Sunday, August 24, 2014
Rollipop Ball Drop Ball Run
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Lamaze Cheese Sorter Early Development Toy
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Very cute toy! I love the concept and the colors, patterns and textures are awesome! I don't know how well my daughter will do with the 'shape sorting' element though, especially since they don't go into the holes super easy. But I know that she will like playing with the mice.Read Best Reviews of Lamaze Cheese Sorter Early Development Toy Here
My child is six months old and is ready to have her next surgery for a cleft lip repair. I have been trying to find toys that will be soft for her to play with....these little mice are adorable. Its a simple and easy for a child to play with and take along anywhere.... I am very pleasedBought it for my daughter when she was 5 month old, now she is 9 and still loves the mice. Hope she'll love it the same when she'll be old enough to play it as a sorter. Very well made toy!Friday, August 1, 2014
Kettrike Happy Navigator Air
UPDATE February 2013: Grandson (almost 4) now graduating to a 2 wheeler with trainers this has been a great ride since he was 13 months old and still looks/works good as new! See pictures from "no more stroller" to "been a great ride"!I tried the lower priced model first because it was about $100 less but ended up moving up to the Happy Navigator Air Trike. We are very pleased with the product. Assembly was fairly easy, even though the instructions suck.
The quality of this trike is miles above the first model we tried. Adjustments for size of child take seconds and the air tires make it smoother and quieter both indoor and out.
Our grandson is a special needs child and this will serve as a great training device. The free-wheeling feature works very well and the adjustments will make this trike last for years for him. Most important though is how well it works now.
Very well built, solid, and good design.
I would recommend this one if you can afford it and suggest the toe clips.
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We purchased this trike for our 15 month old son for Christmas after camping with some friends who had one. It has become our son's favorite toy!! Being able to steer for him is awesome (he still thinks he is the one in control).It's a little pricey, but well worth it. It is really well made and durable. Seems like it will last for years!
In fact, we saw one at a garage sale a few weeks ago that was about four years old. Although it had seen alot of use, it was still in great shape!
Definitely recommend this product!!
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The designers of this trike solved virtually every shortcoming one would find in a trike. Most of the great features are described by other reviewers so I won't repeat them here but definitely spring for the "Air" Navigator that comes with real rubber tires. Plastic tires won't last. What I will address is the negative reviews which stem from either a lack of understanding about how the trike works or an incorrect assembly. First, this trike will absolutely allow your child to pedal, brake, or coast. That's what the 3-in-1 Auto-Freewheel was designed for. The reviewers who claim their child can't pedal haven't bothered to adjust the front wheel so the pedals rotate. Notice that the guy with the review: "so glad i didn't pay full price for this glorified stroller" bought his at a estate sale? He probably bought a different model without the Auto-Freewheel function! I recommend going to the Kettler website and watching the video. It will quickly show you how to adjust the trike because as many reviewers accurately state, the directions leave much to be desired. Everything is pictorial rather than explained in words. Second, the handle bars, if properly installed and tightened, do not "rotate freely." I would imagine everything would need re-tightening after some use which is basically applicable to any product that has a screw! I find the parent steering to work very well. Before I engaged this feature I tried steering without it and it's difficult. Most importantly, my 2 year old son loves it and because of the quality construction and adjustability, he will use it for years, easily justifying the $239 price tag.Want Kettrike Happy Navigator Air Discount?
The Kettrike Happy Navigator is in another league. German Engineering for the little ones!This tricyles is durable, very well made, sturdy, and strong. It looks and feels like a bike that will be in the family for a long time. It is also very versatile-you can lock the steering and control everything with the push bar when your little one is younger and then unlock the steering and remove the push bar as your child grows. The tricycle can easily be adjusted as children grow taller and need more leg room.
Highlights:
1) Real tires-this makes for a smooth, quiet ride and longer lasting tricycle
2) Three point harness-outstanding safety feature
3) Our little guy loves the basket in back-perfect for collecting leaves and pinecones on our walks.
4) Metal frame-super sturdy and durable
Worth every penny. Be sure to remember a helmet!
Friday, July 11, 2014
Cozy Cruiser
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Skunk Infant / Toddler Costume
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I bought this costume for my 2 year old. He looks adorable! The material is thin and the white "fur" sheds a bit, but it looks like it will handle our Halloween season alright. Fits my 2 year old well, might be too small if your child is closer to the size 4 of the 2-4 sizing. This was the cutest costume I ever seen. I purchased for my son that is 14 months. He had so many compliments nor did anyone else have one like it. The picture appears that it is fur but it is actually velvet. I didn't think I would like it while it was in the package but once I put it on him he was the cutest skunk ever. Also the fit was perfect. Very well made and runs a bit big, so you may be able to squeeze two seasons out of it. Not recommended if you are in a year round warm climate, as it will keep baby cozy! Big, big hit with neighborhood kids and parents!Monday, June 23, 2014
Gund God Bless Baby Prayer Angel Blue 6" Doll
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Hape Pound & Tap Bench / Educo Early Melodies Pound and Tap Bench
I just don't understand why they'd bother making an eight note glockenspiel if it's not going to be in tune! The toy seems to be made fairly well otherwise, all the more reason it makes no sense why the glockenspiel wouldn't be in tune. I wish I could send the thing back to the manufacturer & demand I get one that's in tune. They advertise that you can plunk out a tune--only if you have a song that requires only about 5 notes & can figure out which rungs are in the scale, or if you want the tune to be totally unrecognizable!
