I really love this wolf, i play with it almost daily, it is very durable, it looks exactly like it does in the picture. I really love this product, because its more realistic than the other ones, and is still somehow cute and loveable! I love my wolf
Friday, July 18, 2014
Plush Alpine Wolf 9"
I really love this wolf, i play with it almost daily, it is very durable, it looks exactly like it does in the picture. I really love this product, because its more realistic than the other ones, and is still somehow cute and loveable! I love my wolf
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Grimm's Waterwaves
Beautiful pieces made safely in Germany with water-based dyes. Great for exploration. My 2 year old uses them to rock his animals to sleep, swim, and drink. He builds with them on their own, with the Grimm rainbow, other block sets, and inserts them into puzzle play.And that was just this morning!This toy is really pretty and very appealing to my 1 year-old daughter. She loves the feel of the wood and the bright colors and she plays with it often.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
B. Hellophone - Chocolate/Solid
Your baby is not going to be happy with a toy phone that obviously looks like a toy. This is the most realistic looking toy phone out there. We had to return the first one that we bought at a brick and mortar because it stopped after a few days.This is probably because of all of the customers "testing" it. The brick and mortar was out of stock so we ordered from Amazon for a few dollars more. The second phone is still working great after a month.You can record your own message to the baby and then lock it so she is less likely to accidentally erase it. It comes with several other messages and will "call" the baby by ringing a few seconds after it is closed. It has two short tunes that I wish were a bit longer. Even if this one would have died quickly we would have kept it for looks alone.I love this purchase. My daughter has finally stopped trying to take my cell phone now. What a great idea.Buy B. Hellophone - Chocolate/Solid Now
Great service from the vendor. Happy with the toy. Daughter was happy and the grandson loved it. Can't get better than thatFrom the moment our 16 month old saw it, she loved it. Everytime she sees it she smiles and giggles, sits on the floor with it and starts to push the buttons. When she gets music she sways along with it. It is just so cute to watch and it makes us all laugh. I highly recommend this little phone. Just the right size for tiny hands and thick enough for them to get a good grip on it.Bought one for 2 granddaughters. They loved how the phone 'rang' my 4 year old already knows how to record a message on it.Saturday, May 31, 2014
LEGO DUPLO 6759 Busy Farm
My daughter got this for her 3rd birthday, and she loves it! Each page has 4 lines of text for the parent to read, and then says, for example, "Let's build Bright-eyed Rooster. What does he say?" The pages each have a detailed illustration of the storyline plus a picture of the blocks used to make each animal. My favorite thing about the book is that the pictures of the blocks are printed to scale. This helps my daughter because she is able to find each block, put it on top of the corresponding picture, and then push the pieces together. The illustrations and the text are good, but certainly not remarkable. If not for the interactive piece(putting together the lego animals), I don't think it would hold my daughter's attention, much less mine. With the lego-building activities, however, it is brilliant. The way that the reading and hands-on tasks are interspersed is perfect for keeping a young child's attention.
One other thing worth commenting on is the packaging: it comes in a clear plastic resealable bin. I am so happy they decided to package it that way. Otherwise it would be impossible to keep all the pieces together. If your child has other Legos, you will probably want to make sure these pieces don't get mixed in with the others. It would take away all the fun if you had to search for pieces each time you read the book.I bought this for my newly 3 year old grandson. He can read quite well, but I read it to him, as he was too interested in building the toys to be bothered. The building "instructions" were very easy to follow, but he loved having them to follow. After a few tries, he was able to build the animals without the instructions, but he just liked looking at them. I think this is a great, durable toy because not only is there reading available but also small motor control manipulation, following instructions, and other good stuff. I wish it were priced at about $10 but anything Lego is expensive.
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I love these little sets as gift ideas for young children! I adore the combination of a board book with DUPLO bricks! The book is very cute, and my kids thoroughly enjoyed building the different animals, as did their friends (we received sets to try out through House Party). My one critique is that the set shows a person, but does not include any people. I think the addition of a farmer would really complete the set, and make it even more interesting to young children.Read Best Reviews of LEGO DUPLO 6759 Busy Farm Here
I bought this when I daughter was about 4 months old. My husband and I are big Lego fans and wanted to make sure we give our daughter the same experience.With my daughter learning to grasp, she gains sensory and motor skills. Reading the book to her, encourages language skills. Building the animals will aid with problem solving skills in her future. We can also practice color recognition and animal recognition. I also always throw in a few rounds of "Old MacDonald" to extend the fun and learning opportunities. It's a great learning tool all around.
