The Invisible Man Monster Shredder Toy

My grandson is really into skateboarding and monsters, so he was super excited about this little toy. It is very sturdy and I have no doubt it will survive not only this 6 yr old little boy, but many more. I am really surprised by the "tricks" and stunts he can do with this toy using his fingers. If fun is not enough reason to buy a toy, then realize that every child needs to practice dexterity!

Kidz Delight Smooth Touch Tablet, Alphabet

I like the way it looks, like a real tablet. I bought it for one of my friend's kids. I learned that he is just recognizing the alphabet; this toy is teaching him with fun games, and cute sounds. He loves it and carry it everywhere around.

This is a great tablet for pre-k children and it also speaks Spanish, which I'm trying to teach my child anyway. We love it.

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Fabulous. Wasn't sure after reading other reviews what to expect. It is something that my nephew will be able to use for multiple years. The games that are on it are very good for reading preparedness.

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Nice toy for my 3 year but it was not clear from the advertising this is NOT a tablet. The images on the screen are buttons they press. I thought it would be a more interactive tablet that had games pre-loaded so it wouldn't have to go out to the Internet. My son still likes it and the games are fun but eventually he gets bored and it doesn't keep him from wanting mine!

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This was a gift for my Grand Daughter and my Nephew. They are just toddlers and loved them. Made them feel just like the "Big Kids".

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Kids' Winnie the Pooh Halloween Costume

This is a great outfit I got and boy an I happy. Good material and so cute. This fits to size and I love the colors. You cannot go wrong with this outfit.

Russ Berrie "Mary Jo Gardener" Activity Doll 14.5"

Mary Jo Gardener is super cute and super fun! She's got buttons and a zipper on her overalls (neither of which is that difficult for a child to manipulate, contrary to a previous review). One shoe has a snap strap; the other shoe has a Velcro strap. The flower on her hat attaches with Velcro, and her hair and hat (which is an integrated part of the doll and does not come off) have ribbon ties. The ribbons are sewn on so they can't get lost or swallowed by a curious toddler. The overalls come off and are therefore washable; the shirt might be a squeeze, but it's probably doable. (She doesn't have any undies.) Her hat brim, buttons, zipper pocket, and shoes are more of a hot pink than the purple-y magenta shade they appear to be in the photo. She's very soft and snuggly for a little one to hold. My niece can't put her down!

I purchased this doll for my Mom. She has Alzheimer's and is very hyper and fidgets all time. I thought this would keep her busy. It worked, not only does it keep her busy it calms her down. It's very durable. Everyone wants to touch it, it's so cute. I'm very happy with the doll.

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shoes do not tie like it says. buttons are not easy and zipper is small. A little disappointed.

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I got this for my daughter when she was 20 months old. At the moment, for the most part, she's more interested in hugging it but she has been able to do the zipper and velcro. The buttons are pretty tough. It's still early yet so I'm sure she'll learn soon enough. The doll's outfit's cute and good for teaching but it has a strange looking face. My daughter doesn't seem to notice that though.

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Bought this for my granddaughter, she loves it. Word of warning however -the flower on the hat is only velcro'ed on and comes off easily. It could present a choking hazard if your child still puts things in her mouth. Mine does; the flower has been permanently removed.

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magical Musical Mirror

I purchased this toy for my six month old daughter. She is just sitting up by herself. This is a

great toy for her. She loves the lights and the voice that says fun things to her. She chews on the comb.

This is a toy that will grow with her. Love this!

I bought this toy for my friends 1 year old daughter for a birthday gift. I received my package 2 days from ordering instead of the 8-10 I was expecting. This toy is perfect for baby girls all the way up to 3! There is alot to do and to learn from this, and it has adorable features like the little lipstick, "makeup brush", a bracelet and other little fun items. The mirror is a pretty good size for a little face to look at and the lights around the mirror are a great feature. If my 4 year old daughter and my 9 year old sister enjoyed looking at this and testing it out, I know a 1 year old will have a fantastic time playing with this. Lots of fun for everyone :)

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My daughter absolutely loves this toy! Got it for her first birthday and was definately worth it! A must have toy!

