Showing posts with label eco baby toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco baby toys. Show all posts

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Little Princess Playset 8" - Gund Toys

Little Princess Playset 8' - Gund ToysWe got this for our eldest when she was maybe two. It has remained amongst her favorites for over two years. It's small and simple and won't stand up on its own, but I think she first loved the size of the dolls, then the way it packs into it's own case, and now that there is a princess. We never expected to get so much use out of it!

Friday, July 25, 2014

Disney Dumbo the Baby Elephant Pillow Pal Plush Doll NEW

Disney Dumbo the Baby Elephant Pillow Pal Plush Doll NEW
  • Disney Theme Park Authentic
  • Brand new with tags
  • From smoke free environment

I order this Dumbo Pillow Pet for a birthday present. It arrived in the time provided. It came looking brand new, with tags, and very soft.

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My Daughter loved Dumbo. She is 16 as of April 22nd. Loves Disney characters. This one is special! She loves drawing characters from stories she has read and movies she has seen. Dumbo is her favorite!

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Lil Characters Unisex-baby Newborn Pink Elephant Costume

Lil Characters Unisex-baby Infant Pink Elephant Costume, Pink, LargeThis item was better than expected, good quality and was delivered on time. I would order with this seller again! My granddaughter who is 8 months old looks like a Besse Pease Guttman baby in this costume! Adorable!

This costume is absolutely adorable. I bought a size 12-18 months for my 10 month old and still has a bit of room for growing. The item is perfect for winter time, since it's made of materials that keep you very warm.

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We opened the package up and pink crushed velvet fuzz was instantly dispersed into the air. Protect your eyes when you open this and wash it first. IF you do wash it, make sure you run your washer & dryer atleast three times to get all the remnants out.. Or all of your clothes will have crushed velvet on them.

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The quality is awful. It is cute but its so thin, and during the halloween season its alot cooler out, so this is probaly tailored more for those living in warmer climates

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This costume was everything I wanted in a costume for my daughter's first Halloween. It is adorable, comfortable, and made well for the price. She got soooo many compliments that night; I shouldv'e entered her into a costume contest!

Friday, July 11, 2014

Plush Billy Mountain Goat 8"

Plush Billy Mountain Goat 8'This goat is awesome. It has real leather horns, and is really soft. I highly recommend it if you are a fan of the goats.

My daughter asked for a stuffed goat and she got it! This little stuffed goat is so soft and cute; she loves it.

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This is such a gorgeous product! We called it Flash, named after a local goat who looks exactly the same! Thanks for the lovely goat.

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My grandson liked Billy. He wanted a real baby goat, so this little served the purpose. He sleeps with it.

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My granddaughter loves animals. She needed a goat to add to her farm animal collection. This little goat was perfect. It is big enough to enjoy but small enough to not overwhelm.

Monday, June 23, 2014

Little Tikes First Slide

Little Tikes First SlideMy 2.5 yr old daughter loves her slide and loves inviting her 3 yr old cousin over to the house to play on it. The way the slide levels out at the bottom allows for a safe landing and helps me relax when I see the girls going down backwards and/or head first(I don't encourage this, but we all know, turn your head for a second and the kids are creating new ways to play with their toys). They follow each other up the steps, and the slide is sturdy without sway. I'm very happy with the slide.

I bought this slide for my 2-yr old niece but was surprised that my 17-yr old son could climb the steps and even slide down it. The steps are nice and wide for her to step on safely and the handle features are nice for her to hold on to. She loves to slide down, run back around and do it over and over and over. So far no problems, looks very durable and stable. Overall good toy for the price.

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He loves it and plays everyday. We've had it for almost 2 months. I almost went with the shorter one, but am glad I didn't, since this is the perfect height. The thing snaps together in 60 seconds or less. It isn't prone to tipping, since the legs are wider than appear on the picture. No sharp edges to catch or cut. The plastic is extra thick, so I can't imagine "ever" wearing it out or cracking it. I should've gotten it for him a year ago.

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This product arrived on time and in good condition. It took all of 5 minutes to attach the ladder and the handles. I ordered this for my 18 month old granddaughter...and her 6 year old sister. Both of them love it and it is sturdy enough for the 6 year old and easy enough to climb for the 18 month old. Both of the girls have enjoyed this for four days straight. I would use this indoors more than out because they land pretty hard at the bottom until they are older. But I would definitely buy this again.

