Showing posts with label stuffed toys for babies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stuffed toys for babies. Show all posts

Friday, June 20, 2014

HABA Shape Sorter Curioso

HABA Shape Sorter CuriosoThis is a nice toy, and the blocks are fun and interesting. However, I just don't find it to be educational as a shape sorter. The problem is that the sorter is made of cloth and the cutout holes are not very true to shape. The blocks don't fit in with ease. If I had it to do again I would get one of the wooden sorters that Haba makes.

This is not a perfect toy & I would not have spent $50 on it if I would have seen it in person first. This sorter comes with 8 blocks to put in the holes (3 of which go into the same hole). Also, the square block does not have a square hole to fit inside (it is slightly rectangular on one side) & you have to turn it sideways to fit it in the rectangular hole. I guess that's ok, but I think it would have been better if they would have made a square hole for it. I called Haba to get a replacement (I initially thought that it didn't fit in any of the holes) but they explained how it is supposed to work & sent us a free toy for the trouble, $30 value (great customer service). If I didn't figure this out right away, I doubt an infant will but I like to think that the act of having to turn it sideways encourages problem solving & critical thinking at a young age.

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I purchased this toy for my ten month baby. She loves being able to put the blocks inside without using the shape sorter just by opening the basket. I love this toy also because the blocks match the other block from Haba we already have.

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my son owns a number of HABA toys. this one is by far the favorite. each block has an interesting shape and a unique feature rattle, mirror, kaleidoscope that makes for hours of fun. all of this made from wood and cloth, not plastic.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Tiny Love Double-Sided First Book

Tiny Love Double-Sided First BookThis is an adorable book but probably not worth the money. I like the look of it but my baby has yet to be mesmerized by either side of if (had from 3-5months of age). It's also very bulky and difficult to fold up or to bend into the accordion shape you want (unlike a board book version). I would suggest Tana Hoben's Black & White accordion book for kids under 6months this has been a much bigger hit for us and folds up compactly and can be set up fairly straight out or bent into different shapes depending on the space you have.

This is the very best newborn toy that I have ever purchased. All 3 of my children loved this book, literally from the moment they were born. Stimulates peripheral vision, which is what infants use, and later works great on the floor for tummy time. I have yet to meet a baby who does not love this book. Absolutely worth the price, for the machine washability, quality, and durability. Mine still looks brand new, after years of use. Buy it, buy it, buy it!

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My son has stared at the images on this since he was one week old. It has ties on it so you can tie it to the crib. I tied it inside his play pen around the head end when he was 10 weeks old and it made him cry less at tummy time. In just 2 weeks, he now looks forward to tummy time so he can stare at the images. He looks the longest at the flower and the snail. Today I brought it out of the playpen, onto the floor (the accordian design keeps it standing up even after months of being tied to the crib side) and turned it around to the colorful side and the result was amazing! he cooed at it during tummy time for 15 minutes! This is especially great because I can fold it up and take it with me for the afternoon or on vacation so he can have tummy time anywhere! I would highly recommend this product!

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My son likes this book a lot. He also likes to play with it in a sitting position. It is quite colorful and there are interesting things in the book that keep him engaged. I was quite pleased with this book.

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The nurses of the program, Nurse-Family Partnership, use this cloth book as a means to help bond mother and child through appropriate interaction.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Soft Velour Shapes

Soft Velour ShapesI bought this set for my son when he was about 5 months old and I have been thrilled at how he has enjoyed it as he has passed from stage to stage.

At first, with limited mobility, he liked holding it or looking at the bright colors. Once he was crawling, he started batting it across the room with his hand, then chasing it excitedly. Now that he is starting to throw things, I am glad that this soft, plush ball is a favorite toy, because it can safely be thrown without hurting anything (or anyone).

The ball is soft and light, making it easy to grab and lift with one hand. It has a quiet bell inside which is fun for him but not annoying to me.

Admittedly, he has largely ignored the cube, but this set was well worth the very affordable price for the ball alone. It has given our son hours upon hours of enjoyment. When he comes into his playroom, it's often the first thing he looks for. It's nice knowing that anytime he's getting cranky, I can just pull out the ball and he'll be smiling and playing.

