Showing posts with label rocking toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rocking toys. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Super Hero Squad Water Wow Doodle Book Magic Pen

Super Hero Squad Water Wow Doodle Book Magic PenI bought this for my 3 year old daughter. I store it in a big zip lock bag and keep it in my purse for restaurants. She loves it and it keeps her distracted/interested while we wait for our food to arrive. It beats handing her my iphone to play games on:). We have a Dora and Princess one, too. The water brush it comes with is ok, but I usually have another brush in the bag just in case. Or, she can use her finger. I bought the superhero one for my 3 nephews, too.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Alex Place a Face Stacking Cups

Alex Place a Face Stacking CupsBrilliant stacking cups. Others can be very frustrating for young toddlers to use but not these. They stack quite easily & can also be turned over and sicked inside each other. They are also a great parent & child interactive toy as you can look together at the faces you create. Lovely colors, soft but still bright & colorful. A nice size for small hands. My daughter has really enjoyed her set. They also seem very well made, not cheap and flimsy. I have washed mine by hand as I'm not sure how the printed images would survive a hot dishwasher cycle.

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Holgate Express Pull Train HZ1789

Holgate Express Pull Train HZ1789Wanted to buy toys Made in America for Christmas for my grandson and this was one of them. When it arrived I really checked it out and it was very well made and durable. He's a thrower and hopefully he won't throw this or there will be some dents in the wall because this is solid and well made. Very colorful and i'm sure he'll have fun playing with this for years to come.

This train is so cute! I love it and it's great for photos. More importantly, our son loves it. We bought it for him at 14 mths, but he wasn't really into it until closer to 18 months. It gets a lot of use. He loves to study the cars and pull it around. The paint and cars have held up very well to his rough and tumble ways. BUT, the wheels will come off over time. It's been a year and I've had to reattach the wheels often. The holes for the screws strip, so I finally used wood glue on the screws to re-screw the wheels in place. This seems to work well. I'm glad I found a solution because it really is a fun toy. My now-26-mth-old really enjoys it. Just use caution if your little one might put a loose wheel in his mouth.

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The little train was well made (in the USA) and our little guy was delighted with it! And it arrived in time for Christmas even thought we ordered at the last minute.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Mary Meyer PufferBellies, PokeyBelly Turtle, 7"

Mary Meyer PufferBellies, PokeyBelly Turtle, 7'I bought this turtle for my daughter for Christmas because she just started saying the word "turtle" and she really likes it. He's kinda small, but very cute. Her grandparents were visiting us and they were in the backseat with my daughter and this turtle, and he suddenly became "up" "down" turtle, he would hover up near the ceiling and then crash down to the floor! Now my daughter says "up" when she sees the turtle sometimes.

He is quality made, feels soft with just a slight rattle of a few beans in the back of him but mostly stuffing, and he is very cute. This is a small turtle, I would recommend from baby age to about 18 months old.

I ordered this for my mom because she loves turtles and giraffes. This was 2 in 1. Its a little smaller than I expected and it was quite expensive to ship. I paid as much to ship it as I did to buy it. Overall a pleasant fast experience but next time I will be sure to double check shipping costs.

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This is a stocking stuffer for my 8 month old son for Christmas and I can't wait to give it to him. I am very pleased with the quality of the product. I was a little surprised at the size of the turtle itself, (about the size of a beanie babie) I thought it would be bigger. My 2 year old got to see it before it was wrapped and she loved it. Very pleased!

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We got this for our now 4 month old baby for Christmas. It's super soft and adorable; just the right size for a little one.

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A very cute little tortoise. He looks like our real tortoise. A perfect doll for my little one to cuddle.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

IQ Baby Knock-Knock Blocks

IQ Baby Knock-Knock BlocksI purchased these for the young (under one year) daughter of an acquaintance. They are an unusually good set of blocks, being soft, multicolored, and with varying designs. Some have peek-a-boo windows and doors, and some have rattles inside. The only possible drawback is that the "windows and doors" could become torn lose with extended use, but they are a good value and would be expected to last as a young baby grows. They come in a convenient zippered storage case which has some baby features. I would rate these as a "best buy" for young babies.

