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Little People School Bus Ride-On

elizabeth leach — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Is your toddler obsessed with Fisher-Price's Little People, like mine? The Little People School Bus Ride-On has Little People driving the bus and riding on the bus. My little girl gets on her bus with her Little People in the storage seat and drives around our house pressing the buttons and jabbering away to her friends.

One button plays a happy song and the two Little People in the front of the bus spin to the music. Press another button and hear the bus driver tell everyone to please sit down so we can go to school and another button is the horn. Press the two Little People in the front seat and hear them laughing. Pictures of Little People passengers on the sides of the bus fascinate and the colors of the bus, red and yellow, are bright and attractive. Bus can also be pushed by you or your child with the handle at the back.

School Bus is for ages 12 months to 3 years. Find the Fisher-Price Little People School Bus Ride-On for $34.99.

Who Wouldn't Invest in Instant Gratification?

JeanneSager — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:25:00 GMT

If your kids are into instant gratification (and what kid isn't), why make them go through the whole pumping action in order to spray their buddies down this summer?

The Turbo Fill Blasters from Fisher-Price get their power from a pumping station that fills them up AND pressurizes them for maximum squirtage.

Good for kids who haven't gotten down that pump and squirt action, even better for parents who don't want to be filling up their kids' toys every five seconds, you can get it from Amazon for $34.99.

Might we suggest you invest in an umbrella too?

The Coolest Wheels on the Playground

elizabeth leach — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Introducing the Sport ‘n Sounds Truck Ride-On by Fisher-Price. This is one cool pair of wheels! With many buttons to push your little guy or gal will have tons of fun scooting around the house, sidewalk or playground.

There's a a realistic control panel with many buttons and sounds, a key that turns with sounds and two radio stations for fab tunes. Under the seat storage, extra wide wheels for stability and cool decorative stickers make this a super, fun first truck for any kid. Truck is available in blue or pink and purple. Blue truck has fire stickers on the sides and the pink and purple truck has surfer girl, flower stickers. Both will be the coolest wheels on the playground!

Find the Sport ‘n Sounds Truck Ride-On in blue and the Sport 'n Sounds Truck in pink for the sale price of $29.99 each.

Star Kid: Jason Bateman Gives Francesca and Dora a Lift

SunnyChanel — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Jason Bateman is in New York City shooting his new movie The Baster with Jennifer Aniston. When not hamming it up for the cameras, Jason attends to his other gig as his daughter’s favorite mode of transportation. And Jason isn’t just carrying his 2 ½ year old daughter, she opted to bring a friend along.

Here Francesca carries a Dora the Explorer Sleepy Dreams Dora doll by Fisher-Price. This snuggly doll features Dora as a toddler, and a very sleepy on at that. This doll closes her eyes when you lay her down and she also sings a bedtime song, a melody and ten random phrases. The doll also comes with a hairbrush and bedtime storybook. You can pick one up here for $23.99.

Photo: via Just Jared

Wubbzy's Gone Soapity

JeanneSager — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:25:00 GMT

I should just come and say it: I'm a sucker for bath toys. Maybe it's all the good memories - the hours languishing in a tub as a kid getting good and pruney.

Suffice it to say, my kid is benefitting big time from my tub time treasure hunts. Our latest find? Let me just say Wow.

Because Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! has gone soapity - specifically Soapity Suds, the cuddly bath toy from Fisher Price that can double as a hugable buddy for the bath or a critter that oozes bubbly fun. Made for kids who dig bubble beards, Wubbzy's squishy body soaks in the soap and lets out a steady stream of foam "hair" when you give him a squeeze.

A good way to get bath-resistant kids to cover themselves in soap (yes, I'm devious), Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Soapity Suds is available at Amazon for $14.99.

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Big Deal: Kicks that Fit Their Feet

JeanneSager — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Ever feel like your kids pull a Goldilocks between the shoe store and the house? At the store they're a little big - just right to grow into - but by the time you get home they're too small.

Fisher-Price is making shoes just right for kids with their new Fit Zone line, sneakers and sandals for little feet that are big on comfort and make a tiny dent on your wallet.

