Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads

Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads Review



Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads Feature

  • Learn hand-eye coordination
  • Large wooden beads
  • Over sized holes
  • Recommended age range 3 years and up
Keep busy for hours with this bright, vividly painted assortment of wooden beads. Each bead comes with oversized holes, and the included laces are longer for smaller hands. This classic collection of beads and laces helps children with hand coordination, dexterity and color recognition -- all while inspiring creativity. Convenient wooden case makes clean-up and storage a cinch. Comes with 30 painted beads. Case measures 8" x 10" x 2".


Monday, January 30, 2012

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone Review



Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone Feature

  • Each time baby opens the phone he gets the friendly hello, plus one of 3 characters
  • Characters rotate each time baby closes the phone, to open to someone new
  • Baby can press a button to hear 1 of 3 ringtones
  • Pick your favorite character
  • Press the number buttons to hear a tone

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone

This is baby's very own flip phone. The Brilliant Basics Friendly Flip Phone greets baby every time he opens it to say, "Hello." When baby closes the phone, it says, "Good-bye." Each time baby opens the phone he gets the friendly hello, plus one of 3 characters. Characters rotate each time baby closes the phone to open to someone new. Baby can press a button to hear 1 of 3 ringtones and press the number buttons to hear a tone. Baby will love to make all his calls on his new Friendly Flip Phone.

  • Product Dimensions (inches): 8.6 (L) x 5 (W) x 2.1 (H)
  • Age: 6 to 36 months


Sunday, January 29, 2012

Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill

Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Review



Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill Feature

  • Even the littlest builder needs the proper tools
  • Here is a handy plush toolbox with a ?ruler? handle
  • This 9-piece set includes a hammer, screwdriver, saw, nails, screws and blocks, and a drill that vibrates
  • Constructed of high quality fabrics and Phthalate-free plastic, this durable set will provide hours of spilling, filling and building fun
  • Exceptional quality and value
Even infants can enjoy building and repairing with these soft tools. This nine-piece set contains a hammer, a drill, a screwdriver, saw, and more, all of which make a variety of delightful noises and are soft enough for the tiniest construction workers. Melissa & Doug. Ages: 18 mos.+


Friday, January 27, 2012

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Corn Popper Push Toy

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Corn Popper Push Toy Review



Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Corn Popper Push Toy Feature

  • Balls strike plastic dome and create a fun Poppity-Pop sound and action
  • Balls strike the inside of the plastic dome when Corn Popper is pushed along
  • Sturdy design for beginning walkers
  • Poppity-pop! Classic push toy fun
  • Age range 1 to 5 years
This is probably the first toy that (no pun intended) pops into your mind when you hear the name Fisher-Price. Maybe this will jar your memory: the Push Toy Corn Popper has a long, blue handle (well, "long" if you're 3 years old), and rolls along on two brightly colored red/orange wheels while making great popping sounds as it bounces brightly colored balls inside a clear plastic bubble that's mounted above the wheels. So much for the technical specifications. There must be some unwritten law that every toddler has to have one of these. And with good reason. They're still fun! --Chris Livesay 12 months & up. Popping with colorful balls to entertain and encourage walking, as well as counting and visual tracking. Helps little ones learn numbers and counting skills. Push it along for sounds and lights, as the colorful balls pop inside the plastic dome. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included) for sounds and lights.


Monday, January 23, 2012

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table Review



Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table Feature

  • To see more information click the "Watch it in Action" link below the main product images
  • Characterized light-up faces on activities encourage baby to cruise around the table
  • Each character has a unique personality to interact with baby
  • Teaches letters, numbers, opposites, shapes, colors, greetingsand first words
  • Legs easily snap on so toddlers can cruise around and learn
The Fun With Friends Musical Table has over 50 songs, tunes and musical activities and four corners full of learning fun. For babies and toddlers aged 6-36 months, each corner of the table has an interactive, light-up character inviting baby to explore all around the table! Baby can learn letters, numbers, counting, first words, colors, shapes, opposites, animals and much more—in English and Spanish, with four different modes to choose from. Lots of activities, lots of songs, and even bilingual learning in an age-appropriate way!

Baby table top

Letters, numbers, shapes & colors – so many things to discover!
Full table set

Encourages imaginative play, develops important skills and rewards curiosity.
Delightful Surprises for Baby to Discover
The Fun With Friends Musical Table includes four toys in one: a Laptop full of music and phrases lets baby discover the alphabet, shapes and more; a Piano helps baby learn colors and music; a Counting Phone teaches numbers and even has a removable receiver for role-play fun. There’s also a Book with pages to flip, which introduces words, animals and the concept of stories. Best of all, the Fun With Friends Musical Table grows with your baby. Younger babies can sit and play with busy activities using just the tabletop. Legs easily snap on so toddlers can cruise around and learn! There are four different modes to enjoy: Learning; Music; Imagination; and Bilingual play, which introduce letters, numbers and learning concepts in Spanish.

