Reviews (37)

Great for Occupying
I bought this for my sone when he was 10 months old.He used to just pull on the legs and try to push the buttons.Now, he is 14 months old and still playing with it.He touches the letters on top and is putting the legs in the slots.He has pigured out to just push the tabs in to make it talk though.It keeps in occupied as well as teaches him his colors, shapes, bugs, some alphabets.It can get a bit annoying though.I figured out why!When the batteries get low, it turns on all by itself and talks by itself without any touching it.That's when I know to change them. "Wiggle Wiggle, play with my legs to learn colors and shapes" is one of the sayings.In my opinion, it somewhat encourages your child to paly with it too!
Ryan's Mom

A great all-around toy
I purchased this toy as a gift for my 13-month old niece.I was pleased with every aspect of this toy:the size is big and chunky for easily handling; the colors are bright and fun; the lights and sounds are good; the wheels have a funny weeble-wobble effect when you pull the toy; you can easily keep the toy clean by wiping it; the pull-cord is actually long enough to use!.... need I go on?It's great.
I disagree with the reviewer who thinks that the shapes are hard to get into the proper spots because the legs are too short.I didn't think this was a problem at all.
As an added bonus, our 83-year-old great-grandma also had a ball playing with this toy... and yes, she has full use of her faculties.She just found the toy to be clever and fun.
I recommend this for yourself or a gift.

Introduced by our son's occupational therapist
My son who is now 17 months old was first exposed to this toy 3 months ago by his occupational therapist. He immediately loved it and soon mastered putting the shapes in their slots. Although he is not yet walking, (due to being in the hospital for six months) he loves to sit and pull this toy towards himself. Now that his therapy is over I am purchasing this toy for Christmas. It's already a proven winner. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Baby and Infant    3. Toddler    4. Activity    5. Push and Pull Toys    6. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    7. Electronic    8. Musical    9. Electronic Learning Aids   

Reviews (1)

LEARNING
When my 6 year old was 7 and my baby was 0 years old, I got a ''A to Z Book and theLittletouch leap pad pink. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Alphabet    5. Preschool    6. Baby and Infant    7. Electronic Learning Aids   

Reviews (14)

Our 4 month olds LOVEY
WE think all babies and children should have "loviys", my 20 month old twins have the "my firt puppy"s and my new 4 month old has this! He kinda picked it out, well out of all of his stuffed animals he likes this one the best. He really cant hold him, but if you hold him with him, he goes crazy, he babbles and chomps on his ears. We have dubed him "tux" because he is wearing black and white like a tuxedo (and its easy to pronounce!). He does have a little rattle in him, and my son just loves that. I even feel comfortable leaving tux in his crib, he is easily washable and we will definatly be getting more!

Soft & Cuddly
This cow is the softest stuffed animal.I bought this for a friend's baby for Christmas.When I opened up the package and felt how soft and cuddly he was, I said I wanted to keep him for myself!!I think any baby or child will enjoy having this stuffed animal.There isn't anything "exciting" about the cow, he will just keep someone company and provide a good snuggle!

Moo Cow is the BEST!
Our little guy is almost 11 months old and this has been his favorite snuggle and teething buddy since he was about 4 months old. We named him Moo Cow and have made up all kinds of silly songs that rhyme with MOO (can you just imagine?). Moo Cow is a must at bedtime, washes beautifully, and is by far the best. Moo Cow even rides on the back of a remote control car to the delight of my son (who of course isn't controlling the car, my husband is!)Baby also talks and signs to Moo Cow, has shredded Moo Cow's tag and one of Moo Cow's ears isn't quite the same as new. We're ordering a couple more to rotate while in the laundry. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Stuffed Animals    2. Animals    3. Farm Animals    4. Learning    5. Baby and Infant    6. Stuffed Toys    7. Musical   

Reviews (8)

Great toys
We really like these toys and we like to take them with us when we travel. My daughter also has the Drum/ Music Set by Parents Magazine which she actually likes better.But these are great to use and encourage musical skills with your children. They are easy to listen to and are very durable.

great toy!
My eight-month-old daughter really loves these instruments! We bought them when she was about four months old, but when she picked them up she'd often clunk her head with them when she tried to wave them around.I brought them back out when she was six months old and had a lot more arm control.Now she really goes wild with them, especially the bells!

brings lots of smiles
My daughter plays with this toy at Grandma's house. Theses "instruments" are usually the first toys she pulls out to play with. The bright colors and different noises definitely interest her. She loves to shake them and make noise. They are great little toys to throw in the diaper bag when you're on the go! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Baby and Infant    3. Musical   

