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Science Museum - Cosmic Jet Racer

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from: Great Gizmos

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Science Museum - Paper Plane Launcher

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from: Great Gizmos

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VTech Little Singing Alfie

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from: VTech


My son was given this when he was 2 by his grandma who forgot she had bought it for him when we was 6 months old!(She is getting a little forgetful...) Anyway he loves it! Despite the plastic buttons it is still very cuddly. There are lots of different tunes & phrases (American accent) depending on the combination of buttons pressed. The volume is low, which means it is much less annoying & more soothing for the little ones. Also seems to be very hard wearing & displays no damage or defects even after being affectionately flown accross the room a number of times!

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Moon Sand - Sand Castle

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from: Spinmaster


Although rather overpriced for "damp sand", my children persuaded me it really was "special" sand and that they would really enjoy it. So, for a birthday, I bought this particular kit. The sand is great - very tactile, not sticky or "dirty" feeling, crumbly yet holds a shape when moulded. However, this particular kit has too little actual sand to make the most from the sandcastle mould. Very disappointing for slightly old children who immediately want to develop their creations and make anything slightly bigger. If you do wish to buy this, I recommend buying extra sand to top up the rather meagre supply within this kit.
Also, while it might look like a great way to bring safe sand indoors, it is very messy. Even my fairly tidy 7 yr old ... Read More:

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Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Puppy

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from: Fisher Price


I bought this toy for my baby girl when she was 3 months old and it is most definately her favourite toy. It has provided her with hours of entertainment and it never fails to hold her attention. It can be sensitive but this does not seem to bother my daughter...in fact she loves it. She is now nearly 7 months old and she still loves it.

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Grobag Cotton Swaddling Wrap

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from: Grobag® Swaddling


Swaddling in the early months is thought (by some) to assist babies to sleep. It suppresses the moro reflex (or the jerking effects of it) and gives security to the baby. The Grobag Cotton Swaddling Wrap meets these aims. The only problem I had with it was that it is quite 'short'. I don't think my baby is particularly 'tall' but he would regularly get his feet free of the wrap. Baby's feet are meant to be contained by the bottom of the wrap being folded over them - obviously the 'taller' baby is, the less fabric there is to fold over. Minor quibble probably but there other swaddling products out there which are bigger.

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Spud Gun

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from: Toyday


Swaddling in the early months is thought (by some) to assist babies to sleep. It suppresses the moro reflex (or the jerking effects of it) and gives security to the baby. The Grobag Cotton Swaddling Wrap meets these aims. The only problem I had with it was that it is quite 'short'. I don't think my baby is particularly 'tall' but he would regularly get his feet free of the wrap. Baby's feet are meant to be contained by the bottom of the wrap being folded over them - obviously the 'taller' baby is, the less fabric there is to fold over. Minor quibble probably but there other swaddling products out there which are bigger.

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Prestige Rainbow Baby Jennie My First Doll Rainbow Designs 22cm 4470

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from: Rainbow Designs


This was given to my baby daughter as a birth gift. I thought it was pretty ugly...16months on and it is her most favourite toy and she won't go anywhere without 'Dolly'. The doll is soft, has satin covered feet, has a little rattle inside and is a good size for little hands to grasp onto. It washes perfectly at 30 or 40 degrees and seems to be indestructable...so far! I'm buying a spare...just in case....

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Leapfrog - Alphabet Pal

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from: LeapFrog


I bought this for my one year old niece and made the mistake of showing it to my husband. After 5 minutes, he decided that our 2 month old baby loved it and that Isabel couldn't possibly have it.
At 3 months old now, Bobby is facinated by it and is just starting to reach out for toys. I can't wait for him to get into it and I'm sure he will love playing with it for a good while.

N.B. The first thing my intelligent, mature husband tried was making it say a 'rude' word (e.g. pressing 's' and 'x' in quick succession). It giggles and says 'that tickles! He's now trying to find as many words as he can to tickle it!

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VTech V.Smile Baby including Learn and Discover Home

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from: VTech

October 31, 2007
This toy is excellent, certainly of an entertainment value to young babies with an active mind and yearning for learning. The ability to expand and add more 'games' also means this is a must for development of the young mind. Amusing children with a PS3 would be of concern but this is aimed at young minds with a grasp of the basics of education at an early age. Don't buy it if your child is going to be of the PlayStation generation, Do Buy it if your child is going to grow up with any degree of an educated upbringing!