Brainy Baby Animals Flashcards

I am really happy with these flash cards. They are what I was looking for. They are nice and sturdy and my daughter loves them. I didn't realize how hard it was going to be to find flashcards with real animal pictures. Most have cartoons. They also have good facts on the back for her l to learn as she gets older.

What I like about these flashcards is the parental/teacher instructions that come with them. They help you think outside the box when asking your child to make identifications. So, rather than just asking your child to identify what the animal is, you can ask, What color is the animal? or you can lay 3 cards down and ask them to identify, Which animal has fur? or Which animal lives in the water? or What animal lives in nests? or what sound does a peacock make? (which, by the way, is a high and long pitched squeal.) These fashcards have pictures of actual animals rather than drawings which I also prefer. It makes learning more accurate.

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Rasta Imposta Clown Girl

This Clown Girl Toddler Halloween Costume is nice and my daughter loved it but it is very poorly made. The material is very thin and comfortable but it tore after the first time in the washing machine.

the costume is cuter in the picture. the material leaves one wanting more, especially for the price. overall, for a one time use, it's okay.

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CHEFSKIN Baby / toddler CHEF SET: 1 CHEF JACKET + 1 HAT WHITE + 1 APRON, FITS 8 to 36 mos. LIGHTWEI

My 19 month old wore this for Halloween. He looked like a real chef. The jack is big, but you can roll up the sleeves. The hat was too small, but my kid has a VERY big head so no big suprise there. I do wish they made checkered chef pants to complete the look. Very cute and something he can wear if he wants to play chef in the kitchen.

LeapFrog Imagination Desk Learning System

Imagination Desk by LeapFrog

I purchased this portable coloring desk for my three year old daughter last Christmas who said "oooh, neat" then promptly set it aside as she became entranced with other trendier, flashier toys. A year later the majority of those flashy toys now reside in the bottom of her toy box while this desk gets trotted out almost daily. I have purchased several additional coloring pages along with the "On The Farm" cartridge because she loves it so much.

I like the fact that while she's coloring the cute and educational pages the toy "speaks" to her and teaches her important things like letters and numbers or, if she's in the mood, she can flick the switch and play a game (my six year old son prefers this button) or even have a song that matches the coloring sheet sung to her in a cute little voice. It's also very portable with a nifty little slot for the coloring pages and a holder for her crayons though I do wish it had a spot for extra cartridges (I solved this problem by buying her a companion tote for everything). And, after one year of constant use I still haven't had to replace batteries!

My only beef with this toy is that the plastic holder that you lift up to put in your coloring sheet often comes right off! The crayon holder cover also has this same problem. It is also difficult for little hands (and my slightly older ones!) to get the paper holder into the correct little grooves so the product will speak. My daughter cannot do this most times and even I sometimes have to try 3-4 times before I get it in correctly.

This toy is a great investment if you have a child who enjoys coloring. It may not get you that initial "wow!" when it's first opened (it's not Barbie or Pokemon, after all) but I can almost guarantee that it won't become another unused and lonely toy added to the collection sitting in the bottom of child's toy box. ~ Laurie Shallah

We bought this last year for our almost-three year old. It's a year later and she still loves it. Early on it took her a few tries to get the paper in just right, but it has been a favorite for whole year (coming from a child who changes favorites daily!)

It is easily portable, durable and has grown with her. Now that she has her letters and numbers down, we are working on telling time. She has even started spelling words from what she has learned about the sounds that letters make from the repetitive but effective letter song. You also can use blank paper and the music-only setting for free-form coloring and writing practice.

I do wish it held a few more crayons, but we just throw an extra pack in the bag. Another bonus: I haven't even had to replace the batteries yet!

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I use this with my 2 year old(27 mo), and the level is about right, I think a child who knows their ABCs etc would not appreciate it, but my son who was reluctant to use crayons loves to hear pooh bear or tigger talk to him. So he spends 30-40 min at a time coloring which he would not do previously. The basic ABC sheets are not very interesting, but we color a few of those and then move on to Pooh bear each day and I guess some of the information sticks.

