Editorial Review

There's nothing like playing with a huge pile of colorful plastic balls: they're perfect for tossing, kicking, pushing around, or hiding underneath. This inflatable fire engine comes with 75 air-filled, soft flex balls. Pour them into the rectangular inflatable toy and it becomes an instant play area for kids. Made of heavy-duty vinyl, this bright red truck can be used inside or outdoors. The sides have round crawl-through holes, and the back area is open, so young firefighters can imagine standing up and hanging on while the driver uses the pretend steering wheel to speed to the rescue. Cool accessories include a red fireman's hat and a plastic yellow pump action "hose" that shoots one plastic ball at a time and can be handheld or attached to the fire engine's side. The balls arrive already inflated but the fire engine does not. A repair patch kit is also included. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

Reviews (16)

So much fun!
My twin sons are 21 months old... they love fire trucks and they love this playset! I needed one because my sons loved ball pits, this one is just incredible

We bought this model because of its size, it would be easy to fit both of them in it. My friend had one, her son loved it for about 5 years!!! So I figured we could start with this ball pit...

It is very fun for my sons! They love the pump and it always works for them... There is enough room for both of them to play and they love crawling all over the place in it!!! The balls are easily stored in an old plastic zip-up bag that my king-sized comforter came in. We have never had any problems with the balls and have even bought 100 more for even more fun!!!

It is annoying to blow up and take down, but thats the same wiht ALL ball pits. I have never ever ever had any problems with leaking or holes, my sons abuse it ALOT though... Its never tipped over (though we keep those squishy heavy paperweight type things in the corners... they are like 10 lbs each and its basically rubber with sand in it...) We really love this fire truck and its so much fun for our boys...

WE also have a large pop-up elmo tent that could fit about FOUR toddlers in it and thats much easier to set up if we dont want to go through the hassel of this ball pit. That tent holds all the balls and my sons sometimes like it even more because its more of a "hide-out" and they like that better sometimes...

I also have another fire-truck incase anything happens to this one... I have had it for about 6 months and its still going strong with just one little patch on the top... I dont think after our second one breaks that we will get a new one, I think we will just buy a bigger tent because those are much easier to set up/take down and more durable...But for an inflatable ball pit this one is SUPERB!!

Big disappointment!
We bought this for our daughter last Summer, when she was 2 years old. She had fun with it for about 10 minutes, when it deflated. Thinking it was an error on our part, we tried to re-inflate it several times that day, only to find that it doesn't hold air. We checked it for leaks, to find none. We decided this was a waste of money, due to poor materials, and tossed it out. As far as educational value, the only thing it taught us, was to be less quick in wasting our money. An expensive lesson to learn.

A lot of fun for my 12-month-old twins
My twins got this for their first birthday and love it!They crawl in and out of the holes and play peek-a-boo with each other.Its a great toy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Toddler    2. Activity    3. Outdoor Play   

Editorial Review

When it's time to go outside for a bit of fresh air and exercise, the Push Around Buggy from Step2 is ready to roll. Just slip baby in the generous molded seat, hook up the seat belt, grab the handle, and go! While you actually steer, baby can pretend to drive (and can even start the fun with a nifty ignition key). When there's an obstacle in the way or a friend passing by, baby can honk the horn. The buggy rolls smoothly and surely on four oversize poly wheels. A small trunk in the front can hold a few travel items. Both durable and fun, this sweet pink and purple Push Around Buggy is a winner. The extra-long handle is removable and can be stored underneath the buggy. --N. Mered ... Read more

Reviews (73)

Push around buggy is the best
Have had the push around buggy since she was 8 mth.Now 21/2 still loves it.When shopping other kids have to have a ride in the buggy.Everyone ask where to get one.If you don't have one already don't delay in purchasing.Only negative if out for the day can not recline for sleeping.But don't let that stop you from buying one today

Our Favorite Toy
I bought this for my daughter before she was 6 months old and was a little scared she might be too small but she did not like the stroller and we spend a lot of time outside so I thought I would give this car a shot.The strap tightened enough around her that I did not have to worry about her being too small and she fell in LOVE with this car----I should junk the stroller.We live in sandy land and the car pushes so easy....I just cannot say enough good about it----ITS GREAT.Money well spent.I can leave it outside and wash it off the next day.It fits in the trunk of my car---it is just so handy.....BUY ONE.

