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Big Splash Waterpark Warmer weather means it is time for some outdoor fun and one of our favorites ways to do just that is water play. There is a lot to be said about sprinklers and pools but what about for those days were it is just not quite right for getting all over wet? I suggest the Big Splash Water Park by Step2. This toy can be used both indoors and out by children ages 18 months and up. Truly my almost 8-year-old love to play with this toy just as much as her two-year old brother E. This water table is created from the traditional Step2 quality I have come to love and expect. Each piece is made from a strong plastic that seems to be resistant to most stains as well as mold/rot which is a big area of concern with water toys. The put together was a simple snap in place for the main table and the accessories simply sit on top. Now my husband and I disagree on the accessory feature. He does not like that they just sit in place as in his opinion makes them easier to fall apart. While I agree that they tip over easier this way, I also think this is for the best when you think in terms of storage during the colder months. If they were a snap in place, taking them off and on would eventually wear down the strength of the snap and eventually cause it to break. So really this is a 50/50 good and bad feature in my home. The diving board is easy to navigate and can catapult the characters into the pool with a light push of the hand. However I think the waterfall feature is super fun and my favorite. In fact my kiddos get on to me every time we place with the Big Splash Water Park because I take my time filling it with water pouring it into the open green water container. As the water falls through the white spouts it activates the waterwheel on one side and allows the characters to slide down a fun-filled water slide on the other. You can also shut off the water flow by pushing the white spout up. This unit is cleans up well. Simply empty and dry off with a towel. If you find that you do have a smudge of dirt, just scrub lightly with a wet towel, no cleaners needed. The Big Splash Water Park will surely continue to be used year after year till my toddler has outgrown its watery fun. Of all the tables I have seen, this one has the least amount of parts to loss and break making it a top buy in my book. By Teri 'Iowa Mum' |
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Sit 'N Spin Playskool's Sit & Spin was a toy that I never owned while growing up, and I envied those of my friends who had one of their very own. Ironically, my parents are the ones who purchased this for my son's second birthday. Apparently he was not ready for a toy like this. It sat in our play room just taking up space for almost a year before he became interested in it. On the other hand, my daughter loves it already and she hasn't reached her second birthday yet. The Sit & Spin consists of a circular seat (about 18 inches in diameter) and a circular "handle" (about 8 inches in diameter) with a 6 inch high pedestal connecting them, reminding me of an inverted cake plate. The child sits on the base, holds the smaller circle with both hand and twists, to make the bottom turn. This does take a bit of coordination, but once my children got the hang of it, they enjoyed it. The only problems I have had with this toy is when my children decide to try to make it spin while they are standing on it (obviously, they tend to fall off), and almost daily, one of them tries to sit on the upper circle (the handle) and it is not sturdy enough to support either of them, although it shows no sign of cracking or bending. It indicates that two children can use this at the same time, but mine have not yet mastered that. Honestly, it does not seem big enough for that, and my children are still at the low end of the recommended age for usage (it says up to 5 years). By Stacey |
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2-in-1 Projection Mobile Although priced at more than S$100, it is slightly more expensive than some of other branded cot mobiles but the money will be well worth it in the long run. I bought this when my daughter was born and it quickly became a distraction for Sheila when she was being fussy, her night-light, and the combination of projection system and music helped Sheila go to self soothe herself to sleep without any rocking. The projector shows the images of animal friends on the canopy (on the ceiling if the canopy is removed) and they became friends for her to talk to whenever I needed a breather for 15-20 mins. The mobile comes with a remote which is handy if you want to switch on the cot mobile from your bed in case your baby wakes up at night. Once she started standing up in her cot we took off the canopy and used it as a night-light for her. I highly recommend it to anyone who is the looking for the perfect cot mobile. Check out for more features and a demo video By Swapna |
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