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misunderstood toy; great when you follow the directions
It is funny to see one parent saying that her 1 year old's feet can't touch the "petals" (smirk) when the intended age is 18 months and up. Another funny thing is to see how many parents say the "parental" handle doesn't lock in place--I got news for you it does!! All you have to do is put the yellow pin which locks the handle in place in "rocker" mode behind the handle when it is in "parent" mode. Our two year old loves this and enjoys rocking, riding, and pushing the parent handle. He hasn't quite caught on using the pedals because his feet get in the way but hey, that's what two year olds do. :) I see this as a long term learning toy to help our son transition to a bike later on. It was a very smart purchase. Lots of stores have them to try out--go decide for yourself.

great toy
i just bought this for my 2 year old daughter and she loves it. wherever we go this toy has to come. It has a place for little ones who are not quite big enough to ride on there own to put there feet up while mommy pushes them around, and while we are at home she loves the rocker. This is a great toy.

Great for Grandma's House as they will get years of use
We have three of these as each of my boys received one for their first birthday and I think they are great. The only problem is I wish they were all at the same house - two are by their Grandparents 3000 miles away while my three fight over the one we have at home. Makes we want to go buy one or two more. My six year old still loves to ride it even though he has moved onto a big boy bike because he can really zoom around the corners without getting nervous. The little foot rest doesn't do much but not a huge problem. Found that it worked best in the rocking mode when off the carpet. The handle is great as not only am I able to push them but they push each other. It really manuvers well. My almost 2 year old tries to pedal it but is not quite big enough so he just zooms around with foot power. All in all a great toy that after 5 years of constant use shows no signs of "decay" - how many toys can you say that about?

Fun fo Less the Price
I wanted to buy my daugther a more expensive Trike, but my husband I could not see paying over 80 dollars for a Trike she would outgrow. So we bought this trike and boy I'm glad we did. Our daughter likes the fact there is a foot rest since she is too young to petal and we love the stearing rod even though it is some times tough to use....but I'm still getting use to it. We also like the fact if we have another child it can turn into a rocker. Plus it is very durable. We have rolled it in grass, concrete, sand, etc... and the wheels are in like new condition along with all the other parts. Very Happy with this product!

WONDERFUL FIRST TRIKE!!!
We never used this as a rocker, my son, now almost 2 got this last Xmas, and LOVES it! Only downfall, my son zooms around the carport on it, and it tips frequently, so just be close to catch if it falls~ A great first trike~ ... Read more

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Love this!!
my daughter rec'd this as a present when she turned one. She is now 14 mnths and is still enthraalled with it. it is a very sturdy toy and has great educational value. I would definitely recommend this toy.

Doesn't hold attention
My twins got this when they were 18 months and loved it the first day then got bored. They are 2 now and still won't sit and play with it. I'll try it again in a few months to see if it will hold their attention and help with their ABC's.

Boring toy
My 2 year old daughter played with this toy exactly 5 minutes and has not picked it up since. It was a Christmas gift and I almost returned it and I wish I had. She would much rather use her imagination or sing the alphabet than use this. It has no learning value except repetition.

Can't leave the house without it!
My son is now 16 months old, but he received this toy as a gift a couple of months before his first birthday and he plays with it all of the time. When he's fussy in the car and won't get in the carseat, I hand him the radio and he sits right down and plays. It's been dropped in the van countless times and is still working fine. I also received the Leap Frog Alphabet Pal (catepillar) and we keep it in the house (which is also a 5-star toy) and the radio is kept in the car. We also have a "Melissa and Doug" alphabet board; with all of these educational toys, he's already learning his letters. He picks up the 'P' and says 'pa' and picks up the 'D' and says 'doggy.

Excellent Educational toy!
After reading the reviews I had to purchase this for my year old son. Not only does it withstand the 5 foot throw, 2 foot drop, and the walking on all that happen daily.. it is a great learning toy and I do not regret the pruchase. I highly recommend this to everyone. On another note.. it has been on every day since receiving it and on the same batteries...I wish more electronic products would be this reliable! ... Read more

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I was not sure about the tryke when I bought it. I acctually
I was not sure about the tryke when I bought it. I acctually went for the look. This trike is so cute and so girly that I took my chances. My Husband put it together in no time. Our first ride was at the zoo. I was told that bykes were not aloud in the park, but my daughter, only 2 years 8 months, could not ride it yet. I told them that it was a stroll-cycle.
A little bit hard to manage as a stroller, specially on the curves.
My dauther's first ride was very exciting, she felt so proud of her new trike. We got a lot, I mean a lot of people's attention and compliments. I acutually think my Daughter makes the trike look incredible. HE HE..
If I was selling this trike, i would be making nice money. Many asked where I had bought it.
She loves her trike, it's a great excercise even tough she still does not push hard enough on the pedals, it's good for coordination. The canopi is cute and very helpfull. She does not seem to get tired on the seat. The pouch hanging in front it's great, she is a lot in to collecting whatever "treasure" .If I did not have a minivan, it would be hard to transport it. I don't really know how durable this trike is, since is practicaly new, but so far so good. I hope this was helpfull.

The Cadilac of trikes
My daughter (2) loves this bike!!!! It's a great training bike and it's nice to take on long walks. It really makes her feel in control, yet when she gets tired I don't have to carry it home. It has the convenience of a stroller and it teaches her to ride on her own. The seat is cushy and the seat belt eases my worries about her falling off since she can't touch the ground yet. Great way to teach advanced gross motor skills (pedaling) at a young age!

LOTS OF FUN
My daughter loves her new bike. She just turned 1. This was the best gift she received for her birthday. She does not want to get off it. We take it to the park and to the mall! We push her all over the yard too.
This is a must have for little girls!

Great Bike!
This Bike is great! I have 3 children who love to go on bike rides. My youngest, at 2 1/2, could not keep up and hated sitting in her stroller. This bike allows us to keep up with the older kids. She loves it and I'm constantly getting compliments on it. It is well worth the money.

