Showing posts with label toys for 9 month old babies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys for 9 month old babies. Show all posts

Sunday, August 3, 2014

1.2.3 Airport Shuttle Bus

1.2.3 Airport Shuttle BusMy daughter was given this bus when she was 14 months old. From the start, she loved taking the people in and out and taking the luggage out (she can't put them in yet). Over the last few months, she has really been attached to it, dragging it with her all over the house. Of course, as any parent knows, kids' toy preferences change, but overall this is a winner. Four little people and four pieces of luggage--not to mention the luggage bay doors, which come off too--make this a very interesting toy!

Got this for a friend's boy, birthday gift. He seemed to gravitate toward it -the people are large enough for little hands, the bus has plenty of options for the people, suitcases fit neatly into the cargo areas for "transport". It doubles as a firetruck, in a three-year-old's mind, as well.

Overall, the playmobil's seem to be well-built and good for small hands and large, creative minds. The plastic is formed well, there's no "plastic odor", there are no sharp corners, and it appears it is built well enough to endure plenty of abuse. Definite recommend.

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I really wanted to like this, it was our first playmobil purchase and it was for Christmas, so there were high hopes. Butits just not that great. My son is 2.5 and loves the bus and pretending. But, he noticed right away that the wheels don't workthey do turn but when he pushes it along on most surfaces they don't move and that annoys him. Even with the people and the suitcasesthis just hasn't held his attention because it doesn't "drive" like it's supposed to. I'm now reluctant to purchase other playmobil sets. For his birthday we will be investing in hot wheels instead...

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I got this for my grand daughter who is almost 3. She loves all of the people. I have to say I had a really hard time getting the triangle to fit into the suitcase hold but my grand daughter didn't so I guess it is for her age after all. I like the way the people fit in and stay put even when the bus is going for a bumpy ride off the couch. We love playmobil and this is another in the long line of fun toys we have gotten from them.

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

green sprouts Natural Wood Rattle

green sprouts Natural Wood Cage RattleAs of the date of this review, the product picture above is wrong. The item is a larger ring looped through three smaller rings (see customer photo).

That aside, my three month old daughter LOVES this rattle! It's the first toy she's had yet that she's actually become attached to. The size is a perfect fit for her little hands, and in the first few days she's had it her dexterity has noticeably improved. Of course it goes right into her mouth, so I keep it clean and honestly I feel good about her having a natural wooden toy that she can gum on.

Another reviewer mentioned that the wood is rough, and I had the same reaction when I first opened it, but I decided that if my daughter liked it I could always take some sandpaper to it. In the end, that wasn't necessary. After washing it and leaving it to dry thoroughly, I simply rubbed some cooking oil into it and the texture is lovely now. Still nice and tactile, feels like natural wood as it should, but it's not dry and coarse as it was at first.

My daughter likes this. It is smaller than I expected. It eases my mind to have her put this in her mouth over plastics.

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Very nice product and love the natural wood. I expected it to be slightly larger though. But it's a good size for baby.

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This rattle is very light and small enough for my baby to comfortably hold it. She enjoys chewing on it and it doesn't get soaked through or splinter. My only complaint is that it's not noisey enough for a rattle.

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At first our son wasn't into it, but once he started teething, he loved it! It's a great size and we brought it around everywhere--a five star product! Unfortunately, the other day it broke apart. Granted, he was banging it on the table, but I think toys ought to be able to withstand that, since I would imagine a lot of 8-month olds will bang toys on the table. Well, next thing you know the toy has come apart and the little wooden balls could have easily slipped off into his mouth. Luckily they didn't, but I imagine it would have been a major choking hazard. Now it's in the trash. I'm just glad it happened in front of me so I could take it away quickly. Too bad.

