Showing posts with label bright starts baby toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bright starts baby toys. Show all posts

Monday, August 18, 2014

Tolo Toys Pop-Up Dinosaurs

Tolo Toys Pop-Up DinosaursMy son is 1 YO and he has so much fun with this toy right now he watches them pop-up (with my help) and he tries to push them back down. The buttons are easy to manipulate I don't think it will be long before he is pushing or turning the knobs himself. And BEST of all Tolo products are all Bispenol-A and phthalate FREE, which are both proven hormone disrupters. This is an excellant company and a great toy I will definitely be purchasing from them again.

I am an early childhood worker and find that children enjoy this toy from toddler hood into the preschool years. It's a little tricky for the very young toddler to manipulate by themselves, but provides a great opportunity for 1:1 play. Once they have mastered the different way to pop up each dinosaur, the appeal seems to last for a long time. Sturdy and long lasting.

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My twins love this toy. They can use it on their own and it only makes small noises. The only down side is one seems to get his finger in the way when he pushes the tops down. I love the quality of tolo toys.

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My 18 month old received this as a gift for his 1st birthday. I agree that the buttons are too hard to push, they work great if he steps on them. It is indestractable, believe me he has thrown it, sat on it and stepped on it. Problem is, he could care less. We tried playing with him, naming the colors and shapes. One shot through the line-up and he was off looking for something else to do. In my opinion, it's just not interesting enough.

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Nature's Purest Pure Love Plush Bunny

Nature's Purest Pure Love Plush Bunny, GirlMade of quality and our daughter loves it. Durable and withstands slobber and wear and tear nicely. Recommend buying two, to have a back up for when one gets lost or in the wash...

My 5 month old son seems to like grabbing and chewing on this, we nicknamed it "Spindly" due to the long thin arms and legs. It's quality made, and the little sweater can even be removed for washing separately if you want. There isn't a whole lot else to say about it, except that it is a very nice unique toy that is pretty cool. Depending on how attached our son gets to it, we might have to order a backup in case it's ever discontinued and the first one ever gets lost, hahaha!

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Friday, July 18, 2014

VTech Infant Learning Light-up Learning Camera

VTech Infant Learning Light-up Learning CameraThis toy camera was a gift, and as it looked pretty cool, we decided to save it for a big car trip that we were taking our 9 month old daughter on. She was delighted when we gave the camera to her, and played with it for hours. We decided to leave this toy in the car, as we like for her to be entertained while we are on the road. She absolutely adores this camera. And one of the best things about it is the variety of songs and sounds it has. My wife and I find ourselves singing those goofy songs from time to time. Recently, we lost this camera, and we are currently ordering another one. When you consider how much some toys are and how monotonous and repetitious sounding they are, this camera is a no-brainer.

My son received this as a Christmas gift this last year, he was just 1 at the time. He loved it then, my three year old loved it then too! There are different options and it flips open. The kids think it's hilarious to "take" pictures. They had fun pretending with this camera the entire two weeks we were on the mainland driving between WI and MI and then at all their grandparents house. It's small and compact which is great for traveling. We now keep this toy in the car, which is often parked in year-round heat (living in Hawaii). It has held up wonderfully being dropped (or thrown) out of the car door and my kids still, at almost 2 and 4 love this camera and have just as much fun with it as they did when it was opened. I would recommend this, and even buy it again!

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We gave my 3 year old a real camera and for my 18 months one we got this, when you push the green button sounds like real click.

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I should admit up front that I haven't liked any of the v tech toys my son has received. I feel like they are too busy, with too many noises and lights which seem unrelated to the skills they claim to be teaching, and that these attention-getters hypnotize instead of stimulate learning. That said, this one was the worst. I did give it 2 stars because the picture screen does show little moving "pictures" which is cute... if you can get it to work. The green ring around the "lens" is super-sensitive and the unbearably obnoxious little 1-6 counting song it plays will over-ride all other functions. No matter what my son tried to get the camera to do, he invariably would bump that knob and the screen would default to that awful song. This toy got "lost" really quick. I'm sure there are better camera toys on the market. Skip this one unless you enjoy having two line songs stuck in your head all day.

