Showing posts with label tangled toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tangled toys. Show all posts

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Levels Of Discovery Stack Buddies Storage Unit Multi-Color

Levels Of Discovery Stack Buddies Storage Unit Multi-ColorThis looks smaller than the toy boxes but it's definetly better to get rid of the clutter and help your little one find his toys. You can categorize the toys and find them easier later. They get lost in toy chests, especially the little toys. My daughter's room is pretty small and I use it as a guest room too, I stacked them up when I need to open the sofa bed. It's also very good quality construction and stain. Very durable to every kind of toddler abuse!

I don't really think this is worth the $80 I spent on it. It chips and dents easily and the feet fall off the front exposing sharp pins. It is difficult to put the feet back on the front of the boxes without them coming loose again so I now leave them off so my kids don't poke themselves. It looks odd without the feet on the lion but it will have to look that way for safety reasons. If it was half the price I wouldn't recommend it either. It is cute to look at but that's about it. It doesn't hold much (we have little people cars in it and not much else.) It was cute for a short time, but not practical and not worth the price tag placed on it.

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Monday, August 11, 2014

Juno Baby - Way to Go, Juno!

Juno Baby - Way to Go, Juno!My almost two-year-old daughter is somewhat picky about what she will watch on tv, and we limit her viewing each week, so when we received this I was a little skeptical. However, she loved it from the beginning. There are several fun puppet characters, catchy tunes, and toddler-appropriate short stories. There are also messages about being brave and trying new things, from broccoli to haircuts. This is a DVD that I don't mind letting her watch during tv time, because it does seem to be well-designed for toddlers and isn't just another annoying cartoon. Even after watching this repeatedly, this is still one of her favorite DVD's to choose. She is even requesting broccoli and tomatoes for lunch! We also downloaded some of the music from itunes to play in the car, and it makes long car rides much easier. I am actually looking on here to find some more Juno Baby items for her birthday I know they will be a big hit.

Let's be honest....a lot of children's music can just be irritating to adult ears after the first few minutes of listening! Juno really is quite the opposite, I found myself bopping right along to the music and enjoying it as much as the children did. This is a great addition to your collection of children's music.

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I gave this to my 2 yr old grandson who loved this. We (granny, too) watched the DVD all the way through and then he wanted to watch it again. I was pleased to see that he enjoyed it and the 2nd time around he was humming along, and I'm sure with another time or two of watching, he will be singing along.

This is the first Juno baby DVD my daughter or I have seen, but my daughter was impressed and said she was going to look for more. We both liked the fun songs, loved the "Broccoli song". I would recommend this to parents with toddlers.

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Some of you might "get" my title from an old SNL clip if I remember correctly but my point is that it is not often that something comes along to make broccoli entertaining. Thank goodness something did come along by the time I had little ones. This is worth the price just for the broccoli song but there is more, much more and its all good. Wonderful alternative to some of the more annoying baby and kid fare for sale these days.

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My three-year-old absolutely loves the Juno series, so I figured he would enjoy Juno Baby Way to Go Juno! It turns out that he was actually familiar with quite a few of the songs from clips on YouTube, which have the common theme of overcoming your fears, from fear of getting a haircut to fear of eating broccoli. Unlike the Juno Jr. videos this Juno Baby video is quite basic there's very little CGI and not much in the way of a navigational menu. None of this matters to my son, who is even crazier about this video than the Juno Jr. version.

There's just one nitpick. At the very end of the video, Juno asks the Caterpillar if he has any fears he'd like to overcome, and he indicates he's afraid of nothing. Then a spider appears and he runs away screaming. The end.

There's really no reason to be afraid of spiders, and the subtlety of the joke (see, uptight Caterpillar WAS afraid of something!) is lost on preschoolers. It's not funny, it just reinforces a fear of bugs that's unnecessary and surprisingly out of tune with the rest of the show's excellent message.

But my son still really loves this video.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Shop and Learn Walker

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Shop and Learn WalkerWe purchased the Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Shop and Learn Walker for our son for Christmas, when he was almost 9 months old. At this point he wasn't even crawling on his tummy yet. He wasn't able to lean on the cart yet but he did love to play with the toys that go in the cart. They were a perfect size for him to hold with one hand and he really liked to shake them.