Great Trike!
We bought this for our daughter after she saw it in the store and was riding it. It is great, the seat is awesome with the seatbelt, she loves to put it on herself! And being that she is younger (15 months), the foot rests are great too. I also like the fact that when she is old enough to pedal it herself, the handle (which is comfortable and at the right height) can come off. She loves the color and the pretty pictures on it, and adores the sparkly streamers! We cannot wait until she figures out the bell...

This is definately something that I got for her that I feel was worth the money that we spent. I agree with the other review, the instructions for assembly are a little difficult to understand. I basically threw them aside and figured it out myself, was easier than trying to understand the directions.

This is a great product, I would recommend it to anyone looking for an alternative for the back breaking non-handled trike! ... Read more

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What a Great Bed
I bought this bed because they didnt have the train toddler bed which i prefer. It was a nightmare to put together and if you dont do it right the screws do not seem long enough. It took me 6 tries to secure the screws. i had to smush it together and screw it in at the same time. It holds my weight jumping on it. so im completely satisfied with safety. my son loves the red light and he likes jumping on it. we are still adjusting to him having a bed. its not to big that it looks horrible in his room...
io can definitely see where you would have problems putting it together and not having long enough screws. You might need a drill to get the little decorations on the side to go on though.

I also had big problems with this bed's construction
Like the previous reviewer. I noted that the screws that were supplied to hold the frame of the bed together were not nearly long enough to secure it. In fact, they did not even penetrate the plastic, and when we lifted the side wall it completely fell apart. I wonder if there was an incorrect shipment. We even used a power drill. The bed is adorable, however, and I am hoping that with some new screws it can be made safe. If not, we will be returning it.

A mom
I think this is a great bed!! When my son was old enough to move into a toddler bed this was the best choise. He never complained about getting into his bed - now 2 years later he still loves it and as much as he did when we first got it. I dont know how I am going to get him to move into a bigger bed when the time is ready. This bed is VERY durable, and I have never had any problems. The light is perfect because if my son gets scared at night he turns the light on without getting out of bed. I reccomend this product to every parent who does not want to spend a lot of money, but wants their child to remember there first bed when they get older!

Not so safe
I purchased this bed last December as a Christmas present for my 2 year old son. He loves to play in it but still prefers to sleep in his crib. Yesterday while playing in it, the bed completely fell apart and when I attempted to put it back together I realized that the necessary screws that hold the bed together weren't even long enough to attach the bed properly. I am extremely disappointed in this product and I have e-mailed Step2 and am waiting for a response. Parents be careful, and make sure if you do already own this bed that everything fits correctly. I thought my bed did, luckily my son was unharmed.

Great bed!!!
My son absolutely adores this bed, especially the little red light on top! We initially had problems with the light going through too many batteries, but I e-mailed the company (Step2) and they immediately sent me a new one at no charge, no questions asked. This is a great little bed. Safe, durable, cute - I really recommend it. My little boy is pretty spirited, and I have all the confidence in the world that this bed can handle anything he can dish out! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Get ready to learn shapes, colors, numbers, letters, face parts, animal sounds, and more with Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the rest of the Sesame Street gang! This Sing & Teach Table features tons of buttons and other interactive gadgets that prompt fun lessons for babies and toddlers, all in the wacky, weird voices of the Muppets. (Presumably, tots are familiar enough with the characters to understand all the squeals and growls.) The semi-circular shaped plastic table stands 12 inches high, not counting the waggling Elmo head that presides over the action. Children sit or stand at the table, lifting the Cookie Monster head to learn about "open" and "closed," spinning a drum for the alphabet song, or picking up a cell phone to hear The Count soliloquize about numbers. Bright, cheerful, and noisy--just what the toddler ordered! --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

Editorial Review

Dora the Explorer, "Nick Jr.'s" doe-eyed, Mexican sojourner, converses in Spanish and English as a doll as naturally as a cartoon. From simple, one-word translations to the "Happy Song," Dora speaks and sings using over 30, clearly pronounced, easy-to-learn words. She interacts with four included friends--a star, baby bird, butterfly and frog--who respond with movement, light and sound (via microchips) when placed in her right hand. Dora's body is designed to sit rather than stand (she has a very flat bum and solid posture), so she's actually built to be conversational. Just position her on the edge of a chair and the fun begins. If kids still need something to coddle, Dora has pliable extremities, and her pretty, brown hair can be combed. Her clothes, however, are not removable. Required: 4 "AA" batteries.--Diane Beall ... Read more

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at least it's fun
The toy is fun for my three year old; however, we have had a terrible time keeping track of Dora's "friends" which is the reason I rated durability rather low. When you place the "friend" in Dora's hand, there is no locking mechanism; so as my little girl is running around the house -as children do- with her Dora doll, Dora's "friends" are flying at my 4 month old's head. No injuries to report thus far, though. Also, we have already lost (and found) two of Dora's "friends". If I had one suggestion to make it would be to include Backpack with the doll, making Backpack fully functional so that the "friends" can live there when not in use. I have also been disappointed with Dora's phrases. Apparently, she is to say 30 interactive phrases and in the entire time my daughter has had her Dora doll, I've only heard a total of 8 phrases, which is my justification for rating Dora's educational value low as well.

Cute Toy
My 2 year old received this as a gift. Six months later she still plays with it frequently. She even calls many of the characters by the Spanish names. Although she hasn't quite gotten into the games, she still enjoys the song. This is a must for any Dora fan.

Great educational toy
This is a great educational toy. It is fun and easy to use for children. My daughter loves it. She received the toy for her first birthday and has been enjoying it. I'm so glad I purchased the toy for her.

Not very impressed
I bought this Dora the Explorer Doll for my 2 year old. Within the first week it was grinding and not recognizing which character was what. Not very durable!

