Monday, August 4, 2014
KF Baby Cloth Book Value Pack - Secrets of Nature, What's in the Fridge
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Rasta Imposta Crayola
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This is just as pictured and the only manufacturer with the copyright to do the crayons, thus the only place to get it (unless you're crafty enough to make your own).It does the job, the price is right, shipping fine too.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Bright Starts Start Your Senses Play A Tune Piano Toy
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"We" have gone on a baby toy buying binge lately, and this Bright Starts toy is "our" latest purchase. Mrs. Spudman picked this up for about six dollars at WalMart, but the price here on Amazon fluctuates so just keep revisiting the page.I think this is a nice, worthwhile toy with its five melodies, easy to push buttons, rattle with tiny, colorful balls, and two sliding rings on the handle. Of note is that the handle and rings are made of a softer plastic than the toy's body, with enough give to make teething or chewing safe.
There's now on or off button, and no volume control. For a toy in this price range with such pleasant sounding melodies, the lack of such controls is a non issue.
You may be shocked to learn that this Bright Stars toy was manufactured in China.
NOTE The careful reader may have noticed that the Amazon listing states three tunes, and I wrote five. This isn't a mistake. Our toy plays five and it has the same bar code number as shown here.
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I bought this for my son at about 6 weeks, but who is now 3 months old and loves this toy. He loves the lights and the rattle sound makes him giggle. My only complaint is that the music is REALLY short, so you have to press it like every 10 seconds to keep him engaged. I got another musical toy that is better for longer distraction. If you're sitting and playing with your baby, this is a great one though, and it's easy to show him how to hit the piano keys to make the music play. Overall a great purchase for the price.Want Bright Starts Start Your Senses Play A Tune Piano Toy Discount?
Only in the very loosest sense is this a "piano toy". The three keys are all connected, making one big key, and the two "sharp/flat keys" aren't keys at all--they're they "light-up" part and are fixed in place.The worthwhile part of this toy is the spinner on top, which is fun for the very young, but it's also easy to find similar spinners on better toys. The handle is a nice touch, but the size of the toy makes it hard for infants to hold. And when they're able to hold it and move around (young toddlers love carrying toys with them, just because they can), the toy itself has long since ceased to be interesting.
The other good thing about this toy is that it isn't too loud. I wish there were more positive things about this toy. It's a cute idea and ven the very young would love the cause and effect learning of being able to press separate keys to make different tones (or, at least, activate a different song for each key).
Bottom line: Skip it. There are better spinners (Bright Starts Grab and Spin Rattle, for instance) and better smallish musical toys (Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes, for instance) for young and old babies alike.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Lamaze Learn to Dress Activity Doll
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I was extremely pleased with this Lamaze Learning doll. My granddaughter is just now 2 years old and is enjoying her "baby". She hasn't quite figured out all the buttons, laces and buckles but this doll will spur her imagination and be a fun learning tool. The doll came in its original packaging and was new. I would recommend this supplier to anyone who needs this kind of product.Read Best Reviews of Lamaze Learn to Dress Activity Doll Here
This doll is just what we were looking for, and the girls love it. We will be coming to LAMAZE/Amazon for more toy needs.very cute. works well for children to learn fine motor skills such as buttoning , zipping, tying. I bought it for my 1 year old grand daughter.Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Disney Store Jumbo 37" Perry the Platypus Plush from Phineas & Ferb
* As you can see from the photos I have shared, the mini Perry on top, the talking Perry in the middle and the jumbo Perry on the bottom!This platypus is just as long as a real platypus. It also weighs almost as much as a real platypus. Scratch it behind the ears(if it has any ears)and feed it platypus food. Take it to the vet every month for a daily checkup. Soon if you take care of this platypus,it will love you! I got this plush from the easter bunny. Sometimes when I hug it and squeeze it it's arms and legs get in the way. Great for a pillow and great for taking it to any place. Overall great plush.
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This is the largest Perry we have seen and is the same one that Disney Store has carried but were sold out when we were ready to buy. This Perry is very soft and my son even keeps him in his bed. Good quality, very happy with the purchase.Read Best Reviews of Disney Store Jumbo 37" Perry the Platypus Plush from Phineas & Ferb Here
Got this for my daughter and she doesnt put it down! She sleeps with it and is completely in love with it!Want Disney Store Jumbo 37" Perry the Platypus Plush from Phineas & Ferb Discount?
