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Friday, August 22, 2014

Baby Einstein Shapes And Numbers Discovery Cards

Baby Einstein Shapes And Numbers Discovery CardsWe love this simple and colorful toy. The beaded plastic end makes a fun teething ring. The pages are made from silky, brightly colored fabric that has numbers on one side and photo-realisitic pictures and words on the other, including a dog, cat and sailboat. The front page is crinkly which is a bonus. My 6 month old child loves toys with detail, like tags and prints and she finds this very appealing. Great price too.

This toy is very brightly colored and looks like a baby would enjoy it, but I think that I was more taken with the toy than my 6 month old! I like the crinkly noises that the first page makes. My 6 month old really has no interest in it except to chew on the pages for a few minutes, then he throws it down. They soak up saliva and get very wet very fast. You have to wash this toy and let the cloth pages drip dry. Maybe I will try it again in a month or so when his attention span is a little longer.

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it wasn't great. My son was bored with it. It didn't really get much of his attention. He played with it for a minute then it winded up on the floor.

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Daughter loves playing with this. Just wish that all the letters made the crackle noise that the #1 does. It works for playing with in the car though!

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My daughter likes the dog and the frog but that's about it. She rarely plays with it. The only page that crinkles is the number 1 which doesn't make any sense to me. Why only one of the pages? The rest of the pages are just fabric which I believe is why she does not play with the toy much. Babies like things that crinkle so it seems silly to only have one page make a noise.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Infantino Animal Park Shape Sorter

Infantino Animal Park Shape SorterMy son is 9 month old, and he got this toy for Christmas 4 weeks ago. Very simply made, so when i opened it i wasn't too impressed. And now i know, It's a must have! He wakes up at 6am and this is the only toy we play with for about an hour in his room on the floor. He can't put the shapes back into the slots, but he is really trying. Taking them out, after I put them in, is the most fun ever!!!! He loves to chew on them too. Great toy! Get it! You will love it as much as your little one!

This shape sorter is simple and fun for little ones. The shapes are sized right for small hands, and it's not too confusing. They also have cute animals on them to make it more interesting. The shapes can be put around the base in their places or through the top and the doors.

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got this as a gift and daughter absolutely loves it. likes the pieces and the base--chews on all of it. bright colors and shapes keep her entertained for a long, long time.

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i love this shape sorter

my 3 yr old son loves to play with it, my 7 month old daughter also loves it...

the house is super cute...

highly recommend it

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My daughters love this toy. Not like other traditional shape sorters but it is cute. I wish it was a little easier for little ones but who cares they carry it around like a purse!

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle

Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo PuzzleI just purchased this puzzle for my 16 month old daughter who enjoys it. However, the colors of the plug and the hole are supposed to match and they don't. Some are just very different shades and two are different colors altogether (purple versus blue/ orange versus red). Since color recognition is a fundamental aspect of this puzzle, this seems to be a significant flaw.

I also found as another reviewer did that the pieces don't seem to have been removed and cleaned after the jig cut them out. There is particle board dust that seems to keep wearing off with continued use even after it is cleaned with a damp cloth. This can be considered a small trade off for the price of the toy since it is so functional and educational.

However, the only concern I have with the dust is whether there are any chemicals from glue or other materials that might have some degree of toxicity. The pieces are in no way deteriorating of crumbling apart; there is just dust that my daughter found fascinating and began licking off her fingers.

The pegs to hold the pieces are perfect. The pieces fit well, not too loose, not too tight. I really like this puzzle for my daughter and hope that I can get it exchanged for one that has accurately corresponding colors.

We have a lot of different puzzles for our daughter and this is our favorite. The background is simple and doesn't distract from the placement of the pieces. The wooden knobs are easy for her to grasp and the pieces are simple shapes and colors that she can recognize and easily put where they belong. She's learning colors and shapes from our "play" with this puzzle and doesn't get frustrated with it like she does with some other puzzles. I highly recommend this puzzle.

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We were so happy to have received this as a gift for our daughter. However, there is not one piece that correctly goes into place. The circle, which you would assume would be the easiest piece to place (since there are no edges) is the hardest to place, because of the notch that was made to cut out the circle. The remaining pieces (excluding the oval and rectangle) should fit in any direction, however they are only cut to fit one way. For instance, the square (4 right angles) should fit in any direction, but it only fits one way. We are highly disappointed in this company.

