Sunday, August 17, 2014
Gund Sesame Street Elmo Holiday Sound Toy
Saturday, July 26, 2014
My First Pumpkin Play Set
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This is a cute gift but the cat's meow is VERY loud! I would recommend this item. The candy corn is crinkly, the spider raddles, and the ghost squeaks. My infant loves it. I'm just worried about the decibles on the kitty. It can be heard from another floor in the house.My First Pumpkin was my granddaughter's first real toy at age 3 months! She loved the sounds and feel of the adorable Halloween pieces inside the pumpkin! I was so surprised at how easily she could pull the pieces out! She loved the meow of the kitty and the crackle of the candy corn the most! It was the perfect first toy. I would highly recommend it for its design and durability! So sweet!Very cute and very small. I didn't quite feel the value is there in my opinion I feel as if I paid for the novelty of the item.Thursday, July 24, 2014
Radio Flyer Comfort Embrace Wagon
cons: very bumpy ride, front wheels wobble quite a bit, smaller than i though when i saw the picture
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This wagon is just perfect for a small family with an infant plus a toddler or even 2 toddlers. Typical Radio Flyer quality, durable and perfect for it's intended function walks around the neighborhood, parks, zoos, but NOT for rough terrain.Read Best Reviews of Radio Flyer Comfort Embrace Wagon Here
The wagon is okay, however the extra price seems exorbitant for the additional baby seat. Plus you lose the cushions on the ultimate comfort wagon. Think carefully before you make this purchase. Before I bought it I thought it came with cushions for both seats AND a baby seat. If my husband hadn't already put it together I would return it and get the ultimate comfort wagon instead. For the extra price they are asking for they should also throw in two toddler cushions for the hard plastic seats. I do like the added features of the breaks, but I feel all the wagons should have this safety feature.Want Radio Flyer Comfort Embrace Wagon Discount?
Save your money and don't buy this product. In 2 months our wheels had to be fixed 4 times ( sub parts from the company, WD 40, manual disassembling of wheels for a cleanup)Very dissatisfied!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Kinder Bogan
Saturday, June 28, 2014
INTEX 58461EP SNAPSET POOL 6' x 15"
The one thing I found is that the vinyl bottom of the pool can be punctured very easily. Despite taking extra precautions, like using a tarp underneath it, I had 2 holes after the first use. The included patch kit made it easy to fix.
The cleanup process is a bit of a pain, so I found that it's easier to just leave it full until it gets really dirty. I purchased pool treatment (chlorine crystals) to 'shock' the pool when first filled, and then to keep it clean after each use. I purchased a cheap $2 plastic 9x12 sheet to use as a pool cover to keep it covered and clean.My son just loves this pool. It's a great size and durable. I have had inflatable pools before and had problems with those, decided to purchase this snapset pool and really like it. It's easy to set up and store, just folds right up.
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I purchased a pool similar to this last summer. Unfortunately, it met the fate of our neighborhood lawn service's weed wacker. Nevertheless, we had so much fun with it, I knew I needed to purchase a new one. We live in a town home community, so I wanted a pool that was compact and not too big. This pool certainly meets that criteria. It's inexpensive, too. You need to have the pool filled almost to the top to really stabilize the sides. Also, if your lawn is naturally at a slant, you can expect the pool water to fill a bit unevenly. The diameter of this pool is great for 2-3 adults or about 4 young children. It's great summer time fun!Read Best Reviews of INTEX 58461EP SNAPSET POOL 6' x 15" Here
This is a great kids pool! It is easy to fill, and is extreemly easy to empty and store. Used it all summer, did not tear or leak. I think this is simly a great product! The weight of the water inside the pool actually holds up the sides. The sides do not stand up unless the pool is full. I would definitely try it before I threw it away. I have two small children and we have had one every year for the past four summers. lots of fun.Friday, May 30, 2014
Slinky Dog Retro
She loved the fact that there is a real toy with a real metal slinky.
The toy cant really 'walk' with the string on carpet but does pretty well on tile floor.
Its not an everyday toy because the Slinky can kink.
Once the toy is done it makes a great show piece my niece doesnt put it away in the closet she keeps it displayed on her bookshelf and takes it down from time to time.