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Friday, July 4, 2014

Little Tikes High Back Toddler Swing

Little Tikes High Back Toddler SwingI've bought this swing twice now, both times as a birthday gift for a one-year old niece/nephew. The kids are crazy about this swing--once they go in, they never want to get out! The swing is made from sturdy plastic that is molded into one piece; it's very easy to lift a child in and out of it, and there is an attached belt for safety. The swing nicely accomodates a one-year old child but slightly younger and a bit older would probably work too (the instructions indicate it holds up to 30 pounds). One minor issue is that you might need to obtain extra rope/chain in order to hang the swing properly--and you may have some trouble getting it straight--but overall, this a great gift that kids really enjoy.

My daughter is nine months old and difficult to entertain for any length of time. We bought this swing on a whim and it has turned out to be her favorite "toy". We can spend an hour swinging and singing in the back yard and we don't notice the time has passed. One note, we had to purchase extra rope to hang this swing at the proper level.

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We bought this swing for a 20-month old toddler. We connected it to a Little Tikes swing set. It is the perfect height from the ground so that in the months ahead, her feet won't drag. The leg holes are wide enough for shoes to get in and out easily.

She loves it! I bought an extra one to send to her daycare provider. A must have for toddlers!

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I bought this swing to hang from our porch. It comes with pre-attached ropes that are not height-adjustable, so we had to get two pieces of chain to hang it at a safe level. Unfortunately, the nylon ropes that come with the swing have a tendency to twist against eachother so that the swing does not hang straight. It is pointed diagonally (this is not a problem of unevenness, so we can't slide the ropes through to fix the problem). I had hoped that the ropes would relax over time, but they haven't, and we just don't use the swing as much as we had planned. Otherwise I like the high back, large leg holes, and safety belt. I think I'll be replacing the ropes altogether.

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I got this on-line since my local store said it was "out of season" and they didn't have any swings in stock. I liked it

so much that I got back on line and got another one! It hooks right up to our swing set, and it is very sturdy. It's easy to get my kids in and out, and nothing to pinch their fingers in. My 2 year-old and 9 month-old both love it.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

green sprouts Cornstarch Dumbbell Rattle

green sprouts Cornstarch Dumbbell Rattle, BlueThis is a lovely little plaything for my beautiful granddaughter. It fits very well in her small hands. She is able to keep a good grip on it as long as she wants. Very good buy, very fast delivery.

Pleasant rattle sound, but could be a bit louder. Would prefer the handle part to be round rather than flat. Overall though, it's a nice eco friendly toy and it's great not to worry when baby gnaws on it with his teeth!

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I love all green sprouts products this 1 was just like everything else I've ever gotten everything I expected it's great

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It is so pretty. I can't wait to give it to my new grandson in December. I think it is neat that it is make of cornstarch instead of dangerous chemicals. It is very attractive to see.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Sesame Street Elmo Tiny Steps 2-in-1 Walker, Abc

Sesame Street Elmo Tiny Steps 2-in-1 Walker, AbcI LOVE this walker! We bought a much more expensive one (more than twice the price) at the big baby superstore and he wasn't terribly interested or engaged in it. We returned it and opted for this one and he squeals with delight for an hour! We also love that it can be a stand behind walker when he transitions. Totally recommended... don't spend a ton of money on another walker. :)

I'm writing this under my husband's account. My son is 5 months old and is 18 pounds 6 ounces and he is just about 27 inches long. He is the "go-go-go" type that wants to be picked up and carried around so he can see everything. He is wlling to walk as long as he has help so I decided to buy him a walker.

I was so pleased to find that this walker was so EASY to assemble. Just unfold, attatch wheels, seat and the toys and you're ready to put your baby in it! My son took off in it the second I let him go! He can't move on carpet yet (we have very low pile carpet), but I'm thinking he just needs to be a little stronger first so he can support his weight better. It is VERY easy for him to move on hardwood and I love the rubber bumpers on the bottom because we have a single step in the house and I was worried he might fall so, as I held the walker, I let him get close to the step and sure enough he got completely STUCK! The seat also adjusts in between the leg holes on the back, which is good for me because I have a tall baby. My son loves the Cookie Monster teether because he loves to chew on things with his two little bottom teeth. I love that there is a tray in between the toys and even a handy-dandy cup holder, haha.

