Editorial Review

There's nothing like playing with a huge pile of colorful plastic balls: they're perfect for tossing, kicking, pushing around, or hiding underneath. This inflatable fire engine comes with 75 air-filled, soft flex balls. Pour them into the rectangular inflatable toy and it becomes an instant play area for kids. Made of heavy-duty vinyl, this bright red truck can be used inside or outdoors. The sides have round crawl-through holes, and the back area is open, so young firefighters can imagine standing up and hanging on while the driver uses the pretend steering wheel to speed to the rescue. Cool accessories include a red fireman's hat and a plastic yellow pump action "hose" that shoots one plastic ball at a time and can be handheld or attached to the fire engine's side. The balls arrive already inflated but the fire engine does not. A repair patch kit is also included. --Pam Lauer ... Read more

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A lot of fun for my 12-month-old twins
My twins got this for their first birthday and love it! They crawl in and out of the holes and play peek-a-boo with each other. Its a great toy!

Lots of Fun - Less on Quality...
We purchased the fire truck pit for my then 11 month old son for Christmas. It took him a couple of days to adjust to it (it is quite large!) but he soon loved it! I agree with the other comment about not coming with enough balls and the few balls that it does come with easily roll out of the crawl in holes when being used. Our son (and his father) loved playing with the pump ball thrower thingy. They played with it so much that the plastic got weak and broke off at the folds after a couple of mohts. Unfortunatly now after a group playdate with a few other 13 month olds, the side of the firetruck is not holding air. We can not find the hole anywhere either. It was a lot of fun. But now a waste of money after only a few months.

Fun - but a few design flaws
First, I had to buy two hundred more balls! And, btw, you can get them cheaper at target! My 22 month son enjoys his firetruck. He loves the hose that shoots the balls. I bought it when he was 17 mos. I thought he would play with it at more at first, but he has gradually started playing with it more and more.

Cons? First, we are about to move and I DREAD blowing it up again! It's huge - I am not sure WHERE I will put it in my new house! But, really, the only problem is that the 'port holes' are too low. I wish they were higher so the balls wouldn't go all over the place when he plays in it! I would prefer a ball pit that is deeper.

made my childs first word
i love this and will be a permanet memeber to our house!. my kid said it was cubby. he just snuggled and said cubby in a cute sqeakey voice! i love this and you should buy it too. and the dobule chameber pump is a good idea unless you are a hobo without a job

WON'T STAY INFLATED FOR LONG
I didn't buy this exact product for my daughter(I bought the corn popper model, but has the same qualities). She loves to play with all the balls and crawl in and out of the tunnels, but the thing won't stay inflated and it is so hard to inflate in the first place. I have checked for leaks, but so far I haven't found one. I have to have 4 different people to help me blow it up every other week, but other than that my daughter loves to get in it and throw all the balls out and all of the other kids that come over love to play in it too. ... Read more

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Kids love this!!
My kids just love this trailer!! I have a 3 year old and a 14 month old and they just love riding in this trailer behind their daddy as he rides his bike. My 3 year old shouts "I want daddy to ride bike!". It is great that it can also be used as a stroller, just unhook it from the bike and off you go. It is better than a bike seat because this does not tip over and the kids ride together and can have their snacks and juice. It hooks up (and unhooks) so easily from the bike. There is a safetly tether at the hinge also, I guess in case the thing accidently detaches you have a backup. I find only 2 problems: no padding in the seat (only a canvas sling seat) and no 'helmet pocket'(meaning that when the kids have their bike helmets on, their heads are slightly tipped forward because bike helmets tend to be bulky at the back of the head. They cannot lean their heads completely back in the seat. They don't seem to mind too much because they are so excited about going fast, faster, fastest!! behind daddy's bike.

Lovin' It
I just bought this and a new bike also. I walk three of of my five children to school every day, for a grand total of four trips a day (drop off, pick up, drop off, pick up). I thought it would be a great idea to ride a bike instead, and I was right. I recently had a baby and it's great exercise. The kids have a blast pretending to drive to school. Their friends all think it's super-cool, and they are the envy of their Kindergarten and Preschool classes.

nice
I just bought this and it is great for both my kids. My son complains we walk too much and the double stroller is too small for his height. My only complain it is we live in apartment on the 3rd floor and the door isnt wide enough for the cruiser to go thru. So i have to take the wheels and the top apart to fit thru the door. But I i love it. it goes over bumps smoothly.

