Showing posts with label baby mats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby mats. Show all posts

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Gund Mellow Schnoodle Dog 10" Plush

Gund Mellow Schnoodle Dog 10' PlushWe bought this as a holiday gift for my 8 year old daughter. She loves it and keeps it on her bed.

We have a shnoodle and so when I saw this, I had to get it for my daughter's birthday. It is the cutest little stuffed animal ever. It even seems to share our real schnoodle's personality. My daughter loves it (and I want to steal it from her).

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Musina Baby Gym

Musina Baby GymThis is a well constructed and beautiful toy. The wood is smooth, the colors are bright, and my 5-month old loves it. I'm just happy that we don't have to put one of those ugly plastic contraptions in the middle of the living room! We just put down a quilt anywhere and it works. I have just one criticism: the beeswax finish, which is smooth and lovely, smells like urine. In fact, we thought the dog had peed somewhere until we figured out it was the play gym! I tried airing it outside and wiping it down with a damp washcloth, but no luck. Now that we know what the odor is, it is more tolerable, but I do explain it to visitors so they don't think my house smells like pee.

We love our wooden play gym. I was very impressed with the quality, it went together easily and is very sturdy. The wood finish is smooth, and unlike the other reviewer, ours does NOT smell like urine, thank goodness!

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Monday, July 7, 2014

VTech Sing and Discover Story Piano

VTech Sing and Discover Story PianoMy son got this for his first birthday, and loves it. It's got lots of different buttons for him to push, two different modes, plus the pages of the book turn, and the buttons correspond to the page. Also, it's got a microphone that really works, and he loves to listen to himself. We've got a couple of VTech toys now, and they've held up great to banging, drooling, chewing, and just generally being beat up.

I would have liked to see a couple of changes to this, although overall it's great. 1. For a piano, I sort of expected to have a full octave of keys. With only 5, it's just a little short. I also expected one of the modes to say the color of the keys when you pressed on them.

I've got two issues with this toy. First, it broke right away. My kids aren't rough, and didn't abuse it, but with in a week or two the microphone shorted out. My second issue is with the music, and this is a pretty big complaint of most VTech toys across the board. The music is BAD. I'm not saying bad quality, I'm talking about playing wrong notes for traditional nursery rhymes. It's so bad that we can't even sing along to some of the tunes. I come from a very musical family, and my husband is a music educator. This drives me BONKERS! VTech would have some knock out products if they could figure out the melody for these nursery rhymes!

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The toy would have been fabulous except for the microphone shorting out. Now it makes this horrible, very irritating (for the parents) static sound. I may try to disable the microphone even at the risk of ruining the toy.

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My granddaughters play with this only once in a while and the microphone shorted out almost immediately. Typical for made in China junk.

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My 22 month old son has been playing with this since he was 4 months old. We have a second home and decided to buy a second piano for him to have at each house. He knows all the songs now and hums along. He has been using the microphone on it for over a year too. He enjoys turning the pages and pushing all the song buttons. I would have to say this is his very favorite toy. Batteries last a long time in it too!

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

MAM Twister Teether - Blue

MAM Twister Teether - BlueI must say that I think that this teether is wonderful. My 5mo son loves this. It is the perfect size for him. He can grasp and hold it easily. The rattle noise is more of a rain stick rattle (not too loud) which is nice. Each of the rubber handles has different textures on them as well as different rubber densities. Some are more chewy and others more dense. The other reviewer mentioned a rubber smell. I honestly didn't smell anything when I opened it. Plan on getting this for a friend of mine as it is my son's favorite teether.

My 4 month old is teething and i bought this thinking it would be just great for him with the different textures and different colors and the rattle. When i opened it, it had a plastic smell to it but I thought the smell would go away after washing it but it didnt. The smell is like burning rubber, pretty gross. Its 3 days after I bought it and it is still smelly.

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Immediately after opening the package I noticed a smell like car tires?! And our 7-months-old son doesn't dare to play with it or chew on it. Not that I'm too sad about that because I'm convinced that nothing good can be in that product if it smells so terrible. How the heck can you manufacture a teething ring which babies have in their mouth all the time with minor quality rubber?! The quality of this product is NOT AT ALL like the usual quality you can expect from MAM-products. I believe it's because this teething ring wasn't made in Europe, but in China. I am very disappointed and do not recommend this product at all.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Green Toys Blue Race Car

Green Toys Blue Race CarA good, quality, robust toy for a young child. Fine for ages 9 months+. Made of recycled milk jugs too!

