Showing posts with label plush toys for babies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plush toys for babies. Show all posts

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Beautiful Sequined Bright Blue Feathered Mardi Gras Costume Eye Mask

Feather MaskThe color of this mask is not as bright & vibrant as the picture. I was a little disappointed when I got it. The darker feathers were also not very long & fluffy like the ones depicted in the picture. This mask is OK...but I was expecting more of a "pop" or a "wow".

I purchased this mask for a party, but was not happy with it's "dull" look (compared to the picture). I shopped around for an alternative.

Big mask and so beautiful. I have a collection and I placed them all together. Everyone loves this mask. I should buy more.

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I bought this mask because it looked so nice in the picture! But the actual look totally is different. Material looks so cheap (fake and messy looking feathers) and some pieces already fell off when I received it in the original package.

I was looking for an elegant-looking, good material, and fashionable adult mask for a nice masquerade party! This is absolutely not the one I'd want for my purpose! This mask is more for a kid who attends a kiddy party for a one-time use only.

Not recommended for adults who want a *durable* beautiful mask!

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Awesome Product !!!! Received it fast and the quality was great didnt have any problems with it the price was worth it for the mask

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I love the feather part of the mask, but was a little disappointed with the cheap glued on gold leaves..that looked like a 5 year was playing with a glue stick and sure enough 2 mins after taking it out of the package one of them fell off. The mask itself was not what I expected it looks for like a cheap superhero costume mask, does not seem to fully go complete with the feather portion...they just dont gel well together..

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Fisher-Price Precious Planet Crib-to-Floor Mirror

Fisher-Price Precious Planet Crib-to-Floor Mirrorit's a cute enough mirror but I noticed with the foot with the squeaker you have to push kinda hard and in just the right way to make it squeak. easy for an adult to do but probably not for a little baby. There are mirrors out there with better activities attached for around the same price. I would recommend looking at other fisher price mirrors as this is not their best one. i also recommend looking into sassy and lamaze mirrors.

I returned the lion mirror and got the sassy me in the mirror instead. it's more colorful and my baby loves pulling on the attachments. The mirror quality is better as wellmore clear.

Good thing it was cheap enough to replace with something better. Does not attach well (the strings are flimsy), and always falls over on the floor, but if I lean it against something, my baby loves to look at it and touch the feet.

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I wanted a smaller mirror that I could easily move around -our baby loves the giant one in the bathroom, but I wasn't about to put a large mirror in his bedroom. I've taken it to grandma's and a few other places for weekend trips, very portable, holds together well, no worries about it falling apart, baby seems to like it!

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This item has made tummy time much more fun for my son! It can easily be transferred from crib-side to the floor. I love that its not too heavy and though it doesn't light up or make sounds, its still engaging enough to keep my four month old son actively playing. He interacts with himself in the mirror and grabs the rattles attached.

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My 4 mos old great nephew LOVES this crib to floor mirror, especially the Lion design. We were looking for something to stimulate his tummy time on the floor. Once he sees it, he is hooked and instantly zooms right in on the lion and tries to reach/grab for it. This is great for his hand/eye coordination and helps to strengthen his neck muscles as he lifts and turns his head.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Zoo Mobile Car Seat Toy

Zoo Mobile Car Seat ToyThe picture from "kirsten" is for the wrong toy. My son has the toy in that picture. It's actually the infantino Tag Along Chime Activity Trio....Ages 0.

I guess in my post-natal fog I didn't realize this was supposed to suction cup to the car window. No matter, the little guys are attached with velcro loops so I just took them off and put them on the car seat handle. Baby stares at them for hours!

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I can't say I have ever used it in the car but I have detached the toys and put them around her wrist, on her play mats, and just dangled them in front of her to swat at when she was younger. She enjoys playing with them partially because of the sounds (the jingling and the crinkling of certain parts) but largely because she can easily hold and play with them from a young age. I found that many baby toys were just too big or too heavy!

