Kids Preferred Amazing Baby Attachable Activity Pyramid Review

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I have twin boys and both like it, one loves it. We also have an old version of Lamaze's clutch cube; Same idea to this pyramid but the pyramid is more interesting to them. It has more black (more contrast) and the entire toy crinkles. It also has a face on it. The boys smile at it. It is more stimulating than the Lamaze cube.

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Review of VTech - Kidizoom Digital Camera - Orange

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Pros: Easy to grip. Fun colors. Somewhat easy to use

Cons:Terrible pictures. Nonintuitive menus. No datestamp on pictures.

We were reluctant to buy this camera vs. a small Canon (SD100) on ebay for more less the same amount. Our three year old had already proved that she could handle a small Canon (and even a big one) but we decided to go for a camera built for toddlers.

Image quality is as described by other reviewers: super low dynamic range, low resolution, slow shutter, low light sensitivity and very noisy. Pictures come out blurred, motion blurred, burnt or underexposed and people are hard to recognize. Vtech could have significantly improved performance at negligible cost simply by using a CMOS sensor made this century.

Menu navigation is OK but could be made much more intuitive and accessible, specially for toddlers. Even I have to fumble around the menus to find the featurs/settings I need, such as configure memory cards.

One notable point that this camera is lacking is picture review. Anyone who has kids and cameras nows that the most fun a toddler can have is viewing the picture he/she just snapped, and running to his/her friends and showing them. This camera only holds the review for a few seconds (not long enough) and bringing it back up requires pressing about 5 buttons to navigate through the menus to the picture editor. Again, anyone who has kids and cameras should have known that a 'review' button would have been a favorite.

The two-eyed view finder is good for kids as they don't need to learn to close one eye as in a normal camera (no points for learning here). However, the live-view LCD has a considerable refresh lag which makes it hard to frame the shot.

The trigger response is very slow (~1s) making it impossible to shoot anything that moves. I also lacks a half-way point like real cameras (no points for learning here).

Interfacing with a computer is straight forward. Just hook up the USB cable and the camera appears as a removable drive (or two if you have a memory card in it). From there you can copy your images to wherever you want. It does work on Mac OS X (10.5.6 maybe earlier). What is lacking here is that the pictures do not have date information (like any other camera) so when I import the pictures into I photo they all look like they were taken on Jan 1st of 1969. This messes up my iPhoto library and makes it impossible to use date/time as a way to track the photographic progress of our toddler.

Overall it is a descent toy for young kids 4 and under. Older kids will enjoy and have more learning benefits with a small Elph or PowerShot from ebay. I'm giving it two stars because Vtech could have significantly improved value by improving the software interface and picture quality without any additional manufacturing cost.

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After reading many reviews and testing several digital cameras designed for kids, I finally chose the Vtech Kidizoom Digital Camera. I am extremely pleased with this camera. This camera is very durable and easy to use. My son, who just turned 3, was able to figure out how to use it in about 5 minutes and absolutely loves it. I downloaded about 500 photos the very first day and while he has slowed down a little, I have still downloaded over 2000 and he has nearly a full camera now. The quality is not professional grade, but he has still taken some nice photos. The camera also has Tic-tac-toe, Match, and a puzzle game, which have been very nice on long trips, especially since the camera has volume control. I have also been pleased with the low battery usage. I have only changed the batteries once, which I was pleasantly surprised about given the fact of how much my son uses the camera and the relative clarity of the color LCD screen. The software is easy enough to install and use, but not a big selling point for me. The camera also has the ability to change photos by adding in a Viking's helmet or framing with a winter scene that I have tried just to see how it worked, but my son has shown little interest in this function. My only complaint is that the camera only has a wrist strap and does not have a neck strap for when little hands get tired. Again, overall, I am very pleased with this camera and would recommend to anyone looking for a durable digital camera for a little photographer.

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My kids saw this advertised on TV last year (2007) and added it to their Christmas list. I am skeptical about a lot of toys that are advertised on TV and am careful about what I spend my money on. I found this camera on sale and went ahead and bought it it seemed like a good purchase and my kids love taking pictures with my camera.

