Showing posts with label education toys for babies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education toys for babies. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Mini Organic Lamb

Mini Organic LambOur then-4-mo.old LOVED this when we got it!!! It was just perfect size for him to hold onto, very soft and snuggly, and WE felt good about him sucking on/snuggling it as babies do because of the way it is made! Our little one is now 18-mo. old, and "lamby" is still one of his favorite toys!

This little guy is fantastic! Small, yes, but so is an infant. The arms and legs are unfilled, so they flail around when Woolite (we named him) sways to and fro. The paws are soft and apparently great for chewing, which is why it's worth it for us to spend the money on organic toys. High quality materials and manufacturing.

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Friday, August 8, 2014

Kidz Delight Smooth Touch Tablet, Alphabet

Kidz Delight Smooth Touch Tablet, AlphabetI like the way it looks, like a real tablet. I bought it for one of my friend's kids. I learned that he is just recognizing the alphabet; this toy is teaching him with fun games, and cute sounds. He loves it and carry it everywhere around.

This is a great tablet for pre-k children and it also speaks Spanish, which I'm trying to teach my child anyway. We love it.

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Fabulous. Wasn't sure after reading other reviews what to expect. It is something that my nephew will be able to use for multiple years. The games that are on it are very good for reading preparedness.

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Nice toy for my 3 year but it was not clear from the advertising this is NOT a tablet. The images on the screen are buttons they press. I thought it would be a more interactive tablet that had games pre-loaded so it wouldn't have to go out to the Internet. My son still likes it and the games are fun but eventually he gets bored and it doesn't keep him from wanting mine!

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This was a gift for my Grand Daughter and my Nephew. They are just toddlers and loved them. Made them feel just like the "Big Kids".

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Gund My First Bunny

Gund My First Bunny 13' BlueSoft cuddly and no pieces for little chewers. Perfect to put in the Easter Basket for my teething 10 month old granddaughter that put everything in her month these days.

I purchased this to give to my daughter for her first Easter. It is VERY cute! It is so soft and cuddly. And a perfect keepsake for Baby's 1st Easter!

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Absolutely love this bunny. It's soft, lovable, and exactly what I was looking for. Also using for picture prop with Mudpie dress.

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I ordered this for my newest Grandson's first Easter. He is a very soft and adorable bunny that was the perfect size. Very pleased with my selection.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

3 Boats In The Tub

3 Boats In The TubNot the best design for a boat because the top fills with water and doesn't float properly. But my boys have these and have used them inside the bath and in their outdoor water table. They are durable and haven't faded in the sun. Overall good buy for the price.,

Though these boats are cute, and sized well for a childs hand, they tend to float tipped over. When they are tipped over, they dont connect together very well either. Bright, and cute, but overpriced.

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my son loves his bath boats. They don't trap in the water like most do. Fun to play with and easy to clean:)

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Monday, July 7, 2014

Stars Sky Color Constellation Lamp Night Light Turtle Projector Twilight #v125

Stars Sky Color Constellation Lamp Night Light Turtle Projector Twilight #v125My 6 year old daughter LOVES this. It's great for getting her into bed and staying there. I love that it turns off by itself after 45 minutes. She really likes looking for the constellations while laying in bed, and then she peacefully dozes off. It's great.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

North American Bear Flatopup Baby Cozy

North American Bear Flatopup Baby Cozy, Ivory/BlueThe product is cute, nice-to-the-touch soft material and just the perfect size for a newborn baby. I was very excited when I opened the package. Upon closer inspection, however, I noticed that the stitching was incredibly unprofessional and flimsy. The stitching was already coming apart where the neck was connection to the cozy and exposing the thread. Given that this is meant for babies who will be sticking anything they can find into their tiny mouths, this makes it potentially a choking threat to my baby. It is such a simple design and such basic stitching, I am surprised that they couldn't make it better.

Super cute and soft. I bought the dog and the bunny. They are just the right size for my two month old to snuggle. She smiles every time I give them to her. They hold up well in the wash and are easy to stick in the diaper bag. I'm thinking of buying some back-ups.

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This is our fourth "flato" cozy and we love them. Yes, they are small, but that's the idea. It's perfect for even the littlest hands and both my 6 month old and two year old them them. The pup has plenty of places for the baby to chew on, which is the main purpose of these in the beginning. The face is very cute and the baby loves getting kisses from his pup. My favorite part, besides the extreme softness and cute factor, is the ease of it being machine washable. They come through the wash beautifully. Overall, i definitely recommend this for any child!

