Editorial Review

They call it "a multisensory play environment and activity gym"; you may just think of it as a good way to get a rug-rat off the rug. The base of the play nest is an inflatable vinyl ring (39 inches external diameter) encased in a fabric cover that's festooned with animal scenes and a variety of textures, and flaps; four fabric-covered gym bars connect to the ring and meet at a point over your baby's head. You can attach various included soft toys (a sun that plays "You Are My Sunshine," a mirrored star) with links to the bars. For the youngest infant, this is a cozy place to watch the world; slightly older tots will enjoy the sense of security and a bit of assistance with sit-up play. Toddlers may give the play nest a second life by seeing whether they can throw the toys or themselves into it. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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Great toy in its cathegory, but you should know this...
My wife and I had been looking for a toy like this for some time. We wanted a place for our daughter (3 months old), where she could lie down and explore and play with various toys. Both to help stimulate her, but also to give my wife a break during the day. We looked at a multitude of these toys and concluded this would suit our needs the best.

It has proved to be great. I couldn't help noticing that these people really seem to have put some thought into the whole toy. To my knowledge there are no other toys like it with an inflatable ring to help the baby sit up.

In the beginning we didn't inflate the ring, we thought the toy would work just as well when the base was all flat. It worked decently, but our daughter could not reach all of the toys, some would be in her face. Now we have it inflated and its playability has increased tremendously because of this. She can even fall asleep all quietly while playing with it. Great for any new parents!

Of negative points you should know that:

- The inflatable ring is VERY difficult to inflate. No one will have the lung power and stamina to inflate it all in one go!

- We washed the whole toy, and the colours fade quickly if machinewashed.

- Some of the toys (the red and yellow sun) has a tendency to upset our daughter. She simply gets so agressive, that she is screaming with anger while trying to tear it apart.

Positive things, you can't know:

+ The individual toys are very durable (apart from the colours). They have been machinewashed (I am sure the manufacturer is horrified now), also the electronic ones. They still work impeccably!

Enjoy.

Great Infant product
I purchased this product after I read an article in BABY MAGAZINE, that rated this Playnest& Gym top prize out of all the gyms they tested (12 ) The gym kept the babies attention for over 50 mins.. Upon reading this article my Wife and I purchased the Galt Playnest & Gym - and we have never looked back...this is a great baby product and I would recommend this gym for all new born babies. Other products sold on this site from Galt our also very good....

Hang in there
I bought this for my son about 3 months ago when he was about 4 months. I was looking for an activity gym that he could sit up in because he wasen't to keen on just laying down. I read all of the reviews and decided this was perfect. When we first received the product I too was a little shocked at the difference from online viewing to in person and was a little disappointed at the amount of money I had spent on it. When I put him in it, I think he might have been scared at the hanging toys or something but he didn't like it at all. I unclipped the toys and he liked to play with them. I recently tried to put him in it again at about 6 months, when he started to sit up more sturdy, without the toy bars. He loves it and will sit in it for a couple of hours, however if he falls over or gets to the laying position again he will fuss until I put him sitting again. It took time but I never regretted paying for this toy and would buy it again given the need!

Alittle expensive for the quality.
Although it looks nice online, I was disappointed once it was delivered as a gift. I don't thing it's worth the price. It is cheap in it's look and feel. It's going back to the store, $69.99 is too much money for this item.

Best play-gym
This is one of the best toys to entertain your baby 4 months up. I put my 5 month old in this at a friends house and was amazed how she would stay in it for 30 minutes plus, multiple times throughout the day. It is worth the large price tag! ... Read more

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favorite toy 7 months later!
I gave this bag to my then 3 year old daughter for Christmas and she was immediately entranced. She carries it around with her everywhere and as it is well-made, it stands up to all the travelling and playing! There is enough room to put other treasures in the bag. Highly recommended for any little girl who wants to "be like Mommy".

Big Fun for a Little Girl!
I bought this for my daughter's 2nd birthday and she loves it! She puts everything in her purse, puts it on her arm and says "Bye!" All the contents are very durable, but the wallet is a little hard for her to figure out with her little fingers. I'm sure she'll get it in time, though! She gives everybody (daddy included!) a "SWIPE" of lipstick - many times even on the lips! Sometimes only on the chin! :)

Not all toys have to be "educational" - sometimes they should just be fun! Little girls like to pretend they're big girls, and this little purse is a great product for little imaginations!