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It's not horrible, but it is a bit flimsier than little tikes outdoor toys usually are. Made with a different plastic (more like a toy truck than a normal outdoor toy) that is also not textured so the slide is a little grippy on skin or rubber (like the soles on shoes), and the plastic scratches easily which is more nocticable bc of the lack of texture. Our other little tikes items are all made with a thicker plastic that has a very light ( not really noticeable until you don't have it) matte texture so scratches go unnoticed and bottoms slide smoothly down.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Estella Best Unique Hand knitted Baby Boys Kids Designer Beige Baseball Toy Rattle, 8 inches round

Estella Best Unique Hand knitted Baby Boys Kids Designer Beige Baseball Toy Rattle, 8 inches roundThe lucky little boy that will receive this ,,will be wild about it !!!! he is 6 months, and oh this is so perfect for him to throw,, Yeap his daddy and him are practicing already :) This ball is so soft, yet, will fit into his little hands perfect, ,just perfect,, plus the rattle inside it, what a grand idea!!!!!!, for a grand little sport baby,, Thank You, Connie:)

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

LeapFrog LeapStart Learning Gym

LeapFrog LeapStart Learning GymWe thought this gym would be so much fun for our 5 month old grandaughter,but she is bored with the lie down mobile.The music and words are nice,but there is really nothing you can do with the mobile.So we switched to sit up mode,as she sits pretty well for awhile.What a disappointment!HER ARMS ARE TOO SHORT TO REACH THE BEAUTIFUL SPINNING GLOBE,or the other fun sounding,colorful activities.She is a big baby,but she would have to be 6 inches taller or standing to even reach the gym.What were they thinking?Better for an older baby,7 or 8 months old at least!

I think this is really neat, and it has a catchy song, but I can't tell you how fast is goes through batteries. I finally got fed up with putting new batteries in it so often (and my kids used it, but they didn't use it THAT much!), that by the time they were old enough to use it sitting up, I got sick of it and put it away.

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All in all I really like this toy... However, I feel that it is for older babies (i.e. 7-8 months).

The whole look of the toy is great... the spinning globe is wonderful. I haven't used it in infant mode but mostly because my son hates being on his back. I have it in sit-up mode but he's too young to sit on his own so the only way he really gets to play with the toy is by my bracing him while he stands (which isn't as bad as it sounds).

I have to say I really love the fact that approaches different languages in a fun, interesting way both through `abc's' and music.

It plays great music and generally I love Leapfrog toys and I appreciate this one I just can't wait to see how he responds to the toy when he's a little older.

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Great idea on educational front but it looks like Leapstart failed to do some testing of the product on real babies. My daughter is almost 6moths old and she can't reach any of the controls except for the moving mobile! And this is branded as a "Birth +" toy?! We might have to put this away until she's either bigger or until she can sit upright on her own and use it in sitting position. Hopefully the sit-up position is better designed so she can reach the controls on her own. We'll see. PS: I just read reviews of my First Touch Leap Pad for 6months+ and it looks like the product is not age appropriate either. Very disappointing, Leapstart!

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This learning gym is awesome! I love that it's versatile enough so my baby can use it now, at 3 months, and continue to use it as he grows and learns to sit up. My son is a cranky baby because he has acid reflux and this is one of the few "toys" he has that he thoroughly enjoys!! He spends lots of time on the floor kicking his legs and arms about, chatting and smiling away at the blinking lights. He loves the music and really enjoys watching the spinning globe. I've read reviews of this toy with parents complaining that it's no good for an infant because they can't reach the buttons and such, but if you just invest the time in your child and help them play with it (spin the globe for them, push the buttons, etc) you will see their little faces light up with pure joy. I highly recommend this product!!!

Monday, June 2, 2014

Petti Plush Doll 28cm (Pororo & Friends)

Petti Plush Doll 28cmOverall cute, looks just like the cartoon and is soft and well made. Mine just arrived with the hat lopsided, but this did not prevent my 4 year old from loving it.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Baby Fire Fighter Romper Costume in Black

Jr. Fire Fighter Suit, size 6 to 12 Monthsmy son is 7 months and fit the outfit perfectly. the fireman outfit was very cute and worth the expense

I gave it a four star because there was no hat included but it was warm and comfortable and my son received a lot of compliments

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

B. Hellophone - Sea/Pattern

B. Hellophone - Sea/PatternThis toy seems pretty fun, but not very durable as can be expected with most electronic toys a toddler mouths and bangs on. It sells for $7.99 at Target, though -$20 cheaper than here! Whoa!

