Buy BRICA Baby In-Sight Magical Firefly Auto Mirror for in Car Safety

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My daughter is 14 months old soon to be 15 and we currently have the Fisher-Price Precious Planet Baby View Mirror which doesn't do anything but enable me to look at her while driving and for her to look at herself. Did not cost as much as this and does its job.

I wanted something to use in our second vehicle and was thrilled when this was offered through Vine. Was super excited to get it and upon opening it worked in Try-Me mode. Once I pulled the tab for regular play for some reason it stopped working. Not only was that disappointing but I then came to realize as well that the remote does not include any batteries. Would have been easy if it needed regular AA or AAA batteries but no this one needed a cell battery. Unfortunately I didn't read the product description but only the technical details that Amazon provided which stated that it only required 2 AA batteries. That is not true as the mirror itself needs 3 AA.

WORD OF CAUTION: MIRROR WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT REMOTE.

A quick trip to Target got me the batteries I needed and once set up in my minivan it was a total charm. My daughter loved that this one plays music and lights up with some starry looking lights while it plays music. The mirror is also much larger than our previous Fisher-Price model so she can see more of herself and I can see much clearly as well. The songs are nothing I've ever heard before and are all original music and my baby loves the entertaining uptempo ones. I decided to install this in our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and installation was a breeze. Nothing too complicated. You don't even need the instructions.

The remote once the battery is installed is a nice touch but there is no on or off button. You have to turn the mirror on by hand so be sure to do that once you install your son/daughter into his/her car seat or you'll be driving without the music. There is also a volume control on the remote so you can turn the music down when it starts getting too annoying for you. The mode of play soothing/upbeat is also controlled using the remote. The mirror runs for about 10 minutes before the music stops and you get to restart again using the remote. There is an auto shut off feature as well.

The reason I took off a star is that the remote cannot turn on or off the mirror and the fact that it did not come with a battery so you can use it right out of the box. AA or AAA battery for the remote would have been a lot more convenient to get as well since most people have those in their homes already for most toys.

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I absolutely love this product. It was a lot more than I was looking to spend on a baby car mirror, but it was totally worth the money spent. After reading the reviews, I was more than prepared to receive the mirror. I waited a couple of months before posting a review so that it would be as informative as possible more a parent who is looking but is hesitant towards forking out $35.00 for "just a mirror." I started using this product for my child at six months, and she is now 8 months.

*The installation: Extremely easy, did not require instruction manual. The straps go around the headrest and is adjustable. I like the fact that there is flexible metal in the wrap around on the back so that it mostly stays put as soon as you have it set the way you like it. I had a hard time figuring out how low/high to set the mirror so that I could see my baby from the rear view mirror, but found that for the most part, what I can see of her when sitting next to her carseat setting it up is what I'll see in the rear view mirror. Setting it too high (on the headrest) can actually block some view of your back window. Also, having it too high will reflect the front view of the road onto the baby mirror, which might cause a moment of confusion as it would seem like what is actually behind you is in front of you...but most people might not have that problem..I'm an Asian woman, so the less confusion, the better for myself, and everyone on the road. :)

*The batteries: The mirror itself comes with batteries, but the remote control does not. You need to purchase them in order to use the product for all of its capabilities (unless you only want the mirror part, in which case, you can opt for a different product :) ). The battery needed is a CR2032. Yes, AAA would have been more convenient for everyone, but it is made flat to fit on your visor with it closed...with AAA, it wouldn't quite work. I should also mention that I started using the mirror with the music when my baby was around 6 months, and she is now 8 months, and the batteries have not died, after about ~1.5-2 hours of music per week. However, I have noticed the music is not as loud and strong. (I had to change the batteries after 2 months of usage).

*The music/sound options: There is a sleepy mode and an awake/happy mode. The happy music is obviously more upbeat and the sleepy music is more mellow. Each plays for about 10 minutes, and stops, but you can always play it again since the remote is easily accessible. There have been times when my baby was noticeably tired, and fell asleep AS SOON as I turned on the music..and I LOVE this about this product! It actually works! It definitely stops her whining when she's unhappy, also. There is also a volume control that I believe has 2 3 different volume options.