A Little Woman
My 15 month old daughter loved when I gave her this . She always tried to carry my pocketbooks around, so when she got one of her own, she tried to put evrything in it. She especially loves the cell phone. It makes her feel just like mommy

My Daughter Won't Put It Down!!!
My daughter just got this for her 2nd birthday a week ago and out of all the toys she received, she will not put this one down. She has a hard time although opening the small plastic purple case that holds the fake credit card and that can sometimes cause a problem. Would highly recommend for a little girl who is constantly "stealing" mommy's purse, keys and cell phone! Thanks...I can finally have mine back!!!

I'm going shopping!
My daughter rec'd this purse for her 2nd Christmas when she was 15 months. She is now 2 1/2 years and still LOVES it! I babysit children during the day and they all play with it constantly. My daughter will take it, her keys, and put her sunglasses on and say "Bye! I'm going to Walmart, buy sissie more diapers!" What imagination! ... Read more

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Adorable!!
This is a wonderful ride on toy for your infant/toddler. My son is only six months old and just laughs at it. My cousin's baby has used it and he had a blast! The noises are so cool too!! I would recommend this product to anyone. ... Read more

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fun but should take out lock and wear shoes
My 2 year old was so excited to get on this big toy and the thrill is still lasting. There is a review in here that gives very simple instructions to make this toy playable. The arm locks and is difficult even for adults to unlock however It is so simple to fix this it is well worth the effort. If I did not read that review and did not know how to unlock arm I would not like the toy much and it would frusterate kids. So take my advice find that review on how to disable thr red lock mechanism and it is a great toy. The process takes all of four minutes. Enjoy

Great Indoor toy but...
My son absolutely loved it when he got it as a gift. He hopped right on it. It comes with sounds and the two stage bucket is also a cool feature and it comes with a little hard hat.

To operate the bucket the child has to twist the handle bars. I found this a little bit of a task as an adult and he didn't seem to have the strengh at 2 years old to get the bucket to release. We took it outside and as soon as he got sand int he moving parts it is no impossible to move the arm. He also wants to wear the hard hat but the adjustable strp will not stay fastened.

As for driving it. He seemed to take right to it. The child must pick it up a bit to steer and he figured that part out. The top swivles and the track that it rides on goes straight. Soemtimes when he rides it in the house he gets the track caught on the coffeee table or other furniture.

It's a fun toy but I wouldn't go out and buy another if I had to.

Reality Check
Let's face it. You don't have the kind of money to send Junior to college, so why not prep him for his future career with this durable, educational toy from Friendly Toys? After a quick crash course in excavating, your son will be digging up the flower bed in no time. The included helmet is handy to protect Junior from falling debris as he gains valuable experience for the real world.

2 yr. old grandson
This was a Birthday gift for my grandson that just turned 2..It was an instant hit for him.. he justed loved, and would not even get off to open the other gifts...It was easy for him to operate and move around..I know that he will enjoy it this summer in the sandbox...great toy ..

2 YEAR OLD
mY SON WHO JUST TURNED 2 GOT THIS FOR HIS BIRTHDAY AND HE ABSOLUTLY LOVES IT. hE IS VERY ROUGH AND IT HOLDS UP TO HIM. GREAT GIFT FOR ANY BOY. MY 4 AND 1/2 ALSO LOVES IT. THEY FIGHT OVER IT. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This gentle, whimsical toy provides gentle stimulation and interactive play for a baby or toddler. There are three balls, each with a different colored fish inside, that the child can place inside the fishbowl, prompting soft music and happy, bubbly sound effects. The music and sounds also play when the balls are moved around inside the bowl. The unit has a rounded bottom so it can be gently rocked, and there are two volume settings; a feature parents are sure to appreciate. Requires 3 AA batteries (included). --David Stoesz ... Read more

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Makes Me Want to Dance :)
This toy was great when dd was learning how to control her hands. The whole that you drop the balls into was large enough that she didn't have troubles "missing". The balls where just the right size for little hands to hold on to.

It is extremely durable - dd dropped the entire fish bowl several times and the balls have been dropped, kicked, stepped on and who knows what else - they all still work just like the day we opened the box. Even though dd is now 20 months old she ocassionally still pulls this toy out to hear the fun music and see what other treasures she can insert into the bowl. Also, we like the volume feature.