Cushion
It's a great stroller for both the bike and for just walking. It turns much easier than the double jogging stroller I bought. My only complaint is that the seats don't have any cushion to them so we have to use a pillow or blanket under the seat...easy fix. ... Read more

Editorial Review

A realistically noisy pretend lawn mower with fun visual effects, this one is likely to get a good deal of use by toddlers who want to play grownup. The coolest part of this toy is the see-through plastic mulch compartment. It's full of tiny colored beads that dance around when the mower is in motion, giving the illusion of grass being mulched. An on/off key, gear switch, gas cap, and a loud popping noise add to the entertaining components. Made in typically durable Little Tikes fashion, this toy will stand up to many miles of lawn mowing. --Jane Snyder ... Read more

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My Nephew Loves It
My nephew loves his Little Tikes Landscaper mower almost as much as his Little Tikes Cozy Coupe car. When he's not driving, he's out mowing, or in mowing as he often likes to mow his room, the hallway, living room, he doesn't care, he'll mow it all.

The mower is a great toy that keeps him running and walking and generally working out all his excess energy. The best part is the look of satisfaction on his face when he shows you his freshly mowed carpet or lawn. He's so proud!

My son does everything but slep with it....
I bought it for my 15 year old because I can't seem to get him to use the real &%((^_+^+ one.

Actually my son is 3 and has had it for a year and I would bet he has pushed it for 20+ miles following me around the yard. If you have a toddler that likes "bullbozers" and "dumpstrucks" then this is your toy.

Hard to push
My daughter recieved this mower for her second birthday. She was excited about being able to "help" me cut the grass. I don't know if the handle is too tall or just at the wrong angle, but she is unable to push it on the grass. As soon as she would start pushing, the mower's back wheels would come off the ground and it would tip forward. She's three now, and still has trouble with it on the grass. I have watched our friend's children try it also, with the same result. The mower seems to be well made, but just hasn't seen much use. Not much fun pushing a lawn mower when your not on the lawn.

The Absolute Best
I bought this for my son when he was 18 months. He absolutely loves it. He is now 26 months, and still enjoys the mower very much. He loves to push it up and down on our front lawn. It's a great pretend play!

Great for babies who can walk a few steps on their own
My 14-month-old son received this for his first birthday and it has been his favorite toy ever since.

He uses it indoors and outdoors. He pulls it, pushes it, pushes down on the handle to flip it up and look at the underside, plays with the controls, opens and closes the "gas cap", etc. He never tires of it. His latest game is to set a big ball on the "engine", and try to push the mower around without bumping the ball off.

IMPORTANT: This mower is great for babies who already can walk one or two steps on their own, or who can stand steadily on their own. It's not great for babies who need something to lean on in order to stand up or walk. If a baby leans or pulls up on the handle, they will not get the support they expect -- the handle will fall to the floor, taking them with it.

My son was walking about four or five steps on his own when he received this mower. His walking ability quickly skyrocketed after receiving it -- perhaps due to his strong desire to play with it.

Great toy -- we love it. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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Whoozit is a favorite!
My infant loves this product. The whoozit is colorful, sqeaks,and rattles when shaken. It also has a mirror under his nose. The product has firm and soft parts on his "arms" and also has key hole openings on 2 arms (easy for holding). The Whoozit meets several criterias for growth and development. It has different tactile parts/shapes, a mirror, sqeaks, rattles and is soft. The whoozit is a favorite.

one of my son's favorites
My son got this when he was born but it wasn't until about 4 months that he paid any attention to it. He is 7 months now and he still plays with it. Once he began teething it became a favorite.

I definitely recommend it!

A Must Have
My daughter loves this toy. I had initially purchased the Baby Whoozit as a fun portable toy, and she loved it so much I bought her the big one for home. She loves to laugh at the face, and play with the rattles and squeakers. The hanging toys are also great teethers, and she enjoys chewing on them.

