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   

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

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   

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 (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   

Reviews (20)

its really nice
i love the 2 swinging positions it has. its awesome thats why i go it. the animals on the mobile seem more or a decoration for the parent rather than the baby because all the baby see are the animals feet no big deal. my son loves the mirror on the mobile and always looks at it. it does swing a little fast, but you can just drape a blanket on the back ofit, or even over the baby and it slows down. my son likes that its fast though. its light enough so i can hold my son and move the swing to another point in the house. the seat can sit up or lay down a bit.. this is a really good buy.

Mobile Breaks.........
When I bought this swing was very excited.I loved the look, the cute animals on the mobile and the fact that it swings 2 different ways.BUT after only two days of use the mobile broke.Either way my son still loves the swing, but I didn't pay 80 bucks for a swing that only half works. Word to the wise save the box just in case you have to return it.

Good, not great
I bought this swing for my son, who is now eight weeks old.He loves it!I , however, am not so sure how I feel about it.It makes alot of clicking sounds while it is swinging, which isn't very helpful when you're trying to get a baby to sleep.It's not very loud, but I wouldn't recomend it if your little one is a light sleeper, like mine.I also noticed that it is a little unstable, unless you constantly check to make sure the legs are pulled all the way out.I do, however, love that you can swing the baby in two directions.That in itself may compensate for the other shortfalls. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Reviews (192)

Great toy for baby!!!
I just got this toy for my 9 month old daughter a few days ago and she loves it.There is so much to do so many activities.My daughter gets bored easily so this toy is wonderful.It keeps her busy time and time again.I do have one complaint though Fisher price makes you do all of the work to put together this toy.You don't get out of anything you have to screw on every part you could possibly think of.Some of the things could have been done eaisly during manufacturing.But it was well worth it.This is a great toy! And I think it will entertain her for a long time.

GREAT TOY!
I bought this for my son when he was nine months old.He loved it then and still loves it now that he is a year old.He plays with it everyday and is finding new things to play with on it as he gets older.I highly recommend this toy.It is a little bit of a pain to put together though.

Toy at Gamma & Poppy's house
My gamma and Poppy brought me this toy and It's GREAT!!I play with it all the time, I visit (once a month).I play with the door bell and turn the weather so that it's raining or sunny.I go in and out of the door and I play with the mail.I play with this toy all the time and it's one of my favorites and their house. Your little boy or girl will love playing with this toy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Baby and Infant    3. Toddler    4. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    5. Electronic   

Editorial Review

A swing is a great soother and entertainer for babies--if you have space for it among the bewildering array of other baby gear that clutters the homes of newborns. Parents will be delighted, therefore, to find the Link-a-Doos Open Top Take-Along Swing: a portable, compact swing with all the best features of a full-sized swing. Baby will enjoy the five songs, five speeds, plush seat pad (machine washable), swiveling sunflower mirror, and linkable toys. Parents will love the easy-carry side handles, convenient open-top design, non-slip feet, and three-point restraint. To Grandmother’s house you go? Just fold it up and bring it along! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Reviews (133)

life saver!!!
This swing is the greatest!! My daughter has loved it since the day we brought it home, she was one month old. It keeps her entertained and puts her to sleep also. She loves looking at herself in the mirror and the little animals that come with it are great for little hands. I got a bouncer as a gift and she hated it, this is diffently worth it and I will buy it for all my friends having babies. what is great too is that it folds so I can take it to my parents house when we visit and when she gets cranky I just put her in it and she's happy. I love it and totally recomend it!!!

Definitely Worth Buying!
I got this travel swing for a shower gift along with a full-size swing. I didn't know if I would need both, but I put both together anyway. I actually started using the travel swing a couple days after I got home from the hospital. The full-size swing just seemed too big for my 7lb. newborn. The travel swing is so much closer to the ground- it made me feel more secure. I have been very pleased with this swing. I love the easy mobility and actually move it throughout my house. (I love that I can blow dry my hair with my baby rocking in the swing right next to me!) The lack of head support wasn't really a problem. For the first few weeks I used a head support from Boppy called Noggin Nest- it worked just fine. Sure the music may be a bit annoying after awhile, but what isn't? You can easily switch the music off and keep the swing going. As my 5 week old gets older, if he needs more to interest him than the mirror and toys that are provided, I can easily link new toys to the links on the sides of the swing for him to look at or play with. There aren't many things that will hold your newborn's interest for the first month. But this swing definitely held my son's interest and soothed him from the very start.