Greatpurchase
We went to a holiday at my sisters. Her grandaughter had this buggy. Our daughter absolutey loved it. The next day we purchased one for our 7months old daughter and cant keep her out of it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ride-Ons    2. Preschool   

Reviews (20)

Love all the peek a blocks
I got this for my son for christmas when he was 14 months old . He has a lot of the peek a blocks toys. He really likes this truck. He likes putting the blocks in and dumping them. He will play with it for a while and he is picky about his toys. The dump part however does come off easy and I do wish that part was made better because it does get annoying haveing a 1 year old keep bringing it to you to put back together. And he gets mad at it cause he trys to put it back together and he cant. But I dont regret buying it. It was a good deal for the price.

My kids LOVE this
My 10 month old twins love this. We received it as a gift with an extra set of blocks. Yes, the blue and green part of the truck come off easily but that is part of the fun for my babies. They love taking it apart and I put it back together - no big deal. Even without those pieces on the truck they like to push it around. The music is not annoying at all and does have two settings. The wheels even hold blocks so when you put them in and they push the truck, the blocks make noise. Each block has something different inside but most of them have something that rattles. My babies love to play with the blocks as well, even without the truck. They love it when we stack them and the can push them all down. I definitely recommend this toy.

Cheap dump truck
It seemed like a good idea when I bought it but my 10 mo old easily ripped off the back of the truck in the first couple minutes out of the book.

I put it back together and it just comes off again within seconds.

It makes a good noisy truck not a dump truck.Its one saving grace is a volume switch for quiet, loud, and no sounds.

I don't like how the block holder for the driver's head doesn't hold it as well, but the wheels can easily pop in blocks for some extra rattling effect.

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Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Blocks    3. Learning   

Reviews (11)

Teletubby Terrific!
I have an 18 month old daughter who loves the Teletubbies more then almost anything else. This was the best toy purchase we have made in a long time. While there is an extravagant British Teletubby home available for high prices on auction sites, it is very fragile, while this set is extremely durable and very well made. Our baby can throw it, stomp on it, toss it and still it lives! I cannot recommend this toy highly enough. The only problem is your little one may lose one of the characters which will cause you to want to purchase an additional set!! I'm sure that one day, years from now, when we are moving out of this house, we'll find little purple Tinky Winky behind some cabinet or wall unit!

Teaches individuality!
My 14 month old LOVES the individual teletubbies. She's not so interested in their "house," and rarely plays with it, but she carries the teletubbies around with her whereever she goes. My only complaint is that the teletubby figurines aren't sold separately! I'm terrified we will eventually lose one of the tubbies (as it is, Po often goes missing) and will have to buy the entire toy again, rather than just the pieces we've lost. Anyway, she has learned her colors through the tubbies, and we've given different "personalities" to each one, so I do think it teaches a child a little bit about individuality. Definitely a great buy.

Teletubbies play set
This set is very sweet and very cute. The parts are all very sturdy and very colorful. I recommend this toy, but you need to keep in mind that the figures have a very tight fit with the seats and the scooter. An upside? They fit perfectly with the Fisher Price "Little People" accessories, a secret we happily discovered. My toddler loves the set, goes around the house with one or two teletubbies in hand. With the added fun of combining Little People sets with this one, the play adventures are endless, making the toy very versitile. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Worth the high price
My daughter was given THREE different rocking toys for Christmas - a horse, the Little Tikes blue puppy, and this caterpiller.This is by FAR the favorite.

It's incredibly well made.You really have to see it in person to appreciate the quality of the craftsmanship, but I can definitely tell you it's something she'll be able to pass down to her own kids, and maybe grandkids.

