 Love it, love it, love it! |
| Review Date: August 13, 1999 |
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| I originally bought this toy because my six-month-old baby seemed to be losing interest in his other playgym, that is, he would roll away after five minutes of batting at the toys. As a stay-at-home mom, I needed a safe place to rest my playpen-hating baby so that I could get some housework done. I figured that, at the very least, this playnest's doughnut shape would keep him from rolling from room to room while I made a meal, etc. Well, hallelujah, he likes it so much that I can make a meal and maybe even a phonecall while he entertains himself. First, I start out by putting him on his back to swat at the toys hanging from the pretend "sky" -- a fabric sun, moon, bird, etc. Each toy does something fun like crinking, rattling, or playing music. You also can adjust the height of each toy with the enclosed plastic rings. Next, I prop him inside the ring for some sitting practice. Finally, I lean him stomach-down on the side of the innertube so that he can play with the activities on the fabric cover, including a crinkly fabric door that opens and closes, different-textured fabrics, and a squeaky duck bill. This playnest is my salvation. What don't I like? Well, the vertical posts that form the pretend sky pop inwards periodically. It looks a little strange, but it doesn't affect the toy's playing potential. Second, contrary to the product info on the box, I don't think this playnest is suitable for a very young baby. There's not enough room to lay the baby completely flat at the bottom, and a tiny infant would be uncomfortable propped against the sides like the baby pictured on the box (I'm guessing that poor kid rolled right over as soon as the picture was taken!) But, provided that your baby has at least some sitting ability (even with help), I recommend this toy wholeheartedly! |
Great toy - buy it if you can get it!
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| Review Date: January 29, 2001 |
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| I spent a long time looking around all the toy shops and online to see what there was for little babies. My son, Toby, at 4 months, did not like just lying on his back and watching things hanging above. The beauty of this toy is that you can safely put your baby in a semi-reclining position and not need to worry that he will fall out. He loved it from the moment he was put in it. All those bright colours and textures and noises facinated and excited him. He loved the upright position and soon he managed to sit up all by himself. He is now 8 months old and we have removed the baby gym part. He lies happily in his ring reading his books - almost like grownups lounging in the sun on holiday. Or hangs over the side trying to catch his other toys which he had thrown out. Your baby will love it - as have all the other reviewers. Great toy. |
Excellent toy! Superb value.
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| Review Date: July 9, 2002 |
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| Have been looking for something like this for along time. I have a friend in the UK who has one and we liked it. It has been popular with both my children and has stood the test of time. We have had it for about 4 years now and it is as good as new! The arch, toys and mirror have provided stimulation and the bright colours help. We particularly liked telling the farm story from the ring around the bottom! Following the dotty road, stroking the sheep's back and playing with the scarecrow's scarf. I can't recommend this highly enough. |
My favorite baby thing...
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| Review Date: February 25, 2004 |
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| While the cost is a bit steep, you will be glad you invested in this playnest. Right after my baby was born, she was "nested" safely and comfortably in the tube, staring up in amazement at the toys, which are machine washable (and kept their color). The toys are each wonderful in their own way - a few play music; a few make a crunching noise when squeezed. The toys are removable, so as her familiarity with them grew, we would disconnect the toys from the gym and bring them with us in the car (their clasps allow them to be easily attached to carseats, strollers, etc...). As soon as she was able to sit up, the sides of the tube gave her the support she needed to enjoy reaching up for the toys. She would sit contently in the tube while I vacuumed or cleaned - she was not able to get out of it on her own, and it was a safe little "nest" in that way. However, the true joy starts now, as my daughter is an 11-month old - she ADORES her playnest. She sits in it to look through books, and she gets a real workout diving into the center, crawling up and over the tube's sides. I went to Gymboree for a playgroup recently, and the tubes there were all the rage with the mothers and children. I happily explained that my daughter has had a "tube" since birth, and hers was even finer than the Gymboree tubes, as the playnest is more colorful and softer (as it is fabric covered, and the fabric cover is also machine washable and holds its color). Speaking of the color - it is just delightful! The patterns are so stimulating and will spruce up any room! A practical note: you will only have to put air into the tube once - I recommend using a bicycle pump at a local gas station. Your lungs will not be able to do the trick! I imagine this playnest will be in our home for years and years, as clearly its versatility (from birth to 11 months and counting) allows its use to evolve with our child. WORTH EVERY PENNY! BUY THIS! |
One of the Best Items I used for my baby
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| Review Date: November 2, 2002 |
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| I used this item for my first baby when learning to sit up and she loved it until she was 2, just to play with. It held up and is being used for our second. I loved them so much I carried them in my gift shop!! They are great for travel and the babies and kids seem to love them, I would even take it outside to use it. I have bought several for baby gifts, it was one item that we used a lot and for quite awhile. |
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