Showing posts with label baby ball toys. Show all posts
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Saturday, August 9, 2014

North American Bear Baby Cozies - Duck

North American Bear Baby Cozies - Duckadorable ducky blanket until you look closer, the seems are coming apart, and the replacement they sent me had a huge black magic marker mark on it. I asked for a THIRD one because it is do adorable and all of a sudden they are out of them.

Run...Run very fast from this company.

This is a great little naptime cozy...my son always puts blankets on his face and the bigger blankets would worry us because we wondered if he could breathe well. After everyone freaks you out about SIDS...I found this little cozy blanket to be PERFECT because its so light, but the beak gives your baby something to chew on, and of course he loves the tags (as all babies seem to). I really reccomend this little duck. Its great.

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Maybe it's my fault but when I saw Duck blanket on the description I thought it was a blanket. Maybe I misunderstood...but this thing is the size of a wash cloth. I was so disappointed. So tiny! My son loves ducks so I thought I would get him a duck blanket, I ended up getting a duck wash cloth.

Too bad he opened the package. =(

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this thing is about the size of a washcloth. way overpriced for its actual size. the pic used for this conveniently doesn't give you an idea of how tiny this thing is.

well, i can clear that up. here's a pic i took of this thing next to a 20oz. iced tea bottle .$12 down the drain

i only gave this one star because there's no option to give it zero

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Girls Bad Spirit Child Costume

Bad Spirit Child Size MediumNothing like in the picture. The skirt has no shape. The white parts are plastic and they stick together. My daughter didn't like it and didn't use it.

my daughter wanted something different for halloween so when we saw this costume it was perfect for her. the fit is JUST right so the sizing gives no room for extra inches.

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Great costume for the price and my 10-year old daughter was thrilled! FYI though, the "socks" aren't socks, they are plastic covers not a problem to put regular socks underneath, but wasn't what I expected regardless. Oh, and it only comes with 1 glove. I suppose I thought the other was hidden under the pom-pom. Again, no big deal....we love the costume and know it will be a huge success on Halloween!

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very cute costume. really hated to spend this much for a halloween costume, but my daughter REALLY wanted it. when it arrived very quickly i was happy! but then when i opened it i discoverd it only had one pom-pom. making it just a single pom i guess. and only one striped arm band. it never stated there was two of either, i just assumed there would be. but it was still cute. the white part is made of a shiny pleather type material. it was wrinkly and i didnt know how to remove them cuz i didnt figure you could iron that? ... which irritated the 9 yr old :( helped make that bad attitude for the "cheerless leader" that much more authentic imo!

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This item was cute but runs small. it almost did not fit my daughter. Communication in regards to shipping was limited.

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Friday, August 1, 2014

green sprouts Organic Terry Circus Animal Teether

green sprouts Organic Terry Circus Animal Teether-Cornflower TigerI applaud a company for making products that are safe, especially at an affordable price. However, the quality of the bear is extremely poor. The stitching looks like it was done by hand by a beginner seamstress and not in a charming "handmade" kind of way. My preschooler gets kid meal toys that look better quality than this. In fact, I would be embarrassed to give this to someone as a gift. Also, the item description says organic cotton exterior AND organic cotton fill. However, the tag on my product says organic exterior and does not list "organic" for the cotton interior. I've read that cotton batting does contain pesticide residues (if it is not organic) because it is not as processed as cotton fabric (which does not contain pesticide residues). Initially I bought this because the interior was organic cotton and not polyester. False representation.

While this looks like my son would love it he never got the chance because it is being returned for a refund due to the poor quality of this toy. The stitching is so lose it looks like with a tug his head would promptly fall off and there are holes where you can see the stuffing and I just opened the package! So disappointed! As a busy mom the last thing I have time to do is return an item so that tells you just how poorly its made that I am taking the time to do so. I love the teether keys from Greensprout so I was hoping to love this one too.