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I bought this as a gift for my daughter's first birthday.She really enjoys playing with this toy. It is adorable!!! I would highly reccomend this product.

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My daughter is 9 months and loves the Musical Mirror. Its perfect in height and size for her, she is able to easily pick up all the pieces and knows to spin the letters and lift the lid to play music. The songs are catchy and not on my nerves ( yet).

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Angel Dear Hand Knit Soft Toy Dog

Bought this adorable toy dog for my spaniel, and she LOVES it! She carries it around the house like it's her babyAdore! Great construction, cute design. I'll definitely be buying more from this line! The blankets are so cute too.

Infant Graphic-Shapes Set

The infant graphic shapes have so much to offer. I love the fact that that this product comes in the black, white and red and each are different shapes. They are also washable. I think it was a great idea to add the textured tags on the shapes to increase tactile learning.

I bought these for our 2-month old and only just now at 3 months is she starting to be able to grab them. They were nice to use to help with tracking (though my red phone case seemed to be preferred) and they are light enough for her to hold them on her own. The bright colors and patterns will catch her attention and we play games where I rotate the face visible to her to keep her engaged for longer. They haven't been through the wash yet, but the stitching looks to be good quality with even spacing, not too tight/loose, and no loose ends hanging out. I expect they will do fine.

Update at 5 months she still loves these! Now they are apparently "teether toys" as well, and they have survived just fine through several washings, though I do put them in a delicates bag to help protect them.

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Infant Graphic-Shapes Set serves it's purpose for what I was looking for. I have a 2 month old infant and was looking for black/white/red toys, books etc. to stimulate her mind/senses. These not only are the colors I was seeking but also have a bell, rattle and crinkle paper inside (1 different in each) and taggies on the outside. They are soft and seem to be sewn well. A big plus also is that they were substantially cheaper than the competition.

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Larger than I anticipated each one has a different "sound" the crinkle sound is my favorite the outer 2 have a bell in it one a small one and one a larger one but neither one is very loud it is inside all the stuffing so it dosen't really ring loudly but the colors are fun and eye catching

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I replaced the bears on my LO's bassinet mobile with these and it kept her interested much much longer than the bears it came with!

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Cupcake Tunic & Legging Set - (Child)

This outfit was ordered through Tomo Buys and they were so helpful! I spoke to them on the phone to get the order processed and it was shipped immediately! Great customer service!

The outfit is just as adorable as the picture, however the leggings look to be ankle-length and are actually more of a short. I'll probably pair the tunic with pants and save the leggings for warmer weather!

Born Free Soft Silicone Teether with Teething Gel Applicator 4+ Months BPA Free (Blue)

My niece is about four months old and when this was given to her she started gumming it right away. Her mother was quite surprised, apparently my niece doesn't tend to like pacifiers or teethers but she was quite happy with this one. It fit in her hands well and looks easy to clean.

I agree this is just so perfect. Its flexable & has ridges & easy for baby to grasp. Plus it has the section for teething paste for babys sore gums. Its so hard to rub teething paste onto babys gums but this makes it a snap! Its the best teething ring so far. Very soft and silicone. A deff great buy

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This teether is just too awesome. It is super squishy, has multiple textures, & is BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. One of the best parts is knowing that it is safe for my little one to chew on. Definitely worth the money!!!

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This teether advocates using Orajel or other teething gel but this has been proven dangerous particularly in little ones less than two years old! Babies have died using Orajel or other benzocaine-containing teething products.

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Lansinoh mOmma Teether, Jack the Seal

I bought this teether along with the penguin one and my baby loves both of them. It's easy for her to grip, and she likes to teeth on "the arms". She also likes shaking it and hearing the water move around. They are so cute too!

Mostly he likes to throw it around. It chills well in the fridge and has held up to some abuse, but my 9 months old son still doesn't "get" how to use this teether ... we'll keep trying.

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Fisher Price Waterfall Peek A Boo Soother

overall this product was good and the only problem I have with it is it was delivered with half the water missing from the aquarium part at the bottom so the fish doesnt float and it doesnt make the bubbles it should. have to exchange for another one.

