Editorial Review

This pretend kitchen is a wonderful toy to keep toddlers occupied while you're trying to cook dinner. And, for those who are short on kitchen space, this kitchen playset sets up into a full-size kid's kitchen and then folds flat to store in a closet when playtime is done. The play kitchen features an oven and refrigerator that really open and a two-burner stove with dials that make cooking sound effects, such as sizzling or bubbling, when turned. The set comes with 18 different accessories, including a phone, a covered pot, a pan, two plates, two glasses, two forks, two spoons, a spatula, a serving spoon, a salt shaker, and several fake food items--a fried egg, green beans, and macaroni and cheese. At first glance, assembly looks daunting, but well-diagramed instructions make setup fairly easy. This playset requires three AA batteries to power the sound effects. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Reviews (52)

Disappointing - not what I expected from Fisher Price
The oven door does not stay shut on the one I bought - I should have checked the reviews first, but thought Fisher Price quality was reliable and consistent. Apparently not any more. : (
I didn't even show this to my granddaughter, and am returning it to Amazon. I'll look for another one made by another company, but this time will check the reviews first.
Also, a little piece of bad design: the shelf in the oven is too high to put in the (included) casserole with the lid on.

Can't keep my daughter away from it!
We decided to buy this particular kitchen because it is foldable, makes sounds and has every essential a real kitchen has.Our daughter who is 17 months just loves it.We have NOT had any problems with it.As far as the oven and fridge door not staying shut (commented by other reveiws), ours does.In fact I think it's a little hard for my daughter to open and close.Which is fine because then she doesn't have all the excessories out at once!This is the first toy my daughter runs to when she wakes up in the morning.Definately worth $49.

Great for Grandma's House!
I bought this a year ago when all three of my grandchildren were coming to visit for 10 days.(The twins(boy & girl)were 22 months and the other girl 19 months.)Of everything I had, this is what they played with ... almost constantly!Since then they have all come to visit again and it's still the hit!The littlest (now 2 1/2) has stayed at my house for the past few months and this is still the thing she goes back to over and over again!I bought this figuring when the grandkids are away it folds up and is easy to store!Now that my granddaughter is moving to her new house (along with mommy & daddy)...her mommy wants to take it with them!I thought they would want a bigger & sturdier one when it came to one just for her but no....this is the one!Think we'll be buying another! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Shopping for groceries with Mommy will seem more real than ever withthis pintsize poultry and produce carrier. Though only about 2 feet high, thered-and-yellow cart is designed to resemble a grownup's cart. It even includes afold-up space with leg holes near the cart's handle--Mommy usually sits babythere in a real cart--where tots can place a tiny doll. Bright blue plasticwheels add contrast and additional color to this cart, which will last as longas your child's toddler years. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (63)

Oh what to buy!
My kids love shopping carts, we go to a grocery store where they have little minni ones for kids. WEll when we were in the market for one, we needed the following reqirements...

* A place for a dolly, must be the best thing about a cart
* Big basket, to hold food and what ever else they are shopping for
* Sturdy durable plastic, not the cheep kind that will crack and leave sharp edges
* Wheels where little fingers cant get hurt
* Something thats just the right size

Well most of the "good" carts are pink, and thats no good considereing I have but one girl, 3 year old b/g and 8 month old b/b... so it was between this and leapfrog, now why did this one win?

MUCH more durable, my kids sit in it turn it upside down, cram it with stuff... everything
The plastic is not breakable... thank god
Theres a place for baby, too bad leapfrog, that was the biggest selling point
This one doesnt talk... there are just some toys that shouldnt... right?
Non-gender specific....

My kids love this cart, and they love putting babies in it too, great great buy... I also think my 8 month olds will enjoy it soon as well

Its fun to watch
I bought this when my daughter was 16months and she loves it cause she has the foood sets to go with it. Shes acts like she is shopping and even putts her baby dolls in the front seat. The only thing that is if they try to put to much heavy stuff in the cart it will sometimes fall forward.Its very light wieght and duriable