It's just adorable and the colors are wonderful.My daughter was captivated by it from the first time she saw it (at less than a year old).Even when not riding it, she often just wants to touch it or examine its face.

The seat is much more comfortable and easier for her to balance on than her other rocking toys, and she is just delighted by the crinkling, rattling, and squeaking parts.

The only thing that's annoying is the electronic music.The quality is HORRIBLE.It actually scared my daughter at first.But it's easy to turn off.

The price is pretty high for a rocking toy this small, but it's well worth it in my opinion for such a wonderful heirloom-quality toy.

I'm saving this for my grandkids!
My then-15-month-old daughter got this for Christmas and didn't quite know what to make of it at first.She used it for a chair, a step-stool, a climber, a chew toy- everything but a rocker.She eventually figured it out and now, at 19 months, absolutely loves it.She still uses our old wooden rocking horse for fast, active rocking, but on her caterpillar she will lean down with her arms around its neck in a "hugging" gesture and dreamily rock it slowly back and forth. It is so soft and cuddly that she loves to just snuggle on it.
I have even occasionally caught her 8-year-old sister on it, trying to scrunch her legs up short enough to play on it.
Best of all, despite the chewing and other rigours it has been through, it looks as good as it did the day we bought it and is so well-constructed that I plan on saving it for when my grandchildren come to visit (someday...)
This is definitely a keeper!
By the way, we solved the problem with the dreadful music by not showing her how to turn it on.When she discovers it for herself, we will remove the batteries.The "music" is totally unnecessary and is the only flaw in an otherwise wonderful toy.

Adorable!
This is a great addition to a child's room.It makes a great gift and you can also get the story The Very Hungry Catterpillar to go along with it.The only downfall is the music quality.Sometimes it works, sometimes not. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ride-Ons    2. Preschool    3. Baby and Infant    4. Stuffed Toys    5. Ride Ons   

Reviews (55)

Great Choo Choo
I bought this toy for my daughter when she was six months old and it's a great value.For the money I couldn't ask for anything better.She loves the train still three months later.It is very durable and has been dropped several times and keeps on choo chooing, it still has the original batteries in it from when we bought the toy.She always gets excited when the train starts rolling and screams with delight then tries to crawl after it and get it.She loves to watch the blocks go up and down and round and round.It is one of her favirote toys and she is almost nine months old.She likes to take the blocks off and pound them together to make noise.She also loves the little blue boxcar at the end she picks it up and plays with the red flap.And tries to turn the wheels with her hand.It is just a great toy and I highly recommend it.

still using it a year later....
My son got this toy on his 1st bday and his 2nd just passed and he still loves it.He puts it in other toys and the train pushed them too.The peek a boo blocks are cute at first but now he likes just the train.It is very cute and keeps his busy and trust me he is a very active boy.He thinks of different ways of using the train.Very highly recommended here.I still have not changed the batteries either.

Neat toy
This toy is too cute.She got it at 10mo old and still plays with it at 15mos.The little blocks spin with the song.Love it!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Blocks    3. Learning   

Features

• Potty Training Elmo includes plush doll, sippy cup, soft book and toilet
• Ages 18 months and up

Reviews (8)

We love Potty Elmo!
My 22 month old got this for Christmas.It is sooo cute.I'm not for sure if it is really helping us with potty training or not.But, it can't hurt and it is really a fun toy!A+

I had more fun!!
I gave elmo 4 stars because I had more fun with him then my daughter did, she's only 16mo old so, I wouldn't really not buy the toy based on my review. I know 16mo old is usually a little early to start potty training, but my daughter keeps on bring me diapers.So I decided what the heck.That and she liked it when it was in the box.Since I've opened it she's wanted NOTHING to do with it though.But today I sat her on her potty and read her the see and sound elmo book, and before I got done with the second page, she decided to go potty!! So I guess elmo still came through for me!! LOL!! Hopefully she'll have fun with the toy when she gets older.