For his age group, I have to play with him, but he is catching on to the go circle, and I am thrilled when he attempts to color within the lines, and matches specific colors with specific objects like yellow bananas... This is also a redesign. It does not have snap on templates with numbers, or the coloring template like the previous design. The blue lid which holds the coloring page in place does come off occasionally, but only if he tries to open and pry it off, not while coloring. I don't notice any problems with sensitivity so far, but if you are not right in the middle of an object, it won't identify it for you. Not a problem so far since he seems just too young for the game mode where this might lead to frustration.

For the future, I'm not sure if this toy will lead to independent play since you have to keep changing coloring sheets etc. All of which can lead to numerous toddler decisions and frustrations. Despite the high price, this is a great great way to encourage coloring / writing skills though for your boy who would much rather be playing with trains or cars.

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My son received this for Christmas last year. As I was going through other LeapFrog items, I noticed that the Imagnination Desk didn't have 5 stars. I am amazed! The toy is great. My child has high functioning autism and it was the best way for him to learn his alphabet. In fact, he learned all of his letters and the sounds they make in only a few days. The visual and musical combination while using a motor skill, I guess is what did it. I have loaned out my son's desk to other special needs children and they have had similiar results. I love that you can directly print new coloring pages from the Internet. We haven't had any type of mechanical problems and the page is always on the correct sensors. Any child who has been to my house has gravitated to this toy. It is a winner and definitely worth the money.

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I got this for my son, It sounded great, but the cover that holds the paper keeps comming off and the cover for the crayons also kept comming off, and to keep putting paper in and out to color was just too much for kids. Maybe if they had a constant roll of paper with refills or even have it computerized it would work, but it wasn't built for young children.

Teeboo USA Kidoo Pets Cat - Siamese (Blonde)

We really like how you can feed the cat and pet it! And you must pull its tail as a teaching lesson. It's a really great quality plush and all the sounds the Pet makes are fun.

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Step2 Click and Whirl Mower Blower

When my grandchild opened her Christmas present I was disappointed. The Step 2 Click and Whirl Mower Blower was much smaller then your production description led me to believe. Too short for my three year old.

I gave this to my son for his first birthday. Unfortunately, its not a good learning-to-walk toy because it tips over easily if he pulls himself up on it. However, now that he's 16 months old and walking well, I've given it back to him and he does really well with it. I haven't shown him how to take the blower off yet, I'm afraid he'll get frustrated trying to put it back on. We also haven't taken it outside yet, but it seems like it will do okay. The back tires don't roll on wood flooring, which I thought was strange. So, a little less control if you have a lot of wood flooring--it just slides along.

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My 17 month old son loves this mower. He pushes it all around the living room and has had it for over three weeks and is still amused by it (this is rare). It has no electronic component to it and I appreciate that it is one less toy I have to change the batteries in. It makes a clicking noise but is not obnoxious. There is little educational value to the toy but my son likes to mimic me vacuuming and I'm sure in the summer he'll enjoying mowing with dad. The blower component requires some manual dexterity that my son hasn't attempted to master but he likes to attach and detach it from the mower. It is sturdy and well-built and I am happy with my purchase.

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I got this for my 3 year old nephew and its more or a 1 year old! I was not very impressed!

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I purchased this for my 2 year old grandson who loves to "mow the lawn". It seems sturdy enough, however, the blower just does not attach well enough and it leaves alot to be desired as far as design and function. I think this lawn mower needs a makeover!

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Sakrada 10 Piece Block Toy

While these blocks are at the higher end of the price scale they are worth every penny. I bought my 18 month old son two sets and they are extremely well made. The wood is a high quality. There are no rough edges as I've seen on some wooden blocks. The paint is durable and can withstand everyday abuse from toddlers. So far no chips. Each one is a little piece of art and different in it's own way. From metallic paint to bells, pearls and mirrors, each one is unique and offers a different element to playtime. These will stand the test of time and I intend to pass them on to my grandchildren. I am looking forward to buying more sets in the future.

