Showing posts with label newborn baby toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label newborn baby toys. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Disney Toy Story Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Monster Inc Sully, Dash, Nemo, the Incredible, Bath Pool Sq

Disney Toy Story Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Monster Inc Sully, Dash, Nemo, the Incredible, Bath Pool Squeak ToysWell made and nice little carrying case, my 4 year old loves The Incredibles, Monsters inc., TS, and Nemo so this was a no brainer for bath play time. Just be sure to squeeze all the water out after bath and occasionally use a water vinegar mix to clean out the insides so you protect from and mold growth.

My son is 20 months old. This bath toy pack is of all his favorite character at the moment. The only problem I have is that when he's done with his bath he doesn't want to leave them in the bathtub. Instead he wants to bring them into his room to continue playing.

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I purchased 2 pixar bath sets, but received only 1 set , and I received a disney bath set instead of a 2nd pixar bath set. I tried to fix the problem, but it was a long tiring frustrating process, so I decided to just keep what I received and order another pixar bath set from somewhere else. I will not purchase any further merchandise from Humble Folks.

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Gund Maple Moose 6" Plush

Gund Maple Moose 6' PlushReceived this as a Christmas gift. Very cute and soft. The quality is great. have him sitting on my bed for decor

This was bought as a gift for a toy moose collector. It is even cuter than it looked in the picture. And, of course, it's a Gund which explains it's high quality.

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Granddaughter saw this on line and wanted for Christmas. It arrived on schedule for our Christmas and she was delighted.

Very cute and cuddly..

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Green Lantern Child

Green Lanterntm Child Justice League Dc Comic Superhero Super Hero CostumeHere's a great superhero costume for Halloween. My son didn't want to be another Spider-Man, Superman or Batman. He wanted something unique, so we searched around and found costumes from the Justice League -Green Lantern, The Flash and Wonder Woman. Well, he chose the Green Lantern because he didn't want his head covered with The Flash's mask.

We also picked up the Green Lantern Flashing Ring to complete the costume. He's tried the costume out and is excited for Halloween.

UPDATE: The costume worked out fantastic! An added bonus is that the long sleeves and the muscle build kept our son warm during the Halloween trick or treating, too.

Looking for some other great Green Lantern items for kids?

Action figure: DC Universe Classics Series 3 Action Figure Hal Jordan (Green Lantern)

DVD cartoon: DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures

Early Reader Book: Green Lantern's Book of Great Inventions (DK READERS)

Sticker book: Justice League: Ultimate Sticker Book

T-shirt: Green Lantern Logo T-Shirt

I bought this for my son because he loves Green Lantern and wanted to be him for Halloween. He was absolutely thrilled when it arrived. It was a surprise! There were only 2 issues that were brought up. One was the choice of hue of green. It should have been a much darker green. The costume itself is what we were expecting. However, there should have been velcro all the way down the back, otherwise it just sits wide open. My son enjoyed his Halloween immensely!

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I am very disappointed with this costume. It is a drab sea foam green instead of a vibrant kelly green. I didn't expect much durability based on the price but it is poorly made and just overall not satisfactory. My son still wants it but I think I will find something better and donate this one since returns are a pain.

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This costume is poor quality even when compared to the typical cheaply made costume. Contrary to the picture, the costume does not have the faux boots, it has green material on the legs ending at the ankles and that's it. The patch on the center is sewn on by a few stitches in the center and so it flops around everywhere. The stitching that holds the color on is loose and black, so that the stitches show very visibly all around the collar. The neck where the only closure is is impossibly tiny and doesn't fit around my 2 year old's neck, let alone the 5 year old for whom the costume is intended, yet the back directly under the collar closure gapes open so that a huge v shape isn't covered.

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We ordered this costume for our 4 year old and were very disappointed. The fabric was flimsy, the insignia on the front was affixed sideways, and the velcro in the back did not even line up to close properly. The merchant provided a refund; however, we are still searching for decent boy's dress up clothes...

