Showing posts with label used baby toys. Show all posts
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Friday, August 8, 2014

Kidz Delight Smooth Touch Tablet, Alphabet

Kidz Delight Smooth Touch Tablet, AlphabetI like the way it looks, like a real tablet. I bought it for one of my friend's kids. I learned that he is just recognizing the alphabet; this toy is teaching him with fun games, and cute sounds. He loves it and carry it everywhere around.

This is a great tablet for pre-k children and it also speaks Spanish, which I'm trying to teach my child anyway. We love it.

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Fabulous. Wasn't sure after reading other reviews what to expect. It is something that my nephew will be able to use for multiple years. The games that are on it are very good for reading preparedness.

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Nice toy for my 3 year but it was not clear from the advertising this is NOT a tablet. The images on the screen are buttons they press. I thought it would be a more interactive tablet that had games pre-loaded so it wouldn't have to go out to the Internet. My son still likes it and the games are fun but eventually he gets bored and it doesn't keep him from wanting mine!

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This was a gift for my Grand Daughter and my Nephew. They are just toddlers and loved them. Made them feel just like the "Big Kids".

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Haba Pixie`s World Pacifier Holder

Haba Pixie`s World Pacifier HolderMy 5 month old has two HABA Pacifier Chains and loves to play with them. He chews and sucks and it entertains him for a long time. Not to mention it keeps his pacifier handy and clean. Definitely buy this, though he prefers the teddy bear one we have. (januari '10)

(March '10)I am updating this review two months later and meanwhile the bottom bead, the one with the heart, has split causing a choking risk. We removed the bead and the rest of the chain is still usable. We are having the same problem with the bear chain, the bottom bead is also about to split. We do use this all the time and it's my son's favorite thing to put into his mouth, so maybe all the drool is causing this. Not sure, but just a warning.

Good product. Wish the string part was longer for easier removal.

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I am super impressed with this chain. From the pictures, I thought a wooden one would be too big and bulky and awkward, but I was wrong. This is really just the right size and not easily broken like the plastic ones I used before. I have given this as a gift and will continue to do so after always getting such positive feedback from recipients. These have a great gripper on them and the colors go with any outfit so far.

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I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas to replace the plastic chain I had purchased out of necessity in order to keep track of her pacifier. This pacifier chain is cute and doubles as a fun toy for infants to shake and chew on when attached to clothing. It seems well made and isn't as large as some of the others out there so it doesn't get in the way.

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We love this pacifier chain! The clip is functional (unlike cheaper plastic models) and I don't know what we'd do without this on hikes and shopping trips, etc. My daughter also seems to think that the wooden beads are toys and/or teething rings. It is also easier for her the grab the chain and maneuver the pacifier into her mouth than manipulating the pacifier directly. And, it's really cute!

Monday, July 21, 2014

Nuby Wacky Teething Ring

Nuby Wacky Teething RingBought this for my 5 month old granddaughter. My daughter said she chewed on it for 4 hrs straight and loved the 2 little krinkly ears on it. Easy for baby to hold on to.

My son loves this teether because it is not cold for him to hold like sonme of the all ice teethers. There is 1 ice part but the entire piece gets cold. The 2 cloth parts make crinkle noises which he loves as well.

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Friday, June 20, 2014

Sevi Happy Splash Mobile

Sevi Happy Splash MobileIn comparison to the picture it is very sparse, small, comes with no arm or bracket to hang it, and the chimes you can barely hear...i returned it. Cute but not worth the price.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Cruise-Around Activity Lion

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Cruise-Around Activity LionMy daughter just turned 10-months and she's been climbing and standing up on me but there really wasn't a place that was suitable in our home. The couches are over tile and our baby's play area didn't have anything for her to practice standing or cruising. I read reviews for other toys and most were mixed "a door the trapped fingers", "tipped over", "slid on the floor", "not entertaining", etc. When this was released even without the reviews I bought it for my daughter and I was very surprised and happy over this purchase. It doesn't slide on the carpet or a thin rug. The feet that come with it are wide and provide traction, so it's never slid even when she leans with all her body weight on it. It's never tipped over. She's able to lean and pull on the toy with all her weight while standing and SITTING down. There are no parts that with trap or pinch her fingers. I would only change the color of the ball underneath, since it's clear it's not as noticable next to the yellow of the toy unless she's crawling up to it. I also wish there were noise makers on the top (currently they're on the side). Otherwise great toy if your child is standing-cruising-sitting down.