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I was already aware that this item was going to be small from the other reviews, however this I was still a bit taken back by the size. They are accurate in saying the size of an adult hand. Anyway it is super soft and my son is teething right now and so he is constantly chewing on it. He is 5 months and since it is small and lightweight he is easily able to pick it up and hold on to it.

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My son has the horse and this was a Christmas present...so soft and light weight, we give him this to snuggle with at night, no worries he will smother himself. Perfect size for a lovey!

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Little Tikes Baby Tap A Tune Piano

Little Tikes Baby Tap A Tune PianoMy son just got this passed on to him from a friend. He adores it and it has quickly become his favorite toy. I can tell because even if I put other toys around him to keep him entertained, this is the one he will go for even over bigger toys.

I wouldn't so much say it's an educational toy at this point. But I am proud that he quickly caught on to the fact that by him hitting the top portion (the xylophone) it would result in a noise. He used the two little sticks to hit the piano portion as well, but hey he'll learn. This toy, in the short time that we have had it, has already entertained him for a couple of hours a day. I sit him in front of it and he goes at it laughing and looking at me with a face of pride and accomplishment.

My son is 9-months-old but I can see this being a toy that will interest even a toddler. It's a cute, simple toy. Small enough that it does not take much room to store (important to me because I live in an apartment) and easy to wipe down and clean.

So far, I've loved it and am so glad I got one.

I bought the Baby-Tap a Tune Piano for my grandson when he was 4 months old. He immediately took to it. He is now 6 months and still going strong. When he visits me, which is quite often, his face lights up whenever I take it out for him to play with. Being a grandmother I have bought a great many different toys for him, but this one is his favorite. He loves pounding on the keys and gets very excited when he hears the sounds that he makes all by himself. The toy is literally unbreakable, and very safe. There are no loose parts or sharp edges. He is 6 months old now and sitting by himself and is enjoying the piano even more. The only thing that frustrates him is that he cannot pick it up and chew on it. His frustration does not last long once he starts playing his very own compositions on this great piano. I would recommend this to anyone who has a child 4 months and up. At first he used to lie on his belly and bang on the piano, now that he's sitting it is much easier for him to entertain himself and his grandmother by playing his very own compositions. The price is excellent and this toy will last for years. Highly recommended.

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As musicians, my husband and I hope to foster a love of music in our children, so we're happy Little Tikes makes musical instruments. I lucked out and got this at a garage sale, but however you get it, this makes a great first instrument for the young 'uns. The four keys outline a major chord and are easy to bang on. My daughter likes to have me sing back the notes she's playing! However, she is nearing 2 1/2, and is more than ready for the full octave piano--there are SO many basic tunes you can play on that one! So her baby brother can play on this one! We love just about anything Little Tikes makes, for their durability, colors, educational value, or just plain fun! If you can get only one, however, go with the full octave piano, as other reviewers have recommended!

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Serenity got this piano when she was around 5 months old. She's almost 21 months old now, and this is still one of her favorite toys to play with!

It's a simple, durable toy that requires nothing but your child's imagination to play! It teaches babies "cause & effect" when they are younger, and as they get older they learn to "play" different tunes. Serenity even sings as she taps out her tunes!

For sure a bigger piano will do more and a Schoenhut First Piano is something I'm seriously considering purchasing for Serenity's 2nd Birthday or maybe Christmas, but given the tons of abuse this piano has endured over the past 16 months, and all the smiles, laughs and fun Serenity has had playing with it I would buy it again in a heartbeat!

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This is a really great toy. It plays nice notes that have a good sound to them even when played in any combination. The notes can be played with the lightest touch or by banging the notes as my 8 mo old sometimes does. She likes the noises and I do too very easy on the ears. It's one of her favorite toys!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Child to Cherish Bank

Child to Cherish 'Billy the Baseball' BankI was hoping the turtle itself was a little larger, but it is really cute. The bug container is also cute.

I purchased this gift for a baby shower, as the theme for her room is butterflies. When it arrived, I was so please at how adorable it turned out to be. The mom-to-be and grandma-to-be LOVED it! Great purchase that I would definitely recommend.

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We gave the ladybug bank to our little girl for her 3rd birthday--she's big into coins and inserting them into the slot--she adores it! The ladybug bank is cute, functional, and a nice change from the standard piggy bank. Makes a great gift!

