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Graco Glossary
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3-point or 5-point harness? LATCH? Here's a glossary of terms associated with Graco products.

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¾ Bassinet
A removable bassinet for a Pack 'N Play playard, designed for children up to 15 pounds. It fits exactly inside the Pack n Play playard – but it’s only ¾ of the length.

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3-Point Harness
Provides a snug fit in 3 places.

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360° Swivel Seat
Graco Stationary Entertainer activity centers feature a swivel seat that allows a child to turn in a full circle to enjoy all of the toys on the tray.

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5-Point Harness
Provides a snug fit in 5 places - similar to a race car driver's harness.

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AC Adapter
For an alternative to battery power, parents can plug their monitor into an electrical socket.

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Accessory compartment
A convenient and secure storage place for odds and ends like bottles, toys, and diapers.

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Acrobat Reader
Software by Adobe Systems that allows users to view information in the PDF (Portable Document Format) format. In short, the Acrobat browser plug-in and Acrobat Viewer let you view PDFs.

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Audio Compander Technology
Advanced telephone technology that digitally samples an audio signal and reconstructs it with less background noise for increased clarity.

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Belt Positioning Booster
A booster car seat without an internal harness system. Used for older children (3-10 years old, 30-100 lbs), the Belt Positioning Booster seat (or BPB) works with your automobile lap/shoulder belt to restrain your child.

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Bib Bar
Typically placed on the back of a highchair to allow bibs and towels to be hung for convenience, and out of reach of the child.

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Bottle Pocket
A pocket with an elastic closure that’s just the right size for baby bottles.

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Bounce Spring
The sturdy spring in a jumper that helps a baby jump up and down.

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Browser
Short for Web browser. Software that allows users to view Web sites.

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Bumper
A soft all-around bumper on the Graco Bumper Jumper protects the doorframe to which the jumper is clamped from being marred.

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Changing Pad
A wipeable, padded surface where you can place your baby while you change him or her.

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Changing Station
An outer compartment on a diaper bag that zips down to reveal a wipeable surface where you can place your baby while you change him or her.

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Changing Station
Portable changing table that rests on a Pack ‘N Play playard to make diaper changes more convenient.

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Changing Supply Bag
A Pack ‘N Play playard accessory with a detachable storage bag that contains several compartments for storing changing supplies.

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Channels
Parents can change channels to avoid receiving interference from other baby monitors and cordless phones, and to avoid interfering with other devices.

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Click
The act of pushing a mouse button (usually the left-most one if there’s a choice).

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Collection
A group of products all having the same fabric pattern, so that your car seat, stroller, highchair, etc., will all match.

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Comfort Tracker™
A digital clock with environmental thermometer that helps you keep track of your baby’s environment.

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Convertible Activity Center
An activity center that grows with your child as he or she develops. Extends the life of this type of activity center, and allows your child to continue enjoying favorite toys.

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Convertible Seat
Great for when your little one has outgrown his or her Graco SnugRide infant car seat but should still be riding rear-facing – experts recommend that children should ride rear-facing until they are at least 1 year old and 20 lbs. A convertible car seat may then be turned around and “converted” into a forward-facing seat, for use by children 20 to 40 lbs.

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Cookie
A small file placed on your computer by a Web site. They are often used to remember who you are (for example, when a Web site greets you by name because you’ve been there before).

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Cup Holder
A place on the tray where the child’s sippy cup can be placed to minimize tipping.

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Deflector
Helps to safely potty train boys and limit mess.

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Digital
A signal is encoded into “packets” of data. The digital transmitter sends this data in “pulses”. The digital receiver gets the packet and decodes it. It’s an all or nothing proposition – either data is sent; or nothing is sent, and only the data that is sent is received. All this happens incredibly fast-- millions of times per second.

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Digital Spread Spectrum (DSS)
DSS is where the digital signal is constantly divided between multiple channels as it is sent. This lowers interference potential and enhances clarity. Additionally, the FCC allows even higher power levels resulting in even longer ranges. The imonitor™ Baby Monitor operates under the DSS.

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Dirty Duds Bag
A plastic pouch that allows parents to keep wet items separate from other diaper bag contents.

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Dome
Keeps jumper straps spread apart, which makes it much easier to put a child in the jumper, or take a child out.

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Double-Zipper Top
Two zippers connected by a piece of fabric, allowing you to conveniently open the diaper bag. Creates a larger top opening for easy access.

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Download
To move or copy a computer file from one location (a web site, for example) to another location (your computer, for example).

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Easy Entry™
A flip-open tray that can be operated with one hand for easy access to your baby.

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Entertainer®
Graco’s Mobile and Stationary Activity Centers with attached toys and objects for your baby or toddler to explore.

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Ergonomic handle
The “arched” handle design that makes it more comfortable to push your stroller.

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European canopy
A dome-shaped canopy that gives your child more head room, and adds a dash of style to your stroller.

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EZ Latch™ fold
The quick-and-easy fold mechanism that makes Graco strollers easy to pack up when you’re on the move.

