I really liked the fact that they allow the child to wave ...
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The wings are lovely.  I really liked the fact that they allow the child to wave the wings.  The ones I ordered a few years ago didn't allow this.  Also they arrived promptly
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My two daughters, ages three and eight, have watched videos online of kinetic sand in action, and they were extremely excited to try out this comparable Kinetic Foam in three colors: question-mark-shaped reusable plastic tubes in red, blue,and green. Rarely have I seen my kids so excited package.

The foam feels like you probably expect it to feel, like stretchy, textured Play Doh except this stuff really stretches far before coming apart. The simple packaging is covered with colorful examples of intricate creations that entranced my kids. Then they went and made very simple things like donuts, pancakes, and a ball. The three of us spent quite a lot of time just trying out the green tube - to get a feel for the kinetic foam. There was more than enough for us, in just one of the three tubes, to make some simple stuff and have fun.

The foam can be a bit sticky or dry when you first take it out, but kneading it in small chunks for a few seconds fixes that. I had expected the whole foam question-mark gob to just pop out of the container. No, not that simple. The foam was densely packed in there,  so we had to reach in and scoop it out in chunks like a bowl of guacamole. That actually made for more silly fun.

It's nice to find any fun yet simple toy that my kids can play with together. One that does not involve batteries or technology. The tactile sensations are interesting. My eldest has ADHD, and this stuff has a definite calming, mood-improving effect on her. That's a bonus. Overall, this is fun stuff. Recommended.
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This is really cool.  Even though the gloves were large for my 3 yr old he was still able to catch the bubbles with them.  The bubble blower is really cool also.  My two year old sucked- similar to a straw, so maybe not for that age group but my son who was 3 at the time used it very well.  They had hours of fun playing with these bubbles but you do need to use their bubbles b/c we couldn't catch the bubbles made with regular bubble soap.  My husband added some dish soap to the regular bubbles which we were able to catch but they didn't last as long.
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I bought for my son for his 3 year birthday because he's always pretending to sing into a microphone. I knew he'd be a little too young, but with parent supervision, he's doing well. Even for the recommended age, however, I was surprised that the CD door did not have some type of locking mechanism. Having this feature would have made me feel a little more comfortable with my son sitting alone with it for a few minutes. As it stands, I must watch him constantly to keep him from touching the inserted disk. And if there is no disk, he can easily get his fingers inside and touch the laser lens. The microphones could be a little louder. At full blast, it was still difficult to hear our singing voices over the music, which was kept at a lower level.
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My son is 5 y/o and he was so excited when this arrived! I was concerned that he would not be able to convert it from a helicopter to a dinosaur by himself, but he went right to work and figured it out. There are a couple of small things I assisted with (lining the blades up to go to dinosaur mode) but mostly he did it on his own. I definitely think it is appropriate for the age ranges listed. (Older kids will be able to do it unassisted, with a little direction for the younger ones.) I was so pleased that this product encouraged my son to play independently and use his imagination, and kept his attention away from his hand held video games and gaming console. They have their place, but I have to limit his time on them! There were also a couple of surprises that my son discovered as he played, that kept re-engaging him, such as the eyes in dinosaur mode change, and the helicopter makes realistic flying noises. I've always been a fan of V-Tech products, and this one is no different! (I received a sample product from VTech for review. All opinions expressed are my own)
3545309
Kids are enjoying it. They like the pager since it makes noise.
264148
It's the little things in life that make a big difference.  My 7 year old can now play games with his siblings because he can hold his own cards.  Such a great little contraption!
649846
The Playskool Pop-Up Shape Sorter was surprisingly engaging.  I was worried that the four year old wouldn't like it or would be "too old" for it, but quite the opposite was true.  Both she and her younger brother, who is almost 2, both absolutely loved it.

I really liked the fact that the sorter is collapsible.  This makes storage a snap.  You could also very easily slide it into a purse, briefcase, travel bag, etc.  It's very mobile.

Each of the pieces break into two, doubling the amount of shapes so both the kids were able to have one of each shape.  They ended up working together to make sure all the shapes made it back into the sorter.  I think that's the sign of a good toy - it encourages cooperation.

I think $13 is probably a fair price for it (at the time of this writing), so if you're in the market for a shape sorter, this would be a great choice.
1547843
My child likes it very much. His father helped him to build up the tower,they had a great time.
1848691
Both of my children loved this little bar as an addition to their Baby Bjorn Bouncer. Recognizing the eyes and being able to spin the flowers are what I remember as some of the earliest indicators of their development. Working from home, this was a very good toy to keep them occupied while I worked on the computer. It was pricey, but I am glad we bought it.
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This is a fun little toy. My kids aged 5 and 3 love it.  Of course, I supervise, but we talked about counting, how the sparks work and practice taking turns.  The sparks are a great effect and they like seeing how it looks different in the light and in a darkened room. The gadget feels pretty sturdy, but certainly would not withstand any physical abuse. I was surprised at how actively the kids engaged with it. The big winding key is a nice touch. It makes it easier for small hands to wind. Incidentally, my adult friends liked watching it as well and began immediately speculating how it worked. It's an interesting diversion at a reasonable price.
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My toddler aged granddaughter has some balance and motor problems. She felt frustrate that she couldn't join the other children sledding. This sled  provided her the opportunity be outside with friends and participate safely in sledding
517147
We have "Grammy Night" at our house every Thursday, and I am always looking for something small, portable, and fun to play with my granddaughter. This one was a real hit! Being older, she loved copying the words from the menu and figuring the cost of the check. The apron was too small, but the chef's hat was workable. She enjoyed taking our order, then cooking it and delivering it to us to eat.

The part I loved is that it left her imagination unfettered. She could decide what to do, and how to do it. The fact that it was educational was a huge plus.
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I was very excited to see two kiddos in my daughters swim class with these.  As a swimmer and swim instructor for many years, I remember when similar items first came out but I hadn't seem them in some time.  I LOVE that you can manipulate the foam pieces to shift focus on front or back strength and take them out as your child progresses. My daughter loves her nemo bubble.
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First off for anyone who does not read the item's description PLEASE note:
*****THIS IS NOT A LIFE JACKET*****

Ok that said (no I knew what I was buying, I just want to make sure that others do as well) this is really good for making children comfortable in the water with it on. They are able to paddle themselves around the pool with a little assistance at first (children are very top-heavy and toddlers' heads will tend to pull themselves over into the water) and then independently.

I dock it a star for two reasons: one, I thought it would be more like the old foam belts they used at the Y - you could gradually use less foam blocks as the child becomes a better swimmer and needs less help. Not so, it tells you do not remove any of the foam blocks when the child is using it. Two, for my daughter, it only allieviated her fear of facing the water on her own with the vest on, it became a security blanket. Now at 6, she can touch bottom in many pools but still whines and tries to throw a temper tantrum about going in a pool without it.
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i like this because it allows you to give a little bit at a time to a small child w/o them ruining a bigger container by mixing it, which very little kids tend to do. so you can show them the colors and they can play but when they make it an ugly green blue or brown, no big deal. haha.
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I chose this toy because I had one as a child and it really made me very happy to remeber it my great granddaughter feels the same she is 15 months. I  really think all babies  should have one ,My granddaughter played with it also we all liked it .Nice gift to give. Thanks so much , Linda