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When I washed the tiger, the filling got a little lumpy. It is a natural filling (cotton) which is probably why it does that, but I was just surprised, being used to typical synthetic filings. The teether part was not particularly interesting to my baby because there is no texture on it, but he did like chewing on the stuffed animal part of it. Looked liked a tiger to me and very cute.

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not worth it the ring is plain nothing to really gnaw on and the toy you cant wash it gets ruined. i dont give my kid anything soft toy like without washing.

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My daughter really likes this toy especially since she can hold it by herself and chew on it. I was just a bit disapointed that I couldnt take the ring off to wash the toy...

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

HABA Lucky Muslin Beetle

HABA Lucky Muslin BeetleI bought this item for my 5 month daughter and she LOVES it...so does everyone who sees it!!! The leaf that the beetle velcro's to is so soft I see why she likes to rub it on her face. The body of the beetle contains a bell and only one of the wings of the beetle rustles when you touch it. I enjoy buying the European toys as they are so much more darling than just about anything you can find here in the states. I think this is a great buy, not to mention a head turner as most people don't know HABA. You can't go wrong!

This is a nice toy-it is bright and colorful and makes some noises when shaken. The beetle velcros in place and baby can move him around. I would give 5 stars if this was made out of organic fabric

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I have to admit I think I like this toy more than my kids(2 & 10 mos)! They don't really know how to play with it unless I play it with them. It's cute but other than that doesn't "do" much. All in all a cute "first"!

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Munchkin 3 Pack Mini Ducks Boy

Munchkin 3 Pack Mini Ducks Boy, Colors May VaryI ordered these for my son for Christmas thinking I was getting the fireman, police officer and doctor one and instead I got a sports one and my son really would have liked the other one better. I read later "colors may vary" but this isn't colors varying this is the whole costume the duck is in. The ducks themselves are nice but should be clearer in the description.

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I only wish we had the choice to pick up characters, like a consumer mentioned, I would have liked the doctor, police officer and coach...

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I try not to buy squirting toys due to the potential for bacteria and mold growth. I was unaware that these were not just small sealed rubber ducks, but squirting toys. They are cute, but not what I was looking for.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Prank Pack Crib Dribbler

Prank Pack Crib DribblerI received this as a gag gift at my baby shower, but ultimately decided to try it out once my baby could hold her head up and crawl around a little. It works well as a formula feeder, although the mouth is far wider than the nipple on a standard bottle, so that wasn't too well thought out. Eventually the child drowned in formula. If I have a second child I might try this again, but since my first one didn't survive I may also just sell this on Craigslist.

Ninja edit: Yes, it's JUST A BOX. No actual product included. And, think back to all the other boxes you've seen: I bet you $10 you've never seen a better box in your life! Fact.

This gift was a God-send! I always thought that raising children would be no different from raising hamsters and guinea pigs and now the world will know! I'm looking forward towards the development of a habitrail and hamster balls for babies. We also look forward to potty training little Charlie in his own little litter box!

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My husband gave this to me as a joke. We are expecting our first child. I laughed so hard. Everyone thought it was real. We all enjoyed it.

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My daughter just had her first child and we put one of her CHristmas gift in the box and when she opened it our younger son went crazy saying "That's the coolest this I ever saw!" (He absolutely thought it was the real deal) HYSTERICAL!

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nothing in it. empty. flat. box. I knew this BEFORE I made the purchase and got exactly what i was expecting! I gave this to my coworker for her baby shower and she just about died of laughter. She thought it was an awesome gift ... until she realized that that is child neglect ;) haha Best. Gift. EVER. :)

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Monkeys Inc Ltd Monkey Swimmers Swimming Starter Kit

Monkeys Inc Ltd Monkey Swimmers Swimming Starter KitI went to an indoor pool here in the US where they would not let my 20 month old son wear his inflatable water wings. This started my search for a non inflatable water wing. The monkey swimmers where just what I was looking for. They work great and my son prefers to wear them instead of his old inflatable ones. The shipping was fast especially since it was coming from the UK at Christmas time.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