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While this puzzle is educational and my 1 year old daughter loves to play with it, it is NOT solid wood as the manufacturer claims. It is made with particle board. It came full of saw dust, too. The pictures are like stickers and I can already see them peeling off after 1 week bc my daughter puts the pieces in her mouth. What 1 year old doesn't? If it was actually ALL solid wood and painted with non-toxic paint, it would be better and I would have given it 4 or 5 stars then.

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My 13 month old son loves this, but I unfortunately have to echo the comments that it's poorly made. The saw dust went away after a bit, and I can live with the fact that the pieces can sometimes be difficult to put in, but the biggest problem is that my son is chewing the paper off the top of the pieces. It's kind of shocking actually, that they would manufacture a product that could be chewed away so easily when the product is geared toward children that are likely to put things in their mouths! I'll probably end up throwing it out shortly, but I'm hoping to find a replacement from a different company before I do. Bottom line is that I would never buy this again or gift it to anyone I cared about.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Rasta Imposta Tootsie Roll Bunting

Rasta Imposta Tootsie Roll Bunting, Brown, 3-9 MonthsI had read many reviews before purchasing this costume for my 6 month old grandson. Many of those reviews were negative saying the neck was too tight or the face opening was too small or the lettering "bled" onto the fabric. I decided to take a chance and order the costume anyway. . . . and boy I'm glad I did! I found none of these were true! My grandson weighs almost 20 pounds and the costume fit perfectly! He even wore a hooded coat under it! (The costume would have, also, fit smaller infants just as nicely). I had no problems putting it over his head and the face hole was "stretchy" and fit very nicely around his face. The fabric was soft and comfortable and the lettering was clean. He looked so adorable! I am very pleased with this product! Love this costume!

The size says 0-6 months but it's HUGE! I intended to have my 2 month old wear it for her first Halloween and it was far too large. At the rate my LO is growing I don't think she'd be big enough for it by 6 months and I've never met a baby that would fit this costume at that age either.

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This was the BEST costume for my grandson. The fabric is very soft and mild on the skin and very warm. We attended a Halloween party so all we put on under neath was a Onesie. He was the Sweetest Tootsie Roll Ever.

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I bought this costume for my 4-month old son who is around 30th percentile for height and weight. It fit him beautifully. We didn't have the head-fit issues that other reviewers noted. I'm not sure if they are making the head hole bigger now or if my son's head was smaller than other kids'. Overall this is a very cute costume and is very soft to the touch, unlike many of the cheap plastic costumes that are usually made for kids.

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The 6-12 fit my 18 lbs son perfect & the hood was snug enough to stay put but not to tight. Regular costume material as expected. For the price it was totally worth it.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Boikido Wooden Percussion Table

Boikido Wooden Percussion TableI adore this little percussion table, it definitely has the cute factor and my 14-month old loves to play with it (as well as his 3 year old brother). The only issue we have it that it does tip over easily if any weight is put on the table on either side of the cymbal. I am afraid he will climb on top and topple over, so I can't leave this out when I am not watching closely. I would love to see the manufacturer substitute 2 legs spread out on the back side instead of only 1 in the middle. Otherwise, it is a very nice toy and totally worth the price!

My baby loves this percussion table! It also required very little assembly (yay!) and doesn't take up too much room (double yay!) The only problem with it is that it is a bit unstable and she pulls it over on herself very easily. Therefore, I don't plan to let her play with this without me right there.

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My grandson who is three and the new baby 61/2 months loved finding this item for CHanukah-they love music and they loved making it-I highly recommend it fpr 0-4 year olds

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I bought this stylish combo of drum, cymbal and xylophone on impulse at a local shop. I nearly returned it the next day due to complaints on this site about it tipping over and the potential for kids to destroy the drum skin. But desperate to entertain my bored 10-month-old lad, I tore it open--and with no regrets.

It is definitely tipsy, apparently because of a design compromise to make it lightweight and easier to ship. But after a few hours of sporadically satisfactory play he figured out that it's just not for standing on: you have to sit down to play with it. The way I see it, the table helped him to actually reason something out. I'm not sure the tippiness is a net negative.

