Earlyears Baby Farm Friends Bowling Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a nice little set of plush animal bowling pins and a soft ball with which to knock them down. We purchased it when our youngest child was an infant (he's now 16 months) and his brother was a toddler set on throwing everything he could get his hands on. The soft aspect of the toys drew us to them, as did the different sounds, which would appeal to the baby. As it turns out, neither of them have ever really used it for the intended purpose - the older child (now 2.5 years) prefers body bowling over using the ball! He sets up some of the pins and then jumps off of the couch into the middle of them. I have only two complaints about the toys. First of all, they attract animal hair and other floor muck very easily and are difficult to clean. We have two dogs, and the pins often seem to have more dog hair on them than the dogs! Secondly, they can be hard for the kids to stand up on the carpet. After a few tries on his own, the 2 year old gets frustrated and walks away or, if he's in a bad mood, starts tossing them all over the living room. Ultimately, this is probably a set better suited to a pet-free household or a no/low pile carpet floor.

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Learning Resources Pretend and Play Teaching Telephone Review

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(More customer reviews)This toy can be used by babies and toddlers and up. Younger kids can use it simply as a pretend phone. When certain buttons are pressed there is a dial tone sound, a ringing sound, and a "busy signal" sound. My youngest was one year old when he began playing with this, randomly pressing buttons, listening, and really pretending to talk.
Older kids (5 or maybe 4) can use this as a teaching tool, with the parent. As described by the manufacturer (above) this has the capability to program in numbers, record your voice, and practice calling 911 or practice calling other important phone numbers.
So far we've only used the toy to play with during imaginative play. My kids have played with it so much that it is worth the cost. Kids who visit for playdates also gravitate to this toy and love to play with it. I highly recommend this as a great toy for pretend play.
Also great from this manufacturer is the pretend cash register.

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With the Pretend and Play Teaching Telephone it's easy to teach telephone numbers that are important to your child! Program in any telephone number (with or without 1+area code). Record a message for your child. When your child dials the programmed number correctly, they hear your message! Program a new telephone number and record a message - again and again! Teaching Telephone features 11 digit display, big buttons for little hands, note pad holder with note paper included, handy telephone number reference and more! For additional teaching fun a Teaching Telephone Activity book is sold separately. Telephone measures approximately 7" x 7.5". Requires 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (included).
Awards:
Dr. Toy, Best Children's Vacation Products (1999)
Parent's Guide to Children's Media (1999)
Child Magazine's Best Toys of the Year, Toddlers (1999)
Working Mother Magazine's 30 Top Toys (1999)
Parent's Magazine Best Toys of the Year (1999)
National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors (1999)
ASTRA Holiday Picks K-12 (1999)
Babyzone's Amazing Toy Award Winner (1999)
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award (2000)
Informal Educational Products Award of Excellence (2000)
Toy Tips Trusted
The Good Toy Guide, Recommended (2000)- UK
Fox 8 Educational Top Toys (2000)
NAPPA Honors Award Winner (2002)

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