A winner!
I bought this for my 2 year old for Christmas.It's now April and she's still roars through the house with it...everyday!It's one of the few toys that she still enjoys months after Christmas.It's quite sturdy and I had no problems putting it together. To further endorse this toy, as I type (literally) my daughter is ripping through the house with her SHOPPING CART loaded with various plastic food products!Please be aware that you need to purchase the grocery items seperately. Overall, this is a good toy for little ones beginning to pretend play.P.S. I gave this toy a 1 for educational value, not as a negative mark, but because it isn't an educational toy ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play   

Editorial Review

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

Reviews (43)

Disappointing
I was so excited to purchase this toy as a Christmas gift for my daughter.Once the toy was opened we pulled out the little plastic battery-saver tag and... nothing.No sound.Checked batteries and they are fine.Called Fisher Price and they do not supply replacement parts for this item.Unfortunately, I no longer have the receipt for this item.Wal Mart says they do even exchanges, only they are not carrying the item any longer.Hmmm, I wonder why.So, we have a plastic tea set that makes no noise.Otherwise, looks sturdy enough.My advice would be TO CHECK FOR SOUND BEFORE YOU PURCHASE!

Cute...but loud!!!
We recently gave this to our daughter for her 2nd birthday.It is very durable..the tea pot is too loud but still a cute tea set.Don't think we will replace the battery in this...too bad they didn't put an on/off or vol. control.I would buy it again but as a gift in someone else house!!!
Cute your little one will like it!!!

A Big Christmas Day Hit!
My 21 month old daughter got this as a Christmas gift this year, and she just loves it. It is an adorable toy- It comes with a tea tray, teapot, 4 cups, saucers, and spoons, a sugar bowl and a creamer. The cups and saucers are different pastel colors and each saucer has a design on it (butterfly, heart etc). Although I don't think it really needs this feature to be a fun toy, the teapot plays music and makes a little ringing sound when you "pour" the tea. It looks to be very sturdy, and I'm sure we will get hours and hours of fun out of the set. Of all the Christmas my daughter opened yesterday, this was one toy that kept her attention, and we are happy to say it makes a wonderful addition to her toddler kitchen and play food collection. Good job, Fisher-Price- this one is a big winner in my house! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning   

Editorial Review

All good friends need is an excuse to get together, right? The My Little Pony "Best Friends Ball" playset makes it easy for Ponies to share tales, and shake their tails--the equine way! Twinkle Twirl owns the place, and has plenty of space for at least 3 other Pony party-goers. The play set features a dressing room with an elaborate little vanity; a dessert table with a pop-up cake and lots of accessories; a moving dance floor with lights and sounds; and a romantic balcony in front of a large picture window, presumably for posing or pony-watching. After the event, the studio folds up into an easy-to-carry case with a handle, for taking the party on the road. Requires 3 "AA" batteries. Choking hazard: small pieces included. Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (36)

Great toy
My four year old daughter got this toy for her birthday.It required very little set up and assembly.My daughter has had lots of fun.The only negative is only one of the disks has a magnetic spot to enable to ponies to dance it would be nice if all three disks on the dance floor could enable the ponies to twirl and dance.But this has not deterred the great imaginative play this toy has sparked.

This is great!
I got this toy for Christmas and I absoulutly LOVE it! Unlike what other people say, it dosn't break for me. It closes up nicely, too and nothing falls apart. I love this! The only thing I don't like is that the "changing room" is too small for the pony to fit in, so you have to move the furniture so the pony will fit. Overall, I LOVE this!

Great addition to pony collection - Easy to store
This toy arrived almost completely ASSEMBLED!Even the stickers were attached!The best part about this toy (from a parent's perspective) is that it all fits neatly inside and you clip the top shut.It has a carry strap for taking on visits to Grandmas.The music is loud enough for play but not too loud and it plays more than one song.The magnets really hold the ponies on the dance circles very tightly.Even baby ponies can dance.If you are only buying one, I recommend this over the amusement park with ferris wheel.This holds together and the amusement park falls into several peices and is very difficult to store.My daughers love the music and motion of the Dance Studio. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Dolls    3. Pretend Play   

Reviews (23)

Not enough space
We just bought this bank the other day for my 5 year old son with the intent on it being an actual bank he could keep his coins in, BUT there is not enough room.Once it gets too heavy (which was after about $11, you have to empty it.The back also comes off really easy (my 19 month old boy could open it!!), too.If it weren't for those to problems, it would be perfect!!

