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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Winfun Sounds N Tunes Crib Piano

Winfun Sounds N Tunes Crib PianoI bought for the daughters crib. She is 6 months. You have to press it right on the face of the animal in order for the sound to come on.

I bought this for my 2 month old son and he absolutely loves it! I was a little hesitant to buy this product as some reviews said it was hard to push, but my son has no problems with it! You do have to push on the animal face to make sounds, but my son kicks it enough he finds the right spot. Overall, I thought it was a great purchase for the price!

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3 different noise making settings. Could be a bit more sensitive but my little guy liked it. Good toy for the price.

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I bought this cute little crib piano for my three month old daughter, she absolutely loved it, especially the animal setting. The colours are beautiful and she likes looking at the lights when the notes are pressed. The other modes are nice as well...I like that the product gives other musical options to entertain a baby. At first she was kicking the keys too high up and the notes were not playing, but I extended the straps and raised the piano higher and it worked pretty ok.

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My three month old absolutely loves this, there's two volume setting which is awesome for me. The only thing is sometimes she kicks too high and the buttons are at the bottom so the music wont play. Other than that so far so good

Monday, June 16, 2014

Little Tikes Wide Tracker Activity Walker

Little Tikes Wide Tracker Activity WalkerLove this toy...for many reasons. First, the adjustable traction. Perfect for my little guy who's just learning to walk. Second, it doesn't make ANY noise! This is SOOOO rare and so refreshing! Children do NOT need EVERY toy to make noise! Our son enjoys the toys on the front as well. The pieces easily pop off, which is nice because tey pop off w/out breaking, but also can be a little annoying b/c I'm constantly putting them back on. but, no big deal I guess. Overall, good, simple toy that helps babies learn & develop gross motor skills, and affordable.

When my son first started using it we never left his side. He wasn't sturdy enough to pull himself up with out pulling the entire walker on him. Now he is a pro at pulling himself up. He's 8 months old and started using it around 7 months when he began table walking.

He still has the occasional bumps and falls but I feel that is completely normal for an early walker.

I like the adjustable settings for wheel resistance. It works great on carpet but on our hardwood the walker really flys. We put rubber bands around the wheels to add resistance and that did the trick.

Sturdy little walker and easy to assemble. My son lives the doors (opening and shutting them) and he likes putting all sorts if things in the openings. He gets a kick out if the spinner but hasn't shown much interest in the worm or bugs.

I like that this is the one toy that doesn't make noise. I'm sure my son would like one with lights and noises but I wanted this to be a walker and he loves using it for that purpose, he has plenty of other noisy distractions for when he's not on the go.

I would absolutely buy this walker again, especially for the price.

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Waited too long and didn't return it to big box store on ime. Worthless product. First, green flap and blue flap with ball on front fall off quickly and need to put it back every ten min. Very annoying. Second, the plastic is very flimsy and the structure is just way too light. So light that baby pushing it will fall flat on face and can fall back easily and that is something we don't want a baby to do. Baby didn't want to let it go as she finally had something to push around. Ended up duck taping half liter bottles at each of the rear wheels. Put a two liter bottle where those stupid flaps where on the front and another one on the bottom. That way it finally had some weight that she could push it around without falling. Would you really want to buy this thing and then have to end up taping weight to it? I do not recommend buying it.

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My son is 10 months old and he loves this, he pushes it around with no problem. I like that you can adjust the traction of the wheels.

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I like this walker versus others for the following reasons:

1. It is reasonably priced for what you get a basic walker with not a lot of bells or whistles.

2. My twin boys love taking out the mail and putting it in the slots behind the drop doors, so it is entertaining even when not being used as a walker.

3. It does not have music or lights, which to me is a positive since every other toy out there seems to make noise and as a stay-at-home mom I sometimes feel like I will go crazy if I have to listen to one more thing.

4. It is lightweight and so it is easy to steer for new walkers.

5. Most importantly, you can control the speed and make it go faster or slower depending on what stage of walking your child is in. This was great for me because we only have hardwood and tile in our house and most walkers seem to go too fast on hardwood.

Here are a few cons:

1. My boys figured out right away how to pull off the green and blue flip doors, so I don't even bother putting them back on anymore. So what used to be the best part of the toy (putting the mail behind the drop doors) now is worthless. It is just a big open space.