This camera is one of the best purchases I have ever made for my kids. They fight over using it this includes my 10-year-old boy who is mature enough to handle a "real" camera. My two girls (ages 7 & 5) love using it. The rubber grips make it easy for little ones to hold and truly protect it when it drops. They can plug the camera right into the TV and show everyone their creations. And, when we are traveling, the camera has a few video games that keep the kids busy in the car.

WORTH EVERY PENNY! The only problem they fight over it. So, I'll be buying another one this Christmas so the girls can each have their own.

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My children are 7 and 4. My 7 yo wanted the camera and loves it. It has alot of fun features and was very easy for her to learn how to use. This was well worth the money. My kids have had toys that they play with for just a short amount of time and then lose interest. This is not one of those toys. My daughter has been playing with it for almost a year now and my son wants his own as well. It actually takes some nice pictures and is quite durable.

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Well, I really liked this camera while it was still working. The pictures were kinda blurry, but they were fun for the kids. And my kids, no way are they touching my camera, so it was nice that they could actually take pictures of eachother, play games, and generally be rough on it.

Except it broke. After about a month for no apparent reason it stopped working. Pretty much first time I changed the batteries it was gone. I tried everything even pressing the nearly invisible reset button on the bottom. Then I called Vtech and they mailed me a new camera.

After they played with it for about a month, well, then it died. So I tried to change the batteries again. To no avail. :( For a product that is supposed to simply be durable our sure hasn't worked for long at all. And I know for certain that it was never dropped in a toilet or gotten wet. It was dropped a couple of times, but generally we tried to take good care of it. I don't understand why it works so inconsistently.

Compared to say, the leapsters which we have dropped several hundred times and they are still running great.

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The picture of mi sleeve is different but I don't care because it on One Direction and for me that's the important thing! I'm really happy thank you :D

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Will they teach the kids how to play professionally? NO. Will they let them be the rock stars that they want to be? Yes. Will they be hot for Christmas? You bet!

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My daughter loves guitars and we got this for her 9th birthday. It is thin and small compared to a regular guitar, which is nice. It plays 3 songs and is fun to tap and keep the beat. My husband loves it as much as my daughter. A fun/simple alternative to a normal guitar.

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So far the guitar is pretty much on perfect play or freestyle. I am really surprised at how well my 4 yr old daughter is doing on the freestyle. She has definitely paid attention at concerts and videos! And yes, she LOVES her new guitar.

As to how well it will stand up, it has been dragged around the house, walked on by the cat and well-loved, and so far so good!

If you have a child into music, you might want to consider one of these guitars for birthday and Christmas presents!

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We bought a Paper Jamz and shoulder strap for our daughter's 12th birthday, and she hasn't put it down since her party! It was a good thing we included a pack of AAAs with it, because "Batteries Not Included". I highly suggest that you get a guitar strap for it, because I think after carrying it around all day, your arms would get tired. Also, it's just cool for the kids to add to the "rock star" picture.

Considering it's made of paper, don't expect it to last until your kids go to college, but with minimal care, I think it'll last at least as long as any other toy that's well-loved. I suspect that the paper over the "strumming" area will fade over time (based upon the tester Paper Jamz I've seen in stores) but then again, kids seem to have the attention span of squirrels so by the time it's ready for the trash, they'll probably be ready too.

There's only three songs on it, so it's an extra for the parents that there's a headphone plug-in. Even though it's a great song, there's only so many times I can hear "I Love Rock And Roll." I'm pretty sure that there's a "free play" feature, but I haven't been able to get it away from my daughter to really examine it.

All in all, the parental units are happy and our daughter is happy.

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My daughter (age 7) loves this guitar. It comes with 3 demo songs that i'm worried will get very old in about a week. Otherwise she seems to love it so far. It allows for freestyle. Do not expect to be able to play this like you would a regular guitar, but it does open up the idea to younger children and perhaps sparks an interest without you having to buy an expensive guitar and expensive lessons.

