Review of Home Planetarium: Project Stars & Planets

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Ive actually had this exact planetarium since I was a kid, and now and I let my kids play with it. Im super old, so its lasted a long time. There are several different discs that you can put in the middle to see different parts of the night sky, and one disc with the sun and planets. It comes with a cassette tape that talks about what you're looking at unfortunately, I did lose that part of it, so I don't remember what it says or if it was any good. I gave 4 stars because the discs are a bit flimsy and easy to dent, and also because there is no a/c cord it's all on batteries. All in all, it's a good little toy, the stars look nice on the ceiling and the kids like it. There are a lot of fancier things out there, but this is good too.

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Cheap Eco Snoopers / Create Your Own Secret Diary Set, Pink

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My girls wanted a place to keep their "secrets". Though the can't really write yet they loved the clasp and neat stuff inside. Warning, there is glue and little beads so if you don't want a small to larger mess this isn't for you. Great idea for those class birthday parties when you really don't know the child.

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Reviews of Lamaze Symphony Motion Gym

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I got this for a friend's daughter and she absolutely loves it. My friend loves that the mat is washable and the motion/music will stay on for a decent amount of time. Her little girl started reaching for the shapes almost immediately and loves the sounds they make. The different shapes have various textures on them which she loves to touch and chew on. Here's a video so you can heard the music and see the motion of the gym itself.

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I don't think I've ever written a review, but this gym has been such a big help I thought I should. Our 2-month-old baby is completely captivated by this thing. If he's ever fussy and I can't find a position he likes, I put him on the mat and about 75% of the time he's happily gurgling and cooing and batting at the toys instantly. It's like I threw the happy-baby switch. He can reach the toys, so he gets some feedback about where his hands and feet are, and there is crinkly stuff in the padded "floor" of the gym that he kicks enthusiastically. It has made it possible to take a shower or do quick chores, and I feel like he's getting a lot more out of it than he would lying in his crib. The motion of the arch rotates everything enticingly and helps hold his interest. I do wish there was a setting with motion but no sound, but as baby toy sounds go, it's not so bad, and honestly, he loves it so much I could handle much worse in the music department. It's semi-portable--easy to take off the curved arms, and the bottom is foldable cloth, but the arms do not collapse, and they're long, so if you're traveling you need to have a big suitcase. I thought this was ridiculously expensive as baby toys go--especially since in my experience babies often like the packaging the toy comes in more than the toy itself--but this has been worth it. I might even buy one for a friend.

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My 2 month old daughter is fascinated by this play gym. The motion is ingenious she will watch each object sway above her and smile with delight. The two types of music are cute. I wish they were a little less repetitive and that there was a volume control, but those small things certainly don't take away from the other great features of this play gym. The design is so much better than everything else I have seen the space theme is really cute and not obnoxious like so many baby products can be. Another great feature is that my two year old has dragged this all over the house, jumped on it, and climbed all over it, and it's completely indestructible. We also have a Fisher Price play gym and both my daughter and I prefer this one. I highly recommend it.

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I have a baby girl (now 6 mos) and also babysit another baby girl (now 3 mos) at the same time, and this has been a lifesaver. When I'm tending to one, I put the other under here and they're both just enthralled until my hands are free to tend to the other again :)

I had no problems with setting this up, and found that if you twist the bars so they're parallel, it *sort of* folds up for storage (we slide it behind the couch), though it'll pop open again if there aren't walls or something to provide resistance.

The bright, expressive faces on the toys seem to really encourage babies to talk, which is a lot of fun listening to!

That said, as much as we loved this toy, there were a few things that made me give it a lower rating.

1. For what it cost, I expected it to be a bit better constructed. After washing the blanket a couple of times, the crinkly portions shifted inside. They are not sewn in, as I had thought.

2. The motor seems to be wearing down; my kid can pull pretty hard on the toys now, which causes the motor to stall. It now makes a funny clicking sound, even if you detach it and turn it on without being attached to any bars.

3. Toys could, in theory, present a CHOKING HAZARD. Just this morning, my daughter yanked the rocket toy so hard that it pulled off of the ribbon it's hanging from, leaving a loose ribbon for her to play with. She's at the age where everything goes in her mouth, so I'm lucky I noticed right away. It's nothing I can't repair with a bit of sewing, but again, I had also expected it to be a bit more durable.

