A Gift For My Future Grandson

Thank You Graco!

I have come to the end of my time as a Graco Ambassador.  Freddy is now three and uses his Graco UGo stroller when he is tired, but other than that, his need for nursery equipment is pretty much over.

However, my eldest son Joe and his fiance Jade are expecting their first child in December.  As with most young couples these days, money is tight and so they are grateful for any help they can get.  They were thrilled to bits when I was able to get them a Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System courtesy of Graco as my last ambassador's review product.

The Graco Quattro was the first pushchair we ever bought for Freddy and we loved it.  Even as we begun to review other buggies, we always kept a soft spot for the Quattro.  It was so spacious, sturdy, comfortable and practical.  It didn't need fancy features or gimmicks because it was a good solid travel system that never let us down.  It was good for walking on all surfaces with good steering and a big shopping basket.  The car seat fitted into the buggy making it a very practical and easy to use travel system.  This is why we thought it would be a perfect travel system for our future grandson.

Fred in his Graco Quattro in 2010!

Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Specifications

• Suitable from birth to approximately 3 years (0-15kg)
• Quality sturdy full size frame provides safety and comfort
• 5 point harness 
• The fully padded seat provides extra comfort 
• Rigid 4 position recline backrest (from 100 to 170°) and adjustable leg rest provide comfort for your baby from lying flat to sitting up
• The spring suspension and rubber wheels provide the child great comfort even on rough terrains
• Large, reversible canopy made with UV tesed fabrics gives sun protection
• Very manoeuvrable pushchair.  Its rubber wheels allow a smooth ride on any surface, and the linked handle enables steering with just one hand
• Freestanding once folded for easy storage
• Ergonomic handling thanks to its height adjustable handle that adapts for both parents
• Graco's one-click travel system enables you to carry your child from the car to the pushchair, or directly in to the house without waking baby
• Easy and practical, Graco's one-hand one-second fold lets you fold your pushchair in just one quick, easy movement.
• Complete with Junior Baby Car Seat 

Junior Baby Car Seat Specifications

• Suitable for Group 0+: From birth to 13 kgs (birth to around 9-12 months)
• Side impact protection
• 3 point harness
• One-click system to correctly fit the seat on Graco pushchairs
• Rapid harness adjustment
• Multi-position handle
• Padded newborn head support
• Ergonomic design thanks to the rubber handle

The Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe is now available in black which looks really smart.  My son will be happy pushing this around with his baby son inside.  He would feel embarrassed by a brightly coloured, funkily designed pushchair!  It is a great value travel system too, retailing at around the £300 mark.

I can't wait to post photos of my baby grandson in his pushchair once he arrives.  As he will also inherit all of Freddy's outgrown nursery equipment, I'm sure we will be adding quite a few new pictures to our Graco Gallery!!

CLOSED**Giveaway with Munchkins and Poppets

One of the nicest things about blogging has been the people!  The lovely community of fellow bloggers was so welcoming at the start of  my journey.  Over time, some of these bloggers have become friends.  One such friend is the fabulous Helen from The Crazy Kitchen.  Helen is helping me celebrate my Blogaversary with a fabulous giveaway from her online shop Munchkins and Poppets.

Munchkins and Poppets has been established since 2005 and has developed over the years to meet customers' needs.  Selling a brilliant range of baby and nursery products including items from top brands such as Zoggs, Konfidence and Sunshine Kids, Munchkin and Poppets gives fabulous customer service with same or next day delivery.  The prices are competitive and Helen is always on the lookout for new products to sell. This is a business with a real personal touch that cares about its customers!

We have a fabulous giveaway offering one reader a brilliant Home Safety Bundle from Munchkins and Poppets.

The set includes:

• Multi purpose latches
• Toilet lock
• Door finger protectors
• Socket inserts
• Corner cushions
• Cabinet & drawer latches
• 2 x fridge / cupboard locks

To win this bundle which is perfect for keeping your toddlers safe around the home, all you need to do is pop over to Helen's web shop Munchkins and Poppets  and then let me know in a comment below what product you like best!  Is it the Gumigem teethers?  The Konfidence Floatsuits?  The Zogg's Poncho?  Or maybe you're a fan of Dribble On Bandana Bibs!  

(Be sure to leave me a method of contacting you!)

For bonus entries:

Like Munchkins and Poppets on Facebook  and leave me a separate comment below.

Like Inside the Wendy House on Facebook and leave me a separate comment below.

Tweet:  Win a Home Safety Set at   http://tinyurl.com/3gexelf with @munch_pop and @wendymcd83 

UK only.  (Maximum 4 entries per person.) Winner will be drawn from all correct entries on September 30th 2011.  Address details will be forwarded for delivery of the prize.  Good Luck everyone!!

Gro-Egg Digital Thermometers

We are all too aware of the importance of maintaining baby's room temperature at an optimum level in order to keep our precious little ones safe and comfortable.  The recommended temperature to create a safe sleeping environment for baby is between 16 and 20 degrees.  However it is very difficult to judge the temperature which makes the use of a thermometer essential, to make sure that baby does not overheat or get too cold overnight.

The Gro-Company have come up with a wonderful product to make this job absolutely fool proof, giving you peace of mind at a glance.  The Gro-Egg is an innovative digital thermometer that doubles up as a funky night light for your baby's nursery.

The Gro-Egg uses different coloured lights to let you know the temperature of the room.  A soft yellow glow lets you know that the room temperature is ideal. A blue light is a warning that the temperature is too low and a red light warns  you that the room temperature is too high.  This knowledge allows you to adjust clothing and bedding accordingly.

A back lit LCD readout gives the exact temperature on the Gro-Egg's display.  It also acts as a gentle night light, making finding your way around in the dark easier!

The beauty of the Gro-Egg is that you can tell whether the room is at a safe temperature in an instant.  At night  you can just pop your head around the nursery door and be comforted instantly by the reassuring yellow glow.  No need to disturb your sleeping baby.

With its funky, modern design, the Gro-Egg would look fabulous in any nursery.  It is the coolest must-have nursery gadget and will help keep your baby safe.  After having used the cardboard thermometers which are hard to read and easy to misinterpret, I would definitely feel safer and more confident with a Gro-Egg in my son's nursery!

RRP: £21.99

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