Editorial Review

Adding a little bit of extra comfort to baby’s world is always a wonderful thing and this big cushy chair from Nature’s Touch provides a lovely place for baby to either hang out and be entertained or take a quick snooze. It’s modeled after the popular Papasan chairs that are so often the purview only of grown-ups. In addition to the well-padded seat, there is a mobile of pleasant toys and a selection of electronic music, which we found to be much more soothing than is often the case and, mercifully, with adjustable volume. The seat can be set for swing or cradle setting and the liner is detachable and machine washable. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (149)

Couldn't get by without it!
This swing is fantastic.It is so soft and snuggly, my daughter likes sleeping in this more than her crib or her bassinette.The way that the seat reclines allows her to sleep comfortably in it even when she was very small without flopping over, and when she got older, it could be readjusted to let her look out into the room.Also, she loved the domed mirror on the mobile.She would look up and babble and coo at herself.The volume control for the music is great, and the motor is quiet.I would recommend this swing for every new baby!

This swing is my baby's Kryptonite!!
I have a 5 month old baby and this swing is her Kryptonite. She can't resist falling asleep to the gentle natures sounds and the smooth rocking. I got this swing from the my coworkers and I was so excited to get it. It took awhile for her to be able to use it (she was too small). But now, when I can't get her to nap in her crib, I put her in her swing and she goes right out. She loves the toys, and she will stay in it for a long time. I have recommended this swing to everyone I know. It's a definite MUST!

hands down...THE BEST SWING!
We could not be happier with our Papasan Swing, my daughter is 3 months old and has loved it since she was 2-3 weeks old.At first it was a way to get her back to sleep during those sleepless nights.Now it is just a nice place for her to relax, she loves staring at the mobile and the music is pleasant enough for me to play over and over...She'll take naps in it every once in a while but she would rather just hang out and enjoy it!We have not used the toy bar yet, but I imagine she will be enjoying it before too long! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Reviews (128)

This swing is wonderful!
My daughter loves it.I can put her in it and do little things around the house, which would almost be impossible if I didn't have this swing.She just sits in it and watches the fish go around.The cradle is great.I was able to put her in it the day I brought her home from the hospital.Now she is colicky, and the swinging side to side soothes her much better then the forward and back swinging motion.There are a couple things I would suggest changing on it like, the music and the mobile only play for about 15 mins, so you have to keep resetting it.Also, when my baby was first born the lowewst setting of the swing was really to fast for my daughter, so I just would rock her by hand for the first month until she put on more weight. I did have a problem with the mobile motor going up after the first 2 months. Fisher Price was wonderful.I called themon a friday and they sent me a newmobile right away.It came on mon. afternoon! I was very impressed!Ilove this swing!It is worth the money and gives us parents a little break when we need one!!It does use alot of batteries! But to me and my husband, the peice of mind this swing brings us, the $5 it cost to put batteries in it evert 2 months is worth it!

Nice, but is large, uses excessive batteries and broke
I got this item as a gift from my employees at work. My husband chose this for our registry. Anyway, it is really nice and cute, but is really large for a smaller room, uses 4 d batteries almost every other week with use, and now the entire motor unit is broken after only 3 months of use. Fortunatly, the wonderful people at fisher price are replacing the unit at no charge to us!! There is a date code on the unit and I guess that proved that the item did not hold up. I personally would have liked something a little smaller and maybe something that would have a little less battery use. Also, like many reviews I read, this item does swing a little fast for my infant.

TOO FAST
I bought this because a swing was essential when my little sister was a baby...however I was disappointed that the lowest speed setting is extremely fast for my son. He loves the bright colors and lights of the aquarium mobile, but the swing simply goes too fast to calm him down. Moreover, I don't feel that he's safe when the swing is turned on. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Activity    3. Swings   

Reviews (33)

Great Great chair!
Wow, this chair must be popular with twins! I too have twins, 21 month old twin boys. WE have had this chair since they were about 9 months.

Before we had this chair we had the harmony chair in colby. It was very cute, but not at all funtional and it actually broke when my niece (2 year old, average weight/heirght) sat in it!!! So I imediatly went out to BRU to get a new one.

I bought this chair because it was EXTREMELY sturdy. I also liked the 5pt. harness to keep my master of disasters in place. The seat cover was very soft, and my boys seemed comfortable in the store. My sons were very excited about the color, that means very excited for meal time! The tray and the heights adjusted, and it wasnt too expensive.

Once I got this chair home I really found out how great it was! My small boys could fit in it snugly, (though they are small at 32nd percentile)yet they can fit in it now at about one year later! The tray is very easy to one-handedly take off and put back on, and its not too heavy or cumbersome. The dishwasher insert is incredible, and we love it soo much, and use it all the time. The seat cover is machine washable, and also very easy to wipe down because its vinyl. The tray adjusting, and the height adjusts make it extrememly easy to bring up to the table, since now my toddlers are obbsesed with doing everything as a "big boy". The wheels are really easy to lock, or unlock and I can push it around very very easily, which is much more important than I thought. Its also not too heavy if I have to lift it.