Turn the shoes over, and each one has three bands across the tip of the sole, one of "too big," one for "too small" and one for "fit zone" (not quite the same ring as "just right," but we'll let them go with the name of the shoe). Place your kid's heel against the "place heel here" marker at the other end of the shoe (natch), and see where their toes fall for fail-safe sizing.

They're fail-safe in the morning too - the Abby (above) isn't the only one in the line to slip on and slip off, so kids can play "me do it" and still get out the door in the morning.

The shoes are only available through Kmart, which is holding a sale through Sunday, the 12th, so get over there to get 'em while they're just right.

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Some Doras are Still Little Girls

JeanneSager — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:25:00 GMT

Her tween counterpart might be making all the news lately, but Swim and Splash Mermaid Dora is very much your sweet regular bilingual gal.

Part of the Fisher-Price bath line, mermaid Dora earns points for being one of those one-size-fits all toys. Sure, she's made for water, but she does just fine on land thanks to fine hair for kids who like to groom their dolls (none of that molded tub toy plastic hair that steals that pleasure away).

Mermaid Dora still does her best exploring in the tub, where your little waterbug can spin her conch shell necklace and get her flipper a flipping. Because what little kid doesn't pretend to be a mermaid when they're swimming? Come on - girls AND boys buy into that one, and they did way before Ariel start singing and making you shell out for princess gear.

So let Dora take a dip in their tub while she's still a little girl.

Amazon Deal Alert: Elmo Live 32% Off

Chris Ford — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Elmo Live (or as my two-year-old calls him, "Hard Elmo" because he's not squishy), is a big hit in my house. He talks, sings, dances and is one of those toys that as a child I imagined toys would be like in the future. Well, if you didn't find Elmo Live under the tree a couple of months ago, now is definitely the time to pick one up. Elmo Live is available at Amazon.com for $44.99 - that's $21.00 off the regular price.

Fisher-Price Elmo Live, $44.99 from Amazon.com

Bouncy Fun With The Precious Planet Jumperoo

Lisa Estall — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:20:00 GMT

I was looking for a bouncy contraption for my 4-month-old daughter when I came across Fisher Price's Precious Planet Jumperoo. She has fallen in love with this creation and falls into fits of giggles whenever she is seated in its monkey styled seat.

The baby is surrounded by a whole plethora of gadgets to occupy her and the 3AA batteries required, give her lights and sounds galore. The seat swivels through 360 degrees so baby can rotate to another facet of fun. The seat height is adjustable through 3 stages to accommodate different ages. The Jumperoo is easy to assemble and took me no more than 20 minutes or so to complete. Our daughter looks like the queen of the universe sitting on her Jumperoo throne. The only restrictions on this product are a seat weight limit of 25lbs and children must be able to hold up their head unassisted.

You can buy it online at Walmart.com for $80.

Bouncing Baby

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:28:00 GMT

Even if you had a baby as recently as two years ago there certainly weren’t as many sophisticated looking options in the baby bouncer department. Not anymore.

DwellStudio has partnered with Fisher-Price to design this high-style baby soother, $64.99 at Target. In addition to its modern simplicity it plays 8 songs, vibrates and comes with a matching mobile. Makes me want to trade in my old model if there should ever be a baby #2.

They'll Play With It For More Than Ten Minutes

elizabeth leach — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

We’ve written about Fisher-Price's Little People Learn About Town before (read Sunny's post here), but I had to write about it again because it's such a fantastic toy. We are all searching for that toy that our toddler will play with for more than ten minutes and this is one of those toys.

With so many places to explore like the pizza shop, doctor’s and dentist’s office, pet store, schoolhouse, and the Numbers Tree House, your child will have many activities to keep her attention. There are doors to open and close, buttons to press, words, numbers and ABC song to hear, a swing and slide, and magnetic board to write on. Set includes two Little People, a table and chairs, pizza delivery truck, play pizzas, play apples and an easel.

Find the Little People Learn About Town here for $45.