I was looking for a cell phone for my 15 month old as he is constantly obsessed with everyone's phone and is always making calls. I wanted to find a realistic toy phone, and while this isn't necessarily realistic, it fits the bill. First off, the packaging to this toy is amazing and super cute...the box can be reversed into a gift box and it comes with a cute little booklet containing baby quotes. The phone is a little clunkier than an actual cell phone--thicker than a normal cell, and slightly wider. All of the numbers make a sound and the pound and star sign play a cute little sound. The top left button plays 2 different prerecorded sayings--"I love you so much" and "Hi there, want to go out to play?" You also have the option to record your own 5 second message which after recording is repeated back with the top right button. I don't understand the complaints...I recorded a message for my little guy and it came out crystal clear and sounded great. The little LCD screen above the buttons lights up and says hello. When the phone is flipped closed it rings and when your little one answers it will either make a dial tone or busy signal. There is also a lock tab at the bottom so that the recorded message can't be recorded over unless you slide it back. My toddler LOVES this phone and he completely forgot about my phone as soon as I gave this to him. The box states that it is phthalate free and that all B. products meed or exceed all USA safety standards. I am not sure whether they have upgraded this product, but I am a paranoid mom and feel perfectly fine letting my little guy use this. It is an awesome toy and I plan on going to Target and purchasing more for a back up and for gifts as I think every little toddler would absolutely love this product.

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It's a fun little toy, but it lasts for as long as baby's attention span is going.

My 10 month old was interested in it initially, as a novelty the goal was to get him away from our cellphones, but that didn't pen out. The toy phone gets cast aside once the real one is spotted...

Nice feature ability to record one personal message; my baby does smile everytime I press that button

Con the two pre-recorded messages get on one's nerve very quickly (there's something about the female voice that just gives everyone around a toothache), and there's no way to record over it. Unfortunately, these recordings are triggered by one of the 2 big buttons, so we get to hear it A LOT.

BPA-free is a huge plus;

Not much of educational aspect, maybe not yet.

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Bought this for my 1 year old great-grandson. He is thrilled with it, as are his parents. They leave a message for him before they go to work, and he can then hear mom or dad talking to him on his own phone. The best part is, when they are on the phone, he can grab his own phone and have someone actually talking to him. Love it!

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We keep this phone in our toddlers diaper bag.. He loves playing w/it while we are out at restaurants. Loud enough for him to hear, but not too loud for being out in public.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Baby Dolls: My First Doll, Hailey by Kids Preferred

Baby Dolls: My First Doll, Hailey by Kids Preferredit is nice, soft and I love it more than my dauther at this time. I recommended for 1st baby's doll. Baby can sleep with it. It isn't too big or small.

My daughter received this from her grandmother when she was born. We waited to give it to her until we knew she could hold it. Now she doesn't want any other dolls. This is soft and washable, and perfect for her to hug at night now that she's 2 years old. We've already bought extra dolls to keep in the car and at grandma's.

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I chose this doll because it is machine washable. Many are not. It is my granddaughter's favorite "lovey". I wish, however, that it was not made in China......

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My mom bought this doll for my daughter when she was first born and 2 1/2 years later she still cannot go anywhere without it! I love that the doll is soft and well made, so I never worried about putting it in the crib with my daughter, and she just simply loves it. We have to bring it everywhere we go and of course it has to go to bed with her each night too. After over two years of being carried everywhere (and washed multiple times) the original baby was starting to get pretty limp and worn so I purchased a backup. Good thing because her father took her to the circus last weekend and lost the original! Not sure how I would have made it through if I hadn't had backup baby!

She got several plush dolls when she was born, but this one is the only one that stuck as a "lovey" and is definitely her go to comfort toy. I love how my daughter trys to mother "baby." She talks to her and explains things to her. She tells her not to worry if she hears a noise and if she drops her she picks her up, hugs her and asks her if she's ok. Definitely a winner in my little girls eyes, and in mine as well due to the quality!

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My daughter is 2 1/2, and she carries this doll with her everywhere. She sleeps with it every night, and treats her as if she's another sister. After a year and a half of non stop playing, and washing, the doll started to show wear, and started to get some holes (which would be normal for the amount of play time the doll gets). My mother found the same doll at the store, so we switched out the old one for the new one. Dolly went into the washer dirty, and came out brand new :) The only difference in the dolls are the bottom of the feet. The first doll had white on the bottom with dots on it, the second one did not. The one with a smooth bottom has started to show wear much quicker than the one with the dots.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Chimpanzee Family Pack

Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Chimpanzee Family PackSuperb toy. Good idea to use families instead of the single animals. Good detail, the only thing I would say is they seem to be made of a softer plastic. They seem a bit squishy not as tough as say the gorilla. All in all though top draw, defo recommend.

