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LeapFrog
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Worth the Money) 『I purchased this for my Granddaughter and she enjoyed playing with it. It is very sturdy and has lasted a year. Can't say that for alot of toys lately. Its good for little ones learning to walk as my grandson used it to walk around and he would play the music as he walked. I recommend it for a child under 3.』
(Birthday Present for Niece) 『We bought this as a gift for our neice for her 1st birthday. They live across the country from us, so the big selling points were the other reviews and the LeapFrog reputation. My neice LOVED it from the minute it is was put together and is enjoying it to the fullest months later.』
(Good toy, but electronics and durability are questionable) 『My daughter loves this toy and has been playing with it since she was in the "cruising" stage. A year later, she is still using it and loves it. It is great for the little ones, but we have had some durability issues.
My daughter hasn't been particularly rough on it, but it hasn't held up as well as most of her other toys. Pretty quickly, the little door kept coming off. Now it has come off so often, you have to work to keep it on. Now we just keep it off all the time. Personally, it doesn't seem as sturdy as some of her other toys.
The biggest problem we have had with it is it acting flakey. Sometimes, the table would just start making noises even though it hadn't been touched for hours. The only way we could fix it is to turn it off and on. Sometimes the buttons/controls act erratically, and you just have to keep turning it on and off.
If the durability and electronics issue would be resolved, I would definitely give it 5 stars. If a toy can't stand up to a child playing with it and it starts acting erratically, then it loses a lot of stars because of that.』
(Music table) 『I believe this is an excellent toy but my kid does not seem to be into toys. Regardless when he gets the urge I believe it adds value because he sings the alphabet song along with it.』
(Great table!) 『This table has provided untold hours of fun for my daughter. There are so many different songs and sounds so it does not drive mom or dad crazy while she plays with it. We love it!』 『It's a learning fiesta for your little one. This interactive, bilingual activity table engages and entertains your baby for hours. There are songs, melodies, twinkling lights and real instrument sounds, plus lots of things to spin, roll, slide, open and close. The table plays over 40 songs and melodies so your baby stays entertained while exploring. When babies turn the center page, the activity table switches modes and transforms musical discoveries into learning activities where each instrument plays a learning song. The Learn and Groove Musical Table also helps your child develop the motor skills needed for learning to stand. Contoured grips make "pulling up" a piece of cake. As babies learn to stand, their little hands can stay busy with reaching, grabbing and pulling. Measures 23" x 5.5" x 15.5". Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included).』 『Provide a world of learning and musical fun for your child with the LeapFrog Learn&Groove Musical Table. Designed for children ages six months to three years, this innovative toy is chock full of learning and musical activities designed to provide visual and auditory stimulation and motor skill development, as well as opportunities to learn about colors, the alphabet, and opposites for older children -- and much more.
The toy is full of learning and musical activities designed to provide visual and auditory stimulation.
This plastic-molded table sits flat on the floor for babies to play at while sitting. View larger.
Grows with your Child The sturdy, plastic-molded, brightly colored table sits flat on the floor for babies to play at while sitting. You can attach the table's legs to adjust it to accommodate toddlers' play while standing. And it offers plenty of activities at different levels of learning to keep your child entertained for these early developmental years. Your child will delight in spinning the maraca to hear a fun rendition of the ABC song; playing the colored piano keys to practice motor skills and learn about colors; moving the trombone's slide to count to 10; and sliding the cello to learn about up and down. Kids can tap on the colorful drum and learn about colors and primary shapes, too. Then, by flipping the pages of the "book" to go from the Learning Mode to the Music Mode, kids can hear more than 40 songs and melodies, including nursery rhymes and fun individual instrument sounds that will have them singing and dancing.
Plenty to Do, Lots to Learn With all of these activities, your child will exercise his or her memory and problem-solving skills with lots of things to push, pull, turn, open, and close. And with the flip of a switch, the songs and games switch from English to Spanish, offering a great introduction to foreign-language learning. The Learn&Groove Musical Table requires some assembly and needs 3 AA batteries for operation. Batteries are not included.
