Review: Coast Innovations Itzbeen Baby Care Timer

Description: This is the perfect memory timer for any new parent, overworked parent or anyone who needs to be on time when taking care of a baby. It includes four timers that count up by just touching a button. It’s completely portable and has a clip so it can be used when those hands are busy with other chores.

It also includes a night-light making it simple to read late at night when you don’t want to turn on the lights and wake the rest of the house. With the optional alarm you can be notified when it’s time to give medications or other chores that need to be completed on a regular schedule.

Review: Being a first time mother or a mother of multiple babies can be very hard to adjust to. Being a new mother whose been there before can be hard when you’re not getting enough sleep and have the demands of a normal day on top of a new baby. This time system can take away some of that stress and give you more time to just enjoy being a parent.

This timer is so simple it’s hard to believe it’s such a lifesaver. No longer do I have to worry at 1 in the morning if I just fed the baby, changed diapers or slept right through it all. Many times I wake during the night not remembering if I’ve been up or not. Most of the time I have and was in such a fog I can’t even remember it. This timer saves me from those types of scares.

I can set the timer for feedings, diaper changes, medications and even if a bottle is past the expiration time. I feel much more at ease having this wonderful gadget to keep track of these important statistics for me. Leaves me more time for that sleep I never seem to get.

I really like that it helps me keep track of when it’s time to give my child medicine. I have always had a terrible time with remembering when I’m suppose to take more medicine myself. I have gotten somewhat better with my child because with this little device I don’t have to worry. I just set the timer for the next dosage and let it go.

I also like the night-light. My husband and I share our little experience. When it’s my turn at 3 AM I don’t have to worry that I’m disturbing him after he was just up at 1. It also helps when I’m in the baby’s room, to keep for waking him unnecessarily.

The alarms are great also. My husband can just about sleep through anything and he was worried he wouldn’t hear our baby in the night. With the alarms he’s right up and going. It’s great for me also. If I’m cleaning or working around the house I have a tendency to not pay attention to the clock. With the alarm I never have to worry that I’ll miss that afternoon feeding.

I couldn’t live without the baby care timer now. I even take it to the babysitter’s house so they will know when what was one who is involved in our baby’s livelihood.

Rating: 8

Review: Safety Tot Lock Magnet Set

Description: This magnetic locking system is guaranteed to keep small fingers from being open doors. It fits doors from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inch in thickness. It comes with four in the pack along with mounting instructions. The key, which is sold separately, will unlock the magnet for easy access. There is also a lever that will disengage the lock.

Review: Little minds and fingers love to investigate. Trying to find a product that will work to keep little ones out of places where they can be hurt is a trying adventure for a parent. This magnet set can help.

There are no outside levers where children can grab onto and find their way in. Because of this there is no chance for pinched fingers either. Without the key they can’t get in. Plus they can be concealed from view when put in place.

They work with a magnet. This takes a key that when held on the outside where the lock is placed allows the drawer or cabinet to be opened. It also includes a lever that will totally disengage the lock. This leaves your doors with regular access just like before the locks were installed.

Keeping our little ones safe and away from those things they don’t know about is important. Finding the right way to do that is also important. These magnets may be just what you need. They also come with a guarantee in case you do have a problem with them for any reason.

Criticism: This set comes with a key that must be used to open the cabinet. This key is sold separately. It also comes with just one so if you have a tendency to misplace things you may want to buy a couple of them. I also wasn’t real thrilled with the mounting instructions. You can figure it out but it is a little time consuming and somewhat frustrating.

Rating: 7