Thursday, October 28, 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Mary Meyer Easy Ride'Ums, Easy Ride'Um Appaloosa, 33" Get it now!


My grand children love this stick horse. He is so unique in his looks, and he actually "neighs and clops" with the squeeze of an ear! The only negative whatsoever, is the reins might be a bit short.Get more detail about Mary Meyer Easy Ride'Ums, Easy Ride'Um Appaloosa, 33".

iPlay Wok and Roll Buy Now


I have purchased this game for three sets of kids, ranging in age from 2yrs to 8yrs they all loved it. No batteries were needed to play with it either. just made up variations and counted on speed to add the actions. I helps with sorting, fine motor, hand eye coordination, and helped me teach them good sportsmanship. the only glitch is that it is a small game so four bigger kids are a crowd but great for 4 3yr olds!Get more detail about iPlay Wok and Roll.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Manhattan Baby Bababall Order Now


First of all I totally agree with Michelle D review who also gave this ball 3 stars. Yes it is beautiful, yes it is well made, BUT it is a little big for infant hands. My 8 month baby only sucks the ribbons then shake it for few seconds, and thats it. But when i play with it and throw it in the air, she smiles to me, or to the ball, I don't know really. I prefer this toy to 6-7 old baby and above.Get more detail about Manhattan Baby Bababall.

International Playthings Playdate Central Giant Activity Table Cloth Decide Now


Amazing gift for boys or girls. I gave it to my 3 year old nephew, and both his 4 year old sister and 18 month cousins love it. It's huge (can easily accomodate 4 kids playing in it) and to wash. I would very highly recommend it!Get more detail about International Playthings Playdate Central Giant Activity Table Cloth.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Manhattan Toy Baby Stella Doll In Beige Right now


I LOVE baby Stella dolls. I bought my daughter the "peach" colored one for her first birthday & we decided the "beige" would be perfect for my best friend's daughter. If i had one complaint it would be that she is a little darker than she is pictured. I searched the net for a picture of beige stella next to peach stella - so that i could compare but never found one. She is still the perfect doll and the magnetic paci keeps the kids entertained all through out church. :)Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Baby Stella Doll In Beige.

Lowest Price Iplay Peek-A-Boo Bag - Sugar `N Spice


I saw this at a specialty toy store and wanted to buy it on the spot, only refrained because of the high price tag. Amazon wasn't any cheaper but I knew it was made well (thick fabric, tightly sewn) and would engage the kids as a diaper bag toy for outtings, nice and quiet :) It is colorful with perfectly girly beads inside to find. Comes with a "what to find" list written on thick fabric that snaps with a plastic snap on the back.Get more detail about Iplay Peek-A-Boo Bag - Sugar `N Spice.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Low Price Manhattan Toy Big Tops Sounds


This toy should be awesome. Unfortunately, the RFID tags just aren't up to the task, so it ends up being frustrating.

I would like to say, though, that anyone who thinks the sounds are too quiet must have a loud TV on in the room, because they're just fine.

Here's the problem: the animal names/sounds only play if you put the animal in or take it out at just the right speed. If your child shoves the monkey in quickly, no result. If they push the monkey in but miss, and kinda push and twist until it finally goes, no result. You can get it to consistently say the names/sounds if you put the animals in or take them out at a medium pace, but at least my child has no interest in doing that.

Which means you end up paying too much for what ends up being a standard put-toys-in-take-toys-out arrangement. The Manhattan Toy Put and Peek Birdhouse is much better for that, anyway.

And while the on button is cleverly concealed in the tent door, the only way to tell if the device is on is by sticking a toy in and seeing if it says 'lion!' or 'raaaaawr!' or whatever. This is very frustrating for a child when they've finally gotten the hang of putting the toys in just right.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Big Tops Sounds.

Save Alex Jr Tub Joy Quacky Cups Bath Toy (Colors may Vary)


My baby loves watching the water stream through the holes in the bottom of these cups. He now looks forward to his bath every night. Great product!Get more detail about Alex Jr Tub Joy Quacky Cups Bath Toy (Colors may Vary).

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Discount Manhattan Toy Fun in the Sun Outfit for Baby Stella by Manhattan Toy


My 14 month old daughter has had her Baby Stella for a couple of months now, and recently became interested in trying to undress her. I decided to buy her a change of clothes for Baby Stella, and this one is adorable. Once I showed my daughter where the velcro is and how to undo it, she's been able to remove Baby Stella's hat all by herself, as well as undo the top of the sunsuit on her own. We have great fun taking turns "wearing" the hat: first on Baby Stella's head, then my daughter's, then mine. She's at an age where the hat alone is purely hilarious for some reason. Playing with this outfit has also taught her a new vocabulary word, "hat."

