Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks
From Fisher Price

Customer Reviews

A good choice
This was given to my 15 month old for Christmas, and he likes it a lot. He can get some of the shapes in and is still working on figuring out the others. He is fascinated by putting other toys in the bucket, and taking them out, and putting them in, and so on. It seems very durable, and I appreciate the fact that it doesn't make annoying and useless noise like so many children's toys do. The reason I didn't give it quite five stars is because he enjoys it a lot but doesn't LOVE it.

Great fun!
Like most other young infants, our daughter prefers to pull the top off, dump the blocks out, and chew on everything. She's 8 mos now, so I figure in a few more months or so she might just start trying to figure it out. She loves it though...so we do too! I actually like the fact that the lid comes off so easily. If it didn't, she might not play with it at all yet. Afterall, what baby wants to play with something frustrating? :)

Not horrible, but there are better out there
There isn't much to say about a shape sorter - they are (in general) great for young toddlers. It's one of the better early brain development toys, and any "game" where the goal is to put all the pieces away is something worth embracing.

That being said, most shape sorters aren't going to appear much different, so there is generally going to be one or two things that differ from one to the other. The Fisher Price model here has a rectangular base which stays firm, and comes with a carrying handle (which is nice, I guess.) The shape blocks have a small hole in the middle to make it a little less of a choking hazard.

However the major flaw with the product is the top of the sorter. It is easily removable, even by accident. Just pulling up on the top through the holes can pull off the top, eliminating any of the "challenge" of putting the blocks through the holes. I guess you could say the real brain development of this toy is whether they can figure out how easy it is to just remove the top.

I would think most toddlers don't want to take the cheap way out, so if you can find this cheap enough here (or need the immediate gratification of finding it in a brick & mortar store) then it's not a horrible pick, but if you're looking for a shower gift, I'd highly recommend the Tolo Rolling Shape Sorter instead. For a few dollars more, you get a much better product with locking tops (both sides) and rattling blocks.

Features

• Baby can sort and stack and learn to identify and match shapes
• Filling the bucket with blocks, dumping them out, and starting over is great for eye-hand coordination and other early skills
• Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid
• Learning Blocks
• Interactive learning aid

Fisher-Price Musical Tea Set

Fisher-Price Musical Tea Set
From Fisher Price

Customer Reviews

musical teaset
I had purchased this teaset for my grandsons when they were little. They always enjoyed it. So when my grandaughter came along I wanted one for her too. She enjoyed it a lot.

Still Loves it After 2 years!!!
My daughter is 5 years old and received her Tea set for Christmas 2 years ago. She loves playing house and I am absolutely amazed at how well this set still looks. She still plays with it (which is a rare thing nowadays!). I would highly recommend it! The little song is adorable and she is still thrilled every time it sounds off when she pours her "tea"! Great, durable toy!

Great Tea Set
We bought this tea set when our daughter was 18 months old and she loved it. She is now 3 years old and still plays with it daily.

Product Description

This teapot over for magic pouring sounds, or presses the lid to hear a tea time tune. Set includes four cups, saucers and spoons, plus a creamer and sugar bowl with lid, and a tray for serving treats. It requires two replaceable button-cell alkaline batteries, which are included

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Review
Every child should have a tea set somewhere in the toy box, not just for feeding favorite dollies and teddies, but also for practicing tea-party manners before a special party or dinner. This molded plastic set is made with the thoughtful design and extra-durable materials of most Fisher-Price toys, with the added bonus of a jolly musical teapot. It plays "I'm a Little Teapot" when the top of the lid is pressed, and also provides a "magical" chiming noise when the pot is poured (requires two button-cell batteries; included). The set includes four teacups in pastel shades, matching saucers, a sugar bowl, a creamer, and four white spoons. Everything fits onto a sturdy lavender tray with large handles and a built-in stand for the teapot.

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toddler Series Girl's Lil Quad

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toddler Series Girl's Lil Quad
From Fisher-Price

Customer Reviews

Toddler Mom, Austin, TX
I bought this for my daughter's 2nd b-day. It is super cute, durable, and just the right size for her; however, she road it for about five minutes and now won't get on it. I think because she kept pushing the "on" switch versus holding it in the "on" position and it would jerk her back and forth that it may have scared her. She may be a little young for this now but I think in a few months she will like it. Fisher-Price Power Wheels Toddler Series Girl's Lil Quad Refresh

Product Description

All the sporty ATV styling of the Lil' Quad mixed with all the fun of Barbie! Cool Barbie graphics and colors, built-in footrests and a cute cargo rack on the back make this vehicle a little girl's delight. It's designed especially for toddlers, with easy push-button operation for simple stop and go. Also features 6 volts of battery power, and a PowerLock brake system for a safe but exciting ride. Drives 2 mph on hard surfaces and grass. It's as sturdy as it looks, and even more fun to drive! Includes 6-volt battery and charger. Recommended for outdoor use only. Holds up to 40 lbs.