She didn't seem to pay much attention to the "floating/spinning" items inside the translucent balls. Also we would bring this along to grandma & grandpa's house frequently - and since they have a dog, we found it difficult to easily get all the dog hair out of the fishbowl. And finally we wish that it played a few more toons. The one song it does play is definitely upbeat and doesn't seem to get annoying as quickly as a lot of the toys out there.

A great toy to have!

One of our baby's favorite toys
Ever since our son was 2 months old, he likes looking and listening to the fishbowl. Now at 6 months, whenever he is near it, his eyes are glued to its direction. He loves grabbing for it and watching the lights and movement. You have to move the bowl three times in order for the music to start. The first two times, it makes a bubbling sound and the lights turn on. My husband and son now have a routine: Our son moves it and watches the fishes move and the lights flutter. On the third time when the music starts, my husband dances around the nursery with our son in his arms - It's really cute and always makes our son smile! I can't imagine him being bored anytime soon with this toy. He has yet to discover the flutterballs inside. Highly recommended!

Disappointed
My son loved this toy, until it stopped making noise and lights, and it wasn't the batteries. Very disappointed, since it seemed to be a huge hit with him from birth until it stopped working.

not to great after 12mo
This toy kept my son entertained for a while when he was 9-12 months. After that he was more interested in stacking or pushing buttons. He does still play with the balls, throwing them at everything he can!

Great Toy, Lots of Fun, Still Gets Lots of Use After 2 Years
I got this toy for my twins when they were around 6 months old. The sounds are soothing, the water, fish, and glitter are appealing, and this sucker is built solidly! The flutter balls are also a big hit to take in the tub. Even though my almost-3-year-olds are well past the Put In, Take Out stage of playtime interests, they still like to play with this toy now and then.

It still looks like new after 2 1/2 years of being rolled around, dropped, and sat upon. ... Read more

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Hazardous
Caution: My 2 1/2 year old son LOVES this horse. He rides it everyday, many times a day. It is only 2 months old and already the spring covers are destroyed and yesterday the S hook that connects the spring to the horse BROKE in half causing my son to fall. Fortunately, the wall 'caught' him or else he may have been impaled by the pole support of the horse and seriously injured. My son was left only with a bruise on his nose and hurt feelings because his horse was broken. We contacted Radio Flyer. They offered to ship us more S hooks, but somehow I think they lost the bigger picture of the safety hazard of this toy. I think and hope it will be recalled before an innocent child is seriously hurt or killed. Please consider this before purchasing. Thank you.

POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY!
The first problem waswith the spring safety covers.The springs wore through the plastic covers after about 2 weeks and now the pipes and springs are exposed.The company sent me replacement covers, but I can't see that they will last any longer this time around.I'm actually surprised that no one else has mentioned this problem yet. Addendum:FIRST OUR SPRING COVERS WORE OUT IN TWO WEEKS. THEN A SPRING BROKE. THE BROKEN PIECE OF METAL WAS HURLED ACROSS THE ROOM AND HIT ME IN THE LEG. THE COMPANY REPLACED THE SPRING. NOW JUST AFTER ONE WEEK OF RIDING AGAIN, ANOTHER SPRING BROKE. MY DAUGHTER FELL OFF BOTH TIMES. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A QUALITY ITEM! RADIO FLYER HAS SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TOY, AND I'LL BE CALLING THEM AGAIN TOMORROW. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PIECE OF JUNK! DON'T BUY!

Look no Further!
I bought my 2 1/2 daughter this horse and she loves it. I have to admit that she WAS scared the first time she saw it because it looks so real! She can get on and off it with no problem. The horse does sit a little high but it has side steps that make it easy to get on and off. My husband put the horse together by himself and it took him 3 hours because it has a lot of little screws.He did need my help to put the head together so i guess you can say that one person can put it together. We love the saddle! It's nice and soft. We know that it is going to last us a long time since it is a "Radio Flyer". They have a good reputation of Quality and Durablity. Mom loves the safety covers for the springs, Dad loves that fact that he didn't pay for it (just kidding) he likes the fact that it will last a long time and our daughter just loves it, period.
4/13/05 It's been 3 months now since we bought the horse. We have NO problem with the springs nor the covers as mentionedwith other people. My daughter rides it Everyday and believe me, she goes Crazy on it. Hopefully, those other kids are ok but our horse is doing just fine so far, so good.

mom of an energetic 20mo. old boy
My son got this horse as a gift for christmas and we are so pleased with it.It is very safe for a 20 mo. old who climbs on every thing the second a back is turned.The springs are covered so he can't be pinched and the seat is cushioned, it even has the step up base to make it easier to safely slide down off.