~BACKGROUND~

I purchased this soother for my 4 month-old as a change from his overhead music mobile.

~PROS~

3 different time settings:

1) lights w/ music/sounds, and movement for 6 minutes

2) lights and music/sounds for 12 minutes

3) music/sounds only for 18 minutes.

real water bubbles in the soother which is pretty neat.

3 sound types classical, lullabies and rainforest.

3 sound levels high, medium, low.

easy activation by the press of a button on the face of the unit.

~CONS~

The lights are way too bright to be a "soother".

The straps that hold the soother on are difficult to use. Once it is one it's sturdy and not going anywhere though.

More bubbles would be nice as there aren't that many.

Uses batteries pretty quickly if you use this soother regularly.

~CONCLUSION~

Other than being too bright it is a welcome addition to our son's collection. I consider this to be more of an "entertainer" than a "soother" due to the brightness of the lights. We still prefer the:

Fisher-Price Precious Planet 2-in-1 Projection Mobile and use it more than this soother.

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Gentle music, with colorful animals and subdued lighting, are great for settling down for "night night." This would be a great gift for a new baby or shower.

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We have a 3 mth. old grandson and at this age he is very hard to buy for. He enjoys watching and listing to everything. I am sure he will love this.

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Bought it for my son when he was born. Now he is five and STILL likes to fall asleep to this music box. If we awakes during the night, he tuns it in to soothe himself back to sleep.

The first soother lasted 5 years almost to the day! He finally wore that one out and so we had to get a replacement.

This is at the very top of my "must have for baby" listright after car seat and crib.

Astrostar Astro Star Laser Projector Cosmos Light Lamp

This thing was a huge waste of money. Not just "some assembly" required. You must assemble the entire thing including the battery mechanism. To add insult to injury, mine was missing parts. The bulb is very weak. Barely lit the corner of my room. LOOKS NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURE. This item is a massive FAIL AND WASTE OF MY MONEY

THIS PRODUCT IS A WASTE OF MONEY. tape doesnt stick its just cheap laminated cardboard taped together, the wiring comes loose so the light flickers, might as well had a kindergarten class poke holes in paper and put a flashlight through it

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We bought this product for my daughter. When it came in the mail it was in a flat box. No where in the ordering did it say, assembly required. I was thinking hmmm I wonder why. I open the box, it is in pieces down to the part where you put the batteries in and the directions are in Chinese. Complete frustration. I am shocked that Amazon would have a company that deceiving in their store.

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To all who wrote a bad review, before you throw your projector away, maybe you should watch this assembly video...

The actual product is from a site called Infmetry, and I saw a few other videos with the product and the box is clearly not from here, which would explain why the directions were in Chinese. However, if you buy it from here on Amazon it does not tell you assembly is required, where as the site Infmetry does and an assembly video is provided on the site as well. The actual product is not AstroStar, in fact, it is called a DIY Romantic Star Light Kit, so "DO IT YOURSELF" is written in the title. Go figure... Anyway, whether you buy it off of here, or the Infemtry site, I hope you check out the video and give this product a chance. Like the others who reviewed this so well, you just have to give a little elbow grease to enjoy.

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Playskool Poppin' Park Pink Elephant Busy Ball Popper Toy

Our 11 month old daughter got this for Christmas. Three months later and she's still crazy for this thing. As she grows she plays with it differently. Right now she loves it when the balls hover over the nose because the can pick it up and stuff her hand down the trunk. Elephant cruelty to be sure. I appreciate the fact that the music is bearable and not the normal cheesy baby crud that makes me want to put my head through a wall.

It should come with more balls because they pop out so quickly. I think as our granddaughter gets a little older ( she just turned 1) she will enjoy it even more. We need to find out how to buy extra balls!

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this was a gift for a toddler and she loves it. I recommend buying this. it is a very cute toy

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I ordered this toy for my granddaughter for Christmas, she was almost 7 months old at the time, and she was mildly interested in it, she couldn't work the toy by herself, but liked watching it for a short time. She is now 9 months old and plays with it some, but gets bored with it after a minute or so. My older granddaughters had fun playing with it and showing her how it worked, they are ages 3 and 8, though. We'll see, as time goes on, if she plays with it more as I suspect she will. Seems to be a well made toy and is a little bit noisy, but not too bad.