Regarding the drum skin's proneness to damage, we've had the table for 8 months now and the skin's still in very good condition. There are a few small concavities from vigorous pounding, but it sounds brand new. I did work with him several times to hold the drumstick properly, which probably helped.

My biggest complaint is that the xylophone sounds flat. You can still play a fun chiming tune on it, but it definitely doesn't ring out, especially in comparison with the high-volume cymbal and drum. I'd buy it again, partly because I just think it's fun.

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I first saw this toy in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Christmas catalogue. When I went to buy it from them they were no longer selling it. I should have realized that this was a bad sign. But I thought is was so cute, and my daughter, who was going to be 16 months by Christmas, is fascinated by music. I should have paid more attention to the reviews. The table is indeed cute. What is not cute is that the xylophone is completely out of tune, and it is difficult to get it to make noise. You have to hit the keys just right. How is a small child supposed to hit the keys just right? The drum and cymbal are better, but the drum is very small, and she gets bored with it very quickly. The table is also a funny height, if she is standing she has to stoop to reach it. And if she sits on something her knees tend to hit it. She is not large for her age, exactly 50th percentile in height. One reason I liked the idea of the table was that it would be too big for her to throw out of her play corral, however it is so light that she can still throw it out, and knock it over, and drop it on her foot, or my foot. She spends more time knocking it over and dropping it than she does playing it. It's really not worth the money.

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Alexander Dolls 12" Lullaby Bunny Baby, Play Alexander Collection

Alexander Dolls 12' Lullaby Bunny Baby, Play Alexander CollectionMy baby sucks on the dolls hand. when it gets wet it no longer plays the lullaby. button shouldnt be on the dolls hand.

First,I have to admit I'm a big fan of Madame Alexander and was thrilled to have an excuse to start buying her dolls once again. My daughter in law is expecting a baby girl next month and I decided to get started with this sweet soft bodied,vinyl faced cutie. I had my grandson squeeze the baby doll's hand and it plays a soft lullabye(not too noisy.) Also , the doll is 12' , a good size for little hands to manage. The price of the beginners doll is certainly a plus. The dolls are still in high demand and continue to sell on the secondary market. Both of my daughters had Madame Alexander doll collections.The company has made all sorts of doll collections over many decades from "Little Women" to "The Wizard of Oz" with scads of baby dolls in between. Madame Alexander is a legend in her own time and I can only hope that the company continues operating with the same high standards that she herself always demanded .

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Got this for my 10 month old daughter, and she loves it. So cute and very soft and cudly. Worth every penny.

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This was a wonderful gift for our new granddaughter, given from a grandma who loved dolls. Her older siblings can entertain her with it until she can do it herself.

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But the description didn't have the musical feature listed. Nice surprise. My granddaughter loved her new toy. She is quite happy!

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sweet Sounds Picnic

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sweet Sounds PicnicThis is educational and cute. It teaches shape sorting as well as foods, counting, and greetings. It also sings. There really isn't anything wrong with the toy. The only reason it got 3 stars instead of 4 or 5 is that it's kind of expensive for what you get, which is basically a musical shape sorter. There are so many toys like this out there that you might not want or need to pay the price for this one.

Leapfrog makes a picnic basket toy that offers way more for your money. It comes with 2 cups, plates, and forks so children can play with it together but still offers the shape sorting and other educational things. It is also bigger and has less annoying music. That is the one I prefer.

I purchased two of these toys for two great granddaughters, one 9 months old and the other 17 months old. This basket full of fun and learning, both were delighted and also their mothers, (my granddaughters). It has 31 songs to listen to and sing along and also a learning experience by putting the appropriate item in the right hole. The 17 month old just put it on her arm and walked around while she tried to sing along.

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I LOVE THE COLORS THE SHAPES AND THE MUSIC NO COMPLAINTS YET WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TOY. VERY CUTE AND MUSIC IS VERY HIGH QUALITY.

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First off let me say I love Fisher Price laugh and learn toys, which is why I purchased this toy for my daughter. She likes the toy but the handle sometimes get in her way when she is playing with the toy (she is 7 months old). She likes playing with the LeapFrog picnic basket that my niece has better LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket. This is a really cute toy and a good multi-purpose toy (shape sorter).