What I dont like is the color, its just too bright and I really liked the old colby color, but this is a very minor issue. The chair is also HUGE, I mean its even enourmous when folding, but we do have a large kitchen. Like some of the previous reviewers I really dont like that huge toy, its just not apropriate for meal time, though our boys love to play with it on the floor, and we have never introduced them to it at meal time so they never whine for it, yet again unlike a previous reviewer. I too ordered more trays, and fisher-price was very very nice and I had no problems, I believe that maybe the reviewer who had a bad experience was just worked up and made it worse with her adttitude (although I am NOT discrediting her account nor do I have any spite towards her, its just I believe she was very upset as it is and may have taken the advice in a bad way). THe tethered toys are also not really neccesary, but ohh well.

Other than those few, very minor and optional, cons this chair is great. I love it and am really resenting the day my boys grow out of it.

Awesome highchair!
This chair is great!I got 2 for my twin girls and couldn't be happier.There are several height settings so I can sit on a stool, a dining room chair or on the floor and still be comfortable.The tray is easy to attach and remove.The removable tray fits nicely into the dishwasher and makes clean up a breeze.The adjustable reclining back makes it comfortable for my little ones to sit back a bit but will be nice for them to sit up straight as they get older.The color is a bit bright but we can live with that in order to have the convenience, safety and reliability.Also, the base is a bit bulky but it folds up so you can set in a corner or against a wall.
I originally had the Graco Harmony and went to put it together to find broken parts.Then I read the online reviews to find many, many negatives about it.
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone (and have already to many family and friends)!

Aquarium Chair is a Great Buy
We did a lot of research into high chairs for our twins, just turned 6 months old.I at first thought I would go the economic route and buy used high chairs off of Craigslist (classified) here in our area, but I really wanted the Aquarium chairs.My husband and I went to Babies R Us to look at all our options.Basically, when we really looked into the Aquarium chairs, they were a hands-down win.We decided to splurge and get them.
They are great!The babies love them, the different reclining positions make it easy to feed them solids or their bottle comfortably, and the toy insert is really wonderful.The music is fun and the babies laugh every time it plays.Also, the teether toys are fun for them, especially the rattler.We didn't want to have different high chairs with one having different toys, to avoid jealousy later on, so this works out perfectly.Also, the trays are easy - snap on, snap off and right in the dishwasher.
A few cons - this high chair only comes with one tray, so you have to wash it off more often than some of the others (others come with three or even five trays).We fixed that by calling Fisher Price and ordering additional trays - cheap.And, the product info says the tethered toys are dishwasher safe, but right on the toys, it states 'NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.'So watch that.
Overall, a great chair - easy to use, cute, fun for the kids, easy to clean! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Feeding    2. Solid Feeding    3. Highchairs   

Editorial Review

Swing and sway among tropical fishies! Babies will be soothed and amused by this comfy portable swing. A deep-sea blue seat pad with underwater theme cushions Baby while eight varying swing speeds keep her pleasantly jiggled, and colorful aquarium "tanks" entertain her with swimming fish. The swing features baby- or mom-activated twinkling lights and music, two fish tanks on the side arms, classical music (six selections) and bubbly aquatic sound effects with volume control, three-position handle, deep reclining seat, machine washable seat pad, hanging toys and soft toy in pocket, and a non-slip base (still, don’t leave your baby unattended!). Four C alkaline batteries required (not included). Discontinue use when baby reaches 25 pounds or can sit upright unassisted. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Features

• Three-position handle
• Aquarium "tanks" with swimming fish
• Twinkly lights and classical music
• Aquatic sound effects

Reviews (52)

Convenient for Travel
I got the swing as a gift. My baby didn't not care for it in the beginning. After a few tries, he now enjoys it. He loves the lights on the bar, the volume for the music is loud enough to be heard, and offers a variety of speed settings. It's convenient to take with you to visit family.
The problem is that now at 14 lbs. The swing barely rocks at top speed.
I was concerned with one incident. The toys are located on the sides. I once saw my baby lock his fingers around one of the toys and slightly lift himself up. My baby is only 3 months now. For my peace of mind, the toys have been removed.

Great little swing
I bought this swing to use at my parent's house.It has worked out great.At home I have an older model Graco 3-speed open top swing which I really enjoy using at home.The travel swing is great to be able to move from room to room.I have taken it outside quite a bit also.My only complaint about this swing is that the toys that hang down on either side are too close for small babies.For now, at two months, the toys really startle my son so I have to tie them out of the way so he doesn't accidentally hit them and upset himself.He may really love them once he gets older, but it would be better if I could take them off for now.They are permanently attached so the are tied up with string for the moment.Other than that this swing is great.

Love it!
I think this swing really came in handy for the times when I wanted my hands free.My son falls asleep everytime me or my husband put him on it. He usually stays in his swing without being fussy for an hour or more.If it wasn't safe, I wouldn't have thought of putting my son on it.It's safe, with supervision of course.I'd recommend this swing to parents that want a small, travel-pack, and affordable swing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings    3. Bouncer Seats   

Editorial Review

Baby spent nine months floating around in her/his own "aquarium," listening to the deep-sea sounds of Mommy’s tummy--so why wouldn’t she love to tune in to the gurgles and splashes of this Aquarium Bouncer? The lightweight bouncy seat features an ocean-themed fabric seat with harness restraint (machine washable), calming vibrations, a baby- (or parent-) activated toy bar, and a pretend tank filled with swimming fish, bubbles, colored lights, and music. Infants can bat at fish and seahorse to activate music, lights, and sounds (and stimulate sensory development, by the way). Four selections of music and sounds (with volume control) allow ocean waves, a babbling brook, summer rain, or lullabies to wash over Baby. The removable toy bar features brightly colored toys with spinners, teethers, and textures to stimulate baby’s sight and touch. Baby’s going to be a veritable genius before s/he is through with this seat! Discontinue use when baby reaches 25 pounds or can sit upright unassisted. Four D batteries required (not included). Phillips head screwdriver needed for assembly (also not included). --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Features