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must keep batteries fresh for elephant to perform properly, but both my grandchildren love it. keeps us running to catch balls...lots of fun for all of us.

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Mobile Volabella

This mobile is even better than it appears online.

The birds are so big and vibrant.

The angle it hangs on gives it the appearance of birds in flight.

The price was the best I found.

This mobile made all the difference in our lives!!! We placed it over our baby's changing table and after many many fussy diaper changes have yet to hear her cry during a change since using this mobile! She's so mesmerized by the movement of these bright wooden birds she hardly notices I'm changing her, it's been amazing. Highly recommended!

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I love it. After seeing it on the babygadget blog, I had to have one for my daughter. It took my husband a while to hang it, but it is stunning. I love the simplicity there's nothing fussy or overwrought to it. And the vibrant colors go with any decor. Now the new baby loves to lie on her sister's bed and stare at it. Pricey but perfect.

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This mobile is bigger than I expected. As a result, I haven't been able to use it right away. I thought it was a crib mobile. No. Then I tried hanging it from the ceiling, but it was too heavy for a little screw in hook. Now I'm waiting for my husband to devise a solution. It's still sitting on the floor in the closet six months after purchase ..........

It is pretty, though. Next time I think I'll just buy a small, cheap, wind up musical one for the crib. The baby doesn't need any more than that anyways.

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Brica Super Scoop Bath Toy Organizer

For the reviewers that say this fell off the wall right away, I'll just throw out there that you want to make sure that the surface you are applying the suction cup on is non-porous and completely flat. If you have textured tiles in your bath, no suction cup is likely going to stay put. Mine has been stuck to the wall since I put it there a month or so ago, my bath has a totally smooth one-piece shower surround.

This item is a great clutter remover in the bathroom and as an added bonus, it doubles as a basketball hoop! The opening is about 3" deep, so you'll need some balls that are smaller than that.

I reviewed several bath toy organizers and settled on this one because so many people said it was the only one they found that stayed on the wall. Plus, the price was right. I hung it up in the evening after work and the next day I heard it fall. So I thought "Well, maybe I didn't get it suctioned up there very well" so I tried again and it fell down within hours. I threw the thing in a drawer in the bathroom and haven't used it since. Very disappointed. I should also mention that I had only put two rubber duckies and 3 little floating animals (smaller than rubber duckies) in there. It was VERY light.

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I've only had this for a week, but it is terrific!

This holds tons of tub toys and bath books (20ish squirters, set of measuring cups, little people boat, sesame figures, etc!)

The wall mount is super sleek and has not moved since suctioned to the tile.

The scoop basket is easy & fun to use, my son now loves putting his toys away! I was previously using the large shell-shaped toy organizer that sits on the edge of the tub, which is very bulky and would fall into the tub if my son put any pressure on it.

Love this scoop!!!!

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When I was reading most of the negative reviews for this toy organizer, almost everyone mentioned that it was because it doesn't stay on.

Here is what I did (very simple) and it does NOT come off and stays put!

Scrub clean your tiles with comet and then wash off. Let dry and then I wiped the wall again with windex and also cleaned off the round suction part of the toy organizer. After it dries off, stick the organizer and press hard a couple times and thats it. It stays on really well. I have no problems with it, my 2 year old son would try to yank the mesh bag off sometimes and it still stays on strong.

This toy organizer looks great on our bathroom wall :)

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As other reviewers mentioned, the suction cup did not stick to my completely smooth bathroom tile. So frustrating. But I used some waterproof, removable Command Strips to stick the bracket to the wall and it's been hanging solidly for several months now. Now that it works, I love it! It's a good size for our small bathroom and I like that everything inside dries well between uses.

