Showing posts with label toy baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toy baby. Show all posts

Friday, August 15, 2014

GIANT STUFFED BLACK PANTHER 40" BODY - REALISTIC BIG PLUSH WILD CAT STUFFED ANIMAL - 40" Body and 2

GIANT STUFFED BLACK PANTHER 40' BODY - REALISTIC BIG PLUSH WILD CAT STUFFED ANIMAL - 40' Body and 25' TailI wanted it, because I want a realistic stuffed animal.

It fulfilled its promise. Nobody plays with it; it is

for looks, more than anything else, but it does the trick, especially the eyes, which seem to follow you, and the whiskers, which look authentic. You can get less expensive versions, but they are not worth the price difference. I rate it ****

The face is very realistic but the body doesn't seem to match the size of the head. It sounds huge and the pictures are a bit misleading for the size of it. Please don't get me wrong, it is very large, but not quite as big as I expected based on the pictures. He loves it so I guess it's worth it.

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Nature's Purest Pure Love Plush Bunny

Nature's Purest Pure Love Plush Bunny, GirlMade of quality and our daughter loves it. Durable and withstands slobber and wear and tear nicely. Recommend buying two, to have a back up for when one gets lost or in the wash...

My 5 month old son seems to like grabbing and chewing on this, we nicknamed it "Spindly" due to the long thin arms and legs. It's quality made, and the little sweater can even be removed for washing separately if you want. There isn't a whole lot else to say about it, except that it is a very nice unique toy that is pretty cool. Depending on how attached our son gets to it, we might have to order a backup in case it's ever discontinued and the first one ever gets lost, hahaha!

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Combi BPA Free Teether

Combi BPA Free Teether, 4 MonthsThis Combi teether (8 month) is a sturdy well-made toy in nice, modern, colors, and is BPA-free too. It's surprisingly lightweight, allows you to thread a pacifier-holder ribbon through so it doesn't drop on the floor and comes in a clear, hard-plastic 'bubble' for keeping it clean..and that's where the positives end. The teether is advertised as being made especially great for back teeth/emerging molars, but the four 'tabs' that stick out are far too short to reach! My then-9-month old tried in vain to jam it in his mouth to alleviate his teething pain, but it just didn't reach. In addition, only 2 of the 4 pieces that jut out are even usable! I have absolutely no idea why the design team put the 2 'support pillars' right under 2 of the tabs instead of strategically placed in between them, but that automatically cancels out their effectiveness as they barely have room to be nibbled on with front teeth! DESIGN FAIL! Even now at 14 months, he'll occasionally give the teether another shot but I can almost see the disgust in his eyes when he quickly realizes it's a sham. The rattle too is a joke. The few miniscule beads in the underside are barely loud enough to make noise, let alone entertain/distract a child; something I look for in toys because one toy that does at least two jobs is a godsend to parents who need to `buy a little time' and keep a baby entertained just a bit longer..

A re-design would definitely help this teether accomplish what it set out to do-calm molars in an effective way while looking good at the same time!

The little teething nub on this is so small. My son hardly ever put it in his mouth, he simply enjoyed shaking it like a rattle because it has little beads inside. I thought it was a cool idea, but it wasn't a hit like I had hoped...

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My daughter chews on everything but these Combi Teethers are made for the size of your baby. She can easily hold them and they fit her mouth. They also have little beads in them that rattle around. My baby is 7 months old and I have used the 3 month and 6 month teeether. They are super easy to clean also, you just stick them in the top rack of your dishwasher. They also come in a container that helps keep them clean when out and about.

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My 6.5 month old loves this teether. He sits back, holds it, turns it around in his mouth, chews it. He chews everything, but aside from the toys on his excersaucer, and the tubing on his breathing tube, I think this is his favorite. He even holds it himelf, instead of expecting me to. He has 5 teeth already, and it seems to be a really nice texture for teeth. He never really liked the refrigerated kind of teether, and the vibrating kind only so-so. The yellow bump parts can go on his tongue, and don't gag him, or he cam put them to the side by where his molars will probably go. He really chomps on it to. It looks like he has a giant wad of gum in his mouth. Then sometimes he bites down then pulls on it. Lots of different ways. It seems like he is practicing biting and chewing.

The only thing I might be concered about is the spot where the little beads are, because there are holes in the plastic, so if you don't keep it clean, I wonder if it would get gross in there.

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This teether works great for babies of all ages. It is especially good for younger babies due to it's small size.

