
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Sassy Feed'em Up Plush Rattle Toy

Yookidoo Flow 'N' Fill Spout

Things we like -
It is very quiet if it wasn't for the falling water you wouldn't even know it was on
A variety of cups to catch the water (see the video)
Suction cups work great for attaching to the bath tub.
Seems to be high quality (so far) we have used it daily for about 1 month.
Areas for improvement
It is a minor complaint, but it might be nice if it was a little bigger
Final VerdictI can't imagine any child that wouldn't enjoy the Yookidoo fountain. You can buy this with confidence.
5 StarsMy kids love love loved this but in less than a month it just stopped working. I called the company international playthings and they basically said "not our problem". I have never had such bad customer service with a toy company. They said any problem I had would have to be dealt with through the toy store where I purchased it. I love this product but knowing what I know now I would not recommend it or any international playthings toy as they do not stand behind there merchandise.
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I am yet another parent with a toy that was well enjoyed great fun! BUT it was short lived. The 2nd week after my daughter's birthday this toy was not working right. By the 3rd week it would not turn on at all. When we went to change the batteries we found that gasket on the battery compartment had not sealed at all!Actually, my husband had worried initially that the gasket did not look very reliable, but we put in the batteries anyway, and believe me, he made sure to screw the cover on tightly. But, sure enough, after the 3 weeks we opened the battery compartment and icky brown/black water dripped out. The batteries were all rusted/corroded from the water infiltrating. Even the spring that presses against the negative end of the battery had rusted right off!
This toy was so much fun that I would really like to order it again, but only if I can find a way to insert a gasket that will really seal so the toy won't be ruined. Also, while we were careful to keep the battery compartment above the water level when we suctioned the toy to the tub, it would also be advisable (though not at all practical) to take the batteries out after each bath and dry the compartment out.
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If your children enjoy playing with running water, this toy is a great alternative to continually running the faucet. It seems to be well made and has functioned well for the months that I have had it.I purchased this toy for my 2 year old, but my five and seven year olds play with it, too. I have been known to stick a cranky kid in the tub to play with this toy for an hour or soa break for me and an attitude changer for the child!
I am purchasing a few of these for Christmas presents this year!
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My son loves this toy and the cups that come with it. I got this when my son was 17 months old and he loved it until it stopped working after about four months and he would cry "Yoo-kid -o"! and "momma fix it!" I couldn't find any warrantee info.Sometimes just taking the cover off the inlet will magically start it working again. I found that the pump had seized up a couple times and taking the cover off and sticking the screw driver into the pump fins and spinning it will restart it.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Gund Jesus Loves Me Lamb Huggybuddy 18" Blanket

Saturday, August 9, 2014
Teamson Kids Noahs Ark Potty Chair

Had the chair for about six months now. The paint is cracking in the seat area and the bottom of the chair feet are flared and the paint peeling. Regret making this purchase
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Owl Girl Thank You Cards (8 count)