We really enjoy this toy. The legs are soft but surprisingly strong and stable which is great for my 6 month old that plays on it. I'll admit it makes a decent pillow too lolWednesday, May 14, 2014
Gund Christmas My First Christmas 10" Plush Red/Green
Monday, May 5, 2014
Bumkins Waterproof Junior Bib
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I bought these bibs for my twin grandchildren because their mother loved the long sleeved ones so much. With the weather so much warmer, long sleeves were sometimes too hot. We were disappointed to find these bibs have Velcro closures instead of the tie closures mentioned in the product description. (this is a quote from the description: "This full coverage bib features a catch all pocket and tie closure.") She prefers the ties because she has found that the Velcro doesn't hold as well after several washes. I hope they haven't made this a permanent change.Read Best Reviews of Bumkins Waterproof Junior Bib Here
We own 3 Bumkins Waterproof Junior Bibs (Animal, Pet Parade, and another one I don't know the name of). We have used the Junior sized bib since our son was about 12 months old and we still use these bibs at 26 months. It still comes down almost to his waist at 36 inches tall. These bibs are a thin, soft plastic with arm holes, Velcro to attach it at the back of the neck, and a pocket in front to catch falling foods/liquids. The bib covers the front and sides of my skinny son's torso and his shoulders.We have had no trouble with any of the bibs. We machine wash them after two or three days of use and just wipe off any excess in between. We used to clean with a soapy cloth when we first got them but we feel it isn't necessary now.
He does not mind putting his arms into it but he does have trouble taking it off by himself and is sometimes frustrated by it. He has started getting into his chair by himself, and if he is wearing the bib already then his knees often catch the bib and give him trouble getting into the chair. This is a recent development and was not an issue the first year we used these bibs.
Pros:
*Good coverage without being in the way.
*Water proof. We haven't thoroughly tested this thanks to sippy cups.
*Sturdy has never torn or cracked. Velcro has held up through many washes.
*Easy to clean wipe with a paper towel or rag, use soap if needed, machine wash. We even machine dry though it says not to on the label.
*Portable folds easily for stuffing into purse or large pocket. It is handy to take to a restaurant and fold the dirty side into itself so food and sticky bits don't get in Mommy's purse.
*Pocket at the bottom to catch falling food.
*Difficult for child to remove on their own.
*Fun prints encourages my kid to want to wear it and also served as an emergency distraction until he was old enough for crayons and other table toys (like my iPhone).
Cons:
*Large surface area may get in the way of climbing onto a chair/booth.
*Difficult for child to remove on their own.
Overall Mommy and I rate them 5/5 stars because of the coverage, folded size, and ease of cleaning as compared to cloth bibs.
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As a mom of twins I only tend to like products that make my life simpler. These are my favorite bibs for three reasons:1. No hand washing! This bib is truly machine washable and _does not_ have a plastic layer to crack and wear out like other cheaper bibs. Thus no replacement costs down the road. This make the higher investment up front well worth it. I have even accidentally put these bibs in the dryer and they are no worse for wear.
2. I love the themes! The Dr. Seuss themes are silly and my daughters can relate to them from their books. The other themes, dogs, farm, bugs, flowers are all bright and cheery. My daughters love to point to their bib and make their animal sounds.
3. They are huge! The bibs completely cover my daughters from neck to knee. (The twins are 16 months old.) This is especially handy when they are eating in their car seats on the go.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Green Toys My First Stacker, Colors May Vary
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We are making our best effort to purchase toys for our baby that are made in the USA (or more specifically not made in china). We were so happy to find the Green Toys line this toy is made in the USA of recycled milk jugs!This stacker is cute, durable and fun! My son (8 months) loves playing with this knocking it over, banging the pieces together, picking up individual pieces. He has been playing with this for a few months and I know he will continue to enjoy it for many months to come as his motor skills, sorting skills & stacking skills improve. Another thing that I like ... this toy is also easy to wash and dry. Love this toy highly recommend!
