Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Hape Mini Maracas
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
International Playthings Bump'N Go Alien
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Munchkin Five Sea Squirts
We first introduced him to the squirts when he was about 4 months old, and they actually frightened him. These toys hold quite a lot of water, and they pack quite a punch when you squirt them! He was really quite upset by how powerful the jet of water was, so I'd recommend caution when considering using these with really young babies.
Now baby is in his 7th month, and becoming used to all sorts of new things, and he's quickly had a change of heart about these toys. They're small enough for him to hold, soft enough for him to manipulate them himself, and he really enjoys having the water squirted all about. There's not much doubt about what his favourite toy is now!
So I'd definitely recommend these Sea Squirts for bath time fun, especially for older babies and toddlers. But they may take some getting used to for younger bubs, so use caution if your young one is under six months.Our 3 year old has had these squirters since he was a baby and he still demands the crab and turtle for his baths. As a baby I think he liked that they were soft and squishy and colorful. As a toddler he loves filling them with water and squirting them. When my niece visits, she loves the dolphin and octopus and together they have loads of fun squirting each other.
They are soft enough that my son can still fill them with water when he can't with other squirters. It's just a great, colorful set.
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My daughter loves these toys and looks forward to playing with them in the tub every day. My only concern is the paint on the toys which is starting to come off because my daughter chews on everything. Overall very cute toys.Want Munchkin Five Sea Squirts Discount?
The toys look very cute.But I have big concerns about their safety. The paint smell was really bad when I took them out of the package. Not your average plastic smell, but rather oil-based paint. It subsided after washing and a week of airing out but never fully disappeared.
My child puts everything in her mouth at this stage, so I am not giving these toys to her.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Russ Berrie Yomiko Pug 12"
Well the dog came by mail today. OMG it looks just like my PUG did when I brought her home for the first time. at eight weeks old!
The photo does not do this justice at all. In fact my pug Fooshe, follows me around the house staring at the stuffed pug as I carry it. That's how life like it looks and feels.
I can't wait to see what my little Miah thinks of her new puppy.
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.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Bright Starts Soothing Safari Mobile
I saw other mobiles costing $40 and $50, but didn't want to pay that much. This one is inexpensive yet is quite nice and well built.
It's true that the music volume is too loud, even on the low setting. But I fixed that in less than a minute by taping a piece of cardboard (which I cut from the packaging) over the speaker hole. This part is hidden, so you can't even see the cardboard.
Somebody complained about the elephant (?) switch on the mirror. Yeah, it's a bit "squishy," but it does work, and honestly I doubt toddlers will even use it. All it does is toggle the music from song to song.
The one thing to be aware of is that this mobile can't be attached to a play yard. It will attach to virtually any crib though.
I wanted to use this mobile for a play yard, and so I built a decent stand for it out of a $2 heavy duty (Bankers Box brand) magazine file. Just cut a round hole in it, attached the mobile, and tied the tube coming from the top of the mirror to the opposite end of the box with string in order to give it support (keep it up straight). Then put a 5 lb weight in it. I set the box on a end table sitting next to the play yard. It works great!Our baby loves this mobile. It plays music for a long time, and we have never had to change the batteries in the 8 months we have been using it (unlike our first baby's mobile, which needed new batteries monthly). We like the feature that allows us to remove the arm, and toys, but keep the base attached to the crib so the baby can fall asleep to the music even after she has outgrown the mobile (pulls the toys off, etc).
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I'm yet to figure out what it is, but from 2 months old till now at 6 months old my son is just totally fascinated by this very simple crib mobile. So much so that even when you don't turn it on he just lies there looking at it laughing and making those noises babies make when they are well entertained.This was definitely a GREAT!!! buy.
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My baby likes to look at the objects but I think there are a few cons: it doesn't attach to my pack n play, you cannot turn it without music playing and the objects just turn but only really move when you hit them. It is cheap though.When i first got this i was really excited about it. my 3 month old baby loves it and so is my 2 yr old girl. one time I left my 3 month old on the crib, she was admiring the mobile. then my 2 yr old got a chair and reach out for the mobile she must have got curious at the blue button before the head of the mobile and press it. the head of the mobile immediately got ejected from the curved part of the toy and fell on the crib. thank god my 3 month old baby was not directly under the mobile.Thursday, May 29, 2014
Large ABC Blocks by Schylling
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These blocks arrived looking like they had been slightly used. I thought, okay, no big deal, but then the paint begain chipping off more.Cheap blocks. It's what I get for the price payed.I bought these as a prop for my photo shoots, maternity or infant pictures. They are very detailed and larger than normal, perfect for grandparents and/or photos.I like the clear, modern graphics on these blocks. On the downside, the blocks are soft and have a few internal (not edge) cracks. They won't be heirlooms, but they are perfectly adequate for banging around and stacking by my one-year-old.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Pink 14" Plush Baby Elephant Adorable Stuffed Animal Toy
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Forum Novelties Native American Princess Costume
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This costume did its job and looked cute the one time my daughter wore it during a thanksgiving play at school, but it is extremely flimsy and wouldn't work for dress up play. Size L should fit a 6-7 year old.Read Best Reviews of Forum Novelties Native American Princess Costume Here
Bought one for my 3 yr old(4-6) and this size up for my 6 yr old (8-10) for dress up fun. They really love it. It waswell made and fit perfectly.
