Do the batteries last in this? Biggest complaint with Baby Einstein seems to be that batteries only last a week. I am trying to decide between these 2
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Close call. I would say yes, this one lasts longer than our Baby Einstein by a few days. Invest in good batteries, don't waste your time with cheapies. The lights aren't as bright on this one and it doesn't bother that twin as much during the late night binkie-search. The music is not as loud either, I wish the Baby Einstein wasn't so piercingly loud when it first starts.
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My son kicks this on and off every morning and every evening. We have had it since mid October and are still on our first set of batteries.
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I just replied to your other post. We have not had to change the batteries at all since Christmas day. And we just leave ours on all the time we have not turned it off at all. She usually responds as soon as she is moved even just a little. I would be concerned there is something wrong with yours. I had a toy several years ago that I had to change the batteries on all the time and I took it back and got a new one and rarely had to change the batteries with the new one so it could be a defect.
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I wish I could answer your question. I only kept the machine for about a week. I did use it with the batteries for about 8 hours each night. As far as long term life of the batteries in the unit, I am not able to answer. Sorry, I am not much help.
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The unit that stays with baby does not take batteries. It can only work by being plugged into an outlet. The other unit that goes with the parent can take batteries.
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Well I had to change them as soon as my kid opened the box then they lasted like a week (even though it shuts off automatically) they take button batteries (like a watch battery) I was not happy with mine and it was used one day now its in a closet, my son wanted one really bad but it was a waste of money for me.
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I still have the original set of batteries in mine. I don't turn him on as often as I used to, but, my nieces and nephews love him.
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We got the Winkel for our grandson when he was about 4 months old and he enjoyed it a lot for a few months. Now that he's 8 months, he only reaches for it when he wants something to gnaw on (great for teething!) but he doesn't really "play" with it anymore. His favorite early toy is still the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes. He consistently goes right to this toy whenever he's on the floor or grabs for it on the changing table. He did like the Clack and Slide for awhile, but seems to be already outgrowing it now. Newest favorite toy is quickly becoming our iPads and iPhones. So I guess he's already a tech-a-holic type kid! Good luck finding the best toys for your little one, and hope this helps you! We got the Winkel for our grandson when he was about 4 months old and he enjoyed it a lot for a few months. Now that he's 8 months, he only reaches for it when he wants something to gnaw on (great for teething!) but he doesn't really "play" with it anymore. His favorite early toy is still the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes. He consistently goes right to this toy whenever he's on the floor or grabs for it on the changing table. He did like the Clack and Slide for awhile, but seems to be already outgrowing it now. Newest favorite toy is quickly becoming our iPads and iPhones. So I... » Read More We got the Winkel for our grandson when he was about 4 months old and he enjoyed it a lot for a few months. Now that he's 8 months, he only reaches for it when he wants something to gnaw on (great for teething!) but he doesn't really "play" with it anymore. His favorite early toy is still the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes. He consistently goes right to this toy whenever he's on the floor or grabs for it on the changing table. He did like the Clack and Slide for awhile, but seems to be already outgrowing it now. Newest favorite toy is quickly becoming our iPads and iPhones. So I guess he's already a tech-a-holic type kid! Good luck finding the best toys for your little one, and hope this helps you! « Show Less
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I'm sorry, but I haven't been made aware of any Baby Einstein re-call (as of yet)! I'm sorry, but I haven't been made aware of any Baby Einstein recall (as of yet). Should I expect one?
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I am sorry it has taken me awhile to get back to you. I called my son and the Kid Galaxy My First RC is still going fine. Liya is five. I gave it to her 12/12/2013. She only uses it inside as well, but her cousins (boys 9-11yrs) are always running it. I am so sorry to hear yours has stopped working, but it has been a good toy for us.
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Yeah, sorry, I haven't had any issues. Like prior post said, try changing the batteries. If that doesn't work, I would take it back to the store (if you can) or call Einstein. Good luck!
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HI I think it lasts about 4 - 5 hours. I have two batteries. The sound is a bit off, not as deep as I would like, but all in all, I enjoy the set very much. Feel free to ask anything. John
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hi Melody, nice to meet you. This item is a very precius toy, shiny and adjustable to the crib, this just have a little problem with the electrinic to support another source of power but with the batteries working very good, my baby loved it and I enjoy to see his happiness, the Amazon garanty is useless and the seller who bougth it me too, I had to purchase again but in ebay
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I think mine was almost two when we tried headphones for the first time. It took a minute, but worked out great. It'll be fine. You have Baby Einstein or Gigglebellies? Those are two of our faves.
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battery may be burnt out- this happened to me when a kids came over for a playdate. I had it fully charged for kids to enjoy and saw one child pushing it with his feet like a non motorized toy and then it never worked again except for the music. You may need to get new battery unfortunately. My son was never able to enjoy it as batteries were almost 50- 75 dollars at time and we just didn't want to add more $ to this toy ,but now you can get them for around 36 dollars.
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I didn't purchase the baby Einstein model because there was a recall on it when we were shopping around. I can however compare this to the fisher price rainforest jumperoo since we bought both. This discover and grow model is not as stable as the rainforest jumperoo. It tends to shake and wobble and the hard plastic hanging toys on this one hit my daughter in the head as she grew into it. The rainforest model has nice soft plush hanging toys and you can adjust the height. We bought my daughter the rainforest jumperoo when she was about 4 months old. She's 11 months old now and still loves it. I'd highly recommend that one over any of the other models. Doesn't exactly answer your question but I hope this was helpful.
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We have use it since our boy was born, 4 months and counting without changing batteries yet. Batteries last a long time.
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I can only speak from our experience; my son is 2 months old and we have used it every night since his birth (and sometimes during the day), and have not yet had to change the batteries. :)