I just got this for my son and right out of the box the eyes were half rubbed off. I debated just returning it but decided that besides being a complete hassle, my 7 month old probably wouldn't care about that anyway. So I put it together which was fairly easy and then put it on the floor for my son to play with. He absolutely loves his Stride to Ride Lion which looks similar so I figured he would love this as well. Now, while he may like this toy "okay", I have to say that I do not think it is worth the price. The spinning ball on the top doesn't spin easily, the lights and sounds are nothing spectacular and I don't know why the green and red button-things on the top are there since they just go up and down. Overalll I think this toy is pretty boring and simple and feel that it is definately not going to be enough to keep my son's attention.

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That is the reason behind buying this toy. Our baby is at the stage where she seeks to find something, anything to pull up with. The problem is that we have few things in the house for that and it all leads to landing on a concrete floor. This lion can sit on our cushioned rug area and does not slip.

I luv how there are many areas of interest to keep the little one busy when standing up gets tiring after a while. The ball hanging under the lion bridge is especially entertaining since it makes a noise when hit.

The eye of our lion was partially rubbed out (looks to be a common issue).. bad packaging if you ask me, but easily fixed with a permanent black marker.

All in all, good purchase and does what it says.

P.S. there is volume control on the toy.. awesome feature! The lion's laugh sounds too much like Barney but more annoying.

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My son started pulling up on the furniture at 5 months. He isn't ready to walk yet but needed something other than the TV stand for support. This is awesome! It is not mobile so you don't have to worry about it moving. Now at 6 months it supports his 18 pound frame. It is entertaining to him. Teaches cause and effect. He loves it, I love it. A reviewer said it was too short. My son is 26 3/4 inches and it is the perfect height. I would suggest for a kid that is mobile but not ready to walk.

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When I bought this toy, my baby was would sit and play. Now she can hold on to the toy, standup by herslef and play. she loves playing with this toy. she is able to operate/navigate all the items...the rollers, flower, etc, except the lady bug. She finds it hard to move it up and down. But I am sure, soon she will be able to enjoy that too.

Only one con though would be to some how have grip on the paws so that it doesnot slide away on the floor. It doesnot have good grip, so always make sure that is it resting against the wall or couch. I always keep an eye on my baby to make sure she doesn't fall.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Hape Dancing Butterflies Push and Pull

Hape Dancing Butterflies Push and PullPlease be aware that I only really got to see this product after it was opened by the little girl I bought it for and can't speak to it's long term durability. I love Hape toys and really love the bright colors and simple design of this push and pull. I was just a little worried that the stick, which comes in two pieces and screws together might not be sturdy enough to last a long time. However, I used to work in a toy store where similar Hape toys were sold and they seem to stand up pretty well to the frequent use they got from our little customers.

Got this for my 15-month old toddler. She'll push and pull it along, but it doesn't roll very well on hardwood floors. Not sure if it's the angle she's using, or if it's the wheels themselves -sometimes they seem to just slide instead of roll. Works better outdoors on asphalt or sidewalk. She likes the "clack clack" sound of the wood butterflies, and giggles when the toy is moving. She's dropped it a couple of times, and nary a scratch on our floors OR the toy. Very durable. I just wished the wheels rolled better.