OK swing
My son is not very entertained by this swing yet.He only lasts about 5 minutes.It has not been worth the money for me, I'm desiring this to change because it is so easy to take along. ... Read more

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

Reviews (71)

Boring
We bought this when our daughter was 3 months old. Either She couldn't reach the toys or they were smacking her in the face. She couldnt make the music come on and she had no interest in any of the toys. She may like it when she can crawl and it turns into a tunnel but as a baby playmat its not worth it

Cheap and no fun!
I was not impressed at all with this toy.It looks cheap, first of all, and was not entertaining at all for my daughter, who is now 8 months and has had it since birth.The two teething toys were cheap and looked like something you'd get in a happy meal.The ball was fine, but the only toy really worth the money is the octopus, and it hangs too high up to be any fun-- my daughter couldn't reach it until she could sit up alone, and by then she wasn't interested anymore.I wound up buying a Gymini, and then removing the octopus from this toy and putting it on the Gymini.There are far better playgyms-- don't waste your money.

Looks Cheap
I recieved this as a shower gift and was not satisfied with the quality. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baby and Infant    2. Learning   

Reviews (11)

This is a wonderful swing for any age!
We got this swing as a gift, and right away we were able to use it with our newborn!It's safe and easy to work.My child loves the music it plays and the flashing lights that can either be on when the music is playing or not!Sometimes I'll just put him in the swing with the music bar pulled back and he'll fall alsleep.This is a great place for a child to just sit and 'hang out'.

Best Swing Ever
We have four children and the oldest are twins that are 6 yrs old so I wanted to upgrade to a better swing. It was the best investment we ever made. My daughter who is now 8 weeks old loves her swing so much that its the only thing that seemed to make her happy. She refused to sleep in her bassinet or crib so she slept in her swing. I guess she liked how it was reclined and didn't like to lay flat. She still loves to take naps in her swing and for the mother who thinks the bar is too heavy and the bird startles the baby when you flip it over well just catch the bird when you flip it over. We have never had a problem with it startling our daughter and she spends alot of time in the swing. Its also so easy to put the baby in the seat which is very well padded with the bar flipped back. It has an adorable pattern and we have all of the Flutter Bye items. She just loves to look at the bird with the lights and the music and I would highly recommend this item to everyone.

Good Swing!
My 12 week old loves this swing. She stares intenetly at the swinging bird.She likes the lights, the music, and the toys that she can't yet reach.She spends upwards of three hours a day in the swing.Some kids just don't like swings no matter what toys are attached.Our first daughter was like that. We had a Graco swing with the little bears on top that always swing to the back. When this one came and loved to swing we realized we needed an upgrade. The swing is easy to put together and easy to use. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Reviews (25)

newMNmom
I love this product!!My husband and I looked for a new stationary toy that my 4 month old could use.She loved to stand at and early age, and I wanted her to be able to play while she did this.This has been a great for her!At first her toes barely touched the ground, but now at 6 months, she can touch the ground and has a great time in it!The other review said her son had a hard time turning around.It is a little hard to turn in, but I can tell when she wants to see the other side, so I turn it forher.She can easily move back and forth in it though and I think it's been good for her to learn how to use her feet to move around.She loves the bells, and really starts dancing when the music plays.She also loves the mirror and the stationary toys.I agree it is big and not easy to move between rooms.But it is so worth it in the end.I would recommend this to anyone.

Fun for my little one
My 7 month old daughter loves the intelletainer, we got this when she was 5 months, it keeps her busy. She loves to play with the the plastic gears, the mirror/clock and the toys a lot. The only thing I didn't care for is its big and wide that it won't fit in between doors if you want to move it to another room.

