Baby Einstein Play Gym
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Reviews (192)

Buy this mat!
My son is 14 weeks and has been playing on this mat since he was about 4 weeks old.Now he can bat at the toys and he kicks the arches which makes the music and lights go on.He gets so excited when he sees the lights and hears the music.I hestitated about registering for this mat, but I'm so glad we got it.It's his favorite toy!

Great product
This mat helps me have at least 10 minutes a day - hands free! We got it when my daughter was 2 mos old and now at a little over 3 mos, she still loves it. She likes the sounds, and I'm enjoying watching her grow as she learns how to grasp the toys hanging from it.

The motion sensor is a little strange sometimes,though - sometimes she'll swat at the hanging bird and it visibly rocks the bars, and the music and lights won't activate, while my dog's tail lightly hits the bars and it's off to the races...

Great for about 7 months of fun and learning.
My daughter got this for her "shower" and she absolutely loved it.She would lie mesmerized by the musical star and also loved playing with, reaching for, grabbing, and eventually even taking off all the things that hang from the various loops.It's got great colors and shapes and overall is just terrific.This is a great great item - one of the best we've found.

At about 7-8 months, the thrill wore off.Now she crawls over/through it and moves on.

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Asin: B0000936LR
Sales Rank: 2
Subjects:  1. Activity   

Baby's Wind Chimes Kick Toy
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Music to My Ears
Bought it based on stellar reviews.I was not disappointed.Large windchime baby can kick with feet or tug on with hands.Best part is the very calming, peaceful tone of the chimes.It keeps my four month old entertained for quite a while. She also likes to tug on and chew the tiny birds and sun attached to the bottom of each chime.Excellent choice.

Very soothing
I love these wind chimes.They are really soothing to baby and mommy.This is a favorite on the play gym and a lifesaver in the car. A refreshing break from all the noise most toys these days make.You will not be sorry you bought this toy!

Great toy!!!
I think this toy is probably one of the favorites out of all of my sons toys. He is 8 months now and he loves to shake them and bang them on things. When he was younger, we'd add it to our gymni or hold it up for him to kick and bat. He didn't care much for the noise when he was younger, but now he is beginning to appreciate it. I, personally, love the sound. They sound like real wind chimes, and they aren't too loud or too soft. I hang it on the wall in my baby's room when he isn't playing with it, cuz it really does have a nice look to it. A must have for any new parent! ... Read more

Asin: B000067PXI
Sales Rank: 147
Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant   

BR Max the Monkey
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Great attention grabber
Its true that it does fit on my 4 month olds infant carrier but he is much easier to play with on his tummy or in his hands, but he loves Max all the same! Max has so many different things to chew on, and 35% of the time he's in Zach's mouth! And 60% of the time Zach will sort of hold him away from him for a while, and STARE at him, than he will grab him and hug him! But the other 5% of the time is why I love Max so much, when ever Zach starts crying you just make Max giggle and within seconds Zach is happy boy again! My 20 month old twins think its soo funny that their little brother will laugh like that! Max goes in the stroller, in the car, in the diaper bag, at the highchair, in the exersaucer EVERYWHERE, Max isnt my sons "lovey" but its probably his favorite "toy".Max easily spot cleans and I have put him in the machine a few times! Max is also filled with so many cute colors. I dont know what it is about Max, but even though he can't really attatch to the infant carrier without Zach getting really angrey, he's well worth it!

Great product
If you are in preparation for the arrival of a newborn, it is essential to purchase BR Max the Monkey.I am 11 years old and whenever I hear my baby brother Matthew cry, I hand him BR and just like magic, the crying stops.I don't know if it is the monkey's infectious giggle or its appealing colors but I do know that this is like a magical ingredient to make a baby stop crying.Believe me, you must make it a priority to purchase lovable BR before your child enters the world.You will never regret it.This is one of the most effective baby toys ever.Congats to Lamaze on creating yet another successful item for babies.