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Bought this for my 18 month old grand daughter and she loves it! Has given her hours of entertainment and is educational as well. Another great product from Fisher Price and the price was so reasonable!!!

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Whoozit Baby WhooHoo Activity Toy

Whoozit Baby WhooHoo Activity ToyThis toy is my daughters favorite. She loves it, and it has become our go to item with her. She is 9 months and got it when she was 4 months. The star arms have a rattle in them and the green and polka dot legs are plush so she can put them in her mouth and chew on them. There is a Velcro loop on top so you can attach it to a carrier, etc and the nose is a squeak toy with a mirror underneath. I haven't put it through the wash, so far I have only needed to spot clean it but it has held up pretty well from everyday wear and tear. All in all, I am very pleased.

My 6 month old likes this toy, but did not occupy him for 30 mins at a time like other reviews said. The mirror under the nose is especially fun for my son, and all the little arms it has are entertaining as well. I recommend it!

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We have one of the original Whoozit toys from my older son's babyhood days. Our triplets all took interest in that toy around 5 months old so I knew we needed another one. They are constantly entertained by this toy. They love the different legs and shapes at the end of each leg and they love the squeaky nose! They like to hold the toy by it's smiley mouth. Also, the velcro loop at the top allows us to attach to linking pieces and to their carseats. We love the whoozit!

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This toy is one of our daughter's favorite toys. We bought this because she loved the original Whoozit and thought it would be nice to change it up every now and then to keep her from getting bored. I think the original Whoozit is better suited as a first toy as the black and white side is perfect for visual stimulation. This toy is a great addition once your baby has developed the interest and skill to grab for objects. Overall a wonderful toy that I highly recommend.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Carter's Green Elephant Valance, Green/Choc, 60 X 14"

Carter's Green Elephant Valance, Green/Choc, 60 X 14'This valance was exactly described and will be perfect for our grandson's nursery. I can't wait to see it hanging on the window.

We purchased 2 of these and each one was made out of a different material. They are pretty nice though for the money.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Kushies Zolo Beanstax

Kushies Zolo BeanstaxI ordered these cute stackers as a gift for a one year old's birthday. They arrived and as I was wrapping them I realized that my kids need these as well. Each piece is so cute and cuddly. I love how imaginative they are. I love that they're not the standard square blocks we're all used to seeing kids stack time and time again.

Easily tossed around the house, into bowls or to each other. Very fun and inspiring patterns...Not sure about 'stacking' them, (not sure if the 3 yr old i have in the house will do that with these & maybe I'm not creative but I couldnt stack 'em to make characters) but who cares. they are really unique and so far the kiddos Ive had in my home are drawn to 'em. My 10 mo. old likes to touch them too. They are a little pricey, but when I looked at Etsy for bean bags they were a greater value. Plus, Im banking on the longevity of this item. They can be used for anything with a little imagination! They can be easily stored & grab one or two to make a great travel toy.

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My kid loves to play with these beanbags and I have given them as a unique birthday gift for other kids

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A safe toy for any age. This is not my little one's favorite toy, but he enjoys it.

Easy to clean with a wet cloth. Well made...no worries of the beans inside coming out.

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These little guys rate five stars for being adorable. But I'm not sure how much they retain the interest for kids. I gave a set to my grandkids almost 2yo, and 5yo. The 5yo stacked them for a few minutes, then went off to play with other things (puzzles, etc.). The 2yo played with them for a few minutes, and also went off to do other things. I am not with my grandkids alot, so they may have found other things to do with the Beanstax since I saw them. Maybe the adults can help them find other things to do with them. I wouldn't buy them again. Pretty expensive, and I would rather spend the money on books for the kids.

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Monday, March 17, 2014

Melissa & Doug Stacking Cars

Melissa & Doug Stacking CarsHe loves these cars and I love that there's nothing to really break off of them. I would recommend for any under 1.

My son puts everything in his mouth so I appreciate that the wheels on this are sturdy enough to withstand a lot of mouthing. They are also big enough that I don't feel nervous even if one were to accidentally come off.

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My 8 month old son likes these cars. I wouldn't say that he can't live without them or anythingbut he isn't one of those "this is my favorite toy!" kind of kids. He does enjoy these, thoughas does his 2 1/2 year old sister. He plays with them, and enjoys manipulating the wheels, and I think they will be even more fun when he decides to crawl. ;) They are cute, sturdy, and we haven't had any issues with paint or anything. We like them! Cute, classic toy!