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Flash
Software by Macromedia that allows a user to view Flash movies. On this site, Graco uses animations in the form of Flash movies to demonstrate detailed assembly instructions. On any page of the gracobaby.com site that offers Flash movies for viewing, there is a link to download Flash for free.

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Floor Trainer
A potty that is placed on the ground.

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Forward-Facing
Most often used to refer to a position of a car seat in which the car seat, and the child, are facing towards the front of the automobile.

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Front Adjust
Describes car seats where an easily accessible strap in the front of the car seat is used to adjust harness tightness.

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Front locking swivel
Free-pivoting wheels that allow for easy steering and are able to lock into place for a bit more control over rougher terrain.

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Full Recline
The ability to recline the stroller seat into a carriage position, allowing maximum baby comfort. Without full recline, your baby cannot lay flat in the stroller. It's the difference between napping in a bed or a reclining chair.

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Full Size Bassinet
A removable bassinet for a Pack ‘N Play playard designed for children up to 15 pounds. Exactly the same length and width as a Pack ‘N Play playard.

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Harness Booster
A booster car seat with an internal harness system. Harnessed Booster seats can often transition into a Belt Positioning Booster (see definition) for older children. Harnessed boosters can generally be used with the harness for children from 20 to 40 lbs. The harness system then removes and the seat can be used as a belt positioning booster for children from 30 to 100 lbs.

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Harness Tie
Often called a “chest clip.” Used on most child restraints to keep the harness straps properly positioned on the child's shoulders. Should be positioned at armpit level.

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Height Adjustment
Many activity centers feature height adjustment to allow for your child’s continuing growth.

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Highchair
A chair for feeding a child, starting around 4 months up to 37 lbs. A tray can be attached, but it's removable. When your child is ready to eat at the table, the tray can be removed and the chair pushed up to the table.

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Indoor Canopy
A removable Pack ‘N Play playard canopy designed to shade your baby’s eyes from harsh indoor lighting.

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Infant Support System
The Graco support system consists of different pieces of infant body and head supports. They provide extra cushion and support for infants and are removable as your child grows. You will find different combinations of the infant support system across all Graco swings.

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Integrated Head Pillow
Pillow built into the head area of the car seat.

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JPMA Certified
The Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA) certifies juvenile products. The “JPMA Certified” sticker on a product is a sign of quality that indicates the product meets or exceeds the ASTM performance standards.

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LATCH
LATCH stands for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children" and is a new system for installing a child car seat in an automobile. Defined by the United States Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards, LATCH is designed to make installing a child's car seat easier. Click here to find out more.

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Level Indicator
On rear-facing car seats, indicates whether the car seat is at the proper incline or level. All Graco infant and convertible car seats come with level indicators.

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Meal Caddy
A zippered mini bag with a cloth exterior and wipeable interior. Holds a plastic bowl with lid, spoon, and fork for easy feeding.

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Microprocessor Controller
The microcomputer used to accurately control the movement, timer, and music in a battery-operated OpenTop swing.

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Mix ‘N Move™
A Graco attachment system that allows our Mix ‘N Move Toys to be moved from product to product, so your baby’s favorite toys can go with him or her.

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Mobile Activity Center (also known as a “walker")
Any activity center with wheels that allows your child to move around.

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Motion Mobile
This is a removable mobile that rotates with the swings natural movement - no additional batteries needed!

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My Graco
An account you create on the Graco site that allows you to maintain a Wishlist, register Graco products online (no account is needed to register car seats), and view the status of online orders. Click on My Graco near the top of the main Graco window to learn more about the benefits of a My Graco account.

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Occupant Retention
A system that allows you to fully recline your stroller, turning it into a fully enclosed, cozy place for your infant (newborn to 6 months) to nap. In full recline, a piece of fabric pops up that supports your little one. When they’re ready to sit up, just pop it back.

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One hand fold mechanism
Allows you to fold the stroller with one hand and without bending over.

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One hand Gravity Fold™
Allows you to fold the stroller with the assistance of gravity and one hand.

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OpenTop Swing
An easy-access swing with overhead mechanism. Designed to make it easy to get your baby in and out of the swing.

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Outdoor Canopy
A removable Pack ‘N Play playard canopy designed to provide a 50+ UPF ultra violet (UV) protection factor - classified as “excellent” sun protection.

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Overhead Shield
A shield that swings down over your child's head and snaps into place with a single click. Remember – overhead shields are not to be used in place of the harness.

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Pack 'N Play
Graco’s comfortable, convenient, and popular playard – quick folding, sturdy, and light.

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Parent Helper Tray
A pull-out tray stored underneath the full sized highchair tray that’s a perfect place for baby food jars and sippy cups, and conveniently out of reach of little arms and hands.

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Parent Organizer
A Pack ‘N Play playard accessory that provides you with a place to keep diaper changing supplies and other essentials close at hand, yet out of baby’s reach.

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Parent organizer tray
A tray located on the handle of the stroller, where you can store small items and beverages.

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Parent Pocket
A compartment with several pockets to keep your essentials, like keys, money, and credit cards.