Overall, a happy purchase.my daughter loves the newest addition to her toy story family. he's just as described and has held up great through daily play i loved the retro packaging too. if your child loves all things toy story...get them this slinky dog.Gave to my 2 year old who loves Toy Story I'm sure it won't last forever but he loves it. Has little wheels on the bottom of the feet so it's not being dragged round.I got this for my 9 year old who is a dog lover. After reading the other reviews, I was hesitant because they all talked about how it is cute, but not really mean to be played with. But after receiving it, it is more durable then it seems IF it is played with correctly. The string is way too short, but I think they do that for safety reasons. My 9 year old plays with it daily. She takes it for walks and very much enjoys it. I did give her the warnings about it being fragile and easy to break, So when not playing with it, it goes back in the box. Good toy for older kids, or more serious minded kids.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Gund Lilly Ladybug Huggy Buddy 20" Blanket
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My baby loves to snuggle with her "bug". It is way better than dragging a blanket around with us everywhere like our other daughter did. Sometimes she loves the silkie side and sometimes the soft side. The head of the ladybug is perfect to rest her little head. Great item for comfort for little onesRead Best Reviews of Gund Lilly Ladybug Huggy Buddy 20" Blanket Here
There is no reason to call this thing a blanket. It's more of stuffed animal with no stuffing. Yeah it's 20" but that includes the legs and head. The washcloth sized body is no where near a blanket.Sunday, May 25, 2014
TY Beanie Boos - CASANOVA the Valentine Monkey ( Beanie Baby Size )
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Sassy 602 - Teething Wing Butterfly
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My daughter is 14 months, and she still uses this chewer. We bought it when she was about 4 months, when she started sucking on her toys, and she has always loved it.Read Best Reviews of Sassy 602 - Teething Wing Butterfly Here
I bought two of these because the twins were just starting to get first teeth. We put them in the refrigerator, and then gave them to the babies (two identical girls, by the way, and the cutest ever). They LOVED them! They chewed away for hours. And the handle is perfect for not-quite-able to grasp things very well. Sassy adds a bit of flash to products using bright colors and cute animals to toys and other functional products. A must have for the teething baby.Want Sassy 602 - Teething Wing Butterfly Discount?
My daughter loves to grab a hold of this and shakes it to listen to the water inside the one wing swish around. She loves to bite both sides and this is very easy for her to grab a hold of.Very fundamental teether with a couple different options available of teething. Very smart!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Bunnies by the Bay Carrot Rattle
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If you are looking a rattle, this is a great choice! Although it's wide, my son loved to hold onto the stretchy green "stem", which is easy for even tiny hands to grasp! He also loves to hold it and chew on it (it's so soft!).Grandson grabbed it and played with it when he was in his early months of life. Even now at 19 mo he'll handle it occassionallyI absolutely love this rattle. So does my baby. I love the fact that you can put it on their wrist. She loves it when I hang it in front of her face and make it rattle. She tries to chew on it and occasionally spits up on it and it cleans up so well with just a wipe! Again, I cant tell you how much I love Bunny By The Bay products. They are a great product for little babes!Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Gund Dog Spunky Plush Toy
From a safety perspective, they are great. The eyes are thread and there are no small pieces to come off for your kid to choke on. The stitching is very durable. They go in the regular washing machine. Mine have been washed at least 2 dozen times each and still look great.
The only small con is that they need a second ride in the dryer.This is easily the most snuggleable plushie that I've ever come across. My little one just loves it; she always sleeps with him at night, and takes him wherever we go. Definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone :)
~Luci
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My brother got Spunky for my daughter when she was ca. 8 months old. Now she is 6 years old and Spunky is still her favourite toy. She never ever goes to sleep without him, she takes care about him and she adores him! We have a lot of toys at home, but none of them is so important as Spunky (it is even her dog's name).Read Best Reviews of Gund Dog Spunky Plush Toy Here
My son who will be turning two next month, loves this toy. He will not go anywhere unless Spunky is with him. The toy is very soft and he loves hugging him and chewin on his nose and ears. In a room full of stuffed animals, Spunky is always his first choice. Can't go wrong with this one.Want Gund Dog Spunky Plush Toy Discount?