What's in the Box 1 LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table. 』
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Hasbro
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Even the cat loves it) 『My three (now four year old) still loves this toy as does my 18 month old AND the cat. I only wish it had more balls - I am missing about three right now since the balls do fly everywhere (helped by the cat I am sure).』
(A good workout for mom as I go chasing balls around the house) 『This is a cute toy and when the balls pop up and actually land back in the yellow dish, it's a lot of fun. My 9 month old giggles at it, even though he doesn't get what to do with it really.
My big beef with it is that the balls rarely go back in the toy, they usually pop up and fly across the room. I spent the good part of the first hour with this toy just chasing balls down in the hardest to reach parts of my house (the balls must have some sort of sensor that attracts them to the furthest corner under the couch).
Since the balls are never near the toy, the kid doesn't get to play with them much. It's a good work out for me though.
It's also really annoyingly loud and obnoxious in the sound effects department. 』
(Fun, but watch out for battery use!) 『This toy is great fun for my 11-month-old. He was a little frightened of the balls popping out at first, but now loves to gather up the balls that scatter everywhere and put them in the funnel. My only complaint is that it uses up the batteries quickly. It will still run on weakened batteries, but doesn't have enough "oomph" to push the balls through the system, so the parent ends up forcing them through. But when functioning at full power, my son LOVES this!』
(Busy Ball Popper) 『My one year old granddaughter loves this toy and her 4 year old sister enjoys it too. A giggle producer!』
(Liesy's mom) 『My daughter (she's almost 2) and her cousins (boys aged 4 and 7) really love this toy! The problem is the music is really loud and annoying and the balls keep flying everywhere and you have to retrieve them! Of course the toy would probably work correctly if the little ones didn't keep trying to push the balls back in while they are still popping out. Overall, this is a great toy to keep the kids occupied with, but the music would drive any sane person crazy after 30 minutes :) Not too sure what sort of educational value this toy has and I think it's more age appropriate for younger kids.』 『Get ready for some poppin', droppin', air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the balls spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one "air-mazing" experience for your little one. Measures 18" x 7" x 13". Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).』
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Melissa and Doug
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Not so durable) 『I gave this to my son for his 3rd birthday as he is interested in music and says he wants to play in a band, so I thought he'd enjoy this. He did enjoy it, but broke the tamberine within an hour. The material in the middle was so flimsy - almost like thick paper. It says on the box that this is appropriate for ages 3+. I admit my son can be rough on toys, but I know other three year-olds that are even rougher. This is a cute little set, but not sturdy enough for a three year-old. I think they should reword the recommended age on their package.』
(Making music) 『This is great- we are going to use the instruments at our reception so people can play along with the music.』
(Not so toddler-tough) 『My daughter got this for her 2nd birthday. Within minutes, the cover of the drum was broken. She was not extra-rough with it. It is just very poorly-made. Surprising for Melissa&Doug.』
(Excellent Skill Builder) 『Purchased for a childs 4th birthday. He and his frined love to play music and take turns sharing the instruments. Each one has their Debut as a soloist on the instrument of choice and have learned to incorporate voice as well. We highly recommend!』
(This ROCKS!) 『I bought this band in a box for my son because it was cheaper than buying plastic, loud versions of the instruments individually. I worried that my two-year-old would be bored with these, as there are no flashing lights or applause. But weeks later, he still goes for these toys first. His electronic maracas have been abandoned because these instruments are so much more fun!』 『Little musicians can form a traveling band with this compact wooden music set. Featuring ten fun musical pieces, this quality kit is the perfect way to introduce youngsters to musical play. Pieces include a colorfully designed pair of maracas, hand cymbals, tambourine, triangle and two other wooden noisemakers. Every piece fits conveniently into a sturdy wooden storage case, making clean up a piece of cake.』
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Hasbro
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Keeps the kids moving.) 『My 3 year old got this for her birthday. She and her 6 year old sister enjoy it. It is good for just one or two kids to play together. When a group of kids try to play without taking turns, the toy takes a beating. I am surprised that the tube that they jump over has survived being jumped on by bigger kids. It sometimes sticks when that happens, but just needs an extra push. The on button works like this--hit it once and rotates slowly; hit it twice, fast rotation. Third hit turns off the unit. The kids often keep hitting the button, thinking that it will keep it going after someone steps on it or stops the rotation. However, the toy will keep going on its own. So they often end up turning it off by accident. It has survived a lot of hard play in the 2 weeks we have had it.