My daughter has these and I bought these as a gift for a friend's 2 year old. My daughter has been playing with these since she was 2 and she's now 5! Amazing what you can do with 10 blocks if you have a good imagination.

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I have bought HABA block sets for gifts for years and each time someone opens it there are great compliments on the style and uniqueness......and I know that they are very well made in Germany and will definately be something that can be handed down to the next generation. (also no batteries needed just imagination to play with these great toys!)

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This was meant as a gift for a 2 year old who loves playing with it. Good blocks, no sharp edges, and plenty of creative options for kids.

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These blocks are really colorful and fun. The different shapes make creating towers super creative and interesting. My son got them for his first birthday and all he did was chew on them, but now he's almost two and loves stacking them. We keep these in a bowl on our kitchen table and adults even like to play with them when we're just hanging out. Love these and plan to order more Haba blocks!!

Oeuf Toy Store - Walnut

We're not at all a tidy family and winter is always a challenge with all those gloves, scarves and hats. I was inspired to buy this by my friend who had everything organised and easy to access in it. It's worked really well, its great quality and a number of my friends have commented how good it looks. I think it would be good in a playroom too.

Rosebud Angel Costume

This costume is cute but the wings do not stay open. They will have to be pinned or something to keep them open. The quilting in the front was undone in one spot. My daughter (6 years old) loves it and looks like an Angel in it. :)

My 2 year old daughter wore this costume for Halloween this year. It is pretty well made (in the USA, which I like). We received several compliments on it and inquiries as to where we purchased it. It held up well considering it was worn by a toddler. The feather trim on the wing was pulled loose and had to be repaired before we left the house and the some stitching on one of the sleeves came loose half way through. Not too bad overall. Very beautiful and better quality than most costumes I have seen.

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This was so cute for my 7 yrs old daughter for Halloween. It's true to size but she had to where a white shirt underneath so it would no itch her skin. The only down side to this costume was where every she went she left a trail of glitter. Other the that it was the prettiest angel costume I saw all night.

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Very good quality and beautiful. It has a lot of glitter. The quality of the material is excellent. I recommend it.

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I bought this costume for my 5 year old daughter for halloween. She loved it! She was so beautiful in it and got all sorts of compliments! Would highly recommend!!

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Gund Baby Meme Monkey Pink 16" Medium Plush

Very sweet & innocent looking and very soft & smushy. My four year old daughter wants so much to "make her happy" so carries her around and treats her like her baby. "Pink Monkey" was a huge hit at Christmas.

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Giggling Elmo Costume

Once my son got used to it, he didn't mind wearing it. He hates hats and hoods,but he wore it like a champ on Halloween.

Previous reviews state that even though it's advertised as 0-6 months, it's actually 12-18 months. We ordered anyway because we have a larger 7 month old and decided to take our chances. It is terrible that even after the reviews, no one has fixed the product description. I thought maybe it was just a fluke that the wrong size was sent before, or that the product was just labeled incorrectly....but the packaging clearly says 12-18 months and the costume is most definitely not for an infant.

Also, the package was open with costume hanging out when I opened the box.

It also has one broken snap, so we will have to fix that since we don't have time to return it and get another one.

This is supposed to be a brand new item that we paid full price for...description incorrect, out of package, and broken snap really ticks me off. Yet on the plus side, it is an adorable costume..nice and light for babies who don't want big heavy costumes on their heads...and the Elmo voice box is a very cute touch that makes our little boy laugh.

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It says infant on the page but what you get actually is for 12 to 18 months old. They should have been more specific since I have a 3 month old only. Sadly, I have to return this product.

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The description says "Newborn size 0-6 months." It is Not. It is 12-18 months, and Amazon didn't just send me the wrong one after I got it I called the Sesame Street store, and they said they don't even make it in a 6 month size. Needless to say, it is way too big for my 5 month old son. It would have been very cute, though, if it came in the correct size.