To my surprise, the shoes stay on REALLY well. (I have a lot of memories of lost doll shoes from my own childhood.) The elastic straps keep them on securely, but make them easy enough for my daughter to pull them off when she wants to. My only disappointment is that this set does not include the "sunscreen," as pictured. When I reread the description, I did notice that it wasn't listed, but including it in the photo is somewhat misleading.

On the whole, this outfit has provided lots of fun new play opportunities with Baby Stella, and my daughter is enjoying it very much.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Fun in the Sun Outfit for Baby Stella by Manhattan Toy.

Cheapest Alex Toys Dots and Dashes Paint (Set of 6)


My daughter received this for her 2nd Birthday and loves them, It is a great way to use paints without the major mess. She does like to put her fingers in the tops but the paint is washable so it is not a huge deal!Get more detail about Alex Toys Dots and Dashes Paint (Set of 6).

Friday, October 22, 2010

Cheap Beleduc Your Body - Boy 5-Layer Puzzle


I thought this may be a bit beyond my two year old when I purchased it. However, we've only had it for three days and he can now put it together completely by himself. At first I had to separate the pieces for each layer for him, but after using it a lot the past two days (it's a hit!) he can now do the entire puzzle by himself.

Very nice construction, although the pieces are thinner than I thought they would be (probably necessary since there are basically 4 puzzles in one - the fifth layer is just painted onto the bottom of the puzzle). Also, from the description on Amazon I wasn't clear that each layer was actually a puzzle, or if it was just one piece per layer. I was happy to find out when I received the puzzle that there are several pieces to each layer (7 pieces per layer to be exact).

My son does not yet understand what he's looking at when he sees the layers, but I think this toy will be a favorite for years to come and its educational value is very high.

We HIGHLY recommend this toy...and don't underestimate your toddler - he or she can probably do this puzzle and hopefully will be as entertained with this toy as my son.Get more detail about Beleduc Your Body - Boy 5-Layer Puzzle.

Buying Alex Toys Rub a Dub Squirters for the Tub - Jungle


These are great for the tub - they are BPA and phthalate (sp?)free. It's good to buy them on Amazon, because we go through them pretty quickly. They can't be cleaned well inside, so we just throw them away when they get yucky.Get more detail about Alex Toys Rub a Dub Squirters for the Tub - Jungle.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Order Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls Fantasy Themed Doll Fayla Fairy


This was sent as a gift. I never heard a word from the child or parents, which I think is rather rude, so I have no idea of any of the details other than it was delivered on time. If someone sends your child a gift, at least say thank you, or better yet have your child say thank you.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls Fantasy Themed Doll Fayla Fairy.

Where To Buy Schylling Jack-In-The-Box



I purchased this product for a grand-daughter for x-mas. We tried the product upon receiving. There were 4 adults trying to get this thing to work and could only get it to work about every 8th time. Not Impressed!!!!Get more detail about Schylling Jack-In-The-Box.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Shop For Manhattan Baby Travel Toy


I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 5yo niece, but when I received it, it was much smaller than I expected. I gave it to my infant niece instead.Get more detail about Manhattan Baby Travel Toy.

Alex Toys Tub tune Symphony


This was a wonderful and educational toy. My son received it as a present from his aunt. My husband, son and I have been loving it since it got here. The toys are very well made and durable. They are a blast!!!Get more detail about Alex Toys Tub tune Symphony.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Alex Rub a Dub Dirty Dishes Review


I bought this for my 4 1/2 year old son thinking what fun it would be for him to "do the dishes" in the tub. and what a clever idea, right? what a huge disappointment. the stains did NOT rub off, and only did slightly with me rubbing much harder with my thumb and with much more strength than my son could do with the "sponge" provided. if you just want some spongy "dishes" for the tub, than knock yourself out. but if you expect the stain to disappear, you will be very disappointed, as was i. big bummer. shame on you, alex. you've always been so reliable. not this time.Get more detail about Alex Rub a Dub Dirty Dishes.