• Removable toy bar
• Fish "tank" with swimming fish, bubbles, colored lights, and music
• Machine washable fabric seat with harness restraint
• Calming vibrations

Reviews (75)

My 2-month old is enchanted
I am so glad I registered for this bouncy seat! The moving water and varied sounds and light keep her attention longer than I expected. I've gotten some great pictures of her gazing wide-eyed at the water! The toy bar is easy to remove for her to just sit and be with me in the kitchen or living room. I highly recommend this bouncer!

very fun
My daughter absolutely loves the Ocean Wonders Aquarium that we put in her crib so this is a nice addition.If I am trying to get work done around the house, and she is a little fussy because she'd like to be held, I can put her in this, turn on the music, and the fish just entertain her and soothe her.She loves to stare at them and smile.It's a calming product, and the best part is that the music and sounds don't get as irritating as other products I've seen and used.

First time mom
I got this bouncer as a gift at my baby shower. At first, my daughter was scared of it cuz it vibrates and makes music/bubbles, but after a while, she cant get enough of it. She is almost 2 months old and she yells every time i dont put her in it. Once she is in it, she is yelling with happiness, smiling, kicking the toys and watching the bubbles. She even falls asleep in it with all the excitment. I also use the vibration to help her with the gas inside her, and let me tell you...it works. I reccomend this bouncer to all new mothers, and mothers who have very gassy babies, like i do. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Editorial Review

This toy will make you want to take a nap. Equipped with straps that attach it to a crib, this play aquarium and music maker is the perfect thing to amuse a child or soothe them to sleep. There are three settings, depending on what kind of stimulation is needed: music only; music plus soft glowing lights; and music plus lights, bubbles, and moving fish. There are also three music options, the best one offering soft and melodic New Age fare, the other two somewhat odd, spacey versions of familiar lullabies. The music combined with the lights creates an instantly peaceful, soothing ambiance. There are a couple of buttons and doodads for baby to bat around that make the fish react in various ways. If these buttons were a little more responsive, this toy would be near perfect. --David Stoesz ... Read more

Reviews (977)

BEST PRODUCT OUT THERE!
My daughter cannot resist this!!!We've been working on getting her to sleep better at night, and if she's awake at all when we put her down, this takes care of it!She loves to watch the lights, and she calms down very quickly with this product.It's certainly helped my husband and I get some sleep!:)

Avery's Mom
This product is great. My baby is only six weeks old and has been mezmerized by it for two weeks. A must have for new moms.

Can't live without it
Bought this for my son and it is awesome. He is now 21 months and still enjoys playing with it and listening to all the different music it can make. When he was under a year, we would play the "ocean waves" sound to get him to sleep. It worked perfect because it simulates the womb. Now, that he is older, he chooses his own bed time song and knows how to turn it on and off.

The only drawback is that it does not have a remote control. It would have been nice when he was younger and it took longer than 15 miuntes to fall asleep, to be able to push a button from outside of the room to start the music over again. (maybe on the next version)

It does not go through as many batteries as I was expecting. The batteries seem to last a few months.

Overall - I would totally recommend this product and I am going to buy another one for our next son later this year. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning   

Editorial Review

If only they made them this way for big people. This baby-sized papasan chair is so cute and cozy, parents will want to snuggle in it themselves. Along with soothing vibrations and soft layers of terry fabric, baby will hear eight calming melodies while looking into the eyes of a sweet toy bunny they can hold in their arms.The rigidly-framed chair has two padded handles, and folds flat for storage, and the fabric is machine washable. Requires minor assembly and 3 "C" batteries. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (241)

Excellent for newborns
I wanted this as soon as I saw it in the store.I figured anything that looks so cozy that I want to get into it myself is good enough for my new baby.Seems like other seats are not nearly as soft, and you really don't want it to be bouncy for a brand new baby.

When we found out we were having twins, I registered for two of them and, thank heaven, got both.I had no idea how useful these seats would be for preemie twins.They actually slept in nothing else for the first 6 weeks!They were so warm and cozy, and did not get lost in them like they did their crib, (which they hated.)I felt a little funny about it first, but my twin mom friends and even our pediatrician said, "If they're sleeping comfortably, what's the problem?".I even fed them both at the same time in these seats.

The music is truly soothing; very soft and sweet. (I got one seat out to lend to my new nephew and actually teared up when I heard the tunes.Such sweet memories of our tiny babies.)We only used the vibrate feature from time to time, but I know some moms swear by it.

The only reason I did not give this seat 5 stars is that they did seem to outgrow it more quickly than they might have another bouncy seat.Their legs hang out and they are obviously less comfortable being that reclined as they get older.

However, in my opinion it is well worth the fifty bucks for extra sleep and peace of mind in those first few weeks.What new mom, (especially with multiples,) hasn't remarked that they would pay any price for a few extra minutes of sleep?

Overall, big, big thumbs up!!

Baby Papisan
I used this item when first bringing my newborn home from the hospital. She weighed 7lbs 6oz and was 20 inches long.

