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Product Review: Working Class Child's Lab Coat (Ages 4-6)

• 65% polyester / 35% cotton
• Imported
• 3/4 length lab coat, long-sleeved, wrinkle-resistant
• Button up front closure, small chest pocket and two lower front pockets
• Pocket sized field guide booklet with glossary of scientific terms, word search and introduction to the scientific method
• Dress like a scientist when presenting your science project at school!
• Become a scientist by using the scientific method as you play and learn!

 

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OUR REVIEW

This is the best kids lab coat that I have seen, especially for the price. The quality of this lab coat is great; nice sold fabric weight and reinforced stitching. The field guide book that comes with the coat is fun for the kids, and although small, fits perfect in the pocket. The lab coat is made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton fabric, and it's easy to wash.  The size is from ages 4-6, and fits my 5 year old great (a tab big in the arms, but she is petite), and the length also fits my 9 year old, we just roll the arms a little so it's not noticeable that the arms are a tad short.  Both of the my girls LOVE the lab coat and are so excited to play in it. We highly recommend this Working Class Child's Lab Coat.  

 

 

 

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Product Review: Click n' Play Doll Salon Chair and Accessories.

 Our Review

• Salon armchair with upholstered seat and back.
• Accessories include; hair brush, 2 hair clips, 2 hair curlers, hair dryer and straightening iron.
• Adjustable height, foot rest flips up and down.
• Perfect to fit 18 inch dolls of all styles .  All is made of top quality for years of enjoyment.
• Chair measures approximately 14 inches high. 

This is a great toy to give to kids who love their dolls.  The perfect doll chair for the salon anyplace, anytime. This salon chair is designed to fit a doll up to 18", making it fun for all types of dolls.  My girls love the foot peddle feature that makes it go up and down.  Some assembly is needed—not ready for play directly out of the box, something to consider when giving it as a gift.  My only complaint is I wish the bottom had a bit more weight to it. I do highly recommend this product  - perfect for a holiday or birthday gift.  

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Product Review: Click n' Play, 10 Piece Kids Pretend Play Cleaning Set

 

 

Sturdy Construction: This kid cleaning set is constructed of tough and sturdy, heavy-duty, high quality plastic. This means that you need not worry about pieces from your cleaning cart for kids breaking or becoming hazardous to your children.

This set is BPA Free, and  will last safely for years of fun and enjoyment. Complete Cleaning Kit for Kids: The Click n' Play Deluxe Cleaning Playset contains a full range of cleaning supplies for kids, including a Toy broom, functional water bucket, two cleaning agent bottles (empty; there are no toxic chemicals), duster, "Wet Floor" sign, brush, dustpan and mop for kids. The broom, brush and duster have actual bristles for realistic functionality, meaning while your child plays with these cleaning toys for kids, he or she can actually have fun helping out while you take care of your household duties, great toy for learning at home. 

• The Click n' Play Deluxe Cleaning Playset contains a full range of cleaning supplies for kids
• Set includes: functional water bucket, cleaning agent bottles, broom, mop, duster, - wet floor - sign, brush and dustpan
• The broom, brush and duster have actual bristles for realistic functionality
• With these cleaning toys your child can actually have fun helping out while you take care of your household duties
• Made of environmental and kids safe, meets all USA standard requirements. High quality reinforced plastic made to last for years

Our Review

Remember when you were a child and sweeping the floor, dusting the shelves, and even pretending to mop were fun and games? With the Click n' Play Deluxe Cleaning Playset, your children can sweep, mop, and dust with their very own kids cleaning set.  

My girls love playing "Annie" and pretend they live in an orphanage; they sing EVERY last song, while acting out the movie. This set is perfect to go along with their role playing.  The set is great, and with so many items it's ideal for multiple kids to be playing at the same time.  The pieces are easy to assembly and it appears to be well made and durable.  My only product suggestion is that the "Wet Floor" sign be made better so it will last longer.  

the product information states this product is BPA free, and we feel that is important. We would suggest the company put this on the box so parents know it is BPA free.  This is something we look for, and will pass on a product if it doesn't meet our requirements for safety.

 This is a great gift for the holidays or for a birthday, for both boys and girls.  