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My nephew loves this, it keeps him occupied on car trips. Great learning toy as well.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Cozy Cruiser

Cozy CruiserI bought this jogger about 1 1/2 years ago. I have two children 11 months apart and I wanted something that didn't cost a lot that I could run/walk with and pull with my bike if I wanted. It is hard to run with since it does pull to the left. Ane yes, you do have to pop a wheelie when going around turns, but I just figured I'd build up muscles that way. My kids love the stroller and now they are 3 and 4 years old and just starting to outgrow it a little. The tires don't inflate well and there are big lumps in each one when fully inflated so the stroller doesn't roll smoothly. It takes a lot of time to put together. It is very sturdy but not compact. Unless you have a huge trunk in your car or a van or something like that, then it is pretty much impossible to take with you. I was not very happy with the trailer attachment. It didn't clamp down well on the bike so it came lose and was a pain to pull. It would slide down and as my pedal came up it would hit the attachment. I only pulled it 2 times. But in all, for the money...it works for me. I still use it now.

Though the price was right, I now wish I spent more and got a higher quality one. On most joggers, the front wheel is staionary, so that didn't bug me, infact i wanted it that way for dirt trails. However, it would go straight do to the poor design. The tires it came with will not inflate correctly and if they are fully inflated their is a huge lump in the tire. Normally, little tykes stuff is great but not with this. don't try and save money, get a quality one, this was a waste of money.

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This is a really great product. It's extremly durable, like most Little Tykes products. Using it as a trailer was easy. It's easy to switch from trailer to stroller. Folded it does not take up much space. The only problem I found with it is the way it handles as a stroller. As long as you are going straight there's not much effort in pushing it. Taking turns is a bit difficult.

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I just bought one second hand should have read the reviews first. I have used several jogging strollers, but this one is very poorly designed. the front wheel attachment is very unstable, and as a result, the jogger has a tendency to pull to the left spent more effort trying to keep it in a straight line than pushing it! Also, front wheel shows premature wear and warps. As a bike trailer only, it is adequate. However, attaching it to the bike can be challenging best if you can do it once and leave it on. All in all, disappointing product from Little Tykes. You get what you pay for!

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In the 2 years that I've had the cruiser behind a bike, both the wheels have already warped. Not what I expeced from Little Tykes. I'm having to deal w/buying new tires frequently due to flats because of the wheels. Now the whole thing wobbles making for a bumpy ride. Add to the fact that I couldn't purchase replacement wheels online. Ughhh!

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Lil Characters Unisex-baby Infant Piggy Costume

Lil Characters Unisex-baby Infant Piggy Costume, Pink, Mediumit was soft and so cute i thought my daughter looked adorable in it would defiantly buy again everyone remarked on how cute she looked and a lot of ppl said it was the best they had seen.

Was ripped around the belly area before I even got it on and once it was on it continued to rip.

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I bought this for my 14mnth old daughter. I bought it in the 18mnth size. It looked very adorable, and fit her fine. The problem was after she had the costume on for about 1 hr, mind you she was sitting in her stroller, one of the feet started to detach from the leg of the costume. I could understand if she was rough playing in it, or if it was really tight on her to begin with, but neither of those conditions applied. As stated she was sitting in her stroller. It's a shame, because this costume really was cute on her, and she tolerated the head piece too.

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Is a running joke that my baby girl looks like a piggy and eats like one so what better costume than a piggy? Everyone loved it and no one had ever seen one like it.

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It's adorable!! The hood fits perfect, but the body is huge. But my lil one has an oversized noggin' so I'm sure that's part of the problem. She is 13mo & we purchased the 12-18mo, so I feel it runs big, but will give plenty of room to layer warmer clothes underneath.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Sassy Produce Pals Attachable Toys

Sassy Produce Pals Attachable ToysI actually got an eggplant and banana. These toys are not soft. They are bulky and heavy and I always worried it could hurt the kids.

But they are cute to looks at. The fabric leaves much to be desired.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Step2 Click and Whirl Mower Blower

Step2 Click and Whirl Mower BlowerWhen my grandchild opened her Christmas present I was disappointed. The Step 2 Click and Whirl Mower Blower was much smaller then your production description led me to believe. Too short for my three year old.

I gave this to my son for his first birthday. Unfortunately, its not a good learning-to-walk toy because it tips over easily if he pulls himself up on it. However, now that he's 16 months old and walking well, I've given it back to him and he does really well with it. I haven't shown him how to take the blower off yet, I'm afraid he'll get frustrated trying to put it back on. We also haven't taken it outside yet, but it seems like it will do okay. The back tires don't roll on wood flooring, which I thought was strange. So, a little less control if you have a lot of wood flooring--it just slides along.