These blocks are soft, colourful, with fun flaps and interesting picturesjust the sort of toy every parent thinks their kid would want. So, I bought these blocks when my daughter was 6 months old (she's 2.5 now) and like the previous reviewer's child, she never really liked payed them more than a moments attention. I thought they might be more of a hit with my son (who is now 7 months old), but so far they've been a flop too. It's a shame as before I had kids I bought them for all my friends with babies thinking they'd be great toys.

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Our daughters love playing with these blocks, but now that they are teething and chewing on them, the color is coming off on their skin. I wiped drool off a block with a white rag and was surprised the color rubbed right off on it also. We do not want to see our children ingesting dye from their toys.

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I purchased these for my 5 month old daughter. They are wonderful. The only problem is they are a little big for small hands to hold on to. Also they could be a little softer. All in all she loves the colors and noises. I feel they are a good value for the price.

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This is the perfect block set for small babies. Interesting textures, peek-a-boo windows and pictures fascinate my daughter and I don't have to worry about her falling on them as she toddles by. I looked for blocks like these for my first child but couldn't find them.

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

The Art of CureTM Baltic Amber Baby Teething Necklace - Amethyst & Honey w/"The Art of Cure" Jewelr

The Art of CureTM Baltic Amber Baby Teething Necklace - Amethyst & Honey w/'The Art of Cure' Jewelry PouchTMMy toddler is wearing this necklace often. The necklace is well made. I love how it looks on her. At first she gave a couple of attempts to remove it, now she does not even try to remove it since she realizes it is securely fastened. I will return to this seller.

I love this necklace. it helped my son with his teeth and made him more calm, as the amethyst does. BUT, this necklace came to me measuring 15 inches long. the description box says its 12-12.5 inches long. Thats what it should be. 15 is huge and fits on an adult. it is so long that my son can bring it up and chew on it and it is more of a choking hazard. Unfortunately, i have to return it and Amazon can not say if I were to order another one if it would be 15 inches again. So sad... I really like the necklace.

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Bought this to give as a gift. It is really lovely and arrived packaged very nicely. Also bought another similar one that we were pleased with, as well.

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I bought this thinking it was for my wife to wear because our son loves chewing on her necklaces. When we recieved it, I thought there was a mistake. Needless to say, my son is not wearing this.

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Kewpie: 8.5" Tall Cupie PVC Toy Doll

Kewpie: 8.5' Tall Cupie PVC Toy DollThe 8 1/2 inch plastic Kewpie that I ordered arrived today. He is so cute and adorable! He looks like a boy, and so I named him Dallin. His little body is very sturdy, and he stands well on his own, without any support. He has movable arms and legs. His hair is a painted on brownish-red. He has blue eyes with large pupils. He has such a sweet-looking face that it melts your heart. I put a one piece pantsuit on him that has colorful designs. He is now on my chest of drawers, standing with all of my other Kewpies. He looks very happy and right at home up there! I adore Kewpies, and I now have a grand total of 103. I'm certain that this sweet little Kewpie will capture your heart, as he has mine!

We love this Kewpie doll. We dress her, we take a bath with her, we teach her to swim and she even sits on the potty chair and tinkles after a bath. My grand daughter is 18 months old and this little Kewpie keeps up with her in all her little activities. This was a good little investment.

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We just adore this little cupie doll. It's happy little face brightens up the day. The doll is well made and would delight doll lovers of all ages. It was well packed and arrived well within the stated delivery estimate date.

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What a great gift for my 13 y.o. from her older sisters. Our family thinks she looks like Kewpie. LOL She loved her gift.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Skip Hop Sort and Spin Fishbowl Sorter Bath Toy

Skip Hop Sort and Spin Fishbowl Sorter Bath Toythis is an awesome bath toy!

it's simple but fun. the fishbowl's suction cup is STRONG and holds really well on the tiled wall or the tub itself. the toys that fill it up float and squirt. the bowl itself, once held by the suction cup, can spin and dump all the toys out then spin to be right side up again. then all the toys can be stored in the bowl and the water drains out completely when the bath is over.

my three year old has so much fun with this toy it's completely open ended and promotes imaginative play since there's no "one way" to play with it.

my six month old loves watching the toys bob up and down in the water and i know will love this set more and more as she grows up, too.

i've found that simple is best with bath toys. they stay cleanest and ultimately are the ones that are played with most. this one is my favorite because it's totally self contained so it leaves the sides and corners of the tub free from wet toys!

love it.

