Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Sassy 2 Count Stroller/Car Seat Toy
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Tiny Teddy Xylophone
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Hape Mini Maracas
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Batgirl Toddler Costume
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My daughter loved this costume but the black suit left some black on her clothes. She wore clothes underneath it for Halloween and when we returned there was black on the clothing. As I recall, the black did come off her clothes in the wash, but was not happy to see that at first because I did not expect that to happen.Read Best Reviews of Batgirl Toddler Costume Here
My daughter wanted to be Batgirl for Halloween, so I got her costume here. There are a few reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. One was the quality of the item. I had to cut off a TON of loose strings inside, the stitching was very poor. Also I had to tape her armbands with black electrical tape so they'd stay on. She's a tiny 4 yr old, so maybe they'd fit an average kid better, but they slid right off of her. The mask is hard plastic and a bit uncomfortable, so she wore it for pictures and took it off the rest of the time.She loved her costume though, and it looked really cute. Everything else was fine. I mean we all know most Halloween costumes like this aren't exactly quality material, but this one was still cute and most importantly, my daughter really liked it.My 4 year old received this costume as a birthday present and she loves it! She won't take the costume off. It fits her perfectly. She is in the 50th percentile for her weight and 75th for her height. She wore the mask for about 5 hours after receiving it and she was sweaty, but refused to take it off. Can't wait to take her grocery shopping while wearing it.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
MAM Twister Teether - Blue
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Munchkin Fun Ice Soothing Ring Teether, Colors May Vary
I have this fantasy though, that somewhere out there is a teether you can freeze but that has a detachable handle that's not frozen so they can hold it without getting too cold. Of course both parts would have to be safe (not choke hazards) on their own, thus clicking together in some clever way.
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Our daughter is 4 months old and just started to grip things. This is a great teether because not only can she fit it in her mouth, but the shape makes it very easy for her to hold. Would definitely recommend!Read Best Reviews of Munchkin Fun Ice Soothing Ring Teether, Colors May Vary Here
Good for the fridge, not the freezer. It gets way too hard. Maybe it's good for babies who want to suck. Mine wants to CHEW!Want Munchkin Fun Ice Soothing Ring Teether, Colors May Vary Discount?
Great you can freeze it, but baby doesn't like to hold it because his hands get very cold. We have another with three fingers on it and a plastic ring to hold much better.Monday, May 19, 2014
Jellycat Bashful Lamb Medium
OVERVIEW:
This stuffed animal is VERY soft and very cute. Some complain about the size of the stuffed animals compared to cost, but they seem to be perfect size for my 16 mo old. Plus, the amazing quality, softness, design of these stuffed animals make them worth every penny to me.
CARE:
It was hard for me to find washing instructions for the Jellycat line, so I took a chance, stuck the little lamb in a washing bag, washed it on "hand wash" cycle, with woolite, and it came out fine! I have since washed it a couple times, and it is fine.
CONS:
I really wouldn't say it's a con, but after all the love my daughter gives her Jellycat stuffed animals they aren't as super silky soft as they were the day we got them, but they are still very soft.
FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS/SUGGESTIONS: We have bought the Jellycat bashful lamb 12", Sherbet kitten 12", and woodland bunny 12". My daughter loves them all, but by far her favorite is the woodland bunny, and it's mine too. It's so beautiful, the colors are great. I can say that the following Jellycat lines are super soft: Sherbet, Woodland, and Bashful, I can't speak for the other lines. The only one we were disappointed in was the truffle line. We bought the pig, and my daughter didn't like it at all, so it was returned. Just not the super soft feel of the other lines we had purchased.
BOTTOM LINE: Amazing, you can't find a cuter, softer little lamb :)Every baby needs a lamb...well that is my belief...and Bashful is the softest, sweetest lamb I have seen in a long time. I have purchased several over this past year and have given the lambs as baby shower gifts, baby gifts and as Christening gifts:the Christened child has become a lamb of God. Every family was pleased with this gift. I purchased two to have on reserve as this little lamb by Jellycat can be challenging to locate in stores.