Alex Paper Roll White, 12"X100' Top Quality


As advertised, it's only 12 inches high, but it's still lots of fun! My daughter likes to cut off long pieces to create posters and banners. The paper is of nice quality.Get more detail about Alex Paper Roll White, 12"X100'.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Beginner Paint Brush Set (3) This instant


I bought these for my toddler a little after she turned one. I also bought spill proof paint cups and a toddler watercolor paint set. I wanted to get solid colored brushes that matched the paint cups to help her learn her colors, but now I'm glad I didn't. She has a blast painting with these things. They are also great for children with special needs. When using these brushes you will need to use a heavy duty paper. Since the brushes are so big they hold alot of paint so they will soak or weigh down light weight paper. I used computer paper the first time and could barely peel my daughters artwork off the table. Overall, this product is a great first paint brush set.Get more detail about Beginner Paint Brush Set (3).

Manhattan Toy Dress Up Immediately


My son was 19 months old when we bought this toy. It is by far the cutest one we found for boys. It really was adorable which appealed to me. He loved the toy, loves to un-snap and un-zip it. I also likes to take the sword out, and since it's on a short piece of elastic it just pops back in the pocket. He totes his "Captian Jack" all over. I would recommend this dress up toy!Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Dress Up.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

eeBoo Travel Bingo Best Quality


My 9 yr old enjoyed this a little more than my 7 yr old but all in all it adds a little spice to a dull interstate ride. It is a little difficult to find a place to keep the cards you are finished with to add up the points but not a reason to not play the game.Get more detail about eeBoo Travel Bingo.

Alma's Design Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Get it now!


My 2yr old loves this toy. We read the book and follow along putting the animals in the Old Lady's mouth. She also likes to dance with the lady.
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Pacific Play Tents Playchute 10' Parachute (Colors and Designs May Vary) Buy Now


What do you do when you have 4 or more kids of the same age in your house. Here take this parachute and go outside. Putting a ball on the top and letting them bounce it out is a fun game. Or bouncing the ball and trying to keep it on the parachute for a more difficult game. This one is not quite big enough to walk under and pull it down while you are inside. Well it would work for small kids, not with an adult in the group.Get more detail about Pacific Play Tents Playchute 10' Parachute (Colors and Designs May Vary).

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Discount Manhattan Toy Baby Stella Rainy Day Outfit from Manhattan Toy


I received this adorable Baby Stella Rain Outfit quickly. Its really beyond words. I'm so glad I purchased this outfit from the selection and it looks to be of good quality that will last through her Baby Stella years. The purple color is really eye-catching and so pleasing to all ages.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Baby Stella Rainy Day Outfit from Manhattan Toy.

Cheapest Alex Jungle Croquet


This croquet set works well indoors or out. We used it on hardwood floors with some plastic pucks that we had. The wooden balls work best on carpet or short grass. The set is well-constructed and a good size for little ones age 3 and up. Older kids and adults were able to use it too so it won't be outgrown too quickly. All in all good value for the money.Get more detail about Alex Jungle Croquet.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Buy Manhattan Toy Feeding Set for Baby Stella


My 14 month old daughter has been enjoying her Baby Stella for a couple of months, and recently started "feeding" her, which is very cute. I started looking for a baby doll feeding set, but most are for kids three and up, which made this set a great option. My daughter loves the magnetic bottle, and likes to open and close the jar of peas. She also thinks it's fun to put on and take off Baby Stella's bib (over and over again).

She hasn't been as interested in the cereal bowl and spoon. They don't look very much like the real thing (which is what she was using to feed Baby Stella before), and when I told her what they were, she didn't seem convinced. Even my husband asked what they were supposed to be. I think she'll play with them more when she's a little older and can use her imagination more, but for right now, she prefers an actual baby spoon and bowl to the stuffed version.

Overall, we are still having a lot of fun playing with this set. I like that it is soft, durable, and safe for even very young kids.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Feeding Set for Baby Stella.

Purchase Winkel


I purchased this item for my 3 month old. She loved it because she could easily grip it with both hands. I bought it because several of my friends' babies used this toy from 3-18 months. If my baby uses it for that long I see it as a great investment.Get more detail about Winkel.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Order Gundfun Seymore Snoring Bull


I bought this for my son's 2nd birthday. He loves cows and this toy is great!!! When I am looking for him to quiet down, I tell him the cows are sleeping. He will then go over and press the cow to make him snore. It is much softer and plush then I would have thought. I'm very impressed!Get more detail about Gundfun Seymore Snoring Bull.