Around the time he started pulling himself up onto things, at about 10 months he started to pull himself up onto the cart. We keep the cart in his room, which is carpeted so it doesn't roll too fast. The first few times he tried to pull himself up on the cart, it fell over. But it is very light and didn't hurt him at all, just startled him a bit. After a few weeks he was able to pull himself up on the cart while keeping it steady. It taught him some awesome body coordination skills. He enjoyed pulling himself up on the cart and picking the toys out of it and throwing them on the floor.

Around 11 months he started being able to push the cart across the room while walking. He was not walking or standing independently at this point. The cart has been great for teaching in and out opposites as we tell him to put toys in the cart and then take them out again. It is his very favorite toy.

The change of modes is nice but my son tends to prefer the "It's learning time!" mode, and gets annoyed when we change it to one of the other modes. The volume control is great, we try to keep it on the lowest setting for our own sanity and our son hasn't figured out how to flip those switches yet.

This is a really great toy and I do recommend it but with a disclaimer to keep it on the carpet until your child is a confident walker because carpet helps to keep it stable and slow it down.

I bought this for my daughter when she was 7 months old because she started pulling up on furniture and cruising around our home. Within the day that it arrived, she learned how to pull herself up and walk behind it. It only tipped on her once before she got the hang of it and now she loves "shopping" around our living room. I love this toy! She is nine months old now and still loves playing with it. It comes with 4 food toys that fit into shaped spots that teach about shapes and colors and 3 extra food toys to go into the cart. I love the three different settingsshopping, learning, and musicand my husband and I both agree that this is one of the best "noisy" toys we have. It isn't annoying because it's not as predictable as most baby toys; there is no set pattern to the noises and songs that play. I would recommend this toy for any child that is pulling up and cruising. And for any family that would like to enjoy seeing a look of terror in their cat's eyes as the baby chases them :)

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We got this for my little girl when she was 13 months and could already walk. I thought she and my 4 year old would enjoy using this as a cart for their kitchen and have fun playing with it. It has had very little use. I think as a shopping cart it's wheels and design are bulky. They like the music and songs. And . . . at 16 months the only thing she wants to do is climb up and sit in it! Good thing is this thing IS very sturdy and will NOT TIP easily. I have read other reviews and moms testify this is the best walker they've used. I think if you want it as a walker you should get it. It is very sfe for them to pull-up on. but if you're looking for a shopping cart toy find something else! : ) hope this helps.

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This walker is the best one out there that we've found. Our son had previously owned two others, but after he actually started standing, we found they were useless-didn't roll on carpet, pace was ridiculously fast for a beginner, or they tipped over when he used it for standing support. This product is an excellent value and far more useful than the more expensive walkers we have owned. Highly recommended, excellent quality and value.

Only cons: doesn't turn easily and the shapes are easily misplaced/lost-but that can be said of any children's toy.

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Although this toy is stury, somewhat educational and seems to be fun for my son I wish we would've gone for a different shopoing cart. He usually just pushes it around, not utilizing the many electronic features. It's rather bulky so it takes up a lot of room, and it's short so my tall 1 year old will outgrow it in no time. If I could do it all over again I would've bought the fun to imagine shopping cart and saved $20.

Monday, July 28, 2014

My First TAGGIES Puzzle

My First TAGGIES PuzzleThis is a nice toy for kids, like my 8-mo. old, who love inspecting the tags on everything. The toy is very soft and light making it easy for her to hold, flip and inspect. She's already been enjoying this toy for more than a month and she's just now beginning to show interest in the puzzle aspect. So I expect this one will be around for a while.

This toy is also easy to wash. I just threw it in the washing machine in a lingerie bag and it came out just like new.

My son loved his Taggie blanket and I was really hoping that he would like this. Honestly, he has never played or had any interest in this. I am hoping as he gets older he will like this.

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I bought this for my son for a Christmas present because he loves tags and different textures. It is a great toy although I haven't given it to him yet. The only thing I was disappointed with was that the tags weren't different textures. All but one or 2 are the same feel, just different print. I think it would have made it even better to have each tag to have a different feel to it.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

VTech Stacking Animal Squares

VTech Stacking Animal SquaresI love it, especially for the design, functions and sounds combination it has. My 11 months baby like it too; nevertheless she cannot fully use it yet.

Our 7-month-old baby granddaughter was fascinated with this toy. Its sounds and colors are not overwhelmingly loud or intrusive and the toy is easy for her to handle as well. She loved it!

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Baby toy must have at my home. It so funny and enjoy my life. It's will be ceation for baby Brian.