Sometimes the simple toys are the ones they love best. That's certainly been the case for our boy!

As a new mother, I thought this ball and cube set was adorable. The recommended age was 3mos+, so I imagined it being perfect for my 3 month old daughter and expected her to actually *play* with it. Consequently, I was very dissapointed when all she did was clutch the toys and took no interest when I rolled the ball and cube towards her. At around 6 mos, I gave up on her liking them and I packed them away for the next baby only to pull them out a few weeks ago. Now, at 18 Months of age, she is nuts about them! Throwing them into the air and bouncing the soft colorful ball across the floor to me. I was amazed at her interest and came back here to check on the review I had written months ago... when I discovered the age span was 3mos 2 years. I wish I had known that last year! To sum up, if I had known then what I know now, I would buy this set again only I wouldn't expect to see her actually playing with the ball and cube til she was older. I guess the only advice I can pass along is, the recommended age seems to be set very young and don't worry if your baby is really not interested... because someday, he or she will be. :)

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The best toy I found and the best price. You get 2 toys for the price of one. I have twins so this is beyone value. I have used this toy with my twins since they were 2 months old. At first I would hold the ball for them to look at and hear (there is a bell in he ball). Then when they started to use their hands I would roll the ball slowly up her front, when she would get both hands on the ball I would let go & cheer her for 'catching it'. Since I have twins the other would have the cube in her lap to look at while I played 'catch' with the other one & then I would switch. Now that they are on the floor and holding things the cube is great. When on her back the cube stays easly on her tummy while she is holding on to it, also she can hold it easly while she rolls to one side other other (they also get a kick out of it whey I sqeeze the cube over their tummies because it crackles). While one twin has the cube I can have the other sit in my lap and have her reach for and grab the ball to get her use to having her arms in front of her (helping her learn to prop herself up to sit).... Who knows were we will go with them next.

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My baby who is now 8 months has always loved this set, especially the ball! When he was younger he would grasp it between his legs! Now that he is older and crawling, he LOVES to chase it all around the house! He plays with this toy more than any of the others! I like how it is soft and rolls so easily.

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My daughter LOVES the ball. Since she was 6 months old she has loved to sit up and play catch. Everytime I pick up the ball she smiles because she knows we are going to play one of her favorite games. This toy is on my Top 5 toys list.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Kids Preferred Amazing Baby Soft Book

Kids Preferred Amazing Baby Soft BookThis is one of our baby's favorite toys. She loves to crinkle the pages, lift the baby face up and down, and look at herself in the mirror. It never seems to get old. When the book is out of her reach she will motion towards it until someone hands it to her!

By the way, I do not understand M. A. Spyker's review -this person seems to think that the product contains lead simply because it made in China and has bright colors. I would advise this person to CHECK THE LABEL. Most new children's products have a "CE" mark or other indication of lead testing. If not, CALL OR EMAIL THE MANUFACTURER. I have done so on several occasions when I am uncertain about a product's safety. If Ms. Spyker has any evidence supporting her claim that this product was made with lead paint, I hope that she will share it. Otherwise, I hope she will refrain from publishing alarmist commentary.

This was my son's absolute favorite baby toy! The images and textures were stimulating for brand new eyes and he loved the crinkle sounds! It washes up well too.

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This is one of th ebooks in our kid collector. Bought these when she was 3 months old and really captures her attention.

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I have two of these books for my 6 month old girls. They are just now starting to enjoy them. The book is a cute add on item to a baby shower gift and it will get used but not necessarily a must have item.

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Our 6 month old granddaughter LOVES this book. She finds the bold graphics fascinating and loves looking at herself in the mirror. The star and circle shapes are easy to grip and constantly in her mouth.

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Monday, April 21, 2014

FISHER PRICE Snap-LOCK Beads Fun Shapes BABY Classic TOY Infant Developmental

FISHER PRICE Snap-LOCK Beads Fun Shapes BABY Classic TOY Infant DevelopmentalI thought this toy would at least make a ring.

