Thursday, July 31, 2014
Brainy Baby Animals Flashcards
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Munchkin Twisty Teether Ball, Colors May Vary
Please note the ball is SURFACE CLEAN ONLY! Because of the twisting apart (where it makes a ratcheting sound that baby likes and isn't too obnoxiously loud like some other toys, it is also a quiet rattle when shaken), water CAN get into it if immersed (doesn't seem to be letting too much drool in though). One reviewer claims that it smells terrible, I have a VERY sensitive nose and ours doesn't smell after about a month of constant use (it is baby's favorite inanimate object, so much so that we just purchased a 2nd one to have one for home and one for car/out & about). A commenter asked another reviewer and didn't get a response yes, it is made in China.
As for improvement, one annoying thing is that there is no way to secure it to prevent it from hitting the floor when baby drops it (which babies love to do even when they DO have coordination enough to hold onto something). I solved this personally by putting a small hair elastic around it(fits between the ratchety part and the nubs so it still twists), then using various things such as pacifier clips and link rings through that to secure it to baby carrier or high chair at a restaurant. Having a way to tether the thing with those linking rings would be a MAJOR improvement IMO and could be achieved by redoing the mold so that one (or two) of the nubs has a hole through it that a holder can go through. It could also be improved by having some gel inside to stay cold after being in the fridge could be cool to even just have that in SOME of the nubs instead of all of them as I bet babies would LOVE to compare the different temperatures in their mouths (and that also lets parents know if it's worth keeping it in the fridge, if baby doesn't seem to prefer the cold nubs over the regular ones). If there was a way to allow it to come apart so it COULD be immersed and washed thoroughly that would also be an improvement particularly for the more germphobic among us. I get around this myself by only immersing it half at a time and being careful not to get the center split into the water, surface-cleaning that part afterward, but I'd love to be able to like press-and-twist like a pill bottle to get it to open and be able to drop it into a dishwasher or at least a dishbin of soapy water. I wouldn't trade the ratcheting sound and such for that, though, as my son gets a lot of enjoyment from that. If that is particularly a big issue for you, it seems there are other one-piece products on the market that may suit you better.
Oh, and we call ours "the Nom Ball" (as in nom-nom-nom current parlance for the act of chewing on something). It's the for-nomin'-on in our house (say it fast, it's a very bad pun)This teether looks better live, it's well designed and the colors are much brighter than what's shown in the picture. When you twist it, it makes a cool clicking sound. I know my baby would have loved this toy, but the reason I didn't give it to her was that the one I received had what appeared to be dried crusty glue around the seams that would not wash off no matter how hard I scrubbed. I can't possibly give this to my baby to put in her mouth. Too bad. The cost of this item doesn't justify paying postage to return it, so maybe I'll let my daughter play with it when she stops putting everything in her mouth.
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Don't buy this toy. It smells toxic like a dead animal. I even tried to clean it with soap and water to no avail. I can't imagine giving this to my twin girls. I throw it in the trash where it belongs.Read Best Reviews of Munchkin Twisty Teether Ball, Colors May Vary Here
We received this one as a gift. Our daughter loved it but I was leery b/c of the bad plastic smell it had. It isn't listed as bpa-free so I decided it wasn't worth keeping and opted for safer options.Want Munchkin Twisty Teether Ball, Colors May Vary Discount?
If your baby is in the stage of trying to crush your knuckles with his gums, this teether is the one for him. Easy for baby to hold. Not as easy for baby to smack you with as with other teethers. Not so big that baby smacks himself, either. I think baby will like this teether best.Friday, July 11, 2014
Emma Wall Border - 8" x 30'
Emma Wall Border 8" x 30''I have never decorated a room with wall paper or border but this was very easy to use and put up. It's an adorable print and one roll went a long way. I love it and would recommend this product and pattern to anyone looking for cute nursery ideas.
