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

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Carter's My First Doll - Blonde

Carter's My First Doll - BlondeSince our daugther's birth she's loved this doll. I've bought 3 extra since, in case of an emergency. she's 15 months old and can't sleep without it. Just wish it wasn't so darn expensive.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Sassy Feed'em Up Plush Rattle Toy

Sassy Feed'em Up Plush Rattle ToyMy 6 month old daughter loves these. So far she is really into the watermelon and the broccoli. The apple is a little too big for her little hands, but she does nothing but grow, so that is ok! These are the perfect toys for her while playing in her crib.

Very colorful toys. My baby loves the crinkly texture of the broccoli. Even though he is 5 months, I think he likes them. He gets entranced by the colors. I like how plush the fruits and veggies are so that he will be unable to bonk himself in the head. :)

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

RICH FROG Original Rubber Duck - Royal Duck

RICH FROG Original Rubber Duck - Royal DuckCanst thou, O partial sleep, give thy repose

To the wet sea-boy in an hour so rude,

And in the calmest and most stillest night,

With all appliances and means to boot,

Deny it to a king? Then happy low, lie down!

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

Henry IV, Part 2, Act 3, Scene 1, 26-31

Intended as a manipulative for high school English classes, this so-called rubber ducky illustrates Henry IV's exasperation at his inability to get more than a few Zs.

However, as another reviewer has noted, this rubber ducky will not float in a manner befitting an anatid. It is possible that STEM classes can rectify this shortcoming. The only way that the product can even begin to justify its enormous price is as an educational tool for both English and STEM classes.

On the other hand, used only as a tool in English classes, the lack of floating verisimilitude might still pass. It is a rare English class that furnishes tubs of water in which to float rubber ducks, after all.

I spend a lot of time looking at rubber ducks; it's my job. I'm a rubber ducky retail buyer. I own this duck. I've handled this duck dozens of times and I have to say that, for a duck, it's a good, safe choice. Young children like to put ducks in their mouths. Duck butts go straight in, without a second thought. If you are concerned about BPAs, then this duck and his little gang of friends are a more natural choice. He doesn't float upright, it isn't advertised as such and, in fact, most rubber ducks on the market don't float upright;they float on their side. In order to float, they need a weighted bottom. That's just the way it is.

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You only have to pay about a thousand dollars extra to get the rubber crown on your rubber duck! I say go for it!

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lanco duckies are superfine im looking for the fancy eyelash lanco duck i love duckies

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Our duck can't swim. We believe his crown is too heavy and makes him drawn. But seriously, I only bought this product because it was advertised as Phthalates or BPA free but I mean come on, swimming is a basic skill every rubber ducky should have! Since our ducky can't swim, we sing to our baby girl about the ducky at bath time. The song goes something like this: My name is king ducky, king ducky and my crown is too heavy, too heavy so I can not swim, can not swim. I come from Spanish union labor and I was pretty expensive but I still can't swim, still can't swim....

Sunday, August 3, 2014

North American Bear Company Smushy Bear, Pink, Large

North American Bear Company Smushy Bear, Pink, LargeGreat stuff. Great material used in making. Soft to the touch and fine fine fine material. So very cute and nice.

I got one of these bears for my 9 month old great niece this past Christmas and now they're inseparable, especially at bedtime or nap time.

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I was looking for the perfect bear to take weekly pictures with my daughter showing how much she has grown in her first year. This bear is PERFECT! It's big enough, while not being too big. It's also very soft and will be a great keepsake as she grows up. If I have any more children, I will buy this same bear for them too. Highly recommended for any parents who want a photographic record of their baby's growth.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

FAO Schwarz 12 inch Teddy Bear Musical Crib Toy - Tan

FAO Schwarz 12 inch Teddy Bear Musical Crib Toy - TanI very much wanted to find a musical toy for a baby's cradle. It should be soft, really beautiful, and with pleasing and delicate music for the baby. I liked the picture, but when I had it in my hands, I loved this FAO Schwartz, I found it quite perfect. I'll buy it again for the next baby in my list.