Love the Monkey
My son loves his monkey. It keeps him entertained in his carseat and his stroller. And you can attach it to straps, so he can toss the monkey all he likes but still reach it. These Lamaze toys are awesome. Great to chew! ... Read more

Asin: B00005BWWT
Sales Rank: 814
Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning    3. Toddler    4. Activity    5. Stuffed Toys   

Lamaze Play & Grow: Buzz
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Buzz is about the busiest little bee you'll ever see. This bee,made of velour and printed cotton, has a body that measures 6.5 incheslong and 4.5 inches wide. Dangling from his six floppy legs areeverything from plastic rings and links to velour rattles and brightcotton shapes that squeak when pressed. With his smiling yellow velourface, crinkling iridescent wings, and black-and-white spotted tummy,this friendly bee is sure to stimulate all of your baby's senses.--Tami Horiuchi ... Read more

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My daughters favorite toy
We can't say enough how much we love this bee.Our daughter has loved it since she was 2 months.Her face lights up when we bring it out for her.All the legs makes it easy for her to pick it up and play with it.She is now 6 months old and buzz is still her favorite.

Buzz is the BEST
My 4 month old son LOVES this bug.Two of Buzz's legs have plastic rings on them and my son loves to put those in his mouth and hold them in his hands.The wings make a crinkling sound and all of Buzz's legs make this toy easy to hold and move for my little guy.Outstanding, we take this bug everywhere!

Great toy!!
My son is almost six months old and loves to play with Buzz. It keeps his attention when he's in the stroller or sitting in the car seat. My son especially likes the crinkly sounds the wings make. The bright colors and variety of objects make this a wonderful toy for infants. Since he is at the age where they like to grab anything and everything this toy comes in handy. ... Read more

Asin: B00004UD75
Subjects:  1. Baby Toys    2. Learning    3. Baby and Infant    4. Toddler    5. Activity    6. Push and Pull Toys    7. Stuffed Toys   

Baby Einstein - Baby Mozart - Music Festival
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DVD (26 March, 2002)
list price: $19.99 -- our price: $14.99
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It's called "the Mozart Effect," the notion that exposing youngsters tothe melodies of the maestro can improve verbal ability, spatial intelligence, creativity, and memory. It's a pretty big leap of faith to understand that effect unless you personally see a toddler react to the stimulation. The Baby Einstein folks have a series of tapes (Baby Einstein, Baby Bach) that add visual stimulation to the bouncy recordings (using vibraphone, Rhodes electric piano, and even a glockenspiel). The melodies are heard against colorful imagery of spinning tops, wave machines, soft baby toys, mobiles, and the like. Several parenting groups and magazines have heralded the tapes for children 1 to 36 months, but the Orwellian aspect of introducing babes in arms to the TV screen may cause many to just pick up the CD. --Doug Thomas ... Read more

Features

• Color

Reviews (440)

#1
My daughter loves her Baby Mozart. She dances to the music, she points to the objects on the screen, she loves the sights and sounds, and she intently watches for the whole half-hour. You can just see he little mind working, just wondering how those objects move! Of all the Baby Einstein options, I would recommend this one as #1!

What a waste of money.
This was my first Baby Einstein purchase....and MY LAST !. I found this DVD to be insulting to the intelligence of infants and toddlers.

This was truly a waste of money !

In my opinion, another Baby Einstein flop
A lot of the toys shown in the dvd are the same old toys in the other Baby Einstein videos.This, like most Baby Einstien videos, have the typical toys, spinning things, shiny things and puppets.What really is the purpose of this?No words are spoken in this video.There is no live-action when it comes to the pictures of fruits, vegetables, animals, etc.They are just still pictures/photos.I just can't believe some of these Baby Einstein videos!It seems like they just have an idea or two and try to fill up a half hour tape and make tons of money marketing this to parents who think they are doing their children something wonderful, helpful and educational by purchasing them.And yet people will sing praises about it.I just don't get it.I have watched and reviewed 16 Baby Einstein videos and out of them all there are only 4 that I liked.They are Baby Neptune (water), Baby Newton (shapes), Baby Galileo (sky) and Numbers Nursery (1 - 5).The rest are such a waste of money and time, in my opinion.I couldn't even begin to think of letting my child sit and watch all but the four I think are decent.How can this nonsense be good for their little minds??I have written reveiws for them all. ... Read more

Asin: B00005YUPN
Subjects:  1. Children's Video   

Deluxe Music In Motion Developmental Mobile
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Toy (18 November, 2003)
list price: $34.99
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Reviews (89)

Great mobile!
I really like this mobile. It is much better than the ones you can get that match your nursery set. My baby loves to watch this mobile turn and the hesitation helps him to focus and study the images. It is nice to have a choice of 2 different songs sets or white noise. I have had some trouble with the remote working, but I don't use it that much so it's not that big of a problem. Also it's nice to be able to change the toys on the mobile as your child gets older. It helps them from getting tired of it. Great product!!

