Showing posts with label toy cars for babies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toy cars for babies. Show all posts

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learn & Move Music Station

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learn & Move Music StationIt DOES interact with the TV, for example in the "animal abc" game, the animals only change when you hit a key. It is a little slow, and I am not sure my 1yr old is seeing the cause and effect either. The cause and effect she does see is when she pushes the buttons on the sensor!

However the music part is great and she LOVES that. She plays and dances and has a great time.

The only real disadvantage is that it is easy to tip over. Now, she does have to intentionally push it, but she's a toddler, so what do you think she is going to do? And she then either gets it pulled back up but hits herself in the head OR she can't get it back up. (Depending on how and where it falls.) So you can imagine how frustrating it is for her. (Oh my! She just picked it up!)I wish it was heavier so she couldn't lift or tilt it.

I have similar issues with other Fisher Price toys. For some reason they can't figure out how to make a toy that doesn't tip. I usually find a way to modify the toy to make it more stable. If I find a way for this one, I will post it.

Firstly, I think it is important to state that I have only had this item for lest than a week. I will most likely add to my review after some time has passed.

My initial impression though is a good one. I bought this for my 10 month old son, so that he would have a fun toy to stand up and play with. The keyboard is of great quality, and the three other play buttons along the top are fun for him as well.

The only downside is that the interactive part of the toy that you plug into the TV is currently useless for us. The software is too slow, so there is a delay that currently makes it too difficult for my son to understand that there is any cause and effect happening. He much prefers it in either of the other two keyboard modes, so that he can hear sounds when he hits the keys.

Perhaps as he grows older we will find that the interactive part of the toy becomes usable, but as for now we will just enjoy making sweet music on the keyboard itself.

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We took this toy out of the box and had it up and running in five minutes. Our intention was for our 11 month son to practice standing, but also have something lean on if needed. He loves our real piano, so we thought it would be perfect.

It is solidly built, and has great sound when used in stand-alone mode. Keeps my little guy interested for quite a while. The tv interaction has very smooth and almost un-noticeable transitions. For example the color keys will change the background color of the screen, while the animation stays the same.

However, my 3 year old daughter noticed immediately how the keys changed the colors, and she could change the animations using the trumpet slide or guitar roller to make slight changes in the animations and music. I had a hard time keeping her away from it so that my son could use it!

I had to put some strips of velcro on the rear legs, because when used in the upright settiing, it tends to slide all over the floor and my little guy would topple over. It surprises me that they diddnt think of this. After that slight modification it has worked hours without any incident.

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My son is 15 months old and can run the remote for the TV, but this game does not hold his attention at all. He likes the keyboard, but the interactivity is so slow that he is bored with it before it is done loading. He is more entertained by manipulating the console, because that has a cause and effect. The actual games are useless. At first, I just thought it was broken because nothing seemed to be happening when you hit the keyboards, but no, it was just really slow. First it sits at the loading screen for at least 30 seconds. Then, after loading it just shows you a picture of some shape or animal. That's it. 30 seconds after that, you get to the 'game.' But you have to wait some more for it do anything. And then, after hitting the button, there is enough of a lag before anything happens, that my son is already off doing something else. All in all: FAIL.

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This is a very fun, educational toy. I bought it for my granddaughter's 1st birthday and she has enjoyed it every day.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Boy Baby Carriage - Small Mini Favor Boxes (set of 12)

Boy Baby Carriage - Small Mini Favor BoxesI thought this was the cutest of the selections. When I got them in the mail, I still very much like them, but it looks like kind of a computer printout on thick paper, pre-folded, so you open it up and keep it together with a slot at the bottom and you have a little sticker to reinforce it so it doesn't fall apart. There is no actual ribbon on it, but this is a graphic on there. This review probably sounds bad... it just exactly what I was thinking it was. I still think it's very cute, and now that I have it put together, I think it looks nice. It has enough room for nail polish and some candies, which is all I wanted to do. Overall, I like them, and would make the same purchase again.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Stephan Baby Shabby Owl Shaggy Sherpa and Gingham Rattle

