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Graco Baby Einstein Discover & Play Activity Center

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Babies love to play, and the award-winning Baby Einstein Circles Discover and Play from Graco is made to keep them entertained for hours. This unique, engaging collection of toys and real world imagery develops important sensory and motor skills, and even introduces bi-lingual learning. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } The Graco Baby Einstein Circles Discover and Play offers: Activities that help develop sensory and motor skills. 360-degree swivel seat entertains and develops balance. Safe, durable construction. Included dragon hand puppet. Nine different toys develop sensory and motor skills, and introduces bilingual learning. View larger. Fun That Engages Their Imagination A 2006 AMBY design award winner, the Discover and Play stimulates and entertains your baby by introducing her to colors, shapes, textures, animals, nature, language and movement. Nine interactive toys also aid development of age-appropriate sensory and motor skills. As she gently rocks and spins herself around in the 360 degree swivel seat, she'll build muscle strength and improve balance while exploring the pleasure of physical movement. This play system also encourages bi-lingual learning by introducing basic vocabulary words in a fun and interactive way. There's even a dragon hand puppet to let you get in on the fun, too. Encourages Independent Play Although adult supervision is recommended, the Discover and Play gives your baby the opportunity to independently play and explore in a safe, upright position. Baby will love pressing buttons and listening to music, or exploring different shapes and colors. He can even take a break and enjoy snacks placed on the circular tray--all when and how he wishes. Parents will also appreciate how easy it is to move this portable activity center from room to room, a real bonus when it's time to cook dinner or clean up. Safe, Durable Construction Intended for babies four months old and up to 30 pounds and 32 inches tall, the Discover and Play is sturdy, durable and safe. Three height positions make it a snap to adjust the activity center to fit your growing baby, and stationery kick-stands help limit mobility when it's time for more focused play or a quick snack. The Discover and Play is also easy to care for. Simply machine wash the cloth seat pad in cold water on the delicate cycle, and line dry. To clean the plastic or metal parts, just use a mixture of soap or detergent and water. The Discover and Play has a 27-inch diameter and an overall height of 30 inches. It also weighs 14 pounds, and requires three "AA" batteries (not included). About Graco In 1942, Russell Gray and Robert Cone formed Graco Metal Products, in Philadelphia, PA. For 11 years, the firm fabricated machine and car parts for local manufacturers. In 1953, Gray left the firm, leaving Cone as sole owner. Cone decided to manufacture his own line of products, but had trouble coming up with ideas. Enter David Saint, an engineer, tinkerer, and stained glass artisan who worked for Graco. Saint, himself a father of nine, was intrigued when an associate told him how his wife would soothe their tired and cranky baby while swinging in a backyard glider swing. Acting on this inspiration, he went to the drawing board and 18 months of hard work later, the world's first wind-up infant swing, the Graco Swyngomatic, was born. Graco sold millions of Swyngomatics in the coming years, becoming one of the world's leading manufacturers of juvenile products in the process. Today, Graco is a Newell Rubbermaid company, with 1500 associates worldwide. While a half-century has brought many changes to Graco, their dedication and commitment to designing and manufacturing top-quality products remains, and continues on.

Gymboree Play and Learn: 1001 Fun Activities For Your Baby and Child (Gymboree Play & Music)

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

From the world-renowned Gymboree company comes this valuable guide for to activities to enhance children'sÂ development of language, problem solving, imagination, coordination, and motor skills. EncompassingÂ diversions for ages ranging from infant to five years old, this collection of fun and enriching activities is a must-have for all parents of small children, as well as pre-school educators and caregivers.

The Baby Owner’s Games and Activities Book

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

The Baby Owner's Manual taught more than 150,000 readers how to "operate" newborns andinfants. Now it's time to enhance your baby's performance with The Baby Owner's Games andActivities Book. These 75 games and activities are designed to make your baby smarter, stronger, faster, cleaner, and more imaginative than ever before! Intended for use with children ages 0â��36 months, these instructions show how to: â�¢ Test your baby's audio/visual apparatus via "peek-a-boo" activities â�¢ Maximize your baby's coordination with simple ball games â�¢ Strengthen your baby's motor skills by stacking objects in vertical columns and much more, complete with colorful illustrations and "schematic diagrams." The Baby Owner's Games and Activities Book is a delightful gift for parents and grandparents of all ages.

