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Sunday, August 24, 2014

High Back Full Bucket Toddler Infant Swing Seat

High Back Full Bucket Toddler Infant Swing Seat - Seat Only, GreenThese swings are incredible. They are very sturdy and are of very good quality. My kids love it and I feel good swinging them with this product. After doing a lot of research out there on these swings these were a good buy too. Highly recommended.

UPDATE:

3 Years Later sitting in all kinds of weather, and these are still in the shape they were when I bought them. The color hasn't even faded. Unfortunately I no longer need them, however I'm amazed of how they've stood up with the different climate changes. I recommend this product!

The swing is perfect. Purchased for my toddler. She's very independent, so I thought she may not like getting into the swing; but once she tried it she was hooked. She loves the swing. I think it makes her feel more secure, she just seems to be able to enjoy herself more than on the regular swing. Which makes mom extremely happy. I love the swing, it's durable and it looks great on her play set. If I had another toddler, I'd purchase another one.

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Since this swing arrived, my daughter wants to play in it every day. We love it. It is easy to fit a chain onto and hang up on our swingset. There was hardly any work involved. Just make sure you know that you'll need your own chains. Also, there was a mishap in the shipping process. After I contacted customer service I was kept in constant communication with them about the issue. First they sent me emails regarding what had happened (Fed Ex's fault--not theirs by the way), then they offered to refund or ship out another seat. We opted for the re-shipment and they gave us a new tracking number--it arrived within 2 days. Very satisfied.

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I love this swing. I wanted a swing with the construction and durability that you find in outdoor parks. I was not dissappointed with this swing. The color is bright, the seat is soft and pliable but sturdy. My daughter really enjoys being pushed in this one.

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This is an excellent swing seat! My daughter loves it. It is very comfortable, has no edges so it is very safe even if it hits a child on the face, it seems durable, and ergonomic!

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper

Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper, BlueI used both the Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper and the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo. While both are good jumpers overall I prefer the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo.

Amount of Bounce: This is one of the biggest differences between the two jumpers. The Baby Einstein jumper does not have a lot of bounce, in fact it has less bounce then any other jumper I've tried. The Rainforest Jumperoo has a lot of bounce to it so baby can have lots of fun with it. I think the difference may be due to where the elastic cords are attached and how long they are-on the Baby Einstein Jumper they are attached out to the side and are relatively short whereas on the Fisher Price Jumperoo they are attached up high and are longer.

Durability: The piano on the Baby Einstein Jumper broke within a few weeks. I contacted the company and they sent out a replacement for free but it was still annoying to have to deal with. I have not had any problems with the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo.

Toys: My son loved the piano on the Baby Einstein Jumper but didn't really care for any of the other toys. He enjoyed all of the toys on the Fisher Price Jumperoo especially the spinning bead ball.

Adjustability: The Baby Einstein Jumper has five different height settings whereas the Fisher Price Jumperoo only has three. The height settings start much lower on the Baby Einstein Jumper making it the better option for younger/shorter babies. The highest height setting on the Baby Einstein is significantly shorter than on the Fisher Price Jumperoo. It is much easier to change the setting on the Baby Einstein Jumper than on the Fisher Price Jumperoo. On the Baby Einstein Jumper you just turn the knobs along the support poles and move them up to the next notch. On the Fisher Price Jumperoo you have to unthread and rethread the lines holding the jumperoo in place which is a major pain.

Height/Weight Limits: The Baby Einstein Jumper goes up to 25 pounds and 30 inches. The Fisher Price Jumperoo goes up to 25 pounds and 32 inches.

If you're a parent who bought this and the piano/music box insert is broken, call Kids 2 at 1-800-230-8190 and ask for a replacement. Apparently this part has broken so many times that they don't ask any questions. It is also so common that the part is on backorder, so you will want to call them right away. See the rest of my review for more details, but I wanted to save some unfortunate parent some precious time so I put this at the top.