I agree with others! We just got the chimp family for Christmas... what a waste. They ALL say the same thing. BUT, one of them doesn't work at all. Upon further inspection, the mom and baby one has the bottom deformed and it will not fit. All the new talkers are cheaper thinner plastic than those made last year or early in 2012. Too bad... was going to get more families, new animals, etc. but thinking again about this. Back on the deformed bottom... we also got the ostrich and it has the SAME problem. Turned it over and sure enough it's deformed on the bottom like the chimp. I looked again and both have dates of 08/12MTN on them. All the others before these are earlier dates... so, guessing cheaper plastic, not as good manufacturing quality as when these were first released, and having subpar product. Fisher Price... bummer on you! I've already contacted you about the animals not talking well before and you blamed it on the base and the batteries... well, I say bull now because these are deformed and cannot work! Go back to your original product quality or we will stop buying these!!!

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These animals are perfect for his hand size as a one year old. They don't hurt when stepped on either.

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My 4yr old received the zoo as a Christmas present two years ago and we have been slowing adding to the collection. She abosuletly loves the fact that now the animals come as a family and is learning about the different animals.

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My 2 year old likes to play with his zoo. This chimpazee family is a good addition and makes cute sounds.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Where's My Bone Soft Activity Book by Manhattan Toy

Where's My Bone Soft Activity Book by Manhattan ToyThis book was a gift from the grandparents and my 6 month old seems to enjoy playing with it HOWEVER, only a few minutes ago I began to smell a Really Strong Gas-like/Chemical Odor and after walking through our entire house I realized that this smell was coming from THIS BOOK after my son had drooled on it. I took a few sniffs because I was in shock and disbelief and am now washing it on a gentle cycle.

Parents should use this item with caution because I cannot imagine what chemical is making the materials in this book smell so awful. I seriously feel like throwing it away just to be safe.

Considering how babies put everything in their mouth I would be careful.

My nine-month-old son loves this book. He enjoyes not only "looking" for the bone but also playing with it. He loves squeaking the dog's nose, lifting the ballon and the dog's mouth. With puffy clouds and other fun things to touch, it's great for tactile development. It's a book he can play with without me reading it to him. The story isn't much but it's lots of fun to play with. It's such a great book I'm buying more to give to friends.

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My son is too young to truly enjoy this (3 months old) but he is just now learning to touch stuff, and has given it a little exploratory touch. But I am impressed by its sturdy "handmade" feel that I think I enjoy more than he does, at this point. I can imagine lots of fun games we can play where I hide the bone somewhere and he goes through the pages looking for it. He'll get there soon enough--he already knows how to turn pages with his feet!

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We received Where's My Bone when my son was 10 months old and it was almost an instant hit. He may have been a little young at first, but we still had fun. I think learning and recognizing the pages so they became familiar increased his enjoyment, and by one year this was a favorite game that he wanted to play over and over. The pages have different pockets for hiding the bone (in the fish tank, under the ball, etc.), and there are some textures as well (fluffy fabric cloud, plastic "glass" for the tank). I also use it for color recognition (Which fish is red? Yellow?). Although he's long since figured out that he can follow the string to find the bone, he still brings this book to me for us to play with (he's now 22 months), and will now hide the bone himself for us to find. This has been one of his very favorite toys for a long time!

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We got this book together with the bee and the flower book from Manhattan toys. When our son was younger, he didn't care much for these books, but now that he's over 2 and knows his colours, this is much more fun for him. He loves to poke the bone in the various slots on the pages, like the car, water and so on. He also likes to "read" this book to his baby sister. The quality of the book is very good.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Boon Creatures Interchangeable Bath Toy Cup Set

Boon Creatures Interchangeable Bath Toy Cup SetI was so psyched to get these for my one year old. We have other Boon brand toys that are really fun and creative. I love the colors of these creatures, but that's it. I am SO disappointed in them. They don't fit together and are basically just cups with holes that aren't fun. They advertise them that you'll switch them around but that's not possible. The pieces match up but do not stay together, making them very frustrating to play withfor me and for my kid. Skip this item for sure.

The Boon products are so cute and well designed usually, but these creatures don't snap together, so they tend to fall off the bases. They're not even very easy to put together. Do they float in the the tub and give baby something to pour water out of? Yes. Do they sit as pictured when not in use? Not really.