Friday, August 1, 2014
Fisher-Price Bright Beginnings Ready Steady Ride-On Trike

Whomever came up with the design of this riding toy is a genius. With the narrow rear end of this rider, there's no need for little ones to maintain their balance as they kick their leg over the seat. Simply hop upon the rider from behind. My son owns two other riding toys and the fisher price is easily the most stable one.
Clearly, toddlers are unstable on their feet for a long while and no riding toy is completely spill proof. Should you purchase the toy and and the toodler be too unstable, set it aside for a month or so and try it again later. For the money, this rider toy simply can't be beat.My son and I were both unhappy with this ride-on toy. My son is 17 months old and is 34 inches tall his legs were just too long for this toy. Not to mention that when he tried to scoot along on it, his foot kept getting caught in the rear wheel (also I noticed that the wheels don't roll well at all). Overall, it was a bummer! If you have a much smaller child, I think this would work well, but if your child is a bit larger, I would not recommend it!
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Both my boys tried to ride this over and over with the same results. The ride-on is balanced so that a little too much pressure on the handle bars sends the kids over face first into the floor. I got tired of bruised faces and crying kids and got rid of it. Definitely disappointing.Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Bright Beginnings Ready Steady Ride-On Trike Here
We purchased this for our toddler just before he turned one; he began walking at nine months, so he was ready for it. He loves it! He pushes it, pulls it, oh and yes, he even rides it.One thing, though, it's not perfectly steady: recently as he was zooming along the living room floor, he caught his foot under a front wheel and went head-over-heels, right over the handle. He landed face first ouch! So please don't get too comfortable with the name of the toy, a toddler can still fall over and hurt himself/herself.
But besides that, no problems whatsoever. He loves it and I can guess it will remain a favorite for a very long time.
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I bought this for my daughter's first birthday. She took to it instantly! I even have to keep my three year old off it. She mastered getting on and off it within a week or two. She not only likes to ride it, but also enjoys pushing it around. It is very simple to assemble, no tools needed! No worrys about staying up late Christmas Eve :). This toy is quite durable. There aren't any stickers to fade or peel. This toy is definitely worth the money.Saturday, July 26, 2014
Jellycat Bashful Calf Medium

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The cow is soft and very cute. My son loves it. The best part is that I can throw it in the washing machine on gentle and it comes out fine. The arms are such that it is very easy for child to carry around.Read Best Reviews of Jellycat Bashful Calf Medium Here
I received this at my Baby Shower and I knew it would become my daughters' lovey. She adores her Missy Moo, as we nicknamed her. She is easy to wash, durable enough to join my daughter for a crawl on the floor and fuzzy enough to cuddle up to for a snooze.I'm ordering a 2nd incase Missy Moo I disappears which I hope never happens.I bought this as a baby gift for a family member who owns a dairy farm. The cow is of great quality, but it was much smaller than I expected it to be. Very well made and very soft though.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Safari Truck

Great toy, I foresee lots of fun playing with it.
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My 18 month old daughter loves this truck. She loves to put things in it and roll it around on the floor. This is her first experience with imagination play and independent play. She has been playing with this, and the Zoo, and other Zoo Talkers animals for about 4 months now. She is a big fan. I love how durable it all is, and how well they work together. She could play with these toys for hours. Also, they are fun for me to play with with her. I can't say that for all her toys. Some get really boring for me. These are always entertaining.Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Safari Truck Here
This was purchased as an addition to the Zoo. It is a good supplemental piece to the set and is very sturdy as are most of Fisher Price products. The giraffe is very cute and is my granddaughter's favorite animal that she is thus far.Want Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Safari Truck Discount?
Purchased for a 1 year old who loves trucks and animals. We are sure that It will definitely be played with a lot!Monday, June 30, 2014
Brio My First Sets - Shorty the Dog

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I bought this for my 15 mo. old son so that he would have some trains of his own to play with while his 2.5 year old brother plays with his trains. It has met that purpose. The two dog cars and the one ball car (the ball rotates while it moves) are great. They are cute and sturdy and the boys know whose cars are whose.The things to know ...
1. None of the cars fit in the zippered pocket of the plush dog. So if you're counting on that feature know that it's not what it's cracked up to be.
2. The bone leash does a good job of pulling the cars (though my son is not interested in doing that). While there are mangets on the bone and the plush dog the magnets are not strong enough to pull the dog. (You can tuck the bone into the dog collar if that really matters to you)
In summary the cars are great, so if you're comfortable with the price for 3 cars then I'd recommend this toy. While the plush dog is cute, it doesn't do what it says it will. My son isn't playing with it either. So, if you're drawn to this predominantly for the plush dog, I can't recommend it.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Justice League Green Lantern Romper Costume

