Editorial Review

Baby Tad is a wonderful interactive toy that makes early learning fun andeasy. Baby Tad (short for tadpole) helps your preschooler learn shapes, colors, activities,and songs. When your little one presses a colored light-up button, Tad identifies the colorand shape indicated on the button. With his cheerful demeanor and infectious laugh, Tadoffers support and encouragement and will quickly become a close and trusted friend.Besides various greetings,a squeeze of Tad's hand brings forth favorite children's songs, sung in a squeaky, high-pitched voice. --Alison Golder ... Read more

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better then expected
My 2 year old daughter got this last Christmas. My first thought was she was to old for it,I was wrong. She plays with Tad, regularly and is now 3. She love to sing to the songs. I love that it turns it self off. The batteries are still going strong.<br />

leapfrog tad
My 18-mo. old received this gift for his first christmas. He loves it so much. it goes everywhere with him!

Baby Tad is a lifesaver!
My daughter got Baby Tad as a gift when she was 6 months old.At first she ignored it.Now she loves listening to the nursery rhymes during playtime.I would sing along with Baby Tad first then eventually my baby would hum along with us!Most helpful is the 6 minutes worth of Lullaby/Classical songs.When it's sleep time,I would just have Baby Tad play the lullabies and usually in 6 munutes my baby is asleep!We bring Baby Tad during long car trips too.The nursery rhymes keep my baby occupied when she's bored with her other toys and the lullabies help her settle into a nap when she's tired and sleepy.A true lifesaver!

We all LOVE TAD
I love this toy. It has two volumes (loud/soft) and it plays sleepy music (you can set the minutes) and it is easy for little kids to push. My daughter got this gift at age 10 months now she is almost three and still loves to play with him. She really loves the kiss noises he makes (lips on his cheek). This was worth the MONEY!!

Learning to hug
I love this toy for the fact that it taught our 8 month old daughter to hug everything in sight. Her's makes kissing noises and says "I love you" when you press the kiss on the cheek. She was a hug enthusiast after just a few days of playing with it! Now that she is 16 months old she is starting to understand the reward system for playing with the light buttons and has learned about turning it on and off by using the hands and foot. The tunes it sings are all her favorites now. My only regret is that I didn't buy it for her sooner. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Sometimes you just have to put down your little bundle of joy and give your arms a rest! Butwhere can you set someone who may not be able to sit upright? The Gymini 3-D Activity Gym may be theperfect answer. This award-winning portable, washable gym is easy to assemble. Simply spread the3-foot-square quilt on the floor and enjoy a vivid animal circus in red, white, and black. Slide two pliablearches into the corner sockets of the quilt, so that they cross diagonally. Clip the beads, rattles, and mirrorsinto the hole-punched arches. The dangles can be repositioned for endless variety. Babies can lie on theirbacks and stare up at the colorful dangling toys. The gym will improve babies' hand-eye coordination, andsoon they'll be reaching, stretching, kicking, pulling, and rolling--an adorable sight! To put away the gym,simply remove the arches, fold up the quilt, and tuck all the parts into a handy waterproof carrying case.--Kathryn Gustafson ... Read more

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A must-have for a new infant
I put my infant down on this playmat from day one. I didn't really believe she'd enjoy it -- I just thought I'd try it. She loved it from day one. I also bought a Fisher Price Kick and Crawl Barn. The Gymini is far superior. The Gymini toys are soft and covered with patterns babies love. The Fisher Price toys are hard plastic. The first time my baby's hand hit that hard plastic, I put the "Barn" away. She loved the mirror on the Gymini first, and now she bats at all the toys. She's two and a half months old and we've used the Gymini EVERY DAY since she was born. It goes to grandma's house with her because she loves it so much. I also don't have to feel bad about not interacting with her when I put her down on the mat because it's such a good learning toy. Also, my friends have a 5 month old and she loves the mat too. If you're having a baby soon, do yourself a favor and get this toy!

my son loves it!
My son loves this so much! As soon as we lay him on the mat he smiles as soon as he realizes where he is! Coincidentally, he also loves his Tiny Love crib mobile.

The best investment in infant entertainment/development
I LOVE THIS TOY AND SO DOES MY SON!! I bought this when he was 10 weeks old. At first he liked looking at the black & white patterns (he would follow me with his eyes as I carried past him). Within a couple of weeks he started getting the hang of it. He gets so excited now batting at the toys and his little legs kick with excitement. This is excellent for tummy time too (and might offer him the incentive to roll over to play with the toys overhead as it did for my guy). EXCELLENT CHOICE - WELL WORTH THE $$!!!

