Customer Reviews

Munchkin iCrib Sound System, Colors May Vary

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I was actually surprised at how good the sound quality is from this iCrib sound system. It has very nice features like a 15min or 30min shutdown timer, so you can put the baby to bed with music and then the iCrib will shut down after the specified time. The nightlight is also really neat, as it cycles between four different colors. The only problem with this product is that it cannot run on AC, only on batteries, so we'll be buying lots of batteries over the next couple of years, but otherwise this is a great product.
Edit--After further consideration I would drop the rating to 3 stars for two reasons. First, I have found the lack of an AC power source to be very inconvenient. Second, as the batteries wear down, the sound quality from the speakers deteriorates significantly.

Bella, my seven month old daughter, was recently given the opportunity to try her very own sound system. She was enchanted by the nightlight display and soothed by the music. Bella is easy to please, Mama is a harder nut to crack, a product has to meet several criteria to be deemed developmentally appropriate, or at the very least not harmful to her children or those of her readers.

Cost is important, with all the available products on the market for babies and children you want to get the most for your dollar.[...]

Quality and safety are essential, not only do you get a system with superb sound; Munchkin has added a volume control device to the unit to protect baby's delicate hearing from undue noise levels. I love this feature, because many baby products and toys have been found to be so loud they reach levels high enough to cause permanent hearing damage. Bravo to Munchkin for the added protective feature.

Extras are always nice when spending your hard earned dollar, this unit offers a nightlight feature, a delicate display of changing hues bright enough that mom or dad can check baby in the crib, soft enough to encourage sleep. The iCrib can be used with or without the nightlight. The iCrib also has an auto shut off allowing for 15, 30 and 60 minutes of play.

Ease of use is important when you are running a busy household. Set up and installation is simple, and if it easy for me, anyone can do it. You pop your MP3 player into the back of the iCrib, then hang it on the crib railing with the adjustable Velcro straps found on the back of the sound system. The unit can also be used for travel or enjoying in another room as it has the ability to stand on its own.

Munchkin's iCrib was found by Bella and me to be an excellent product. It exceeds our expectations for cost effectiveness, quality, features, and ease of use. The recommended age for the iCrib is 0 and up, making it a wonderful gift either for the holidays or a baby shower.

After throwing my First Years crib CD player literally in the trash can (don't get me started on what a complete hunk of junk that thing was), I was on a search to replace it. That is when I came across the iCrib. You really can't beat the price - I'm guessing it is reasonable since most of the controlling is done from the iPod itself. Granted I have only had it a few days, I cannot rave enough about it! It mounted perfectly on the crib and I think the sound is fantastic (I have only tried classical and not music with lyrics so I cannot comment on that sound quality).

I inherited my husband's older iPod Shuffle after I gave him a Nano for X-mas. I searched and searched online but could not figure out whether the iPod Shuffle would work with it. Muchkin's customer service verified that it would because it came with a few adapters to accomodate different MP3 players. Now, I don't really think they made one to specifically fit the Shuffle, but it did fit well enough in the "small" adapter they included so I was happy (see the picture I posted of the Shuffle in the iCrib). The iCrib itself has 3 modes - light only (iPod is off), light and iPod, or just iPod. You can also have it play for 15, 30 or 60 minutes before it shuts itself off. The light is actually what I would consider a "light show" with the light slowly changing colors which I think is rather calming as does my baby (or at least it seems).

The only things I would change about the iCrib is that I would really like it to have the option of playing longer than 60 min. I would also be happier if it had the option of providing a steady, soft light to serve as a constant night light (no "light show") to guide me during the middle of the night feedings. Otherwise, I am thrilled with the iCrib!

This is a cool idea and product, but the sound quality is poor. We returned ours.

My newborn is like most other newborns, in that she is both fascinated and soothed by music and light. Well, good news for iPod (and most other MP3) owners, because this product offers both, and at an INCREDIBLE price.
For $20 beans, you've got a very good (not Bose quality of course)crib-attachable speaker system which you can hook up an iPod to, AND it emits an alternating series of colored lights.

I put a playlist for my daughter together with Baby Einstein songs, and Mozart and other classical pieces, and along with the lights, she's pretty much in baby-bliss when she's in the crib (assuming she's not hungry or in need of a diaper change).
The cool thing is, unlike a crib CD player, you don't have to worry about changing CD's, because of the convenience of MP3 compression.
Just make a large playlist for your child, plug it in, hit play, and worry no more. It even has a timer, so that you don't kill the batteries.
Speaking of batteries, that's another convenience. No worries about dangerous wires hanging in and out of your baby's crib.

This is a must-have, and the ONLY reason NOT to get one, is if you don't own an MP3 player of any kind.

I bought this item for my godson who loves music. I first put it on his playpen and he was really happy with it. The only problem was when I tried to attach it to the crib I found that the straps were too short. The crib has a 2-3 inch ledge at the very top. I contacted Munchkin customer service and although they responded quickly, they were not very helpful at all. In fact, I was told to go and get longer straps:( Seems like it needs to be more versatile to fit wider cribs. Also, I am a little concerned that a very active baby could get to the mp3 player on the other side (not very secure). overall, a great concept. I would love to see an updated version to address these concerns.

This product has been an absolute life-saver. Our daughter preferred one particular kind of music and we were able to create a playlist with several hours of the same song that we could play on repeat via this system, which straps safely and securely to the crib. The volume can easily be controlled on the ipod, and it is easy to turn on and off. The reviews have already made note of the two downsides of the product, 1) the fact that it does not turn off the ipod; 2) it runs on batteries. These are minor issues, are not inconvenient, and both have simple solutions. Charge your ipod regularly (every other day) - but ipods generally have a long battery life. As for the AA batteries, we have been using the icrib religiously for over three weeks and only replaced the 4 AA batteries for the first time yesterday. Furthermore, using an AC adaptor would have a wire running along the crib, which would be a dangerous safety risk, so the AA batteries are worth it for your child's safety. I honestly cannot recommend this product enough, for the price it is absolutely better than any separate sound system. And it allows you to offer consistency to your baby with the same soothing playlist that you can carry around with your ipod when you travel too!

We have this system on our baby's crib, and he seems to like it more than just having music playing on a nearby stereo. The sound quality is good at low volumes, which are appropriate for a crib at bed or naptime, but quality deteriorates quickly once you raise it at all. So, if you are planning on using this for yourself, think again - but that's not what it's designed for. I do agree that the no-A/C adapter option stinks, but having caught our baby holding on to the IPod charging cord when the IPod was in this device, I realize that having an A/C adapter would just be a hazard - rechargeable batteries would be a great addition - that's the only reason I'm giving it four stars. Our baby LOVES to look at the lights. The 15 minute timer is great too, as that's all he really needs. I'd buy it again, and plan on getting it for friends with new babies.

I bought this iCrib to replace an older crib system that broke (not Munchkin). I also wanted something more "big boyish" since my son will be two shortly.

The product is well made, with wonderful planning on how the iPod (any generation) fits securely into the back. It has an option to have a nightlight on with the music, which my son finds quite amusing.

5 stars for the iCrib. Munchkin continues to impress me on their quality, yet fairly inexpensive, items.

The Icrib player is nice in the aspect that it fits on the crib freeing up space in the nursery, however it is a rather disappointing product, it does not charge the Ipod when used and it only plays for up to 60 minutes before turning off. It takes much longer than that some nights to get my baby to sleep and I have to keep getting up to turn it back on. It is worth the price but not a great investment.