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My 17 month old son loves this mower. He pushes it all around the living room and has had it for over three weeks and is still amused by it (this is rare). It has no electronic component to it and I appreciate that it is one less toy I have to change the batteries in. It makes a clicking noise but is not obnoxious. There is little educational value to the toy but my son likes to mimic me vacuuming and I'm sure in the summer he'll enjoying mowing with dad. The blower component requires some manual dexterity that my son hasn't attempted to master but he likes to attach and detach it from the mower. It is sturdy and well-built and I am happy with my purchase.

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I got this for my 3 year old nephew and its more or a 1 year old! I was not very impressed!

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I purchased this for my 2 year old grandson who loves to "mow the lawn". It seems sturdy enough, however, the blower just does not attach well enough and it leaves alot to be desired as far as design and function. I think this lawn mower needs a makeover!

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Crocoglock Xylophone Musical Toy

Crocoglock Xylophone Musical ToyIt's already driving me insane having to repeatedly put the keys back on for my little ones. And the toy is rather lightweight. But the notes are clear and lovely and I am pleased to finally find something pentatonic and toddler (relatively anyway) friendly. So, yeah, a 3 star toy.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

My Big Star Chart (1yr+)

My Big Star ChartI can pick and choose which things to work on with my child for different steps in her life. Right now she is 2 1/2. Plus there are a few blank ones to write my own (one of which is brushing her teeth). I use the smiley faces for when she's good or at least tries, but the gold stars for when she's great! For every 10 stars, she gets to go out for ice cream. This has helped with reinforcing to share, be polite (please, thank you, excuse me, etc.), a reward for going to bed like a big girl (transition not only into a toddler bed, but also into a new room when we moved, brushing and flossing her teeth, and potty training. I do recommend this little chart. It's just perfect! I gave it 5 stars because it has plenty of stickers, it's not poor quality, it keeps my child wanting to do a good job, and it's fun for me to see her get so excited when she gets a new sticker. They aren't easily ripped. Matter of fact, I take them off after she gets 10 stars on the chart and put them back on the sheets and reuse them. So far I've reused the same stickers 4 times now and they stick just fine! I do highly recommend this product and might need to buy another 1 or 2 for my other children since there is only room for 1 child's name on it. But I feel it's totally worth the price!

I wasn't sure about purchasing this reward chart due to the cost, but am really glad I did. The chart and stickers are of a high quality material that can even be removed from the chart and reused (if needed). There are prefilled stickers and blank stickers for choosing your own goals. I bought this chart awhile back and feel we will get a lot of years of use out of it for both kids.

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I love this chart for my 2 1/2 year old learning to potty train. He loves to put the stickers on after he goes. What is great is there are blank pictures that you can write in what behavior you would like them to do. I use smiley faces for when he does the main items and when he goes pee pee, but when he goes poop in the potty which is a BIG deal he gets a star sticker! I love that it will grow with him and I can change the behavior I want to reinforce. I have also reused the stickers a few times and they still have some stick on them. Great tool for positive reinforcement!

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The sticker quality is perfect. Just sticky enough to stay put on the charts, but not too sticky that you can't remove them from the walls or floors without injury to the surfaces.

The chart worked spectacularly with my sons for potty training and morning wake-up routines.

Would highly recommend it if you want to give a star chart a shot for your little humanoid behavior modification.

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I love these stickers. My daughter liked putting them on each time she went on the toilet. She eventually started going without having to put them and I am now saving this for when its my sons turn to potty train him.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Infantino Baby Bugs

Infantino Baby BugsMy son is 2 months and already captivated by these little bugs AND they are BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free.

My son is three months old and we got these little bugs as a gift. He loves the bee with the orange face the best. The wings make a crinkle noise and my son loves grabbing them. He also picks up the little bee and waves it around in the air to make the rattle noise. This one little bee gives him hours of entertainment. I can see that maybe these toys would be too boring for older babies, but for a three month old they are perfect.

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My daughter loves these bugs! They are a little larger than I thought (maybe 6" long), but are a good value at 3 for under ten bucks for what's packed in them. 2 of them have crinkly wings and rattles inside; all 3 have a little teether plastic piece and a place to attach to links. I keep one in her diaper bag and it's a good way to distract her in a pinch.