EXCITING!
This toy is very educational. Especially if you want your child to learn two languages:English and Spanish. I say it's a 5 star toy! ... Read more

Teacher Review

Toddlers love to hear their favorite nursery rhyme songs, and of coursethey love anything with sound effects and flashing lights. This electronicmusical toy is 45 inches long and 11 inches wide, with a large, one-octavekeyboard sporting a plastic handprint on each key and a red button above thatflashes when the key is played. The keyboard can be played in five differenttones: piano, bells, doggie barks, kitty meows, or birdie tweets, and in severalmodes: complete songs, free-play mode, or preprogrammed mode. The preprogrammedmode is an interesting feature that will help preschoolers (or their parents)learn to play the eight familiar songs. The tiny red light flashes, you playthat handprint, and follow along until--hey, you're making music! The musicalmat has a wipe-clean plastic surface, and it requires two AA batteries (notincluded). --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian ... Read more

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good fun
My daughters(4year old, 2year old and 9 mos) love this toy. The keys are a little hard to hit but they seem to really enjoy it. The baby enjoys trying to play it but likes watching her sisters play it more.

A good example of a young child's keyboard
This is pretty good. It is one of those plastic - roll out type keyboard, which allows it to be both a very big toy and easily stored at the same time. The sounds are not brilliant, and as I assume they must have used samples this cuold easily have been improved (the quack only just sounds like a quack for example). The keyboard could also have been made better by including two octaves, and some black notes. If the makers want us to treat these toys as educational, then they must assume that they are a prelude to a child working with a piano type keyboard, so some sharps and flats would help. These two niggles aside, this is a fun item, and very easy for little ones to use.

GREAT FOR PRESCHOOLERS!
THIS PIANO IS EXCELLENT FOR LITTLE HANDS TO PRACTICE ON AND FOR LITTLE EARS TO LISTEN TO. MY 2 LITTLE GIRLS (17 MONTH OLD AND 4 YEAR OLD) LOVE IT. I ALSO TEACH MUSIC TO A GROUP OF 3-5 YEAR OLDS AND THEY REALLY ENJOY PLAYING IT. VERY EASY FOR THEM TO OPERATE AND GREAT FOR FAMILIARIZING THEM WITH MUSICAL SCALE AND DIFFERENT SOUNDS.

Not what I expected
This is not really a practical toy. My son gets discouraged, because you have to press on the keys really hard and in order to follow the music you have to be rough. It's like playing musical chairs with 5 bullies and a moving floor.

not worth the price
i bought this for my 2 year old son. the sounds are tinny and overly loud. and it's confusing to use for any child under age 3. he only played with it for about 15 minutes, then that was it. so not worth the...price tag in my opinion. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Babies will get a real physical and mental workout with this play gym. It's pretty much like all of the other models out there, but its stand-out is its versatility and diversity of features for infants at all stages. A kicking gym for infants is made of attractive objects than spin, light up, and make sounds with each tiny foot-fall. A Ferris wheel loaded with colorful balls spins overhead to create additional interest. Babies who can sit up can spin the Ferris wheel themselves, and watch it release the five balls down a tunneled ramp and out the side of the gym. This in turn sets off music and lights as the balls zip past noisy, spinning obstacles. It's not just fun and games, though: the activities are designed to develop motor skills, cognitive learning, and stimulation of the senses.Diane Beall ... Read more

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Pretty good toy!
I just bought this toy 3 days ago. It wasn't very hard to assemble! I had no problem, and I'm a women. LOL! And once it was up, I put my 3 month old daughter under it. And she loved it, she started to kick her legs and arms everywhere. She can't reach the toys, but she has figured that she can kick those toys with her feet and get them moving too. THis toy I bought works great, no problems what so ever. Yes the music is annoying, and the toy does go back when she kicks, but I push it right back towards her. I don't leave her alone, and I don't leave her there for a long time either. 5 to 10 min. the most. This toy isn't a replacement for me. I bought it to stimulate her for a little while. So she can see something new. I'm sure once she's able to sit up, she'll enjoy this toy even more. Just try it!

Good but not great
I just bought this toy for my 3 1/2 month old and she does like it. She will play on it for as long as I would expect of a 3 month old. SHe loves kicking the hanging toys. I do not like the first setting-the one you are supposed to use when kicking. The music goes on and on and on...and I don't think it allows the baby to understand that its his or her thats setting it off. I keep it on the second setting, where the music goes off for maybe 10-15 seconds. Its less annoying and she has more fun with it. She gets really excited when there is no music/lights and kicks more in order to get it to play.<br /> I do recommend this toy, especially if your baby is a kicker! But I understadn the complaints about the music. Just use the second setting and it works great

We Like It!
My 7 year old bought this for his new sister (2 1/2) months old) My newborn loves it and my older son loves to play along side. It's colorful lights and fun music keep them both entertained. Most newborns attention spans are short and they get tired of almost ANYTHING after about 20-30 minutes. This is a great first toy for baby, especially if you put them in a bouncer in front of it so that they can kick start by hitting the lower toys with their feet!

A Great Buy!!
I have a two month old son and he loves this toy. He will lay down and watch it for close to 30 minutes! At first he wasn't very interested, but I think that is because he couldn't see very well as is true for all newborns. The music is different, but we have gotten used to it and our son seems to like it. It is bright and colorful which I am sure makes it fun to look at. I am thankful we got this as a gift!

Pretty good toy
I bought this looking for a toy that would keep my son's attention. He's 1 month old and this toy works like a charm. Its easy for him to kick start it. The lights and music make his eyes light up. Basically, he loves it. It keeps him busy while he's awake and bored, which is his most difficult time.



Negative - On/Off switch is the middle setting, I can never turn it off on the first try. Usually attempted one-handed with baby in other hand.

Negative - Alot of screws to screw in.