2. The other "features" of this walker are also useless there are two bugs that slide back and forth and/or up and down, and a butterfly you can toggle back and forth. But all three of them are very difficult to operate and so whenever my boys try to slide them, they end up sliding the whole walker at the same time.

3. Although some have remarked that they like that there are two different height handle bars, for me this was a negative because my one son would hold on to the lower handle and just push the walker while on his knees. He never felt like he had to stand up to get the walker moving, and so it did not really help teach him to walk. Having said that, he still enjoyed pushing it around on his knees.

4. Stickers started peeling after only a week or two of use.

5. Requires a lot of assembly and is kind of a pain, but doable if you can follow directions.

I know this seems like a lot of cons for the 4 star rating, but I guess I just feel like overall my boys have enjoyed it and used it to help with walking, and so I got my money's worth. I would be mad if I paid more, though.

One last comment some other reviewers have said this walker tipped over when their kid tried to pull to a stand. My boys are 30" tall and 21" lbs (and pretty aggressive with all their toys), and this never tipped over.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Toot Toot Rattle

Toot Toot RattleI absolutely love these Haba baby toys. My son(s) love this little clutch toy. Great as a teether, entertainment, and the two year old loves to play with it too. Great quality, safe paints/woods, and overall an awesome, quiet toy!

One of my favorite Haba Rattles! I've given this as a gift a few times and it's been a hit. I finally got to purchase one for my son who is due this year. Haba products and customer service are great!

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My 9 month old baby loves this. She has enjoyed the Kringelring for awhile and I was going to order her some more Haba toys, and then we happened to find a shelf of them in a baby store and this is the one she picked out--I was going to get her the pipapo and a couple of others but she found this one way more interesting. It is really cute. She likes the bell, and the face in the blue car moves back and forth a little. It'a a very fun toy and I love that it's totally nontoxic.

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We have owned Haba products since my daughter was born. My son was born a few months ago and of course we choose Haba for our goto for rattles. I had bought this one for my son before Christmas he didn't start using it until a month ago, I noticed that the non toxic varnish was funky so I emailed haba and they we're quick to send out another. They have some of the BEST customer service and stand by their products 100%. You hear that Fisher price! I will always recommend and buy their products. I plan to give my son and daughters Haba stuff to their kids one day.

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I got this toy for my baby when he was 6 months old. He is now 11 months and still loves it. At first he just held on to it and looked at it. Now he waives it around, moves it from hand to hand, pulls on it, shakes it, and drags it around with him everywhere. It also doubles as a teether and he loves to chew on the cars and has learned to manipulate it to reach the back teeth to relieve some teething pain there.

The toy is adorable and is possible to easily attach to his carseat or stroller with a toy holder so that it won't get lost. It is great quality and so far withstood months of constant play and teething action. It is also safe as it is painted with non-toxic paint and made in Germany (and not in China like most toys out there).

Friday, June 13, 2014

Gund Gus Bear

Gund Gus BearAs always, Gund products are well-made and so darn cute. Being a child at heart I could not resist this purchase. (My cat seems to like Gus too-pretty funny!!),

This bear was purchased for my, then, 2 month old. It has been our own family tradition to get each baby(3) their own Gund teddy bear; this one has so much character and is small enough for him to hold onto.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders AquariumThis is a goregous item! I was hesitant to buy it online, so went to Target to see it for myself. You HAVE to push the button to try it before you can really appreciate it. The pictures on the website just don't do it justice.

The lights and motions and sounds that you can't see in pictures are what makes this so special. The lights are bright enough to be really sparkly, but soft, not harsh, amber colored. The movements of the fish and plants are subtle and realistic. The songs and sound effects, several lullabies, bubbles, oceantides and running river are high quality, not high-pitched or tinny. This is soothing, my almost 3 month old likes it and it almost made me fall asleep too.

The remote works well too, which is usually a problem with these types of items. It is super high quality, heavy weight materials. Make sure you don't cut the straps that are to hold it in the crib, as they attach it in the box, and even though there's a big red crossed circle sign telling you not to cut them, it took me a minute to process what it meant, and I was in such a hurry to get this out and working and show the baby that I almost cut them anyway (we parents are programmed to break out the chainsaw to get toys out of their packages these days!)

