Product: Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Electric Steam Sterilizer (SOLD)

Today I'll be reviewing Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Electric Steam Steriliser set. These are what's in the box:

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Electric Steam Sterilizer

I'm currently selling this set because I'm no longer using it. I haven't used it for months since I stopped pumping breastmilk. And I've just recently sold my breast pump (Spectra M1 Double Electric Breast Pump, which I will also review one of these days) so this means that I won't be using any feeding bottles anymore. Feeding bottles and breast pump parts are the things that I usually sterilize. Without them, I don't think the sterilizer will be useful for me now.

For Yani's feeding utensils and other things that she puts in her mouth like teethers and pacifiers, I just soak them in hot water for 5-10 minutes. I really don't intend to make sure all her stuff are sterile at this point. She's almost 8 months now and has been biting and licking and putting in her mouth anything within her grasp - and I'm cool with that (mostly, but not all the time). I'm not germophobic as I believe she needs to be exposed to some germs and bacteria in order for her to build up her immune system.

So anyway, going back to Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Steriliser. At first, I wasn't planning on buying a sterilizer because we have the good old steamer, which my nephew used when he was a baby. But I was glad that we got this.

Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Electric Steam Steriliser has a one-touch button system and it's so easy to use. Just place everything you want to sterilize inside the unit, pour water, and push the power button. Set it and forget it, the sterilizer will automatically go off after 5 minutes and the stuff inside will remain sterile for 24 hours as long as the lid remains unopened.

So you don't have to remember to turn the unit off and you don't have to worry if the feeding bottles and anything that are sensitive to heat are left in the steamer for too long. For a new and inexperienced mom like me, who was sleep-deprived and almost at the point of insanity the first few weeks of motherhood, not having to remember things was such a big help.

I also like the shape and design of the sterilizer - it's oval and not round, like most sterilizers, which I thought looks better, doesn't take up as much space and can easily accommodate other baby stuff that are wider like food containers, plates, etc.

It has a 2-layer rack so you can put in more small items. The lid is also taller, which adds to the height of the main unit and consequently adds more space to the sterilizer as a whole.

The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Electric Steam Steriliser set that I got comes with 2 5oz Tommee Tippee feeding bottles with cap, 2 newborn teats, 1 plastic nipple tong and 1 cleaning brush. (Note: newer sets come with different add-ons). You can use it right out of the box, no need to assemble anything. The only thing you need to know is how much water to put in it.

According to the manual, just put 80 ml of water. The feeding bottle has an 80 ml mark so I just use that to measure. Putting more than or less than 80 ml will affect the sterilizing time. If you put less, it will go off quicker and if you put more, it will stay on for much longer.

A word of caution though, the steam coming off from the sterilizer is hot. Make sure that the sterilizer has cooled for a few minutes before you take the lid off. I almost burned my face one time when I opened it as soon as it went off. The lid and everything inside is also hot so don't take them out immediately.

It's also better is you use filtered water as limescale deposits at the bottom of the sterilizer over time, especially if you have hard water running in your tap. Or you can clean it regularly to prevent unsightly build-ups. It's pretty easy to clean  anyway. You can use a wet towel to wipe the outside and inside of the sterilizer or you can wash it in the sink, just make sure not to wet the bottom part because that's where the electric components are.

I really like this product - the ease of use, the convenience, the sleek design and the fact that you can sterilize a lot more items with it. If you're in the market for a good and all-around sterilizer, I recommend Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Electric Steam Steriliser. And if you're looking for one that is used but still in great condition, please leave a message in the comments below. Like what I said above, I'm selling this sterilizer set (with everything that's shown above) for P2,000.

Product: Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper - Cambria (SOLD)

Whooah! It's been - what? almost 6 months? - since my last post. I didn't realize that being a new mom will make me crazy busy. Well, I'm not really crazy busy. It's just that any free time I get, I prefer to spend with my baby, who is now 7 1/2 months. 7 1/2 months! Gee, she's so big now and I remember being pregnant with her like it's only yesterday. Time flies not only when you're having fun but also when you have a new baby.

Anyway, let's move on to the real purpose of this post. This is supposed to be first of the many baby product reviews that I promised to do. But this is not. I actually unearthed myself from blogging hiatus (to try) to sell something.

But let me first make a side-kwento:

When I was pregnant, I already knew I wanted to co-sleep with my baby. I would be breastfeeding and making her sleep in a crib would mean frequently getting out of bed at night, which didn't appeal to me at all. And also because I've read the many benefits of co-sleeping.

Our only option then was for her to sleep on our bed. But our bed is smallish - it can barely fit two people. I knew sharing the bed with baby would be uncomfortable for us (we wouldn't be able to move anymore) and could be dangerous for baby (D was afraid he might roll over her while he's asleep).

So when I first saw a co-sleeper crib on Pinterest, I knew that is what we need. And luckily, we found this Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper (Cambria model).