Other than those, I recommend this toy. ... Read more

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Great sandbox
I love this sandbox. We had bought the turtle one a few years ago and for 1 child it was fine. Now we have another and the two of them together in the little box is a nightmare! So I bought this one (biggest one I could find) and I liked it immediately since it was no longer an eye sore from the street. It blends right in with the yard instead of being this huge green lump sticking out like a sore thumb. They both fit in this one & have room to move around so it has cut the fighting in half (well maybe more like 40%). It can hold more toys and is deep enough to bury every one of the Justice League. I highly recommend this to anyone that has more than 1 child.

Great buy! Plenty of room.
I recently bought this sandbox for my 3 year old daughter and she loves it. There is plenty of room for all her toys and she plays in it for hours. It is very durable, and leak proof. It stormed badly a few days ago and not one drop leaked through. I also love how it blends nicely next to the house, so it doesn't stick out like a red ladybug or green turtle would. There is room for about three toddlers to play in this sandbox, although she loves to take up all the room and build a sand city. I highly recommend this sandbox for anyone who has an older toddler who will not want to buy a bigger sandbox at a later date. It is worth the few extra dollars.

Best Sandbox in the World
My son got this for his 1st birthday this year and we just love it. Altough he still has no concept that the sand is to stay in the sandbox, he just loves it. It is really big and looks nice in the backyard. I am not fond of the turtle or ladybug sandbox in my backyard and this one is great. It also doubles has a flower planter when the sand days are gone. It is also nice that it comes with a lid to keep bugs and rain out. It is just one giant great sandbox. A+++++++++ Step2 for making a great looking sandbox!

Purchased recently for my home daycare
I just bought this sandbox a couple of weeks ago. There are kids ages 2-9 at my daycare and every single one of them love to play in this sandbox. I have 300 lbs of sand in it plus a ton of sand toys. The curved lid holds it all in and keeps the water and animals out. The older kids have even played hide and seek inside it, so there's lots of room under that lid!

I got this sandbox because it was the biggest plastic one I found. There is plenty of room for 3 or 4 2-4 yr olds to sit inside and play, but usually all of the kids sit around the outside. They don't like to get sand in their shoes!

Overall this is a great sandbox! And if it can withstand a daycare full of kids 'abusing' it, I'd say it's pretty tough!

My daughter loves to play in her sandbox!
My daughter is 21 months old. Her grandparents purchased her the matching playhouse along with this sandbox. The sandbox I had seen in the store and liked right away. It is very roomy. I did not like the idea of a "crab" in my backyard so this was very appealing. My daughter has so much fun playing in this sandbox. We purchased a few inexpensive sand toys for her and now she would spend hours playing outside if we let her. ... Read more

Editorial Review

If you cross a red car with a plastic boat and combine the result withone of those big Victorian baby carriages, you get this entirely novel mode oftot transportation. This little car--32 inches long by 18 inches wide, andriding on 7-inch plastic wheels--has an integral plastic seat 9 inches off theground and can be powered by two little feet through the hole in the floor.Alternatively, raise the bandshell-style yellow nylon hood and push yourpreschooler around using the 38-inch-high metal handle that sticks up frombehind. The "cockpit" is fully equipped with steering wheel, beeping "horn," anignition key that turns, a gear shift, and various battery-powered soundeffects. Adult assembly is required. --Richard Farr ... Read more

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Love!
My daughter got this on her 1st. birthday.
We both love it, and we get alot of attention and smiles as we walk around the neighborhood.
It steers nicely, like the canopy on the sunny days.
Nice buy, you'll get a big, "WWWWOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!"

Seatbelt suggestion.......
My son received this car as a first birthday present from his grandparents. It's adorable, and is a great alternative to the traditional Cozy Coupe, which is a little too big for younger toddlers. He loves the sounds, the steering wheel, and likes to pull the canopy top up. The car is narrow enough to drive all over our small ranch home -- it goes through doorways and our baby gate very well. As a taller mommy, I appreciated that the handle on the back can be height adjusted (three or four height settings, I'm not sure which)-- it makes pushing the toy much easier when you don't have to hunch over to do it!
The only concern I have about this car is the lack of a seatbelt. My son attempted to stand up and nearly fell out of the car (thankfully on carpet). Before I dared take him outside in the car, I knew that something had to be done to secure him into the seat. Not wanting to damage the toy too severely, I surfed the Little Tikes website for some kind of replacement seat belt that I could adapt for use with this toy. There is a replacement belt for the "toddler high back swing" available for just a few dollars. After a trip to Toys R Us to confirm that the belt could actually work on the Cozy Convertible, I order the belt (and a spare). I drilled two small slats on either side of the seat, carefully removed the uneven edges with a utility knife, and PRESTO! installed the seat belt. Because the belt is the type that doesn't have to loop all of the way around the back, it was very easy to install, and it looks just like it was always meant to be there. (The advantage of buying the Little Tikes belt is that it's yellow and blue, just like the trim on the car). I probably won't remove the belt later...maybe we can use it as a seat belt safety lesson ("Don't ride in the car unless your belt is fastened").
My son can now enjoy his "car rides" and mommy can enjoy them too, now that I know my little daredevil is securely fastened. Overall, this is a great toy for little ones.

MUST BE SOMETHING BETTER?!!!
We purchased the convertable car for our 2 year old and decided to put it together a little earlier than his upcomming birthday. Good for us! The first wheel we inserted was defective (was not able to secure to toy). The car wobbled as it moved. No seatbelt was another surprise. The plastic wheels are noisy, and damaged imediatly after riding over rocks (the rocks stick to the plastic; making for a much shorter life of the tire) The cute convertable shield is a HUGE blind spot for parents pushing the car. Dangerous. Should be a plastic mirror in the front for better safety. So many improvements are needed for this. Too bad. It was a cute looking little car. We're returning it for a rubber-wheeled wagon.

