Showing posts with label best rated baby toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label best rated baby toys. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2014

Learning Curve Winnie the Pooh Stackers

Learning Curve Winnie the Pooh StackersIt looks cute and that's why I bought it. But after the initial three-minute inspection of this toy when it came out of the box, my boy (9 months old at the time) completely lost interest in it. And no matter how much I tried to bring this toy to his attention over the past few months, he doesn't want to play with it.

They dont hold my 8 month old sons attention very well. They are cute though. Maybe in a few months he'll get the idea of stacking them.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Popcorn Costume

Popcorn Costumebought 2 sets for my 2 kids to wear on Purim, looks very nice and unique.

its a 1 size fits all so i can use the same for my 2 kids although they are more then a year apart

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Go Go Buddies Rock-a-bee

Go Go Buddies Rock-a-beeI bought two of these, one for my one 13 month old niece and one for my 10 month old nephew. They looked really cute pushing them around and getting excited about the lights.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Ghostbusters Costume, Toddler Romper Costume

Ghostbusters Costume, Toddler Romper CostumeI bought the infant, 6-12 month, size of this costume and it is MUCH too large. My 2-year-old nephew (who is big for his age) can barely wear it. It's cute, so we'll be putting it away for future use.

The backpack isnt included..its the material of the costume itself. Also the hat isnt for a child...was bigger than my head or my husbands. Worst costume I have ever purchased.

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First, the hat or cap... was SUPER funky! The 'bowl' part of the cap is small and shallow, kind of like a very small yamaka with no grip. It's all made out of felt, the WHOLE outfit. The bill of the cap was pretty much bigger than the bowl part and it would not fit ANY head, really. We tried and tried to alter it but finally decided to just chunk it. Wasted money and materials.

The entire outfit is one piece. Nothing detaches. So the 'backpack' is actually just a giant pocket in the back. All images are cheaply printed on (not that I expected different, just FYI). The foot portion of the outfit basically drapes over the little one's shoes and has an elastic band to secure under their feet. We had to alter both outfits. We ordered size 6-12 and Toddler size (but they sent us 2 of the Toddler sizes and gave me a hard time, asking me in what way was my order wrong. It was too close to Halloween to return so they won). The body of the outfits were too short for our kids. The outfit secures with ONE piece of velcro, with it being too short there was no way that opening would stay shut with just one piece of velcro. The outfit must be put on through a little area in the crotch, from the start of one boot over to the other. It looks like enough room, but if you have a squirmy baby... it's a challenge.

We bought these because they were super original. We didn't see ANY other Ghostbusters out there :) That was our goal. So kudos there.

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The title says "toddler", it says that it fits sizes 2-4, but it's an infant costume! I tried to shove my barely-two-year-old into it, but it just wouldn't work. It would have fit her for Halloween LAST year! Oh, well... she ended up being a really cute robot. Also, as stated above, the hat is ridiculously large.

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Cute and warm felt one piece suit, keeping baby happy and fun. Nice hat. Outfit was a little big for this 16 month old.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

(3 Piece Set) Yo Gabba Gabba Plush Doll Toy - BROBE MUNO & FOOFA

(3 Piece Set) Yo Gabba Gabba Plush Doll Toy - BROBE MUNO & FOOFA
  • All 3 dolls
  • 6 to 8 inches Tall
  • Soft, High Quality Plush
  • Licensed Merchadise

And better than I expected! Wow! These are SO much cuter in person! Bigger than I expected too, but thats cool! They are for a shower gift and I am SO excited to gift them! I also think a great deal~

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Product was delivered shortly after I ordered. When my grandson opened them on Christmas Day he screamed in delight. for the price, these were one of my best purchases for the holidays.

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These are perfect! Exactly what I had anticipated. And they shipped super fast. On a few areas there is stuffing coming out of them but you just need to pull that out past the stitching and it has been fine after that.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Ganz Baby Plush Blue Puppy

Ganz Baby Plush Blue PuppyWe purchased this plush blue puppy as a potential replacement for the one our 18 month old son already has. He has named it "Fluff" and it goes everywhere with him. We hear him in the mornings over the monitor talking to "Fluff". It has held up very well to being dragged, chewed on, wrestled, etc. We plan on retiring the original soon and secretly replacing it with the one we just bought. That way we can put the original up and store it for him as a momento of his first favorite toy.