Stephan Baby Shabby Owl Shaggy Sherpa and Gingham Rattle, GreenI bought the rattle for my first grandchild. It's the cutes little thing. I know he will love it for a long time to come. I chose it because the nursery is being done with an owl theme.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Prince Lionheart Whirl Balance Scooter

Prince Lionheart Whirl Balance Scooter, Natural/PinkWe bought this for our daughter's 2nd birthday. I am new to Amazon and love the fast shipping that's free with the Mom account so I figured I'd go with Amazon over BRU for the item. I'm glad we did since we had to send back the first bike. The frame was damaged on the inside which we noticed after it was all put together. The return was very easy which was great, we had a new one two days later.

Installation is very easy and takes about 30 minutes, it comes with everything in the package. With both bikes, the front 'light' was dinged with the paint and even though we wanted a perfect one it wasn't worth sending it back when both had the same ding.

The actual scooter is adorable although the seat is kind of a cheaper material, but still nice. The pink color is very cute.

We also purchased a bell and the Bell Fraction helmet from Amazon in pink to go with her new scooter. We hope our daughter will love this!

We got this for our daughter's 2nd birthday when she began showing interest in bikes, unfortunately just weeks before I had snagged a tricycle from a friend for her as well. She enjoyed the ease of being pushed on the trike better than having to push herself on this. She really loved it when we pushed her around on it, but most attempts do it herself resulted in her crying for us to push her (to be fair, she's not too big on the whole "do it yourself" thing if she thinks she could get hurt).

She tells me she likes the bike (as she spotted me typing the review), but her actions don't show it well. I think she'll start liking it more this year when the novelty wears off the trike (she can now pedal and steer herself on it so she will be wanting 2 wheels soon... I hope.)

Even if the original recipient never digs it, we have another little girl now that might end up enjoying it in a few years, so the investment will hopefully not be lost.

For reference, our daughter was 36" at the time of purchase, she's about 2-3" taller now. She was able to ride it on mostly tip toes at first (more width than height), now it fits her better (meaning she looks more comfortable while attempting it), and it's still on the lowest setting.

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I bought this for its looks, but my 3.5 year old girl is still having trouble holding it up. I weighed it 12 pounds. Looking at the descriptions of some of the metal bikes I see some are 7 pounds. My boy learned on the wooden Skutt starting on his 3rd birthday and had no trouble, but I bet that is lighter and he was bigger and stronger than my girl at the same age. (She's about 38 inches and lightweight with small feet). So I'm going to have to get her a light one because I think it would be months before she could hold this up. Height wise, her feet are flat on the ground at the lowest seat setting, so that is fine. I am hoping the adjustable seat will mean she can use this when she is bigger and stronger I would amend my rating to 4 stars if she gets some use out of it later. The cool scooter panels have added unnecessary weight, and take away from its functionality a bit.

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I love the look of this balance bike, obviously you do too, that is the strong point of this particular bike. My daughter loves it, and really that's what matters (although it is also kinda cool that EVERYONE else seems to love it too, be ready for lots of comments/compliments) The complaint is really just in the labeling. I bought it for my daughter's second birthday. I knew it was on the tall side, but figured since she is in the 95% for height, it would probably fit her well. Wrong. She could barely reach her tippy toes to the ground while sitting on it. She still likes it, she usually just stands between the seat and the handle bars and walks around pushing it, but it will be awhile before she can really ride it. So unless your kid is off the charts tall, it would probably make a better 3rd birthday gift.

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I purchased the boys version for my son a while back and he loves it! I had to get this for my 3 year old daughter after she tried a bike with training wheels and did not like it. She took a couple of weeks to really get good on it, but now she can really go. It's so neat to see my 3 and 2 year olds showing great balance and loving riding these balance bikes. I would never suggest training wheels to anyone after seeing how natural these bikes work to teach balance and bike handling. Seems to be well made. It even survived a scuffle with my trucks front tire. Stronger than you might think. I do make an effort to keep them inside and not to let them get wet!