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Cozy Cruiser

Cozy CruiserI bought this jogger about 1 1/2 years ago. I have two children 11 months apart and I wanted something that didn't cost a lot that I could run/walk with and pull with my bike if I wanted. It is hard to run with since it does pull to the left. Ane yes, you do have to pop a wheelie when going around turns, but I just figured I'd build up muscles that way. My kids love the stroller and now they are 3 and 4 years old and just starting to outgrow it a little. The tires don't inflate well and there are big lumps in each one when fully inflated so the stroller doesn't roll smoothly. It takes a lot of time to put together. It is very sturdy but not compact. Unless you have a huge trunk in your car or a van or something like that, then it is pretty much impossible to take with you. I was not very happy with the trailer attachment. It didn't clamp down well on the bike so it came lose and was a pain to pull. It would slide down and as my pedal came up it would hit the attachment. I only pulled it 2 times. But in all, for the money...it works for me. I still use it now.

Though the price was right, I now wish I spent more and got a higher quality one. On most joggers, the front wheel is staionary, so that didn't bug me, infact i wanted it that way for dirt trails. However, it would go straight do to the poor design. The tires it came with will not inflate correctly and if they are fully inflated their is a huge lump in the tire. Normally, little tykes stuff is great but not with this. don't try and save money, get a quality one, this was a waste of money.

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This is a really great product. It's extremly durable, like most Little Tykes products. Using it as a trailer was easy. It's easy to switch from trailer to stroller. Folded it does not take up much space. The only problem I found with it is the way it handles as a stroller. As long as you are going straight there's not much effort in pushing it. Taking turns is a bit difficult.

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I just bought one second hand should have read the reviews first. I have used several jogging strollers, but this one is very poorly designed. the front wheel attachment is very unstable, and as a result, the jogger has a tendency to pull to the left spent more effort trying to keep it in a straight line than pushing it! Also, front wheel shows premature wear and warps. As a bike trailer only, it is adequate. However, attaching it to the bike can be challenging best if you can do it once and leave it on. All in all, disappointing product from Little Tykes. You get what you pay for!

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In the 2 years that I've had the cruiser behind a bike, both the wheels have already warped. Not what I expeced from Little Tykes. I'm having to deal w/buying new tires frequently due to flats because of the wheels. Now the whole thing wobbles making for a bumpy ride. Add to the fact that I couldn't purchase replacement wheels online. Ughhh!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Take-Along Play Blanket

Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Take-Along Play BlanketI brought this blanket for my daughter-in-law. The ability to carry this product all folded into the zebra was a great plus.. easy to take with you and have an immediate blanket to place baby on.Interactive toys will be great as she gets older all in one package. I think any young mum would find this handy to have and it makes for a great gift idea as well.

Bought this for my nephew and my sister tells me that they both put it to good use, the blanket is fleece soft, highly recommend for newborns or apparently moms as well.

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I bought this product for my 5 mo baby when she was 3 mo it is very small. I thought it is as big as the picture that is why I bought it I am disappointed.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Dream On Me Dynamic 2 in 1 Walker and Rocker

Dream On Me Dynamic 2 in 1 Walker and Rocker, Light Bluenice build and does not full apart, keep the baby in place and support her jumping up and down. I can say it takes a beating, and it keep the bady safe. the side are pretty wide so fitting in door may be a problem but at the same time it can be a good thing when you want to keep the baby from walking out the room. came in good condition and it was easy to put together

This it has put such smiles on my 6 month old's face and it got to me fast and packaged well.

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So, I purchased this for my little one...appx 5 mo old at the time, he's 9 mo and still using it. There are, however, some drawbacks. The music is wayyy too loud and there's no volume control or switch to just turn it off, so basically we removed the batteries after about 5 minutes and never turned that function back on. The wheels are pretty crummy even on smooth floors like our wood ones. Imagine an old grocery cart you struggle to push through the store...half the times the rear wheels arent even on the ground all the way due to his changing position inside the cart. We never used the rocker function because...well, it's kind of boring to sit stationary in a toy you know moves around the floor (just as my kiddo). I do like the 2 height adjustments, although there appears to be some joint fatigue now around the axis where the cross-bars are. The plastic is turning white so I probably wont be able to use it much longer. I did like that I found a walker, they certainly are not easy to find...of course, just days after ordering this Target rolled out a whole bunch of em, so I wish I would have waited before spending twice as much money. I can say this, it's sturdy it works it does seem to lower to an acceptable height for the younger kids that are ready for a walker...beyond that....wouldnt necessarily pick this up in a store.