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We purchased the infant size of this, and our average-sized 5 month old was swimming in it. That said, it was comfy and cozy and people were impressed with how cute it was.Read Best Reviews of Justice League Green Lantern Romper Costume Here
My little one wore this for halloween! It is in very thick fabric and feels super soft! It feels like those fleece blankets I bought for my son when he was a newborn, it took me back alittle. There are thick plastic button snaps inside the inner legs for easy diaper changes, three snaps on the back under the neckline. We went trick or treating I added a lime green hat and green long-johns under them to make sure he was warm. After Halloween he wore them to bed till he out grew them.I know this is a costume (presumably for one-time use), but Oliver has worn it at least 3 times already (and he is just 2 and 1/2 months old). It is missing a snap already, but for a costume, I guess that's expected when diapers need changing often. He will most definitely wear this outfit many more times, but we'll have to put a new snap on it. Oliver and I met his father at the airport (coming home from military training) in this costume, because it's his dad's favorite superhero!Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Haba Fabric Bear Titus

Otherwise my son enjoys playing with Titus.Bought this for my sister. We like stuffed animals in general and so don't care for its educational value, which I am not sure it has any. It's a teddy bear. It's really cute and very well made. But I was expecting it to be soft and cuddly like other baby soft toys. It's actually rather dense and firm.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Plush Sable Ferret 8"

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Just got this puppy.... er, ferret in the mail today and I am pleased enough. The 14" ferret I also purchased on Amazon wasn't quite proportioned well enough to be life-size but this guy fits into that category a bit better. The picture, however, does it no justice! Sure, the more circular choice of material for the eyes make it a little less ferret-looking, but they aren't nearly as large and beady as they appear, nor is the face so smushed-looking like the picture. Only con I found is that the tail (on the one I received, at least) is very wiry, as in it curls itself a little and doesn't lay still, but that's not that big of an issue, of course. As for realism, this guy also doesn't have whiskers, but that, too, is just a small thing. This animal is overall a good, soft and cute choice if ya dun wanna shell out the big bucks for those adjustable/higher-detail ferrets. :)Want Plush Sable Ferret 8" Discount?
Unlike this Aurora toy -which is the most realistic ferret plush I've owned to date -most ferret stuffed animals are variants on a "blob" shape. If there is an attempt at detail, the tail is still created wide and flat (like a beaver), the coloring is off, the face is unflattering, the body is floppy, etc. Not this one!Aurora has created a plush ferret on a tight budget. She is beautiful. She is close to perfect. Look how she stands so alertly! She can be cuddled by an adult, toddler, or chewed on by a pet ferret.
This is a safety-conscious company that does not use hard plastics in the construction of its plush. This means that the ferret featured here by Aurora has an embroidered nose and eyes to compliment her soft fur.
I've purchased three of these: One for my ferret collectables shelf, one for a toddler, and one for a pre-teen. I've seen a few as toys for pet ferrets, and they hold up well in this role. I have yet to meet a person displeased with this item in my group of family, friends, and acquaintances. Frankly, this Aurora sable went viral for a time in my circle.
Other Ferrety Plush:
Ty Beanie Babies Runner
TY Beanie Baby SHILOH the Black Footed Ferret (Internet Exclusive)
Marshall Pet Products Friends Stuffed Ferret Toy, Cooper
Sitting White Ferret 12" by Hansa
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Plush Pals

Right now he's sitting in my lap talking to it and munching on the ribbon tail.
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One of the zebras legs has two rings and my 4 month olds' little hand/wrist gets caught between them frequently which hurts him a bit and cries. My husband decided to cut one of the rings off to stop the problem. Other than that my son loves it (:Read Best Reviews of Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Plush Pals Here
My grandson is 6 months old and of all his toys, this is his favorite.The colors get his attention and the toys that are attached keep him busy.Want Bright Starts Start Your Senses Sensory Plush Pals Discount?
This toy has been a favorite for about 3 months now. My 6 month old still enjoys her zebra. It is interesting for her to look at, has plenty of surfaces for chewing/teething and she loves to play with his ribbon tail. We love this toy!Saturday, April 12, 2014
Spin Around Sit and Spin