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Assurance Waddlers Rubber Duck Family-Rubber Duck Baseball that floats upright and races-toy bathtu

Assurance Waddlers Rubber Duck Family-Rubber Duck Baseball that floats upright and races-toy bathtub rubber ducky birthday party gift-all departments baseball lovers giftMy 14 month old grandson did not like to take baths. Gradually we got him used to the water, then being in the water with his mother, and now he likes to play in there with his rubber duckies, including this one.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Intex 57449EP Windmill Blow Spray Play Center

Intex 57449EP Windmill Blow Spray Play CenterAfter the first 30 mins my kids were in it, it started losing air. They love playing in the pool, but my husband has patched it 2x and had to spray the outside of the pool with rubber sealant for it to stop.

I bought this for my two year old son and he loves it! I don't even have to fill it with water and he still has a great time. I love there are so many different things for him to do. Also, the slide is very sturdy.

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The pool we received will not retain enough air to be functional. We have to blow it up every 10 minutes to keep it safe. Garbage.

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As I expected it is not very durable. The wheel that spins was deflated and no longer worked after the first two weeks. I was hoping for better. The kids did love it though so I gave it three stars. It is plenty big for my triplets to play in. It's fun if you can find a "Little Tikes" slide to use with it.

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We had an issue with the first pool not holding air. But amazon was great about us sending it back and replacing it immediately. The new pool is up and staying up!! My grandson is 14 months old and its the perfect size for him and his cousin to play in. Id recommend this size pool for 2-3 toddlers to play in at once. It has a neat little sprinkler feature to it and comes with a few plastic balls that go into the hanging tube. There is a safety landing pad at the base of the slide which is great for when kids get a little over excited and tend to land a bit harder. The price was great too and worth the 40 dollars.

A side note: There are multiple places to inflate different parts of this pool. So dont be expecting to have this thing up in minutes...It will take atleast 20-30 minutes to set it up. We used an electric air pump on the bigger parts.

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Organic Farm Buddies Plush Toy

Organic Farm Buddies Plush Toy, Belle the CowThis is part of a trio of toys I found for a baby present. This piece matches a rattle and comfort "Blankie" of Pirate Pig. This little piggy is wonderfully cut with his stripes and peg leg. It very well made and I'm sure will be around for several years of play. I'm betting this will become one of baby Ian's favorite toys. Best part s that is certified organic which makes me feel better giving this as a gift.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Tooth Fairy Pillow Pink

Tooth Fairy Pillow PinkThis pillow is the perfect size. I've hung it on my daughter's

door handle which is very convenient for such a light sleeper. It is very soft, too. She sleeps with it on occasion and says it is very comfortable.

This was exactly what I wanted. My granddaughter had a loose tooth and when we told her about the tooth fairy leaving money under her pillow she was so scared. She did not want the tooth fairy to come into her bedroom. This pillow was perfect she could hang it on the door knob and the tooth fairy would not have to come into her room. She was so happy when she discovered the coins the tooth fairy left in her pillow. Great Idea!

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I purchased this little pillow from Amazon.com for my granddaughter when she lost her first tooth and it has been used several more times since. It's easy for the tooth fairy to use and great fun for a special little girl.

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My daughter loved getting this for Christmas. I think it took some of the fear away of her teeth coming out.

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My 6 year loves this. It's perfect size and great price. I like that it can hang on door rather then under the pillow? it arrived very quickly.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Safety 1st Activity Walker, Kenley Sound 'N Lights

Safety 1st Activity Walker, Kenley Sound 'N LightsOverall this is not a bad walker. My daughter is 7 months old and she started sitting in it when she turned 6 months. Her feet still don't touch the ground and I'm not sure whether that is because she too small for it, if it is too big for her, or both, but I'm optimistic that she will be able to walk around in it soon enough. I wish the people who made this would have made it adjustable so that I could get her feet to touch the ground, but it is what it is. It might be smart to compare this walkers to other walkers before you buy it though. Hope this helps somebody.

It's really a great walker for my baby...she enjoy walking and have fun at the same time..it's little light so it's easy for her to turn around by herself..

