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This is a great shape sorter. I didn't have the previous one, but my daughter did have three other ones and I liked this one the best. You can play with the animals as well as sort the shapes they are standing in and the letters are also for sorting as well as practicing your abcs. It doesn't come with any talking or music-which I happen to really like. It has a little clock on the side and is great for imaginative play. We brought this toy with us on a 15 day vacation and my 18 month old daughter found many ways to play with it besides shape sorting. It is true that if the animals are in place, you can't open the barn door, but that just made her work on taking them out and putting them back in again. We really enjoy this toy.This is a very simple toy, doesn't make noise, basic shape sorter. And we like it! My son is under 12 months, but he enjoys handling the animals, opening the barn door, and I go over the letters and animal names with him. It's easy to clean, which I like. I'd say this is good from over 6 months to whenever they get bored with it. It's a colorful toy at a reasonable price! (if you get it on sale, like I did!)My daughter LOVED this toy. It kept her busy many an evening while I made supper. She loves the animals and the letters. She very much abused this and it held up perfectly. I would find the little figures all over the house, cutely arranged in little vignettes. I think the letters were definitely hard at first, but isn't that the point? If you buy a toy and your kid can immediately figure it out, then you've wasted your money. It made a great first birthday present and was very fun to "show" her how to play with it. She spent many careful hours rotating, examining, and trying to fit each piece (in fact, she wasn't satisfied until each animal faced OUT). This toy taught her to persevere and be patient. I definitely recommend this toy to anyone with a young toddler! I wouldn't bother for any kid under a year though. They'll just drool on it or throw the pieces around.Sunday, August 10, 2014
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
LeapFrog Hug & Learn Baby Tad Plush
I really like the 6 minutes of nightime music puts my son right to sleep.
This toy keeps my son occupied for quite a long time in the mornings when he wakes up.
It also has a voice control switch IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT!
Baby Tad is worth buying.I bought this for my son before he was even born and now at 21 months he still loves it as much as when I first gave it to him. My son is very interested in music and really can't get enough. Baby Tad plays all his favorite songs and has helped to teach him his colors and shapes as well. Each time one of "his songs" plays, he looks at Tad and then at me with this huge smile and big laugh to say "he knows MY song"! It's a great all around toy that will not only bring lots of laughs and giggles to your little munchkin but also teach them new skills! I also LOVE that I've never had to change the Batteries from the ones it came with finally a toy that is NOT a battery hog!
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My niece is now 7 months old, and absolutely adores Baby Tad. His buttons are easy to push, he's very stimulating,educational, and durable. The baby loves watching the different shapes light up, and enjoys Tad's songs.Her face lights up when she sees him. He is very easy to clean, too. He is by far her favorite toy, and I would highly recommend Baby Tad.Read Best Reviews of LeapFrog Hug & Learn Baby Tad Plush Here
My baby girl has loved "Baby Tad" since she was three months old. As an infant they love to watch the lights and listen to the sweet songs it plays. Baby Tad has the sweetest voice and cutest face, which both appeal to baby. Whenever baby is fussy, when I bring out Baby Tad, she just smiles and hugs him. My little one is now almost eight months old and this is one of her favorite toys. When my 2 1/2 year old neice comes over, she goes right for Baby Tad and carries him around the house all day. She too loves the lights and music but also learns the colors and shapes that Baby Tad teaches. It is a great toy and learning tool and I am buying it for all of my parent-to-be friends.Bought this for my child's first birthday. He loves the songs/lullabies and the flashing lights. Helps children recognize shapes and colors and speaks to them. The volume has two different adjustable settings. It's a nice, educational, soft plush toy and I think Tad's cute. I love LEAP FROG products.Saturday, June 28, 2014
Boikido Wooden Ride on Violette
UPDATE 12/5/12--My son can ride this toy just fine now at the age of 23 months. He learned to ride on another bike first. His legs are obviously longer and his dexterity is much better than it was when I first wrote the review. I'm glad to finally be able to use it. He did much better initially using the radio flyer bike. This Boikido bike seems to not be the best choice for initially learning to ride and maneuver.