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I got this bank for my nephew as a gift and it's very cute and well packaged. However it was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. The description did say it was 6.6 x 6.1 x 6 inches, but somehow it just seemed a lot smaller when I received the package.

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I bought this for my 1 year old daughter's room and the bank itself is very cute. The container it came in is not worth keeping. There is no way we could use it since the top doesn't fit the container....it seems like it was bent out of shape before we received it. Other than that I love the bank.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Baby Signing Time DVD Collection

Baby Signing Time DVD CollectionMy 17 month old absolutely loves watching these DVDs. She has a signing vocabulary of about 40 words. She loves being able to sign her wants and needs. I highly recommend this DVD series for parents of toddlers.

I have several Signing Time dvds and we love each one. My son loves to watch. I don't usually encourage television watching in babies but when it's educational I make an exception.

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I bought these when my daughter was 7 months old. I was expecting her to sign to communicate but she didn't sign until she was about 11 year old. She was very excited even before the movie started, when she hears the giggles and the logo popping up. When she was about 13 months old, her signing vocabulary increases by 1-2 words per week if I keep showing her the signing and the real subjects.

Now, she is 16 months old. she can sign baby, music, food, drink, peach, dog, dada mama, hat, music, more, milk, shoes, socks, dirty, nice, please, sorry, etc. It is a lot of fun seeing her signing because she looks so cute and silly!

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I ordered this DVD set for my 13 month son at the time. He loves this set. After two days watching first DVD, he started signing for "drink" and "more". I was surprized how quick he picked up. He is now 20 months old and still these are his favorate DVDs. I also bought Wordworld but he prefer to watch signing time. So I ordered signing time practice which teach him ABCs and 123s but he doesn't like to watch it too long. Maybe he is too young for that. Before he started watching this, I let him watch "your baby can read" since he was 3 month old. No, he didn't learn how to read but, he learned all his body parts from that DVDs. I don't play after we got signing time but he still knows all his body parts. Our family was impressed that he knows all his body parts at 8 month. Another DVD he really likes is "Letter factory" but not as much as signing time. Anyways, I would highly recommend this to every mom who wants to communicate with their little one.

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I bought these when my daughter was about 4 months. We have only watched the 1st DVD so far, so that is why I have only rated this as 4 stars. My daughter loves watching the other babies' faces, so this signing video definitely keeps her attention, much more so than the animated baby sign flash cards we play with on my iPad from time to time. Your baby will learn the signs faster if you watch the video and sign along with him or her. For instance, during the song about drinking, I always have a glass of water near by and am sure to sign to her that 'mommy is drinking water' while the video is playing the 'drink' song. So yes, you should watch this video with your children so you can lean the signs and use them with baby, I try to avoid using this video as ababy sitter, although it sure is tempting sometimes. If she loves the other DVDs as much as the first, this will be a 5 star product.

UPDATE: It's official these DVDs are awesome! My daughter just turned 7 months old and started signing 'milk' to me this week while she was drinking a bottle. Now I can ask her by signing if she wants milk and if she doesn't she just looks at me, but if she does she signs milk back to me. It is so amazing that she can communicate with me now on some level. She gets really excited now everytime we watch one of the DVDs.

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Dandelion Hand Crocheted Ring Rattle

Dandelion Hand Crocheted Ring Rattle, LadybugMy newborn loves this rattle. At 3 weeks old, it's the only toy she will respond to. We use it to encourage her to move her head during tummy time.

Got when my baby was just about 4months, has been a wonderful toy in many ways; rattle is very entertaining and he can shake by himself easily, fabric is nice and soft which is perfect for when he tries to jam it into his mouth(teething), size is perfect for grasping and learning how to pass between hands, it can also fit like a bracelet. Overall it has helped improve his motor skills! Highly recommend!!!

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Kushies Pupa Build and Stick Musical Caterpillar

Kushies Pupa Build and Stick Musical CaterpillarI LOVED the idea of the pupa it even comes with color coded dots to show you how to play a few simple songs, but was sorely disappointed when we received it in the mail. Within 3 days 3 of the balls had stopped working (one had gotten stuck on the tone and I had to slam it down to get it to stop) and one had changed tones. Plus the balls got lost all over the house once my baby started playing with them. I will say, however, that Kushies' customer service is INCREDIBLE. Within 24 hours of filing my complaint I had an answer and they are sending me a new toy for free. I chose a different one, obviously, but have not yet received it. I would def buy from them again because of my cust serv experience. She said it was VERY rare that almost all the balls stopped working, so maybe I got a super dud and others are great. Good luck!

