Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Disney Toy Story Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Monster Inc Sully, Dash, Nemo, the Incredible, Bath Pool Sq
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Gund Maple Moose 6" Plush
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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..
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Green Lantern Child
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-ShirtI 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!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.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.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...
Friday, July 11, 2014
Cozy Cruiser
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Take-Along Play Blanket
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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.Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Take-Along Play Blanket Here
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Dream On Me Dynamic 2 in 1 Walker and Rocker
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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.Read Best Reviews of Dream On Me Dynamic 2 in 1 Walker and Rocker Here
our baby does not really like it.the wheels are not really good so it is difficult to move around.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.
Swimways Baby Spring Float with Canopy - Blue Aqua Whale
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.Read Best Reviews of Swimways Baby Spring Float with Canopy - Blue Aqua Whale Here
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.Want Swimways Baby Spring Float with Canopy - Blue Aqua Whale Discount?
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
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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.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Doll Pram Blue/Red
Friday, April 18, 2014
Prince Lionheart Bike Stand, Natural
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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.Read Best Reviews of Prince Lionheart Bike Stand, Natural Here
Took 20 seconds to assemble, bike (Prince Lionheart Whirl Balance Scooter) fits perfectly and stands on its own in the house.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
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.Read Best Reviews of Gund Huggybuddy- 18 inch Here
"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!!!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
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
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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.Read Best Reviews of Aeromax Jr. Police officer Suit, Size 6 To 12 Month Here
Friday, February 7, 2014
Vtech Bright Lights Phone
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Blue 17" My First Teddy Bear
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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.Read Best Reviews of Blue 17" My First Teddy Bear Here
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!
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Petite Panda Infant / Toddler Costume
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.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Tolo Toys First Friends Safari Vehicle
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.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
PlanToys Pull-Along Caterpillar
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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.Read Best Reviews of PlanToys Pull-Along Caterpillar Here
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.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Shining Stars Monkey
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.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!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 themThis 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
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 productMy Grandson loves legos, he loves to build and knock down so it provides him hours of fun, just a good toy to learn withBought 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.