 

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Product Review: Click n' Play 23 Piece Kids Pretend Play Toy Tool Set

Product Description from Manufacture

• Your little builders will have super fun with this award winning toy! Develops fine motor skills, great for OT (occupational therapist)
• Set includes: Durable plastic hammer, saw, tape measure, wrench, ratchet, battery-powered drill, plier, handy tool belt, screwdrivers, nuts and bolts
• Drill produces realistic drill sound. Belt keeps all tools handy.
• Made of environmental and kids safe, meets all USA standard requirements. High quality reinforced plastic made to last for years.
• Drill requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

 

 

Our Review

"Your little builder will love having their very own power tools. This realistic tool set is based on actual adult's tools but is designed specifically for your little one. Kids will love how Power Play tools are easy for them to hold while moms will love that they withstand tough toddler play. Pull the trigger to activate sounds and realistic motions these toys will take your aspirational builder's imagination to new heights."

This set seems to be well built; it's nice and tough.  Although the tool belt is adjustable, it is a bit big for smaller children. I do like this set, but I didn't love the tool belt as much as I liked the actual tools.  As far as the tools go I  wasn't impressed that the drill didn't come with batteries, but happy they needed AA batteries vs. the speciality batteries that are expensive and not as easy to find.  The kids love that the tools look and feel like real tools.  

I do like this set and think it is a good gift for all kids, but my main complaint is that the product information states that this set is made of environmental and kid safe plastic, but I couldn't find any information as to what that actually meant, either on the box or on-line. If companies say something is environmentally safe, I'd like to know exactly what that means, and not have them just use it as a statement to encourage people to purchase their product.   

 

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Product Review: Click n' Play, Kids Pretend & Play Doctor Kit

Product Description from Manufacture

• Your little doctors will have super fun with this award winning toy! Develops fine motor skills, great for OT (occupational therapist)

• 15 piece set includes a stethoscope and cellphone that make realistic sounds

• The kit also includes a blood pressure cuff, thermometer, syringe, ear examination tools, 4 bandages, and more.

• The sturdy plastic carrying case (12 x 14 x 3.5 inches) makes it easy to keep everything organized and the tools are sturdy and easy to clean.

• Made of environmental and kids safe plastic. Cell phone requires 2 AA batteries, not included. Stethoscope batteries are included.

 

 

Our Review 

I was asked to do a review of the Click n' Play Pretend & Play Doctor Set in exchange of an honest review, and was happy to do so.  

 

Click n' Play Pretend & Play Doctor Set "provides the perfect way to ease children's anxieties about doctor visits. Let them pretend to be the doctors or the patients and work out different scenarios for using all the tools. This Pretend & Play set is a great way to help children better understand their world while developing early language and social skills. Role playing doctor or hospital visits eases children's' anxieties and encourages empathy."

 

This Doctor Play Kit has 15 pieces and is geared for kids 3+.  My 5 and 8 yr. old girls LOVE this kit.  I love that the case has a spot for every item, making clean-up & storage easy.  I didn't love that the cell phone didn't come with a battery, however, I do love that the cell phone was made to take AA batteries because they are easy to replace and most people have them in their home.  The specialty batteries are expensive and hard to find, and quite frankly a pain in every aspect, and therefore leads me to my main complaint about the included stethoscope battery.  However, the stethoscope and cell phone makes sounds, and the my girls love that!  

 

The manufacture description states the kit is made of environmental and kids safe plastic, however I could not find any information on the package or on-line on what type of plastic was used to make this toy.  When companies make this claim I would like them to provide the information.  

 

This is a sturdy kit and I would recommend it for a birthday or Christmas gift, for both boys and girls. 

 

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Product Review: Super Express RC Fire Truck

• Battery Operated, Comes with Rechargeable Batteries and Wall Charger, Ready to Run, Straight Out the Box!

 

• Silver Wheels with Rubber Grip Tires, High Gloss Fire Engine Red Paint Job, Crane can Extend Up to 21" High!