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The design is really cute and was there was enough of it to go around her room (approx 10 X 12), skipping her large closet and door. I'm only giving it 4 stars because I wish that it was a peel and stick. It's just a minor detail, as I realize that most qua lit wallpaper has the glue back. This is they type you need to soak to acticate the glue and then paste it to the wall and use a rag ad a straight edge to ease it onto the wall. It takes a bit of time and is messy, however it looks really nice!Read Best Reviews of Emma Wall Border - 8" x 30' Here
IS SUCH A GOOD QUALITY AND VERY PRETTY.IT DOES WHAT IS SAID. IT IS EASY TO PUT ON, AND DOES NOT LEAVE ANY GLUE LEFT ON THE WALL, IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE IT LATER. WHEN I WAS PUTTING MINE ON THE WALL, I MESS ONE UP, SO I USED SPRAY GLUE AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY FINE, DID NOT MESS THE PAPER UP.I didn't find this pattern to be nearly as cute in person as it looked online. I ended up returning it. The color that looks tan is actually a green brown. I found it to be kinda ugly.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Russ Berrie Yomiko Pug 7.5"
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The World of Eric Carle Very Hungry Caterpillar Apple Hand Puppet by Kids Preferred
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Farm Roller by Infantino
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Edushape Discovery Cube Shop Worn Never Opened
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Fisher Price Baby Shower Invitations (8)
Monday, March 24, 2014
Playskool Poppin' Park Pink Elephant Busy Ball Popper Toy
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this was a gift for a toddler and she loves it. I recommend buying this. it is a very cute toyRead Best Reviews of Playskool Poppin' Park Pink Elephant Busy Ball Popper Toy Here
I ordered this toy for my granddaughter for Christmas, she was almost 7 months old at the time, and she was mildly interested in it, she couldn't work the toy by herself, but liked watching it for a short time. She is now 9 months old and plays with it some, but gets bored with it after a minute or so. My older granddaughters had fun playing with it and showing her how it worked, they are ages 3 and 8, though. We'll see, as time goes on, if she plays with it more as I suspect she will. Seems to be a well made toy and is a little bit noisy, but not too bad.Want Playskool Poppin' Park Pink Elephant Busy Ball Popper Toy Discount?
must keep batteries fresh for elephant to perform properly, but both my grandchildren love it. keeps us running to catch balls...lots of fun for all of us.Thursday, March 20, 2014
Lamaze Xylophone Bird House
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Is it an award winning xylophone? no.... but it's a super cute and fun toy nonetheless. My kids love it, and it looks adorable on the bookshelfYeah the Birdhouse is super adorable but that's it. It has a real terrible design. Since the music bars are on top and slant down either sides of the roof it was even impossilbe for me a grown adult to play a song. Not to mention the sound is terrible...My baby hates this toy because she can't play music but she likes to twirl the cute birdie. Get a flat xylophone. I was fooled by the cute looks of it.The Lamaze brand is great, and this toy is perfect for little ones learning colors and sounds.Sunday, March 16, 2014
Silly Safari Costume, Leopard Costume
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This costume is adorable and really well made for a Halloween costume. The face is sculpted and looks so realistic. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because one of the ears was sewn on backwards. That was a bummer, but something we'll always be able to laugh about when looking back at pictures.Read Best Reviews of Silly Safari Costume, Leopard Costume Here
Looked super cute on a 2 yr old. Had a great Halloween. The sizing was a little difficult to understand and I had to exchange this because I received something smaller than expected. (Look for Rubies sizing chart -small 3/4yrs was cut off of chart) I would say that this costume is good for a one time use and then maybe some further play/dress-up thereafter. However, it will probably need new velcro fasteners and a wash if it is continuously worn.Great costume son wore it several times before Halloween and it held up really well. Was having a hard time finding a boy's cheetah costume so this worked out.Fisher-Price Crawl-Along Drum Roll
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When my brother-in-law and his family came to visit for Father's Day, they brought this toy for their 6-month-old to play with. My 5-month-old absolutely loved it, and the two babies enjoyed it together the entire weekend. It was definitely their favorite toy (by far). The best part is the way it can be configured either as bongos, for play, or as one rolling piece, which encourages them to follow and crawl. It lights up and makes noises that delight the little guys. I was amazed how much inspiration it gave my 5 month old, who showed pretty much NO interest in crawling prior to this. It's a great toy! As soon as they left, I had to buy one for my son!Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Crawl-Along Drum Roll Here
I purchased this for my son for his first birthday. He loved it and enjoyed it for about 2 years when the wires inside broke and it no longer worked. It's not really educational, just push a button and music (one tune, over and over) plays and it lights up, but not on demand, like every time you push a button something happens. It's just push it once, get the long tune and flashing lights. I expected it to be more durable as it was just normal use that eventually wore it out. I think there's a design flaw with the way it's wired because it puts strain on the electronics when you move it into the crawling toy and back to the bongo drums style, eventually wearing through the wires until they break. Because this was (STILL, at age 3) my son's favorite toy, I bought a new drum to replace it, but I went with International Playthings Flash Beat Drum, which is half the price, better for a crawl-along toy (for his little sister), plays more songs, reacts to each hit of the drum with sound and lights instead of just one time, and is overall a better toy. For half the price. And he likes the IPlay one better. I think it's better for younger kids, too. My nine month old loves it, too, whereas she couldn't get the Fisher Price drum to play because she wasn't strong enough. I give this Fisher Price one three stars, but only because my son liked it and really he is super easy to please. For the price, I'd give it more of a 1 1/2.Want Fisher-Price Crawl-Along Drum Roll Discount?
