Monday, August 25, 2014
Gund Lolly Giraffe Rattle Toy 5" Plush
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
North American Bear Baby Cozy, Velveteen Circus Horse
Seems like a good size for an attachment animal for babies and young children because only the head is stuffed, the body is flat, so it packs very small but is big enough to get good handfuls of. Also, as I said, very very soft.
Probably not big enough to be an only gift, but as part of a multi-gift gift it was fantastic. Would def. buy another animal from this company as a baby shower gift in the future.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Wonderworld Duck Family Wooden Pull-Along Toy
Unfortunately, although this toy is adorable to see, its engineering isn't quite right. It is almost impossible to pull it around without the rear ducklings flipping over, and it is oddly difficult to right them. It's even hard for us adults in this household to play with this toy without capsizing (we use it on carpet, but it's firm non-bumpy carpet so it should work fine. All our other pull-toys are fine). I am hopeful that when the boy gets a little older, he'll be able to get some use out of this up on the hardwood, where it'll be less likely to fail. But for now when he's mostly playing on the carpet, it's pretty much a fail.
Also, ours was sloppily produced, with stray strands of dried glue all over the place. Boo.I am very happy with this toy and my 15 months daughter likes it very much.
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Little Tikes Princess Cozy Coupe
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This was a Christmas present for our 20 month old little girl. She loves it, although I don't feel the wheels turn all that well. It was easy to put together and seems relatively sturdy. Our 5 year old little boy loves to get in with her (definitely a tight squeeze) and they play great together with it! All in all I would buy this again...it's great for a range of ages.We just got ours today for our 17 month old daughter and even before we had a chance to put it together she wanted to sit in it! The wheels roll so smooth and she just loves it! She also loves phones so the phone that comes with it makes this car even better!I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my 2 year old granddaughter. My husband put it together (fairly easy) and we brought it to her fully assembled. It was the hit of the holiday! She absolutely loved it and spent almost the entire day in it. Her baby sister with either get it in a couple of years or I would buy another one for her. With all the problems in recent times with foreign made products, I was very happy with this made in the USA toy.Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Russ Berrie Babies Love To Learn 16" Giraffe Activity Doll
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This giraffe is so adorable and a great doll for teaching small children to learn to zip, snap, button, tie their shoes, etc... In addition to the skills it teaches it is soft and cuddly!!!Read Best Reviews of Russ Berrie Babies Love To Learn 16" Giraffe Activity Doll Here
This arrived with the shirt torn at the seam, so I'm sending it back. It is a cute doll, though, so I was disappointed in the poor quality of the clothing material.Want Russ Berrie Babies Love To Learn 16" Giraffe Activity Doll Discount?
Sunday, April 13, 2014
TY Beanie Baby - BALDY the Bald Eagle
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I am a first grade teacher and I am using the eagle to teach the kids a reading strategy in my guided reading groups using their "eagle eye" searching the picture to see if they can figure out a word. They love it! The Eagle is very durable in the hands of 5 and 6 year olds.Read Best Reviews of TY Beanie Baby - BALDY the Bald Eagle Here
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Carter's Green Elephant Valance, Green/Choc, 60 X 14"
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Love the entire green elephant set. We are having a girl, but wanted to keep the room relatively gender neutral (we have enough pink clothes anyway). This is so cute! Appears well made seams are even, closed, etc. Only difficulty was finding a paint color to match. After painting about 11 different color swatches on the wall we decided on corn husk by Behr and that was lightened or not full strength or whatever the terminology is. We trust the Carter's brand and are happy with the purchase.Read Best Reviews of Carter's Green Elephant Valance, Green/Choc, 60 X 14" Here
I am expecting my first child and I am not finding out what I am having so this is the perfect print and colors. It is going to be perfect and I'm so glad I have almost the whole nursery finished. I thought I was going to have to iron it but the wrinkles came right out! It's a great purchase!Want Carter's Green Elephant Valance, Green/Choc, 60 X 14" Discount?
I absolutely adore this collection! We don't know the sex of our baby and felt the green elephant collection would go great for either a boy or a girl. The valance looks even better in person. Very pleased with this purchase!Saturday, April 5, 2014
Pocoyo Bath Fun -Complete Set of 3 Single Packs: Elly, Pato, Poco, New - Bandai America
My son loves them even if he is reluctant to put them in the bathtub.