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If this is the only toy we bought with us my DD is happy to play with it, but she doesn't seek it out. I have yet to get her interested in stacking the blocks but that may happen in the coming months as she just turned 1. I do wish VTech would learn to use softer tones and more songs as the high pitched repetitiveness is a bit much on some days.

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We bought this as a first set of blocks for our daughter. Even though she was too young to play by herself when she received it, she still liked to watch my husband or me stack them for her and to listen to the various stories and sounds it makes. She still loves it now that she is bigger (5 months) and can play with it on her own. One of the best toys we found to improve fine motor skills, and baby will have a good time for sure!

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies All About Racing

Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies All About RacingI bought this package of Wheelies cars after I bought him the Fisher-Price Little People Racin' Ramps Garage. He needed more cars for when Grandma and Grandpa visit. These cars were the perfect fit for the little ramps on the Racin' Ramps garage, and my son loves to play with them. He also really likes the bright colors.

I'm not so sure they're "educational" other than we can use them to show him colors, and he can learn four different types of vehicles (police car, tow truck, etc.). So I gave only 2 stars for educational level.

They seem fairly sturdy--they've been tossed down the stairs onto the wood floor below and have survived without a scratch. And they don't have batteries, so I can wash them in warm soapy water.

Overall, for a fun toy for a little boy, this is an excellent purchase. Am actually thinking of buying the other package with different vehicles.

You can purchase all the available Wheelies cars directly from Fisher-Price.com for $3.00 each.

I am shocked that they are selling a 4 pack for $24.99. I got my daughter 10 of them for $30 and had a free shipping coupon code on top of that.

Do some searching before spending too much...

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I bought these to add to the 2 cars that came with my son's Stand n Play Ramp. These work well and have made it easier for him to share the ramp with his sister and friends.

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This set of wheelies stays on the ramp that a lot of others seem to fly off. Somtimes the tow truck has minor issues staying on because I think it is a little top heavy, but the rest seem to be just fine. I really think it depends on which vehicle you are using as to whether or not you're going to have problems. Love these little cars. The kids love them. Much better than a little metal car.

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My 2 year old loves these. He loves all cars, and these are the perfect size and durability for a little boy who still shoves things in his mouth. I keep one in my diaper bag to keep him occupied at restaurants.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Munchkin Muddy Pigs Bath Toy

Munchkin Muddy Pigs Bath ToyVery cute bath toys. My sons (3 1/2 yrs & 11 months) got this for Christmas in their stockings. Very cute how the mud "goes away" in the warm water and comes back when it is out of the water. I just didn't know that they could "squirt". I was trying to purchase all bath toys that don't squirt b/c I was sick of the gross mold that grows in the toys. But I used a hot glue gun to seal up the hole before it went in the water and so far it has worked. All in all a very cute toy. Definitely recommend!

We bought these pigs for our 2 year old daughter... she was actually just over 1 when we first bought them. Now she understands more about the pigs when they are dirty and how to clean them. She loves these little guys. They are very cute! The only downfall is they are meant to squirt water so you have the mold issue on the inside. However, that can be fixed by a little hot glue in the hole. :)

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I got these for my 16 month old. The mud fades when hot water is on it, but does not disappear. My son likes to nibble on their ears, and where his teeth have been, the paint has scraped away, which means he ended up eating it. So the 'mud' will probably wear off pretty quickly if your kids play often with them. My son likes them because they are a good size to hold, they float, and yes, he can chew on them. They squirt water out of their mouths, but if you tip the water into their head at the end of the bath, you can squirt it all out with none left behind. I always empty his toys of water when he's done playing with them. I give them a four because the mud doesn't actually fade more than halfway, and scrapes off really easily.

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As cute as these little piggies are the mud DOES NOT fade away!! We have the dirty dogs and the mud fades almost away with warm water...it's enough to get the effect and have fun washing them...the muddy pigs don't fade at all...very disappointed.

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NO.

1. The paint went off when we gently washed the pigs before the first use.

2. The mud spots don't fully disappear, so it must be a disappointment for older children.

3. They don't float upright, only drift sadly on their backs :(

Two stars for being cute, but we WON'T USE IT for our baby.

Cheers.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Floating Blocks

Floating BlocksMy daughter loves to take baths, and when I bought this item, it made her love the bath even more. She loves to build "towers" with blocks, and these blocks are great for that. I sit on the edge of the tub and build them with her, and we have lots of fun. This is a great, inexpensive toy for toddlers. The blocks are lightweight and easy to stack, and they make a great addition to bathtub fun for your little one. Highly recommended!