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When I first received this walker, I was very frustrated because my daughter's toes would only touch the ground if she leaned to the side (she's 9 months and in the 50% for height). I concidered returning it but decided not to and instead used it as a chair for her when I was prepping food in the kitchen. I'm glad I kept it because after about three days, the seat "settled" in place (I assume that's what happened; possibly it stretched) and now her feet touch the ground.

My daughter isn't particular amused with the attached toys but her cousin, who is about the same age, LOVES the toys. The noise making one does produce an obnoxiously loud tune but if you place a strong adhesive tape over the speaker (small hole on bottom), you can muffle the sound and neither of the babies that use mine have bothered with the tape.

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My daughter is 8 months old and in the 50th percentile for height; her feet do not even come close to reaching the floor on the lowest setting! The instructions say to lower the adjustment until your baby is comfortably standing, but your baby can't even stand because of the design of the seat; it has baby in the sitting position so that her legs are in an L-shape instead of downward. By the time my daughter will be tall enough to use this, she'll probably be walking on her own, rendering this walker useless. She was excited when we sat her in this, so it made me sad to see that she couldn't even operate it because of the height. I ended up pushing her around the living room a little bit just so she could have fun for a few minutes.

The wheels on this are cheaply made. They sounded ragged on my wood floors, and would catch a little when I turned the walker, so I imagine it won't roll much at all if you have carpet.

This item requires batteries, which come with it, but what they don't tell you is that you cannot change the batteries. There is not a way to change them at all! ...So once the batteries run down, this walker is no longer a "Sounds 'n Lights" walker, because there will be no more sounds and lights; there will only be slider toys and a push button.

The music on this walker is incredibly loud! It hurt my ears being farther away, so I can't imagine what it did to my daughter's ears sitting right there next to the speaker, especially if I had left it on for longer than the few seconds I did. There is no way to adjust the volume, either, so you can either not use the music or blow out your baby's eardrums.

The toy steering wheel was a joke, too. It seems like it's backward, and my daughter couldn't even turn it other than a few budges. It's in an awkward position.

I do not recommend this product whatsoever! It is a complete waste of money. The only thing good I can say about it is that it looks cute.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Sassy Gift Set, 3+ Months, Colors may vary

Sassy Gift Set, 3+ Months, Colors may varyMy 4 month old loves the little butterfly! The other toys don't really interest her as much but thats not to say that they aren't good quality toys. But I think its a great buy! It helped me alot in trying to get her to reach and grab on to objects. And if u put the butterfly in the freezer (the wings have liquid in them) it is great as a first teething toy! My daughter doesnt have teeth yet but she loves to put stuff in her mouth and there is a wonderful texture difference between the top and bottom wings. I have no regrets about buying this, it was a great price for quality products! The only thing I would change is that the little TV remote toy has three sets of matching buttons, and each of the matching buttons make the same sound. So instead of getting 8 different sounds you only get 5. And since the sounds are really short I think it would have been nice to get more sounds to try to catch a babys interest. But had I known the sounds it wouldn't have been a deal breaker.

My 5 month old son loves the piano and butterfly teether. The soft photo album is perfect to allow him to look at family pictures without worrying about damaging the album or it hurting him. My son hasn't really played with the remote control. I think he will enjoy it when he gets a little older.

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I bought this set for my daughter. She is 7 months old now and has been playing with this set for the past 4 months. Her favorite pieces are the piano which plays music and lights up when you hit the keys and the photo album. I put 6 pictures in the photo album of our whole family and it's a great church toy. The butterfly can be put in the fridge as a teething toy with it's gel filled wings and the remote control makes noises but does not light up. She plays with all the toys and they are still in great shape. Very happy with the quality of this purchase and that these toys have kept her interest so long.

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We got this set for our daughters 1st Christmas. I knew at 2-1/2 months, I knew they would be toys she grew into. The book was an immediate favorite.

The other toys are a little heavy & awkward.

At 5mo she started showing an interest in the butterfly & piano. The little remote is too big & the buttons need a force her little fingers can't muster.

I suspect in another month (maybe even another week) she'll be swinging these other toys around with a smile on her face!

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I love Sassy toys and this set is great all around. My grandson loves the little blue toy that plays music!