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I made an order for this stuffed animal about a month ago. The lamb was reasonably priced, and I received it within three days after my order. It is soft and durable. Excellent toy.This little lamb is incredibly soft. Very cute. And the size is great for a toddler! Our kids love Jelly Cat plush toys and so do we.We bought this over a year ago for our then one-year old's birthday. She adores her Lambie. She carries her literally everywhere. She loves feeling Lambie's "fur" with her fingers and on her face, the Lambie is her soother. The Lambie has held up perfectly, through tromps in the garden, snow and mud puddles, washing machines and sink hand washes. My older daughter has a bunny from Jellycat and we are so greatful to the company for providing our children with their high quality Lovies.Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Denim Dress, fits 12 inch baby dolls
Friday, May 2, 2014
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Toy BROWN
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Another thumbs up! Went to the same three year old, enjoying playing with it! Would recommend for any child that is age appropate.Read Best Reviews of Playskool Mr. Potato Head Toy BROWN Here
It brought back a lot of memories. Bought it for my gandson and he loved it! Good price and good quality!This toy does not go out of style. I had one when I was a child. To my surprise my two year old son likes putting on the arms nose and eyes. It's good for learning body parts and finger dexterity.Thursday, May 1, 2014
Chicco Toys Smart Driver (Spanish / English)
There were two major problems with this toy. First, there are two settings for volume, but both settings were equally loud (and I mean LOUD). This could just be a problem with our individual unit, but it was quite annoying.
Second, and more importantly, within 2 months this toy's audio gave out altogether. The lights still work, but there is no sound at all. Granted, it has taken a lot of abuse from two young children, but given that it is made for young kids I would have expected more durability.
Overall, I was very disappointed in the longevity of this product and would not recommend it for younger children who may be too rough with it, as it doesn't appear to be very durable. My children have lost interest in it since it stopped making noise, so for the short time they played with it, it was not worth the price.
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I got this for my 6 mo. old son and he just loves it!!! He's 11 mo. now and this toy means hours of fun and activities for him. For me, it's hours of torture. :( This thing is too loud even when it's set on low! :(Read Best Reviews of Chicco Toys Smart Driver (Spanish / English) Here
My son loves this toy! We got it for him when he was 4 months old and could only kick the buttons and chew on the key, and now that he's 10 months, he loves to pretend he's driving. He's pushed this toy off his highchair and out of his carseat several times and it hasn't broken at all. The rear-view mirror comes off and he's strong enough to take it off but he just likes to carry it around with him. Not necesarily made for the carseat, but you could put velcro on it and the carseat and attach it that way. Great toy!Ordered this for our grand daughter and she had lots of fun with it. She passed it down to her sister.Monday, April 28, 2014
Infant Punkin Cutie Pie Costume
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I was afraid that the costume would be made of really cheap material. Kinda like the ones you get at the dept stores. It was a great surprise to see the quality of it. I bought it for my 1yr old granddaughter and she loved it. She was so adorable in it. With a long sleeve shirt and leggings she was toasty warm in it.Read Best Reviews of Infant Punkin Cutie Pie Costume Here
As I had seen in various other reviews this outfit is way too small for an 18 months old child and will never fit a 24 months old child. The product description needs to be revised...but as usual Amazon and vendors are not doing so great with accurate product descriptions.....That said, the costume is nice and I will use it next year for my youngest daughter who will be 9 months next Halloween.
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I bought the 18 month size in this costume for my 16 mo. niece. While she was tall for her age, she was wearing 18 mo. clothes with room to grow. The hat didn't fit at all (not even close). Another review compared it to a beanie. I would almost call it a beret a completely flat one. The pumpkin itself was a little short. If she raised her arms at all, it rose above her diaper. It was still cute, just a lot smaller than I had expected.Additionally, the costume is a good price, but know that unless you have them already, you will need to purchase a turtle neck and tights to wear under the pumpkin. Once all of that is figured in, the price becomes a little less attractive. My niece was still adorable, but I probably wouldn't buy this costume if I had it to do over again.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Haba Pushing Vehicle Terry Train
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Baby Parrot Infant Costume
2. It says this has "non-skid soles". Each pant leg is completely open at the bottom so its only non-skid if your kid is wearing his own shoes.
3. The sleeves, if the costume was put on a child who actually fit in it, would be 3/4. It'll be fine for my baby but it's something to be aware of.
4. The underarm flaps are not as big as they seem in the picture.
5. The center yellow flap should be rounded and come to a point. Mine looks like the edge was cut with scissors making a strange angle.
I bought this (as others did) for my 5 month old to match my 2 year olds pirate Halloween costume. My 5 month old wears 9-12m clothes is about 18lbs and nearly 27in tall so I figured I would have to buy the larger size. HAH! I will definitely be cutting off the yellow bottom portion of this costume so he swims in it just a little less. It's actually a pretty easy cut to make sinced the bottom of the blue part and the very bottom (yellow) is exactly the same. I doubt anyone will notice I changed it.