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Smart Trike DX 3-In-1 Kids Tricycle

I really like this trike. We just bought 2 for our twins and they are wonderful. My husband and I put them together without any problems. The directions are step by step in picture format. One person posted that the directions were difficult and I would have to disagree. The steering is okay but not that bad. I can push two at the same time. Also the trike is very light weight and the saftey harness is a pluse. Also someone posted to upgrade to the zoo. We tested a trike pluse in the store and it seemed wobbley/cheap. We were going to purchase the deluxe but the store had the zoo only. I am so glad we got the zoo, it is just better quailty from the seat cushion to the tire and peddles. Overall we are happy with the purchase. Advice: purchase when kids are small because you will get a lot of use out of it. Suggestions for change: able to remove the cell phone (use of clip) this way the phone will not drop but can be removed when parents are annoyed with it, canopy is good but would be nice if it can move side to side, bin in the back can fall off if load is too heavy or you hit it just right (connected to bike a little more securly with a bolt or bungee of some sort)---I know you don't want the plastic to crack). These were just some suggestions and I know you can't have it all. Thanks for reading my reivew, sorry if there are spelling errors.------Cassandra (Even though I did not purchase this on amazon, I do go to amazon for reviews. I love when people post their unbiased thoughts on items because it helps me to decide if I would like the product.)

There are some serious flaws in this product, first of all I'm a motorcycle mechanic, I take apart and put back together motorcycles for a living, so I thought this should be a piece of cake, but it wasn't like that at all, It took me about an hour to finish putting the thing together only to find out I need to file off a piece of plastic that's touching the steering column,

One more thing is the safety belt, the three point safety belt is far from being safe, it keeps falling from my sons shoulders no matter what setting I put it in or how much I tighten it. Nowadays, anything less then a five point harness and a Harness Clip like this one will not hold any child in place.

UPDATE (Nov 23rd 2011): My son is 1 year and three months old and has out grown the seat belt that's in it's maximal setting... Too bad :-(

The parking brake lever, that's located on the rear axle, is longer then the radius of the wheels so when you go up or down the stairs, it touches the stairs before the left wheel when going up or gust after the wheel when going down. It keeps getting bumped and I have no doubt it will break sooner rather then later.

after your child grows and you plan to take out the plastic part holding the legs of the 6 months baby, you should know that the front wheel is not protected and your baby's legs are not long enough to reach the foot pegs yet, so the legs are in the air, and it's only a matter of time till one of his legs gets clinched between the front fork and the wheel. To avoid that I usually lean on the handle to tilt the trike back so the front wheel is in the air and doesn't spin.

The sunshade is very small and positioned too high so it doesn't do much in shading my child, it's more for looks then it is for sun protection.

It doesn't fold quickly like you would expect from a toy this big that gets to go with you, it needs to be taken into three pieces and then to be put back together.

Bottom line, my son loves the thing and the concept of this product is great but it requires some serious re engineering.

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So what's so smart about the Smart Trike Deluxe Tricycle? This unique 3 in 1 multi-featured tricycle is designed for quality and functionality for a baby 10 months and up. It changes and grows with your child making it the perfect first tricycle choice.

I should start by saying I was sent one of these to review by the company. The twins and I loved it so much after using it a couple times that I immediately ordered a second Smart Trike Deluxe from Amazon.com. Putting the bikes together was simple and painless. The directions are well done and easy to follow.

The smart trike deluxe can be configured in 3 different configurations which correspond to 3 different approximate development phases of your child.

The first configuration is for the 10+ month child. In this set-up it has a wrap around seat, complete with back support, keeping baby in place. It also includes safety straps, a telescopic, parent push handle, and a sun hood to limit exposure. In other words, it's a bit like riding in a bike themed stroller for your little one. Pushing them with the parent handle is a breeze, it controls the actual steering of the bike as opposed to just pushing and muscling the thing along like most bikes.

The picture of my twins above on the Smart Trike Deluxe shows the second configuration, which is aimed at the 15+ month child. Gone is the safety bar, back support, and sun hood. However, in this phase the bike still utilizes the parent push telescopic handle, safety buckles, a cup holder, telephone toy, back tipping bin, and a storage bag. I can lower the handle if my twins want to pedal and steer on their own for a touch, but raise it back up to push them home when they tire. Love it!

The 3rd phase allows for the eventual removal all together of the parent push and steer handle. My twins aren't ready for that stage yet at 21 months but it's so nice to know our bike allows for that when we get there.