I chose this walker because it converts into walk-behind walker. All you do is remove the seat and flip the bar forward and wa-la, done. I would definetly recommend this to anyone.

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My daughter LOVES this walker! Unlike other walkers we used, this one allows her to go from the hard wood floors, onto the runners, and better yet, right into the carpeted areas of the house on her own. It has a couple toys, but is not crowded and is easy to keep clean.

It doesn't fold up for storage or easy travel and doesn't adjust for different heights, but for the money a great toy!

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This is a basic walker and a great deal for the price. My son loved the toys on the tray and the push behind feature. In order to raise the seat (for a long legged baby) there's just a strap that tightens similar to those on booster seats. It would be nice if it would go a bit higher, but my son has longer legs than most babies and I'm sure it would be fine for most. We didn't have any problem with toes catching under the product like other reviews mentioned. This folds up nicely for storage. The seat was a little hard to get snapped in, but I just pushed on the prongs that are on the seat with a butter knife and they snapped in fine. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it's just so basic, but that's what you pay for and also because it will not accommodate a tall baby for too long.. We have thoroughly enjoyed it.

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This walker is actually a GREAT thing. I've read the previous reviews; people say it doesn't fold up for storage or travel.....it does. It actually folds flat and I slide it into the trunk no problem. Then I see reviews where people say it doesn't roll on carpet well. My little man had trouble at first, but all babies have to gain the strength to make it happen and when the really want it to, it will! Now he motors like crazy no matter where he wants to go. He mastered turning it and now spins in circles in this thing. We're about ready to convert it so he can walk without being in the seat. It seems like people want to stick their kids in a walker and watch them go crazy, but the fact is...they have to learn it first. This walker is AWESOME and I'm amazed that people say otherwise!

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Brainy Baby ABC's Board Book

Brainy Baby ABC's Board BookMy 1 year old loves this book!!! The letters and pictures are a good size, there are only 2 per page so the pages aren't over crowded. I'm very pleased with the book, and more importantly, so is my son!

I first got the numbers brainy n=baby book, and since my son likes it I got the ABC one also. They are the same, just a plain page with colorful items. One image per letter. There is not a story, just each letter and an object. I like it that the pages are hard so young ones can't destroy them.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Disney My Baby Princess Crawl and Feed - Ariel

Disney My Baby Princess Crawl and Feed - ArielWe got this for our daughter for her 2nd birthday and she loves it (so does our 3 yr old boy :) They love to lay in front of her and ask her to crawl to them. It is adorable. She does crawl on her hands a knees. It isn't fast, but it is a toy for toddlers. Also, who cares if Ariel shouldn't have legs as a baby?! It wouldn't be fair to all of the kids whose favorite princess is Ariel. What would the catalog read ..."sorry if you like Ariel, we don't have a toy for you since she shouldn't have legs as a baby." If you don't like it, buy one of the other pricesses. I admit, it is a little expensive for what it does. (and if it stops crawling and only talks, just replace the batteries and she'll be good as new.)

THIS IS A CUTE DOLL, BUT HER CRAWLING LOOKS A LITTLE STRANGE. YOU CAN PUT HER UP ON HER HANDS AND FEET AND SHE'LL CRAWL LIKE THAT, WHICH IS FUNNY TO A KID, BUT THE REGULAR CRAWLING ISN'T VERY PRODUCTIVE. I PAID $45 FOR THIS, AND IT'S NOT REALLY WORTH IT. IF YOU GET IT ON SALE, THOUGHT, IT'S DEFINITELY CUTE AND HELPS FOSTER THE MOMMY ATTITUDE IN A KID.

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So far this thing is my daughter's favorite toy! She loves how it crawls and responds to her voice. Good buy

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The problem that has arisen with this toy in our home is that baby Ariel never had legsshe had a fish tail. So she should be swim and feed Ariel. This has caused quite a fuss with everyone we meet.