Looks just like the picture. Soft & cute. Well made. Mine unfortunately doesn't play past maybe 10 seconds. Its annoying for my baby he becomes irritated frm it being so super quick. But once he hears it he's happy for like .... 10 seconds (: That's the only downfall to this cute darling bear.

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It is a fantastic and adorable toy was a gift for my nephew and he loves it. Spend all day with FAO bear and misses when we hide it.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

11" Treetops Giraffe

11' Treetops GiraffeI got this as a gift for my son and once I opened it I very much contemplated keeping it for myself!! Its so cuddly, so soft, so perfectly smushy!! I also had this gift packaged and it came perfectly boxed. I was a little hesitant buying a stuffed animal off Amazon, only bcs I like to feel the material its made with and I didnt know if it was just a good advert picture... but I had to try and Im so glad I did!! I am not worried about my 11 month old son nom'ing on any part of this stuffed animal.

I have been looking for this specific stuffed toy for ages. My son loves it. The material is very soft and just the right size for my two year old.

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I bought this for a girl who I was talking to at the time, and she loved it. She named him "Raffa" and it was honestly the softest and cuddliest thing i've ever had my hands on. This childrens toy ended up scoring me big points. Would buy a million of these and lay on them.

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My youngest grandson is now one and this darling stuffed toy was the perfect gift for his Christmas. He has 4 siblings so he needed a recognizable night-companion and this is just the thing. It is very soft and perfectly sized for a toddler.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Delta Disney Cars Square Table and Chair Set

Delta Disney Cars Square Table and Chair SetFor my son's 2nd birthday we redid his entire room in the Cars theme. We went as far as repainting his room & furniture.

This table & chair set is a MUST for any Cars fan. I was a little hesitant at first because the price was very good...so I wasn't expecting a whole lot. I was very pleasantly surprised. They are extremely sturdy, fairly heavy for the size, and beautiful bold colors/graphics. Can't go wrong with this fantastic set.

This table is nice because it is wood, instead of plastic and metal. My toddler loves it, but one of the table legs has loosened and stripped out where the leg screws into the table. We have glued it several times but it is still loose. The chairs have been durable and we have had the set for over a year now. Some of the paint on the top has chipped from being cleaned a lot.

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I purchased this table & chairs set as a birthday present for my grandson. I thought he'd use it for play. Well as it turns out, he loves it and wants to eat all of his meals at it which has greatly reduced mealtime battles and brought some peace and quiet to mealtime for his mom and dad.

All the surfaces with the pictures on are very durable and were in excellent condition. A leg or two had some blue paint missing or scratched off, but that was really no big deal to me. If need be, the legs can be easily unscrewed and repainted, which may be necessary in time, given the great amount of use this set will get. Great item!

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I was totally amazed at the shipping time with this set. I ordered it early in the morning and the next day it was at its destination!! I chose free shipping within 5-8 days and it was there in 1 day, amazing! Thank you Amazon! My Grandson loves the set. It is strong, durable, colorful, perfectly sized for a toddler and so cute. Not flake board, it is solid wood. Cannot go wrong with this set!

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My son loves this table to eat at use dough color draw paint and play with his cars toys on

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Photo Stacking Blocks

Photo Stacking BlocksI am so excited to begin learning at home with these using the printables found on What a bright idea! My blocks came in the mail today, and I am printing away to create inter-changeable learning blocks for my 8, 4 and 2 year old!!!

I purchased these to make a personalized gift for my grandchild. I do a lot of photography for fun, and loved the idea of adding photos of the family and pets, etc. the blocks are durable and soft, however, they are smaller than I thought they would be from the photo. You cannot go wrong with blocks, though. A child learns cause and effect, balance, coordination, etc, from these classic toys. I am pleased, overall.

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she liked this blocks for 10 minutes and another 10 minutes after i out photos in them... hope that she will like them, but facial tissues boxes work better so far!

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Blocks are a little firmer than I thought, still soft but not really squishy. But I love this idea and wish there were more products like it.