My 4-month-old loved this from the first moment she sat in it. She could spend an hour in it easily. She especially liked banging on the piano/music box insert. Unfortunately, this was short lived as the piano/music box stopped working after only 2 weeks. We replaced the batteries, but the box never worked again. I did some research online and discovered that other parents had complained about the same problem. They had suggested calling the manufacturer for a replacement, but no one had the number.

After a few calls around, I finally contacted Kids 2 and they offered to ship a replacement out in a month. Six weeks later, I called to check on it and was told that "things are often delayed from China and this is on back order". When I asked how long it would be I was told maybe another 4 to 6 weeks. Thats a total of over three months to get a replacement part from the manufacturer. Thats IF they actually deliver this time. I'm not holding my breath. I won't be buying any Kids 2 products again any time soon.

Without the piano unit, there are really only 2 sections of the exerciser left to entertain the baby. She enjoys chewing on the sunflower, but that section has no other toys, so the other 2 inserts get most of her attention. Thankfully, the bouncer also has loops to attach other toys.

If it weren't for the fact that we could attach other toys, she would have really missed that piano.

In summation, I would have given this product five stars if it weren't for that piano. My daughter loved it. She still likes playing in the Jumper and we use it every day. I took one star away for an obviously defective piece of equipment. I took another star away for the ridiculously long time it is going to take for the replacement to arrive. If you're one of the lucky parents that didn't get a defective music insert, then I'll bet you'll love this product.

UPDATE August 1, 2008

So I got the replacement for the piano insert and, as I thought, it broke about 2 weeks after we received it. I called Baby Einstein customer support (1-800-793-1454 Prompt #5) and they were fantastic. They contacted Kids 2 for me and requested a refund for the full price of the toy. Kids 2 called me and were very apologetic and accommodating. They are sending out a refund check as well as another replacement piano insert. My daughter still loves the toy and uses the piano every day (when it works). I wanted to let you all know that the customer support with Baby Einstein is amazing. If you do get a broken bouncer, you will get great support from the Baby Einstein support staff (Mary and Donna).

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I can't say enough about this jumper. We have a VERY active little boy and with this jumper, he met his match. We started him in this at 4 months old. He liked it but didn't do much in it but play with the toys for the first couple of weeks and then all of a sudden, he was bouncing like crazy. He could seriously spend an hour in this while I emptied the dishwasher, fixed his food etc... He's 7 and a half months now and he still loves it. The only negative thing I can say is that I wish I could swap the toys out with new ones (the Evenflow has this option but doesn't bounce like this one) Also, the piano stopped working on this after a couple of months.

Regardless, he loves this more than any other jumper we've purchased (three so far).

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My son currently has the Rainforest Jumperoo and he loved it so much I thought I would get him another jumper to keep at his daycare for him.

I really likes the looks and activities that the Baby Einstien jumper ha and since it was a little bit different with activities and sort, I bought one.

I have to say right away, this jumper is extremely tight as far as jumping is concerened. The springs are very stiff and when my son tried to jump, it barely moved. He is 8 months old and quite strong. He got tired of this jumper very quickly and wanted to go back to his Rainforest Jumperoo. And once I put him in his other jumper, he was as happy as a lark! Jumping away like mad.

Now the good point is that it folds up more easily and compact than the Rainforest Jumperoo and it doesnt unfold when tring to move it place to place. Thats a plus!

But as far as the jumping goes, no way! het the Rainforest Jumperoo, that is so much better!!!!!

I already got rid of the Baby Einstien Jumper!! Thumbs down!

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I bought this Jumper when my twins were 5 months old. Now they're 7 months old, and they still love it. They'll jump in it for hours!

I haven't had any issues with the keyboard, luckily. The jumper has a ton of attachment points for new toys all around it. It's got a good, solid frame. Definitely worth the money!

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

BRIO Shape Sorting Box

BRIO Shape Sorting BoxI like this brand a lot so I was happy to buy a wood alternative to all the plastic sorting boxes out there. I am happy with the colours and quality, and I suppose the compact size is nice for a baby just starting to sit. Baby likes holding and chewing on the blocks so far...we'll get to the sorting eventually.

