Showing posts with label top ten baby toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label top ten baby toys. Show all posts

Friday, August 15, 2014

Playskool Explore and Grow Busy Ball Popper Assortment

Playskool Explore and Grow Busy Ball Popper AssortmentThis is the best toy to give a toddler (1+ years). It is gift I give for those first birthday parties or first Christmases. Every kid loves it, and it often becomes their favorite toy. They don't grow tired of it.

The models of this toy vary some in the coloring of the plastic, the velocity that the balls shoot out the top, the decorations on the side, etc.

But it is always a hit ... and after giving the toy, the parents will invariably come back with "that's his favorite toy" or "she has never grown tired of the ball popper" or "you always give her the best things" ... definitely a hit if you need a standout something for a toddler in your life.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

North American Bear Baby Cozies - Duck

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

Run...Run very fast from this company.

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

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

Too bad he opened the package. =(

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

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

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

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Step 2 Sizzlin' Shapes Kitchen

Step 2 Sizzlin' Shapes KitchenI like Step 2 products in general. The big components of their toys are still made in the USA and that is a big plus for me. I bought this for my daughter's 1st birthday. Its cute, but she never really showed much interest in it.

Although, now that she is almost 2, I think she plays with it a little more. She cracks me up with some of the things I find tucked into the microwave or in the refrigerator. She enjoys putting things in the sink and refrigerator and watching them tumble out and the shape sorter is a great. Her favorite thing about it, naturally, is thedifferent noises it makes.

Overall, a nice product from a good company. I would have given it 5 stars if it held my daughter's attention a little bit more, but I think it just depends on your kid.

Gave as gift to granddaughter at 16 months old. This is the first toy she runs to when she visits every time for the past year. She is now almost 2 1/2 and is getting too big for it but still loves it. What she loves the most are the electronic sounds -the sizzle when she sets a pan on the burner and the water sound when she pushes button on sink faucet. I've been looking for a bigger kitchen and am disappointed that I cannot find a larger kitchen with the water sound feature. The only thing disappointing with the kitchen is the refrigerator -the shelves are barely there and round so that nothing can sit on them and therefore is useless. But, this doesn't matter to granddaughter because she is happy using the stovetop, sink, and microwave.

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My grand daughter loves this. It's perfect for her small hands...not too big and not too small. Just the right number of extra pieces.Step 2 Sizzlin' Shapes Kitchen

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

BRIO Shape Sorting Box

BRIO Shape Sorting BoxI like this brand a lot so I was happy to buy a wood alternative to all the plastic sorting boxes out there. I am happy with the colours and quality, and I suppose the compact size is nice for a baby just starting to sit. Baby likes holding and chewing on the blocks so far...we'll get to the sorting eventually.

This is a very sturdy sorting toy made by wood. Only downside I can see with it is that it makes a lot of noise when you drop the first pieces in since they are solid wood blocks.

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We received this a a gift after our baby was born. She is 6 months. She has been playing with it now for about 1 month. She has not yet figured out to sort the shapes out but once in a while she gets lucky with the cylinder. She enjoys the colors and of course licks and chews on them. The still look good as new. She likes knocking the shapes together and likes grabbing the box. She will sit and play by herself for 1 hour. The product is made in Sweden. It is very durable and safe for kids to use. The only thing that worries me a bit is that it is hard and that it may hurt her if she fell on it or accidentally hit herself with it. Overall, great product. I look forward to buying more products from BRIO

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We bought this for our one year old daughter and she loves it! It is a lot more durable then I expected. The only down fall was it was a bit smaller then we thought it would be. It quickly made up for that, though! It is a great conversation piece even.....I would recommend it to everyone.

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My 12 month old girls loves this toy. She loves to put the shape in the matching holes. She plays music with the blocks. This is the second kid who plays with this toy: it survived the first kid and will definitly survive a second kid's rough play. A much better investment than plastic toys. Great for spatial and pattern recognition

Monday, June 30, 2014

Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Press & Go Crocodile

Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Press & Go CrocodileI bought this for my 5 month old son for his first Christmas. We took it in the kitchen and watched it go.. and he LOVED it! It moves fast and goes about 5 feet and the alligator jaws "chomp" while it is in motion. Tried it on the carpet, but the effect was not good as it only moved about 1 foot in distance.

My one year old recieved this for his birthday and loved it! He has no problem pushing the little bird to make him roll away.