All in all, a fun toy that keeps the kids moving and laughing.』
(fun and exersice) 『this game was purchased for my 2 1/2 year old, but my 5 year old loves it too...the music gets annoying and they wont play with it for a super long time, but it is nice in the winter when inside because they get some exercise and have some fun. it pretty durable because it has been dropped a few times and the kids also play with outside.』
(Honey Bee Happy) 『We love our Honeybee Hop. My 3yr old got it for her birthday and we just love it. I keep it hidden to use when they get really bored and it works like a charm. Everyone was crabby this morning, but now they are much happier after getting out the HONEYBEE HOP. They learn coordination skills and it really wears them out. They don't really have to take turns so there is not very much fighting. It's great!』
(Hop off their energy) 『This toy helps a couple of girls to jump off the energy I wish I had. 』
(Fun, Fun, Fun) 『My four year old loves this! She and her friends let the bee chase them---instead of jumping over it. They love it! It is good for teaching coordination skills.』 『Kids will "bee" happy as they try to dodge the dizzy bee with a hop, skip or a jump. The motorized beehive spins the whimsical bee to the familiar song "Flight of the Bumblebee" and silly sounds, encouraging kids to get active as they play this creative game of keep-away. Kids can flee the bee - or chase after him. The 26" motorized arm spins at two different speeds to help kids develop coordination as they hop, skip and jump their way through this game of laugh-out-loud play. And while kids are focused on having fun, they'll also get to practice taking turns with their playmates. Includes beehive, two connector rods, honeybee and instructions. Requires 3 "C" batteries, not included.』
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Munchkin
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (I like it, the baby likes it, it serves it's purpose!) 『I have read through some of the ridiculous low-star reviews and can't believe how anal people are. This is a baby's toy for $20. It's not a minature version of the New York Symphony stuffed into a $600 Bose music player, like some people are expecting.
Since this is a child's toy, I think it's serves it's purpose well. The music is clear. The lights flash when the music plays. I think it's neat that you can add or subtract musical instruments during the song that's playing so your baby can hear what each individual instrument sounds like.
My daughter loves the toy. It keeps her occupied for long periods of time and she's learning the names of each instrument and how they each sound both together in an orchestra and individually.
The people who are expecting this to be something more than it is need to understand that the toy wasn't designed for their enjoyment. The toy was designed for children. And, in my opinion, it's an exceptional toy that will keep most children entertained which, in and of itself, is a blessing.』
(The grandkids love it) 『We have three new grandsons, all about 6 months old and they love this toy. They are learning how to add one instrument to another to change the sound.』
(Great toy) 『My daughter loves the Mozart cube. She has enjoyed playing with it from 12 months through today (18 months) and I can't imagine her interest waning any time soon.』
(Musical and fun) 『My one year old loved this toy and explored pushing all of the colors and sounds. She swayed with the music and loved looking at the lights.』
(nice) 『Plays nice music that isnt to loud. Item is smaller than I expected, but that is not a bad thing as it makes it easier for little ones to hold/carry.』 『The Mozart Magic Cube is a true breakthrough in music education. This exciting learning toy teaches how sounds combine to form true polyphonic music, and is appropriate for all ages. Just press one of the musical sides and hear the instrument play on. Your child can compose and arrange millions of musical masterpieces. Measures approximately 6" x 6" x 6". Requires 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).
Awards:
2000 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
2000 Parents Choice Approved Award
』 『Music stimulates the brain and encourages early learning skills. This interactive cube lets children choose from any combination of five different instruments--harp, French horn, piano, flute, and violin--to collaborate on eight Mozart tunes. A solo flute might play an excerpt from "Ah! Vous Dirai-je, Maman (Twinkle, Twinkle)," or a French horn intone a theme fromThe Marriage of Figaro. Other choices include "Country Dance #5," "Come Sweet May," "Der Vogelfanger" (fromThe Magic Flute), "March in D," "Landler," and "Là Ci Darem la Mano" (fromDon Giovanni). Press the "orchestra" button and hear all the instruments play together. As the songs play, each selected instrument button flashes to the beat. The sound is not orchestral quality, but you get a fair electronic approximation of each instrument. Operates on three AA batteries (not included).--Tami Horiuchi』 『A true breakthrough in music education, the Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube will be music to your baby's ears. Providing hours of interactive play for budding young composers of all ages, this award-winning toy is the perfect musical foundation for little ones.
The Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube teaches how sounds combine to create baby's own Mozart masterpieces. View larger.
The Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube offers:
Sounds from 5 instruments.
Soft, rounded corners for baby's safety.
Fun and entertainment for babies of all ages.
Music Education in a Cube Fun, creative, and inspiring, the Magic Cube teaches how sounds combine to create eight Mozart masterpieces. With a touch of a button, this interactive cube lets your child add or subtract from any combination of five different instruments, including harp, French horn, piano, flute, and violin. Each selected instrument button flashes along to the beat of the music. An orchestra button even plays all the instruments at once.
Baby-Safe Design Designed with durable plastic construction, the Magic Cube features bright colors such as yellow, green, purple, and magenta. Made with soft, rounded corners, it's easy and safe for baby to hold. The 6-inch cube requires three AA batteries (not included).
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Insect Lore
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Very nice for older kids, may be too gross for little ones.) 『Obviously the caterpillars can't be packed in the box, but they shouldn't be an extra cost. There should be a paid card to send in when you're ready for them.
My main complaint is that the information is sketchy. A more informative child-friendly booklet should be included. Also the butterflies do poop red liquid which is pretty gross for very small kids. The white mesh cage looks really bad with all those bloody-looking smears on it. My 7 year old was okay with it when I explained it was "special butterfly poop" but my 5 year old, the nominal owner of the butterflies, lost interest quickly when the treehouse was no longer pretty.』
(an extraordinary experience) 『There is nothing more extraordinary than the experience of taking care of "a life"&setting it free. My 5-year-old has learned something quite valuable through this toy, which is well made. We'll be able to use it again for several more summers.
Also, of the 10 caterpillars we received, 9 became butterflies and flew away, while 2 returned to our garden and lingered for a day. We even had a smaller butterfly with a bent wing, whom we thought may not be able to fly away very well, but it flew-off just as easily as the others did...a very touching moment, which became a lesson in life my daughter may never forget.』
(A great way to learn!) 『We bought the Butterfly Garden as a gift for our four year old daughter. The entire experience was wonderful. We followed the instruction provided and watched the magic happen. It was very exciting to look in the container every morning with her to see the progression. From caterpillar, to chrysalis, and into butterflies we were amazed at each step. I will do this again with her and we also purchased one for my niece(also 4). I felt it was a great way to teach her how things take time but they are worth waiting for. Just as a suggestion: try to keep this project for warmer weather due to not being able to release them in weather under 55 degrees. Have fun!!』
(Great family learning fun) 『I think I enjoyed this as much as my kids (3 1/2 and 6 1/2 years old) did! It was easy to send off for the catepillars and they came with their own food, so they were no trouble. We all had fun watching them grow - quickly!! - though we missed them emerging into butterflies. All 5 of ours became butterflies and we released them outside. The process didn't seem to take quite as long as we thought it would - perhaps our climate (Florida)??? You can also purchase other insects from Insect Lore to use with this kit and it folds flat for storage - a big plus! Anyway, I would highly recommend this to anyone!』
(Amazing!) 『I was a skeptic- but I LOVE this toy. I bought it for my 5 year old and the children in my daycare (ages2-5). The caterpillars arrived in about 1 1/2 weeks and every one of them turned into a butterfly! We have been feeding them sugar water per the instructions and they have lived over four weeks! Great product. Would be fine at Christmas, the sugar water works great to keep them indoors! EXCELLENT product- and I am picky!』 『Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close with this reusable, collapsible habitat. Fine, transparent mesh lets you see butterfly metamorphosis up close. Product includes easy-to-use feeder and complete instructions for habitat. Butterfly larvae with food shipped directly to your home. The habitat collapses for storage when not in use. You can adopt and raise a handful of caterpillars, watch them transform into painted lady butterflies, then lift the garden cover to release your beautiful specimens into the wild. This exciting habitat makes a fabulous introduction to the miracles of nature. The larvae and food available round the year.』 