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I ordered these in my quest for safer bath toys. They don't snap together so creating different animals doesn't really happen. My son already had larger pouring cups so these don't get used much at all. I would have sent them back if my partner hadn't already thrown away the box.

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These toys are very cute, but other than that, they've been a big disappointment. The tops and bottoms don't stick together, which pretty much makes these useless. Lucky for Boon, my kids figured out that they make pretty decent pouring toys (since some of the tops have different hole configurations). Otherwise, I would have given these one star instead of two.

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I really love the design of Boon's products but this one definitely missed the mark. I wanted the cups to snap together and they don't. So you can kind of set them up on the edge of the bathtub and if NO ONE touches them then they stay together but that's not much fun. So like the others said they are basically just cups with holes. I wouldn't recommend them.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Cargo Truck by Plan Toys

Cargo Truck by Plan ToysThis is a much nicer quality than the typical toy trucks you get at retail stores. The tires feel like real rubber and it cruises along nicely on the table. The tractor and trailer separate but can easily be hooked up again by my two year old. This is a great toy to whip out in a restaurant. The only noise generated is the truck sounds made by my son!

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Steiff Sleep Well Bear Grip Toy Pale Pink

Steiff Sleep Well Bear Grip Toy Pale PinkMy kids grew up with Steiff toys so when my grandchildren came along, I knew that I wanted them to experience Steiff also. This toy is perfect for my new granddaughter. Cute as a package decoration for a shower and then makes a great gift too. Recommend.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Carter's Just One Year Pink Musical Elephant (Pink)

Carter's Just One Year Pink Musical ElephantMy 3.5 month old loves this elephant. She would chew on it all day if we let her. I love it because it's so cute. I would buy 3 more if they were more reasonably priced, but the one we have is worth every penny.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Gund Spunky Motion 8" Pink Musical

Gund Spunky Motion 8' Pink MusicalThis product didnt work at all, didnt wind up or play music. It was supposed to be a gift and arrived on time but didnt work.

I've owned the blue version of this dog for about a year and a half and the music box has stopped working. very disappointing considering that this was originally bought as a replacement to a pink dog I owned as a baby [that my son got attached to when he was a baby, that the music box only stopped working in after about 20 years.] things aren't made like they used to be.

my son really loved this stuffed animal, got quite attached very quickly, so the fact that it no longer works is just so very disappointing.

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We got a Spunky as a gift for my daughter when she was a baby. Spunky is very soft and plays a lovely, comforting song. Since Spunky 1, we have purchased 4 more. Spunky 1, by then with a broken music box and a rather gray coloring, was lost in a park on vacation in Minnesota. My husband and I were as upset as our daughter. Spunky 2 arrived via overnight mail when my daughter was 22 months, and she has never looked so happy. Spunky 2, also not making music and a gray color, was lost at the Denver Zoo when my daughter was 4. Spunky 3 was picked up from the "doctor" at a local store the same day. Spunky 3, non-musical and gray, was left in Leadville last month, when my daughter was 6-1/2, and probably snow-plowed. Spunky 4 is every bit as soft and pretty and playing music now. Spunky 5 is hidden in our house should he ever be needed. Hopefully this will not happen and Spunky 5 will be for my daughter's own child. Spunky 4 is not let out of the house in an effort to keep him forever. My daughter thinks that Spunky 4 is Spunky cleaned up by the Gund company. Or at least she is willing to accept this. We LOVE Spunky!

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Miyim Simply Organic Lovie Blankie, 0-3 Months

Miyim Simply Organic Lovie Blankie, Giraffe, 0-3 MonthsWe received "Giraffe" as he is lovingly called as a baby shower gift. He was the first toy my daughter showed interest in, and now that she is almost 5 months old, he is her absolute favorite. He goes to bed with her every night, and we can't make a car trip without him. He's small enough that there's no danger of her smothering herself (which could be a problem with regular size blankies), and the three corners which aren't his head are tied in knots that are the perfect size for "nomming" (i.e. shoving in one's mouth and slobbering on). The color does fade a bit in the wash, but given the all natural dying method miYim uses with all their toys, this isn't surprising. My daughter certainly doesn't care that he is no longer bright yellow, and structurally he has held up fantastically through many washes. We'll definitely purchase other toys from this company.