Missing a seat belt
I recently purchased a Deluxe Cozy Convertible™ Car for my son and was surprised to find it did not have a seat belt. I didn't think this would be a big issue because he seemed to love it and all of the bells and whistles kept him busy. He loved it and so did all of the neighborhood kids. During our fourth walk, he started fussing. The top was up so I couldn't see him. Before I could look in to check him, I ran over the yellow bottom of the car. He was gripping the inside with his hands and feet. His butt was on the sidewalk. I can't imagine what could have happened if he wasn't hanging on for dear life. I don't know if the bottom was in right at the start of our walk, but a seat belt probably would have helped. Since our accident, I have tied a rope from one side to the other in the car and he still loves to ride in it. It is a good toy. It just needs a seat belt. He is also at the stage where he tries to climb out if he sits still for too long. If this has happened to anyone else, please e-mail Little Tikes. Honestly, this would be a perfect car if it had a seat belt.

Baby loves it--but needs a seatbelt!
My 13 1/2 month old received this for his 1st birthday abd absolutely loves being pushed around in it. The car is absolutely adorable, it is quite durable as I have taken it several times on a 3-mile walk with the baby and he has a constant smile being driven around in it.

My only concern about the vehicle is that it does not have a seat belt thus sometimes the baby leans over to touch the wheels of the car when in motion which can make any parent nervous, thus you have to stop until he sits back up, etc. ... Read more

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Nice picture making for an easier puzzle
My 2 year old daughter has this puzzle and thinks its wonderful.

Unlike many puzzles, with just one character on it, the picture is brilliant having lots of different trains, etc on it. It is easy to fit togehter, with parts of a different character or scene on every piece. She can easily put Thomas, the sheds, Harold, etc together thus eventually making the whole puzzle.

This is by far her favourite puzzle. For one, it's Thomas! And for 2, it's well-made and 'easy' to work out how to put together.

Most Beloved Toy
My son who just turned 4 years old in December received this for Christmas. I'm amazed at the beauty and durability of the pieces. He put it together about three times (with help) the first time we opened it! I never seen him so excited about a toy and to my greater surprise--a puzzle! Each time he placed a new piece in (sometimes with my assistance and sometimes not), he'd ask me to turn around and then ask me to look. When I looked I praised him for his accomplishment and he squealed with excitement. He literally jumped up and down almost after each piece was placed! He told me this was his favorite gift for Christmas and believe me he had quite a few more that were more expensive. I'll be buying more Thomas puzzles from this company in the near future as I'm very impressed.

Easy enough for young kids to solve by themselves
My son and I have been doing puzzles together since he was two, but most of the puzzles that claim to be for kids are too complicated or have pieces that are a little too small for him to work with; so he usually "helps" me by talking with me as I do the puzzle and occasionally placing a piece. He likes this big Thomas puzzle because, at age 4, he can do it all by himself. The pieces are big, which not only makes it easier to grasp and manipulate, but easier to comprehend the shape and the picture pattern as well. Of course, he likes that it is Thomas, and he even likes the "cool" box it comes in.

So this puzzle has a lot of replay value, because whenever we start a puzzle session, he will eventually move to this one to show mommy and me that he can do it all by himself, and that makes him feel good.

Big, bright puzzle
My son has enjoyed this puzzle since he was 3! It features a bright picture of his favorite engines. The pieces are large and easy to handle- perfect for a younger child who loves puzzles. It has been great for spacial learning. My son would put this together, again and again. He is almost 5 now and still plays with this. The pieces have lasted for almost 2 years and still look new! (They are a heavy cardboard.) ... Read more

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Great Ride-On Toy Tractor!!!
My husband and I purchased this tractor for our 2 year old son. He loves it, it keeps him busy for hours driving it all around our house. It was very easy for him to learn how to drive it when he first got it. Now its all he wants to do is go outside to ride his tractor!

angry 3 year old
We purchase the john deer power pull for our 3 yr old son 2 months ago, and he has only been able to ride it maybe 1 month, we have already exchanged the product once and it is not running again! how disappointing for our son who loved this at first and now says "I am angry my tractor doesn't work AGAIN" when calling the company for parts it usually is an automatic 20 to 30 min. wait to talk and they wouldn't resolve an exchange so we went back to were we bought the product I do not recommend this product because all the problems (fenders, wiring harness shifter, 2 pins, weight on front, wheel, and same is happening to 2nd one) and this is all riding on an acre of level ground.

One tough little tractor
We bought this for our 30 month old daugher about a month ago at Walmart. This tractor is smaller than some of the other ride on toys and my daughter fits it really well.

Assembly was straightforward. The decals are nicely done and it's worth taking the time to get them right.

I purchased a spare battery with the tractor thinking that the batteries running down would be a problem. It turns out the spare battery is much larger than the one that comes in the tractor (12Ah vs 8Ah) and I suspect is sized for the JD Gator ride on. Fortunately, the battery compartment is designed to accomodate either battery. The battery life with the large battery is great. She rides the tractor every day all over our farm, picking up sticks from the yard, following the dog, helping her mom move gravel, picking up stones in the garden, hauling strawberries up to the house, towing picnic lunches back to the hilltop, joyriding, etc. and the battery has never run down. We do put it on the charger every night. We have never used the smaller battery so I don't know how that would do. I saw in one review that it was difficult to access the battery for charging. There is a screw to hold down the battery cover but it also has plastic catches on it. I just leave the screw out and no problems.

Traction was an issue initially. We live on 25 acres of rolling hills and much of it is meadow which is much rougher than yard. The tractor initially got stuck too easy. I added traction by pop riveting "cleats" I cut from an old mudflap onto the rear tires. It is now unstoppable. If you do something like this be aware that the increased traction adds to the risk of injury and makes it even more important that the child is properly supervised.