Features

• The girl's lil quad refresh is a single speed 6 Volt rechargeable system that is designed especially for toddlers
• Easy push-button operation for simple stop and go
• It has realistic school bus styling, electronic lights and sounds which add to the realism and fun along with a flipping stop sign
• Rides low, so it is easy for them to get on and off by themselves
• It has a seat in the back for the kid's favorite doll or teddy bear

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Fisher-Price Little People Busy Day Home - Pink

Fisher-Price Little People Busy Day Home - Pink
From Fisher-Price

Product Description

Brrring! Mom's in the kitchen talking on the phone. Ding-dong! Dad's about to answer the front door. And baby's outside playing with doggie and kitty. Just another busy day at home-one like kids might experience every day. Only this home is just their size. So they can make all the action happen, with a fridge door that opens and closes, a potty that flushes and lots more! Includes 3 cute, chunky figures (mom, dad, baby) bed, table and 2 chairs. Vehicle requires 2 "AA" batteries. Please dispose of batteries safely.

Features

• Recommended Age: 12 months - 4 years

Toys my 2 year old daughter loves!! Great Birthday Toy Ideas

Fisher-Price Manny's Tool Box

Fisher-Price Manny's Tool Box
From Fisher-Price

Customer Reviews

love it
My son got this for his second birthday. He loves Handy Manny. He uses the tools to fix everything in sight. The only thing I did not like about it is that Rusty is too heavy to "dance." He keeps falling over and just kind of sits there.

Another great toy from FP!
My son added this to his Handy Manny collection and loves it. The tools are the perfect size to help the handyman in the family. My husband assembled a shelf yesterday, and my son (2 1/2) was right there next to him with the tool box. The tools go everywhere with us. Even at naptime. I haven't noticed that the sound is too loud like the other reviewers, but I find that the sounds most toys make are more tolerable when your child really enjoys it like my son does. Very happy with purchase and highly recommend.

Loud motor
I agree with J. Schenkel's review. The motor on this toy started out loud and is getting louder the more my son plays with it. That being said, he does really enjoy playing with the tools. It plays the "hop up, jump in" song, which is huge hit with my son.

Features

• Manny's tool box is an icon from the show and once kids have it, they can pretend they are Manny and interact with Manny's tool friends from the show
• It comes with all 7 tools, Pat, Turner, Dusty, Stretch, Felipe, Squeeze, and Rusty
• Press the Manny button on the toolbox, the tools will come to life right before the child's eyes
• It will also be jam packed with great too
• Children can sing along with the let's get to work song from the show that Manny and the tools sing when they are ready to go
  

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Little Einstein's Pat Pat Rocket

Little Einstein's Pat Pat Rocket
From Fisher-Price

Excellent toy for your child who loves Little Einsteins. 100% worth the money! Lights up, plays music, and comes with all the little characters.

Customer Reviews

2 year old daughter loves Rocket!
We bought this for my daughter for her 2nd birthday. 5 months later.. this is by far her favorite toy at the moment. She LOVES her Rocket! Every time she watches Little Einsteins.. she has to have Rocket. Even when we have playdates over here.. we have to "hide" Rocket b/c no one is allowed to play with Rocket except her!

I read a couple other reviews.. and the seating is correct in our Rocket. My daughter knows exactly where everyone goes.. and if you try to put Leo in the wrong spot (for instance) - she'll immediately go "no!" and put Leo in the correct spot. You do have to press down on them to get them to talk, but.. my 2 year old can do it just fine. She absolutely loves to play with her Rocket.

So.. I rated this a 5 stars b/c my daughter loves it. There are 3 downsides (as a mom) that I would like to mention.. but my 2 year old could care less about them:
- Loud. This toy is SO loud.. wish it had a volume control.
- The hood of Rocket comes off very easily.. and my daughter cant get it on by herself yet.. so, we have to put the hood back on Rocket when it comes off.
- The green little screen that is inside of Rocket.. well, its cheap. It came off immediately.. so, we just tossed it aside. My daughter could care less..!

Overall, excellent toy. May not be the parent's favorite toy.. but your child will absolutely LOVE this toy if they like Little Einsteins!

