Showing posts with label stuffed animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stuffed animals. Show all posts

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Brainy Baby Spanish/English Flashcards

Brainy Baby Spanish/English FlashcardsBasically, the title for this review says it all: This is a nice set of cards, but not very durable.

I bought these cards for my 21 month old son. He loves books and other cards with pictures. We are a bilingual household (I speak English; his father speaks Spanish), so I wanted him to have some books and materials in both languages. The other cards that we have (e.g., My Baby Can Read pull-out cards, Eric Carle Animal Flash Cards) are more like pages of board books--quite sturdy. These cards are much thinner, a very thin cardboard.

On the plus side, there are a lot of cards here (36). They have clear, attractive pictures. Some of the cards have the same picture on the front and the back, with English on one side and Spanish on the other. (The Spanish words are phonetically transcribed.) Other cards have a picture on the front (e.g., a basketball) and then a handprint on the back with the color listed (e.g., orange in the case of the basketball). Some cards do the same with numbers--picture on the front and then the number on the back.

My son likes them, but he has already bent quite a few of them. We've only had them about a week.

Just as a final side note: These cards are also very slippery when left on uncarpeted floors. I have ceramic floors, my son tends to scatter the cards around when he's looking at them. The other day, he went running across the floor, stepped on one, and went flying, landing directly on his back. He has stepped on his other cards before, and they haven't slid so quickly that he would wipe out. I need to be much more careful that he doesn't leave them lying on the floor.

Overall, I'd probably give these 3 1/2 stars if I could. They are attractive and educational, and my son likes them. I just wish the quality of the cards was a little higher.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Fisher-Price Miracles and Milestones - Mix and Match Blocks

Fisher-Price Miracles and Milestones - Mix and Match BlocksThe bright colors and high contrast patterns on these blocks are very exciting for my four-month-old baby. She loves that one block jingles, one rattles, and one vibrates. I do not attach the blocks case to her crib because I feel it is a suffocation risk, but we play with them together during tummy time daily. I rank this as a must-have!

I don't know what else to say about it because it doesn't offer any educational value. When the baby outgrows them they will get trashed. They are still cute and some have a rattling sound... they currently get thrown around because they are so soft and don't hurt.

Update: June 20th, 2008

Yeah, so they don't have any educational value or long term use as I originally stated... but they still live on through our dog Furbie! He loves the one that rattles. He plays catch with us. Fun for us.

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My baby is 6-months old and it's not one of her favourite toys, since she prefers smaller objects that she can easily grasp...the blocks are too big and she loses interest very quickly.

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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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Monday, July 7, 2014

Lamaze Morgan The Monkey Link Set

Lamaze Morgan The Monkey Link SetI found these cheaply at Farm and Fleet. My baby likes to chew on the monkey sometimes and it is light enough (without the links) for even a very young baby to lift and hold. The links are very high quality, interesting visually with different textures and, of course, also lightweight. An older baby/toddler might also enjoy attaching the links to the monkey in different configurations, since the ears are big enough to put a link or two in each.

Our daughter loves these links. The links make great teethers with all the different textures. I gave it 4-stars because it is a little pricey for one small toy.

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My 9 month old really loves this Lamaze Morgan the Monkey link set. Easy to hold, easy to teethe on, easy to separate rings. Recommended.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Stephan Baby Ultra Soft Plush Chewbie Activity Toy and Teething Blankie, Betsy the Bunnie, Purple

Stephan Baby Ultra Soft Plush Chewbie Activity Toy and Teething Blankie, Betsy the Bunnie, PurpleMy daughter has loved this since ~3.5months of age. Very easy for her to hold and chew on. I love that it is machine washable! One of our favorite baby gifts ever!

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Baby Einstein Octopus Hanging Toy, Blue

Baby Einstein Octopus Hanging Toy, BlueWe found our little guy cooing and conversing with this blue octopod that we got as a hand-me-down from another parent. His face will light up each time they meet as if they were old pals and best of friends.

Our son has required corrective casting for his feet and often is in pain, but seems to forget it all when he spends time with the octopus. We brought it to his surgery last week and it helped calm him even though he couldn't nurse for several hours before the surgery. They wheeled him into the O.R. calmly snuggled next to the octopus. We almost panicked when we realized we forgot to take it when we left him with the doctors; when the surgery was over we were so relieved to see it was again at his side in the recovery room.

