventure spirit, a little at a time, whisking to incorporate, and then beat in the pinch of travel wind until well combined.
- Spoon into your day and bake for a few hours – until golden on top and overflowing with happiness. Sprinkle with the “have-a-great-day” spell and enjoy!
Have you guessed what the secret ingredient is? – Please share your suggestions below and stay tuned – something very exciting will follow soon!
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June 27, 2010
To celebrate the Child Safety Week 21st- 27th June GreenKiddie has teamed up with Graco Baby to hold a #kidstravelsafe Twitter party on Sunday, 27th June between 9pm – 10pm!
We’ll be tweeting about our challenges when travelling with kids, how to make the travel even more exciting for the children, so it can be enjoyable and less stressful for the parents. Most importantly, let’s talk about how to make our trips safe for the kids and the whole family!
Join us to share your travel stories, to get some great road safety tips, or just to have fun, chat to other parents and WIN great prizes from Graco!
How to join our #kidstravelsafe party?
- Log-in to your Twitter account (or create one if you don’t have an account yet)
- Type#kidstravelsafe in the “Search” field on “Home” tab. Click on “Save this search” so it’s easy for you to find it
- Click on your #kidstravelsafe saved search on 27th June, Sunday, at 9pm GMT and join the party!
- Follow us on Twitter: @greenkiddie and @GracoBaby_UK
When I ask a question, tweet the answer to me and make sure you always include the hash-tag #kidstravelsafe.
We’ll be giving away three beautiful and comfy Graco changing bags. The Graco Sporty Bag comes complete with changing mat and messy bag. It features – handy pockets, includes plastic changing mat, nappy wipes box and leak proof bag, insulated pockets and is machine washable.
Don’t miss it and tell your friends to join in, too!Let’s prove we care about our kids’ safety!
Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s flagship community education campaign. It aims to raise awareness of the number of accidents that seriously injure or kill children and how to prevent them.
Get Ready for the Road Ahead with Graco! Make your smart car-seat selection and learn how to make your trip better for the whole family!
Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s flagship community education campaign. It aims to raise awareness of the number of accidents that seriously injure or kill children and how to prevent them.
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June 19, 2010
