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

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Step 2 Sizzlin' Shapes Kitchen

Step 2 Sizzlin' Shapes KitchenI like Step 2 products in general. The big components of their toys are still made in the USA and that is a big plus for me. I bought this for my daughter's 1st birthday. Its cute, but she never really showed much interest in it.

Although, now that she is almost 2, I think she plays with it a little more. She cracks me up with some of the things I find tucked into the microwave or in the refrigerator. She enjoys putting things in the sink and refrigerator and watching them tumble out and the shape sorter is a great. Her favorite thing about it, naturally, is thedifferent noises it makes.

Overall, a nice product from a good company. I would have given it 5 stars if it held my daughter's attention a little bit more, but I think it just depends on your kid.

Gave as gift to granddaughter at 16 months old. This is the first toy she runs to when she visits every time for the past year. She is now almost 2 1/2 and is getting too big for it but still loves it. What she loves the most are the electronic sounds -the sizzle when she sets a pan on the burner and the water sound when she pushes button on sink faucet. I've been looking for a bigger kitchen and am disappointed that I cannot find a larger kitchen with the water sound feature. The only thing disappointing with the kitchen is the refrigerator -the shelves are barely there and round so that nothing can sit on them and therefore is useless. But, this doesn't matter to granddaughter because she is happy using the stovetop, sink, and microwave.

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My grand daughter loves this. It's perfect for her small hands...not too big and not too small. Just the right number of extra pieces.Step 2 Sizzlin' Shapes Kitchen

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

The Muppets Romper And Headpiece Fozzie Bear

The Muppets Romper Costume, Fozzie Bear, Toddler SizeMy son wears 24months to 2T, and this toddler-size costume fits him well.

The body is one piece, and seems fairly warm--although a light layer of clothing will probably be needed by Oct 31st. The head piece just fits his head, but I guess it is to be tight.

What a find!!! Too cute of a costume. It's not as thick as I thought it would be. The tie isn't as cool as in the picture but it's still darling. My son is 22 months, and in 90% and the sz 2 worked great. Just don't dry it. The legs have velcro closures so you do need clothes underneath, which where we live is needed anyway. Oh, and the hat, the hat is to die for....way too cute!

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The costume is adorable and fits my son very well. However, the costume is all one color. The fur and the hat are all the same brown.

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I used this as a dog costume and as such only use parts of it. I found it durable and perfect for what I needed.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Emma Wall Border - 8" x 30'

Emma Wall Border - 8' x 30'The wall border is beautiful! The only problem is we ordered an excessive amount because Amazon (and a lot of other places) lists it as 8" x 30" and it is really 8" x 30 feet!!!

Emma Wall Border 8" x 30''

I have never decorated a room with wall paper or border but this was very easy to use and put up. It's an adorable print and one roll went a long way. I love it and would recommend this product and pattern to anyone looking for cute nursery ideas.

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The design is really cute and was there was enough of it to go around her room (approx 10 X 12), skipping her large closet and door. I'm only giving it 4 stars because I wish that it was a peel and stick. It's just a minor detail, as I realize that most qua lit wallpaper has the glue back. This is they type you need to soak to acticate the glue and then paste it to the wall and use a rag ad a straight edge to ease it onto the wall. It takes a bit of time and is messy, however it looks really nice!

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IS SUCH A GOOD QUALITY AND VERY PRETTY.

IT DOES WHAT IS SAID. IT IS EASY TO PUT ON, AND DOES NOT LEAVE ANY GLUE LEFT ON THE WALL, IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE IT LATER. WHEN I WAS PUTTING MINE ON THE WALL, I MESS ONE UP, SO I USED SPRAY GLUE AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY FINE, DID NOT MESS THE PAPER UP.