Best money teaching device for kids
I truly love this bank and so does my five year old son.It allows him to set a savings goal.Not only that, it has catchy little jingles that teaches them all about money.As a teacher and a parent, I recommend this bank for all.

Easy to open
My son received this for his 3rd birthday.He loves it although it only took him a minute to figure out how to open the lock and get the money out of it.He enjoys hearing it count the money and watching it go through.He even started to repeat what they say.They dont make it easy to reset the machine after the money's been takin out as it continues to count the money as if it were still in there.But all in all it has the right idea to teach children how to start saving and counting money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Talking    3. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    4. Electronic    5. Math   

Reviews (14)

We love it!
I'm sorry so many have had trouble with this toy.My daughters love it.They are 7 & 9 and after some practice they had it going right every time.You cannot shove Polly in the dressing room or yank her out.The clothes WILL fall off.We will buy more Polly Quik-Cliks.This is a really neat toy!

WOAH.....
WOW...everyone here is brutal while reviewing this playset-I completely disagree-I had none of the problems everyone else had here-all the clothes clicked immediately on Polly when she gets slipped into the changing room-comes out of the curtain no problem too-I think it is a very creative idea with the magnetic doll and the clothes-none of the magnets fell off, the clothes had no problem staying on the clothes applicator....nope no complaint here(and believe me I have no problem complaining about mismanufactured toys- just check out my other reviews)

I would suggest to the previous reviewers here with all their problems to call the manufacturer personally. I once had a missing piece to a Polly playset- I called them and they sent me a coupon for $10.00 off any Mattel toy. Either look on the back of the toy or on the instruction sheet to get the 800 telephone number. It sounds to me that it may be a manufactures defect in some of the products everyone in the review section had-might have been the first ones off the assembly line. I guarantee that Mattel would treat you well...they would rather send you a measly $5.00-$10.00 coupon rather than to lose your business which brings them billions of bucks a year.....YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST GUYS!!!!!

Totally Coolto play with
My daughter got this for Easter and we all love it!!!I read the other reviews and Im sorry theirs dont work properly, but ours works just like its supposed to.

It is enginered so that you can only put the clothes on the thing one way....so that the front will always be in front, ect.
So if they fall off, you know you put it on wrong.And then you lower the shute slowly and push Polly into the dressing room slowly till you hear a "click".That click is the clothes "jumping" onto the doll!!!!It is so Cool to watch!!!

We took this to Grandmas house to show her and all the adults sat and played with it for hours.....our only disappointement was that we only had one Click-it Polly to play with!!!!But the regular polly's got to be the store owner, so we still got to play with them!

This is probably the coolest Polly product out there.And we will definetly be buying more of the 'click-it' products to go with it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Dolls    3. Pretend Play   

Reviews (52)

Is there a doctor in the house?
My now 5 year old got this toy for her 3rd birthday and she has not stopped playing with it-she loves to line up all her dolls and stuffed animals (sometimes even her 3 year old sister) in the "Waiting Room" to get their examinations and necessary shots. It is a MUST for any kid.

Almost perfect for little ones!
We go to the doctor quite often so I knew my 2 year old would get a kick out of this. However, like the other reviews, the case should be bigger and a bit more durable. Also, my son doesn't like to use the put the stethoscope over his ears because they are too tight and hurt his ears. I tried it myself and it really does hurt.

Great Durability & Value
I must have went to 5 different stores including my local Toys R Us in search of a "doctor kit" an none of the stores had one.I finally found one at a learning store for $17, but when I opened it the pieces were cheap plastic and didn't seem like it would last very long in the hands of my 2 yr old.I returned it and ordered this one on Amazon.com for a lot less and free shipping at the time.DS LOVES IT!It's Fisher Price, so you have an idea of the durable plastic. I fit all the pieces in the case without any trouble, so I don't know what all the complaints are about.I did put the body & eye charts away for when he's a little older since at this age he just wants to bend them, but that's not a big deal to me. I'm sure he'll be playing with this occasionally for years to come. This kit is just what I was hoping for.

P.S.- it arrived just 3 days after I ordered it -regular shipping!

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Subjects:  1. Pretend Play   

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 (20)

Not so great
Hard to fit all the pieces back on the case. Case fell apart shortly after purchase. Stethoscope does not fit well at all. To big for average childs head and very short. Blood pressure band also falls apart very easily.