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Parking Stands
Parking stands are three “feet” that are attached to the base of a Graco Mobile Entertainer (“walker”) and, when in place, lift the wheels ½ inch off the ground, effectively “parking” the Graco Mobile Entertainer (“walker”).

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Parts Order: In Progress
Order submitted through the web and not yet processed or no shipping information currently available.

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PDF
A document created in the Portable Document Format (PDF for short). Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view documents of this type. On any page of the gracobaby.com site that offers PDFs for viewing or download, there is a link to download Acrobat for free.

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Peek-a-boo window
A clear flexible window that gives you a clear view of your baby when your stroller’s canopy is up.

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Play Rings
The child can either hold onto or play with these rings that are attached to straps on a Bumper Jumper.

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Play Tray
Certain models of Graco Mobile Entertainers feature a one-hand removable play tray. Attached to each play tray are toys, lights or sound-makers that amuse and stimulate your child.

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Pneumatic wheels
Air-filled wheels that provide a soft, comfortable ride for your baby.

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Purse Handles
Two handles on a diaper bag that allow a mom or dad to easily carry the bag.

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Push Button Fold
The secret to the quick folding action of a Pack ‘N Play playard. With push-button fold, packing up your Pack ‘N Play playard usually takes about a minute.

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Quiet Wind
The almost silent wind-up mechanism on a traditional Graco swing.

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Rear Adjust
Describes car seats where the harness is adjusted from the rear of the car seat.

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Rear-Facing
Most often used to refer to the position of an infant or convertible car seat. With rear-facing, the car seat, and the child, are facing towards the “rear” of the automobile. Experts recommend that a child ride rear-facing until they are at least 1 year old and 20 lbs.

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Receiver
The monitor unit that’s placed near the parent to deliver sounds picked up by the baby’s transmitter.

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Reversible seat
Gives you the option of placing your child in a forward facing position (known as the stroller position) or rear-facing position (the carriage position).

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Right-click
The act of pressing the right-most mouse button.

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Rocking Base
A rocking or saucer base allows your child to “rock” the unit in any direction – which helps your child learn to balance.

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See Through Window
Featured on select Graco Mobile Entertainers. The See Through Window allows the child to see the floor while moving in their walker.

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Shipped
Order submitted and processed by Graco, passed credit card authorization, and shipped to consumer.

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Silhouette Style Frame
This frame design has swept legs that curve away from the child and keep the them from grabbing the bars. It also provides a sleek appearance and contemporary feel for the swing.

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Site
Short for web site.

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Skid Strips
A feature that significantly reduces the mobility of a mobile activity center on edges or uneven surfaces (i.e. a step).

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Slung Seat
This seat is not formed by a plastic shell. Instead is consists of metal tubing used to suspend soft fabrics that cradle your baby. This provides support in all the right places without having your baby against a hard surface.

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Snack Tray
Removable tray bar underneath full sized tray that acts as an “arm bar” and offers a small area for snacks such as Cheerios® and fruit snacks.

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SoundLights™
On a monitor, lights that display the level of sound the baby is producing – perfect for noisy times, like when you’re vacuuming.

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Squiggle Gym (i.e. bead track)
Toy consisting of a curved bar and moveable beads, designed to help your child develop motor skills.

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Stadium seating
Places the rear seat of our DuoGlider double stroller higher than the front seat, so the child’s view is not blocked – and making it easier to get kids in and out.

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Stationary Activity Center
Any activity center with a solid base that restricts the child’s ability to move around a room.

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Stuff Sack
Convenient carry bag for the Pack 'n Play SPORT featuring a storage pocket, bottle pocket and shoulder strap.

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Sub Pad
A secondary vinyl pad underneath the highchair’s cloth pad that allows for easy cleaning.

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Swing Mechanism
The mechanical part of a baby swing that creates the forward and backward swinging motion.

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T Bar or Arm Bar
A removable bar underneath the highchair tray that allows the child to sit comfortably in the high chair when not eating.

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Tether strap
A safety strap that lets you secure the jogging stroller to yourself, to keep it from rolling.

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Topper
A removable potty seat that can be placed on top of an adult toilet for older children.

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Traditional Swing
The original, “classic” wind-up swing. Operates with a crank, and requires no batteries.

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Transforming Toys
Graco Convertible Entertainer activity centers feature toys that transform (or convert) as the child grows to meet more advanced needs.

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Transmitter
The base unit that is placed near the baby. It sends audio signal to the receiver.

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Travel System
Travel system includes a SnugRide infant car seat, which doubles as an infant carrier, a stay-in-car base, and a SnugRide compatible Graco stroller. A travel system provides ease in getting your infant from place to place.

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URL
Uniform Resource Locator. Fancy way of saying “web site address.”

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Walkie-Talkie
A feature on some monitors that allows for communication between the two receivers, allowing parents to talk to each other, and allows parents to talk to the baby through the receiver.

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Web site
A collection of information and functionality in a single location on the Internet.

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Wipes Case
A handy, flat box that holds a convenient amount of baby wipes.

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Wishlist
A personalized list of products stored on the Graco website that users can customize themselves. The Wishlist lets you email your favorite Graco products to friends or family and is printable (including barcodes for scanning at the store).

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