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I didn't find this pattern to be nearly as cute in person as it looked online. I ended up returning it. The color that looks tan is actually a green brown. I found it to be kinda ugly.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Baby Walker

Baby WalkerI researched many walkers before purchasing this one. Its made from wood and metal and is incredible quality. Its so sturdy. My son is 28 pounds at 10 months old and for him learning to walk this is perfect. No matter how hard he pulls on it or falls while using it, it does not tip over. My son can crouch behind it and pull up to standing and it does not tip over. I think its because the handle is shaped in a way that directs any force downward to prevent any tipping. The wheels have a rubber tread on them that lets it go smoothly on carpet and slows it down on our hardwood and tile. My little boy pulled up on the handle and walked behind it (for the first time ever) the day we got it! He loves his little wagon and pushes it all over the house. We put his teddy and some blocks in there or a favorite book and he screeches with delight that hes pushing those things around. BTW the walker is great empty too...you dont have to weight it down at all like some of the plastic ones.

This is such great quality, and a beautiful product and Im so glad we got it. Its going to last for this baby and future babies and beyond.

I purchased a similar Galt walker 18 years ago for my one year old son and his younger brother. Now, as I open a home child care service, I am delighted to see that it is still available with some new features such as the bent handle for even greater stability and the wheels are still rubberized for great traction and resistance. It was super sturdy before and is still! The new paint job is a bonus, too.

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I did a lot of reading reviews of all the wooden baby walkers and decided to go with this one just a few days before our kid's 1st birthday. It's not the $140-200 version of a wooden walker, but it's also not plastic or toxic-paint-fumed wood. I am thrilled with this purchase! The price is perfect for a well-crafted wooden cart, and with Prime shipping it arrived on her birthday as promised. Our daughter isn't walking yet on her own, but she immediately pulled up on this and took off, happy with her independence and smiling proudly. A few minutes later her friend had climbed in it, and our daughter pushed her around, both of them laughing hysterically. Obviously a toy like this should not be used unsupervised, because it could tip over and cause injury, but this really is a stable walker, low to the ground, good rubber grip on the wheels with a really well-made handle. Every day since we got it our kid spends lots of time pushing it around, then crawling in it and holding on while we push her around. Yes you will spend a good amount of time pushing your kid around in it, and the handle is kid-size, so bend your knees and try to keep your back straight. We took it outside, and she instantly started putting rocks and grass in it and pushing that around to unload it somewhere else. She also got in it one day and started propelling herself forward by rolling the wheels. It's amazing all the concepts she is putting together with this one item.

I had debated about this version vs the Original Activity Walker Supports Those First Steps, and after we realized that one is actually smaller than the blue/red one we went with this one. I'm glad we did. This one is still very small (and we have a tiny house), but if it was any smaller our daughter wouldn't be able to crawl in and out of it, which at this point is very important to her. I see her enjoying this for a long time, even after she walks solo, pushing her toys around and scaring the cats and dogs.

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My family owns a toy shop and this is the ONLY baby walker we sold as you cannot find better, sturdier, safer and well designed. The handle is shaped so that babies that cannot walk yet can pull themselves up safely without the walker tipping over (even with nothing in the wagon). The wheels have a center of rubber so that they do not slide even on wooden floors, also (as my mother was most concerned about) was the wooden front being rammed into furniture the design is so well done, the wheels come out about 1" from the front so that all that hits on the furniture is the rubber of the wheels and does not leave marks (even on wood). Prices vary, but i would pay ANYTHING for this, but nicely enough, it is one of the cheapest on the market especially for wood. Good luck trying to get your hands on these though as they seem to be sold out all over the place i had to put in 7 different orders to get 1, but it is worth it!

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We've been using this wagon for two years nowand it is wonderful! Heavy, so that it does not tip over when my son leans on the handlebars, but still maneuverable for a 1-3 year-old. We have been really hard on this wagonit's been used inside, outside, left out in the rain accidentally, used for rock and leaf collecting... we will need new tires for it soon, but that is more out of wear and tear. This wagon is built like a tank, and has been a lot of fun for our son.

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Sassy Rock and Roll Ring Stacker Toy

Sassy Rock and Roll Ring Stacker ToyI was a little hesitant to buy this toy after reading some reviews that there were "sharp" edges on this. Or that it is made of "cheap" plastic. When it arrived, I checked it out right away and the edges are all smooth. As for it being made of cheap plastic.... I would rather have BPA free plastic than poisonous heavy duty plastic? For $10 I'm not sure how heavy duty we're expecting this toy to be. My 6 month old loves chewing on the rings, and rolling around on the floor with this. I am so glad I went ahead and got this.