Really a good value for the money, I am so glad I went to see this and didn't pass it up! You will NOT be disappointed, go ahead and buy it on line if you like the idea and photos, you will LOVE the actual item!

I could not decide between the Ocean Wonders soother and the Rainforest Peekaboo Soother, so I got both in order to see which was best.

They are priced comparably, although it seems that Amazon just raised the price on the Ocean Wonders one, for some reason. It is still available at other places like Target for about the same price as the Rainforest Soother.

The Ocean Wonders Aquarium soother is what I'm sticking with, and here's why:

1. My 5 month old likes it better! The Rainforest Peekaboo soother has lights and motion, but it's not as dramatic as the bubbles that you get in the Aquarium soother. My 5 month old got tired of the Rainforest soother after a few minutes, while the Ocean Wonders soother holds her riveted. (I think it's the bubbles!)

That was, of course, the deciding factor. Other considerations that pushed me over the edge were:

2. Ocean Wonders has longer music and motion cycle than the Rainforest soother. The Ocean Wonders soother goes for 18 minutes. You can optionally turn off the motion or lights or music. Conversely, the Rainforest soother only has an 18 minute cycle if you choose "music only." It has a 12 minute cycle if you choose "music and lights" (no motion). But if you want all 3 -music, lights, motion -you only can get that for 6 minutes. Not sure what the folks at Fisher Price were thinking there (perhaps battery life?), but no thank you!

3. Ocean Wonders comes with a remote. So, if that 18 minute cycle is longer than you would like, just shut it off from the doorway of your child's room.

4. Ocean Wonders has more music to choose from. There is a toggle button that allows you to choose 5 different music tracks (classical, nursery rhyme, etc) and just plan sound effects (bubbles, waves). The Rainforest soother, from what I can see, only has one choice, although it plays about 3 different tunes.

5. Ocean Wonders has a bigger start button, which makes it easier for your child to activate on their own. My daughter has turned the aquarium on all by herself just by stretching and kicking her feet. Which is fine by me! The Rainforest button is smaller and not as prominently located on the unit.

In short, they are both fine soothers, but I think the Ocean Wonders Aquarium soother has more going for it. And my daughter thinks so too!

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I rated this very well when my daughter was 7 weeks because it truly helped her to fall asleep & adjust to sleeping in her crib. At 5 months old my daughter loved to watch the aquarium & learned how to turn it on & off which gave me a few extra minutes to get some things done during her naps. I ended up taking it out of her crib around 7 months because she was all over the place & I was afraid she'd get into trouble with it.

At 13 months old, I STILL use this everyday for her naps & bedtime routine. It stays on the rocking chair next to her crib & I use it to play music now. As soon as I go into the nursery, I turn on the music only (it has 3 options-music, lights & fish) & she sticks her thumb in her mouth & is ready to go to sleep. She still plays with it when she's out of her crib so I would certainly say this was well worth the money spent. It does use a lot of batteries if you run the music, lights & fish all at the same time but for just music it lasts for quite sometime.

By the way, there are several different songs/sounds to choose from. We've always just turned on the first song & I love it. Very pleasant & relaxing.

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My baby seems to really enjoy this aquarium. I like how long the music plays and the songs are very soothing. I also like all the different settings and choices. My only complaint is that for some reason the tv remote we have in the baby's room turns the aquarium on and off as I turn the channel and change the volume quite frustrating when I'm watching tv while nursing the baby to sleep... I haven't found any way around this except to make sure that the aquarium is turned off before I turn on the tv. A little bit annoying, but still worth it to keep my baby entertained for a little while!

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When my wife first told me about this item I was unsure but ordered it anyhow. How right my wife was! Our son is crazy about it!!! We often use it to lull our son to sleep at night. Only one word of caution...the remote control is set on a very broad frequency so that even when you use your TV's remote control, whether changing channels, adjusting volume or muting will turn the Aquarium off and on. For this reason, I strongly recommend you turn the remote function off when you put your baby to sleep or he/she will get an unexpecting surprise during the night!