The toys are soft and the toy is a good bath toy. This was for my 2 year old who hates bathtime. The bottom of the bowl has a hole so that the water drains out when done playing with it.

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Just bought this for my 3 year old and it has definitely become his favorite toy. He loves the squirters and figuring out which slot they go into then spinning the whole fishbowl to do it over again.

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This bath toy is multifunctional which is always a super plus! Shape sorter of unique shapes, fun toys to hold and splash around, and it also provides as its own storage! My 14 month old daughter is obsessed with this toy!

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Toys are small enough to fit into my 6-month old baby's hand and are soft enough for her to chew on them. Since it has a suction I can attach it to my shower doors to save more space and not have the toys all over my bathroom

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Monday, July 7, 2014

VTech Sing and Discover Story Piano

VTech Sing and Discover Story PianoMy son got this for his first birthday, and loves it. It's got lots of different buttons for him to push, two different modes, plus the pages of the book turn, and the buttons correspond to the page. Also, it's got a microphone that really works, and he loves to listen to himself. We've got a couple of VTech toys now, and they've held up great to banging, drooling, chewing, and just generally being beat up.

I would have liked to see a couple of changes to this, although overall it's great. 1. For a piano, I sort of expected to have a full octave of keys. With only 5, it's just a little short. I also expected one of the modes to say the color of the keys when you pressed on them.

I've got two issues with this toy. First, it broke right away. My kids aren't rough, and didn't abuse it, but with in a week or two the microphone shorted out. My second issue is with the music, and this is a pretty big complaint of most VTech toys across the board. The music is BAD. I'm not saying bad quality, I'm talking about playing wrong notes for traditional nursery rhymes. It's so bad that we can't even sing along to some of the tunes. I come from a very musical family, and my husband is a music educator. This drives me BONKERS! VTech would have some knock out products if they could figure out the melody for these nursery rhymes!

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The toy would have been fabulous except for the microphone shorting out. Now it makes this horrible, very irritating (for the parents) static sound. I may try to disable the microphone even at the risk of ruining the toy.

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My granddaughters play with this only once in a while and the microphone shorted out almost immediately. Typical for made in China junk.

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My 22 month old son has been playing with this since he was 4 months old. We have a second home and decided to buy a second piano for him to have at each house. He knows all the songs now and hums along. He has been using the microphone on it for over a year too. He enjoys turning the pages and pushing all the song buttons. I would have to say this is his very favorite toy. Batteries last a long time in it too!

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Oval Bell Rattle - Unfinished

Oval Bell Rattle - UnfinishedI was so excited to find this rattle (along with the similar version w/ wooden rings along the columns) because it's all natural (no paints) and MADE IN THE USA (hard to find anything NOT made in China these days). While it appeared just as the picture displayed, it was a big rough and my child ended up scratching himself w/ the non-smooth edges. For babies that put everything in their mouths, I'd hope the product would be smooth (e.g., sanded down more). Unfortunately, it's not the case. So, I'd say this product checks the box for being natural and made in the usa...but could be improved to be more "baby friendly."

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Levels Of Discovery Princess Jewelry Cabinet Pink/Purple

Levels Of Discovery Princess Jewelry Cabinet Pink/PurpleThe quality is great and it provides real organization for jewelry and hair bands and bows that even a three year old appreciates.

We were looking for a vanity but ended up purchasing this instead. It is perfect for our 3 year old. It helps keep all of her "jewels" together and teaches her about taking care of her stuff. Extremely easy to assemble, very well made.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

HABA Pure Nature Organic Clutching Figure, Lisa Long-ear

HABA Pure Nature Organic Clutching Figure, Lisa Long-earThe design of this little toy demonstrates an understanding of the developmental age that its for. It's easily held by an infant and its small size and simple face all make it a much enjoyed little toy.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Baby Einstein Press and Play Pal Toy

Baby Einstein Press and Play Pal Toy, NeptuneMy newborn loves the panda. He can coo and gurgle at it for 30 minutes uninterrupted. He lies on his back and I put the panda next to him (they say newborns prefer to see things from the side?) It must be the black and white contrast and those big eyes. He often reaches and touches it smiling all the while. He loves the music too. Honestly, the panda is his best friend forever!