Wonderful
My son received 2 of these for Christmas, and he's now 6 months old and this is his favorite "buddy". The colors on this toy are very vibrant and the rattle noises get his attention. It's easily washed, and we take this toy everywhere. Even on his short wagon rides. This is a recommended buy for your babies.

Not worth it
I bought this toy for my first daughter when she was an infant because it had such great reviews. I was very disappointed when she paid it no attention at all! She never played with it, not once. It was a very big waste of money, we ended up giving it away to a pregnant friend, maybe her baby would like it. All in all, I was not impressed. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Busy Bug Stroller bar is a portable stroller bar andactivity center for the baby on the move. The colorful soft cloth mainbar is 15 inches long by 2 inches in diameter; Velcro bands allow foreasy positioning in front of your baby on almost any stroller, swing,or infant seat. There are five activities, including a twirling bug, abumblebee atop a twisty plastic stalk, and a crunchy-sounding clothbutterfly. The most distracting feature might be the removable,dishwasher-safe snack cup in the center, which has a flip-up,bug-decorated lid for hiding (or revealing) snacks. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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Doesn't fit stroller trays
I could not use this toy with my son's stroller because it would not attach properly to the tray. The only way I could get it to fit made the toy fall forward and he couldn't play with it. I would not recommend this toy with the Graco strollers that have a tray. It will not fit!

Great if it would stay upright
I have tried this stroller bar on several different strollers and have had limited success. On the umbrella stroller it was so close to my son's face it kept hitting him in the nose. On my travel system, the straps barely fit around the child tray, and the bar kept falling forward so my son couldn't get to the toys. He loves it anyway, I just wish there was a way to attach it so it would stay put!

Doesn't fit on Graco Quattro Tray
I rated it average for everything since I never actually got to use it with my almost-four month old baby girl. It would not fit on the stroller tray and I returned it... I don't know why they still sell this thing if it doesn't fit on a tray... but I'm sure it would be great for a shopping cart or a stroller with a bar.

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
My son LOVES this toy. I read some reviews saying that people can't get it to work on their stroller because of the tray. We have a brand new Evenflo stroller and that tray is removable so that there's just a bar there. If your stroller doesn't have a stroller bar, then don't buy a stroller bar toy.

I love going on walks and my son used to get antsy. This toy buys me SO much more time. He's 11 months old and still loves it. I would HIGHLY recommend it!!!!

didn't fit on my Graco stroller
I bought this before my daughter was born and it didn't fit on her stroller, carseat, or anything else she had. I don't know how well the velcro would hold if I did get it to fit on something. I could see how the snack cup would not be left in it place.

She has played with it just on the floor but because she has toys to play with on the floor that are made to play with on the floor we gave it away.

My daughter is 9 months old and we have not used a stroller toy at all. She never gets bored just going for walks in the park and through the mall. She likes to look around at different people and different things. ... Read more

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Love the birds
I love this produce and so does my daughter. The birds have great colors and textures. She loves to chew on their wings and especially their feet. She also loves to shake them and hear them rattle. Because they are soft, they don't hurt is she bonks herself with one. She's interested in the birdhouse too and likes to wave it around. ... Read more

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Baby loves this toy
My 9 month old loves this toy. She spends long periods of time pulling the shapes out, shaking and squeezing them, chewing on them, and tossing them across the room. This is a wonderful toy that encourages independent play.

Really Great Toy!
My baby starting playing with this at 4 months. It was definitely one of the best toys we ever bought her.

Lamaze has the best toys!
I got this as a gift for my 6 month old son. The great thing about this toy is that it's baby friendly. It's a great take out and put in toy, but even more then that, the soft shapes each match a shape on the sides of the soft sorter but will fit in any of the shapes so he doesn't get frustrated. My older son sits with his little brother and helps him find the right shaped object to go into the right shape on the toy. And it has a great apple scent! Great interactive toy! ... Read more

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I love these mats!
I bought 2 sets for my boy's (ages 5&3) room...I love them,I use them instead of a rug on their hard wood floor.I've not had a problem with slipping...they make a great safe play area for little rough and tumble boys! Great purchase!