Editorial Review

Here's a learning toy that offers kids a wonderful, interactive introduction tothe world of letters, sounds, and colors. Alphabet Pal features several ways to play--pullthe string and, antennae flashing, the jolly green caterpillar rolls happily along singing thealphabet song.When one of the caterpillar's 26 multicolored alphabet legs is pressed,kids hear the name of that color, letter, or letter sound depending on which mode theychoose. Best of all, Alphabet Pal is a parent's friend, too--it's not too loud and turns off byitself when idle. It comes with three demonstration batteries, which should be replacedwith regular AA batteries. Made of durable plastic, the toy is 7 by 11.5 inches long.--Marianne Painter ... Read more

Reviews (88)

Unfortunately, not up to Leapfrog's usual standards
With that said, try something else. The idea is good, but they made it so annoying to both child and parent, that it just isn't worth it. Aghhh. Leapfrog's first stinkaroo, I'm afraid! It just about drove me nuts hearing that voice singing all the time. It really isn't too much fun for my son since the cord is WAY too short to pull. It just kept slipping out of his hand and he couldn't stand to pull it - he had to stoop over or it would do a "wheelie." Nope, there's too many other great pulltoys out there that has this one beat. It's way too flimsy and doesn't stay on the floor at all, but falls over easily. Leapfrog makes great toys but this one needs some revisions. It's just such an annoying toy for parents and no that much fun for kids since it won't stay on the floor correctly. The sensitivity needs reviewed as well. Golly, the cat can walk past it and it starts singing. Not too fun at 3:00 a.m.!

In addition, I just saw the revised version of this catepillar.It is now a plus toy with the same features, but it is not a pulltoy.Looks tons better!

ABC...
My daughter got this at her 1st birthday and now she is 20months and pulls it around singing her alphabets..its to cute!! If you pull the sing it automaticly starts singing the ABC:S - it also helps teach colors,what the actual letters look like and is just very intertaining to the kids as well as parents.

Daughter loves it!
We got this for my daughter when she was 9 months old and she absolutely loves it.She quickly figured out how to use it, and claps along with the music every time.The volume level control is a great feature, and it auto turn off saves batteries.Worth every cent! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Learning    3. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    4. Alphabet    5. Preschool    6. Electronic    7. Baby and Infant    8. Electronic Learning Aids    9. Reading    10. Writing    11. Phonics   

Reviews (1)

This Toy Will Stick Around Till They're 3!
My twin daughters got this toy for Christmas when they were 8 months old.At that time, they really enjoyed watching the ball roll down the track, listening to the music, watching the lights, etc.Of course, they were not yet able to put the balls in themselves.However, their elementary school brothers didn't seem to mind doing this for them, and I must admit, even without them!There is actually alot you can do with this toy.You can change the path the ball takes by pulling out the little gate about half way down, and it makes the ball roll onto the ferris wheel.You can also make the ball drop from "seat" to "seat" on the ferris wheel.The buttons do different things at different times, and my boys had fun figuring out how to change the functions which were somewhat unpredictable.My girls are now one year old and starting to pick up the balls and put them into the top.In a few months, they will probably figure out how to turn the ferris wheel.After that, they will probably enjoy predicting where the ball will go, changing it's path, etc.The only thing I didn't like about this toy is that it isn't very stable and can be pulled down toward the child if they are in a crawling position and trying to pull up to kneeling or standing.This was somewhat solved by pushing it up against a wall, but I did't trust it until they finished with this stage of development.Looking back, I'd probably wait and introduce this toy at about 1 year of age, but it's well worth it anyway because it should keep them interested until they're around 3.I must admit that my husband and I may need to put it away between now and then for a little respite, however, because as with many baby toys we are getting a little tired of the music... "We're going to play at the fair...there's lights and sounds everywhere...." Ugh! ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

~Cali Mom~
"I know My Letters" AND "I know My Numbers" are the best books of the four out right now for the PT Baby!!! ***This one is our favorite***

The pages are way stronger than the reg. PT books for the older kids. These pages are coated and are thicker and more durable. The pages have texture on some of the pictures too and the picture talk and/or make sounds as well.