The trailer became difficult to unhook as the catch on the plastic pin had become deformed. I made up a proper drawpin out of an old cap screw which took care of that. We also added a bicycle safety flag so the tractor is easier to see.

Low gear is perfect for tractor work. High gear is very fast. We walk around the back every night and our daughter drives the tractor. We probably walk for a mile or two. There are a couple of big hills, some rough ground and muddy puddles to cross. The only times it now gets stuck is when she tries to head off through the hay, which is several feet tall (hence the safety flag). She likes to use high gear but it's too fast for us to easily keep up with her. The trailer is used all the time. She is always finding things to put in the trailer be it toys, wild flowers, stones from the trail, even a turtle once.

Our daughter used to ride with me all the time on the big tractors. Now she always wants to take the little tractor. I'm very impressed how well it is made and how well it has worked out. Great toy!

The fun doesnt last
I have triplet boys who just turned 3 and they EACH got one of these tractors for their bday. I also purchased 3 extra batteries. the day they got them the trailer pins broke. in less than a week 2 of them wouldnt work-the company sent me new switches and then another stopped working so I had to call for another switch-then one of the wheels on 1 stopped working so they are sending me a gear box. when calling the company hold times are long but they are willing to send me new parts-these toys are not even 3 weeks old yet and why should I need to fix them so much-try explaining this to a 3 year old who just wants to ride his tractor! I would really like to send all three back and get something that will work all the time instead of 1/2 the time but am not sure just how to go about it at this stage of the game. Unless you dont mind waiting for new parts and fixing the tractor almost all the time-keeping shopping for something else! It's too bad because they are fun for the kids and very cute too!

Much fun while it last
GOT THE TRACTOR FOR MY 21 MONTH OLD, HE LOVES IT. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT HE IS NOT ON IT. TOOK AN HOUR TO PUT TOGETHER. AFTER ONE MONTH THE REVERSE DOES NOT WORK, THE TRAILER PIN IS WORN SO THE TRAILER FALLS OFF AND THE TRAILER LATCH IN THE BACK DOESN'T STAY CLOSED. BOTHERS ME BECAUSE OF COST BUT DOESN'T BOTHER THE LITTLE ONE. TRACTION IS GOOD ON GRASS AND THE BATTERY LAST ALL DAY, THAT'S GETTING ON AND OFF. RECOMMENDED BECAUSE IT'S SO DARN CUTE TO SEE HIM ALONG SIDE HIS DAD WHILE DADDY CUTS THE GRASS WITH HIS JOHN DEERE. ... Read more

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wow!
I love this toy!! My son is only 8 weeks old and is not showing much interest in playing with the worm, but if I put the worm near his feet he loves to kick and kick adn kick!! It makes different noises each time he kicks! He loves listening to the music, but you have to have it near his head.

An Everyday Fabulous Toy
This inchworm is exactly what my 5 mo little boy needed. It rattles, materials are colorful and bright, material makes crinkly noises... he loves it. He grabs for it and holds on tight, running his hands across the material to investigate its texture. The colors are bright and stimulating and its easy to carry around in the car and stroller. Love Lamaze products!

Of course like every 5 mo baby he enjoys gumming the worm and drooling on him, so the machine washability is a real plus!
A MUST HAVE FOR INFANTS! Makes a terrific gift!

my grandson loves this
I purchased this for my grandson Liam who was then just about 3 months old. I wasn't thrilled with it. It has the crinkles etc. but they're very quiet and the music never worked. In fairness to Lamaze though, this is the 1st toy I've purchased that I didn't think was great. Having said all this I also have to say that this has been Liam's best friend from day one. At 7 months old he still adores it and it has to go everywhere with him including when he goes to bed. It is rather large and very colorful and I suppose thats what attracts him. I guess I bought it for him so the most important thing is that he's pleased with it.He is so I would purchase it again, he's the expert on the baby toys.

where's the music??
My husband bought this for our newborn and after much dubiousness I have to admit, it's one of the best things he's ever bought for our daughter. It's her favourite toy of all, from day one until even now at 5 mths. But and this is a huge BUT. The music died after only ONE wash and the instructions says it is OKAY to machine wash the thing! I want my money back!
However, even with the lack of music, she loves to play with it, hugging it and stuff.After 2 more washes though, it's starting to sprout fluff and that's no good as she chews on it 24-7.

Fun, inexpensive toy for your baby
I bought this inchworm for my daughter when she was 4 months old. At first she stared at it and lightly touched the different textures but she has really warmed up to it in the past month.

The body is made up of different colored and textured fabric and in each one is a rattle, squeak toy or crinkly material. Along the body are knotted pieces of fabric for legs that make picking up the inchworm easy for a baby.

On the head of the inchworm if you press between its eye's it will play "rock a bye baby". The only complaint about that feature that I have is that it isnt very loud and you do have to press a little hard to activate it.

The back side of the inchworm can be used for measuring your little one's growth. It goes up to 24 inches and also has centimeter's.

I think this is a good toy that will keep your baby interested for many months to come. ... Read more

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great floatie
I bought this floatie earlier this summer for my 8 month old daughter. It was the only one I could find that was suggested for her age and had a built in shade. I don't have to worry about her head getting burned. She has had a lot of fun floating in the pool using the buggy. I was very happy to find that it is very sturdy, and it does help keep her out of the sun. I definitely recommend this floatie.

DONT GO TO THE BEACH WITHOUT THIS FLOAT
MY SON HAD A BLAST IN THE CAR AT THE BEACH. HE IS 11 MONTHS AND LOVE RIDING OVER THE WAVES. HE LOVES IT IN THE POOL AS WELL. HEY MOMS THE TOP OF THIS CAR HAS A ROOF FOR SUN PROTECTION. GREAT PRODUCT. LOVE IT!!!