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I purchased this camera for my one year old granddaughter because she always wanted to grab her moms camera and try and take her picture. It was a huge hit with her! I do wish it was a bit smaller in size because it is clumsy for her. She will grow into it which is a plus.

Fisher-Price Stack 'n Surprise Blocks Blockity-Pop Tugboat

Fisher-Price Stack 'n Surprise Blocks Blockity-Pop TugboatWe bought this toy for our son's first birthday and would recommend it to others. He enjoys being able to push it around as well as stacking the blocks in various ways. It was a good value.

My 7 month old loves this toy. She like that the blocks move up and down as the boat moves and the blocks are perfect for her to grasp and mouth them. Even my 2 year old likes it!

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Sassy Grasp & Glow - Green & Purple

Sassy Grasp & Glow - Green & PurpleIt's a nice toy and baby plays with (eating it :)) or we can roll the ball that becomes lighted up so baby is getting attracted to it, but it's not the greatest toy one that our baby is in love with.

LOVE this! and more importantly my baby loves it. she gets to learn how to spin it and the light up feature keeps her happy and mesmerized. i now always give it as one of my shower gifts!

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

HABA Lucky Muslin Beetle

HABA Lucky Muslin BeetleI bought this item for my 5 month daughter and she LOVES it...so does everyone who sees it!!! The leaf that the beetle velcro's to is so soft I see why she likes to rub it on her face. The body of the beetle contains a bell and only one of the wings of the beetle rustles when you touch it. I enjoy buying the European toys as they are so much more darling than just about anything you can find here in the states. I think this is a great buy, not to mention a head turner as most people don't know HABA. You can't go wrong!

This is a nice toy-it is bright and colorful and makes some noises when shaken. The beetle velcros in place and baby can move him around. I would give 5 stars if this was made out of organic fabric

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I have to admit I think I like this toy more than my kids(2 & 10 mos)! They don't really know how to play with it unless I play it with them. It's cute but other than that doesn't "do" much. All in all a cute "first"!

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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Hape Eco Toys / Push Cart Walker

Hape Eco Toys / Push Cart WalkerWe are returning it as we need a true walker. this one is jus a small unsturdy for beginning walkers cart. good for those who already walks but not right for those who don't.

My daughter loves pushing it around. HOWEVER. Due to insufficient packaging, the red paint on the wagon was already worn off in several places. I kept it, because it was a Christmas present, but was dissappointed in the oversight. The colors are fun and bright and it's very sturdy. I was just sad that the paint was worn, and it could have easily been avoided.

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My daughter loves this! Its so cute with vibrant colors and good for the environment!! Easy to put together, sturdy, love love this product!!

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I buy lots of products from this company because of their econess. I like this. The only complaint I have is that the turns are kind of hard, but other than that, I prefer it over plastic.

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Friday, June 20, 2014

My First Gifting Plush Tigger

My First Gifting Plush Tiggermy son, now a preschooler, has been carring this tigger around since he was about 6 months old. This tigger is made of very soft and huggable fleece material. It has been washed several times in the washing machine and still keeps its shape :) Perfect lovey and first stuffed animal friend.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Kids Preferred Amazing Baby Soft Book

Kids Preferred Amazing Baby Soft BookThis is one of our baby's favorite toys. She loves to crinkle the pages, lift the baby face up and down, and look at herself in the mirror. It never seems to get old. When the book is out of her reach she will motion towards it until someone hands it to her!

By the way, I do not understand M. A. Spyker's review -this person seems to think that the product contains lead simply because it made in China and has bright colors. I would advise this person to CHECK THE LABEL. Most new children's products have a "CE" mark or other indication of lead testing. If not, CALL OR EMAIL THE MANUFACTURER. I have done so on several occasions when I am uncertain about a product's safety. If Ms. Spyker has any evidence supporting her claim that this product was made with lead paint, I hope that she will share it. Otherwise, I hope she will refrain from publishing alarmist commentary.