Wow! Tricycles have come a long way since I was little. In fact, they've come a long way since my 15 year old was little. Where was this thing when I was hunched over pushing him or dragging his bike home next to me while I carried him?

The overall make-up of the bike is top quality. It has double injection rubber wheels and full metal construction. It was of no surprise to me that the Smart Trike was a "Right Start Best Toy" Award" winner. The deluxe is just one of the models made by the Smart Trike company.

You can find further details and photos on my blog andtwinsmake5.com.

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Our grand-daughter loved this trike!!! Her folks had to put it another room to get her to eat, play with other toys, etc. If she saw the trike, she would cry until they put her on it. They used it instead of a stroller at the local mall and it worked great.

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We bought this trike after testing it out in the store. The one in the store seemed to work just fine so we bought it from Amazon.

Assembly was easy and it came with the tools you need.

Went for a walk for the fist time and the trike was all over the sidewalk. The extension handel is very sloppy and our you need to turn it about 30 degrees for any sort of movement to the front wheel.

After that we're constantly trying to get it to go straight and stay straight. It is very difficult to just walk and enjoy the walk. In larger open areas it isn't as bad but if you are walking next to someone, you're probably going to put them into the bushes as least once on your walk.

So far the trike has about 5mi on it. The wheels are plastic with some sort of hard rubber or something for tread and they are holding up find so far.

The sun shade on the trike doesn't line up with anything else so overall, the trike just looks like a piece of junk.

Save yourself the headache and buy something with a little better quality.

Sassy Chime Along Developmental Toy

I originally bought this item as a gift for my niece, but my dog heard the pleasant sound and had to have it. So i bought two and now i have a happy niece and nibbler. The sound is really pleasant and easy to make.

My daughter is fascinated by texture. The multiple frills on this toy ensures that my daughter keeps scratching at it, grabbing it, and petting it. The chime inside seems to make her happy, she opens her mouth very wide, laughs, and smiles.

I leave this toy hanging on the side of her crib when she sleeps. When she wakes up she likes to bat it around. This serves two purposes. It lets me know that she is awake and keeps her entertained while I'm getting to her.

This toy does not need to be dangling in order for my daughter to have fun with it. I will often give it to her to play with. She chews on it and shakes it around so that she can hear the rattle. I have seen no signs of fraying and the toy still looks like new, even after five months.

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Little Red Riding Hood Costume

everyone complimented my daughter in this costumeit was really cute! It ran small thoughas in, it was almost too small for her at 10 months old. She is long, but she's skinny, so I would have thought it would be fine.

Really cute costume. Have gotten several compliments already, and it's not even halloween yet. The only thing is, the seams are a little fragile, however since I sew, i just added a couple extra seams here and there and its as sturdy as ever.

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My daughter had this costume for Halloween this year. She was just a week over 16 months and 23 lbs. The costume fit her very nicely and I got a lot of compliments on it before it fell apart. The black ribbon on the front started to fray almost immediately. As she wore it, one of the seams under the armpits completely opened up. It got sticky from the candy she was handling so I washed it. What a mistake! The white blouse came apart from the red waistband in 4 places and the fabric itself started to unravel. All I can say is that the manufacturer was trying so desperately to save on fabric that they didn't even leave enough room at the seams for it to stay together. I loved the look of the costume for its one purpose, but was really disappointed in the quality. My daugher may not have worn it again, but now I can't even use it for a costume swap or to give it to another little girl to wear. It's such a mess I can't even donate it.

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I got this costume for my 14.5 month old, right around 20 pounds. It fit very well, only very slightly on the small side, and everyone at the Old Town, Albuquerque thought she was adorable!

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I got this for my 2 year old and it was super cute on her and fit great (she's on the smaller side). This is a costume I plan on keeping for my younger to wear when she is old enough. All materials were soft and did not bother her at all.