 

• Full Function! (Go Forward and Backward, Turn Left and Right)Working Head & Siren LED Lights! 360 Degree Rotating Extending Rescue Crane,

 

• Requires 6 Rechargeable AA Batteries (Included) Remote Control requires 9V Battery to run (Included), Recommended for Ages 3+ and Up

 

• Approx Dimensions \ Length: 13" Width: 5" Height: 6.5"

 

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Our Review

This is a fun toy for girls and boys alike. My girls (5 & 8) love firetrucks and had a great time playing with the RC Fire Truck - the lights and sirens are so much fun. As a parent, I like that is comes with batteries, because honestly, who isn't annoyed opening up a gift and not having the correct size batteries in house at that moment? If you have super rough kids I'm not sure how this truck would hold up, as my girls are gentle with toys, so maybe keep that in mnd when buying it as a gift for those destructive kids - but that is more of an issue with the kids not the RC truck itself.  I ordered ours from Amazon, it was easy to order and shipping was fast.  

 

 

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Green Tones Eco-Friendly Wooden Musical Instruments Review + Giveaway!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Product Description from Manufacture:

Green Tones is owned by the legendary music company, Hohner.  Since 1857, Hohner has been manufacturing quality musical instruments.  Combining Hohner's heritage of providing authentic musical experiences with environmentally friendly materials, we strive to provide a safe and engaging platform for music play. 

Green Tones are age appropriate wooden musical instruments which feature unique designs produced from sustainable chemical free rubber woods with non-toxic glue. low VOC water based paint, and recycled packaging. Including award winning animal shakers, car/boat/train whistles, beginner drums, tuned glockenspiels, and much more for ages 6 months to 4 years old.

 

Our Review:

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE!!  So excited to find a company that makes super cute, fun, eco-friendly musical toys for kids.  "All green tones® instruments are made with either chemical free Rubberwood or Mangowood, non-toxic glue, and water based VOC free paint. This means that they are not only good for the planet, but perfectly safe for children’s mouths as well!"  What an awesome company! My girls loved the toys sent to us to test (their favorite is the Mama Bear Drum), and our friends keep asking where we got them.  The mama bear drum is perfect for little hands, and makes a nice sounds with hands and with the stick provided.  My older daughter (age 7) even had a blast, and still loves playing with the drum.  These products make a great gift for the next baby shower and for a birthday.  I highly recommend products from Green Tones!

 

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Product of the Week: Green Toys Ferry Boat

 

Each week we choose an item that we personally love to feature on our blog!  This week our Product of the Week is the Ferry Boat, by Green Toys!  

 

 

"Regardless of the adventure, a quick bathtub excursion or an extended trans-pool voyage, this two-story vessel is ready to hit the open water with room for eco-friendly cargo galore, and even comes with two Green Toys Mini Fastbacks. Use the slide-out ramp to load up the spacious bottom level that accommodates up to four Green Toys Mini Vehicles or Fastbacks. The open top deck features two small benches on each side, as well as eleven windows looking down into the main level."

We love Green Toys because they are made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  Their toys are dishwasher safe, making it super easy to keep toys clean especially after being outside.  Another thing we love about Green Toys - No BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings.  EVER!  An added bonus, the packaging used is recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.   So besides making super cool, fun toys, Green Toys makes our Earth a better place.  It's a win-win!  

We highly recommend the Ferry Boat, by Green toys for your own child, or as a gift for the next birthday party!  They will thank you for being so awesome. 

 

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3-2-1 blast off with the Green Toys™ Rocket!

3-2-1 blast off with the Green Toys™ Rocket!

LOVE the Rocket, by Green Toys!

3-2-1 blast off - the Green Toys™ Rocket launches into another eco-friendly deep-space mission! Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this spacecraft takes off in search of other planets while still taking care of this one.

The fully equipped, 2-in-1 set includes a detachable top capsule and two astronauts that sport molded spacesuits, helmets, and dual-tank backpacks. Powered by a main booster and three auxiliary fin boosters, the Rocket has a large door that flips down to double as a set of steps up into the main cavity, while the detachable nose cone capsule has its own door that opens to reveal buttons, dials, and of course, the signature Green Toys 8-track. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings, and also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.

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The Toy Nanny Tote is a portable play mat and toy carry case in one convenient tote. With plenty of room for your child's favorite toys, eight mesh pockets to keep things organized and a shoulder strap for easy carrying, you'll always have a soft, clean play area for baby anywhere you go. The best part...it is machine washable, and BPA, PVC, and Phthalate free.