It doesn't. There aren't enough beads. Just as

you snap one the other side comes out. To make

this a good toy you would need to purchase 2.

I was surprised how difficult it was to pull apart and push together the beads and it's recommended age is 6+ mos. My one-yr-old is very strong for her age and she is unable to push or pull them. The only use they get is her chewing on them.

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I ordered the "Snap-lock Beads Fun Shapes", which are shown as various geometric shapes in the accompanying photo. What I received were the vehicle-shaped beads (a different product). I didn't return these since they were ordered as a gift, and there's nothing wrong with the beads, but it was disappointing not to receive the right item.

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This toy will never lose its appeal. I loved them as a kid and both my boys have loved them as well.

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These beads were okay, just wish the locks would be tighter. Little kids have a good grip, and can pull hard, so it's not a challenge for our grandaughter. Other than that, we liked the colors and shapes.

The plastic could have been more sturdy, also.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Eeny Meny Miny Zoo Building Blocks

Eeny Meny Miny Zoo Building BlocksHABA's blocks are probably the best around in the market since they are bright and colourful, use safe water based dyes thus having no chemical smell, perfectly rounded edges at all sides, big in size to make it safe for smell kids to play with and excellent, smooth finishing on the wooden blocks with no splinters. They may come at a hefty price tag, but judging from the quality of the wooden toys, that price is totally worth it.

Eeny, meeny zoo did not disappoint either, retaining all the great qualities typical of HABA blocks. And they allow kids to explore many possiblilies of creating different animals of different shapes and sizes. All in all, a good buy.

The only thing that spolit my experience of getting this toy: the bad packaging this toy came in when I received it, the sorry state of the box and clear cover seem to indicate that the toy is a used item despite me ordering and paying for a new item. Though this is no fault of the manufacturer. The problem lies with the seller. Just something for consumer to take note of.

my three year old grandson loves building things with these original blocks. they help him use his imagination as they are fun shapes and faces and colors rather than the regular boring blocks. they are light so i am not afraid that his one year old sister will hurt herself or throw them and hurt someone. a bit expensive but adorable.

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My daughter is still playing with these blocks at 3 years old. She received these as a gift when she was a year old and we now combine these blocks with our Melissa and Doug block set along with the Haba Medieval set and she loves it. The faces on this become characters to act out scenes which is brilliant. Also, no paint has chipped off these with rigorous testing!

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These are great blocks for toddlers-well made, durable, good for small hands, colorful, and a good addition to the Haba Fantasy blocks. Would consider buying more of Haba products in the future.

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I decided that it was important for my son to have some quality blocks for Christmas. I am a reasearch-aholic and poured over reviews and suggestions before deciding on these. My son was 9 months at Christmas and these were an instant hit. Really the only thing he was digging from Santa's loot. They are extremely durable (he is 11 months not and loves to "hammer" everything) they serve as a clutch toy for learning to pick up and carry, a great teether, learning to stack, fill and spill (put them in a bucket) and a puzzle to but them back in the box. The colors are great and I have yet to find any mizzing or chipped paint.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Gund Baby 12" Sweet Dreams Dolly - Pink

Gund Baby 12' Sweet Dreams Dolly - PinkI purchased this doll for my 19 month old granddaughter. She had already received one as a gift and instantly became attached to it. As a precaution, I ordered an "emergency Baby", in case Baby #1 got lost or needed a wash. This little doll is so soft and cuddly, and she is very durable. My granddaughter loves to pretend to feed Baby, so the doll is frequently in need of a trip through the washing machine. During those times, my daughter substitutes Baby #2. I highly recommend Sweet Dreams Dolly for any child who loves to snuggle and feel secure with an adorable just-the-right-size dolly. Five stars for sure I'd give more if I could!

I purchased the Gund "Sweet Dreams" Dolly from Amazon.com for my granddaughter. I bought it last Christmas....it took until now (1 year old) for her to really "latch" onto it. She just loves it. Carries it around everywhere.

I thought it would be great for her FIRST doll because it is so soft....nothing at all on it that could hurt her. I'm glad I was able to purchase her "first" baby doll for her. Really cute!