My son has been using this teether since he was about 3 months old and absolutely loves it. He's able to easily hold and manipulate it on his own. He can reach both his front and his back teeth with it.

The orange part of the teether is appximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter. The yellow nubs are approximately 1 inch. The opening in the center is approximately 1 1/2 inches.

The only thing I don't like about this teether is the rattle. There are two small holes on the bottom of the rattle. Water gets into these holes when I clean the teether and is very difficult to get the water back out creating a potential breeding ground for mold. If your baby chews on this part of the teether then the rattle can also fill up with drool which is very difficult to clean out. I check this part of the teether frequently to make sure there is no mold developing.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Toy Story 3 Scrub-Bubble Bath Book ~ The Gang's All Here!

Toy Story 3 Scrub-Bubble Bath Book ~ The Gang's All Here!this is a cheap toy and you get what you pay for . It is ridiculously minimalist . I think the entire story bood is a total of 5 words , i am not kidding. I was dissapointed

While this book isn't meant to be too educational, it is VERY durable for my 8 month old to manhandle! I use these little "bath books" to keep his little hands occupied while I read the good paper books to him that he would otherwise grab quickly and tear. Plus, I found this at the Dollar Tree, which I agree is a good price for a little "bath book."

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Monday, April 28, 2014

Stacking Rings

Stacking Rings2.99 is cheap and its lots of fun.Inflated toys come for $10 or so,comparatively this is very cheap toy and fun.But I received a damaged product and I was issued a credit immediately.Its not a toy you would gift someone as the quality is not very good.I ordered it for my 16 month old and he loved it...sad that one ring was punctured.I plan to order another one as he really likes playing with it.Its as tall as him so he like to knock it down.Great fun for 2.99.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Home - Replacement Pieces

Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Home - Replacement PiecesI got the Fisher Price Learning Home at a yard sale, but all the small parts -the balls, the shapes, and the pieces of mail -were missing. Fortunately, replacement parts are available directly from Fisher Price's web site, for about $5 for a bag of ALL the parts, plus about $3 for shipping. On the home page, just type "replacement parts" in the search box, and it'll bring you to the right page. The parts are definitely worth replacing if lost or missing--this is a great toy!

This is a rip off. I bought my replacement parts directly from the manufacturer for $5. You can go to fisher price website and buy all of these replacement parts yourself without the middleman. I am sure that is where they also bought the parts they are selling you and are just marking them up to make a profit.

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The go well with the house toy I got them for. My grandson loves the shapes and the mail. This is a great learning toy.

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I got the Laugh and Learn free off of Craigslist without the pieces and this was all I needed for my niece and nephew to enjoy it. At 2 and 9 monthsthey adore this toy and will play together for hours!

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The pieces arrived in the original packaging (as advertised) and came VERY quickly! The price was great! I am thrilled with my purchase from this vendor and would use them again!

Friday, February 21, 2014

Montessori Shapes; 10 Shapes per Set; no. DD-81586

Montessori Shapes; 10 Shapes per Set; no. DD-81586I have been looking for good quality metal insets, but they are very cost prohibitive. I love this option for a fraction of the price of the metal ones. I actually watched the lectures given by Montessorian Margaret Homfray who said she preferred plastic insets to metal, which made me feel confident with this purchase. I received the pink and blue set (didn't have to make a special request) which I wanted and are the traditional inset colors. The only reason I didn't give these 5 stars is because they don't come with a tray which would be ideal for display, and because the knobs to pull the shape out could be better and easier to grasp. Otherwise, well worth the money!

My children attend a Montessori school and this is one of their favorite lessons. Helped my daughter with handwriting and she gave my younger son lessons on how to use correctly. Learning can be fun.

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Both my boys enjoy using these. It helps develop hand writing skills and teaches shapes. They also seem extremely durable.

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This is exactly what I was expecting. Being that it is plastic, it will allow for a longer life in my preschool classroom.

