Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Nessie Loch Ness Monster
Friday, June 20, 2014
Especially for Baby Under the Sea Bath Squirtees
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Infantino Crib Companion Soother, Lullabuddy
This product could cause a baby to have a stroke one day LOL
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My newborn son sleeps a lot better and longer with light and noise going on and although I think the lights a little bright, especially for it being right by his face he seems to enjoy it. My son constantly stares at lamps, tvs etc.. so I knew picking a crib soother with both sounds and light was a better choice than just a crib mobile. The soother is adorable, stays attached well and the lullaby music is enjoyable.Read Best Reviews of Infantino Crib Companion Soother, Lullabuddy Here
I bought this elsewhere, but I wanted to get the word out not to buy this. I've had it a couple of months and it already doesn't work. It stops playing music after just a few seconds and doesn't light up at all. When it did work, the flashing lights were way too bright and the "lullabys" were too loud and not in the least soothing. You can't control the brightness or the volume. It is at least cute, so I left it is the crib for something for my daughter to look at. Don't bother!Want Infantino Crib Companion Soother, Lullabuddy Discount?
My 4 1/2 month old LOVES this toy. It is well made, very soft and the arms/feet/ears and material in general is great for chewing/sucking. It has two sets of velcro straps which helps us strap it to just about anything. This is perfect for daytrips in the car and is small enough and convenient to go in the diaper bag.However, like the other parents, I tried this in her co-sleeper the past two nights and it is WAAY too bright and loud for night time. The flashing light is perfect in the day but at night is more like a strobe light and too intense for her little eyes. During the daylight hours, she smiles like crazy and loves it. She doesn't smile at it at all when it's dim and actually looks a little alarmed and over-stimulated.
As a toy, FIVE STARS. As far as the name "Crib companion soother lullaby" TWO STARS. Not for bedtime. I am going to order the seahorse like recommended.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Mary Meyer Sweet Rascals, Terrence Turtle, 9"
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I found him!!! My 2 year old nephew Nicky lost "Turtle" about 4 months ago when some posh child nabbed it from a tots music group my sister ran..the toy had lost his head (dog accident) and my sister had had to sew it all back together to keep nicky happy.. he loved turtle more than an thing they were permanently joined together.. they aren't for sale online in the uk and I had no idea what they were really called... after months of internet searches I found him! best toy I ever known! one happy boy when it arrivesRead Best Reviews of Mary Meyer Sweet Rascals, Terrence Turtle, 9" Here
"Mr. Turts" is my daughter's favorite friend, she takes him with her everywhere she goes and has to have him to sleep at night. They're so cute together!Want Mary Meyer Sweet Rascals, Terrence Turtle, 9" Discount?
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Gund Huggybuddy- 18 inch
So, I found and read the reviews on about seven such "buddies." The Gund was certainly an excellent choice very soft, with one silky side and one plush side, and machine washable. The head size was a bit of a surprise, being larger than I'd imaged, but that's really no problem.
Be sure to get two one for normal use and one emergency "back-up" in case of loss or washing machne time, as children can get very attached to these little friends. Attachment to a small "buddy" however, is so much better than attachment to a large "security blanket" like we saw in the "old days."I LOVE Huggybuddy Lamb. I bought one for my daughter when she was 6 months old and now she is 8 months old and sleeps with it every night. Every time she's sleepy she'll burry her head in it's soft head. Extremely soft and it's silky body is perfect for her to grip at night. I would definitely recommend a huggybuddy!
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This is the most precious lovey. Most are really small and not super soft. This is so soft. The head is bigger than I expected but it is actually good as my son has gotten older.Read Best Reviews of Gund Huggybuddy- 18 inch Here
"Lambie" meet someone who is thinking about taking you home. They are contemplating letting a child love you deeply just as Livi loves you.Seriously...I have 3 daughters and unfortunately found the huggybuddies after the first. So my younger 2 daughters each have 2; however, the don't know they have two. I rotate them in the wash so that they wear evenly in case we ever have a true emergency of loosing Lambie or Piggy.