WONDERFUL PRODUCT
I purchased 2 packs of these mats and placed them under my grandaughters LITTLE TYKES play structure and they are wonderful. She is just learning how to go down the slide and they have prevented her from scraping her little hands and knees. Great for outdoors. Just run a hose over them. I wish I could find more of this product in stock somewhere.

Cat scratch, but easy to clean
Our cat scratched one of the squares in our setup the first day they were laid out, and hasn't bothered them since.

The mats are great. They're very comfy, absorb falls and hits and crashing toys. They're easy to clean - just carry out whichever squares get spilled on or spit-up on or otherwise mucked up, and hose them off or rinse in the tub. There are no fibers to suck in dust and hair and cat dander, like a carpet would, and you don't have to clean the whole thing at once.

BUT you're going to want edge pieces. This set doesnt come with them. A competing product has edge pieces included but that are easily removed and chewed on; it's distinguishable because it's less expensive but with smaller squares (20" instead of 24") and a cheaper foam that may be less resistant to tear.

This set, although you have to buy the edge pieces separately, the edges are beveled, so that your kid won't trip on them and so that it's harder for him or her to pull them up and chew on them.

A great idea...
We bought one pack of these to put under our 2-year-old's slide in the (concrete) back yard. They're super durable and stay connected easily - they've been outside through heat and rain for a few months and don't show any signs of wear except where the cat attacked them (and even that's not bad). They're so great I ordered two more packs to cover a bigger area (he fell off last week and managed to miss the mat and hit the concrete...). Our friends have covered their whole playroom floor with these things. Perfect for active toddlers...as if there're any other kind... :)

Question
Are these mats slippery? if i put them on the carpet do they sort of stick in place. do they grip well? ... Read more

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Pretty good deal but could be more exciting
I bought these blocks for my daughter when she was 9 months old and she really only enjoys them now. She is 14 months now and is starting to recognize some of the objects inside when I ask her to get them. But be warned bc they're not great for the real younger babies since there are only a few of them that really do anything like beep or rattle. Most of them just have a stationary object that may jiggle a bit. The ones that you can twist yourself are not child-friendly. She can't turn the knob at all so she gets frustrated. My 3 yr old can just do it. He likes them too bc they incorporate the alphabet. Another thing is that the printed letters block some of the objects so it's harder to see inside. I would more so recommend a diff set for a younger baby (6 mos)- like the sound sensations and these for an older child (1 yr). Although you can't beat the price for 26 of these blocks! I also just recently got the Roll-A-Rounds by fisher price as a gift. It's the same concept but a ball vs block. She likes them ALOT!

Great value.
This set incorporates a lot of the favorites from other sets packaged in an A to Z learning format.I have been leary of purchasing too many of these blocks for storage reasons so the zippered case is a great bonus.Definitely worth every penny. ... Read more

Editorial Review

An innovative toy for those who are way too young to look after real fish, this soft baby toy is a seven by seven-inch "fish bowl" with two transparent side panels containing real water. Small aquatic critters float around in these narrow walls of water. Even more interesting are the four three-inch stuffy toys (a fish, starfish, clam, and crab) that fit into the "bowl" between the watery side panels; the magnifying effect of the sides really makes these toys (and anything else in the bowl) look as if they are under water. The soft base is weighted and makes the bowl quite stable. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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Great Toy!!
We received this as a Xmas gift when my son was 1 month old. He has always like to look at the faces on the fish and has enjoyed the noise each one makes, but now that he is almost one, he plays with it for hours!! He loves to put the fish into the bowl, take them out, put them back in, and then he tries to put other toys in as well to see if they will fit. He plays with this on a daily basis. Disregard the other unfavorable reviews and definitely buy this toy. Your child will enjoy it!! Great value!!