LEGO DUPLO 6759 Busy Farm

LEGO DUPLO 6759 Busy FarmMy daughter got this for her 3rd birthday, and she loves it! Each page has 4 lines of text for the parent to read, and then says, for example, "Let's build Bright-eyed Rooster. What does he say?" The pages each have a detailed illustration of the storyline plus a picture of the blocks used to make each animal. My favorite thing about the book is that the pictures of the blocks are printed to scale. This helps my daughter because she is able to find each block, put it on top of the corresponding picture, and then push the pieces together. The illustrations and the text are good, but certainly not remarkable. If not for the interactive piece

(putting together the lego animals), I don't think it would hold my daughter's attention, much less mine. With the lego-building activities, however, it is brilliant. The way that the reading and hands-on tasks are interspersed is perfect for keeping a young child's attention.

One other thing worth commenting on is the packaging: it comes in a clear plastic resealable bin. I am so happy they decided to package it that way. Otherwise it would be impossible to keep all the pieces together. If your child has other Legos, you will probably want to make sure these pieces don't get mixed in with the others. It would take away all the fun if you had to search for pieces each time you read the book.

I bought this for my newly 3 year old grandson. He can read quite well, but I read it to him, as he was too interested in building the toys to be bothered. The building "instructions" were very easy to follow, but he loved having them to follow. After a few tries, he was able to build the animals without the instructions, but he just liked looking at them. I think this is a great, durable toy because not only is there reading available but also small motor control manipulation, following instructions, and other good stuff. I wish it were priced at about $10 but anything Lego is expensive.

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I love these little sets as gift ideas for young children! I adore the combination of a board book with DUPLO bricks! The book is very cute, and my kids thoroughly enjoyed building the different animals, as did their friends (we received sets to try out through House Party). My one critique is that the set shows a person, but does not include any people. I think the addition of a farmer would really complete the set, and make it even more interesting to young children.

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I bought this when I daughter was about 4 months old. My husband and I are big Lego fans and wanted to make sure we give our daughter the same experience.

With my daughter learning to grasp, she gains sensory and motor skills. Reading the book to her, encourages language skills. Building the animals will aid with problem solving skills in her future. We can also practice color recognition and animal recognition. I also always throw in a few rounds of "Old MacDonald" to extend the fun and learning opportunities. It's a great learning tool all around.

This is a nice little set to have for young children to introduce them Legos. And the younger they are when you give it to them, the more use they will get out of it.

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My three year old LOVES putting these together, though at 2 he got quite frustrated when he couldn't get them together, so buyer beware of terrible twos more than this product! LOLits great though!

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Friday, May 2, 2014

Little Tikes Moo Moo Moower Moonica

Little Tikes Moo Moo Moower MoonicaWhile I was very excited to get this toy for my 18 month old, I have been very disappointed in it. Within two days of getting it, it started making a very strange cranking sound. We took it apart and "greased" it up with some graphite. Put it back together and it worked perfectly, for almost a week. Then, the sound returned. This time when we took it apart, we discovered that the internal lever simply couldn't take the constant use and was slipping. No way to fix that. Definitely not sturdy enough for a child!!

i was hoping this would last my neice for awhile ,but because its so small i fear she will probably grow bored of it. very cute but expensive considering the size.

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First of all, I went to many Toy Stores looking for this toy and no one had it. Then it dawned on me let me check Amazon and there it was. I was sooo happy and I knew that this toy would bring much joy to my 1 year old niece for Christmas.

That little girl just L-O-V-E-S her Moo Moo Moower Moonica. She loves the sounds that come out of it and she plays with it on a daily basis. She gets upset if you turn off the sound and she knows that the sound button is at the bottom of it. This product by Little Tykes is great.

Thank You Amazon for having this product at my disposal.