Fun...but
First, I would like to say that my two year old daughter has fun playing with this toy almost every day.She loves to play doctor with her dolls, stuffed animals and family members.The contents of the doctor kit are great for a young toddler: safe, colorful and interesting.The kit has been useful in helping us get her prepared for what to expect in her well visits.On the down side, the doctor bag itself is a bit flimsy and has been the cause of many a two year old tantrum.First, getting the tools in and out of the bag requires method and work - things need to go in and out in a certain order to be able to close the bag as well as for easy removal.When trying to get the tools out by herself, (and as any parent of a two year old knows, doing things by themselves is not necessarily a choice but a necessity) my daughter invariably flings the bag on the floor in frustration causing one or both of the clear plastic closures to come off.So far, they can be easily snapped back together by mom or dad but I think the design could have been better.The stethoscope and sphygmomanometer, although a bit difficult to use, are still fun and I can see they were construced with safety in mind.I would recommend it for your young toddler.

flimsy case!
My daughter loved the objects inside, but we definetly had a problem fitting all of the items back into the case. The case actually fell apart shortly after we purchased this item. So now all the parts are all over the place. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Pretend Play    3. Activity    4. Costumes    5. Play Sets   

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   

Reviews (17)

Such a cutie!!!!!! Must get two for my other daughter!!!!!
I got this for my 3 yr. old's 3rd birthday, well we got her two because, she can never have one kind of pony - she needs one to talk to another!!! So wegot her a purple one too. She loves them!!! I don't think she's let them out of her arms since she got them!!! We got them for her at about, late August 2004. She holds one carrier like a purse and one around her neck. The carrier always falls off!!! So Mommy had to do a little sewing to fix it!!!! Besides that the noises are so sweet - my daughter thinks that it's a real little baby pony!!! That's how she treats it!!! Myoldest daughter's birthday is coming up, and we're going to buy her two too. Sometimes when the commercial comes on, or if I'm on amazon.com, she looks at the video. Afterwards, she says: 'Mommy, I'm saving my money for that!'! I think that this toy is good for collectors and for kids, not for 3-7, 3-whenever you don't want it or when your kid does'nt want it!!!! My kids and I collect MLP'S and polly pockets, lots of ponies are perfect in the family but, this one is better than perfect. We're not sure about the carriers, but we love the baby ponies!!!!

Daughter loves it
My niece was the first to have this and my daughter fell in love with it. We bought her one and she doesn't let it leave her side. My brother is going to buy it for his daughter now too because it has gone over so well. I definately recommend this toy, it cheap, durable and lots of un for the little ones!

Cute toy!
This is a cute toy... It seems durable so far, for a 2 year old! My daughter loves when this toy giggles, its very cute. I just wish it did more. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Dolls    3. Pretend Play   

Editorial Review

The Barbie Shop With Me Cash Register proves once again that Barbie is the coolest.Madedurably and in Barb's trademark colors (pink, hot pink, purple, white, etc.), this is a sleek number that canbe operated on the floor, bed, or tabletop. It features four realistic ways to buy noodles, yogurt, and toiletpaper. Option 1: A "clerk"--either a child or Barbie--scans the bar codes of included price tags. Option 2:You can manually input the price of items. Option 3: Items may be scrolled down the register. Option 4,which is, by the way, your humble writer's favorite: Make up your own prices! Get "Barbie Discounts"when you use your savings debit card. The Barbie register comes with a slew of accessories, including 18scannable price tags, play money, play credit/debit cards, a keypad, built-in microphone, and a 120-itemshopping catalogue offering everything from Barbie-brand jeans to junk food. The machine features ahigh-tech hand-held scanner and LCD on the register, which shows a customer's subtotal, item number, unitprice, and total. You get everything but a receipt. Hmmm.