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These are perfect to use in my kindergarten classroom with addition/subtraction, sight words, sentence building, telling time cards inserted in them. The students roll a block, and read, solve, building a sentence, etc. Makes a fun center, or a whole group activity!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Anatex Mini Curves N' Waves Table

Anatex Mini Curves N' Waves TableMy son turned 1 year old today. I just ordered this two days ago with the super saver free shipping of amazon. He loves it. His two sisters were also playing with it. Thanks Amazon for the fast delivery. Arrived in perfect condition. Assembly is super easy just screw the leg to the table without any other gadgets except your hands and presto! Recommended for little ones. It's the right size for them and encourages cruising around the table.

I bought this for my daughter's 1st birthday. It is a beautiful, fun, and well put together toy. She plays with it for long periods of time. It is very strong and well made. Additionally it was easy to assemble. I think it will be a great heirloom.

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Durable and Fun toy for the patient waiting room! Decent size for kids 3-12. Extremely easy to assemble.

Would recommend for any doctor offices or therapy clinics that are looking for an affordable product.

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Wonderworld Bouncing Pounder

Wonderworld Bouncing PounderThere weren't many reviews of this toy, so I thought I'd put a few notes out there for those curious. It looks just as pictures; the colors and bright and seem durable thus far. There were a few minor cracks in the paint, but nothing that most people would notice. The only things that surprised me were that (1) the cylinders don't come out quite as high as I might have expected, making me wonder how obvious it is to a baby or toddler's attention span that there has been much change (I would say they change position by about two centimeters, if that) and (2) you do have to apply firm pressure, either by knocking the levers with the hammer or pressing hard with hand to make the levers depress and the cylinders rise. I suppose I should have realized that from the fact that it is called a "pounder", but I guess I was somehow imagining the cylinders popping up quite easily and lightly. Still, none of these are drawbacks in my opinion--simply things that I may not have anticipated. Hopefully this review will help other buyers feel more informed! Overall, I do not at all regret getting this toy so far. My son is nearly 9 months old now, so he only takes the hammer and knocks it on the floor or chews on it and tries to grab and pull at the cylinders without grasping how to make them move, but I look forward to him figuring it out as he grows.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Vulli Sophie Giraffe House (includes Sophie)

Vulli Sophie Giraffe HouseSophie cost $15-$25 so I'm not sure why the house for sophie, which isn't that high of quality, adds another $100?

It's a cute idea but the only reason we bought it is because we found one for 75% off. Apparently everyone else thinks they're overpriced as well.

Stick with Sophie by itself, and let your child make their own house.

This is super cute but really expensive and not sure why. So spend the money if you will, but when the item arrives, you'll see that it definitely should NOT cost $100.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Lamaze Musical Inchworm

Lamaze Musical InchwormWhen our baby was first born it was fun to take pictures of him next to this inchworm because he was shorter than it. Now, at 5 months, he is longer than the inchworm and loves to roll over and "wrestle" with it. He is currently entertained by the various textures and fabrics on the inchworm, and I anticipate this being a toy that grows with him as he learns to make the music play, press the squeeky part, and learn his colors, numbers, and the measurement system! A very cool learning & development toy!

It's a cute toy though it shouldn't be advertised as a "Musical Inchworm" because the music is not very impressive. The music is similar to that of low-quality greeting card. It's very quiet and tinny, and only turns on when the nose is pressed. The various segments of the inchworm has different senses inside, only one of them actually plays music.

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The lamaze toys are mostly the same so save bucks and don't buy too many. Crinkles, squeaks galore. It's not as long as my son and he's 6 months. He does like chewing on it but he likes chewing on almost anything. As another reviewer stated, it's a bit difficult to get the song to play. Still a fun tummy time toy though.

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We bought this for our son when he was 2 months old, and at that time he was completely mesmerised when we wiggled, squeaked and crunched it above his head. It stopped his grumbling straight away, and he smiled at it more than us! Now he is 4 months and it is still by far his favourite toy he particularly loves the squeaking and rustling sounds and he can now chew and cuddle it.