Fisher-Price Zen Collection Cradle Swing

AmandaHill — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:20:00 GMT

Since a cradle swing is basically part of your furniture if you have an infant, finding the one for both you and your baby is sometimes difficult. Fisher-Price's Zen Collection Cradle Swing, seen above, is just another piece in their great Zen collection. It is contemporary and might fit in with the scheme of your home.

Additionally,this great swing can hold infants up to 25 lbs. It provides a safe and comfortable place for you baby while you rest your arms. The cradle has 14 different soothing sounds with adjustable volume. It also features a 3-point restraint and a 2-position recline. The seat-pad, pillow, and attached blankets are all machine-washable. The swing is available from Amazon for $183.46.

Cyber Monday Deals: Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo

AmandaHill — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

When my daughter was a baby, discovering Fisher-Price's Jumperoo was like a miracle. I suddenly had a place to put her that she enjoyed while I did the dishes or laundry. The Jumperoo offered safe jumping fun while keeping my, then, baby busy interacting It was amazing. I almost wish their was a Jumperoo for almost four year olds. Luckily, if you are in the market for a Jumperoo, as a special Cyber Monday Deal, Amazon is offering Fisher-Price's Rainforest Jumperoo for only $72.96 with Free Super Saver Shipping. Also, this particular Jumperoo offers the advantage of a spinning seat.

Meet Spike, Your Very Own Pet Dinosaur

elizabeth leach — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Fact: Boys love dinosaurs. Fact: Boys love remote control. Fact: Boys love robots. Fisher-Price’s Imaginext, Spike the Ultra Dinosaur is all three. Standing 27” tall, Spike walks, opens and closes his mouth, blinks his eyes, growls, snorts, rears up on his hind legs, and (if he’s being a good dinosaur) you can feed him a boulder!

Spike is as "ultra" as a dinosaur can get without going back in time to prehistoric times. The wireless remote is super easy to use with pictures on the buttons of what you want Spike to do. Recommended for ages 3-10.

Find Fisher Price’s Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur here for $129.99.

And Spike is at the top of Toys "R" Us Hot Holiday Shopping List. (Read that post here.)

ATV for the Little Dino-Lover

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:28:00 GMT

When my son received an ATV for his first birthday I thought there was no way he would be interested in it or able to ride it. I was wrong on both accounts. Despite the nature/nurture argument for gender specific toys, I’m convinced that boys innately love thrill-seeking toys. I’m guessing this T-Rex ATV would be a big hit for boys of the three to five-year-old set.

Like an old school transformer, Fisher-Price’s A.T. Rex, $289.99, is a Power Wheel vehicle turned T. Rex. With light-up eyes and ferocious roar it drives in two speeds (2.5 and 5 mph) but has a high-speed lock-out for beginners. Equipped with a Power Wheels Monster Traction drive system, this dino can claw its way through any backyard terrain.

New from Fisher-Price: The Amazing Animals Spinnin’ Around Musical Zoo

elizabeth leach — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

This activity center has many opportunities for your child to make fun things happen all on his own. Roll the cute animals down a ramp and watch them spin around the motorized path. Place an animal in the pond and watch him twirl around. There’s even more to explore like a sliding crocodile, peek-a-boo tiger, swaying palm tree, twirling bird and jiggling parrot. Press a button and five fun songs play and lights on the zoo flash.

Toy includes three animals on wheels with moveable, clicking heads. Animals are fun to play with even without the zoo. Recommended age is 6–24 months. Measures 13" L x 23" W x 10" H. Buy the Amazing Animals Spinnin' Around Zoo here for $39.99.

I'm a big fan of the Amazing Animals toys by Fisher-Price. The quality is superb, the animals are extremely cute, and they really hold a child's attention. Check out all the Amazing Animals toys here.

Fisher-Price Smart Cycle

AmandaHill — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

The Fisher-Price Smart Cycle is not just the video game hook-up that it appears to be. The cycle reinforces preschool concepts such as letters, numbers, colors, and shapes while managing to be fun for your child. The Smart Cycle plugs directly into your TV or VCR and can serve as fabulous learning tool. The Fisher-Price Smart Cycle is currently available for $89.97.