Price...
I just bought this toy for my son for Christmas, I am glad I got it at Target rather than on Amazon as I usually just get them on here without the hastle of trying to go and find toys in the store. Anyways, It is 45.00 on Amazon, Target has this toy on sale right now for 22 dollars, origonally like 39. Anyways, I am not sure if it is just my Target or if it at all Targets, but check it out before you overpay on here. = ) I must say, I am very happy for 22 dollars. = )

Toys my 2 year old daughter loves!! Great Birthday Toy Ideas

Fisher-Price Imaginext Adventures Pirate Ship - Top Star Customer Reviews

Fisher-Price Imaginext Adventures Pirate Ship [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
From Fisher Price

#4 : Great product for this Christmas. This toy is the hit of my grandsons 3rd birthday.It is very durable and there is a lot to do with this ship.It really gets his imagination going.I would recommend it to anyone.

Customer Reviews

my grandsons favorite gift liked better than a psp
8yr old,s favorite birthday presants it was awesome to see his face light up and liked more than gifts he recieved that cost between several $100-$300 gifts,Its very well made and lets his imagination run wild and have a great time as well as enjoying his favorite gift!At A reasonable price don,t pass this one up!

Birthday Surprise!
The new packaging was a real plus. This is a toy for fun and imagination-my 5 year old grandson has had a wonderful time with it as he is able to operate it once shown how-eg. raising and lowering the sails. The only thing that would have made it better was if it was "MADE IN USA".

Fantastic Toy but SEXIST!!
Before I begin, I want to make one thing clear to anyone who is reading these reviews BEFORE buying the Pirate Ship ...

As far as I can tell, the reviews that refer to the ship coming apart are referring to an earlier version of this ship, which was modular and allowed for the middle section to be removed. (The Imaginext line originally involved playsets that were very modular in design, and were meant to come apart and be reconfigured according to the child's whim. Problem was that a lot of sets sort of ... unconfigured themselves ... at inopportune moments while the kids were playing. Needless to say, the wee ones were NOT amused by toys that kept falling apart as they were playing with them, so the product line was reworked in the last few years.)

That being said ...

My parents bought the pirate ship for my daughter for her 4th birthday. Not only did it stand up to her playing with it, it also completely withstood the enthusiasm of a couple of hyperkinetic 8 year old boys jacked up on way too much fruit juice and cake. Point being, it's pretty durable!!!!!!!!!! Yes, there are pieces (ornamental) on the ship that can be removed, but we have never had those pieces fall off on their own. All in all, it's a fantastic toy that was well worth the money for the durability and enjoyment my daughter has gotten out of it thus far.

In fairness however, I should point out the biggest CON of the playset. Namely that there is a STUNNING and DISTURBING lack of even a single female character not only in this playset, but in the entire Imaginext line ... a point that I have taken up with their corporate office (and I would wholeheartedly encourage others to do the same if this blatant sexism bothers you too -- the only way we'll get them to change this is if enough people let them know how much we object). The real pity is that my daughter has ended up supplementing with female figures from other playsets (none of which were Fisher Price). Fisher Price really dropped the ball here. Not only did they blatantly and chauvinistically fashion this toy only for boys, they missed out on money that could have been theirs. Even if the inclusion of female characters came as a supplemental pack of figures, it's the LEAST they could have done to include the other half of the child population. No offense to the bigwigs at Fisher Price, but boys aren't the ONLY ones who think that pirates (or castles, or superheroes, etc. etc.) are cool.

Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo - Best Christmas Toys

Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
From Fisher Price

Customer Reviews

busywith2
Shop around. Amazon had the best price, $[...] with free shipping. I bought it for my 6 month old, and she loves it. It took her a couple weeks before she learned how to jump and twist in it, but she loves it now. Keeps her occupied for about 20-30 minutes at a time. Seems like forever to a busy mom!