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I bought this for a friends little boys first birthday. He loved it! Even his older siblings loved it. The way it takes off when you push down the birds is really cute. I would buy it again.

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My nephew loves this toy. It is easy for him to push the blue part down and he loved watching it roll across the floor.

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Friday, June 20, 2014

HABA Shape Sorter Curioso

HABA Shape Sorter CuriosoThis is a nice toy, and the blocks are fun and interesting. However, I just don't find it to be educational as a shape sorter. The problem is that the sorter is made of cloth and the cutout holes are not very true to shape. The blocks don't fit in with ease. If I had it to do again I would get one of the wooden sorters that Haba makes.

This is not a perfect toy & I would not have spent $50 on it if I would have seen it in person first. This sorter comes with 8 blocks to put in the holes (3 of which go into the same hole). Also, the square block does not have a square hole to fit inside (it is slightly rectangular on one side) & you have to turn it sideways to fit it in the rectangular hole. I guess that's ok, but I think it would have been better if they would have made a square hole for it. I called Haba to get a replacement (I initially thought that it didn't fit in any of the holes) but they explained how it is supposed to work & sent us a free toy for the trouble, $30 value (great customer service). If I didn't figure this out right away, I doubt an infant will but I like to think that the act of having to turn it sideways encourages problem solving & critical thinking at a young age.

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I purchased this toy for my ten month baby. She loves being able to put the blocks inside without using the shape sorter just by opening the basket. I love this toy also because the blocks match the other block from Haba we already have.

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my son owns a number of HABA toys. this one is by far the favorite. each block has an interesting shape and a unique feature rattle, mirror, kaleidoscope that makes for hours of fun. all of this made from wood and cloth, not plastic.

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Infantino Activity Triangle

Infantino Activity TriangleWe recieved this as a part of a gift box my mom bought at costco's. I didn't think much of it when I saw it but it was bright and colorful.

Also in the package was a blue hippo that had blocks inside it and a plunger to push them out. Frankly speaking my 6 month old (at the time, now 7months) didn't know what to do with it, and it didn't capture his attention.

However wow! This gadget Triangle! My Goodness!! There is so much to look at and do, he is captivated by it. :)

He'll play with one side of the triangle for so long that he forget it has activities on the other sides. So every 10 minutes or so, I'll flip it and he will gurgle with renewed enthusiasm and start playing with the 'new' side!

When my son gets sleepy and lies back on his nursing pillow, often I'll hold it up and turn it back and forth so he can watch the 2 gears race up and down. One of them moves in a zig zag pattern and the other spins, its even fun for me to watch. As a side note, its great exercise for your wrist. It also makes a pleasant sound, when the tiny balls rattle, sounds like your shaking a box of salt, not too loud, perfect for a drowsy baby.

I also like that:

1. It has so many toys on it but is just one piece, so no lost parts or cleanup.

2. No batteries needed.

3. Its not a loud toy, just loud enough.

I highly highly recommend this toy, its really a bargain!

One update:

At 9 months, my child is still crazy about The Triangle. I believe the whole Infantino gift box with both toys was $. And no batteries needed. :)

What a bargain!

We were looking for a new toy for our then six month-old daughter, when a kind stranger recommended the Triangle as one her child had found entertaining. We looked closer at it and realized just how much was going on in this toy each side has multiple different actions, shapes, colors and activities, and there are spinners, rattles and mirrors too. In essence, you gain five sides of activity, and can extend the entertainment value of the toy by periodically rotating it for younger kids so that it always presents something new. As they become stronger, they begin to discover that it can be picked up and shook for added interaction, and will also begin rotating to different sides themselves.

While it is just slightly on the large size for easy portability, when we did have room, we were sure to pack it for trips as this one toy provides far more entertainment than carrying multiple others. Plus, it is well made and very durable. Now at 16 months, our daughter still carries this around as one of her favorite toys. We love it and she does too! We'll certainly be hanging on to this one for the next baby! A tremendous value!

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I got this for my four and a half month old thinking she would like it in a few months, but she picked it up right away. This toy got her to sit upright for more than a few seconds. She can play with this toy for twenty minutes, turning it over and playing with each side. It is by far her favorite toy and she moves around to get closer to it. She can also sit and play with it in her high chair, which is great for when we go out or have company over.

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We love this toy. I can't face all the flashing lights and music that is on every toy at the toy stores now, so I looked online for something to entertain our budding explorer. Our seven month old absolutely LOVES this toy. He can stay fascinated with it for extremely long periods of time, and I love that it is all about him driving the action, not the toy itself. We also bought the Curiousity Cube at the same time, which I like, but not as well. Definitely would recommend.

