Monday, October 29, 2012
Taking SUGGESTIONS FOR TOY REVIEWS!!!
Have you seen a toy that you wanted to buy lately but you're unsure if your child will play with it. Shoot me a suggestion and I'll buy that toy and do an honest upfront review for you. I can buy junior but so many toys but I've been having fun doing these reviews!!
6 Month Check up *with 9 month check up update*
Ahhh, who doesn't like those appointments when you're forced to watch your little one shriek in pain? I for one know I don't.
It seems like these appointments gets better with time, you know like old wine, right? It's not about the shots and how to overcome fevers and fussiness its about sitting and chatting with your childs' doctor. I personally like it. I value my son's doctor because for every sniffle, sneeze, and cough he's been there for junior. Those are rare doctors, right? Aside all of that he's open and he listens to every concern that I may have.
Anyway, I thought this 6 month checkup would be an in and out. Just knowing his growth, weight and height and getting his shots. Unfortunately, I was wrong. It started with the normal eye check. He looked into his eyes and took a double glance. He turned the lights off and looked again.. He noticed what I've been noticing for the past 6 months. My sons eye is just a bit off. He says its nothing to worry about but something that needs to bee looked at.
After, his eye examination he rechecked his head. His head circumference is at 39 inches. He ordered an mri..
This is what I'm scared of the most. Being as I don't have other moms to talk with about my fears this is just one of them. I don't like the fact that they'll be putting my baby to sleep. I mean its safe but it just worries me to death.
But anywho, He is 14lbs 14oz...25 inches long...39 inches head cirumference....developmentally he's doing well...he's crawling almost and he likes his solids..not as much as breast milk, but he likes it
UPDATE: Junior is now 16lbs 8 oz and 26 inches long at 9 months
It seems like these appointments gets better with time, you know like old wine, right? It's not about the shots and how to overcome fevers and fussiness its about sitting and chatting with your childs' doctor. I personally like it. I value my son's doctor because for every sniffle, sneeze, and cough he's been there for junior. Those are rare doctors, right? Aside all of that he's open and he listens to every concern that I may have.
Anyway, I thought this 6 month checkup would be an in and out. Just knowing his growth, weight and height and getting his shots. Unfortunately, I was wrong. It started with the normal eye check. He looked into his eyes and took a double glance. He turned the lights off and looked again.. He noticed what I've been noticing for the past 6 months. My sons eye is just a bit off. He says its nothing to worry about but something that needs to bee looked at.
After, his eye examination he rechecked his head. His head circumference is at 39 inches. He ordered an mri..
This is what I'm scared of the most. Being as I don't have other moms to talk with about my fears this is just one of them. I don't like the fact that they'll be putting my baby to sleep. I mean its safe but it just worries me to death.
But anywho, He is 14lbs 14oz...25 inches long...39 inches head cirumference....developmentally he's doing well...he's crawling almost and he likes his solids..not as much as breast milk, but he likes it
UPDATE: Junior is now 16lbs 8 oz and 26 inches long at 9 months
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Toy Review: Vtech Grow & Discover Music Studio
Who doesn't like the sound of a child banging endlessly at a keyboard with a drum? Well, I do. As long as it's plastic lol.
Vtech was around when I was a child so I thought why not give them a try for Junior. So far so good! I saw this at my local toys store on my monthly toy buy for junior. So, anywho, let's get into the review let's start with design.
Design: 10. Vtech excelled in this category. I love the fact that the legs for the piano are removable. That way you can take it with you on car rides, or let them play with it in bed. Your child can also play with it sitting or standing. The drum and guitar are removable. The only downside to them being removable is that they don't make sounds once removed. It would have been a perk if they did.
Sounds/Music: 8 I would have loved for the lady to sing some nursery rhymes but she didn't. It came with its own little made up song "sing and play dance and move" something along those lines. It was cute but a bit annoying. The microphone is like an actual microphone it fades the song a bit so that your child can feel like they are in the song themselves. Like I said earlier, the drum and guitar makes sounds but only when they are in the correct position on the keyboard.
Is it worth it? Yes, in my opinion. It's fun for the family if you all like to pretend. Dad can take the drums, mom can take the guitar, big brother or sister can turn the mic towards them, and baby can rock out on the keyboard! Its something to keep baby active and laughing. GOOD JOB VTECH!
Vtech was around when I was a child so I thought why not give them a try for Junior. So far so good! I saw this at my local toys store on my monthly toy buy for junior. So, anywho, let's get into the review let's start with design.