My daughter is 20 months old and she really loves this soft puppy. He has been her favorite since she was an infant, and she still won't go to sleep without him. He's soft and cuddly, and comes out of the washing machine looking clean as new.We have already gone through four of these puppies (only because we tend to lose them, plus we keep one at daycare for naptime and one at home). One of the best things about this dog is that he is easy to replace if you're prone to losing toys like we are! We can always find a quick replacement at a nearby toystore, at Babies R Us, or on Amazon.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Skip Hop Treetop Friends Activity Gym
there are nice surprises in the mat-crinkly sounding leaves, a soft kind of velour-ish leaf, a flower that squeaks if you press on it, a mirror in the trunk of the tree (very nice for tummy time!)
the hanging toys seem pretty high quality, and are very cute! the owl makes a chiming noise and the apple is velvety to touch and has a mirror in it. my son also seems to like the pillow that comes with it, especially for tummy time.
the only thing i wish was different was the thickness-i would like a little more cushion in it.I picked this activity gym over the hundreds available on the market mainly because Amazon states under its material type as cotton. I really try to avoid purchasing baby products that are polyester. When I received it, it's 100% polyester, which is why I took two stars off. But I kept it because out of all the activity gyms out there, I think this is the one that is the least of an eyesore in my living room. My daughter absolutely loves laying on this and staring at the animals. She actually did her "tummy time" the longest she's ever done with this. It gives me 20 to 30 minutes a day to get things done and she even fell asleep on it once. Overall, I think when it comes to picking activity gyms, it's more the parent's preference than the baby's. Babies aren't too picky about how things are designed and can be amused by the simplest things. Parents like to "overstimulate" their babies with the toys that light up and play music and it's really not necessary to keep a baby happy.
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I love this activity mat. It is so cute and modern. The baby loves it and it looks good in my house; it's not to crazy colored for my taste. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because you can't fold it up. I had the Fisher Price Jungle one and you could fold up the bars so it wasn't open, and easy to store. This one, if I have to put it away for any reason, I would have to take it apart. It is easy to do so, but kind of a pain in the butt.Read Best Reviews of Skip Hop Treetop Friends Activity Gym Here
I was dead set against a baby gym because I think most of them are ugly and I did not want one in my living room. People kept telling me this was a mistake, because babies love these things, and they are great for developing hand/eye coordination. I finally found this one and decided that it is the only one on the market that I think is cute! I put it on my baby registry and received it.When my son was about 3-4 weeks old he started having longer periods of time where he would be alert. I started out putting him on his play mat for about 10-20 minutes at a time, and now at 3.5 months he can seriously play for over an hour! He loves to grab at the dangling animals and I love that you can hook other toys onto the loops for variety. The little pillow is good for tummy time, but at 3.5 months it's not needed anymore. We have this set up in our living room 24/7 and I don't hate looking at it. In fact, I love that we have it because it keeps him so entertained.
It's a pricey mat, but well worth the money. I was lucky to receive it as a gift. Love the owl motif. Sometimes other people are right!Like everyone else, I bought this activity gym because it's the cutest one on the market. However, the mat is too thin to use directly on hardwood floors. My baby liked grabbing at the toys for short periods of time, but it didn't keep her entertained for more than 5-10 minutes. Once my baby outgrew the activity gym, I detached the toys to use in her playpen or as stroller toys. Today, she was sitting in her bumbo on the hardwood floor playing with the bird toy with the wooden ring. She was tapping it on the ground, not even with much force, and the wooden ring broke. Luckily, I saw this happen and could remove the broken pieces before she tried to put them in her mouth. I imagine this could potentially be dangerous and wanted to warn other parents. If you purchase this activity gym, I would strongly recommend removing and discarding the wooden ring or at the very least not detaching that toy from the overhead bar. I have read reviews about this happening with their stroller toys that have similar-looking wooden rings, so I would be careful with any of their products with these rings. I have posted a photo of the broken toy for your reference.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Maison Chic Blanket, Alligator
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My 5 month old Son Loves the Soft texture of blanket. Loves to chew on alligators nose, legs and tail. demensions are 26Lx26W inches of blanket. I thought the blanket was bigger, but i would have opt for the alligator blankie/security blanket because all he does is just chew. not really big enough to cover him.over all he likes it.This Maison Chic line is extremely adorable! The material is so soft, and the items are very well made. I loved this line so much that I even bought the 22 inch plush, lovey, rattle, and head pillow!Sunday, March 2, 2014
Playskool Gloworld On the Go Mirror
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Little Leaps - Say It Baby! 9+ months
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We love this game. Our daughter loves seeing all the animals. The music keeps her dancing and interacting. It asks her to push a button often enough that she doesn't lose interest.Read Best Reviews of Little Leaps - Say It Baby! 9+ months Here
My son loves this game. It is at Grandma's house and they play it together. He loves the counting. This is a great game for the little ones when it's a wet, snowy day.Overall, this "game" is suitable for my 2 year old. There are parts that bore her but that's how it is with most children.Friday, November 29, 2013
Zapf Baby Annabell Pampers Diapers 20 Pcs - 4 Pks
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My girls loved them for their baby alive dollsThey were easy to put on and fit their dolls well thanks
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my daughter luvs these for changing her baby annabell...look and feel real, and 4 packs...what a deal! enough to share with friends.Want Zapf Baby Annabell Pampers Diapers 20 Pcs - 4 Pks Discount?