Your Loyal Customer.....Katrina Martinez

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I ordered this from Amazon for my son's birthday and it came scuffed up. They quickly sent me a replacement and we are so happy with this toy. He still loves it a year later. He likes watching the fake grass spin around on the top part.

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We got this for our 3 year old, but our 1 year old loves it too. Even though she's not walking yet, because she can crawl so quickly, she loves the mooing and plays with it every chance she gets. For such an inexpensive toy it really is worth it. I can't imagine a child not enjoying this, because it is so cute, and they get to pretend to mow the grass like dad. Since it is winter they are "moowing" indoors right now, but this would be fun outside also(weather permitting).

Friday, April 25, 2014

Olivia EZ-On Romper Costume

Olivia Toddler EZ-On Romper CostumeNot great at describing the size etc.

It's not as nice as I thought it would be. I'm not sure I would purchase this one again.

The fabric wasn't the best and the legs didn't stay Velcroed closed between carrying our 2 year old when she needed a break. But we could layer clothes under it and it went on easily. I stuffed tissues in the ears to keep them upright. So not perfect but totally fine for the price.

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cute costume. fit my 3 year old daughter just fine. only downfall...the ears would not stay up. I tried to put craft sticks in the ears to hold them, no luck though. good costume for what i paid.

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The costume was good quality for the price. While the ears of the headband could have been secured a bit better, the rest of the costume was very nice. For wearing repeatedly, I stapled the ears on the headband a bit more securely. No complaints for the price paid.

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Safety 1st Temp Guard, Frog

Safety 1st Temp Guard, FrogThis adorable frog is my daughters favorite bath toy. But it doesn't help with getting the water temperature right, the part that is supposed to change color is always the same. I still test her bathwater with my arm, but I don't mind and she loves to chew on this guys eyes!

Our son loves to chew on this frog while in the tub. Not too sure about the accuracy of the temperature. We tried it in very hot water as soon as you take the frog out of the water the HOT letters disappear so it is better I think to keep the frog submerged, flip it to expose the under side close to the surface to check the letters that way you can be sure it hasn't cooled down yet.

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I purchased this frog temp guard for an easy way to make sure the water isn't too hot in our 4 month old daughters tubby. I always think the water is too hot and my husband always thinks it's too cold so this is an easy way to know. It is nice and cheap but is simple and works. We just throw this into her tub while filling up the water and getting her ready. We pull it out for a second and look at the bottom. If it says "HOT" then we know it's too hot. If it doesn't then we know it's good. We still test with our elbow too, but this makes it a lot more fool proof. It is also a little toy for her to look at and play with. Glad we bought it.

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This is so cute and so very useful. It really helps make bath time so much easier and really less stressful because you don't have to worry if the temperature of the water is to hot or to cold.

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I bought this because I had read in a book that it was great for bath time but when I went to use it, the temperature indicator always looked the same. It looks as though it always says "hot" even when it's not in water. So I've resorted to using it as an expensive bath toy.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Gund Sesame Street Holiday Corduroy Cookie Monster 11"

Gund Sesame Street Holiday Corduroy Cookie Monster 11'It's a really cute toy and I like the corduroy texture! I got one for my 2 year old nephew and one for my friend's 2 year old. They hugged Cookie Monster right away after opening the gift.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

Vilac Pull Toy, Fanfan The Elephant

Vilac Pull Toy, Fanfan The ElephantLoved the color and look of this pull toy but in reality it is quite small, and very prone to tip over which is frustrating to ones just walking along nicely. Smallness also lends to kids lifting it up and carrying it around instead of pulling.

product is very cute..just a little smaller than I was expecting. attached rope is also a little shorter than I was expecting.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Ty Pluffies - Woods the Bear

Ty Pluffies - Woods the BearFor my daughter's first birthday party we ordered a bunch of these to hand out as gifts. We ordered one extra and my daughter ended up with two and really likes them. They have been put through the paces and even went through the wash a couple times and are holding up great.