It is a good quality toy, but... boring and my son never wants to play with it. Later on I kept search and found better usable toys.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Dargon Ball Son Gohan cosplay costume

Dargon Ball Son Gohan cosplay costumeThis isn't so much a review but a disappointing comment. I really wanted to buy it, and was truly seconds from doing so, until I realized that it didn't come with a hat. In the series, the hat plays a vital part because it holds his grandfather's 4 star dragon ball..

SO no hat, incomplete outfit, no sale.

A tail would be nice too, since, at that age he Did have a tail.

Friday, June 6, 2014

LeapFrog My First Book: Good Night Scout

LeapFrog My First Book: Good Night ScoutWe decided on this book over the other versions (Fisher Price & VTech) because of it's simplisty & it didn't come with "number & letters" lessons. We have all those toys we could ever need! We love that this book! It reads a story or sings a song about a night time routine. It also goes with the Tag Jr. Buddy Pal reader when they are ready! Makes me so happy!

There were so many great reviews about this book that I was sure I was going to like it. So I bought 2, one for my 18 month old niece for Christmas (the farm book) and the other (Good Night Scout) for my 8 month old daughter. I excitedly tried each, but was disappointed right away. There are only 3 pages! I was shocked. As soon as the story began, it ended. I understand that this is meant for young babies and toddlers, but even my 8 month old has a longer attention span than that. She loves helping mommy turn pages and while the book is very durable, at just 3 pages long, it doesn't give her much opportunity.

Now the book does tell you that you can push a button to hear more of the Scout story, but without the words in front of you, it fails to ultimately provide one of the important aspects of a storybook, which is sight word recognition.

I also noticed that with other distractions or sounds nearby, the voice from the machine did not capture my little ones attention nearly as much as when mommy and daddy read her a story. I found myself reading the pages after the book to redirect her. You can turn off the sound and just read the book yourself, but then why buy the book except for its durability? It also plays songs and lullabys, but there are many toys out there that do that.

All in all, if you are looking for a book with sound that teaches a story of regular length and captures your little ones attention, maybe you would be more interested in one of the Hallmark recordable storybooks. They are longer and you can record mommy and daddy's voice to them as well as insert your babies name so that they never lose interest and smile with each page turn.

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My husband and I are very interested in introducing our newborn to a love of reading from a very early age. Although this book is recommended for children who are 6 months or older, our 2-month-old loves it. We enjoy flipping through the pages with her, and there are so many different tracks that accompany each page. She particularly likes the tracks with the animal sounds (dog barking) and also the singing tracks. As she gets older, she'll be more interested in following the words on the page. For now, though, she's just learning that books are fun.

Edited to add: Our baby is now 10 months old, and she still loves this book. There is a button on the book that, when pressed, will play a different track for the page. Sometimes it's a song or a description of the picture on the page. Our daughter has discovered how to use this button, and she presses it over and over to hear all the words, songs, and sounds for each page. This is a fun and interactive toy that has introduced our baby to a love of reading.

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This book was a gift from Grandma. My son doesn't put this thing down when he gets his hands on it. Since he was 6 months old he's always loved to listen to the story and flip the pages. Its a very durable toy. My son on occasion has used the book handle to thrash it on our hardwood floors and it still works the same as when we took it out of the box. The one drawback that I do not like about the book is that it will play the same story line by flipping the pages and requires the button on the top to be pressed for additional story line. My son is 10 months old and doesn't quite understand this concept yet. But overall the book is very engaging to him and is a welcomed distraction for myself when I need to get some quick cleaning done or cooking!

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I love LeapFrog and almost everything from them! So when I saw this book on sale I grabbed it for my fourth son who was turning one. I thought that it would be a little more durable than the other books and if it was like one that I had gotten for my first son (which has disappeared somewhere so I was looking for a comparable replacement)VTech Rhyme and Discover Book I would have been happy. But, it wasn't.

It is sturdy! He and his brothers have read it and my three year old really likes the music and flipping through it but it doesn't hold their attention long. It is so short! :( And it does make sounds when you're on the page but it's not interactive like the VTech that I loved before.

It does have two volume levels :) and the songs are nice but I wouldn't buy it again. It would be interesting to see it in action with Tag Jr. to see if it is really neat when used with it. Oh well! Save your money or buy the VTech!