Best Shaded baby boat
I tried every baby boat with a shade out there for our 10 month old as we live in sunny AZ. This was the best one I tried, and it's very cute. Although it could be easier to get him in and out, it isn't bad if you just tilt the canopy over to the side. I would suggest velcro on the BACK supports to alleviate this. (My friend has a bulldozer boat that has velcro in the FRONT and the baby plays with the velcro a lot.) The "spring float" allows him to sit too low in the water and he keeps putting his face in the water unless you hold him upright continuously. I think the spring float would be more appropriate for about 18 months rather than 9 months as it says (and my boy is not small!). The "adjustable shade float" is okay as a boat, but the shade is horrible. It doesn't really sit over the baby's head for shade and it is so floppy that doesn't stay nice and rounded like the picture shows, even if you overinflate it. We even took the "sun smart buggy" on vacation with us, and several people at the resort wanted to know where we got it.

Sun Smart Buggy
I think it is wrong that this item can only be sent to the US. Is there any way it can be posted to Perth Western Australia in Australia

Baby you can drive my car!
My son loves this toy. We bought it for him the summer he was almost 1 year old. Now he's close to 2 years old and still loves it. I like the shade. It makes taking him in and out a bit challenging, but it does block the sun well. Don't leave it in the hot sun too long though, ours got too hot and got a hole in it... but he loves it so much we're going to get another one. ... Read more

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Little People are great!
I bought this for my twins' first birthday. At first they really didn't know what to do with it. Now they love it and I find them fighting over it. They're really into opening and closing the doors and putting the animals (and any other toys within reach) in and dumping them out. They went through a phase of throwing their toys. I find this to be very durable and they have no problems opening it up on their own. My only complaint is that the door/ramp keeps falling off and they can't put it back on themselves. Otherwise this would have received five stars. We have Little People trucks that they also love, especially the garbage truck because of the noises. We plan on buying the farm for Christmas. I'm in my 30's and still love Little People. They've come a long way from the wooden toys that I had when I grew up!

MOTHER OF ONE BUSY LITTLE BOY
MY SON'S GODPARENTS BOUGHT THIS FOR MY SON WHEN HE WAS 6 MONTHS OLD. HE STARTED SHOWING A REAL INTEREST IN IT WHEN HE WAS ABOUT 10 MONTHS OLD. NOW THAT HE IS A YEAR OLD HE LOVES THE ANIMALS AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE AND TAKES THEM EVERYWHERE WITH HIM! HE STUDIES THE ANIMALS SO INTENTLY AND TRIES TO REPEAT AFTER ME WHEN I TELL HIM WHAT TYPE OF ANIMAL IT IS. THIS TOY IS HIS FAVORITE AND KEEPS HIM BUSY FOR HOURS! HE NEVER GETS BORED OF IT AND I FIND IT VERY EDUCATIONAL NOW THAT MY SON IS LEARNING TO TALK.

Very hard plastic
Love the toy - our 14 month old and 4-year-old girls fight over it constantly. Our only complaint is that the plastic is a little too hard - seeing that the animals are generally flying through the air at our heads. Maybe a protective bike helmet would be a good companion gift.

Skip fancy electronics!
My son turned one and we wanted to get him a special toy from his grampa. We started with the Leap Start Musical table and found that even though he loved it, the sensor went out after two days! I took it back and got the Little Touch Leap Pad which he was also interested in but when he couldn't press the sensors (not even I could do it very easily) he became disinterested.

Finally I read some more reviews and got him this much cheaper Noah's Ark set. He LOVED it!! He couldn't even wait for me to take it out of the package he was so excited!! Right now he loves to move the pieces around and put them in and out. He even notices if one of the animals is missing and gets it from across the room!

I am beginning to realize that all the lights and whistles of these new 'educational' toys may not be the best at stimulating young minds. Toys like 'Little People' seem to stimulate creativity and don't have any bounds to where their minds can take them on their learning adventure.

Who would have thought that sticking to the simple toys would bring so much excitement to a little todler!

I highly recommend this and any Little People toys!

My Grandson's favorite toy!
I babysit my 22 month old grandson 2 days a week so I try to have interesting toys for him to play with. This is a toy he plays with for hours and he keeps going back to throughout the day. He arranges the animals in different places each time he plays with this toy. Sometimes he brings the animals up the ramp, sometimes through the trap door on top, and he also likes placing the animals on the pegs on top as well. He gets so focused as he opens and closes the ark and arranges all his little people, you can just see his imagination running wild. The toy is well made and very user friendly for the child. His second favorite toy is the Fisher Price Little People Farm with Sounds. This is a great gift for your toddler. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Young children will get the hang of hanging with this cute swing from Little Tikes. Its blue plastic body sports sturdy yellow shoulder straps and a red T-bar to keep babies and toddlers safe; the T-bar can be removed for older kids. Parents should make sure not to hang the swing above concrete or another hard surface, and they should check that the support structure is secure. (The instructions don't specify how to attach the swing to the support.) The swing holds a maximum weight of 50 pounds. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

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Not Entirely Crazy About This One
We've had this swing for three years and it finally broke. I've been anticipating the break from day one. One of the locks on the bar finally snapped off. They're the hardest things to get open once your child is in the swing. Both of my kids loved it though. My major complaint is the straps that attach to the swingset. They were too long and no matter how many times we adjusted them, the swing always went crooked. Looking for a DIFFERENT swing now for my almost two year old son.

Great swing!
There were 4 swings at the store to choose from so it was a hard choice! I liked the buckles on this swing though. They are hard to undo but that makes me happy beacuse there is no way the baby can undo them. The t-strap is very secure and keeps our baby in tightly! He loves swinging in it!!I would recommend this to anyone!

A Great Swing
My daughter loves this swing! She's 18mos and prefers this to a different toddler swing we had bought for her. This buckles securely and there is no worry of them falling out. Our 2.5 mo old daughter will be using this swing as well. This is very durable; we have it on the swingset and it, of course, stays outside year round. No complaints.

