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Melissa and Doug Farm Friends 32 pc Floor Puzzle

March 7th, 2010

Melissa and Doug Farm Friends 32 pc Floor Puzzle




This bold and colorful floor puzzle contains 32 large extra-thick cardboard pieces that easily snap into place to create an intriguing, yet simple design of a busy barnyard scene. An easy-clean surface keeps this jigsaw looking new. This large, imaginative puzzle has a finished layout that measures approximately 2 feet high by 3 feet long. –Deb Oroszlan

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great puzzle!
This puzzle kept my 2 1/2 year old busy once I got him started on it. Some of the barn pieces were difficult to match but in all, he was able to do most of it on his own. He loves to do this puzzle 2 or 3 times a week and never gets tired of it! Great product.

5 Stars My 3 year old can do this
My 3 year old daughter LOVES this puzzle. She can put it together with minimal help. Totally durable, large pieces – easy to grip. With the Melissa & Doug brand — you can’t go wrong.

4 Stars Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Puzzle
This is a fun and high quality puzzle. The pieces are just the right size for a pre-schooler and are sturdy so they won’t bend or tear. My 3yr old grandson loved this puzzle. I will definitely purchase another Melissa & Doug product!

4 Stars Also nice for girls…
Most of the reviews talk about people buying for their sons or grandsons which surprised me. Its a good toy for any child. I bought this for my daughter when she was 2 years old. She was able to put together quite a lot of the puzzle by herself even then. Its huge and she loved lying on the puzzle once it was done. I should get it out again now that she’s over 3 and see how she likes it.

4 stars because there could have been more farm and less barn but that’s just my opinion. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.

5 Stars Fantastic puzzle!
My four year-old son loves this puzzle! The pieces are big and thick and the puzzle is the perfect size to fill our small table top. I helped my son put it together the first time and he can put it together himself easily now. This is our first big floor puzzle and now I want to buy a bunch more!

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Baby Farm Friends Bowling

December 30th, 2009

Baby Farm Friends Bowling




These 6 numbered, barnyard friend pins will provide baby with a fun activity when to throws the ball to knock down as many of the friendly “pins” .? One year olds like this safe and durable toy and will develope motor skills as they set up the “pins” shaped like a real bowling allet set up.? They will become real friends with the various animals and will begin to be able to identify their “faces”

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars My 2 year old enjoys this toy
My 2 year old enjoys this toy. It only keeps her attention for about 20 minutes but she goes to it time and time again.

5 Stars Cute toy!
Great toy. It’s cute and fun. My 1 year old likes it as well as my 5 year old! All of the animals either jingle or rattle softly. Just enough to catch baby’s attention, but not annoy the parent!

5 Stars Two year old loves it
I bought this for my girlfriend’s two (and a half) year old for Christmas.

My girlfriend read the other reviews but thought they were over-exaggerated. Her thought was that her son would not have the focus to line up all of the pins and then hit them in a controlled manner; she thought that he wouldn’t be able to understand the rules of bowling and that the concept of the game was beyond his knowledge. She was right!

But, he loves it anyway. He likes to throw things and the ball is soft enough that he won’t hurt anything. He doesn’t line up the pins, but he plays with each one as if it was an individual stuffed animal. We’ve been able to explain to him about different animals and different animal noises with the help of this toy. He will, on occasion, stand up one pin and throw the ball to try to knock it down, with little luck. He seems interested though and it keeps him happy; that’s more important than a possible future career as a professional bowler.

3 Stars bowling
I do believe this is a nice toy. Unfortunately, I purchased it without previewing it at a store. I think this toy would be more appropriate for older infants and younger toddlers than what I intended. I also thought it was a bit priced for what it is.

4 Stars Fun game
This is a great toy for younger children because he helps with the skills of setting things up and hand-eye coordination. It also has imaginative faces. The bowling pins and ball are large enough but also pliable enough for little hands to get a hold of. All in all a good pick for youngsters in the 2-4 yr age.