Friday, May 2, 2014

Schylling ABC Nesting Cubes

Schylling ABC Nesting CubesWhen I bought these i had doubts that my daughter would even be interested. Boy was I wrong. She loves these so much that they're basically destroyed. She stacks and knocks them over all day long. We've had to toss a couple of them in the trash because she was also standing on them :o

My son really likes nesting blocks, rather than stacking them. These ones seem pretty durable and haven't been damaged in the few weeks of play he has had with them. I think he could easily step on a box though, which would break the cardboard. The pictures are nice, but not really awesome. A lot of the graphics are repeated from block to block, which is okay... just they aren't the most fantastic graphics. My mother in law has a very old version of this toy with Disney creatures and it is much better ... better construction, graphics, etc.

My son is a tall 1 year old, and when these are stacked, they are taller than him. That seems like it will be really great as he grows, too. I bet he will use this as a stack and kick over toy, so he will probably love it more in the future.

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The nesting cubes are ggreat. My daughter loves then. She's a year and loves to play with them. She bites then and you can't even tell so far. I'm sure over time they will, but she has had them for a month and no harm yet. My 11 year old stacks them up and she knocks them down. It will enertain her for a good 30 minutes at a time which is a lot for a baby.

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These blocks definitely stnd up to my 17 month old. They are sturdy enough for him to knock around and I like the fact that they have ABCs and 123s as well as colors built into the design to encourage learning. Would definitely recommend.

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For the $13 I paid for this product here on Amazon, these were amazing. I loved their 'classic' look. I set them out in the den, and my niece (4 years old) grabbed them right away. She spent a long time figuring out different ways to stack and nest them, and talked with her mommy about the pictures, letters, and numbers. I think these were a steal for the price, and I didn't expect them to last a long time either. I could imagine such a product in durable materials would easily be 4 times more expensive online, and possibly even more in store.

I can see how they might not hold up for a younger child, but a older preschooler is probably the perfect audience for these (in a home setting).

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Mod Mom's Shower Giant Party Banner -1/Pkg.

Mod Mom's Shower Giant Party Banner -1/Pkg.VERY BIG AND NICE POSTER BANNER AND THE WORDS ON THE BANNER WAS VERY TOUCHING FOR A BAY SHOWER..I RECOMMEND THIS FOR A BABY SHOWER BANNER AND YOU CAN USE IT AGAIN IF YOU NEED TO.

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Corolle Babicorolle Babipouce Flower - 12" Doll

Corolle Babicorolle Babipouce Flower - 12' DollMy nine month old was so thrilled to receive this doll. She squeals with delight whenever she sees her. Flower is just the right size, not too heavy for baby to pick up, but big enough to hug, kiss, and cuddle. Sure to become a favorite toy!

This award winning little Corolle Babipouce is the perfect "first Baby doll" for any child.I chose her for my 6 month old granddaughter.

She is very unique.She is cuddly and soft and just the right size for my grandchild to hold.

Although our child has other nice stuffed animals and a plush/stuffed crib "doll", she really prefers her Corolle doll.I love the detail of the dolls sweet face, and I think this is why my granddaughter is drawn to it too.

Another great feature is that this doll is safe for infants and washable.

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We were at a toy store looking for a gift for a friend. To keep her busy, I gave my daughter this doll in a box to play with. When we were done with our shopping I tried to take it back from her and she started to absolutely WAIL and reach for her dear baby... She was only 9 months old and I had never seen her so excited and attached to any toy. So I ended up buying it for her. It is one of her favorite toys. She is 11 months old now and absolutely loves it.

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I bought this for my daughter a few years ago. After a few years of wear and tear and many washes in the machine, the baby still looks great and has that "sweet smell" the babydoll has. It is so soft and cuddly and my no-longer-baby still loves this baby because it is so cuddly!

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I purchased this doll for my granddaughter and she loved it...even now four years later she still loves it..also she smells good....she was a little expensive but so worth the price.

Monday, February 3, 2014

10 Squirtin' Buddies

Munchkin 10 Squirtin' Lake Buddies Bath Tub ToyI bought these toys (not over amazon but rather at our local drug store) for my daughter's bath time. She has just started teething so mouths and chews on everything she can get her hands on. We found to our shock that some of the paint came off one of the toys after she gnawed it with her new teeth! No idea what the paint is made of, and potentially a health hazard. Not our idea of having fun with bath toys!

I emailed the company, as I do with all baby toys I purchase to see if they are made with BPA, PVC, or phthalates . These are made out of PVC, and are toxic. Very cute but toxic.

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My 5 month old daughter was chewing on the blue whale when i looked in her mouth and there was blue on her tongue. These are made in china and theres nothing to indicate that they are bpa-free or pthalate-free, but besides that its clear they are cheaply made and who knows whats in the paint. Terrible product.

