Showing posts with label award winning baby toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label award winning baby toys. Show all posts

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Alexander Dolls 12" Lullaby Bunny Baby, Play Alexander Collection

Alexander Dolls 12' Lullaby Bunny Baby, Play Alexander CollectionMy baby sucks on the dolls hand. when it gets wet it no longer plays the lullaby. button shouldnt be on the dolls hand.

First,I have to admit I'm a big fan of Madame Alexander and was thrilled to have an excuse to start buying her dolls once again. My daughter in law is expecting a baby girl next month and I decided to get started with this sweet soft bodied,vinyl faced cutie. I had my grandson squeeze the baby doll's hand and it plays a soft lullabye(not too noisy.) Also , the doll is 12' , a good size for little hands to manage. The price of the beginners doll is certainly a plus. The dolls are still in high demand and continue to sell on the secondary market. Both of my daughters had Madame Alexander doll collections.The company has made all sorts of doll collections over many decades from "Little Women" to "The Wizard of Oz" with scads of baby dolls in between. Madame Alexander is a legend in her own time and I can only hope that the company continues operating with the same high standards that she herself always demanded .

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Got this for my 10 month old daughter, and she loves it. So cute and very soft and cudly. Worth every penny.

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This was a wonderful gift for our new granddaughter, given from a grandma who loved dolls. Her older siblings can entertain her with it until she can do it herself.

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But the description didn't have the musical feature listed. Nice surprise. My granddaughter loved her new toy. She is quite happy!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Schylling Ambi Twin Rattle

Schylling Ambi Twin RattleI have purchased this rattle as a gift for every newborn I know for the last 20+ years. For some reason, kids are completely enthralled by the movement of the interconnected stars and the (not too loud) noise it makes. Parents seem to love it too. Highly recommended.

I bought this a few months ago for my baby and he still likes playing with it. It's held up to numerous drops off the table.

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A friend gave this to me because her little ones liked it so much. My son is 9 months old and is probably finally starting to get bored with it, but I carried it in my diaper bag (the slim shape is great for this) since he was able to grasp and hold (around 3 months) and he has LOVED it! It seems like the simplest thing, but I think he enjoys watching the smiling faces go around on the bright background. The rotating gears fascinate him, and he'll manipulate it for a good long time, long enough for me to finish shopping when he's starting to get antsy. I get way more mileage out of this than any other diaper bag toy (rattles, keys, etc.), and of course he played with it inside the house too, but I soon decided to save it just for trips out to keep his interest fresher longer.

Edit: My son is now one year, and while he's not as interested in this while shopping anymore, it does give him a few minutes entertainment during diaper changes-just enough time to keep my little gymnast from rolling over on the changing pad so I can quickly slap a fresh diaper on him. I keep a variety of rattles and toys right next to the diapers in the top drawer of the changing table for exactly this reason.

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This is our 7 week old daughter's favorite toy!! She loves to watch us spin the gear faces. She coos and smiles at this toy (so cute!). Can't wait for one of my friends to have a baby--the perfect add on to any baby present.

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This has been a favorite baby toy in our family for about 30 years now. I was glad to find it on-line to use as a gift.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Pink and Green Polka dot Piggy Bank With Bow Adorable Nursery Decor And Gift

Pink and Green Polka dot Piggy Bank With Bow Adorable Nursery Decor And GiftBought this piggy bank for my BFF's baby shower (used for guests to deposit bills/coins to play baby shower party games) and I absolutely LOVE it! It's just the right size, not too large or too small; has a very cute face; love the design and colors; and the best feature, it comes with a pen to write a message on the bank. Great choice for any girl, child and adult alike!

We purchased this for our baby girl's nursery and it matches perfectly and looks adorable on her shelves. Quality is good but we did not use the provided marker to personalize it as there is not a true "blank" area.

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I love this piggy bank. It looks just like the picture. It came with a write-on/wipe-off pen for personalization. I didn't ever touch the pen, so I don't even know if it worked. I thought the bank was cute as-is and didn't need any personalization. The colors really pop and the bank is a very good size.