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I bought this for my 13 month old son. He is obsessed with Elmo! This was a great Halloween Costume for him. The color is perfect. Only complaint is that the head part didn't stay on that well. It kept falling off his head.

Bright Starts Having a Ball Press & Zoom Pals - Airplane

Really cute bright and colorful. Easy for little hands to grasp and play with. This one is starting out as a nursery decoration for a baby boy, and will go into his toy box when it is time.

LANCO Natural Rubber Toy, Fish

When I started seeing all my friend's babies with "Sophie the giraffe" I wondered what was so special. I understood the natural rubber and food grade paint as great for babies, especially since now a days everything is made in China. The fish wasn't cheap but I thought it was neat looking. Well it was worth every penny!! My son loves it, even more then the Sophie I broke down and bought too! He likes that he can squeak it, hold all of it in his hands, and the tail and fins get in all the little teething spots. I highly recommend it as an alternative to other overly popular rubber teething toys.

I was searching desperately for some non-toxic bath toy for our 8 months old, and ended up buying this fish, among some others.

It is much better than I expected, it is big, painted in interesting colors, very light, so it is easy to grab, it squeaks and it has a great rubber texture, that is fun to explore.

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This is just aodrable. I love the fact that this was a toy that a child can chew on. Everything is non-toxic and safe and there are no small parts. It was so much smaller than I thought. On the upside, though, it fits perfectly into small hands. So it is perhaps perfectly sized !!!

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Sweet, colorful and perfect for teething. Bonus squeak to interest baby. Soft and pliable unlike cheap plastic teether toys.

Would highly recommend.

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Was looking for a soft, but not cloth, product my 8m old could hold and chew on. She loves the soft material and the look of the fish eyes.

Levels Of Discovery Prince Rocking Horse Dark Blue

This is a very cute and durable toy! At first i was a little scared when it came in the mail and i realized i had to assemble it.. i am not good with directions. But it was very easy even had stickers :D My son really enjoys it! It is also very well made and very pretty! It is a little pricey, but very well made.

This rocking horse was purchased for my grandson's 1st birthday. I put it together in minutes with no trouble. When it was brought out for his party, everyone in the room was very impressed. He loves it, he stops his play often and runs over to touch it. I am very please with this purchase.

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Turbo Touch

I bought this toy for my two year nephew for his birthday. It does not function as advertised. We changed the batteries, and it seemed we tried everything, but it wouldn't go. don't waste your money

My 2 year old grandson liked the car once he was able to figure out how to make it go. The car was smaller then expected but made well.

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Dandelion Organic Baby Doll Rattle, Brunette

I bought this when I was pregnant with my daughter because it was organic. It's hard to find toys that are suitable for infants and aren't made with plastics that are toxic. The construction of this doll is phenomenal. It holds up well to being gnawed and slobbered on, and pulled in every direction. I've washed her multiple times and the colors hold true. The material is really nice and soft. The rattle is also a big hit. Definitely recommend. I've purchased multiple other items from Dandelion following this because I was so pleased.

This is soft and quite cute. My three month old can hold her well. I like this doll but didn't realize just how small she was. I thought the listing said 8 inches. She is just about the size of my hand. But she is of nice quality and very cute. A keeper.

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This little doll is cute. Great quality that I'm sure will last. I've also washed the doll a few times now that my baby is teething and drooling all over things, and it washes nicely.

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Bought this for my daughter at 4 months and she loved it. Great size and weight for little hands. Nice sounding rattle makes noise easily and is not too loud.

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I just love this little rattle. She's adorable, made well and makes me smile when I look at her. I can't wait to give it to my little girl (when she is born!) I'm also impressed with how thorough Dandelion seems to be about environmental responsibility. The packaging is made with 100% recycled paper printed with vegetable inks. The doll is made of organic cotton & filled with corn fibers. They even donate a portion of their sales to support cancer research. From what I see, I like this company and will look at more of their products for my babies.

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Just realized Dandelion products are made in China. Boo. I will keep 5 stars for the rattle though, as I am rating the rattle and not the company. Also, unfortunately most of our products are imported by companies who do not even acknowledge the environment, so I still appreciate Dandelion's sustainability. If they make a move to the USA, it would be perfect, as they are an American company.