Friday, May 23, 2014

Baby Sock Monkey (Color May Vary)

Baby Sock MonkeyMY GRANDSON FIRST BDAY WILL HAVE A SOCK MONKEY THEME.......HE WILL BE PERFECT FOR THIS.IT IS OF GREAT QUALITY AND COLORS VERY BRIGHT

I ordered this for my Grandson's 2nd birthday expecting that he would receive a brown sock monkey as shown. Being in another state I ordered and had shipped directly to him.

About a month later my son told me that the sock monkey they received was "PINK"! How embarrasing!

Do not order this product unless you have no preference as to color.

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Bought this as a gift for my brother. Was under the impression that this was a BROWN monkey, as the picture shows, and as other products were labeled with the specific color like "pink baby sock monkey".

The monkey I received was pink. Not very pleased.

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Seems that I am not the only one who got the wrong color. Wanted brown, ordered brown, got purple. :( Otherwise, the product is quality and safe for young ones.

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I gave this toy an overall 2 star review b/c I ordered a brown sock monkey and received a purple sock monkey. I guess I should have been forewarned by the other reviews. But I was in a hurry for the holidays and needed something quickly, so did not return the item. Vendor should clearly state if they will not be able to honor the color choice.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Chicco Toys Sing Along Airplane

Chicco Toys Sing Along AirplaneI bought this toy for my one year old twins. I'm hoping they will like it better as they get older. They don't seem to care for it much. It doesn't do a lot. It sings a little song for each place (Europe, Africa, Australia, etc), but that's about it. It has a short string on it to pull it along. The string is far too short. To get the songs to change, you have to push a big button on the top. It's hard for the kids to push the button. I wouldn't recommend a friend buy this toy. There are better options, like the VTech helicopter.

Only plays about three different nursery rhymes. String is too short to pull, I understand its a safety issue, would like for them to consider a different option.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Mary Meyer Print Print Pizzazz Olio Owl, Pink Face

Mary Meyer Print Print Pizzazz Olio Owl, Pink FaceThis owl is super cute! The fabric is very soft and the colors are beautiful and vibrant. The ears and nose will be perfect for chewing on by any little one who receives this. Perfect size for little hands to love, although rather pricey.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Coconut Tree Shape Sorter

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Coconut Tree Shape SorterI got this for my son who is a huge chicka fan. It's a very nice and very well made wooden shape sorter. It's a classic and will hold up for many years.

I really like the wooden box and shapes. But for a shape sorter, 4 shapes to insert is a really small number. Six out of the eight sides have no hole at all. I liked the tie-in with the book, but would not buy this again.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds Farm

Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds FarmFisher Price has two farms represented here. The first has a DVD, (pic # 4) made in 2006 and contains lead in the facial paint, and does not have the 'touch and feel' feature. Now, (see pic 5 from left) the 2008 model, no lead supposedly, and has soft fur glued on the animals. Amazon sends the one from 2006 which had lead in the paint and your child will most likely put the toy in his or her mouth. Beware as neither Fisher Price or Amazon were willing to remedy the sale of this product when notified.

We bought this version with the touch & feel fur, we have not had the problems that other people mention. Maybe because I gave this to our daughter when she turned 2, so she doesn't put the animals in her mouth. She LOVES feeling the fur, she makes the horse's mane tickle her nose! She got so much for her birthday, and this is her favorite toy by far. She probably plays with this 90 minutes a day total. She even wants the farmer & pig to go in her crib during her nap. First thing in the morning when she wakes up she says "play farm!" I find it very durable and have not had any problems with this toy that other people mention. This is the best toy purchase I have made for her in all of her 2 years. I'm going to buy more Little People stuff for her in the future.

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I was so excited to receive the new version (touch & feel farm) for my son's 1st birthday. We actually bought the older version, but took it back when we found out (a week later) that there was a newer version available. It was a huge disappointment. My son removes the silo faster than I can connect it back on. The animals have "fur," which I thought was a really great idea until my son started biting the hair off of the sheep. The rooster slides across the front of the barn to send the other animals down the slide, and is not removable. By opening three different barn doors you can hear a "moo", "oink", or "neigh" and place those animals inside the barn. There is a location for the sheep, and in order to hear the "baa," you push on its hay inside the stall. The only pro I can come up with is that the barn is much lighter in weight than the original. I am sorry I did not keep the original because now I cannot find it anywhere.