*The lights: The lights are actually pretty darn bright at night, so bright that sometimes I wish there was an adjustment option because I feel like my baby has to look away sometimes. There are colorful dancing lights around the fireflies, little lights emitting from the fireflies themselves, and on the mirror. The Dancing lights on the mirror blink on and off with the music. The are advertised as certain shapes. And although they do dance around in those shapes, they don't ever appear all together in a certain shape, so you can't really tell that it's a square, a circle, diamond, ect. They're just little white lights. (The circle actually does blink on together, but it's not something I would consider educational).

*The mirror: I initially got this mirror because I really wanted to be able to see my baby during night time rides because that's when she's usually unhappy, but the lights do not shine bright enough for the reflection to show in the rear view, so if that is your only intention, I don't think there is any product out there right now that can satisfy that. Although I cannot see her at night, and she cannot see me, if still pleases her when I turn on the lights and music for a little while, so it serves its purpose for me.

*Sturdiness: I took this mirror down for my daughter to just hold and play with rather than just look at it. And she absolutely loved it! She kissed the mirror (she is now 9 months), and played with it wonderfully.

The only con is that the only stinkin way to turn the music and lights on is with the remote control (but you can turn the music and lights off by clicking the power button on the mirror just once. And for those who do not read instructions, like myself, you can turn the mirror off by holding down the power button for about five seconds). So if you lose it, :/ you'll have to settle for the mirror..just being a mirror :)

I hope this helped. This is the longest review I have ever written, but I feel like it was worth it for this product. I hope you make the purchase and enjoy it just as much as I do! :)

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This Brica mirror has everything one could ever want or need in a auto mirror. First, you can fasten it to your seat in a variety of ways using the included clips, just figure out what works best for your car. Second, it is as visually appealing as any toy you could give your child that would inevitably be flung across the backseat. This stays put, plays 12 minutes of playful songs and 12 minutes of soothing songs, and even has a little light show. Third, it comes with a freaking remote control! Clip it on your visor for easy access to change between Entertaining and Soothing mode, and even adjust the volume. The mirror itself is durable and slightly magnified. This is truly a product you never knew you needed until you have a baby, then it becomes a life saver. It is crash tested, comes with AA batteries that are easily changeable, and has an automatic shut off. Great shower gift!

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My 5-mo old son hated traveling in the car, so I thought a splurge on this great new car mirror would make car trips more tolerable. However, I am going to have to return it. Twice my son has fallen asleep in the car and this loud tinny music has started playing (on it's own no remote use) and has woken him up, and I cannot handle the drawbacks of the mirror for the few times that it has actually entertained him (only by the lights at night). I am surprised to read all the very positive reviews from the "Amazon Vine program", given the design flaws of this mirror. I actually purchased the product and am not at all satisfied.

Overall, it's a fantastic idea. They just missed the mark with some poor features.

Features that are necessary for me to recommend this product to anyone:

1. The lowest volume setting should be much lower. It is entirely too loud for little baby ears.

2. The remote should turn the mirror on. All the remote does is a) turn the volume up/down b) activate music and c) switch from "slow music" (quite loud and not very relaxing) to more lively music.

3. The driver should be able to turn off the mirror once baby goes to sleep. (Given the volume and as the driver cannot listen to the radio on long drives because it continues to play)

Features that would be nice:

1. Include the remote battery with it. (CR battery)

2. Higher quality sound less tinny music.

Features that I like:

1. The mirror to see baby is high quality.

2. It is simple to attach and take off.

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This is a nice mirror. My son can see himself without it being distorted. The lights are really cool and the music is not annoying. It seems very soothing. My son hasn't quite gotten into it yet, but he's also very young. Only 4 months old. I'm thinking he'll really like when he gets a little bigger. He hates riding in the car seat but the older he gets the more he tolerates it. I can see him perfectly through this mirror from the driver's seat. And he does like looking at himself in the mirror. The remote works but you have to lean back a lot and point it straight at the mirror. And you first have to turn the power on on the mirror itself. There's a button in the front that you have to push before the remote will work. I wish you could do it all from the remote. Still a great purchase.