Monday, August 25, 2014
Cocalo 2 Piece Plush Tools, Play Zone
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Vtech Around Town Baby Driver
One of the few electronic toys rated OK for 3 month olds
Both sound and light
Several things to do (turn wheel, honk horn, shift up or down, press 2 buttons)
Wheel and gear shift are easy for 2-3 month olds
Horn and small buttons offer something to work for later
Cons:
The purple key looks like a control for the baby, and my daughter wants very much to turn the key, however, it is the on/off and volume control. This is a pretty poor design choice in my opinion. When she finally is able to turn the key, it ends all the fun.
The programming is set so that most of the time, lights and noise are generated in response to baby action. However, sometimes, it just plays a song from start to finish, and only a specific up up tap from the gear shift will end it. I don't like this, because I can see my daughter's face curl up in doubt when she's frantically turning the wheel and the unit isn't responding to her.
Although the plastic parts wipe up nicely, I do wish that the cloth wheel would peel off somehow for better cleaning.
All in all, this is a decent toy. I'd reccommend playing it with your baby. I hold it with the palm of my hand over the key, and when it starts playing a song and not responding to standard input, I just tap the gear shift for her.Bought this for my daughter because my nephew had one and she instantly fell in love with it. She was 3 months old at the time and started spinning the steering wheel without being shown how. She is 5 months old now and still loves this item. Would definately recommend. There are not a lot of toys like this for young babies and this is a great one.
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My baby has had this since he was about 3 months old. He is now six months and likes it even better that he is sitting up. He loves to play with this and move the wheel around. He doesn't push the other buttons as much but loves the wheel. It's great that there are two volume settings because it can get loud and annoying after a while. It also keeps making noise even if baby isn't playing with it. I like that the wheel is soft because my baby likes to eat it as much as he does driving it. I agree with others who wish you could wash the cover to the wheel. Using a wet cloth to clean it is okay but not that effective. It is small enough that we take this with us to restaurants and in the car. We have had good luck with Vtech toys and I think they are very durable. We have never had any problems with them. I highly recommend this toy.Read Best Reviews of Vtech Around Town Baby Driver Here
As with many of my baby son's toys this was a gift and he loves it! He has had a lot of "quick fun" with it but his attention is not held by this toy very long, unfortunately. That is for several reasons, but the main one is he had this toy before he could walk and has been walking nearly over a month (about 7 weeks or so) now...and so this toy is not a fascination compared with other newer toys, and the minute bits of stuff he finds in his daily travels, lol!But the toy is a great 1 for babies to learn the abc song, because my son starting singing it not too long ago, abc "e"...he sang just the other day and yes, he was wrong but he was singing, on-tune with the toy and that was definitely music to my ears since I assumed he would learn from the Leap Frog Letter Factory DVD and our reminders like his older brother, who before he was 2...could identify all the letters and their sounds from a dvd I bought on this website!What an incredibly irritating toy. We got it for our son after he started showing great interest in spinning the knob on our washer. Like another reviewer said, he does love to turn the wheel as fast as possible, but isn't much interested in the other features. However, the Baby Driver will not be daunted. It narrates the action of turning the wheel ("Round and round!"), sings its annoying little tunes and offers helpful tips such as "Fasten your seatbelt!" and "Watch out!" in what I am positive is the most obnoxious female voice ever. I can only take it being turned on for approximately three and a half minutes before I have to turn the little purple key and shut it off. I do wish it had suction cups or at least some rubber bumpers on the bottom to keep it from sliding all over the place when he's playing with it on the floor.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Edushape Corrugated Blocks, Set of 36 toys
As for the blocks... They go together fairly easily after the first couple you do and the children love to play with them. They have a coating on the outside that you can wipe off and can support 100 pounds. Overall, I think that these blocks are great for teaching children how to build and since we use them for making balance beams, they can teach balance and even give a little exercise. Overall, I would recommend blocks like these to anyone with toddlers or older children.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Carter's Child of Mine I Love Hugs Blue Bear Lovey Security Blanket
It's also a great toy in general. My son finds any rattle amusing and interesting at this age (he's currently 6 months old), because he's really into "cause and effect" type play.
There is a quiet rattle inside the bear, so be forewarned if you want something silent to use for this purpose (though the noise doesn't bother my son, my husband thought it might at first).
There are MANY similar designs, so seek one out if this particular bear doesn't tickle your fancy.Carters child of mine I love Hugs Blue Bear security blanket is identical to the one my son received when he was first born. I ordered this hoping to replace the one he had, but my son would not take it so he still has old blue bear. The price and shipping were right on.