This is a very sturdy sorting toy made by wood. Only downside I can see with it is that it makes a lot of noise when you drop the first pieces in since they are solid wood blocks.

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We received this a a gift after our baby was born. She is 6 months. She has been playing with it now for about 1 month. She has not yet figured out to sort the shapes out but once in a while she gets lucky with the cylinder. She enjoys the colors and of course licks and chews on them. The still look good as new. She likes knocking the shapes together and likes grabbing the box. She will sit and play by herself for 1 hour. The product is made in Sweden. It is very durable and safe for kids to use. The only thing that worries me a bit is that it is hard and that it may hurt her if she fell on it or accidentally hit herself with it. Overall, great product. I look forward to buying more products from BRIO

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We bought this for our one year old daughter and she loves it! It is a lot more durable then I expected. The only down fall was it was a bit smaller then we thought it would be. It quickly made up for that, though! It is a great conversation piece even.....I would recommend it to everyone.

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My 12 month old girls loves this toy. She loves to put the shape in the matching holes. She plays music with the blocks. This is the second kid who plays with this toy: it survived the first kid and will definitly survive a second kid's rough play. A much better investment than plastic toys. Great for spatial and pattern recognition

Friday, July 25, 2014

Intex Recreation Lively Print Swim Ring #59230 - Color May Very

Intex Recreation 59230EP Lively Print Swim RingThe swim ring is nice and a little better quality than the dollar store variety. You only get 1 of the 3 rings pictured and you can't pick the pattern.

Our two year old twins love playing with these at the beach or kiddie pool. In fact, at the pool, it was really the only toy that got them in the water and moving. At the beach, the play on them, in them, toss them like frisbees, and more. They seem durable, inflate easily, deflate easily, and have cute prints. My only complaint is that we received three of the exact same pattern, no choice was given with regards to a pattern we might like to select, and so we have three of the same thing. On the other hand, my twins don't argue over which tube to play with.

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We have a 15 foot Easy Set Pool from Intex. This is a perfect size floaty for the kids and adults alike. Many other floats take up too much room in the pool. The swim ring is not very large but will still hold up an adult.

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The product description is misleading!

I thought I was ordering three (3) swimming rings as shown in the image.

However, only one (1) ring showed up. I did not have any choice of which ring I am getting. So you might end up with a design that you might now like. Product is ok, nothing fancy. The usual swimming ring.

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I ordered this for my youngest daughter to use in the pool. She really loved the bright colors of the float. She has played pretty roughly with it as well and it has held up to her. Great purchase!

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Green Toys Blue Race Car

Green Toys Blue Race CarA good, quality, robust toy for a young child. Fine for ages 9 months+. Made of recycled milk jugs too!

It is a good quality toy, but... boring and my son never wants to play with it. Later on I kept search and found better usable toys.

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Summer Infant Tub Time Bubble Maker

Summer Infant Tub Time Bubble MakerI purchased this a few months ago and threw it out after the first use. This seemed like it would be a fun toy for my boys as they both LOVE Bubbles but it broke during our first use. The toy apparently is not made to get wet but it is sold as a bath tub toy-go figure. As soon as the toy got wet the motor started slowing down and would no longer produce bubbles. I'm not talking submerged in water eitherjust wet from bath time splashing. A real piece of junksave your money!

I was not happy with this item. Even with the bubble reservoir completely full, only every other or every third wand produces a bubble as the wands rotate past the fan. I also didn't like that it wasn't designed to get wet it's a BATH TOY for goodness sake! I'm returning it.

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We've had this for about 3 months now and it still works great. The amount of bubbles this thing makes is insane! Very fun to use.

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I searched high & low for a bubble machine for the bathtub that didn't have a lot of bells & whistles...this one is perfect! It blows LOTS of bubbles and the kids love it!!! A couple of bad things: it runs out of bubble solution really fast; the "wands" get kind of foamy with the solution and after several minutes of use the bubbles don't blow out but kind of pile up and hang off the machine in a big blob (I am wondering if I can find a way to take it apart and clean the wands); the suction cup looks good and strong but I am still afraid it will fall into the tub and short out so we set it on a shelf in the shower which works great. The cons aren't really that bad, overall this is a great product and I'm glad we have it.