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Little Tikes Discover Sounds PDA

Little Tikes Discover Sounds PDAAnother lemon! As I took it out of the box the "bells and whistles" started going off (good sign) but while taking it off the packaging, the darn thing broke! My hands are not that strong (arthritis) so if inadvertedly pressing too hard broke it, I can't imagine how it could survive a toddler.

THIS TOY IS SO STUPID MY SON LOVES LIGHTS AND BUTTONS AND I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE GOOD BUT IT BARELY HAS ANY LIGHTS AND HAS A TOTAL OF 2 BUTTONS AND ONE DIAL IT LOOKS IN THE PICTURE TO HAVE LOTS OF BUTTONS BUT ITS JUST ONE BUTTON WITH A BIG STICKER ON IT WITH PICTURES OF LOTS OF BUTTONS.I ORDERED IT FOR CHRISTMAS FOR MY ONE YEAR OLD I GOT IT TODAY AND JUST GAVE IT TO HIM NOW BECAUSE THERE WAS NO WAY HE WAS GONNA OPEN THIS DISAPOINTMENT ON CHRISTMAS DAY HE PLAYED WITH IT FOR LITERALLY 10 SECONDS TOPS. LOOKS LIKE I WILL HAVE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT GIFT BECAUSE THIS IS A TOTAL LET DOWN DONT WASTE THE MONEY. IF YOUR CHILD LIKES LIGHTS AND BUTTONS GET THE VTECH BRIGHT LIGHTS PHONE IT KEEPS THEM BUSY AND HAPPY NOT EVEN MY TV REMOTE CAN COMPARE TO THAT PHONE HE CARRIES IT WITH HIM EVERYWHERE.

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My son loves phones, digital cameras, etc., so I got this for him (he's was 2-years-old). It kept him occupied longer than the average toy, and it makes a lot of different sounds and even vibrates, which is a hit. But it is hard to hear the noises. which could be a plus for you). I think this one tended to get lost in the shuffle of his other toys because it was pretty quiet.

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I bought this to replace a toy "MP3 player" for my 15-month-old daughter that we originally bought for her older sister that was a lot of fun, but didn't last and was discontinued. Basically, there's not enough going on with this toy to hold her interest.

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This was one of my daughter's favorite toys when she was a baby (a great teething toy), and we have since purchased one for almost every expecting couple we know; it's one of our "go-to" baby gifts. It's cute, simple, and the sounds aren't too loud (but definitely audible).

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

Baby Einstein Traveling Discovery Cards - Ocean Animals

Baby Einstein Traveling Discovery Cards - Ocean AnimalsMy son received this discovery cards "book" when he was a baby... Four years later, he still loves to look at the pictures and it looks as new as it did when it came out of the package. Very well made with wonderful ocean creature pictures.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Teeboo USA Kidoo Pets Dog - Golden Retriever

Teeboo USA  Kidoo Pets Dog - Golden RetrieverWe really like how you can feed the dog and pet it! And you must pull its tail as a teaching lesson. It's a really great quality plush and all the sounds the Pet makes are fun.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Toysmith Battat Sound Puzzle Box

Toysmith Battat Sound Puzzle BoxI am a Speech Pathologist and use these toy with all my toddlers. It is appropriate for this age group due to the cause and effect/dump and fill type play it involves. The shapes make sounds as they are put into the slots which is very motivating to toddlers. I use it to stimulate language by with holding the shapes and requiring the child to ask for them (more, mine, my turn). You can also work on turn taking with this toy. I call this my magic toy and buy it for all of my friends who have young toddlers. Enjoy.

The images and description of this toy don't explain it very well.

There are three posts and three tubes situated in a circle. The three posts each have three shapes that slide up and down as you turn the toy. Those shapes do not come off, they just make noise as they clank together. Each tube has a unique shape with a matching toy. These toys have a whistle in them, so that when the shape slides down the tube it whistles. My son walks around with them in his mouth, blowing and sucking on them to make noise.

