Saturday, March 31, 2012

Vtech - Slide And Talk Smart Phone

Vtech - Slide And Talk Smart Phone Review



Vtech - Slide And Talk Smart Phone Feature

  • Slide-out keyboard
  • LCD screen that adjusts for vertical or horizontal play
  • Phone Book contains four selectable friends
  • Type and send text messages
  • Surprise phone calls from fun characters

The Slide & Talk Smart Phone is a slide phone that allows for pretend texting and cell phone play. The toy features a slide-out keyboard and the LCD screen automatically recognizes when the device is in phone or message mode and adjusts accordingly. The phone also features a phone book that contains four friends who you can text or call. Surprise "wrong number" phone calls from a variety of silly characters adds to the fun. Teaches letters, numbers, counting, alphabetical order.

Product Measures: 1.4 x 2.5 x 4.7

Recommended Ages: 2 years - 4 years


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Vtech - Write And Learn Touch Tablet

Vtech - Write And Learn Touch Tablet Review



Vtech - Write And Learn Touch Tablet Feature

  • Touch screen with stylus
  • Cute notepad design for easy portability
  • 26 letter buttons, each represented by an animal
  • 5 modes of play
  • Progressive learning takes kids from shape drawing to letter formation

The Write & Learn Touch Tablet will take your child on a learning adventure! This portable notepad has five different modes of play that teach your child about object and shape drawing, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and letter writing. Through graduated learning, this tablet allows your child to develop their skills, starting with simple line and shape drawing and moving up to actual letter formation. Its touch screen lets them draw and write directly on the screen using either their finger or the attached writing stylus. For added fun, 26 alphabet buttons each represent an animal that comes to life after the player correctly draws the matching letter on the touch screen.

Product Measures: 1.5 x 6.7 x 9.2

Recommended Ages: 3 years - 5 years


Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table Review



Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table Feature

  • Characterized light-up faces on activities encourage baby to cruise around the table
  • Each character has a unique personality to interact with baby
  • Teaches letters, numbers, opposites, shapes, colors, greetingsand first words
  • Legs easily snap on so toddlers can cruise around and learn
  • To see more information click the "Watch it in Action" link below the main product images
The Fun With Friends Musical Table has over 50 songs, tunes and musical activities and four corners full of learning fun. For babies and toddlers aged 6-36 months, each corner of the table has an interactive, light-up character inviting baby to explore all around the table! Baby can learn letters, numbers, counting, first words, colors, shapes, opposites, animals and much more—in English and Spanish, with four different modes to choose from. Lots of activities, lots of songs, and even bilingual learning in an age-appropriate way!

Baby table top

Letters, numbers, shapes & colors – so many things to discover!
Full table set

Encourages imaginative play, develops important skills and rewards curiosity.
Delightful Surprises for Baby to Discover
The Fun With Friends Musical Table includes four toys in one: a Laptop full of music and phrases lets baby discover the alphabet, shapes and more; a Piano helps baby learn colors and music; a Counting Phone teaches numbers and even has a removable receiver for role-play fun. There’s also a Book with pages to flip, which introduces words, animals and the concept of stories. Best of all, the Fun With Friends Musical Table grows with your baby. Younger babies can sit and play with busy activities using just the tabletop. Legs easily snap on so toddlers can cruise around and learn! There are four different modes to enjoy: Learning; Music; Imagination; and Bilingual play, which introduce letters, numbers and learning concepts in Spanish.

Benefits of Discovery Play
Rhythm, rhyme, and music are great ways to help babies learn. The songs and activities waiting to be discovered help introduce baby to sing-along learning, role play, and using their imagination. Four friendly light-up characters interact both with baby and with each other, encouraging baby to stand & cruise, and enhancing gross motor development. There are lots of colorful keys to press, which build baby’s fine motor skills and reward their curiosity. Each delightful discovery helps promote baby’s thinking and problem-solving skills by teaching action & reaction. The songs and stories also develop language skills by encouraging words and introducing the concept of storytelling. You can help your baby make connections between words and objects by pointing to them and repeating the words they hear in English and Spanish. “See the triangle, triangulo? There’s the number three, tres.”