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This was a good bargain for the money and is really cute! It is very good for a little girl who loves PocahantasSaturday, March 22, 2014
Tiny Bundle Keepsake Book
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Classic PoohTM Plush
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Skip Hop Roll Around
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Handy The Tow Truck Motorized Vehicles
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We had purchased The Amusement Park & othere ramps for Chuck and Friends but the motorized vehicles got destroyed in a house fire. . We had looked for replacement vehicles & couldn't find them. We had called Hasbro to find out where the vehicles were available but still weren't able to find them. We were glad to find them on line. My grandson is five and has been playing with these Hasbro toys since he was three.Read Best Reviews of Handy The Tow Truck Motorized Vehicles Here
I bought my son the stunt ramp. I hope this car can be used on it...I can't wait for ChristmasMonday, February 3, 2014
Child's Personalized Primary Name Puzzle
PONY" which was never sent....I was so upset because she loves ponies. To further upset me he charged another $8.? for "a change" which was never discussed. He was TOTALLY uncommunicative and I would NEVER NEVER order from him again and I'm telling all my friends and relatives. This was suppose to be a very special, expensive gift for my Great niece who is 2 years old.....If I didn't want the pony I would not have ordered it.......if he wasn't going to do the pony then he should have been in touch with telling me why!!!!! This guy should not be putting things up for sale and then NOT to follow through. There are a lot of people who need work and have a great work ethic....I'd rather share my money with them. I especially made sure it was made in the USA and spent extra money because he way a USA worker. There were a lot of foreign made items much cheaper that I could buy from......and we wonder why foreign companies are getting so much of our business. Well, here is a good example of why!! Neda V Coombes ncoombes@comcast.netMet expectations except they could have put a finish on the wood base. Looks like raw wood. Arrived sooner than expected.
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My grand-daughter has an unusual Hawaiian name so I was a little hesitant about ordering this. However, the day after I placed the order I had an email from the company asking me for the personalization I wished and I returned it immediately. It arrived shortly thereafter, perfectly done and well-packed. Her father commented that it was good for her to see her name in print because she won't be seeing it as often as kids with more popular names.Read Best Reviews of Child's Personalized Primary Name Puzzle Here
Very difficult to work with anyone to get order fixed if I can even get this fixed. Not recommended ordering with this companyMy daughter has an 8 letter name so I was determined to get her a name puzzle to help her. She's not even 2 but she enjoys puzzles so I figured why not? I ordered this puzzle b/c it was the best value but I had some concerns..........until it arrived. Some of the reviews complained about the finish....our puzzle was VERY smooth, there isn't any way she could get a splinter. Actually, the wood couldn't be smoother. There is no finish on the wood which I prefer. My daughter still puts things in her mouth on occasion & I don't want her chewing on urethane. I ordered the pastel colors and was pleasantly surprised......the colors are prettier in person than online. The letters are raised and will be easy for her to play with. I would highly recommend this to any mom or dad!Thursday, January 23, 2014
Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Activity Mirror
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This mirror is distorted which I expected because you're not going to find a flat plastic mirror. My bigger complaint is that the mirror sitting on the floor tilts back too far for the baby to see himself. The straps on the back to attach it to a crib are too short to reach the velco spots they are supposed to attach to.Read Best Reviews of Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Activity Mirror Here
My daughter is 6 mos and continues to really like this toy. I got it for her when she was about 2 mos old to use at tummy time. It is cute and has several fun features. My only wish was that the mirror worked like a true mirror... it's kind of off like a clown mirror. Nevertheless, she likes it a lot and it was pretty cheap. Love skip hop products.I just printed out the return label for this item. First of all, like many of the other reviewers have mentioned the distortion of the image on this product is evident. The only way it is clear is if it is about 2 inches or closer to your face. It hurts my eyes just to look in it from any further away. The straps on the back that are intended to be used for attachment to the crib were about 2 inches too short on my mirror. There are Velcro tabs for the straps to attach to and I would've had to fold the mirror in half (which probably would be possible given it is basically just fabric covered sturdy cardboard) just to make the Velcro tabs on the straps attach to the Velcro tabs on the backside of the mirror. I was pretty bummed because the border on this mirror is gender neutral and pretty cute. I have the activity mat that matches, but this mirror is just not worth keeping. I'll keep shopping.Saturday, January 11, 2014
Fisher-Price Meet Abby Singing Abby with Dvd
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My daughter got this as a birthday gift for her 2nd birthday. She has been fascinated since Abby's arrival on Sesame Street, so when I saw that this toy was a talking doll that came with a dvd and was reasonably priced, I knew I couldn't go wrong. She loves it! It is well constructed. She can squeeze the belly on her own and have Abby say about four phrases, which are cute and funny and honestly, I don't find them irritating at all. The volume level of Abby's voice isn't loud as some toys can be. It's cute, a good size for her to tuck under her arm and carry with her as she often does, and well, still a month later she loves it and Abby is still holding strong. Great toy and well worth the $. The dvd is short, and it's just an intro into Abby's arrival on Sesame Street. Maybe about 20 minutes long? Still cute and worth the $ and a great investment. Well constructed and a fun new character to add to the loveable gang on Sesame Street. :)One note on rating I did rate the educational value fairly high because I feel that imaginative play is important for kids, and this definitely does encourage plenty of it.