『Did you know that painted ladies (the butterflies, that is) taste with their feet and have 10,000 eyes? You and your kids will be fascinated by all you learn about these beautiful creatures with the Butterfly Garden from Insect Lore. The kit comes with a relatively easy-to-assemble observation chamber; supplies for feeding the butterflies (you provide only sugar and water); an informative booklet of clear instructions and butterfly facts; and a certificate for three to five free painted lady caterpillars. The metamorphosis from larva to butterfly takes about three weeks from when you receive the caterpillar larvae (which arrive in a small container with all the nutrients they need). Your children can watch the larvae increase dramatically in size, form chrysalides, and finally emerge into full-fledged painted ladies (it's suggested that they release the butterflies after a few days of observation). This would make a wonderful activity for families with kids of any age, but younger children will need help assembling the observation chamber and reading the instruction booklet. (Note: The manufacturer recommends that butterflies should not be set free in temperatures lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.)--Rachel Radway』
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Hasbro
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Baby alive newborn) 『Purchased this for my 3 year old granddaughter birthday...She was very pleased with it...The doll is very well put together.. Much cuter than the regular baby alive... would purchase again..』
(Adorable doll for a toddler (12 months +)) 『This doll is a great first or second birthday gift. She is very cuddly - perfect for young toddlers. The age rating here says 3 years old, but I think it is better for younger kids.
The body is soft and the doll has a very sweet face. The eyes are very big. The doll has a cute belly button too. The bottle is nice sized and easy to hold. It is also attached, which is very helpful to avoid loss. When you twist the bottle to the right, the eyes close and when you twist it to the left, te eyes open. Because the doll is so easy to use and so cuddly, I think it is a great "first doll" choice.』 『Play "mommy" with this amazing doll that gets "sleepy" as you "feed" her! After a full day of play, this little one is bound to be ready for bedtime. Give your Sip 'N Snooze doll her bottle, turn it slowly and see your baby nod off to sleep. Snuggle her as she naps but be careful not to wake her because before you know it, she'll be ready for "feeding time" all over again. Amazing doll really gets "sleepy" as she "drinks" her juice just like a real baby. Doll comes with a bottle. Measures approximately 9" tall.』
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ThinkFun
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Bingo with a Zing!) 『My son loves this game! We got it when he was 3 after playing at a friends house. He is for now and still loves it. We plan to purchase the one with super heroes for Christmas.』
(Our 3 year old loves this toy.) 『My daughter received this for her third birthday. She loves this game, and requests to play it with us fairly often. I thought of a way to change the game when she gets a bit older and begins to learn to read. When you slide the red box to reveal the tiles, you can slide it slowly so that it just reveals the words and not the pictures - so we could reveal only the words and challenge her to see if she can match the words to her Zingo card. The game has been wonderful for teaching her sportsmanship because if we beat her to a tile, she has to learn to wait until that tile shows up again. If she gets the tile first, she says, "Don't worry, Mommy, you'll get it next time!"』
(Great Fun For Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!1) 『My WHOLE family LOVES this game...it is a lot of fun!!! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!』
(Fun for family) 『Family fun with this game. 3 and 6 yr old love it. Has a easier version on one side and more competitive version on the other. Teaches memory and recognition of objects. Would be great gift as I don't see it the stores so many would not have it already.』
(We just LOVE this game) 『We purchased Zingo for my daughter after she had played it at a party. This is now our "go-to" game. My daughter LOVES it. And, even better it will grow with her. She just turned 4 and can't read yet, but can recognize pictures and call out the appropriate name. As she learns to read this game will still be great to play. This is now our gift at many a birthday party. And, all the parents I have spoken with just think it is fantastic.
I think the only downside of this game is when older children play it with younger sibilings - the reaction times vary so it might pose some challenges. However, I still highly recommend it.』 『Zingo: Bingo with a Zing! Playing Zingo with help build these learning and social skills: Image/Word Recognition and matching Verbalization Concentration and memory Fine motor skills Following instructions Winning and losing Ages: 4 and up 2-8 Players』
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