I used the Papasan every day for a month.The baby slept in it comfortably and the vibration option on the Papisan was a big hit, until it stopped functioning 2 weeks later. (Yes, the batteries were changed).

After four weeks my infant outgrew the Papisan. She would slide down even after being harnessed and her legs outgrew the length of the seat,often causing the blanket to fall off her.

I think this product was a waste of money considering the usage of the item was not long.

Not used very long.
I initially purchased this based upon the reviews.It felt soft and comfortable; who wouldn't want to sleep in this!My princess used it a handful of times.It now takes up space in her closed, and she is only a few months old.I am debating on whether or not to even save it for our next baby.Personally, I would save the money and buy an extra swing for Grandma's house (or the office). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Features

• Third person action gameplay consisting of a series of lightsaber battles against a variety of uniquely challenging enemies including droids, humans and Jedi.
• Live the most exciting moments from the movie and follow the films tragic conflict through the perspective of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
• Master both the light and dark sides of the Force using dozens of different lightsaber attacks and upgradeable combos.
• Devastating Force powers including Force stun, Sith Lightning and Jedi Mind Trick.
• Battle in over 16 levels across four movie worlds including the planet Corusant, the sinkhole planet of Utapau and the volcano world of Mustafar.

Reviews (30)

One of the best games made for ps2!
I dont know ifyou guys have been compaing this to the other star wars games, but the old games you just randomly fired with your gun, almost no upgrades, but it was online anabled. In this game you acuacly go around as a jedi and kill people with the force battle enimies and kill boses with your litsaber. (I am refering to star wars battle front in my comparison.) If you are questing this game in any way go to blockbuster and rent it then make you deciting.

a gamers addiction
this is one of the best games i have ever played. the graphics are amazing and it is so cool being able to follow along in the footsteps of anakin as he changes to the dark side. I will admit it maybe ruins the movie a little, but we all know the outcome already so who cares. If you want to play a game that keeps you glued to the screen of your tv then this is one for you!!!!

Revenge Of The Sith PS2 game
I really think that Lucas Arts did a great job on this game. All the characters have different ability's. The extra things on this game are amazing like the duels you can play. For the duels you can choose different characters like Obi Wan, Anakin, Darth Vader, Mace Windu and Ben Kenobi, General Grievious and Count Dooku. This is a very good game! The only thing that disappointed me was that they didn't have the Yoda Vs Sidious fight. Plus you can't choose Yoda as a duelist. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Star Wars (Starwars)   

Features

• Third person action gameplay consisting of a series of lightsaber battles against a variety of uniquely challenging enemies including droids, humans and Jedi.
• Live the most exciting moments from the movie and follow the films tragic conflict through the perspective of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
• Master both the light and dark sides of the Force using dozens of different lightsaber attacks and upgradeable combos.
• Devastating Force powers including Force stun, Sith Lightning and Jedi Mind Trick.
• Battle in over 16 levels across four movie worlds including the planet Corusant, the sinkhole planet of Utapau and the volcano world of Mustafar.

Reviews (27)

Real Letdown
Anyone who has played Battlefront knows why this is a letdown.Dual player coop mode has only four scenes!! Four!I really expected much more.Graphics are great but it's mindless and lacking in tactics.

What a drag
I am a big fan of the Star Wars video games, but this one is a definate let down.The game is mindless and simple with very few even challenging parts.The game took almost no time to complete and left me feeling ripped off after only a few hours of playing.The game was more about pimping the movie by showing actual movie footage, than by giving the game substance and meat.If you want a movie preview this is your game, if you want a game keep shopping.What a drag.

Side Scrolling Game In 2005?
Why in the year 2005 are they still making side scrolling games? The reason older games used this format was because of inferior computer capabilites.Yet now in the year 2005 they make a side scrolling game.This game is ok if you like side scrolling old-school technology. You cant see the enemies coming at you until there right on you,but it doesnt matter because the game is easy.I wish it was a third-first person game with tons of detailed & different light saber & force moves.This game just plays too outdated for my taste. But many kiddies who werent born to experience old-school gaming now get a chance in this game.This game could of been better.But its just another lame movie based video game. It was rushed into production and released just before the movie to live off of hype. This game wont have lasting appeal or playability. Except for the versus mode.I think Bounty Hunter on PS2 & Republic Commando Xbox are far superior games. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Star Wars (Starwars)    2. Video Games    3. Xbox (x box)    4. Microsoft    5. Action    6. Adventure   

Editorial Review

The Deluxe Jumperoo is both fun and functional. Tikes up to 25 pounds can jiggle or jump around inside the colorful, cushioned seat, and then receive a cheerful light show accompanied by music in response. Simple, tactile toys also aid hand-eye and sensory development as they entertain. The spidery design--which folds in for easy storage--allows it to be free-standing without fitting into a doorway. Movement is somewhat restrained, as the Jumperoo is outfitted with dense springs that resist over-enthusiastic jumpers. The seat cushion is machine-washable, and the seat has five different positions that accommodate kids up to 30-32 inches. Lastly, underneath the electronic console is a convenient snack tray so kids won’t have to be pulled from the seat just to eat Cheerios. Requires adult assembly and 3 AA batteries. --Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (553)

The best product we bought!
The Deluxe Jumperoo was the best product we bought to keep our baby entertained.She has been in it practically everyday since she was three months old (she is eleven months now!).It is great exercise and the toys in front are fun.Now that she is crawling and close to walking, I can count on it to keep her safe and in one place (and happy) if I need a few minutes to start dinner or do a job.The adjustable height has been great since my baby is very tall.The seat comes up high on the chest so that even small babies have lots of support.It was easy to assemble and is easy to clean.I feel that it is safer than doorway jumpers, and if you have an open floorplan those are not really an option anyway.The one thing I would warn about is that it does take up a lot of room.The legs are widespread to keep it stable, and it cannot be folded up or unassembled without some trouble.I honestly don't know what we would have done without it!