This was my son's absolute favorite baby toy! The images and textures were stimulating for brand new eyes and he loved the crinkle sounds! It washes up well too.

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This is one of th ebooks in our kid collector. Bought these when she was 3 months old and really captures her attention.

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I have two of these books for my 6 month old girls. They are just now starting to enjoy them. The book is a cute add on item to a baby shower gift and it will get used but not necessarily a must have item.

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Our 6 month old granddaughter LOVES this book. She finds the bold graphics fascinating and loves looking at herself in the mirror. The star and circle shapes are easy to grip and constantly in her mouth.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Angel Dear Hand Knit Soft Toy Dog

Angel Dear Hand Knit Soft Toy DogBought this adorable toy dog for my spaniel, and she LOVES it! She carries it around the house like it's her babyAdore! Great construction, cute design. I'll definitely be buying more from this line! The blankets are so cute too.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Baby Bopper Baby Seat 1 Red

Baby Bopper Baby Seat 1 RedWe bought this toy for our 8 month old daughter in hopes of providing her a fun and shaded pool toy. When we put her in it she did not fit comfortably in the seat and appeared as if she would tip over (she is on the larger side of babies her same age). We decided not to test out if she would be stable or not we went with instinct. Also, it was a breezy day the day we used it and the design of the float allows it to catch the breeze and go quickly across the pool. I guess we will give her the blow up hammer in another float!

My son is 3 1/2 (but size 5T) & Autistic, I have been searching for durable floats for his size, but with baby safety in mind. This one is Good... The only thing is leg openings are HUGE & he seems to end up over on one end of it..

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Kathe Kruse 74176 Rainbow Baby Pink Grabbing Ring Doll

Kathe Kruse 74176 Rainbow Baby Pink Grabbing Ring DollI have purchased ALOT of teethers and rattles for my daughter on Amazon.com, and this is by far my favorite purchase!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Perfect size, super cute, natural wood teether, and seems to be my daughters favorite, although shes a little young to know how to play with things yet. If you buy one teether on Amazon.com, make it this one! You wont regret it. :)

I feel that this product is way too small for the price tag. It is cute, but I think $12 is more appropriate for the tiny size.

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My 4 month old loves to gnaw on the ring, as well as the rest of the doll. Very well made. I like that the ring is removable.

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I love this product and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a safer teething ring. We purchased them for our children and we now buy them as gifts for our friends with babies. The ring can be easily removed for washing or for allowing them to just have the soft little doll if preferred. Highly recommended!

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I had been wanting to get this for my baby, the price finally went down and I bought one. Although i read the description I was surprised to see how small it was when it arrived. It is a good size for a small baby, my daughter can grasp things to put to her mouth now and this is the perfect size.

The ring comes off so you can wash the doll if needed as well which I like. Overall I like this teether and so does my baby, the colorsavailable are pretty and it is very soft.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Fez Hat

Fez HatAlthough the fez is definitely cheaply made, it's good quality for the price and served me well this past Halloween. I simply cut off the yellow stringy bit and stuck it on my head with a flourish whilst waving around my sonic screwdriver and shouting "RUN!".

fez hats = rulz... I needed them gfr my merc group and they are some satisfactory hats, big time. I would purchase from this seller again, especially because when i opened amazon.com's page it was recommended that i purchase them and i usually am gullable enough to purchase items off the first page. Anyways, very good fez for only 7$ a piece, very pleased.

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Great hat for our aladin costume

Very strong hat

Even though it was big for kid we were able to make it work

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The hat is good quality and beautiful but I didnt't like the size of it. It is small for an nornal adult.

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My son wanted to dress up as a toy monkey with cymbals and this fez hat completed his look perfectly! He loves the hat and all the kids love having a turn. The felt is not that thick so with pressure it can get crushed or dented so it is better for older children. It also is a little on the larger size, fits an older child well. Great buy for the price!

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Holgate Bingo Bed

Holgate Bingo BedThis toy is a classic in our household! We searched for good USA made wooden toys. Thank you for bringing back this classic. A lifetime loyal fan and customer for life

Time honored traditional toys are most often a good choice. This toy was well enough made to repackage and save for the next generation. The materials appeared to be safe for my one year old granddaughter.