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I purchased this for my 1 year old granddaughter not so good,

I feel the wooden stick is dangerous she didnt push or pull but carried

it around with the stick in her mouth,maybe extra cautious on my

part but I returned it for something more age appropreiate

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Really like this toy. Gave it for a gift and plan to buy it for my grandson. Well made and adorable

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eye catching and makes gentle fun sound when pushed. nontoxic paint was a plus. highly recommended from infant to toddler ages, the stick has two levels of height

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Bestever Hugga Pet Pink Bear

Bestever Hugga Pet Pink BearWe have the teddy bear for my 3 year old daughter and the elephant for my 5 month old son. they love them. they can be washed when dirty and are durable and very soft.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

North American Bear Company - Satin Ears Bear Rattle

North American Bear Company - Satin Ears Bear RattleCute bear, but not as soft as I expected. I had ordered another product(a little princess) from this company made out of the same material(velboa) and it was much softer. Also the stuffing isn't real soft. I suppose my expectations were high because of the princess doll. It is well made with pretty blue satin ears and a very pretty blue satin bow. It would be a nice gift for a newborn. It has a classy and sweet look.

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Monday, March 31, 2014

Baby's First Laptop Computer Playset

Baby's First Laptop Computer PlaysetI got this for my (11 months old at the time) daughter for Christmas. It is great for a small baby. Mine wasn't very durable, though. She really didn't play with it that much and the star easily came off. The star also came off of the little earth pouch. The rocket makes a cool rocket sound but it stopped working soon after it was opened. Other than these few complaints it is a cute toy and I think good for a first play laptop for babies. I also paid much less than the current almost $20 listed price. I wouldn't pay $20 for it, and after the problems really the $12 I paid for it wasn't really worth it. But, maybe it was just a flaw with mine. Still a neat toy.

Not that great of product. Flimsy and not very entertaining. Makes cool sounds, but one broke after only a few weeks of use. Doesn't come close at all to adult laptop for child to even think it was like her parent's. Not worth the price. Should be about $10 cheaper.

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My little dolly loves this computer toy. She loves to pretend to type just like me! Cute sounds safeand really nice quality. We got ours as a gift, and since then we have purchased 3 more for our other computer addicted friends' new babies.

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I bought this as a gift for my niece's 1st birthday present and it was a huge hit! She really likes playing with all the little gadgets and listening to the rocket ship make noises. It's really soft and lightweight that's what I liked most about it.

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my 7 month girls seems to like it, it come my ups on time. but when i openend the package the laptop seam was torn.but hey nothing the wife cant fix.

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Bathtime Bongos

Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Bathtime BongosI got this as a new bath toy, but it's not that great for the bath. They fill up with water and start sinking and once that happens you can hardly hear the music. The toy is fine out of the bathtub. I'm not really sure why it's marketed for bathtime. Anyway, I also don't like how the on/off is a push button. My son just pushes that so all you keep hearing is "It's music time! It's learning time! Bye-Bye!" over and over.

My sister bought this for my son's first birthday. He loved it as soon as he saw it. Once he started playing with it, though, he lost interest fast. The first time he took a bath with it, I found out it wasn't as awesome as I thought it would be. First of all, the "music" is just some quick notes/words, and there isn't a huge selection of melodies... second, you have to tap/hit it pretty hard to make it work and Third, you cannot hear it, as soon as it goes in the water, which is kind of funny, since its a bath toy...it still lights up, but the minute your child pushes it in the water, its totally impossible to hear anything...but the lights still work, so I guess its better than nothing. I would give it less stars, but, if you use it out of the tub, its. not a *horrible* toy, but I def would not buy this for anyone or suggest it as a good toy for your childs bath : (

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My 8 month old son LOVES this toy in the bath tub and outside of the bath tub. The songs are upbeat and fun for the children. Best bath toy we have and we do not take a bath without it. The sound works well even in water.

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Our grandson loves to bang on things with his hands. This will be his first set of Bongo drums both in and out of the bath.

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Friday, March 14, 2014

CHILD El Capitan Costume - Darling Pirate Costume (Sword not included)

El Capitan Costume Size: 4-6Purchased this item as one of my nephews' Halloween Costumes. He still uses the hat and sword when he dresses up for playtime.

Your typical halloween costume. Made in China of cheap materials, with cheap labor, and sold at a ridiculous price in the U.S.

