Little Tikes Discover Sounds Kitchen Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading several negative reviews on this toy I thought I'd include in mine the biggest possible reason these children/parents are not enjoying it == the appropriate age to really appreciate and use this toy properly is 2+ since at this age kids can understand the concepts behind a kitchen. Our daughter has always been facinated with pots, food, kitchen sounds, etc., and this adorable little version is just perfect for her as she learns what sounds and sights you find at home. It is less than 2 ft. high, so kids have to bend down to play, or just sit down in front, which is not a problem for most kids once they get really involved in playing. The make believe milk, cheese and egg are cute and they have their storage places inside the fridge and cabinet. There is even a separately sold 4-pack of items including a pan, pepper shaker, cordless phone and measuring spoons. One criticism is that there is no place to hang the measuring spoons or cordless phone, so they disappeared rather quickly, but Little Tikes sent us a full replacement pack FREE OF CHARGE within two weeks.
My daughter adores the sounds this kitchen makes: bubbling, popping, and ringing for the stove, microwave and frying pan. It will tip over if your kids lean on it, but with supervised playtime, this is a great little item which stores neatly and quickly, and should keep them happy long enough for you to at least tidy up in your own REAL kitchen.

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Cook up some fun with this colorful kitchen filled with activities accompanied by songs, lights and sounds. Includes sortable food shapes and pop up toaster. Adult supervision recommended. Measures 15.5"L x 8.75"W x 15"H. Colors may vary.

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Fisher Price Noah's Ark Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this as a first birthday present for my twins. I figured that we'd give it to them, but that they wouldn't be really ready to play with it yet - how wrong I was!
They LOVE this toy. The animals are just right for picking up. They love to show me the animals and have me name them, and are even starting to get the right one if I say, "Where's the panda?" or whatever. It's a toy that they go to time and again throughout the day. They have even figured out how to open the ark and they like putting the animals in and taking them out.
I love that I know it will last for a long time, because as they get older, they will be able to play "imagination" games with it.
The details are amazing, too. The animal pairs are easily identifiable as girls and boys - all the girls have blush and pink ears, while the boys don't, as another reviewer mentioned. Noah and his wife (in our house, her name is Betty) are built so that if you stand them next to each other, they hold hands. It is just too cute! It is this kind of extra detail that shows to me how much thought Fisher-Price puts into their toys.
I did buy one of the extra animal sets and plan to purchase the other one today. There is certainly room for storage of all the animals inside the ark.
This is a wonderful toy!

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Join Noah and his family along with a host of friendly animals aboard their floating zoo. Ark contains two lions, two zebras, Noah and his wife, a food basket and a tool box (what more could anyone need?!). More animals sold separately. Folds for easy storage. Imported.

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Step 2 LifeStyle Dream Kitchen Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the deluxe model about four months ago and am still thrilled with the kitchen. I use it in my home day care (age ranges from 15 months to 6 years old) and have found it to be very durable and well worth the money. The kids love it. With the deluxe model, there is plenty of room for multiple children to play together. And there are plenty of accessories to go around (pot/frying pan, lids, salt pepper shaker, electronic phone, spatula, forks and knives, cups, pitcher, plates). You can purchase additional fake food from step 2 that works really well with this kitchen, also.The kids love it when they sit a pan on the "burner" and it sizzles...then they can turn around and put a pot on it and it will sound like it is boiling/bubbling. Each appliance has a keypad next to it that has the same simple sounds like a kids toy phone. There is an additional phone that has its own "base" on the counter top. There are a couple of knobs to turn and a plastic pretend water sprayer. I find it very useful as it addresses so many developmental items at one time. It is very attractive and more realistic than other kitchen sets out there. The only word of warning I have is when it comes to assembly. If you take it slow and very careful (read directions twice and then read again before you set the screw...LOL), you should have no problems. Two people are needed to assemble the deluxe version. It goes a lot easier when you assemble it according to the directions and lay all your pieces out first to make sure you have them all. There is also an endless supply of stickers that go on this thing, so be aware you may need extra time to really put it all together right. If you organize yourself and the parts before you begin, it will be a cinch to assemble. I know, I tried it both ways .
***edited to add***after two years and countless day care kids, this kitchen still looks great! I have had other kitchen sets (from other manufacturers)that just died after a few months-stickers peeled off, sounds not work, the entire piece faded, etc-but this one works like the day I bought it and still looks fantastic. It does not eat up batteries either-like other sets I have owned. I am so satisfied. This was worth the money I paid for it. (I am referring to the deluxe set which is larger).
I also feel the need to mention that my kitchen set was kept indoors. As with any of these products, if you need to clean them up-the customer service rep told me to use soft scrub WITHOUT bleach. Bleach will apparently cause the product to fade and degrade over time.

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The perfect play center for your domestic-minded little ones, the Lifestyle Dream Kitchen provides kids with endless make-believe play possibilities. The "stainless steel" oven, microwave, stove top and phone all make realistic electronic sounds. Also includes a refrigerator, multiple storage drawers and cabinets and a sink with a faucet. Plus, there's loads of storage space for the included 28-piece Dining Room and Pots and Pans Set. Your little chef can cook up a feast using a special frying pan and boiling pot that make electronic frying and boiling water sounds when placed on the stove's front burner. This Dream Kitchen also features a framed window with an overhead light, a granite-styled countertop and a make-believe sink with a modern faucet and pull-out sprayer. Minimal adult assembly required. Measures approximately 35.5" x 15.25" x 44.75". Requires 12 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

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Pixel Chix DollHouse #1 Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter got the Mattel Pixel Chix toy last night for her 7th birthday and she *loves* it. It's a bit expensive at $30 for a smallish toy, but it makes up for it in coolness. It is more like a virtual friend than a virtual pet, but works the same way - you feed her, dress her and play games with her, getting access to more items and games the more you play. But Pixel Chix is visually way better than the typical Tamagotchi thanks to its pseudo 3D look. Let your child check it out in "Try Me" mode at your local toy store and she'll probably get hooked like my daughter did. There are 3 different types of Pixel Chix houses to choose from and, according to the package, you can physically plug them into each other which allows the resident Pixel Chix to visit each other's houses and interact with one another.

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Pixel Chix pal is a 2-D girl living in a 3-D world, totally unique, totally fun and totally cool! To interact with your Pixel Chix pal just "push her buttons" literally! Using the input buttons on the fashionable, handheld house, help your Pixel Chix pal decide all kinds of things, like what to do - play guitar or go rollerblading' Where to go tonight - on a date or to a concert' What to wear - a skirt or a bathing suit' What to eat, and even when to go to bed. Your Pixel Chick pal will talk to you and tell you what she wants. She'll tell you if she's happy (or not!) about the choices you make. There are five levels of play. At each new level, accumulate more choices of foods, fashions, games and places to go. The more you play, the more stuff you get, but if you ignore your Pixel Chix pal, the more stuff you lose! Connect two houses together and then the Pixel Chix pals can visit or have a party. Connect them together and they'll each do a coordinated activity like talk on the phone in their respective houses. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (included).

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