Benefits of Discovery Play
Rhythm, rhyme, and music are great ways to help babies learn. The songs and activities waiting to be discovered help introduce baby to sing-along learning, role play, and using their imagination. Four friendly light-up characters interact both with baby and with each other, encouraging baby to stand & cruise, and enhancing gross motor development. There are lots of colorful keys to press, which build baby’s fine motor skills and reward their curiosity. Each delightful discovery helps promote baby’s thinking and problem-solving skills by teaching action & reaction. The songs and stories also develop language skills by encouraging words and introducing the concept of storytelling. You can help your baby make connections between words and objects by pointing to them and repeating the words they hear in English and Spanish. “See the triangle, triangulo? There’s the number three, tres.”

Other Ways to Laugh & Learn
Babies learn more when they feel at home. Combining familiar objects, everyday discoveries, and your baby’s never-ending sense of wonder are the basis of the Laugh & Learn collection of toys from Fisher-Price. Make learning more fun with Laugh & Learn favorites like the Dance & Play Puppy, the Sweet Sounds Picnic, and the Smilin’ Smart Phone.

What's In The Box?
One Fun With Friends musical activity table with snap-on legs and instruction manual. Requires 3 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries, not included.

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Busy, busy... there's so much to do, with four corners full of learning fun! Each has an entire interactive learning center with lights and a friendly character who invites baby to play, encouraging movement and exploration all around the table. Baby can learn letters, numbers, counting, first words, colors, shapes, opposites, animals and much more -- in English and Spanish! Musical fun includes sing-along songs, tunes, real instrument sounds and a variety of music styles. The Imagination mode brings imitative play to life with real-life sounds, piano keys, phone tones and more. Lots of activities, lots of songs and even bilingual learning in an age-appropriate way! Requires three "AA" batteries, not included.


Sunday, January 22, 2012

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Deep Blue Sea Soother

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Deep Blue Sea Soother Review



Fisher-Price Ocean wonders deep blue sea Crib Soother. The soother is shaped like a clam shell and has a white, pearlized casing. Mom can choose from 3 different types of music that play for up to 18 minutes: lullabies, classical and ocean sounds. In the soother, a crab plays peek-a-boo; a whale plays hide-and-seek; and a fish swims on a wave. The two waves are molded with glitter and have a sparkly mylar label behind them. When the light behind the wave goes up and down, it creates a sparkly rainbow light effect in the waves. There are two additional LED's that add light and dimension to the product.


Friday, January 20, 2012

Ty Beanie Babies - Santa

Ty Beanie Babies - Santa Review



Ty Beanie Babies - Santa Feature

  • Ty Beanie Babies
  • Santa Clause
  • Bean Bag
  • Plush Doll
  • Christmas
Born on December 6, 1998, Santa Beanie Baby's poem reads:
Known by all in his suit of red
Piles of presents on his sled
Generous and giving, he brings us joy
Peace and love, plus this special toy!
Although he doesn't have his usual girth, Santa is dressed in his traditional red suit and hat with white trim. He wears a black felt belt with a white buckle, and green mittens and black boots protect his hands and feet from the cold. His cheery face has black button eyes, a white felt mustache, a big, red felt nose, and a full, white fuzzy beard. He was released for a very short period of time, making him highly collectible. Surface wash only. --Peggy Etra Ty Beanie Babies Santa


Thursday, January 19, 2012

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Say Please Tea Set

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Say Please Tea Set Review



Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Say Please Tea Set Feature

  • 3 play modes: Learning, Music and Imagination
  • Includes 2 teacups, a shapesorting cookie tray, 3 teethable cookies, and 3 songs
  • Teaches baby about numbers, shapes, opposites, manners, greetings and more
  • Tip the teapot to hear fun sound effects
  • Press the teabag to hear a song
Children love to have tea parties with siblings, parents, friends, and their favorite dolls or stuffed animal companions. This Say Please tea set is a delightful way to introduce babies and toddlers aged 6-36 months to pretend play and sharing, while helping them learn important skills like counting, shapes, opposites, good manners, and more!