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our baby does not really like it.

the wheels are not really good so it is difficult to move around.

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It got here fast which was great because my little one was ready for it. And with it being easy to assemble she was walking in it that day.

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Swimways Baby Spring Float with Canopy - Blue Aqua Whale

Swimways Baby Spring Float with Canopy - Blue Aqua WhaleWe bought one of these (in store) floats. My son was a bigger boy for his age (30lbs at 1yr) and we kept having problems with all the other plastic floats with canopies, so we went and bought this exact float. It is totally worth the money. The net lining is awesome and its way more durable than other floats! 100% recommend this float!

I don't know why someone would rate it one star based on their bad luck with design that is the sellers fault not the actual product.

If your child is very young, small, and flails about harmlessly, this is for you. If your kid is abnormally large, independent, and strong, you're better off with floaties or they will work their way out of it and getting them back into it is like trying to push a cat into a toilet. Quality is great, it has held its air in the trunk of the car for 2 seasons now and cushions whatever cargo we put back there.

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We used this in the pool and our grandson really enjoyed the shade and the floating. Our only concern was he sat low enough in the water to dip his face into the water for a "drink" and quickly discovered inhaling water isn't fun! Easy to inflate and set-up, a bit of a pain to take down and return to the carry bag. As advertised and seems sturdy enough for several pool seasons.

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My mother in law purchased this for our 6 month old. He is about 26 in long, if he were smaller he wouldn't have been able to sit in it yet and be high enough above the water. He has loved baths since the first one and we wanted to introduce him to the pool as soon as possible. He loved floating around, and was able to kick himself around to move between us. The shade worked really well without blocking our view of his face. He liked that he was able to splash a little in the mesh between the floats. That was also a great place to put his toys within his reach. Recommend as a good way to help introduce a baby to the water.

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This float is horrible! The canopy was so hard to fold back up and put in the carrying case it comes with. We must have done it wrong because it never fit quite right on the float again. The float was also disappointing. It doesn't keep baby upright so my 11 month old kept leaning forward & his face kept ending up in the water. Waste of $. We ended up getting the Aqua Leisure Frog with Sunshade and Aquarium Baby Float, which was only $11. My son loves it and it keeps him up right so he's not swallowing pool water.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Wonderworld Blossom Sorter

Wonderworld Blossom SorterAfter my one year old chewed off the velcro tab and into the so-called "wood" I emailed the company to verify that there is no formaldehyde in this toy and they told me that there is. Liars.

export@wonderworldtoy.com

10:47 PM (2 minutes ago)

to me

Yes, it contained very little formaldehyde; I forwarded the test report for your review.

Best Regards,

Ms.Orawan Limpamas (Ann)

Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager.

Wonderworld Products Co.,Ltd.

Tel: +66 2 978 3300

Fax: + 66 2 978 2593

I order online a lot and really rely on reviews. I was unable to find a review for this product but ordered it anyway. I am glad I did. It is the great quality that I expect from Wonderworld. Both wooden pieces open or can be completely detached. My 20-month-old daughter really likes this toy. She not only uses it to sort the shapes but also as a pot for her fruit and veggie blocks. Hope this helps.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Doll Pram Blue/Red

Doll Pram Blue/RedVery sturdy and durable, my 2-year old can push my 3-year old around in it all day and have so much fun together. It also looks very cute and if not used to stroll a big brother/little sister around the yard, also works well for dolls :-)

Friday, April 18, 2014

Prince Lionheart Bike Stand, Natural

Prince Lionheart Bike Stand, NaturalI bought this to hold up my son's Prince Lionheart Balance Bike, but it just keeps falling over. It's not sturdy enough to hold it up.

This product is a pretty big disappointment. Prince Lionheart products have been a favorite of ours in the past and we adore our Prince Lionheart balance bike however, this bike stand pales in comparison to their other products. The Bike stand is in three pieces that do not fasten together securely and, the slot for the bike wheel which is supposed to fit "most Prince Lionheart bikes" is too narrow for the wheel to fit in!!! Consequently we have had to sand away at it and it still does not work great. :(

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My three year old has a hard time getting the bike to stay up in the stand without help. It must be up against a wall and the front tire has to be shoved in by an adult for the bike to stay up. Stand itself is not very sturdy. For the price it works good enough.