We bought this for our daughter for Christmas and she loves it. Very colorful and the rings are different shapes and colors. She loves to shake the hell out of the ball on top which is filled with beads. Only problem was that the item is different than the one pictured.

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We purchased this stacker as opposed to the FP stacker because the prices were different at the time, and this one was cheaper. Oops. The FP stacker, in my experience, is easier for babies to use. My two-year-old still has difficulty getting one of the rings off the post with this one. It is our pink ring, though I would imagine that due to poor quality control people might have issues with other rings on their sets. I need to remove the ring for him when he is playing with the stacker with his baby brother, otherwise he gets very mad at his inability to do something he knows he SHOULD be able to do. I can't even remove the ring without using both hands. Aggravating, considering this is a product that is supposed to be for babies with next to no coordination. I say buy the FP one, which seems to have better quality control. Unless the info I discuss below regarding rod diameter is important for you.

Somre reviews comment on the cool balls in the top ring. Yes, this is the most popular ring in the set. However, I believe other brands have this feature as well, if this is a selling point for you.

Other reviewers have complained that the rod is the same diameter all the way down, unlike other stackers which have a graduated taper. The complain being that kids "don't learn how to put things in the proper order, defeating the purpose of a stacking toy." I can't say I agree with this assessment. My son does enjoy putting the rings in various orders. Why not? He will learn "correct" order eventually. I think this allows for creative play. For example, as described under the product description proceeded by Amazon, you can stack the rings in reverse order and the roll it across e floor. My baby has officially declared this to be "cool."

Overall I would say this is a two star product in quality. It is tempting to give a third star for effort, but I will stick with my toddler's assessment on this one. Maybe some other folks will have better luck with ring diameter being consistent and won't have a frustrated two year old to deal with.

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I had the Fisher Price version for my older two kids and thought that Sassy is usually fine so ordered this for baby's first Christmas. Well it's going off to the charity bin. Thankfully a friend had sent baby the Fisher Price version for Christmas too so we have a decent ring-stack toy. Skip this and buy a decent one. It looks fine in the picture but is very light-weight.

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I bought this stacker toy as a xmas gift for my 8 month old daughter, Violet. I know this item is inexpensive but when it arrived, I was surprised by the cheap quality of the rings. They are made of very hard, cheap plastic. I am hoping that my daughter loves this toy regardless. Decent product for a low pricejust don't expect great quality.

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Buckle Toy "Bucky" Turtle

Buckle Toy 'Bucky' TurtleMy son, who is 2 years 3 months, is obsessed with buckles, so my cousins got him this toy for Christmas. He is quite delighted with it! I need to undo the buckles for him, but he loves snapping them back together and is becoming more adept at it. The color-coding reduces frustration, and he also likes zipping the zipper pocket on Bucky's shell up and down. Overall, a clever, cute, and useful toy.

My grandson is only 20 months old , but he loves to buckle things. He sits and plays with Bucky quietly for long periods of time will waiting in restaurants or sitting on the potty. It is good practice in matching colors and for small muscle development.

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My 17-month old has has this since Christmas and still loves it! The orange buckle came apart and needs to be re-sewn. Other than that it is a perfect toy that offers hours of entertainment for the buckle loving baby!

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My year and a half grand-son loves to play with buckles, either on his high chair or car seat, or wherever. This toy is great at keeping him occupied as well as offering some learning features such as the numbers and colors.

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My 17 month old tries to unbuckle everything, her high chair, her car seat, my shirts, her shirts, people's purses...the list goes on and on. This turtle is great for her to practice those fine motor skill. The turtle is a good size for bringing places, in the car, to church and restaurants. It also is quiet so it is a great toy for church and other places I do not want electronic toys. The toy is bright and very plush. SHe loves giving her turtle hugs. A great educational toy.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Wet Wheels

Munchkin Wet Wheels Bath Toy, Colors May VaryOk... it may be obvious to some, but it wasn't to me. When I looked at the picture and it showed 2 bath toys and the title said "Toys" in the plural, I wrongly assumed that you were getting both bath toy(s) for the $7.99 price. Add the fact that nowhere in the shopping process are you allowed to select which toy you'd like to order (the dolphin or the turtle) and it all points to the fact that you're getting both. WRONG!! You get 1 toy, and you get no choice as to which one it is. This is especially important since we have twins, but I would have the same frustration if I only had 1 baby... it just feels like false advertising. Next time I'll know to inquire with customer service. Not only was I disappointed for not getting both, but when I realized I had payed $8 for 1 toy, I feel like it was overpriced for the small amount of plastic involved in making this.