We are only keeping it because our son likes to pound the balls through, but I would not recommend this product to anyone.
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We bought this toy for my daughter's 1st birthday. She loved it from the moment she unwrapped it. The construction is super sturdy and it seems like it will last a long time. I read the reviews before purchasing this toy that complained about the xylophone being out of tune and thought that they were being a little bit picky. It is a children's toy after all, not a real musical instrument. After playing with the toy for a bit I get where they're coming from. It's not so much that it's out of tune as there is no tune at all. Some of the keys just make a dull metal plunking sound when you strike them. I would have given this toy all the stars if it wasn't for this small defect.Read Best Reviews of Hape Pound & Tap Bench / Educo Early Melodies Pound and Tap Bench Here
I only gave it 4 stars because it was much smaller than expected, but other than that the toy is good quality and very cute. My daughter loves playing with the xylophone and hammering down the little balls. Would recommend if looking for a small but fun instrumental/pounding toy.Want Hape Pound & Tap Bench / Educo Early Melodies Pound and Tap Bench Discount?
I just don't understand how someone could make a "musical" toy that is so unmusical. Horrifically out of tune and painful to listen to, with no way to adjust it. It's like a first-reader book with words spelled wrong or letters written backwards. And my daughter doesn't respond much to the other aspects of the toy. So overall, a dud.Friday, May 30, 2014
Munchkin Bobble Bee Suction Toy
I think the suction is awful. I can apply it to the high chair and within minutes, the suction is gone and it is moving all over the tray. I even tried applying it with water but that didn't help either.
The bee does not stay in the holder, either which is good and bad. It is good because my baby can take it out to play with but bad because she can drop it in the floor.My son is almost 7 months old and seems to like playing with this a lot but it doesn't stay in the suction base very well. It is great that it is removable, so he can play with it without the base but it comes out a little too easily which makes it frustrating when the whole point of the suction cup is so the baby's toy doesn't fall out of their hand (or get thrown across the room) and you have to chase after it. The suction base stayed great to the high chair tray and to the flat surface on his jumperoo but the bee just won't stay in his little suction hive!
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This is a good toy as my daughter really likes it. I only gave it 4 stars because the suction cup that it is supposed to stand in does not stay suctioned to any surface. It's too stiff.This toy is great.. until your little one figures out how to pull it out of the stand. It only took my 8 month old 10 minutes to pull it of the suction cup and toss it on the ground. Kinda defeats the purpose of a suction toy.. it doesn't stay in place!!My 5 month old daughter loves this toy but she easily rips it out of the suction cup base, which defeats the reason we bought it... for her to enjoy in her high chair. Unlike some other reviewers, we have no problem with the suction cup; it works great. But we were looking for a toy that she couldn't throw over the sides of her high chair and unfortunately it's not this toy. But since she loves it so much and it has several different activities on it to keep her entertained, it is still getting for stars.Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Schylling Ambi One Man Band
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Born Free Soft Silicone Teether with Teething Gel Applicator 4+ Months BPA Free (Blue)
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This teether is just too awesome. It is super squishy, has multiple textures, & is BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. One of the best parts is knowing that it is safe for my little one to chew on. Definitely worth the money!!!This teether advocates using Orajel or other teething gel but this has been proven dangerous particularly in little ones less than two years old! Babies have died using Orajel or other benzocaine-containing teething products.Sunday, March 30, 2014
Gund Chomper Shark 22" Plush
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Mary Meyer Baby Cheery Cheeks Soft Toy
The only negative I have is that the material on the front is a bit thin and is wearing very quickly from regular use. But in saying that my baby girl would crawl everywhere with it. She is now walking so it may not wear as quick.
Overall a very soft, amazingly cute cuddly toy that my daughter adores.Very quite and soft my friends baby grabs this all the time and cuddles with it to take her nap
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This cow is super cute and very soft! When my daughter sees it, she smiles. Now she is too young to play with it (almost 4 months) but I am sure she will do in the near future!I will probably buy more stuffed animals from Mary Meyer as soon as she starts playing with them.
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Monday, December 30, 2013
Wonderworld Wheely Giraffe Toy
I am very pleased with this toy. My son loves playing with it. It is one of his favorites. A great alternative to cars.