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I gave these bees to my baby when she was 3 month old, They are light enough for her to practice lifting, plus the bright color and rattle sounds keep her interested. I also love that these are teether toys although my baby didn't use them much. But at 7-8 month old, She will have nothing to do with them.

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I purchased this for my nephew when he was 5 months old and started teething. As I write this review, he is 6 months old now. I initially purchased this item because the description says it has a "teething" section on the toy that helps babies who are teething.

I'm giving this item a 5-star review because not only does he like these toys, but the fact that you get 3 of them for the price. So what that means is for you finicky parents, you can just give your child one at a time and toss them away as they get dirty or what not.

My nephew likes them I assume because because they crinkle, rattle, are visually stimulating, and help him teeth.

Again, given the price on Amazon and the amount you get for that price, I can give this 5 stars.

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Little Tikes Push & Ride Racer

Little Tikes Push & Ride RacerMy daughter has definetely enjoyed pushing this car around and piling things on the seat and in the "doll" seat. I think it helped her learn to walk on her own, which is what prompted our purchase. She also likes climbing on, off, and over it. She is just starting to figure how to "ride" it herself (she knows how to and enjoys having me push her around on it.) The only thing this is missing is an inseat storage compartment. Kids love collecting and hiding things, and it seems there is plenty of space for a compartment--it doesn't need to be big. Although then the seat might not be as "ergonomic," that is if you could say it currently is. I think it would be a good idea anyway.

Assembly was easy enough for my husband, although it did take about 30 min--there are quite a few pieces that go into putting on each wheel. It'd be nice if the wheels were preinstalled but then the box would have to be a bit bigger, which isn't as economical, so consider your time spent an environmental service :)

this little tyke ride-on car was given to my oldest boy on his first b-day 2 years ago! he loved it and still loves it today! my two year old rides it now and loves it too! we were going to get one of those ride ons that makes noise and don't look as durable! we are so glad we chose this! its a winner! you cant go wrong w/little tyke brand!

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My son is almost one and I really want him to walk (not that I'm a pushy parent but I'm pregnant again and he's hard to carry around.) The minute my husband put this together my son went crazy! His eyes got big, his tounge came out, and he made giggly noises as he pushed it everywhere through the house. When he runs into something that causes him to stop he hollars out for help. Not only is it a cute sight to see, but I feel like he is learning balance and coordination too. Not to mention that he is now becoming aware of the three dementional world in which he lives. True, it's a simple toy with no bells and whistles but that's what makes it nice. You child is sure just to delight in their ability to get up and go!

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I bought this for my son, who has been crawling for 2 1/2 months and seems close to walking.

Pros: He loves it! This is a small, simple version of a push-toy/walker. It's great for apartment dwellers or folks who have limited space at home. It's small enough to fit well in my son's playspace, but large enough to support his weight. It's study, too he's a rough 'n tumble kid, and the car has held up very well. My sister and best friend also bought Push & Rides, and all are still in perfect shape after four years of enthusiastic play.

Cons: It's a pain to put together. The directions are all in pictures (whatever happened to using words in instructions??). I've assembled entire pieces of furniture with less frustration.

I'm including my addendum to the instructions for those who want a little more guidance:

Parts List:

K (small, black) and O (large, gray) are tools. You'll need them to tighten the nuts, but will throw them out after assembly.

M: red screws; G: white anchors; H: yellow endcaps

The rest of the parts list is clearly defined.

Instructions:

1-Pull the three metal bars out from the bottom portion of the car. You'll have two skinny bars (E) and one thicker bar (I).

2-Take one of the skinny bars (E), and hammer one end into a small nut (J). It's easiest to do this if the nut is on top of a sturdy block. Do the same thing with the other skinny bar. You'll end up with two bars (E), each with one nut on one end. You'll have two nuts (J) left over. Set the bars aside to use in instruction #4.

3-Put the white plastic hubcap into the indentation of the black wheel (do this with all four wheels).

4-Take the skinny bar (E). Next to the nut (J), add the wheel so that the white portion is touching the nut, then add a washer to the other side of the wheel. Put the bar through the holes as shown, so that it acts as an axle.