4. Another slight choking hazard is the design of the monkey astronaut toy. Be sure to hang this one from the higher bar, as when it was lower down, my daughter managed to shove the legs so far into her mouth she was gagging until I came to save her and remove it.

5. In line with the durability thing, several of the toys now have a bit of stuffing coming out through the fabric.

Keep in mind that, while we did use this toy very frequently, the babies haven't been particularly hard on it (just batting things around and trying to get them into their mouths). This is one of the most expensive gyms sold on Amazon, and while we totally love the toys and the design, it has a few kinks that could stand to be worked out in a later model.

Bottom line: a great toy, and we've gotten a lot of use out of it. Love that it's bright without being cliche (no obvious gender stuff going on here really). LOVE the motion and music. Motor eventually wears down, but I'm willing to bet Lamaze would have spares to purchase if desired. Toys could be a little better constructed, so make sure you periodically take time to examine them for any failing stitches etc.

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At first I didn't like the toy. The directions weren't adequate.

The purple music box is underneath the black/white top arch. The words, "Lamaze", and the music selection buttons shouldn't be covered by the velcro. Top arch (black & white) sits in the cradle of the purple music box. There is a purple loop on the top of each arch to connect the music box. You wrap the attach velcro underneath the arch, bring the velcro to the top, put it into the slot on top of the music box. The velcro needs to be in two slots. You loop it through the slot and connect the stiff half of velcro to the soft half of velcro. Same with the bottom arch(multiple colors). The music box has a rotating disk on the bottom of it which moves the arches. The music box has a chime song and a tropical song. The swaying of the arches and the gentle music make the child sleepy.It looks pretty stable. The mirror is a nice big size. It is pretty cool.

Review of Purple Woogie Fee Plush Kid Case for iPhone and iPod touch

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This item was well worth the price. It was affordable and keeps my iPod safe and useable. Daughter loves it. Easy to use and keep clean.

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My daughter got one for her birthday and so I had to test this thing out lol. It has so many uses so it will definitely pay for itself in the long run. I watch kids a lot and let's face it technology has become part of our lil one's lives. I have tons of movies on my phone so this works well with kids holding it cause they drop things. It is soft and plush yet firm enough to sit in pretty much any position on your lap. I know some people complain about the plastic screen but if you are watching a movie your screen isn't hard to see. Now playing a game it's awkward to hold. This woogie comes with an app you can download that has a face that matches your woogie. Your toddler might like the face cause you can poke it shake it tickle it and the woogie laughs and says things. You can also take woogie on adventures in the app so the older kids can play too might have to take the phone out to play some games but all in all good product. I have a galaxy s4 and it fits great. Only one thing I wish this product has was a spot to put headphones. Oh and if you don't put it in or take it out your toddler won't figure it out so fast lol.

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Adorable, but the app that is to be used in conjunction with this product is very glitchy. Not a lot for kids to do on the app anyways. The clear plastic that covers the screen is great for protection but a bit big and interferes with the functionality of the touchscreen. Overall, boxed it back up and will be selling it on Ebay because the return shipping was more that the toy itself.

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This is a great product if you traverl with a toddler or go on alot of outings. Just stick your Iphone or Ipod in and they can hold it and watch movies.

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Fee is a great way to keep young children entertained and protect your IPhone 5! My granddaughter is a year old and dinner in a restaurant sometimes goes a little long for her. When she has reached her limit of sitting quietly, we bring out Fee. Many times she only wants to cuddle Fee, but if Disney, Einstein or your child's favorite show is needed, your phone is safe with Fee!

I like Fee so well, she will be a baby gift to others!

Cheap FLY Through™ Spanish Pocket Translator

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Fly Through Spanish is some of the best software for the Fly pen available. You can write a word in English and hear the Spanish translation, or write a Spanish word and hear the English translation. The translator will also spell out translations for you (my only complaint is that the translations are spelled a bit too quickly, especially if you're trying to write them down). The cartridge even comes with some games to help you learn Spanish words. Fly Through Spanish also comes with a booklet that has verb conjugation charts and ideas for games you can play. I was very impressed with the verb charts. They actually includes all the tenses and a chart of irregular verbs. Fly Through Spanish is a great tool for learning and practicing Spanish words. Please keep in mind that this software will not teach you Spanish but it is a wondeful and downright fun addition to a class or self-study program.

I hope that Leapfrog releases more languages, especially French.