Melissa & Doug Frolicking Frog Pull Toy --
Peace was restored in the house. The frog is really cute, almost indestructible, and just appropriate for the age group. Just plan on getting two of them if you have two toddler-age kids.This little frog is so cute. I ordered it for my nephew for Christmas. He is a little too young to actually walk with it but he like the colors and he was tickled when someone else walked with it. Very sturdy. I can not remember all the details about this toy, but I do know that when I opened the package before I wrapped it I said "Aawwww that is soooo cute!"
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My daughter got this as an early Christmas present from her grandmom, and she's been having so much fun running through the house pulling the frog behind her. I really think this is a durable, well made gift that is great for a toddler. I expect it will last longer than her intrest in it-which given the plastic crap that is out there is a very good thing!Read Best Reviews of Melissa & Doug Frolicking Frog Pull Toy -- Here
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Pink and Green Polka dot Piggy Bank With Bow Adorable Nursery Decor And Gift
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I love this piggy bank. It looks just like the picture. It came with a write-on/wipe-off pen for personalization. I didn't ever touch the pen, so I don't even know if it worked. I thought the bank was cute as-is and didn't need any personalization. The colors really pop and the bank is a very good size.This piggy bank is adoreable in my daughters room however there is no blank space on the side of the pig to write her name. Also the marker is a dry erase marker so if you touch the name it easily wipes off.Want Pink and Green Polka dot Piggy Bank With Bow Adorable Nursery Decor And Gift Discount?
Got this on Amazon as a baby gift, it arrived quickly and was packaged well, it is the cutest piggy bank. The mom to be loved it. I am wondering how sturdy it will be, the stopper was quite flimsy.Monday, May 26, 2014
green sprouts Cornstarch Dumbbell Rattle
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I love all green sprouts products this 1 was just like everything else I've ever gotten everything I expected it's greatRead Best Reviews of green sprouts Cornstarch Dumbbell Rattle Here
It is so pretty. I can't wait to give it to my new grandson in December. I think it is neat that it is make of cornstarch instead of dangerous chemicals. It is very attractive to see.Saturday, May 24, 2014
Classic So Soft Baby Doll
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So cute for baby...wouldn't pass it by. Good gift for newborn girl. And priced right, too. Check it out for yourself.I bought two of these at Christmas for my one-year-old granddaughters. They are safe and age-appropriate. My daughter was delighted to find that they are made here in NC!I had this doll as a little girl. Bought one as a keepsake. She is perfect. On of the best dolls in the history of ever. Shipped fast. Perfect!Thursday, May 22, 2014
Sensory Balls (set of 4)
The only reason I am rating them 4 starts versus 5 is I would have made them just a hair softer and they seem a tad on the pricey side. Minor quibbles and overall very good toys.we've enjoyed these balls for a good amount of time now. they were good when our son was an infant: neat texture, easy to grab. and now that he's a toddler i dont have to worry about him breaking things with these balls as he throws them.So far they appear to be well made balls for infants/toddlers. My son likes to throw, roll and carry them around.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Little Tikes 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym
We first got this as a gift from a relative for our son, who was 3 months old at the time. He could barely reach it while lying on his back. Kind of disappointing, but propping him up closer with layers of blankets underneath him did the trick. It wasn't his most favorite toy, but it kept him busy for couple hours each day.
Then he got big enough to crawl, so we adjusted the gym for his size. Still not his most favorite toy, but still played with it for an hour or two each day.
Then he's 9 months old. We adjusted the gym once again. While his other expensive toys came and went as he outgrew them, the baby always seemed to go back to this gym. It just looks new to him each time it is reconfigured into a different way.
Then he's a year old, and could sit. We adjusted the gym to become a sitting bench area for him, and he would sit on it for half an hour at times. Not his most favorite toy, but still very useful and kept him busy, especially if he wanted to play with a toy on the flat side of the reversible tabletop.
Now he's almost 1.5 years old. Most of his toys received as an infant were packed away or given away because he outgrew them, but not this Old Reliable still going strong and still sits at the center of his playpen.