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Took 20 seconds to assemble, bike (Prince Lionheart Whirl Balance Scooter) fits perfectly and stands on its own in the house.

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This is a very good and stable way to hold and store the balancing bike. It is easy to assemble.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Gund Huggybuddy- 18 inch

Gund Huggybuddy- 18 inchI did a lot of searching for a "blanket buddy" for my new born granddaughter. Having seen how successful this type of item (a bear by another manufacturer)) has been for her sister, now 28 months old, I wanted to get one for the new baby. I also wanted it to be different enough from the other one that no jealousy or conflicts would arise.

So, I found and read the reviews on about seven such "buddies." The Gund was certainly an excellent choice very soft, with one silky side and one plush side, and machine washable. The head size was a bit of a surprise, being larger than I'd imaged, but that's really no problem.

Be sure to get two one for normal use and one emergency "back-up" in case of loss or washing machne time, as children can get very attached to these little friends. Attachment to a small "buddy" however, is so much better than attachment to a large "security blanket" like we saw in the "old days."

I LOVE Huggybuddy Lamb. I bought one for my daughter when she was 6 months old and now she is 8 months old and sleeps with it every night. Every time she's sleepy she'll burry her head in it's soft head. Extremely soft and it's silky body is perfect for her to grip at night. I would definitely recommend a huggybuddy!

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This is the most precious lovey. Most are really small and not super soft. This is so soft. The head is bigger than I expected but it is actually good as my son has gotten older.

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"Lambie" meet someone who is thinking about taking you home. They are contemplating letting a child love you deeply just as Livi loves you.

Seriously...I have 3 daughters and unfortunately found the huggybuddies after the first. So my younger 2 daughters each have 2; however, the don't know they have two. I rotate them in the wash so that they wear evenly in case we ever have a true emergency of loosing Lambie or Piggy.

I originally stumbled upon huggybuddies after having a terrible experience with a similar type lovey from another brand. The bow was sucked off by my 6th month old and she could have choked to death on it. I liked these because they are well made without parts to come off (bows) or come out (rattles). I sew, so I know good quality when I see it. We love love love our huggybuddies!!!

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My daughter loves this. It's her constant companion at night time. It's such a critical element that I had to order a 2nd one to have as a backup.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Vacuum Cleaner

Fisher-Price  Laugh & Learn Learning Vacuum CleanerI like most of Fisher Price's Laugh and Learn products so I was very disappointed with this vacuum. I have similar complaints as the previous review:

1) The height of the vacuum is VERY short. My daughter is 20 months and on the short side. She almost has to bend over to use it already. I don't know how they market this for up to 3 years of age. It would definitely be too small for a 3 year old.

2) The big purple wheels in the back turn but there is this plastic molding that is in the shape of a wheel underneath the vacuum cleaner that doesn't turn at all. It just drags on the ground. So this would be ok if you use it on carpeting but on hardwood floor, it almost scrapes up the ground. I don't understand by they didn't make this front "wheel" actually spin too.

3) The vacuum doesn't stay upright! It's a pain to store because I have to prop it up with something. If i don't, it just lays on the ground and takes up a lot of space. Everytime my daughter is playing with it, she has to bend all the way to the floor to get to the handle.

4) There aren't many features to this at all. The only features are the on/off switch and the wheels/front part that spin and make music. There is this red knob and green spinning ball that do nothing at all.

5) I don't know why this is called "Laugh and LEARN". There is really no learning. They sing the alphabet so fast that I can barely keep up, let alone a 2 year old.

I haven't looked into any other toy vacuum cleaners but for the price of this, I would have expected it to do a lot more and have better features.

My husband and I, bought this vacuum cleaner for my nephew for his 1st birthday. He loved it and still loves it at 2 years of age. Whenever, I bring my son over who is the same age, the two of them always fight for this vacuum.

Others mentioned that the vacuum is too short for the their toddlers but not for our toddlers. Perfect size. It makes sounds and it sings. My nephew already knows the melodies. After one year of usage, none of the parts have broken.

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This vacuum is very cute and has realistic sounds along with its musical and learning modes. Two problems I have with it are:

1) It's REALLY SMALL. My daughter is 18-months-old, of average height, and the handle is a little higher than her waist. I couldn't tell this before I bought it because of the way the thing is packaged. Had I known, I might have opted for a different vacuum.