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These templates are sturdy, versatile and great for teaching coloring in the lines, tracing, color blending etc. great, and much cheaper than the wooden version. Also washable!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Evenflo ExerSaucerJump and Learn Stationary Jumper, Jam Session

Evenflo ExerSaucerJump and Learn Stationary Jumper, Jam SessionGreat product once again by evenflo! This is the 5th evenflo exersaucer I've purchased in 12 yrs! I searched the web for weeks for an entertainer and came across this one. It was the only one out there that offered all the features I was looking for. Unfortunately no one had written a review on it so I was a little nervous to spend the $149.99. Especially since it was nothing like the evenflo smart steps I previously owned with my (thought was last!) baby. Well my 5 month old LOVES THIS!!! The 3 music stations do interact together while attached to the unit (not sure how really). And the bar across the top has music as well when you pull on the plush instrument toys. Also allows me to attach other toys to it as well. She loves all the teethers and bright colors. I thought by the photo that the bottom floor base was like an exercise ball, but its not. Its made of plastic and the underneath is hallow, doesn't add "more bounce" but does help with balance developement. This does seem to take up slightly more room then the a traditional exersaucer but well worth it! It also doesn't fold or come apart for storage or travel, which I use to take my other one with me when going to bbq's and other outings. I can get this outside on my own though. Also the photo on amazon shows a circular bottom, but it is actually triangular. This is better in my opinion because it fits nicely in a corner! Look no further, this is the one!

We started using this when our son was 3 months (~15 lbs). We used soft props to keep him from wobbling too much. He is now almost 5 months and can stay in it for about 30 minutes at a time. He likes the music and lights. He can't quite reach the tall toys yet but he likes looking at them. This unit is more expensive than other units but is well made and has held up well to daily use. The seat is washable and I haven't noticed any discoloration or shrinkage after washing. The base is a triangle not circle as pictured on Amazon.

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I was wary of many jumpers because they had so many attachments and noisy components and colors and craziness that I thought there was no way they could be good for babies or their attention spans (or my migraines). Our baby LOVES this jumper, and it's not even really that noisy or annoying. The colors are less obnoxious than on a lot of other jumpers.

Downsides are that it takes an awful lot of batteries (12 AAA), and it's a real pain to assemble (some of the pieces on ours didn't fit perfectly together, and so the little blue saucer disc is not completely attached to the frame despite our best efforts). But our son loves it so much that I couldn't knock a star for them.

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I bought this because I was hoping a music themed jumparoo would have some better music. I think it's decent. There a jazz, rock'n roll and classical sound to it. the jazz is "when the saints come marching in", the rock in "rocking robin" and I should know what the classical tune is with my background but I'm not sure about that. It's interesting because the different "stations" interact with each other if you get them going at the same time, ie, if the baby plays the drums, and then moves over to the keys, the drums are activated along with the keys and play along for a few moments. I think this is pretty sophisticated but it doesn't last too long. Overall the look of this is OK, the music is definitely better than others, and I'm overall happy with it. I did purchase a large mirror that I mounted to the side with the stuffed instruments that my baby really appreciates. The disc on the bottom has a little give to it but I wouldn't call it bouncy by any means. The mirror I bought is: Wimmer-Ferguson Double-Feature Mirror and it fits very well on the cross bar. I recommend adding this as any baby loves a mirror

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We purchased this for my 4 month old after reading through tons and tons of reviews and advice on purchasing a Jumparoo versus an ExerSaucer. I am so glad we went with this ExerSaucer!

Here are the PROS:

Very sturdy/solid and well made. The toy options are fantastic. My 4 month old is able to grab at the large teethers without a problem and flip the music book toy back and forth. There are others that she is not strong or tall enough to play with just yet, but of course she is growing...

The seat is deep and very supportive. She is able to reach the bottom (first setting) without having anything under her feet. (Note: when you first put your baby in it he/she will probably not be able to reach, but the elastics stretched after a total of about 1 hour of use.)

I love that the seat is bouncy, but not super bouncy. I really didn't want my child to just keep bouncing like crazy without paying attention to any of the toys around her. This is a GREAT option if you have older siblings that will also be playing with your younger one. My 4 year old loves playing with this with her baby sister, the microphone is her favorite. The three musical toys on the base (piano, book, and drum) have two noise settings, the lower setting is perfect for us, not too loud. I don't find the songs annoying in any way. The musical toys on the base are also "smart" in that, if set to the right mode, play at the same time when only one of them is pressed. I have called the company myself and have confirmed that all plastics are BPA free. The plastics in this product are PP, ABS, and EVA (a common platic used for teethers), which all seem acceptable.

Things you need to be aware of:

This has a large footprint. Although this doesn't bother me at all.

The seat really doesn't turn as well as it probably should. I have not gotten around to calling the company, but I will soon and update my review with their response. The seat is not an issue for us at this point.

This is made in China.