5-Once you have the bar (E) poking through the other side, add a washer and then a wheel. Now, you just need to add the last nut (J) to make sure the wheel stays on securely. Take the two small black capnut tools (K). Fit one capnut tool (K) over the nut that's already on the end of the skinny bar. Turn the car on its side, with the capnut tool (K) on the floor.

6-Put the other nut (J) on top of the exposed end of the skinny bar. Place the other small black capnut tool (K) on top. Bang on it a few times with the hammer until both nuts (J) are securely locked onto the bar.

7/8-Push the white plastic anchors (G) into place as shown.

9-Hammer the yellow endcaps (H) into the handlebars.

10-Hammer the thicker metal bar (I) into one of the the larger nuts (N).

11-Put the bar (I) into the blue car base and add red handlebars as shown.

12-Use the larger gray capnut tools (O) to hammer both nuts (N) onto the bar (I) securely.

13-Pop a beer: you're finished!

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DON'T BUY THIS! It's horribly flimsy. It broke when we very carefully put it together. I then called Little Tikes to complain and was put on hold for twenty minutes until I gave up. Tried again later and this time after 10 minutes of hold music enter in my phone number for a call back. I then received a call back but was put on hold again for 10+ minutes!!! I finally spoke to an agent named Alison who was rude and threatened to hang up on me when I tried to explain my problem.

Just an awful company with ZERO customer service. Will never do business with them again.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Mud Pie Baby Ceramic Piggy Bank

Mud Pie Baby Perfectly Princess Large Ceramic Piggy BankI bought this piggy bank for my niece for her first birthday. Absolutely adorable. The pictures don't do this pig justice. It also comes in an adorable box--pink with black polka dots. No wrapping necessary--unless, of course, the receiver likes to unwrap presents. We're going to take the piggy bank to one of our local stores and have her name painted on the rear of the pig. This piggy bank will definitely be one she'll cherish as she grows.

This is a very beautiful, feminine, girly bank. When I received it I was actually surprised by the size of it as it is quite a large bank. The details are beautiful (the painted features, the pink tulle tutu, the fabric flower, etc.) and really make the bank. Mud Pie makes other banks, but I liked this one the best. I bought it for my infant daughter and I put our loose change in it. She'll have this bank forever, I'm sure. I highly recommend this bank, it is so much more beautiful in person, the pictures don't do it justice. Don't look any further for a bank for your little princess. It is a perfect addition to a little girl's room.

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I gave this piggy bank to my 4 yr old grandaughter for her birthday. She loved it and tries to "feed" it every day.

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This piggybank is so adorable. It's perfect in my babys nursery. I just can't stop looking at it it's so cute.

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I was really on the fence about this product. My Niece is having a baby and I wanted to get something REALLY special for my soon to be Great Niece. I read all the reviews and was still a bit weary because I thought $40 was extremely pricy for a Piggy Bank. I was afraid of being disappointed and having to deal with the hassle of returning it.

Well needless to say I received it yesterday and it simply took my breath away. This thing is absolutely GEORGEOUS!!!! It's HUGE, Adorable, and very nicely done. I was in love with this item instantly. I wish I had a little girl of my own just so I could buy another!!!

Anyone who is still undecided can rest assured they will not be disappointed. I read another review complaining about the size and all I can say is they were not paying attention to the details of their order because this thing comes in two different sizes and I purchased the GIANT size which is really BIG!!!!

I can't say enough good things about this product. I loved it so much that I am shopping for another bank for my soon to be Great Nephew..YES...two nieces/two babies on the way...how exciting! The cost is no longer an issue for me because it is money well spent!!!

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Taggies Colours Take A Long Plush

Taggies Colours Take A Long Plush, Full BloomSomething nice and soft for baby. has squeaker in the middle. other security blankets feel a bit big; this is a nice size. although he loves the squeaker, i might've liked it without it because he only can put the edges in his mouth and it isn't quite the same as putting some thin, flexible fabric in his mouth that he soaks with his drool and sucks on; he loves that! still, it is nice and he likes it. good seller also.

My little boy has not once been interested in this taggie. It's not very interesting for him to play with. No noise and no interesting texture... just felt and the tags. I have a few of the other taggies and they are much better to keep little ones interested.