This is a nice little set to have for young children to introduce them Legos. And the younger they are when you give it to them, the more use they will get out of it.My three year old LOVES putting these together, though at 2 he got quite frustrated when he couldn't get them together, so buyer beware of terrible twos more than this product! LOLits great though!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Gund Fuzzy Frog 13.5" Plush
Gund always gets it right. This frog is so soft and cuddly. Bought it to go with the Sandra Boynton book, Happy Birthday Pookie (because he gets a fuzzy froggy for his birthday) for a birthday present and couldn't be happier.My husband picked up a Fuzzy the Frog a couple of months ago for our then 9 month old daughter. She is now 11 months old and takes Fuzzy everywhere with her, sharing his cuddles with all her fiends and family. I was worried about her losing him and resulting devastation so I ordered 2 'spares' just in case! The price was very reasonable and I now have peace of mind that Fuzzy is safe
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Soothing Sounds Chimes
My son absolutely loves this toy. The chime sound is so soothing. I love it too. He loves to move it and get the chime to sound, plus the little beads inside the toy are fun to watch. The only draw back is that it is hard plastic, so if your child is still unable to control it they might hit themselves with it. It doesn't weigh that much, and as fast as they grow they'll be able to control it soon.Enjoy!
Monday, November 18, 2013
Early Learning Centre / Lights & Sounds Walker
Easy to put together out of the box. You will need your own AA batteries.Bright colors with sound, action and movement. PERFECT!!!Love it..........love it..........love it!!! This product is everything it says it is and more. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enlighten their little one!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Fisher-Price Rock-A-Stack - Pink
Fisher Price always makes cool toys. I had one of these when I was a baby and enjoyed playing with it. My daughter's nursery is decorated in pink and I'll admit that was the prevailing reason for purchasing this particular item. Still great.These stackable rings are similar to the other stackable rings by Fisher Price. My daughter loves them because the top one has little beads in it to make a rattle sound when she shakes it. I love it because it is girlie colors! It's worth the money to have a toy that is cute and my daughter loves.My daughter is almost six months old and LOVES this toy! The top ring has a couple of beads in it or something that makes it rattle, which makes it even more fun for her. She is constantly knocking it over, pulling the rings off, and playing with each part of the toy. I highly recommend this!
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Enesco Big Brother 7" Photo Album
My three year old son received this photo album as a gift after his little sister was born. He loved picking out which photos to use, placing them and rearranging them in the album, and (most of all) showing off his pictures to guests that would visit us.It's a nice way for a new big brother to be included and feel proud.
The soft cover also makes this product very durable.This is a good product for children. They can play with the pictures and keep them in good shape.
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This item was terrific for my oldest grandson (3) to show off photos of his new baby brother to his friends/classmates. Easy to care for and carry with him.Read Best Reviews of Enesco Big Brother 7" Photo Album Here
thought there were going to be more pages for pictures, but otherwise very nice Idea.My grandson will be able to carry his own photo album around with him and show off his new brother or sister.This album has been great for our 3 year old to use to show off ultra sound pics. My only complaint is that the pictures are a little tricky to see because the material over them does not lay flat but overall, it is a great little album.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Vulli Sophie Giraffe Bath Toy
I'd give this 0 stars if I could.Sophie the Giraffe is safe for babies to chew on because it's made of natural rubber, and that's the company's claim to fame. THIS TOY IS NOT RUBBER!
I could tell immediately out of the box. A quick internet search turned up disturbing evidence that it might be made of PVC. Hello?!? Considering they're marketing it as age-appropriate for 6 months and older, and that it looks so much like the safe giraffe, I would assume any baby would naturally chew on it. Bad news for baby-and shame on the company.
We're returning it and not buying from Vulli again.Not a bad bath toy at all....just know what you are buying in
comparison to the regular Sophie teether.
