A pamphlet of feline opinion · est. mmxxv
Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
The Mommy and Me Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Lead Review · From: Poolmaster
A Canopy Worth Keeping, on Dry Land Only
Our critic hails the detachable sun shade as architectural genius while condemning the aquatic premise as a monument to poor judgment.

It seems my Human is contemplating the acquisition of a large, inflatable vessel designed for dunking a small, helpless human into the Great Wet Terror. They call it a "Mommy and Me" float, which I can only assume is a cruel misnomer, as no sane creature would willingly enter water with its offspring. While the concept is barbaric, I must concede a certain …

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Image of Poolmaster Mommy and Me Swimming Pool Baby Float With Sun Shade, 1 Child
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★☆☆☆
Land-based canopy only, please.
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