Water Gel, Peg Box Reviews

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I purchased the product for my children's sermon at church. It worked perfectly. I tested it first with different liquids and temperatures to make sure it worked and every time as close to instantly as you can get it solidified the liquid. It sometimes worked too well. I found it worked best if you pour the liquid into a receptacle that has the powder already in it. If you try to stir it into a liquid almost inevitably the spoon will get stuck in it before you can be removed, lol. Great product, worked as expected and was lots of fun.

P.S. Salt breaks down the gel reverting it back to liquid, or close to liquid.

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I used it as a demo for 4th graders (along with the insta-snow) and they love it! Unfortunately you cannot reuse the water gel as easily (mine molded before it dried out) as the snow, but you need less of the water gel to get the same volume. This package was much smaller than expected so I ended up buying a tub of gel off of Steve Spangler science. The students loved having it flipped over their heads!

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My Grandson had a good time experimenting with this tricky water gel. According to the insert, the gel is supposed to dry and return to it's original form, so that it can be used repeatedly. We followed directions closely. The gel crystalized into hard chunks and had to be thrown away. I would still recommend it; just know that it can only be used once.

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There is something about these toy balls that fascinates adults and children alike. Great value for the price. Would have loved to see more of them in the package.

Review of Talking Smart Sticks: Colors & Shapes

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Enough variety to keep the attention of my 3year olds for a good amount of time portability is perfect for car rides. But price has gone from around $12 to $20 in one month, what's that about maybe it's a new model? Regardless, it's a fun and engaging item.

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My 19 month old loves this toy. My best friend's 13 month old loves this toy. I do have a couple problems with this toy. It does not have a volume switch and it is pretty loud. Also, I like my daughter to use it in the identification mode, but it is so easy for her to switch modes, I can't keep it on her level. She loves the song! On the plus side, it is very educational and fun for the kids. It also turns off on its own when she just drops it on the floor and walks off, which I like. Overall, I would recommend this toy!

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I bought this toy for my 4yr. old son to help him learn his shapes and colors. He likes the song that it plays and it keeps his attention. The only thing that I found wrong with it is that it is a little too loud. So I put some tape over the speaker to make it a little quiter. Other than that this is a great toy for toddlers and preschoolers alike.

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My daughter has all three of the smart sticks (letters, numbers, and colors/shapes) and they are IDEAL toys. They have several settings that play a song, tell her about what button she pushed (this is a ), or ask her to find a letter/number/shape/color. They also have a switch for english or spanish. My daughter LOVES these and has learned everything on them at a much younger age than I would have expected her to. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone who believes in educational toys. Also very durable, they frequently get dropped with no issues and even got run through the washer and worked again when dried out.

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My daughter enjoys playing with this toy, and treats it like a phone (as it resembles a cell phone). She likes pushing the buttons and listening to the music, but she holds it up to her ear while it's playing music. The problem with this is that it is very loud, and there is no sound adjustment. It's so loud you can hear it rather well from upstairs. It's a good idea, especially with the whole bilingual education it provides, but I wish it had a volumn adjustment so it wouldn't cause any negative effects on her ears. I wouldn't advise this toy for kids under 3 who don't understand not having loud objects so close to their ears.

Review of Toobaloo - Blue; no. LF-TBL01B

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As a teacher, I often use these. Some claim that it makes kids better readers, but what it really does it allow the child to hear themselves read. These work really well with my ADD/ADHD students as well as my ESL students. They can hear themselves read and it also helps to block out the sounds in the classroom and readers around them.

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This is the second Toobaloo I have ordered in the last 2 years. It is less expensive than the Whisper phone; however it cannot be used hands-free and is not particularly durable.

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Package came quickly. Item is exactly as advertised. Works great! I'd recommend this to anyone who needs to help kids read silently or even understand how loud they are speaking. It's great!

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Sometimes I get nervous ordering online, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I'm very happy with this product. Exactly what I wanted.