So yes, it's not the most entertaining toy or the next Tickle Me Elmo, but I don't know of a single other toy that could be used from the day a baby's born until he's 2 or 3, do you? For $35, that is an amazing value, and that's why this product should deserve nothing less than 5 stars for all the mileage you can get out of it. All these other low reviews only reflect a snapshot of time, such as when it is first purchased, and not how it fares well over the years.
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Hi, just wanted to say my granddaughter loves this gym, everytime she comes over she plays with this for a hour or so and that's long in athe world of a 6 month old.Would tell the world it's Great.Read Best Reviews of Little Tikes 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym Here
When my oldest wasw younger I had a similar item that made noise and lit up when he kicked it, this however does not compare. One kick and the Gym is out of reach and it didn't even activate the lights. Waste of money, very disappointed and i wished i had purchased the first item I considered rather than going with this.I have been wanting to write a review about this product for so long, but didnt know where to start. We bought this 2 years back, when our daughter was 6 months old, and she has been in love with this product even since. Little Tikes has been her companion from infancy to toddlerhood and she loves to spend time with it even today. Total value for money.Saturday, March 22, 2014
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Friday, March 21, 2014
Infantino Push, Crawl and Sort
One word of caution my son can fit the blocks in his mouth. He's never shoved one all the way in, but there's potential for it. Would have liked to see them a little bit bigger. They do however have a small whole in the end of each which I'm guessing is for air flow "just in case." However, b/c of this, it's never a play-with-it-without-supervision toy.I gave this toy a 3 star overall because of the lights. I had read reviews of this toy other places & it seemed great. But we got it yesterday & although the little plastic pieces that cover the lights are obviously different colors-there's a yellow one on there, as well as red, green & blue, they don't light up that way. They ALL light up red. And it's a fairly dim light, too. I thought maybe it was the batteries that came with it, so I changed them out with brand new ones but the lights are still all red. My baby is only 4 1/2 months old, so I took the shaped pieces away & will save those until he's older. I got the toy mainly to help encourage him to crawl and he does seem interested...but like I wrote, we've only had it one day so far. I like that when he gets older, it's also a shape sorter...one less toy to have to buy later. But really, the fact that the lights only light up red really is disappointing.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Little Mommy Baby So New Leopard Outfit Doll
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great doll, especially for very young! so cute too. Perfect as a 1 year old birthday gift for my daughter.Read Best Reviews of Little Mommy Baby So New Leopard Outfit Doll Here
Natalie just loves this baby and it is just the right size for a two year old. Can't have too many babies!It's a cute doll, and he likes my daughter is give the bottle. Loved the doll and plays almost every day with her, is really very playful recominedo it.Sunday, February 23, 2014
Lamaze Trotter the Pony
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Very good toy for the price. Doesn't have bells and whistles, but my six month old loves the little tags. I'm looking forward to him growing into it.My triplets were given this toy as a gift and they absolutely love it. They are a year old and are still mesmerized when it makes noise!Bright, entertaining, and adorable. All the perfect aspects for a toy for a child 0-18 months. My daughter loves the horse sounds it makes when shaking.Friday, February 14, 2014
eebee's adventures If The Shape Fits Stacking Toy
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I bought this for my 1 year old nephew, who loves Eebee's show. He watches it over and over, and just sits there cracking up! So, I bought this for him, not sure how he'd react (he's not really into stuffed animals)... but he loves it! He doesn't really do anything with the shapes yet, but he is just as captivated by the plush version of Eebie as he is with the TV version. On a quality note, Eebee and all shapes look like they are made from a good material that will hold up over time.I highly recommend for Eebee fans! :)
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The toy itself was well made. But it didn't engage my 19 month old. She loves the show. There's just not much going on with this toy.Want eebee's adventures If The Shape Fits Stacking Toy Discount?
This item is perfect for my little one. It arrived quickly without any issues and my daughter (age 1) loves all the eebee movies. She was very excited to be able to hold a real stuffed eebee :) :)Thursday, January 30, 2014
FunBath Angel Dear BLUE BEAR Blankie
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My son got this as a gift when he was born, and it became his "lovey". Now he cuddles with it before every nap and bedtime. I bought a second copy to making washing easier.It's soft and cuddly, and it's small, which makes it easy to schlep around.