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American made. I had the choice between this one at $25 and one made in China for $10. Easy choice. Good workmanship. My grandkids love it as I did when i had one as a child.

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I like the wood and the quality of this piece, however you practically need a real hammer to get some of the pegs in. Maybe they will loosen over time, but out of the box I could get only one peg to hammer down flush. Currently it's impossible for my son to hammer any of them even a few centimeters, luckily all he cares about is the noise right now.

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I bought this toy for our 2 year old grandson and 10 month old twins. Previously, I had purchased the Melissa and Doug pounding toy. In that version, the pegs were easily removed and lost the first morning. The pegs on this toy are snug. The only negative is that the noise might drive you nuts, but that doesn't bother the kids. :-)

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Lamaze Early Development Baby Toys Mortimer the Moose

Lamaze Early Development Baby Toys Mortimer the MooseMy son loves his moose! It's got all kinds of sensory development gadgets built in with the crunchy feet, hard antlers, bells in some feet, squeaker in the middle.. Plus you can attach it to a stroller or baby gym. Bonus: you can think of all kinds of funny names other than Mortimer!

This was a replacement for my granddaughter's favorite toy. She loves the bright colors, squishy feet and purple ears. Somehow we lost him on a recent shopping trip, so as any good grandma would do, I looked to Amazon for a replacement. Natalie is a happy baby now.

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I bought Mortimer the Moose for a Little Guy that has a serious illness. He loves his Mortimer and hugs him all the time! Also, I think he may be teething so Mortimer's Antlers are just perfect for him!!! Thankyou for bringing joy into this Little Dear Heart's Life!!!

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone (6 Months +)

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip PhoneWe were looking for a simple play telephone for our twins..something without a lot of lights and crazy sounds. This telephone is exactly what we were looking for! The voice that says "hello" and "good-bye" uses the correct inflections and the button sounds are very realistic. The songs play for a very short period of time and, as parents, we appreciate that...all-around, I would buy this toy again in a heartbeat

My 7 month old was given several Fisher Price toys as a gift. The boxes didn't say whether or not they contained toxic chemicals such as BPA or pthalates, so I called the company. They said that BPA is used in their toys, but not in their high chairs. Sad! A trusted company that sells products for babies (who put everything in their mouths!) should NOT be putting toxic materials in the products.

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My 15-month old son received this phone as a gift when he was 6 months old. He didn't use it much back at 6 months, but steadily his interest in it grew. He always prefers to play with my cell phone, but if I spend 30 seconds or so talking on this toy one, he'll gladly take it for a little while.

It's not the kind of toy that can amuse a child for very long, maybe 5 minutes tops (which is why I knock it down 1 star), and it really doesn't teach much, but the compact size is perfect for throwing in your bag/stroller with a few other small toys for those moments when you need to pull out something to distract your child.

As others state, the greetings are nice, very clear. Every button makes a sound, and the music is both short and pleasant to the ear. I often find Fisher Price toys very poorly/cheaply made, but this one is really quite good. It's been dropped on our hardwood floors many times, and it still works almost perfectly (the music is slightly out of tune now, probably because of the internal battery wearing down).

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When we first got this phone, we were a little disappointed because it flipped closed too easily and my son couldn't open it again. Now that he is 10 months old, he really loves it, and can open and close it by himself. It is one of his favorite toys. He has even learned to say "Hi," when answering the phone because this phone says, "Hello" when it is opened. He loves pushing the buttons which make noises and music. I just wish this phone would light up like a real phone. He still loves the real phone best because it lights up green when the buttons are pushed.