Other Ways to Laugh & Learn
Babies learn more when they feel at home. Combining familiar objects, everyday discoveries, and your baby’s never-ending sense of wonder are the basis of the Laugh & Learn collection of toys from Fisher-Price. Make learning more fun with Laugh & Learn favorites like the Dance & Play Puppy, the Sweet Sounds Picnic, and the Smilin’ Smart Phone.

What's In The Box?
One Fun With Friends musical activity table with snap-on legs and instruction manual. Requires 3 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries, not included.

Laugh & Learn Banner


Busy, busy... there's so much to do, with four corners full of learning fun! Each has an entire interactive learning center with lights and a friendly character who invites baby to play, encouraging movement and exploration all around the table. Baby can learn letters, numbers, counting, first words, colors, shapes, opposites, animals and much more -- in English and Spanish! Musical fun includes sing-along songs, tunes, real instrument sounds and a variety of music styles. The Imagination mode brings imitative play to life with real-life sounds, piano keys, phone tones and more. Lots of activities, lots of songs and even bilingual learning in an age-appropriate way! Requires three "AA" batteries, not included.


Monday, March 26, 2012

LeapFrog Tag Learn to Read Phonics Book Series Short Vowels

LeapFrog Tag Learn to Read Phonics Book Series Short Vowels Review



LeapFrog Tag Learn to Read Phonics Book Series Short Vowels Feature

  • Use your Tag Reader to bring phonics skills to life in this special six-book set for beginning readers
  • The Tag Reader makes learning to read an exciting experience as kids hear words sounded out letter by letter and hear stories out loud
  • Children explore short vowels and more beginning reading skills in six stories featuring lovable LeapFrog characters
  • Each Learn to Read set introduces different skills, helping children build confidence with the fundamentals of reading
  • Children can earn online rewards and parents can connect the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is learning

Tag Learn to Read Phonics Book Series Short Vowels

Use your Tag Reader to make phonics skills spring to life. The Tag Learn to Read Series combines fun stories with rich audio to help children identify letter sounds and hear how they come together to form words. Each six-book set introduces a different series of skills, helping children build confidence with the fundamentals of reading. This set introduces short vowels. The tag reader is not included.

  • Product Dimensions (inches): 2.4 (L) x 6.8 (W) x 10 (H)
  • Age: 4 to 7 years


Friday, March 23, 2012

Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock

Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock Review



Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock Feature

  • Wood Clock
  • Colorful shaped numbers
  • Learn to tell time
  • Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up
It's time to "block" around the clock! Two toys in one, this colorful clock combines shape sorting and learning to tell time. Place the numbered and shaped pieces in their proper place on the face of the clock, then move the hour and minute hands to make telling time fun! Measures 9" x 5".


Thursday, March 22, 2012

LeapFrog Leapster Pink Carrying Case

LeapFrog Leapster Pink Carrying Case Review



LeapFrog Leapster Pink Carrying Case Feature

  • Protect any Leapster 2 or original Leapster learning game system
  • Carrying case also holds up to 4 game cartridges
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

