It is smaller than expected and I found out more costly than purchasing at a store.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Disney Mickey Mouse Bath Book
It is smaller than expected and I found out more costly than purchasing at a store.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Gund Baby Love Our Earth Gigi Giraffe Chime
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Hape Color and Shape Sorter
Friday, July 4, 2014
Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym
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Our baby loves to kick and move his legs, so after looking at dozens of play gyms, I wanted this one, but it wasn't out yet. We waited for it and are so glad we did. He LOVES it! The toys are great and varied, the mirror is a lot of fun for him, and the kick piano is genius. He is able to make his own music and it plays little songs (but not too long for Mom and Dad's ears) that keep him entertained. It also has lights on the piano. We also like the conversion to tummy time, which is not our son's favorite thing, but the toys and especially mirror help him stay on his belly just a little longer. I look forward to being able to flip the piano for when he is older and like that it will grow with him. For the same price as a lot of other play gyms (and less than some) you get all these features. We are very happy with our purchase. The battery life is really long, too, on AAs, which was a nice surprise for us. We've only changed them once in 3 months of daily use. I highly recommend it.Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym Here
I will have to write a follow-up review once I've had this for a few months, but I just received it today and am so excited that I wanted to share with anyone that is considering this my thoughts on this product. I read a few reviews on this before I bought it, but I was sold just by looking at the pictures. My son is 2.5 months old and has been a mover for some time. He was very active in my belly too. He loves to kick and for the longest time I had a ball that rattles that I'd put at his feet in his bassinet and he'd kick it around for up to 30 minutes. I was looking for some toys that would be more interactive and this is just the thing for him. The mirror that hangs down is great. As soon as I put him on the mat (on his back) he was looking at himself and smiling. He is using both arms and playing with all of the dangling objects. He's kicking up a storm and cooing and having a grand old time. The 4 white piano keys are perfect size for his feet. It's durable and appears to be able to take the beating it needs to. It comes with AA batteries already in it (3) so no need to rush to the store to try this new toy out. The mat has four loops (2 on either side closer to the piano) for attaching toys. The beam has two positions in which it fits into the side part that holds it stationary. I haven't put him on his belly yet with this because he loves to kick so much but he's in the beginning phase of crawling and can hold his head up so I'm sure he'll like tummy time on this as well. The mirror will be just what he needs to keep him occupied while he learns to push up. I have nothing bad to say about this. If you have a little one that loves to kick, this is the best toy out there that I've found so far. If someone knows of one better than this, please comment. I'm always open to new suggestions!Want Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym Discount?
My son is 4 months old and LOVES this toy! He will play with it for hours. He is able to reach the toys to play with them and he loves to kick his feet. I wish they made more toys like this!Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Symphony in B Music Toy
12/9/12--It's up to $49.99 at Target, but $84.99 on Amazon? So much variation in price...We all LOVE this toy....and as the other reviewer noted, I have as much fun playing with it as my 2 year old daughter does. There are so many ways to learn with the toy as well at the most basic level: colors, shapes, sounds -but also an exploration of melody vs. harmony, woodwinds vs. brass, not to mention all the wide variety of instruments (koto, accordian, and sitar to name some of the more exotic options). The pieces themselves feel great to the touch (and I can imagine a child who is sensitive to those types of things would really find them particularly engaging). The shape-sorter element is a little tricky (even for me sometimes ha!), but a nice challenge. The quality of the sound itself is very rich and not tin-like or electronic-sounding at all; it really sounds like you have an orchestra in your room! The song selections are varied and engaging (from beautiful classical classics to standard childrens' songs you can see a list of them all if you visit B. Toys' website). I will note that this toy can be purchased for almost twenty bucks cheaper at target. My other caveat is that although ours has never broken it can be finicky and take a little jiggling (turning on and off, with fingers crossed) before it works (and there is a sticker on the toy which acknowledges this and provides recommendations). The company seems really great and has advised that if you lose a piece, they'll send you a new one but there is a great storage section in the back where all the pieces fit. If you google "please mom toys symphony in b" you should be able to get more info and there's a demo on b. toys' website too. It is a pricey item, but if you're buying it as a gift for two kids to share or as a special birthday/christmas present, I think you'll be happy with it in the long run. We are!!! Almost a year later (I think?): we still love this, but I only take it out once in a while because I'm nervous about all the pieces. My 32-month old really just likes the music though the fact that she can click the demo button and change the songs...and then she stacks up the instruments...I don't think she's getting the full value of it yet, but I like to play with it myself. Note the current price here of nearly a hundred bucks is insane. I think it's thirty at target.