A built-in microphone allows your child to make store announcements and call for price checks and itemvoids. This heightens the interaction this toy was built for, since Barbie's voice simulates the real shoppingexperience enough already. "Cash or charge?" she asks in a perky tone. Tip: If you don't pay up at oncewith your Barbie greenbacks or American Express-like credit card, you'll be harassed. We writers foundourselves fumbling through our own wallets, trolling for coupons. Barbie prompts the shopper throughoutthe entire process ("Seventeen dollars and twelve cents... No... seventeen dollars and TWELVE cents.").And parents--there's no volume control. If you just happen to sneak a play while your kid's eating lunch,well... everybody in the house will hear if your card is over the limit. Just kidding. But it's best to useBarbie's credit cards anyway. This kind of hectic shopping experience makes adults really appreciate theonline shopping experience, but kids will love it so much they'll forget it's just a pretend play toy. Registercomes with all accessories, manufacturer's warranty, a real grocery store coupon for a kid's treat, and thefour required AA batteries. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (65)

Educational and Fun!!!
This toy is very educational and fun. Like going shopping in your own home. It is very high tech and advanced. If I had to recommend a toy for a child this would be my number one choice.
It is educational because it has a built in calculator. Also when you have to give change you have to count out the right amount of money to give back to the customer.I am 11 years old and I stil play with mine. It is the best toy I have ever had. Very amazing!!!!!!! Kids are learning some math skills and are having fun doing it.

Very nice!
I have had this toy for such a long time and even though I'm 10 I Istill play with it!It even teaches little kids math skills!I don't like what the lady said about her kid not being able to read it because I had it when I was five and I still had fun with it. Still a great toy!

Microphone will drive you crazy
I bought this register used at Goodwill for my 3 year old niece. She was with me when I bought it and loved it right away, even when the batteries weren't put in. We brought it home and her 15 month old sister adored it too. The only problem about this toy is the microphone. It absolutely drove their parents crazy! That's pretty much the only part of the register the girls played with and she figured out that if she put the microphone in her mouth and blew on it, a VERY loud feedback sound would occur! I didn't think the microphone was real when I bought it or that it would cause such problems. So, it is a good toy, but the microphone can be annoying, which is probably why I found the toy at Goodwill in the first place. :) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play    3. Money    4. Learning   

Reviews (59)

This phone is a great toy!
I don't understrand everyones comments on not being able to hear the phone once the plastic thing in the back is removed.I really wanted this toy to go with my daughters laugh and learn home so I went to the store to look at it anyway to see what all the fuss was about.So at the store I reached behind the phone and ripped out the plastic thing and it sounds fine to me. It is plenty loud enough.So I bought it and my 9 month old daughter loves it.I don't know maybe fisher price has improved the product or something but mine is plenty loud enough.

How I solved the volume issue.
I liked this toy for my 8 month old because it relates the pushed buttons (number or alphabet depending on the play mode) by visually showing them on the screen and audio ably saying them as there are shown; I thought what a great teaching tool. When I got it home and opened I noticed the volume was not as loud as it was in the store, I thought it was broken. I was considering returning it, until I realized a manufacture's pull tab (located in the back beside the screw to open the battery door) had been automatically removed and decreased the volume. I simply reinserted the tab, cut off the excess and taped up the opening. If you've already thrown away the tab anything you can make a 1½" to 2" long thin plastic strip from will work. Since I bought this for its visual effects I don't consider it a hold to her ear toy and I won't encourage her to use it that way, if as she gets older it becomes a problem, I'll re-adjust the volume. But for now my solution works for us.

Definetly not loud enough!
I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old. They both like the phone but lose interest pretty quickly. Because they can't hear anything the phone is saying. I think they would play with it more if the volume was louder. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Activity    3. Pretend Play    4. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    5. Electronic    6. Music   

Reviews (3)

Fun and cute dress up toy
My 3 year old daughter got this for her birthday and loves it. She dresses up almost every day in her princess dress and shoes. When her cousin who is the same age comes over there is another dress for her to wear. Some of the material that the dresses are made of tears very easily and the dresses don't go through the washing machine very well. There are numerous places where the seams are unraveling and tearing. All in all, however, the dresses and accessories are cute and fun to wear.