For this amount of money I wasn't expecting it to be perfect. But an accurate description would've been nice.For the cost of the item (I paid around $15) I was pleased. The quality isn't amazing, but you can't expect it to be. It was really cute on, though it did leave fuzzies everywhere.
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We bought this for Halloween for our little boy. It held up well for a long day of Halloween festivities. He wears 12 month clothes and it fit him fine over long pants and a sweatshirt. The hat was small, though.I think it's pretty cute but the hat is way to small for my baby's head. My kiddo has an average head almost small. The elastic around the arm was broken but the new one was fine.I ordered this costume in size 6-12 mo. It fit my child who was 13 mo old quite nicely (approx 28" tall) It fit over a jogging suit easily, so there was no need to wear a jacket over the costume while outside, which was a plus. The costume was extremely cute, I recommend it!Saturday, March 15, 2014
Kathe Kruse 74176 Rainbow Baby Pink Grabbing Ring Doll
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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.Read Best Reviews of Kathe Kruse 74176 Rainbow Baby Pink Grabbing Ring Doll Here
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!Want Kathe Kruse 74176 Rainbow Baby Pink Grabbing Ring Doll Discount?
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.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Vulli Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Soft Chew Toy
First off, HomeGreenSolutions processed and shipped the item very fast and I received it 2 days ahead of the scheduled delivery date. I took the toy out and recognized the familiar natural rubber feel and smell. I washed it as my daughter was playing in her crib and she immediately started responding to the squeaking sound as I was handling it. I brought it to her and introduced it by making a few squeaks and then gently put her hands on it so she could feel it. I then helped her to squeeze it. She was excited so I helped her to place the loop in her mouth. She started chewing it and flashed a huge grin. As I type this I can hear her in her crib playing with the chew toy and making it squeek. Finally, a chew toy that she likes! I couldn't be happier.This is a great little teether.
We have this and Sophie the giraffe, and our son loves both.
This one is made of thinner/softer rubber than Sophie, and is a simpler shape, so it's easier for him to get a nice big hunk in his mouth and bear down when his gums are hurting.
I also like the handle on the head of the yellow one. It is very easy for my 5.5 month old to grasp and play with. The small loop handle also makes it simple to attach the toy to the stroller or carrier we're using with a pacifier clip, so that it's not dropped/lost.
He honestly plays with both Sophie and this about the same amount, so I'm happy that we bought both.
*Tip: The prices for Vulli products fluctuate wildly on Amazon, so put them in your shopping cart and track them for a week or two to nab it at a low price. Once it's in your shopping cart Amazon will automatically alert you of new pricing on the product.
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We bought this item first because Sophie was too expensive and we weren't sure we were going to love it. First off, our daughter LOVED Chan. He's easy for young babies to grip and has that ever-so-familiar head for all the nursing babies. Our daughter used it all the time while teething; it was so effective that we didn't know she was teething until her teeth popped out! Well, needless to say, we loved it so much that we splurged on Sophie too! Sophie was welcomed, but not as much as Chan. Sophie doesn't squeak as easily and has more nooks and crannies that aren't so familiar. Although Sophie is good, Chan is GREAT!She started using it at 4 months and is now 9 months and chomps on it just like she did 5 months ago! We can't say that for many of her other toys!
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This toy is too soft for my teether. My baby is really looking for something that they can "sink their gums into". This toy is a soft, thin, rubber, squeaky toy, there really isn't a lot to it. Yes it is light weight, but we need a harder surface since my baby still prefers to munch on my thumb knuckles,(which is starting to be a bit much) than this toy. If your baby is really looking for something to really chomp on, this toy is way too flimsy, and NOT the toy for you, keep looking.POSTSCRIPT:
This toy has become on of my baby's favorite AFTER his teeth have started "sprouting"it's soft enough to not irritate sensitive gums ,yet swishy enough to provide the chewiness required. Great for after 5 months.
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This little guy we call him "blue man" is odd looking but my 7 m.o. daughter loves him. She got him when she was 2 months old and has loved him more and more. He's made out of the same soft but sturdy rubber that Sophie the Giraffe is made out of. He squeaks when you squeeze him and the air going in and out makes his head bob up and down. The knob on the top of his head is kind of like a nipple and my daughter sucks on it like it is it's a toy, a squeaker, a pacifier, etc. We take "blue man" everywhere. He's just the right size for little hands. But, like Sophie, don't get him wet it muffles his squeak and it's really hard to get the water out.Thursday, February 20, 2014
Taggies Developmental Baby Animal
I also gave him as a baby shower gift, so I highly recommend him!