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I guess it depends on the exact bubble maker you get but ours is wonderful! The bubble solution that comes with it made so many bubbles that it made our bathroom floor wet. We ran out, and I mixed my 2 year old son's Johnson & Johnson soap with a little water and poured it in. Now the bubbles are perfect. It still makes a lot, but it doesn't touch our floor anymore, and I know exactly what soap is going into his bath. I would buy this again in a heart beat.

Let me add that yes, this is meant to be a bath toy, but anything with batteries is sensitive to water regardless of what the label says. That is why it is meant to be put up high on the bathtub tile. It is not meant to have water splashed all over it. The only thing that makes it a bathtub bubble maker is the suction cup, so remember that when you set it up. Definitely worth the $10!

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Mary Meyer Sweet Rascals, Terrence Turtle, 9"

Mary Meyer Sweet Rascals, Terrence Turtle, 9'Terrence is the softest and cuddliest plush turtle ever. Looks adorable on his tummy or sitting down.

My 17 month old loves his turtle and carries the turtle everywhere with him! We've had the turtle for about a month and he's still in one piece! He ended up with the name Snugglin Turtle.

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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 arrives

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"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!

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Haba Clutching Toy Little Dwarf

Haba Clutching Toy Little DwarfIt's small, soft and a very sweet little face for a baby to look at. The subtle rattling sound is in the pink ball on the hat. My 6 month old could not clutch it as easily as the Haba Kringelring or other Haba wooden teethers because it is rather stout for getting little fingers around! I see it as a toy to hold for and show to my baby, rather than something to just hand to him to play with on his own. The face is printed on (the reason it does not get 5 stars) but the butterfly is embroidered.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Mary Meyer Little Princess Wind-Up Musical Doll, Pink

Mary Meyer Little Princess Wind-Up Musical Doll, PinkThis adds a perfect touch to a bedroom for a little "princess" and is a great lullabye to help her get to sleep. The item is just as you see and is good quality. The wind up is on the bottom of the doll and is covered in the same velvet cloth; however, the cloth makes it hard to wind since it keeps slipping over the mechanism. This is not a toy. If you are looking for something decorative, you will be pleased with this purchase.

This is a perfect music box for the princess in your life. It rotates as the music plays and is a nice size to cuddle too.

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Playmobil 1.2.3 Farmer W/ Tractor

Playmobil 1.2.3 Farmer W/ TractorWe have a few of the playmobil 123 sets. The tractor is one of our 2yr old sons favorite. He pushes it around the floor and talks to the farmer and the cow. His animals from other sets get to ride in the trailer also. These have been stepped on and thrown across the room and they aren't scratched and so far nothing has broken. He does have trouble hooking the trailer to the tractor. I love how all the pieces are interchangeable with other sets. He has lots of toys but the playmobil sets are the ones he pulls out first.

My 15-month-old son loves this toy, it is durable, yet detailed unlike many of the toys for his age. He loves to take the cow in and out of the tractor and "drive" it all around the house. All playmobil toys are great, but if you are going for durability, Playmobil 1.2.3 is the way to go!

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My 5 year old autistic son loves the playmobil 123 line. The tractor and trailer come apart and go together easily. And he loves the cow. Good buy for the money. My 2 year old daughter also enjoys the toy. My 5 year old is more into the advance playmobil...not this line.

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My 5 and 4 year old love Playmobil products, but I was also very hesitant to let my 2 year old play because of the small pieces. Even the figures have small pieces and accessories that are easily removed. I recently purchased this tractor, the mom and stroller, and the animal train and they've been a big hit with my 2 year old. She now has her own Playmobil and can play right alongside brother and sister. The pieces are large and have no small pieces to remove. They're perfect for small hands. I've even caught my older kids getting into the "baby" Playmobil bucket. While Playmobil products are pricier than some of the alternatives, I have no problem with the higher price tag as the quality is fantastic. These toys are definitely the kind of thing you can pass down to future generations.