LeapFrog TAG Reading System - Green

LeapFrog TAG Reading System - Green Review



LeapFrog TAG Reading System - Green Feature

  • The Tag Reading System encourages children to learn to read and to love reading as words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud!
  • The Tag library includes over 40 books and games based on favorite TV, movie and classic tales
  • Tag storybooks and learning activities help children build reading skills such as vocabulary, phonics and reading comprehension
  • The Tag Reader holds audio for up to 10 books at a time and is sized to fit small hands with a no-slip grip
  • Parents can connect the Tag Reader online to collect fun rewards their child has earned and to see their child's play
Now Holds Up to 10 Books. Learn to read, love to read with Tag - the amazing touch reading system that brings stories to life like never before. Now the #1 best-selling reading system, the Tag Reader is loved around the world with more than 28 awards in 6 countries. As children touch the Tag Reader to the pages of specially printed storybooks, words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud, engaging children's senses to make reading a rich, fulfilling experience. And, with more than 40 books and games based on favorite TV, movie and classic tales, the Tag library has something for every reader. The Tag Reader now holds audio for up to 10 books at a time. Simply connect the Tag Reader to your computer with the included USB cable, download the audio for your Tag books and drag-and-drop up to 10 of your child's favorite stories onto your Tag Reader. While online, you can also discover your children's favorite books and activities, learn about the skills they are exploring and share in their accomplishments by creating a free LeapFrogandreg, Learning Path at leapfrog official website. Based on a 2010 survey conducted by LeapFrog of teachers participating in its Tag Kindergarten Program who received Tag Reading Systems from LeapFrog for use in their classrooms.


Monday, March 19, 2012

LeapFrog Learn and Groove Music Wand

LeapFrog Learn and Groove Music Wand Review



LeapFrog Learn and Groove Music Wand Feature

  • As children move the wand, they can change the music's tempo and add new sounds, creating their own masterpieces
  • Create your own band with this latest member of the Learn and Groove line of musical learning toys
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog

Move the wand all around, change the tempo and add your sounds! As children move the Music Wand, they can change the music's tempo and add new sounds, creating their own masterpieces! Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.

  •  Product Measures: 9.8 x 1.74 x 1.76
  • Recommended Ages: 3 years & up


Thursday, March 15, 2012

LeapFrog My Discovery House

LeapFrog My Discovery House Review



LeapFrog My Discovery House Feature

  • Push, slide, open, close, turn?a learning home for little ones where there's always more to explore
  • The Little Learning House is appropriate for children ages 6 to 36 months
  • 5 play areas offer more than 75 learning responses
  • Children can learn opposites and daily routines and listen to fun songs and stories
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning

Push, slide, open, close, turn?a learning home for little ones where there's always more to explore. 5 play areas offer more than 75 learning responses. Children can learn opposites and daily routines and listen to fun songs and stories. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 36 months.

Features include:

•Push, slide, open, close, turn?a learning home for little ones where there's always more to explore
•The Little Learning House is appropriate for children ages 6 to 36 months
•5 play areas offer more than 75 learning responses
•Children can learn opposites and daily routines and listen to fun songs and stories
•Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning


Monday, March 12, 2012

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse Pink

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse Pink Review



Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse Pink Feature

  • Offers baby a nighttime friend with soft lights and lullabyes
  • With a gentle squeeze this cuddly friend glows and plays soft music
  • Features 8 gentle lullabies and classical selections as well as ocean sounds
  • Perfect size for baby to squeeze
  • After five minutes the music fades lights dim and baby can drift off to dreamland

 With a gentle squeeze, this cuddly friend glows and plays soft music, lullabies and soothing sounds of the ocean. After five minutes the music fades, lights dim, and baby can drift off to dreamland …

  • Recommended Ages: 0 Months & up


Sunday, March 11, 2012

LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket

LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket Review



LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket Feature

  • Appropriate for children ages 6 to 36 months
  • Explore shapes and colors/colours with food pieces, and manners and more with fun learning songs
  • Lift the basket lid to hear sweet instrumental music and fun sound effects
  • Play and learn with a 14-piece picnic set that includes 6 food items, 2 plates, 2 forks, 2 cups, 1 blanket and 1 basket
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
Set a space for fun, learning and sharing! Explore shapes, colors/colours, manners and more.


LeapFrog Learn and Groove Color Play Drum

LeapFrog Learn and Groove Color Play Drum Review



LeapFrog Learn and Groove Color Play Drum Feature

  • Tap into learning fun with the Color Play Drum
  • Children can hear three different musical styles: classical, marching and salsa
  • As they play on the drum, children learn?in both English and Spanish?about colors, opposites and counting numbers
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog

Tap into learning fun with the Color Play Drum! As children play along to classical, marching or salsa beats, they’ll learn about colors, counting and opposites in both English and Spanish. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.
 