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This piggy bank is adoreable in my daughters room however there is no blank space on the side of the pig to write her name. Also the marker is a dry erase marker so if you touch the name it easily wipes off.

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Got this on Amazon as a baby gift, it arrived quickly and was packaged well, it is the cutest piggy bank. The mom to be loved it. I am wondering how sturdy it will be, the stopper was quite flimsy.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

2 in 1 Flip Flap Potted Flower Solar Power Swaying Toy (Red) + Worldwide free shiping

2 in 1 Flip Flap Potted Flower Solar Power Swaying Toy + Worldwide free shipingWhen I received it in the mail it had no padding it was just shoved in a mailer. So the packaging was destroyed but the item was safe. Also the seams on the plastic were sharp and very thin, so it is fragile, looks great from afar, but won't hold up to any scrutiny. It is fine, but not worth the price.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Bounce & Spin Zebra

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Bounce & Spin ZebraWe just got this in the mail two days ago and my son loves it. My son was so excited and wanted to get on it before I even had it put together. It's a very cool and innovative idea. It's very easy to assemble as long as you have a screwdriver. I think my son is tall for his age but he is still on his toes unless he has shoes on. He has fallen a couple times when he's not paying attention or holding something instead of holding on but hasn't hurt himself.

My daughter first saw this toy at her daycare and loved it right away. (So did many of the other children at her daycare, the line to play is always long) We decided she'd like one for home so she got it as a gift for her 1st birthday.

Like other reviewers have said she was so excited that she wanted to ride on it while I was putting it together. She plays with it everyday and even her 4 year old sister loves to play with her. The 4 year old is too big too ride it, but she loves to stand behind her sister and push on the zebra's sneakers to help my 1 year old bounce.

At 1, my daughter's feet barely touch the floor so to make it bounce she either needs her sisters help or she bounces her butt in the seat (not using her feet). The only problem with her bouncing in the seat is the toy tends to slide forward with each bounce. But even with it sliding it has never tipped and with the extra wide base I don't think that it will be a problem.

She can get off the zebra with no problem (which is adorable to watch) but getting back on she needs a little boost. With the way kids grow though I'm sure she'll be able to do it on her own real soon.

This is a great toy to grow with. My good friend's son, who is 2, has one and still plays with his all the time. My 4 year old daughter would LOVE to ride on it, but she's close to the weight limit so we won't let her. But that says a lot for how fun the toy is when its appealing from age 1 to age 4.

The songs the toy plays are cute, and it also makes som galloping and horse breathing noises that are really funny. It has 2 volume levels to chose from which is also nice. The barrel in the front has beads that spin around and lights that flash. My 1 year old loves that part just as much as the bouncing.

I highly recommened this toy!

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We bought this for our baby's first birthday. It has been three months now and she has used it every single day!! Once she learned to get on it (she figured it out the first day) she was riding away. It is also very amusing to watch, so everyone is entertained with this toy. When I looked at the box I was worried about it tipping, but that has not happened and I do not see how it could. The base is heavy and wide, yet it does not take up alot of room. If you have a baby who is very active I highly recommend this Zebra.

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This Zebra is adorable and a great gift for little ones, but not oversized, rough'n'tumble tots like my son. We bought this for him for Christmas when he was 18 months old and it seemed like he was to big for it. He's a tall tot and he plays rough for such a little guy, and when he got on this thing it took a beating. When he bounced on it the thing bottomed out everytime, I thought for sure he was gonna brake it. It did however hold up to the abuse. He lost interest in it very fast, I think party because he's to big and it didn't bounce the way it should. We decided to give it to his cousin, she's the same age but much more petite and gentle so it worked out better for her.

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My fifteen month son loves his newest toy. He climbs all over it and bounces all day. Well, not really all day but he loves to bounce. This is a great toy for all little ones. My son loves to play outside and with the weather getting colder in the Pittsburgh PA area, this is a great toy for him to burn energy on and stay active. I would highly recommend it to all.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Russ Berrie Yomiko Englishboodle 11 inches

Russ Berrie Yomiko Englishboodle 11 inchesThis puppy is very cute but just needs to be brushed a bit so that the fur can be fluffed out. The fur is soft yet ragged-doll like. This item would make a nice gift for any child or animal lover! Enjoy!