These tubes are what enable the Battat to function as a shape sorter (unlike most shape sorters). Since the shapes go into tubes, you retrieve them by turning it upside down. That means no lid is necessary, so if your child wants to put the blocks in, he has to put them through the shaped holes.

Though I'm disappointed that there's only one block of each shape, I much prefer this shape sorter to the one I purchased with a removable, non-latching lid. That one is worthless for anything other than a toy bucket.

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I'll keep it short and sweet. My 18 month old gets bored fairly easy. He figures his toys out, his puzzles etc and then moves on pretty quickly. We got this shape sorter and he goes back to it time and time again. The sound is really cute. Not too obnoxious. Its the perfect size and weight for him to carry around. He can use the shapes as little noise makers by blowing into them and he's learning shapes and colours at the same time. (Or can). Bought this on the recommendation of a sales associate and am truly glad I did.

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I am very familiar with this toy. We had one in my infant center in the Montessori school I worked in for several years. It was always popular with our little ones. It's simple but elegant, very sturdy and they all love the sounds they can make when they figure out how to breathe into each of the 3 shapes. My only complaint is that Battat does not sell replacement shapes. You have to purchase a whole new box if you lose one so be careful!

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The toy worked for about 5 minutes and it was a lot of fun. Then one of the shapes got stuck in its chamber and another shape just stopped making the noise. I contacted the company to say that I liked the toy but wasn't happen with the quality. I asked if there was anything the company could do (replace the toy? replace the shapes?). I was told to return the toy to Amazon. So I did. Wish I could say that I got a new one and it worked great, but their customer service rep didn't offer that. Oh and I had to leave 2 messages and then call again before I could actually talk to anyone.

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Playskool Busy Gears

Playskool Busy GearsI was hoping that this toy would be a little more hands on and allow the child to move the gears himself to figure out how they cause each other to turn. It is a bit more lights, sounds, and electronic movement than I hoped, and doesn't leave much room for creativity. I was hoping that it could offer multiple ways to place the gears, but gear placement is limited. My 2 year old does enjoy it for a few minutes, but usually moves on from it once he's removed and put the gears back on a few times. Although the gears can also be stacked, they are a bit unstable in the stacked position.

My son received this toy for his first birthday! I will be purchasing it as gifts for all my friends!! He LOVES pushing the button and listening the the music. I was wondering if he would be able to figure out the gears, but he has caught on very quickly and loves to take the gears off and put them back on. He also enjoys stacking the gears up and watching them go around! I like that it has a handle so he can carry it around with him. It keeps him involved for up to 20 minutes at a time!

It is very durable as he carries it around, has chewed on the gears (which are made of strong plastic and cannot be marred by chewing on them).

My three year old also likes to play with it! Her play is a little sofisticated with it as she tries to figure out which gears have to be put where (as in, do they have to be next to the middle spinning one) placed to make them spin and how many can be stacked and they still turn.

My one wish is that Playskool would include a few extra gears. We have them everyhwere in our house and cannot always find them all. It would be great if they had a place where you could purchase extra ones for replacements and/or to have extras for stacking.

This is an awesome toy that the kids love, can learn from, and is very durable! It is a must have!!

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My daughter Hannah received this as a gift for her first birthday. She loves the music and presses the button to just listen to it play. We didn't think she'd figure out the gears, but she absolutely loves it! she takes the gears off and puts them back on! She totes them around the house in her little basket, and then brings them back to put on the toy. She'll sit in front of this toy for 20 minutes at a time, walk away and then come back to play some more.

My only issue is that the gears are starting to get lost around our house. Hasbro should provide a few extra gears for when the first few get lost. Overall a terrific toy!!

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I purchased this toy for my one year old after reading glowing reviews. The toy is okay but not terrific. It holds my child's attention for a much shorter time than her other toys, although other children may enjoy it more.