Other reviewers have said that the musical part doesn't work, or that the song is too short, but I haven't had that problem at all in fact, our baby sets off the music just by chewing on the worm's head. I'm not sure if having toys that continually play tinny music is such a desirable thing, anyway. We bought this DESPITE the fact that it was musical, not because of it. Perhaps if you're looking for music, you should buy a CD.

I would highly recommend this for young babies, and I can see it remaining a favourite for a while to come. The best money we've spent so far.

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Lamaze products are amazing because they are so cute and colorful. The problem? They all seem to do the same thing. We received this as a gift and while its cute and cuddly its not a favorite. Like another person posted it can nicely be used to prop a child up for tummy time...and could be cute to take pictures of next to. But...we got two inchworms...and the other one we got the pieces actually come apart so you can connect the inchworm together & it sings. And while connecting the pieces is harder for a newborn to do (ok impossible!) it definitely grows with the child! My 2.5 year old is entertained by it and allows the two kids to play together...so...nix this worm and go look for the other one!

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wonderworld Sorting Bugs

Wonderworld Sorting BugsThis is a very well done wooden toy. My only concern with this one is that it does not offer as much as I would like out of it it is certainly not an activity center. But, if your child is into shapes and colors or if you just want to play some developmental games it is nicely done.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Fisher-Price Discover n' Grow Kick 'n Play Crib Chimes

Fisher-Price Discover n' Grow Kick 'n Play Crib ChimesMy new little guy is quite the kicker so I got this hoping it would keep him entertained while having down time in his crib and boy does it! he loves this thing! Great buy

My son LOVES this toy. He likes the bright lights and the chimes and the music whenever he kicks it. There are two sound settingssoft and loud. My son likes loud (sigh)! It straps to the crib well so there shouldn't be a concern of it fallingalso, it is made of soft material so even if somehow it fell, it wouldn't hurt him.

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I bought this when she was 10 weeks old because she loves to kick. What I like about it the the three chimes make noise when kicked, without turning it on. She doesn't need the lights so there is an option to have it off and just have the music play when she kicks. The three chimes also each have different designs and textures. She loves it and it keeps her occupied for now.

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Friday, September 27, 2013

Skip Hop Treetop Friends Nesting Tree Puzzle

Skip Hop Treetop Friends Nesting Tree PuzzleQuality puzzle! My child enjoys playing with the colorful pieces and I like that it coordinates with the Skip Hop theme of our nursery.

bright colors and funny characters that i think my baby will love it. skip hop was always my favorite toys!

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The pieces are great for little hands and the colors are rich. The puzzle is well constructed and safe for little ones to handle.

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Monday, September 23, 2013

HABA 0987 - M?useduo - eine Maus aus Sortierung

HABA 0987 - M?useduo - eine Maus aus SortierungI thought I was getting 2 "mice" as title is "fabric mice" not "mouse". I now have one very cute small blue mouse that after the crazy S & H cost me around $13. My cat will probably steal it its so small!

the description implies that you will recieve a set, as in BOTH mice. I only recieved the red and pink one, Im super bummed about it. Amazoncustomer service was unable to help me get the other mouse , so I guess Ill have to order again and hope they get it right next time :/ as for the product itself, of course they are adorable and well made just like all the other haba products, Im sure I wouldve been very pleased, had I recieved what I ordered :(

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While it is cute, this tiny mouse is hardly worth the price. Please note that it is one mouse and while the description says designed in Germany, the product is made in China. So over $6 for a tiny mouse toy made in China--hardly worth it.

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I got this for my 1 year old, and it is well loved by all my kids. One mouse squeaks, the other rattles, and they are just the right size to be held in his hands. He also loves to chew on the tail, touch the nose and earsit provides great tactile stimulation. Great quality, super cute and a hit with all my kids.