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This is an amazing toy with one serious flaw, and that's the DEMO button.My two year-old instantly realized that to hear the music, just push the DEMO button.
This cancels out the PLAY button and any ability to add/subtract instruments, which is the entire point of the toy.
So, if you're handy and have size small and extra-small phillip screwdrivers, razor knife and pliers, then here's a "hack":
1. Flip it over and remove the batteries for safety.
2. Remove every screw on the bottom except for the ones appearing to hold the speakers.
3. Carefully lift the base off and you'll have access to the little circuit board that holds the DEMO button.
4. Remove that little circuit board and the DEMO button will fall out.
5. Take a razor knife and cut out the guts of that button, like you're taking the seeds out of a melon. I cut the four lines of plastic, then used a pliers to twist it out.
6. Put everything back together and Voilá! the DEMO button is deactivated.
And it is now a perfect toy!
One criticism-
The batteries included with the toy last about two weeks.
So if your toy starts glitching and you think it's broken, it's probably the batteries.I saw this in a store and knew I had to get it for my kids. They love it, but I play with it even more than they do. It is truly outstanding. The songs are great and the sound quality is wonderful. I love that the accompanying instruments play different melodies that are like listening to completely different songs. I want to buy one of these for every kid on the planet.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Sassy Water-Filled Teether Toy
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My daughter loved chewing on these after they came out of the freezer whe she is teething, they are a wonderful size that infants have no problem holding them.I got these for my infant for Christmas. He loves them. They are his daily slobber toy to chew on. :)The item arrived timely and as described. I was very satisfied with this product. I would buy from this seller again. These worked great for my friend's teething daughter.Sunday, June 8, 2014
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
25 Pcs Colorful Soft Plastic Ocean Fun Ball Balls Baby Kids Tent Swim Pit Toys Game Gift 3.15" Rand
Delivered quickly, 25 good size without being too big or too small... to fill a kiddie pool would take many many more but this provided enough for the four kids to sit in pool and toss aroundwe also had two beach balls.All 25 of mine are blue, and not multi-colored as indicated in the picture. They retain their shape nicely and are otherwise very nice.They came in a box and were sorted by color. I wasn't expecting that at all but it was great because I really wanted pink the most. The colors that showed up were pink, white, yellow and dark green (don't know why it wasn't mint green). But the reason I bought the pastel ones was because it was for the ball pit I was putting together for my one year old daughter. I used a disney princess toddler pool and wanted the balls to match. It was a 42' pool. I bought 200 balls but probably only used about 120. I had enough pink and white to just use those two colors. My daughter LOVES it! She can get in and out by herself and she plays in there ALL THE TIME! The best gift she's gotten so far! :) I would recommend these. The price was decent and the quality was exactly what I expected.
If you're expecting blue, lavender and mint green though, you might want to contact the company and ask for those or something. Because the only colors we got are the ones I listed above.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Swimways Swim Sweater
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sweet Sounds Picnic
Leapfrog makes a picnic basket toy that offers way more for your money. It comes with 2 cups, plates, and forks so children can play with it together but still offers the shape sorting and other educational things. It is also bigger and has less annoying music. That is the one I prefer.I purchased two of these toys for two great granddaughters, one 9 months old and the other 17 months old. This basket full of fun and learning, both were delighted and also their mothers, (my granddaughters). It has 31 songs to listen to and sing along and also a learning experience by putting the appropriate item in the right hole. The 17 month old just put it on her arm and walked around while she tried to sing along.
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I LOVE THE COLORS THE SHAPES AND THE MUSIC NO COMPLAINTS YET WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TOY. VERY CUTE AND MUSIC IS VERY HIGH QUALITY.Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sweet Sounds Picnic Here
First off let me say I love Fisher Price laugh and learn toys, which is why I purchased this toy for my daughter. She likes the toy but the handle sometimes get in her way when she is playing with the toy (she is 7 months old). She likes playing with the LeapFrog picnic basket that my niece has better LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket. This is a really cute toy and a good multi-purpose toy (shape sorter).Want Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sweet Sounds Picnic Discount?