Mommy's best friend!
I got this for a baby shower gift and it has been one of the most valuable things I received! When I originally registered for this, I thought it was overpriced, but it is well worth the money. I have a 7 week old daughter and she absolutely LOVES her gymini. She will play under this anywhere from a half hour to an hour. She loves to look at herself in the mirror and it keeps here entertained for some time. There are many places to add more toys to the gymini, too. I change them and switch them around to give her a little variety. The only complaint I have about this is that the musical toy does not work at all. I think I must have gotten a defective one, but my daughter still loves to look at it. This is great for little ones who are not able to do a whole lot yet... keeps them very entertained.

Worth Every Penny.....
This was a baby shower gift off of my registry. I put it on my registry because of all the awards it got, etc.... I can honestly say that this was one of the best toys. This toy was my son's favorite toy until he was 10 months old...even at that age he still liked it but I had to put it away because he was trying to pick it up and bend it. When my son was around 3 or 4 months old he would sometimes lay on this for an hour at a time...this toy helped him learn to roll over and how to grab for objects....This is a must! ... Read more

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Your Baby Will Love This Toy!
Out of all of the toys that my daughter has, she loves this one the most. I bought it for her when she was 3 1/2 months and she loves it still. It is easy for her to hold and shake. It is very durable-we take it everywhere. I have purchased other Lamaze products as well.and she loves them the best out of all of her toys. Great company, great products. Highly recommended.

Hours of Play
Such a fabulous interactive cube. Lots of bright colors, jingles and jangles. My 4-mo little boy shakes it, stares at it, gums it, and reaches and grasps for all the rings and handles. Since he has had this cube his grasp has improved as well as his independent play time. Great for the stroller and car, small enough to transport all over. The only reason for the 4 out of 5 stars is that it is not machine washable. Great, interesting, he loves it. Also try the Lamaze catapiller, really impressed with this line of toys.

Jingles, crinkles, chewable -- what more could a baby want?
This is one of our son's most beloved toys. It's amazing how much they've packed into one little toy. The big, soft handles made this one of the first toys he could successfully clutch and lift. He loves to shake it and hear the jingling noises. Whenever he's bored, we can offer this toy and it seems to satisfy him.

great toy
I bought 2 of these for grandchildren as Easter gifts.They were 4 1/2 and 6 months old and they both loved them from the start. So I purchased another for my newest granson who is just 3 months old now. The 2 older babies had no problems figuring out how to rattle, shake, open flaps and chew on this toy.And it is still a favorite for both of them 2 1/2 months later. Levi likes to look at his but at this point thats about all he does with it. I'm thinking that even though it says 3 months and above they should be 4 months or so in order to actually try playing with it. Or maybe its because he was premature. At any rate it really is a good toy, has lots to offer and I would reccommend it for every young baby--it holds their interests for a long time and I'm sure it will do the same for Levi in another month or so--glad I purchased these. As always, LaMaze makes great infant toys and I think I've purchased everyone they've made and never once have I been disappointed. This one is a must have and well worth the money.

One of our favorites!!
Our son received this as a gift, and LOVED it!! Now it is the gift that we give to everybody!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

What's the No. 1 group dance for the pre-school set? Hint: it's not the "Electric Slide" or "Cotton-Eyed Joe." You guessed it, and so did Elmo: the "Hokey Pokey." Though Elmo doing the "Slide" would be a sight to see, he masters the Pokey quite convincingly, to the probable delight of his toddling fans. After loading his foot with four "AA" batteries, press his hand and he performs the popular jig. He sticks out both his right hand and foot, shakes his body all about, then smoothly spins in place, thanks to a rotating platform under one foot. Elmo even spices up the beat, and sporadically speeds up the action; both innovations crank up the fun factor. The only downside: he was de-plushed, presumably because of all the mechanisms needed to help him dance and maintain balance. The result, still, is an impressive performance. He's just not very cuddly. --Diane Beall ... Read more

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We hokey pokey right along!
Since my 1-year-old is an Elmo freak, we bought this for her for Christmas. She loved it from the first beat! It was hard for her to turn on at first, but once she got him going, she danced right along! And I have to admit, it's kind of a catchy jig! Our only problem was that the batteries ran out pretty fast. But other than that, we love Hokey Pokey Elmo!

It is an awsome toy!
I love Elmo and so does my niece. My co-worker had it, and I thought it was neat. Now I would like to buy it for my niece for her birthday and i can't find it any wheres in syracuse New york.

great toy elmo
i bought this elmo for my 6 month old elmo he loved it and we as adults thought it was ahoot i wanted one so did some of my family it is so sweet

Our kids LOVE Elmo!
My daughter got this for her first Christmas this past year and she is going on 7mos now but she absolutely LOVES this toy. She giggles and squirms whenever he's singing and dancing. Her 2 yr old brother dances with him too and loves when he falls over because he asks you to pick him back up. Granted he doesn't sing the whole song but who cares? It's the fun of dancing with Elmo. So far Elmo has survived 2 kids and a curious cat. The entertainment value and watching what your kids do when he dances and sings far outweighs the noise and not singing the whole song. I recommend this if you want to have a great time with your children.