We got this when our daughter was 4 months, just starting to sit up, and showing an interest in toys with lights and sound. This was the only toy she was strong enough to hit and get a response. She found it pretty entertaining at 4 months b/c it was much brighter, flashier and noisier than the usual toys for this age group. Now that she's 6 month, she is less interested in it. Likes others have pointed out, we were disappointed that this isn't really a cause and effect toy. Hitting a drum does kick off one of two songs. And if you listen closely, continuing to hit the drums actually DOES produce new drum sounds. The problem is that the music is so loud and dominant, you can only just barely hear the drum sounds.We haven't used this as a crawling toy yet, but I don't see this toy having long-term appeal. I think even my daughter thinks it's annoying.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Musical Lullaby Teddy
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Tek Nek Rockin' Rider Bull
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We got the Rockin Bull and my 17-month old liked it however the quality was pretty questionable, as it tore badly as soon as he sat on it (he's only 22 lbs, so it wasn't him). I'm talking like a 4" rip up the whole seam on its back. So I had to return it and buy a new one, but the second one that came sang a different song (really loud music, really quiet vocals, so I'm disappointed in the different product the second time). But for the money, I guess I can't complain too much. If your kid is older, the rocking movement really leaves something to be desired, but for a young toddler cruising or just barely walking, it's fine.Read Best Reviews of Tek Nek Rockin' Rider Bull Here
My 2 year old loves this bull. Nice size and light weight, so he is able to nice it around.Want Tek Nek Rockin' Rider Bull Discount?
I really bought this as a joke for my husband to give to our grandson forChristmas. As my husband road bulls in his younger days. The reviews were not all that great but for the price I thought why not. No it does not rock very well. Very limited on range of motion, however, my grandson does love it. He likes the music and the moving mouth and loves to sit on it and bounce. He is 15 months old. I have a feeling it will be motified soon to rock better.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Jellycat Bashful Lilac Hippo 12"
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Good workmanship and loved by my granddaughter. Will buy one for my grandson and for a baby shower gift. Great.Perfectly designed for carrying in the crook of a child's arm as children are wont to do! This, however, was for my college-age daughter. You're never too old for a Jellycat!!!So cute. Adorable. Very soft. Very pleased. Recommend this stuffed animal to anyone looking for a sweet decoration or toy.Friday, February 21, 2014
The World of Beatrix Potter: Nursery Waggie Musical Peter Rabbit by Kids Preferred
It's also very cuddly!
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I purchased this as an Easter present for my 15 month-old. It's very soft and well-built. The music is pleasant to the ear, not tinny like some other wind-up musical toys. However, the music doesn't last very long (only about 15 seconds or so) before it needs to be wound up again to play and the movement of the bunny's head is very slow and barely noticeable. That said, my son loves it and it has survived lots of cuddling and being dragged around by the ears quite a bit.We bought this for our first baby and she loved it so much that we bought one for our second baby. However the second one broke, the turn key broke just after a few times of winding it. So we bought another one in hopes that it would bring more joy to our second child, however we had the same issue with the third one! I am so upset because it is such a cute and cozy Peter rabbit and our first daughter loves it so much and I am sorry that our second daughter won't be able to enjoy hers.Want The World of Beatrix Potter: Nursery Waggie Musical Peter Rabbit by Kids Preferred Discount?