  • Product Measures: 7.78" x 3.67" x 7.78"
  • Recommended Ages: 6 months - 3 years


Thursday, March 8, 2012

Vtech - Rhyme and Discover Book

Vtech - Rhyme and Discover Book Review



Vtech - Rhyme and Discover Book Feature

  • 3 light-up character buttons on the tabs of the pages
  • 7 popular nursery rhymes
  • 4 movable pieces
  • Music note button
  • Ages 6 Mos +
Open a page to learning with the Rhyme & Discover Book by Vtech! The Rhyme & Discover Book combines rhythm and rhyme with seven nursery favorites. Baby will delight in the fun melodies, magical moving play, three light up characters and open ended questions that encourage thinking and most importantly, learning.VTech, the creator of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) category, is a world leader of age-appropriate learning toys. Since 1976, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative, educational products for children from birth to preteen that deliver "smart play" through the combination of entertaining electronic formats and engaging, age-suitable content that help children learn while having fun. VTech believes kids have the power. Vtech's innovative toys for baby, infant, toddler, preschool and grade school ages enrich children's development and help them meet their milestones including products such as Bugsby Reading System and Software. VTech is a leader in kid's laptops, learning toys and games. Vtech's V.Smile TV Learning System is a constant award-winner ensuring your kid will learn through fun and smart play.


Wednesday, March 7, 2012

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Globe: Earth Adventures (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer)

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Globe: Earth Adventures (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Review



LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Globe: Earth Adventures (works with LeapPad & Leapster Explorer) Feature

  • Works with the Leapster Explorer and LeapPad Explorer systems (sold separately).
  • Expand your knowledge of animals, geography, cultural facts, map skills and more.
  • Play games that use actual photos of locations, animals and landmarks around the world.
  • Collect Adventure Cards to unlock new, more difficult missions.
  • Teaches geography, world culture, map skills and animal facts. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1).
Get ready for an interactive adventure as you take your airplane around the globe to complete missions, find treasure and learn about geography, cultures and more!
o Expand your knowledge of animals, geography, cultural facts, map skills and more.
o Play games that use actual photos of locations, animals and landmarks around the world.
o Collect Adventure Cards to unlock new, more difficult missions.
o Teaches geography, world culture, map skills and animal facts. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 7 years (grades pre-K to 1).
o Works with Leapster ExplorerTM and LeapPad ExplorerTM (systems sold separately). Note: "If the game does not work, Push the cartilage game in the leap pad till it locks. Then hit the icon when it appears on the screen".


Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube

Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube Review



Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube Feature

  • Toy cube provides musical foundation for little ones
  • Interactive cube teaches how sounds combine to create 8 Mozart masterpieces
  • Made with soft, rounded corners
  • Includes harp, French horn, piano, flute and violin instrument sounds
  • Recommended for budding young composers of all ages
A true breakthrough in music education, the Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube will be music to your baby's ears. Providing hours of interactive play for budding young composers of all ages, this award-winning toy is the perfect musical foundation for little ones.



The Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube teaches how sounds combine to create baby's own Mozart masterpieces. View larger.
The Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube offers:
  • Sounds from 5 instruments.
  • Soft, rounded corners for baby's safety.
  • Fun and entertainment for babies of all ages.
Music Education in a Cube
Fun, creative, and inspiring, the Magic Cube teaches how sounds combine to create eight Mozart masterpieces. With a touch of a button, this interactive cube lets your child add or subtract from any combination of five different instruments, including harp, French horn, piano, flute, and violin. Each selected instrument button flashes along to the beat of the music. An orchestra button even plays all the instruments at once.

Baby-Safe Design
Designed with durable plastic construction, the Magic Cube features bright colors such as yellow, green, purple, and magenta. Made with soft, rounded corners, it's easy and safe for baby to hold. The 6-inch cube requires three AA batteries (not included).