This book is a must have for your PT Baby. Enjoy!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Baby and Infant   

Editorial Review

"Hi, I'm Tad." "Hola, soy Tad." Meet Tad, a bilingual frog that helps kids learn counting and colors in English and Spanish. (Press his left foot to switch from English to Spanish.) This cuddly 14-inch plush amphibian is dressed in orange overalls with numbers on the belly, which, when squeezed, make Tad sing catchy little songs. Tad carries a fabric booklet with numbered objects from 1 to 10 corresponding to his songs: "How many buttons, tell me, do you see? One, two." Exposing children to a foreign language early on helps them distinguish the sounds of their own language from another, and leads to a greater ability to learn foreign languages later in life. What a friend. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (10)

A random number generator would have been nice...
The LeapStart Learning Table was one of the best toys my wife and I have purchased for our 18-month-old, so I had high hopes for this Lily doll.After about five minutes of my daughter playing with Lily, I realized Lily was a dud.Lily says and sings the exact same things every time you turn her on.There's no random element at all.I was bored in about two minutes.My daughter lasted only a little longer.Lily would be great if she said and sang different things everytime you pushed her button -- but doesn't.Disappointing.

Waste of Money
Our 14 mo. old daughter received this as a gift.It was a waste of money- the buttons are so hard to push that she can't operate the doll without adult assistance.It doesn't really doesn't do much except sing a couple of songs- one of our least favorite toys she has!

SpanishMelody to Surely Get Stuck in Your Head
I bought this when my niece was eight-months-old, and she loved it. I enjoyed the Spanish (rarely, if ever, played the English versions); my niece liked bopping along to the Spanish music. She is now one and still enjoys the melody but more as background while doing something else. Hopefully she is subliminally learning Spanish! (From reviews I have read, the older children seem to get bored with it...might be better for younger than the product claims.) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Stuffed Animals    2. Animals    3. Teaching Toys    4. Learning    5. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    6. Electronic    7. Baby and Infant    8. Stuffed Toys    9. Electronic Learning Aids   

Reviews (7)

It says it's a CARTRIDGE!
Cartridge means it goes into something. Plus it says right on the website and front of package.
DVDs don't state that you need a DVD player but you know it does.
You really shouldn't purchase things for CHILDREN, when you are clueless to what the item is. That is very dangerous and irrisponsible. Adults, & especially Parents like that, scare me.

One of the best cartridges!
I think this cartridge is the most educational. It teaches numbers and counting in several different ways. There is counting from 1-5, 1-10 and more, counting by 5, counting objects, pictures which illustrate the number of objects and numbers displayed next to each object. It's kind of hard to explain without sounding confusing, but get this cartridge. You won't be disappointed. There are even crayons to count and as a bonus it teaches the colors of the crayons.

Great Learning Tool
I bought the Fisher Price learn through music but, I dont have this particular cartridge.I just wanted to write a review to clear up that this is not a bad product in fact its a great one, Im sure all the cartridges are great, I have the Dora Explorer one,as well as the Sesame Street one they are both very educational and fun for my 27month old. He has had it since he was a year old. He still loves it. If your unsure of what you are buying call and ask someone. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Talking    3. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    4. Electronic    5. Alphabet    6. Music   

Reviews (2)

It's Dora the Explorer with your child as the guest star!
This cartridge teaches different musical instruments and their sounds. It is set up like the Dora the Explorer show except the child gets to control when things happen. Dora and Boots are trying to get to the music festival. You press the arrow and The Map sings his song and tells them how to get there. You hear a different song for each step along the way. Then when you move to that screen it plays the song and there are other activities to do. You can touch the screen to play music, to hear Dora and Boots sing, and to learn opposites in english and spanish and the names of instruments in both languages. The only thing my daughter likes more is the actual show.

Works in conjunction with the Learn Through Music System
I didn't know that this is only a cartridge when I registered for it, and neither did my sister when she bought it for my one-year-old. We ripped open the box only to find that we had to buy the $35 system to enjoy it. Well, I was certainly not happy, but my daughter didn't even notice. She carried it around and pointed out the characters as if it was a regular toy. Seven months later, I found it for a bargain price on an auction website and now she finally gets to see what it was meant to do. It lights up, plays music, and is interactive throughout the dozen-or-so screens. My 17-month-old has fallen in love with the cartridge all over again now that she can hear and see the cool things it does in the system. I recommend this only if you can get the system for cheaper, if not don't bother with buying this cartridge at all. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Music   

Reviews (7)

Very good toy
We got this when my daughter was 2. she is 3 now, and while I did not think it was as educational as the Dora and Blue's Clue's cartridges she has, for the Learn Through Music......it is still good and she loves Barney. It kept her busy.

I was misled
When I ordered this toy, there was nothing to indicate that I need another part for this to be used. I only found out when I got it and now I cannot find the other part. It is totally useless unless you have both components.

amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000C4E3M/qid
THis is the URL for the main toy.

