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Balancing Fun and Exercise with the Fisher Price Bounce ‘n’ Spin Zebra.
Currently available for only £47.99 from Smyth’s Toy Store, The Fisher Price Bounce and Spin Zebra is the ideal toy for toddlers aged one years upwards. Available in two designs (either the original zebra which is suitable for either gender or alternatively pink for girls), the Bounce ‘n’ Spin Zebra is a sturdy, heavy duty toy which helps your toddler to become active, exercise and have fun.
The Bounce and Spin Zebra features lights and sound which are activated when the toy is used, acting as a reward for little ones, encouraging them to continue bouncing. There are five songs which play according to whether the zebra is sat on, spun, or whether the items on the handles are played with. The Bounce and Spin Zebra requires 3xAA Batteries.
The Bounce ‘n’ Spin Zebra offers toddlers the chance to develop and perfect crucial 
life skills such as hand-eye coordination, motor skills and balance. Upon the handle bar are several spinning, rolling and light up features which keep little ones busy. The easy grip handles help toddlers to stay safe. However, it is suggested that the Bounce ‘n’ Spin Zebra is placed upon a carpet/ mat as it has better grip and if a child was to lose balance they would have a softer landing.
Mums Baby Magazine put the Bounce ‘n’ Spin Zebra to the test and found this item to be extremely sturdy, safe and most importantly great fun for little ones. Once toddlers learn how to get the general hang of using the Zebra they soon increase in speed at spinning, bouncing and rocking on the zebra! This toy is an excellent devise for combining exercise with fun whilst building critical life skills.
Jump for joy with the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo
The Fisher Price ‘Rainforest Jumperoo’ makes bouncing fun for little ones and gives parents the chance to rest their arms while they watch their children discover their jumping legs.
The Fisher Price ‘Rainforest Jumperoo’ is an excellent alternative to a standard door bouncer. Firstly, the Rainforest Jumperoo is portable and therefore babies needn’t be in doorways. Doorway bouncers can be hazardous as babies often bang their heads upon doorframes and become an obstacle for people passing through the doorway in which the bouncer is situated. The Rainforest Jumperoo can be setup in a safe area and does more than just allow them to bounce up and down!
The seat rotates 360 degrees allowing babies to explore the many activities which surround them. The seat has a three point adjusting system to suit the height of your baby. If required the seat can be removed for washing (this can be washed at forty degrees in a normal cycle).
The activity ring surrounding the babies seat features the following:
- spinning coloured discs
- a press and popup tiger
- a spinning and rattling lizard
- a spinning sunshine
- a swinging monkey and parrot
- a pull and twist elephant, as well as a detachable bug teether which can be washed easily.
Above the activity table are two leaves which clip to the top of the three supports for the Jumperoo. Each leaf has a rainforest animal hanging from it. These can be adjusted in height according to your babies size. These swinging animals are great for your baby to reach up to and jump for as well as stimulate them visually.
The Jumperoo has lights and Music which play and flash to reward your babies bouncing. This setting can be changed to play constant Music or alternatively switched off if required. Two volume settings enable parents to chose between loud/ quiet Music.
The Jumperoo can be folded up to store. However, it is still quite bulky and does take up quite a large amount of space.
The Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo is suitable for babies who are able to hold their head unassisted and can be used up until your child weighs 11kg. Your child should never be left unattended whilst using this product.
The Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo is available from www.mothercare.co.uk or Mother Care Stores UK Wide for £89.99. Although this may seem pricey, it is well worth the money just to see your little one giggling with glee as they find the spring to their step.
Make playtime Groovy with the Leapfrog Learn and Groove Activity Station.
Once your child reaches the age of four to six months it seems that they suddenly require a toy upgrade. The cute little play mats which they once laid looking up fascinated by toys hanging above them or the teeny little baby swings no longer cut it, as your baby begins to learn to roll, crawl and most importantly stand with aid.
As as parent this time can seem daunting, the idea of your child becoming mobile makes you wish you had eyes in the back of your head. Worse still, it seems that you can get nothing done around the house as you can no longer leave your child somewhere safe whilst you ‘get on with the domestic side of life’ without them wriggling free and getting into danger.
This is where the Leapfrog Learn and Groove Activity Station comes in perfectly, you can easily set it up in the room you are in whilst you get on with bits and pieces that need doing. Always ensure that a parent is supervising a baby who is using the Learn and Groove Activity Station.
The Leap Frog Learn and Groove Activity Station has a number of features:
- The station is is height adjustable with three height settings.
- The seat rotates 360 degrees to allow your child to turn themselves to the area of the station which they find to be of interest.
- The station is able to rock with your child’s movement or set to be stationary.
- The station is bouncy, if your child wishes to bounce in the seat then the station will move with them.
- The seat unclips from the station and is machine washable
- The station has two volume settings
- The station is easily folded away and clips together to be compact for carrying/ transporting.
- The Activities can be altered by turning the
page of a plastic book which is featured on the activity table itself. The Learn and Groove Activity Station helps to develop numeracy (counting to five), literacy (the alphabet), colour recognition and Musical development. - The activities include a piano/ keyboard which lights up when touched and features counting to five, colours of the rainbow and several different genres of Music for baby to enjoy.
- The activity table also includes a DJ scratch and
spin section which plays a range of Music for baby to groove along to as well as providing them with the visual stimulation of a spinning disc and the sensory stimulation of a clicking volume control. - The activities include a ‘touch and spin’ Disco ball which creates short sounds for baby to respond to and spins whilst catching the light and therefore sending spots of light spinning around your room! This is a top feature of this activity station which has been proven to be a hit with babies.
- Finally the activities include a ‘teething microphone’ for little ones to chew and suck (ensure that you keep this clean by using sanitising wipes).
- A small box/ container is also included on the table which you may wish to put a pacifier into.
The Learn and Groove Activity Station is available from www.amazon.co.uk for £69.99 or currently £50.00 new from Amazon Marketplace!
Mums Baby Magazine gives Leapfrog’s ‘Learn and Groove Activity Station’ ten out of ten. The station occupies little ones, enabling them to develop a wide range of skills, as well as aiding them to become independent and build strength in their legs for walking and crawling. Most importantly, the ‘Learn and Groove Activity Station’ is fun for little ones and with fun comes learning and development.
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