Potty elmo worked!!!!
My daughter went to the potty the day I got Potty Elmo!! I had been attempting to potty train my daughter for weeks with no success.It was just weeks of reading and teaching her stuff on the potty.Until I got potty elmo.When my daughter saw potty elmo, she was so excited she his name over, over and over again.
She went to the potty the afternoon I gave it to her.

I keep potty elmo in the bathroom so she has something to look forward to when she goes potty.She did not like the idea too much at first to keep elmo in the bathroom, but got over it.Potty Elmo worked for me!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Toddlers who spend a lot of time on a ride-on vehicle will delight in having this play gas pump for additional role-playing. The pump and nozzle are made of safe, lightweight plastic with a flexible rubber hose for "filling up" little vehicles. A pretend credit-card swipe area with keypad makes the pump look a lot like the one Mommy and Daddy use at the real gas station. The pump also makes six electronic sounds when any of the three large push-buttons are pressed--two car start-up noises, two fueling noises, and two car horn sounds. The pump operates on two AA batteries (not included) and is ideal when paired with Little Tikes's popular Cozy Coupe II car. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Reviews (15)

Great Toy, a must for the Cozy Coupe Cars
I have two of these, why,because my daycare kids fought over one of them, so I had to go and get another one.I love it, i have no complaints.Mine has been left out in the rain and snow and still works great. No fading at all.I do now remember to bring it in if it is going to rain. I have six Cozy Coupe Cars and two of the Trucks, and it works for all of them.A must if you are going to get a Cozy Coupe Car!

Was cute until it broke!
This was an adorable toy that my son received with the Cozy Coupe from his Grandmother for Christmas. It seemed like so much fun at first, but the nozzle was difficult to remove from it's holder and it eventually broke (after only 20 days of periodic usage).We're very disappointed because we received this through Amazon without a box (I don't know if this is normal) and we're worried that Toys-R-Us won't take it back.What a shame.

It's so cute
My 22 month old got this for christmas and likes it alot. He enjoys pretending to fill up all his toys with gas (car or not!).
It's a bit on the small side and there's not much to it so the price could be lower, but whatever. The 3 sounds that it makes are neat (horn, gas guzzle, car starting) and aren't too loud. The pump has to be cramed into the holder if you want it to stay hung up, which is even hard for me, so it usually just lays on the ground. But I think it's a great bonus to have with any ride on type toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Ride-Ons   

Reviews (6)

great floatie
I bought this floatie earlier this summer for my 8 month old daughter.It was the only one I could find that was suggested for her age and had a built in shade. I don't have to worry about her head getting burned.She has had a lot of fun floating in the pool using the buggy. I was very happy to find that it is very sturdy, and it does help keep her out of the sun.I definitely recommend this floatie.

DONT GO TO THE BEACH WITHOUT THIS FLOAT
MY SON HAD A BLAST IN THE CAR AT THE BEACH. HE IS 11 MONTHS AND LOVE RIDING OVER THE WAVES. HE LOVES IT IN THE POOL AS WELL. HEY MOMS THE TOP OF THIS CAR HAS A ROOF FOR SUN PROTECTION. GREAT PRODUCT. LOVE IT!!!

Best Shaded baby boat
I tried every baby boat with a shade out there for our 10 month old as we live in sunny AZ. This was the best one I tried, and it's very cute. Although it could be easier to get him in and out, it isn't bad if you just tilt the canopy over to the side. I would suggest velcro on the BACK supports to alleviate this. (My friend has a bulldozer boat that has velcro in the FRONT and the baby plays with the velcro a lot.) The "spring float" allows him to sit too low in the water and he keeps putting his face in the water unless you hold him upright continuously. I think the spring float would be more appropriate for about 18 months rather than 9 months as it says (and my boy is not small!). The "adjustable shade float" is okay as a boat, but the shade is horrible. It doesn't really sit over the baby's head for shade and it is so floppy that doesn't stay nice and rounded like the picture shows, even if you overinflate it. We even took the "sun smart buggy" on vacation with us, and several people at the resort wanted to know where we got it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play    2. Baby and Infant    3. Preschool   

Reviews (8)

Great first bike!
I had a hard time finding a trike that my son, then 2 yrs old, could ride.This was the only bike where he could touch the ground while sitting on the seat - and he test drove every trike at Toys'R'US.The bike has taken a lot of abuse the past 1-1/2 years, but it is holding up great.My son is now 3-1/2 and just starting to grow out of this trike.I would recommend this for any first-time rider!