The Learn Through Music series are wonderful educational toys.The base Unit comes with "Elmo's Scavenger Hunt", and this cartridge and all 4 additional cartridges (with additional cartridges being released every so often) provide excellent stimulus for your little toddler (ours began using hers at 15 months), as well as effective alphabet, numeric, letter-matching (to words), and sing-song fun for your special little girl or boy.

Of all the toys my daughter has, this is her second favorite (it's hard to beat a stuffed animal "woobie"), and to me that says a lot.

I believe your child will both enjoy these toys, and learn from them too, and it's hard to ask for more!
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Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Talking    3. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    4. Electronic    5. Alphabet    6. Music   

Editorial Review

This 5-inch-square musical jack-in-the-box--in bright blue, red, yellow, and green--packs a lot of surprises. Hold the easy-grip handle, wind the crank (the round knob makes it easy for little fingers to grab), and it plays "This Old Man." A smiling clown pops up at unpredictable intervals and can be pushed back down easily. As if that weren't entertainment enough, there's a yellow button on one side of the box that squeaks when you push it and a yellow star on the other side that clicks when you turn it. Turn the whole toy upside down so your little tyke can find her own smiling face in the safety mirror. Made of plastic; easy to clean. --Elisabeth Fredrickson ... Read more

Reviews (17)

Still havin' fun!
I bought this toy USED for my son when he was one year old; it was in perfect working condition.He loved the surprise of the clown popping out of the box!He also peeked at himself in the mirror, "beeped" the horn, and spun the clicking star.The handle made it easy for him to pick up and bring to us when he wanted to see the clown pop out.Now, he is two, and it is still a big hit because he is finally able to operate the entire toy by himself.It has been over a year since we bought it (second hand!), and it is still in perfect working condition.I would recommend this to any mom who is looking for a first jack in the box for her baby or toddler--the most ideal time to teach cause and effect.

Poor mechanics
We have owned this Jack in the box for about a month and a half.The music has already stopped working and we didn't even play with it on a daily basis, much less on a weekly basis.I wouldn't recommend this toy.

Wouldn't buy this toy.
The music stopped playing the same day we got it in the mail.Would have been very cute if it wasn't so cheaply made. Very disappointed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Musical    3. Noise-Making    4. Learning    5. Baby and Infant   

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Talking   

Reviews (1)

~Cali Mom~
"I Know My Numbers" AND "I Know My Letters" are the best books of the four out right now for the PT Baby!!!

The pages are way stronger than the reg. PT books for the older kids. These pages are coated and are thicker and more durable. The pages have texture on some of the pictures too and the picture talk and/or make sounds as well.

This book is a must have for your PT Baby. Enjoy!!! ... Read more

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Reviews (7)

VERY DANGEROUS TOY!!!!!!!!My daughter got hurt!
We were given this toy as a gift, and at first I was very excited about all the different things it is able to do...until my daughter got hurt!The pig on this toy sits on a swing and swings back and forth.My daughter was playing with it and started to cry!Her fingers got stuck where the pig swings.I honestly figured it was just a fluke, but decided to hold off on letting her play with it until she was a bit older.At 13 months I brought the toy back out and let her play with it again.A few days later her hand got so stuck where the pig swings and I couldn't get it out!!!She was hysterical, and it took quite a bit of wiggling to get her little hand free.Her fingers where very red and she cried and cried!I am so lucky it wasn't a serious injury.PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS TOY!It is now in the trash, where it belongs!

ANNOYING AND UNSAFE, IN MY OPINION
My 11 and 23 month old kept getting thier fingers stuck under the swinging pig door.The space is large enough to fit a small finger under and it's not easy to get out! I let it slide the first time it happened to my 11 month old, but when it happened to my 23 month old and continued happening, I put it away.Each of them would panic and scream bloody murder because they couldn't remove their fingers! How much fun is that??Also, the person who sings is REALLY annoying and off key.Not a very good design.

High Quality toy for young infants
Yes, I agree with the other reviews saying that the guy who sings "old mcdonald" is off-key, but it really doesn't bother me too much, as there are many other songs to "choose" from. The sound quality of the music is quite good (doesn't sound "tin-y") and the flashing light on the sun is attention grabbing. The buttons are smooth and easy to press. It's a great toy for both babies who are learning to roll to their side, and those who are sitting up. It's a great audio-visual stimulating toy, however there's not much of a fine motor challenge beyond pressing buttons and flipping some switches (ie. there's no knob turning, or lever sliding, or shape-sorting, etc..). I would definitely buy this toy again. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Toddler    3. Push and Pull Toys    4. Learning    5. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    6. Electronic    7. Musical    8. Electronic Learning Aids   

Reviews (63)

Fun toy!!!!
My son is eight months old & has been enjoying this toy for some time now.He loves to push the balls through the holes & loves the sounds & music it makes.I am not thrilled with the plastic hammer, as he can bop himself in the head.Great toy though, worth getting!