Fisher-Price Smart Bounce and Spin Pony

elizabeth leach — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

I bought my daughter the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn: Learning Home and it was such a huge success that when it was time to purchase another big ticket item I immediately thought of another Laugh and Learn toy. We are animal lovers so I chose the Smart Bounce & Spin Pony. There's a whole lot of toy in this pony!

Your child can ride the pony with just the sound and music portion (which is what my 14 month old likes to do) and you'll hear galloping, woa, music, etc. The wireless TV portion of this toy is a little advanced for my daughter, at the moment, but I am expecting her to love that portion when she better understands cause and effect.

The TV portion has different levels of learning and different locations to visit. The locations are farm, home, zoo, playground and the shore. As my daughter gets older she’ll understand that when she bounces on the pony, wonderful things happen: new animals, objects, letters and numbers appear on the screen and music plays.

For now, she's happy watching the TV portion while standing next to the pony, stroking him! She is mesmorized by the cartoon animals on the TV and I bounce the pony to make things happen. This toy is full of suprises and I'm looking foward to watching my daughter discover them. Buy the Smart Bounce and Spin Pony here for $69.99.

Fisher-Price Does the Hedgehog

Erin Behan — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:12:00 GMT

I've written before about my love of the hedgehog and how hard it is to find hedgehog toys in the U.S. (seems to be a decidedly European thing). However, I'm happy to report that Fisher-Price has a touch and cuddle hedgehog toy ($10.95) that is pretty good looking for an American mainstay brand. The 6-inch by 9-inch toy also sports the tactile and sound experiences that young babies love--a squeaky nose, a squishy beanbag, crinkly ears and lots of soft quills to explore.

Fisher-Price has Come a Long Way, Baby!

elizabeth leach — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Babble has reviewed the Fisher-Price Zen Collection in the past, but I had the opportunity to see the Zen Collection Infant Seat in action and I have to sing it's praises! This is a beautiful infant seat with all the bells and whistles we expect from Fisher-Price. It plays ten songs (so Mommy doesn't go loony singing the same one over and over) and the seat is extra deep so baby is cradled in zen-like comfort. Now, let's talk about the way it looks.

In soothing shades of green and brown, a contemporary leaf motif, wood accents, and soft materials, this infant seat is extremely attractive. The Zen Collection Infant Seat would flatter any room's décor. The seat has handles so it’s easy to move and it comes with a plush head support for smaller babies. Fisher-Price has come a long way, baby! Buy it on Amazon for $79.99. Check out the entire Zen Collection at Fisher-Price.

Zen Collection from Fisher-Price

Chris Ford — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:27:00 GMT

If I recall correctly, back in 2004 the only choice we had for swings and such from Fisher-Price was the Aquarium pattern.Don't look now, but it looks like some designers over at Fisher-Price must have been checking out some of the more modern baby products. And the result is the Fisher-Price Zen Collection.

The Zen Collection isn't exactly a bunch of Eames knock-offs, but it doesn't look like the typical duck and bunny designs I expect from Fisher-Price either. The Infant Seat (pictured) isn't exactly a copy of an Oeuff Baby Lounger, but the colors and patterns do seem more designed for the parent than the baby. In fact, I can see lots of parents liking he Fisher-Price design more than something more modern. Either way, it's something worth checking out.

The FIsher-Price Zen Collection Infant Seat, $79.99 from Amazon.com

"Elmo Live" Doll Announced

Chris Ford — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:38:00 GMT

Elmo smells a Christmastime three-peat! Fisher-Price announced today a new Elmo doll that they promise will be the "most engaging and entertaining Elmo product ever." Apparently Elmo Live will move his mouth like the muppet, tell jokes, sit, stand, and even cross his legs. But it won't be available until October 14, 2008 - just in time for you to scramble to get one for the holidays.

There's a link to the video after the jump.

Here's the video from YouTube of the new Elmo.

From Our Archives: Video Games That Won't Turn Your Kids Into Couch Potatoes

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:02:00 GMT

Sure, that Xbox 360 makes a great babysitter when you're nearing day seven of the holiday break and everyone's got cabin fever, but if you're looking for a way to sate your kids' game cravings that won't add girth to their bottoms, you've got quite a few choices this year. Here, then: a round-up of your Babble bloggers' favorite calorie-burning kid games from the past year.