Okay for 1st-timers, but not very sturdy
We received this tricycle as a gift.It is convenient since it is easy to fold up and take with you.It was also easy for my daughter to learn to use it since she could reach the pedals at a young age (around 2.)But, she outgrew it very quickly and by the age of 2.5 she would tip over if she turned too quickly or went too fast.If you can only buy or afford one tricycle, I'd recommend a sturdier one that will last longer.

My Son LOVES this bike
This bike made learning to ride so easy for my 2 year old. He loves it and loves being able to carry little items like his cup or rocks in the back. Highly recommend this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ride-Ons    2. Preschool    3. Tricycles   

Reviews (7)

The cutest little doll I have seen!!
My daughter just got this for her first birthday and it is ADORABLE!! From the reviews I didn't think she would be that great or that the items she comes with would be as big as they are. But she is THE BEST PLUSH DOLL OUT THERE!! The bassinett she comes with has built in pockets for the plush doll and blanket, bottle, diaper, and teddy bear. I cannot say enough good things about this toy. I also have a two year old who likes this baby doll. We are buying several to save as gifts for other little girls.

Anusha
This doll is fantastic for VERY YOUNG children the bed is also soft fabric, another bonus for the very young kid. I bought this set for my brother. Perfect 1st birthday gift. I will be giving this as birthday gifts to other little girls within our family and friends circle.

soft and light
i bought this set for my 20 month old granddaughter, and she and i loved it.
it is small enough she can carry it and light enough she doesn't strain to carry it.
she loved the little teddy bear, and bottle ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dolls    2. Baby and Infant    3. Stuffed Toys    4. Stuffed Animals    5. Activity    6. Baby Dolls    7. Pretend Play   

Editorial Review

Tucker the turtle is made from soft lime green and lavendervelour with brightly colored, boldly patterned trims. Each foot rattlesor crinkles when touched. Tucker's shell features bright geometricshapes and his underbelly is an unbreakable mirror perfect forself-discovery. Two plastic rings and a triangular plastic link are attachedto his looped tail. His smiling face squeaks when pressed firmly andcan even be tucked inside his shell with a grownup's help, though thisturtle has no reason to hide his head. --Tami Horiuchi ... Read more

Reviews (80)

Adorable
My son loved this guy!Not to mention that he's adorable!My son loved to look at himself in the mirror and it was great for a game of hide-n-seek with baby-tuck his feet in and have baby look!It was fun!

The first toy that caught my son's attention
This was the first toy that held my son's attention long enough to keep the tears away for at least a little while.
He's enjoyed the mirror on Tucker's bottom. Nothing fascinates him more than faces even his own.
The rattling and crinkling amuse him.
And the rings and shapes at the bottom are just right for him to grab and hold if he's in the mood.

My baby brother named Elias loves this tortoise
What a fantastic little toy for babies, toddlers, and midgets.Also, Tucker is a fantastically creative name.My baby brother Elias almost choked on it, but it is still a great toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby Toys    2. Stuffed Animals    3. Animals    4. Turtles    5. Learning    6. Baby and Infant    7. Toddler    8. Activity    9. Stuffed Toys   

Reviews (14)

Nice entertainment - only one concern
This is a highly entertaining toy and babies love it. Only concern is possible injury from the parts in the event of an accident.

Great stroller toy! My baby loves this!
My 5mo old really loves this toy! It makes his stroller rides more fun. Since he likes to sit forward, he loves to chew on it! It's a Linkadoos toy, so you can add links to it. It plays music too. The bad thing is that you can't turn off the music, so everytime you or baby hit the wing on one of the ducks, the music plays! BUT it's only a few seconds long. Not too annoying.