We were pleasantly surprised that the new puppy came a couple of days before we expected it to arrive and in perfect shape.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Earlyears Curiosity Cube

Earlyears Curiosity CubeThis is an exceptional sensory stimulating toy. Ideal for infants as young as 4 or 5 months. Having 6 different ways to explore this toy, it will also keeps an infant's interest throughout their quickly developing first year.

There is a mirror that spins, 2 wire bead tracks with 2 beads each (different shapes), a spining and clicking circular divice with finger 2 impressions allowing you to teach your child how to turn the disk, an abacus type section with green and orange disks, a spiral "pole" with an orange disk that will fall down the spirals when turned, and finally a cylinder with 4 levels of plastic swiss cheese type bariers allowing very tiny beads to fall through making a "rain stick" type sound. This too spins.

It is small enough to take in the car, easy to carry, light yet very sturdy. I have no concerns about any part of this breaking or coming apart. Because it is light weight, it is very easy for the child to manipulate. It will hold their attention, teach them about basic physical properties and laws (such as gravity), and will last through at least 2 children.

A good addition to the playroom.

My baby's arm/elbow got stuck inside this toy. I tried to free her but the toy is very well made that I can't break it. My baby's constricted arm started to turn purple after 15 minutes, so I had to call 911. It took 3 firefighters to get her arm off from the toy. I think this toy should be recalled.

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I bought this for my 7 month old who was learning to sit on her own. She seemed to like boxes -diaper wipe box, kleenex box, etc -so I thought this would be a definite hit. For the first month, she was definitely interested in it but it didn't hold her attenton for more than a few minutes -perhaps she wasn't at the recommended age? I still thought it was pretty cool though and I don't know how a baby's arm could get stuck in this (as somebody else wrote) -My baby never had a problem with that. The item description says that it requires 2 AA batteries but I don't think that's correct as there is definitely no battery compartment on this cube!

This video was taken when she was about 9 months old. There are 3 sides she likes more than the others and she will pretty much only plays with those 3 sides. Now just hitting 11 months, she will play with this on occassion but only for a couple of minutes before she finds something else more exciting.

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We received this as a gift when my son was 6 months old and at the time he loved spining the mirror and the little barrel of beads. As he got older, he started to learn how to use all the other functions on the cube. He is 10 months now and I have to admit he plays with it less frequently but every so often, he will sit there and play with it for a good 5-10 min. Overall, I think this toy was awesome!!

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I bought this for my son when he was 5mo.s old. I pulled it out for him at 6mo.s and he had no iterest. I pulled it out again at 7mo.s and he LOVES it. It really works his hand eye coordination. It is small enough so now that he is sitting up, he can move it around and change it to what interests him at the moment. It has been really good for his independent play time.

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Sassy Produce Pals Attachable Toys

Sassy Produce Pals Attachable ToysI actually got an eggplant and banana. These toys are not soft. They are bulky and heavy and I always worried it could hurt the kids.

But they are cute to looks at. The fabric leaves much to be desired.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Fisher Price Little People Michael with Bulldozer

Fisher Price Little People Michael with BulldozerThis toy is fun and simple for little hands. It has minimal moving parts keeping it simple. The word bulldozer can be introduced into a child's vocabulary. The little "dirt clod" is fun.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Little Tikes Rocking Puppy

Little Tikes Rocking PuppyWe wanted some kind of ride-on toy for our son for his first Xmas, but he was only 10.5 mos. and not walking yet, so the rockin' puppy was not exactly something he could play with independently. He seemed to enjoy it at first as long as we were rocking him. Then it became another toy taking up space in the livingroom for the last month. Recently he has been making his way over to it and begging for us to rock him. It is durable and requires almost no installation. He has learned to stand up in it and climbs down just fine. If you're not worried about minor bumps, let your infant try different ways of riding. My son's cousins, between 2-7 years all enjoy the rockin' puppy. For the price, it is a good first ride-on and I don't regret the purchase. One word of caution, however, Rockin' Puppy is unsuitable for interchanging between inside/outside use if left uncovered in the rain...If water gets into it, it is nearly impossible to get out and will also leak water inside.