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Our 2 year old grand daughter absolutely loves this set. We purchased it to along with the farm set she already has. She adores her grandpa and plays that she is with grandpa even though she is 1000 miles from us.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Sassy Ladybug Teethers Developmental Toy, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary

Sassy Ladybug Teethers Developmental Toy, 2 Pack, Colors May VaryMy daughter started teething at four months, and a lot of other teethers were too thick for her to easily chew on. These are small enough that she can fit them into her mouth, and, as other reviewers have pointed out, they can be refrigerated/frozen for added relief on those incoming teeth.

At first I let my daughter play with these as toys. Once she started getting teeth I kept them in the freezer. She likes them and lots of our guests have commented on how cute they are. Easy to wash and reuse. Easy for baby to hold. Well made.

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My daughter loved these items since she was two months old. I had to replace them as she grew older and started to "lose" them in the stroller. They are perfect for gripping and easy to rinse off. They are also very lightweight and bright.

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These are great for little hands to hold on to. There are no rough edges to cut little mouths. The colors are vibrant and eye catching.

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Great teethers ! Easy for our teething 6 month old to hold and chew on. They retain their cold from the freezer/refrigerator just fine and they are easy to wash !

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Kidz Delight Magic Mirror Laptop, White/Blue

Kidz Delight Magic Mirror Laptop, White/BlueI personally don't see much appeal in this toy, but my kids like it. First of all, it does not look like a laptop at all. It is smaller than it appears in the picture, with the blue "lid" that closes measuring only about 4 inches in diameterjust a little bigger than the palm of my hand. Once it closes, it kind of locks into place, so my one-year-old can't quite pull it open by herself, but my almost three-year-old can.

I bought this for my youngest's first birthday, looking for a toy that has a lot of colorful buttons that would cause fun music and lights. For that purpose, it's just right. My one-year-old pushes one of the many buttons and it lights up, plays music, or says a phrase. My almost three-year-old, though, got a little frustrated with it at first. He saw the buttons in a row, reading 1, 2, 3, and 4, and then another row with A, B, C, and D. So he goes to push them in order, thinking it will say them out loud. Actually, it said, "A, B, Red, Star," since the "C" button also is a red square, and the "D" button is a yellow star. So basically it won't ever say all four colors, or all four shapes, or all four letters in a row, but will randomly say one of the three. I just pushed one button five times, and it said, "C, Red, C, Square, C." I'm not saying that's a bad thing necessarily, because my older child figured out pretty quickly that if he pushes the button enough times, it will say what he wants it to say. I just think it's kind of random and I'm not sure it will really teach my children anything. It is also a bit loud for my taste, and there is no option to turn down the volume.

The phrases it says out loud (also pretty randomly) are: Hello! I love you! Peek-a-boo! (Some kind of kissing noise), and You are my friend! It also has an elephant, sheep, frogs, and birdsall with the associated animal sound. The voices and sounds are pretty automated-sounding, but children should be able to understand them just fine. The music it plays is pleasant enough, but no tunes anyone would recognize.

So, overall, it's fine for young children to be entertained by lights and noises. Older children will probably not benefit from it very much, if at all.

my 15 month old granddaughter was born with cerebral palsy and her motor skills are limited but she enjoys mirrors of all kinds and my husband and i were looking for a teaching toy that had mirrors and this magic mirror was exactly what we were looking for. she loves her magic mirror and spends a great deal of her awake time in front of this toy. she reaches for the mirror and follows the pictures on the mirror which these are wonderful signs of her ability to learn because she was not doing these things with such intensity prior to getting this for christmas. so thank you very much for providing children with wonderful, educational toy.

sincerely kristina bird

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Out of all the toys i got her for Christmas she likes this one the best she pushes the buttons and the mirror lights up with pictures and if you press the numbers a couple times in a row it will start to play music so its good to have to keep a kid occupied shes been the really rough with this toy i thought it would have been broken by now but it still works except once in a while one button will get stuck pressed down id recommend this to my friends with kids

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We purchased this for our 6 month old son for Christmas and so far its one of his favorite toys. We also have a 2 year old that like's to "share" his brothers toys, and this is also one of his preferred toys

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I was looking for a "lap top" type of toy like many other parents on here since my little one loves my lap top. He's obviously smart enough to know the difference, but even so this toy caught his attention for a while. It's small and the lid does snap shut fast catching little fingers, but all in all its a decent toy. Hes amazed, briefly, with the light up pictures in the mirror. I've only encountered one problem with the toy, sometimes when the buttons are pushed down they dont always play a song or make a sound, not sure if its just a defect in my particular toy or in general, but for the price it was worth it just to get a few mins of solo play time.