LOVE IT!
My Greatgrandmother got this Elmo for me for Christmas, and I can't stop bouncing when he dances. I'm still pretty little, so I like to eat Elmo's fur, but when Mommy and Daddy play and dance with me, it's SO much fun! ... Read more

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Great Toy!
We just got the bear yesterday in the mail and my daughter LOVES IT!I had to wash it already last night!We had to go to the Dr. this morning and the bear kept her very entertained in the car and while we waited in the office.Now that is GOOD since she is 3 yrs and very active.I also went and bought washable markers because like another person said it only comes w/2 markers.Other than that its a pretty good toy!

Neat Idea!
My 3-year-old had been seeing this commercial and since she had some b-day money, she got a Doodle Bear.She picked out the pink one!They are all very cute in color.Have just gotten it, but have to say love the idea of doodling on this bear!She loves to draw and is quite the little artist!Great pasttime and is fun for me too because I get to draw with her.Not sure on durability as this little bear is getting her first trip to the washer tomorrow!!My only complaint so far is the markers.Only comes with 2 colors for the markers (green & purple with ours) and 2 stamp ends (orange sun and blue star), which are very faint and hard to see.The lids on the markers are very hard for my 3-year-old to remove by herself or to put on by herself, as they snap very tightly.Very frustrating for her to do by herself, as she tries to be independent a little too much!! I see from some others though that the company has said that other washable markers will work on the bear, so will have to try this out.Still think an assortment of colors with the markers would be more helpful and to make the quality of the stamps better and brighter, especially for the price range of these bears $15-$17.But all in all a great bear for lots of fun, especially if your child loves to draw and create!

doodle fun
This toy is a great idea, it is fun, i love drawing so this is cool because im always running out of paper but with the doodle bear you just wash it then you can draw alover again, it is also helpfull with school work because if you are learning a word you can practise writing it on the bear then when you can write it propally you can write it in your school book, also because the pens are washable markers you don't have to worry if you get the pen on you also if the pens run out you can bie some more, also the bear is soft and cuddely.

hi
i think this toy is reallycool
i finnally found a way to keep my kid sister entertained
i'd like to thank the person who came ^ with this idea it saved my life i was in a car crash and i was using it then i could have broken my neck but it stoped the crash

Markers
I emailed the company about the marker issue and they informed me that any of the washable markers on the market will work on the bears. I hope that helps someone make their decision. It sure helped me. The company replied to my email within hours. Very good customer service! ... Read more

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Fun for kids of all ages
We bought two of these for my nephews who are both around 1 year old. My almost two year old daughter fell in love with the puppy so we ended up giving her one and going back to the store for another. She loves the puppy and unlike some "interactive" toys we have bought, it doesn't require adult strength to activate the different songs she can easily play all the songs by herself which is her goal with everything at her age.

Wow! Great toy!
We just bought this for my daughter's birthday. She is turning one in December. She played with it the entire time we were in the store. Then when we came home she continued to play with it, so I had to give in and opened it up early. She loves it. It really great because the buttons are easy for her to push, unlike many of her other stuffed animals that sing. She really gets into the music and dances her little heart out. I am so pleased with it. It also speaks and sings clearly so she can understand the words. The only bad part is that is seems a bit loud at times, but a small price to pay when it makes her so happy.

Mommy fixes bordonm
this is a wonderful toy for a baby my son is hard to take care always into to stuff but i definately keep his attention with this ... Read more

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I've been handing them down for years
When these first came out, I bought them for one of my kids. They've been passed down several times since then (I even had to buy another set for my triplets). We love them, the babies play with them, teethe on them, make them click and clack and any other thing possible with them. They're great toys!

Excellent toy
I bought this for my daughter for her first Christmas, she was 3 mo old. What a life saver. She loves "talking" to the little monkey and elephant. When it came to teething time, the first toy she reached for was the one with three rubbery butterflies. My daughter seems to love this toy. I would recommend to anyone.

My daughter loves this monkey...
My 2 1/2 month old daughter absolutely loves the monkey! She started to enjoy looking it at about 3 weeks of age. She then moved on to smiling and batting at it. He is now the receiver of many smiles, giggles, and conversations throughout the day. She also likes the elephant, but she definitely prefers the monkey. I've found that this toy is very portable, it's easily attached to her bouncy seat, stroller, car seat, swing, etc...