~K in North Carolina

The floating blocks are a great tub toy. There is a nice mesh storage bag that you can hang them in and they are virtually wet proof. My son Kevin who is 15 months old, enjoys stacking the blocks in the tub and sometimes eating them too (but they are safe). I would recommend these blocks for babies who are at the stage where they are able to stack blocks.

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My son really likes building towers and playing with different shapes. My husband had doubts how well the platform would float with the blocks on it. Even with the waves my boy creates in the water it does NOT sink at all! Sometimes he sticks the blocks on the wall and they stay pretty well. If your child is a builder he/she will love this toy!

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Purchased this product for my 2 year old nephew. He never really liked spending time in the bath. But now, you can't get him out!

Spends all his time stacking and unstacking the blocks on the mat!

Great product!

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I bought it for my niece and my sister tells me it's great and my niece loves to play with it in the tub!

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Intex Dolphin Baby Pool

Intex Dolphin Baby PoolMy grandson was testing the water for the first time during his visit with us, and the little pool is perfect! It's like his own personal bath tub (but cuter). For the price, this is a good addition for the summertime.

These two I purchased were perfect for our pool party! I had to make sure the babies had their own safe little pool to swim in.

They are easy to blow up, and the dolphin and decor was awesome to amuse the babies!

Speedy shipping and great packaging too!

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I must have gotten stuck with the bad one out of the bunch. This pool is super adorable but when I received this last night there was already a hole on top of the whale and none of the tabs where you blow air into stay closed! Well, the pool tabs stay closed but as far as the whale that we already had to use the patch for and the toy rings (including what they hang on) all open right back up. I see that I am going to need to try and tape them all shut. I would return this, but being currently overseas and waited a few weeks to get this, I don't want to bother sending this back and waiting for a replacement...Oh well at least this pool didn't cost too much.

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Seriously! The photos show it ALL WRONG. I blew this sucker up up UP and still the side attachments were obstructive. This was a gift for my son's 1st birthday and he could barely sit in it comfortably. Eventually I removed the three rings and hoop with the scissors (carefully) and then he had more space. But you really can't fit more than one child in there even now.

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Great little pool for just the right price. It is the perfect size for my ten month old son, and he enjoyed it immensely. Its cushioned bottom impressed me and made it even more comfortable for my son. It does have several sections that need to be blown up, but a minor inconvenience once the fun starts. It even comes with a patch should an accident happen. Very good buy.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

HABA Big Optics Workshop

HABA Big Optics WorkshopThe blocks are a great and fun way for young kids to see the amazing optics effects. My personal favorates are the mirror block that shows upside down image (but you can also easily do this with a spoon),the spinning tops and the faceted block.

The color blending block are fun, but the plastic is so thick that the colors don't blend well the 3 colors are blue, pinky red and very orangy yellow, so when you put the blue and red together, you don't get purple, but a somewhat dirty pink, no orange or green for the same reason. The colors blend a bit if you put the block right infront of your eyes.

The prism alone is great, but not so good on the "Designed purpose" haba gives you some cards with left and right slightly different, and if you use the prism to cover the right, you see the left side as a whole image (from the card and through the prism). But you have to make sure the prism covers exactly the right side, or the bear will have 2 noses or no nose at all it's so difficult for little hands to master and even for adults, it's frustrating.

It has 10 or 11 items/sets and I will probably pay $30-40 max for this. I got this somewhere else when it was on sale within the price range. I will never pay 70 bucks for this.

My three year old son won't let me put this optics set away! Each peice has something unusual about it that catches his eye. The top comes with interchangeable disks that have a different optical illusion when spun. The cinema block animates a bird and a worm. The concave mirror makes things appear upside down or smaller and bigger. There are a couple of blocks that play tricks on your eyes, a durable kaleidoscope, a block that allows

A child to blend colors and look at the world through them. There is also a prism, a faceted lense block and some animal cards. The best thing about this set is that even though each peice is unique, a child can combine the peices in ways in which they can discover more unusual effects. Fun, fun, fun, even for mom and dad.