When it arrived the wood on the bottom of an 'axel' had rough splinters and needed to be sanded. It is now fine.This is really great. I use this now to entertain my baby during tummy time and I am sure she will love it when she gets older and can manipulate it herself.
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I choose this because of the non-toxic paint. It's cute and sturdy and hopefully one day soon my little guy will take an interest in it. The bright colors are great.my baby loves the rolling giraffe! Though she is only 9 moths old she is constantly picking it up. It moves sideways while it rolls. Great quality, as alwaysTuesday, December 17, 2013
Edushape Baby Face Orchestra
Monday, November 11, 2013
Infantino Barn Babies Teether Toy
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The little guy loves them! I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a teething toy for a baby:)VERY DISAPPOINTED~! the picture showed the Three animals that we had been looking for and when we received them they are NOT the animals shown in the picture they are similar but NOT the same ... My Daughter has the ones in the picture and they are adorable and she loves them and we wanted to buy the same for a family baby shower i had found a cheaper one on here of the animals we received but bought these because we wanted those animals so were willing to pay a lil more. Now we bought them for a baby shower so we will be giving them the animals we received because their is no time to exchange and they will have no idea BUT we will haha !! over all not very happy to have received animals that were not in the picture shown we LOVE amazon but first time making a purchase i have been disappointed aboutSunday, November 3, 2013
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Fill and Spill
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This was a Christmas gift given by my three year old daughter to my infant daughter this year. Its perfect for both ages. My three year old tells her sisters about the letters on each piece. I was slightly disappointed that the number of pieces did not correspond to the grouping of the letters on the pages and that there were only 4 pieces. They are double sided so all the letters are on 4 pieces. The pieces seem to be missing some sensory exploration common in toys like this. I had been hoping that the pieces would squeak, crinkle and rattle but they seem much quieter than other toys like it.Read Best Reviews of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Fill and Spill Here
I teach per-k and though this would be nice for the classroom, but it has not left home. We read this story a lot & this is great way to practice hand eye coordination and letter identification while we read the book.Want Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Fill and Spill Discount?
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Pickles 14.6"X12.6" Mon Ami Plush Companion
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Vulli Sophie Giraffe Bath Toy
Sophie the Giraffe is safe for babies to chew on because it's made of natural rubber, and that's the company's claim to fame. THIS TOY IS NOT RUBBER!
I could tell immediately out of the box. A quick internet search turned up disturbing evidence that it might be made of PVC. Hello?!? Considering they're marketing it as age-appropriate for 6 months and older, and that it looks so much like the safe giraffe, I would assume any baby would naturally chew on it. Bad news for baby-and shame on the company.
We're returning it and not buying from Vulli again.Not a bad bath toy at all....just know what you are buying in
comparison to the regular Sophie teether.
The bath toy:
-Half the size
-The legs are all one piece instead of 4 individual pieces
-The ring does not come off
-The material is not as soft or flexible
-Does not make any noise when you squeeze it
-Even when not used as a squirt toy, water will get in and have to get squeezed out regularly
My 5 month old son does like this toy though he gets a little frustrated after a while cause it isn't really a teether and he's used to being able to get one of Sophies legs into his mouth. I'm sure he'll like it even more once he's able to use it as a squirter which is what it actually is. All in all, it is still a good quality toy that I trust and would recommend it to others.
UPDATE MARCH 2011:
So, in trying to get the water out after a bath the other night, I squeezed Sophie's head and caused a slight tear around her mouth. Didn't think it was possible based on what I thought was great quality. I wont completely blame Sophie since It was actually me doing the squeezing but still. Oh well, we'll continue to use as is.
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I bought this for my 8 mos. old daughter because I thought it was just too cute. I almost like it better than the original Sophie. My daughter really likes it and it's good for the bath. I also think it's a little easier for her to hold onto than the orginal, and I like how it bops along in the water.I got no stink from the box when I took her out and per the Vulli website it looks like she like the original is phlatalate free,
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My daughter has the original Sophie the Giraffe for teething and loved it so I thought this would be a great purchase to use in the tub. The toy is not made out of the same material as the original Sophie and is super hard. It is also very difficult to get the water out of the toy once it gets inside. I recommend sticking to the original toy and don't waste your money on this one.Want Vulli Sophie Giraffe Bath Toy Discount?
I am disappointed in this product and this is why:It is not made of natural rubber.
I have to squeeze really hard to get water to squirt out ( looks like I'm killing the giraffe)
it's not weighted, so the giraffe floats sideways ( dead giraffe in water!)
Total bummer!
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Playskool Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper - Blue
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This product misses the mark in several ways. 1) The air barely pushes the ball out of the trunk. 2) When it does push the ball out of the trunk, the balls go flying. 3) My daughter cries when the elephant starts, and she isn't a baby who startles easily.Basically, she cannot play with it independently, the balls keep getting lost and she is scared of it.
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