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beutifull and perfect doll high quality, a cute but it is so small but it is ok i love it anyway

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This doll is small, soft, cushy, has no moving or hard parts just perfect for a real baby to cuddle. It would be boring if you were looking for more than that.

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I bought this for my granddaugher for her first Christmas. She loves it, and she sleeps with it everynight, I am glad she likes it.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Tub Toys Penguin 4 Pc Bathtub Family - Floating Fun!

Tub Toys Penguin 4 Pc Bathtub Family - Floating Fun!My godson loves bathtime even more thanks to these. Coupled it with the movie "Happy Feet" and made the perfect gift package. Loved it so much I recently just purchased the Killer Whale set as he's now into "Shamu". Definitely a hit!

Anyone who loves penguins will love this. It was a gift for my niece's shower and she was thrilled to have it.

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My nephew loves playing with these. They're a harder plastic, but he prefers to make them swim around and jump off the side of the tub. He doesn't care that he can't squeeze them. It does make it tough to drain.

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Very hard material, feels like plastic (not rubber).

Not a squeezable bath toy for small hands.

Holds water which seems like a future issue,

because they are black you would not be able to tell if they start to mold.

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My grandson loves them,cute toy.I bought this because bath toys in the local stores stink. Moma and her babies are so cute

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Hasbro Playskool Let's Play Together Fill 'N Spill Fish

Hasbro Playskool Let's Play Together Fill 'N Spill FishThis is a great toy. I got this for my 4 month old, but my 21 month old loves it too! The fish are small for little hands, and they all make a different sound. The little fish are also machine washable, which is great when the little one gets ahold of them in her mouth. I must admit that the big fish often gets filled with many more toys than just the little fish that it came with, but I will certainly buy this for a baby gift for friends!

My 9 month old daughter loves this toy. She finds the crinkle and rattle fish particularly exciting, she even loves gnawing on the big plastic fish. The only thing I think could be improved on is the red fish, it's supposed to squeak, but the squeaker is tiny and hard to manipulate (even for me). She generally tosses that fish aside and plays with the other two.

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We bought this as a Christmas present for our 1 year old baby but it turned out her 3 year old sister who really liked them.

The 1 year old does like them, especially the crinkly fish, but her older sister almost never lets her play with them! She has named the blue fish 'Dory', the red fish 'Marlin' and the green fish 'Nemo' and the big fish is "Bruce, the shark". Obviously a Nemo fan, but still it has sparked endless play for her.

These are a great inexpensive toy and extremely durable. And for anyone who is worried about the big fish pinching fingers, then just take it away and let little ones play with the 3 fish. Then when they are older and can open and close without harm then give the big fish to them. My 3 year old has not once pinched her fingers in the past year.

Highly reccomend!

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I received this as a shower gift. My baby began playing with it around 5 1/2 months he loves it. He rolls it around, enjoys the crinkly fins, and the 3 small fish. I like that I can "store" a few other small things inside to take along to grandma's house.

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one little fish rattles, one squeaks and they have a hole in the bottom so you can use them as finger puppets

Monday, March 3, 2014

Deluxe Baby Boat

Deluxe Baby BoatThe deluxe baby float that was mailed to me was not the one in this photo. It is a totally different float. This float is one complete piece with holes for your baby to put their legs into and the "back rest" is on top of the back of the float. Your child would have to be at least three years old to use the back rest. The float sent to me is a inner tube with holes for legs in the bottom not a seat in a float as shown in the photo.

As per the two other negative reviews, this float is NOT the one pictured. It is exactly what the other reviewers said, it does not have a separate seat (in the picture) which is what I specifically wanted. It is all one piece and looks nothing like the one pictured. I wish Amazon would get it together and not have such errors.

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My son (age 10 months) loves this boat! We have used it both in a swimming pool and a lake. My favorite part is that it keeps him in the water to kick and splash, but keeps his face away enough from the water that he doesn't drink it! I like the reinforced seat, too! Seems like pretty good quality, not a cheap float.