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My daughter got one of these as a gift when she was about 2 months old and has held on to it since. I have recently bought a duplicate, in the event that her lovey gets lost one day. She wont sleep without it! It is so soft and has held up to a few washes so far! I got one of these as a baby shower gift before my son was born by a friend whose sons have the duck and the frog. Now, at 7 months old Mr. Bear is an integral part of our bedtime routine. He lives ONLY in the crib (although there's one in our babysitter's travel crib for naptimes) and my son loves to snuggle up with him at bedtime. I feel safe having it in the crib with him because the blanket part is small enough that he could never get it wrapped around his head (although he does often sleep with it over his face) to suffocate him. I've bought three more bears so I can wash them without my son missing him. And my friend's sons now want my son to bring Mr. Bear so that they can have a "blankie party."Friday, January 24, 2014
Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Press & Go Assortment
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Sunday, December 8, 2013
Fisher-Price Moo Sounds Milk & Cookies
Overall, great toy for 6-9 months. I assume he'll get bored with it as he gets older, since there is not much excitement to it, but for now, it suits him just fine! Another great toy for babies who like to sort and pick up pieces is the Fisher Price counting piggy bank. Both of these toys get a lot of use in our house (and must be cleaned often! Ha!). They are also both really cute and colorful, with durable designs. I gave this one 4 stars instead of 5 simply because there's not much to it and I don't think there is much educational value in it, but it's fun for him and he likes it.My main feedback on this item is that it could be so much much better!
One of the reasons I got this particular toy is that I thought it would provide my infant with an actual sound of "moo" that we've been telling her (reading all the farm animal books). In reality, this toy makes sounds like a sick goat (i.e., nothing like a cow!)...
The other reason I got this toy was that I thought it would make a sound when you put the little "cookie" inside, but in reality it makes a sound when you turn it upside down. Not sure what this is supposed to teach a baby, but this toy ended up being the complete opposite of "fun."
What would have been a good toy in my opinion is if it made a _correct_ sound when you _deposited_ the little cookie. Oh, and almost forgot, the little sticker that attached to the base is more trouble than it's worth. It makes it more appealing but we had to remove it on the first night that we received the toy...
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I was buying the similar Fisher-Price Piggy Bank for my mother (she works with developmentally delayed children in a school setting) when I threw this product in, just in case someone walks off with the piggy bank. My mom really likes this, and might even use it instead of the pig it is a great size (a little smaller than the pig, and less rotund so it's easier to store when space is tight), and looks really sturdy. Only one problem: I was told that when it is tipped upside down it doesn't sound so much like a cow mooing as a lamb being slaughtered. I didn't hear the noise personally, but I did hear my mom and sister laughing at it from a floor away. This is absolutely fine for us my mom doesn't like the noises anyway, and usually turns them off when working with kids particularly since she gets a kick out of it, but I can see that being a problem for someone else...Read Best Reviews of Fisher-Price Moo Sounds Milk & Cookies Here
This is a fun and simple toy for very young children learning to put objects into containers. Good for children about 9 mos of age.Happy with the toy but I thought that the Moo sound was going to be a little bite louder. My nephew loves animal. I bought the toy for him bMonday, November 25, 2013
Pedella Wooden Push Toy
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Not very satisfied. The duck is very cute but does not make a flapping noise. I was looking for a flapping duck since my son loved a similar duck push toy that he played with at a friend's house. This one does not compare and he stops playing with it a minute after picking it up.Read Best Reviews of Pedella Wooden Push Toy Here
This is a must have for any toddler! I bought one for my brothers triplets who were 1 1/2 years old at the time. They loved it! One would push & the other 2 would chase after it. They love watching the duck waddle & its feet go round & round. Best of all, no batteries! Yaayyyy!!Fifteen years ago, I bought my daughter a little push clown from the same company. It was her favorite toy & was passed onto her brother. With heavy playing by 2 children it never lost any of its paint or parts. It's something we are saving for grandchildren one day.I give this toy as a baby gift. I guess I have given around 5 to new babies. They all have loved the little duck. It is well made and the sound of the feet are so entertaining to the babies.