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Wooden Pull Handlt Toy Spinning Top Game Antique Vintage Wood Reproduction

Wooden Pull Handlt Toy Spinning Top Game Antique Vintage Wood ReproductionThis Top provided lots of fun for our 6 year old grandsons.

They were able to work it after only a few tries.

Pros Durable,

All parts large enough to not be choking hazard,

Reasonably easy to operate,

No batteries required,

Not noisy.

It works on Any floor or sidewalk.

Nice toy for Adults to share turns with child.

Cons slightly difficult reinserting the end of the pull string into hole in the shaft of the spinning part.

Not a "one-piece" toy. Need to keep all 3 pieces together. Unless you just spin the top by twisting it between finger and thumb.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

ALEX® Jr. Call My Cell Phone

ALEX® Jr. Call My Cell PhoneI received this as a gift for my 9 months old. It's a nice little phone, I like that the sound is not too loud. On low it's barely audible, on high it's the right volume. I think the reason the sound is so low is because it's a phone, and your little one might like to put it to his ear like mine does. So no need for crazy loud music. You can press buttons and it plays a short little tune, or it says the numbers and makes dial sound. There are 9 different melodies and the little screen lights up when the music plays. This is a simple little toy, that does not do too much or too little, it's not too loud, it's well made, sturdy and cute, my daughter likes it and so do I. I highly recommend it.

My daughter likes the phone a lot, but it's a lot smaller then the picture shows. Even the girl on the box is holding a bigger phone then what is shown. Also the sound is very low, even when on the high setting its still low. Other then that, it's a good toy for the kids.

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I think this is a cute phone and my daughter is interested. Right now it doesn't matter bc she's only 6 months but the phone volume on my unit must be defective because it is so soft you can't even make out what its saying (unless you put the backside up to your ear and pushed the buttons without looking at them). Again, mine must be defective. There are 2 volume levels and neither one are audible when you hold it in your hands and dial. For that, I give it only 3 stars. Otherwise, it is cute and seemingly durable although we have not really put it to the test.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Kids Preferred Puff, The Magic Dragon: Jack in The Box

Kids Preferred Puff, The Magic Dragon: Jack in The BoxI bought this for my 2 year old Grandson. Works well. He laughs every time the Dragon pops out. The wings can be a nuisance to get back in the box. But over all, it's a good buy.

I have been singing Puff,the magic dragon since 1963. I am very glad that I meet my old friend approved by Peter Yarrow.

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The toy arrived quickly and works great. I do wish there were more "classic" jack-in-the-boxes available. I am not a big fan of this plastic top and plastic latch mechanism, which is difficult for most adults to secure, much less babies.

It does work as advertised though, and my 16-month-old loves it.

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This is cute but Puff pops up too soon but it is well made and a better addition to the music than the clowns I have seen.

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I was looking for something for my baby that didn't have the Pop Goes the Weasel song. This plays the first bit of Puff the Magic Dragon. And Puff is so cute. My 5 year old son also loves it. Just something different.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Bright Starts Peek-A-Zoom Toy

Bright Starts Peek-A-Zoom ToyMy 9 month old enjoys pop up toys & loves this one with it's cute characters & bright colors. We've had it for about a month. It makes all kinds of cute sounds so it's easy for her to work it successfully. She doesn't have to be able to pop up the characters on her own to still get it to make noise. She can simply play with the knobs, flip flop the characters, or move the wheels. It plays musical sounds, has the sound of a plane flying by, and makes short sounds like giggles & "do it again". It should continue to be fun for her as she grows because there are still skills she has left to master with this toy.