Wonderful
We actually bought this entertainer when my son was only three months old, so we could have it ready when he was ready.I saw it in the store and was so impressed with everything it had on it, especially all the educational things!It was really easy to put together.My son was a lap-standing baby pretty early, and he would want to stand all the time, which, of course, it's hard to find the time for.I put him in this for the first time when he was just four months old, and he cried at first because his feet didn't reach the ground...so I just put a pillow underneath, and he loved it.At first he just liked to pull and chew on the bell, but now he does everything (he's not quite six months).He turns himself around, he plays with the clock/mirror...this keeps him busy for up to half an hour, sometimes a bit longer!I would definitely recommend this! ... Read more

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

Reviews (100)

Don't waste your money on this swing!
This swing was given to us as a gift while I was pregnant with our 3rd child. I was excited as the other swing I had for my first two were the "old fashioned" wind up kind. The first thing I noticed was the fact that even as a newborn my daughter looked huge in this swing, and she was only 5 pounds. The seat is very small. Next, we could not get my daughter to like this swing at all. It was loud, even without the music, the motor clicks, the toy mobile was loud and she screamed the whole time she was in it. The toy bar scared her terribly. So we decided to wait until she was older to use it.. now 4 months old, she still hates it. She screams so loud that she makes herself sick. So I took it back to toys r us where it was purchased. They were so fantastic! They took it back no questions asked, and gave us full credit. I decided to let my daughter try out the swings while we were there. The decision came down to the ocean wonders cradle swing and the baby papasan swing. The choice was clear, hands down. The baby papasan. First the seat was huge, she is now 14 pounds and has TONS of growing room in this, she lays so comfortably, and adores the birds and leaves mobile and the mirror on the bottom of it. It was quiet and the music was not annoying. The ocean wonders was good also, but the seat also seemed very small. Yes the baby papasan is more expensive but worth every penny and because of the size I guarantee you will get alot more use of it than this item. Now she loves her swing, naps in it, plays in it, and gives me much needed free hands!

Great Swing
My daughter, and we as parents, love this swing!We bought this when my daughter was two months old and she still loves it at 18 weeks. She will play with the link-a-doos for a while then falls asleep.She also enjoys watching the toybar.I like the fact that the seat inclines, there's a variety of music w/volume control, and a swing speed switch.However, I will admit that any speed above the #1 setting seems a bit to fast for my comfort.Also, the swing doesn't take up a lot of space when not in use as the legs fold together - this also helps in moving the swing.I cart this swing all around my house and take it the grandparents when visiting. It is very light to carry.Overall, I would recommend this product to any parent.

need to be a bit bigger
Thisis a good one. I like the colors and the music. However, it could be made a little bigger for comfort and also to accommodate infants of upto 9 or 10months (or upto 40 pounds). We bought this for my sister when she is 4 months and I am not sure if she is going to be in there for too long... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Swings   

Editorial Review

Fully equipped for the uber rescue mission, this souped-up spacecraft doubles as a jet and a Rescue Heroes command center. The top of the jet flips open to reveal an electronic screen and an operations deck, where Keytron, a robot, plugs into the control board to relay missions to the team. Included are two tethered backpacks which, as Rescue Heroes fans know, allow the action figures to communicate. What's more, the jet itself transforms into a giant robot, with a deployable space pod as the head and a tank-like tough-terrain vehicle down below. This is a sturdy, sizable toy that those who enjoy Rescue Heroes ought to love, and it contains plenty of moving parts. Also included is a C.D. Moon action figure in a red space suit. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

Reviews (14)

i love this toy!
hi, im 10 years old and i really like this toy! there are so many diffrent things it can do, it is well worth the money!!! there is a little vehicle thing that a rescue hero can ride on, the front of the ship can be used as a spacepod (the ship is NOT a good flying toy but the space pod is simple to fly),the front and the vehicle can be made into a giant robot,the top can be made into a hang glider, and one of my favorite parts: IT HAS A COMMAND CENTER WHERE THE RESCUE HEROES REALLY INTERACT WITH EACHOTHER!!!! I have two mission select robots with thing i call "backpacks" and their names are matt medic and gil gripper. they are also compatible with the command center. i also have a cool robot called fire stomper and billy blazes. NOTE (the fire stomper comes with billy blazes and neither are compatible with the command center but fire stomper can move in a neat way!) then i have the robot that came with the ship.