Bought this for my 18 month old grand daughter and she loves it! Has given her hours of entertainment and is educational as well. Another great product from Fisher Price and the price was so reasonable!!!Sunday, May 11, 2014
Girali Square
About those who think these toys are expensive: something safe, wholesome, with attention to detail, SHOULD be expensive. If a toy is cheap, then you should wonder why. I buy fewer toys, but quality ones. How do you choose to buy electronics/other such toys for yourself? I bet you price is not the only factor.Our Twins LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this toy. It is simple and clean, but one of their favoritesMy daughter loves this toy. It rattles, it's good for teething and it's not made with toxic paint. We always make sure that we have this toy with us when we go out.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Whoozit Baby WhooHoo Activity Toy
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We have one of the original Whoozit toys from my older son's babyhood days. Our triplets all took interest in that toy around 5 months old so I knew we needed another one. They are constantly entertained by this toy. They love the different legs and shapes at the end of each leg and they love the squeaky nose! They like to hold the toy by it's smiley mouth. Also, the velcro loop at the top allows us to attach to linking pieces and to their carseats. We love the whoozit!This toy is one of our daughter's favorite toys. We bought this because she loved the original Whoozit and thought it would be nice to change it up every now and then to keep her from getting bored. I think the original Whoozit is better suited as a first toy as the black and white side is perfect for visual stimulation. This toy is a great addition once your baby has developed the interest and skill to grab for objects. Overall a wonderful toy that I highly recommend.Deluxe Darth Maul for Child
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Our son is a big STARS WARS (SW) fan, so of course he has all the SW costumes. We received our Darth Maul (DM) costume in a timely manner. The costume is made of a nylon sort of fabric, like many other costumes these days. As the picture shows it is a very simple black costume with simple white markings and a very thin plastic mask (no double light saber as indicated.) The outfit fits very well surprisingly, considering there is still much room for growth. My son is 4 and on the growth chart is on the 50%; pretty average. My son really loves his costume and he really gets into character with this costume. My only disappointment is how thin the mask is; it can tear fairly easily if you have a rough lil guy (or girl.) My guess is it will last a few weeks and I may have to find a better quality DM mask in the future. Overall, it is a big hit with our son. The costume itself was decently made, I was pleasingly surprised. However I've never seen a cheaper and flimsier mask. The eyes were only slits, and I had to cut them out and file down the sharp edges so my grandson could see out of the mask. The mask was really junk and if I had the time to search for another, I would have. The costume held together and can be worn for play or loaned out another year. Well, this is a good way to teach a young boy about profit margins. Complete junk at this price seems to be the way of the world these days. The mask (the most important part of the costume) is one of those old-school thin plastic masks (but less durable than you remember) with a small elastic band that goes behind the head. It does not stay on and is very uncomfortable. Plus, it is so flimsy that it was already cracked when it arrived. This is guaranteed to break half way through "trick or treating." You're better off spending less money on a rubber mask. The costume itself comes with a top and pants. Our boy is 52" tall, and the medium size was borderline too small. NOT fire-friendly, so be very careful.Thursday, April 17, 2014
Fisher-Price Jungle Junction Clack 'n Splash Taxicrab
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I always look for plastic bath toys since anything that squirts or holds water molds. It works well but doesn't roll in the water like it's supposed to. Still cute though.Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Jungle Junction Clack 'n Splash Taxicrab Here
MY nephew loves his crab! It does not work well on carpet, but will work on hard floors nad then in the tub. He plays with it al the time!Want Fisher-Price Jungle Junction Clack 'n Splash Taxicrab Discount?
I thought this would splash in the water or at least make some noise as it motored around the pool, but it's a dud. It just floats and kind of wobbles around. Didn't hold my 2 year old nephew's attention, and he LOVES Jungle Junction.Saturday, February 15, 2014
Taggies Clickety Twist Toy
He likes to manipulate the hoop/rattle at the end, briefly, but the twisting of the segments is way beyond him, even now at 8 months. So it just sort of sits there. For whatever reason, the tags that are the hallmark of this brand are totally uninteresting to my child.
Having said all that, I will say that because the toy seems of good quality,it gets three stars. I think a review should balance how much a particular baby enjoys a toy (here, not very much) with how well-made the toy is (very). And I think there may be a future for this toy in our house. Like so many things, what the baby doesn't like one day is a favorite the next day. Just not super-recommended for younger babies.I purchased the Taggies Clickety Twist for my 8 month old grandson who finds the tags on every toy, blanket, and article of clothing! He loves it! I also purchased a Taggies book that keeps his attention for a significant amount of time.