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

The Can You Dig It Sand Tool Super Deluxe Sand Sculpting Kit

The Can You Dig It Sand Tool Super Deluxe Sand Sculpting KitThis set was fantastic! The video was clear and fun. The girls made a beautiful castle their first time out and they are only 10 & 11. They were so proud as passers by ooh'd and ah'd over their castle. Thanks so much!

I really enjoyed this product, and the video was very helpful for me. After building my first sandcastle, I revisited the video and I gained more insightful information the second time around.

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I am very interested in this product. However, it is simply a picture of a box without much of definitive explanation of what's inside. Practically speaking, this is not "Let's Make A Deal". At $44.99 plus tax, I'm not prepared to guess what's behind the door. The reviews are also not very helpful...being simply generic indications that people were pleased with the product...why?

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We were very impressed with this product. It kept my husband busy so we could actually stay the entire day at the beach. People came from all around to take pictures of our castles each day, one even made it into the Naples Daily Newspaper. Worth every penny!

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Wonderworld Rolling Raindrop Wooden Rolling Cylinder

Wonderworld Rolling Raindrop Wooden Rolling CylinderThe product info says this item is 12x5x6...WRONG!!! It's only 5 inchs long and about 2 1/4 wide.What a rip off...I may have only paid $10, but it definetly wasn't worth that much. Maybe it would be worth it if the dimensions were correct and priced accordinly ($6-$8)

This is an attractive little toy, but my son didn't have any interest in it. The bars on the sides are close together, making it difficult to see what's going on inside, and the balls don't move around that easily. I wouldn't buy it again.

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This rolling toy is a good quality choice. My son likes the design on the side. What I don't like about this toy is that little fingers that don't have good coordination can get pinched or stuck momentarily. Also, the balls get stuck in one compartment and need an adult to shake them loose.

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I guess I didn't read the dimensions, but for $30 I expected it to at least be bigger than my hand. The baby thinks it's interesting, but not enough to spend the money on... a waste! And it took forever to receive it which only added to the disappointment.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Little Leaps SW: Play & Move

Little Leaps SW: Play & MoveWe have four of the Little Leaps games...and this one is by far her favorite. She is 14 months old and picks things up from this fast, using the words introduced and calling the characters by name. I would highly recommend this system!

This made a nice gift for a toddler and Mom approved when it arrived. I am told it is one of the "go to" toys.

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This is a great learning product. Be warned, you must have the Learning Center that Leap Frog doesn't show anymore on their website.

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My son is two and absolutely adores the Little Leaps games, so I was thrilled to find them all here on Amazon. Shipping was quick and my son was so excited when they got here! Play & Move is his favorite out of all of the games, he always gets up and dances, bounces, and runs around while he plays the game. I'd definitely recommend this game to anyone that has the Little Leaps game system.

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My 18 month old enjoys this and that's what matters!

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat Go Arounds; no. EU-842660

Dr. Seuss Cat In The Hat Go Arounds; no. EU-842660
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These characters were the perfect accent to lead guests to my baby shower. I had them laminated so they were much more durable & would last for a longer time since we plan on putting them in our nursery. The picture sizes definitely varied but the large ones were large enough to get noticed, while the smaller images were fun to 'hide' in certain places. I would recommend to anyone having a Dr. Seuss party & the lamination made them even more enjoyable for future fun!

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I purchased this product to decorate the front door at a baby shower I'm throwing. It's a big focal point that's in excellent quality. The party hasn't happened yet, but I'm sure everyone will love it!

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I didn't read the description well enough. These are die-cast cut-outs rather than stick-on wall decals. I made my peace with that, but the colours are so drab that they hardly represent Dr. Seuss. If I had seen these in person, I would not have bought them.

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when arrived the box was kind of torned, and all the caracters were all fold, if they ship the product diferently I would recomend this to everyone.

Was huge. Way bigger and louder than I thought. They actually copied some of the designs and painted them around their door in a softer smaller way.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Large Double Sided Infant Crib Mirror 100% surface wash NICU Approved

Large Double Sided Infant Crib Mirror 100% surface wash NICU ApprovedOverall this mirror is an excellent developmental product. The mirror is not distorted, it's easy to clean, doesn't scratch easily, is large yet lightweight, and the velcro system makes it easy to attach to and remove from (in case of medical emergency)our hospital cribs. The only issue we are having is that in some of the mirrors the white edging is separating from the mirror. It has not happened to all of them and it appears to be an issue with the glue. I would highly encourage Genius Babies to revise the type of glue being used because that's the only think keeping my review from being 10 stars!

