Spring 1999
Seal of Approval
Product Testing Report
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Products recognized as winners in this report have been judged by independent parent testers. Submitted products are evaluated on their individual levels of appeal, desirability, sturdiness, interactive stimulation, price and other elements essential in the make-up of a quality product.
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Picture Perfect Melody Mobile
Discovery Toys
Circling lazily above their heads, the crib mobile is one of the most reliable constants in an infant's life. It's hard to imagine spending that much time staring at the same thing every day, then again maybe not. Discovery Toys did their research and found an alternative to the same old thing. By providing visual stimulation that includes inserts for pictures of loved ones, or really exciting new shapes and colors, Mom can keep junior on his toes. By gradually moving through the stages of visual acuity, black & white, primary colors and then pictures and photos the Melody Mobile can help make the first five months a fun visual circus.
Suggested Age: Birth to 5 mos. Price: $24.98
Teether Bib
Munchkin, Inc.
If your child is teething, chances are pretty good that they are also drooling, big time. Putting together good ideas in an attractive functional design is what the folks at Munchkin do very well. The Teether Bib is no exception. Using an attractive design, the Teether Bib is a colorful bib made of soft terry cloth. Attached on the corners, within easy reach of the baby's hands, are rubberized teething parts with a variety of surfaces to satisfy the gnawing, gnashing instinct. Parents liked the design, the convenience of the dual functionality and the price.
Price: $3.99
Back Sleeper
Munchkin, Inc.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a terrifying killer in this country. The sudden unexpected and explained nature of SIDS is what strikes fear into many parents. Munchkin, which has created so many superb products, has designed a sleeping support system that addresses one identifiable cause of SIDS. This well designed comfortable system, secures infants in place, on their backs, and restricts their movements. This is not a cure, but it does address an issue that doctors researching the syndrome have identified as significant. Parents who examined the product told us that they would use it with their next babies.
Price: $9.99
Baby Moisturizing Lotion
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER PRODUCED OR AVAILABLE
Tender Times
This moisturizing lotion is so mild and sweet smelling that Mom will have to remember that it's for babies. While the lotion was described as both soothing and rich, testers also discovered that this moisturizer absorbed easily with no sticky residue. The gentle feel of this product impressed parents as being kind to baby's sensitive skin. The Tender Times product line features all natural, gentle ingredients and old-fashioned packaging which truly appealed to our testers.
Suggested Age: 0-5 Price: $3.97
Preventative Diaper Creme
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER PRODUCED OR AVAILABLE
Tender Times
If you are looking for a superb product to put your baby's bottom to keep it soft, smooth and free from diaper rash, this is the product for you. Mom's loved the silky feel of the creme on their skin as well, especially their hands. Protecting baby's bottom from moisture is what this diaper creme does best.
Suggested Age: 0-3 Price: $3.97
Talc Free Baby Powder
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER
PRODUCED OR AVAILABLE
Tender Times
Created with oat starch, oat flour and wheat germ oil, this is a powder that dries and soothes simultaneously. These unique ingredients impressed our testers but what got them talking was how effective it was at keeping chafing and irritation in check. Parents liked that the powder was talc-free and would be safer for their young babies.
Suggested Age: 0-5 Price: $3.97
Baby Buttermilk Bath
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER
PRODUCED OR AVAILABLE
Tender Times
The packaging of this product reads "will soften baby's tender skin, leaving baby silky and buttery sweet". When we asked parents if they agreed with the superlatives the answer was an enthusiastic "yes"! Buttermilk powder adds to the old fashioned feel of the bathwater and the sweet smell of babies afterwards. For parents and baby, this product provided them with a very calming bathtime experience.
Suggested Age: 0-8 Price: $3.97
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