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Plan Toys Dancing Alligator

Plan Toys Dancing AlligatorOur son walked a little on the late side at 17 months, and this little alligator has become a great companion for him since. With a dog, we must go for walks daily, and he walks the alligator while I tend to his younger brother and walk the dog. That alligator has put some MILES on it. We got it as a gift from my aunt who is an avid Salvation Army shopper and were devastated when a wheel fell off (this is probably after at least 50 miles on the thing, not including its milage from previous owners), but we found a label on its clackity body and were ecstatic to have located a new one. The best part ... no batteries! Just a well-made and inexpensive toy that is, quite literally, willing to go the distance with your little one.

I bought this cute little fellow for my nephew. When it came, I just HAD to get it out and play with it myself! The clapping (not overly annoying) intrigued and scared my cat, but I sure thought it was fun. The wheel axels are off-center, forcing the "worm"-like motion (like the 80s dance, which forces the plates to clap as it strolls along. It is smaller than I expected -box is only about 4"x4"x12", but I guess that makes it a little less intimidating for small children. Haven't given this to my nephew yet, but I sure think it's a great, timeless toy that can entertain for many years. For those who are interested, the paint is soy-based; the manufacturer really seemed to be dedcated to a natural, quality product.

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This is a great walking toy for toddlers. the alligator's wooden body moves as it walks, so it makes the kids giggle and interested in walking with it. My son loves to dance with it!

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My first daughter go this toy for Christmas when she was just 10 months old. She is now almost 5 and still loves this toy. It was been through 3 kids now and they all love to play with him. His name is clicker and he really gets around. When friends come over they also love to play with clicker and usually a fight will break out but he is very durable and has always come out on the other side in perfect condition!!!

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My girlfriend sent this to our daughter for her 1st birthday. She had just begun to walk, but she played with it often. Now that she is 18 months and running, she loves to pull the alligator around the house and especially loves the clacking noise it makes. I love that it is environmentally friendly and needs no batteries. This is a great toy for your own kids or as a gift for a 12+ month toddler. I will certainly buy more Plan Toys going forward

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Filino Pull Toy

Filino Pull ToyThis toy is lots of simple, colorful, fun. Toddlers love to pull it around, and it's very safe because they use kid-safe dyes/paints, and the posts that the beads go on fold down. The only negatives are that it is smaller than I had anticipated (which my toddler doesn't care about at all) and I had to take away the very smallest beads because they could fit in my child's mouth. But he doesn't know the difference and we've had this toy since December 08, and he still plays with it off and on. It's nice to have an alternative to the plastic junk that is everywhere, even if it is more expensive.

I bought this for my 9 month old daughter about a month ago, and she has loved playing with it every day since. She has many fine toys and this is definitely one of her favorites of all time. It keeps her happilly occupied for quite some time.

Before I gave it to her, I got some claification on why the 18+ month sticker was put over the 12+ month label This has to do with some new testing in Germany that shows that babies under 18 months have not yet developed the reflex to automatically expel an object that they have in their mouth if they happen to fall asleep (and possibly just lay down, I can't remember) with the object in their mouth such that it could block their breathing just while laying in their mouth. No laws have been enacted in Germany in response to this testing, but Selecta decided to change their labeling proactively. The pieces of this toy do not fit through a choke tube and therefore are not small enough to pose a choking hazard, but I did find that my daughter could put the two smallest pieces all the way into her mouth (barely), so given this testing I decided to put those two pieces aside until after she is 12 months old (tbd). This new testing from Germany applies to just about anything a child can put all the way in their mouth and potentially fall asleep with and I applaud Selecta for being so proactive with safety labels. The key with this or any other toy with mouth sized pieces is simply to not allow a child to fall asleep with it nor to keep it in a crib.

That said, this toy is very well made and very safe, it even has bendable stacking posts that give way if fallen on. My daughter absolutely loves to chew on all of the pieces, I think they feel great on her gums, especially the dog's ears (she even prefers chewing on this to Sophie, and she loves Sophie). She also loves to bang the pieces together or with her maracas or on a table to make music and she often crawls around the house with a piece in her hand. While she isn't old enough to stack the pieces herself, she loves watching me do it and loves promptly unstacking them. The best part of the unstacking fun is that she has discovered that she can launch the pieces and make them fly a few feet by bending and then letting go of the posts, which makes her laugh every time. She also enjoys pulling the toy around with the string, and yes, as the other reviewer mentioned, the heads do fall off if she doesn't pull straight, but I don't think this takes away from her enjoyment of the toy at all. Afterall, she's only 10 months old.