We received this bear in a nice clean package. This bear is made with great quality materials and can withstand many washes. We wash it in a protective mesh laundry bag for delicate items and it works wonders. It dries fast in the dryer, we leave the mesh bag on to protect it from fuzzing up . Safe for children of all ages, be sure to remove plastic and paper tags for babies and younger children. The Pluffies from Ty will last forever, we have owned a bear for 7 years and it has never fallen apart with regular play.

I highly recommend these Pluffies for infants.

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I bought this for my 7 month old son based on the reviews of other parents who bought it for their babies. However, when I received it, I was VERY disappointed to find that this teddy bear has plastic eyes. I thought they were stitched. This is a choking hazard and should never be given to any baby. I am a pediatrician and would never recommend this bear for any baby or young toddler. I have seen many patients brought into the emergency room who need surgery to remove these types of parts from their tracheas. DO NOT give this to your baby. It is cute and soft so if you want to give it to an older school aged child, that would be fine. However, I bought this bear under the category of "baby" and did not see anywhere in the product description that it had plastic eyes. I also checked all the reviews and did not see any remarks about it so I wanted to post this review to warn other parents.

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Ordered this Ty Baby Bear for my granddaughter. It is so soft, and one that will be good for her to snuggle with. It is a warm tan color and is so cute!

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This toy teddy bear is the cutest thing ever. I actually bought several of them to use as baby gifts and for diaper cakes. I am currently pregnant and I bought two of these for the grandparents when we announced the pregnancy. It has the cutest face and is very soft. I think it would make a great gift or a snuggly toy for a little one. I got three brown ones, a blue and a pink. For me the brown is the cutest of all, but all made great gifts.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Smart Trike Zoo 3 in 1 Kids Tricycle

Smart Trike Zoo 3 In 1 CowI agree with the previous opinion that instructions are poorly done and it took me probably 30 min. to put it together, but there is a 3.5 min video on amazon check it out and you'll see it is not that hard.

When we go out my kid almost always chooses this bike over stroller or car (Step 2 Whisper Ride Buggy Blue) and it is my favorite as well. It is very easy for a parent to steer, removable safety harness makes it very comfortable and safe ride for a kid. Removable canopy is very handy especially in SoCal.

We purchased this bike well in advance for my kids first birthday and bike spent a few months in the box before I even attempted to put it together. I was very disappointed when I found that part of the canopy was damaged during shipping. I contacted Dana at Smart trikes and was pleasantly surprised because the only thing that she asked me was to email her picture of the broken part and shipping address replacement part was UPSed with no other questions asked. Smart trike comes with a great customer service when you need it.

My son is by no means large. He got this for Christmas 2010. He is now 19 months old, 30 lbs, and 34 inches tall. He's the size of a 2-3 year old and no longer fits in this trike. He actually stopped fitting in this trike about two months ago when he was 28-29 lbs and 32-33 inches. He could barely fit in the seat and the straps won't "click" once he's in the seat.

This is really too bad because it is really cute and he likes it; he just looks far too uncomfortable riding in it.

The issue is that his legs are too long. Imagine trying to ride a trike that is too small for your legs. His knees are far too bent making it very awkward.

This wouldn't be a problem if the main shaft of the trike actually allowed for the seat to slide back. If it does slide back, we couldn't figure out how to do it.

Speaking of assembly, the parent steering mechanism that attaches to the back never really worked for us. The fittings were way too tight for most of the assembly and we couldn't get the holes to line up so that we could put the pin in, no matter how hard we pushed and tried to tap it into place. Any one else have this problem?

Despite having this trike, we're looking into purchasing the Kettler and/or the Radio Flyer trikes as these are truly adjustable.

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If you don't mind some shaky steering from the parent steering and a useless sunshade...my kid loves it! BTW my kid is small, I would not recommend this for a "bigger" kid.

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I brought this for my second son's 1st birthday. We have had it for a year now, as he is turning 2.

I am constantly having mom's inquire about the trike wherever we go, and I thought maybe I should post some of my comments where I brought it.