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Brainy Baby Animals Flashcards

Brainy Baby Animals Flashcardsthe hard cards are a blessing for my son that likes to bend and rip any piece of paper he sets his hands upon. We love them especially when I start imitating the animal sounds. he plays wqith them all the time and they are a must have for any toddler to encourage recognition and attention

I bought these for my 20 month old son. He really like looking at the pictures and can now name all the animals. They are made of very heavy cardstock so they are very durable.

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Painted Wooden Spin Top

Painted Wooden Spin TopDont waste your money on this toy. I bought some as easter basket stuffers an they are very small, poorly painted and they dont spin at all! I know for the price I shouldn't have expected much, but I did expect it to spin!

It is cute, but it was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. The company though is great. I would order more items from them, but I would make sure to read more of the descriptions. I bought it for my 6 month grandson, but since he couldn't use it, my 25 yr old daughter loved it.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Little Tikes 3-in-1 Trike (Purple)

Little Tikes 3-in-1 TrikeEven with both of my hands on the handle, this thing nearly tipped over NUMEROUS times, even on flat terrain. It DID tip over once (during my baby's final ride), but luckily we were still on carpet. However, he still hit his head. He just leaned over a little bit to reach for something and down he went. I promptly returned it to Costco. It's a shame they made the center-of-gravity on this toy so high because babies really love it, especially if you get the one with the steering wheel, like I did. VERY DANGEROUS!!! I'm guessing this toy will be recalled at some point.

I bought this for my daughter's first birthday and she LOVES it! The steering is NOT the best, and is actually pretty tricky, but she loves it, so I'll put up with it! She doesn't really like the shade being anywhere but over her because she wants to see everything, so I haven't had a chance to really see how well that works for her! Other than that I wish the dump bucket was a little stronger...she dumps it all the time on accident and it scares her.

I would definitely recommend it despite the tricky steering! It's worth the smile on her face!

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my daughter loves her purple tricycle. I like the fact that it grows with her and it will last a long time, until she's ready for a 2 wheeler bike :)

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I bought this for my daughters 1st birthday.. she loves it. But I'm going to tell you, if you have any hand problems then dont buy this. It isnt easy to control for the adult pushing. Thats why I gave it only 3 stars. It tells you its easy but it is NOT! other than that, the kids love it. Sometimes you just have to endure the pain for the kids..

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My daughter is 2. Wished I had bought this earlier as it would have saved my back. I like that you can disconnect the wheels so your child's legs don't get caught in the pedals. Also like the feet rests as another option. I can steer with the back handle to keep her straight. She is now starting to pedal herself so I can help her when needed. Love the flexibility and the fact the bike grows with you. Found it cheaper than most places & only paid $79. Exactly what I was looking for at a great price.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Baby Einstein Caterpillar and Friends Play Gym

Baby Einstein Caterpillar and Friends Play GymWe like:

The movement-activated star that lights and sounds.

The variety of toys.

The print of the mat combining real images and illustrations.

You can attach toys to the mat, not just the arcs above the baby.

We don't like that much, but tolerate:

Polyester fabric is too... "slick" so baby can't gain traction during tummy time in order to crawl.

Rings for hanging toys are not enough. Some of the toys would be too high so we got some extra rings and used then to also hang other soft toys we had. You could get the Bright Starts Lots of Links.

Hope my review helps you.

I like this little gym, but I do have a few complaints about it. I'll start with what I like.

Pros:

* Very bright and cheerful

* Toys are cute and interesting

* Has a small footprint

* Easy to assemble

* I like the music on the Star

Cons:

* It's smaller than I would have liked

* I was afraid the Star that blinks and plays music would give my daughter a stroke. The blinking light was so fast and crazy it scared her, so when we use it, we lay it face down on the floor, which negates half of its purpose

* The material is very slippery, so when my daughter started rolling, she would slip around and then get caught up on the arms

My biggest complaint is the Star and how fast it blinks. Had I known this before I spent the money on it, I would not have purchased this item.