I was so happy when we got this for Baby Yani. It is the same height as our bed. It's compact, which is great because our room is small. It's perfect and I was excited to use it.

But like anything in life, not everything goes as planned. I remember the first few months when D and I were both so sleep-deprived and tired, we would hold on to anything that will make our baby sleep soundly and longer. And anything that would do otherwise, we didn't insist on using/doing.

Baby Yani likes sleeping beside me. They said she was drawn to my "motherly" scent as most babies are. But she got used to sleeping with me and she didn't want to sleep anywhere else. Especially not in her co-sleeper.

We tried putting her in it a few times when she's asleep. But she'd wake up in 5 to 10 minutes. Put her beside me, and she'd sleep for 2-3 hours. So the co-sleeper wasn't working for us. And extreme lack of sleep just sort of made us quit trying.

After a few months, when I was more in control of the situation and familiar with her sleeping habits, I tried putting her in the co-sleeper again. Same thing happened.

D said we should give up, she won't get used to sleeping in it anymore. I think I could still "train" her but sleeping on the bed with me is not a bad option for me either. In fact, it's very convenient during nighttime feedings and it made our bond so much stronger because we're sleeping together. The only drawback is D had to move to another room (the sacrifice parents make for their child). So the bed-sharing went on and the co-sleeper became the sampayan and "arm's reach" repository of her stuff (clothes, toys, diapers, etc)

When Baby Yani turned 7 months, I know it's time. I decided to sell the co-sleeper. She won't be using it anymore. She's sleeping longer and deeper, but she's also tossing and turning a lot on her sleep. It doesn't make sense to keep trying now that she's moving a lot when she's asleep. As much as I want this product to work for us, it just won't. It's better to sell it while it's still in great shape.

So this is where we are at, I am trying to sell this beautiful co-sleeper for P4,000. Below are the product details and other info.

Item: Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper
Type: Cambria
Item No: 8303-N
Description: w/out skirt Natural

Co-Sleeper Mode (one side can be folded to open to the bed)

Bedside Bassinet Mode

The "fixed" side

OTHER DETAILS

Two modes:

1. Freestanding bedside bassinet
2. Co-sleeping mode (one side can be folded so it opens to the bed)

Parts and Materials:

1. Wooden frame
2. Fabric lining (all sides have mesh lining to let air circulate freely and for added visibility)
3. Mattress with fitted sheet (mattress is thin, less than an inch, but this is recommended to lower the risk of SIDS)
4. Two fabric storage boxes at the bottom of the bassinet
5. Nylon strap and plate to secure the bassinet to the bed (a must for co-sleeping mode)
6. Locking casters at the feet of the bassinet
7. All fabric lining materials are removable and washable.
8. Lining color is natural (beige with dark brown stitching), wooden frame is dark brown
9. Dimensions: 34" x 20" x 31" (about half the size of a regular crib or playpen)
10. Adjustable height because of the built-in leg extensions. Four levels, with lowest level = 18" (from floor to the bassinet mattress), and can be adjusted in 2" increments.
11. Weight is approx. 12 kilos.

Brochure and Instructions Manual

Plate and Bed Strap

Condition:

Item is Used with complete parts and instructional manual, but without the box.
There's a scratch on the wooden frame.

If customer is willing to pay full price, I'll repair the scratch as best as I can (it can be fixed with wood putty and dark varnish). Otherwise, I'm willing to negotiate.

Bonus:

I'll throw in an extra mattress cover (pink) for free.

About the Brand:



Arm's Reach is a mutli-awarded brand of safe co-sleeping solutions for babies. Great for both breastfeeding or bottle feeding, their Co-Sleeper® brand bassinet promotes bonding and enables parents and infant to sleep better. It is also recommended by leading pediatricians and sleep research experts. The co-sleeper allows mom to easily reach over and draw her baby close for feeding, or just plain loving.

Locally, Arm's Reach bassinets are sold at Rustan's and price starts at 10K+ (so P4,000, even for a used Arm's Reac co-sleeper is a good price already :P)


Shipping/Delivery:

1. Preferred: Pick-up or Meet-up
2. Free delivery to areas within Alabang, Muntinlupa; Sucat, Paranaque; Las Pinas; San Pedro, Binan and Sta.Rosa, Laguna; Carmona, GMA and Dasmarinas, Cavite.
3. Other meet-up locations within NCR, buyer to cover transpo/gas/toll-gate expenses (not yet included in the asking price).
4. For shipping outside NCR, buyer to shoulder shipping fees (not yet included in the asking price)
5. Item will be cleaned and washed before delivery.

If you're in the market for a compact co-sleeping solution, Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Cambria is a great option. The size is perfect for small rooms, height is adjustable and Arm's Reach is a good brand and is best-known for their quality co-sleepers.

If you have any questions or interested in buying, just send a message through the contact form or leave a comment below.

Thank you!