Knowing we may eventually lose it and how important it has become in our strategies in calming our son, my wife searched the net until she found it here on Amazon just in case we need another. But then would that be just like trying to fix the tragic loss of a favorite pet with a look-alike? We've joked that the octopus may come alive (when we're not looking) to be his little guardian marine friend. Perhaps it's just the very friendly face and the occasional familiar sounds that it gives that ongoing reassurance when we've exhausted our abilities.

At $12, I have no reservations recommending this to a 2+ month old. It is second only to his mother as a primary attachment figure. Sometimes I'm even jealous!

We introduced Mr. Octopus (we call him that too!) to our son around 3 months and he just loved this toy. He couldn't grab yet but we would crinkle the tentacles and play the music for him. Now that he is 6 months, we can't go anywhere without this toy! He can now grab the tentacles and crinkle and chew on them as much as he wants. He chews on all the rings and snuggles with it in his car seat and the music does (most of the time) stop the bored tears. So far, I've just been spot cleaning it but does anyone know if there's a more thorough way to clean the whole body? He gets dropped/thrown on various floors a lot (restaurants) so I take it into the bathroom and dab it with paper towels but I'd just like a more thorough cleaning when we get home. It's soft, no hard edges and I feel safe letting him play with it while I do something else.

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We call him Mr. Octopus or Old Blue:) We bought this toy for our daughter when she was just 3 months old, and she has loved it from the instant we showed it to her. She's now 8 months and continues to love this toy. Her whole face lights up when we get him out, or show him to her. She really likes the music and water sounds. She likes to chew on the crinkly legs, or the little rings and chewie that he has attached to him. He's soft and washes off easily. It's a good sized toy also, she can hang on to him and he's not too heavy or awkward. I would buy him again in a heartbeat!

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This toy has saved the day on long car trips. My son adored this thing at the age of 4 months, when we got it. He's seven months old now, and this is still his favorite car toy. The octopus's face is so friendly that he can stare and talk to it for an unbelievably long time. He loves to grip the legs and rings, and the music is a never-fail way to stop tears and bring a smile to his face. This is a really great toy.

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I love the ocean and was excited to get an ocean themed toy for my baby. However... no wonder kids these days have ADD! The music/sounds are soooo freaking short! The ocean/bubbles sound lasts ONLY 1 second, then there are 2 songs that lasts ONLY 10 seconds each. You pull, hear the bubbles sound, pull again for song #1, pull again for the bubbles, then pull again for song #2... that's a lot of freaking pulling in only 22 seconds! I am NOT exaggerating... I timed the sounds.

I would have returned it had I not torn off the packaging in my haste and excitement. Toy looks cute but dang... it was made for kids with super short attention spans!

Monday, June 9, 2014

Wooden Trio Bongo Drum

Wooden Trio Bongo DrumUnfortunately, I was disappointed with the quality of this drum. I realize it is a child's toy, however you may as well be beating on a wood floor for the sound that it delivers. The art work on it is colorful & cute. Certainly not worth the price, as far as I'm concerned.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

VTech - V.Smile Baby - Baby Einstein

VTech - V.Smile Baby - Baby EinsteinThe V-Smile Baby and the Baby Einstein game are good. Our little guy loves playing with the TV remote to see things change on the screen. He likes the gaming system, but I'm not sure he makes the connection that it changes things on screen just yet. He's still young though (just over 1 year). Anyway, he loves when we play it with him. The animations are simple and appropriate. The game reinforces words he already knows. However, at this age, don't expect a toddler to sit in one place too long!

THis was a great purchase for my nephew. He is still a little young for it but he likes to play the game with an adult helping and playing with him.

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Purchased before I fully reviewed what it was we were given, received console as a garage-sale gift. Okay for the price, but not something we'll keep for long.

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Baby Einstein is a very good book for kids.

Explore animals by having their names and games. Baby Einstein is a greater video for babies and toddlers. It has a pleasant surprise to baby Einstein.

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This product ended up in the trash a few weeks into owning it. Four adults with a collective IQ of over 525 couldn't use the directions which were translated, and done so poorly. The grand daughters use for it was to throw it like a frizbee. I hope the new versions are better.

