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Baby GoGo Doll Perfect For Boys Or Girls – Review And Giveaway

September 20, 2010 By

When I was pregnant with Nathan, Ryan was two.  Chris and I talked to him a lot about babies, how they had to be held, and fed, and have their diapers changed, and I decided it would be good to get him a baby doll so I could show him what Mommy would look like holding a baby. We went to the toy store to look at dolls, and I discovered that there were lots of dolls dressed in pink that came with pink rattles and pink bottles, but there weren’t any that appealed to a boy. I wouldn’t have had any problem having Ryan carry around a pink doll, but it just didn’t appeal to him. I got him the least pink doll the store had, but it didn’t hold his interest for very long.

Thanks to Baby GoGo from Little Sib, there’s a new look to baby dolls that will appeal to both boys and girls!  Baby GoGo gives a fresh look to the traditional baby doll by doing away with pastel colors and giving the doll a bright, contemporary look. Sized just right at 13 inches, Baby GoGo has a soft body and comes dressed in white with orange accents, holding a soft white blanket. Baby GoGo meets all toy safety requirements and comes in recycled packaging to be environmentally friendly.

The Baby GoGo Goes Home Doll set comes with the doll, blanket, and the book Baby GoGo Goes Home, which is a cute little book that tells the story of a baby coming home from the hospital, meeting the family, and getting the nickname “Baby GoGo”.  It’s perfect to give to siblings about to welcome home a new brother or sister!  You can buy the doll set from the Baby GoGo website and on Amazon.com for $39.99. I also recommend the Diaper bag which comes with a cloth diaper and room to tuck in other special treasures, it’s $24.99 on the Baby GoGo website and Amazon.

Baby GoGo was also named one of the best Family-Friendly Products by the Mom’s Choice Awards! I personally recommend Baby GoGo as a high-quality doll that any child will love!

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GIVEAWAY:

WIN IT: This giveaway starts 9/20/10 and ends 10/04/10 at 11:59 PM EST. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only, please. For your main entry, visit the Baby GoGo website, then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me who you’ll give the doll to if you win. You must do this before any bonus entries will be counted.

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    I’ll choose the winner using the “And the Winner Is” plugin on or around Tuesday Oct. 5th 2010, announce them by editing this post and on Twitter, and email the winner for their mailing address. Shipping will be handled by the sponsor.

    Thanks for entering and good luck everybody!

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    Large Farm Playset from Playmobil 1.2.3

    July 29, 2010 By

    My daughter loves Playmobil, especially the 1.2.3 line. The pieces are bigger which makes them easier for little hands to hold, the colors are bright, and there’s always lots of great detail. Playmobil very generously sent us their Large Farm for review, and Kaitlyn loves it!

    Playmobil 1 2 3 Large Farm

    Kaitlyn with Playmobil Farm (and a big smile!)

    It came with the house mostly assembled, I just had to snap on the side panels and the peaked roof. The rest of the pieces come in a few large bags, I had to snap the tree top onto the trunk, and assemble the horse cart. Pieces like the table and chairs attach snugly to the side plates but were easy for Kaitlyn to remove and move. When she got the table in chairs in place and put the three included people on the chairs, she ran to get play food from her Calico Critters Kitchen so they would have something to eat.

    Playmobil 1 2 3 Large Farm People (food not included)

    Playmobil 1 2 3 Large Farm People (food not included)

    Next, I helped her snap on the dividers that go between the animals and she got the cow, sheep, and pig in place. What I like best about this playset is that when your child is done playing, they put all the accessories into the middle of the house and then the side panels fold up so the whole thing can be stored away neatly.  Good thinking, Playmobil!

    Playmobil 1 2 3 Large Farm animals

    Cow, Sheep, Pig, and feeding trough are included

    The box says for ages 1 1/2 and up, Kaitlyn is 4 1/2. I would say that kids under three would have a problem snapping pieces in place but with help, I think kids as young as 1 1/2 would enjoy playing with this playset. There are no small pieces but of course you want to watch carefully at any age.

    Now, at $54.99, this is not a cheap toy.  However, it would be a great gift suggestion for a birthday or Christmas, the pieces are good sized and sturdy, and my experience with Playmobil is that their playsets last and last. This could very well be a toy you buy now and pass on for years to other kids.  Quality toys are always a good investment!

    Where to Buy:  It’s not currently available on Amazon.com, so go to the Playmobil site to purchase directly from them.

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    Giveaway for Valentine’s Day – Power Rangers!

    February 3, 2010 By

    This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Vickie Couturier!

    Prizey Pick badgeYes, that’s right, I said Power Rangers! I’ll admit I wouldn’t have thought of it myself until I got an email from a PR firm representing Bandai America, the makers of Power Ranger action figures. Bandai America recently refreshed the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toy line making this a great gift for your energetic kids who are looking for lasting fun and adventure after the boxes of chocolate and candy hearts are long gone.

    These articulated 4″ Power Rangers figures bring back the first and most memorable of the Power Rangers seasons – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – which were first introduced 17 years ago in 1993! Each figure comes with basic weapon accessories and 1 collectible coin and retails for  $9.99. These figures are available at retailers nationwide and online through Amazon.com – click here to buy the Red Ranger, click here to buy the Pink Ranger.


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    WIN IT: Thanks to Bandai America, one lucky MomReviews reader will win a set of two 4″ Power Rangers figures, one in pink and one in red. To enter, leave a comment on this post telling me who you’ll give the Power Rangers to if you win. Open to U.S. addresses only, enter by Wednesday, Feb. 10th at 12:00 pm EST. I’ll choose the winner at random and email them for their address, shipping will be handled by the sponsor.

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