Great toys
My daughter has been in love with the monkey since she was 2 months old. She loves its google eyes. She now uses the butterfly for teething.

Worried about the safety of the monkey
I purchased the monkey individually for my son at about four months old. He loved it being attached to his car seat so much that I brought it inside and let him play with it in the house as well. As he got older (around 8 months and teething) I noticed he would put the hard plastic eyes in his mouth and try to bite them off. That made me nervous enough to throw the toy away. They did seem to be attached well, but I didn't want to find out otherwise the hard way. ... Read more

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Great for a sitting baby
When I first read the reviews for this before buying it there were a lot that said that a downside was that it was too heavy for the baby to really manipulate, but I bought it anyway because I really liked it and because it was on sale. For the first few months we had it my son really wasn't interested because he couldn't play with it on his stomach or back, but when he turned 5 months and learned to sit it quickly became one of his favorite toys. He plays with it everday for 10-15 minutes at a time, a long time compared to his other toys, and hasn't shown any signs of tiring. The music is wonderful and the colors are bright and attractive. The heavy weight of the toy, I have found, is actually a plus because it helps it to stay sun side up while he is playing with it. I would highly recommend this toy, but just wait until they are sitting and can really play with it

Great for babies and toddlers
My daughter loves this toy and so do we! We also enjoyed the fact that it played music from Peter and the Wolf. This is a great toy that I would definitely recommend!!!!!

great buy
I bought this for my grandson when he was born and took it to the hospital for him.He was premature and had a few health problems among them acid reflux. From the very beginning the music has had a very calming affect on him. The nurses even let my daughter keep it near his bed and played it for him quite a bit. Now at 3 months he still loves it and it works like a charm to calm him down when he's fussy. LIke one of the other reviewers, I to thought it would be larger than it is but---its still a good size toy. It is brightly colored, has flashing lights to get the baby's attention, each sun ray has something different for the baby to do, there's a sound adjustment and the music is the clearest I've ever heard on an infant toy. This is absolutely worth the money (I now have one at my house to) and I would advise anyone to purchase this--(...)

Great toy for the price
my 6 mo. daughter really likes this toy. It has two volume levels and can be set to be motion activated or to play continuously. The classical music is supposed to stimulate baby's mind. She cried the first time she saw it (a couple of months ago) but really enjoys it now. If it scares your baby, try again later. I really like the teether on it because at this age she wants to put everything in her mouth. Also,one corner crinkles, one feels like a beanbag and one squeaks.

My nephew loves it
I bought it for him even though I thought the music and the face were kind of wierd, but he loved it from 1 month & he still loves it at 1 year. My sister says the music is not too loud, and that it's soothing. & Now this is the first toy my husband wants to get for our baby. ... Read more

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WE LOVE FREDDIE!!!
I bought Freddie when my son was 3 months old. We got him as a carseat toy - my son HATES being strapped into his infant seat. I can only say that Freddie was one of the BEST purchases we have made so far. Carter absolutely LOVES Freddie. And I love him, he keeps my son happy for long periods of time, and he is MACHINE WASHABLE. I have washed him several times, still looks new. I hope they never stop making Freddies!! Viva la Freddie!!

Baby's favorite toy
Freddie is my daughter's favorite toy. She loves all the sounds he makes and all of his bright colors. She fell in love with him from the moment she was able to grab and hold stuff. I love that he is linkable. Where ever we go Freddie is always attached with some links!

Wonderful Toy!
Lamaze has done it again! This toy is one of my daughter's favorites. She has this one and the pupsqueak attached to her infant carrier and she loves them. They are definately worth the money. This is a great product.

Love it!
This is my babies favorite toy to chew on. She loves the little green antennas and silky wings to chew on. It worked well when she was too little to really hold things. You could lay it on her belly and she could shove it in her mouth. It also has a great connector to hook to her stroller strap so it does not fall.

Freddie saves the day
We bought this for my son when he was about 4 months old. Quite honestly, he didn't pay too much attention to it then, but now that he is 5 months old he LOVES it. I make sure to pack it in his bag when we drop him off at my sister-in-laws and she says he'll lay on the floor and play with it forever. One day I forgot to put it in his bag and she didn't know what she was going to do. Freddie has so many textures and colors and don't forget those crinkly wings. It has definitely been worth the money. ... Read more

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Disappointed
My 7 month old daughter is strong enough to pull herself up, but she is not strong enough to activate the toy. I have to press fairly hard myself to get it to work. It is a wonderful concept and she loves to hear the rhymes, but it would be nice if she could do it herself. We also have trouble with one of the buttons. It occasionally starts at the end of the song instead of the beginning or says welcome instead of playing the music. I love all of our other Leap Frog products, but this is not one that I would recommend.

