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Indoor Toys
Silly Bandz Dinosaurs Are Fun And Colorful Animal Rubber Bands
November 25th, 2018
What is the biggest craze with kids these days? It’s Silly Bandz animal bracelets, of course! They are the colorful rubber band bracelets that are adorning children’s wrists by the dozens, becoming so popular that the look has even spread to adult audiences. The original animal shapes sold like hotcakes, and now Silly Bandz animal rubber bands come in dinosaur shapes! The new Silly Bandz Dinosaurs come in six different prehistoric shapes, and since they are made of non-toxic, super strong silicone, they continue to hold their original shape when not being worn, just like a dinosaur fossil.
The pack of 24 rubber bands comes in T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, Titanosaurus, Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Velociraptor shapes and in a variety of colors. Customers love that each pack comes with multiples of each shape, allowing children to trade the Silly Bandz with their friends, and young girls are learning that the rubber bands are useful ponytail holders too. The manufacturer does not recommend Silly Bandz animal rubber bands for children under three years old. A few parents mentioned that some principals have banned children from wearing these bracelets to school, but they still remain a popular and fun fashion accessory with kindergarteners up through college students.
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Indoor Toys
Melissa And Doug Train Wooden Train Set Is Of High Quality
November 14th, 2018
All aboard for terrific train fun! The Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden Railway Set includes sturdy wooden train tracks in both straight and curved pieces for a fully customizable track design. Included with the Melissa And Doug Train is a roundhouse shed for the engine, railway workers, trees, traffic signs, a suspension bridge, trestle bridge, roundtable and a T-junction. The set is made from solid wood pieces and is heavy enough to stand up to the most enthusiastic engineer. The majority of those that have purchased and reviewed this Melissa and Doug Train Set have whole-heartedly recommended this play set for ages 3 and up.
Most notable, the reviews have given high praise to the solid wood construction and the indestructible pieces that withstand the roughest playtime. This might be a great first train set for toddlers. The few cons that were noted include the fact that the track pieces themselves do not have anyway to snap or click together and often separate, leaving small children frustrated. Another con mentioned was the fact that the layout designs provided with the set do not always transfer from the paper to the track. One reviewer said that the fit and function were lacking.
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Indoor Toys
Leapfrog Phonics Writing Desk – Interactive Learning
November 1st, 2018
Before youngsters learn to read, they need support in learning about the alphabet and phonics. LeapFrog has taken these educational concepts and combined them with interactive games and lessons, creating the Phonics Writing Desk. Children can choose between seven different activities on the writing desk based on their abilities. Younger learners can choose to hear the names of letters and the sounds they make, and then see how the letter is formed on the desk’s LCD screen, including both uppercase and lowercase letters. When the child feels ready, they can test their skills by selecting the ABCs or phonics quiz.
The LeapFrog Phonics Writing Desk also has a magic screen that only works with the special attached pen, so kids can practice writing letters or their name. Older children can use the writing desk to learn how letters are put together to form words and will enjoy the engaging Create-a-Word game. There is even an activity that introduces children to cursive handwriting! Parents and teachers alike have been surprised by how much time kids spend using its different functions, commenting on how younger children begin recognizing letters around the house after playing with the desk. It also has a two-level volume control, so adults aren’t distracted while the little ones learn. The Phonics Writing Desk from LeapFrog is recommended for ages 3 to 9 and is perfect for any young scholar.
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Indoor Toys
Schylling Princess Tent is A Well Designed Princess Play Tent
July 6th, 2018
Have a little princess who needs a castle? The Schylling Princess Pop Up Castle is a princess play tent that is perfect for any little prince or princess who needs a home for their imaginative play. Constructed from water resistant polyester, this play tent is intended for indoor or outdoor use. Users agree that the easy to use pop-up and pop-down construction make this Schylling Princess Pop Up Castle a breeze to set up and put away. The princess play tent can be used indoors or outside the home. However, one drawback that a handful of users have pointed out is that though the lightweight polyester construction makes set up and breakdown easy.
This can result in a somewhat flimsy and unsteady tent that can easily be tipped over during regular play or blown over when using outside. The tent does, however come with two tent stakes, allowing users to anchor it to the ground for outdoor use. This Princess Pop Up Castle Tent is princess ready in pretty pastel pink and purple. With plastic tubing that easily slides together to form a frame, users report that it couldn’t be simpler to set up. The play tent is packaged with a handy carrying bag. Overall, owners give this play princess play tent two thumbs up for ease of use, adorable design and overall fun.