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Had been looking for a pull toy. This one tries to be both stacking and

pull toy but it cannot be used as a pull toy because the dog/cat heads

keep falling off. It may work as a stacking toy, were it not for the

wheels and pull string.

Good construction, but not what we were looking for.

And the box print says recommended for 1+, but came with

a sticker saying it should not be used for toddlers under 18 months,

as it has "potential of causing injury in area of throat".

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Sevi Music Box

Sevi Music box, Happy BirthdayThe item is surely pricey, but then again, it will serve each of your kids/grand kids 7 times. Most people have bday parties on weekends, and it is not necessarily the actual day the kid was born. We use this toy to make the actual birth day special so the little one wakes up to the sounds of the Happy Birthday song and gets to play with the birthday cake :) it was a big success, and I am looking forward to seeing my son's smile every year as he will hear the music box play just for him.

This music box is well made and has a good sound. A child can wind it easily and the family can sing more on key when it plays. It is exactly what I was looking for.

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Cute, sound is good, no stray parts, seems to be very well made... I've been looking for wooden music boxes that might last to become mementoes of his childhood. This one could make it.

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This is a very nice quality animated music box, perfect for a baby or child. We gave it to our four-month old grandson for his first Christmas and he just loves it. It seems to be sturdy and safe for little fingers as he does try to reach out to it, although I wouldn't risk handing it over to him at this age. I don't know the melody but it is very pretty. I was very pleased with this purchase as it has the special quality I was looking for.

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My two-year old is obsessed with the Happy Birthday song, so I bought her this music box that she loves.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Cow Rocker

Cow RockerGreat for kids, I am very impressed with the quality of the toy. It is very well made and well worth the price I paid. Not your usual cheap plastic rocker that could fall apart at any moment. 2 Thumbs way up for me.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Mary Meyer Tippy Toes Finger Puppets, Leapfrog Frog

Mary Meyer Tippy Toes Finger Puppets, Leapfrog FrogI LOVE THIS PRODUCT! NOW I HAVE A PARTNER TO PLAY ATTIC GOLF WITH! ATTIC GOLF IS NO FUN ALONE, BUT NOW THAT I HAVE ATTIC FROG, ATTIC GOLF IS FUN EVERY TIME! HE'S A CHAMPION! HE'S WON OVER 3,000,000 TOURNAMENTS ALL THE WAY BACK IN 1997! I LOVE ATTIC GOLF! I LOVE ATTIC FROG!

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Tweeters Mobile by North American Bear Co. (3157)

Tweeters Mobile by North American Bear Co.This mobile is very pretty and my three-month-old likes to watch it turn, but the quality was not quite what I expected for the price. It is fine, but nothing special (it doesn't hang quite evenly, for example, and there are puckers in the fabric of the birdhouse). I could live with this, however, the music is VERY loud and tinny. It's so loud that I don't play it for my daughter when I want her to sleep b/c it seems to disturb her. Occassionally I will wind it up when I want to distract her in her crib but I was looking for something that would lull her to sleep and this does not quite fit the bill. I wish there were some way of just spinning the mobile without the music--she would enjoy that much more.

The birds on this mobile are cute, but I really ordered it for the novel tune. Finally something cheerful! No Brahams Lullaby! Then right away the music box that I bought it for didn't work! They eventually replaced it (almost a month in coming), and it now seems okay, but I don't think I'd buy from them again... I wanted something that could wind since it uses no batteries, but the way this mechanism works is disappointing. Try a different company perhaps...

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Manhattan Toy Whoozit See Me mirror

Manhattan Toy Whoozit See Me mirrorThe toy it's very small, I have another one that it's twice the size. The mirror is very small, the star doesn't move from its place. I wouldn't recommend this toy, save your money as it's definitely it's overpriced

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Chicco Activity Baby Walker

Chicco Activity Baby WalkerI bought this walker online because it was a very popular item. And though it's nice, I wish I had looked at other ones.

The Pros:

1. The activity center on the front was very entertaining for my daughter. Prior to walking, she really enjoyed playing with the front of the walker. Now that she is more comfortable using the walker to walk, it's not as interesting.

2. It's got cheerful music and sound effects that reward play and use of the walker. My daughter is 11 months old, and is starting to walk. The use of this walker has aided her in learning to do so.