This poor puppy arrived smushed and looking not anything like the cute photo. We did not give it as a gift as planned.

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

RoomMates RMK1132SCS Transportation Peel & Stick Wall Decals

RoomMates RMK1132SCS Transportation Peel & Stick Wall DecalsI painted a simple mural with sky and gently rolling hills and then applied these decals. I'd add a picture but can't figure out how to do so. They're so awesome because...

1. they are EASY to apply

2. they do not require special tools to apply or remove

3. they can be repositioned multiple times great for a perfectionist

4. they really do peel off without leaving any residue

5. they are colorful but muted great for those who want to avoid harsh primary colors

6. they add so much color to your walls you won't have to buy many different colors of paint

7. they're more detailed than any stencil you could use

8. they offer a lot of variety

9. they make your child's room look like you made a serious effort

10. they are the ultimate accessory for plain walls especially if you don't want to paint

I bought these transportation stickers for my baby boy's room and it really makes the room! The detail and color is fantastic! The price for what you get (amount of stickers and quality) is great. I did not have a big budget for decorating her (and her brother's) room so after tons of research, I chose these RoomMates stickers and I was not disappointed! I was able to remove and reposition them several times.

A few things to keep in mind:

These stickers are printed on a clear background so whatever color your walls are, it will show through slightly. My son has blue walls but this did not affect the clarity of the mural at all.

The stickers are super thin, so be careful when peeling them off of the paper! Make sure the sticky side does not stick to itself and that you do not tear them as you remove them.

Make sure you start with a clean wall to ensure these don't peel off over time. Also clean hands will keep dirty fingerprints from sticking. Lastly, try to keep these on interior walls of your house. Meaning, not on window walls or walls where the outside is on the other side. The temperature change in the wall might cause these to unpeel.

Yes, these arrive folded up in a small package, but even though there were fold marks on the castle and some of the other stickersthis does NOT affect the sticker at all! You do not have to try to flatten it out before you apply to the wall, like someone said. The stickers are so very thin that the folding makes no impact. There are no fold marks because it is just rolled and slightly flattened to fit in the package. This is a non-issue though.

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These wall stickers are such a great idea. We purchased them for our son's first "big boy room" and they worked out great. It was so easy to put them up and move them around, and really made his room come alive without the hassle and time of having to paint.

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These decals are very cute and could be very fun. However, they are very thin and not very durable. My 2 1/2 y/o son put a decal on the refrigerator right after we opened the package. When he pulled it off, it tore in two. The same happened with the second decal we tried on a window. We were hoping for an item a younger child could stick on the windows and move around when he wanted. Seeing they are vinyl, I expected them to last. These decals do not seem to be up to the task.

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We put these up in our new house in our son's room (~18 months at the time). We scattered them across all the walls and doors, and he liked to search and point when asked where a particular vehicle (yellow taxi, ice cream truck, blue scooter, seaplane, etc) was. I love that they're not a commercialized character and have the styling of old-school wooden toys.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Haba Pushing Vehicle Terry Train

Haba Pushing Vehicle Terry TrainFirst of all let me say, I only kept this item because I got it on sale for $25, it is not worth $50! We have alot of Haba toys & this is was a disappointment. All of the wheels don't even turn on the first car with the driver the back wheels are put on so that the car will bounce when driving, well, it doesn't. Also, the squeeker button on the front only squeeks if you push it just right, basically if the parent does it. It's a cute train just not worth the price & the craftsmanship is shoddy.

but most of haba stuff is adorable. well made. durable non chip paint. they are kind of heavy but that isn't really a bad thing. it was just hard for our son to pick them all up at once for awhile. they roll reallllly well on carpet.

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Monday, April 21, 2014

PlanToys Picky the Penguin

PlanToys Picky the PenguinWe ordered this as a stocking stuffer for our daughter so it hasn't been played with, yet. It sure looks cute and I am sure it will be enjoyed.