EXCELLENT TOY
I puchsed this toy for my neice for Christmas and when I received it I was so impressed I bought one for my 5mth old. Its great for the crib and to take in her car seat.

Not as great as I'd hoped
Leapfrog has a great rep and we received this as a gift. I do think that my 14 month old son enjoys the toy - he claps when the classical music or color songs play, but he gets very frustrated because he can't easily press the sections of the caterpillar. I sometimes have trouble getting them to play - and I shouldn't. It also seems to have a slight glitch where the on/off button and the numbers button do the same thing sometimes - I am guessing it is our particular unit. In all, I think the concept of this toy is great, but it would be nice if it was more baby-user friendly.<br />

Best Value ever from Leap Frog
This has got to be the best value ever from Leap Frog. You get numbers 1 to 5 with cute visuals that go with each number. The plush is soft and easy to hold or squeeze. My 5 month old neice can't put it down. A must have. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Activity mats are a staple baby item in most households. They provide a safe, fun, and educationalenvironment where babies can lie, or sit, and entertain themselves. Tiny Love's award-winning deluxe mat depictsa riot of happy animals in Noah's Ark. Roosters, cows, giraffes, and even puppies will charm your baby.Acouple of squeaky, crinkly portholes hiding a cat and a lion add interest to this already jolly toy. Baby willlove the turtle mirror, rattling whale, jangling octopus, jingling rainbow, and the seahorse that sings "OldMacDonald." This mat will provide endless sensory stimulation and will build baby's language-learningfoundations. The mat and its arches fold up nicely, and the entire gym snaps together and travels easily.--Sandy Hirsch ... Read more

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My son's favorite toy!
We got this for our son after seeing the fun he had playing in a friend's. I work part- time and the baby comes with me, so this has been a great and portable source of safe entertainment for my 2 month old baby. He likes to look at the bright colors and hits/kicks the little characters to hear the rattles. The toys are easy to move around and lots more are available. It's also easy to clean, as I've had to do several times.

* Even at 6 months he still loved his gym and it was so fun to see the changes in HOW he was playing. We even took this with us (packed in a suitcase) when we flew on vacation. Talk about portable!

Enduring fun for my 3-month-old!
Five hurrahs for this toy!

This is the toy of the moment in my daughter's world - she'd spend her day there if I didn't bother her! At 3 months, she's beginning to reach out to explore the world around her. To her delight, she can kick and bop the toys attached to the arc over her head. She loves the simple song played by the seahorse, she can grab the octopus' legs and pull them to her mouth, she loves to gaze at her reflection in the mirror on the turtle's belly, and the rainbow and whale both rattle when hit! There are two really nifty things about it from a parental point of view: it is light and folds up easily for storage and travel (it fit perfectly in my suitcase, so we took it with us on vacation). Also, all of the toys are on plastic links, so the toys can be rotated to new positions or taken off completely and attached to some other device (perhaps her stroller when she's older).

No question, you'll want this
This was a gift from my wife's grandmother, and I frankly just didnt understand it. "The kid's going to just lie on it, on his back, and stare at that stuff?"

Yep. That and more. For awhile, it was a soft place for him to lie and look at stuff. Then it became stuff for him to kick, and figure out his feet and legs. Then, slowly, he started to be able to reach the pieces, feel their texture, and even trigger some of the hidden gems. (The sea horse, for example, makes music when you squeeze it - and is still making music after months and months of being played, although we havent change the battery, and cant figure out how to if it ever becomes needed.)

My only question is the "12 months and under" part. He's already using it to pull up and stand, at under 9 months, and it isnt sturdy enough to hold him up. But for those first nine months, you'll want it!

What a lifesaver!
I LOVE this gym! My mom-in-law bought this gym for my little one and if I didn't have it I wouldn't get ANYthing done! My 5 month old loves it. She's been playing in it since she was about 2 months old. For a little while she got bored w/ it, but now that she's discovered her feet - she plays in it w/ her feet in addition to her hands now - she likes it again. It allows me to check my email, drink my coffee and have some "mommy time" in the a.m. 5 stars!!