So how do I rate the toy... it's a nice toy.. very simple and does all that it should do. Floats like it says... rolls like it says... and basically is a bath toy (duh!). Nothing special... but at 12 months, my kids would probably be happy with an empty plastic pop bottle in their bath. :-D

The picture had shown two toys when I bought this item and the title is Munchkin Wet Wheels Bath Toys which would also lead you to believe you would receive two toys. We only received the turtle and I thought there was a mistake with the order. I think $7.98 is too much money to spend on this bath toy. It would be a reasonable price if you received both toys.

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I bought this for my grand daughter last year for Christmas. It is a great bath toy but can also be played with at any time. She actually carried it in her purse. She likes to play with cars and things like her older cousin and this is so cute.

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This is my sons favorite bath toy. Very cute. As with all bath toys you just have to make sure they have a place to dry or it will get funky.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Fisher-Price Big Discoveries Table

Fisher-Price Big Discoveries TableThis toy is easy to assemble, battery free, and loved by my 15 month old and her 2 year old cousin. Our baby loves the stacking rings, but is especially happy about the slot feature. The slot is also a favorite of the 2 year old. My child has never gotten her fingers stuck in the slot, as mentioned in a previous review, but I can see how it could happen.

On a side note, we bought this table to encourage our baby to stand and play in the hopes that standing play would encourage walking. It seems to have worked.

I bought this table for my 13 month old. The rings in the center that you push down into the slot are dangerous. When the child has to push down on the ring there is to much resistance and there fingers get hurt because there little hands go around the ring and go down into the slot with it. I called fisher price to inform them of the danger but I see its still on the market. Don't buy.

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My son loved putting the rings in the slot, but other than that, he wasn't entertained by it very long. It's great for babies that are just learning to stand because they can hold on it and have fun stuff to look at and grab. The older he got though, the less interested he was. He is 14 months now.

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I ordered this toy & received it 2 days later! Table is VERY EASY to put together. My 9 1/2 month old daughter LOVES this table. She is beginning to cruise & trying to walk & this table is small in height for her to grasp onto..I also like the fact that the legs are a bit wider so it gives the table more support/sturdiness. My daughter played with another similar play table that belongs to her 2 yr old cousin by Playskool & this one is so much better! The other table's legs are more narrow & whenever she leans a bit on it the table would move (even on carpet). This Big Discoveries Table does move a bit if the child puts all their weight on it but just keep an eye out for the baby. My daughter plays with the beads & rings that come with it. She doesn't know how to place the shape or stack the rings yet but maybe in a couple of months. Overall, I think this is a good toy if you want to help your baby learn to stand & be more comfortable walking/crusing a bit.

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Plus for parents: If you're tired of every toy on the market today being noisy and irritating, you'll love that this one has no lights or sounds or music. It's just good, old fashioned fun. And the learning is by interaction, not sitting there being mindlessly entertained. That also means this toy will hold its interest longer.

Plus for baby: This toy has several stations to play with. My 1 year old loves to pull the shape pieces out (he can't put them back in yet). True, I do have to retrieve them a lot, but at this age it's all about taking things apart so I'm used to it. He also LOVES to take the rings off the cone and put them in the slot. Even at his young age, it only took him a few minutes to figure out how to push them down. And it gives him no end of pleasure to put the rings and anything else small or flat into the slot and watch them come out below. He also likes to spin the wheel full of beads. But he hasn't figured out how to turn the little gears yet. I guess he'll grow into those, which is good-then this toy will be interesting still.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Yomiko Yomiko Bulldog by Russ

Yomiko Yomiko Bulldog by RussI gave my wife this stuffed animal as sort of a gag gift with her birthday present. She loves it! She loves how soft and "cuddly" it is. It actually hasn't left our bed since I gave it to her. Our "real" English Bulldog Rza tried to eat it a couple times but, hey that's what they do. Overall this is not cheap material, it's really soft and very well put together. It's not an identical bully but, it's close enough. I mos def reccomend it to any bully lover.