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Simple and fun for my one year old granddaughter to play with a toy she can use her imagination with

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My grandson enjoys playing with these cars very much. Just a basic push car, just right size for his small hands. Don't know why they need to stack, should last for a lot of years. Nice colors.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Fisher-Price Little People Builders Stack 'n Learn Block Bag Assortment

Fisher-Price Little People Builders Stack 'n Learn Block Bag AssortmentI sent these blocks to my Granddaughter in CO....1900 miles from me. HOWEVER, what I ordered was the alphabet blocks and instead. I did not know about the mistake until today when my daughter posted the pics from Christmas. I was really disappointed in the mistake.Fisher-Price Little People Builders Stack 'n Learn Alphabet Blocks

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Lovely Ovely Unusal Cotton Girls Baby Pink Feather Hairband Light Pink Bow Headband

Lovely Ovely Unusal Cotton Girls Baby Pink Feather Hairband Light Pink Bow Headbandfits perfectly on my babies huge head. stretchy headband and looks just like the picture. Perfect for her photoshoot. The only thing is i don't know why it came with a random hairband... and the package was difficult to open without cutting the beautiful feathers.

I got this for my little granddaughter. I haven't seen it personally as I had it sent to my daughter's home but she said she absolutely loves it and it looks beautiful!!

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Sleep Buddy ~ Sleep Training System for Toddlers & Pre-schoolers

Sleep Buddy ~ Sleep Training System for Toddlers & Pre-schoolersPurchased this for my boys room (3 and 2 years old) so that they would know when it was time to get up in the morning. The price was a bit high but we decided to go for it after reading some reviews on other websites. The product is very well made, has a quality feel and is easy to use (although a battery backup would be nice) it has taken several 3-year-old prompted flights across the room without damage. We have been using it for about 6 months now and overall I have been very pleased. We don't really use it for the going-to-bed time (because we aren't that consistent about bedtime), however we do use and enforce it in the mornings. The light instantly solved the issue of my 3 year old coming into my room every 5 minutes in the morning and asking if it was "time to wake up yet" (worth the money for this alone). It did take some time and consistent enforcement to get him to stay in bed until the light was out, and he still needs a reminder every once and awhile. He now knows that he can turn his light on and read in his bed until the sleep buddy goes out. My now 2 year-old (26 months) is just starting to understand the light and that he needs to stay in bed until it goes out; when be bought it we was only about 20 months old and the light was not effective at all (some other parents may be better at this than I). We appreciate the sleep buddy enough that we now take it on vacation with us (along with a noise maker which I would love to see incorporated into the sleep buddy). Overall I would recommend this product.

We absolutely cannot live (or sleep) without the Sleepbuddy! I'm not sure how or why it works so well, but it is truly AMAZING! It's an instant cue for my kids to get in bed, stay in bed, and go to sleep! I'm writing this review because we used the SleepBuddy for a long time and it worked great. It wasn't until we put it away for a couple weeks (thinking they didn't need it anymore) that we realized that the SleepBuddy truly was the key and tool to having great sleepers! Literally, the morning after we put our SleepBuddy away the kids were in our room at 6:30am on the dot. This was not a typical routine with the SleepBuddy set. We would have nice, long, quiet mornings without a peep in the house! For a week or two we didn't even make the connection that the early waking was directly related to the SleepBuddy being put away. Then it dawned on me that it was probably the absent SleepBuddy. That very night we got the SleepBuddy back out, we set it up before bed, read the book, and all three kids were quiet in their rooms until 8am! I promise I'm not exaggerating! Two week without the SleepBuddy and they were up at the crack of dawn. The first night back and we got a couple more hours of sleep:) That was definitely a happy realization in our house. Yet another perfect example of how awesome the SleepBuddy System is and proof that it actually works! We will no longer sleep without the SleepBuddy. I'm convinced my kids can use it until they go to college and I wouldn't even care! Like I said, an AMAZING product. I recommend it to everyone I know. Thank you SleepBuddy!

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I purchased the Sleep Buddy directly from their website at 4AM a month ago after another sleepless night. Our 3-year-old daughter had been waking up at all hours of the night, refusing to go back to sleep, and would not stay in her bed. We were at wits end and were willing to try anything.