First off I should admit that my husband put the trike together so I can't comment on the difficulty. Took him 15min without difficulty, but he is an engineer and good at technical details. There was nothing broken or missing. The front pedals did spin when they were suppose to be disengaged, but that only lasted 3 days until it got worn in.

I saw a lot of bad/mixed reviews when I bought so I thought I'd comment on some of the things I'd seen posted.

1) I saw a lot of comments that it didn't steer straight. Ours worked prefect for 2 weeks then suddenly started veering all over the place and I thought oh no. I looked down and realized my 1 year old was trying to steer. There is no way to lock out your toddler from taking control, but I easily over power my little guy so it is never a problem. If you are having problems steering make sure the culprit is not your little angel :)

2) The sun shade is great, but not meant for strong winds. Also if it rubs against your child's blonde hair over the course of a long walk you may look down to discover your child has pink hair ( which luckily washed out). Easy to remove the shade.

3) the bucket on the back won't take a heavy load. I use to put my purse in the bucket but it has a tendency to dump the bucket and purse (i do have a heavy purse). Since it didn't carry my purse I figured I didn't need it right now and removed it. I'll put it back when we turn it into a dedicated trike.

4) The seat and seatbelt and surrounding safety bars still fit my 2 year old fine and there is still some growing room. Granted my child runs on the smaller side (26-27lbs). Most trikes don't have seat belts, so once he out grows them I'll stop using the belt. ( And one good thing about the safety bars only fitting small children is my 5 year can't steal his brothers trike, which thankfully saves me one sibling fight).

5) The toy phone got played with the first day and I don't think he ever touched it again. The cup holder at the front fits his sippy perfectly.

6) the saddle bag on the handle doesn't fit much. I like to carry a bottle of sunscreen in it for the days I forget the apply before leaving the house. Maybe an extra diaper, pack of wipes, bucket hat and some sunglasses.

7) My only real con about trike is pulling the trike backwards is a bit unstable. I use to pull my strollers through store doors backwards holding the door with my body. The first time I tried it with trike I nearly tipped it. Luckily the trike fits through doors going forward nicely so I haven't had any issues since.

8) both my kids refused to sit in a stroller from 11 months on. This is a great alternative. My son loves to ride in it. He tries to climb in without help.

9) one warning. Don't wear your Sunday best shoes or open toed sandals. My son likes to drag his feet on the ground despite having both the foot rest and foot pedals for options. It doesn't seem to be hurting his stride ride sneakers, but I could see some little kid somewhere scuffing up their nice shoes.

10) I love the grow-with-it factor. How much money have I spent on toys, clothes and baby gear that only lasted for 6months before the child grew out of it? It's wonderful to spend money on something that is going to be useable for years! A year of use, I've already gotten my money's worth, the next 2 years will just icing on the cake.

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My 1 year old son loves riding in it, it has a great frog color. It didnt take much time to assemble. The sun shade is a bit low, so it's not very practical. Overall, i'm happy with it and so is my son.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

C. R. Gibson Ceramic Piggy Bank, Teddy Bear

C. R. Gibson Ceramic Piggy Bank, Teddy BearWas quite a lovely looking peice. It is very shiny and bright and looks just like metal. My daughter, who I bought it for loves it!

It looks very cute and I love the way it is packaged. Makes a great gift! I'm happy with it.

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I got 3 of these based on the product pictures and the price. They look much more expensive than they actually are and the recipients loved them!

This is not a solid silver bank like Tiffany's or the more crazy expensive ones, it is a ceramic bank (meaning if you drop it, it will break), with silver paint coating on it.

The circular box is 7.5 D x 7 H, and the bear fills it up, it seems bigger than the product description.

The packaging is really cute and adds a nice touch just put it in a gift bag and add a card and you are set!

Definitely a great value and at the price easy to stock up on if you have birthdays, baby showers, christenings, etc. throughout the year!

