So this past Saturday, Dh and I took a little trip to Elizabeth City in search of a great deal I came across on Craig's list. If you know me, you know I love the rain forest. It's one of the greatest places I've ever been, and I've always been a fan of frogs, lizards and monkeys! So when I came across this offer of the open top swing, jump-a-roo, bouncer and playmat... well I just couldn't say no. Originally I had all of these items on my registry - they were the first things up there, but after I saw the price that was being asked I just had to have them now. There are plenty of other things to put on the registry!
So I'm not really a savvy shopper, although I try to be, but I just have to tell you about this one. So after I washed everything up and then wiped it down with lysol - what did I exactly get???
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The open top swing - This neat little beauty retails between $120- $140 depending on the store. I love the fact that it uses batteries or plugs into the wall. The leaves on the mobile move up and down as it spins. It has six different speeds and two different positions. The seat also has two recline positions. There are several different songs to choose from, or just rainforest sounds! (which I love!) I played with this thing for hours after cleaning it up. I would say this swing is in mint condition!
The Jump-a-roo... I have heard nothing but great things about this thing, and judging from the kid who used it last - it was a favorite. This has a little more wear on it, but over all is in great condition! (Bumblee bees don't need eyes do they?!?) The seat spins around, the springs are adjustable and of course it makes plenty of noise! Lots of colors, textures and noise! :) Wal-mart retails this at $70.
The bouncer seat - Maybe this is my favorite? The whole seat vibrates and the lighted waterfall is activated by the babies movement or by playing with the hanging toys. This one too, plays either music or just the noises from the rain forest, I love listening to the sounds of the waterfall, frogs chirping and just the noises in general. I also love the peek-a-boo animals! I've been told that this thing eats batteries.... I sure hope not! This retails for about $50.
The play yard - This particular one is a bit smaller than the one I originally wanted, but after spreding it out, it is plenty big enough! All of the animals and toys are interchangeable, and there is also a pillow to rest babies head on when they are playing with the hanging toys and there is a built in mirror and other gadgets for tummy time. After a washing this play mat looks like it came right out of the box! Retail for this mat $40.
Then there's the Bumbo (with tray). I had never heard of this before, but after a ton of research, I am really looking forward to using this chair. Supposedly you can use it with a child as soon as they can support their heads... By the looks of the chair - it was well used, but still in great condition! The chair and tray retails around $50.
Then there was also the baby bath, never used, with battery operated shower. An infant bath mat (with a froggy) that can be used on the counter or in the bath, and a mirror that goes on the back seat so I can see Baby T. when he's facing backwards.
So I said all of that to say this. I only paid $150. I think I got a great deal. :)
The first one here, looks like it has 'boy' parts, but I asked, and they are not. Just an u/s anomaly!
This one is not so clear, but a shot of the face straight on is in there somewhere!
I just love the detail in this one. Check out the fingers and thumb right by the mouth! Baby T. was practicing his swallowing the whole time, but never got the thumb in his mouth! That's actually a blurry foot right above the hand!
Another baseball pose! I guess Baby T. is getting geared up!
This is a 2D pic showing the perfect profile! The knee, elbow and nose are all just about touching! Baby T. stayed balled up just about the whole time!
And a footprint! :)
...just chillin