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I had to take my at the time 10 mo old son to a dr's appt a long distance from home. We ended getting lost (thankfully we were 1 1/2 early!) and stumbled on an educational store. We waited for them to open and wandered around. I had been looking for a stacking toy and saw this toy. I liked the looks of it, so I got it. I ended up taking it into the appt with us, and my son played with it. (Yes, straight out of the box. I did not wash it, nor have I, in fact. GASP!) It did not have any discernable odor. It did not have any imbedded objects. My son loves it. I do wish it had one more color pair, to make the orange cap not as loose & to make it a bit taller, but that's just me. The sections remind me exactly of air hockey mallets.The cap gets "lost" often, as one of my cats likes to play with it too. You probably won't have to worry about that, I'm just sharing that my "kids" of many species like it. LOLWhen we received this product, we were surprised by the strong chemical smell that this product had. We washed it, and hoped the smell would go away in time, but the odor lingered.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Little Mommy Newborn Baby Doll Hispanic ~ Bebe recien nacido
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Even if you just want something other than a blonde haired, blue eyed baby doll this one's perfect!!! The baby is the perfect size for a four year seven year old girl and she's just precious! I don't think she's left my friend's daughters arms since she opened the box!!Read Best Reviews of Little Mommy Newborn Baby Doll Hispanic ~ Bebe recien nacido Here
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Little Tikes Little Champs Hide Inside Sports Balls
I love baseball so I was not quite as annoyed with the baseball noises. However, when the battery died on it, it didn't get replaced. It just was not worth it to me. As my son got older, he would take the balls apart and put them together, telling me it was a ball. When he received this as a gift, I didn't think it would be as big of a hit as it has become in my house.
My advise is if you find this toy at under $10, it is a good toy. I don't know about it still being that interesting after two years old. My son would much rather play with cars, trains, dinos, and his other balls.
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My 13 month old son has been playing with this ball for the past 3 months--I found it a discount store for $5.00. I'm buying another one to keep at my parent's house he likes it so much! Yes, you do have to keep putting it back together for them, but my child finds it fascinating! The sound on the baseball is kind of annoying, but you just have to turn it off to take care of that problem!Read Best Reviews of Little Tikes Little Champs Hide Inside Sports Balls Here
This is not for the younger kids, they cant get it open or shut and get bored quicly except for the noise making part!Want Little Tikes Little Champs Hide Inside Sports Balls Discount?
These are not fun to look at or play with. They're so hard, he was afraid to toss any of them, I think in fear they'd break or break something else. I was embarrassed to give them as a gift and wish I had just returned this.Saturday, March 15, 2014
VTech Counting Time Measuring Tape
I bought this item for my nephew for Christmas. He loved it at first glance. The lights, music and the fact that he could pull the tape measure and see the numbers. The only negative that I have is that the tape only goes to the number "8," while the song on the unit counts to the number 10. That was very disappointing from a teaching perspective.
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Myt son is almost three, and he had an obsession with stretching out the tape measurer across things. He would get really upset if anyone moved it. He broke it of course! But, to prevent more tape measurers getting destroyed (he always gets me to give him this stuff, he is SO cute!), I got him this. It worked: He stretched it out and tried to hang it over something, like before! Only thing is this is not very long, which makes it safer for a child of course, no strangulation hazard. So it is safe, and fun enough. Its burried right now though in other toys. If I pull it out, he will use it though I am sure. It is loud though, get ready! All these toys are. Its nice for him thogh,.Read Best Reviews of VTech Counting Time Measuring Tape Here
purchased for my 3 year old grandson but it was too simple for him this toy is better suited for a 1 to 2 year old nicely made.Want VTech Counting Time Measuring Tape Discount?
This is a great toy that my 1 year old boy loves. I just wish it had a volume adjustment it's pretty loud. But he LOVES it!Updated: this toy broke after just a few short months of very light use. Would not recommend it.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Bunnies by the Bay Bao Bao's 123 Book, Tan
A couple of these characters are not so easy to count. One of the "slinking snails" has almost slinked completely off the page. And one of the worms can be seen with its head popping out of one hole and its tail popping out of another, making it at first appear to actually be two worms.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Mickey Plane Ride-On Toy
The shape sorter is an added bonus. We have not had the problem of the recorded voice saying the wrong shape name. He likes to push the shapes into their respective holes once I set them up for him (I push them slightly into the holes first and he does the rest), and it won't be long until he's doing it by himself.