The bath toy:
-Half the size
-The legs are all one piece instead of 4 individual pieces
-The ring does not come off
-The material is not as soft or flexible
-Does not make any noise when you squeeze it
-Even when not used as a squirt toy, water will get in and have to get squeezed out regularly
My 5 month old son does like this toy though he gets a little frustrated after a while cause it isn't really a teether and he's used to being able to get one of Sophies legs into his mouth. I'm sure he'll like it even more once he's able to use it as a squirter which is what it actually is. All in all, it is still a good quality toy that I trust and would recommend it to others.
UPDATE MARCH 2011:
So, in trying to get the water out after a bath the other night, I squeezed Sophie's head and caused a slight tear around her mouth. Didn't think it was possible based on what I thought was great quality. I wont completely blame Sophie since It was actually me doing the squeezing but still. Oh well, we'll continue to use as is.
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I bought this for my 8 mos. old daughter because I thought it was just too cute. I almost like it better than the original Sophie. My daughter really likes it and it's good for the bath. I also think it's a little easier for her to hold onto than the orginal, and I like how it bops along in the water.I got no stink from the box when I took her out and per the Vulli website it looks like she like the original is phlatalate free,
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My daughter has the original Sophie the Giraffe for teething and loved it so I thought this would be a great purchase to use in the tub. The toy is not made out of the same material as the original Sophie and is super hard. It is also very difficult to get the water out of the toy once it gets inside. I recommend sticking to the original toy and don't waste your money on this one.Want Vulli Sophie Giraffe Bath Toy Discount?
I am disappointed in this product and this is why:It is not made of natural rubber.
I have to squeeze really hard to get water to squirt out ( looks like I'm killing the giraffe)
it's not weighted, so the giraffe floats sideways ( dead giraffe in water!)
Total bummer!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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Thursday, October 3, 2013
Tolo Toys Rainbow Stackers
I bought these for my 22-month old daughter. I should have ordered these for her a long time ago, I think any baby 6 months or over would love these. They are VERY durable, heavy plastic. They are different colors with different designs on top and different shapes on the bottom. When my 22-month old got these, I thought she might be too old for them, but she loves them! She also likes to put other toys inside, etc. Toys R Us had no stackers and I had looked places, I think stackers in general are hard to find, I'm so glad I found these.We bought these stacking cups to take to China for our adoption, because they are very compact when nested. Our new son , loves stacking them, and concentrates very hard on which ones fit together. The colors are great, and our kids can play with them in the tub. The only drawback is that there isn't any versatility. The cups stack in a particular order, and that is it. They are probably more educational than fun, since there are different geometric shapes on the bottoms of each cup, and different colored patterns on the rims.Buy Tolo Toys Rainbow Stackers Now
I bought these before my daughter was born and gave it to her when she was five month old. She start playing with them immediately and she is still playing with them (she is 10 month now). I stack them for her to take them apart, put small things in each one for her to take out. They also make perfect bath time toys your baby will be busy picking them up and sunk them in water. It is the cheapest thing I bought so far and she keeps having fun with them.Read Best Reviews of Tolo Toys Rainbow Stackers Here
I can't believe that my one year old can spend so much time playing with cups! He will stack them and nest them. You can hide things under them or use them in the tub. It is a pre math skill. They are easy to transport and very good quality. I great gift for a young toddler. My only complaint was that they were so hard to find. The only place I could find a good quality product was online.Want Tolo Toys Rainbow Stackers Discount?
Stacking cups are my boys favorite toys. We bought 2 types, this one and some with holes in them to let water drain out.My complaint with both types is if you lose a cup, they become rather useless, because you need all of them in order to stack them. Must go in order. But that is true of both of our sets.
They are a quality plastic, and my boys LOVE them. They learn so much from them, and it is appropriate for a wide age range. They started really early (6 months I think?) putting one cup inside another cup, like the smallest one inside the biggest one, but now at 15 months they can stack 3 cups, then take it apart and nest them. They also put small toys in them, and again, this is something they start doing very early, but they are still great learning toys for toddlers as well.
The ones with holes are perhaps better bath toys though, because they can see the water drain out, but these are heavier, and more interesting with the different shaped bottoms and designs. Also there is something to be said for being able to pour the water out if used as a bath toy.