My princess loves it.
There are 4 tops but only 3 skirts, the 2 "tiaras" are made of fabric and are more like headbands, the clip-on earrings hurt her ears, the bracelets are too big and fall off, and the 1 pair of shoes is too big.....but my 3-year old princess LOVES everything about this dress-up "treasure chest."She has wanted to put the outfits on as soon as she gets home from school and begs to sleep in them.There may be better quality and more expensive dress-up boxes, but my little princess couldn't be happier with this gift.

horrid
my sister recieved this for a gift on her 3rd birthday.Not only was she too small for all of the clothes, but on her third time wearing them, two of the dresses ripped.My mom returned it and purchased a number of regular dresses, bathing suits, pj's, and clothes for half the price at wal-mart. ... Read more

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On a fast track to medical school!
My twins first discovered a doctors kit right before they were going to get a shot, right after their 3rd birthday in February of this year. Thye loved it, and I knew I had to go buy one. I have a little tool builder kit like this too, so my kids really enjoy it, we have a "pretend" bin, it has costumes and toys like this in them. The smock is just adorable, they love it. You can fit all of the "doctors tools" in it. My kids like taking turns in wearing the stethescope, and the other one screams in it, hah. They play doctor on their dollies, stuffed animals, baby twin brothers and the dogs! I am actually online shopping for another one right now! The smock is also good for arts and crafts, we have one for them in nursery school, but only cloth ones at home. The parts are also big and pose no chocking hazard, unlike some of the other ones that have "band-aids" ion them, this is just the right one for toddlers, yours will love it!

PRETEND DOCTOR'S KIT IS THE BEST!!!!!
I'VE NEVER SEEN SO MUCH STUFF IN A DOCTORS KIT!!!!!!!!
I WISH IT WAS IN STOCK NOW. I LOVE PLAYING DOCTOR!!!!!!!

My 4 year old loves this kit!
We had one of the older Fisher Price medical kits in the black doctor's bag and it had several parts missing so we decided to give our son an "upgrade."This kit has it all and it really keeps him interested.No regrets for having bought this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pretend Play    2. Activity    3. Costumes    4. Play Sets   

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I wouldn't swim in it
My girls love Polly and her and all her pals. I bought this play set the other day for my 3 1/2 year old-the swimming fish are cute-the elevator is a cute idea but does not raise up to the level of the pool-kinda leaves Polly to take a flying leap to get there-but it is an adorable concept. I have to say that the pool that sits on top of the fish tank is not the most sturdy of things-it falls off at the slightest touch-best not to fill it with water(found out the hard way)-although I am wary of the pool -I love Polly and all her play sets. Would recommend it(as long as you keep it and your child dry)

Less than wonderful
I purchased this toy as an Easter present for my 4-yr-old.We were very disappointed.The quality of the toy is poor.The elevator broke nearly every time my daughter or either of her parents attempted to use it.The "pool" is unstable, it just rests on top of Polly's house.We had to return this toy.I wish Polly stuff was made better.

This is soooo fun!By Jackie
Hi I love this polly pocket mermaid play set! Its soooooo fun to watch the fish go round and round and there are sooo much outfits to put on her:) my kitten LOVES to
watch the fish swim:) but the pool fell But ONLY one time...that was pretty BAD! the water got on the carpet BUT it only fell 1 time never fell since...anyway polly has color change hair the hair turns pink and purple COOL! me and my 2 sisters LOVE polly pocket Im 11 and there 4 and 7 and still LOVE pollys! GET this play set and get spining seals and octo go round as well:)Gota go! Love Jackie :) :) :) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Dolls    3. Pretend Play   

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Melissa & Doug have done it again!
This is a solid wood set that will last as long as your kids!.Yeah, the paint may wear of in a few years...but no breaking, no scratchy plastic parts, no cehap construction.And you littlest one won't even be able to chew it apart like those paper grocery/food boxes!Everything I have bought by Melissa & Doug has been great.This is no exception.

"Wood" you find this food fun?
We LOVE Melissa & Doug products and this one in-particular has been our daughter's favorite!She's had this wooden food set for over a year and each one is in excellent condition.The wood and paint takes a beating, since she loves to put them in and out of her grocery basket, stack em', knock em' and re-stack em' over and over. They'll last forever and she knows each peice by heart.I hope to keep these for years, so her children can play with them as well. So much better than plastic!!

Time To Shop!
These are fantastic.The "boxes" of dry goods are sturdy, colorful, well made and are hefty.My son, who's turning 2 in a few weeks, just received these as a gift and he really gets a kick out of "cooking" alongside me.Great for pretend play!I also like that they are "generic" styled goods - orange juice, salt, sugar, rice, etc.No name brands being foisted on our young uns!