24 months is a bit of a stretch
I thought this would be a great toy to have my daughter mimick the Wack-a-Mole game. It is cute, but it really is for younger ages, not the 24 months of the upper end of their recommended age range. Had I bought this a bit earlier on, I think I would have been happier with it, but my daughter had outgrown it before she even got it. She does take the hammer and pound on everything else, though. It has the same balls and similar sounds to the Stand Up Ball Blast. I love that product and would definitely recommend that over this one. Actually, get a small plastic hammer for the Ball Blast, and you kinda of have the same thing only much more fun cause the balls have further to travel.

BOOOOOORING
This toy is not only hazaderous, but it is a hunk of junk. The balls always end up in the mouth-although they might not be able to be swallowed-they do get stuck in their mouths. The hammer gets lost to easily. It is rather annoying and the kids loose interest in it too quickly for the price. Not recommended-make better use of your money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning    3. Toddler    4. Activity   

Reviews (2)

Very Cute Book
If it has to do with puppies, my boy's got it. This book is very durable and so very cute. I recomend the power touch baby and all of it's books to every parent.

~Cali Mom~
"I Know My Numbers" AND "I Know My Letters" are the best books of the four out right now for the PT Baby!!! ***This book is REALLY good too and REALLY cute.*** This story book is WAY better than the one that comes with the PT Baby. This book is a great addition...just found it yesterday-- yeah, finally.

The pages are way stronger than the reg. PT books for the older kids. These pages are coated and are thicker and more durable. Some of the picture talk and/or make sounds as well.

This book is a must have for your PT Baby. Enjoy!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Baby and Infant   

Reviews (5)

Great toy but didn't last!
My 18 mo. old daughter received this as a gift and absolutely loved the familiar Barney songs.This quickly became her favorite toy, but the microphone broke after a couple of uses.That wasn't a big deal since my daughter didn't really understand that concept anyway.However, the toy itself started skipping after only a few weeks, and quickly got to the point where it can't get past the initial "hello". Very annoying and definitely not worth the money.

BARNEY SONGBOOK
I found this toy to be loud, my son loves it and really enjoys bringing it along in the car and shopping. He received it as a gift. I don't neccessarily believe that I would have purchased it for 21.00 dollars, but am glad he did receive it because it's a hit for him at this stage. ( two and a half years old)

Toy Broke Very Quickly
My 14 month old daughter loved this toy.She liked to turn the pages and press the barney foot to hear the different songs. But it broke after only a few months of use.First the microphone stopped working even though we rarely used it.Now the songs skip, play for a moment and then start over. I think I have to throw it out since its entire purpose was to play music.What a waste! ... Read more

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Reviews (9)

Not a Great Toy
My son, now 9 months, received this toy for Christmas. It has proven to be a disappointment. Some of the pads/buttons do not work and the toy is not stable. The tower is easily knocked over and, when knocked over, comes apart into 5 different pieces. Don't waste your money on this toy.

Piece of junk
This is a flimsy, plastic piece of junk that is most certainly not worth $35.The tower comes apart too easily.Don't waste your money.

Disappointing - doesn't compare to older models
We have 2 Ball Party sets from 4 yrs ago and my 5-yr-old still likes to play with them.We got Symphony for our 1-yr-old thinking it would expand our set of interchangeable, build-it-your-way Ball Party parts.Big disappointment!They have made the balls and tunnels larger, so the new set doesn't fit with the old.You can only build the Symphony tower one way, so it is no longer a construction toy.My 1-yr-old does like to drop the balls and watch them go down, but why pay $35 for a toy that only does that??And it has an annoying feature that the sound keeps coming back on after the child has crawled away, forcing the grown-ups to hop up and turn it off.Look around for the non-battery-powered older sets, or get a pound-the-ball toy instead for less than half the price. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Toddler    2. Learning    3. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    4. Electronic    5. Baby and Infant    6. Music    7. Hand-Eye Coordination    8. Musical    9. Electronic Learning Aids    10. Activity   

Features

• Can be used as a pull-toy
• Illuminated keyboard
• 2 play modes include musical notes and animal sounds

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    3. Electronic    4. Music