This is the perfect toy to bring to the grandparents' houses when we visit. It's small enough to stash in the trunk and keeps him entertained while we're talking.The shape sorter activityt has a major flaw in that when you put in one shape, for example, the star, it says another character and shape. I tested each shape. Mickey will say a different shape than what you put in.
This is not good for teaching my son the correct names of shapes. I can see how children would be confused by this. Definitely needs to be fixed.
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The shape sorter has some technical issues as the star says ,"Triangle," and the triangle with Pluto on it says, " Gee Minnie, it was sure swell of you to join us." With trying to teach my 13 month old shapes, this is going to be an issue. I read a another review at another web site that said the same thing was going on with theirs.Buyer beware. Ordered this as a holiday gift. It came NOT from Kiddieland but from Target .....and the invoice in the box had a price of $39.99. So if you are interested in purchasing this toy....go to Target.comI bought this for my grandson for Christmas, he was 8 months old. This has been the best learning toy for him, along with entertainment. He has learned how the shapes work and took this on soon. It has also helped him in walking. It is entertaining for me to watch him play with this toy, he has to push the button and play the music before he pushes it. I would actually buy one more for him to have at home with Mom and Dad. This is well worth the money.Monday, December 30, 2013
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Monday, December 2, 2013
North American Bear Company Baseball and Mitt Musical, Brown
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
Play Town Family House with 3 Figures and Furniture
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Santa got this for my two year old last year. Almost a year later, it hasn't really seen much action. It is fairly well constructed. My daughter liked being able to hide the people inside the hinged roof. The roof has snapped off numerous times but so far I have been able to snap it back on. I wouldn't pay $45 for this. It's small and has a limited play area. Maybe if this was your child's first exposure to small dolls and a dollhouse you'd be okay. But my daughter has older siblings and was already playing with Little People, Polly Pockets and generic doll house dolls. So these chunky wooden guys were not as appealing to her. For the record, the book does not have a great story and it is REALLY LOUD. We put packing tape over the speaker to muffle it and then it eventually ended up inexplicably "lost".Read Best Reviews of Play Town Family House with 3 Figures and Furniture Here
Bought 2 of these as Christmas gifts for a 13 month old and a 2 year old. Part plastic, part wood that's been sanded very smooth, very nicely contructed. Fat pieces that small hands can grab. Colorful and the house and people are just the right size for a small child. I have no doubt that the recipients will enjoy their dollhouses and that it will hold up to their play. I am not familiar with the company who produces these but I trust buying through Amazon. I was pleased with this purchase and would likely buy this again should the need arise.Want Play Town Family House with 3 Figures and Furniture Discount?
We got this for our daughter last year for Christmas at twice the price that is showing now and it is one of her favorite toys. She loves the people (we bought additional people) and the pieces are easy to manage and not too tiny. In fact, I think this is the only dollhouse I found that was for under 3. It is very durable (except she did break the table recently) and well worth the bargain price I'm seeing now. Way better than the Little People sets, in my opinion.Friday, September 20, 2013
Ty Beanie Babies 2.0 Saddle Horse
18 inches = 45.72 centimeters
15.8 inches = 40.132 centimeters
2.8 inches = 7.112 centimeters
The horse fits in your hand, the children were very, very disappointed!!I love toy Horses, but this one is great. I usually play with my GI Joe figures on ride them on this horse. I named him Spurs because that's such a fun name. he is very easy to clean and he is great on long road trips, since I usually travel alone, I just put him in the passenger seat and drive along with him and talk to him and pretend he is talking back. I don't even need my Cell phone anymore
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Little Learner My Music Station Two Piece Musical Set
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Corolle Mon Premier Tidoo 12" Baby Doll (Tidoo Lutin Bright)
That being said...I removed the pacifier, restitched the neck of the clothes, and gave the doll to my daughter. She absolutely loves Tidoo Lutin. I could not have hoped for a better response.