What a great idea! This is one toy that my 8 month old daughter and I both enjoy. Each ball has a different tone do, re, me, fa, so, la, ti, do. I play twinkle twinkle and other tunes. However...the 'do' ball was broken when it arrived. Although returned and working, for $60 this toy should be more durable.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Child to Cherish Large Stitched Elephant Bank

Child to Cherish Large Stitched Elephant Bank, BlueThis adorable little ele-bank is suitable for way more ages than just children. It's a bit bigger than my imagination placed it, but that's certainly not a bad thing, and the only issue, if one would call it that, is that the stopper at the bottom is hard to remove. At first, I was almost afraid of breaking it to get the little name-card thing out, but still, it serves the purpose -the difficulty is a deterrent to spending money as soon as you put it in there!

This bank is very unique...not your average "piggy" bank! The quality is outstanding, and the appearance is even better than pictured. The painted on stitching makes it look like a stuffed animal instead of ceramic. The price is fantastic and it looks like a much more expensive item. I highly recommend it!

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This looks very nice in person. It's very solid, with money in there it's actually getting pretty heavy. I recieved my personalization, you have to pay about $7 to get the name and an icon sent to you, but it came quickly and I had no problems adhering it. It's a generous size and looks really nice.

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I was searching for a bank for my nephews Baptism gift. I wanted something different other than a pig. My first choose of this bank was green, but they were on back order so I chose the blue one. This bank is so much cuter in person. The quality is good. I would recommend it to anyone.

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My daughter loves this bank. It holds more, so better for saving. It is easy to get bills out (previous banks have cause bills to rip).

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Monday, March 24, 2014

Astrostar Astro Star Laser Projector Cosmos Light Lamp

Astrostar Astro Star Laser Projector Cosmos Light LampThis thing was a huge waste of money. Not just "some assembly" required. You must assemble the entire thing including the battery mechanism. To add insult to injury, mine was missing parts. The bulb is very weak. Barely lit the corner of my room. LOOKS NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURE. This item is a massive FAIL AND WASTE OF MY MONEY

THIS PRODUCT IS A WASTE OF MONEY. tape doesnt stick its just cheap laminated cardboard taped together, the wiring comes loose so the light flickers, might as well had a kindergarten class poke holes in paper and put a flashlight through it

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We bought this product for my daughter. When it came in the mail it was in a flat box. No where in the ordering did it say, assembly required. I was thinking hmmm I wonder why. I open the box, it is in pieces down to the part where you put the batteries in and the directions are in Chinese. Complete frustration. I am shocked that Amazon would have a company that deceiving in their store.

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To all who wrote a bad review, before you throw your projector away, maybe you should watch this assembly video...

The actual product is from a site called Infmetry, and I saw a few other videos with the product and the box is clearly not from here, which would explain why the directions were in Chinese. However, if you buy it from here on Amazon it does not tell you assembly is required, where as the site Infmetry does and an assembly video is provided on the site as well. The actual product is not AstroStar, in fact, it is called a DIY Romantic Star Light Kit, so "DO IT YOURSELF" is written in the title. Go figure... Anyway, whether you buy it off of here, or the Infemtry site, I hope you check out the video and give this product a chance. Like the others who reviewed this so well, you just have to give a little elbow grease to enjoy.

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You can buy this item on ebay for $0.99 plus 5 dollars s/h NEW. dont buy from this seller.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Russ Berrie Yomiko Newborns Beagle 8.5"

Russ Berrie Yomiko Newborns Beagle 8.5'Cute little beagle for my granddaughter. A little bigger than I thought it would be but still on the small side.

I bought this as part of a secret santa gift. It's small and cute and very very soft. I wanted to keep it for myself!