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I love this toy and highly recommend it. My sister gave one to my boys when they were 3-1/2 months, and they obviously weren't interested. At about six months, we showed it to them again. It instantly became a favorite. The boys are almost a year old now, and it is still one of their most played with toys. In fact, I have to be careful that they don't fight over it.

There are five sides to the toy. One side has beads that can be moved along wiggly posts. Aother side has large balls and other-shaped objects that slide along straight posts. The third side has a mirror that flips around. The next side has two gears that are moveable, and the final side has two textured flat pieces that spin. There are tiny balls throughout the edges, so it makes noise when you shake it, but it's not a loud toy. My boys love it. They play with one side and then flip it and play with the other, over and over. This toy holds their interest longer than any toy we have so far. I wish I could find something similar that is just as good, but I haven't so far.

Great gift, buy it!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Chicco Lemmy My First Puppy

Chicco Lemmy My First PuppyWe purchased Lemmy for our almost two year old. She enjoys playing with him, and she loves his bone and brush. His noises aren't realisticbut my daughter doesn't seem to mind. She loves rubbing his back and listening to him snore. He isn't her favorite toy, but he still gets a lot of play time. He also seems well-made like he can withstand toddlers rough play.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Tiny Love Crosby Clip-On Crab Stroller Toy

Tiny Love Crosby Clip-On Crab Stroller ToyHe loves the lights and the battery lasts more than three weeks of fairly constant use. The clips are also clutch as the crab can just be clipped anywhere perfect for traveling

Small enough to put in your diaper bag and clip on the car seat when needed. Love the button to turn off the music so you only see the lights blinking.

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So cute. Every grandmother will want one. Perfect shower gift for Grandma.

My 3 month old grandson really loves it. Lights and music.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Uncle Goose Presidential Blocks (45 pcs)

Uncle Goose Presidential Blocks
  • Handmade
  • Ages 5+

I love it when a classic gift can multitask!

I bought this for my father-in-law for Father's day. He's a big American history buff, especially Civil War/Revolutionary stuff, and he collects antique American flags. So I knew this was perfect for him! Not only can he get a dose of Presidential history, he can add to his flag collection in a neat new way. As an added bonus, he can play with his granddaughter (my 2 year old) with these and start teaching her some history early on. Its something they can share and build some memories with, and I love that!

They are well-crafted, with simple patriotic hues of blue and red on natural wood. The presidential portraits are very clear and realistic. The 'flag' is very nice too. The sides of each block are smooth, as are the corners and edges, which was a concern for me if my toddler was going to be playing with them. They look durable enough for a child to handle them, even though they're recommended for age 5 and up.

Although the set was on the pricier side, I decided it was far cheaper than buying my FIL another $1500 antique flag. I justified the price with the gift fulfilling a couple of rolesfather's Day, flag collection, American history, and grandpa-granddaughter playtime.

I highly recommend this for any patriots, history fanatics or flag collectors out there, but I consider this a pretty expensive set of blocks for little kids.

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I have searched around, and these Uncle Goose blocks are the highest quality we have found. This set is great for learning the Presidents.

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Got this for my nephew who is 7 years old and in to learning all about the presidents. He totally loved it. It is so neat how you caan put it togethher and make the flag out of it. Blocks are very nice and it's something that will last forever.

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Great item! Good quality and ships fast, the photo and descriptions are accurate. What you see, is what you get!!

The storage box arrived split in two. Packaging was poor. I am very disappointed that I have to return this.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Neurosmith Jumbo Music Block

Neurosmith Jumbo Music BlockWe got this as a gift at my baby shower and my daughter started using it around 6 months. She used it to help her start pulling up and feeling all the different sides. By nine months she was standing (with its help) and playing. She is almost 2 now and still loves it. It comes with a cartridge that changes the songs and makes it more interactivelike singing head, shoulders, knees and toes, as she does the dance, or doing jumping jacks. I can see that she will be using this toy for a long time to come. This is the only toy that has made that long haul from infancy well into toddlerhood. For the price, it is a great buy! She was singing along with the songs around age one and it helped her learn her shapes too!

My 9 month old plays with this product and really enjoys it! The sounds are fun (songs). It provides interesting ways for baby to explore. As my baby grows, this toy will help her develop motor skills like working snaps, zippers, buttons, etc. She is working some of those things even now! She loves to stand at it and it is very safe (soft cloth and no sharp edges).