The best by far!
This horse is sooo nice.The yarn mane is very cute.The foot rests, besides being better than those of other similar horses because of the 3 levels, are better because they are so much more substantial.The others are of a much thinner plastic, and since that's where your child's foot would be its good that its sturdy and not easily cracked.But my favorite feature is the soft seat.It is really thick.Little one's can bounce to their heart's content without a sore bottom.If you purchase the horse at a Toys R Us store, they will assemble it for you for ten bucks.I highly recommend this horse! ... Read more

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Love it!
This was a gift from my inlaws for my 1 1/2 year old son at Christmas. We had bought a similar sized plastic trike made by another company for Christmas. My son rode both and ended up riding the Radio Flyer almost exclusively. The other trike sat there for a few months. Occassionaly, my son would get on the plastic one, ride for a few seconds, and then get on the Radio Flyer. I finally put the plastic trike in the closet. Once, when he was too rough on the trike, the little red retaining hub popped off and he couldn't ride it. I couldn't find the hub so I retrieved the plastic trike from the closet for him to use and began looking for the missing piece. After a week, I found the piece and reattached it with a good whack with a mallet. When I showed the repaired bike to my son he went over to the plastic one (he is now 2), grabbed the handle bars, said "Here," and got on the Radio Flyer. He loves to ride it around the house and on the back porch and side walk. The wheels roll more easily over a variety of surfaces, the seat is fairly comfortable, and it is very light weight. We love this product! ... Read more

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Our daughter LOVES her new house!!!
Our 18 month old daughter, Madilyn, absolutley adores her new house (BIG THANKS to Lolo and Lola who sent the $$$). My husband, his friend, and I put the house together in 30 minutes. We put it out in the backyard. It doesn't take up that much room at all (So if you have a small yard, this is perfect). She loves ringing the doorbell and going in and out (and in and out again). She likes to open and close the shutters to play peek-a-boo. She also loves the cordless phone that came with it...it looks like our real phone. She says, "Hel-lo" and hands it to me. The floor is very sturdy (I crawled in and sat in there with her). We live in an area that has A LOT of pollen. Yesterday we noticed that there was a layer of it on the floor. We just took the water hose and hosed it down. The drainage holes work great! She couldn't wait until it dried, so needless to say she came out with wet shorts. She fits perfect on the molded-in seats. If you have a larger toddler, it may pose a problem. There may not be enough space between your child and the table. She also loves to stick things through the mailbox. All-in-all this is an AWESOME buy. It keeps our daughter entertained for hours. We also bought the Step2 Water and Sand Table and the Step2 Big Folding Slide. Between all that, her two ride-on toys, and her sandbox, the backyard looks like a fun park! P.S. Be sure to have someone push against the table while you screw it in...the screw might not go in at all.

After Christmas Present
I purchased this playhouse for my little girl,she is 21 months old and she loves it,I actually have it in my house.I think it can be indoor/outdoor, due to it's size it's perfect for a little one who is just starting out and gives them room to grow.It has very neutral colors and is just cute,it took me no time at all to put it together and watching my little girl playing in it makes it all worth while.Step2 did good with this product. ... Read more

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Most favorite toy in the whole house!
My son received this as a Christmas present just before he turned one year old - it has been a hit ever since! Every day the animals find their way all over the house and every night we put them back in their places & listen to the sounds they each make! He has learned to identify each of the animals, their sounds, and that everything has its own place. This is the best toy!

Not what I expected from Fisher Price...
My son received this farm as a gift. It is cute, but he doesn't seem as interested in it as I thought he would be. Also, shortly after he received it, a small piece broke off the bottom of the windmill - just the right size to be a serious choking hazard. I really didn't expect this from a Fisher Price toy. I took the windmill away, and he still plays with the rest of it.

