It's a vibrating infant seat! It's a toddler rocker! It's super chair!
Written: Jan 15 '05 (Updated Jan 16 '05)
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Pros: Durable, solid construction; useful through 3 developmental stages; reasonably priced; gender-neutral design (Safari motif)
Cons: No timer setting for vibrations; Does not fold up for easy storage or travel
The Bottom Line: An essential piece of baby gear that will last into toddler hood. This rocker has it all: great design, great versatility, great value.
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| sailorjerrygal's Full Review: Fisher Price Learning Patterns Infant-To-Toddler R... |
The award winning Fisher price Learning Patterns™ Infant-to-Toddler Rocker is ingenious! I am a big fan of baby items that grow with your child, and Fisher Price has done a nice job of providing a durable, practical (and adorable) 3-stage bouncer/rocker seat. When I began making out my baby registry for our first child, I was overwhelmed with the choices and variations on everything. I deliberated over whether I wanted this model or a traditional bouncer. The ever-practical and thrifty side of my personality won out, and we opted for this convertible version of a bouncer rather than a traditional model.
Initially I was worried that it wouldn't be as good as a true bouncer, because it isn't as flexible or bouncy. Those worries were quickly assuaged during those long nights when my newborn didn't want to sleep! This little gem was a lifesaver! When fussy in the middle of the night, my newborn was content only when she was in her infant to toddler chair. I would set it up in the reclining position, turn on the soothing vibrations, lie on the couch with a hand on my baby and both of us would get some much needed rest.
As my newborn grew, the chair accommodated her changing developmental needs. She loved the toy bar, especially the monkey that plays a tune when its tail is pulled. The toys are detachable, which is also nice because you can switch out one of the included toys for your baby’s favorite, or take off a toy from the bar to take along on an outing. My daughter still has the musical monkey in her toy bin and pulls it out to play with regularly.
My baby is now a year old, and once again this rocker is one of her favorite items, this time as a rocking chair. She climbs into her chair every morning with her sip cup, a graham cracker and her doll to watch Sesame Street. She plays with the chair throughout the day, rocking in it, and putting her babies in the chair and rocking them. The other great point about this rocker is that it is VERY STURDY and surprisingly topple-resistant. My daughter loves to stand on this rocker, holding on to the backrest and rocking. The plastic guards on the back of each rail prevent the rocker from tipping too far back. The solid construction has stood up well to my active one year old who likes to push it around.
Overall, This was one of the best baby items we ever purchased- worth every cent. The listed retail price is $30, but on those long fussy nights when this rocker was the only thing that would calm my newborn, I would have gladly paid triple the price! (I noticed that they are on sale right now for $19.99 on Amazon- amazing!) I am confident that we will still get at least 2 more years of use from this chair; my 3-year-old niece loves it when she visits and it fits her perfectly. This will certainly be a gift idea I will use for baby showers that I attend in the future!
Fisher-Price website description of the Learning Patterns Infant-to-toddler Rocker:
"First, it’s an infant seat with a three-stage developmental system of toys designed to bring out baby’s full potential in that first year. Then, as your child grows, you can use it as a toddler rocking chair! Based on a three-stage developmental system of toys designed to bring out baby's first potential that first year.
Stage 1 Birth
Recline seat and position toys overhead. Bright colors & patterns help spark baby’s senses .
Stage 2 About 3M
Remove toy bar & attach toys close to baby’s hands. Textures & teeth-able surfaces help nurture early discoveries .
Stage 3 6M
Adjust seat upright & add toy bar for action-reaction play and music to encourage first accomplishments .
An infant seat
Calming vibrations soothe baby like a ride in the car
Two-position recline seat
Fold-out kickstand for feeding or sleeping
Three-point restraint holds baby securely in place
Converts to a toddler rocking chair
For toddlers up to 40 lbs.
Requires 1 “D” alkaline battery (not included)."
Chair Features:
-Dark blue polyester seat cover is sturdy, padded, and features an adorable safari print and a cute zebra. It is removable and washer/dryer safe.
-Adjustable back rest that can be easily moved from upright to incline position
-Flip out bar in front that allows for stable, inclined position for young infants
-Rocker guards that prevent the chair from rocking too far back
-Removable toy bar with 3 developmentally age-appropriate toys (Musical purple monkey, spinning ball, and triangle stuffed plush ring)
-3-point seat restraint (removable for use as toddler rocker)
-Vibrating seat component (also removable)
For more information about this rocker, to view an on line demo, or to download the instruction manual, visit the Fisher Price website by following this link:
http://www.fisher-price.com/us/babygear/product.asp?id=17606
Recommended:
Yes
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