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A counselor at our child's school recommended this toy to help with his speech development. We bought it without asking his speech therapist, who is a leading speech pathologist at the local university. When we told her about it, she rolled her eyes and said it's unlikely to help with speech development. Having a child hear themselves say something wrong louder won't help correct the speech issues. Just imagine trying to use this to teach yourself a new language. But she said that if he has fun playing phone, then no harm done. Be wary of speech development claims. Our son has had fun playing phone, so it's a good toy at a good price compared to fake cell phones!

Buy Spot It! Educational Set

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I have a different version of this game, but I needed one for children. This was perfect and the children that I work with love this game. It forces them to visually scan, look from near to far, saccadic eye movements, match like items, identify shapes, number, letters and a host of other educationally relevant skills. Cheap, easy to carry, and can be used in various types of environments.

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My grandchildren love them. As a retired teacher, I find them to be a great learning tool!

Creative! Thank you

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We don't use them as much as I thought we would, and it doesn't seem to keep the kids interest too much.

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This is a game that my ESL kids love and I love playing it too. I have them say out loud what matches before they even touch a card or they lose a card and it works great. Their vocabulary has gotten better much more quickly than I thought it would. Fantastic, fun, quick and easy, Spot it! is a must.

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All the Spot It! games have a lot of fun to offer. We have played them with kids ages 3-7. The more advanced the kid, them more advanced the matching portion of the game's challenge can be. These games have kept our kids busy MANY times when they had to wait longer than their natural patience allowed.

Buy 4M Earth and Moon Model Kit

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When I ordered this globe, I didn't realize it was a kit to put together and paint. My 9 y/o was very excited to do it. It was very easy to put together and came with several colors of paint to choose from. It even included some glow in the dark paint, which works great!

I really like the idea of having the moon attached. It helps my child see why they moon appears to follow us. We were also able to use it to show how the latest solar eclipse took place!

This globe is smaller and doesn't have the detail of the continents or states or even the oceans, BUT i like that it doesn't take up a lot of space! I would recommend a map for the details. The product is very durable too, not cheap plastic.

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Small model and was easy to put assemble. Which it had a paint schematic. But over all great for the money.

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I recently ordered the Earth and Moon model kit; it arrived intact, and was easy to assemble. Paint was also provided, along with a brush. If you wish to paint the earth and moon components, I recommend getting a better small acrylic detail brush. The one included with the kit is not worth using. The other issue to deal with is figuring out how to paint the model earth and moon. There really are no roadmaps for this...the images in the kit and on the cover are the only clues. They help, but you will probably have to do some further research. The flyer with explanations of moon phases et al was ok. Not great, but ok for a kit of this nature.

Despite my reservations, I still liked the kit and ended up with a quite decent product after I painted it. (I am a professional artist, so that is an advantage, but anyone can paint this kit fairly decently). I recommend it...but be careful with it. It is not robust. Doesn't fall apart, but a rambunctious child could do it in pretty easily.

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Not what i expected visually deceving...not worth it ....sad that we dont have a proprer toool to educate our childern,,,we have paint ??.........

American Educational What Rock Is It? Classroom Project Review

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This is a well-designed activity that is suitable for introducing students to the three rock groups or for the more rock-cycle-savy students who need additional practice differentiating igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock types. It is perfect for home school situations as well. It is a challenging and fun way to provide a hands-on lesson.

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Review of Perisphere And Trylon Games Water-Powered Vehicles

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I saw this in Hong Kong where I had promised my six year old a couple of toys if he had been good. Unfortunately, we got the version where the instructions are all in Chinese. But no problem, he could follow the drawings and complete them. The pieces are fairly well made and the water propelled devices do work. So of them need a higher gear ratio than what's in the design to get the vehicle moving. Overall it's great fun, and my 6 year old is having a blast learning about gears, drives, ratios, and water power!

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I bought this for my 7 year old inventor and explorer. He has had no end of fun building and creating. There are a variety of vehicles to be made per the included instructions, but the parts are sturdy and easily used to create whatever a child wishes to try. This is a toy that will be used for many years to come.