Made a great gift for SO. Has held up well to significant cuddling over several months, but will not last a lifetime.

There is a pretty awful looking tag that comes out of the dogs neck which was easy to cut off, though it was designed to stay there.

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I got this for my daughter and her sisters steal it from her all the time. I should have bought 3. They just love cuddling with it and playing. it is very soft and even cuter in person than the picture

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Boppy Garden Patch Play Gym

Boppy Garden Patch Play GymIf you purchased the Boppy Play Pad, you'll be amazed at the ingenuity put into the Boppy Play Gym. You've got everything from carrots that "shake, rattle and roll" to a musical queen bee with light up wings. If you're a first-time parent or caretaker who read constantly in preparation for your little one, you are well aware of those developmental milestones and will be quite pleased with this gym. You'll be able to do everything from encourage early tummy time to watch your toddler sit on this spacious pad and pretend to read books.

Your pediatrician is likely to discuss the importance of tummy time and will let you know when to start. When I reviewed the Play Pad I had a few suggestions:

* Take off your baby's socks so he or she will be able to push and reach for the toys on the edge of the mat. This mat is designed for easy cleaning and if you leave those socks on it can be slippery. Babies start to reach for objects beginning at two months.

* Start slowly and put your baby on the mat for only a few minutes at a time, gradually increasing the time. If you start early enough it will seem like a natural position.

* Don't put the baby down on with a full tummy as it can be very uncomfortable.

* Rotate toys on the mat to prevent baby boredom. When the baby is older you can alternate sides of the arch.

* Every baby is different so watch carefully to see what is liked and not liked about tummy time and work with your baby so the time can be a happy one.

Pros:

++ The over-sized pad is 36" x 36"

++ Both the pad and the pillow are wipeable for easy cleanup and machine washable.

++ The toys are specifically designed to match developmental milestones. For example, they are designed for when the baby responds to sound, recognizes faces, grasping items, they encourage the baby to reach, etc.

++ The pillow and bright colored toys make tummy/play time fun and easy.

++ When the baby gets to be approximately three months of age or older he or she will be able to bat at all the toys on the arch.

++ The toys are can either be attached to the pillow, arch, or the pad and will encourage your baby to reach. Additional toys can be purchased or you can be resourceful and add a few of your own.

++ You won't have to hold your baby all the time ... hands free and your baby will be busy learning those important motor skills.

++ The pad and pillow tuck away easily and are very portable.

++ Easy assembly and the toys can easily be rotated.

Con:

Would like to see a bit more padding. It's fine if you have the Play Pad on carpeting, but if you have hardwood floors or something similar you'll want to add a blanket beneath it.

This is an excellent, vibrant and fun gym. When your baby is younger you'll be shaking the arch, but before you know it you'll probably see a little foot kicking it. When they are much older you can remove the arch and attach the toys to the edges of the mat. I'm impressed with the design of the Gym and the "fun" factor. The baby seal of approval will certainly be stamped on this gym. The gym is durable and because the toys are attached they will be less likely to be lost in the shuffle so the entire gym can be handed along to another baby. If you want a great baby shower gift (or want to hint for one) this is a perfect choice!

My son loves this play gym! The Boppy pillow and mirror are great for encouraging tummy time. The colors are vibrant and the toys are appealing to my 5 months old. However, it is easy for my son to knock it over as he pulls on the toys hanging above him. Also, the slippery material of the Boppy pillow and underlying mat make it easy for it to slide off the mat when I put my son on it. I have been using a blanket under it to cause some friction so it doesn't slide so easily.