Perfect stroller toy!
This toy is so cute and perfect to keep baby occupied while mommy gets a little shopping done;) The only reason why i gave it four stars was because of the fact that the battery is non-replaceable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant   

Editorial Review

This combination tricycle/stroller offers an excellent solution for ambivalent preschoolers who want to pedal one moment and be pushed along the next. As with all Radio Flyer rides, the Voyager is built to last, with a durable steel frame and heavy-duty treaded tires. The trike’s unique feature is its steering and pedal lock that allows kids to either pedal or just sit back and let parents do all the work. For parents’ ease of use, the Voyager has a comfortable stroller-style push bar that adjusts to four different positions, and a snap-on snack tray that holds two drinks and a set of keys. A removable nylon backpack with a waterproof interior is attached to the stroller with velcro, and provides just enough space to carry diaper bag necessities. Kids will love the ringing bell and bucket on the back of trike. Parents will love the adjustable seat and safe turning radius that helps to prevents the trike from tipping. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Reviews (32)

Disappointed with Radio Flyer
My son received this as a gift from grandma.We thought, being that it was Radio Flyer, that meant quality.Boy, were we wrong.The steering was completely stripped after one use by my 2 year old.I took it back and am awaiting a new Kettler to be built.Hopefully, this one will be better.I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BIKE!!!Very poor quality.
I also called Radio Flyer before returning the bike and they offered little assistance.However, at the store it seems to be a regular problem as all of the Radio Flyer trikes that they carried had stripped handle bars.

2 Year Old LOVES it!!
We got this trike for our son for his first birthday. He basically just sat on it for the first year and now that he is close to two, he loves it! We use it for walks through the neighborhood and he can now pedal. Although it is hard to steer, we've found it to be great. I highly recommend this for toddlers that are outgrowing their stroller days!

Broke in First Week and repeatedly after
This product is probably the single largest disappointment in our child's 3 years! In the very first week, the cable to the parent bar broke. So we got a replacement after much debate and protests by their customer support. Then, something went wrong with the handle bar and that does not turn the wheel anymore.

Try explaining these to a 2-3 year old!

I cannot believe that this company and this product are still in business with such a shoddy product

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Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Push and Pull Toys    3. Ride-Ons    4. Outdoor Play    5. Baby and Infant    6. Toddler    7. Wagons   

Reviews (8)

I love this
I love this toy.We gave my son the Little Tykes discovery sounds work shop for Christmas and this tool belt for his birthday.He uses one with the other which makes it even better.The only thing I was disappointed with was the actual belt part.It fell apart within about two weeks.We don't use the belt any more just the tools.He still loves it.

LOVE IT!
I have two sets of twins, B/G who turned 3 in Feburary and B/B who will be one in august. With that said they ALL love to watch daddy work. My older twins really enjoy playing with "daddies fix it kit" (what they call his tool chest). I do allow them to play for a little while, (veryy carefully supervised I might add!)but I felt they needed their own tools that I wouldnt have to worry about them hurting eachother with. I did recieve a wooden tool set, which works great and is very cute but I needed atleast one more. We do have a "Hand-me-down" tool center but sadly the previous owners lost the tools. I saw this set and LOVED it. The little belt was fabulous, (now they fight over that) and I love the little beeper, although my kids dont seem to understand what its for, they really only know about cell phones LOL. I do have a bob the builder hard hat which is also adorable. But to the reviewers who wanted a tool chest, well I know my children wanted tools by seeing us use the real ones. So if you are inclined to using tools just make one! My husband actually made two. This set is absolutely adorable and I do not need to worry about my children hurting eachother with "daddies tools". Sure they dont look to realistic, (Im sure my kids know they arent real) but they are made for toddelers. I know that eventually my kids will grow up and want "realistic looking tools" (like the home depot sets which are ADORABLE by the way, just my kids arent quite "ready" for that). All in all my two little "baby builders" have fixed everything in sight! They hammer tables, they drill in the couches, they twist all their toys (with that wrench I think it is LOL) and they page all of their clients! I am definatly sure that I made the right choice in buying this tool set for my second one. I am even thinking about storing away the wooden set I got as a gift (my children seem to be forever in the "throwing" stage and I dont exactly enjoy the little marks I find on the walls) until they are old enough to understand that these toys are for the tool center only. I hope I have this tool set for years to come and plan on passing it down to my younger twins, that is if their brother and sister will let me!