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The product description says '9 years and up'. This is listed in the baby bath toys section. BE CAREFUL in purchasing these products that are mislabeled or miscategorized. Look for phthalate-free toys for babies that chew/teethe on everything.

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Although the bright colorful little squirter toys were fun for my son, after awhile the water that was left in the little toys went stagnant and started molding inside the toy. If you don't empty the water from the squirters completely, you'll end up with foul smelling mold inside the toys. I would guess they need to be rinsed out really well after each bath. I have three sons therefore have three showers/baths every night and don't have time to carefully rinse these little toys.

We finally tossed them and are going for toys that don't get water stuck in them or you can rinse them out easier.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

North American Bear Company Mamma and Baby Duck Musical, Yellow

North American Bear Company Mamma and Baby Duck Musical, YellowSo darling, soft, & precious... just like a new baby. Whether you know the gender or not, this Mamma & Baby Musical plush toy makes the perfect gift.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Woody Classic Infant

Quality Infant Woody Costume - Babymy baby looked so cute in this as his first Halloween costume with his big bro as Buzz Light Year. it almost didn't fit as it seems too small for its 12 month size with my baby only 5 months and even average in size. ADVICE:just get at least 1 whole year size bigger of your kid's size.

I ordered this outfit for my son who was 14 months on Halloween so I ordered him the size 12-18 months. He's on the smaller side being on 25% in height and weight. The pants were so short on him they looked like capris. The hat that they have shown in the pic is NOT the hat that you will get. I specifically got online and ordered it because I didn't like the look of the soft cloth had. Yeah, well that's what they shipped me even though the picture shows the hard hat.

Also, the shoe covers are BOOTIES. They fit over the shoe rather than having the straps on the bottom of shoe. I got them pulled up on his shoes enough to cover them but imagine how it looked with the capri looking pants and the shoe covers that didn't barely cover the top of the shoe. Also, he couldn't walk on our tile or our hardwood floor because there was cloth on the bottom of the shoe! I made it work by putting a pair of dark blue pants on underneath his outfit so that they would at least come down to the boot but if I had, had enough time to replace the outfit then I would have. It took them a week to even ship the order out to me. I ordered this one and my older sons outfit on the same day. I had my older sons within 3 days and it took 2 weeks to get this one in. Overall bad experience and WILL NOT be ordering from this "person" again.

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It was a hit. Well made materials took a beating from my 1 year old nephew's 1st Halloween and kept on treat or treating.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Pooh Bounce Around Tigger

Pooh Bounce Around TiggerThis Tigger is exactly what I wanted. I had one but have twin grandsons WHO JUST LOVE IT! Of course, I wanted both to have one and was worried about finding one is new or good condition. This makes me and twin 2 year old boys happy!

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Dream On Me Musical Rocker

Dream On Me Musical Rocker, Bruin BearThis was a birthday gift and it was well loved and very unique. It was a well made product.... would gift this again!

This is the cutest thing ever and well made. Just the right size for a 1 1/2 yr. old to 2 1/2 yr old

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I was so excited to buy this for my daughter but she has had it for over 6 months and has used it maybe ten times. I figured since this a toy it would have fun songs but it only plays rock-a-bye baby. I like that it is soft but my daughter is 18 months and only 21 pounds and it looks like it is going to break each time she does use it. We do not have any other rocker so maybe she just doesn't like rockers but needless to say this has been wrapped up and put in the not used toys pile for baby number two.

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My 1 year old LOVES this dolphin rocker! The "fur" is soft and squishy, yet underneath is firm enough to be sat on. The music is a little creepy thosounds like the children of the corn are singing it.

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This is cute rocker but the tail broke the second time my son used it. He is only 25 pounds and when he leaned back on the tail it broke. Very disappointed in the quality of this toy.

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Jellycat Small Plum Bashful Bunny 7

Jellycat Small Plum Bashful Bunny 7What a delightful plush animal! He is the perfect size for little hands. And so very, very soft. Glad to have found him.

My daughter's room is done in a lavender and green bunny theme. She already had a large beige bunny in this style that she received as a gift. She loves it and sleeps with it every night. When I saw this smaller one in plum, I knew I had to buy it to add to her collection. It's super soft and absolutely adorable. It was a wonderful addition to her Easter loot.

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This bunny is well made and very soft. Perfect for my 7 month old son. He loves to touch and feel and cuddle with it.