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This is a decent costume for 4-5 year olds. My son wore this for Halloween and continues to wear it when playing at home. Maybe a little overpriced...

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Bought this for my 4 year old for Halloween and his upcoming pirate birthday party. Very well made and fits perfect! That hat doesn't fit him too well, but he does have a large head.

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The costume picture was very cute so I got it for my son. The size is just right for him but the costume isnt that great of quality in fact i might buy him something else

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

B. Hellophone - Sea/Pattern

B. Hellophone - Sea/PatternGot this for my daughter for christmas. Somehow one of the bottom buttons is stuck and won't come outit's broken, and won't play anymore music. She's only 19 months so she's not really powerful enough yet to have this toy break only a month after getting it. All the other buttons work great but that one just doesnt. was actually kind of disappointed.

Needs a louder volume in all parts that makes sounds .Very hard to hear the recordings or the phones built in sounds.

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This is a pretty good toy cellphone for kids. Its big feature is that it lets you record a message that the kids can then play back with a button push. It has a nice feature that there is a hard to find lock button that locks in the message. I have two complaints about this, it's one of our kids go-to toys for the car so it gets a lot of wear, and it only seems to be moderately durable, we are on our second one. One feature I wish this has is the ability to record multiple messages instead of just one. Another thing I like about it is that when you close it calls back with a ring after 20 or so seconds, its a cute feature and very fun for the kids.

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like all of you I'm sure, your babies are fascinated with your phone. Well this is a good alternative to have them play with. Being a flip up style phone it is a little out of date nowadays w/ smartphones, but your baby wont know the difference.

The numeric keys make a simple 1 note tone when you press them (like a real phone), the * and # keys play a little music (soft music, not annoying), and then there are two top buttons above the number keys: one plays two phrases (one kid asking to play, one mother-type voice saying I love you) and the other key allows you play anything you record. It is nice having the ability to record your own voice for your baby to hear.

I really appreciate that the phone pretty much only makes noises when the baby actually pushes a button. I have so many other toys at home that advertise teaching "cause and effect" through noises, but in reality they just play music/make noise constantly. The baby surely has no idea what he/she is doing is making the noise. But with this phone, press a key and it makes a simple note. That's it. Very clearly demonstrating that the button press makes the noise.

There are some cons in my mind: the record feature has a "lock" at the bottom of the phone so that your recorded message doesnt get erased. This lock is pretty easy for a baby to switch on/off. Also, the clamshell design has no lip/groove for the baby to easily open the phone. Sometimes my little girl brings me the closed phone in an effort to have me open it for her. One more note --any time you close the phone, the phone rings. If you dont "answer" it, it will stop ringing and be off. But it's still kind of annoying that it rings EVERY time you close it.

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We have a couple play phones, my son (16 months) is obsessed with phones, everything gets put to his head as a phone. He loves buttons of all kinds too.

This phone is a bit better than some of the other options out there. When you hit the number buttons it beeps, just like a real house phone. When you close it, it rings, prompting them to open it again (this only happens once so you can leave it close, but is something to be aware of if you're trying to put it away without your child noticing, lol). The plus on this is that it can be put away without the buttons accidentally getting pressed (or toy stepped on at night in the dark making noise when you just finally got your child to sleep etc).

I love that you can record your own short message on the phone, it also has a button at the bottom to lock the recording, so it doesn't get written over accidentally.

Other buttons play music or have other voices talking saying 'hello' etc.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun - Jungle

Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun - JungleWhen I was looking at entertainment stuff for our new baby, I knew I wanted something similar to what our boys had had. Very few stationary entertainers out there rock and bounce anymore. That was half the fun for my little guys! At one point, T-Rex didn't even play with the toys he just liked to jump and spin! Anyway, this entertainer does that jumps/bounces, has a rotating seat, and has a rocker bottom (you can pull out the feet if you don't want it to bobble). The toys are brightly colored not pastel, which has been proven not be as visually stimulating. The toys are very engaging, too. The only con I would add is that it takes 9 AAA batteries to make all the toys work. I was willing to buy it anyway because of all the stages it offers. I liked the play mat for the tiny infant stage, the exersaucer for her current stage (5 months) and the idea of a play table when she's older. I don't feel like I spent a bunch of money on something she will only be interested in for a few months. This was super easy to put together, too! I did it alone in about 20 minutes the part that took longest was the screws, and only because our drill needed to be charged. :-) All in all, I would highly recommend this exersaucer! We tried a few others with sitters and at the homes of friends, but none of them quite compared to this bad boy! It's worth every penny!!