GREAT TOY for Smart Babies!
This toy is great! I don't know what some of the other reviewers are doing, perhaps not interacting with their babies and expecting the toy to entertain by itself. Our son started playing with it at about 5 mos, especially the fish( le poisson) and crab (crinkle crab), just handling them, shaking them a little. By 6 mos he was taking the fish and others out of the aquarium and shaking them, etc. Now at 7 mos he can put the fish and friends in and out of the aquarium. He likes shaking them, manipulating them, throwing them and having a great time. Our friend's one year old also enjoys playing with this toy, placing the fish in and out and such. It is a toy that babies would play with on their own, but that lends itself to interaction with parents. It is not a loud, battery powered, flashy toy. I think it is a nice toy to use before a baby is quite ready for a shape sorter. They can work on coordination and not get so frustrated. The size of the fish, crab, clam are all perfect for small hands too. Great to chew on for teething! I strongly recommmend it and would get it for a friend in a minute.

don't bother
I put it on my registry because it really is very cute. Too bad my daughter doesn't think so. I have given it to her regularly and at nine months she still has no interest in it. It is the least played with toy in her toy box. None of the kids in her playgroup ever looked at it either.

Worth waiting until they are 9 months old
We gave this toy to my son when he was around 5 months old and I was afraid it may be on the boring side (my husband had really liked it). He has always responded to the faces on the sea creatures and been drawn to the shiny plastic sides or chewing on it all, but it's only now, at 9 months, that he's playing with it consistently. We put it away for a couple of months and now he is enjoying taking the animals out, watching the water move in the sides, and occassionally putting the animals back inside (he also enjoys throwing the animals out of his crib and watching them fall - and me fetch them from underneath). If you've given this to a young baby try reintroducing it periodically and you may be surprised.

Boring
This is, in relation to all the toys available today, a pretty boring little toy. My daughter has never been very interested in it. Maybe it is the weird, plastic-y smell that it has . . . ... Read more

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Worth It!!!
This is the best thing besides the bouncer that my daughter loves.My daughter can spend an hour or more underneath it!She "trys" to talk to the bird when it hasn't moved in awhile!(She's almost 3months old but loved it since Day 1. Soon she'll be able to explore all the stuff on the mat when she gets more tummy time! I totally recommend this item!!!!!!

Well worth it!
Love this playmat... the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it lacks a "kicking option".To take care of that problem I bought the wind chimes in the playmat area and they hook to this gym and my baby can kick at those.He loves to watch the bird and it is pleasant to listen to.

fantastic toy for baby
My daughter loves this toy. The bird at the top flutters on when the baby kicks the bars. The music and chirping sounds are both quite nice. The toys that come with it to hang from the bars are very nice too. I like that the toy hangers are kind of horseshoe-shaped, so that if baby pulls hard enough the toy will come off the bars and she can play with it. We've taken a couple of them and put them on the carseat.

My 3 y.o. old plays roughly with it, and so far it has held up!

great play mat
we just recently purchased this for our 6 week old son, and he ABSOLUTELY loves it, he just stares and stares and if i set him on his boppy underneath it, he can kick at the toys. it is GREAT

Great entertainment for even young ones!
We started putting our son on this mat to play at 5 weeks old. He absolutely loves it. He stares at the bird as it moves and likes to look at the toys hanging down. He coos, smiles and kicks while watching everything go on. Before we got this, he would only stare at the ceiling fans in our house, so this was a welcome distraction. We can't wait to watch him become more active and able to actually play with the toys hanging down. We also use the mat to make sure he gets plenty of "tummy time." ... Read more

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Love it!
I bought this for my daughter when she was 9 mos and she absolutely loved it. She is now 11 mos and loves to push as well as ride it. It's very easy for her to turn the "car" herself from its position since its not too heavy for her. She is not walking on her own as of yet but sure feels proud of herself when she pushes this across the room.

Outstanding value
I bought this for my son when he started walking at 7 months. After one day, he had it mastered and was walking all over the house with it. At ages 1 and 2, he rode it everywhere. He absolutely loved it. At age 3, he asked me to take it down from the rafters so he could ride it some more. I have since passed on the toy to a friend's baby who is also enjoying it. You definitely get your money's worth!

Great, sturdy ride on
We bought this for our daughter before she could walk, and immediately she loved it. It's low enough that she felt secure as we pushed her around the house. As she learned to walk, this ride on was a perfect helper. It's sturdy so it doesn't tip, and it's handle is positioned well for her to hold it without having to bend over awkwardly. Now that she's bigger (and walking) she loves this toy as a ride on, and she still likes to push it around.