FUN FUN FUN BUT.......
This was one of the best investments we made for our son.He had so much fun jumping and swinging.I do reccomend this for new parents.However, please be extremely careful that the legs are spread all the way apart.If they are not your child WILL fall over.The locking system on ours was not working properly, and our son fell forward, more than once.We thought the problem was the legs.It turns out it was a combination of both the locking system and the space of the legs.We did call fisher price to let them know, and they did take care of the problem.

What a great toy for your infant
My daughter loved this toy. At first she was new to it and didn't do anything.But, once she understood it she was bouncing all over all the time.Whe had the bouncer that attached to the door frame, she didn't use it much.The Jumperoo is a great toy.My daughter doesn't use it any more (since 1 year old), but she still plays with the music kanga that attaches to the jumperoo. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Play Centers    3. Stationary Entertainers    4. Walkers   

Editorial Review

Many high-tech toys start with a fun and fascinating idea only to make it frustratingly complicated in the execution. Leave it to LEGO to make a technologically advanced toy fun to play with. The enormous 718-piece LEGO Mindstorms Robotic Invention System lets you construct a variety of moving robot vehicles and then program them from your Windows 98- or Windows Me-compatible computer. The robots are all based around a bright yellow basic unit, which serves as the functional heart of whatever is being built. The brick receives commands from the computer via an infrared tower unit. The computer interface is incredibly user-friendly and intuitive. What's most impressive about the system, however, is the variety of robots that can be built. There are detailed instructions for each one, and since these are LEGOs, builders are free to come up with an endless variety. --John Moe ... Read more

Reviews (76)

rocks
This toy rocks!!!!!!!!! you get to build a robot, program it, and add sensors!!!!!!!!!!!!

Invention, Robotics, Computer Programming
If you want your child to take the steps necessary to prosper in the future, this is the kit to purchase.

The kids of my generation had telescopes, microscopes and chemistry sets.We only could dream of building and programming a functioning robot!

It truly will create a positive mindstorm in your child !!

Windows XP fix
With regard to users having problems using this kit with windows XP.The dreaded freeze problem will only occur on computers using hyper thread processers.(...)

Save this zip file to your harddrive.You should have previously installed the mindstorms software and the USB tower.Unplug your USB tower, restart your machine and follow the installation instructions.The freeze issue should now be a thing of the past. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Building Sets    3. Electronic    4. Motors    5. Robotics   

Editorial Review

There are two distinguishing benefits of this baby monitor set that make it a good investment: its "decibel" display, which visually shows sounds that may otherwise go unnoticed, and an extra, portable receiver, for monitoring as one runs about the house. Everything else about the set adds to its convenience and durability, but is found in other models. Still, they are good to have: two channels only, for less interference and clearer sound; AC and battery power (requires 6, AA batteries); and an anti-breakage design, such as short, flexible antennae and a thick plastic frame. Diane Beall ... Read more

Features

• Anti-break design
• AC and battery power
• Thick, durable plastic frame
• Extra-sensitive decibel display
• Only two channels, for less interference

Reviews (190)

Mediocre Quality at a cheap price.
This was the second monitor we purchased. We thought we had to replace an older version of the same thing. We are still using the older one (now 5 yrs old) and return this "Sounds N Light" version.
This one looked fancy but everywhere we placed it had static. All settings/channels/volume still gave a static hiss. We have alot of wireless items in the house so that may have been affecting it. However the old one (also made by Fisher Price) doesnt have this problem. The static wasnt a problem with the baby, they never heard it. But trying to sleep next to it all night long would just drive us nuts.

Great for the price.
My daughter is now 14 months old. We still use these monitors. They do pick up some static, radios, and feedback occassionally....but I am pretty sure that is because there are small children in both homes on either side of us that I know use monitors...I'm sure things get crossed once in a while. I find that if I use batteries instead of plugging in the receivers....the static and cross signal problems tend to go away. Also repositioning helps too but more for close range cordless phone problems.
I can always hear even a pin drop in these monitors no matter what. I can hear my daughter breathing in her sleep. Also the lights are a great feature if you want to turn the volume off or down to watch tv or talk on the phone, ect... All very important to me since our bedroom and my daughter's are on different floors of the house. Honestly these work fine for the money...I can't see spending more especially since I know plenty of people who have and still get interference problems. I think people are too picky. These are a good buy.

The best monitor!
This is such a good monitor, I can hear everything clearly even my sons breathing...I would definitely suggest this monitor ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Safety    2. Monitors   

Reviews (33)

I have ONE thing to say: BUY THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer:Star Wars Lunatic

This game is awesome. U can play episodes I II III.
IT IS AWESOME! BUY IT!
thank u for your time
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Probably one of the best Star Wars games EVER!!!
Alright, when I first heard about this game I thought it would be boring and hardly worth my time but boy, was I WRONG! This is a great game next to Revenge of the Sith. You get to playepisodes 1 through 3 and unlock secret characters, extras and even a Bonus level, Episode 4! It's easy to beat I'll admit but the game has great replay value thanks to free play mode and the 2 player Drop in and Drop out mode. Just remember that if you decide to play Episode 3, there are a few spoilers in store so choose wisely. A game worth buying if you're a Lego or Star Wars fan! This was a review from your old pal, DC.