3. Assembly is VERY easy. I mean, we're talking idiot-proof.

The Cons:

1. It tips over very easily! If something gets caught under the front, the walker tips over. Sometimes it tips over just because my daughter gets a bit rambunctious using it! She is petite for her age, so her size is not a factor.

2. There are brakes on the back wheels that are useless. They add a slight bit of resistance on the carpet, but otherwise, the walker still goes forward. On hard floors, the brakes, if on, make the walker less stable.

3. Over-priced. There are plenty of other walkers that convert to ride-on toys for comparable costs or even less.

Overall, it's not a bad toy, and it does assist in helping a child learn to walk. However, because it tips forward so easily, I do not feel safe allowing my daughter to use it, unless I am RIGHT behind her. It's worth looking into other walkers, for the cost.

I just bought this walker after reviewing several others from LeapFrog, redflyer, haba, etc. I think this one is perfect for those that start pulling themselves up to standing, furniture side walking, etc.

Pros I noticed thus far:

1) SUPER easy to assemble, no small parts, it only requires 2 AA batteries.

2) Feels very STURDY and my 9 mos old has not been able to flip it despite all his tricks.

3) the BREAK feature is a good thought, yet it will still move but with added resistance. Still better than some others without this feature that will zoom through the floor and guarantee a scary fall for a young baby.

4) the activities in front are thus far entertaining to my 9 mos old.

overall I feel it was a good buy.

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I almost didn't purchase this item based on the reviews. I would have been sad!

I deliberated a long time over which walker to get for my daughter. I have other Chicco products and do like them a lot. So many of the reviews mention things like tipping, etc. To be honest, I don't think there is a product out there that can save our kids from themselves (a rubber room?!). Of course a baby will find a way to tip something over or fall and bump their heads...but that's why parental involvement is always necessary. Who lets their very young baby out of their sight for more than a second or two?

Our daughter loves this toy. She actually laughs and smiles when she sees it and immediately crawls to it to start walking or playing with the front. The music is silly and cute, but I'm glad it can be turned off and has two volume settings. The shape sorter on the front and ball chute (which makes noise) are the perfect size for baby (our daughter is 9 months old).

While it is lightweight and not perfectly designed (I've rarely found anything that is), your child should only need to use this toy for a few months at the most before they outgrow it or learn how to walk on their own.

I do think it is a bit overpriced for what it is mostly because it does have such a short lifespan (not that it will wear out, just that baby won't need it for too long).

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has hardwood floors. When our pediatrician mentioned getting a walker, she asked if we had carpets or hard floors. She said carpet is better for all of these types of toys. Not only because the toys function better (don't move as fast), but safer for the babies in general (not as many bumps and bruises when learning how to walk).

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This walker is the best! My daughter has Down Syndrome and her therapist said for the money, this was the best one. And, it really was the best for her. I am writing this review waaaaay after I bought it, but she started walking so fast after this one. The position of the legs on the walker give the most support for a baby's hips. I would more than recommend this walker; 2 years later, she still loved it and it still worked perfectly.

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I bought the Chicco activity walker after being disappointed with the Fisher Price walker to wagon. The Chicco walker is great! My 12 month old has used it for a month, and she can pull herself up and walk with it by herself without it tipping over or going too fast. The design is sturdy, and there is plenty of room for her feet. She loves the toys on the front and sides, and the music is cheerful and not too loud.

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Monday, September 9, 2013

Bright Starts Walk-A-Bout Walker

Bright Starts Walk-A-Bout Walker, Cute FrogI got this for my baby when she was 5 months old and out growing her bouncer. She loves this toy and actually WANTS to to play with it rather than just tolerating not being in my arms. All in all, I have been very happy with the purchase. The colors are bright and fun (they make me think of a beach stand that sells rainbow sherbet), and the toy bar is excellent. The only complaint that I have it that it could move a little easier.

Toy Bar

She immediately LOVED the toy bar (which is one of the main reasons I bought this walker over others). It has an excellent variety of shapes and activities on it that are all easily within chewable range. The bar in the middle can be turned to arch inward or outward to make it closer or farther away from baby. The spinning ball on the side can switch positions with the bendable vine on the other side. I love that I can attach other items to the rings that hang from the vine, and all toys can be easily removed from the tray if needed.