We have the older version of the Little Tikes rocker, which is a green horse. But in size and concept, they are the same.

We bought my boy the Fisher Price Brilliant Basics horse for Christmas last year he was 13 months and he wanted NOTHING to do with it. And it was so tiny, I feared by the time he was into it, he'd be too bog for it. So we took it back. Then recently, maybe two months ago, a friend gave me her old Little Tikes horse... and my boy LOVES it now. (he is 21 1/2 months old)

I think that where these things say ages 1 and up, most kids aren't ready for them by age one. Well at any rate my guy certainly wasn't, and my friend says hers wasn't, either. Admittedly that's a small sample, but... I think it's something that bears considering. One year of age may be too young.

18 months and up might be more accurrate.

My guy will rock and rock on this thing... he's put it to the test, and there have been times I swear it would flip, but it never has.

When my friend comes over with he 4 1/2 year old, though he is big for it, he will still happily get on and ride this thing. So size-wise, I think this will provide you with a lot more use than the FP version.

Simple, all one piece, no batteries, no obnoxious noises, nothing to come off or lose. Very sturdy, very safe.

Overall, we like it a lot. :-)

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I purchased this Big Blue Rocking Dog for my Grandson who is only 8 month old. What a smile on his face when the toy was opened!! He rides his dog everyday and enjoys it. This item can be used until he's 3 years old and is a wonderful present for any child who can crawl and begin to stand. I guarantee it will be a gift enjoyed for a long time!!

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My 13 month old ended up with two rocking horses and this puppy at Christmas due to lack of family communication. If she would have only recieved this one, I think it would be used more. One of her ponies sings while she rides it so of course that's her favorite. The only bad thing about this one is she learned almost right away that she can stand on the seat and rock it. It's really low to the ground. I can't leave it in her room unless I'm in there because I don't want her to climb on it and knock a tooth out! But, she does like it. When I bring it out, she keeps saying "puppy, puppy!" and climbs on by herself.

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I actually got this toy free at Toys R US when I purchased the Little Tikes basketball set. From the photo I thought this was a plastic nothing but my 18 month old little girl loves it! Easy to get on, off, sometimes rides it backwards but no biggie--we flip her around until she learns herself. Nice toy, nice price and would've paid for it if I had known she'd enjoy it this much! Hope this helps...

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

WOW Dexter the Digger - Construction (5 Piece Set)

WOW Dexter the Digger - ConstructionMy son got this for his second birthday and almost 6 months later it is still by far his favorite toy! It is very sturdy (he puts all his weight on it while pushing it around) and has a nice "digging" movement. The rocks are lots of fun for him to put in all his other trucks as well. You can't tell in the picture but there is a little button in the back you can press to see the engine. He likes it so much he is getting the WOW recycling truck for Christmas.

Quality moving parts that actually lift the 'rocks' included. Good size for little hands. WOW toys are remarkable for their design and durability. These are great for boys or girls.

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This is a cute toy with two major negatives:

1. It works great to scoop plastic rocks, but is not made for the sandbox because the lever that works the boom will get jammed with sand. A digger that you can only use inside? A bit of a let-down.

2. It doesn't rotate. Excavators are supposed to spin all the way around so you can scoop, rotate, dump, repeat. This one is fixed, despite the promotional animated video of the toy in which it does rotate.

3. Also, it's on wheels, not tracks. Excavators normally have tracks.

This is a cute toy and quite sturdy, and it is fun to play with (indoors), but if your child is really into trucks I would recommend a more realistic excavator.

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We added this digger to our son's WOW collection at Christmas. This is a great toy with a large enough bucket that you can actually scoop things up (unlikely many other digger toys). The detail on this toy is great and I love that it has no batteries. My son loves the little people that come with the WOW toys.

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Boys and diggers, must be in the genes. We looked at many diggers at the store and he wanted this specific one. So, once again Amazon had the best pricing and we awaited it's arrival. Digger Dan (the operator) and Dexter the digger have been a daily center of attention for my son. When we are away from home and the digger doesn't accompany us, it is the first thing that he has to see when we return. Yes it's a bit pricey and there are a couple areas where fingers need to avoid, but WOW, what a lot of fun to be had.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Gund Alicia Pink Bear 15" Plush

Gund Alicia Pink Bear 15' PlushIt is just as I expected it to be for a baby to cuddle. I was very please with the purchase.