This toy is fun and cute. Babies can roll it along the ground to hear fun sounds or make the animals pop up. It's better than other pop up toys because it can be played with as a rolling vehicle as well. The animals pop up easily and also go back down easily.

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Has very cute figures and sounds. I like it a lot.

The only thing, is that I find hard for babies is the push in button in the middle, you need two hands to make the figure come up. I personally have to hold the plane from the other side to push in the button, if not you just push the plane away.

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I bought this toy for my 10 month old daughter and she loves it. It is perfect for her age. She can easily "pop" open the characters out of the top of the airplane by manipulating the knobs. One of them you smack down, the other is a knob you push, and the other is a key like shape that you twist. All of these result in the characters popping up out of the top of the plane. It is sort of like a jack in the box, but much easier for her to manipulate than the other pop up toys. She also loves to push it around on the floor and hear its take off sound. It has a real life sound of an airplane taking off which my daughter loves to hear. This toy has alot of features of similar toys but using them on an airplane is totally unique and my daughter loves to play with this toy. I would highly recommend it.

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The knobs have always been hard for my daughter to push on her own. You have to hold the toy with one hand and either push or turn the knobs. This toy does make noise, but mine stopped making noise just a few days after I purchased it. I maybe go a defective one, but overall not very fun for my daughter.

Monday, September 23, 2013

2 in 1 Doll Stroller with Infant/car Seat

2 in 1 Doll Stroller with Infant/car SeatI got this for my granddaughter's 6th bday-it was a big hit!! It folds up, so she takes it with her everywhere!!

my 1 1/2 loves this stoller. i like it cause it has the weel that turns for her . the other stroller i looked at dont have the turning wheel. so with other strolls my little one would have to lift it up to turn it. this took my maybe 5 min to put it together if that. my little one and her friend love to play with it and roll it all over our living room. it is a very light stroller so ur child can knock it over easly but my little one loves it. its one of the toys she plays with every day. it also has a doll carrier which is great and space under the stroller to store things. this is a great buy.

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Friday, September 20, 2013

Bounce & Giggle Kitty

Bounce & Giggle KittyMy son loved this toy from the moment he got it. He was about eight months old and we were driving across the country. Everytime he started to get fussy I would give him the giggle kitty and it would make him laugh. Listening to it for hours in the car was a bit rough on me, but it was better than him crying! he also liked to chew on the ears and feet. It stood up to the abuse quite well :) He plays with it less now, but it was a great gift!

The meowing sound is cute, I don't find it annoying like some toys. My baby also get excited when it starts to vibrate and tries to pick it up. It is a little heavy but hey babies need a challenge. The feet are soft and my baby seems to enjoy chewing on it's ears.

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This toy rattles and shakes and makes a little bit of noise.

Our Physical Therapist suggested we buy it for our baby as a way to get some sensory input for him. He was very attracted to toys that vibrate and this one was easy for him to manipulate. The large heart shaped button was easy for little fingers to push.

This toy did what it was supposed to do for our son.

It was very sturdy and withstood some high falls from high chairs and cribs. It is cute and typically generated some smiles from my baby.

However, having said all of thatit is this type of toy that I try to stay away from in general. This toy does basically one thingyou push a button and it makes some noise and lights up. In this case it also shakes. But it really does not encourage exploration of the world around. It also isn't really educational. (Except in our case where it gave my baby some needed sensory stimulation and was suggested by a therapist.)

I also found that in time it became annoying because it made the same noises all the time. As my baby grew older he outgrew the need for this type of stimulation and quit playing with this toy.

Overall, I believe it's a cute toy and if your child will play with it then great. However, I would suggest some of the other toys available that are equally cute and much more longer lasting before you buy this one.

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We brought this toy for our daughter when she was four months old. She loved the noise that it made and how it wiggled around. She is now 12months old and she still plays with it.

There is one problem that we had with this toy though. She would bite the ribbons that are on the top of the head and they started to come apart so we cut them off.

