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Baby Einstein Lights & Melodies Mirror
July 26, 2010 by destiny
Category Baby Toys | Tags: , baby, einstein, Lights, Melodies, Mirror
Originally purchased a Fisher-Price auto mirror:Fisher-Price Rainforest Baby View Auto Mirror which installed in our sedans middle seat w/out a head rest VERY easily, but then saw this one & loved the large size of the mirror & also the lights and music.
We did think that the lights were going to have the ability to be activated by the baby- by kick, since the lights are located at the bottom and still wish the company would do this.
This product is SOO poorly executed by the company: it was completely frustrating to install!
According to the package instructions the mirror is ‘supposed’ to be able to install on a head rest, crib or w/out a head rest which is what we attempted.
We followed the instructions & resulted in a mirror that the baby could not see into and that we couldn’t see the baby in!
1. There’s no included way to angle the mirror for baby to view or for us to view baby.
Not a problem with the much less expensive Fisher-Price mirror.
2. The placement of the battery compartment is at the bottom where the catepillar lights are- It makes the bottom of the mirror stick out- preventing the mirror from lying flat & further keeping the mirror from achieving an angle the baby can use. When my mom saw the mirror she thought it was upside down- which would have actually worked better!
3. Although it IS cute and entertaining for baby it isn’t worth the price or the absolute FRUSTRATION.
If you do decide to get it: what worked for our installation was placing a rolled towel underneath the straps which anchor to the back seat. This allows the mirror to sort of lay on the towel- stick out a bit and angle down for baby and us. It isn’t perfect because the battery compartment is still in the way.
At night we adjust the towel a bit so the baby has a better view of the lights- when baby can’t see in the mirror anyhow…
2 stars
I got this mirror for my 7 month old daughter. By the time she turned 8 months old she was able to take out the round part plastic that covers the lights and I FOUND IT IN HER MOUTH when I stopped the car. She could have chocked on it if I drove a little longer!!!! I put this piece of junk in the GARBAGE where it belongs!!! VERY DANGEROUS!!!
1 stars
my daughter HATES being in a car seat so when i saw this toy i had to get it to try it out. I LOVE that it has a timer and it actually goes for as long as 60 mins so we can drive places without having to restart it. We do not have a head rest or anything like that and it was smart and made a way to tuck the buckles in the slate behind the seat and it actually stays in place! I love this toy and she doesn’t scream any more on car rides. worth every penny for my ears to get a rest!
5 stars
Love the lights and music it keeps baby entertained. The timer works well; I did not buy this for my 3 month old to play with so no problem there. Like the english/spanish/french feature to it. I usually keep it at 20 minute timer for local traveling; but very easily removable and bring inside and attach it to his crib as well.
Only thing i don’t like is that i can’t see his face and tried adjusting several times; but it could also be that we have the larger baby carrier for up to 32pds. I bought mine at Target; seemed to be the best one because of the lights and music.
5 stars
My baby LOVES this mirror in the car! She loves the combination of lights and music, and I love a) the timer that I can set based on the length of the car ride and b) the classical music the mirror plays. It’s soothing for both of us!
I also do not have a middle headrest, like so many people who have reviewed this mirror. I just make it work by balancing the mirror on the end of her carseat (rear-facing). When she gets bigger and can kick it over, I am going to use Velcro on the back of the mirror and on the car seat to attach it. I think it’s a little silly to write a 1 star review of a toy based on not having a headrest; use a little creativity, people!
5 stars