A great jumper for your little monkey!!
I bought this jumper for my grandson when he was 4 1/2 months old b/c his dad loved the doorway model when he was a baby. After a short learning curve for the jumping aspect of the toy, he absolutely loves it!!! He likes the toys that are attached- I wasn't sure about the firefly b/c it just hangs over the side, but he goes for Flora Firefly every time he's in the Jumparoo. He will jump and jump to keep the music playing (you can set the music to play when he jumps or all the time or not at all) and is absolutely thrilled with the results as evidenced by the ear-splitting grin on his face. This is definitely a must-buy. I move it from room to room while I clean up or cook dinner or even eat lunch (yes, you can even have a hot meal courtesy of the Jumparoo!). We have the Rainforest mobile and he likes to see his Rainforest Friends here as well. The only drawback to the Jumparoo is the height adjustment. Even at the number 1 setting, we have to place a small pillow or folded blanket underneath in order for his toes to touch the floor as recommended because he's not the tallest monkey on the percentile charts. But I would definitely recommend getting this toy for your baby-they can just sit in the Jumparoo and watch the world or have some great jumping time to exercise those leg muscles that they'll soon be using to run around the jungle-5 Stars in my book!

jump, jump, jump
My son loves this jumper, and it was worth the money just to see his little feet jumping away! He also likes to move around and play with the different toys. Also, for anyone with a baby who is in the 90% percentile for their age, my son (now 6 months) has been in the 95% for height and weight since birth and still fits in and can use the jumper just fine. I gave it four stars instead of five b/c it is a little big. It was easy to put together though.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Introduce baby to a place full of exciting sights and sounds and lots of safe jumping fun with the Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo. Designed for use by a child who is able to hold his or her head up unassisted, and who is not yet able to climb out or walk, this baby jumper delights baby with interactive play options and stimulating movement to help encourage healthy development.

The Jumperoo helps encourage healthy development. View larger.

Bright colors and fun music engage visual and auditory senses. View larger.

Promotes Comfort and Security
The Rainforest Jumperoo is a safe and comfortable place for baby to sit and play, whether he stays for just a moment or for several minutes. Two soft leaves extend from the frame to create an overhead canopy with soft toys that dangle down for fun bat-at play. It also features a rotating seat with soft spring covers that keep little fingers safe from pinching, and three-position height adjustment for a custom fit.

The Jumperoo is a safe and comfortable place for children to sit and play. View larger.

Stimulating Interactive Play
Everything your baby needs at play-time can be found in this Rainforest Jumperoo. Its newly designed frame both allows you to open it up from the top, and lets the seat rotate 360 degrees so baby can play and interact from any side. A fun seat and toys at five locations on the platform engage baby all the way around, and an electronic toy at the front has motion, music and lights that can be activated by baby spinning a drum. (Mom or Dad can also activate an option for four minutes of continuous play.)

Little explorers will also enjoy playing with the Juperoo's many animals and toys, including a bobbling elephant, a monkey swinging from a vine, a parrot hanging from a bead bar, a clear spinning bead ball, a tiger that plays hide and seek, a spinning lizard that makes rattling sounds, a tethered chew toy, and a stack of chips with eye-catching graphics for baby to explore.

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Bounce & Spin Pony

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Bounce & Spin Pony
From Fisher-Price

Customer Reviews

Lots of Laughs
I purchased this for my one year old nephew, HE LOVES IT !!!We have lots of fun.What his mom likes is that it grows with him. She also likes the fact that it does not have to be used with the TV. It can be ridden as a pony alone,or hooked up too the TV for it's learning features.

Fun to ride, TV mode awful
I do home daycare so I figured this would be an excellent way to incorporate education and fun into my toddlers' daily experience. I was wrong. Although the kids love to play on the pony, the TV part of it seems useless. The kids are so enthrawled with the pony that the TV just fades into the distance for them. Even my [...] gets frustrated when I ask her to look up and see what the TV is doing while she rides. The concept is great, don't get me wrong. I just think it needs a lot of improvement.

Could be better
My 14mo old daugher likes this toy and gets on it at least once or twice a day but not for long. She won't just bounce on it but instead insists that the TV be on with it. She bounces for awhile but usually spends more time changing settings from the buttons located on the horse. I wish it would bounce easier and maybe rock back and forth. My daughter loses interest fast, maybe she'll grow into it.

Product Description

Baby can hop on this interactive pony and ride out an incredible learning journey. The Smart Bounce and Spin Pony is a learning toy that encourages physical movement and interacts with the television. The Pony uses a wireless IR device to connect with the TV, delivering an animated learning adventure across three levels of play and five learning scenes. Baby interacts by bouncing up and down and spinning a roller ball on the handle bars. Sound effects, music and animations respond to your child's movements as she plays.

Parents choose the level of play and audio options using the IR device, and baby can explore all five locations by pressing a forward button that loops sequentially through the learning scenes. For non-TV play, baby can enjoy sound effects and songs as she rides the pony. Measures 30"L x 30"W x 20"H. Requires three "AA" and three "C" batteries, not included. Pony holds up to 43 lbs. Adult supervision recommended.