If you've never had a Gund teddy bear, they're great. I bought this for my wife, whose parents gave her a Chaplin bear when she was little, to take with her without having to worry about losing her Chaplin (yes, my wife still has a teddy bear). If you've had a Chaplin, it's not quite as squishy -there's less "beans" inside and more stuffing -but it's still a great teddy bear.

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My daughter was tickled "pink" with her new pink bear. Perfect size for a four year old! I paid a really fair price it shipped super quick and is just adorable!

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My 7 yr old grand daughter wanted a soft teddy bear, and loves pink so this was a huge hit! Perfect size for a kid to carry under their arm and also high quality workmanship and materials. Nice and soft with an adorable little face! Meets my expectation for a Gund.

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I bought this for my four-year-old granddaughter for Christmas. She absolutely loves it because it is so soft and cuddly and will sit up.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Gund Playset My First Tackle Box 7.5" Toy

Gund Playset My First Tackle Box 7.5' ToyLove this adorable tackle box for babies. This toy is well made. The contents of the tackle box have withstood a baby's play as well as a spin in the washing machine in our family. Parents who enjoy fishing will especially like this toy for their baby.

The product was well made and the fabric was very soft. The tackle box opens up and will hold the fishing rod, worm and little fish. This was a cute addition to a fishing board book.

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Can't wait to see my Grandson taking it with him when he goes fishing with Daddy! Fishing season almost here!

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i should have read the description and reviews a little more. this item is very small. i still would have purchased it because i think it is too cute not to, but i wish it was a little bit bigger.

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I bought this tackle box for a baby shower gift. Everyone commented on how they had never seen anything like this before.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Ty Beanie Babies - Slowpoke

Ty Beanie Babies - SlowpokeThis beanie baby is very soft and cute. Kids love it and take it everywhere. Highly recommend this cute stuffed toy

We got what was advertised in great condition and in rapid time.

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Gund Fuzzy Pig 13.5" Plush

Gund Fuzzy Pig 13.5' Plushit's a lot smaller than what i expected. Little kids might like it but too little for adult. It also looks kinda cheap somehow...

I bought this stuffed pig for my 5 year old and she loves her. She's soft and cuddly and great quality. Definitely recommend.

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This little piggy is very soft and snuggly! So cute too ;) The eyes are plastic, but seem stitched in well. Just supervise if you give it to small kids who may like to put things in their mouths.

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Not as big I was hopping, but still super cute! The fabric is good quality. My daughter loves to carry him around!!

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Picked it because my daughter loves pigs. It's soft and adorable and she loves it. Dog would like to get his teeth into it also :-).

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Monday, September 16, 2013

BeginAgain Earthworms - Red

BeginAgain Earthworms - RedI bought this toy for my 1 year old son based on recommendations that it was great for teething babies to chew on and manipulate. Unfortunately, my baby is completely uninterested in it, though I think it's super-cute. His 4 year old sister, however, really enjoys twisting it around into different configurations, so it may be that it's a toy that he'll grow into.

I'm impressed by how smooth the caterpillar segments feel in the hands and how easily they can be twisted around, and playing with it seems to be useful in helping my 4 year old get a feel for how 3-dimensional shapes can fit together to fit what she's trying to do -she can quickly make it into a horseshoe shape now, for instance, or make it straight again. I'd definitely recommend this toy, but more for children 2 and up, old enough to be ready to play 'pretend,' rather than the crawl-and-chew stage it's marketed toward.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Soft Sorting Pals Toy

Soft Sorting Pals ToyI was worried this would be too bulky for my little one but it ended up being the PERFECT size and weight and softness. He loves stuffing the little "pals" in the different holes. I found this toy on a list of award winning toys and I'm glad that I bought it.

unfortunately my son never got into this toy, which was a disappointment because i really like it and it was expensive. i like the concept, but he never took to it. he did like the sounds that some of the animals made though. the top velcro part is hard to manipulate until the child is older and a bit stronger.