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This playmat is great, and the reason is the light-up musical star. My seven-week old daughter smiles and even coos everytime I lay her down on the playmat and turn the star on during her activity time. It is so cute.

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I really like this play gym so far. We just got it two weeks ago for my daughter who is now 11 weeks old and she seems to like it so far. The toys that come with it are very good, some even labeled in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French) to help when your baby is old enough to identify shapes. The theme of the mat is garden/outdoors but most of the images are based on basic shapes (circle, square and triangle) so your baby can identify them there too. I really like this mat above others I have seen because many of the images are "real life" images that look like photographs rather than the cutesy cartoon drawn images on many mats. This will help my little one connect to how things look in real life as well. The colors on this mat are brighter which I think stimulates better than pastel colors.

Since my daughter is so small still, I traded out some of the toys that came with it (the teether leaf and some of the hard hanging toys) for some softer toys we already own until she is bigger. I gave it 4 stars only because I am concerned the fabric for the mat may be too slick for my daughter to get enough traction to pull up when in tummy timefurther use may prove this wrong.

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I bought this gym for our third baby with a gift card someone gave me because our older Baby Einstein gym was worn out after being LOVED by 2 kids. I am so disappointed we loved the original, but this one has some huge flaws, mainly in the setup. Since the bars do not cross, the gym doesn't just "pop" open when you put it down, so you have to use two hands to set it up (which is not easy to do when you're holding a baby at the same time). It also doesn't lie flat; the edges of the mat curl up against the bars because the clips are so far underneath. Also the toys are huge and made of hard plastic, so they hang down low (even from the top rings, the dog and frog practically hit my baby's head). Lastly, there is no support pillow with this one for tummy time. Unfortunately we washed the mat before we set it up, so there's no way for us to return the gym for a better one.

Monday, January 6, 2014

PlanToys Mini Excavator

PlanToys Mini ExcavatorLove Plan Toys non-toxic, wood vehicles. My son loves them now and is still fairly young. I'm sure they have many playful years to come!

I love that this toy is wood and safe for the baby. My 9 month old loves spinning the wheels and playing with the arm.

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Provides hours of fun if your child is into trucks. My 18 month

old grandson loves it. I actually have to take him to where trucks

are working to see them in action. He gets very excited about this toy.

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I have purchased several Plan trucks for my toddler grandson. He loves this one with the moving arm. Plan trucks are solid, well-made, and fun for little ones. Size is good for the toddler's hands.

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I bought these for my five week old son, who won't be able to play with them for at least a few more weeks, but I just LOVE them. I have been very pleased with all the wooden toys by this brand, and think the quality is far superior to other wooden toy brands I have tried. For now, they look great on the bookshelf in his room but I am confident that he will love playing with them in the very near future.

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Taggies 5" Colors Rattle, Cutsie Caterpillar

Taggies 5' Colors Rattle, Cutsie CaterpillarWhen I first heard of Taggies, I thought was a silly idea, but my 1 year old loves these things. I started recognizing that he was playing with the tags on his blankets and jackets towels. So I decided to buy one of these things, and he absolutely love it. I bought the fleece blanket surrounded by tags, and he would be in his crib playing with it quietly. So if you see your child playing with the tags this would be a great toy.

I think my DD was just too old for this when I purchased it at 5 months. I thought she'd like the tags. She was sort of interseted in the rattle noise but not in the actual toy.

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I bought this for my daughter and needed to wash it the first day we had it (fell in a dusty area) and after one wash and dryer cycle it is already coming apart at the seams. My daughter likes it a lot, and she likes the tags, but I think I'll probably have to throw it away in a few days as the stuffing is already showing.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Russ Berrie Babies Love To Learn 16" Kitten Activity Doll

Russ Berrie Babies Love To Learn 16' Kitten Activity DollThis is super cute and I want to give it 5 stars but my 1 1/2 daughter isn't as in love with it as I thought she'd be. It has lots of great fasteners on it and is super cute though.

My granddaughter immediately adopted a new "baby" when she opened this Christmas gift. She loves it and I think it is so cute! It fits well into the Ergo Baby Doll Carrier that we bought to go with it. She wears it all the time and can't go to sleep without her "baby.