There was not a size listed in the amazon description, but it is quite small. A little over two inches tall. But it works nicely and is durable. The kids love it and I am still glad I bought it. I probably would not choose this over other Plan Toys items simply because it cost almost $10 after shipping and it is very small.

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Playskool Baby Hide'n Seek Pyramid

Playskool Baby Hide'n Seek PyramidThe links come off easily. Excellent quality fabric. Flimsy. Bores my 4 month old. For the price, it's a decent toy. Not a great purchase if you're looking for something to stimulate a baby. I'm rather disappointed in Playskool.

My son loves finding the little frog inside the toy. He looks at himself in the mirror and likes to make the toy crinkle.

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

John Deere Pink Shape Sorter

John Deere Pink Shape SorterI bought this for my baby cousin and its SO adorable!! Way cuter then the old blue and red ones from the old days. I love that it has a handle so its easy for kids to carry around with all sorts of other goodies. Very well made, large pieces for young children. I also love that its something John Deere that's pink... not as easy to find as you'd think! A big hit with kids and adults alike!

I bought this for my 2 month old for Christmas because what do you buy a 2 month old. I knew she wasn't going to use it anytime soon, but still had to get her something. Upon seeing it, my 2 year old son thought it was the greatest thing ever. He plays with it all the time. He takes the lid off, dumps blocks out & puts them back in.

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My niece got this for xmas she played and carried around right away. She was looking at the different shapes got her to wonder!

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so very cute my lil grandbaby is just going to love this toy,she saw it in a john deere store an the price was way to much. great price an she loves it

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Its a very nice product. Its made of stronger plastic then i thought it would be. the shapes are great for learning.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Taggies Developmental Baby Doll

Taggies Developmental Baby DollThis is a very cute doll, well made, soft, quiet (not all toys need to be heard!) My daughter is less than 1, and doesn't play with it much though.

I got two of these for my twin granddaughters. They were beginning to hold things and chew on everything, so these have been great. They can hug them tight and find the tags to put in their mouths. It's all sewn, so there are no parts to fall off. They're great in the car seats too. Highly recommend them for six month old babies to get them started on toys.

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My daughter has received 2 of this doll as gifts and I kept both! My sister in law recommended and sent some of this brand toy after my niece fell in love with them. The tags on it really do attract their little fingers. The doll itself is soft and lovable. The size is good for even smaller babies, but not too small either.

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I wanted to buy a taggies toy after reading their very catchy marketing. The taggies concept sounds exciting but truth is, babies come across tags in almost every rag toy given to them and they like different fabrics, etc. Back to this toy it is a cheap doll; poorly constructed compared to a lot of rag dolls out there. My daughter is more interested in the item tag than the tags attached. Colors on the doll itself (the pink for example) are so pale... does not interest my daughter. If you want a good rag doll, get GUND first doll. This is now in my charity pile to donate.

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This Taggie Doll was for my grandaughter and she cannot be without it so I have one for the car and one for daycare.I appreciate Amazons quick response and packaging was great.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Crocodile Creek Horses Placemat

Crocodile Creek Horses PlacematThe picture is already fading and colors coming off. I only washed it by hand with soap and water and the picture now looks crappy. It does protect table, but it should last longer for what it cost.

We love Crocodile Creek placemats, they are so cute and artsy and sometimes even educational! They also lack the annoying licensed characters you see EVERYWHERE. These placemats are just what they are; thin, vinyl placemats. We do notice that if they are scrubbed too hard (like if you let food dry on them before wiping) the color will tend to come off. They also slide pretty easily on smooth surfaces. But as a cute kid placemat, they serve their purpose. Prices fluctuate a lot on Amazon (I have seen price changes of up to three dollars over the span of a few days) and a lot of different sellers seem to sell them; don't pay more than $5 or you're getting ripped off.