Design: 10. Vtech excelled in this category. I love the fact that the legs for the piano are removable. That way you can take it with you on car rides, or let them play with it in bed. Your child can also play with it sitting or standing. The drum and guitar are removable. The only downside to them being removable is that they don't make sounds once removed. It would have been a perk if they did.
Sounds/Music: 8 I would have loved for the lady to sing some nursery rhymes but she didn't. It came with its own little made up song "sing and play dance and move" something along those lines. It was cute but a bit annoying. The microphone is like an actual microphone it fades the song a bit so that your child can feel like they are in the song themselves. Like I said earlier, the drum and guitar makes sounds but only when they are in the correct position on the keyboard.
Is it worth it? Yes, in my opinion. It's fun for the family if you all like to pretend. Dad can take the drums, mom can take the guitar, big brother or sister can turn the mic towards them, and baby can rock out on the keyboard! Its something to keep baby active and laughing. GOOD JOB VTECH!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Mommies Opinion: Doggie Doo Game
I know most of you have seen the commercial of the game where the puppy or dog is fed then takes a poop. I mean I'm not one to criticize a company but how in the world is this fun to kids? I don't know I'm missing the point of the game but its gross.
Kids take concepts like this and apply it to real life. I personally don't want my kid going around picking up random dog poop. I just had to vent because people are actually buying this crap * no pun intended.*
If you don't know the game or haven't heard about it look it up on youtube.
THUMBS ALL THE WAY DOWN!
Kids take concepts like this and apply it to real life. I personally don't want my kid going around picking up random dog poop. I just had to vent because people are actually buying this crap * no pun intended.*
If you don't know the game or haven't heard about it look it up on youtube.
THUMBS ALL THE WAY DOWN!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Toy Review: Leapfrog My pal Scout
I applaud leapfrog for being a company whose toys are mainly focused on education. Getting this particular toy for junior was just the learning aspect. The one main thing that caught my eye with Scout is that he knows your child's name *not out of the box you must plug him into your computer and program him*.
Scout comes preloaded with songs but you can go to leapfrogs website and program him to play songs out of their selections.The personalized songs are the best because they say your child's name in them. You can also program Scout to learn your child's favorite food, favorite color, and most of all their favorite nursery rhymes.
Design: 7. I like the fact that Scout comes in green or if you have a little girl (Violet comes in purple ). I wish there were different colors such as a blue or an orange. My main reason for giving it a 7 is because to me Scout is a little bulky because of the battery compartment/voicebox. The paws are hard for a child to press especially an infant who doesn't understand the concept. I think they should have targeted it to the 12 month group.
Music 10. Like I mentioned earlier I love the fact that Scout says Juniors name and made learning his name a big game. Other than the personalized songs on his right foot there are lullabies. This came in handy actually especially when Junior was a little fussy at night. It really helped to put him to sleep.
Lights: 5. I was disappointed in this part of the toy. Scout heart lights up on certain songs and on others it doesn't. I don't know if this is a glitch or if he's factory programmed this way, but I would have loved for his heart to light up on all songs.
**Scout comes with a usb cord and batteries***
Overall, this is a pretty great teddy bear despite the minor things I listed. It caught juniors attention and when he's super fussy I can hand him Scout and play him a lullaby to fall asleep to.
Disclaimer: Any reviews that you see here is not meant to hurt any company integrity only to review for other consumers interests. All reviewed merchandise was brought with my own cash unless otherwise noted.
Scout comes preloaded with songs but you can go to leapfrogs website and program him to play songs out of their selections.The personalized songs are the best because they say your child's name in them. You can also program Scout to learn your child's favorite food, favorite color, and most of all their favorite nursery rhymes.
Design: 7. I like the fact that Scout comes in green or if you have a little girl (Violet comes in purple ). I wish there were different colors such as a blue or an orange. My main reason for giving it a 7 is because to me Scout is a little bulky because of the battery compartment/voicebox. The paws are hard for a child to press especially an infant who doesn't understand the concept. I think they should have targeted it to the 12 month group.
Music 10. Like I mentioned earlier I love the fact that Scout says Juniors name and made learning his name a big game. Other than the personalized songs on his right foot there are lullabies. This came in handy actually especially when Junior was a little fussy at night. It really helped to put him to sleep.
Lights: 5. I was disappointed in this part of the toy. Scout heart lights up on certain songs and on others it doesn't. I don't know if this is a glitch or if he's factory programmed this way, but I would have loved for his heart to light up on all songs.