The Sleep Buddy arrived wrapped and my daughter and I opened it. We read the book, went over the Reward Chart, promised Chuck-e-Cheese as an incentive, etc. I plugged it in, set it up, and we gave it a try. For the first few nights, it took a lot of reinforcement and we wondered if we simply purchased a $45 night light on a timer . . . but eventually it worked! She stayed in her bed and slept the night! We could always point to that blue shining dome and reinforce that she should stay in her bed. We could refer to the boy from the book and how he stayed in his bed.

It wasn't until last week that she wet the bed. We had her potty trained since she was 2 and a half and she has access to a toilet at night. She had been using the toilet at night without a problem up until last week. When I asked her why she didn't get up and go, she pointed to the Sleep Buddy and said, "The Sleep Buddy was on!" And she was right. The storybook that comes with the Sleep Buddy depicts an older boy receiving the Sleep Buddy from his mother and staying in his bed when the light is blue. There is no page that says it's OK to get up and use the potty if you have to go. It needs to be added, especially since this is marketed for kids up to 6 years of age.

Overall, I am happy with the Sleep Buddy. I would have paid anything to get my daughter to sleep through the night, so the $45 shipped cost, while high, was worth it to me. I've also added pages to the book myself that says it's OK to use the potty at night. A girl version of the story would make it that much better!

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I love this sleep buddy, much better quality than the stop light. We set it up differently than the instructions, so that the light comes on in the morning instead of being on all night. My daughter doesn't sleep with a night light so that made more sense. She now wakes up saying the light is on come get me please and the sticker chart works like a charm. She is trying so hard to get her present for making it a whole month without yelling for us before the light comes on. It has changed our life. Thank you sleep buddy.

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I recommend this product to anyone who has a kid that likes to get up during the night! My daughter really enjoyed the book and the reward chart is great too. This has totally helped keep her in place at night and in the morning until the sleep buddy light turns off. I like how this is a gentle blue glow, and even has a dimmer switch hidden inside with the parental controls. This is a great system that helps take the guess work out of this parenting challenge!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Activity Mirror

Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Activity MirrorThis mirror looks cute but the reflection in the mirror is like that of a circus mirror very distorted. Also, it's not easy to hang this mirror anywhere because the straps on the back used to hang it only have a small .5 inch/.5 inch section of velcro to attached the straps to. Would not have purchased this had I seen it first.

I bought this mirror for my son... he's not quite understanding the reflection in the mirror is him yet... :-) However, I like this mirror better than other ones on the market... it's cute, good size, can be hung in the crib or used as a stand when you are doing "tummy time" with your child.

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This mirror is distorted which I expected because you're not going to find a flat plastic mirror. My bigger complaint is that the mirror sitting on the floor tilts back too far for the baby to see himself. The straps on the back to attach it to a crib are too short to reach the velco spots they are supposed to attach to.

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My daughter is 6 mos and continues to really like this toy. I got it for her when she was about 2 mos old to use at tummy time. It is cute and has several fun features. My only wish was that the mirror worked like a true mirror... it's kind of off like a clown mirror. Nevertheless, she likes it a lot and it was pretty cheap. Love skip hop products.

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I just printed out the return label for this item. First of all, like many of the other reviewers have mentioned the distortion of the image on this product is evident. The only way it is clear is if it is about 2 inches or closer to your face. It hurts my eyes just to look in it from any further away. The straps on the back that are intended to be used for attachment to the crib were about 2 inches too short on my mirror. There are Velcro tabs for the straps to attach to and I would've had to fold the mirror in half (which probably would be possible given it is basically just fabric covered sturdy cardboard) just to make the Velcro tabs on the straps attach to the Velcro tabs on the backside of the mirror. I was pretty bummed because the border on this mirror is gender neutral and pretty cute. I have the activity mat that matches, but this mirror is just not worth keeping. I'll keep shopping.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Mary Meyer Cheery Cheeks Lil' Sunny Bunny 7"

Mary Meyer Cheery Cheeks Lil' Sunny Bunny 7'The children are still playing with them everyday, since Easter!