As an activity center for the baby to sit in, this is great because the baby can turn around and do all the activities. What's nice about this product is that you can transform it from a seated center into a standing activity center; however, when you do that, not only is it space consuming, but it is extremely unsturdy. When my baby stands up at it, I have to hold the activity center down because the legs are too far apart to make it sturdy. Also, it's very easy for the baby to push his or her weight and knock it over.

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We have a very big 8 month old (approx. 26 lbs., and 30" tall), so we wanted a really good quality exersaucer that could to stand up to his jumping in it. We did a bunch of shopping around and this is the best one available. Our son loves all the toys on it as well as all the sounds it makes (he especially likes the talking iguana). It is a very study and well made toy. I checked both the Toys 'R Us and the Target websites on 6/12/09 and they were both charging $129 for this exersaucer. In closing, I would highly recommend this toy!

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First I want to say that I have a different model of this toy, so I myself cannot comment on the toys this one comes with. However, after reading a few of the reviews, it seems that some parents have not stopped to think about the fact that when creating this toy, they had a rather wide age range in mind. Some of the toys need to be for older babies/young toddlers, or it will be useless as an activity table. That being said, the toys on it are called "switch-a-roos" for a reason. They come of and you can get different ones that are more "baby friendly" until your child is older. I know this is a bit expensive, but if you already spent the money on this, it might be worth investing in getting two or so to make it more fun for younger babies.

All of that said, here are the things that I absolutely love about this toy. It is the most versatile out there. It goes from a play mat, to an entertainer, to an activity table. It also doubles as a jumparoo. We had both with my son, and he liked jumping in this more. Needless to say, we sold the jumperoo and kept this for the next baby (although my son still uses it in table mode, and will probably not be thrilled when he is a big brother soon and the baby takes it over) My son LOVED this toy from day one. We first used it when he was almost six months, and there has not been a time since that he has not used it in one way or another. (He is now just shy of 15 months) I know it is not "recommended" to allow babies to pull up on it, however that is because the company does not want to be liable for an injury. It was what my son learned to pull up on (he started doing this when it was in the exersaucer mode, which was actually less stable, so we turned it into a table and he never once fell), and is very stable, although it does not always seem that way. It does shake back and forth, as my son LOVES to do to it, in the table mode, but we have never had a problem with it tipping. In fact, he has recently tried climbing it, and still has yet to tip it.

This is the baby item that I most highly recommend, and we will not be parting with ours until we are sure we are done having kids, and possibly not even then.

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We got this a gift and were excited for the various stages. The mat for the infant was very lame. Not much room at all for her move around and the overhang was flimsy. Stage two, the saucer, was a big hit for 4-9 months. Once she was mobile she did not want to be in the saucer. So we moved it to stage three. It is terrible! It is very flimsy, not very tall so she has to bend over the toys and not study. The saucer was great and she enjoyed and it was good place to have her play. If you buy these I would just plan on using it as stage two.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Hape Counting Stacker

Hape Counting StackerOverall this toy is very cute. The first concern I had when ordering it online was that if my son fell on the toy he might hurt himself, but the wooden stackers are held to the bottom wooden piece by an elastic piece so they bend when pressure is put on them. So if a kid was to fall on the toy they would bend down and not poke them. That being said, my son who just turned two has a hard time stacking these, lining up the small whole with the wooden piece is hard, he does get frustrated at times.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Gund Sesame Street Holiday Corduroy Cookie Monster 11"

Gund Sesame Street Holiday Corduroy Cookie Monster 11'It's a really cute toy and I like the corduroy texture! I got one for my 2 year old nephew and one for my friend's 2 year old. They hugged Cookie Monster right away after opening the gift.