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We have a 1 year old grandson who has had a great amount of fun and learning from this very creative toy. A good combination of color, shapes, places to hold onto and noises. Great for a child of this age.We ordered this for our daughter's first Christmas a year and a half ago, and she STILL enjoys playing with this toy. The clickety noises, the colorful characters, and the silky taggies keep her entertained.My son didnt really seem to be intrested in this toy. I bout it for him for christmas , 4 months ago...Still hasnt got much use. Isnt much to do with the toy...Saturday, February 8, 2014
VTech - Winnie the Pooh - Explore and Learn Table
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I got this for my daughter and she loves it, when it's working. It gets stuck making this awful repetitive noise and doesn't stop until you turn it off. Even once your turn it back on its hit or miss wether or not it will work the way it should. I agree with the people who had had problems with the slippery feet, it moves all over the place which was a bit frightening when my daughter was first pulling herself up on things and it would slide out from under her! Its too bad they didn't think through a flaw that would be so easily fixed!Read Best Reviews of VTech - Winnie the Pooh - Explore and Learn Table Here
my granddaughters love this table of fun! There is so much to see, do, learn & listen to!Want VTech - Winnie the Pooh - Explore and Learn Table Discount?
Although the design is cute and the songs not too annoying, I think there's something to be said about this toy getting a little repetetive. The big problem we had was the fact that the legs were slippery, on carpet, on wood, you name it. It made it hard for our 9 month old to get up at first, and once she was up, it would slide around on her, acting more like a walker than an activity center.Monday, February 3, 2014
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Thursday, January 2, 2014
Radio Flyer 2700Z Pathfinder Wagon, Red
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This wagon is awesome! The only problem I had with it though, is that the seats are hard and uncomfortable for little passengers. If you take the seat cover off of your baby swing, it fits perfectly into the wagon seat....even the seatbelt holes match up! I just ordered two matching swing covers from Graco. Now my baby can ride in and even doze off in his seat without hurting his back and head. Problem solved!Read Best Reviews of Radio Flyer 2700Z Pathfinder Wagon, Red Here
My daughter received this wagon for Christmas and we've both loved using it! I love that the wagon comes with seatbacks & seatbeats, it has 4 cup holders that are also designed to hold juice boxes. I am 5 feet 11 inches tall & the wagon's handle is just right height for pulling the wagon. What is also nice is that the 2 front wheels are on casters so that you can move the wagon around VERY easily.You can have your child sit in the wagon with the setbacks up which gives your 1 year old & older a nice place to sit with room for their legs. You can fold down the seatbacks & have the regular old fashion type of wagon that we grew up with. This is just the coolest wagon around!
Oh, the instructions where easy to read too! If you purchase this wagon you won't be disappointed, because when your children stop using you can easily use it to get mulch, plants, stones or bags of dirt, pool chemicals from your car to your backyard! Because the wagon is made using a hard plastic it is very easy to clean, just spray down with the hose the water runs out the 2 drain holes in the bottom!
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Our daughter loves her Radio Flyer I mean our daughter LOVES her Radio Flyer. Every night we strap her in and take her for rides around our neighborhoods. Her favorite part when we take her down grass covered (aka bumpy) hills. She holds onto the sides and laughs the whole way down. This is possible because the Radio Flyer Pathfinder wagon converts from a standard wagon to a passenger wagon fully equipped with safety restraints (see the video).
The front wheels rotate 360 degrees making it much easier (and safer) to turn than the older style wagons
Plastic construction while some may prefer the old-school metal wagon the plastic models are rust resistant and safer
Plug holes in the bottom which make it easy to wash out with a water hose
Can be either a wagon or a two-seat transport wagon -
You can purchase Radio Flyer Wagon Canopy
Soft foam-type wheels they are not hard plastic nor are they inflatable rubber
As you would expect the wagon takes up a lot of space more than a kids bicycle. Plus, it is (almost) impossible to hang up on the wall. It also is not the easiest thing to fit into a car/van/SUV if your family gets the urge to take the wagon out for a trip.
Final Verdict While some may prefer the old-type metal wagons this is a great alternative. Our family is very happy with the choice!
5 Stars