Pros

The turning mechanism is safe enough not to pinch little fingers, just a little bit of pressure stops them from turning.

Taking the gears on and off encourages dexterity.

Cons

The music is terribly annoying after a short while (although this is true of most baby toys).

The toy can't be carried by the handle because the gears fall off.

There are no spare gears provided so unless you are very diligent about keeping this toy together some will be lost.

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My 1-year old enjoys this, but there's really not much to it. You push the button, it plays a tune, then the gears spin. My son can easily pull the gears off and put them back on, and he frequently will hold the center gear so everything stops.

I do wish there was a little more to it, but it is very cute for what you pay for it.

FYI, make sure the switch on the back is set correctly. We didn't realize it was set to DEMO and it barely played any music at all. Now that it is set right it plays a variety of short tunes before & after the gears spin.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Bright Starts Grab and Spin Rattle

Bright Starts Grab and Spin RattleMy son received two of these rattles at his baby shower, & I briefly considered returning one boy, am I glad I kept them both! From birth, this rattle has caught his eye, & now he's five months old. We keep one at home, & one in the diaper bag. He loves to shake it around, chew on it & pass it from hand to hand. Its about the size of an adult palm, so its big & easy on baby hands. The purple-ringed section is filled with noisy, eye-catching beads & also rolls. My son has started pushing the rattle around on his playmat during tummy time! This rattle is great if you're confused about what your baby will enjoy!

My twin sons were born 13 weeks premature and very slow in hitting milestones. This rattle was big motivation for both of them! The first toy both of them reached for and the first one for both to shake! They are 19 months old now, and still love when I give it to them in the car. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

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My baby grabbed this right up and started playing and chewing with it instantly. She was immediately attracted to the rattling and spinning sensations and it is now one of her favorites. It is especially great for those road trips to keep her entertained, and quite enough not to distract you while driving. Highly recommend.

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This is a favorite toy! It's small enough that it's always in the diaper bag and my daughter loves it! It has enough parts to keep her occupied, makes some noise when she shakes it and the bright colors are great too. Would definitely buy as a gift for someone.

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My 5 month old loves this rattle! The oval part spins which makes my daughter giggle. It's so cute. I ofter place my daughter on a play mat for tummy time and place this rattle near her. The handle is perfect for her little hand. She grabs it and puts it in her mouth. This is her favorite rattle. We don't go anywhere without it!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Rhino Toys Oball Roller

Rhino Toys Oball RollerI got this toy NEW @ Goodwill and only because it so $3 . At the time LO was only 7 months old so I took off the handle and he had a huge rattle ball which he loved. Fast forward to 13 months old and he was interested in pushing it back and forth with the handle, keep in mind that he had received the fisher price popcorn rolled for his 1st b'day so he had 2 things to choose from in this type of toy. @ 15 months he still plays with it on occasion and might give it mors attention if he did not have so many other options.The toy will hold its resale value so ...

This toy is beloved by my two year old and 4 year old niece. It is similar to the child's push lawn mowers or push toys, but a little more fun. (Honestly I thought she would find this a little boring, assuming it would be best for babies learning to walk, but apparently not!). Reasons we like this toy:

1) Durable! This toy is holding up to some extreme toddler abuse!

2) Easy to clean

3) The rattle ball is fun & exciting for the kids, but not annoying for us adults!

4) Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre

5) Appropriate for both indoor and outdoor play

6) Non toxic

Really a great toy!

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My 14 month old loves this! It's not too loud, but makes noise when he pushes it. The big roller can go over almost any surface, so he doesn't get frustated by it getting caught on uneven surfaces. The ball can detach and be played with alone. It's very lightweight, so it's easy for him to carry and manuver.

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The pictures don't do this toy justice. Adorable and fun. I saw this at a local teacher's store and just could not put it down. Great for any toddler that is walking. It is nice to find a unique toy, especially one that is "toxic" free.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Russ Berrie Babies Love To Learn 16" Kitten Activity Doll

Russ Berrie Babies Love To Learn 16' Kitten Activity DollThis is super cute and I want to give it 5 stars but my 1 1/2 daughter isn't as in love with it as I thought she'd be. It has lots of great fasteners on it and is super cute though.