2) The handle doesn't stand up like a real vacuum, so the wheels always roll out to make it lay flat. Kind of a bummer, but I wish I could just store it in a corner like I do a real vacuum.

One good thing is that it has a volume control, so it's not that loud.

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Hi well, we love this product. who cares if it stands up? it actually never occurred to me to be a problem, but it seems important to others. The only reason I bought a vacuum is because my autistic then 3 year old (now 3 1/2)son and my then infant now 14 months were so afraid of the vacuum that I could not use it unless I hired someone to take them out of the house, or Daddy immediately took them out of the house as soon as he got home from work. The vacuum comes out ONLY when Mommy vacuums, and now after having this product since Christmas, my autistic son was vacuuming WITH ME and even banging up against my machine, he was that close. That is so so so cool I had tears in my eyes. They have learned how to help, how to value cleanliness, and how to conquer fear.

If your children are afraid of the vacuum, I highly recommend this product. The small size was PERFECT because my 3 year old was so much bigger than the product--this son is 20% over the 100th percentile mark for his height, and it was proportioned to his body the same as my big Dyson is to me, and I'm 5'4".

when Mommy's vacuum gets put in the closet, so does their vacuum. hooray for my brave boys! :)

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I called Fisher Price this morning, the day after purchasing this toy and fearing it was broke. They informed me the reason it doesn't stand on its own is to prevent a child using it as a standing aid, which it is not built to do. This is a safety measure to keep children safe. A great feature on it is volume control. All toys with sound should have it. It is funny how similar the vacuuming noise is to my vacuum. So realistic it scares her in vacuuming mode, for now!

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Aeromax Jr. Police officer Suit, Size 6 To 12 Month

Aeromax Jr. Police officer Suit, Size 6 To 12 MonthI was surprised with the quality when the item arrived as i did not have high expectations. This will fit a large range in baby sizes

Purchased the infant size and it is huge. My son is a big boy and we didn't even bother to try it on since it fit my 2 year old niece. Wish I had a backup plan for his costume.

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This is a great little costume. It is nice and thick so my little one will be warm while trick or treating with big bro. The only reason i gave it one less star was because the size says to 12 month, compared to his normal clothing it is a little small for the 12 month. But it is definatly worth the money.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Vtech Bright Lights Phone

Vtech Bright Lights PhoneMy daughter received this toy for Christmas last year. She loved playing with it. But it didn't even last a year. I had to change the batteries frequently. In fact, of all of her toys (she's 19 months old), this is the only toy that has required me to change the batteries, and I have changed them probably four times in the last 10 months. She doesn't play with this everyday, either. I will say that even though it is now dead, she still likes to use her imagination and pretend to talk on the phone. But she is disappointed she doesn't hear a quack when she pushes the duck button or a ribbit when she presses the frog button.

Bought this for a one year old for his birthday and he loved it, would not put it down!! Fun!

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Vtech is strange. We got another vetch toy (cow walker) that was too loud with no option to lower the volume so we returned it. Got this and thought the battery must be old because it was so quite. Changed the battery the day I got it and still so quiet. You can hardly hear it. Understand that the kids will put it by their ears and you don't want it too loud but at least you should be able to hear it. May return it if it can't hold my sons attention.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Blue 17" My First Teddy Bear

Blue 17' My First Teddy BearI got this for my girlfriend as her first teddy bear. She is 15 but she still loves it to death. It might just be because it was from me but im happy that i got it for her. definitely good for a baby or a child as well. :P

Like the previous reviewer, my son has had this bear since he was born. He is now 4 years old and this bear has been through everything! The bear is extremely durable through dragging, throwing, pulling, washing, drying, etc. Aside from being a little worn, his body and face are still in tact. I am ordering another one for my son as a "back up!"

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I ordered the bear to replace my sons first bear he got when he was born and it lasted for almost 3 years. Very soft and safe. The eyes are sewn in not buttons so the bear is childproof. I just wish I would've known there are 2 sizes I ordered the 17inch and his bear is bigger.

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Definitely a good buy, as the material and construction assure its durability, in addition to its pleasantly cute appearance being sure not to have anyone's eyebrows raised. (as has happened in the past with certain less friendly looking teddy bears)

I can definitely say that it was a worthwhile purchase, and the value for money far exceeded my initial expectations. A great gift, and a great buy!

