Fisher-Price Rainforest Deluxe Auto Mirror
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Baby Products Reviews of Fisher-Price Rainforest Deluxe Auto Mirror
Customer Review: Can See Baby Perfectly!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've heard horror stories of similar mirrors, where it would be difficult to install, the reflection would be distorted, it would be too small, it won't stay positioned in the way that you want... This one gave me hope and confidence. It was very easy to install. Our 5-month-old's carseat is rear facing and located in the middle, so we had to use the anchor where the backseat was. Easy as pie. I positioned it where I could see the upper half of my daughter's body nice and clearly. When she starts to get fussy, I would use the remote (which I simply attached to my car visor) and it would distract her with the tunes. You can't really see the lights during the day and YES the tunes get really annoying after a while, but I personally use it only when she gets fussy which isn't very often. I've had it for about a month and so far I haven't had any problems with it. Sure it's a bit wobbly when I'm driving or going over bumps but my baby's reflection is always in clear view. I absolutely love this product. It truly gives me peace of mind ESPECIALLY when I am driving her all by myself. Let me tell you, this mirror gave me the absolute confidence in traveling with her :-)Customer Review: 1st one ruined, but son Love It!!
Summary: 2 Stars
My son absolutely loves this mirror. He laughs and smiles at himself. He does not like riding in the car without this mirror.
As for me, I have my pros and CONS! My pro is I can see my son at all times. I feel much safer knowing I can see him. Also, it's fun to look up and see his beautiful face as he recognizes himself and that he is truly gorgeous. The remote is convenient to turn on music if he starts to fuss.
My cons are as follows: The remote is great, but it requires you to leave the mirror on, which doesn't allow long battery life. My mirror looked a little hazy when I installed it, thinking it was just finger prints, I left it until this week. It ONLY took me between 5-10 minutes to unhook it from the car. When I tried to clean it (first water, then window spray, then some windshield wax) it went from hazy, to more hazy, to scratched, to beyond scratched, to wiping some of the mirror away.
Well, I decided I'd go without it since I don't feel like wasting $20 again. That was until my son was in the car crying because he is used to seeing his beautiful face. I think I may try a different brand mirror this time.
Customer Review: Small issues, but my son loves it!
Summary: 4 Stars
This product has gotten bad reviews for a couple reasons, which I support. It is true that it slides around on the back of the headrest--mine doesn't slide very often, however. If this is a problem, just put a little duct tape on the back to hold it in place! Also, the music got stuck and wouldn't shut off with the remote. I just don't bother with the music. However, considering how many people have problems regarding the remote and the music, the company should really take another look at this feature.
I give it four stars because, despite its shortcomings, my son loves it and it keeps him entertained--and isn't that the point of the thing? Its bright colors and large mirror make it fun for him to look at. I can position it so I can quickly turn my head and check on him (is he sleeping or getting into trouble?).
At nearly $20, it seems a bit pricey to me, I really think it should retail for half that, but if you are looking for a nice mirror that your child will enjoy, this may be the right match for you! Just be realistic about the sliding factor and potential remote issues.
Customer Review: 3-in-1 Delight!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a mirror to attach to the headrest of my backseat so I could see my 6-month old in his rear-facing position. I came upon this model, purchased it from Amazon, and installed it (which was very easy to do).
1. The mirror has lights, which my son loves to look at when we're driving in the dark. He sits back there quietly just tracking the lights and enjoying the show.
2. During times when I don't want him to fall asleep or get bored, I turn on the music and/or lights. The music has several different tunes, so it doesn't wear on my nerves.
3. The mirror aspect of this model is what I really wanted, and I'd pay this price for just the mirror. It reflects well, adjusts easily, and my son enjoys looking at himself in the mirror, as do I.
One perk to the way this model is set up is that it has an on/off remote-control botton that attaches to the visor, so it's very simple to turn the lights/music on and off. Overall, a very good buy! I think it would make a great baby gift, too!
Customer Review: Maybe I got a defective one
Summary: 2 Stars
One thing I liked about this mirror was the bright colors, shapes and animals along the border. My son did like to look at them. I ended up returning this mirror though for a few reasons.
I could not get this mirror to stay put in my car. I tried three different methods/positions of installing it and it had shifted each time I got in the car. I thought I would like it because the mirror was so big and it would be easy to see my baby, but each shift resulted in my baby being out of view.
The noises that came out of it were horrible. I thought it was supposed to play a song, but it was just some grinding static-like noise. I tried replacing the batteries to see if I could get music, but I did not.
The remote did not work unless it was within a few inches of the mirror. It was not practical or safe for me to reach back behind myself while driving. I tried replacing these batteries too, to no avail.
Perhaps mine was just defective. After all, I've been quite happy with other Fisher Price items I own.