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I purchased this for a friend's baby. She was very unimpressed. Months later after not seeing her or her baby in a long time, I visited her and found this on the baby's car seat. I asked if she got it out just for my benefit and she said that her baby couldn't go anywhere without it. He loved the texture of the tags and how easy they were to put into his mouth. Score 1 for ME!

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Lamaze Play and Grow Kerry the Fairy Take Along Toy

Lamaze Play and Grow Kerry the Fairy Take Along ToyOur infant boys loved Kerry. The black and white background on the reverse side is perfect for the second and 3rd months. We clipped it onto the gymini and she was gleefully batted about. As they grew older they loved her purse which apparently is both intriguingly filled with rolly balls and delicious to teeth on. It easily snaps on to a carseat for a great car toy. We handed it down to their cousin this last May. And it is now a favorite of his too.

I received this as a gift at my baby shower. This is my little one's first favorite toy! I hook it to her play gym and I've hooked it to her car seat when we took a long trip. It really kept her entertained! At first she loved to stare at it, now she's plays with it and chews on it some. I would definitely recommend this or any similar toy from Lamaze! The back of the wings are black and white, which is good for newer babies, but the patterns and colors on the rest fascinate her now as well. I think this toy will definitely grow with her.

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I was a little disappointed... in that it looks a little crowded... other than that it's cute.

It's just that it's for a baby... too complicated

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bought two of these and my daughter liked this one better than the princess one. they are super cute, though. bright colors.

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It's so amazing when newborn babies start to interact with things! Both of my daughters began playing with Kerry the Fairy before they noticed any other toys. Something about this toy really attracted their attention.

Kerry has high contrast colors, a rattle, and some crinkly fabric pieces. She also has a clip for hanging on a car seat or bassinet. Like most Lamaze toys, Kerry is much larger than hanging toys from other manufacturers.

We also have a Lamaze Mortimer the Moose, which is also great, but Kerry gets a little more attention.

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Hape First Pounder

Hape First PounderThe children just love it.The only problem is the size :could have been wider with more pegs to bang on. Otherwise it is an excellent product.

Simple design keeps my baby's mind going and thankfully there's no flashing lights! Hah! I wish the 'nails' had heads to hammer on both sides instead of just one. Would purchase again!

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Very durable. I bought this for my 17month old, but right now, my 3 year old likes it more. It' works well in helping him release his toddler frustrations ;o)

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Pegs do not fall out because are wedged in so tightly. Have to 'rebang' from underside to re-position. Excellent quality and very durable.

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My grandson and granddaughter love this toy. Helps them get through their frustrations in a constructive way without touching one another.

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Heart Princess Pacifier chain

Heart Princess Pacifier chainI LOVE this pacifier holder! It is just so darling. I get so many compliments from others. I do love most of Haba products, but this one is one of the most practical ones I use every day.

The pieces are a little to big. I like how it looks, it's very durable and nice looking, but a little bit bulky...

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Bought for my friends baby shower because my son LOVES his train one...we always get compliments on how cute it is..and plus it works great as a teether!!!

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I got introduced to Haha pacifier chain from another mom who uses it with all her daughters, she got the beaded one which is so adorable. So we got one too, Moo Baa pacifier chain but we left it at our relative house (we loved that one too). I found this replacement for our daughter and it's the cutest chain a girl can ask for. This one is skinnier and lighter than Moo Baa. The seller shipped it very fast too. We can't seem to live without our chain. These chains are good to use as a toy too. Our daughter has this chain clipped on her at all time even when she sleeps, she reaches out to it and put her pacifier anytime she needs it. It's a must have if your baby is a pacifier lover. At first I thought it was heavy (Moo Baa) and hard to get the pacifier wrapped around the string but after a couple of times I got used to it. At times though I wish they make these a little smaller/skinnier to make it hang on better on the lighter baby clothes such as summer dresses and also to make it easy to put the pacifier in (when you try to wrap the long string along the big characters can get in the way, you'll see). But we are still in love with it. We got compliments for this all the time. The colors are wonderful, it's easy to find/locate since it's very visible due to it's size and colors. Thinking of getting an extra to clip on her car-seat since we suffered one time when we accidentally left her chain on her PJ after changing her. Thank you Amazon for carrying these!