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I purchased this for my daughter to keep her entertained when I was on bed rest. It worked like a charm. The animals are still her favorite toy to take along when we go anywhere. I think the touch and feel animals make it even better. I've read other reviews about how the fur makes them hard to clean but I don't agree. Even after repeated washing the fur is still in great shape. I think that the touch and feel animals make this toy even more fun because they provide nice tactile stimulation. I would definately recommend this toy. It was a real life saver for me.

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I received this as a gift and am very disappointed. My sister has the older version (not touch and feel) and her kids love it. We played with this about 2 times and then the cow's hair started to come out in little tufts in my son's mouth. It's not enough to choke on, but is still very disturbing. I called F.P. and they were helpful but I have to agree with the other reviewer who said the touch and feel animals are terrible..they are! He makes a face every time he puts one of the animals in his mouth. So out of a whole farm set we can play with two pieces: the farmer and the pig because they are the only ones with no hair.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Natursutten Natural Rubber Teether Toy Star, Amber

Natursutten Natural Rubber Teether Toy Star, AmberI really like this teething toy. We are trying to avoid teething toys made in China and this is one of only a few we could find on Amazon that fits our requirements (it is made in Italy). It is all natural rubber (based on what the company says since we really have no way of verifying) with no paint. To me it has just the right combination of softness and firmness. Or boy seems to favor it too. The toy is two identical pieces melted together. If there were to be an issue it would the the two pieces separating but right now everything is great.

All natural rubber, great shape so it is easy for my 5 month old daughter to get it in her mouth and hold it. This is a great teether!!!

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Our daughter loves this little teether. She's close to 4 months and she can already grab it so well. It's a perfect size.

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Baby loves the shape , easy to grasp , soft but enough texture to give comfort and its natural rubber. I feel much better about her putting that in her mouth then some piece of plastic made in china!

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My 8-month-old daughter loves the Hevea rubber bath toys and panda teether, so I thought she would love this one as well. Unfortunately she doesn't show much interest in it. She will chew on it every once in a while, but moves along pretty quickly. It's a well-made toy from a great company but disappointed I paid $15 for a toy she never uses.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Steiff Sleep Well Bear Music Box Blue

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

The bear (Steiff) is great in all aspects.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shaped Board Books (Set of 2)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Shaped Board BooksDon't buy you can find these in Target and DOllar tree, same exact items for a dollar each. What a scam...

I like this alot, worth the discounted price paid. I am very happy bought for my friends daughter! She will love it!

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The books are good, just seems like they will get damaged easy with lots of going through the pages. Happy with my purchase for the price.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Christmas Holiday Rubber Ducky - 12 Count

Christmas Holiday Rubber Ducky - 12 CountThese are great party favors. While not the best quality in the world, they have great details and for the price, you can't beat it.

my grand daughter loves rubby duckies, i bought these for her for christmas

great price and they are very cute

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The ducks are always popular. They are enjoyed, but I didn't order enough to give them out, so I will use them at a later date. They are fun to sort and play with, and very durable.

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Safe, durable toy for my toddler's bath time! They're fun to play with, they're light and soft, so toddler doesn't get "bonked" in the head when he tosses them while in the tub.

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The rubber ducks arrived quickly and were as cute as the picture and exactly what I expected to receive. They are perfect and will serve as great gifts.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Chewy Tube Red

Chewy Tube RedMy son is on the autism spectrum, has sensory issues and had tics--one is a biting tic. The Chewy Tubes are safe and easy to clean. They really help. He seems to prefer the green one, but this one is still a winner.

Great tool for my daughter's oral exercises. Recommended by her therapist. Sturdy, easy to hold and just the right size for my daughter to bite down on with her molars

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This product is great for what it is suppose to be for. It didn't work well for my daughter, though. It's a bit too hard for her delicate gums.

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I'm glad Amazon is carrying this product, we used to buy from a specialty place at higher price. My daughter grinds her teeth, and she will chew on this in place of the grinding we have to remind her a lot. Lasts pretty long, but replace when it begins to break will break as a bite hole or split, but pieces do not fall off or anything like that. She also likes the green one with bumps. We only use the "T" shape.