Adorable....baby loves the music...but the turn key broke after we wound it up about 15 times. Very disappointed...had tucked this away as Christmas gift.Friday, February 14, 2014
Pull Along Puppy
eebee's adventures If The Shape Fits Stacking Toy
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I bought this for my 1 year old nephew, who loves Eebee's show. He watches it over and over, and just sits there cracking up! So, I bought this for him, not sure how he'd react (he's not really into stuffed animals)... but he loves it! He doesn't really do anything with the shapes yet, but he is just as captivated by the plush version of Eebie as he is with the TV version. On a quality note, Eebee and all shapes look like they are made from a good material that will hold up over time.I highly recommend for Eebee fans! :)
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The toy itself was well made. But it didn't engage my 19 month old. She loves the show. There's just not much going on with this toy.Want eebee's adventures If The Shape Fits Stacking Toy Discount?
This item is perfect for my little one. It arrived quickly without any issues and my daughter (age 1) loves all the eebee movies. She was very excited to be able to hold a real stuffed eebee :) :)Thursday, January 30, 2014
Lamaze Logan the Lion Play and Grow
"This is what I'm talking about," they must think, their eyes greedily devouring the bright red mane and the explosion of colors that stream away from it. "I don't know what those blue and green circles are called," I imagine them saying, "but I'm going to eat them up--and that purple star too--even if it means I have to puke out a rainbow!"
Logan the Lion is that good. He's a sensorial blast of different textures and bright colors. He's cheerful. And he's an unforgettable introduction to the wonderful world of colors. "That black and white stuff is OK," they must think while raising Logan up in their hands, in sync with a rising smile, "but this is what life is all about."My daughter enjoys all of the Lamaze toys in this style!
Logan the lion has small teething toys that hang from his paws and he sports a cute little mane that is colorful and entertaining.
One thing i did not expect is that there is a small ball of some sort inside his little head that makes a sound effect similar to growling. A very cute surprise, although it made my daughter a little wary at first.
Overall a great little toy. We use ours to hang on her car seat and it keeps her busy for the parts of the ride she doesn't sleep through! =)
I'd recommend it for any baby!
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I bought this for my 5 month old because he loved Freddie the Firefly but had already had Freddie for 3 months so I thought it was time for something new. For some reason he just doesn't seem interested in this toy. It makes a "roar" when you tip him. He likes to put the hands into his mouth but the teething toys are attached to it so he just seems frustrated by it. Lamaze has great toys but this one was not a winner with my little guy. He has had Freddie since birth and still prefers it to Logan. Go figure.Read Best Reviews of Lamaze Logan the Lion Play and Grow Here
I got this toy for my son when he was about 10 wks old and discovering his hands... I thought the big eyes would be appealing and he could learn to grab onto the rings. He loves it so much, it really helped him build his hand-eye coordination by grabbing the rings, and he just loves to stare at the lion. It makes the coolest "purring" sound when you move it too, he loves that as well. Highly recommended!My son loves this little lion. He has lots of different things going with his rattles and rings along with crinkly feet and ribbon mane. Lamaze products are always a good bet and this one doesn't disappoint.Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Organic Farm Buddies Blankie
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Got this for a baby shower present along with the matching doll and rattle. I'm glad they are certified organic, as I think that's better for the baby. I love how soft the fabric feels. The rattle is soft enough for a newborn's ears. It's nice to find organics at a reasonable price.I purchased the 3 matching puppy pieces for my friend's baby. I love the puppy doll with his cute polka dot shorts, the matching ring rattle and the very soft "cuddly" blanket doll. The blanket puppy has polka dots on one side and and a soft choclate brown jersy knit on the other side. I like the four knotted ends as they are great for teething. It also has a rattle in it's head. My friend (and I) are very happy that all the toys are made from organic materials. We both worry about what's in toys the kids chew on while teething. Knowing these are organic is a great relief. It also says, "eco friendly dye", another nice assest about these toys. The construction of all three toys is excellent. They seem sturdy enough to last through all babyhood.