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I have a few of these Crocodile Creek placemats. They are by far the most attractive placemats I have found. BUT, they are the LEAST durable. The pictures scrape off easily and I have only used a sponge on them. They still keep my table clean like they're supposed too, but they are not cute any more. They would be better play mats but not good for eating and wiping clean. Not a great purchase.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Laser Pegs - Dragon - 57 in 1 EXCLUSIVE

Laser Pegs - Dragon - 57 in 1 EXCLUSIVEGreat idea. Looks awesome on the box. Instructions for dragon very vague in spots and very flimsy. Does not stay together long enough to finish the build. Have tried twice now with no success. We are lego fanatics and had many hard builds. This still sitting in box waiting to become a dragon. No adapter and only dragon instructions included. Not worth the price

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Guidecraft Stack'N Sort Barrels

Guidecraft Stack'N Sort BarrelsI bought these barrels for my son when he was 2 years old. They quickly became a favorite because you can play with them so many ways! Hide surprises in them, roll them, shake them, play with them in the bath tub or pool. Stack them, sort them in sizes and color, take them apart and let your child find the other half. Great classic toy!! My first grand daughter loved them and I was pleased to find them online for my new granddaughter. Now that I have written this I realize I need to buy myself a couple of sets for future gifts.

this is a tool to help our special needs grandchild learn shapes and sizes. his ot has him stack and put the barrels together

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An old favorite! A great toy that toy makers kept to the original design and colors. Our grandson enjoyed it as a pre-holiday treat and went back to it even when the big and more expensive gifts were open.

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I teach hands-on history and when I wanted to do an activity involving general stores and barrels, I thought of the old stacking barrels toys. I'm using them to show students the various sizes goods were packed in for delivery on ships or wagons. I have some 19th century math problems to company the activity. No stacking involved here just showing sizes of pins, tierces, kinderkins & firkins. Fun stuff.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Lamaze Board Book

Lamaze Board Book, Baby On The GoOur 3 month old daughter loves looking at this the bright colors esp. Whenever she gets agitated, we show her this book, and she quitens down immediately! She in fact reaches out and flips the pages, though I'm pretty sure she isn't aware of what she is actually doing. All in all, a great buy. P.S. the book doesnt have audio sounds, just pictures of animals and the sound they make.

This is a cute book, but I was expecting real sounds with it. It has the picture of the animal and written sound that it makes, but doesn't have a press button to hear the sound.

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This book is super cute! Each page has a different number of baby animals (up to 10). It is also interactive as there are flaps to lift up on each page. My 9 month old enjoys this book, although she tries to pull the flaps off instead of up. She hasn't succeeded yet, but I can see the flap seams are weakening. The pages themselves are very thick, like twice as thick as normal board books. However, the edges of the cover are already scuffed after only a couple days of use, so I imagine this book won't stay looking new for long. I would recommend taking a look at the gift set. When I purchased it, it was only a couple dollars more than the book alone. Lamaze Counting Zoo Gift Set

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Our baby loves this book. True, it's not very long, and it doesn't "make" sounds. Each page has a picture of an animal, the spelled word of the animal, and the spelled sound the animal makes. It doesn't make the sounds for you, that's your job. "See the CAT? The cat says, "MEOW." I started reading this book to my baby at 4 months old. At five months our baby was actively touching the animals and turns the pages. The pages are super thick (thicker than typical board books) and can't be easily damaged. I will be ordering another one of these.

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Alittle overpriced in my opinion. Heavy pages and great little book. Too pricey for what it is.

Actually thought there was sound with it. Would like to have seen the inside before buying.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Green Toys Fire Truck

Green Toys Fire TruckThis is a perfectly sized truck not a tiny little thing, but not a huge, cheap piece of plastic either. It is very sturdy and durable and a substantial toy for my almost 3 year old. We don't like toys with batteries and lights and sounds, we prefer toys where the kids have to use their imagination, and these are perfect. We have all the Green Toys trucks, and also many of their other toys, like the tool box and the tea set. This stuff will last forever and can take a serious beating and still be fine. I love that it is made from recycled materials and I feel good knowing there are no chemicals in it either. It is made in the US and the package is recycled cardboard, and minimally packaged, so you don't get all those little twist ties, and tape and things that make it impossible to get out of the box. The baby chews on it occasionally and I don't have to worry that she is sucking on chemicals. Great truck, great company.

I bought this for my nephew for his first birthday. I love that it is made in the USA out of recycled milk jugs. However, buyers please be aware that the wheels do not roll on hardwood floors which was disappointing to find out. It did however, work well on carpet. I'm not sure about other surfaces. I imagine it would work well outside as well.