Fun for even the very young!
My niece received this toy when she was only SIX MONTHS OLD. It was great for her first time parents, who were waiting for some real indication of a real person inside that baby body. They would put her on, tell her to hold the handlebars and to 'put her feet up'. She actually did it and understood them (I'm sure after being shown a time or 2). Then they would push her (carefully of course) and she would squeal with delight. It was great for them to know she actually understood them and could interact with them!

An awesome grow-with-me toy!
I purchased this for my son when he was about 10 months old. I thought it would help him get from one place to another. That is exactly what it did! He will be 2 in a couple of days and I must say that it is his favorite outside (and inside) toy. He pushes it, rides on it, and throws it off of the deck steps. It is like a timex....takes a licking and still is ticking. It's very durable. (...) ... Read more

Editorial Review

This combination tricycle/stroller offers an excellent solution for ambivalent preschoolers who want to pedal one moment and be pushed along the next. As with all Radio Flyer rides, the Voyager is built to last, with a durable steel frame and heavy-duty treaded tires. The trike’s unique feature is its steering and pedal lock that allows kids to either pedal or just sit back and let parents do all the work. For parents’ ease of use, the Voyager has a comfortable stroller-style push bar that adjusts to four different positions, and a snap-on snack tray that holds two drinks and a set of keys. A removable nylon backpack with a waterproof interior is attached to the stroller with velcro, and provides just enough space to carry diaper bag necessities. Kids will love the ringing bell and bucket on the back of trike. Parents will love the adjustable seat and safe turning radius that helps to prevents the trike from tipping. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

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Great Idea - Bad Design
I saw this in the store and it was exactly what I was looking for in a trike for my son. Brought it home, assembled it, and within a week the steering mecanism broke - basically my son wanted to steer one way and my wife wanted to go in a another, battle ensued and the wheel went in one direction and the handlebar went in another. Keep in mind a 2 1/2 year old stuggled and won against his mother. Tore it apart and found that a cheap plastic ring around on the frame connected it with the cables and the plastic ring got stripped in the tug-o-war. Only way to fix is to replace frame!! Manufacturer offered no assistance - a total loss for the purpose it was purchased for.

Not what we expected!
We bought this for our son when he was 18 months old! The Stroller option lasted all but 3 months and snapped! We are not even able to get any replacement or a way to fix it! To use as a trike it is not all that convenient either! The wheel has some kind of system that will let the pedals go freely and when my son tries to pedal backwards, nothing will happen. It is not easy to explain to a 2 and a half year old that if we wants to back up he needs to get off the bike and turn the bike around! I would not recommend it, it is expensive and does not hold what it seems to promise!

We like our trike
We bought this trike for my daughter for x-mas. She has been on it several times in our neighborhood and the local park. We haven't had the cable snap nor had any problems in steering it. My daughter is slowly getting the idea of pedaling but still needs help when steering. I would definitely recommend this trike to a parent with a toddler learning to ride.

Fun while it lasted (which wasn't long at all)
Really wish I could say we loved this tricycle. It has great features with the attached backpack, cupholder, and advertised steering capability; unfortunately, the steering cable snapped after only a few rides and now it's useless. Could we get a fix for the cable? Maybe. But, since we don't feel like 'fixing' an expensive trike every 6th ride, we returned it instead. We tried to save money by buying this instead of a Kettler. Instead we've learned an expensive lesson (which is: there's a reason the Kettler steering mechanism controls the back wheels, rather than a cable system which attempts to steer the front wheel). Bummer, since it had such potential to be so cool (and was a piece of junk instead).