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I gave this to my 3-year old granddaughter who loves Abby...by squeezing her stomach she says different "Abby" expressions. She is light and soft, and I recommend her for a younger child as well. She comes with a DVD which she hasn't played as yet,so I can't review, but just the fact that the sound is so clear and she is soft and cuddly would have been enough without the dvd!My daughter got this for Christmas and Abby instantly became her favorite. She sounds just like the character does on tv, says several short phrases and sings a song. My daughter is 2 and is able to activate the voice part by herself (some toys are too hard for her to squeeze) and the sound is not make-you-deaf loud like some toys. The only complaint I have is that the wand came off and I had to sew it back onto her hand. However, considering how much love this Abby is getting I shouldn't complain! She is also the perfect size for my 2 year old to carry around (which she does, all the time!). As far as being educational, this toy certainly is encouraging imaginative play which is very important in the development of small children. My daughter loves to pretend that she is also a "fairy-in-training" even to point of insisting that she wears her hair the same way!Monday, December 30, 2013
Tiny Love Touch and Discover Electronic Play Book in Blue/Yellow
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We got this book for our son, Noah, for Christmas. He is still a little too young to play with it. He is now 5 months old, but loves to hold the butterfly and big brother, Eli, loves to help Noah put the butterfly over the other animals to hear their sounds. We love every Tiny Love product we have ever owned and this one is up there too!!!Read Best Reviews of Tiny Love Touch and Discover Electronic Play Book in Blue/Yellow Here
My daughter loves to book! I bought it when she was 6 months old and she loves it since then. The pages are easy to turn and all the pages are nice. I just wish there were more pages with more animals like pig, horse etc. I think this is a good book. They make one more pink book, which is not so good.Want Tiny Love Touch and Discover Electronic Play Book in Blue/Yellow Discount?
My little daughter loves this toy. She is 1 year old. The animal sounds are very funny. Some weeks ago, she learned to turn on and off it.Sunday, November 24, 2013
Huggable Ladybug Costume
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Little Drummer
I can understand if this product was to be seen and not touched but it is made to hit. So dont buy this if you plan on using it, but it will make a nice decorative conversation piece.I purchased this item for my son's first Christmas (he had just turned 1 yo). I feel the item is constructionally sound nothing has cracked, fallen off, split, et cetera after being handled roughly by my one year old (who drops items or tests their sounds when drumming it against other items). It is a perfect size to be carried, makes a nice drumming sound (vs some of the plastic versions out there).
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I purchased this toy for my toddler son for Christmas. Literally, within 10 minutes of it being opened, the top of the drum had been ripped through. He is not a rough child and was not using excessive force with the toy. The drum was also smaller than I expected.On a positive note, it was a beautiful toy. Loved the colors!
ALSO, I contacted customer service and they IMMEDIATELY offered a different (replacement) toy! What a GREAT company!My little niece loves this toy! It is string and really has stood up to the test of a rowdy 2 yr old! Great item.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Little Tikes Garden Table
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For my about to be 2 yr old grandaughter ..june 10, and while they are cute and she has played with them, she will quickly outgrow these as they are much much smaller than I had imagined them to be I guess, she isn't particularly a tall toddler, these are imho suited in SIZE for a 9-18m old.But they are cute, Im sure we will find more than one use for the table as it will hold water.....I can see mudpie makin in the near future :) but due to the error in my judging the size of these two toys, I fully expect her to ve well outgrown both by the time its too cold to play outside with them any longer.We got this for our 18 month old granddaughter who loves sand and water play. The pots, flowers, and "dirt" encourage the dump-and-fill play that this age child enjoys. We're very happy with it and so is she.