My granddaughter immediately adopted a new "baby" when she opened this Christmas gift. She loves it and I think it is so cute! It fits well into the Ergo Baby Doll Carrier that we bought to go with it. She wears it all the time and can't go to sleep without her "baby.

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I bought it as a gift to send out of state so I don't know how effective it is as a teaching toy, but it's well-made and adorable. Soft and cuddly. I think any baby would love it.

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I know every child is different, but my daughter is not particularly fond of this doll. I thought she would really love it because of the "learn to dress" features, but they just didn't keep her engaged. That being said, the doll IS well-made and darling, and it's cute just to play with as a doll.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Nuby Splish Splash Stacking Cups 5-Pack

Nuby 5 Count Splish Splash Stacking Bath CupsThese Cups took bathtime from a cry-fest to laughter and splashes.

The colors are great and we love the shapes on top

My daughter loves these! I know they are just cups, but she gets really excited by them. There are shapes stamped on the inside of each cup with a various number of holes for water to stream-out, two holes, three holes, etc. We got these when she was eight months along with some floating sea creature toys wet fun for all.

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My daughter loves these. She plays with them all the time in the back. She loves doing "waterfalls" with them.

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Bought as a baby's 1st birthday present, baby and mommy loved playing with these in and out of the Tub

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My son loved the cups from playing with them in the bathtub pouring water in and out of them I've also noticed shapes on the bottom so it can turn into a learning game along with the different colors so over all Nuby did a good job.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Tek Nek Rockin Rider Legacy Grow With Me Plush Animated Pony

Tek Nek Rockin Rider Legacy Grow With Me Plush Animated PonyI just wanted to share my experience with this pony and with Tek Nek. We've had this pony for almost a year, we purchased as a Christmas present last year for our then 15 month old son. Our son loves this pony, and is one of only a few toys that he has never lost interest in. Like another reviewer, I too had concerns with the durability of the pony's ears, since that's how my son activated the talking and singing, by yanking HARD on both the pony's ears. I can report, that almost a year later, though the ears are a little mishappen and no longer stand up, there is not one rip or popped seam! That being said, we did end up having an issue with part of the frame on the base of the pony. Approximately 4-5 months after we converted the frame to the "big boy" setting, I noticed that the knobs on the inner frame pieces where the rubber bands attach started to pull inward from the force of the bands. The knobs eventually split at the base and tore halfway off. I went to the Tek Nek website to try to find where I could purchase replacement parts for the two inner frame pieces, but had no luck. I then sent an email to Tek Nek from their website explaining the problem and how much it would cost to buy the replacement parts I needed. Well, I can tell you how surprised and thrilled I was that not only did I receive a response to my email within a few hours, but was told that if I gave them my shipping address, they would send me the parts I needed for no additional charge. After giving my address, I received the replacement parts in just a few days. Thanks Tek Nek for a great product and outstanding customer service!

First off, if you can get a second set of hands to help you assemble this then save your sanity and get their help. It is super easy and quick to set up (few peices) but attaching the pony to the base requires more than two hands because you are working against the rubber bands that the pony uses to bounce. I managed to do it alone but it was after many bangs, bruises, and swear words. I read reviews on a similar bouncing/rocking horse (Radio Flyer) and this product seems to be not only easier to assemble, but of better quality.

The moving pony mouth is barely noticable but the sounds and songs are very clear. The voice that does the phrases and song is weird. I won't say more you listen and come up with your own judgment. It makes my baby smile though. My son is only eight months so he isn't technically old enough for it yet. He is somewhat big for his age and loves to bounce and jump so he's already moving on the pony. I just stay nearby in case he needs help balancing. Given the personality and play preferences of my son, I think this toy will be around for a long time at least until he is old enough to graduate to a big boy bouncy horse.