Get like 4 sets of stacking cups. There are some at Ikea for $2.50, so get 2 of those, then get some with holes in them, and get these. There is no better infant / early toddler toy then stacking/nesting cups.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Skip Hop Treetop Friends Nesting Tree Puzzle
Quality puzzle! My child enjoys playing with the colorful pieces and I like that it coordinates with the Skip Hop theme of our nursery.bright colors and funny characters that i think my baby will love it. skip hop was always my favorite toys!Buy Skip Hop Treetop Friends Nesting Tree Puzzle Now
The pieces are great for little hands and the colors are rich. The puzzle is well constructed and safe for little ones to handle.Read Best Reviews of Skip Hop Treetop Friends Nesting Tree Puzzle Here
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Carter's Jungle Jill Plush Doll, Giraffe
My baby is still on the way but I wanted to get her something she could play with. I wanted to check it out myself before I gave it to her (can never be too careful esp. when it's your first!). It's huggable and has soft material. It's exactly as the picture is darker pink for the hooves, horns, pink spots, and hair on its neck and tail; lighter pink for the nose and inner ears. I didn't buy the carter's bedding but I do have the wall decals and this toy goes well with the rest of our Jungle themed nursery. I hope our baby likes it as much as I do :) If anything changes after she comes and actually starts to use the doll, I will update the review.My daughter loves it and has already assembles it!! Was a perfect match with the other items that it went with.Buy Carter's Jungle Jill Plush Doll, Giraffe Now
Was better then i even thought it would be. So cute and cuddly. Colors are nice and bright. Baby will love it!Read Best Reviews of Carter's Jungle Jill Plush Doll, Giraffe Here
This is so cute. I love it! I made a wreath to hang in my grand daughter's nursery & added the giraffe to go with decorating her room in the Jungle Jill theme!My daughter loves her giraffe! Soft and cuddly and adorable...also easy to clean! A great find for a good price!Sunday, September 15, 2013
Lil' Man Eating Shark Child Costume
I ordered this costume two weeks before Halloween. It arrived and when we opened it, it had a strange, awful smell. I put it on my nine year old son, and he complained that it was itchy and caused a rash on his skin. The worst of this is when I contacted the company, they required me to call their customer service number to get a return authorization. I called SIX different times, and stayed on hold for more than 20 minutes each time. I emailed again and they gave me another number. I stayed on hold again. I will NEVER order from Amazon again. Your suppliers do NOT stand behind their merchandise. It should not be this hard to return a defective product. Basically, I have wasted 50+ dollars. We purchased another costume for my son. My son really wanted this costume for Halloween, so my mother ordered it for him. We didn't realize it did not come with the shoes or anything to hold the "legs" up with. We had to get crafty and cut a swim noodle into 2, stuck some shoes on the ends and it looked good. By the end of the night though, the legs were growing cumbersome for my son so we ended up taking the shoes and noodles off, stuffing the pant legs inside and he was just a land shark. Everyone got a kick out of the costume though, he got lots of laughs and pictures taken of him, so he was happy.I don't think it's worth it's price, but my son would probably tell you differently!
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This was an awesome costume and was perfect for my fifth grade boy to wear at the costume parade at school. It elicited a lot of laughs and strange stares (both were highly entertaining for me!)BUT while it was great for a short period of time at school, it only made it about a block at night trick-or-treating as my son had to hold his arms up (to be the "legs" hanging out of the shark's mouth) at an awkward angle and his arms quickly tired out. Having shoes on his hands also made it difficult to carry a trick-or-treat bag. We opted for a tote so the handle could go around his arm in stead of a pillowcase which he couldn't hold because of the shoes-on-feet needed for this costume.
So I would say this costume is best suited to an older kid middle school and up and better for a costume party as opposed to trick-or-treating.
The costume is made well,(you supply your own shoes) and will hold up well for repeated uses or handing down to the next man-eating generation.
And it certainly was a hoot!!