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The fact that almost all the reviews are children should tell parents one thing when considering this for their child...This is FUN and it is what YOUR children want. Imagine a great "toy" that is also an "educational tool". Parents and children are BOTH happy with this purchase. My child will be starting Spanish in the fall.....this will be a MUST in our household.

Actually I want a Fly too!!!! :-)

P.S. A great tool for the homeschooling family!!!

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I give this product a medium to low rating bcuz Spanish just like any other language has many different dialecs and some words I tried translating into Spanish to English weren't recognized. For example .. Por Favor or Comida were unrecognizable. Also every time I write a capital I it keeps being recognized as a V no matter how matter times I write it. Is there something wrong with my Fly Pen ? Either way the translations aren't quite accurate bcuz my friend who speaks fluent spanish says that some of the translations are old spanish translations that people don't even use anymore. Like Amora is Love or Amor. Some still use it but most hispanics nowadays use AMO and words like I couldn't be translated. It's better just to buy a English-Spanish pocket translator.

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I'm in Spanish 1 Part B at my school, which means I've been taking it for 2 years. I'm asking for this for Christmas and I'm sure my parents will give it me, since their making me take Spanish. It sounds muy bueno (very good) and I can't wait to see if I got it or not. Adios! (bye!)

Reviews of PlanToys Plan Preschool Baby Car Baby

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Nice toy car. The wheels do move and the pieces of wood that make up the "body" are held together by elastic string; making the car bendable.

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Plan Toys once again have produced a fabulous product. Highly recommend. It is flexible so can be moved easily with little hands. Is quite small though.

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nice hand toy, makes noise but not so loud and is just right to chase around on hardwood floors. Little enough to carry around

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Not obvious from the promotion materials, the "car" body is attached with elastic, making a pleasant extra sensation for the baby. The wood pieces are nice to the touch. It's an interesting toy.

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Perfect toy for a 6 month old, my baby can easily grasp it and pick it up.

Lovely colours too

Basic Vocabulary Photo Card Set Reviews

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The Basic Vocabulary Photo Cards set includes 156 cards in 16 areas. They come in a box divided by themes.

The front of each card contains a picture and a label. The back contains a picture with a blank. Students can use a dry erase marker to label the car themselves.

How am I using them in the speech room?

Expressive vocabulary : Labeling noun & verbs.

Receptive vocabulary: Identify the card I name.

Categories: Sort the photos into each section of the box.

Describing: These will be perfect to pair with the EET.

PROS: Real life photographs can be crucial for teaching young children or children on the autism spectrum.

CONS: Although there are a lot of themes, if feels like there are just a few in each section. I'd love to see more photos in the set.

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Clear photos, great cards. I use these cards with preschool students. Most pic cards with real pics are very expensive. Great product

Reviews of Safari Ltd Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly Model Kit

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This set of 3-D butterfly life cycle models is beautiful. They come handpainted, a perfect size for a child to handle and look at. It really helps children who may not understand or have a complete idea about the life cycle of a butterfly, particularly when you may have a class where live butterflies are not easily accessible. It's quite lifelike. However, it's not as durable as I would have wanted. When one of my younger students (3 years old) was looking at the cocoon, it broke off from the twig. The butterfly seems quite flexible but was also broken. I would suggest that a set like this be used for older children who have conceputal ideas of working gently with their materials -perhaps 5 and 6 years old. Other than that, a great classroom tool!

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Better quality than I 'd imagined! Lifelike but larger. A great educational or decorative tool. Very pleased with my purchase.

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To flimsy it was broken by the second day probably should make your product out of better material!!!!! Should think about that when you are making something for a child

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I do some teaching of preschoolers through second grade. This "toy" was a great addition to my lessons on metamorphosis! Children could handle the life-like items and see the different cycles described in the book. A great teaching tool for all ages! I purchased other similar products, which also were well received by my students.

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The moldings are Gi-Hugic! The set is very representative of the monarch's life cycle, but the scale is WAY off. The butterfly is too small, and the rest of the pieces are just crazy big. I guess if you're 9 years old the sizes might not bother you.

Review of Leapster: Finding Nemo

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This was just as described. My son loves this game . It was in excellent shape and in working order. I would order from this seller again.. no issues or problems.