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Indoor Toys
Hand Crafted Wooden Melissa And Doug Dollhouse Furniture
April 9th, 2018
So now that you have your dream dollhouse, it’s time to shop for furniture! The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Doll House Furniture Living Room Set is a hand crafted, wooden furniture set that boasts working drawers and doors. This Melissa And Doug Dollhouse Furniture is intended to be used with any 1:12 scale dollhouse and includes: 2 upholstered chairs, an ottoman, a coffee table, a cabinet, a side table and a couch with 2 decorative pillows. The majority of the reviews I read regarding this Melissa And Doug hand crafted dollhouse furniture raved about the beautiful, expensive looking design of the furniture.
Those who had purchased this Melissa And Doug Dollhouse Furniture Set mentioned how great the furniture looked in their dollhouses, noting the refined style and details. There were, however, several complaints regarding the construction of the actual pieces. Many reviews that I read complained of the wooden pieces coming apart under normal, careful use. One user mentioned that it was as if the glue used to hold the pieces together was not strong enough, or too little glue was used. The overall consensus is that the furniture is gorgeous to look at, but may be better suited for placing in the dollhouse and leaving, not actually used as a play set for children. The manufacturers age recommendation is ages 6 and up.
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The Melissa And Doug Dollhouse Is A High Quality Victorian Doll House
September 30th, 2017
The Melissa and Doug Classic Heirloom Victorian Dollhouse is a high quality wooden dollhouse offered at a great value. With highly decorative details embellishing both the interior as well as the exterior, this gorgeous Victorian style dollhouse can easily become a family heirloom. The attention to the smallest detail is what truly sets this Melissa and Doug Dollhouse apart from others. Room furnishing sets and accessories are sold separately, allowing parents and children to slowly add to the collection of furniture. The smaller size of the individual rooms in the dollhouse prohibit the use of some dolls for play.
However, parents have recommended that the Polly Pocket series of dolls fit very nicely into the dollhouse. Some reviews mention that when filled with all of the recommended furniture, the rooms become overcrowded, making it difficult for little hands to maneuver dolls and engage in creative play. The house and its furnishings are designed at a 1:12 scale, with the finished size being 26.5 x 28 x 18 when fully assembled. The manufacturer recommends this dollhouse as being suitable for ages 6 and up. It would be easy to imagine this dollhouse being treasured well into a child’s teens and beyond.
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Indoor Toys
My First Purse Is A Fun And Stylish Pretend Play Purse
August 19th, 2017
My First Purse by International Playthings is a perfectly pretty pastel purse that comes with several adorable accessories. The soft lavender purse is adorned with a sweet pink flower and a coordinating chunky handle, just right for little hands. This purse is a stylish must for little girls and toddlers who want to be just like mommy! Little ladies can pretend to pack and unpack their purse, just like the big girls, taking an important phone call and freshening their lipstick. This purse play set includes a brightly colored pretend lipstick, a set of keys, a cell phone, an unbreakable mirror, a wallet and a debit card.
The parents who have reviewed this product have given the purse high marks, for cuteness, durability and the soft fabric. Not faring quite as well are the included accessories. Parents have commented that hard plastic; one-dimensional pretend phone misses the mark by not having buttons that little ones can push. My First Purse is recommended for children ages 3 and up. The manufacturer warns that the accessories may prove to be a choking hazard, however, parents who have reviewed the product have mentioned that accessories inside are nice and big, alleviating their worries of choking on small parts.
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Indoor Toys
Melissa & Doug See & Spell Brings Fun and Learning Together
August 16th, 2017
Finding a toy for your child that is both fun and allows for a learning experience is something you can really feel good about. This what Melissa and Doug toy company strives to produce with each new product design they release on the market. I really love Melissa and Doug toys because they are well made and appropriate for the age, in this case toddler/preschool. This learning toy is simple, offering straight-forward logic that kids will understand and really enjoy getting involved with. Parents will love the opportunity to work with their young children as they start to grasp how each letter fits into the two-sided wooden board.
See & Spell contains twenty pictures of three or four letter words, with more than seventy colored letters included. Children will start developing better alphabet recognition while learning fine motor skills as they place each letter. The boards all have a picture of the word they are placing, as to help the child visually recall the word they are spelling. The Melissa & Doug See & Spell comes in its own case with a lid for easy cleanup and storage. Without question, one of the best “spelling toys” on the market today.
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