Outstanding toy at a fair price
The wife and I purchased this trike for our 21 month old son and he adores it. The only problem I had is that the steering cable that controls the adult steering handle broke, rendering it uncapable of turning by the supervising adult. But to Radio Flyer's credit I called their customer service and told them what happened, they told me they were aware of the problem and proceeded to tell me that the issue with the cable has been re-engineered to avoid this from happening any further. They then told me they were sending out a replacement part free of charge, they shipped it first class and in less then a week I had the new part along with easy to follow instructions on how to replace it. Now the steering feels structually sound. Although the trike did break I was extremely pleased to see a company stand behind their product and offer replacements free of charge. Way to go Radio Flyer, now if I can only get our son to play with the other toys in the house I will feel like it was all money well spent.. ... Read more

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I LOVE THIS TOY! GREAT FOR ALL AGES!
This toy was bought for my 10 month old son and he LOVES this toy! My 4 year old son, 12 year old Daughter, and my 30 something husband also LOVE this toy as well as the cool blocks that come with it and the others that you can get separately. We also have the Giraff and will be getting the wagon too! This is one cool toy! I see lots of fun years ahead with these toys! It's great for ALL ages!

Great first truck!
This is by far my son's favorite toy. He has had this since he was six months old. At first, he just enjoyed shaking and mouthing the blocks. Now that he is 8 months old, he loves pushing it around and listening to the music. He hasn't gotten the hang of putting the blocks into the wheels or filling and dumping the truck yet, but we look forward to seeing the progress. I'm sure we'll get many more months out of this toy.

Great toy for a little kid
My son received this when he was about 9 months old and loved it. It was the one toy that he played with constantly! He loves putting the blocks in the back and dumping them out and every time the truck rolls, it plays music. Really cute!

A happy boy!
I just got this for my 7 month old son. He has several lines of the peek a blocks and loves them. This one is a little different than his others because the blocks actually fit into different places on the truck. He is crawling and loves to move it around (It sings a song whenever the wheels move) He loves the blocks. I am trying to show him how to put them in the truck and dump them out! He likes also putting cheerios in the truck! The blocks also work well for teething, they are textured and he loves chewing on them! This is a great product and I can see it keeping his interest for a long time. My niece is 19 mos old and when she comes to visit, she loves to play with it too!

A favorite toy in our house
This is a great dump truck for any older baby/toddler who loves cars. My thirteen month old is a big fan of peek-a-blocks and this is my favorite toy in the line. The truck is constructed wonderfully, the blocks are GREAT (more interesting than other toys in the line), and you can incorporate the blocks into the truck very easily. My only complaint is that the song gets annoying but that's what the off swich is for. Highly recommended!!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Little People Animal Sounds Zoo features six different animals--polar bear, seal, monkey, lion, bird, and elephant--and environments for children to interact with. Each habitat floor has a small paw print that elicits the animal's sound when pressed with a finger or when the appropriate animal is placed on it. Each animal is made of soft, squeezable plastic and is about 3 inches tall, perfect for small hands. Children will enjoy the various sounds, animals, and habitats, especially the monkey. Hit the purple handle and the monkey shoots up a vine into the trees and shouts, "Ah-ah-eee-eee-oo-oo!" as he tries to grab a banana. Also included are two fence pieces and a small plastic car for the zookeeper. Requires three AA batteries (not included). --N. Mered ... Read more

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We leave the batteries out...
My kids were given this "to have at Gramma's house" and of course it came home at some point. The first thing that we did was remove the batteries when nobody was looking. They still love playing with it and make their own noises. They love that the animals are those they see at our zoos or on nature shows. They love setting it up with their other little people toys.

There's a trend lately to think that kids toys need to have lights, bells, whistles, and other parental insanity inducers. Very few of those toys have any play value without the batteries; Fisher Price Little People stand the test. FP, if you read these reviews, consider: I'd pay the same price for a toy with similar play value and no battery door.

Daughter's first and favorite toy
We bought this toy for my daughter's first birthday and she still loves it 2 years later. We have been adding to her "Little People Collection" ever since. She loves finding all the buttons and levers that activate the animal noises and has learned to match the animal toys to their pictures on the playset. It would be nice if the monkey was removable, but she still enjoys making him bounce up and chatter. Believe me, these toys are addictive. I'm afraid my daughter's room will soon be over run!!

Another great FP toy!!
This Zoo is alot of fun! My daughter (just turned 2) loves the bird chirping song and the different sounds of the animals. This toy has helped her learn her animal sounds and she will sit for a long time playing and listening to the animals and repeating the songs and noises.
We are big fans of Little People and this a toy that will interest almost any child!