in my opinion out of all the people i have billy is the best :)

you may be wondering why a 10 yr old is playing with this but i know a 12 year old and many other 10 and 11 yr. olds with this toy. i don't play with it like let's go put out the fire, or something, i play with it like the robots are attacking and stuff, very fun toy! i totally recommened this toy and these other toys below:

rescue heroes hyper jet
Gil gripper (with mission select backpack)
Matt medic (with mission select backpack)
Billy blazes and fire stomper
rescue heroes mission car
geotrax Tracktown Railway
geotrax Fire station
geotrax remote controlled fire truck
spiderman and friends super hero playset
spiderman and friends wolverine with motorcycle
imaginex castle (and alot of knights...i have like 20)
imaginex dragon
imaginex deluxe pirate ship
imaginex ghost raider
imaginex glow in the dark shark
animal planets big bucket o' dinosaurs


they aren't exact names but they are some of the alot toys i have here at home. I reccomend them ALL!!!!!!!

very disapointed
This was the only toy my son requested from Santa and what a letdown. I think that Fisher Proce rushed it for the holiday season because it does not compare to the quality of the other toys. It falls apart and really does not do much for the size or promise of the ads. I hate this hunk of junk that now takes up a lot of space and I have learned my lesson for next year.

To Collette
I thought my console didnt work at first, too.It turned out I just needed to switch the on/off button which is annoyingly hidden behind one of the 2 attached backpacks (the one on the right). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Vehicles    2. Play Sets   

Editorial Review

Toys that grow with your child from infancy to toddlerhood are well worth their cost. The Classical Chorus Gym is one such toy, allowing your child to explore music at every stage of his development. As an infant, your child can lay on his back and bat at the hanging toys while the keyboard plays 10 different classical or nursery melodies, some with a children’s chorus. You can set the music to play continuously for up to 10 minutes, or only when your child successfully hits a toy, teaching him cause and effect. When your child learns to sit, the keyboard adjusts with him to the proper height, and then adjusts one more times to accommodate a standing or walking child. At these stages, you can set the music to play part of a song when your child presses a key or let your child experiment with scales and individual notes. The keyboard’s "singing" stars light up as music plays to further delight budding musicians. The Classical Chorus Gym requires three "C" batteries for operation. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Infant toy combines music with sit- or stand-and-play activity
• 3 ways for Baby to play
• Parents can set to provide up to 10 minutes of music
• Plastic legs fold down for sit-and-play mode

Reviews (189)

Great for all ages!
I love this toy!Someone bought it for us when our baby was born.She's been using it since she was about 2 months old and had enough control of her arms and legs to bat at the toys that hang down.She is now 6 months and sitting up so I converted it so the sitting stage and she still plays with it all the time.When she was learning to sit up it was great too because she would keep her balance by hanging onto the keys and "playing" music.My nephew is 18 months and he still plays with his everyday.This is the only toy that has consistently captured her attention and she will play with this toy for at least 20 minutes at a time.

could be better designed
My main problem with this toy is it confuses my four month old.He hits a key, and a star above the key lights up.So he hits the star, and nothing happens.It's a small thing, but this toy would be so much better if either the keys lit up, or if he could hit the star and have it make a noise too.
I love how easy it is to set this up.The legs come off and on very quickly.My son can't sit up on his own yet, so I take the legs off the keyboard, prop him up against me, and have him play.And I really like the large variety of music.I think this is a pretty good toy, and definitely worth $30.

Must have!!!!
I love love love this toy!!! My daughter had used it from the day she was born. Now she uses it to pull up and stand. She has never once tipped over when trying. This is one of the few toys that she can stand and play with since that is big in the house now. This toy has gotten more use than any other. ... Read more

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