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Not that I encourage cell phone use or anything, but my 9 month old daughter loves our tv remotes, so I decided to get her a toy remote and also this toy cell phone (she hasn't gone after our phones since we don't use them much, but I figued what the heck). Well, she loves this cell phone toy more than the toy remote. We pretened to talk on it to keep her interest level up, but she finds it so much fun to open and close it that I'm not sure we really need to talk on it. When you open and close it the phone either plays a short song or says "hello" or "goodbye." It also makes the touch tone sounds when you press the numbers and has a "call" button that makes ringtones. It's a great toy! We've had it for almost a month now and my daughter still loves it, and it has held up well to sucking, chewing, dropping, and a lot of opening and closing. Not sure how educational it is? Does my kid need to learn how to use a cell phone? I guess she learns the dexterity and cause and effect of opening and closing something and having it make sounds.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

PowerTouch Baby: I Know My Letters, Power Touch

PowerTouch Baby: I Know My Letters, Power Touch"I know My Letters" AND "I know My Numbers" are the best books of the four out right now for the PT Baby!!! ***This one is our favorite***

The pages are way stronger than the reg. PT books for the older kids. These pages are coated and are thicker and more durable. The pages have texture on some of the pictures too and the picture talk and/or make sounds as well.

This book is a must have for your PT Baby. Enjoy!!!

My daughter received four books from this system when she was 9 months old for Christmas and loves them on their own. She learned her letters and the objects pictured. The books are very durable as she liked to bite on them while she was teething. Ten months have passed and she still enjoys them as much as she did when she first received them.

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I was very pleased with the quality and timely delivery of this item.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

HABA-Fantasy Land Building Blocks

HABA-Fantasy Land Building BlocksI was disappointed to see how skinny these blocks were. I didn't read the description close enough on the measurements. I was just going on the pictures and they seemed thicker. I got them for my 2 year old grandson and he gets frustrated with trying to stack them because they are so skinny and fall over so easily.

I thought that my daughter is too young for this type of blocks (18 months) but she loves stacking the blocks and looking at the beautiful drawings. she gets a kick out of the girl head wen matched with a monkey and loves it when we mix and match.

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These blocks are wonderful. My 2 year old can be so creative with them. They are so cute too that I know I will keep them for years to come for other kids to play with.

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I am a big fan of quality European toys and I bought these blocks for my son about a year ago. I like the colors, pictures and they are very unique and very well made. Everybody who comes to our house asks about them. They are very durable and after a year of use they still look like brand new. My son is now two years old and they are his favorite blocks first he liked to just take them out of the box and when he was a little bit older he started to stack them and point to the pictures. Now he is trying to build a "castle". My only complaint is that these blocks come in a paper box and don't have any fabric bag for an easier storage, so after every play I have to put them back into the box. And yes they are not too thick about 0.8 inch but it doesn't mean that you can't have fun and build some great things with your child. It's a great size for their small hands :-)

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I know it's expensive but every time I see my daughter put this in her mouth, I'm not running across the room telling her no-no because I know it's perfectly safe. They are big enough that none of the pieces are a choking hazard but small enough for her 7 month old hands to hold. They are not the square cube blocks however. It is 1/3 the depth of the other HABA set I have.

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Grimm's Handcrafted Wooden Pull Along Elephant, Blue

Grimm's Handcrafted Wooden Pull Along Elephant, BlueMy Children received this sweet Elephant as a gift and they fell in love with it right away. My toddler son adores it and loves to watch it follow behind him as he pulls the string. We also have a pull-along frog, but Elephant is definitely the favorite. I love how well made and durable it is. It has the look of hand carved and unlike other wooden toys that can be heavy and hard, this one almost has a softness to it. Although it's unfinished wood, it wipes clean quite well. The felt red fabric and soft leather ears add a nice contrast for little hands exploring sensory touch. It's the kind of toy that I would want as a keepsake or to pass along to my children's children.

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Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Plush Toy 16" Woody Doll

Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Plush Toy 16' Woody DollThe toy itself is adorable like Woody but mine had missing parts and the packaging was horrible. His gun was missing and the box that he was curled and stuffed into was way too small. He had been in this awkward position for so long that it took a couple of days before the toy would straighten out. This item was hard to review, because I liked Woody but not a Woody that looked like he was kissing the floor, and I don't know if he was suppose to have a cloth gun or not but his holster is hanging there empty. I don't recommend this type of packaging to anyone because he cost over $30. He wasn't cheap for a rag doll but they didn't care how he was sent.