Tea Set

Silly sounds, fun songs, and surprising discoveries help make teatime memorable!
Play with mom

Encourages problem-solving, counting, sharing, and good manners, like saying, “Please” and “Thank you!”
Musical Surprises & Learning Fun
Chunky styling and smiling faces make the Say Please Tea Set especially baby-friendly. And it’s full of musical surprises that every age will appreciate. The magic starts when the teapot lid opens to play silly sounds and share special greetings. Tip the pot and the fun “bubbles over,” sounding as if you’re really pouring tea! Pressing on the teabag produces more sound effects and charming sing-along songs, encouraging baby to take turns and even learning to say “please” and “thank you.” There are three different modes to enjoy: Learning mode encourages counting and opposites; Music mode has fun sing-a-longs; and Imagination mode focuses on role play.

Imaginative Play, With Developmental Benefits
The Say Please Tea Set’s classic theme introduces baby to early role play and social skills. Sing-along songs & phrases help baby learn about manners and sharing. Tea Set comes with three teatime treats shaped like a circle, triangle and square, which fit perfectly on matching sections of the serving plate. This encourages shape sorting and problem-solving play. To help make the most of your teatime together, try talking to your baby as you play, to help her associate words with actions. “I’m pouring tea into the cup. Can you open the lid?” Or count the treats as you show your child how to place them on the tray. Then let her give it a try. Best of all, invite friends (like dolls) to share in the fun of a tea party. Be sure to use extra-nice manners, and make sure to say, “Please!”

Other Ways to Laugh & Learn
Babies learn more when they feel at home. Combining familiar objects, everyday discoveries, and your baby’s never-ending sense of wonder are the basis of the Laugh & Learn collection of toys. Make learning more fun with Laugh & Learn favorites like the Dance & Play Puppy, the Sweet Sounds Picnic, and the Smilin’ Smart Phone.

What's In The Box?
One Laugh & Learn musical teapot, two plastic cups (not for real liquids), three treat/shapes, one plate. Requires 2 AA alkaline batteries, not included

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Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Say Please Tea SetTime to share a pot of tea-with two pretty cups, three tasty treats, and plenty of songs, sounds and fun phrases to go around! Introduce the delights of pretend play while helping baby learn about counting, shapes, opposites, manners and more. Also includes volume control for quiet play. Requires 2 AA (LR6) Alkaline 1,5V batteries, not included.


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Earlyears Busy Ball Drop

Earlyears Busy Ball Drop Review



Earlyears Busy Ball Drop Feature

  • Tower easily breaks down for on-the-go activities
  • Can be built up to 12" in a snap
  • Phthalate-free PVC

Earlyears Busy Ball Drop

This 5-tier colorful busy ball drop will mesmerize your child for hours as the 3 whirly, swirly balls race down the tower shoot. It encourages repeated play and the tower easily builds up and breaks down in a snap. The heavy duty acrylic balls containing beads rattle when rolled or dropped.

  • Product Dimensions (inches): 14.8 (L) x 11 (W) x 11 (H)
  • Age: 9 months and up


Tuesday, January 17, 2012

OH! So Real Baby Bottle - Milk or Juice

OH! So Real Baby Bottle - Milk or Juice Review



OH! So Real Baby Bottle - Milk or Juice Feature

  • OH! So Real Baby Bottle
  • Sold Individually
OH! So Real Baby Bottle - Milk or Juice


Monday, January 16, 2012

Toysmith / Wee Play Teether Ball

Toysmith / Wee Play Teether Ball Review



Toysmith / Wee Play Teether Ball Feature

  • Easy-grip, nobby ball for grasping and chewing
  • Soft, non-toxic, phthalate free vinyl is lightly scented with vanilla
  • Sized for little hands, measures approximately 3 1/2" in diameter
  • Assorted colors - you will receive one in either orange or yellow
  • For ages 6 months and older
The easy to hold Teether Ball is great for teething infants who are ready to grasp, chew and play! This sturdy, soft, squeezable, ball is made of soft phthalate free vinyl and is lightly vanilla scented. Makes a soft squeaking sound when squeezed. Ball measures 3 1/2" in diameter. For ages six months and up.


Saturday, January 14, 2012

Hasbro Baby Alive Juice Accessory Pack (10-pack)

Hasbro Baby Alive Juice Accessory Pack (10-pack) Review



Hasbro Baby Alive Juice Accessory Pack (10-pack) Feature

  • Make sure your BABY ALIVE doll (sold separately) is well hydrated with this convenient 10-pack of doll juice mixes!
  • She can really drink it!
  • For use exclusively with BABY ALIVE dolls
  • Non-toxic
  • Not intended for human consumption
Make sure your BABY ALIVE doll (sold separately) is well hydrated with this convenient 10-pack of doll juice mixes! She can really drink it! For use exclusively with BABY ALIVE dolls. Non-toxic. Not intended for human consumption.