Just Adorable!
I bought this for my son for Christmas (15 months old now). He has played with it EVERY single day since! He loves it! He is able to identify the animals and loves to press the buttons to hear what sounds they make. This toy is adorable. The only annoying aspect is the bird! That darn bird sound (chirping) is loud and goes on and on. But this toy brings my son so much joy that I think I can put up with that annoying chirp! I highly recommend this toy....it truly is adorable!

Big Hit
My 24 month old son loves everything Little People and this set is no exception. He hasn't stopped playing with it since we bought it - he even begged to take it to bed with him last night! His favorite thing to do is to put one of the animals in the back of the truck and drive it to the other side of the zoo.

That said, I am disappointed with the moving parts. For example, the seal does not whiz down the slide, but tumbles off his platform to the ground. My son could care less about such things, though.

Overall this is a great toy for imaginative play and must-have for your Little People collection. ... Read more

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Cool
I got this as a shower gift and my son loves it. I have it hanging over his changing pad, and we change it from the sun to the moon at night and back in the morning. He's 4 months old now and he loves to coo and squeal at it. And he gets really excited when he can grab it and put it in his mouth! Yummy.

Favorite toy!
This is the BEST toy!!! My son has loved it from day 1! He's now 11 months and I still keep it in the car and use it for the stroller - he never tires of it! I now buy it for everyone I know expecting a baby! Great toy! The only problem was the squeaker in the green circle stopped squeaking.... but, my son still loves it! I highly, highly, highly recommend it!

just echoing: great toy but...
We keep Celeste exclusively in the car as a travel friend. The only problem is that for some reason the green arm's squeaker stopped making noise after only a few weeks; I'm not sure why. Otherwise it's still a hit. The stretchy arms are great to hang from the car seat handle b/c their motion kept Baby's attention. Unfortunately he's now in the bigger seat w/o a handle, but he still loves having Celeste as his car toy.

The color will catch your babies attention
My daughter has loved this toy from day 1. I attatch it to her changing table, car seat, stroller. She loves the bright yellow color and all of the dangling toys that make sounds and have different textures. She is now 5 months and still loves this toy. Plus when you flip it over onto the other side it turns into a moon and stars. She goes crazy for this toy

She loves it!
I don't have anything else to say. My baby loves it and that's that! ... Read more

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Fun for twins, but there is one problem...
My 11 month old twins have enjoyed their swing together since they were about 7 months old. They do grab at each other's hats and hair, but if I give them each something to hold, it solves that problem. My neighbor tried to put her almost two year old in the swing and the seat belt would not fit around her waist. This will only work for this season, I guess...

Just make drain holes and there's no problem
As a mommy of many kids an owner of a daycare, I need as much help as I can get. This works great! I can have two of the triplets in one, and my youngest and another one of the triplets in the other! There is a problem with draining, but all you have to do is drill drain holes in it (I know its hard to drill in such a nice swing, but its a necessity) and you're set.

About the straps- I ended up getting creative and making straps for the seats.

Close range!!
I have this swing in my yard. My 14 month old son and 10 month old nephew use it together. This swing will not get much more use after this, since it is VERY short and the kids are leg to leg (kicking eachother and whatnot). They can reach one another and they pull the hair out of one anothers head, LOL! Another thing I did not like was the straps. They are around the legs not the waist, therefore, my 14 month old son arches his back and can actually stand up wearing the straps. DANGEROUS! It is a cute design but needs improvement.

not ment for long legged kids
The old style of this product is SO much nicer!!!! This one has a floor in and if the kids are long legged they do not fit! (unless they want to have their chin to their knees.) It is also a very short lived product because of this aswell. Please bring back the old style ..... it is so much better but only older daycare providers have them.... and they don't want to give them up, as they know what a great thing they have. I would not suggest this to anyone; short life product for the money.

Very Nice Twin Swing
I have a set of 9 month old twin boys who absolutely love this swing. They sit facing each other and have a blast "talking" to one another. It's nice for a mom of twins and another child to be able to push all three kids at one time. (The boys in the caterpillar and my daughter in her own swing.) I would definately recommend this toy to any parent who has more than one small child. ... Read more