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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Mini Bell Rattle

Mini Bell RattleMy seven month old daughter thoroughly enjoys this toy. She occupies herself with it all through dinner while the adults eat. It makes a soothing jingling sound, and the toy is well-constructed so it does not prevent any hazards to my child. It's the perfect size for her little hands to hold.

Great sound & easy to roll. I wish it were a bit bigger so my son could grasp it better

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This toy is so simple and is one of my son's favorites. It came highly recommended by a developmental play workshop I participated in. High quality materials, lovely sound and baby is fascinated how did the jingle bell get inside the cage?

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This rattle is great for babies that like music (which is almost all of them). My son loves rattles and anything that makes noise, but he especially likes this because of the bell. It makes a pleasant (and more importantly, not annoying!) sound and my son loves to roll it, shake it, and gnaw on it. I got it for him when he was 7 months old. He loved it then and still loves it now. It also helped him start to crawl as it rolled away from him and he had to go after it.

One possible drawback is it's not a good toy for going out to restaurants. Because it's wood, it's really loud if it gets banged on the table or thrown on the ground. But I didn't need it for that so I don't mind. Overall, a very good toy.

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My baby loves playing with this toy. He is 4 months now and has been playing with it by himself for about a month. It's very well make and lots of fun. Great quality for a wonderful, simple toy. Made in the USA, which is always a plus.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Fisher Price Sesame Street Many Kisses Elmo

Fisher Price Sesame Street Many Kisses ElmoMy 2-year-old daughter wanted Elmo Live for Christmas, but I wasn't about to drop that kind of cash for a toy. I got this Elmo instead, and she was thrilled! He is soft and cuddly, unlike some of the other Elmo's I've seen, and the perfect size for a toddler to hold. He has several responses to his hand being pushed, so what he says is always a surprise, and very positive and loving. She really loves his kiss hand response. Nearly two months later, he is still a favorite toy. And, of course, it is great he can be turned off for bedtime! An awesome toy for any Elmo fan.

My son is torn between Cookie Monster and Elmo. He loves both of them. He received this Many Kisses Elmo as an early Christmas present from a family member and he loves it. He's only eighteen months old, but he's learning how to "give sugars" and "blow kisses," making this the perfect toy to tote around.

Elmo features a pair of lips on his right hand and multiple kissing phrases. I recommend this toy to anybody who has a young child in their family who adores Elmo or any of the other Sesame Street Characters.

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This Elmo was the last one on the shelf at a local retailer. He was out of the box and my daughter grabbed it and hasn't let go since. That was a month ago. I really need to get back there to see if I can get a back up.

My daughter loves that Elmo gives her kisses. She kisses him right back. He goes everywhere with us and it's a struggle to get her to leave him in the car. He's durable and just needs a damp cloth for cleaning.

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This toy is so cute. We love it. Our son loves Elmo and the fact that Elmo can give him kisses is wonderful.

The only thing that I find sad is how much some sellers are charging for this toy. We got ours for less than half of what he is being sold for here at a very popular super store.

Other than thatwe love it. I mean, who doesn't love Elmo!

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I bought this for my grandaughter. She loves it.

She likes hugging and kissing it.

Elmo is one of her favorite toys.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Baby Cozies Parrot by North American Bear Co.

Baby Cozies Parrot by North American Bear Co.My daughter can't get through the day without her "Petey". We bought four so we can rotate and wash them. She sleeps with them, has them at naps, and if she requests her Petey, then the lovey really helps in stressful situations (shots at the doctor anyone?). The lovey is very soft, and we wash them in the regular laundry in a lingere bag, and hang to dry.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Imaginext The Legend of King Arthur Sir Gawain vs. The Green Knight Figure Set

Imaginext The Legend of King Arthur Sir Gawain vs. The Green Knight Figure Setwe bought the Imaginext Castle Christmas 2006 and ever since then my sons been asking for more things to go with it. But when I got these I was so disappointed.

They don't really go with the castle because the feet are to small and can't work the platforms.

The figures are made out of a cheaper plastic and the swords are easily bend, the helmets don't fit right at all, and the detailes on the figures are a very poor paint job.

Not at all like the figures that came with the castle or the other additional packages we bought.