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It's so hard to find Pocoyo toys right now!!! I bought these for my 2-year-old brother and he LOVES them! These are his first Pocoyo toys and when he opened them on Christmas Day the first thing he wanted to do was take a bath : ) Great buy!I order this product to decorate my son's birthday cake and works perfect, after the big day he is playing more and more withSunday, March 16, 2014
Small World Express Egg-Shape Sorter
The Hide N Squeak Eggs come in a really fun case, the shells intermix and young babies can connect them on the different eggs very easily. Even the eggs are cute, when you press them they squeak! It is difficult for my son to put the egg shapes in the right place in the egg carton, but not a big deal; he enjoys playing with the eggs while he's learning to master this skill.
The Express Egg Sorter has limited appeal and use. Really wouldn't buy these again. I definitely recommend the Hide N Squeak set.I'm puzzled by some of the other reviews...my child's experience with the egg sorter is completely different from those who report difficulty and frustration. A friend of mine gave it to my son when he was 2, and indicated that it was her daughter's favorite toy. My son found it equally entertaining. When other toys were cast aside permanently, it was one that he would go back to. Visiting friends were always attracted to it as well. When he at last outgrew it, I kept it in the very small collection of sure winners for visitors and potential grandchildren. Yes, there is a right way to put each egg together, and a right way to fit the egg in to the crate, but it is designed to promote pattern recognition and build dexterity. Challenge is good! I agree the handle is flimsy but it hasn't been a problem in the 13 years that we've had ours. Of course it only got daily use for about 2 years. I'm now buying another set for nephews who want their own!
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Let me count the ways that this is a horrible toy:If you put an egg in the carton wrong end down it can get VERY stuck and what kid knows to put the skinny end down?
The case is flimsy plastic.
The carton says 18 months+ but it is a choking hazard for kids under 3...hmmm.
The "quote" on the side is supposedly by a 2 year old "With the Egg-Shape Sorter learning my shapes was over easy!" what 2 year old says that!!
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Like the play value of the toy, and all three of the grandchildren seem to enjoy matching the shapes, but it is sometimes hard for my two year twin grandsons to get the eggs apart. The good thing is I think it they are getting easier to get apart as they are used more.We had these eggs 30 years ago when my children were babies, and I was so happy to see that they are still available for my grandchildren to play with. Perfect for kitchen play, these span a wide age range.Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Fisher-Price: Boppin' Beats Build-a-Band Musical Stacking Toy
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My daughter got this for her 1st birthday, and now seven months later, it's still one of her favorite toys! She loves all the action, the play cymbal, the little drum pad, the tambourine...my only negative comments is that it's a little bulky for storage, takes up lots of room in the toy box. I have to say I like the nice mix of music, slightly different from the usually childrens toy music, not nearly as annoying!Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price: Boppin' Beats Build-a-Band Musical Stacking Toy Here
We bought this toy for my son when he was 7 months old. He is now 13 months, and he still loves it! The jazzy music is lively, upbeat, and enjoyable for both mom and baby. My son loves to take the instruments off the base and then put them back. This toy is not at all expensive for the endless amount of enjoyment that it provides.Want Fisher-Price: Boppin' Beats Build-a-Band Musical Stacking Toy Discount?