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The toy was very cute, but the cube itself is not stiff enough to lend itself as an obvious shape sorter. You have to smooth out each side to see the opening clearly to make the connection with the matching shape. So far my son (9 months) has not been interested in it for more than a minute.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Gund Snuffles 'Stache 10" Plush

Gund Snuffles 'Stache 10' PlushThis "movember" snuffles might be the cutest teddy I've ever seenthe stache is attached firmly and looks even cuter in person then on this photo. Highly recommend!

Snuffles Stashe is adorable and very huggable. He's made with a very soft fur and firmly attached mustache. Would recommend as a fun gift for anyone!

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I was very happy with this purchase. This was for a five year old, who was very happy when she opened it up. The bear was soft and cuddly and a perfect 'hugable' size.

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The next time you're on a bus, in an elevator or simply waiting for that dashing stranger to Dear God hurry up and stop loitering in the frozen food section of the grocery, take a closer look... Is it an 18 century barrister? A smaller, rounder Rollie Fingers? Or is it a polar bear gone incognito? Beware, he may look soft and cuddly (and certainly is, if you're into that sort of thing) he also is likely hungry and homeless, his former stomping grounds reduced to a puddle.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Link-a-doos Kick & Play Piano

Link-a-doos Kick & Play PianoWe got the Kick & Play Piano as a shower gift and I wasn't all that impressed with it in the beginning it looked kind of cheap and gaudy compared to other crib toys. So, we put it aside and didn't think much about it for the first few months. Recently, our 4 month old is just starting to outgrow his mobile. I was looking for something a little more interactive that will entertain him in his crib so I decided to try this toy. We attached it to the crib and it was a big hit!

There are 3 different settings:

1 continuous music (several different tunes that play over and over regardless of whether any keys are pressed)

2 pressing a key to access the corresponding animal sound, counting, or song

3 works like an actual keyboard each Key is a different note.

this has really held my son's attention. Not sure if he associates the cause and effect of his kicking the keys, but at least the activity is somewhat interactive and lasts longer than the mobile without my having to constantly rewind it.

I really like this piano. My son didn't play much with it on the floor, so I put it in his crib. Now he loves it!! He really enjoys kicking and hearing the sounds it makes. I also like that the cover can be taken off and washed in the washing machine. It also doesn't eat batteries like some other Fisher Price items do. Great!!

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We bought this toy for our 6 month old who loves to "kick" just about anything around her. The toy is easy for the child to kick, has cute sounds that are activated when kicked, BUT, the child wants to see what he or she is kicking. They have to strain their necks to see what they are kicking. After a couple of uses, our daughter became frustrated because she had to lift her head to see the toy light up. Everytime we tied the toy higher on the bars in the crib, it kept on slipping down after it was kicked. It's a cute concept, but has its flaws.

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My son just loves this toy! Seeing pictures of it online it didn't seem like much but I decided to have faith in the other reviews and buy it. I am so glad I did! My son is 12 weeks now and has had this toy for a little over a week. His attention is held longer by this toy than any other. He enjoys watching the lights and listening to the music when I set it to continuous play, but LOVES to kick the keys and listen to what he made happen! I like the songs it sings and the animal sounds are cute as well. I like to act out the animals for him when the piano says the animal name and also sing along with the songs.

The piano says letters A-E, animal names for each of the keys, animal sounds, numbers 1-5 with corresponding tones, and songs. So not only does my little one have fun with it, he will be learning as well.

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I have two of these pianos for my now 1 year old daughter. I bought them when she was very young, and put one in her crib at my house, and one in the crib at her granparent's house which she frequently visits. This piano has saved me hours of sleep! I just turn it on if she wakes up during the night and it sings her back to sleep. It helped her learn how to fall asleep in her crib by herself, and has learning functions for when my baby is older. I'm going to buy one for my aunt who is currently expecting, and I hope she gets as much use out of it as I have!

Monday, July 22, 2013

iPlay Super Sounds Car Keys

iPlay Super Sounds Car KeysMy 6month old fell in love with a friends set of keys that are similiar to these. I bought these for him because they're close to the others however, the keys are plastic as opposed to the more realistic 'metal' keys. He loves them.