Shop For Manhattan Toy Snuggle Sleep Sack for Baby Stella


I bought this to go with the Manhattan doll I got for my 18 mos. old daughter and she loves her doll but she does associate this sleep sack with bedtime. I thought it would be cute to have her put her baby doll to bed with her, maybe make bedtime an easier and fun transition but NOPE. My daughter hates naptime and bedtime so so she saw this and threw it. I put it on her doll to show her and she flipped out. Not the toys fault just a fussy mean toddler. Good quality, even my daughters tossing it around didn't do anything to it.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Snuggle Sleep Sack for Baby Stella.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls Fashions Stellar by Starlight


My 5 year old daughter loved the clothes to dress her GG doll. The clothes look just like the photos - very pretty. Unfortunately, the velcro that holds the dress together came off one side of the dress before it even made it onto the doll. Thus ends our purchasing of Groovy Girls products. Too bad, as I like the fact that they do not teach young girls to have dysmorphic ideas about what their bodies should look like. I will keep looking.Get more detail about Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls Fashions Stellar by Starlight.

Iplay Peek-A-Boo Bag - Rough `N Tuff Review


We bought this for an 18-hour car trip and a flight with a 2-year old. Worked great! He played with it by himself, feeling the different textures and looking at all the different things that would appear and disappear, and as a game with others to find the items listed on the back. It is a nice size to fit in a child's backpack, diaper bag or purse. Would definitely recommend.Get more detail about Iplay Peek-A-Boo Bag - Rough `N Tuff.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Mudpuppy Baby Animals Block Puzzle Top Quality


We own both of the Melissa and Doug block puzzles and love them. This product is cardboard, compared to M&D's wooden blocks. The quality, art, box, etc. everything is inferior. Comes in a flimsy cardboard box and for the price, I'm very disappointed.Get more detail about Mudpuppy Baby Animals Block Puzzle.

Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Marie-Alecia Doll This instant


The doll itself is comparable in quality to the other dolls in the DVD line - the dress is two layered, she has fashioned high top sneakers, eyeglasses that will undoubtedly go missing after one day, and a plastic dog companion. Unlike the pink Barbie character, the doll has no special features - she doesn't sing, twirl, light up, dance, or even move interestingly. As such, she's a very vanilla doll and lacking the interest that the other companion dolls received in previous movies.

Also note that her legs are hollow hard plastic and don't bend. Neither do her arms. So she isn't posable.

On the plus side, since she is vanilla, she is cheaper than her Barbie companion, which has a light up dress. So for girls who like to reenact the movie, she's a great accessory for the barbie character. But you'll definitely want to get the Barbie character before this one.Get more detail about Barbie A Fashion Fairytale Marie-Alecia Doll.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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It's Christmas Eve and the doll still has NOT shown up! When I purchased it it said GUARANTEED by Christmas!! One little girl is going to very dissappointed. Groovy Girls are great but please buy yours from someone else if you want it on time!!!!! Very upset with this vendor.



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Alex Toys Rub a Dub Squirters for the Tub - Farm Best Quality


While this looks like a delightful toy and a great accompaniment to the Old MacDonald Song, be aware that this is a potential health hazzard. These animals are breeding grounds for mold. Little children love to squirt the water out into their mouths. Think about that water filled with mold that has been growing inside because there's no way to express all the water in it that collects. Think twice before buying this product for you little precious ones. It's a danger.Get more detail about Alex Toys Rub a Dub Squirters for the Tub - Farm.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Alex Toys Little Hands, Paper Bag Puppets Get it now!


excellent color,instruction n amazingly good art work..the end product is fabulous..will definitely recommend it any kids 4 n up..my daugter njoys doing it with me...Get more detail about Alex Toys Little Hands, Paper Bag Puppets.

Princess Sleeping Beauty Buy Now


My daughter (4 yr.) loves everything princess. This game incorporates princess theme while teaching the basics of counting, taking turns, and basic game playing etc. I was surprised with the materials it was made from at first (I don't know what I was expecting...maybe cardboard), but it was a nice, sturdy material (maybe tin).Get more detail about Princess Sleeping Beauty.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Pteranodon Order Now


We are big fans of the Papo dinos and the growing collection. They are the most realistic, zoologically-researched miniatures on the market. The Pterosaur is without equal, especially the subtle coloring. I don't know how they produce them for the price. They are made of vinyl which makes them virtually unbreakable. They are made to be played with, but I occasionally steal one and place him on my consulting room bookshelf. They are the best. And we look forward to each new addition to the line. Something I can share with my kids--a toy for kids, but with the realism that I appreciate.
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