Crocodile Creek's kids backpack is just the right size for kindergarten to second grade.  Whether you're going camping, on a beach trip, to the park or back to school, your kid will be prepared and organized with a BPA FREE backpack so colorful and fun they'll never want to leave it behind! 

 

Check out our other (eco-friendly) Back-to-School items!

Make a waste-free lunch for your child in this bright, beautiful lunch box from Crocodile Creek, and they'll be eager to go back to school each and every day. There's even a zippered pocket for parents and caregivers to include a love note or small surprise!  6 designs to choose from.

• Kids lunch box replaces disposable paper and plastic bags. • BPA-, phthalate-, PVC-, lead- and vinyl-free. • Insulated. • Sturdy design keeps food from being crushed.

Celebrate some of the most memorable and melodious acoustic guitar moments in rock & roll history as you share music by: The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Simon And Garfunkel, Led Zeppelin and other acoustic guitar masters with your baby.  Sleepy time has never been so cool! 

 

Also available by Daddy Plays:  Guitar Lullabies, Classical Piano Lullabies, and Christmas Lullabies.

The My First Green Toys™ Shape Sorter puts an eco-friendly spin on a classic play pattern. Made in the USA from food-safe, 100% recycled plastic milk jugs, the Shape Sorter helps develop recognition of shapes and colors while also encouraging eye-hand coordination, problem solving, and fine and gross motor skill development.

 

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Why Choose Organic Toys?

Why Choose Organic Toys?

Choosing to raise a Happy Green Baby doesn’t mean depriving your child of fun toys or condeming them to a life of boredom.  It’s about making smart, informed decisions about the types of products your child is in contact with and reducing the impact you (and your family) have on the environment.

As babies’ bodies are still developing, and they learn by putting things in their mouths, so it’s important to go for materials that don’t contain harmful synthetics.  Organic toys are made without formaldehyde, bleaches, metal dyes, or any other chemicals.  This is why it can be very beneficial to offer your baby organic toys instead.  Organic toys will ensure that you don’t have to worry about your baby exploring the toy the way they want to.  Shunning pesticide-laden cotton, and petroleum-based toys means baby will be putting organic cotton toys or toxic-free toys in his mouth instead!  And when your little one puts these cute little toys in their mouth (and they will) you don't have to worry what else is going in their mouth you can't see.

At happygreenbaby.com we believe in the company Under the Nile.  Under the Nile toys, are made with 100% handpicked organic cotton, grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic chemicals throughout the entire production process. Using only the finest Egyptian organic cotton, these toys are extremely soft and durable. Under the Nile uses a metal-free dyeing process or vegetable dyes on all their products.

Whether you already have a baby, you are having a baby, or you are looking for the perfect gift for a baby shower (or birthday), Under the Nile organic stuffed animals are a great choice for any child.

 

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Flying Heroes Giveaway...

The Flying Heroes Giveaway Hosted by Mommy Lesson Plans

With the new Superman movie coming out, you can celebrate with this great flying toy! Loads of fun for kids of all ages.

Learn more from the Flying Hero review on Mommy Lesson Plans.

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Melissa and Doug Event...

Summer weather is here! Melissa & Doug has all kinds of great toys for you to help keep the kids entertained for the summer. You can get toys for all ages including classic toys, tents, sand toys, puzzles, art & craft, plus more!

How do you keep children happily active outdoors this summer? With the best backyard toys for kids! Sunny Patch yard games and outdoor toys are made for the many ways kids play—they offer wonderfully simple, goal-oriented games to foster collaborative play and friendly competition, but they also include lots of whimsical details to inspire imaginative variations kids can invent themselves.

Not only do you have the opportunity to win this giveaway but you can also head on over to the Melissa & Doug on Facebook fan page and then click on the Play to 250k Sweepstakes tab to enter the Play to 250,000 Fans Sweepstakes.

Each time their fan base grows by 1,000 fans, a fan will win a selection of Melissa & Doug toys. Plus, when the Facebook page reaches 250,000 fans, all fans will receive a special gift. WOW!!

If you are curious about what real moms thinks about Melissa and Doug toys, you can read these reviews:

Baby Costcutters Review

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Giveaway ends June 27, 2013 at 11:59pm, open to US only, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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