My son loved this mobile!
This is such a great mobile for the price!Even after he could sit up, I just took the arm off and used the music box in his crib.To this day, he is 3 now!, he still uses the music box in his big boy room.We have it attached to the side of his bed and he falls asleep to the music every night.

I am now pregnant again and will have to buy another one for my daughter!

A definite must-have!

Our baby loves this mobile!
My baby loves this mobile. He is three months now. We've been using it ever since he came home from the hospital. He talks to the toys and smiles at them. I love all the features that this mobile has. There are several tunes you can choose from and you can switch the toys around too. I highly recommend this mobile. I read reviews on other mobiles as well as this one and decided to go with this one. I am very happy with my purchase. This mobile is defenitely worth my money. ... Read more

Asin: B00005MKYI
Sales Rank: 5796
Subjects:  1. Nursery    2. Nursery Decor    3. Mobiles   

Kick & Play Bouncer
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Baby Product (18 November, 2003)
list price: $39.99
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A safe and comfortable place for little ones to sit up and see the worldaround them, the Kick 'n Play Bouncer from Fisher-Price is equipped with somegreat interactive features that are designed to stimulate and entertain yourlittle one during her first several months of life. Powered by a single D andthree AA batteries (not included), the multicolored bouncer has a soft,removable seat pad that is machine washable and dryer-safe. Along with a hangingroller ball, rattles, and a set of teethers, the removable toy bar also featuresa set of colorful lights and an array of interesting sounds that responddirectly to baby's movements in the seat. With 10 different tunes, six soundeffects, and an array of twinkling and flashing lights, the Kick 'n Playprovides a lot more excitement and stimulation for baby than your typicalbouncer. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Features

• 2 modes for child activation and extended play
• 3-point restraint
• Removable seat pad is machine washable

Reviews (1501)

great bouncer
I love this bouncy chair. Our son had a great time playing in this seat. The sounds, lights and hanging toys kept him easily entertained. Very easy to wash! I would recommend this bouncer to consumers.

Great for a baby who loves to kick!
My brother got this for us as shower gift.It has been indispensible!My daughter figured out pretty quickly how to make the music play, and has been mesmerized by it ever since!Now that she is almost three months old, she is starting to kick the toys that hang down, too.It's a really nice way to put her down while I cook or clean, but not have to put her directly on the floor (we have ceramic tile in our kitchen).It's small enough, too, to take places so that she has something to do at grandma's, ect.Between this and the Musical Garden Activity Mat, she is a happy, active baby!

THE BEST BOUNCER EVER!
I can't say enough about this bouncer.I have a 6 month old son that is still enjoying this seat.He can get it bouncing so good and just loves to be in it.It cradles him just right and I never worry about him falling out or off.He has been in it all 6 months and I don't know what I would do without it. The bar that you can take off is great for when he wants to play or we take it off for when he wants to bounce.One thing is that if he gets bouncing with the toy bar on, it does kinda get him in the face, but he just lets me know and we take it off.I recomend this bouncer for all new moms needing somewhere to sit their child and feel safe about leaving the room for a moment! ... Read more

Asin: B00005QI1G
Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Learning Patterns - Infant to Toddler Rocker
Average Customer Review:
Baby Product (19 November, 2003)
list price: $29.99
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The only thing a parent values more than an item that makes kids happy is an item that’s going to keep them happy for a long time. Fortunately, some items are up to that daunting challenge: LEGOs, Harry Potter, and this very cool rocker that’s designed to grow with kids from infants all the way up to 40 pound toddlers. For infants, it reclines, features a toy bar of dangly stuffed friends, and it vibrates. Like a good long car trip, a vibrating seat is bound to calm baby and possibly send him off to dreamland. As baby grows, the toy bar can be removed and the toys clipped on to the side. And as baby turns into kid, the backrest can be raised making the chair more of a regular rocker. We loved the versatility of this chair as well as the festive blue pattern. --John Moe ... Read more

Features

• 4-stage rocker grows with your child
• Calming vibrations for Baby
• 2-position reclining seat
• Stimulating developmental toys
• Birth to toddler (to 40 pounds)

Reviews (395)

Good at first but BE CAREFUL!
Let me first say that I've rated this product as high as I have because it gave us about 2 hours of quite time every day for he first 5 months or so of our son's life.I am pretty sure any other chair would have done the same but I had this one and I am thankful :o).This was one of the less expensive models so I think we got a lot of use out of it.
Here is the GOTCHA:
Once my son got a little older he leaned forward so much that he fell, flipping the chair on top of him.Lucky for us (and the manufacturer!!!) he did not sustain any injuries but we stopped using the chair right away.According to the product description this is an infant to toddler rocker so I'll wait until my son is older to re-introduce it to him.