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I got this for my daughter's 2nd birthday. I chose it after reading the bad reviews on the Sit-n-Spin. This toy spins beautifully, even on carpet, no goofy characters on it like Dora or Diego. A+++ from this family!Read Best Reviews of Spin Around Sit and Spin Here
I bought this after looking at the reviews for the Sit n Spin.(the real Sit n Spins don't get great reviews) I chose this particular model because it was like the Sit n Spins used to be when I was a kid-I loved them, surely my children would love it too. They do like it. In fact, sometimes they fight over who gets to ride it! (Guess I should have bought 2)To me, it's not as fast as they used to be (or maybe it wasn't that good then but I was a kid and it was cool anyway), it's not very good on carpet but then I'm not riding it. (Please let me know when an adult size is available :) )
Overall, it is a toy that my kids really like and really I would purchase again.
UPDATE: All the fighting over it took it's toll. They broke the column that links the handle to the seat dispint the durablity (I have really rough children). So I called Kaplan, to see about a replacement part. They were so great that they sent me a BRAND NEW ONE!!! They didn't even charge me shipping. I would definatley recommend this item and Kaplan Learning Company.When my children were small in the mid-late 70's I bought them the toy then known as a Sit N Spin, one of the very best toy investments I ever made. There is a similar product out now but has an oval seating area that does not work nearly so well as the original so my daughter and I have searched for something closer to the old product. This is it! I bought this for my 15 month old grandson, anticipating that he would take some time learning to "spin" it; he has grasped the concept very well already and is having great fun with it. His older sister, age 4, is having even more fun and the two can sit and spin together, if arranged just right. Excellent toy, much fun, and teaches coordination...and sharing!
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Bumblebee Transformers RPM commander series
Friday, April 4, 2014
Manhattan Toy Classic and Modern 'Rock With Me Puppy

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I purchased this for my 9 month son. He is big for his age30 inches and 24 lbs. This is a great size for him and he will be able to use it for a while. At first he liked me to support him as he sat on it, after a week or two he can sit on it unsupported and get off on his own. He cannot rock it himself yet so i will rock him or push him around. He also like to push it around as he practices walking.It is a very nice quality toy. The stitching, embroidery and fabrics are great. The yellow and red stripe is a woven cotton, not the plush material the rest of him is made out of. The wood is sanded perfectly smooth and a nice honey color.
Over all, I think this will last a long time, it brings a sense of whimsy to the room, and my son loves it! Great purchase!
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Under The Nile Monkey

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Amscan First Birthday Boy Sailor Hat

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Purchased this for my son's 1st birthday (of course, it says I'm one) but it is sized for a much older child and the design is actually a teal blue!!! Not what I was looking for! I tried to wash it on high heat to try and shrink and it fell apart. Don't waste your moneyRead Best Reviews of Amscan First Birthday Boy Sailor Hat Here
This hat was misrepresented. Does not fit 1 year old and the pic shows dark blue whale, it was baby blue. Don't waist your money!The toy is sized for an adult, and is not the color that it shows in the photo. I wish I had read the reviews before I ordered as this is not useable for the purpose which I am sure most are intending it for.Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Mary Meyer Flip Flops, Buddy Buffalo, 12"

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We have collected a large herd of plush bison practically one of each of what is available and this little guy -like a baby bison is so cute and is by far a favorite! Extremely relaxed, soft and huggable. It gets lots of snuggles and tossing around so is very durable as well!Read Best Reviews of Mary Meyer Flip Flops, Buddy Buffalo, 12" Here
As a buffalo connoisseur (stuffed or otherwise), I can attest that this is a fantastic specimen. This piece has risen straight to the top of my stuffed buffalo collection, and is often even worthy of resting next to my pillow.Saturday, February 22, 2014
Steiff Sweet Dreams Lamb Pale Pink 8"