Edited to add: I spoke with Genius Babies and they stated that they use non-stick tape to minimize the toxin exposure created by stronger glues. Overall, their customer service department was wonderful

I am so happy to have found this product!! I am a nurse with Carolina's Medical Center in the nursery and this product is a must have for newborns. I like the option of having a mirror on one side and black, white and red geometric shapes on the other. The mirror is shatterproof and easy to clean which makes it ideal for playtime. The velcro straps make mounting the mirror easy and convenient.

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What can I say...it's a mirror and babies love mirrors. What I do like is the size, the fact that it's not glass (for obvious reasons) and the geometric shapes on the back. When my son gets bored with the mirror, we turn it around and he's entertained again. I intended to buy another, as we currently use the one for my little one's play area rather than the crib.

The only con is that the velcro straps aren't long enough to go around the top frame of my crib. I solved this by using two velcro straps to make one long strap (it comes with 4 straps total). As it was, I was only able to secure the top part the bottom part wasn't strapped down and so little arms/legs could get stuck under it. Not a big deal I will eventually go and buy longer straps once I put it back in the crib. Not really a complaint, more a wish that they would provide longer straps.

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This is a great product. I put it in my daughter's bassinet when she was just 3 weeks old. I started with the geometric side....she loved the contrasting colors and would stare at them for several minutes at a time. She is now 3.5 months old and still loves looking at herself in the mirror the quality of the mirror is great...no distortion at all.

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This mirror is a must-have in child-raising. We put it on our son's changing table so we could watch each other; moved it to the bathroom sink when he was tall enough to wash his own hands, but not tall enough to see the mirror; and he just took it to college to use for shaving in the shower. It's amazing the things you can do with a big, unbreakable mirror. $25 divided by 18 years is about $1.40/year. Now that's a good investment!

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Galt Soft Blocks Pack of 6

Galt Soft Blocks Pack of 6I saw these at a friend's house with her 6 month old baby. I thought they were perfect and got them for my older child shortly after. I think they are the perfect size for young ones and I appreciate that they are soft and won't hurt or do damage to other things & people in the house!

The size of the blocks are toooooo big for baby to grab them.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Swimways 11604 Baby Spring Float Assortment

Swimways 11604 Baby Spring Float AssortmentMy son loves it. It is so much better than the previous pool float we had. He is able to splash in the water through the mesh without having to lean over.

Holding my 10 month old in the water was getting so exhausting as she is so active and loves the water. I purchased this float to give her a little more independence in the water. She loves it and it gives us a break. I love that it is mesh in between the outside float and where she sits. She can splash and blow bubbles in the water. The only thing is that when she gets really excited reaches towards something she wants she can almost push herself out of it. I would definitely recommend it!

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Manhattan Toy Sort-A-Shape Fun Cube

Manhattan Toy Sort-A-Shape Fun CubeThe concept of this toy is awesome but I was really disappointed. The sides are completely flimsy so it does not hold its shape at all. It is also rather small. The velcro on the opening barely works. Not worth the money.

This best part of this toy is that there are lots of different surfaces for baby to feel, and it is soft and safe for a child. Calling it a shape sorter is a bit of a misnomer because the three different shaped blocks will easily fit through any of the holes. Not difficult to push the square through the triangle, etc. Our granddaughter liked the blocks themselves and played with them, but did not have much interest in the cube.

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I bought this toy for my 5 month old daughter. I did not want to buy toys that light up and make noise. She's a little young to be able to put the blocks in the holes, but she still plays with it. I feel this is a toy she can grow into. Right now she can pick it up and hold it and chew on the pieces. She seems to really like it!

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Buggybu Spiral Wrap-A-Bug Activity Toy

Buggybu Spiral Wrap-A-Bug Activity ToyI was disappointed that this does not spiral around the carseat handle as well as the Whoozit Spiral. It is not as sturdy and just unspirals but like all Manhattan Toys my son loves it.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Chicco Baby Activity Walker

Chicco Baby Activity WalkerMy 9 month old just started walking with this toy. Before that he would play with the buttons to make the sounds while seated.

Two concerns the first is that the wheels don't really lock. He is still able to walk with it in the locked position on the carpet. The second is that when he tries to pull himself up he often times pulls the toy over. It should be heavier so that he doesn't tip it over.

Walker is just perfect, the right size.

Its easy to use and don't need to wait till the baby walks, can use it while baby is sitting down.

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