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 Couldn't Be Mounted on the Rear-View Mirror in My Car, But Made a Nice Visor-Mounted Mirror October 16, 2009
ReviewerWhoPrefersToBeAnonymous (California)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This inexpensive item consists of four pieces: (1) a plastic clip with a socket, (2) a plastic clip without a socket, (3) an elastic band to hold the clips together, and (4) the plastic convex (wide-angle) mirror itself (which measures about 4.5"x1.5" and has a ball on the back of it). Items #1-#3 are already connected to each other in the package, so it should be a simple process to attach the clips to your rear view mirror with the elastic, and then attach the mirror to the socket.
I would guesstimate that the clips can accommodate standard rear view mirrors with a depth of up to 3/4". Unfortunately, my car has a electrochromic one similar to CIPA 36500 Wedge Base Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature and Map Light; it is about 1" in depth and furthermore has buttons underneath the "lip" that the bottom clip could interfere with. So this product couldn't be mounted on my rear view mirror.
Fortunately, I discovered that it can be mounted on sun visors. To reduce side-to-side movement, I chose to install one clip through the hole toward the far end (i.e., toward the middle of the car, where the visor can be attached to or detached from the ceiling). See Customer Image. To install this way, simply: (a) remove the elastic band from the clip without a socket, (b) push the "fingers" of the clip without a socket through the hole of the visor, (c) "thread" the elastic band through the hole, (d) re-attach the elastic band onto the hook of the clip without a socket, (e) stretch the elastic band and secure the clip with a socket to the free edge of the visor, and (f) attach the mirror to the socket. The advantages of installing on the visor are: (i) it does not interfere with forward vision, as would occur if the mirror is located under the rear view mirror, and (ii) it is a little closer to your head, so that the image is slightly larger than when mounted on the rear view mirror. As a disadvantage, when the visor is rotated too far outwards, the secondary mirror might reflect the sun into oncoming drivers' eyes.
In terms of optical quality, since the mirror is wide-angle and plastic, you're not going to get a "high resolution" image. However, it's good enough to see if your child is sleeping, has gotten food all over the back seat, etc. Buy this from Amazon.com!
Red Cross First Years Mirror November 10, 2009
Lorraine Sorensen (Longwood, Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the BEST baby mirror. I first bought this type of mirror BEFORE the Red Cross put there name on the label. I look for years after to purchase another one. It is sooo simple to use, and it is a true mirror...not just a cheap piece of film. It is sooo reasonable priced too! My first mirror is still just as new as when I bought it almost 5 years ago, and with an autistic son, I do not plan on getting rid of it any time soon! THIS IS THE MIRROR TO BUY!!
rearview mirror April 3, 2010
M. Rizzo
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We were given one of these previously and I accidentally broke the back. We immediately started searching for another. Great to see kids in back seat!
Finally a mirror that works April 6, 2010
A. J. Nero (LA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the third mirror that I purchased and tried. The first one would not work with my mirror and the second was such poor quality that the reflection is useless. The American Red Cross mirror is very simple to install and the mirror is of sufficient quality that I can see what my little doll is up to in the back seat. Because it has a ball socket connection, I was even able to turn the mirror vertically to see her whole car seat. Great product for the price!
Best Mirror out there! August 4, 2009
Kendel Derungs (Lincoln, CA)
I have an almost 4 year old and love this mirror. I am pregant with number 2 and my husband now needs a mirror as well. We have tried ton's of others and they are all like fun house mirrors, distorting images and making it hard to see your child. This mirror is far superior to any other out there!
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