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LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set

December 26th, 2009

LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set




LeapFrog – Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set Toddlers from 12 months and up will love making wacky animal combinations with this Magnetic Animal set. This toy teaches kids all about animals, as it plays learning songs, fun facts, and sounds. Toddlers can make up to 25 combinations with this magnetic puzzle, and it can be played with on the floor or on the refrigerator. When two matching pieces are inserted into the farm, a cheerful electronic voice says the animal name. If the pieces mismatch, the toy creates a silly name for that animal. Matches are positively reinforced and the toy makes mismatches seem funny rather than wrong. When set to music mode, Farmer Tad plays five banjo tunes for a real barnyard hoe-down. The Fridge Farm is a great set to travel with. All pieces store on the back of the barn and a carry handle allows easy transport from place to place. The toy’s resilient construction withstands wear and tear and holds up nicely to rough child play. Strong magnets keep it from falling off the fridge and lightweight construction allows a small child to carry the fun from room to room with no problem. A handy volume switch keeps the music at an enjoyable level. The fridge farm encourages creativity, as your child mixes, matches, and makes zany animals. Bright colors and lively animal songs make the Fridge Farm a family favorite. In 2004, it received the prestigious Superior quality, easy-to-grasp pieces, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. and lively banjo tunes make it a great addition for any toddler’s toy box. This toy is easy for little fingers to manage and convenient for parents to store. It requires three AAA batteries (included). Includes: Barnyard, 5 animal pieces, and 3 AAA batteries.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Leapfrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set
This was a birthday gift for my 1 year old Granddaughter. It is very educational and easy for her to manuever. She loves being able to attach it to the refrigerator and take it off when she wants to.

5 Stars One year old loves it!!!
I got this for my daughter’s birthday because it had such great reviews! She loves it. She loves pulling the magnets off of the fridge, she loves to dance to it and she loves to pull the animal parts off of the farm. She hasn’t figured out how to put them on yet but she is trying. Great product and she is always hopping all over the farm after she pulls it down and it’s still working.

5 Stars A Cow Duck? That’s Silly!
This is my go-to toy for a first birthday gift. My own son loves it, as do all of the kids we know who also have it. He got it for his first birthday and is still playing with it at 2 years old. Great toy!

5 Stars Fun for the Entire family
this toy was a gift for my son on his first birthday and i never thought it would be this great. He enjoys the toy daily mixing the front and rears, throwing them, biting on them…. BUT the best part about the toy is how it seems to make a pig, horse, and cow noise out of nowhere when my wife walks past it!!! its great!!! she doesnt think so but I do. so this goes down as a must buy for me!! Now dont get me wrong, my wife is gorgeous and i love her to death but this is good stuff!

5 Stars Great entertainment
My granddaughter loves this toy. It keeps her busy when Mom and Dad are trying to accomplish things in the kitchen. It is a good gift for little ones. Madison is 13 months old and enjoys being able to stand and play.

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LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set

December 17th, 2009

LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set




LeapFrog – Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set Toddlers from 12 months and up will love making wacky animal combinations with this Magnetic Animal set. This toy teaches kids all about animals, as it plays learning songs, fun facts, and sounds. Toddlers can make up to 25 combinations with this magnetic puzzle, and it can be played with on the floor or on the refrigerator. When two matching pieces are inserted into the farm, a cheerful electronic voice says the animal name. If the pieces mismatch, the toy creates a silly name for that animal. Matches are positively reinforced and the toy makes mismatches seem funny rather than wrong. When set to music mode, Farmer Tad plays five banjo tunes for a real barnyard hoe-down. The Fridge Farm is a great set to travel with. All pieces store on the back of the barn and a carry handle allows easy transport from place to place. The toy’s resilient construction withstands wear and tear and holds up nicely to rough child play. Strong magnets keep it from falling off the fridge and lightweight construction allows a small child to carry the fun from room to room with no problem. A handy volume switch keeps the music at an enjoyable level. The fridge farm encourages creativity, as your child mixes, matches, and makes zany animals. Bright colors and lively animal songs make the Fridge Farm a family favorite. In 2004, it received the prestigious Superior quality, easy-to-grasp pieces, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. and lively banjo tunes make it a great addition for any toddler’s toy box. This toy is easy for little fingers to manage and convenient for parents to store. It requires three AAA batteries (included). Includes: Barnyard, 5 animal pieces, and 3 AAA batteries.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars One year old loves it!!!
I got this for my daughter’s birthday because it had such great reviews! She loves it. She loves pulling the magnets off of the fridge, she loves to dance to it and she loves to pull the animal parts off of the farm. She hasn’t figured out how to put them on yet but she is trying. Great product and she is always hopping all over the farm after she pulls it down and it’s still working.