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I'm not sure who likes this chain more myself, or my twins. Not only is this pacifier chain cute but it's also functional. We have used this for pacifiers, teething rings and toys. My twins just love this! They chew on it, they play with it and they are so interested in it. I have actually seen them take it from the other twin regularly. There is just something about this pacifier chain that amazes them. I also like the string loop because it fits all of the pacifiers that we have and is reasonably quick to swap out. This pacifier chain will not work with pacifiers without a "handle" in the front.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Fisher-Price Little People Happy Sounds Home

Fisher-Price Little People Happy Sounds HomeIm not sure why others rated this house so low. But all ive got to say is that you should look around for a coupon! Toys r us believe it or not had this toy for $25 and on top of that i had a buy one get one 50% off for lp sets. My 1 year old son LOVES this house! He loves to put the baby in the tub and flush the toilet. He constantly slams the house down to repeatedly poke the doorbell and also enjoys the phone. I think that as with all LP toys, he loves the actual people the most but i can see him enjoying this house more and more.

I WOULD recommend going on ebay for a better price and also to purchase extra individual LP figures to make the play more realistic :)

Our family is interracial so we bought AA people as well as some others such as the hispanic and asian families for diversity. Especially with ebay, you can find the toys you want at the prices that you want and you dont have to pay that high cost unless you absolutely must have new items and even then there is a market for cheaper new LP toys on ebay as well. Remember to select buy it now and sort by price+shipping : lowest to highest to find the best items. Narrow down your category and search smart!

I have this house, the animal sounds farm, school bus and dump truck along with several extra figures and the memories that children (including myself) create with these toys are irreplaceable! The toys are almost as sturdy as the original ones (pre 1991) and they still attract little ones today!

My daughter is 15 months old and I was looking for some "girly" toys to buy her for the holidays. I am always pleased with the quality of the plastic in Little People sets, but I really do not understand why they are so expensive. This is a small little unfolding house with five buttons that make different sounds (telephone ring, two different water sounds for the washing machine and the bathtub, a toilet flush, and a doorbell) and two little "people", one of which is a baby. There are some cute features, I'm glad my daughter has this, but it is nowhere near the $40ish current list price. I would judge this as a $25 toy. With some upgrades (more buttons/features) and more people in it, I would judge the price appropriate. I gave it only three stars because the value is low for the price and it was overall a bit boring/disappointing. My daughter has much more fun with the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Home, which is a GREAT buy for the money.

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I bought this toy for my daughter for Christmas last year she was 2. Now we're coming up to Christmas again and she's still playing with it. I think it's played a part in helping her with pretend play. I thought we might've been over it by now but it it still holding strong in its place in the living room. Once they outgrow I throw--to goodwill that is.

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I bought this for my niece's first birthday. I'd heard she had a fascination for a fellow toddler's Little People toys, and I wanted to get her a dollhouse. This toy got two birds with one stone.

Before I presented this, though, I checked to see if it needed batteries. According to the box, they're not included, so if you're a considerate gift giver, make sure you have some ready. I believe it needs 3 AA batteries -I wanted to say 2 or 3, as I can't quite remember which it was, but I seem to remember bringing 3 with the gift, and that's the safer number in any case; better to have one more than you needed than one less. Also, I think the place where the batteries go (underneath the house) requires a screwdriver, so make sure there is one handy.

It's called the Happy Sounds Home -so don't be surprised; this is a toy that makes sounds. That's why you need the batteries.

Here are the sounds it makes:

--laundry being done in the washing machine, ending with a beep to indicate the washer is done

--toilet flushing

--baby laughing in the bath

--phone ringing

--doorbell ringing

The speaker is located just inside the front door, on the floor where a door mat would be. I babysit my niece fairly regularly, and I personally felt the volume of the sounds are comparable to her other sound-making toys, i.e., not too loud at all. The loudest sounds are the ringing phone and the ringing doorbell. The beep at the end of the laundry washing sound probably comes next.

The sounds are blessedly short in length, though, compared to her other toys, some of which seem to go on and on. Unless you have a kid who obsesses with pushing buttons constantly and without end, I don't think you have to worry about this toy annoying you in the sound department.

