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Sylvanian Families Baby Pram
by ladyradley
Sylvanian Families are ever so cute little animal families which have little houses and accessories for your children to play with. They are extremely good quality and excellent at creating imaginative play which is very important for young children as they are growing up.
This pram is just one of the many items you can buy ... for your Sylvanian Families. The pram is only small- about 3 inches long but it has so much detail in it it's fantastic! It has a wooden body, plastic wheels and handle and a cotton hood. Even though it is small you can still fit in two little babies although one fits in more comfortably.
The hood pulls up so that you can protect your little Sylvanian baby from the elements! This is easy to do so your child won't get frustrated if they can't manage it. This hood is white and has a little frill around the edge. It also has a little padded mattress that fits into the shape of the pram snugly and is a lovely idea. This is white with a frill around the edge too and makes it much more comfortable for the baby to lie on.
It comes with a little blanket and a tiny teddy bear too which is a lovely touch. The pram itself is dark blue with a little grey flowery pattern on the side.
The wheels turn so it can be pushed along. These squeak a little bit but nothing too loud so that it could be annoying to listen to!
What I love about this is the attention to detail is really something else. It could be so easy to just make a basic pram but this has really been thought through from the tiny teddy to the lovely padded mattress which fits perfectly. The handle of the pram is the right height too for any of the adult Sylvanians to be able to hold it properly.
My grandchildren love playing with this and I can see why. I really am very impressed with it and think it makes a lovely toy.
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ELC Cup Cake Complete Collection
by hlb2009
When Hope turned 2 I wanted to buy her a dolly and a pram so that she could use her imagination and enjoy looking after her dolly. I thought it would be a good way to teach her about babies especially with us expecting baby number 2. I was actually very shocked when I saw the price of the dollies and their prams in many of the shops. I ... couldn't believe that you could pay £60 for a dolly's pram when some pushchairs for real life babies are that price! When I saw this cupcake complete collection at the Early Learning Centre I couldn't resist it and even though it is extremely cheap in comparison to other dolly sets on the market you definitely do not compromise on quality or degree of fun and entertainment that you can get out of this.
What do you get?
The question really should be what don't you get! You certainly get a lot for your money. You don't get a doll but you can buy the Cup Cake dolly from Early Learning Centre for just £8 which is a bargain compared to the likes of Baby Annabelle! In this set you get:
A very fashionable 3 wheeler pushchair.
A highchair.
A rocker chair
A changing bag
A feeding set
A bib for dolly
All of this for just £50 although for the last 6 months it has been on sale for £25. I think even at it's full price it is worth every penny! It all comes in one box which wasn't all that huge actually and it was very easy to assmeble; I managed to put all of the pieces together within 5 minutes without needing to look at the instructions so it is extremely straight forward to do which is great for young children's toys as there is nothing worse than trying to put together toys which an over excited child is waiting impatiently for and finding that you actually need a degree in construction to get them set up!
The pushchair
This is Hope's favourite item in the set and it is played with every single day without fail.
The pushchair is a three wheeler so very modern as pushchairs today seem to be beginning to follow the three wheel route! It has a little hood that can be pulled over the top of the pushchair to protect dolly from the rain or to stop the sun from going into dolly's eyes. This is really very easy to pull over as it's not stiff at all, Hope can manage to move this easily by herself and adjust it according to how much protection dolly is needing!
It has a little shopping basket underneath which Hope finds very useful for putting her change bag or her sunglasses in whilst she is pushing dolly down the road. It does actually hold quite a lot this basket and sometimes I use it to put our door keys and my purse in too whilst we are on a walk!
The pushchair isn't like a real one as it doesn't fold down like a real one would so if you put this in your car it has to stay upright as it is so it does take up a bit of room but it is by no means a large pram, believe me, some dolly's prams are huge and almost life-like but this one isn't.
It has a strap in the seat so that dolly can be strapped in securely and these straps can be adjusted although Hope hasn't learnt how to do this herself yet it is a good idea as dolly's come in different sizes and it makes it more realistic. Having this strap helps Hope to understand the importance of safety, when I strap her in to her own pram now she doesn't put up a fight and actually tries to help me as she has strapped dolly in she understands that it's important to do this.
The pushchair is lovely looking. It's got pink fabric with white, pale pink and blue circles on the seat and the hood. The metal work is pale pink and the handle, wheels and strap are blue.
It isn't very high up so I imagine that by the age of about 4 your child will be finding this a bit small for them. It is a great size for Hope now, she can hold the handle bar very easily without having to reach up or bend down it's a great height for her age now- she is 2 and a half.