2AM MOO MOO
THIS IS A GREAT TOY AND MY 22 MONTH OLD LOVES IT BUT, THE MOOING FROM THE COW AT 2AM IS NOT ANY FUN FOR MOM AND DAD! IT IS SUPER SENSITIVE AND MAKES NOISES EVEN WHILE IN THE CLOSET WITH NOBODY PLAYING WITH IT.......

Great Toy
Our daughter loves the little people toys! Especially the Farm! We started buying little people for her on her first birthday and she still plays with them now that she is over 3. This is a great gender neutral toy for children to enjoy! I even bought this for our nephew who lives 2 states away. We were not certain what kinds of toys he would play with and what kinds of toys he already had. It ended up being a good gamble. He really enjoyed this toy and now he has many more pieces his parent bought for him since they found out he enjoyed this so well.

Great for language development
I am a speech pathologist working with birth to 5 yrs old. This toy is a favorite with all of my clients and has served years of duty, being transported from car to home to car to classroom almost every day. I bought it several years ago though and the sounds worked only for a few months, even when i changed the batteries... not sure exactly what happened, but I thought Fisher Price would have been slightly more durable mechanically. I am not heart broken tho because the songs were a little too much for me- they kept goign off during transport. Other than that, I love it and the kids love waking the farmer up and having the farmer kick the dirty animals out of his bed: "Get out of my bed you muddy pig!" ... Read more

Editorial Review

There's lots to see, hear, and do with this toy that willfoster the developmental skills of a toddler. When little ones push oneof the five plastic balls through the hole at the top of this tower,lights flash and music plays. From there the ball travels down a spiralpath all the way to the bottom--unless your toddler chooses to redirectit with the dial on the side of the ramp. Some babies will simply enjoywatching the ball swirl down the ramp. But as babies get a bitolder, they will also be able to observe and anticipate the actionof the balls and realize that their actions have an effect onwhere the balls go. How cool is that? For a toddler, very cool! Onedrawback to this toy is that it probably isn't sturdy enough or heavyenough for babies or toddlers to use it to pull themselves from asitting to a standing position, though the "Pull-up" portion of thename implies that's possible. There's plenty more to do with this toy,so that is only a minor consideration. ... Read more

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My daughter's Favorite of all time
I bought this for my daughter when she was 8 months old and she showed no interest in it at all. When she was 9 months she loved to pull herself up and hit the button to hear the music. When she was 10 months old she loved to stand by it and push the balls in, Now at 11 months it is one of the few toys she plays with for more than 10 min. She chases the balls around and even has figured out the knob on the side that changes the directions. She dances to the music and looks for the balls to come out. KEEPS HER ATTENTION! The only thing was it did tip over when she first started using it and she would hit her head on the floor but a toy I almost took back has been one of the best toys yet. She has learned how to use her hand eye cordination and she has learned to stand and dance. I would recommend it to anyone but keep and eye on the smaller children and hold the base down so they don't get hurt;)

Its ok
My son got this for christmas last year and He plays with it about every other day. I think its a cute toy but not a must have, there are better toys out there.

A must have your child will love!!
I bought this product when my child was 7 mths. old and she learned very quickly to pull up on it, it is very sturdy. She is now 9 mths. old and is always playing with it and she weighs 20 lbs. and it holds her up just fine it has never tipped over with her. This was a very good investment. Putting it together was a little complicated but as far as that I would recommend it. Your child will absolutely love it!!!

THE ORIGINAL BALL BLAST
wHERE CAN i FIND THE BALL BLAST WITH THE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE, THAT THE BALL GOES THRU. i BOUGHT THE OTHER ONE AND WAS VERY DISSAPPOINTED???

Truly a "must have"
My son was only 6 months old when he received this the "ball blast," it was a Christmas gift for him from friends of ours. My husband put it together and we left it out in the living. Our son when right over to it and quickly learned he could pull himself up by using the toy for support, he was walking by 9 months. My husband and I believe it was because of this toy.
Our son loves playing with the balls on their own AND together with the "blaster", he even tries to put other toys (blocks) down the shoots. My son is now 13 months old and he STILL plays with the Ball Blast everyday, he LOVES it! In our opinion, EVERY child should have one of these. This toy has now become our new gift of choice for our friends and family. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Young children have a seemingly infinite capacity for exploration, investigating everything thoroughly and relentlessly as they try to learn about their world. While this Fisher-Price set is not likely to fully satisfy that curiosity, nothing ever will, it is likely to keep young kids quite busy and occupied. Eight blocks are included in the set, the clear cubes found in many modern Fisher-Price sets, and they are the key ingredients in the five interactive sides of the cube. There are options to stack the cubes up on a rack and then release them to tumble down with a turn of a lever, put them though holes to initiate perky sounds and flashing lights, and plenty of other fun games that should delight toddlers. Inside the block is room for up to 30 Fisher-Price blocks. There is some cause and effect teaching going on here but, as with all good educational toys, toddlers are not likely to think much about the learning; theyre too busy having fun. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Editorial Review