Swimways Baby Spring Float Activity Center

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000


Baby Spring Float introduces baby to an engaging pool pal! . Includes an interactive play station with activities for every developmental stage. Octopus arms hold toys baby can touch and activate: squirter, rattle, stacking rings and teether. Carry/storage bag included. Measures 34"L x 30"W. Ages -24 Months

Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

There are baby bouncers, and there are activity centers -- and then, there's the Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumper, which combines both concepts in one fun, convenient, and economical toy. Babies ages 4 months and up, under 25 pounds, will enjoy bouncing with their legs and swiveling in their seats to play with a variety of developmentally challenging activities. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.3em; } td.think { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; border-bottom: 1px dotted #000000; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; } td.glance { height: 100%; background: #9DC4D8; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; } img.withlink {border:1px black solid;} What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Versatile activity center gives babies vital leg exercise and stimulation with a variety of enticing toys The Bad: May be too cumbersome for small living spaces In a Nutshell: Activity Jumper combines baby bouncer with popular activity center functionality in one convenient and fun toy At a Glance Ages: 4 months and up to 25 pounds Requires:#1 Phillips screwdriver; 3 C batteries Babies will be able to explore music with the piano keys. View larger. The Activity Jumper folds flat for easy storage. View larger. Innovative Variety of Developmental Activities The Musical Motion Activity Jumper sports a cheerful, primary-color palette that's eye-catching and suitable for boys or girls. It stands on a base, with the infant bucket seat attached to two arches by adjustable, spring-loaded straps. When baby is placed in the seat, he can kick off the ground with his legs to bounce up and down. This provides vital exercise for a youngster's legs, helping to prepare him for walking. The six-point height adjustment lets it grow with your infant, while non-skid feet and fabric-covered springs keep baby safe. Most bouncers stop there -- but we're delighted to find that the Activity Jumper also surrounds baby with plenty of fun, interactive toys. The bucket seat can rotate 360 degrees for baby to reach all of the activities. He'll delight in the frog spinner, bead chaser, and baby-proof mirror. The toy also includes 10 Baby Einstein links that can be repositioned and detached from the activity center for on-the-go play, or which serve as attachment points for additional toys. A teether stalk toy helps soothe itchy gums while encouraging "reach and grab" coordination. And the light-up piano keys give baby an interactive introduction to musical creativity with two modes: the "piano notes" mode plays in piano tones, while the "melodies" mode features five classical melodies. Help Your Little One Get Stronger Babies love bouncing. Not only is it exciting for a baby to move himself with the power of his own legs, but it gives him satisfying, and vital, exercise that helps prepare him for standing and walking. The higher and harder that baby bounces in the Activity Jumper, the more the toys will rattle and shake -- making it even more exciting and fun. And with the added benefit of a rotating seat, which baby operates by pushing off the ground with his feet, your infant gets even more leg coordination practice in a safe, secure place. We especially enjoy the versatility of this 2-for-1 toy -- and it's safer than an infant walker. Other perks for parents: the fabric seat cover is a cinch to remove, and it's machine washable. And unlike some other bouncers, the Activity Jumper folds down flat for much easier storage. While it's erected, however, it takes up a bit of room. And because your baby won't be able to use this toy once he's able to stand and walk unassisted, it has a limited-use timeframe. What's in the Box Activity jumper, assembly hardware, quick start guide, and user's guide.

Awesome Hands-on Activities For Teaching Grammar

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

Baby Days: Activities, Ideas, and Games for Enjoying Daily Life with a Child Under Three

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

This unique and useful book helps parents or any caregiver entertain children during a crucial period in their development, and not feel worn out in the process. Geared to the rhythms of family life, these simple activities require a minimum of energy and equipment and can be carried out over the course of an ordinary day or for a special event. Many incorporate ordinary household chores. The activities in Baby Days are conveniently organized by age as well as time of day.

Baby Einstein:Meet the Orchestra

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000


Meet the Orchestra music CD is a 17-track, 36-minute concert featuring a collection of fun classical melodies to introduce your little one to the sounds of the orchestra. Each delightful piece was specially selected and produced to teach the different sections of an orchestra.

Chicco Talking Garden Activity Table

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000

This bilingual electronic activity table has many fun games that help the child to learn words, in English and in French. Talking Garden Activity features two modes of use. Learning: The child discovers the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, opposites and textures, along with the first words thanks to the nursery rhymes and fun characters. Music: The child plays with melodies, sound effects and songs. The learning fun is enhanced by the many colored lights that are activated during the games which help the child focus. The detachable legs allow the activity center to be used on the floor or another surface. Requires three "AA" batteries, included. Measures 16"L x 5"W x 16"H.

Baby Nick Jr. Curious Buddies – Let’s Move

Michael — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:19:00 +0000


"Let's Move" (12-36 mos.): There's so much for babies to see and hear, during movement and dancing! Boogie to the beat, play games, discover different kinds of music, jump up and down, dance, clap, play, learn, and laugh along with Nick Jr. Baby's Curious Buddies!