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Petite Panda Infant / Toddler Costume

Petite Panda CostumeThis costume is cute and my daughter looked adorable but there were two problems the first is that the costume is like a big lint roller, EVERYTHING stuck to it and our dog has white hair so this did not look very nice. I tried to use a lint roller to clean it off and it wouldn't work, because the hair just kept sticking to it so I actually had to pull of all the hair piece by piece before we went out.

Other problem is when I washed it, it got all these fuzzy things all over it and the material almost seemed to change after being washed... I washed ir once and it looks like it has been worn and washed a million times, I hate stuff that does that. good thing we only needed it for one night.

The costume is cute, but I wouldn't buy another from the same company. I think next year I'll go to the Disney store I've heard good things about there and Target having cute costumes.

I ordered this costume for my granddaughter who was 11 months old at Halloween. She looked great in it and it was perfect for her.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Tolo Toys First Friends Safari Vehicle

Tolo Toys First Friends Safari VehicleI bought this toy for my 10mth old son and he LOVES it! It's very sturdy and perfectly sized for little hands. It is loud though, which isn't a concern in our case but might bother some people. It lights up and the horn toots, also if you push down on the driver or the button under the driver it will rev up and drive off about 8ft then stop and giggle! Way too cute! It does run on carpet fairly well. The driver is a decent size and his arms, legs, head, and hat all move. My son carries the driver with him just about everywhere.

This little truck seems very well made and the lights, movement, and noise are all a hit with my son. I like that the little person in the truck come sout and is large enough for little hands and too big to be a choking hazzard.

It was a little on the expensive side when I bought it. Otherwise, my only concern is that when the truck is "moving" and gets caught on something or cannot proceed forward that the motor makes a ginding type sound that made my husband comment that it won't last very long. But we will see; we've only had this since Christmas.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

PlanToys Pull-Along Caterpillar

PlanToys Pull-Along CaterpillarI bought this cute caterpillar for my daughter when she was about 13 months old. She loves pulling this little caterpillar all over the place. It has the cutest little wobble and is just so darn stinking cute! It's a good weight because of it's high quality materials. Which is good because it keeps the toy from flipping over when my daughter decides to run and pull it. Smooth round corners with very durable paint. It has a kind of rubber on it's feet/wheels so it can grip/crawl on the smoothest of surfaces. My only slight complaint is that I wish the string was a bit longer. But that is because my daughter is really tall. It would also be nice to see it come in other colors. Those two things though have no impact on me recommending this toy over and over again to any parent. My daughter plays REALLY rough with toys! This little caterpillar still looks new after all my daughter has put it though. Because of it's great quality, I've decided to buy all my daughter's toy foods for her kitchen from this company as well. Great product, you won't be disappointed!

Very sweet little catepillar-I would definitely recommend if you've got a "puller" in your brood. I have realized now, after a few attempts of different kinds of pull toys, that I have two "pushers", so neither of them wanted to pull this little guy behind them. That was a little disappointing because it's never ever been played with and while it's not expensive, it's still not cheap. I can't find the receipt because it got lost amongst the Christmas mayhem, so we'll give this to someone else eventually.

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Movement is rather subtle, but still cute. Does not flip over easily and is made of high quality materials. Seems very durable.

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My toddler (16 months) uses Mr. Caterpillar like a little push car. When he tries to pull Mr. Pillar, Pillar tips easily and often ends up being dragged along on his side. Mr. Pillar is not easily righted. However, Mr. Pillar is exceptionally cute, and my son seems to enjoy pushing him around the floor with his other cars. Perhaps when he's a little older, my child will be less enthusiastic with his pulling, and Mr. Pillar will be able to wobble along sedately (and adorably) behind him.

ETA: AT 18 months, my son is rocking this all over the house.

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Saturday, November 23, 2013

Shining Stars Monkey

Shining Stars MonkeyWhen my daughter was born in May, my mother in law brought my 7 year old son to the hospital gift shop to pick out his sister's first stuffed animal. We all liked it so much, we decided to get him one, and then I bought one for my husband and I (so we could have an animal family). Here is my opinion after 2+ months of ownership:

The toy itself is basically a stuffed animal. The fun part (for me and my 7 year old son) was going to the website, deciding which constellation to place his star in, and what to name his star. And guess what I think he *gasp!* learned at the same time!