GREAT PLAY GYM
We bought this play gym for my daugter when she was 3 months old. My only regret is that we didn't get it sooner! I'ts big and fun! My daughter loved all the creatures hanging about!It's easy to tote and easy to wash(you can't put it in the dryer,but I never found it a problem because the material dries really fast). Now that my daughter is almost 6 months old, she does not want to be lying on her back anymore. So my only advice ..to get the most use..get it before or soon after your baby is born! Good buy!:) ... Read more

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This bear is the one thing we couldn't live without! Buy it!
I bought this bear after reading several positive reviews. I had been looking for something to help my baby sleep more soundly at night--he was only sleeping for a few hours at a time, even though I knew he was capable of sleeping longer. He just couldn't seem to get into a deep sleep. My son LOVED this bear from day one. For the first few days that we used it, he fell asleep almost immediately when I turned it on, and slept much more soundly, too. In fact, he didn't seem to want to get up from his naps because he was sleeping so well! Though it doesn't have quite the same effect now (a few weeks later), it definitely still calms him (as long as he's not extremely overtired, which seldom happens). It also works well as a "cue" for him to know that it's time to go to sleep (or so I believe). I love that the bear can be attached to pretty much anything with its velcro straps and that it has adjustable volume. If I had to say anything negative about the bear, it would be that it seems to run through batteries pretty quickly (two AA). It might be that the batteries I've been using weren't brand new, so that might explain it, but I'm not sure. Either way, it's worth it. I'd buy this bear again in a heartbeat (no pun intended), and plan on giving it as a gift to any friends who are expecting.

Wonderful!
To help out, I sleep in the same room with my new granddaughter once in a while. At first, whenever she was having a hard time sleeping, I would turn on some of her musical toys which nearly startled her awake! They were so LOUD in the middle of the night. I then purchased the Mommy and Baby Bears and what a godsend. The bear actually has a volume control and it plays for 40 minutes at a time. You can play the heart sounds or you can play classical music. We did have to go out and buy a tiny screwdriver to open the battery case to replace the double AA batteries, which was a pain. So, I suggest if you give this as a gift, include a tiny screwdriver with it.

Comforting sounds for sleep
This has been a must-have for us since the beginning. My son is now 7 months old, and we're still using it. It's great because the music or heartbeat will play for about 45 minutes, much longer than our mobile (5 minutes). The sounds are very peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommended!

great shower gift!!!
I have bought this bear for many friends and they all loved it. They swear by it's magic on their baby, most won't go asleep without it. I am now expecting, and it was the first thing I registered for.

Wonderful!
This is not only a cute product, but it works well to calm a fussy baby! The wooshing sound of the womb really does help sooth the baby to sleep!

I like that there is a volume button. I found that the loudest setting is good for the first few weeks that the baby is home and eventually you can start to lower the volume. There is also a switch to play soothing music, but we have found that the baby enjoys the womb sounds much more.

Each bear has a velcro strip so that it can fasten onto the crib. My only problem is that there is only one sound box for both bears. The box can be switched from the mommy bear to the baby bear, but I wish that each bear had it's own box so that one bear could always stay attached to the crib and the other could go downstairs with us during the day. It's really not that big of a deal as it's easy to switch the sound boxes, but it would be nice to have 2.

You'll be glad that you bought this! ... 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

Editorial Review

The pyramid-shaped Grip and Grab Rattle is made of sturdy, safety-tested plastic tubes in bright colors that are connected by clear plastic spheres. Each sphere contains a red bead, smaller beads move freely through the tubes when the rattle is shaken. So what's the big deal? You'll have to ask a baby. For some reason, they love this thing--won't put it down. They'll go to sleep to the sound of it being gently shaken in front of them, or will miraculously be distracted from the car-seat fussies. (Mini van dealers should include the Grip and Grab as a standard feature).

This Lamaze rattle also provides learning opportunities for babies, almost from birth. The tubes are about the diameter of an adult finger--perfect for grabbing with tiny hands, and later, for chomping with tiny gums and teeth. Early lessons in cause and effect and hand- eye coordination are taught when baby moves and the rattle shakes. Included in the packaging is a booklet about infant development and creative ideas on how to use the toy, as well as a U.S. lifetime warranty. Winner of several national awards, including a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval and a National Parenting Publications Honors Award. --Katherine Ferguson ... Read more

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Baby loves it -- maybe a little too much!
My son, now almost 6 months old, loves this rattle. I think the bright colors are wonderful and the fact that he can see the little balls inside that are making the rattling noise is supposed to be good for his cognitive development.

When he was younger, it was great because even before he could really grab the rattle in his tiny hand, he could stick his arm through the middle of this toy and shake it up and down to make noise.

HOWEVER, I think my husband and I may be taking this toy away from him soon, because we're afraid he's going to hurt himself. He shakes this rattle around with such enthusiasm, he keeps smacking himself -- and we know from the times when he smacks us with it that it hurts!

Lightweight, and educational
One of my favorite things about this toy is the pattern that the colored "legs" of the triangle are laid out in. When turned slightly differently from the picture, you get the 3 primary colors on the top, and the secondary colors that they make when blended together on the bottom. Very nice way to teach colors and color mixing. The baby loves to shake and rattle this all the time. Easy to sanitize after a long day in the park as well!