Other then that we love the toy.

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Because we have cats, my husband and I purchased this before our son was born. Now at 15 months, he loves watching it bounce. He also loves our cats even though they don't let him get to close.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Aurora Infant - Size: 12-18 months

Aurora Infant - Size: 12-18 monthsi bought this costume (12-18 months)for my 16 month old who is very small for her age. She is still less than 20lbs and only 29inches tall and she is still in 12 month clothing so i was for sure that this costume would fit and if anything be a little big for her. I was extremely shocked when i got it and put it on her and it barley covers her diaper it is so short! Now i need to find a diaper cover that is

pink and either stocking or leggings that are pink so she is not freezing cold for

halloween. and its not like i can return it and just get a size up because the top where the white collar is would just swallow her in a different size, this one part of it almost does like i expected originally and is a little too big. other than sizing it is just as cute as the picture shows and i will make it due. good luck!

My order of this dress came promptly and in perfect condition. The quality and fit were great. I would absolutely recommend it.

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My baby is 8 mos but is already fitting into a 12 mos. I desperately needed an outfit for her for a bday party n no time to go to store so took a chance n purchased this outfit. It fit her lovely n so very affordable!

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The costume is cute and we used it. But the sizing is off. My nine month old grand daughter wore the 12-18 month old size and she is not big for her age.

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Stoplight Golight Timer

Stoplight Golight Timer
  • The Stoplight Golight timer helps everyone manage time simply.
  • Red light/Green light concept is easily understood by children.
  • Optional audible alarm
  • AC adapter included
  • Patent pending

I love this product. This is great for those younger kids who need a concrete way to keep track of time. If you are wanting to use it as a time out, a chore/task master, a mommy break, whatever, this is super easy to use and kids completely understand it. You'll be glad to have one!

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The Stoplight Golight Timer has saved our lives! It allows us to sleep in until 7:30am on the weekends! It's AWESOME! We have a 3 year old and a 5 1/2 year old, so this hasn't happened in quite sometime.

We also use it for timeouts for our 3 year old and for reading time for our 5 1/2 year old. This is definitely a useful tool for children of all ages.

The light turns "red" to have the child STOP and focus on the task at hand, and then when it's "green" the child knows that "green means GO" and it's time to move on to the next task. As a matter of fact, when I use it for my 5 1/2 year old's reading time...she typically reads for 5 extra minutes everytime, because she doesn't realize the light has turned green (since I don't use the audible alarm). Haha! Gotcha! Love that I can control good behavior tasks (waking up late (for mom and dad), reading, teeth brushing, etc.), as well as not so good behavior tasks (timeouts, etc.) with a couple of clicks of my Stoplight Golight!

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This stoplight is so great. Compared to other visual timerslike the OK to Wake (which I borrowed from a friend and could not even get it to workbesides I don't have time to be programming a clock!!). The lights are easy to see and my toddler understands it even though he doesn't seem to completely know his colors. This helped us with the "staying in bed" issue almost immediately. I plan to use it for many other timed tasks in the future. As a former special education teacher, I know that visual cues are important for kids.

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We've been using this light for over a year with our 3.5 year old son, and we love it! Without this light he'd be up at the crack of dawn, waking us up! He actually won't go to sleep without it. We actually forgot it on a trip and it took a while to convince him that he could go to sleep without it!

We also use it for time outs and iPad or tv time. It's very portable because of the batteries, so we can bring it wherever we need it.

The yellow light doesn't turn on but I read that it's because they didn't want kids focusing on waiting for the light to turn from yellow to green when they should be focusing on reading or homework time. Makes sense to me and my son doesn't care.

There are seriously so many uses for this. I'm glad we found it! It's a great product!

We ordered this to use with our son in feeding therapy. I should have read the description more thoroughly because we need something that is green until the time is almost up, then turns yellow, then red. This sits on red until the very end and then turns green. The yellow light doesn't work, it's there just to complete the stop light look. If you need something basic and are willing to spend about $40 for it, buy this product. If not, shop around. We're returning this light and buying a different, cheaper one.