**Scout comes with a usb cord and batteries***
Overall, this is a pretty great teddy bear despite the minor things I listed. It caught juniors attention and when he's super fussy I can hand him Scout and play him a lullaby to fall asleep to.
Disclaimer: Any reviews that you see here is not meant to hurt any company integrity only to review for other consumers interests. All reviewed merchandise was brought with my own cash unless otherwise noted.
If you would like me to review your product/or company please email me only. Thank you
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Toy Review: Fisher Price Brilliant Basic Musical Activity walker
In my search to find Junior a perfect toy that will have him standing or walking in no time, I found the FIsher Price Brillant Basic Activity walker. In my perfect little world I thought buying this toy will have junior instantly walking with no problems...lol....he isn't by the way but he's learning to stand with this walker. I didn't want to go traditional and get the big walker that my mom suggested I get. The only reason I was so against the traditional walker was my fear of him bumping into something that could have harmed him.
So, on to my product review.
Price: 10+...I give this a ten because compared to all other companies or models. fisher price happened to be the cheapest.
:Design" 10+ Just because it has a cheap price doesn't mean its cheaply made. The guitar when pushed down or up makes a guitar sound,, The saxophone makes sounds also. I was a little afraid for him to stick his finger in the tambourine dial i thought it was going to get stuck. lol.
Music: 10 + Some of these tunes are familiar of my childhood and I really liked that aspect. Like all toys though it can get pretty annoying but is very entertaining to the child.
Overall, this is a good little walker or if your child isn't ready to stand you can take it off the stand and put it on the floor. Its key points are to help with balance and coordination and I really recommend it for the older infant about 9 months to use as a walker. Remember to buy 3 AAA batteries because as I had to find out the hard way it doesn't come with it.
Disclaimer: Any reviews that you see here is not meant to hurt any company integrity only to review for other consumers interests. All reviewed merchandise was brought with my own cash unless otherwise noted.
So, on to my product review.
Price: 10+...I give this a ten because compared to all other companies or models. fisher price happened to be the cheapest.
:Design" 10+ Just because it has a cheap price doesn't mean its cheaply made. The guitar when pushed down or up makes a guitar sound,, The saxophone makes sounds also. I was a little afraid for him to stick his finger in the tambourine dial i thought it was going to get stuck. lol.
Music: 10 + Some of these tunes are familiar of my childhood and I really liked that aspect. Like all toys though it can get pretty annoying but is very entertaining to the child.
Overall, this is a good little walker or if your child isn't ready to stand you can take it off the stand and put it on the floor. Its key points are to help with balance and coordination and I really recommend it for the older infant about 9 months to use as a walker. Remember to buy 3 AAA batteries because as I had to find out the hard way it doesn't come with it.
Disclaimer: Any reviews that you see here is not meant to hurt any company integrity only to review for other consumers interests. All reviewed merchandise was brought with my own cash unless otherwise noted.
If you would like me to review your product/or company please email me only. Thank you
Monday, October 22, 2012
Toy Review: Fisher price Go baby go Poppity pop musical dino
So, Christmas is around the corner and I've decided to do maybe daily or weekly reviews on toys that I've purchased just to give you a hint on what to buy a baby in your family or a friends baby. So my first review will be on FISHER PRICES GO BABY GO POPPITY POP MUSICAL DINO.
I purchased this from toys r us while it was on sale (yes they do have sales). I've been eyeing this toy for a while but was afraid that junior wasn't old enough to understand the concept. I WAS EVER SO WRONG.
He loves it!!!
Design: I'll give this about a 8 on the rating scale. Just because of the edges going around the top of the dino's tale and belly. Junior is just learning to stand at 9 months so I'm afraid that he'll fall and bump his head on one of those edges while he uses the toy to stand. Besides that, the color is perfect. Just bright enough to keep his attention.
Music: I'll give this a 9. I did like the music choices, I just wish that the songs were just a bit longer.
The ball popping: I'll give this aspect of the toy a 10. It really keeps Junior entertained as to what is going on with the toy itself. He tries to figure out how the balls are popping. Really its fun just to see him playing with the toy itself.
Overall as a parent, I love this toy myself. It lights up his face every time its on. I say this is a great toy idea for a child whose already standing or at least knows how to keep his or her balance.
If you are interested in buying I will post the link to fisher price and toys r us and you can go from there.
http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=900002&e=storeproduct&pid=63020§ion=inf_discoveryDisclaimer: Any reviews that you see here is not meant to hurt any company integrity only to review for other consumers interests. All reviewed merchandise was brought with my own cash unless otherwise noted.
If you would like me to review your product/or company please email me only. Thank you!
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