how much works without batteries? We're one of those strange families that avoid battery-operated toys. My son has outgrown his jumperoo, and nearly everything on the jumperoo still worked without batteries (the rattles spun, the tiger jumped up when you pushed the button, etc).With this table, is it interesting at all without the battery-operated features? Do any of the toys ding or click or rattle on their own? how much works without batteries? We're one of those strange families that avoid battery-operated toys. My son has outgrown his jumperoo, and nearly everything on the jumperoo still worked... » Read More how much works without batteries? We're one of those strange families that avoid battery-operated toys. My son has outgrown his jumperoo, and nearly everything on the jumperoo still worked without batteries (the rattles spun, the tiger jumped up when you pushed the button, etc).With this table, is it interesting at all without the battery-operated features? Do any of the toys ding or click or rattle on their own? « Show Less
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Almost all of the pieces still move when pushed, so my daughter loves it. We rarely turn it on. She seems to get a little scared of all of the noises.
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I say it depends on how many toys your kid has other than this, as well as their attention span [thus how often they attend to/play with the toy]. Then again, play with it or not, I have had mine for what like 2 21/2 years? now. I think I have MAYBE replaced the batteries twice. That is a big maybe. I honestly think it was one time. AND I NEVER TURN IT OFF. IT IS ALWAYS ON.
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VERY little, but I have to say, it does keep their interest. I was playing with a friends son yesterday who got this for Christmas. He was so excited by it all that he got up and stood there for the longest time! I happen to agree with you about the battery bit, to some degree, but I happen to like this toy!
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The pump does have to run continuously or the jumper will deflate. I used it for my 3 year old backyard birthday party. We already had an outdoor electrical plug installed on the house. The inflation pump only runs by electricity. There is no battery compartment. If you can find electricity in the park the children will absolutely love it!
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I bought this as a gift. Did not even realize it required batteries. Not sure why it would though??? I have gotten other sets that were fantastic and much fun however, did not require batteries. If this particular set does require batteries I am sure it would be just as great without. Playmobil sets are so much fun and good quality toys!
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No, thank goodness. This is not a battery operated toy. We've had it for 6 months now and it works great- my 5 year old can manage all the moving parts easily and still loves it.
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Susan, it works with either batteries or an AC adapter but it doesn't come with the adapter. You can get it at Amazon for about $7; one is listed on the same page as the Eggspert. We've used ours with batteries during several games over a few days without changing the batteries, but because we don't use it very frequently I can't tell how long the batteries last beyond that. Hope that helps.
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Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat get so much joy out of a toy. Ours hugs and loves it when it's "sleeping," but, otherwise, plays with it non-stop. Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat... » Read More Yes. The toy is not made well at all, but our cat is so in love with it, we've had to make it work. I replaced the first one when it stopped going. The second one barely ran at all. SO, we decided to take that battery note about using three fresh ones, never mixing, etc. VERY SERIOUSLY! Instead of using any of the new batteries I have stored in a drawer for the grandchildren, we went to the drug store and bought and installed *brand new* batteries. THAT WORKED. We've gotten about six hours of play out of the thing, and it's still going strong. Our cat is so thankful!! I've never seen a cat get so much joy out of a toy. Ours hugs and loves it when it's "sleeping," but, otherwise, plays with it non-stop. « Show Less
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well, that was the only bad thing. not sure why but I got mine an adaptador and it wouldn't work. so, We only use batteries. they have lasted but make sure to not leave it on. my son tend to leave it on and I always have to check and turn it off.
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The phone can operate without batteries but not the speaker and not the microphone into which you speak when in speaker mode. It is possible to buy speaker phones that do not use batteries. I have had a few of those and my experience was that the speaker and microphone were weak and unsatisfactory. I would not buy a speaker phone that does not use batteries again.
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Mine came w batteries. I had no idea it made noise, my son figured it out. It makes a cute quiet little siren sound. I haven't opened it up to look and see. I gave him a bunch of brio trains and bridges for his birthday in early april and they really are fantastic. I figure when the battery ever runs out, then I'll open it up and see. Its probably one of those little flat disc ones.
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One more little helpful hint though...don't leave it ON or it WILL go dead a lot quicker! Found that I had done that last night when I had a dead battery and was like, no big deal...I have my handy jumper...which I then found I had left on and was dead! My bad! :P
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Yes, we had to throw ours away. Didn't buy it on Amazon, but at a local pharmacy and we threw away the box the first day. Toy stopped working on the second day, and new batteries make no difference.
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I just tried mine, and it worked fine. Be sure that the button end of each battery is against the flat contact, not the spring contact, and that they are in securely. Spin them in their slot. That fixes a lot of problems. I spent 30 minutes yesterday, trying to fix a toy we had found. I put new batteries in, to no avail. I took the entire electronics apart, even soldering on jumpers to bypass the circuit board. Nothing. Finally, I put a meter on the output of the battery box. No output!. I spun the batteries in their seats, and Voila! Also, the button end of the battery holder goes in first. Be sure the button contact on the battery holder springs back when you push it in. That's really all that can go wrong with it. Good luck!
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I will have to ask my husband regarding the "facts" question. However, I must admit that I'm not sure I would buy this toy for my 4 year old son again. It's difficult for it to transform. My husband has to do it ever time. And it doesn't really move on it's own. Just says things every now and then. And they are somewhat difficult to turn off. If you have any of the other Switch N Go Dinos - in comparison, this one fails. It's much more flimsy, etc. I know it's a spendy purchase. My son wanted Jagger too, but I convinced him to go a different route. He just doesn't play with it all that often. I will have to ask my husband regarding the "facts" question. However, I must admit that I'm not sure I would buy this toy for my 4 year old son again. It's difficult for it to transform. My husband has to do it ever time. And it doesn't really move on it's own. Just says things every now and then. And they are somewhat difficult to turn off. If you have any of the other Switch N Go Dinos - in comparison, this one fails. It's much more flimsy, etc. I know it's a spendy purchase. My son wanted Jagger too, but I convinced him to go a different route. He just doesn't play with it all... » Read More I will have to ask my husband regarding the "facts" question. However, I must admit that I'm not sure I would buy this toy for my 4 year old son again. It's difficult for it to transform. My husband has to do it ever time. And it doesn't really move on it's own. Just says things every now and then. And they are somewhat difficult to turn off. If you have any of the other Switch N Go Dinos - in comparison, this one fails. It's much more flimsy, etc. I know it's a spendy purchase. My son wanted Jagger too, but I convinced him to go a different route. He just doesn't play with it all that often. « Show Less
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Have to have a way to charge the battery - - I bought extra battery from ebay. I found it easier to find another whole unit WITH battery charger for about the same price listed as charger. Fisher-Price discontinued that toy about 5 years ago and new chargers are not available. Design has it so no two such toys will have interchangeable charger. We entertained a lot of elderly people in a senior building. No one had ever seen this toy and thoroughly enjoyed it. After we tired of it, I gave it to a kid. Enjoy.
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This toy does not take batteries. Imagination and your child's hands move this toy.
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Hello, I'm sorry I can't answer your question. My baby is only 4 weeks old and I actually use this in my older sons room at night for when I'm reading to them or dressing them for school. So because it not In a main part of the house and he is not in it much I didn't put batteries in it. I can say most of the swing hi have experienced do run out fast but I don't use them all the time. It is pretty cozy tho. Sorry good luck
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I use regular batteries. I haven't had to change my batteries since I got it. The baby also makes the bouncer bounce by moving so I don't turn it on every time.