Cool Game
This game is pretty cool, i have unlocked almost all the characters. And yes, you can play as the dark side ( I don't know if you can unlock Darth Vader)! There are plenty of levels, some are easy and some are very diffucult(the majority of the levels are easy). My 3 year old brother can even play it, and he loves it!
The controls are great, as well as easy to learn. All in all, a very fun game, and just about anyone can just pick it up and play!(Oh yeah, i forgot, the graphics and music are great! Top notch!)
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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. PS2 (PSX2)    3. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    4. Playstation2 (Play station2)    5. Action    6. Adventure    7. Star Wars (Starwars)   

Editorial Review

With just the donning of this helmet you too may command the powers of the Dark Side! Or, at least, you’ll take on the role of the most notorious scourge the Jedi have ever known: Darth Vader. Once you’ve put on this perfect replica of Vader’s trademark mask and chest plate you’ll find yourself in command of not just his tell-tale breathing and five actual movie quotes but also the ability to speak in Darth Vader’s menacing voice. The helmet itself is constructed of hard plastic and can be adjusted to comfortably fit children to young adults (though older adults may be unable to get the mask on). The attached chest plate lets you command the sound effects with just the touch of a button. This unit not only comes with full instructions but also batteries so you’re ready to go right out of the box. In no time you'll be striking fear into the hearts of do-gooders everywhere! --Chip Quinn ... Read more

Reviews (43)

A good concept, but disappointing...
Like most big "kids" who saw the original Star Wars in the theatre, I looked forward to this mask. I already have a non-functional plastic Vader mask, but this seemed to go several steps further.

Just a warning for other adults who might want to buy this for nostalgia's sake: it may look big and claim to be adjustable, but it's really not sized for adults. The black top piece is too short and the masks looks too small when worn. The voice changer is truly useless...it's nothing more than a pitch changer that works on a slight delay. I doubt even James Earl Jones himself would sound good using this thing (well, okay, I take that back, but hopefully you see my point). The breathing is too fast and too short, and must be activated by you pressing a button on the control box (which, by the way, hangs too high in your chest and is not adjustable). That sort of ruins the effect if you're using this mask as part of a costume. I would have liked to see a switch that starts the breathing independantly and keeps playing it until you sto; it.

The movie phrases are poorly edited and inconsistent in quality. This mask was a good idea, but it fell far short of its potential. I'm either going to return it or give it to my nephew.

good but not good
It was weird and very not dureble it kept falling off my head. its still kool though.

Awesome, but not perfect.
A friend of mine and i bougth the voice changer for his darth vader costume, and we think is really fun to use,the sounds are amazing.We are satisfied, the vision trough the eyes is very good, the are a lot of holes for breathing, it doesn't weigth that much so is easy to wear.
But we have to be honest, there are some few flaws. First, as the toy ismade for kids, it doesn't cover the neck and back of an adult head.
The security sistem of the top of the helmet is weak, so it has to be worn too carefully so it doesn't fall of.
the front chest plate cannot be removed, it doesn't have a lock so you can take it of, and the strips are short. there is no way to enlarge them.
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Subjects:  1. Action Figures    2. Movies    3. Collectible Action Figures   

Editorial Review

A landscape of tunnels and hiding dens can instantly beassembled in your yard or family room with this compact modular playstructure. One of the best features is the abundance of colorful balls(there are 50!). Pile them all into one cube and children canexperience the feel of a small-scale ball room like the ones incommercial play areas. When children tire of burrowing, crawling, andhiding, they can use the balls to shoot hoops into the built-in basket.The pop-up nylon play structure is easy to assemble, but be carefulwhile assembling--modules spring open quickly. The challenge is foldingit back into the carrying cases (no careless cramming--adults will haveto follow instructions carefully). Megaland works with other PlayHutstructures. The set includes one large hut with basket, one medium hut,one small block, two tunnels, two carrying bags, and 50balls. --Gail Hudson ... Read more

Reviews (47)

A great indoor toy!
We, like many of the other reviewers, had a blow-up ball pit that our 20 month old twin boys loved, but it developed a hole. We were going to buy another one until we saw this, and we are glad we bought this fun and durable tent

Our playroom is a small spare bedroom, and its fairly large (couch, easle, table, closet, TOYS, toy box ect.) and this is a great toy for in there. It folds extremely easily and we store it under the couch. We are so greatful for that feature so that this toy doesnt have to take over our play area

It is also very very fun. We keep up the excitement by trying new ways to connect it and our boys have a BLAST. Its fairly simple to connect, you just use the velcro. You can also use one piece separatly, like only a tunnel or only one of the tents. The tents are very "fun" colors, but they are nylon so theres a sort of filtration system, its not too stuffy. The material is also VERY durable, it holds up well against the constant abuse of two BOY toddlers...