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This would be an amazingly sturdy toy firetruck just by itself, but the fact that it's made in the US from recycled milk jugs is incredible. The truck is really really sturdy and very well built. It's a little more expensive but totally worth it!!

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Loved the look and feel of this toy, and was sorely disappointed to have to return it. We have hardwood floors throughout the house, and the truck won't roll on them. Silly design of the wheels create friction on the sides of the truck preventing it from rolling easily. If you have carpeting--go for it. It's got a great-looking, cartoon-y design and it seemed quite durable. If Green Toys were to fix this easily-fixable problem, I'd buy another.

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We love all of the Green Toys trucks! The bebe is 10-months-old, and loves things with wheels. He loves bright colors too. And he loves that the ladders come off and go back on. So much fun!

I, of course, love that these close the recycling loop by utilizing recycled plastic to make really cool, really sturdy toys. And made in the U.S.! I'm planning on making more of these into gifts for other little kids we know.

I want to add, too, that the packaging on these is my favorite toy packaging OF ALL TIME.

As a kid at Christmas, I always just wanted to play with the toy, already! Instead, there were tape seals to cut through, numerous wires to untwist, plastic tabs to unclasp. ARRRGH! But with these trucks, you just pull open the cardboard flap and roll the truck out of the box. Then you put the box in the recycling bin. It's like magic.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

LeapFrog Lettersaurus (Age: 12 months - 3 years)

LeapFrog LettersaurusMy son recently received the Lettersaurus as a Christmas gift. I loved its compact size, perfect volume and all the wonderful educational aspects of the toy. However, I was absolutely appalled upon touching the letter "X" to hear the word "Exit" used as the example. At no point in time in the English language has the word "exit" started with the letter "x". Even if the aims of leap frog were to find an easy word that started with "x", as xylophone is probably not going to be on anyone's first word list, I think "X-Ray" would have been a pretty obvious and extremely accurate choice. Aside from this, it is a cute and fun toy.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Fisher-Price Wheelies Loops 'n Swoops Amusement Park

Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Loops 'n Swoops Amusement ParkWe're in the stage where we don't have as much energy as we did when we had little children so this is a welcome addition to our "keep the grandbaby and young visitors entertained" collection.

The grandbaby is a bit young for it but that will soon change. In the meantime, friends have had grandchildren and they are eager to visit.

I prefer toys which leave plenty to young ones' imaginations. This does, allowing older babies and toddlers to release their Wheelies vehicles filled with Little People riders down a long ramp. They can see what happens, then experiment a bit and then watch the results the next time around.

There are lights, sounds, and all sorts of moving parts. There is also a ticket booth, mirror, food stand, movable flags,and more. And, of course, the Wheelies cars (two in this set) and their passengers.

If you decide to purchase this, do keep in mind the fact that it does take up some space, being over 2 feet tall. But make room for it if you possibly can. There are so many attention-grabbing activities in this set that toddlers and even babies as young as 14 months remain (miraculously) in place long enough for parents or grandparents to sit back and take a breath.

It sure beats running after an active toddler darting from one thing to another. I've raised our children. I now take a nap several times a week. I also have some visitors who don't always keep track of their children as well as I'd wish.

So I am almost as much in love with the Loops n' Swoops Amusement Park as the little ones. This set and some well placed baby gateshelp keep things as stress-free as I could possibly imagine when toddlers hit our house.

I'm not a total grump and spoil sport. I do like to get down on the floor and play with the kids sometimes. I just have a harder time getting up than I used to. Knees creak. Bones groan. So I'm glad this often needs minimal adult assistance for kids to enjoy it.

You do need to have AA batteries on hand so stock up ahead of time on those. On warm days you can take this outside and on cold ones you may keep winter boredom from turning into utter stir crazy insanity. I remember those very l..o..n..g winter days.

If you're anticipating guests with very young children for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any occasion in between, seriously consider purchasing the Wheelies Amusement Park.

A super contender for a birthday or Christmas gift for some lucky recipient, too.