My mom got this toy for my nieces and they both loved it. The oldest is now 12 and the youngest 5, so it lasted quite a few years and many stays at Nanny's house and was ALWAYS a favorite. Their baby brother is starting to crawl now, and he likes it too. Unfortunately after many many years, it is wearing out, so I am buying a new one, and hope it will last through when I have children.Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Girls Ballet Tutu Lavender
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I ordered these tutus for my boyfriends daughter, she loves them! I was scared they would not be very full because when they arrived they were packaged very small. But as soon as I opened the plastic they filled out beautifully. Since most toddler tutus are around $40, I was very pleased I got these under $10. Great for playing dress up!It is nice and full and the construction of the tutu is well done . The other reviews of this item were right on 5 stars.Really cute skirt. Very good quality for a ballet style skirt. I am required to write 4 more words, now just one.Wednesday, February 12, 2014
B. Hellophone - Mango/Solid
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Our 16-month-old grandson was constantly wanting to play with his parents' smartphones, so when they came to visit we had this waiting for him. He loved it! It opens and closes easily, pushing the buttons makes tones and plays songs, and (best of all) we were able to record a message for him on one of the buttons ourselves! They stayed with us for a week and this little play phone was carried around, talked to, and played with more than any of the other toys we had for him it was a real favorite! Highly recommended by this grandmother!Read Best Reviews of B. Hellophone - Mango/Solid Here
I bought this for my toddler, but my 7 year old niece seems to enjoy it more. She mainly uses it for the record feature. She likes to record a message privately and then give it to someone to see how they will respond. She thinks it's quite funnylike a watered down version of crank calling. My toddler rarely reaches for this toy.Pros:
Beautiful packaging
Sturdy
Easy for small hands to manipulate
Attractive design
Cons:
Not very engaging for my toddler
Product highlight said that "Parents can record and lock messages for kids to discover". I thought this meant that I would be able to record several messages for my daughter. It only allows you to record one short message at a time.
Product highlight also says: "3 pre-recorded messages", when it only comes with 2. Maybe they are including the message you record yourself?I like it just fine. My son likes it too. I wish there was a button to turn on/off the automatic rings that happens right after you snap the phone close. Other than that, a good toy phone.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Infantino: Bendy Bug
I will say though that we bought this at a "high end" neighborhood toy store and only paid $4.99 for it! I couldn't believe it was $9.99 on here!
Just a note to the other reviewer! You should never heat ANY plastic to such a high degree, especially something a child is putting in their mouth! They release chemicals which are toxic! This includes dishwashers and microwaves!My baby love it!
I bought this when my baby turned 5 months and he falled in love, this toy make a funny noise and also the bug have a little teether perfect for his first tooth now my baby is 8 months and follow the bendy bug crawling... is like a toy who grow with your baby. Parents is a MUST!The picture doesn't do this toy justice, it is really cute. Baby loves it, especially the little blue antennas. They are evidently quite satisfying to gum.Nice colorful toy. My 6 month old grandson likes pushing it off his high chair tray and watching me pick it up over and over again.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone (6 Months +)
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My 15-month old son received this phone as a gift when he was 6 months old. He didn't use it much back at 6 months, but steadily his interest in it grew. He always prefers to play with my cell phone, but if I spend 30 seconds or so talking on this toy one, he'll gladly take it for a little while.It's not the kind of toy that can amuse a child for very long, maybe 5 minutes tops (which is why I knock it down 1 star), and it really doesn't teach much, but the compact size is perfect for throwing in your bag/stroller with a few other small toys for those moments when you need to pull out something to distract your child.
As others state, the greetings are nice, very clear. Every button makes a sound, and the music is both short and pleasant to the ear. I often find Fisher Price toys very poorly/cheaply made, but this one is really quite good. It's been dropped on our hardwood floors many times, and it still works almost perfectly (the music is slightly out of tune now, probably because of the internal battery wearing down).
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When we first got this phone, we were a little disappointed because it flipped closed too easily and my son couldn't open it again. Now that he is 10 months old, he really loves it, and can open and close it by himself. It is one of his favorite toys. He has even learned to say "Hi," when answering the phone because this phone says, "Hello" when it is opened. He loves pushing the buttons which make noises and music. I just wish this phone would light up like a real phone. He still loves the real phone best because it lights up green when the buttons are pushed.Want Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone (6 Months +) Discount?
Not that I encourage cell phone use or anything, but my 9 month old daughter loves our tv remotes, so I decided to get her a toy remote and also this toy cell phone (she hasn't gone after our phones since we don't use them much, but I figued what the heck). Well, she loves this cell phone toy more than the toy remote. We pretened to talk on it to keep her interest level up, but she finds it so much fun to open and close it that I'm not sure we really need to talk on it. When you open and close it the phone either plays a short song or says "hello" or "goodbye." It also makes the touch tone sounds when you press the numbers and has a "call" button that makes ringtones. It's a great toy! We've had it for almost a month now and my daughter still loves it, and it has held up well to sucking, chewing, dropping, and a lot of opening and closing. Not sure how educational it is? Does my kid need to learn how to use a cell phone? I guess she learns the dexterity and cause and effect of opening and closing something and having it make sounds.Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Spin Disc
After 3 months of daily use, it broke. The plastic in the base that the shaft goes through split, and would therefore no longer keep the washers and bearings secure, so when he'd sit on it, the top would be sitting directly on the base and would not spin. Those of you with autistic children can understand, when your child gets used to a particular activity in their daily routine and then have it break, it's a disaster! Meltdown city and impossible to communicate to my nonverbal child that it is broken.