The tent is a very nice ball pit. Although like many other reviewers, I bought TWO additional 100 pack of balls as 50 isnt enough (one of the packages isnt even opened yet!) And when it comes time for clean up, we store the balls in a little plastic zip-up bag that our king sized comforter fits in. The balls do not come out of the tent, it is a little higher so they wont roll out. The balls are also like very soft, they are hollow plastic (like the balls at the McDonalds of BurgerKing play places) so they dont hurt if you get hit with one.

The other activities, like the basket ball hoop and throwing game, are very fun for my boys, although I think they will apreciate it more as they grow older. They really enjoy sitting in it and crawling through the tunnels. Like many children they like having a "clubhouse", a place where they wont be bothered by parents. I have even found them naping in there on occasions!

It can keep any aged child busy for hours, we have had the younges 20 month olds, and the oldest 8 year olds in here! Everyone finds SOMETHING about the house that they like. I find myself constantly taking out this toy for my boys to play with, but thats NOT a complaint, its so easy to do that I dont consider it a hassel at all

I would recomend you buying this instead of a ball pit, or even instead of a playhouse if you wanted it for indoor use. This tent is great outdoors too (on the grass). I would recomend it to anyone seeing how much my twins love it.

A great little tent
We have a very large basement that serves as a playroom for my 3 year old B/G twins, and my 8 month old B/B twins, and as an office for my husband. We have MANY things down there, a doll care center, toy strollers, cheap trikes/ride-ons (the ones that arent good for outside) a log cabin playhouse, tables a t.v, a LARGE closet and a wall unit. WEll this tent is GREAT. It has alot of activities (and we bought the 100 pack of balls, and an extra one too!). My kids love to hide in it and crawl through it. We love it because unlike the log cabin, this can be easily stored away in the walk in closet. My kids like to read in it and I think it serves a much different purpose than the house, this is more of a hiding feature, and tents and my kids love to pretend that they are in teh jungle and that the log canin is there home but they have to get through this set first. Its very cute and I would tell anyparent to buy one simply because kids love it, and its easy to store. Even if you dont have a large playroom, you can open this up in your living room, and take it down when they are done playing, its really easy! Thats what we do all the time! I also like that you can purchase cheep extentions to make a MONSTER tent (when the basement is cleared and we have children company, thats a big crowd pleaser!) even my eight month olds love it! BUY IT, ITS GREAT

DELIGHTFUL FUN!
I am SO glad we decided to splurge on this ball tent set!We could not get our toddler to crawl through a long tunnel we already had; so I was not sure this would be a good buy, but we took that chance.He LOVES it and plays in it every day.He runs in to get to the balls.I have even climbed in there with him, but there's not much room to move for an adult!It takes up a lot of space, but I like that we can just set up the basketball/ball tent or any tent on its own when space is limited. The basketball hoop is a VERY fun addition.I love tossing the balls in there easily to show my little one how. What a great buy! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Outdoor Play    3. Tunnels    4. Playtents    5. Camping   

Editorial Review

Babies will enjoy this seat from their first months to their toddler years, thanks to its versatility in sizing. Infants can sit in comfort and look in fascination at the attractive colors on the included toy bar, which include black and whites as well as bright primaries to engage their developing eyes. Babies and toddlers (weighing up to 40 lbs.) alike will enjoy reaching and playing with several plush toys hanging from the padded toy bar, which parents can also use to carry the seat. During downtime, the reclining seat’s vibrations can sooth away cries and encourage a nap. Requires adult assembly and 1 "D" battery.--Diane Beall ... Read more

Features

• Infant seat that converts into a toddler rocker
• Sooths yourSooths your little one with calming vibrations or a parent can gently rock the seat
• Seatback adjusts to an upright position for a toddler up to 40 lb.
• Removable toy bar with 3 fun toys

Reviews (47)

Going to Buy One Today
My son (2 months) got fussy last night at church so I took him into the nursery and there was one of these seats. It was the older version, and he loved it. We are going to go get him one today!

nice for long term use
I have to say that I tend to be an impulse buyer, though what mother doesnt see something in the store and think it would be nice to have for their child. After going through MANY seats, rockers, bouncers ect. each had nice ideas though just not an all in one kind of item.

whats nice about this chair/rocker is that you can use it for alot longer then many other items like it. My 3 year old loves to use this chair when my 4 month old isnt in it.

I have read that many others have had the problem of it tiping over...though it has a deep seat, not so deep that your child gets "lost" in it and not shallow for them to really slip down...you have to have the belt fit just right so that the belt holds the child. with that done right the child doesnt realy lean too far, it also has little "nubs" to help stop it.

The vibrations is a nice soothing idea as well..helpful when he's really cranky and doesnt want to cuddle. I would use the vibrations when the "kickstand" is out in the craddle position.

The seat back has two positions though it really doesnt make a difference what setting you have it in...it doesnt move that far...

I personally dont think that the toy arch is too close to the childs head... though i do think that having the toys zalcroed to the arch should be changed to the links so that you can have more of a varity of toys to stimulate the child.

Over all I do like this chair...It is a nice chair/rocker to have...you do in a sence get your moneys worth...I hope this was helpful in some way...