This interactive learning toy will grow along with your infant. There are two modes: one for infants and "lie-down" play and the other for older babies and "sitting-up" play. Lie-down play consists of a musical mode and a learning mode. In learning mode your baby can listen to the "Hello World Song" sung in five languages while watching the bright primary colors of the motorized mobile whirling away. In music mode your baby will hear over 10 minutes of music from around the world. For sitting-up play, detach the mobile and your child will be ready for some of the following hands-on learning activities: spin the world ball to hear "hello" in five languages, play peek-a-boo with the mirror, spin the animal roller to hear animal names, colors, and counting. These same buttons will play songs in the music mode, the most impressive of which was the world vocal chorus we heard when we opened the mirror. Thoughtful and engaging, this toy should hold your child's interest for a long time. Requires four "AA" batteries (not included). --Megan Sullivan ... Read more

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My baby LOVES this!
This learning gym is awesome! I love that it's versatile enough so my baby can use it now, at 3 months, and continue to use it as he grows and learns to sit up. My son is a cranky baby because he has acid reflux and this is one of the few "toys" he has that he thoroughly enjoys!! He spends lots of time on the floor kicking his legs and arms about, chatting and smiling away at the blinking lights. He loves the music and really enjoys watching the spinning globe. I've read reviews of this toy with parents complaining that it's no good for an infant because they can't reach the buttons and such, but if you just invest the time in your child and help them play with it (spin the globe for them, push the buttons, etc) you will see their little faces light up with pure joy. I highly recommend this product!!!

A new mom
This toy was mildly entertaining for my daughter when she was about two-three months old. She was interested in the spinning mobile. Now that she can sit up independently, she really enjoies it. There are many buttons to push and flaps to roll and open. I can expect her to play with the LeapFrog gym for 10 to 15 minutes at a stretch. For a six month old, I would say that is an incredible feat! It keeps her busy just long enough for me to switch the laundry or make a quick phone call. The toy automatically stops after a few minutes of being idle.

Fabulous Learning Toy!
I give the Learning Gym 4 1/2 stars! I may be a bit prejudiced (I love LeapFrog products) but my son adores this gym. In the beginning he was content to listen to the songs and watch the mobile. He cracks up laughing whenever we sing the "Hello!" song to him. As a bonus, his big sister also enjoys sitting with him, playing and singing along. It's given them another way to bond. As he's grown, the mobile encouraged him to reach and excerise those tummy muscles. Now that he's sitting up it's as if he has a new toy since you change the learning mode. The only reason I didn't give the product 5 stars is because if you have a very active baby this product may not hold their attention for as long as you'd like. However, we made sure to purchase an activity gym for that purpose.

NOT FOR NEWBORNS!
My son wasn't to excited about this just lying under it. He loves it now that hes learning to sit up though. I would definately recommend it if your baby is sitting up! GREAT BUY :)

We like it but...
I bought this when I was pregnant with my first baby and couldn't wait to use it once my son arrived and was willing and able to play with it. It was useless for us until he could sit up on his own though. Even though it adjusts and is supposed to accomodate younger babies too, my son would get frustrated within seconds of not being able to touch anything before he was able to sit up. I pushed, pulled and did all the 'mechanics' for him but he really wasn't interested. So I didn't push it on him. At about 4 months old my son was starting to sit up (with help) and to encourage him I pulled this toy back out and adjusted it to the sitting position and used a boppy to support my son. YOU DO HAVE TO PLAY WITH YOUR BABY SO YOU CAN SUPERVISE! It's not a babysitter, at least not until your child has very good head and upper body strength because they can and probably will bump their little head on it. My son did but he absolutley LOVES it! He is now 5.5 months old and still loves it. He can sit all on his own now (working on crawling) and he really enjoys pushing, pulling and playing with this toy now that he is able. I hope this helps, I WOULD RECOMMEND PURCHASING THIS TOY! I love the idea of introducing different cultures to my baby through music, language and playing. ... Read more

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Good First Dollhouse
I like this product as a little girls first dollhouse. My daughter has played with it several times over the last year. We have added to her set by getting her the Garage for all of her cars and she plays with that alot, too. When I was a little girl, I played with my Little People Dollhouse for hours at a time and now watching my daughter play with her interactive sounds dollhouse is an enjoyable experience. I recommend this product to parents.