Of cause my boys still play with them, but I can tell they sure prefer the original figures. The difference sure surprised me since all of them are imaginext and fisher price, but I didn't get a chance to call about it yet. Maybe there are two different production lines out and the difference can be told by the UPC or somehow else.

Overall, I am extremely disappointed and wouldn't buy them again if I had the choice

I bought these for my two sons. Like the other reviewer, we have the Imaginext castle. These figures actually go with a previous "King Arthur" castle made by Fisher-Price. That's why they aren't a perfect match for the updated Imaginext castle. That doesn't get in the way of my boys' imaginations. They love the King Arthur tales, and they are familiar with Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The figures are plus to their already active imaginations, and they love staging battles. I wish Fisher-Price hadn't officially discontinued them. I love the fact that the kids can play with "literary" figures.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Fisher Price Brilliant Basics Block Cart Walker

Fisher Price Brilliant Basics Block Cart WalkerMy one-year-old daughter loves this toy, but grins turn to tears pretty fast. Whenever she bumps into anything with the walker (chair, wall, dresser), the walker tips over backwards (there's no counterweight to baby) and my little one falls and hits her head on the floor.

My son has had this walker since he was 9 months old. He is now 13 months, and he still loves it. He zooms around the house with it, happy as can be. We've had no trouble with it tipping over. And even though he can now push the walker around like a champ, he still plays with the blocks all the time. Considering the inexpensive price (we managed to find it for $10 at a local store sorry, Amazon!), this walker is easily one of our best baby purchases so far.

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My 1 year old loves this walker. It was given as a gift and helps her not only to walk but to place shapes into the holes. I do not see her falling while using it, the only drawback is sometimes her hand gets stuck when she tries to lift the place where the shapes enter, but it has only happened a few times. For the price this is a good walker, based on the experience with my child.

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This walker is perfect because it is taller than other walkers. It is also very light and easy to push. The shape blocks are really fun for the baby to put in and take out of it too.

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My grandson was walking along the edge of furniture but not venturing away. I purchased this toy for his first birthday. His aunt showed him how to use it and he was off! Pushing it around the room. When he ran into things he got down on his knees and pulled the toy back and then he could go again. He never pushed it away from him and face planted. It wasn't two weeks later that he was walking on his own. He doesn't use the shapes nowbut he will later. Good toy!

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Ambi Toys Ted and Tess Carousel

Ambi Toys Ted and Tess CarouselI wasn't going to get this toy based on some of the other reviews I had read. I am determined not to have more than three toys that blink, beep or speak to my child. I am a teacher and see that children seem to have lost some of their creative thinking. Well I am very happy that I have this little toy. I love to watch my son now 11 months old push down on the handle and watch the bears go around. He enjoyed this toy even at a much younger age. Even when we would make the bears go. Take this for wa\hat it is worth, it is a nice quiet toy that provides kids with an outcome from their action.

I wasn't going to get this toy based on some of the other reviews I had read. I am determined not to have more than three toys that blink, beep or speak to my child. I am a teacher and see that children seem to have lost some of their creative thinking. Well I am very happy that I have this little toy. I love to watch my son now 11 months old push down on the handle and watch the bears go around. He enjoyed this toy even at a much younger age. Even when we would make the bears go. Take this for wa\hat it is worth, it is a nice quiet toy that provides kids with an outcome from their action.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Sponge Ball Animals - Pack of 4

Sponge Ball Animals - Pack of 4bought these as a gift, but ended up using them myself. they have held up in the tub as well as in our water table outside and the public pool. was given a different sponge ball set for water use that fell apart after just one night of kids playing with them. so far these are staying in tact. i like the cute assortment of animals that we received.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Under the Nile Organic Veggie Toy

Under The Nile Grape ToyThis is a perfectly fine product, good materials and construction, and I think it's cute. But since my baby doesn't ever look at it or reach for it, I can't recommend it.

My 5 month old sun loves playing with the grape toy. It is especially nice because he is able to grab onto it very easily and loves to "eat" it. I guess you could say we are trying to get him in the good habit of eating fruit before he is ready for the real thing.

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We LOVE all of the Under the Nile teething vegetables & fruits! Our 9 month old adores them and we have gotten a lot of mileage out of each one. These grapes are fun for him to explore with his mouth and fingers. They wash and dry very easily too!