So cute! This toy is easy for my son to hold and snuggle and the music wonderful!

I saw some other reviewer had challenges in activating the toy the directions say to press the hands and feet the stomach is not actually a button, so hopefully this review will help other moms.. My baby loves it and the music is great! Great item and a good value.

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Cute, but not the best baby einstein makes. Wish I could have played with it before buying. I was about to ship it back because the tummy didn't make any sounds, but as I read the reviews I guess it's not supposed to. But there is a button there like it should, and the box says 5 sounds, so I don't know. The different paws sound similiar despite the different instruments. A different song for each paw would be better. Baby Einstein at least used to make a duck with a similar concept...when you hit the middle, the song would bring all the instruments together, while the paws do individual instruments. This almost seems like a cheap ripoff.

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Little Brian instantly fell in love with this vibrant, smiling panda. He is actually mesmerized by the sound and the feel of this toy, and just loves to hold him!

Baby Einstein Press and Play Pal Toy is highly recommended! (Gotta love that Panda's face.)

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If your comfortable with dirt, this toys for you! Baby toys that cant easily be cleaned are a terrible idea. My 6 month son loves this thing but after he teethes on it for a little while it is completely soaked, the he drops it on the floor where it gets coated with who knows what (not that my floors are very dirty) it gets very gross. then he wants to put it right back in his mouth. Which I can handle for a day or so, but after that I want to throw it in the washer so hes not eating day old drool/spit-up/floor dirt mud. But the music box is not washable and not easily removed. I have disassembled this thing twice to clean it (not an easy task, requiring wire cutters, a sewing needle, thread, and removing/replacing stuffing and tiny wires) but its becoming much more hassle than its worth. I am just going to throw it away before he becomes too attached. I would hate to have to tell him he cant have his favorite toy. What a shame they didn't make the music box removable because it really is a good toy.

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Kaloo Plush Rabbit

Kaloo Bliss Rabbit, Large, Redi bought 2 kaloo items, one for one of my twins and this one for the other. it was also a complete success. She took it with her and did not even released it for a minute. i have to say that the product is a great size (not extremelly big nor small) but very soft. great presentation: very nice round lila box that does not need to wrap it for gift purposes. it was delivered before expectation. The quality is very similar to Doudou et Compagnie i bought in paris a couple of months ago. this product could be a tremendous succes in Peru where its not available.. once again thanks

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Sesame Street Ernie Light Up Musical Pet Pal

Sesame Street Ernie Light Up Musical Pet Pali have this toy connected to my 16 month olds stroller. he loves this toy

Toy had batteries already installed. 3 AAA batteries. Saved me a few dollars. These little toys play a musical song and the animal lights up and makes sounds. My son is 2 Y.O. he has the dog and the duck. He's had them since he was 5 months old.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Steiff Sleep Well Bear Music Box Blue

Steiff Sleep Well Bear Music Box BlueLoved the Steiff bear but was a little dissapointed with the music, not very soothing expected a better music quality.

The bear (Steiff) is great in all aspects.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

150 Large 3.1" Crush-Proof Ball Pit Balls - non-PVC Phthalate Free Plastic in 5 Colors - Guaranteed

150 Large 3.1' Crush-Proof Ball Pit Balls - non-PVC Phthalate Free Plastic in 5 Colors - Guaranteed Crush-ProofI purchased 150 balls in June and was very happy with the product. This filled a ball pit for my daughter, who was less than one year of age. As she has gotten older, it has become obvious that the 150 balls was just not enough. As I was very happy with my original purchase, I elected to purchased from this company again. The second shipment of 150 balls had a large number of balls deflated. I contacted the company and talked with "Terry", and requested that the damaged balls be replaced. Terry called me a liar, and alleged that the damaged balls were from the original June shipment and I was filing a fraudulent complaint with his company. Terry advised that after six months, the balls will begin to deflate (though, my original shipment has been just fine...). Nice customer service when you are a repeat customer and somone refers to you as a liar, and then tells you that their product will break in six months anyway. I have sent a picture of the damaged balls to the company, and am waiting response. Whatever the response ends up being, I would NOT recommend buying anything from this company! Nothing like someone calling you a liar when you simply want a damaged product replaced. I will update the review with the outcome of my complaint.