This has become our baby's favorite toy the one that goes everywhere she does. It's so soft and cozy, not too big or too small, and fun for her to chew on (which makes us especially glad that it's organic). The bunny looks more like a kangaroo (that's what we thought it was!), and has the sweetest, silliest expression. It's also a nice color of orangey pink not too bubblebum or "girly" (which is great, because I'm not a fan of pink myself). Another big plus: you can throw it in the washer and dryer. Couldn't be happier with it!

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My baby is 9 months old. She has adopted this lovey and requires it to fall asleep. The ears of the bunny and the knotted corners of the blanket are perfect to keep her exploring hands busy while she eats and drifts off to sleep. It's soft but durable. She loves to rub it on her eyes when she is sleepy. I think it is the perfect size. It's small enough that I don't worry about it being in the crib with her overnight. At the same time, it's large enough for her to hold it up over her head in both hands and stretch. I don't know what we would do without this product!

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I bought this for my baby because I wanted her to have a stuffed animal/blanket lovie combobut this was not a good choice. Though it is very soft and very cute, it's body (the "blanket" part) is just very very small (about the size of an adult's hand).

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I bought this for my older child to give to our new baby. I liked that it was organic cotton and thought that the giraffe was cute. When I undid the packaging, I didn't like the way the giraffe head looked on the blanket--I can't describe it, but it just isn't that cute. My older child (2 years) loves The American Bear Company Baby Cozies which are small (maybe 8") loveys that have a stuffed animal head and a flat, easy to hold/chew on body. They're not organic, but I think they're cuter, and they wash beautifully in the washing machine and can go in the dryer too.North American Bear Monkey Cozy

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Friday, January 31, 2014

Kido Go Car

Kid O Go Car RedI was so happy to finally come upon this Kido Car toy after searching in stores and on the web for the best first car for my grandson as a Christmas present. I didn't want one that sings or talks or lights up, just a good quality working vehicle for him to learn how to push and to play with using his own imagination. The Kido car has a simple, elegant design--rather Euro looking (the corresponding truck, even more so), and, IMO, artful. Nice to have a plaything be a thing of beauty. The headlights are really shiny and cool, but other than that, there are no adornments on the car. It has a pleasing round shape--nothing sharp--with an oval hole where the car interior would be, forming a natural handle that will fit childor grown-up sized hands. The white wheels have gray rubberized tires, and they spin like crazy! The toy is sturdy and shiny--a hard type of plastic that has no PVC, BPA or Phthalates. Like so many things, it is made in China, but at least this time they got the quality control right. The packaging is also just right. It comes in a box just exactly the size of the car, no extra doodads. That makes it easy to wrap, too. The cardboard is made of 100% recycled material.

The end of the box states "1+", and really it would be ideal for any toddler or preschooler, but if you have a crawler who is beginning to manipulate things well with his hands, I think this car will be a good one to grow into. My grandson will be seven months at Christmas, and he is really getting around. The car may be a bit big for his little hands, but it isn't too heavy, and it rolls so well, that I am sure he will be able to get the thing going. I am looking forward to seeing his face when he realizes what a thing with wheels can do!

As far as other suggestions--I also bought the truck by the same company, and have written a review. Others I am considering are Sassy Pop and Push Car, and the Green Toys vehicles made in the USA from recycled milk cartons. I hope this helps.

I don't like toys that beep, sign, yell, talk, make noise in general. I also don't like cars/trucks/vehicles with faces. Call me old fashioned but I wanted a durable, basic car for my son that was not sponsored by an animation company or that yelled obnoxious comments. Both my son and I love this toy. It is simple. I love the color. He loves the handle. Works well on carpet as well as linoleum. I will be giving this as a gift!

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I don't know if I got a lemon, but the wheels were so stiff that the toy doesn't really roll (even with some serious pushing) so it just doesn't work as a car. Paper weight, maybe. But, since I live indoors and don't have a problem with wind blowing papers around, I returned it.

(It's so cute, though, I might try ordering it again in the hopes that the next one will actually work as a car.)

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I bought this as a gift for another little boy since my son has had one for a year now and he seems to like it. My son is a little over the age of one. There's nothing special about it exactly. It's a car. It has a handle. It does seem to be made well and it has put up with some abuse. I am not sure it's worth the money since it's so simple, but I guess the cost is related to the quality. I like it since it's simple enough that it doesn't require adult assistance, and yet engaging enough that a child will continue to play with it.

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A lot of toy cars are for kids over 3 so this is a great option for younger toddlers. It is very cute, the colors are very bright, and the car rolls very well on carpet and hardwood floors. My son seems to like it and I like that it is not flashy and does not have unnecessary cartoon characters drawn on it.

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