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Manhattan Toy My Snuggly, Bennet

Manhattan Toy My Snuggly, BennetMy son received this snuggly as a gift while we were still in the hospital. It is very soft and adorable! It was the first (and pretty much only) blanket or stuffed animal that he wanted to snuggle with. He is now 6 months old and sleeps with it every night. He loves to pull the ears over his eyes while he falls asleep. I have washed it dozens of times in the washing machine and it has held up wonderfully.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Monkey Family Bath Toy - Floating Fun!

Monkey Family Bath Toy - Floating Fun!I had purchased an item same as this for my 2 year old grandson previously, though a different animal species, and he really loved it in and out of the bath! It is made really sturdy and the little ones love the Mommy and her babies...very special playtime pretending. I bought this one as a monkey-themed baby shower decor accent and then will be given to my daughter afterward to save for the baby when he's ready to play in a jungle of imagination!! So adorable!!

*Update on this review:

My little one, now almost seven months, has discovered that the little monkeys make excellent teething toys -I'm so glad this came with three little monkeys, since he now carries one with him all over the house. They also fit great in my purse, so "bath toy" has become "chew on in the car" toy. He's also getting more coordinated, so although all three little monkeys still don't fit on the big one, he's very happy with one or two babies floating around on mom.

I appealed to dad on the whole "retaining water" issue, and apparently, all it takes is muscle-he folded the big monkey completely in half and all the water squirted right out. So I'm changing my stars to five-this isn't a great toy for a little, uncoordinated baby. But once he started to get the hang of all his fingers, my son fell in love with this!

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Original review:

I got this toy for my six-month-old son because for him, bath time is play time. The concept of the baby monkeys being "on top of" the mom monkey is educational (learning spacial relations-"on top of" vs "next to," etc). However, the toy is not very stable (tends to flip over a lot), and all three babies barely fit on the mom. As a result, at the slightest wave, all the baby monkeys tumble off of the mom monkey and just float around. So I usually leave the baby monkeys out and just give my little one the big monkey to play with; he likes grabbing it and holding it under the faucet to make the water spray around. This kind of defeats the whole "spacial relations" point, though, and he gets bored with holding onto the one monkey pretty quickly.

I am concerned, too, because it seems like the big monkey is retaining water. I can hear it sloshing around in there no matter how I try to squeeze or drain it out, and I'm worried about putting a toy full of potentially moldy water in the bath with my infant. Overall, I feel very underwhelmed this toy. I would probably prefer to have spent the money on something else.

Pros: cute, floats well, light and easy for baby to grab, safe for baby to gnaw on

Cons: often upside down, small monkeys don't fit well, might be retaining water/hard to drain

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I got these because my nieces love the whole "5 Little Monkeys" song. I keep these here for them when they stay the night. They love playing with them in the tub and we can sing the song.

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Worthless and overpriced. It stuck to my tub and got all black after a few weeks, but i gave the little monkeys to my friends because its so pointless

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Cabbage Patch Kids Cuties Plush Doll - Pink & Blue Bear

Cabbage Patch Kids Cuties Plush Doll - Pink & Blue BearI won't know until Christmas Day, it's a gift for my granddaughter and I love Cabbage Patch Dolls myself I collect them.

I bought 2 cabbage patch kids for my grandaughters. Perfect size just for the 2 of them. The girls really enjoy these dolls.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Stoller Fun Advice Book

Stoller Fun Advice BookNice book by I wish it has more pages including space for the shower pictures.

It's just what you see, the ribbon is an actual ribbon. I thought it was a good price. I wanted something for guests to sign for the baby shower, and something that is easily stored. I know the shower book will be something that is just a keepsake, not something you will keep out, so I didn't want a big fancy one. This one is NOT hardback, the only reason I'm putting 4 instead of 5 stars. But the fact it is paper may be easier for the mom-to-be just to stick in her baby book. Inside it has cute, color pages, completely blank... so guests can write anything they want. It's labeled as advice book, but it can used as anything due to the blank pages.

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