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We bought this play gym for our son 2 years ago and I absolutely loved it. The colors are great, the material was easy to clean (good for a baby with reflux issues), and the toys entertained him. My only real complaint was that the arches were fairly flimsy and he could pull them down onto himself when he grabbed a toy. As with any activity gym, it becomes much less useful once your baby becomes mobile. So when our son started crawling we packed it away. We recently got it out for our second child. Unfortunately, within 2 weeks the tubing that gives structure to the arches broke in half, rendering it completely useless. We will keep the toys as they are adorable, and we can still use the mat for tummy time. I contemplated buying another, but for the price I will go with one that seems more stable and likely to last longer.

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I really liked the garden theme of this play mat and all the toys that come with it. The major downfall of the play gym is that it is really unstable. It has fallen numerous times on top of my son and now that he's older he pulls it down. I think you can get a better quality play mat for a lot less money.

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We love it. He giggles the whole time. Wish the canopy was firmer material though, it hangs kindof low. Still a great purchase.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Disney Rollin' Tunes Dumbo

Fisher-Price Amazing Animals Disney Rollin' Tunes DumboMy grandson is 10 months old and already knows what to do with this toy!

And for it being Dumbo, which is Grammy's favorite, it's doubly special.

Service, packaging, shipping, price.. all were top notch!!

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Roll-Along Musical Pony

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Roll-Along Musical PonyWe bought this for our daughter's first birthday...she loves rolling all around the house through the rooms, bopping along to the music. This ride-on is cute and functions well. I like that it is up high off the ground, compared to other ride-on toys. Great for developing gross motor skills and balance. The price on amazon can't be beat! We also are prime members, so free 2-day shipping rocks! I ordered it on Saturday afternoon and received it Monday afternoon. Very satisfied customer.

Bought this for a present for my niece who just turned 1 in August. She loves the toy, and it's a great ride-on toy for toddlers. My only con is that it doesn't work well on rugs of any kinds, other than that, it's a good ride-on toy.

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We bought this as a Christmas present for our great-grand daughter who is 10 months old. The material used for the mane and tail are very soft and very securely attached. She loves it and it's very cute.

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Ordered this for my daughters first birthday and she absolutely loved it. Its very easy to put together and very durable. Its since been outside on my patio and has gone through rain storms amd still makes noises. Cleans up easily to.

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The horse plays a couple of different tunes and it is really easy to ride. My grand daughter loves this pretty toy.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Stripes and Brights Scraptopus Toy in Multi Color

Stripes and Brights Scraptopus Toy in Multi ColorIt is not a rattle, doesn't crinkle, has only one texture and no sound....I knew all of this before buying it and wanted to give it a try anyway...My daughter likes it but doesn't love it like she loves lamaze toys for example (but those r not organic and have polyester fibers coming out through the pores of the fabric.) She is attracted to the colors and the tentacles are easy to grab, put in her mouth, etc. But after 5 min she is done exploring it. Also, It takes long for the cotton inside to dry after washing and I wonder how sanitary that is. She loves to chew on the tag, I hope the ink is also natural and organic but it doesn't say. But I can always cut it off if it bothers me much.

My daughter likes this toy. It's colorful, soft, and easy for her to chew on the 'legs'. It's also a great size for little people, not so small that it makes me nervous but not so large that it overtakes my little kid.

I like it because it's organic. Overall we are happy, there isn't much more to say about it!

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Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. Very colorful and perfect size to hang in the car. And most importantly, NOT made in China!

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I purchased this for my 3-month old niece, and she loves it! She enjoys grabbing onto the individual pieces, and the toy is soft and durable enough for her. Very cute to boot!

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I bought the Scraptopus for my almost 3 month old daughter, and we both are so happy with it. She seems to love the happy face on it, and the tentacles are easy for her to grab and hold onto. It is super soft, and the loop on the top enables us to attach it to her gym, stoller, car seat, or whatever, by just adding a ring or clip. It's a great size, too large enough to hold her attention, but small enough for her to be able to manipulate. My one suggestion to make it even better would be to put some sort of noise maker inside, such as a chime or rattle. However, it's still a great toy as is!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Boba Fett Standard Child

Boba Fett Standard ChildMy son loved this costume for Halloween this year. It's a simple costume, which I got a little bigger so he could wear a layer of warm clothes underneath. The mask was easier than others to see out of according to him and he said it wasn't as "sweaty" because of some air vents in the mouth/nose area. I would recommend ordering the blaster gun with it because we could not find one anywhere. For the price, it was spot on. He'll wear it playing now probably till he out grows it.