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Munchkin Sea Squirts Bath Toys - 15 Pack

Munchkin Sea Squirts Bath Toys - 15 PackMy son loves his bath toys. They make him laugh and smile when he is in the bath. They are bright in colour and he loves squirting water at us

Super fun pack! I attached them to diaper-cakes I made :}

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Safety 1st Activity Walker, Kenley Sound 'N Lights

Safety 1st Activity Walker, Kenley Sound 'N LightsOverall this is not a bad walker. My daughter is 7 months old and she started sitting in it when she turned 6 months. Her feet still don't touch the ground and I'm not sure whether that is because she too small for it, if it is too big for her, or both, but I'm optimistic that she will be able to walk around in it soon enough. I wish the people who made this would have made it adjustable so that I could get her feet to touch the ground, but it is what it is. It might be smart to compare this walkers to other walkers before you buy it though. Hope this helps somebody.

It's really a great walker for my baby...she enjoy walking and have fun at the same time..it's little light so it's easy for her to turn around by herself..

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When I first received this walker, I was very frustrated because my daughter's toes would only touch the ground if she leaned to the side (she's 9 months and in the 50% for height). I concidered returning it but decided not to and instead used it as a chair for her when I was prepping food in the kitchen. I'm glad I kept it because after about three days, the seat "settled" in place (I assume that's what happened; possibly it stretched) and now her feet touch the ground.

My daughter isn't particular amused with the attached toys but her cousin, who is about the same age, LOVES the toys. The noise making one does produce an obnoxiously loud tune but if you place a strong adhesive tape over the speaker (small hole on bottom), you can muffle the sound and neither of the babies that use mine have bothered with the tape.

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My daughter is 8 months old and in the 50th percentile for height; her feet do not even come close to reaching the floor on the lowest setting! The instructions say to lower the adjustment until your baby is comfortably standing, but your baby can't even stand because of the design of the seat; it has baby in the sitting position so that her legs are in an L-shape instead of downward. By the time my daughter will be tall enough to use this, she'll probably be walking on her own, rendering this walker useless. She was excited when we sat her in this, so it made me sad to see that she couldn't even operate it because of the height. I ended up pushing her around the living room a little bit just so she could have fun for a few minutes.

The wheels on this are cheaply made. They sounded ragged on my wood floors, and would catch a little when I turned the walker, so I imagine it won't roll much at all if you have carpet.

This item requires batteries, which come with it, but what they don't tell you is that you cannot change the batteries. There is not a way to change them at all! ...So once the batteries run down, this walker is no longer a "Sounds 'n Lights" walker, because there will be no more sounds and lights; there will only be slider toys and a push button.

The music on this walker is incredibly loud! It hurt my ears being farther away, so I can't imagine what it did to my daughter's ears sitting right there next to the speaker, especially if I had left it on for longer than the few seconds I did. There is no way to adjust the volume, either, so you can either not use the music or blow out your baby's eardrums.

The toy steering wheel was a joke, too. It seems like it's backward, and my daughter couldn't even turn it other than a few budges. It's in an awkward position.

I do not recommend this product whatsoever! It is a complete waste of money. The only thing good I can say about it is that it looks cute.

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Gund Brights Colorfun Pupps Puppy 4" Plush

Gund Brights Colorfun Pupps Puppy 4' PlushMost stuffed animals are NOT for infants. This one is! No buttons or removable parts, really soft and cuddly, and the colors are vibrant. My 9 month old grandson loves it!

I bought this for my grandson while visiting French Lick resort, and my granddaughter liked it so much, I ordered this on Amazon for her. It doesn't make any sounds, it's just a soft and colorful plush toy.

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My daughter had this since she was born (she is now 5) we are replacing it because it was lost but showed no real signs if wear considering how long she had had it and how well loved it was. ...having to replace as she is still upset (over a month later) about it being lost! Marked low for education as isn't really an education toy, but scored high on everything else, is well worth the money as durable and well made.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Little Tikes Endless Adventures Swing Along Castle

Little Tikes Endless Adventures Swing Along CastleI was excited to see a swing and slide combo because my son loves both. I purchased this thinking that it would be a perfect starter set for my 21 month old. The swing is so low to the ground that my sons feet hit the ground when he swings, which stops him from swinging. He does love the slide and the fact that he can climb into the swing alone, but it really defeats the purpose. And for his age my son is short. I would not recommend this playset for anyone with an average size toddler, buy something a little bigger for them to grow into. We are sending it back:(

This is a good idea, as anyone who has a child that has outgrown their baby swing and misses it. However, this product is much smaller than the age range indicates (it says 1-4 years). A more appropriate age would be 6 or 9 months to 18 months. Let me explain, my 8 month old fits the swing perfectly right now, but there are only a few inches from his feet to the floor and his head is at the top of the swing. When standing, the side is at chest height on him. My son is very tall for his age (about 32 in), but I cannot see this fitting even an "average sized" four year old as it is marketed. Also the entire structure moves when the swing is being used. My son only weighs 22 lbs, I can't imagine what would happen if you put a 4 year old on this (provided you scrunched them into the swing in the first place). Don't get me wrong, my son LOVES this...unfortunately it will only be in the toy rotation for the next three or four months tops.