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UNHAPPY CUSTOMER! .. I chose this baby boat for my little girl. I loved the colors in the photo advertised. So very disappointed when the product that I received was completely different in design and color. It was a vibrant blue and the clear areas were cloudy and patchy.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Dream On Me Mission Collection Style Toddler Bed

Mission Toddler Bed Finish: BlackThe Bed is well made of Alder or Spruce a Light nicely grained hardwood with a good finish. It assembled very easily and is very sturdy. My 2 year old daughter just loves her own little bed.

She does still occasionaly roll out of it in the middle of the night because she is such a fidget and moves about constanly in her sleep. Longer side rails might help. But still a awsome bed for less than 60 $

I read the reviews on this bed and many others when I was in the market to purchase a toddler bed for my son who is almost 2 1/2. Most reviews on this bed were 4's and 5's and I totally agree. This bed is a great transition bed for toddlers. It looks nice, it's reasonably priced, it's easy to put together and my son absolutely loves it. It made him feel like a big boy and because he can get in and out of it with ease and on his own, it makes him feel very independant. He adjusted to it right away with no problems. I would definitely recommend this bed for anyone in the market to purchase a toddler bed. Well worth the price!!

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For the money this is a good toddler bed.Assembly was easy and all the hardware was included.The bed itself is functional and the finished product is nice.If you're looking for something that's functional and economic this is a good buy.I was reluctant to buy a piece of furniture via the internet, but I have to admit overall I am pleased with my purchase. My only criticism would be that I would have liked to see the bed to be a little more sturdier.Again it's functional, you just need to be aware of the weight you place on the bed.

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I ordered 2 of these beds for my 2 year old girls. First of all, there are alot of pieces that you must assemble yourself. Every rail on the footboard and the headboard has to be manually assembled. I'm sure the manufacturer did this to keep the overall size of the box as small as possible. Other toddler beds that I have assembled came with the headboard and footboard already assembled, and the boxes were much bigger. The two lower frame board rails that run the length of the bed on each side took some time, because there are no pre-drilled holes for the wood screws that hold the metal brace in place to attach the middle support legs. My cordless drill helped with the assembly on those parts. The bed isn't hard to put together, but read the instructions closely, and look at the diagrams closely too, as none of the pieces are labeled. It took about an hour or a little more to assemble. The bed looks nice when finished, but it is obvious that this bed can't take too much abuse. Don't let any kids jump on the bed because the wooden slats that hold the mattress will surely break! You definately get what you pay for with a $69 bed.

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We just got this bed for our 15 month old daughter and she loves it! It is the perfect size for her to crawl in and out by herself and the railings are positioned great to keep her from rolling out accidentally, but not keeping her "trapped" in bed. It looks really great in her room -good quality and it only took about 15 minutes to put together. Great price. I would really recommend this!

Monday, January 20, 2014

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Silly Sounds Frog

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Silly Sounds FrogMy baby, whom is 10 months, still shows no interest in this most of the time. It makes a couple of sounds but she seems bored by it mostly.

Baby LOVES the funny sounds the frog makes. Easy for her to operate at 5 months old. She can pull or push the button easily.

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It's kind of fun, and it's cute, but I do see some minor flaws. The spinner doesn't always work when the leg is pulled, and the other leg is hard to slide back and forth. My baby does like the sounds a lot though.

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My daughter Loves this toy with the silly sounds. It is very cute and a good cause and effect toy!

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I bought this toy for my son (who was 6 months old at the time). He was just starting to use his hands and I thought this would be a fun toy to build that skill. Boy was I wrongthe toy is very boring. It doesn't do much and the few things that it does do are rather boring. Skip this one.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Kids Egg Shape Sorter Puzzle Toy

Kids Egg Shape Sorter Puzzle Toy
  • Egg exterior shape design.
  • Includes six different shapes.
  • Easy to play with. Only need to match the shapes and colors.
  • It will teach your kids about the shapes and colors, and train their hand co-ordination.
  • A very good toy for your babies and kids