Friday, January 13, 2012

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas Review



LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas Feature

  • Shake and move to a learning groove!
  • Maracas provide lights, sounds and learning activities.
  • Features three ways to play: Counting, Colors and Music Play learning modes.
  • Music Play allows baby to explore creativity and open-ended play.
  • Introduces colors, vocabulary and counting 1-10 in English and Spanish.
Shake it up,1-2-3! With these LeapFrog Learn and Groove Counting Maracas, little movers and shakers can move to a learning groove. Sing, dance and count with these colorful maracas that engage your child and encourage interaction. Lights, sounds and music accompany your child as she learns counting, colors and music in both English and Spanish. Requires 3 "AAA" batteries, included. Each maraca measures 7" long.


Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Lamaze Play and Grow Jacques the Peacock Take Along Toy

Lamaze Play and Grow Jacques the Peacock Take Along Toy Review



Lamaze Play and Grow Jacques the Peacock Take Along Toy Feature

  • Plush toy keeps babies entertained
  • Link for hanging from activity gym; Connects easily to any Lamaze toy or play mat
  • Peacock design with soft velour body and busy wings with multiple textures and crinkles
  • Includes peek-a-boo mirror and squeaker
  • Recommended for babies and young children of all ages
Whether playing in the crib or napping in the car, your baby won't want to go anywhere without Jacques the Peacock. Safe and fun, this plush toy from Learning Curve is a winner with babies and young children of all ages.

Child-Safe Design
Lamaze Jacques the Peacock features a soft velour body and busy wings with a peek-a-boo mirror, multiple textures, squeaker, and crinkles to keep your baby entertained. The link is perfect for hanging from an activity gym and connects easily to any Lamaze toy or play mat. This friendly toy comes with a 90-day limited warranty.

About Learning Curve
Learning Curve offers developmental toys that engage children, and provide parents with peace of mind, knowing their children are being inspired and enlightened by safe and high-quality playthings. Learning Curve created the Lamaze Infant Development System working in tandem with parents, babies, and childhood experts. Lamaze ensures your baby will grow, discover, and learn with the right toy at the right time. Designed for use from birth on up, the Lamaze Play and Grow Peacock has bright colors and multiple textures and sounds that are sure to stimulate and delight baby. Developed in conjunction with child development experts from Yale University, this "first friends" toy comes complete with a Lamaze link for easy attachment to strollers, carriers, and diaper bags, so it's a snap to take the Play and Grow Peacock with you on play dates, errands, or trips in the car.

The Lamaze Jacques the Peacock offers:
  • Different textures, mirror, and colorful patterns encourage exploration
  • Soft velour body with several busy wings
  • A Lamaze link clip for easy attachment to strollers, carriers and diaper bags


Multiple textures and sounds to keep baby entertained. View larger.
Stimulates Baby's Vision and Auditory Skills
When babies are first born, they see in black and white. This is why the Play and Grow Peacock strikes a balance between bright, high contrast patterns that help stimulate baby's vision, and bold solid colors that give baby's eyes a place to rest. Sounds like crinkle, squeakers and jingles also help stimulate and develop baby's auditory skills. Finally, large, friendly eyes on the Play and Grow Peacock invite baby to focus and stare at a single object, which helps calm baby while supporting healthy eye development.

Child-Safe Design
Whether they're playing in the crib or preparing for a nap, your little one will enjoy hours of delight with the Play and Grow Peacock. Safe and easy for little hands to manipulate, it features a soft velour body that invites snuggling and playing. And the busy wings have different textures and interactive components--like the mirror, which allows for both independent and parent/baby peek-a-boo play--to keep baby engaged as he grows.

The Play and Grow Peacock comes with a limited 90 day warranty.



Squeaker

Rattle

Mirror

Crinkle

High contrast Black and White
About Learning Curve
The creative force behind hundreds of award-winning toys, Learning Curve created the Lamaze Infant Development System by working in tandem with parents, babies, and childhood experts. Learning Curve understands that what matters most to parents is keeping their children healthy, happy, and safe. The company's goal is to help parents do just that by offering products for every stage of a child's development--from feeding to playing to sleeping. Learning Curve's thoroughly researched developmental toys engage children, and provide parents with peace of mind. And their care, safety, feeding and soothing products give you solutions to day-to-day needs at mealtime, bedtime, at home and on-the-go.


What's in the Box
Peacock toy and Lamaze link clip.