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I purchased the above item for my granddaughter's 1st birthday in February. She is now 16 months old. Sadly, she looks to

big for this item and she is small for her age. This will never be age appropriate to 4 YEARS OLD. She will only be able to play

on it this summer. VERY MISLEADING INFORMATION. I would not recomend this product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This is a great small climber! It is small enough to easily fit into a decent sized bedroom/ playroom, but still big enough to befun to climb and play on for little ones. The age rec on this was 1-4, but i'd say its more appropriate for about 15mos to 2.5yrs. Any older and the child might be amused for a day, but it is just not challenging enough or big enough. The swings sits very low and the slide is pretty short.that makes them great for learning to use them and entertaining toddlers, but preschool age kids would probably not have as much interest. My son is not crazy about using the swing for himself, but he puts his bear in it and pushes it. Also, as many other commenters said, the climb up to the platform is fine for a child who's been walking/climbing for a few months, but since there is minimal traction, it might be a bit too hard for very early climbers. Still, some challenge is good for the child to develop climbing and coordination skills. The telescope and wheel are especially fun for my son and his friends who've been over. They seem to get a Big kick out of aiming the scope around to look at each other though it, and spinning the wheel seems to be fun for imaginitive play as if they are driving. It is also very sturdy, and was incredibly easy to assemble. It took me less than 10 minutes to get it set up in my son's room, even without needing directions. I would say go for this if your kids are very young, but otherwise they'll outgrow it too soon.

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We received this for Christmas as a gift from the Grandparents. Its small and was intended to stay in our basement for winter play. Its a very sturdy item, and was really quick and easy to set up.

However, the swing handles are straight metal bars, with not much of a backward motion. My 14 month old daughter hates being in the swing currently. But I suspect it will break easily on the backward motion of the swing, if or when she wants to actually go in.

Also, there aren't stairs to climb on the back to get down the slide. Its a sort of "rock climbing wall" back there to get onto the slide platform. She hasn't been able to climb it yet, as she slides off the "rocks", unless she has on a rubber soled shoe. Since this is indoors currently, she often is in socks or a leather soled slipper shoe. Not enough traction to climb up onto the platform to get down the slide.

Its good in theory, but I wouldn't recommend it as it is.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Evenflo ExerSaucerJump and Learn Stationary Jumper, Jam Session

Evenflo ExerSaucerJump and Learn Stationary Jumper, Jam SessionGreat product once again by evenflo! This is the 5th evenflo exersaucer I've purchased in 12 yrs! I searched the web for weeks for an entertainer and came across this one. It was the only one out there that offered all the features I was looking for. Unfortunately no one had written a review on it so I was a little nervous to spend the $149.99. Especially since it was nothing like the evenflo smart steps I previously owned with my (thought was last!) baby. Well my 5 month old LOVES THIS!!! The 3 music stations do interact together while attached to the unit (not sure how really). And the bar across the top has music as well when you pull on the plush instrument toys. Also allows me to attach other toys to it as well. She loves all the teethers and bright colors. I thought by the photo that the bottom floor base was like an exercise ball, but its not. Its made of plastic and the underneath is hallow, doesn't add "more bounce" but does help with balance developement. This does seem to take up slightly more room then the a traditional exersaucer but well worth it! It also doesn't fold or come apart for storage or travel, which I use to take my other one with me when going to bbq's and other outings. I can get this outside on my own though. Also the photo on amazon shows a circular bottom, but it is actually triangular. This is better in my opinion because it fits nicely in a corner! Look no further, this is the one!

We started using this when our son was 3 months (~15 lbs). We used soft props to keep him from wobbling too much. He is now almost 5 months and can stay in it for about 30 minutes at a time. He likes the music and lights. He can't quite reach the tall toys yet but he likes looking at them. This unit is more expensive than other units but is well made and has held up well to daily use. The seat is washable and I haven't noticed any discoloration or shrinkage after washing. The base is a triangle not circle as pictured on Amazon.