Excellent Swing Compared to other swings
I picked this swing out for my 20 month old daughter. I loved the fact you didn't have any thing to fall down and pinch fingers like the swings with the t- bar that slides up on the ropes. Anna likes the fact that she can climb in the swing herself. I like that feature as well, it saves my back and arms from lifting. She even likes to buckle herself in. The buckles were tight at first but have loosen up some with use. Anna is much more comfortable in this swing than the giant bucket swing down at our park. She feels like a big girl getting in and out without Mom or Dad having to pick her up. She also likes to give her bear a ride buckled in of course.

My son's giggle swing
My son is 7 months old and we tried this at a Farm that sees many kids and they had this swing. That is a good sign, and it was holding up just great there.
It was his first swing ride and his just laughed and smiled with joy. I really love how you don't have to lift them WAY above your head to get them out. The t-bar just flips down out of the way. The straps are a little hard to press in to undo, but no big deal. I love how it leans back so he's very secure and safe in it. We are getting one for our house now. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The airport is a fascinating place to young children and it''s not hard to understand why: all those enormous airplanes, people coming and going, suitcases, and luggage carousels. It''s all pretty amazing. So kids are likely to love this fun airport set from Fisher-Price''s Little People collection. It sports an orange plane, helicopter, taxicab, windsock, control tower, radar dish, restaurant area, binocular stand, and more fun airport features. It''s compatible with all other Little People sets (and, frankly, it puts the ever-expanding Little People city on the map as a major metropolis). This would make a terrific present for any kid who has an actual airline trip ahead of them. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

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My Son Loves This Toy
My son has several little people toys, but this is his favorite and ours! I bought it used and it still works great! The helicopter is his favorite because it lights up and the rotor blades move! I also like it because it only has two big pieces to the airport itself which makes it easier to carry around.

Another wonderful "Little People" item!
My children have been playing with Little People for years. My youngest son got the airport for his birthday. He loves all the sounds the vehicles make when they are rolled or turned! The people are chunky for his little fingers. All the sounds are wonderful. The only complaint is that the runway is not connected to the rest of the track. Overall I would recommend this to anyone with a toddler. My older children love playing with him as well!

Great Toy!
We bought this toy for my son's 2nd birthday. He loves it! He uses the "road" for all his vehicles and trains. It is a great pretend-play toy. Very durable. Great quality.

A little help
I bought this toy for my 2 boys (both under 5 yrs) & they like it. I on the otherhand can not take the airport & car parking apart like I can with the city set. I am a disappointed in this. I even called Fisher Price & they didn't know how to take it apart. I recently went to Toys'R'Us & saw the same toy but with the Discovery video. I didn't get the video with the one I bought which is sad because both of my kids are into planes now.

Some Confusion??
From reading the prior reviews, I think there is some confusion surrounding exactly what this toy is and isn't. First off, it IS a Toys R us exclusive. It does NOT, however, have flashing runway lights or make sounds activated by the vehicles. I think the cause of confusion is that this new TRU version looks EXACTLY like the old Discovery Airport, but is not battery operated. I was not at all disappointed when I received this, though. From what I've read about Discovery Airport, parents constantly complained that the sounds never worked properly. (Perhaps the reason it was discontinued???) And Discovery Airport was very expensive; it was priced as high as [$$$] in the Fisher Price store! This new airport is certainly a less costly alternative. My only issue with the toy is that if it includes pilots for the planes, why not a driver for the taxi? ... Read more

Editorial Review

When it's time to go outside for a bit of fresh air and exercise, the Push Around Buggy from Step2 is ready to roll. Just slip baby in the generous molded seat, hook up the seat belt, grab the handle, and go! While you actually steer, baby can pretend to drive (and can even start the fun with a nifty ignition key). When there's an obstacle in the way or a friend passing by, baby can honk the horn. The buggy rolls smoothly and surely on four oversize poly wheels. A small trunk in the front can hold a few travel items. Both durable and fun, this sweet red and blue Push Around Buggy is a winner. The extra-long handle is removable and can be stored underneath the buggy. --N. Mered ... Read more

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The best gift we ever recieved
We recieved this car as a gift in 2000 for my daughters 1st birthday. This car is still one of her favorite things in the world. We use it to take walks around the neighborhood, and now my 11 month old fights with my 4 year old daughter to see who gets to ride in it. It is very durable and has withstood the beating from my three kids!!!!! I would highly recommend this toy for anyone with children.

Step2 a step ahead
I purchased the push around buggy for my grandson's first birthday. He loves it and we take it every where we go. It was easy to assemble and worth every penny. Complete satisfaction...

cute but doesn't turn
this is a great push buggy if it only turned....you can go straight forward and straight backwards, if you want to turn a corner you have to lift it. We exchanged ours for the Little Tikes version and we (mommy and daddy- the pushers, and baby) all love it.

Better than a Stroller!!!!!
We bought this car for our little grandson at 10 months old as he loves to be outside and we walk him to the park each day and see the ducks at the lake. He loves this car and gets all excited and says vroom, vroom when we open the garage as he knows he is getting into his car! He makes his own car sounds all the way to the park and just loves it! We also take it to the Mall and he is so happy riding in it that it makes shopping so much nicer! Even Mommy & Daddy borrow it to go shopping in now as he is so happy in it. We also bring it inside to play with and he loves opening the trunk and putting little things in and taking them out and he pushes it around. This has been the best toy we have purchsed for him and he will be 1 yr old next week and this is still a big hit with him and fun to push him around in! We recommend this toy to everyone. It is fun, safe and very durable!

GREAT!
My son got this when he was 10 months old. He loved it then and 12 months later he still loves it. He likes to turn the wheel and beep the horn. I have a bad back and this push along is great. The handle is at a great height. The hood is a great place to put a snack or cup for longer walks. It is very durable. He have used it almost everyday and have had no problems. I know that it comes in pink for girls! ... Read more