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I bought this Pony for my Godson/GrandNephew and he loves it. He's 1 year old

and was able to adjust to it right away. It's fun, durable and soft to his touch. He also loves the animated noises it makes. Great product, highly recommended.

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This is a soft and cute singing pony. He only has one song unfortunately. It doesn't really rock well because the rocker part is not bowed enough so maybe they should name it 'Slightly tilt back and forth Rider'. Other than that, I like its ability to transform to accommodate my growing toddler and the extra waist support to keep babies from falling off.

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We purchased this toy about 3 months ago. It went together easy enough with 2 people. The toy seems fairly well built. My son loves it. There is only one problem. The buttons to make it sing and talk are in the ears. My son (currently 16 months old) has learned that if he grabs the ears and pulls them it will make noise. He loves it. There are two major problems with this design, however.

The first is that he is quite strong and I do not think it will be long before he rips the ears off.

Second and worse, this toy taught him that grabbing the ears and yanking them is a good thing which will cause the toy to make noise. Due to this toy my son also learned that my 2 dogs work the same way. My dogs don't even want to be in the same room as my son anymore and whenever they are together we have to keep getting onto my son to keep him from yanking the dogs ears.

This could have been easily avoided by putting buttons on the neck or head instead of in the ears. It is totally frustrating.

I do not recommend this toy for anyone who has pets.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Grimm's Handcrafted Wooden Pull Along Elephant, Blue

Grimm's Handcrafted Wooden Pull Along Elephant, BlueMy Children received this sweet Elephant as a gift and they fell in love with it right away. My toddler son adores it and loves to watch it follow behind him as he pulls the string. We also have a pull-along frog, but Elephant is definitely the favorite. I love how well made and durable it is. It has the look of hand carved and unlike other wooden toys that can be heavy and hard, this one almost has a softness to it. Although it's unfinished wood, it wipes clean quite well. The felt red fabric and soft leather ears add a nice contrast for little hands exploring sensory touch. It's the kind of toy that I would want as a keepsake or to pass along to my children's children.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Dora The Explorer 's friend - 13" Boots Plush Stuffed Animal

Dora The Explorer 's friend - 13' Boots Plush Stuffed AnimalMy daughter loves...loves....loves Dora and here friend Boots but we could only find Dora and never Boots in the stores. I am new to Amazon and was determined to find her a Boots doll. I was amazed that it was eazy to find and when Boots arrived he was everything I hoped he would be and my daughter thinks so as well. Very Happy!

I ordered the Boots (Dora's friend) stuffed "doll" for a Christmas gift for my 4 yr old granddaughter. I ordered on Dec 21st hoping to get it in time. When the shipper received my email (the next day), he had already shipped it.. I got it just in time!! She loves it and sleeps with it every night..holding up well...believe the reviews..FAST SHIPPER! Thax so very much!

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Seemed a little cheap but actually quite durable and our daughter loves boots! Plays with him all the time-and he has survived the playground, the beach, being fed lots of food and all around constant hugging!

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For close to $18, I would have expected a really nice stuffed Boots. However, it was slightly better than carnival quality. The plus side and all that really matters is that my son loved it and I couldn't find anything similar anywhere else. He thinks the show Dora is actually called Boots. LOL. I was warned by other reviews on the size and it is definitely small as well for the price. If your child loves Boots, it's great in that sense, but don't expect much. I hope it holds up...

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Baby loves it!! Has become one of here all time favorites!!! Would highly recommend to anyone of my family and friends

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Yomiko Bulldog Sm 9" by Russ Berrie

Yomiko Bulldog Sm 9' by Russ BerrieMy boyfriend loves bulldogs, so I bought him this for Valentine's day. Normally he doesn't like plushies, but he adores this one and I am very happy with the purchase. Yomiko Bulldog is super cuddly, soft and very lifelike. His little rolls are so realistic. If you are hesitant about buying this, don't be! It's worth every cent.