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I bought it as a gift to send out of state so I don't know how effective it is as a teaching toy, but it's well-made and adorable. Soft and cuddly. I think any baby would love it.

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I know every child is different, but my daughter is not particularly fond of this doll. I thought she would really love it because of the "learn to dress" features, but they just didn't keep her engaged. That being said, the doll IS well-made and darling, and it's cute just to play with as a doll.

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Camden Rose Hardwood Circle Stackers Toddler Toy

Camden Rose Hardwood Circle Stackers Toddler ToyAnything made with care and with beautiful wood like this is great for babies and children. I absolutely love this product, and I love this company. I would, though, take care to hold the baby up when playing with this toy if the baby is still wobbly. There is a hard piece of wood coming through the center that, if landed on, might hurt the baby's mouth or eyes. My recommendation: PURCHASE, FOR SELF AND AS GIFTS.

We love this toy. It has multicolored wood and is great for a Montessori or Waldorf environment! You need to wash it with soap first.

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Although our four-month-old is too young for it now, we bought this stacker toy for its beauty, and its simplicity. Being that it is natural, and free of dyes, we will feel secure when our son extends his interest to it.

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Such a nice change to plastic toys. My 10 month old absolutely loves playing with this and it is very nicely made.

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Love Camden Rose products! Quality at your fingertips! Not only does my daughter love to play with these, I do also!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Bright Starts Tug Tunes Monkey- 4 Melodies

Bright Starts Tug Tunes Monkey- 4 MelodiesThis was a baby shower gift for my son. This monkey was perfect for my little boy. It plays fun music that I don't get annoyed by like many other baby toys. It attaches easy to many things. My little boy likes to chew on it. He can't really pull it for music on his own yet so either I do or my 4 year old does it for him.

I adore the music it plays! Not annoying at all. Very cute toy! Seems durable and my little guy can get a good grip on it to turn the music on.

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My 5 month old loves this toy. It occupies her while we are driving and it is sensitive enough that she is able to pull on the toy to make the music come on by herself.

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I bought the monkey version of this toy for my then-ten-week-old son to encourage his burgeoning interest in grabbing things. Though when I tried the toy in the store it seemed very easy to trigger the music, it wasn't until he was about sixteen weeks old that he was strong enough to do it himself. However, he was already interested thanks to the easy-to-grip leaf portion and the monkey's bright, engaging face. Now that he can make the music play, we hear it emerging regularly from the back seat (the toy lives on his car seat handle), but it hasn't yet driven us insane. (Parents, you know this is high praise.) The music is pleasant and not tinny, the clip is not too long, and the volume is easy to hear but also fairly easy to ignore.

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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Melissa & Doug Clacking Key Ring

Melissa & Doug Clacking Key RingI really like most attributes of this toy (or rather my son does), but the paint issue really irks me. I unfortunately hope I can still return it because my son can't play with it. Even if the paint is nontoxic, I still don't want my 4 month old son to ingest it. Shame, really, because it is otherwise quite cute and well constructed.

I love Melissa and Doug because they use non-toxic materials and you can trust that the product is safe. The picture does not really show how big this toy really is. My baby likes it, but if it was a bit smaller it would be easier for her to bang around, and probably more fun.

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these large clacking keys came in a wooden box. To give you an idea of how bad the paint issue is with these keys, some of the paint on the keys had rubbed off on the wooden container while it was still in the package! given the size, shape and recommended age range for these keys, melissa and doug can't possibly expect that these keys won't be mouthed and bitten, yet they use a paint that immediately chips, flakes and rubs off. 30 seconds of toy testing would be enough to demonstrate the problem. Since this toy does not appear on the manufacturer's website, I don'y know if it is a discontinued item or what, but I would have to recommendagainst buying it.

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Our daughter was given this toy as a gift and after playing with it for about 10 minutes, we threw it in the trash. The paint started chipping off immediately and there is no way we were going to let her continue to play with it. I've noticed that every Melissa and Doug toy she's had does the same thing. We no longer buy anything from the brand and have asked people not to gift it to our little one.

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