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These are good for kids who like to chew things, but if they are and intense chewer they will probably end up chewing right through it.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Steiff Sleep Well Bear Blue 11"

Steiff Sleep Well Bear Blue 11'This Steiff bear has become a favorite part of the night time ritual. My son loves it. And this is the real deal, made in Germany like the traditional Steiff bears of over a hundred years. Personally I trust the German laws and specs regarding materials and safety. Be aware that now not all Steiff toys are made in Germany, so you have to look closely.

My 6months old sin love this bear and prefer to go to bed only in his hugs. High quality, best toy ever )

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The little bear's work is very delicate, my friend's daughter is very happy, don't have to worry about the child will devour to toy parts, great toys.

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We grew up with Steiff bears in Germany, and the classic Steiff bears are wonderful (real mohair, etc.)

But for a baby, they aren't quite perfect. We now know that you want to be careful about small parts (i.e. the beautiful glass eyes) and make sure the fibers are easy to clean and baby-safe, etc. This bear fills the bill admirably.

The only reason I held back on the rating is the branding/accessorizing. The marketing consultants have obviously (and sadly) been given full reign by Steiff, and things have consequently gotten dumbed down. Why on earth is this only available in pink and blue, and only in this particularly insipid style of pajamas???? Give me a break. Steiff has always had the conspicuous tag in the ear ("knopf im ohr") and that's all the brand-marking a high end product could ever need. Sadly, Steiff now sticks its brand name conspicuously elsewhere too (for example markets a bear labeled "my first Steiff") and some of the alternate clothing versions (which are so very much cuter than these rather uninspired pajamas) are plastered with prominent "Steiff" markings.

But once you ditch the pajamas, this is a very nice and reasonably priced bear, and one that we're confident is safe for our darling baby!

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Corolle Calin Laughing Bright - 12" Bald Baby with Blue Eyes

Corolle Calin Laughing Bright - 12' Bald Baby with Blue EyesMy daughter got this doll for her 2nd birthday. She is turning 3 in a few weeks and still plays with her everyday. She is a great sized doll for a toddler and very durable. This doll has gone on every grocery, and mall trip for a year, and still looks great! My daughter loves the opening and closing eyes and I love that the clothes can be removed and replaced without my help. Baby Calin can also sit on her own without a back prop, which I have come to learn is a very important part of play time.

This doll is a great value, and I would recomend it to anyone as a toddler's first baby doll. My daughter has "bathed", fed, dressed, put to bed, strolled and traveled with this doll everyday for a year! But most important, she has learned how to love and care for something else. And that is priceless.

I ordered this doll as a first birthday gift for my daughter. It seems like this doll was made just for her. It is the perfect size for her to carry around. It is also very durable. She also loves the way it smells. My older daughter even wanted to order one of these dolls for herself after she saw it! I thought it was well worth the price.

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Considering all the concerns about the safety of toys made in China, I was happy to pay more for a doll made in France. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case as Corolle no longer makes the dolls in France, but in various countries in Asia and Europe. The one we ordered was made in China. The doll was cute as pictured and my daughter loves an older mini-Corolle that was passed down to her. This one is going back to Amazon though and I will continue to search for a doll that is not made in China.

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This baby doll is perfect for my twin grandsons who have a baby sister and love to cuddle their own "baby". The doll was a big hit on Christmas when we gave them to the boys. They carried them around, put them in a cart to take them for a ride and seemed to enjoy playing with them. They are just beginning "imaginative play". These dolls are good additions to their toy collection.

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Corolle dolls in general are of higher quality than other baby dolls -they smell and look better, and are well-made. My toddler loves this doll and calls her "Lola."

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Happy Horse Giant Plush Toy

Happy Horse Giant Plush Toy, Monkey MoGiant Lion is perfect decor for our nursery. I expect to see my little girl giving her huge hug and spend time in his arm during story time. Quality is exceptional. The colors are awesome and it is so soft. I love to hug Lars.

Perfect gift for birthday or special event

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Gund Easter Mulberry Junior Duck 16" Plush

Gund Easter Mulberry Junior Duck 16' PlushI bought two of these ducks this year for my great nephew (7 months old) and neighbor (1 year old). It was an instant hit with both kids who love how soft and cuddly it is!

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Juno Baby - Indie's Great Teddy Bear Hunt

Juno Baby - Indie's Great Teddy Bear HuntMy first impression of this DVD is that it is a kind and gentle sort of video for preschool children; the characters are sweet and positive and very good friends to one another.