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I made the mistake of letting my son get attached to this bear. He loves it. Sucks on its ears and arms and throws the whole thing over his face to sleep. However, we needed a second one for daycare. Combine that with the sick feeling I get in my stomach when I remember "THE 1975 PANDA DEBACLE" following the loss of my sister's cuddle, I felt compelled to find a spare. This should be considered criminal what they are charging. It's a WALMART bear for God's sake.Read Best Reviews of Carter's Child of Mine I Love Hugs Blue Bear Lovey Security Blanket Here
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Wonderworld Dudy Shake Rattle Toy
I gave it two stars because in case you dont care where the toy your child will be putting in their mouth comes from, it does seem like something a child would enjoy.
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My daughter only wanted BPA free toys for her soon to be born first child. They are difficult to find at a reasonable price, so I was especially happy to find this on Amazon. The toy is well made, colorful, and I'm sure will be a great addition to an infant toy collection.Read Best Reviews of Wonderworld Dudy Shake Rattle Toy Here
BPA-free, nontoxic toys are important to me. My mom got this for my daughter when she was a newborn (she's now 16 months old), and she's still playing with it. When she was really little, she didn't do much other than shake it. Now that she's teething in earnest, she is constantly chewing on the feet and the wooden ring.*I don't think you're meant to machine wash this toy, but I do it all the time. I just put it in a mesh bag, wash cold gentle cycle, and air dry. It's holding up very well.Great toy, very colorful and fun. Rattles well, seems well made and is just plain cute.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Disney Cuddle Me Pooh Plush Winnie the Pooh Bear Toy
The material is very hard to clean. After some time the fabric turns from yellow to a dirty gray. Chalk that up to heavy use, but other stuffed animals have not gotten nearly as dirty.
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Sunday, June 1, 2014
Floating Blocks
~K in North CarolinaThe floating blocks are a great tub toy. There is a nice mesh storage bag that you can hang them in and they are virtually wet proof. My son Kevin who is 15 months old, enjoys stacking the blocks in the tub and sometimes eating them too (but they are safe). I would recommend these blocks for babies who are at the stage where they are able to stack blocks.My son really likes building towers and playing with different shapes. My husband had doubts how well the platform would float with the blocks on it. Even with the waves my boy creates in the water it does NOT sink at all! Sometimes he sticks the blocks on the wall and they stay pretty well. If your child is a builder he/she will love this toy!
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Purchased this product for my 2 year old nephew. He never really liked spending time in the bath. But now, you can't get him out!Spends all his time stacking and unstacking the blocks on the mat!
Great product!I bought it for my niece and my sister tells me it's great and my niece loves to play with it in the tub!
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Tweet Baby Girl Shower Room Decorating Kit
Friday, May 23, 2014
Baby Sock Monkey (Color May Vary)
About a month later my son told me that the sock monkey they received was "PINK"! How embarrasing!
Do not order this product unless you have no preference as to color.
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Bought this as a gift for my brother. Was under the impression that this was a BROWN monkey, as the picture shows, and as other products were labeled with the specific color like "pink baby sock monkey".The monkey I received was pink. Not very pleased.Seems that I am not the only one who got the wrong color. Wanted brown, ordered brown, got purple. :( Otherwise, the product is quality and safe for young ones.I gave this toy an overall 2 star review b/c I ordered a brown sock monkey and received a purple sock monkey. I guess I should have been forewarned by the other reviews. But I was in a hurry for the holidays and needed something quickly, so did not return the item. Vendor should clearly state if they will not be able to honor the color choice.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels Bracelet and Necklace with Rectangle Slide, Chili Pepper Red
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My 9yo son is high-functioning autistic, and liked to chew holes in the collars of his shirts while doing his work at school. After several Google searches, we decided together that this would be the best alternative. The morning of the first day, I was worried about whether or not it would even last through the school day... the cord seemed flimsy, and while the jewel didn't, my son already has many of his adult teeth, and I wasn't sure he wouldn't just chew through it.Fast-forward to the end of that day... when he came home, the cord was broken (though it did last until the bus ride home). His t-shirt, however, was unmolested, and his teacher even sent a note home about how chewing on the necklace seemed to help him focus in class.
We went to Michael's that evening and found a few different cords; we went through three rubbery ones before we tried a different one that seems that better, and has been holding up nicely. So definitely buy this thing if your kid needs it -it's worth it, even if you have to spend a little extra to find a cord that works for you.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Cocalo Toy Box
HABA Pixie's World Pram Decoration
Friday, March 21, 2014
K's Kids I Am the Boss
Great Product.