THe costume came in speedy time and in great shape. The plastic mask was a hard plastic and durable. It was not the flimsy type found in most costumes. The only small concern was the cape only had one little velcro fastener and it was in the middle of the cape. It is easily fixed with safety pins at the opposite ends of the cape. My son loved his costume and didn't have troubles breathing with it. The mouth part has several slits wide enough to breath through. It is held on with elastic and velcro tabs on the mask.

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I purchased this costume for my 8 year old grandson in a size Medium. It fits just right in the length; a size large would have been too long. My grandson was thrilled when he saw it and wore it for hours on the first day. I convinced him that he needed to put it away or it would be worn out before Halloween. Fun rates a 5-star. The costume is made in China (thumbs down) and has the Star Wars/Lucasfilm trademark. The material is polyester and is thin but is adequate to go over clothing. The bottom hem on the legs has overcast stitching. I had a slight issue with the cape that just hangs in the back and is attached with a velcro square. It looks fine in the picture, but in person it looks dumb. Picture a towel hanging on a hook. So I pinned (to be sewn) the top corners of the cape to the neckline so that it comes over the shoulder and looks much better. The cape itself appears to be a quick cut & dash, no overcast stitching, has scalloped-cut edges to simulate it "waving" (I guess) and doesn't look like it will ravel. It fulfills his need for a Halloween costume.

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Great vendor to deal with, the mask to the costume got damaged in the packing process and the vendor had a new one out with in the next couple of days, good communication. Costume is good quality. Will definitely use this vendor again.

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I have got the costume for my 6 y.o. grandson, he loves it, may be I should take a bigger size, but it still OK.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Infantino: Monkey & Elephant Wrist Rattles

Infantino: Monkey & Elephant Wrist RattlesBought these for my 3 month old grandaughter. Specifically I was looking for wrist rattles with an elephant's face. She is teething and enjoys chewing on the nose as it is firm enough but doesn't taste of plastic. So far it is holding up just fine. The gentle rattle sound is just loud enough that she is reminded that it is there, but not startled by accidental movement when she is soothing herself.

I agree with the other reviewer here that the low rattle sound that it makes doesn't really get the baby interested.

Also after 3-4 months (my baby is now 6 months old), the lower part or chin part of the elephant rattle...the stitching came off. Therefore the cotton or whatever material is inside is now showing and coming out. I won't give it to the baby again because baby might choke on this fiber fill or cotton filler.

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Couldn't get the baby interested in these wrist rattles as they are too quiet. They are cute and seem to be well made but the low sound renders them unusable. Great return policy at Amazon so was able to get my money back.

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These are excellent wrist rattles. With these rattles kids can't throw them on the ground every two minutes so they're entertaining without causing parents to pick them up all the time. The animals are very cute and give kids something to chew on as well as shake. This is great for kids who love to crawl, roll, or toddle around since they'll enjoy the noise as they're moving around. And if your little one likes these you may want to check out Infantino Foot Rattles as well.

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Le compre esto a mi bebe de 3 meses y realmente me a funcionado bastante bien, tiene lindos y brillantes colores.

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Sassy Grasp and Glow Developmental Teether Toy

Sassy Grasp and Glow Developmental Teether ToyMy 5 month old son loves this toy. When he was 3 months old it caught his attention so much that he actually rolled over for the first time looking at it! Now that he is 5 months he loves holding it and making it blink on and off when he shakes it!

Baby fingers stick between ball and the frame:(( watch out for that...I did not know why she was crying ...he fingers got caught

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My son loves to spin the ball and watch the light spin in his car seat at night. Great distraction from the dark and it works great in lowlight as well.

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I got this for my little ones when they were still being swaddled. Later Caleb loved to crab it and roll the ball to make it flash. I think he was really curious, which was good, and that's worth it.