This is a terrific learning tool and will keep baby;s attention for long periods of time!

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This toy is great. My daughter started using it at about one year old and continues to enjoy it. It is the perfect height for her to stand holding onto. If you have hardwood floors, it can also be pushed around as a walker. The sound quality is great and the songs are not too annoying to parents. There are lots of shapes, colors and things to play with on all six sides. I give this an A+.

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Among the many toys at daycare, this is my daughter's favorite (outside of the gym). She is 13 months and has been walking for 2 months; however, because it is soft, I believe it would be a good choice for a child who was still "cruising." There are lots of things to manipulate inside the top layer of each side of the cube. And with 6 sides to the cube, there are a lot of options.

If electronic songs don't make you crazy and you don't have any blanket objections to battery-operated toys, this would be a good choice for your toddler.

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I purchased this for my little granddaughter. Both she and I had so much fun with it!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Infant Punkin Cutie Pie Costume

Pumpkin Cutie Pie BabyI thought this was a good price, but shipping is a lot! Unfortunatly, I found it a lot cheaper at Wal-Mart. Now I know where to go next Halloween!

This was a very cute item. I received it pretty quick. The delivery time was over exaggerated. You will need some under clothes for this item. So, get a black turtle neck or long sleeve undershirt. We took many pics and she was adorable. It is very LIGHT IN COLOR. It is not a "rich" orange or "rich" green. The picture gives it more color. But it is not bad. So, if you want a more richer and thicker colored costume, you may not want this one. But if you are indifferent and it looks good. You want something inexpensive, cute and that you can take pictures in, then this is a good fit. They have these at Target as well.

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I was afraid that the costume would be made of really cheap material. Kinda like the ones you get at the dept stores. It was a great surprise to see the quality of it. I bought it for my 1yr old granddaughter and she loved it. She was so adorable in it. With a long sleeve shirt and leggings she was toasty warm in it.

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As I had seen in various other reviews this outfit is way too small for an 18 months old child and will never fit a 24 months old child. The product description needs to be revised...but as usual Amazon and vendors are not doing so great with accurate product descriptions.....

That said, the costume is nice and I will use it next year for my youngest daughter who will be 9 months next Halloween.

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I bought the 18 month size in this costume for my 16 mo. niece. While she was tall for her age, she was wearing 18 mo. clothes with room to grow. The hat didn't fit at all (not even close). Another review compared it to a beanie. I would almost call it a beret a completely flat one. The pumpkin itself was a little short. If she raised her arms at all, it rose above her diaper. It was still cute, just a lot smaller than I had expected.

Additionally, the costume is a good price, but know that unless you have them already, you will need to purchase a turtle neck and tights to wear under the pumpkin. Once all of that is figured in, the price becomes a little less attractive. My niece was still adorable, but I probably wouldn't buy this costume if I had it to do over again.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Blue's Clues - Electronic Mixin' Music Studio Player (2001)

Blue's Clues - Electronic Mixin' Music Studio PlayerThis toy is awesome! I have a 10 month old girl and a 2 year old girl and they love this toy. You can warp the music and your voice and come up with all kinds of sounds. It is very entertaining to watch both of them play with it! If you dont have one of these.. get one. Your child will not be bored!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Baby's First Blocks

Baby's First BlocksBaby loves playing with these these (and sucking on them too--he's teething), dad loves playing with these, mom loves the extremely high quality of these blocks, which will obviously last for years, just because they are so well made but because they will be a building block (pun intended) of our toy collection for years to come. The paint is bright and strong, the wood grain and cut edges of the underlying wood is beautiful, and they are clearly excellent blocks.

I'm thinking of buying two more sets, just so we can build bigger towers for the kiddo to knock over.

The picture for this item isn't very good, so FYI, this set has two blocks each of six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. We expanded the set with the Haba Discovery Blocks--the blocks from both sets are the same size, so it works perfectly.

These blocks are cubes, 4cm on each side. There are twelve in a package: 2 red, 2 orange, 2 yellow, 2 green, 2 blue, and 2 purple. This size block will coordinate with Haba First Blocks, Haba Fantasy Blocks, Building Blocks Sevilla, Haba Building Blocks Cordoba, and the Haba ball track set. They are the good quality you would expect from Haba blocks, though the packaging is not as nice as the packaging for the other block sets I mention above, so they would not be as attractive to give as gifts. I bought these blocks to expand on our other Haba block sets, and that's exactly what they did.