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This was my grandson's favorite birthday present. I had thought about getting it for Christmas and I wish I had (he was 6 months then). He loves diving into the balls, passing them out, and putting them back in. He can learn counting and colors with the balls. It went with them when they went on vacation this summer. Picking up the balls can be tedious and my daughter threatens to send it home with me! At least it doesn't sing or make noise!This colorful, well-made dinasour continues to bring laughs and excitement to my 9 month old grandson. We toss the balls out, we toss the balls in! We have lots of fun and I would highly recommend this toy.The product showed up perfectly just as expected and the amount of balls it comes with is perfect. I got this for my nephew for his 1st BDay because he's obsessed with balls and I thought going this route instead of a full on ball pit would keep my brother in law from coming after me! well the balls still get all over the floor but he has fun popping them in and out of the lil holes on the sides. I would say it's more for younger babies though... it only holds his attention for a few mins and then he's over it and it's not the whole 'surrounded by balls' effect, but the toy does its job and is everything it claims to be.Friday, March 7, 2014
Fabric Cloth Baby Book Animals Type Object Recognization Best Toys For Child Learn First
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Flamingo Toddler Costume
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Swimways Nemo Sun Canopy Float
Pros: Super cute, very safe (no chance a baby will fall out of it)
Cons: Poorly designed, sunshade doesn't really work
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Bruce Lee Rubber Duck by Celebriducks
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Sing & Learn Musical MIC
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My son received this for his first birhtday but I gave it to him when he was about 15 months.PROS:
For a child who likes music this would be fun.
Easy to carry around. This is usually the toy that goes to doctor's visits, etc. There are two sound levels so it's not too loud.
The buttons are easy to push, ideal for little fingers.
CONS:
The animal sounds are not easily discernible.
The repetition is really annoying and the pitch of the voice leaves a lot to be desired.
It is not durable. My son threw it out his crib and that was the end of it. The light flashes but there is no sound. Changed batteries but no luck. If I shake it a bit it will work for a few seconds. I am buying another mic but certainly not this!
Educational I am not sure much is offered. The intent is there but the pitch of the voice makes it hard to understand what is being said.
Overall my son does enjoy playing with the mic, (he likes anything that makes noise). However after doing a little research I am convinced that there are much more beneficial toys on the market.My 10 month old loves this toy! My 5 year old loves it too! It produces an echo when they sing into it. My baby loves to chew on the top and bottom as well as to hear all the songs and sounds. It entertains her in the car and she carries it around the house. My 5 year old loves to sing into it as the music plays in the background. I think she wants her own.Doesn't really amplify voice... Unless we missed something on the settings. The music and learning settings work fine. Overall ok.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
North American Bear Sleepyhead Cozy
Wonderful little lovey.My daughter is six months old and has consistently chosen the sleepy bear bunny to help her nod off as there are three different lovies in her bed. She puts the bunny across her chest and rubs her face with the ears. It is easy to wash and dry as I just put it in the dryer on low. I bought another for trips or if we lose the current bunny. I think it is hard to rate these items as all children choose there bedtime pal. However, it is small, not very thick, and has no choke hazards so I do not mind leaving it in the crib at night with the baby.
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My son received this bunny at birth and was soon sleeping with it every night. He is now almost 4 years old and still sleeps with his bunny every night. We have misplaced several through the years, so I am grateful that Amazon keeps stock in these! It is a soft, well constructed lovey (we have lost a couple of hats, but ours get a LOT of love), and the perfect size to tote around.Read Best Reviews of North American Bear Sleepyhead Cozy Here
My 3 month old daughter has this pink sleepyhead bunny cozy. It is adorable and soft and she loves to hold, chew, and rub it on her face. There are no small parts to worry about coming off and best of all, it goes in the washer and dryer and comes out looking new every time. Great product!Want North American Bear Sleepyhead Cozy Discount?
***A TIP FOR NEW MOMMIES*** order 2 of the same one, have them monogrammed with your cell phone number, introduce them to your little one around 6mo, let them have one for about 2 weeks (keep the other in a safe place like top of the closet) then switch it out with the fresh one, this makes them both get "worn in" at the same rate. Your toddler may reject a completely fresh new lovie in the unfortunate even that one is lost (this comes from experience with my oldest of 3)Now for my review, this whole line of cozies is so cute! Super soft, just the right size for little ones. My 3yr old has the pink bunny and my 2yr old has the blue hippo. They have held up nicely in the washer and stay soft. Colors will brighten up a bit with a long soak in oxy clean once then have been loved for a while. We've gotten rid of the bunnies hat, though...
Monday, November 18, 2013
Munchkin Ducky Hot Super Safety Bath
My daughter has always loved to look at this floating in the bath with her and now that she can grasp items she wants, she loves to play with it, too.
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I understand the description said colors may vary, but not the whole style of the ducky. I ordered a girl ducky as a babyshower gift and got some boy sport ducky. If the pic for the product is geared toward girls it should be a girl ducky that I receive. I'm still giving her the one I got, but I was pretty dissapointed.Read Best Reviews of Munchkin Ducky Hot Super Safety Bath Here
I got this and no matter what temperature the water is, the word "HOT" shows up and doesn't go away.We got the fireman! This rubber ducky is perfect for the bath. There is no way for water to become trapped inside, causing mold. Going to order another one....wonder which one I'll get?