The manufacturer of this product is a private source and you can NOT contact them directly. The representative of Sensory University (the seller) could offer me no recourse as the manufacturer only guarantees the product for 30 days! Just 30 days!!!
I had to reorder another one, which at $129 + shipping is not cheap! Especially if I am going to have to replace it every 3 months!
I would urge the manufacturer of this product to change the base of this spin disc as well as the way the base attaches to the seat--make it all metal plate and shaft, so plastic splitting is not an issue. Additionally, I would urge them to increase their warranty time and have the ability to be contacted by consumers! I'm really disappointed.
We loved this disc, which is the ONLY reason I am hesitantly purchasing another one. I hope the next one lasts a little longer.I highly recommend this product for any parent/guardian who has or know a child that is challenged with Sensory Integration Disorder SID. I recommend this product for children with strong upper body strength and can follow simple commands. The Spin Gym is slightly tilted, so pushing is not necessary. Spinning aids as a stimulus for the child and develops the vestibular system. As you read and learn about Sensory Integration Disorder I believe it will help more and more while enabling your child to successfully overcome obstacles with SID. This has been a very good product to add to my daughter's "sensory diet."Awesome! My nephew loved it! He has autism and finding toys he likes is not easy. This is one he really enjoys. Thank you.I really do love this spin disc. I am a traveling therapist so it is a little bigger and heavier than I would like for moving between locations. However, it spins very smoothly and the size makes it possible for the kids to be in many different positions and to easily propel themselves. I highly recommend it for quality!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Infantino: Monkey & Elephant Wrist Rattles
Also after 3-4 months (my baby is now 6 months old), the lower part or chin part of the elephant rattle...the stitching came off. Therefore the cotton or whatever material is inside is now showing and coming out. I won't give it to the baby again because baby might choke on this fiber fill or cotton filler.
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Couldn't get the baby interested in these wrist rattles as they are too quiet. They are cute and seem to be well made but the low sound renders them unusable. Great return policy at Amazon so was able to get my money back.Read Best Reviews of Infantino: Monkey & Elephant Wrist Rattles Here
These are excellent wrist rattles. With these rattles kids can't throw them on the ground every two minutes so they're entertaining without causing parents to pick them up all the time. The animals are very cute and give kids something to chew on as well as shake. This is great for kids who love to crawl, roll, or toddle around since they'll enjoy the noise as they're moving around. And if your little one likes these you may want to check out Infantino Foot Rattles as well.Want Infantino: Monkey & Elephant Wrist Rattles Discount?
Le compre esto a mi bebe de 3 meses y realmente me a funcionado bastante bien, tiene lindos y brillantes colores.Son bastante llamativo
Thursday, January 16, 2014
ACCESSORY: Little Touch Carrying Case/Tote
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I agree. The leap pad barely fits inside and has big pouches, rather than velcro flaps to contain all of the loose parts that come with the pad. Don't buy this.Read Best Reviews of ACCESSORY: Little Touch Carrying Case/Tote Here
That smart little two year old grandbaby loves her Leap Pad, but had diffuculty carrying it, so the Little Touch Carry Case is perfect for her. Now she can bring her Leap Pad, as well as extra books, and even a bottled water in the holder to my house. She loves it!I find this tote very functional as long as you use it as a carrier or tote. You will be very disappointed if you are purchasing this for storage if you want storage I recommend you buy the LeapPad Storage Organizer (it comes in blue & pink). I use this tote to carry my daughter's Little Touch books and cartridges to our friends and family houses. I usually carry 4 books and the accompany cartridges 2 in each front pocket. I have no problem getting her system in the bag and I have spare room for more books and cartridges in this section. I use the extra space when we go on long family road trips. I put 4 extra books in this section and that gives me a total of 8 books and cartridges that I can get into the bag. I am very pleased with the bag it has met all my expectations!Friday, January 3, 2014
Wonderworld Peek A Boo Roller
Two potential drawbacks: it is noisy on non-carpeted floors, and it is wood, so if your kid likes to swing things around...watch out! I am more than willing to work around those drawbacks though and will be back to purchase another one of these once my baby learns how to walk!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Fisher-Price Team Umizoomi Vehicle - Milli
An update for this product on March 18.