It pushes very easily as it's only light. From day one Hope was able to move this without getting it stuck against things, she was able to negotiate corners and navigate it well, it doesn't get stuck or is clumsy, instead it's very easy to steer this pram which is great for toddlers as they can often become frustrated if they can't achieve what they want to.
This pushchair is great, it can be used both inside and outside. Hope likes to take dolly out in this to have a look at the flowers in the garden or to wander around the roads with me but she also likes to play with it inside. Because the wheels are plastic they can easily be cleaned so I don't have to worry about mud ending up on our carpets if it has previously been outside. I would quite happily have paid the £25 that this whole set cost us just for the pram alone. It's fantastic and has provided a lot of entertainment, fun and stimulation already in the short time we have had it.
The highchair
This highchair is the same design fabric-wise as the pushchair so it's very lovely to look at as it's bright and cheerful with it's pink fabric of the chair, pink metal work and little blue plastic tray and blue strap.
Unlike the pushchair this highchair can fold up, it folds just like a real high chair does so it can be quite flat making it easy to store and transport although since we have had this we have never collapsed it down as Hope plays with it almost every day and it doesn't take up much room anyway when it is set up.
It is a great height, the tray is just level with Hope's elbows when she is standing next to it so when dolly is sitting in this chair she can feed her dolly easily without having to strain herself to reach.
The high chair has legs which stretch out beneath it but they don't stick out very much at all so it isn't a hazard, Hope hasn't fallen over the legs once as they are quite upright. The weight of it is quite light, Hope is able to move this around the house without struggling at all so she quite likes this! I think she gets a good sense of achievement when she moves this from the lounge into the kitchen!
Dolly sits in this highchair and can be strapped in using an adjustable blue strap like the one on the push chair. Again Hope has learnt that it's important to be safe when you are sitting in a chair and it has helped her to be grown up about when she herself gets strapped in.
The tray is only small and has a ridge around the outside of it so that the items that are put on the tray don't just slip off or fall off if they fall over. The tray can lift up over the top of the chair like many real high chairs do. When the tray is put back down it clips onto the legs of the chair and snaps into place. This is quite stiff to do and Hope can't manage this on her own so does need a bit of help with it.
Having a highchair like this is great as it is helping Hope to use her imagination and to do role play with her dollies. It's really very important that at this age children are engaging in imaginative play and it's a welcome change to have a high chair to do this with instead of just the usual dolly's pram.
The bouncer chair
This bouncer chair is a great accompaniment to dolly's little set of furniture. It is a fabric chair just like you would expect to see on a real bouncer attached to a metal frame. The fabric chair can be adjusted to be upright or lying flat as well as anything in between. This is easy to do, Hope can do this by herself and didn't even need me to show her how to do it she just seemed to know how right away!
The chair's frame is at an angle so that it will rock when you push it. I have found this a very good way to teach Hope about the importance of being gentle when rocking a baby so that when our new baby comes along hopefully she will remember this and not bounce our baby like crazy in it's chair!
Like the other items in this set it is only light so easy for toddlers to move around carry to places. The fabric is different to the high chair and pushchair. It is pale pink and has lots of little cupcakes on it in pink, yellow and blue. The metal work is pale pink and the strap is the same as with the others- blue and adjustable.
Hope likes to put dolly in this at night time and put a blanket over her before rocking and 'shh-ing' her to sleep. It's lovely to watch her interact with this toy like this.
Out of the 3 main items in this set this is probably used the least by Hope but it is still played with a lot and it's nice to see her play in a different way when she uses this as she's always very gentle and caring when dolly is 'sleepy'.
Other items
You get a change bag with this set which is the same material as the fabric of the bouncer chair. It is lovely. It comes on a long strap so you can put it over the handle of the pushchair or so your toddler can have it over their shoulder and use it as a shoulder bag. It fastens with velcro which is very toddler friendly as they are able to open it and close it themselves without struggling with zips or buttons.
It holds quite a lot too, Hope is always putting various toys and books in this bag and carrying them around! It's a great idea to have a change bag with this set as it's really reflecting real life- if i go out I take a bag with me and Hope sees me do this so now she likes to imitate me and do it too.
The feeding set you get with this includes a bottle, a plastic bowl with a spoon and fork and a bib. It's all made from plastic so can easily be cleaned which is really important as often Hope will put these items in her mouth and pretend to feed herself. This little set is great, it can be used whilst the dolly is sitting in the highchair so you have a complete set.