Sunday, November 17, 2013
LEGO DUPLO 6760 Let's Go Vroom
The 10-page board book features a simple story involving an airplane and a car. It doesn't have detailed instructions for building since there are only a few pieces, but it does show pictures of how the airplane and car should be assembled. The pieces in the book are to-scale (actual size), so it may be easier for little kids to understand how the pieces fit together.
This is one of three available sets in the Bricks & Books collection as of this review (November, 2012). The other two sets are "Busy Farm" (LEGO DUPLO 6759 Busy Farm) with 15 pieces and "Grow Caterpillar Grow!" (LEGO DUPLO 6758 Grow Caterpillar Grow) with 17 pieces. "Let's Go! Vroom!" has only 12 pieces, but it has a car which is a pretty cool piece.
The quality is great, as you would expect from Lego. A retail price of $12.99 is a bit high for 12 pieces, but part of that price is for the book. If you prefer bricks, then there are other sets (without the book) that are a better value. If you are interested in the book, this is a very cute set.
Now that my preschooler has played with it a few times, I think the novelty has worn off. As expected, the pieces to this set have now been comingled with her other Duplo pieces and the book sits on her bookshelf. Still, it's a cute set that should entertain your child for some time. It was a very nice gift to receive, and I would consider buying it as a gift for another 2-3 year old.This was very fun for my 3 year old the first couple times we did it, but after that, he was tired of the story, and enjoyed just playing with the blocks by themselves.
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My son is 2 and loves these he can build the cars and it is not too difficult. Would recommend this productMy Grandson loves legos, he loves to build and knock down so it provides him hours of fun, just a good toy to learn withBought this for my 1 year old. He likes playing with the pieces. We still need to put together for him. However, the two year old girl I watch during the day, loves to build them according to the story. This is our second Read & Build set. They are a great toy.Monday, November 11, 2013
Bath Squirters - Dinos In Bag
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These dinosaur bath squirters are great! I initially bought these for cake decorations for my son's first birthday. They were a hit on his cake. He now plays with them every night in the bath. They are easy to clean and squirt very well. A good size for little hands.These are really adorable and fun. I had one deformed one in my set but wrote directly to Alex and they replaced the whole set in less than a week!! They were a present but I wanted to keep them for myself!These are awesome bath toys, my 11 month son loves them and plays with them both inside and out of the bath tub. They are not hard to squirt like some other squirters. Good productTuesday, October 22, 2013
Spielstabil Nesting Stacker
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At 16 months, my boy still plays with these every time he takes a bath. I have added other toys to his bath repertoire, but he prefers the stacking buckets. He now knows how to stack them and continues to do so repeatedly. It's also funny to see him trying to grab the water that trickles down from the buckets with holes...he still hasn't figured out that water is not solid....I am an extremely picky mom when it comes to the toys I buy for my son! I love the Plan toys and other educational toys that don't have a lot if bells and whistles. I looked for a long time for a high quality stacking cup toy and finally stumbled upon this German set. Other plastic stackers are likely to contain BPA, but these do not (I went to their website and checked!). They are thick and durable, and work well both for nesting and stacking play (when turned upside down). I am shocked more people haven't found these cups, and it's a shame they show up so low down on the page when you search for stacking toys!
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And a nice added bonus to these stacking cups is that you can still build a sturdy tower if you have a cup or two MIA about the house (say, when one cup is still hanging out near the bathtub from last night's water play, etc.) These cups are so ingeniously designed that the fifth cup fits nicely inside the rim of the third cup-which is also great when your little one isn't yet interested in building every tower by size order. It's just a great toy!I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for over 15 years so I have seen my fair share of nesting cups. The quality and durability of these far exceed any that I have used before for work. I got these for my son when he was 6 months old and he has been using them daily for a month now. A great pick!It's so rare these days to find a baby toy that is the result of careful thought and planning. The cups are very good quality, bright colors, and stack different ways because their proportions are so well planned. They nest, they stack in two separate ways, and some even have drainage holes to be used at the pool/in the tub! The holes are nice, too, when my son inserts a cup inside another upside down since they fit so well together, this prevents suction from sticking them that way permanently! He loves these cups at 10 months old and I foresee many years of imaginative play to come.