Baby's Busy Phone Toy

This phone doesn't hold babies' attention. I have given it to 3 to try, and they all got bored. It has one spinning ball, one squeaker button that doesn't work very well, and one dial that is hard to turn. There are much better activity toys out there.

Simply Natural Puppets Lion

I really wanted to get a puppet that I could use to entertain our 2 month old daughter, but alas, this is not the product. I love the fact that it is all natural and feels soft and durable, but I can not properly fit my hand inside to make it work as it should. I don't have really big hands, I would say I am an average sized woman, but it is impossiable for me to get each of my fingers where they need to be in order to interact with my baby. I think a child might be able to work this product better than I can, but I won't be able to test that theory for a few years yet. As of now it is really just another stuffed animal.

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Juno Baby - Super Duper Deluxe Edition

The question you need to ask when you consider Juno Baby is your tolerance for annoyance if it brings a smile you child's face. My wife and I can handle about 10 minutes of the *vocal* portion of the cd before we switch over to the instrumental portion (which is very well done). Let's be clear the words of the songs are imaginative and educational. The arrangements are very professional (and not the dreaded synthesizer garbage you get from some other children's cds) and well done. The problem is (for adults) is that the vocals are done in character. This is tolerable when you are watching the animated show, but for some reason it becomes very annoying when it is on an audio CD.

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Our personal favorite is the song "Broccoli" it is a very cute song

Again, the vocals can be annoying BUT there is an instrumental portion of the cd and it alone is worth the cost of th cd

The songs do support the Juno jr. Dvds and videos. if your child has never seen any of the Juno Jr. videos they may not *get* the music, and it would certainly lose some of its charm.

Also, if you are looking for a Juno Jr. video, I would recommend Juno Jr. -The Day the Music Stopped which is very well done

Final Verdict I will echo everyone else in saying that the vocals are annoying, BUT there are still redeeming qualities which make it worth consideration.

3 1/2 stars

I was given this CD as a gift and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. My kids (2 and 5) were held captive by the characters voices and I found the music to be not at all grating (like most kids' cds can be!). We had seen the dvd's before at a friend's and my daughter was drawn to the character's (in particular the cat and the bumblebee) and she loooved it. Happy to be listening to something other than Elmo!!

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My 5 year old loves music. I try to expose her to a wide variety, including top 40, hip hop, classical, country, etc. She loves Juno Baby! I knew she would, since she loves Disney's Little Einsteins.

This CD gets played quite a bit. I'm glad my daughter is learning such an important appreciation for music as well as having fun.

I will definitely purchase more Juno Baby items!

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My 2 1/2 year old daughter has enjoyed the songs on this CD and asks for it in the car now. After 3 listens she is already singing "Broccoli". I suspect that being more familiar with Juno products will lend more meaning to some of the songs. While most children's music or shows prove ultimately irritating if heard or viewed enough times, this one at least doesn't irritate right away.

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The CD is absolutely wonderful. My kids listen to it in the car (and sing along of course!) and before bed (and sometimes all day long) LOVE it. Though geared for kids, the music is sophisticated enough that as an adult, I love it, as well. Not something we'll get tired of, like most other kid-based programs out there. This is a truly wonderful company with an amazing line of music/dvds.

Note, we did view the DVDs with the kids first before playing the CD; you will appreciate the CD (sing along songs) so much more if you watch the DVDs first. The kids love it because they knew exactly which character is singing which song. The orchestral songs are perfect for bedtime, too :)

Dandelion Pink Organic Toy Flower Book

I gave this as a baby shower gift with other organice clothes. It was the hit of the shower as it made a crunchy noise and was cute and for a baby girl.

My daughter liked it at first but now is bored with it. Its cute but my main issue is that she wants to 'teeth' on everything and this frustrates her because she cant get it in her mouth to bite on easily. She sort of flattens it on her face instead of biting the edges and gets really mad.

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