The game section of the site has been up for a while now. It is called "The Starcade". Most of the games are re-vamped "old school" games such as Pac-Man, and an Asteroids like game. I like it :) Some of the games are under construction, but there are at least 8-10 that are playable.

Another cool part of the site is that you can make a wish on your star for yourself or for someone else. You can also send greeting cards with the animals themselves on them. Each user has their own "Star Page" with all of their animal's information, and the information on their star, which you can print out. You can add more than one animal for each user.

Now all that said . . . My 2 month old daughter LOVES "monkey". (Yeah, I know we're real creative). She holds him by the ears and chews on the top of his head. He's really soft and the star on his foot WILL not come off if you are concerned and considering warning me (Thanks anyway though :)

All in all, I think this is a great toy for the price. I really like that fact that kids old enough can learn about the stars and constellations and can also be thoughtful and make a wish for someone. Younger kids who like stuffed animals will love the soft feel and the cute little faces. I have seen all of the toys in person and they are all of high quality. They are well made from quality materials and are very durable.

For the record, we have "monkey", "frog", and "pig". We are also considering making an investment in "elephant" and "snow owl".

My girlfriend calls me monkey ears so when she had to go to the hospital i wanted to do something special for her. This monkey was small enough to be kept with her at all times during her stay at the hospital and it also comes with the package to name a star after her. her mother told me she had not seen her that happy in years which goes to show that the biggest things come in small packages.

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Our 22 month old daughter LOVES "Monkey." She has not really attached herself to any other stuffed animal or doll such as this one. Monkey goes everywhere with us and she sleeps with him tucked under her arm every night (we did remove the bow). The reason I am back on Amazon looking to buy another one is because when Monkey goes missing, there are often many tears until he is found. Definitely would recommend this product!

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plush n comfy.. always a fav with the kids who visit our home.. would recommend.. the site n games r way too kiddish for us tho.. maybe the kids love them

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This Monkey was very cute ... and a gift .. so I can't say much on how they liked it.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

LEGO DUPLO 6760 Let's Go Vroom

LEGO DUPLO 6760 Let's Go VroomMy 3 year old received this Lego Duplo "Let's Go! Vroom!" set for her birthday (Lego Duplo 6760). She had already been playing with Lego Duplo pieces for some time, so it was not difficult for her to figure out how to build the vehicles. Initially she loved that there was a story book with this set, unlike her other Duplo sets.

The 10-page board book features a simple story involving an airplane and a car. It doesn't have detailed instructions for building since there are only a few pieces, but it does show pictures of how the airplane and car should be assembled. The pieces in the book are to-scale (actual size), so it may be easier for little kids to understand how the pieces fit together.

This is one of three available sets in the Bricks & Books collection as of this review (November, 2012). The other two sets are "Busy Farm" (LEGO DUPLO 6759 Busy Farm) with 15 pieces and "Grow Caterpillar Grow!" (LEGO DUPLO 6758 Grow Caterpillar Grow) with 17 pieces. "Let's Go! Vroom!" has only 12 pieces, but it has a car which is a pretty cool piece.

The quality is great, as you would expect from Lego. A retail price of $12.99 is a bit high for 12 pieces, but part of that price is for the book. If you prefer bricks, then there are other sets (without the book) that are a better value. If you are interested in the book, this is a very cute set.

Now that my preschooler has played with it a few times, I think the novelty has worn off. As expected, the pieces to this set have now been comingled with her other Duplo pieces and the book sits on her bookshelf. Still, it's a cute set that should entertain your child for some time. It was a very nice gift to receive, and I would consider buying it as a gift for another 2-3 year old.

This was very fun for my 3 year old the first couple times we did it, but after that, he was tired of the story, and enjoyed just playing with the blocks by themselves.

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My son is 2 and loves these he can build the cars and it is not too difficult. Would recommend this product

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My Grandson loves legos, he loves to build and knock down so it provides him hours of fun, just a good toy to learn with

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Bought this for my 1 year old. He likes playing with the pieces. We still need to put together for him. However, the two year old girl I watch during the day, loves to build them according to the story. This is our second Read & Build set. They are a great toy.

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