I imagine these will be a favorite in our household for quite some time.I also think they're fine for kids under 3; especially if your little one is starting to enjoy "pretend" play, as mine is.Safe, durable and a lot of fun! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Activity    3. Pretend Play   

Editorial Review

Dinner's on! A cute toy for budding chefs, this make-believe kitchen lets preschoolers pretend they're cooking along with mom and dad, and features a couple of chatty appliances: Bake the Oven, Zap the Microwave, and Mixy the Blender. Pressing the red buttons on the stovetop makes them talk ("Hey, Mixy--what's shakin'?" "I am!"), while Bake the Oven's eyes and mouth move. There's also a whole spread of plastic food and utensils, including a freshly baked pie, a slice of pizza, a sauté pan, and a pair of sunny-side-up eggs. Other elements include a tick-tocking timer and two attachable shelves. Included are three AA batteries. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

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More fun for adults than kids
I asked for this toy for my kids for Christmas because I have two other Playskool "like mommy's" toys.Mike the Mower, and Dusty the Vacuum.This looked GREAT on the shelf.I had a blast playing with it.When my then 2 year old and then 8 month old got it I was excited.As I write this they are 27 months and 13 months.Neither of them plays with this toy consistently, for very long, or every day.I will admit that the ages listed for this toy are 3-8 and my kids aren't that old, but my son mows with Mike and vacuum's with Dusty every time I do, so I took the chance.Out of respect for the ages listed I will put the kitchen and Bobby Q in the closet for a few months and see if my son likes them better after he turns 3!!Also, it is very small and both kids have to kneel to play with it, so it need to be on a shelf, and the pegs that are supposed to hold it upright constantly come off.

Great Fun and Space Friendly Too!
This toy is packed with fun.It isn't huge but plenty big enough to have a couple kids play at the same time..in fact my three play together with it.As some body else said..either sitting on the floor or popping it on a table is the way to go.Several neat little talking and sounds features and opening doors make this long lasting fun.

My 3 year old loves it!
I had been hesitant to get this kitchen for my son.When looking at it in the store, the dialog didn't seem to have anything to do with what button you pushed.
Well, my son got it as a gift for his third birthday.He didn't even wait until it was completely unwrapped!He climbed up onto to table & started playing!
Once you flip the switch from "demo" to "play", this kitchen is wonderfully interactive!He just cracks up when it "cooks" eggs or pancakes!The toy doesn't know which item is actually being "cooked", but my son doesn't seem to care.
This is one toy that gets played with every day! ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

I confess
I confess, I buy Polly Pockets for my 4 year old because I LOVE THEM.This set is a great value and tons of fun. The Dare to Hair Polly has added a whole new play dimension!I agree that the little hair dryers in the SUV are a pain. LOVE the groovy tunes, though.The jet reminds me of my Weebles airplane toy from the 70s. Nostalgia aside, I give it high marks for durability, interesting design, and fun value.

2princessesmom
Well as far as getting your moneys worth with Polly-that is true-being durable-that is another story-the back window frame of the car broke even before we got it completely out of the package-(believe me I am rather careful with this stuff) the little rear seat hairdryers are cute-but when they are removed-there are 2 pieces to it and if the little nuts comes off and gets lost-you can not put it back on the car. My daughter loves the hair crimping set and all the hair accessories. I do like that this one has fabric clothes as opposed to all the other rubber clothes that come with all the other sets-but they do not have all the fine detail that the rubber clothes do. Cute toy-but all I have to say is........eh...it's ok.

The airplane is cute-although the wings come off and the small door also pops off. But it is fun.

fine...
i have owned many polly pocket items in my life, and the products just seem to be getting a little better.i think that this particular item is an OK idea, because it's more to play with than just a rubber doll and some flimsy rubber clothes.that is i mean that now it's a flimsy rubber bus added to the flimsy rubber doll and clothes.this toy is nothing but cheap plastic put together and i think that it is a huge waste of money.it will fall apart in a matter of days and leave the child who wanted it for so long in tears.maybe someday polly pocket company will realize that it should make larger dolls, so that it would not need those "choking hazard" signs all over them...until then, two thumbs down for this terrible item. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Dolls    3. Pretend Play