My Little builder loves it!
My 20 month old son loves to hammer everything, including things that he just shouldn't, but it's all in good fun. Up til now he has been using legos and pop-onzs to build a hammer. After finding this set I knew it was a winner! It is chunky for little fingers so he can use the tools easily and he loves the pager. (that was a nice touch) He thinks he is big like his daddy with tools like his. Eric is not to sure about the belt itself, maybe he will get the point when he gets bigger. But overall we are very pleased with this toy. Now all we need is a hard hat and a tool box!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pretend Play    2. Tools    3. Baby and Infant    4. Learning    5. Hand-Eye Coordination    6. Activity   

Editorial Review

Ask any child-development specialist to recommend the single most educational and creative toy for a toddler, and you're most likely to hear just one answer: a set of wooden blocks. BRIO, a trusted name in the world of toys, makes this set of 50 natural beechwood building blocks that have smoothly sanded surfaces and slightly rounded corners and edges for safety. The basic cubes, rectangles, arches, pillars, half-circles, and triangles can be combined in endless combinations to create anything from a doll crib to a castle. The cubes are the smallest blocks (1.25 inches square), and the 6-inch-long arches are the largest. The blocks are designed in incremental proportions--three cubes line up to the same length as one rectangle, and three rectangles stack up to the same height as one pillar. Such design illustrates why a well-engineered set of blocks is so educational: playing with blocks of related-but-different sizes teaches sorting, matching, grouping, balancing, and spatial relations in some subtle and very important ways. This set of blocks is a classic toy that belongs in every home with a young child.--Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

Reviews (6)

My child loves these blocks
Of everything he got for Christmas, this is the only thing he plays with on a daily basis.He plays with them non-stop most days.The only thing I wish is that the blocks were bigger.They were actually smallr than I thought they would be.He likes them, and they don't make obnoxious noise like a good percentage of his other toys, so I can't complain.

I did not keep them
These look like the standard wooden blocks we all grew up with in the online picture, but they are not. These are in fact a miniature version of our old standard blocks - maybe a quarter of the size.Perfect for losing all over the house, and not at all what I had in mind for my little boy.I see now in the online picture that there are no children in the picture with the blocks so that one might be tipped off to the size.If you are looking for little blocks, that's fine, but if you are expecting the old familiar basic chunky wooden blocks, look elsewhere.

Not as described!
The largest is not six inches long, it's only three inches. Some blocks were splintered and looked banged up. I returned immediatly, not safe for children of any age. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Blocks    3. Wood    4. Preschool    5. Learning    6. Baby and Infant    7. Toddler    8. Activity    9. Shape Sorting   

Editorial Review

Want to give your new baby the sun and the moon? Celeste has athree-dimensional, yellow velour sun face with black embroidery on oneside, and an embroidered satin moon face on the other. Trimmed inbrightly colored, boldly patterned cotton prints, this is one visuallystimulating toy. Dangling from Celeste's round body are four stretchyblack-and-white polka dot ribbons with a different toy suspended ateach end. There's a yellow star teether, a square of purple velour withan embroidered butterfly that rattles when shaken, a green velourcircle with embroidered ladybug that squeaks when pressed, and atriangular plastic link. Celeste is easy to carry, too, thanks to acrinkling fabric handle. --Tami Horiuchi ... Read more

Reviews (133)

Daughter's first favorite
We got this as a gift for Maya before she was born and hung it on the toy bar of her pack & play.She loves it!It was the first thing she swatted at and grabbed.Now that she's sitting on her own, she loves to grab it and put it in her mouth.She seems to love the bright, smiling sun.And the stretchy arms are great to grab.