Best Gift Ever!!!!
My mother got me this great seat when my 2nd daughter was just a month old. Our baby liked to be held all the time and would not take a nap unless somebody was holding her. Don't get me wrong I love to cuddle with her but trying to clean or do anything with one hand all the time can be very, very challenging. This seat put an end to that right away! Because of the design it is almost like a baby hammock. She felt safe and secure, allowing me to get some chores done or take a nap myself!
Now that my daughter is 6 months old we absolutely adore this chair! At first she just sat in it. Now that she is getting better control of her hands she loves to reach for the toys on the toy bar. You can switch around the toys if you like or use different ones. You can also clip toys to the sides of the baby and on the front harness if you don't want to use the toy bar.(great for younger babies) The rocking motion came in handy while I was cooking dinner. I just put the seat near me and gently rocked it with my foot, keeping her happy and getting dinner on the table. The seat cover is very easy to take off and wash in the washing machine. It reclines for younger babies and sits up more for older children. It also has a stablizing bar so you can stop it from rocking. This has come in very handy since we do not have a highchair yet and have been eating solid food for awhile now. She seems to like the bright contrasting colors, though it may not match my decor it is well worth it! It does have a vibrate mode and I have only replaced the batteries once. I think as long as you remember to shut it off when not in use you will not have to replace them frequently.
Overall I look forward to using this chair for quite some time since it converts into a chair for toddlers. I have nothing negative to say about this chair, Even the price was very reasonable! If you or someone you know is expecting a baby go out and get this. It is well worth the investment!

Just Great
I purchased this rocker/bouncer because I liked the idea that I could rock my son to sleep while lying on the couch and resting. I was afraid to use a bouncer because it seemed too much like shaking, but rocking is natural and an easy way for him to fall asleep. My son is 7 months and we still use the chair. He loves the attached toys and the vibration. We look forward to using it as he becomes a toddler. ... Read more

Asin: B000070IW0
Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Lamaze Grip and Grab Rattle
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The pyramid-shaped Grip and Grab Rattle is made of sturdy, safety-tested plastic tubes in bright colors that are connected by clear plastic spheres. Each sphere contains a red bead, smaller beads move freely through the tubes when the rattle is shaken. So what's the big deal? You'll have to ask a baby. For some reason, they love this thing--won't put it down. They'll go to sleep to the sound of it being gently shaken in front of them, or will miraculously be distracted from the car-seat fussies. (Mini van dealers should include the Grip and Grab as a standard feature).

This Lamaze rattle also provides learning opportunities for babies, almost from birth. The tubes are about the diameter of an adult finger--perfect for grabbing with tiny hands, and later, for chomping with tiny gums and teeth. Early lessons in cause and effect and hand- eye coordination are taught when baby moves and the rattle shakes. Included in the packaging is a booklet about infant development and creative ideas on how to use the toy, as well as a U.S. lifetime warranty. Winner of several national awards, including a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval and a National Parenting Publications Honors Award. --Katherine Ferguson ... Read more

Reviews (99)

baby loves it!
what stimulation this rattle offers. our munchkin loves shaking it and watching all of the colored balls move from one end to the other. we take it everywhere, great rattle!

Just Amazing
I have 2 daughters. One 3 and the other 5 months and both of them were and are captivated by this contraption. The 5 month old loves the sound the beads make and can literally watch them for an hour. I highly reccomend this toy to any first time mother or expecting mom. Put it on your List!!!!!!!!