Walker

It has taken my baby a few weeks to figure out that the seat moves since she was just enjoying sitting/standing and chewing on the toys. I removed all the bumper bars on the bottom since they made it impossible to roll on the carpet with her in it. Even without them it is a little difficult for her to move. The wheels in the back don't spin freely, but I am guessing that it is supposed to be that way as a safety feature so that the walker will not get away from her. At 5 and 1/2 months she is now able to move around some on the wood floor, but not yet the carpet. It is not very difficult for me to push around, so I am thinking that the trouble is more her not being quite strong enough than a design issue with the walker. I will add more in a few months.

Function and Assembly

Has 3 height levels and my baby could reach the floor by 5 months. Seat is machine washable (although I have not tested that yet). Collapses nicely for storage and travel. Assembly is pretty easy, and instructions seemed clear. Watch your fingers when you snap the bars to the base though; i smashed my thumb pretty good...

I bought this walker for my 4-month-old baby boy. No, I did not expect it to teach him how to walk. He simply wasn't content to be on the ground all the time (in between the times I was holding him). He was very curious (nosy!) and wanted to be "up" all the time. I bought this walker with the idea that it would allow him to see what's going on all around and keep him occupied for some time. It did exactly that.

It was obviously a little big at first (nothing some rolled up baby blankets couldn't fix!) but he LOVED it! It was definitely worth the 30 bucks or so that I paid for it.

It seemed to make him happier that he could see all that was going on around him. He played with the little attached toys quite a bit as well. They are pretty engaging with the spinning ball with little beads inside that make noise when he moved it. The small leaf/tree thing was perfect for attaching other toys with the plastic chains. From the very beginning he was able to spin the green happy face disc on the front bar.

I obviously did not buy this with the expectation that it would teach/help my son learn how to walk (I have this strange notion that that will come semi-naturally as he gets older and I help him). Because of new laws and regulations, I'm not sure that any walker could do that. The makers have to put the rubber pads on the bottom that give a lot of resistance when on carpet (in our small apartment we mostly have just carpet; except in the tiny kitchen and bathroom). The wheels, also, are not extremely easy to navigate with. Keep in mind, I am speaking from the perspective of watching my now 7-month old. An older child (9-12 months) would probably be a little more coordinated and strong.

As far as the smaller details of the walker: The colors were bright and cheery. They seemed to be exactly like the picture. The different heights have been very helpful as he's grown a bit since I first purchased it. The fact that it folds up has been great since I am frequently carting it to one grandmother's house or another!

Overall, I, and my son, greatly enjoyed this product! It did exactly what I wanted it to do and I couldn't be happier.

I would like to quickly (or not so quickly!) address two of the interesting (outrageous, crazy, who-thinks-of-these-things?!) concerns that I have read in some of the reviews and comments. 1. Walkers can damage the spine and hinder natural child development My son used this walker about every day for the last 3 months. He is now crawling around all over, rolling over both ways and pulling himself up on anything that is remotely within the reach of his little fingertips. Personally, I don't see any hindrance in his development and his doctor has assured me that his spine is just fine. 2. Walkers put babies at risk of reaching higher things such as stove burners and table tops The walker itself is maybe a foot and a half (two feet?) tall. It does not lift a baby any higher than if they were standing on their own. If this is such a great risk then we should never allow our children to stand, right? I think not. If anything, the base of the walker is so wide that it keeps the kid from coming even close enough to most things (especially stove burners!). I don't see how it is very probable that a kid would be pulling down a pot from the stove or reaching up to the table and yanking down that place setting while in the walker. 3. The walker is obviously a death trap and will easily cause any child within a 5-mile radius of a staircase to fall down Now, I realize that common sense is not exactly the "in" thing right now (have you read any of these reviews on here?!). However, why would you have your child in a walker, unattended, near a stair case...? I think that's enough said. Also, the previously-mentioned rubber pads on the bottom keep this walker from even clearing the half-inch drop from my dining room carpet to my linoleum kitchen floor. I think that would have to be one strong baby to get it going fast enough to clear a couple of stairs. Don't get me wrong, I know that accidents happen. But, please, when an accident happens, remember that it is just that: an accident. Not every little bump or bruise that your little one gets is a result of a faulty product.

I apologize for the long review (rant...). Kudos to you if you made it this far! Once again, I highly recommend this product. I hope you and your little one have a great time with it! I know my son and I certainly have.

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I just bought this walker for my 4 month baby girl, from the moment I put her in it, she immeidately loved it. The walker is very colorful and the toys are great, you can purchase additional toys and change them so your baby wont get bored. My baby is a little short to walk on her own but she has found that if she leans to one side she can move the walker with one foot, very funny to see since she just turned 4 months this week.

