A bouncer seat is a really helpful item to have on hand with a new baby, it makes chores & dinner time a heck of a lot easier.  I often get asked for recommendations and the truth is there are lots of great options out there these days and the innovation is constantly improving.  If you're looking to keep the gear clutter to a minimum but are looking for something versatile and with options, the new Ingenuity InReach Lounger and Bouncer could be a great pick for you.  I recently had the chance to test it out with baby Walter and we've been loving it.  Check out my video and review below. 

TheInReach Mobile Lounger and Bouncer is a smart new product that gives you 2 types of seats in one.  The seat is designed for babies 0-6 months with a capacity up to 20lbs.  In lounger mode the seat sits at about 25 inches off the ground keeping baby in your reach and the uniquely designed frame on (lockable) wheels allows you bring baby with you from room to room keeping him close.  For its size, the whole unit is fairly lightweight weighing in at 21lbs.  The seat is cozy with a soft head support for newborns, a secure 5 point harness, breathable mesh sides, a simple to operate recline, a mobile with 2 hanging toys, as well as vibration and sounds options with 11 different melodies and nature sounds to choose from.  To convert the seat to a bouncer you simply push the levers and slide the seat off the frame (you can see baby Walter enjoying the bouncer seat in the photo below).  When the seat in in bouncer mode the frame can conveniently be folded for easy storage.  The InReach Mobile Lounger & Bouncer comes in the Quincy fabric (pictured); it retails for $99 and is available at Walmart.com and Amazon.com. 

• The 2-in-1 design - with this product you get two pieces of baby gear in one, a great bouncer seat and a mobile lounger on wheels.
• Seat pad is machine washable (yay!)
• Breathable mesh sides
• The lounger is on wheels - so cool to be able to wheel baby around the house as I do chores and of course with siblings it's important that the wheels lock
• The height of the lounger - when in lounger mode it's about 25" high which puts baby closer to you, and in your reach.  I love being able to pull baby W right up to the dinner table.  I imagine if you've had a C-section this height would be really helpful, keeping your bending and straining to a minimum. 
• Easy to adjust 5 point harness -  with baby a bit higher off the ground I really like the security of this 5 point harness system.  I also like that the buckle has a cover that deters siblings from trying to unbuckle baby 
• Attractive & gender neutral fabric- the Quincy fabric design is very attractive (not a flashy eye-sore in your home) and with a mix of gray, aqua, green, and orange, this is very much a gender neutral design. 
• 11 different melodies & nature sounds- baby W loves the vibration of the seat and also seems to be soothed by the relaxing nature sounds (and there are many songs and sounds to choose from) as well as ConnectMe technology that allows you to plug in your smart phone or device. 
• The frame folds- this is actually big for me because baby gear can take up so much space in the house; I love that when you're using the seat as a bouncer, the lounger frame folds up and I can tuck it away 

Overall I think this is a great product with a unique design and some terrific features, and only a few areas of improvement:

• I'd like to see the seat have the the ability to sit more upright, baby is in a low lounging position in this seat 
• I wish you could remove the toys from he mobile to be washed
• Would love to see this made in the USA

To learn more about the InReach Lounger and Bouncer you can check it out here. 

I'm so excited that our friends at Ingenuity are going to give one lucky reader their own In-Reach Mobile Lounger and Bouncer.  To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below.  Giveaway ends March 19th at 12am EST. Good luck!!

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Note I was not compensated for this post, but was given this product for purposes of review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

We've swaddled all three boys in their first couple months and they've all responded well to it; I'm pretty sure it's given us a few hours of extra sleep along the way.  You can read more about it here.  I was thrilled when the folks at HALO asked me to test out their newSwaddleSure Adjustable Swaddling Pouch with baby Walter.  We've been big fans of their sleep slack transitional swaddles in the past, and are currently loving the HALO Bassinest, so I was eager to try the SwaddleSure.  

The SwaddleSure Adjustable Swaddling Pouch is a newer design from HALO, and we're loving the innovation.  It's user friendly (which is essential for us tired parents), and in the month we've been using it, it's worked really well keeping little Walter cozy and secure.  The design includes adjustable fasteners to help you get a good fit, a three-point fastening system to prevent "breakouts", and a generously-sized leg pouch help baby’s hips stay in the correct, frog-like position. To see the SwaddleSure in action, check out this video; it offers a great step by step tutorial. 

• Available in two size options (newborn for 6-12 lbs & small for 13-16 lbs)
• It's machine washable!
• Available in lots of nice colors and patterns
• It's simple to use (even for my overtired mom brain)
• The three-point fastening system keeps Walter secure and prevents him from breaking is arms free (then stirring and waking up)
• Roomier pouch design - promotes healthy hip development 
• Offers truly easy access for diaper changes (no need to un-swaddle)
• It's a great swaddle at an affordable price tag (retails for $14.99)

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I'm so excited that our friends at HALO are going to give one lucky reader their own SwaddleSure in a color and size of their choice (based on availability).  To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below.  The giveaway ends February 7th at 12am EST.  Good luck!! 