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My 7 month old loves this thing and loves chewing on it. Also it washes really well in the washing machine. Not every baby loves every toy, but if you get it cheap enough it is nice to try. It is an eco friendly product that I do not have to worry about my son chewing on it. We have now moved on and have Mr Banana and Mr Carrot as well. He loves them all.

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My 7 month old enjoys this toy. He loves anything with a face on it. Just wish the face was a little easier to see. He squeals when he finally notices the face, like he forgot it ws there and is surprised each time. I don't have to worry about what he's putting in his mouth when he (inevitably) chews on this toy.

FAIR TRADE PRODUCT YAY !!!!!!!!!

I may get more of these vegetable toys....

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Barnyard Animals Jumbo Knob Puzzle

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Barnyard Animals Jumbo Knob PuzzleThis was the best first introduction to puzzles for my daughter. She got this puzzle for her first birthday. With her love of animals, it was an immediate hit! The pieces were large and the large chunky knobs made them easy for her to hold. The painted picture underneath that correlates with the puzzle piece is fabulous! Although my daughter can't always get the pieces back, she is learning the dexterity skills she needs! It holds up well to teething, although the wood is soft enough to show indentations over time. My daughter's favorite hobby so far is banging the pieces together!

This puzzle was ruined in a day. My toddler had a mouth full of paper after only a few minutes of playing with it. So I threw this puzzle into the garbage. Worthless as far as I am concerned. I rate it about as high as any other Melissa & Doug product. Very cheaply made.

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I bought this as a gift for my one-year old grandson and he loves it. The large knobs make it easy for him to grasp.It is very durable and the bright colors make it even more attractive.

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This puzzle was wonderful and sturdy. My nephew loved holding the large knobs and picking the pieces up and putting them back down. Definately a toy that will be around for several generations.

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The three farm animals have wonderful expressions that encourage our grand daughter to pick them up. She loves them and the large wooden knobs make it easy for her to pick them up. We have three now and will probably purchase more very well made toy!

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Chomp & Clack Alligator Push ToyOctober 6, 2011 We passed this down to a friend and her daughter LOVES it too. She was walking in no time. I love how stable it is. It keeps them from going too fast and flipping it over. Still love it!

May 6, 2010 My 9 month old daughter LOVES this toy. She is so amazed to be mobile. Right now, she can only manage to push it in a straight line. It seems hard to maneuver for beginning walkers. Luckily, we have an open floor plan so she can go right from the living room through the kitchen into the dining room before she has to stop and turn around. I can see her using this for awhile though... putting dollies on it and pushing them around. She wants to play with it every day and gets upset when she can't.

Durability: So far we have had no problems. I read reviews that complained that the handle bar comes unglued. The version I received has a screw holding the handle bar in place. We've had it for a month and no defects have come about.

I was happy with this until the top bar came loose just a few days after we bought it! My 20 month old fell forward and landed with his neck on one of the vertical parts. It was terrible, and all because their glue didn't hold. If you buy this, please screw the top bar in place so this doesn't happen to you. This is not the only Melissa and Doug toy we have had glue issues with. Not recommended.

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My son loved this toy when he saw that he could walk with it. It was so cute and he was so cute pushing it. A simple trip and he hit his forehead on the sharp edged spinning fish and left a gash right between his eyes that the Dr said would leave a scar! There was blood everywhere! I see from the reviews that this has happened to others and I can't believe that they haven't fixed it by rounding off the edges since it's a known issue.

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Wow, what a bummer. We have lots of Melissa and Doug toys, and I've always been very happy with their quality and durability. This one however, is shameful! My first clue should have been as I was taking it out of the box, the top layer of cheap wood splintered off. Had I bought it in a store, I'd have taken it right back. This was a birthday present for our daughter though, and bought online, so I thought "Well, it's just one strip of wood." Our child loved this toy right away...that being said, within the first week the entire area of blue wood began splintering off. All over the floor. Not only could my daughter have choked on a piece, but she could have scraped or cut herself, etc.

Cheap craftsmanship aside, my daughter has lost her balance and toppled over the top bar twice, and hit her head on the wooden alligators. Now, the toy didn't cause her to lose her balance, but considering this is a toy made for toddlers, and toddlers tend to topple, wouldn't they have thought of the possible injuries?