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I got this for my daughter for Christmas. She loves it. I put it in the car and she loves to.spin the ball to make it not as dark in the back seat.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Kidz Delight Smooth Touch Smart Phone, Black

Kidz Delight Smooth Touch Smart Phone, BlackI am giving it two stars mostly because one star means I hate it, and hate is such a strong word.

If you are looking for an iPhone knockoff to give your toddler to play with so he/she can leave your real phone alone, this is NOT the item to get. Any 18 months + toddler who have played with a real iPhone will not want to have anything to do with this. I think the more suitable age for this toy is more the 9-12 months crowd. My 19 months old, who's been using my iPhone since forever, looked at me like "are you kidding me" when I handed him this toy. I am returning it.

The biggest problem is, the photos are misleading. It makes it appear as if the toy has a screen like the iPhone and icons on them when you push, something will show up on the screen. That is NOT the case. There is no screen, unless you count the little dot on the upper left corner that lights up when you hit those buttons. The rest of the "screen" is just a sticker of icons, when you press "1", it just says "1". That's it! I realize $20 wasn't going to get me a real iPhone like toy, but still, this is maybe a $10 toy that's not even as good as some of the other toy phones on the market for the younger kids. Very disappointed.

I was really excited when I saw this phone on Amazon. I even preordered it! My 11 month old son is obsessed with my iPhone. The product is MUCH different in person than the one picture Amazon had up. I've included some photos so you can see what it actually looks like. The screen doesn't light up or act like its a real phone at all. Its a cheap sticker stuck onto a giant piece of white plastic. The phone is much larger and chunkier than a real iPhone, and honestly doesn't resemble it at all. Its not even fun to play with. My son took one look at it and tossed it aside. I already returned it. I might have kept it if it was around $5 (I paid $21.99 preordered), but anything more than that is NOT worth it.

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I sort of thought the whole screen would be backlit like a real iphone, but instead only one small circle icon in the upper left lights up. The rest of the buttons are just a big sticker that covers the whole front of the screen. The sticker and phone are good quality and appear to be well made.

The sound is not to loud, not to soft, just right.

The buttons are easy to press and you dont have to press down very hard at all, which is nice! It is slightly larger than a real iphone.

Overall I'm happy with it and my son seems to like it. i just wish i knew that only one small icon lights up and the rest are just an image.

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I was very excited about this product when I saw it on the Amazon site... until I received it. The appearance is nice. It's light and colorful and grabs your child's attention. HOWEVER, just after a few days of use... the Keyes started to malfunction. Some when pressed didn't say anything. Other times... the correspondence didn't match what was being pressed. Everything on the phone was screwed up! Colors, numbers, & the animals were all mixed up. Definitely not something to help aid a child's learning process... Good grief! I had it less than a week and have already returned it! Big waste of money!

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Our little guy does carry this around like a little cell phone. It's cute, has some little rings to it. He likes to push the buttons and hear the little voices.

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Monday, November 25, 2013

Kids Preferred Attachable Light Up Musical Toy, Winnie The Pooh

Kids Preferred Attachable Light Up Musical Toy, Winnie The PoohThis looks good and feels very soft. But the music and lights make the toy seems cheap. The sound is of poor quality and the lightings made the toy seem cheap.

Cute Pooh toy, but the music sounds like it's from a cheap greeting card--tinny, loud, and abnoxious. I think it scares my 30-week old who loves Pooh. Wish I could return it; only if I hadn't removed the tag.

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can't wait to give it for a baby shower along with all the other winne the pooh stuff for the shower

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Haba Posy Wrist Rattle

Haba Posy Wrist RattleThis is a great idea. Our daughter loved it when she was four months old but she pulled it off of her wrist in a matter of seconds. This rather defeats the purpose of having a toy attached to you baby. She still plays with it four months later but it isn't her favorite thing. It did keep her interest well when we first got it but at the time she wasn't really able to retrieve it if she dropped it so we might as well have purchased another cloth toy with crinkly material and a rattle.

This wrist "rattle" is adorable but it doesn't make any noise, so my baby can only look at it. I ended up buying some bright stars rattles in a pack of two for about $5 from Walmart. Much less expensive than the haba wrist rattles.

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