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Buy Hasbro i-Dog Snuggly Speaker - Pink

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I bought this dog as a replacement because my 3yo daughter's first one malfunctioned. I don't know why it broke but before it did it was a beloved member of the stuffed menagerie on her bed! I bought a cheap mp3 player to go with [the first one] and loaded it with Curious George audio stories and she couldn't be happier. She will listen to them over and over every night at bedtime. My mp3 player could use a sleep feature but that's another story, the dog will shut itself off after a period of inactivity and the batteries last a pretty long time. An older child might get a kick out of the dog's interactiveness but my kids are too young to care about that. The lights respond to the music and are a really neat feature. My only con would be that it isn't really washable, especially because it comes in the trademark iDog white, they can get grubby looking pretty rapidly. Overall, our family is a big fan of the story telling puppy!

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Buy Sorting Colors Magnetic Maze

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Its very well made & looks exactly as on the picture. My daughter is a little young for it but already tries and loves it. She also carries around, drops it, stands on it etc. and there is not a scratch on it. Very nice toy and it will last for a little while.

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My 6 year old and 3 year old really enjoy using this. It's large, durable, and can wipe clean with a damp cloth.

It stays on their little "play table" in the kitchen, near their dry erase board and magnets. It's one of those toys that will attract their attention, and their friends enjoy it, too.

The magnetic pen that is attached to the board has it's own "magnet" so when the "pen" is inserted back into it's resting area, it will actually "stick" there and not slip out.

I feel the price is worth it, as you cannot find anything else like this. It's money well spent if your child or children enjoy "busy work", or playing school, sorting, colors, counting, etc. I recommend this to anyone looking to buy a gift for a child age 2 and up, or for grandparents looking to purchase a "new" toy for their home for their grandkids!

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We bought this for our business; Kaleidoscape Play Studio and not only is it a hit with our clientel (12 and under) but the plexi on the top doesn't scratch very easily. This is a high quality toy we would buy again!

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I bought this for my grandchildren. I saw this toy when I worked in pre-school. It is great for small motor skills and learning colors. I love the fact that you can't loose the parts.

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We love this toy. We already know our colors, but we enjoy the challenge of organizing keeps us all occupied.

Buy Transformers Bumblebee 16" Light Up LED Backpack

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My son loves this backpack. The eyes light up whenever the bag is jostled but it's not annoying. The larger graphic carries down the entire front (so when you open up that front pocket you can see the rest of the graphic shown at the top of the bag. Easily worked around but you should be aware of is that the entire back is black so there isn't an easy place to put your child's name.

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Disney Mini Book Set 14869 by Koehler Review

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Wonderful set of books. I was expecting a cheaper version for the price, but they are well-made and look like they will last. They seem to be full-fledged books, not cheap knock-offs and with famous characters. We bought them for our son's treasure box in his Kindergarten class. Great for girls and boys too! This was a great find!

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Buy Early Learning Centre / Lights & Sounds Walker

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Easy to put together out of the box. You will need your own AA batteries.

Bright colors with sound, action and movement. PERFECT!!!

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Love it..........love it..........love it!!! This product is everything it says it is and more. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enlighten their little one!

FunThinkers Book 3 (Ages 6-8/Gr. 1-3) Reviews

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Bought this for the granddaughter and she seems to really enjoy it. It's not her favorite, and she does get bored; however, it does challenge her...and over all it is helping to develop her skills.

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we came across this product in one of the educational fair and my son loves it, but wishes if there is stock for ages 4-6 and 5-7 or even younger....my son is coming to 4yrs old and so I am playing this toy instead :)

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We have all three of the FunThinkers books. My children love them because they are like playing a game. I love them because they are fun and educational. Each book builds up in skills. Book 1 is a great starting book because the child can quickly build their confidence and then they want to do more. These books cause kids to "think". When they are finished they can check themselves to see if they've done the page correctly. They love to see if they've done it all right. These books are such a hit that I've now purchase 2 sets of frame/tiles. I wish they had more books/higher levels but I recently found out the series has been discontinued.

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This is a great toy for young children and for special needs children. My daughter is 12 years old and autistic. (We use both book 2 and book 3) The mechanism of the game itself is so simple and ingenious. There is a hinged plastic grid that is placed over a large page of the fun-thinkers book. You place plastic tiles 1 to 16 on the left side of the gird then the player lifts a tile to match it with an item on the right side. For example: the child lifts a tile and there might be a picture of a cow and then places the tile on the other side over a picture of a farm. There are also exercises with sentences, shapes, face matching, math and so on. My daughter enjoys this game and learns from it at the same time. It's an amazing game!