I originally stumbled upon huggybuddies after having a terrible experience with a similar type lovey from another brand. The bow was sucked off by my 6th month old and she could have choked to death on it. I liked these because they are well made without parts to come off (bows) or come out (rattles). I sew, so I know good quality when I see it. We love love love our huggybuddies!!!My daughter loves this. It's her constant companion at night time. It's such a critical element that I had to order a 2nd one to have as a backup.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
MAM Mini Cooler Teether with Clip - Neutral
This is the first teether he's shown much interest in. He seems to prefer it when it is chilled. The curved design really does seem to help him get it in his mouth. I love the leash but the clip is the same design as the MAM pacifier leashes and I find it a little onerous. It definitely does the job though!
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I purchased this for my daughter at 4 months -it was a bit big then but now at 6 months she loves it. I keep two so one is always frozen and ready for car rides or a walk. I love the little leash that keeps it clipped to her carseat or bib and thus doesn't get lost.A great little teether.
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I ordered this for our early teether thinking that maybe he could put it his mouth and would help his teeth and gums. However upon recieving ..this thing is massive what baby could get this in their mouth? I did not open and will be returning ASAP wast of money.Sunday, February 9, 2014
Rubie's Costume Infant Noah Ark Collection Oatmeal Bear Jumpsuit
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I bought this for my 6 month old son who's in the 50th percentile for weight, he wears a 9-12 month size in all his clothing so I bought him the 6-12 month size in this costume....the body portion is WAY too big, but the head piece is WAY too small. My son's head is in the 40th percentile, and I can't even get the chin straps all the way around. I'm not sure if I just got a defect, but just out of curiosity I put the head piece on his twin sister (who's head is much smaller), and it was really tight on her. Too bad because it's really cute, material seems soft enough etc... but it just doesn't fit right. I don't believe this would fit on ANY 12 month old if I can't even get it on my 6 month old.Read Best Reviews of Rubie's Costume Infant Noah Ark Collection Oatmeal Bear Jumpsuit Here
This costume is super cute, but I chose to order it from wal-mart for $10 less. Normally I buy everything from Amazon, not this time though.Want Rubie's Costume Infant Noah Ark Collection Oatmeal Bear Jumpsuit Discount?
My 10-month old son wore this for his Halloween costume. It was adorable, and we got many compliments. I was hoping the tummy would be stuffed, but it wasn't, however it was still cute. We didn't use the blanket that came with it--not really sure why it's part of the costume. My son seemed very comfortable in it, and we liked that the bottom had snaps at the legs so we could change his diaper easily. He started to chew on the part of the hat that was near his mouth, so I unbuttoned the top snap and he stopped. I wouldn't recommend this costume if your child is walking because the feet don't come off and I imagine it would be hard to get shoes on. It was in the 60s outside during Halloween, so we just had him in a onesie and socks underneath. The instructions say to hand wash, but I threw it in the washing machine on gentle cycle and it was fine. I let it air dry, though.Thursday, January 30, 2014
Durable Weather-Resistant Metal Rocking Seesaw
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Baby Pumpkin Costume
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Hape Eco Toys / 38-piece Animal Block Set
Saturday, December 7, 2013
My Geo Gym Baby Play Forms
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Lion King Disney Pumbaa Talking Doll Warthog Feed Me
Monday, November 25, 2013
Convertible Translucent Inflatible Sunshade Baby Float Age 6-18 months
The shade is a bit low, but worked fine since my son is young. I can see that it would be an issue for any baby that was a bit taller and older. As long as the sun was behind the float than it shaded just fine, which is the most important to us since we are in 100 degree weather in Arizona. It also was nice because the mesh in the bottom of the float enabled us to sort of recline my son (always watching and holding him of course). He really enjoyed himself.
All in all it was a great price and I do think we will get our money worth on this product. It is not as nice of a design as the $35-$40 floats but it blocks the sun and enables my son to have a good time in the pool!
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Yomiko Yomiko Cairn Terrier by Russ
This stuffed animal is soft and huggable and very durable.