Awesome
This bouncer has got to be the best gift I've recived for my daughter. The softness to it allows her to fall asleep it quicky & even when she is up in it she looks comfortable. As for the toy bar she just stares at it because she cant reach it yet. There is one thing that I don't understand about the toy bar is, why is the cows face facing the opposite way of the kids? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Bouncer Seats   

Reviews (10)

WE LOVE IT!!!
My MIL just bought this for our noq 21 month old sons two months ago, its terific! They love it and its by far the best house out there. WE use it every day and it holds up to much abuse, but we really bought it because it wasnt pink and frilly, a must with two BOYS

Our sons are still a little young to climb all over our very large wooden swing set, and we wanted more for them to play with, this house is just soo awsome. Its a little large, so I dont suggest you purchasing it for indoor use (especially since every side had an activity so it wouldnt be as fun against a wall). It can fit both my boys in it and the weather doesnt do any damage... we plan on covering it with a tarp in the winter though... before our sons go inside we wipe it down with dissinfected wipes and get all the little bugs out for them, no biggy...

Now for all the extras!!!

SPORTS SIDE->
* Basket ball hoop, now we dont have to buy a little one that will just tip over anyway (we have one inside) and our sons love to play with it (they are only in the 32nd percentile) so its a bit tough to make a basket on the highest setting, it can adjust to the top of the house, or to right abouve the soccer net, great for toddlers or older children!!!
* The soccer net also doubles as a little window and our sons really love to peek in and out of it... its very durable and there is no ripping in it *yet*... but they like it when my husband shows them to kick the ball inside, and it keeps the air flow throughout the toy house nice and fresh...
* The little number game is cute, my sons dont understand it yet, but for older family and friends its a big hit

SUPERMARKET->
* A little ATM machine, so adorable and my sons cant get enough of it... although the older kids have more imaginative play with that part of the house
* The little window alot of the younger toddlers enjoy, its one of their favorite parts of the house, all little kids love opening and closing things, yet again older kids like to make this a McDonalds drive in window or something... great fun
* The big window makes it easy to see how the boys are doing inside, and it also keeps it nice and fresh, not too moldy and stuffy like some of the other houses, we like the big window

GAS STATION->
* The tunnel is a big hit wiht the toddlers, they like to peek through it, its my sons favorite way to get in! The older kids like to chase through it and try to "fly" through...
* The little pump is great for kettrikes and cozy coupes, my sons and the other toddlers like putting it into the cars gas tank, they think thats cute, but the older kids sometimes pretend its a hose or something, very cute imaginations
* The little telephone is a big hit with everyone, they love pretending with it and I usually find it everywhere but the base, but hey thats no biggy
* YEt again more ventalation with the window... I think thats why this house doesnt get too much mold or little bugs... theres just no really dark and damp spaces!

SCHOOL HOUSE->
* Theres not too much to this side of the house, and it doesnt really look like a school, but the younger kids like slaming the door
* The older kids make it a barn and like to pretend its a stable door, very very imaginative
* EVEN MORE VENTALATION AND ANOTHER SPOT TO SEE EVERYONE, TWO BIG WINDOWS AND A BARN-DOOR...

This house is perfect for toddlers, and bigger kids (up to about 10-11ish) there are just endless possibilities for this house and everyone enjoys it... I always know theres something for EVERY one to have fun with outside... the perfect playhouse out there

Our boys love it
My 15 month old twin boys (at the time) got this house for christmas! They are now 20 months, and since the weather got nicer, they REALY enjoy this house.

* It is very big, and can hold about 4 kids in it
* There is more than just a "house" to it
* Its very durable and can withstand harsh weather
* WE keep a tarp over it, so we dont get too many bugs and gross things in it
* My boys love the little basket ball hoop, now we dont need to buy one separatly
* The soccer net is adorable, but my boys love peeking through that
* the little games on the outside of the house are just too great
* Along with the wooden swingset, built in and kiddie pool, and the watertable, this is the "big" outdoor toy
* The colors make it appropriate for boys and girls
* It is VERY adorable, not too big or small
* The price is a little steep, but we got a very good deal

We love this house, its soo much more fun than the others, as its got much more to it, its pleasing to the eye and my twins love it, I wouldnt trade it in for anyother one, never

Worth the Money!
We bought this for my son's 1st birthday. He loves to be outside and we figured this would hold him until we bought a larger swing set later on. I can't say enough about it. He loves walking in and out of the door, opening and closing the window and laughing at the dog through the soccer net. My husband crawls in and our son walks around looking in all the windows and laughs. At his little party, his friends (ages 9 mos. to 3 years) all enjoyed inspecting it and looking in and out of the windows. The three year old tried to get them all to play school. I'm confident he'll play with this for several years. And we set it up in about 30 minutes. It does help to have a second person to hold things while the screws are put in. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play    2. Pretend Play   

Reviews (131)

Not for big toddlers
I took my 13 month old to BabiesRus to see if he liked this booster.They were nice enough to take one out of the box so that he could actually sit in it in the store.Good thing they did.At his one year doctor's appointment he weighed almost 24 lbs and was almost 32 inches long.He took up most of this chair.The clerk and I both agreed that in a couple of months he would outgrow this thing.Too bad.It is probably very nice, as so many of the reviews state, but if you child tends to be big, you might want to try before you buy just to make sure you can use this seat for a while.We went with another booster in the store and so far we are very pleased.

The tray insert comes out!
I like this seat just fine but my 13 month old son can pull out the inner white tray and dump his dinner in his lap!I don't use it because of this, what a waste.

Great toy for visiting and traveling
I purchased this seat for my parents house, since they talk my daughter once and while (she was a year, at the time of the purchase).They use it all the time and take it with them at various restaurants and have used it for vacation.It's a great mini high chair. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Feeding    2. Solid Feeding