This product came over from Asia, so took about 6 wks to arrive. Grandson like it, but not loved it as some were hard to get apart and others wouldn't stay together when matched. It served it's purpose in a toy that was a challenge and teaches shapes.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Vilac Pull Toy, Fanfan The Elephant

Vilac Pull Toy, Fanfan The ElephantLoved the color and look of this pull toy but in reality it is quite small, and very prone to tip over which is frustrating to ones just walking along nicely. Smallness also lends to kids lifting it up and carrying it around instead of pulling.

product is very cute..just a little smaller than I was expecting. attached rope is also a little shorter than I was expecting.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Bop & Rock Musical Lion

Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Bop & Rock Musical LionLet me start by saying that my 8-month-old loves this toy, but as the other reviewer stated, it continually falls over at the slightest touch. Considering that the toy comes with a plastic hammer with which to strike three balls and the rattles the lion holds, it makes for frustrating play (particularly for the adult that must constantly hold the toy to prevent it from toppling over). It seems like the toy was never tested with an actual infant because I discovered the fault within the first few minutes of play. It's disappointing that the "experts" at Fisher-Price would allow this toy to be marketed considering that it does NOT work as intended in the slightest. If my daughter didn't enjoy it so much, it certainly would be returned or in the trash. But as it stands, I'm doomed to balance the toy with one hand, while trying to play with her and help her replace the plastic balls with the other. I would not recommend this toy at all until Fisher-Price sees fit to either make the base heavier or wider to help off-set the imbalance.

I got this toy for my 6 month old b/c my mother-in-law has an old toy that also involves hammering balls through holes. My daughter really loves that toy, so when I saw this I figured it was close enough in concept to hold her attention. So far she really enjoys bashing stuff with the hammer and poking the balls through the holes. She can only just pick up the balls, so it's helping her with dexterity. She's too young to put the balls in the holes on her own, so we play with this together. The fact that it's top-heavy, like others have said, doesn't bother me b/c I can hold it up for her since I'm with her anyway. Down the road, if she still likes the toy, I'll prop it up with a book. At this age, my daughter still wants to grab things and put them in her mouth. In her case, the fact that this toy is so light is a good thing she can pick it up herself, and if it falls on her it's not going to hurt her.

My complaint is that after you push the balls in a couple of times, a long song kicks off. As such, subsequent ball drops don't really elicit a cause-and-effect response. So, I have to clap and cheer for her instead. This is fine except she really likes lights and sounds

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My mother bought this for my son. As others have mentioned, it's not balanced right. The toy tips over way too easily.

That being said, my 8 month old is fascinated by the music, sounds and pushing the balls through the holes (kind of like whack-a-mole). He uses his hands, not the "hammer." The one thing that my wife and I enjoy, is it calms him down when he's upset. So that alone is worthwhile.

If Fisher Price balanced this better, I'd give it 4 or 5 stars. Otherwise, you can pass on this one.

Update... my son is now 9 months and has learned to put the balls in the right places and push them through the appropriate holes. He loves the toy, but my comments about the tipping still hold true. If Fisher Price balanced it better, this would be a super toy.

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I bought this for my son to help him learn how to bang toys (he is developmentally delayed). He likes it but it is very top heavy and falls over backwards very easily. Kind of disappointed.

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This toy didn't play music or move properly from the moment I bought it, despite changing the batteries. Even if it had worked properly, it falls over with the slightest touch. It's frustrating to have to keep picking it up for my baby to play with it. I thought about exchanging it for a new one to fix the light/music problem, but I think I'll just return it all together and get something else.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Lady Bug

Lady BugThis toy looks fun, but the ladybug head always gets stuck when it is pushed down and it is hard for a toddler to really enjoy this product because it is frustrating to re-align it. The idea is great for teaching cause and effect, but I think there are probably better toys out there that are similar. My child has more fun pushing down our OXO salad spinner instead of this, even though their aren't colorful balls involved. Good idea, but the design is just not very good because the ladybug top slips out of alignment.

We ordered this toy for our public library's toddler program. Unfortunatley, we are returning it because the head of the ladybug constantly gets stuck and the balls do not pop, roll or do anything. Very colorful, nice concept, but disappointing!