Remember to Discontinue swaddling when the baby shows signs of rolling over or breaking out of the swaddle wrap.  HALO has some other great safety reminders here. 

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​Note I was not compensated for this post but did receive a SwaddlSure for purposes of review.  As always all opinions are my own. 

If you stop by often, you know I love baby gear, especially strollers and I love to talk about them.  In my five years of parenting I've tried many strollers, with eight currently in my garage (not sure I should admit that). So often bloggers (myself included) focus on high end gear with often hefty price tags. Truth is that isn't always realistic, and if you're not able or willing to spend the long dollar it doesn't mean you can't get a great stroller/system.

Today I'm excited to talk about the InStride Easy Up Travel System from Ingenuity.   
While I've used other Ingenuity products with great success, I was still more than pleasantly surprised by how much I like this system! It's got some great features and accessories that you'd find on a luxury system, but for half the price.  The system has a sleek design, fairly smooth push, and good maneuverability.  To see it up close and personal and hear more of what I think, check out the video, and then read a breakdown of the pros and cons below.

What's included:
UpLift Unfold Stroller
InTrust 35 Infant Car Seat with Infant Insert
One InTrust 35 Base
Parent Console
Stroller Snack Tray

Important Specs:

Car Seat
weight- 10.4lbs  (base- 6.8lbs)
weight capacity- 4-35lbs
height capacity- up to 32"

Stroller
weight- 21.7lbs
weight capacity-
seat height

Favorite Features:

- Simple set up- took me about 20 minutes total and I was able to do it without my husband! :-)

- Really nice push- this stroller handles well, while it's not all terrain, it's a great ride for every day and the front wheel does lock if needed

- Adjustable handle bar (with 3 position options)- This is such a great feature! I am only 5 foot 3" and my husband is 6 feet, so I really appreciate this

- IT COMES WITH ACCESSORIES: Yes, caps for a reason! So many strollers now you have to buy all the accessories separately.... this system comes with the snack tray for the kiddo, the parent console for you, a the infant insert in the car seat

- Easy one step fold (really simple)

- LOVE the automatic lock when folded - keeps the stroller collapsed which is great for travel

- Roomy underneath storage basket (fits my diaper bag)

- The stroller fairly light at 21.7lbs - I can easily handle it with one hand

- Infant car seat is also fairly lightweight at 10.4lbs and has a ergonomically designed handle

- LOVE the infant insert for the car seat (feels like a neoprene material)

- Really easy push button install for the car seat with level indicators on the base (very easy to use)

- LOVE the peekaboo window on the car seat (this is a rare feature)

- The AirInfuse panels on the car seat are great - I remember my little guys getting hot in there seats- so I was really happy to see this

- Extremely easy to adjust head rest and simple strap adjustments

- The stroller harness is super easy to re thread to adjust the height- which is really helpful

- Color/design- Yes, have to say it, the colors on this stroller are great! Very chic!  (the Avondale pattern is what's pictured)

Areas of Improvement:

- Only parent facing capability is if you use the infant seat clicked in... this is typical of 3 wheel strollers though with this design..

- Canopy is nice with peekaboo window, I just would have liked to see the canopy a bit bigger with more coverage

- The stroller collapses easily and fairly flat, but it would be nice if it folded in the middle for a more compact fold.

- The T-Bar design in the front makes it challenging to get into the front of the storage basket

- The seat recline goes down to about 45 degrees, I would have loved to see it go a bit more flat

- There is no foot rest on the stroller, this is typical of a three wheel design but I would have liked to see at least a bit of an indent for larger kiddos to rest their feet 

- While in general the stroller pushes well, I can't push it with one hand (as I can do with others) not a huge deal just something to keep in mind

- I found the stroller to be a tad bit noisier that others especially on uneven surfaces



Note that I have only used this stroller for a couple months and have not had a chance to test the infant seat with a baby, though I have played around with it quite a bit. Thus far I am very impressed with the system and look forward to continuing to put it to the test.  It's not all terrain by any means, and not perfect, but if you're looking for an everyday stroller/system with a great push and still budget friendly, this is a really great option! This system retails for $229.98 and is available exclusively at Walmart.com.

I'm so excited that Ingenuity is giving you all a chance to win this great travel system.  One lucky reader will get the full InStride Pro Easy-Up Travel System in the Avondale fabric pictured.

To enter simply complete the Rafflecopter form below, and of course tell all of your friends! Note you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the US or Canada to enter.

GOOD LUCK!!!

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