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Disney Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat Pillow Pal Pet Plush Doll NEW

Disney Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat Pillow Pal Pet Plush Doll NEW
  • Disney Theme Park Authentic
  • Brand new with tags
  • From smoke free environment

Our best friend's daughter had a Alice themed party and this was the perfect gift for her!! She loved it!

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This is the most adorable thing ever! It is so soft and totally cozy!!! It washes very nicely in the washer/dryer as well. The dryer helps "re-fluff" when it starts getting flat.

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This pillow is very soft and larger then I thought it would be. My daughter loves to hug and kiss the pillow. I highly recommend it.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Edushape Mini Stars, 36 Piece set

Edushape Mini Stars, 36 Piece setMy son originally had the large size stars, but couldn't make much of anything with them because you only got 16 (by the way, the current product photo is of the large stars where you got 4 of each color in the package). When we received the mini-stars today I was disappointed. While they are small and easy for him to put together, the plastic isn't as rigid as the large stars, so they don't grip onto each other as well. We made a very simple crown and neither of my kids could put it on without it falling apart in their hands. I tried myself and they just wouldn't stick together if not resting on a solid surface. And even then (on a solid surface) once you start to build up, pressure on the lower part of the structure and the softer plastic just has the whole thing crashing in. I am pretty disappointed, but I'm sure my son will keep trying.

Just wanted people to be aware these were known to break apart and potentially be a choking hazard.

I'm sure newer versions have been modified, but buyer beware in case they are selling older versions.

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My sons playcare center has these stars, and many times when I come to pick him up he's playing with them. He always hates to leave them so I searched the net for them. These were a great price and they come in a nice plastic zip case for easy storage.

My boy is 3 and he was so excited when they came in. Now he can play with them whenever he wants! They're also handy to use for teaching colors or counting with them!

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

LEGO Duplo Basic Bricks (80 Pcs.)

LEGO Duplo Basic BricksWe had a really difficult time finding a decent starter set of Duplo bricks. They just don't sell the simple sets in the stores anymore, which makes no sense because they are the BEST sets. So we ordered this set from Lego. For about half what they're asking here. I've noticed a trend of Lego having the fairest prices of all the stores selling their products. Odd. Anyway, for anything Lego, I would definitely do some comparison shopping using the company website first.

With this set, I was concerned beforehand that there might not be a wide enough variety of pieces, despite the generous number (80 pieces total). This was due in great part to the fact that I couldn't seem to find any photos of the side of the box where they give the detailed information and really this is the only information you're wanting before making a rather sizable Lego purchase, right? Since no one else has mentioned this, I'll show what a total geek I am by publishing these details.

Here's the breakdown of the pieces by size:

56 2x2 peg square pieces

20 2x4 peg rectangular pieces

2 2x4 peg pieces (1/2 thickness of regular pieces)

1 2x6 peg long rectangular piece

1 2x8 peg ex-long rectangular piece

And by color!

14 red

13 each of green and yellow

12 blue

8 each of light green and orange

5 each of black and white

2 transparent blue 2x2 peg pieces

The transparent pieces were an immediate source of tension between my two daughters; they both love them. The entire set is fantastic. It's just the right amount of pieces, and I didn't feel like Lego was as stingy with the rectangles as in the previous 'My First Lego Set' we'd bought. Or maybe it's just that we now finally have enough Legos to really build something! I do wish there had been a couple more large rectangles, and maybe a couple more transparent pieces, but that's not really a gripe.

I think if you're starting out with Duplos, there isn't a better set out there with the right amount of creative, open-ended pieces and affordability. We would have started with this one had it been sold in stores. Another point in its favor, at least as far as I'm concerned, is that it was not made in China or Mexico, but rather in Denmark, Hungary and the Czech Republic.