OK, now for moving parts:

--the entire house has a hinged side, so it opens and closes

--the yellow front door opens and closes, and there's a pink button next to it on the outside that activates the ringing doorbell sound)

--the pink laundry detergent on the yellow washing machine is a button that activates the laundry washing sound

--the pink toilet seat lid opens and closes, and upon closing activates the toilet flushing sound

--the pink floor of the bathtub is actually a button you press to activate the baby laughing in the bath sound

--the yellow baby crib in the bedroom actually rocks

--the yellow refrigerator door opens and closes

--the pink phone in the living room is actually a button that activates the phone ringing sound

--the disc/wheel with the sun and moon sticker moves round and round and can be seen and moved from the outside of the house or the inside.

The pieces separate from the house are:

--the father

--the mother

--the baby

--a pink table

--two purple chairs

--a pink highchair for the baby

And everything fits inside the house, so the house is like a little toy box for the smaller pieces.

Also, my niece is at that stage in her life where she loves to put everything in her mouth, and these separate pieces are the ideal size for it, small enough for her to grasp, big enough that I never have to worry about her swallowing them, and solid and sturdy enough that I never have to worry about pieces breaking off. ALL of these have been tasted and gnawed on by the way, and they have all come out still looking as good as new, however slobbery they might be. My only concern is that I don't know what the little people are painted with -but whatever it is, I hope and trust that Fisher-Price has made sure it's safe.

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This is a good starter toy but for the price, I personally would expect perhaps a few more items in the package. It is great that it comes with the family but perhaps a pet and some other mobile pieces would be better. My daughter likes it but she seems to need more to do with it. I ended up buying the bus set to have more to do.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

1-2-3 Grow With Me Wooden Walker/Ride-on Toy/Trolley

1-2-3 Grow With Me Wooden Walker/Ride-on Toy/TrolleyI am happy with this purchase. I feel it is good for early walkers. My son used this when first walking at 11 months on hardwood floors and did great. He loved the bucket to put toys in. We now have it in the ride-on form and at 16 months he is not quite tall enough, but he still loves pushing it around and putting things in the bin. I like that it steers.

I do want to note that while the description states it is made of solid wood, and some parts might be solid wood, most of it is plywood. I deem it quality plywood, but let it be known.

The assembly was a bit challenging, especially curving the part of the bucket, thankfully that only needs to be done once and the conversions are relatively simple. I did end up adding extra washers to the handlebars to make a tighter fit.

Update: My 2 1/2 year old plays with the ride-on everyday. He is very rough with it, tips it over and jumps on it, runs it into things, throws heavy wood blocks in the bucket, etc. and it has held up fabulously. I highly recommend this wonderful toy!

This is a great product for a child that needs a sturdy walker. Our daughter has developmental delays and she didn't walk until she started using this (at 17 months old). The only problem with it is that it is hard for her to turn it, so she gets frustrated when she tries to use it like a doll stroller. She can turn is, but it takes some work for her to do so.

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The toy looked like a great buy for the money being that it converts into 3 different things. Here's the problem we've had. The nuts that screw onto the wheels constantly need to be tightened (they are small and pose a choking risk). Also, the nuts and bolts that hold the handle bar together do not stay tightened, so we always seem to be tightening those too. And, the flexible plywood that makes the basket also constantly falls away from the side wall panel grooves. The kids do enjoy playing with it (when it's not falling apart). I would give this product a much higher rating, if it stayed together ALL the time.

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...for a non-tip cart for our early walker!

We purchased this for our 1 year old, as she loves to walk around the house and pick up her toys. This cart is perfect for her to put her "trinkets" in, and we love, love, love that it is sturdy and doesn't tip over when she pushes down on the handle (like others we tried before. We can't speak for the other uses, but I imagine she will love it just as much.

My husband had no problem putting it together, but said the directions weren't all that helpful.

My only complaint is that the cart is fairly large and therefore heavy for her to turn as she moves about the house.

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Our 9 months old just started trying to take step so I put together this walker a few days back. I didn't buy it on Amazon (on zulily a few months back) and have the red and blue version. It looks adorable! She is able to push it on hard wood floor easily. We haven't tried it on carpet yet. We tried tipping it over and it is physically impossible for us to do. She loves digging into the basket for her toys. It's convenient for us when we want to clean we can just put everything in the basket. It was a pain to put together. I did it alone and made a few errors with the instructions not super helpful. Curving the basket was hard. After about 1.5 hours, it was done and I was happy with it :) I'm looking forward to converting it in the years to come.

I highly recommend this toy.