You'll notice similar reviews on this product from other people, and CMS regularly responds "This product was not purchase from CMS." Apparently we are all idiots and keep providing feedback to the wrong company. Look for CMS reviews on other products as well. You will see consistent problems.

Note: Product is made in China. Buy Made American made from an American company...don't waste your time with these people...

We bought these for the "ball-pit" section of the Mega Playland kids toy and they were perfect. The balls that came with the playland were half the size. These large balls really are crush proof and not at all flimsy. Based on other reviews I knew in advance that these did not come with any type of carrying bag, so I purchased a mesh bag that works great. One of those mesh drawstring laundry bags would work well, but I actually ordered a mesh "boat bag" from amazon since it was black (hides dirt) and super study, and couldn't be more pleased. If you're looking for the best balls for your kid's ball-pit or play yards I highly recommend these!

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Our grandson is having so much fun with this product diving in the balls, throwin gthem around. They really are high quality and met all our expectations.

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We got these balls for our tunnel system because we read complaints about other balls getting crushed after being crawled/sat on. These balls are great. They definitely don't crush and are a good size. The colors are bright and good for teaching colors. The older kids throw them at each other and they're light and fairly soft so no one gets hurt. We have 650(!) of them in order to fill the tunnels but they're worth it.

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These are so quality. My 8 month old loves them. I am actually ordering more because I didnt order enough the first time

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Animal Print Zebra and Leopard Chiffon Tutu for Girls Ages 2-7

Animal Print Zebra and Leopard Chiffon Tutu for Girls Ages 2-7Bought this item for my daughter to wear at her birthday party. She absolutely loved it. Was also a very great price!

The size was supper small so for a small I'd say it only fits toddlers. I'm also disappointed in the loose threads in the top colored layer as there was many at the bottom and the top section, although sturdy looking it had Missed sewn section. I would send it back for money back but considering shipping cost the same amount of the product, wasn't even worth it. I'll have to do some sewing to fix it. The 2 underskirts are white with a color over skirt.The picture must be a large or extra large and is darker than the actual product. As i got the small, I figure my 5 year old granddaughter can use it for a doll. I'm very disappointed. Price was fine for 5 bucks but as the shipping was almost 6 bucks, I would not recommend this product. If the shipping was free, yes it would be worth it but its not. Such a disappointment for a Christmas Present.

Jan 2013 update: Well my 5year old Grandbaby opened it and it was so small I dare not try to put it on her. It will be regulated to a stuffed doll or toy for looks unless someone has a baby girl and wants it. Not worth the price at all. Not Even same look as in the picture. Don't buy it.......My daughter called me about the tutu and said it's outside layer is just sheeding strings like crazy. Plain its Bad Product and wont last a week even of costume play.

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Lamaze Adrian the Alien Play and Grow Toy

Lamaze Adrian the Alien Play and Grow ToyThis toy is just as cute in person as it is in the picture! My daughter loves playing with her and the star at the bottom is perfect for teething.

My little granddaughter really loves this toy. It's easy to handle, very colorful, and very chewable. What more does a baby need?

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The alien is just super cute! My baby isn't very interested in him since he isn't as cool as the other Lamaze toys she has. It literally is like the pic no bells & whistles like her Lamaze Play & Grow Rusty the Robot Take Along Toy. I think I kinda just bout Adrian for me LOL

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I have enevr bought anything of this brand and been disappointed! It was a shower gift. It was for a little girl. They were not looking for a bunch of pink, so this was perfect.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Little Garden Discovery Cube

Little Garden Discovery CubeI purchased this a few months ago for my son, and while initially he wasn't sure what to do with it, it has become a favorite toy, providing him with reliable entertainment. It's small enough to stow in a large diaper bag or to keep him occupied while in his car seat. It really was a great purchase and he continues to discover each new aspect of the cube over time.

This is a pretty cute toy; but I felt one of the features is completely unnecessary in a toy targeted at very young children. Namely, the magnets that are in one of the sides are pretty strong and emit EMF at fairly high levels (> 5mG). While research on the effects of EMF exposure is still ongoing, there are enough concerns to question the necessity of putting magnets into toys given to infants.

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