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As a seasoned grandparent, I have purchased many stuffed toys over the past twenty years, and I must say that this taggies Plush Baby Animal Tiger is a "forever" toy. My new grandchild will love the small size that will fit in its small hands, the softness and the wonderful taggies will keep it feeling secure when mom and dad are not there..My 9 month old daughter LOVES this Taggie! Its the perfect size for her little hands and adorable. I love that all Taggies are machine washable.We bought 4: one for g'ma's, one for school, and two for home. (Needed a backup in case of a night time sickness.) Couldn't get along without it. So this purchase was "Little Buddy IV."
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Roadmaster Duo Deck 10-Inch Trike
(1) The trike should not be tippy. Several popular models (like the Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go) seem to tip over with the slightest nudge.
(2) The tires should be made of rubber, not hard plastic. Plastic tires provide a rough ride, are loud on rough pavement, and show their wear much moreso than rubber tires.
(3) Value While I don't mind spending more for better quality/features, some models seem overpriced for what they offer.
My 3-year-old son has a Schwinn Roadster 12-Inch Trike (Red) (also highly recommended), but I had been considering the Radio Flyer classic red dual-deck tricycle for my 2-year-old, until finding this Roadmaster model. The quality and features seem comparable to the Radio Flyer (minus the streamers on the handlebars). It has nice solid metal construction, and rubber tires. The trike is nice and stable. Assembly was required, but was straightforward. At the lowest adjustable seat position, my 2-year-old can reach the pedals nicely, and should be able to grow with the trike for some time. And, of course, the ultimate test my daughter loves it! This Roadmaster trike is a great unit, especially at its price point.We got this bike for our 2 year son for his birthday. It's a great bike all around. You won't be disappointed with this bike.
Reasons to buy :
(1) The trike should not be tippy.
(2) The tires should be made of rubber, not hard plastic.
(3) Value Great bike for a great price.
(4) Style great design look like a radio flyer
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We have twin 2.5 year old girls. So we got 2 trikes. The Girls are still a little young for it even at the lowest setting. They are very slightly on the tall side for their age. Probably in another 3 months they will be peddling around.Quality is only so-so.
As the label on the bike says: "designed in USA, made in China".
The design for this bike is pretty good. But every every effort has been made to save money on the parts. There are little things that indicate a lack of attention to detail: low quality hardware, washers that are the wrong size, I had to use some of my own washers in order to properly bolt the main frame to the step otherwise the supplied screws just pass through.
You have to really crank on the steering wheel screw in order to get it to stay in place. Also, the steering wheel on one of the bikes won't go perfectly straight.
The tires that were supplied are not true on the wheel. They are a little warped.
All that said, when this trike is on sale it is worth it. They do seem solid enough. And I like the old school design.I'm very happy we selected this tricyle. Our daughter is two and a half, and on the shorter side, and she was able reach the pedals and ride the trike without any problem. It seems very sturdy and our daughter loves riding it. We love the retro look of the trike and feel the price was very reasonable. We did have one problem but it was resolved to our satisfaction. When we received the product one of the pieces was damaged (from shipping I presume). The seller (JPL Goods) responded very quickly to our issue and we had a replacement part in a matter of days.Maybe I'm the only person so far that thought this trike is just OK. I purchased it for a toddler as part of a charity Christmas toy drive. I had high expectations for it because of the prior reviews and hope that this makes the little boy happy. But I am a little disappointed with it and wonder if I would buy it again for my son. First off, the bolt that holds the seat in took a lot of effort to screw in-ok, way too much effort. The seat install took about 30 minutes, the majority of the time I spent assembling the trike. Obviously the hole wasn't tapped correctly. Also, the back wheels are a bit wobbly-not enough to be a real problem or dangerous but it bothered me. Worst part in my opinion is the tires. They smell horrible. I just hope the air out soon. To put this in perspective, I have a 3000 square foot house and could smell them everywhere I went. I had to put it in the garage immediately-the trip to work tomorrow with it in the car is going to be a long one. Bottom line, love the retro look, the price was right, but there are enough issues that I may think twice before buying this when my son is old enough.