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Brown Bear Baby Cozies Blanket

Brown Bear Baby Cozies BlanketThis item is called "Brown Bear Baby Cozies Blanket". It is the most ridiculous "blanket" i've ever seen. It should be called "Little wash cloth with bear head"! They say it weights a pound, but it truly weights less than 2 ounces! I feel really doopt. Amazon is beginning to sell ANYTHING! Disappointing.

Got this as a gift for my son as a baby who is now 3 and he is still attached to this bear. He takes it places with him even though we try and discourage it because he lost it on vacation in Mexico last winter and we were so stressed to find a replacement (the tag wore off from all the washes thank God for google). He is starting preschool next week so I just ordered him a new one for his rest/nap time at school. It's super soft and washes great. Highly recommend.

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I have now purchased about 20 of these bears, as my son will not go anywhere... or sleep without it!!! I recommend getting a few if your child becomes attached. They changed the facial design from the first ones we got, and my son only wanted "New Bear." So being able to swith them in and out to be washed, or if one was lost did not work any longer. Also, after he would wear the tags down.... he thought it was "old bear".. and wouldn't want it anymore. Awesome product for infants! My son slept with this from about 5 months on.... and at 2 1/2 he is still crazy about Bear!!! GET DOZENS!!! Not worth the stess of losing "it". :)

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Friday, December 20, 2013

The World of Eric Carle: Develomental Jiggle Caterpillar by Kids Preferred

The World of Eric Carle: Develomental Jiggle Caterpillar by Kids PreferredThis is a really cute toy, but the vibration part quit working within a couple weeks of use. It didn't even last long enough for my son to be the one pulling it to make it vibrate.

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Toofeze Baby Teether/Soother, Green

Toofeze Baby Teether/Soother, GreenToofeze was shaped a little different than I had originally thought even though I had seen the pictures. My daughters first tooth came in a couple days ago. She likes the silicone piece more than she likes the metal part but that may change over time. I let the toofeze sit in a bowl of ice water to get it colder faster and that seems to work ok. Not sure if its worth $20 but if my daughter continues to take to it, Im sure the money will be worth it if it helps the teething process. Only complaint I have is that the metal disc doesnt stay cold very long. It is shaped with babies small hands in mind. She is able to hang onto it really well.

I bought this at a local boutique for $20. My son loves it. It's just the kind of thing he likes to chew on. He doesn't care much for the stainless steel bump, but that may change when he's really cutting teeth. He has 2 teeth so far but they came in before I bought the Toofeze. I don't really get the "keepsake" idea, I know you can engrave the metal, but a mint-green rubbery toy as a keepsake? I don't expect we'll bother with that. The tooth hart is a nice idea, we may use it. All-in-all, my son likes it, the color selection is limited (as in just one), and it seems a bit over-priced, but if it keeps some of the screamies at bay, I'm happy with it.

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This teether does what it states!!! Dip it in cold water and it instantly chills, hold up to the ac vent also instant chill. It also come with a teeth chart which is a nice bouns and will fit nice in the baby book. The green part of the teether smells a little funny, but it works so who cares. The one thing I would change is the carry bag it comes with is a sort of mesh so it allows small specs of dirt to pass into the bag and onto the teether. I wish it came with a different type of carry case so I didn't have to clean it every time I dug it out of the diaper bag.

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I know this teether is more expensive than many on the market, but it is wonderful and completely worth the money. I have a couple different teething toys for my son and this is the one I save for when he is really upset. It works so well. It chills quickly and remains cold longer than the gel toys. Plus it is easy to clean and easy for him to handle. My only problem is the risk of losing it since he likes to throw stuff when I am not watching.

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I bought Toofeze for my then 6mo old son. It was perfect for his little hands to hold on to. Not a choking hazard, or a gross teether filled with liquid! Chill it with a touch of cold water and all set! Instant relief... My son is now almost two and with those molars coming in, we never go anywhere without our toofeze! You might think $20 is too much for a teether, it's worth every penny! It's durable, not cheaply made like other teethers! Try it! You'll see!