Overall, an INCREDIBLE DISAPPOINTMENT and I'm sorry to say that it's made me a little wary of Melissa and Doug toys in general.

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We bought this for my daughter's first birthday and she loved it during the first week she played with it. However, wooden slivers from the plywood side panel began flaking and breaking off almost immediately. Each broken piece is about an inch long and incredibly dangerous. We have taken it away from her and will be returning it as soon as I have time. What a shame. I previously loved Melissa & Doug products.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Edushape Baby Face Orchestra

Edushape Baby Face OrchestraI bought this for my grand-nephew for Christmas. He loves the noise and puts his beat down regularly. His parent, however, have not been grooving to his tunes. Actually, that'a a joke, they love this Orchestra in a box. It's safe, fits its age range, and is fun to watch a baby play with. What else can you ask for!?

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Fisher-Price Moo Sounds Milk & Cookies

Fisher-Price Moo Sounds Milk & CookiesMy son just turned 9 months old but received this as a gift when he was about 7 months old. He loves to sort things and put them in and out of containers, so this was perfect. The jar is half filled with fake "milk," so he does not have to reach all the way to the bottom of the container to get the cookies. His little hands can easily pull them in and out. The cookies are small enough for him to pick up on his own (it comes with 5 colorful cookies), and he likes to reach into the plastic "jar" to pull them out. They are also soft enough that he can put them in his mouth without hurting himself. Each cookie has a texture to it, too, and he likes touching them with his fingers (I sometimes give him the cookies to play with while I am changing his diaper so it keeps him occupied). The container makes a "moo" sound when you turn it upside down, and my little guy enjoys turning it over and over again to hear it (which usually captures the attention of our dog, too). There is a thin blue lid that can be pulled on and off, but my son had difficulty doing this himself at this age, so we wound up just keeping the top off of it. Maybe the only negative is that we wound up losing one of the cookies, since he likes to carry them around sometimes. But that is certainly not the fault of Fisher Price!

Overall, great toy for 6-9 months. I assume he'll get bored with it as he gets older, since there is not much excitement to it, but for now, it suits him just fine! Another great toy for babies who like to sort and pick up pieces is the Fisher Price counting piggy bank. Both of these toys get a lot of use in our house (and must be cleaned often! Ha!). They are also both really cute and colorful, with durable designs. I gave this one 4 stars instead of 5 simply because there's not much to it and I don't think there is much educational value in it, but it's fun for him and he likes it.

My main feedback on this item is that it could be so much much better!

One of the reasons I got this particular toy is that I thought it would provide my infant with an actual sound of "moo" that we've been telling her (reading all the farm animal books). In reality, this toy makes sounds like a sick goat (i.e., nothing like a cow!)...

The other reason I got this toy was that I thought it would make a sound when you put the little "cookie" inside, but in reality it makes a sound when you turn it upside down. Not sure what this is supposed to teach a baby, but this toy ended up being the complete opposite of "fun."

What would have been a good toy in my opinion is if it made a _correct_ sound when you _deposited_ the little cookie. Oh, and almost forgot, the little sticker that attached to the base is more trouble than it's worth. It makes it more appealing but we had to remove it on the first night that we received the toy...

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I was buying the similar Fisher-Price Piggy Bank for my mother (she works with developmentally delayed children in a school setting) when I threw this product in, just in case someone walks off with the piggy bank. My mom really likes this, and might even use it instead of the pig it is a great size (a little smaller than the pig, and less rotund so it's easier to store when space is tight), and looks really sturdy. Only one problem: I was told that when it is tipped upside down it doesn't sound so much like a cow mooing as a lamb being slaughtered. I didn't hear the noise personally, but I did hear my mom and sister laughing at it from a floor away. This is absolutely fine for us my mom doesn't like the noises anyway, and usually turns them off when working with kids particularly since she gets a kick out of it, but I can see that being a problem for someone else...

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This is a fun and simple toy for very young children learning to put objects into containers. Good for children about 9 mos of age.

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Happy with the toy but I thought that the Moo sound was going to be a little bite louder. My nephew loves animal. I bought the toy for him b