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This kit really works. and my son absolutelty loves it and is constantly reconfiguring the vehicles. So good we got it as a present for his cousin as well.

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I wanted to love this puzzle. I loved it online, and since I am not much of a fan of the Melissa and Doug brand, I thought this puzzle and the others by DwellStudio would be great. I have other Dwell Studio products so I thought this was sure to be a great puzzle.

Pros:

Cute images

Shapes are easy to remove from the board.

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We purchased two puzzles and BOTH arrived with smeared paint. Not a big deal, but I expected better from this company.

The colors are MUCH darker than you are seeing in the picture on Amazon. I know that monitors vary, blah blah, but honestly, the green looked light green or bright green in the picture and is actually much much darker. Overall the colors are darker and not bright and engaging, which is what you would want for a young child.

Overall, I was very disappointed by the dark, drab colors and the smeared paint so I returned these puzzles. A bit sad, as I really loved them in the pictures online.

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I got this as a gift for my daughter. It is so stinkin' cute! It is good quality, I expect to see it played with for years to come.

My only complaint is the price. It does cost more than other wood puzzles. I guess you have to pay for the cute.

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My little one loves owls and this puzzle is extremely easy for him to lift the pieces in and out. He's 20 months and it doesn't have the frustration that some puzzles do when trying to put the pieces in exactly. Colors are very bright and he loves matching up the colored owls. Good quality.

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This cute puzzle has chunky pieces that are great for little hands and the cute owls are fun to count.

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We have an owl theme in my daughter's nursery and this is the perfect addition. Plus, it helps her learn numbers AND colors. Love it.

Reviews of Vtech 2-in-1 Exploration Station

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Great on the floor then sets up into table etc...bright lights and nice sounds. I like it because I haven't seen it in any stores near me...not everyone has one like it. My daughter loved it...I did too per the price.

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This table is just terrific! We got it for my daughter when she was 6 mo's old. She is now 10 mo and discovering new features of this table every day. She has used ti every day for 4 mo's and we have yet to replace the batteries. She leans on it, crawls on it and pushes on it it is very durable.

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My daughter love this!! There are several hands on things she explorers, she especially loves the "hole" in the center...

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Brought this product because children in my day care learning center will enjoy it. Do you have more products that I would be interested for the children?

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I am so excited to give it to my nephew! I was entertained by it so I am sure he will be as well :)

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I wanted to write a review to set off the negative feedback left by one of the users.

Yes, the set does look kind of cheap right from the box. It contains plastic shapes and magnetic sheet. You have to peal the protective sheet to get to the sticky part and then punch out the magnetic shapes to match with plastic ones and hold them for a few seconds for glue to set. Didn't look good, I gotta admit, but once you over it looks very nice and is durable. I've had the magnetic mighty mind that lasted over a year (still in great shape and could be handed down to another child easily).

Also for those who are graduating from mighty mind, this set is bigger. You can't buy regular edition supermind (or supermind design book) and match the cards with your current magnetic tray from mightymind as it won't fit. However you can do the other way around to save money. Buy this one and a regular mighty mind. The shapes are exactly the same, so you can use 1 magnetic set for both and a bigger tray for both as well.

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Some assembly required, OMG!!!!! How could they possibly ask me to assemble this learning toy for optimal learning. On a travel toy, are you kidding me???? I jest, this is a great toy and if you cannot be bothered with assembly, then you have no business being a parent.

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This one is bigger and more challenging than the original. I like the magnets though. It's much easier to build a puzzle without everything sliding around.

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First let me say there is NOTHING wrong with this product its just that my kids (2 girls) have never warmed up to it. They love to draw and create but this one just never appealed to them. I love it and I probably made the mistake of buying something I would have loved as a kid instead of something they would love.

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Kids work these puzzles with enthusiasm! They stay with even the most challenging patterns. Great for building confidence and spatial intelligence. Highly recommend!