She still loves it!
At 4 months old my daughter "picked" Celeste out of the other Lamaze hanging toys.She immediately smiled and giggled when she saw it.We have always used it in the car primarily and to this day, even though she's 2 years old, if it's not hanging up in the car she asks for it.

Definitely recomend this
This is such a cute toy. When my son was younger we did not have this one but we had another toy that we hung form his carseat and he loved batting at it or just watching it . It was great for long car rides. I saw this on here and I plan on buying it for my next baby. ... Read more

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Best toys made in Europe!
This is a cute and durable toy. I love the nice soft courdoryand silky nylon mat. The toys are so soft and cute. My lil 3 mth old likes to sit proped up looking and playing with toys. I like it because when he's older he will have a comfy place to sit and play, and even now he can sit proped up instead of being on his back all the time. Its a bit pricey, but I just had to have it and he likes it. I think he will continue to play with it up to 18 mths. So its worth the $$.

Nice, but not worth $130.00.
Don't get me wrong, this is a nice product but is it really worth all that money?For that price I was expecting much more.It has a canopy for the summer time to sheild the baby but come on, how often are you seriously going to have the baby outside in the summer on the ground?For that money I wouldn't want to put the boat on the ground? For me, it just isnt worth the money.There are much cheaper things out there that do the job just as well.

My Baby Loves his Barnacle Boat!
My Infant loves his boat. Forget his swing, bouncey seats..etc...he loves being in his boat. This is such a neat toy. The boat is removable from the mat and the mat can be used by itself or vice versa the boat without the mat. Or both together. The fish and birds hanging down are velcro and can be removed so baby can play, they also make a unique sound the each little toy. I prop my 7 week old up in his boat and he bats at the animals. I highly reccomend this toy to all. Also, the material is not cheap, the boat is curdoroy and made very nicely. Well worth the cost! ... Read more

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My Daughter LOVES it!
Our 9 month old loves this toy.I first sat down with her to play with it and showed her with one block,"inside, outside."
She picked up on it very quickly.She nows likes to drop the blocks "inside" and take them "outside." (she does this through the top and not the shapes, but I like that she can learn shapes/color recognition with this as well.)

She loves the handle and I can see that when she gets more mobile, she'll want to carry it around with her....and we can eventually use it for cleaning up time too (which I love).The music starts when you either shake it or drop a shaped block in--it isn't too annoying and you can turn it on low or off easily.

Wonderful
I bought this toy for my 9 month old about a month ago. I have been very surpried by how much he loves it. Aside from hisactivity house, it is his favorite. He learned very quickly how to take the blocks in and out. He can spend a lot of time just doing that. It's a great toy.

Great shape sorter!!!!!!!
I looked for a year for a shape sorter that was made well and simple. The others that I found were either cheap looking or to difficult for little fingers to do. This one is great. We already have lots of other peek a boo blocks and love them all. My 19 month old son mastered the shapes very quickly. (It was a Christmas present) He loves the fun sounds and the handle to carry around his blocks, and the colors and shapes are great for learning.
The only thing that I would change is the square. It will only go in one way which can be difficult for children to understand. ... Read more

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The best gift
We buy it for our little girl, she is two years old. It fantastic, my husband ensamble it in 30 minutes, my girl reach the pedals and ride it. It is a good investment, we buy it 4 month age and she used it every day in the park and looks like new.

"Recommended for" ages are wrong
My 2 1/2 year old daughter received this trike for X-mas.She couldn't reach the pedals.She's improvised by straddling it and using her tip-toes to get around with.

It's wonderfully made.It's well worth the money.My daughter loves it.I just don't see any child, ages 18mo to 3years (the recommended ages) being able to use it the way it is intended.

Wrong recommended age
We bought this trike for my daughter's 3rd birthday. Three is the perfect age for this. DO NOT buy this for a child younger than 3 years old, the recommended age from the manufacturer is way too young. And, yes, it was kind of a pain to put together. Give yourself some time, don't wait until the last minute to assemble it. It was worth the effort though, my daughter really loves this trike. And your little princess will as well! ... Read more

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