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Our daughter loves these blocks! We started her off using them during dinner time when she was 5 months old. We have her sitting with us at the table. In lieu of food, she has these blocks to play with. (Hopefully working on her grasping skills while she's with the family.) They've held up quite well to all the grabbing, chewing, and throwing off of the table that they've had to go through. We've just started her on solids, so they are now getting washed with every meal and are holding up very well. Like all of the Haba toys we've purchased, these are quality products and I can see they will last for years to come.

Another nice side perk to these blocks is that they match other lines of Haba blocks, so they blend right in with the other sets.

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We purchased these based on the great reviews, and when they arrived they seemed to be everything people said they were. Loved the colors and the quality looked great. Our daughter also seemed to like them. However, two days after receiving them I went to clean our toys, and noticed that one of the blocks had developed a surface splinter! I'll try and attach a picture as it's hard to describe otherwise.

She only played with them a couple of times, and both times were under supervision, so it's not like she was throwing them around or chewing on them that caused the piece to do this. We have since returned the blocks, and are debating whether or not to get another set. Probably not as there are so many other toys out there, but it's unfortunate.

Anyways -parents please be careful and check all of the pieces periodically! I shudder to think what would have happened had we not noticed this. (Our daughter is still at that age when she will put things in her mouth)

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These blocks fit their title and are appropriate for first blocks. They are small enough for my 9 month old to grip easily, and he is attracted to the colors. The colors also seem pretty chip resistant. These blocks get thrown around quite a bit and none of the color has come off.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Girls Ballet Tutu Lavender

Girls Ballet Tutu LavenderGot this for my 2 year old daughter and I expected it to be very thin and flimsy considering the price. I was totally wrong. The skirt is very full and has many layers. Very happy with the purchase and she looks adorable in it!

I was looking for a tutu that could be the starting point for a collection of "dress-up clothes" for my daughter. This tutu was affordably priced and seems very well-constructed. My daughter immediately wanted to start wearing it, and enjoys it a lot. I would definitely consider buying additional colors.

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I ordered these tutus for my boyfriends daughter, she loves them! I was scared they would not be very full because when they arrived they were packaged very small. But as soon as I opened the plastic they filled out beautifully. Since most toddler tutus are around $40, I was very pleased I got these under $10. Great for playing dress up!

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It is nice and full and the construction of the tutu is well done . The other reviews of this item were right on 5 stars.

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Really cute skirt. Very good quality for a ballet style skirt. I am required to write 4 more words, now just one.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Mary Meyer Sweet Rascals, Wolfie Wolf, 9"

Mary Meyer Sweet Rascals, Wolfie Wolf, 9'My daughter got this wolf a year or two ago, and still spends more time with it than any of her other toys, often falling asleep at night hugging it. It is surprisingly soft and cuddly, and has a very endearing innocent look. Very well crafted. Due to the softness of the fabric, you would probably want to protect it from rough handling by siblings, though we've seen no damage yet.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Alphabet Blocks

Alphabet BlocksMy husband and I bought these blocks as extras for the Incrediblock we'd purchased for our then nine-month-old son. While my son wasn't (and still isn't) wowed by the Incrediblock (you can see my review on that page), he does enjoy playing with the Alphabet Blocks.

I like the fact that each block has a big capital letter, and inside, something that starts with that letter; for example, the "D" block has a dog. We'll be able to use these blocks for a long time because of that; I can imagine spending time with my son and teaching him that "C" is for cat -and he'll be able to see both to make that association.

My son, on the other hand, couldn't care less at this point about the letters of the alphabet (he'll soon be one year old), but he does enjoy stacking and knocking over the blocks, banging them together, and especially shaking the ones that make noise. One of his favorites is the "I" block, which has an ice cream sundae inside with lots of sprinkles that rattle merrily when he shakes it.

All in all, this is a good, affordable, durable, educational and fun set of blocks. My family continues to be very pleased with them.