How do we love Wii? Let us count the ways: Its motion-sensitive controller and huge list of kid-friendly titles literally put you into the game, and assuming you can still find one of these hot sellers on shelves before Christmas, you and the kiddoes can burn off those calories via the Wii Sports pack that comes bundled with the core system. As Babble's own Karen Murphy pointed out earlier this year, Nintendo has even started donating Wiis to select YMCAs as a way to get kids and parents playing (and feeling the burn!) together.

We drooled over this one several times this year, and not just because it hasn't been dinged by lead-paint recalls: Aimed at the littlest gamers, Fisher-Price's Smart Cycle is a combination video game/exercise bike that plugs directly into your TV (no game console required) and lets kids zip through various levels of fast-paced, vaguely educational racing action. It's not actually powered by kids' feet (now that would be innovative), but it'll definitely keep them moving. It's listed at $100, but both Amazon and Toys "R" Us have dropped the price for the holidays.

From our recent gift guide: Kids not yet old enough to get down with Dance Dance Revolution will dig Konami Kids Playground, a series of games that, along with teaching fundamentals for both brain (shapes, colors, numbers) and brawn (coordination and motor skills), utilizes a cool DDR-style mat controller that plugs into your PlayStation 2. You need to pick up the $40 Frogger: Hop, Skip & Jumpin' Fun game (pictured), which comes bundled with the controller, to get started, but from there, games average around $30 each.

Finally, of course, there's Dance Dance Revolution proper, which, as MetroDad noted earlier this year, has even started infiltrating the public school system. If you're looking for a way to bond and battle with your brood, it's still probably the healthiest gaming addiction to span multiple generations, with the new DDR Universe 2 (pictured) adding features like freestyle mode (where you can boogie down without those familiar flashing arrows to torment you) and a wider-than-ever selection of tunes from the '70s to today.

So, Babble readers, what do you think: Are these genuine fitness tools, or are we just dumb for smart marketing? The parental death match begins in the comments.

ViewMaster Enters Previous Century Via Projection, Infrared Remote

Aaron Burgess — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:02:00 GMT

When I was a kid, ViewMaster's 3D reels were the ultimate in high-tech kiddie gadgets. Now, of course, even ViewMaster's talking and singing "Super Sounds" reels are positively low-tech, but with the ViewMaster Super Sounds Projector ($22.99 at Amazon.com), you can take the classic toy reasonably close to this century, complete with projection imagery and infrared remote.

Essentially a glorified slideshow projector, it allows kids to beam images and sound from their Super Sounds reels onto walls or ceilings (up to 8 feet high). And if you prefer Stone Age-style play, you don't need to add sound: The projector can handle even your ancient, audio-free ViewMaster slides, as well.

Fisher-Price Digital Camera a Top Pick for Preschool Shutterbugs

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:02:00 GMT

Points for bravery (or lunacy) if you're the type to let your preschooler play around with your digital camera. The rest of us, on the other hand, can confidently give the kids something to point, shoot and play with, as the holiday season is already seeing several good-quality, kid-tough cameras making the "best of" lists.

I'd posted about Polaroid's new Pixie line a while back, and if you're seeking durability along with megapixels for the money, it's still a safe bet. Fisher-Price's 1.3-megapixel Kid-Tough Digital Camera ($69.99 separately; $82.98 when purchased with case as pictured above), however, is another solid, binocular-style digicam designed to let kids snap photos without the fear of repair bills. Seriously, you can drop this thing down a flight of steps and not flinch.

While photo quality is average at best, kids won't care: The dual-eye viewfinder makes it easy to find your subject, and the 8MB built-in memory lets you store up to 60 photos. You can add more storage (sold separately) through the SD memory-card slot, and at this resolution, we're talking literally thousands of potential photos. Just don't borrow the camera from Junior expecting to frame remarkable shots in the 1.6" LCD preview screen -- your subjects will look like scrambled TV porn.