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Jack The Monkey Tin Jack In The Box

Jack The Monkey Tin Jack In The BoxA cute little monkey instead of a clown. I chose this one because it has the tradional song. This is not as sturdy as the ones my kids had back in the late 60s and early 70s, but I suppose that is the way most things are today. A fun toy to hold and play for a 10 month old. I am not sure how long it will last once she begins to really use it, but we are having many laughs with it now.

My little girl loves this, but the first one I got was broken. It looked like it had been dropped or something and the latch wouldn't release to have the monkey pop out. I contacted the company and they sent me another one which works perfectly but I can't help but wonder if this one will break down fast with normal toddler play. She loves it so much that I hope it will last a while.

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I was very disappointed when the toy arrived. It was packaged like all other products I have ordered in the past. The jack in the box was broken. The box it was shipped in was not damaged nor was the toy dented, dinged, or otherwise appear broken. The box did not play music nor did the monkey jump out. It appears the product was defective or broken before it was shipped. I am very disappointed. I returned and got the sock monkey. My seven month old loves it. He will sit and watch it for hours.

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I like it, it is cute not sure how it will hold up not as sturdy as the old ones when I was a child but nice be careful infant doesn't catch hands pushing it closed. All in all very pleased.

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Lots of fun for my 18 month old. If I start to turn the crank, it keeps his attention and always manages to surprise him when the monkey pops outwhich brings a smile. The only drawback is that he hasn't really figured out how to do it himself. I have to turn the crank, and then carefully put the monkey back in so that it pops up okay. Extremely cute, though. And I'm sure as he gets older he'll be able to play with it himself.

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Lamaze Garden Bug Wrist Rattle / Foot Finder Set of 4 (2 Wrist 2 Footies)

Lamaze Garden Bug Wrist Rattle / Foot Finder Set of 4My 7 month old daughter can't seem to keep the footies on her feet, but really, what baby can keep her socks on all day? These are great for entertainment on car rides. She'll keep the wrist rattles on all day and sometimes I'll slip the footies onto her hands to mouth and shake.

~BACKGROUND~

I purchased the same ones, but different colors Lamaze Garden Bug Wrist Rattle & Foot Finder Set for my 2 month old son to use in aiding his motor skill development.

~PROS~

Cute and colorful eye catching designs.

Wrist rattles can be used for more than just the wrist they can be attached to carriers, playpads, etc.

~CONS~

Foot rattles are hard to put on initially and then remain stretched out and too big.

Foot rattles are not designed like a sock with a curve to them. The are merely tubes of fabric. Perhaps this contributes to why they do not stay on very well?

Foot rattles keep coming off. There is minimal elasticity in the socks and they keep sliding down. Even over socks they just keep sliding down. When my son starts moving his feet around the rattles are hanging off or just come off altogether.

Rattles are a bit too quiet.

The wrist rattle cuffs are a bit on the small side.

The foot rattles are a bit on the large side.

~CONCLUSION~

I think the it is a great concept, but definitely could be executed better.

Unfortunately, my son does not really pay attention to any of rattles. This is strange because he loved looking at and touching similar looking toys. But he does enjoy chewing on the wrist rattles.

I would not recommend these and would recommend spending your ~$20 on something else.

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I am a first time mother who purchased this for her 3 month old son in hopes of stimulating his senses and help him learn cause and effect. I was very dissapointed on both counts with this product. Because the socks are so narrow and do not take into account the natural arch of the foot and ankle, it takes forever to put them on him. By the time they are on, he is cranky and crying. Overall, they do not produce enough of a rattle to captivate him. They are bright and colorful, though. Not worth the money and in hindsight, I wish I had returned them.

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The garden bug wrist rattles are fabulous ! however, the bugs on the foot finder rattles are too heavy and the sock falls off my baby's foot with one kick. These would be better if the bugs were a little lighter and smaller

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Everything about this set excited the baby. I am concerned a bit about some of the stitching, but it is something that could easily be repaired, and that's IF anything happens.

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

Bright Starts Start Your Senses Soothe-A-Bee Teether

Bright Starts Start Your Senses Soothe-A-Bee TeetherOur grandson was introduced to this teether in day care. I decided to purchase it for him. He is 6 months old and it is one of his favorite play toys as well as a wonderful teether.

I purchased this for my son on a whim and am so glad I did. It has been one of his favorites for a long time. Cute, tectured, and easy for baby to handle and chew on!

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I bought this as a replacement to another teether that I ruined by sterilizing in the microwave. This was a little different and I don't think I would be able to make the same mistake with this one. However, it's a little harder than the previous one I had boght. All in all, my little one seems to like it.

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