Conclusion
This set is a fantastic set for your toddler to play with along with their dolly. It is a fantastic chance for your toddler to use their imaginations which is very important at this age as it helps to broaden their minds and teach them about the world around them. Having a set like this that comes altogether is great as it means you have everything you need all in one without having to buy various items.
All of the pieces in this set are lovely looking. It's nice to have children's dolly's items that actually look made for children, now so many of the prams and things on the market are trying to look just like real ones and it's nice that this set is very obviously a child's play thing.
Hope gets a lot of fun out of this and has also learnt a lot. It's been a great way to explain to her about safety things such as always ensuring dolly is strapped in and not letting dolly get wet in the pram is it's raining or not leaving her bag behind when we go out places with it! She has also learnt a lot about caring for a baby through role play. She is now very gentle when friends come round with babies and her gentleness and tenderness with her dollies has definitely improved.
The set retails at £50 but it is actually £25 at the moment and has been for 6 months so I assume this will stay the same for a while longer still. I think at full price it is still extremely good value for money as you get so much and it's fantastic quality. I was unsure at first and thought maybe it's going to be flimsy and not able to withstand tough toddler play but actually it is fantastic quality and I cannot find a single fault in it at all which is saying something coming from me!
It sounds like you get a lot- which you do- but it isn't bulky so it doesn't take up too much room. The largest item is the pushchair but this is still half the size of many of the big prams out there that you can buy for dolly's.
In my opinion this is an absolutely fantastic set and I recommend it to everyone who has a little girl approaching 2 years old as I think it is ideal from this age onwards. I can imagine that Hope will be playing with this for a good while yet so it's well worth every single penny.
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Lalaloopsy Sugar and Spice Bun Bun Sticky Icing
by sparkleychel
== Lalaloopsy Mini Dolls Bun Bun Sticky Icing ==
Lalaloopsy are a range of dolls from M.G.A.Entertainment. The original story is they were rag dolls, that magically came to life when their last stitch was sewn . They were made from material that corresponded to their personality .
As the range grew in popularity they ... were quick to release new dolls , Bun Bun Sticky Icing is a series 8 doll and was number 2 of the original 4 that were released in 2011 , since then 4 more have been added to the series . This series is slightly different in that they are made from food and form part of the Lalaloopsy Shoppes collection.
== The Box ==
All mini Lalaloopsy dolls come in small boxes that turn into a house . If you carefully cut the selotape on the back that holds the front clear plastic case it will release the cardboard house easily . It is already fully formed the only thing you have to do is open the door which is perforated for you . The clear front is 2 pieces that hold the mini doll and accessories in between them and they are easy to pop out .
Bun Bun's house is decorated to look like a cinnamon bun shop . The inside has a menu and pictures of cinnamon buns on the walls . The outside is again covered in cinnamon buns and frosting , on the back it tells you a little about her .
Bun Bun Sticky Icing was born on October 4th she was made from a cinnamon roll. She has a big personality that's a real treat. A great friend shes's the friend to have around when you're in a sticky situation.
== The Doll ==
Bun Bun like all mini dolls stands 3 inches high ,and what she lacks in size she makes up for in cuteness . She has shiny, almost glittery cream hair which is more unusual as most of the Lalaloopsy have matt hair, and a cute little cinnamon roll hat . She has the traditional black button eyes , but does have the cutest little sprinkling of freckles across her nose which again is not common with the Lalaloopsy dolls.
Her dress is none other than a cinnamon bun and has a tiered effect and she's wearing pink knee high socks and red shoes .
Her arms and legs are movable and although she can not stand alone , those little matchstick legs just couldn't handle it , they do sit up and stay in that position.
==Accessories ==
Bun Bun comes with her very own pet snail , tray of cinnamon buns, jar of cinnamon sticks, and a set of heart shaped measuring spoons . All the accessories are tiny 1-2 cms at most, but perfect and full of detail . They are not cheap extra bits added for the sake of it , but all part of the dolls personality. Even the pet snail has been decorated to look like icing to keep in with the theme.
== My Thoughts ==
Mmmmm I'm hungry is my 1st thought and i'd love a cinnamon roll ! but back to the doll .
We love Lalaloopsy dolls and as i have said before, have collected over 70 mini dolls in 2 years now and only 3 breakages which shows the great quality and they are played with every day , they have been on planes , trains and cars , taken to the beach , put in the bath , my daughter doesn't do anything without a Lalaloopsy or two. Due to the tiny size they are very transportable and perfect for out and about .
All of the Lalaloopsy dolls are cute but Bun Bun's hair and cute little freckles make her stand out from the crowd .
5 out of 5 .
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