5 Stars Leapfrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set
This was a birthday gift for my 1 year old Granddaughter. It is very educational and easy for her to manuever. She loves being able to attach it to the refrigerator and take it off when she wants to.

5 Stars Fun for the Entire family
this toy was a gift for my son on his first birthday and i never thought it would be this great. He enjoys the toy daily mixing the front and rears, throwing them, biting on them…. BUT the best part about the toy is how it seems to make a pig, horse, and cow noise out of nowhere when my wife walks past it!!! its great!!! she doesnt think so but I do. so this goes down as a must buy for me!! Now dont get me wrong, my wife is gorgeous and i love her to death but this is good stuff!

5 Stars A Cow Duck? That’s Silly!
This is my go-to toy for a first birthday gift. My own son loves it, as do all of the kids we know who also have it. He got it for his first birthday and is still playing with it at 2 years old. Great toy!

5 Stars Great entertainment
My granddaughter loves this toy. It keeps her busy when Mom and Dad are trying to accomplish things in the kitchen. It is a good gift for little ones. Madison is 13 months old and enjoys being able to stand and play.

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Vtech Sit to Stand Learning Walker

November 24th, 2009

Vtech Sit to Stand Learning Walker




With a barnyard of friends to cheer baby on, your little one will love learning to walk with the Sit-to-Stand Walker. Start her out with the easy-to-remove play panel for floor play or fun on the run. Then step it up with the fun-to-maneuver walker. A medley of fun awaits — there are three spinning flowers, five piano keys, colorful rollers, three light-up shape sorters and a telephone handset. The Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker keeps baby on track by teaching shapes, colors, animals, music and more! Requires 3 “AA” batteries, included. Measures 5.8″L x 20.9″W x 15″D.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Great Activity Board, not so great Walker
We bought this for our son when he was about 9 months old. Initially, we used it as an activity center and he loved it. The activity board is colorful and has easy buttons etc. for him to operate. Although he loves it, I am gibing the product 4 stars because (a) The phone comes off and is not attached to the activity board with anything. This is quite inconvenient because the phone is constantly being misplaced. (b) The shapes that come off make noises when pressed, however, these noises are quite random. For instance, he button with the corn picture will say “Corn” once, “Square” once, and “Yellow” once, but in no discernible order. Quite confusing for the child, who doesn’t then connect cause and effect! (c) This is not a great walker, but the activity board makes up for that. Overall, my son thoroughly enjoys the product, it has several features, but could do with one or two areas of improvement.

5 Stars Best Toy
My Daughter is 8 months and she loves this toy. She is learning to gain her balance and try walking on her own. This is her favorite toy, I take it to grandma’s house and to all my friends houses, it is easy to take with me.

5 Stars Excellent training walker – BUY THIS!!
My son 10month old son is learning to walk, so we bought this as we didn’t have room for a regular walker. He took to it immediately. He was running all through the house with it. He LOVES IT. Within 2 days of using this toy he was taking his first steps unassisted. Excellent toy to teach them how to balance their weight, since the toy will go when they push it. We used it on carpet and he did great, he also did good on the slick kitchen floor. NO problems. But you do need to supervise. My only complaint is that the noise on this toy is almost enough to drive you insane. It is a little overwhelming, even for my little one. He prefers to play with it without the sound on. It’s too many sounds at once, talking, singing, beeping… If you have a soon-to-be-walker, buy this toy! It’s awesome and durable, they’ll play with this long after they learn to walk! My 8 yr old likes to play with it too! hahaha

5 Stars Great for ALL ages
I got this toy on sale when my son was 3 months old, he is now 17 months and stills plays with it everyday! When we first got it i would sit with him and let his hit the buttons himself as he grew he learned very quick what to hit to make music and light go off, he would even dance to the music. As he got older and started standing I put it on the walker and he would EVERWHERE with it, if I didn’t have I don’t know to this day if he would even walk:) It went everywhere with us for months including the grocery store and shopping. Now he still uses it all over the house. Of all the toys in my house this is the one he fights over when his 22 month old cousin comes to visit. For the price there is nothing better! I tell everyone I know to go get one while their kid is young.

3 Stars Not an IDEAL walker
The only part that my son enjoyed about this “walker” is the removable toy. Otherwise, it should only be intended for children that can walk on their own. It has no resistance on the wheels, therefore it cannot withhold a walking learner or stander. I found it very unsecure and dangerous for beginning walkers.

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