My daughter had her tonsils out and as an insentive to get her to drink I pulled out Millie from my hiding place and gave it to her. It is sturdy, and incredibly cute! It also bends the legs in a way that won't break and is easy. She sits in the plane just right, and can even be snapped in so when she is flying she doesn't fall out. My daughter sleeps with her and has been playing with her and she is a good size for taking in the car. She is also water proof so she can play with her in the bath tub! Something she really enjoys! I am finding more and more of these in the stores now! Can't wait to give her the other two characters, and I am thinking they will also work as a cake topper for her birthday cake!Team Umizoomi toys are in high demand & very hard to find which unfortunately has led to some high prices. I was able to get Milli directly by continuing to call Toys R Us until they had her in stock for $6.99. That is the price each of the 3 characters should be so I was ecstatic to get Milli for that. IMPORTANT NOTE: you must buy all 3 characters as your children will automatically want all 3 characters b/c they are Team Umizoomi. You are unable to just give one b/c they don't understand where the others are. I learned this quickly.....as soon as I gave Milli, the first question is where are Geo & Bot? Thank goodness I had made sure I bought them all before giving any of them or I would have had some sad little one's. Toys R Us never had the other 2 in stock so I watched Amazon daily. I eventually got Bot for around $11.00, but Geo never came down lower than the upper $20's. Although I'm upset that they don't have enough of these toys available which leads to price gouging, the toys themselves are very nice & look exactly like Geo, Milli & Bot. With each one you get a vehicle: Milli jet, Geo helicoptor & Bot the UMI Car which is a favorite! I really wish I could have paid $6.99 for each of them as this is how it should be, but it was worth having all 3 & paying a little more. It got kind of tiring calling Toys R Us daily & having them check the floor & back room to see if they had any (note: be sure to check their website too b/c once in great while they did have one in stock, but unless you spend a certain amount you will pay shipping & then Amazon might be a better option as it was for me). Also, I figured the time to keep calling the store, drive to the store & gas made the $11.00 for Bot okay. Geo was the highest, but that was all that was available.
If you are able to find these @ Toys R Us you will pay $6.99 each (Good Luck!!!!!); however, this has been difficult for some time as other reviews show as well.
Please make sure to buy all 3 before giving them to your children. Unless they truly have a favorite they will want the whole team & I honestly don't know why they didn't think to sell them as a team. Team Umizoomi is 3 characters & it would have been nice to purchase them as a set.
Again, good luck & I hope you find them @ the best price possible!!!!!
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waited for a week after stopping in on a Monday and a Friday at Toysrus. I would wait til they have them in for $6.99. It might take awhile but you get the whole set for less than $21.00 plus tax.My grandson who's 2 1/2 loves the show and Milli the most because of her measuring tape ponytails. This figures doesn't have a working measuring tape ponytail but he loves it just the same. She fits in a pocket easily and he loves the plane she comes with. I'll keep stopping in when I'm near a toyrus and see if I can get the other two. Toyrus says it only gets 5 in at one time and this week it was only Milli. It's almost like Cabbage Patch kids all over again finding these figures.
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These are super cute toys. I have to buy them from ebay because Amazon doesn't ship them to my country. My 34 months old son has been watching Team Umizoomi and loving it. I bought these toys for him so that he can relate to the cartoon better. His eyes really brighten up when he saw "Bot" and shouted "Umicar". He got more and more excited as I took out Milli and then Geo. These are good size little dolls with their respective vehicles. They are simple but fully captured the features of the cartoon. The dolls can sit in the vehicles or taken out to play separately. However the arms are not movable.My 2 year old loves this. She fits perfectly in a baby's hands, but not too small. Both pieces are pretty sturdy. I was sad to find it cheaper at Target.