I will purchase more for future gifts. Absolutely love the large & mini matching sets.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Lamaze Hula Girl Stroller Toy

Lamaze Hula Girl Stroller ToyWhen I first saw this toy online I had to have it for Baby, although I'm still pregnant. I really like the fact that it can be strapped to a stroller and when I went to scope it out at a store, I instantly fell for the big hair, big eyes, and sassy hula getup. The rattle is very soft and gentle and I love the fact that it's so plush. The hair is all over the place, and I find myself occasionally trying to smush it down to make her more presentable"! Also, this is the ONLY plush [lamaze] toy so far that I found for baby that will be BROWN like her! Love that part!

This gentle rattle was the first toy that interested my little one. The hula skirt is made of 'taggies', the hair is thick enough for her vicious grip not to destroy. The velcro strap works well. Cute, gentle, not annoying to be in the same room with.

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I loved this online. We have several similar Lamaze toys but this one seems the least interesting. It's super cute for being a kid's hula girl and rattle/rings when she is moved but I haven't found anything good to put her on yet. All of the other Lamaze toys are multifunctional (rattle, teether, textures, crinkle) so that's why this one ranks a little lower for me.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Playskool Walk 'N Sounds Digger the Dog Children's Pull Toy

Playskool Walk 'N Sounds Digger the Dog Children's Pull ToyOur youngest son, at 9 months of age, got this as a Christmas present. We also have 2 live dogs, but this one HE can actually "walk." We have been happy with his interest in the toy so much so that we are buying one for my husband's boss's youngest boy for his first birthday. We haven't had significant problems with the toy flipping just be aware that the wheels don't swivel so you can't expect it to have a terrific turning radius. Our son doesn't get frustrated with it and our dogs don't bother the toy either (since it does bark). We've rated it very highly because it is one of his favorite toys, and has been for 6 months now and we haven't had to change the batteries yet either.

My 4 year old loves his puppy which he named Sparky. The toy itself is well-constructed and durable. I would recommend this to a friend.

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My kids are all drawn to this toy and love the idea of "walking" the dog. But it doesn't stay up when you pull it, so it drags on the side and is all scratched up. Did playskool ever even try this out??? They get frustrated. It's in the trash pile, wouldn't want to even donate.

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This dog is nothing like the original. I had a digger the dog over 20 years ago and that is why I wanted this for my son. The one I had was big enough to pull over, through and around anything! This one is so little and light it, plus the pull string is on the top/middle, so when it is pulled by a one year old it just topples over, even if he pulls it on a hard smooth surface. The only enjoyment he gets out of it is by pulling the string to get it to make the noises.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Safety 1st Sound 'n Lights Activity Walker

Safety 1st Sound 'n Lights Activity Walker, GirlWe had this given to us as a gift for our first child. It clearly is a $40 walker. No major thrills with this ever the one. It states 5 toys are very very basic and not really appealing. It also talks about lights which is only one little red light that lights up when it plays its one song. The horn doesn't beep and other button is noiseless. I would suggest going for a more expensive walker in the $60-$80 range. The wheels are also cheaply constructed.

It is a nice walker, but my 6 month old is big for his age and can't even touch the floor on the lowest setting. Not much use for us. By the time he is big enough to use the walker, he will already b walking on his own!

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My only complaint is that the battery can not be replaced, other than that I had absolutely no problems. My daughter enjoyed it very much.

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My grandbaby is slightly physically impaired and the seat on this is built weird with a deep sling seat and leg holes towards the front which makes it more like a chair then a walker. It needs to have a seat in it more like in her bouncer that she totally loves. Also the toys are really cheap and boring as well as once the battery runs down on the toy that's it for you. No changing the battery.

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After some slight modification, this walker works great. We ordered this for our 6 month old son, and like others had stated it was a bit tall for him out of the box. Being the tinkering type, I looked at the adjustment section, disassembled it and started carving with my trusty utility knife. After a few tweaks, I had a new lower height setting that worked perfectly. It would be nice if they added more adjustments at the factory as there is plenty of room for more steps, yielding more adjustment. My son is now pushing himself backwards with ease and it looks like he may be going forwards soon! This walker is light weight, and collapses into a fairly small profile for storage. It also rolls well on our hardwood floors (I haven't tested it on carpet). The midi music is absolutely awful and really loud, so I leave it switched off at all times, but my son hasn't noticed.