Love It!
My daughters absolutley love this little doll house. My 3 1/2 year old will play with it for a very long time. My 21 month old also enjoys moving the little people in and out the door and making the phone "ring" and the other sounds go. All the Little People toys have been a big hit in our house.

great for little ones
Any toy which sparks the imagination and encourages role play is educational. Education is not all ABC's.
This is a great toy all around and is very durable. My girls (2 years old) love it and play with it every day.

One HUGE Problem...
My mom bought this toy for my one year old daughter, and although I agree with the other reviewers that this toy is fun and the sounds that it makes are really cool, I do see a big flaw that Fisher Price must correct. WHY is the mom of the house holding a baby bottle and has a burp cloth over her shoulder and the dad has a permanent cell phone in his hand?!?!?!!? I am not a feminist by any stretch of the imagination but I think it is just stupid that the designers of this toy felt the need to imprint a stereotype on the little people characters! Why isn't the DAD holding a bottle? Is he too busy on the phone with his clients to help with the baby? What happens when mom goes back to work and she has a burp cloth stuck on her shoulder? It might be hard to trade stocks on Wall Street when you have a bottle permanently affixed to your hand. Why have them holding anything? I think that if I was a kid, I would be bummed that these characters are forever stuck inhabiting the stereotypic roles that we are so trying to dispel!

Nothing to rave about!
Although I'm a great fan of Little People toys, this is our least favorite one. It doesn't have the educational value that the farm and the zoo have. It's a cute toy and hopefully my daughter will play with it more as she gets older (she's 15 months). She tends to become bored with this toy, unlike the farm and the zoo. This set only comes with a mother, a father, and a baby, along with some furniture and accessories. The phone rings, the toilet flushes, the popcorn pops, etc. but it doesn't make up for general lack of play value. I recommend this toy if you already have the other Little People toys and you want to add to your collection. ... Read more

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Good first car seat toy
I bought these bugs for my daughter while looking for a cheap car seat toy to keep her entertained since we spend so much time in the car (love that Houston traffic!). I bought them for her when she was one month old, and she was immediately captivated by the bright colors and motion. She has had so much fun with these bugs and they were the first things she batted at and pulled toward her mouth. I only put 2 of the 3 bugs on her car seat and rotate them periodically. The rattle bug doesn't rattle all that well, but enough to keep her interest. She is now 5 months old and still loves the bugs - we clip them to other things than her car seat since she seems to have so much fun with them. I only wish they had something this cute and inexpensive when my son was born!!

My son can stare at these bugs forever.
These are great!! My son is 9 weeks old and loves staring at these bugs dangling from overhead. They are bright and colorful and really grab his attention. He doesn't reach for them yet, but I know he will soon.

9 month old STILL loves his bugs!
I bought Bugs on Board for my daughter when she was a couple of months old to go on her infant carrier. She found them very entertaining and would pull on them and stare at them. Once we got the next size up carseat, we started using them on her stroller or just by themselves. This is weird, but her favorite part is the velcro. She just loves chewing on them more than any other toy just about. Even though she has plenty of teethers, for some reason she just loves the way the velcro feels on her gums I guess. We've gotten a lot of mileage out of this (...) toy!

Bugs Galore
My 2 month old son loves these. I put them on his car seats and he smiled at them and then started to talk to the two. I can't wait till he grabs them and starts to play with them. I attached them to his wrists too and was making the lady bug rattle. Great toy for young ones. Know someone who is expecting it's a must have.

bug laugh
My son loves these bugs! We have them on his car seat and he watches them move. He can't grab them yet - but they hold his attention and I can see him focusing on them. I can't wait to see him when he can hit them and pull on them and make them "fly"! ... Read more