Very highly recommended!!My real terriers have too much energy to be cooped up with me in an OTR truck. So, I got this guy to cuddle up in the bunk with at night. A girl is never too old for her stuffed animals!
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We Chose this particular puppy for our Memory Care Residents because of his realistic qualities. Our Residents love him!!!We love him too!!! Probably one of the best purchases made for them.The stuffed animal is very real looking and well made. I would recommend this to any child and adult! We have had Cairn Terriers for 30 years and this toy is very realistic.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Sportster Car
For Christmas we've ordered a number of catalogs with safe US and German-made toys, including Holgate's catalog, and have allowed our kids to browse through them and compose a wish list. When this little car struck my daughter's fancy, I was surprised. It didn't look exciting to me, but we were putting in a big order with Holgate, and the manufacturer's price is more than fair, so we figured we'd add it to her stocking (it's the perfect size for a stocking, by the way).
I was pleasantly surprised when we received it. This car is much higher quality than the images might lead someone to believe. It doesn't just look like a replicate of an old-fashioned toy, it plays like one too. It's got good weight to it, the wheels make this pleasingly heavy wooden sound when traveling across the wood floors and the car travels smoothly and easily, just as you'd expect. The little passengers bob around in their 'seats' in a really sweet way too. When I think of a toy, this is what I think this is the real deal.
My only caveat is that the little men, who measure 2.5" long by .5" wide, seem like an obvious choking hazard. The packaging says 18 months+ (and the Amazon listing puts it at 2 years+), but unless you decide to put these little men away for awhile, I'd recommend this to the 3+ crowd. This is more an issue of labeling, in my mind, than one with the toy itself.
All in all, a great toy. Safe paint and finishes, quality workmanship, and made in the USA. Its ok, my 2 1/2 yr old grandson plays with it sometimes, but prefers more of the "cars" look. Its kind of bland and the little people don't do anything for him-the dog likes them though!
One of those nice old style toys that doesbn't that quite have much visual appeal today.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Skip Hop Bath Spout Cover
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This is great. I can leave it on rather than take it off like some to pull for the shower. Our spout is one of the longest & there is still about 1/2 inch at the end that is not covered, but none on the market would. Daughter loves it & she can't pull it off :)I use to have the Sassy Soft Spout Tub Guard frog, which is absolutely useless in every way, I replaced it for this one, we have a long thin modern spout, and kind of nothing can be attached to it, the plus of this spout guard is that you can tighten it sideway using the whale flippers, which make looks ours like an anorexic dolphin, but at least, does the job properly :)I was worried this wouldn't fit since our faucet is 40 years old, and the shower diverter is in the back of the faucet instead of the front. However, it fits perfectly! The tail flips over the diverter and works great. It hangs low enough over the front of the faucet to protect her little head if she raises up under it. I can understand why people say that it would not stay on a faucet that has no diverter. It does slide forward, and is held on mostly by the diverter, and only slightly by tightening the fins. It is super easy to wipe clean and is made really well. I'm sure this will be the last faucet cover we will have to buy, and we will probably be able to pass it down. Plus, it doesn't have any goofy pictures or characters on it. Even the packaging was stylish. It's just simple and cute.Thursday, October 10, 2013
Edushape 4" Sensory Balls, Set of 4, Colors May Vary
I had my suspicions about this product's safety when I noticed that the balls have that beach ball "smell." I checked, and, sure enough, discovered the PVC.
It's such a shame that a mother must do detective work in order to confirm the safety of her child's toys!
******************UPDATE: 3/6/2013
If you read the comments for this review, you will see a response from the manufacturer which states that the balls are in fact made with PVC, but that the PVC is "phthalate-free."
After a brief internet search, I discovered that phthalate-free vinyl (PVC, #3) is a small step in the right direction-but that does not mean that PVC itself is safe. The vinyl chloride used to make PVC is a known carcinogen. Furthermore, the manufacturing process creates and releases dioxins that can be dangerous to factory workers manufacturing the PVC and harmful to the environment. I encourage you to type the phrases "phthalate-free PVC," "PVC," and/or "vinyl chloride" into your search engine of choice. It is quite easy to find information about the safety of PVC and its manufacturing process.