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I bought one of these little mice when my son was first born. He immediately loved it and he still walks around with it every day. I wanted to buy another set so he doesn't miss it when it's in the laundry. So CUTE! One squeaks and one rattles.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Vilac Push and Pull Baby Toy with Blocks, Train, Large

Vilac Push and Pull Baby Toy with Blocks, Train, Largeit arrived with chipped paint and i almost sent it back since i was not impressed with the paint job on it. i have purchased other vilac toys where the paint is perfect. not sure what happened with this set. we ended up keeping it and our son loves playing with it daily. he's too young to get the blocks on correctly but he attempts it. he likes pushing it around. i think they should have added a string to make it a pull toy. that would have been a nice addition. despite it being chipped when it arrived it has not had any chipping problems but the paint is very different than the other vilac toys we have purchased.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Fisher-Price Sesame Street Elmo Sing and Giggle Camera

Fisher-Price Sesame Street Elmo Sing and Giggle CameraOk, so I bought this toy for my 1 1/2 year old. he loves it , mind you, but I find some of the material they have Elmo saying to be...less than ok for small children. I never thought I'd see the day when Elmo says " work it baby work it!" and " give it to Elmo!" Just an heads up for anyone thinking of buying this toy, I thought some of the dialogue was inappropriate. my son loves it! I cringe.

My twins received this toy as a gift for Christmas. At first, I thought it was cute, Elmo tells them to say cheese, and sings a little song. After a little while, though, some other phrases started to come up. "Work it, baby, work it!" and "Give it to Elmo!" were two that immediately stood out as things I never thought I would hear Elmo say. I am really disappointed that those phrases were included. The boys love this toy, but I think the batteries may be removed soon. I know they won't enjoy it as much if the buttons don't cause it to make noise, but I really think some of the things this toy says are inappropriate for toddlers, or any children.

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As other reviewers have mentioned, some of the phrases seem a little "strange" to be coming from Elmo. My 17 month old loves it, but it drives me crazy. There's only one volume, with no off switch. Mommy will probably be "losing" this toy soon.

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This has the voice of Cookie Monster! My grand daughter LOVES Elmo. I gave this to her for a Birthday present, and it had Cookie Monster's voice, NOT Elmo. VERY disappointed!!!

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My son loves this camera! Out of all the many gifts he received, this and his guitar, were his favorites. Not too loud, so it's not annoying but fun for him to play with all day.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Jumbo Zoobie Pets Lencho the Lion (JZ104)

Jumbo Zoobie Pets Lencho the LionThis lion toy is perfect company. I actually gave this as a gift to an adult, and they love it. The blanket inside is supersoft and warm.

Very nice and helpful company! Excellant customer service! Thank you for making my daughter happy on her birthday!

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

B. Snug Bugs

B. Snug BugsMy 16-month-old great nephew loves the bright colors of these bugs and the way they snap together. They're well-designed to accommodate little hands and their squeezably soft, lightweight design makes them fun and safe for play. Can be used as bathtime toys, too. Great inexpensive gift!

My daughter recieved these bugs from her aunt for her first birthday and they have quickly become her favorite toys! She loves to put them together and pull them apart (with mom's help because it does take a little more strength than she has yet). She also loves to count her bugs as she puts them in boxes. But I think her favorite use for the bugs is to chew on. They are a sturdy plastic and the nub on top where they link into another bug is the perfect size and shape for teething. I highly recommend them!

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Grandma got these for my daughter when she was about 9 months old. The pros: the bugs are cute and bright, made of durable yet soft plastic and my daughter loves them. The cons: baby cannot possibly detach or reattach the bugs on her own as it takes a little muscle to do it. So, sometimes baby gets frustrated. Also, it's not clear what types of bugs certain of these creatures are supposed to be. Still, lots of fun for my little one.

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I bought my son a set of Snug Bugs when he was about 6 months old. From that day on, he has loved his bugs! They are perfect!

A few reasons we love our bugs:

they are more durable than the traditional set of interlocking beads for babies

they are fun shapes and sizes

teething babies LOVE these bugs!

they easily interlock and pull apart

they are durable and stand up to some tough scrubbing!

easy to wash

each purchase from B.Toys leads to a donation to Free the Children

the Company is earth, baby, and mama friendly

and best of all

they are FUN!

Highly recommend. We are buying a set for all of our littlest friends who don't yet them. :)

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Good bilateral hand skills and for strengthening of the hands. Can be hard to push together. Good sensory toy. Have them crawl around the floor finding the bugs.