Not My Baby's favorite toy...
I love Lamaze toys but this rattle has never been high on my daughter's list of favorites. She really didn't show any interest in this toy until around 5 months and that was pretty much b/c she wanted something/anything to chew on and this fit the bill but her interest didn't last long. The rattle seems to startle her more than others - it is pretty loud. Also, it's hard to clean.

18 Months old and still a favorite!
My 18 month old delights in this now as much as ever. It is often pulled from the toybox & carried around, shaken, and played with--with delight. :)

A family favorite
I had bought this toy on a whim for my son when he was about [quite young]. He was frustrated with ordinary rattles that seemed flimsy and not something that he could practice his grip on. He loved it. Took it everywhere. Slept with it sometimes. He would hold it up while watching the beads fall into each ball and then shake it wildly. I am convinced it helped with eye-hand coordination. My wife and I also used it to teach him his colors. I am writing this now, because after sitting forgotton at the bottom of the toy box for over a year, my [young] daughter has disovered it. I've seen her hold it above her eyes, watching the beads fall, then shake it wildly. It is one of the best toys we ever purchased. But since our girl is a twin, I'll have to buy second one. ... Read more

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Bought it for the long haul
I took a chance buying this toy. I felt it was expensive, but reasoned that although my then 6 mo. old baby would not use it for more than a teether, he'd later be able to play it himself at age 2+. My son liked it initially, but beyond grabbing it and eating the handle, legs and tassles, he was not able to play it except by accident or with his feet by 8+ months. I (and other adults) play songs or notes for him, which he likes, and am hoping that in the future he'll play with it rather than use it as an expensive teether. He tries, but it's hard for him to play notes right now. I did not know that the toy was scented and thought it was from the strong-smelling odors of the store from which it was purchased. I do not like artificial scents, but it doesn't bother me now. If you like long-term toys, this is a nicely colorful, non-electronic purchase that encourages interactive play. I use it to also teach colors and or general play. I would give it 5 stars once my baby can play the notes.

Fun with Octotunes
I bought this for my son and when I took it out of the package and played it for my two month old son, he could not keep his eyes off of it. The colors facinated him, the sounds amazed him and he just wanted to stay focused on it as long as possible. He looked at it for hours, smiles at it and finds great enjoyment. I feel he will get plenty of use out of this fun, educational toy as well as being durable to take everywhere with him. I would highly recommend this for any baby to encourage thier visualization & listening skills, then motor skills later.

Great for everyone
We brought this toy for our son when he was 4 weeks old. Although we doubted he would be able to operate the legs on his own for a while yet it has prooven to be a fantastic way for adults to interact with him. He started by watching and smiling or just staring when we played the leg's. It then became something of interest for him to reach out for and then chew on. He's just about five month's now and when he see's it on the ground gives it a big smile and tries to wiggle around to grab at it. We love to sit down with him and squeal the legs while he mouths any part he can get to. I think it's a fantastic investment for those parents that really want to enjoy and be part of their children's lives.

more fun for me
We got this toy when my daughter was three months old. I figured she was a bit young and hoped she would enjoy it when she got a bit older. My husband and I had a lot of fun with it, and she liked it when we would play with it. For the most part, it sits untouched on the bed. It is quite cute, but when our daughter does try to play with it (she is almost two now), she has a hard time squeezing the legs hard enough to make the sounds. Not one of our best purchases, but maybe one of the cutest.

A Fun Interactive Toy
My middle daughter received this toy when she was a year old and just loved it. She loved the to look at the colors and patterns on him. She also liked to listen to the tunes that I played for her.(she didn't mind the mistakes) It is now two years old and we passed it on to my youngest daughter and she loves him too. The best part is you can still smell the vanilla fragrance. It soothed my three year old when she played with it and now its doing the same for her baby sister. ... Read more

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Good First Mirror
This mirror is well made. The mirror itself is framed with the red soft cover, but can be removed for cleaning. The mirror can be removed from the wedge shaped base and using the velcro straps attached to something else. The mirror itself is sturdy, so the reflection is not warped like some mirrors.

Great first toy!
This was one of my daughters first toys and she loves it! It is nice because you can detatch the mirror from the base and put it anywhere. I attatch ours to my daughters play gym. She also loves the base because it has several colorful patterns on it. This toy is durable and easy to clean. I highly recommend it!

a definite winner
Our son was given this mirror as a gift and he is fascinated by his reflection. He's 6 months now, and will spend almost a 1/2 hour reaching for the baby in the mirror. A half hour is a long time in baby world! We alternate between putting him on his stomach with the mirror in front of him, or lying him on his back with the mirror next to him. It's soft and durable enough for him to gum to death, yet it still looks relatively new. I'll probably give this as a gift for the next new baby in our family.