Shining Stars by Russ Shining Stars Dragon

After purchasing the Shining Stars Dragon for a review on my website I was impressed with the quality of the toy itself. I have purchased many stuffed animals in my time and the quality of the Shining Stars toys are above average, although they are not perfect they are above average. The fur does not "tuft out" (come out in tufts when played with) like many stuffed toys do, the shedding of fur is minimal which is a definite plus as there is nothing worse than a bald stuffed animal! The only negative aspects of the construction of the toy for me were the presence of felt which in my opinion lowers the quality standard and the construction of the wings on the dragon. The dragon's "spines" and nostrils are both constructed out of the felt but since these aren't major aspects of the toy construction they don't worry me too much. The wing construction doesn't present a huge flaw, the stitching is the problem I have as it could and will be easily separated by a child trying to make the dragon "fly" but should the wings come unstitched that is no loss as they are still secured in a central location.

The website registration aspect of the toy is easy enough and the interactive backend of the "members only" section of the site is a fun process which can give minimal entertainment to a child as well as give them an opportunity to characterize their toy and give it a personality. While the star naming and star chart aspect of the Shining Stars may seem "cheesy" to an adult, I firmly believe it would be a fun and educational experience for a child.

Pros

Astrologically educational, Imaginative, Interactive and durable

Cons

Interactive website encourages sedentary activity.

My 7 year old nephew loves this toy. He carried it around with him and sleeps with it at night and talks to it. It's "fur" is fluffy and durable and sparkles like a star.

My nephew and I went to the website and assigned his dragon to the Draco constellation, named the star, and named his dragon; then we spent a good half hour or so enjoying the interactive website, where one can use points to "buy" a world for your shining stars pet to visit, and "buy" accessories for the world. We also had a laugh dressing up his virtual dragon as a pirate.

I think the best feature is the educational value of naming a star in a constellation you pick. He now notices the stars, and every night we go out and look at the various constellations and he asks, "Audra, where is my star at?" and I point out the general location. My other nieces and nephews can't wait for their turn to name a star in the sky after them!

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I bought my teddy bear at Christmas Mouse, on discount, this August 2011. Now I know why. If you go to wwww.shiningstars.com, you are informed that Russ Berrie, licensor of the Shining Stars line, has filed for bankrupcy on April 26, 2011. You are also informed that the Shining Stars website is no longer maintained. If you are buying the toy just because it's cute, great. If you want the star registry print out, you won't be getting it.

Also, remember that the Star Registry is not really legitimate. Astronomers don't recognize the Star Registry. Hope this helps.

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My daughter got this for Christmas last year (she was 3). We only set up the web account and named the star last month. I've read reviews saying to stick w/webkinz and based on my experience with my niece and nephews i agree that webkinz is a more sophisticated site. However, my daughter, who has since turned 4, really likes the website. She is learning good basic computer skills and mouse coordination. She thinks the games are fun and since she doesn't know how to read, the more advanced games and interaction with buddies that is on webkinz is beyond her anyway. I think shining stars is a great introduction to webkinz. I am sure by the time she is 6 we will have moved on from this, but in the meantime I think it's a great starter program.

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This dragon is so cute and one of the sofest toys ever.He has little silver sparkles all in his fur and there is a shooting star on his left front foot.His scales are also soft and they are purple so if your child likes colors this stuffed dragon is a hit. I also like the naming of the star from the star directory its fun and teaches children about the sky and stars.I think this stuffed animal will be a good friend for my niece for a long tiime.

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Natural wood seems to be a better teething toy than plastic. The stacking pieces can be used as teething toys along with the play value of the entire toy.

My daughter loves to take the squares off for now. The quality is really nice, it was worth the money. I bought the circle and triangle ones to mix and match and also to teach her shapes.

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I was thrilled to be ordering a toy made in the USA. That is a rare find for sure. Its beautiful wood and incredibly soft to the touch. My older kids ( 10 and 12 ) have enjoyed showing their baby sister how to stack the sections. And the baby loves chewing on the wood sections. Which won't splinter, naturally.

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I had been eyeing this toy for months and finally decided to buy it for my 10 months old. When I received it the stem that holds the squares on was loose.... very loose. I have thought about returning it but I just don't have time to be running around to the post office with 3 kids. My husband is a woodworker and says he can fix it. It is beautiful and the wood is gorgeous but the quality is lousy.

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