While I do not have the means to test this product for toxicity (and therefore cannot say with 100% certainty that the balls could cause direct harm to children), I stand by my decision to avoid the product due to what I learned about the chemical components and manufacturing process for PVC-whether it contains phthalates or not. I hope the manufacturer will consider a natural rubber or silicone alternative to these balls, because I would gladly purchase them.
To close, I'd like to respond to a few commenters who have attacked my desire to protect my children from toxins. First, I think it's a shame to attack a mother who is trying to act in the best interest of her children... especially when your attack includes narrow-minded remarks about my being from California. If these comments actually reflect your world view, I feel sorry for you, and I forgive you. It's also apparent that you do not know the facts. I encourage you to read up on this topic! The Environmental Working Group is a great resource and provides links to the research that backs up the organization's claims. Sadly, many people have no idea that everyday products (toys, household cleaners, toiletries, etc.) can contain alarming levels of contaminants and chemicals that are KNOWN to be harmful to humans (proven carcinogens, neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors, etc.) and/or the environment. Some products even contain chemicals that have been banned in Europe and Japan due to their known toxicity.
Yes, it's impossible to avoid ALL toxins... even I admit that! But that fact should not excuse us from caring. It's impossible to completely protect children from injury, but does that mean that people who childproof their homes are paranoid California hippies? Certainly not.
It is my hope that more parents will voice their preference for non-toxic products, and that companies will respond to the rising demand. Until then, I'll be happy to clean my home with vinegar, purchase wooden toys, use body products with a low toxicity rating (btw, there is an authoritative and credible internet database with these ratings), and live with the "California hippie" accusations! You call this behavior "paranoid," but I call it "smart," "fact-based," "intentional." It is borne out of my love for my children, my body, and our planet. I bought for my almost 3yr old boy who has SPD(sensory processing disorder) and he loves them, as does my 6 yr old son and myself. They are perfect for gripping, rolling, throwing, massaging and they are not sharp or harmful. I only gave 4 stars because it would have been better if they were all different sizes.
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I got these for DS's 1st birthday. They are soft but spiky. They bounce and withstand chewing. Since the focus is on Sensory Integration these days I figured these balls would be great for all in the household.They massage feet, too. :D
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My 1 year old loves it when we take off his shirt and roll these down his back and sides. They are small enough for him to pick up with both hands and he loves the feel. The balls seem to be well made and have a valve like a basket ball to fill them with more air if desired. Recommend to anyone.Want Edushape 4" Sensory Balls, Set of 4, Colors May Vary Discount?
Got these for my daughter's first birthday. They are easy to pick up and hold, and interesting because of the bright colors and bumps. I think they are a good choice. I think another reviewer said something about the bumps being "sharp", but I don't think so. Perfectly fine for 6 months & up, I'd say.Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Infantino Movers & Shakers Monkey ages 3 months
Friday, September 20, 2013
"Play a Tune" Baby Musical Toy Set
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Maple Landmark Wooden Top "Made in the USA"
The top spins nicely, is well machined but is pretty small and will most likely be lost under the sofa a week after xmas.This is a nice spinning top. Beware that you cannot choose the color you will get but i don't think that really matters.
The only worry I have is with the tip. Being made out of wood I'm worried that over time the tip won't be as pointy and so it won't spin as nicely. So this product might have a short-ish life span.
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These are well-made little tops with great balance! Has a gorgeous deep stain so I suspect that they will be able to take or ding or two without looking all marred up. Will make perfect addition to our Christmas stockings. Thank you!Read Best Reviews of Maple Landmark Wooden Top "Made in the USA" Here
I also expected more than just one top as the previous reviewer. The description probably needs to be updated to be more specific especially since the buyer doesn't have an option to choose which color top to purchase. Other than that, the product is fine.I wanted a no-frills top that wasn't made out of toxic chemicals. This simple, yet fun toy is a great tribute to old-fashioned toys that still deliver a lot of fun. My 21-month old likes this top. It's well made and balanced! Thanks for making a toy that isn't poison!