I left this one up to my 23 month old to review.... I figured his level of expertise in this area is much less outdated than my own. He loved it from day one. I got lazy and didn't build it right away when it came in and he eyed up the box for 2 days until my wife finally put it together for him. I have to add in that he tends to love anything that has to do with cars or choo choos, but he went right for this toy. He figured out how to use it pretty quickly... my wife didn't have any trouble putting it together and it seems to be durable enough that it will probably last for a while. If you buy one, I hope your little guy likes it as much as mine did and thanks for taking the time to read my review.

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I bought this for my toddler and he hasn't stopped playing with it. After 1,678,543 drops down the ramps, he has not grown tired of it. This is a big deal, because as many of you already know, keeping a toddler entertained for more than a few minutes can be a task.

The toy itself is very durable. I actually tripped over it this morning pretty hard and it got the best of me. It's solid. It held up just fine. Anyways, the toy is well constructed and very well made. The ramps zoom the cars really fast, which makes my toddler laugh, so I laugh. It is really colorful and fun to look at. It also works fine with almost any matchbox car, minus the loop at the end. This toy is great because it is just the right size to make your toddler feel like he/she is big. Sometimes toddlers need to feel like they are big.

Anyways, I fully recommend this toy. This toy looked pretty cool when I first saw it, and it was even cooler once I put it together. I'm pretty sure your little one will love this toy, so give it a shot. Take care!

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The F-P Wheelies Loops'n Swoops Amusement Park is a double-track roller coaster play set. It provides a lot of vehicle action enhanced fun. With this 2-feet-tall tower, in rich color, my grandson repeatedly enjoys non-stop wild rides! With plenty of lights, sounds, and songs to keep him immersed, with the help of their imagination. With just a simple push, instant release of the car's roller-coaster action sends it flying down the ramp.

This review considers the age of active kid who take part, in the set assembly, even partially and can enjoy being a part of this amusement park little-people racing car events. I selected this Fisher Price amusement assembly for my 5 years old grandson, as a birthday present. Oliver is fascinated with cars and trucks, and got trained in LEGO assembly. I presume that his older brother will give him help in tricky assembly steps, under their dads supervision.

I am less convinced this set is suited for a kid younger than four years, who may only enjoy watching and be thrilled with the speedy race on the sloping ramps, that normally boys enjoy more than girls. They will enjoy the sounds, honks and funny songs, even more than the older kids, but the educational value of the assembly will be diminished for a two or three years old. An important part of the experience is: the five years will love running the show!

I agree with park assembly description that, Loops'n Swoops Amusement Park is fun to play with Little People mini cars. Being over 2 feet tall, so the wheelies really zoom down each of the ramps, and above all its 360 degree loop fun, will be appreciated more by the older folks. Being anchored by a rolling ramp filled with twists and turns will in fact decide how durable the park will sustain its assembly durability. But the kid operating it will gain self confidence in addition to the enjoyment of all participants.

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This toy consists of two little cars and two ramps. You can't reconfigure the ramps. You can send the cars down a loopy ramp to the bottom (though the car usually flies off the ramp somewhere in the middle). Or you can send a car down a steep straight ramp so that it travels upside down around a loop. It moves very quickly and is hard to see. The cars can race if they are simultaneously sent down the ramps.

Other than that, there's not much else to do. There is a wheel to turn and a button to press to play music. If the car goes all the way around the twisting loop, the car should set off the music. But the car typically flies off the middle and doesn't make it all the way around.

The people are stuck inside the cars. So you can't take them in or out. The set isn't compatible with regular Little People toys. The toy is ok. It didn't hold my 2 year old's interest for long.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Horse Bigmouth Puppet

Horse Bigmouth PuppetThe mane was the same color as the fur, not dark as pictured.

There was no bridle, which was the main reason I chose this puppet.

It simply was not as pictured, which was disappointing.

I was very disappointed to get something OTHER than the picture. The puppet I was sent is similar but DOES NOT have the red muzzle and has a much smaller, lighter brown mane than the nice full dark mane in the photo.

That being said, the build of the puppet seems durable I just hope they change the PICTURE to show what you're really getting.

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