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I was wary of many jumpers because they had so many attachments and noisy components and colors and craziness that I thought there was no way they could be good for babies or their attention spans (or my migraines). Our baby LOVES this jumper, and it's not even really that noisy or annoying. The colors are less obnoxious than on a lot of other jumpers.

Downsides are that it takes an awful lot of batteries (12 AAA), and it's a real pain to assemble (some of the pieces on ours didn't fit perfectly together, and so the little blue saucer disc is not completely attached to the frame despite our best efforts). But our son loves it so much that I couldn't knock a star for them.

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I bought this because I was hoping a music themed jumparoo would have some better music. I think it's decent. There a jazz, rock'n roll and classical sound to it. the jazz is "when the saints come marching in", the rock in "rocking robin" and I should know what the classical tune is with my background but I'm not sure about that. It's interesting because the different "stations" interact with each other if you get them going at the same time, ie, if the baby plays the drums, and then moves over to the keys, the drums are activated along with the keys and play along for a few moments. I think this is pretty sophisticated but it doesn't last too long. Overall the look of this is OK, the music is definitely better than others, and I'm overall happy with it. I did purchase a large mirror that I mounted to the side with the stuffed instruments that my baby really appreciates. The disc on the bottom has a little give to it but I wouldn't call it bouncy by any means. The mirror I bought is: Wimmer-Ferguson Double-Feature Mirror and it fits very well on the cross bar. I recommend adding this as any baby loves a mirror

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We purchased this for my 4 month old after reading through tons and tons of reviews and advice on purchasing a Jumparoo versus an ExerSaucer. I am so glad we went with this ExerSaucer!

Here are the PROS:

Very sturdy/solid and well made. The toy options are fantastic. My 4 month old is able to grab at the large teethers without a problem and flip the music book toy back and forth. There are others that she is not strong or tall enough to play with just yet, but of course she is growing...

The seat is deep and very supportive. She is able to reach the bottom (first setting) without having anything under her feet. (Note: when you first put your baby in it he/she will probably not be able to reach, but the elastics stretched after a total of about 1 hour of use.)

I love that the seat is bouncy, but not super bouncy. I really didn't want my child to just keep bouncing like crazy without paying attention to any of the toys around her. This is a GREAT option if you have older siblings that will also be playing with your younger one. My 4 year old loves playing with this with her baby sister, the microphone is her favorite. The three musical toys on the base (piano, book, and drum) have two noise settings, the lower setting is perfect for us, not too loud. I don't find the songs annoying in any way. The musical toys on the base are also "smart" in that, if set to the right mode, play at the same time when only one of them is pressed. I have called the company myself and have confirmed that all plastics are BPA free. The plastics in this product are PP, ABS, and EVA (a common platic used for teethers), which all seem acceptable.

Things you need to be aware of:

This has a large footprint. Although this doesn't bother me at all.

The seat really doesn't turn as well as it probably should. I have not gotten around to calling the company, but I will soon and update my review with their response. The seat is not an issue for us at this point.

This is made in China.

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Under the Nile Organic Veggie Toy

Under The Nile Grape ToyThis is a perfectly fine product, good materials and construction, and I think it's cute. But since my baby doesn't ever look at it or reach for it, I can't recommend it.

My 5 month old sun loves playing with the grape toy. It is especially nice because he is able to grab onto it very easily and loves to "eat" it. I guess you could say we are trying to get him in the good habit of eating fruit before he is ready for the real thing.

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We LOVE all of the Under the Nile teething vegetables & fruits! Our 9 month old adores them and we have gotten a lot of mileage out of each one. These grapes are fun for him to explore with his mouth and fingers. They wash and dry very easily too!

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My 7 month old loves this thing and loves chewing on it. Also it washes really well in the washing machine. Not every baby loves every toy, but if you get it cheap enough it is nice to try. It is an eco friendly product that I do not have to worry about my son chewing on it. We have now moved on and have Mr Banana and Mr Carrot as well. He loves them all.

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My 7 month old enjoys this toy. He loves anything with a face on it. Just wish the face was a little easier to see. He squeals when he finally notices the face, like he forgot it ws there and is surprised each time. I don't have to worry about what he's putting in his mouth when he (inevitably) chews on this toy.

FAIR TRADE PRODUCT YAY !!!!!!!!!

I may get more of these vegetable toys....