The colors are perfect, bright and cheery.

The twelve stories are all everyday simple life events, things that a preschool child loves to watch. Titles are:

Hide & SeekIndie, Juno and friends play the game

Pop!

Little Bird FliesStrauss playing in the background while a cartoon bird learns to fly

Mountain Top

My EchoLittle Austrian cartoon character sings and hears its echo

Where? There!find the object (where's the rock, where's the baby elephant, where's the blue square) Mozart plays in the background

Rai Rai's Turn

The Beach

Boom Chick Time

In the Oceanreal ocean footage with Juno singing about the ocean creatures and the water

Ballet DancersThis has real children dancing ballet, and is very cute with Dvorak playing in the background

Goodnight, JunoDay is done, time for bed

These little movies are captivating and are the sort that a preschooler will love to watch over and over. The music is classical which is a bonus.

Total running time is 50 minutes, not too long, not too short, just about right, I'd say.

I had never heard of Baby Juno before receiving a copy of this DVD. I was not sure what to expect and how much it would mimic other products. Our children loved the DVD. The short videos are very engrossing, just long enough for a preschooler, and educational. Highly recommended.

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Indie asks his buddies to hide his teddy bear so that he can search for him. No matter what he says, or how much he begs, he requests that they not tell him where the bear is hidden. Indie quickly becomes discouraged and changes his mind, but his friends Bunny, Juno, and Murphy encourage him to continue on with a few different searches, and eventually give him clues during each search (such as the color of what the bear is hiding behind), so that the viewer(s) can attempt to guess, too. The bear is hidden a few times throughout the day in various locations (including the woods and beach), until finally it's nighttime and there's only time to hide him once more!

The film includes a mix of animation, live action (puppetry work), and some "real" videos, including one featuring young ballet dancers. This mixture is partially due to a few short videos included as a break from the main storyline, which features puppetry. My favorite short contains birds hopping about on branches that, together, almost resemble musical notation.

Indie's Great Teddy Bear Hunt is reminiscent in feel to a certain blue dog's adventures, encouraging the viewer(s) to participate with guesses, with a young child's voice representing the viewer(s), as if talking to the DVD. The biggest difference is that Juno Baby strives to encourage musical appreciation. The few songs included have catchy tunes, and are often educational, including topics on the ocean and echoes. The three main new songs included are "In the Ocean," "My Echo," and "Pop," while the classical music included is by Dvorak, Mozart, and Strauss. The bonus materials contain a short film of "big kids" playing the three new songs as solos on musical instruments, with the hopes that younger viewers will become interested in learning to play music, too.

For helping to build language skills, the DVD can be watched in English, French, or Spanish, and these language choices even contain translated songs. In the bonus material, there is a language flashcard option that attempts to teach a few simple words in French and Spanish, including the primary colors and nature words.

Indie's Great Teddy Bear Hunt offers the opportunity for children to learn a few things about music, perseverance, encouraging others, colors, and languages. At the same time, it features characters that small children will find to be endearingly faithful role models.

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This was my families first Juno Baby DVD. I've heard of Juno baby and liked what I heard about why Juno baby was made (something like the person who started it is a composer who wanted to bring classical music to kids). I want my children (3yr boy + 2yr girl) to appreciate good music, and the Juno Baby characters and graphic style looked like what my kids like. And the kids did like it--for a day.

After that the kids would start watching it, but they lost interest pretty quick.

I sat down and watched it with them recently, and it didn't grab my interet either--but that's true for most of their videos.

There were things I liked. I liked the music, and I liked creativity in the video sections. and I liked the music teaching.

I've tried to put my finger on what it is that makes it not great. But it just really comes down to that I ask the kids if the want to watch it and they say "No".

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I gave this as a gift to a co-worker whose daughter is 11 months old. She told me her daughter absolutely fell in love with the music and graphics and is entranced every time she turns it on. She has told me that her daughter knows the actual box now and as as soon as she goes to reach for it, her daughter starts swaying and dancing in anticipation! After having watched it at least 5 times, my friend told me her daughter loves this dvd and has not tired of it yet. She is anxiously looking into purchasing more of the series.