I have a sensitive nose and the smell is not overpowering at all. The doll itself is well made and the perfect size for my little one. I bought Tidoo Lutin and Tidoo Calin at the same time, and the Tidoo does slump more than the heavier Calin. The body filling is like the beans in a bean bag, whereas Calin's beans are more like those in a Beanie Baby. The colors in person are just like what is indicated online. I would recommend this doll to a friend.My twin girls received Tidoo for Christmas. They already have and love Bebe Charmer, but I thought a doll to take into the bath and pool would be fun. I trust the Corolle brand and didn't have to look far to find a sweet little doll for tubby time! I was a little hesitant to purchase, however, based on a previous review citing that the eyes had rusted. I took a chance anyway. My girls take their Tidoo into the bath nearly every time--it gets washed up with soap and shampoo and floats in the tub. Tidoo has recently come along to pool parties(in-ground) and has spent endless hours in the kiddie pool. The doll dries right out by the next morning or within a few hours if it's a hot summer day. And the doll still smells like vanilla!They love to cuddle this doll--maybe because it's a little smaller than Bebe Charmer with a bean-bag type body. It's become the greatest "baby sister." I always sit the doll upright on a towel to help the water drain out and have not noticed a sign of rust whatsoever.
I'm satisfied with my purchase.
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I gave this doll to a friend's three-year old. She carted it all around the house that day and from what I hear, is still pretty attached. I was pleased with the purchase which I thought was a tiny bit expensive but now I plan to buy one for my year old granddaughter. Just the thought of being able to put it in the tub, change clothes, and this dolly has her very own rubber ducky for the bath, pleases me and the the little girl.Read Best Reviews of Corolle Mon Premier Tidoo 12" Baby Doll (Tidoo Lutin Bright) Here
This doll is cute. BUT it gets only 3 stars for two reasons: (1) The head turns 360 degrees, and the center of weight is to the back, so most of the time I find the doll the face is facing backwards... A bit freakish really. Also, the pacifier requires some force to put in the mouth, and my daughter is unable to do it. Because she keps having to ask me for help, she tired of it quickly (at 17 months). Perhaps at a later age it will be more engaging, but for now, it sits there unloved, and my daughter is back to her bears...Want Corolle Mon Premier Tidoo 12" Baby Doll (Tidoo Lutin Bright) Discount?
I was looking for a baby doll for my daughter (who was 21 months at the time) b/c she was getting a baby sister (and I wanted her to learn to be gentle with sister and to have something of her own to play with while I take care of baby). At first, she was uninterested in the doll and ignored it for two months. Then she rediscovered it and now she takes it everywhere and does everything with it. She changes its diaper (we have a diaper from another doll that she doesn't play with), she feeds it bottles, she cuddles it, sleeps with it, hugs it. It's small enough for her to carry around everywhere comfortably.She has other dolls but this one is the only one she plays with. The doll is well-made and durable. The colors of its outfit are bright and the vanilla scent is subtle and lasting. I love that the body of the doll is soft with the ends of the legs and arms and head being the hard parts. We haven't taken it in the bath (yet) and I'm hesitant to do so given the other reviews (plus it would have to dry and she loves to take it to bed with her at night).
I would definitely recommend this doll to others!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
T-Rex Child Costume
So if you are just looking for a cheap costume for a couple of hours of use, this could be your costume. my son LOVED wearing this costume. it was easy to move around in and was made of a nice lightweight material. My son LOVES his costume and the price was great, too so we both win!!My son wore this for the last two Halloween seasons and I would say it has had at least 20 seperate wearings. It has held up great. And this last year it was pretty tight on his long body but we wore it anyway! The trick on the head piece is to wad up stuffing, we used paper towels, and puff up the top so that the teeth don't slide down and cover your child eyes. Once we added the stuffing it was top notch, otherwise my son kept trying to push it up. Nice thing about it is you layer under it or wear less. Since we attended trunk or treats, and carnivals, and then trick or treating we did not always need the warmth. And this year we moved to Texas so I was glad for a thin costume!This was a great fine. It was a nice light weight material. It was very confortable for my 2 year old to wear. He even liked wearing the held. Over all very pleased.