Great first toy!
This is a great first toy. Starting early on we separated the mirror and hung it from the side of the cradle (and later the crib). The mirror is flexible and plastic, so is durable, but hasn't scratched much after 3 babies! It velcroes onto the triangular "block" which is soft enough to support baby. The surfaces are covered with the now common black and white and color patterns which seem to interest the little ones as well. With our youngest now at 1 they still find creative uses for it, most noteably for the 1 year old to squat/sit on. It is soft, yet firm enough that it comes right back to shape.

Babies LOVE Mirrors!
I had this toy for my son and now I'm buying it as a gift! The mirror detaches from the wedge to hang in the crib (or just about anywhere!) and the baby can be supported on his tummy with the wedge. As my son got a little older I left the mirror on the wedge and he would play peek a boo with himself in the mirror. Babies really love looking at themselves in mirrors and mine is no exception. A really special toy. ... Read more

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Love This Toy!!
This is one of the best purchases I have made for my daughter. I bought it based on the reviews that it got, and they were right on the money. My daughter loves it. I started putting it in her car seat at about 2 months. We don't go anywhere without it. This company knows what works. She actively plays with it. It is very durable and it is pretty big. Definately worth the money. Great company, great products. I own other Lamaze products and have had success with them as well.

Fun for Infants
We got Puppysquuek as a shower gift since our nursery theme was dogs. I was so happy to get this toy, it was one of the first toys I introduced my daughter to. She enjoyed playing with him and looking at all the different colors patterns and enjoying his scent....all these toys stimulate all 4 senses I believe.

Now my daughter is almost 18 months old and Puppysqueek, sadly, has been put up due to the fact she no longer finds him as stimlating as her other toys. But boy we were sure happy to have him as long as we did.

Pupsqueak is a must have!
This toy has it all. My daughter has loved this toy from the start. She is now 4 months of age and Pupsqueak goes everywhere with her. Her favorite part is the crinkly ears. The squeaker is great for distracting her when she is crying. And the bells in the feet are just now beginning to get her attention. I believe every child should have one of the Lamaze Learning Curve toys. I have read the reviews for the other toys and it appears that they are all as wonderful as this one.

Keeps baby entertained in the carseat
This was the first toy that my baby tried to "grab" so this is a special toy. Baby was very attracted by its bright color and the crunchy sound when the ear's squeezed. At first, baby loved to grab/pump its paws and the dog bone, but when he started teething, he loved to gnaw at its ears and the plastic ring. Now that he's 8 months, I keep this toy in the carseat and the puppy keeps him entertained and QUIET.

Great Toy!
My 8 week old loves this toy! The bright colors really attract his attention and it makes diffent noises depending on how it is handled. The link on the top can be attached to the stroller to keep it from being airborne while strolling through the park! ... Read more

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Great Toy! Keeps my son entertained while riding in the car!
My son totally loves this toy and so do I! He is able to easily squish the legs and play the different notes. With a little practice, you can also learn to play different tunes for your little one (a couple of songs are actually on the instructions label)

The hook at the top of the dog's head it great for hanging this toy to the seatbelt or baby's carseat...makes a great toy for the car!!!

My son loves to bite the ears and the tail, since he is teething.

Can't say enough about this toy! Too cute!

Stops my baby from crying!
From 3 months on, whenever my son is fussy and I know he's been fed and changed, I always reach for the PuppyTunes. He loves looking at the bright colors and when he hears the notes, he just stops crying. It's a great distraction! At 6 months, he's still too young to press the paws himself to make music, but when he hears the notes, it just grabs his attention. This toy will keep him entertained for a long time.

Teeth-things
I luuuuvvvvvv to chew on things! You'll see my reviews around here.Though this stuffed up dog doesn't answer or cares if I drool on him/her.

INSTANT PUPPY-LOVE is a SURE THING with this toy.
This toys is truly a SURE THING!!! This will be your baby's first love. I bought this for my little nephew in December when he turned 3 months old. He must have this toy with him everywhere. Though he has many other colorful toys that make noises and play tunes and have mirrors ... none compares with Puppytunes. I even got him Hokey Pokey Elmo - which he also loves ... but he is attached to Puppytunes. It's so cute to watch him play with this. I actually chose this toy based on other Amazon customer reviews. Those comments turned out to be true!!! This toy is a "SURE THING."

very cute, a little to big to handle...
My husband and I bought this for our 7 month old and it is really addorable but a little to large for her to grasp. She most certainly can not squeeze his paws for music, so our 6 year old helps her. Cute toy but maybe when she is old enough for her to try herself. ... 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