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We bought this for our 9 year old son, he had a blast, eveyone that was on the street talked about his costume. Happy HolloweenEverybody was running to hide when my 5 years old son appeared in his school with this costume!! Very very funny!!Sunday, September 1, 2013
Cabbage Patch Kids CPK Jammies - Boy with Green Eyes
My three year old son, who is very much a rough and tough boy, wanted his own baby for Christmas. As I am pregnant and there is much discussion of babies in the house we thought it would be a good idea to purchase this for him. It is just the right size, it's not girly and he loves it.I wanted a baby boy for my son, as my husband doesn't want my son to have a "doll." This product came in and feels cheap in comparison to the $25 I spent.Buy Cabbage Patch Kids CPK Jammies - Boy with Green Eyes Now
Was looking for a boy baby for my grandson. This is a great way for him to "practice" for new brother.Read Best Reviews of Cabbage Patch Kids CPK Jammies - Boy with Green Eyes Here
My wife bought this Cabbage Patch doll for my daughter when our son was born. She could not care less about the doll and was totally in love with the real boy. He looks like a spaceman and some kind of spacesuit not really a baby. I would not recommend Cabbage Patch dolls as this is 2012 and they're a little old.Want Cabbage Patch Kids CPK Jammies - Boy with Green Eyes Discount?
Monday, August 5, 2013
Young Justice - Kid Flash Child Costume
When I ordered this I couldn't tell if it came with the yellow boots. The picture looked like it did but the description did not indicate boots. When it arrived I was happy to see the costume is sewn in such away that it appears to be boots and the top part of the "shoe" is foam with a strap and you can easily wear regular tennis shoes and the costume completely covers them. It is made with the typical halloween costume material. My 9 year old son loves this costume. The day it arrived he ran around the neighborhood."I really like it!" Sebastian (5 years old)The outfit is nice (mask is a bit hard and not great to see from)
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It was:Disproportionate (belt not supposed to be that high; looked stupid)
Not durable at all (tore within first hour of wear)
I couldn't even get the gloves on
Mask was straight out creepy
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My son got this for Halloween (I dressed as Flash) and he still wears it at least weekly the second week of December and it is holding up very well.The only wear is in the gloves which the stitching is fraying a bit but otherwise despite heavy usage it holds up.Got "runs" in the material like you would get in pantyhose within 20 minutes of putting it on him. The mask was flimsy. Ok for the price.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo Musical Mirror Activity Gym
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Step 2 Wagon for Two Plus Willow Green
The main problem with it is the wheels. They are a hollow plastic (rubber-like) material. It makes the wagon difficult to pull, steer, and noisy. The one I got was also uneven. One wheel didn't always touch the ground without a load. The door feature is nice so the kid can get in and out easier. The storage seat is useful but, should be on the side of the handle since the kid will most often be sitting in the back to face forward. The kid will or won't like it regardless of the wheels but, the parent having to pull the thing will want better wheels. Basically, you save about $20 compared to the basic plastic Radio Flyer which has real solid rubber wheels. I think the RF is definitely worth the extra money. As a matter of fact I returned this one and got the RF...This wagon is very durable and easy to pull, however, with two toddlers sitting on the seats in the wagon, there is not enough room for both sets of feet in the bottom. One has to put their feet on the other's.Buy Step 2 Wagon for Two Plus Willow Green Now
Wagon is well built and should be durable. Assembly instructions adaquatebut coukd be more complete. DONT buy the companion wagon. It is difficult to attach to the wagon and removal takes dissambly.
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Chose this over the Radioflyer, after much research and consideration. Find it more maneuverable, lighter and the cute little door makes it easier on my back, not having to lift the growing kids in & out of it all the time! The kids really LOVE sitting in it, while we have our family outings to the zoo, the park, etc. Hubby & I enjoy watching the kids having so much fun it it, and so many times I've wished that I could fit in it too! Errr... actually, I CAN fit into it and it's so durable & sturdy, I HAVE actually SAT in it, but am embarrassed by the looks I get whenever I do that! :PThe overall design of the base is pretty good. Kids sit well, with two seats and small storage area under one of the seats. The handle is a little short. I am 6'2" and the angle makes it very dificult to pull. Also, my back tires rub on the plastic (I think the axle was slightly short) and the wheels do not handle rough turrain very well. I am looking at other options and will likely pay a little more to get a longer handle and smoother "drive-train."