My 14-month-old loves these Duplo blocks. Me too, for that matter. We can sit and build stuff for 30-40 minutes at a time, which is a remarkable feat of focus for him. The colors are great, the blocks are big enough to be safe and manageable in his little hands. I look forward to this being the starting point of a lifelong love of Legos for him (just like his papa!)

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I bought this for my (2 yr. old) Grandaughter's birthday as an addition to "Ultimate Lego Duplo Building Set" & "Dora's Backyard Surprise". She absolutely loves the set & has played with it for hours.....everyday, since her birthday in February.

It's wonderful to watch the progress of building skills & observe the idea's of the little ones working with utilizing color, strategy & weight.

This is a definite "need to buy" item if you are purchasing the "ULTIMATE LEGO DUPLO SET". Both sets will fit in the Ultimate Lego Duplo Hardcase & are excellent additions to other sets like......Dora's Backyard Surprise.

I think you & your little one will find this item worth the $$.

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The same product is available . It's called LEGO® DUPLO® Basic Bricks Deluxe.

update: when I wrote this review, this item cost about 2x more than it's currently listed for. Glad to see the price dropped.

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I got this set of Duplos for my baby nephew for Christmas. It's got a good assortment of bricks, including plenty of 2x4 and 2x2's, plus a few longer ones. It's a good first set of Duplos, and while you won't be able to make anything too fancy there's enough to make some basic things. I had both Duplos and Legos as a kid and they're still some of the best "toys" I've ever had. And if you didn't know, Legos and Duplos can actually work together; they're all accurately scaled. That way your child can move up to Legos and still incorporate the larger Duplo bricks for some really ambitious creations.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Corolle Mon Premier Calin Yang Baby Doll

Corolle Mon Premier Calin Yang Baby DollThis is my daughter's favorite doll! She got it for her first birthday, and has played with it everyday for 9 months. It is so lifelike. You can clean it by putting it in a pillocase and running it through the washer and dryer.

My 2-year old daughter like this cute doll very much. She holds her all the time ever since she got it last weekend. The doll is very cute and very easy for a little girl to carry. As an ethnic Chinese from Taiwan, I really appreciate the design of the doll that shows the Asian ethnic characteristics with a good aesthetic standard (not Orientalize the images of Asian faces like some other Asian dolls on the market).

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The pictures just don't do this doll justice. I ordered 9 different dolls, and this one is my favorite by far. And my two year old, who is waiting for his sister from Vietnam, insists that that IS his baby sister! It is so cuddly! He gives it hugs and kisses all the time! I will hold it when my husband and I are watching tv after my son goes to bed!Love it, love it, love it!

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This is a beautiful, Asian baby doll. She is just the right size for a toddler's first doll. We also purchased the cloth bed and stroller which we are also very happy with.

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I ordered this as a second baby doll for my 2 1/2 year old for Christmas. She already has the Madame Alexander my first baby in pink. I wanted a baby doll with hair she can comb and I wanted it to look like a newborn versus a little girl. This baby has a soft head that can be squished. The Madame Alexander doll has a head almost as hard as a baseball which has hurt a few times when thrown during play. Like the Alexander doll it is the perfect size for my little toddler which makes it a good first baby, though it does say 18 months and up. A very small baby doll with a nice weight. It is a really nice doll and I am very happy with it. She has a sweet smell. The eyes sparkle in the light and the hair is really nice.

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Thursday, October 17, 2013

North American Bear Company Satin Ears Bear Musical, Ivory

North American Bear Company Satin Ears Bear Musical, IvoryYes, this bear is cute and appears to be well made, but I expected something a bit larger... it's only 9-1/4" tall. Also, in order to wind the music box in the velcro-closed pocket, you need to clutch it through the fabric so it doesn't spin around. I think this could have been designed better. I just got it, so I don't know how long the music box will last -hopefully for years!

This is a very cute teddy bear. The outer material is soft and velvety and the ears are smooth satin. The bear's face is sweet and calm. The wind-up music box sits in an opening in the bear's back that closes with velcro. It looks adorable sitting on a baby's dresser or shelf, and the music box can be easily removed so the bear can be used for cuddling or play.

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