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The overall look of this walker is cute and appealing to a parent's eye, but it's severely lacking in functionality and practical design. The base is too wide and there is far too much space between the back of the seat and tray. Worst of all the back wheels are extremely difficult to move. Sat my baby in it and he couldn't even budge the thing. It would have been much better if all 4 wheels were swiveled like the front ones.

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My 7 month old baby loves this walker. She zooms around on the hardwood floors and right over area rugs. The toys are safe and well placed.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Disney My Rocking CARS 2 McQUEEN Rocking Toy, Hear McQueen Talk & Lively Music, Ages 12-24 Months

Disney My Rocking CARS 2 McQUEEN Rocking Toy, Hear McQueen Talk & Lively Music, Ages 12-24 MonthsIts a good toy. My son is 10mo now and he has been able to play on it with help for a while now. He can rock it and get off of it by himself. His older cousins (2 and 4 yrs old) get on it and run it around the house, they act like it has wheels (it does not have wheels). My husbands parents got it on clearance at walmart for much cheaper than what they are asking for it on here, so do some price checking before you buy it. Its a cute toy and Im sure my son will like it more when he gets a little bigger. Overall Im happy with it and think it was worth what they spent on it.

This product was donated as an Angel Tree gift at Christmas, based on items listed on the Angel Tree card.

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Small World Toys IQ Baby Busy Bee Baby Buzzer

Small World Toys IQ Baby Busy Bee Baby BuzzerMy wife and I bought this toy because it has lights music and a buzzer. At first it is lots of fun for baby. Here's the huge safety concern that we have about it's use for any child. The toy may start acting funny and then you will find that if the toy is put to mouth and chewed on. You are soon to learn that the slobber can get inside the toy and it will short out. Now think of it this way what goes in will come out. If the child sucks on it the slobber could have stuff in it not only from the batteries but all of the internal circuit board solder and who knows what else. This to us is toxic to a child of any age even more so if it is a baby. THIS TOY SHOULD BE RECALLED ASAP FOR THIS RESONE. A Child's health is not worth the risk.

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A friend gave us this toy for our baby girl. We are fortunate that she does not cry very often, but when she is upset NOTHING will soothe her except this bee! It is almost a drug we dig it out of the depths of the diaper bag (reserved for necessary use only!) and hold it up to her and she stares and calms! She just loves to look at the bee. She also likes the music, lights and buzzing, but just looking is fine! We love this bee!

We joke that we need to order 10 to have stashed around the house and in the car...

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Bought this little bee toy for my baby granddaughter, who absolutely loves bees the look of them and definitely the buzzing sound! She loves it; it's very durable, bright and the sounds are very cute.

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My daughter played with this toy a few times and it was broken after a month. Changed the batteries several times and it still wouldn't work. Contacted the manufacturer and they wouldn't stand by the product.

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This is a great teething toy. My daughter loves it fo many reason. When we first bought it she took it everywhere. But the first time she dropped it the vibration part makes weird noise now. Other then that it has great tunes and the light up is great.

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

FAO Schwarz Metal Spinning Top Toy

FAO Schwarz Metal Spinning Top ToyWe purchased the spinning top for our great grandson for his 1st birthday. Our children and grandchildren had one and really enjoyed them. Our great grandson took the spinning top out of the box and immediately began playing with it. It is one of his favorite toys to play with. The top has very bright colors and is especially well made.

I would recommend this toy to anyone purchasing a new toy for toddlers.FAO Schwarz Metal Spinning Top Toy

I fell in love with this classic spinning top the moment I saw it! I purchased it for my 1.5 year old and I don't know if it was more for him or myself. I planned on keeping it long after he was finished playing with it. On a shelf with the rest of my FAO Schwarz collection. However, just a few months after purchasing it will no longer spin. I'm trying to find a possible way to repair it, but can't seem to find anyone else who has this issue.

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I got this for my younger child for his birthday. Every kid in the party played with it and both my kids play with it everyday!!!

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Really fun toy while it worked. I see that other people have had this problem with it too. It won't spin anymore.

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what a piece of overpriced junk. The kids played with it for a little while, but it is flimsey and broke on the second day. $50 !!! Holy Crap! Why hasn't some Chinese company started banging these things out for $10 free shipping on ebay yet?