I really love all the Fisher Price Peek a Blocks---I saw them long before I knew we'd have a surprise #3 baby and I would actually have an excuse to buy them! Now we own pretty much all the sets. I would have to say this set, although big, is one of the weaker ones. The letters on the sides sometimes block seeing what's inside too well, and the toys inside are not as interactive or interesting as is the case with some of these blocks---for example, a horse that just sits there, a zylophone that doesn't move much, an apple that turns. I like their blocks with tiny things to shake inside or the like---the kind of things babies can't generally play with as they are too small, but that are made safe by being enclosed! Also, having ABCs is most just a way to have a set here I think---unless you are very into early learning, I don't think most babies are really ready to associate the letters with the toys inside (I know SOME babies are, but not that many, and not mine!) However, all this said, I still would say to buy this set, if you know you like this kind of block---It's great to add 26 more in one fell swoop!

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I bought these blocks for my daughter when she was 9 months old and she really only enjoys them now. She is 14 months now and is starting to recognize some of the objects inside when I ask her to get them. But be warned bc they're not great for the real younger babies since there are only a few of them that really do anything like beep or rattle. Most of them just have a stationary object that may jiggle a bit. The ones that you can twist yourself are not child-friendly. She can't turn the knob at all so she gets frustrated. My 3 yr old can just do it. He likes them too bc they incorporate the alphabet. Another thing is that the printed letters block some of the objects so it's harder to see inside. I would more so recommend a diff set for a younger baby (6 mos)like the sound sensations and these for an older child (1 yr). Although you can't beat the price for 26 of these blocks! I also just recently got the Roll-A-Rounds by fisher price as a gift. It's the same concept but a ball vs block. She likes them ALOT!

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After "eyeing" this toy for several months and being hesitant to buy it because of the cost, we finally broke bown and purchased it when our daughter was 15 months old. We're very glad we did!

Our daughter loves shaking the blocks, banging them together and knocking over the blocks after we stack them up for her. She really likes putting them all into a plastic bin and then taking them all out again! The letter written on each block is meaningless to her right now, but that time will come.

We plan to keep these blocks for a few years. As our daughter approaches school age, the blocks will be a great tool to help teach and reinforce letter-sound association. We believe she may never be too old to benefit from her Peek-A-Boo blocks. We know we're not!

Consider donating your set to a local library or school when you're done with them.

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This set incorporates a lot of the favorites from other sets packaged in an A to Z learning format. I have been leary of purchasing too many of these blocks for storage reasons so the zippered case is a great bonus. Definitely worth every penny.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Munchkin Bath Book

Munchkin Bath BookMy 4 month old loves this book, however I noticed there was blue color on his play tray. Next I noticed it on his clothes and mouth. This book is suppose to get wet! I was very freaked out bc it is made in China and the whole lead thing. I would not buy this as it can't be good for ink to be consumed by infants!

I started to get my daughter some bath toys when she was around 6 months old and was sitting up in the tub on her own, outside of the baby tub. She loves this book! It's very easy for her to grab onto with the seahorse, and sometimes when she's laying in the water she can even hook the string with her foot and pick it up that way. She also likes to gum the seahorse when she's teething. It always dries easily and she still enjoys playing with it after 2+ months. Good purchase!

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The color ink comes off the book. My son loves to look at the pictures and "taste" it, but I noticed that the ink started coming off, so I had to put it up. I don't think that it's good for him to be eating the ink!

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Cute but it has no words, just pictures. My girls love to have a book read in the bath. I just make up a story with this and it works ok! They love the seahorse! Fun to chew on!

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Our son loves his bath book. It's great to read everywhere and the bath tub is no exception. Not that we are really reading, but talking about numbers is fun.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The World of Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar Hand Puppet by Kids Preferred

The World of Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar Hand Puppet by Kids PreferredGot this for my son's first birthday party which had a hungry caterpillar theme. Used it as decor but as something I could keep and use later. Its a cute puppet also. Good quality.

Nice, good material, colourful, looks like Eric Carle's caterpillar. My hand fits in it and I can wiggle the feet around. My son (3) likes it a lot.

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My son loved the Very Hungry Caterpillar book, so when I saw this puppet, I just had to have it! :)

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This is a really cute puppet. I bought it for children's church. The size was smaller than I needed, so we used it as decoration. It would be perfect for a child's puppet show.

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Hand puppet is not as easy to use as some of the other hand puppets I purcvhased in a toy store.

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Mary Meyer Snuggles and Cream Plush Mellow Monkey 15"

Mary Meyer Snuggles and Cream Plush Mellow Monkey 15'We purchased this toy for our baby boy. He loves to wrestle with it and chew on it and has a great time with it. He's 8 months old and while he doesn't have a favorite toy yet, this monkey is definitely one he reaches for when he sees it.