It's all about the noise!
Who cares if this toy encourages visual development or independent play? As far as my baby is concerned this toy Makes Noise. Lots of it. In fact, I think that if she'd learned the war-cry of the Rohirrim, she'd be doing that to accompany the violent shaking she gives the rattle. Raaaaarhhhhh. It's a bit like a one-six-month-old Maurauding Horde and has been for weeks.This rattle is the business. And why? Because It's Louder than all the other (wussy) rattles. Raaaarhhhh! ... Read more

Asin: B00000DMCK
Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Rattles    3. Noise-Making    4. Visual Stimulation    5. Baby and Infant    6. Learning    7. Toddler    8. Hand-Eye Coordination    9. Push and Pull Toys   

Saratoga 6 Spd Swing
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Parents looking for a high-quality baby swing that is safe and easy to use should consider this Gentle Choice open-top swing from Graco. Loaded with convenience features and accessories, the swing begins with a sturdy frame and a well-padded seat that reclines to one of four different angles for baby's comfort. A detachable infant insert has been included and the seat's five-point harness and plastic T-bar underneath the play tray keep baby securely in the seat when the swing is in operation. Parents can choose from among six different swing speeds and four timer settings, and the included music box will play up to 15 different melodies to help soothe baby as she swings. The swing is also equipped with removable toys on the play tray, and the overhead mobile can be easily pushed aside when you want to load or unload baby from the swing's seat. The swing requires four D batteries (not included) for operation. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Reviews (102)

Don't waste your money on this swing...
There is nothing spectacular about this swing.I found that the swing didn't recline far enough back for my son when he was a newborn and he wasn't actually able to sit in it until he was around 5 months old!I also found that the bear mobile, which is cute, sits to far up and back for him to even see it. It just was a complete waste of money for something I think we used a total of 5 times.Big disappointment!

Love the print but...
We love the Saratoga print and decided to buy everything that came in it.Our son is 6 weeks old and loves the swing but my main complaint is the mobile. First, I thought the colors could've been a little brighter so he could see it better.I actually attached some Lamaze toys to each of the bears and he seems to like them better.Second, we are using the full reclining position and the mobile swings back out of his view. I've read this complaint on other reviews as well.My husband put some electrical tape around the part that fastens into the swing and that holds it in place so he can see it.My only other issue with the swing is that on the lower settings, the motor seems to make a lot of noise.The higher settings are quiet, though.

Saragtiga Swing
My daughter is 3 months old and loves this swing.She loves the moblie of bears on the top. It keeps her busy for a good 20-30 minutes of time.She likes the toys on the table part, but I think they should of been made of softer fabric, not plastic.She does play with the globe filled with little colored balls. Overall, I am glad I picked this one! ... Read more

Asin: B00005O620

Tiny Love Gymini 3D Activity Gym in Black, White and Red
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Toy
-- our price: $39.99
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Sometimes you just have to put down your little bundle of joy and give your arms a rest! Butwhere can you set someone who may not be able to sit upright? The Gymini 3-D Activity Gym may be theperfect answer. This award-winning portable, washable gym is easy to assemble. Simply spread the3-foot-square quilt on the floor and enjoy a vivid animal circus in red, white, and black. Slide two pliablearches into the corner sockets of the quilt, so that they cross diagonally. Clip the beads, rattles, and mirrorsinto the hole-punched arches. The dangles can be repositioned for endless variety. Babies can lie on theirbacks and stare up at the colorful dangling toys. The gym will improve babies' hand-eye coordination, andsoon they'll be reaching, stretching, kicking, pulling, and rolling--an adorable sight! To put away the gym,simply remove the arches, fold up the quilt, and tuck all the parts into a handy waterproof carrying case.--Kathryn Gustafson ... Read more

Reviews (247)

Can't get enough
We couldn't find very many black, white and red toys so we purchased this as soon as we saw it...and thank goodness we did.Our son loves it and can't get enough of it.

My son can't take his eyes off of it!!
My son loves this product.I love the bright colors and all the different interchangable toys you can purchase to go with it.Easy to wash and folds easily to store!LOVE IT!!!

THE BEST EVER
This gymni is a great buy. I bought this for my daughter when she was two months old and it was the greatest toy ever.She loved looking at the toys at first and begun to kick her legs.Within a few weeks she would bat at the toys and pretty soon she could grab them.This was the greatest toy for my newborn she could lay under it for hours.Which made housework so easy for me because she was very happy under her play gym.Great toy and I recommend it for any newborn.After she was to old for the gym at about six months when she could sit up.She now enjoys playing with the detachable rattle, mirror and music box. ... Read more

Asin: B00000J4SP
Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Gyms    3. Baby and Infant    4. Learning    5. Toddler    6. Stuffed Toys