Octonauts Octopod Playset Fisher Price

Everything You Need To Know About The Octonauts Octopod Toy In Stock!

The Octonauts Octopod toy and playset is now for sale for every little Octonauts fan to play with.

This lens will show you where to buy this toy as well as some interesting info about this most amazing submarine in Octonauts land.

For those of you not familiar with this kids show in Disney Junior, the Octopod is the main vehicle of the Octonauts, sea explorers who are not only interested in exploring the vast sea but are also keen on helping any sea creature who needs some help be it a group of warring sea anemones, coral that needs to be restored or an Albino humpback whale who is suffering from a bad sunburn!

The Octonauts Octopod Toy
The toy is now available at a good price for lots of fun for your little one. 

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Facts About The Octopod

Here are some things I know about the Octopod. Do you know of any other interesting facts about this main Octonauts vehicle. Please write it on the comments

1. The Octopod is the main vehicle of the Octonauts. It is also their home.
2. It has a main pod in the middle where the control center is and there are 4 other minor pods.
3. Each pod slides down to the control for easy access whenever Captain Barnacles call all of them for a new mission.

Explore, Rescue, Protect!
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Toys That Help With Crawling

Make Crawling Easier With these Toys Which Help Your Baby To Crawl

From crawl mats to crawl tunnels, toys that help with crawling are becoming increasingly popular among parents.

These toys strengthen the back, arm and leg muscles which is necessary for a baby to learn how to crawl.

Truth be told, you don't need these toys if you don't want to. But as a mother, I have always found these toys very useful with holding a child's attention for the longest possible time.

Plus, when they're as little as they are it is sometimes nice to have your hands off and be able to drink your coffee while you're watching him, right?

Buy Toys To Help With Crawling

Want to help your infant to learn how to crawl? These toys might just do the trick.

Tummy Time Fun Frog Activity Mat

Toys that encourage your child to lie on her tummy are the best ones that help with crawling. In this position, babies get to practice supporting their bodies with their arms and legs. This is important in that they learn the basics in crawling and secondly, they strengthen their muscles too.

So what kinds of toys are we talking about? Right now, I suggest the following toys:

• baby crawling mats or play mats
• bay crawl tunnel
• a floor mirror

The Activity Gym

If you only had to buy one of the three products above, then the activity gym it is. What I like most about this is that this can grow with your baby and you'll most likely be using this for the longest time than the other toys that help with crawling.

At first, your child may be lying on his back on these ones, but the TRICK HERE is to encourage him to lie down on his tummy. This position is best for getting your child ready to crawl.

Have an activity gym that has bright colors and interesting sounds that will interest him for the longest possible time. Also have toys which will encourage him to look up to work those neck muscles as well.


Twist and Fold Activity Gym





Infantino Three-in-One Grow and Play Activity Gym

Mirror Toys To Help With Crawling

Here are some mirroy toys for babies that help with crawling

Mirror.....mirror...on the floor and get your child happy. For us who've had babies, we know just how magical a mirror is for these little munchkins! The outline of their faces on that mirror usually excites many babies know end.

For this reason, mirrors are great toys to help with crawling. Put your baby on the floor for tummy time and then prop the mirror just in front of him and you can be assured that she will stay on that tummy for a long time.

Note: remember to use only those mirrors that don't break!

Tummy Time Props

And then there are these mats and toys that puts baby on their tummy. You can usually do this just by putting a rolled towel just under your baby's tummy so that she is positioned in such a way that she could lift up and support herself with her hands.

AT any rate, these tummy time toys have lots of bells and whistles in them which makes them worth buying.


Early Years Tummy Time Jungle Activity Play Mat


Baby Crawling Socks, Pants And Other Accesories
I really don't think the following crawling accessories are all that important for your baby to learn how to crawl.

They do however make crawling comfortable. I tried calling with my baby once and it's not an easy one. Your hands and knees do get a bit sore. Of course they're more flexible than us. But still, it's nice to feel that you're doing the best to make your child's crawling experience as smooth as possible.

Best Educational Toys For Toddlers And Preschoolers

Best Rated Toys For 1, 2 and 3 Year Old Kids

This is what I believe. All toys for toddlers and preschoolers are educational. It just so happens that some toys are more "obvious" than others.

Many scientific research have shown that the act of playing in itself whatever the toy is is already educational. Whether the kid is throwing a water balloon to pop it (cause and effect?) or engrossed in a jigsaw puzzle, he or she is learning.

At any rate, here are some of the best educational toys for toddlers and preschoolers in the market nowadays.

Best Educational Toys For Toddlers 2013 - Top 5
Best rated learning toys for toddlers

Oh. It's not easy to come up with the top 5 toys for toddlers. There are so many educational toys in the market nowadays that coming up with the top 5 is very difficult.

This list is largely based on what my child was into at this age. I've also ready some forums and blogs to see the recommendations of many parents of toddlers as well.

Vtech Electronic Book

Here's an electronic toy to start your toddler with. This was my son's favorite.

VTech - Rhyme and Discover Book

My son particularly liked the Winnie the Pooh one, but I hear this is just as good.

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Toys For Developing Fine Motor Skills In Toddlers
Educational toys to develop pincer grasp

Developing fine motor skills in toddlers is a very essential skill they need to start learning at this time.

Play doh come in very handy for this. While playing with it and developing his fine motor skills, he can even learn more about colors, alphabets and lots of other things too.

Threading beads is also a good toy. Some children will probably not have the patience initially for this, but with time, you'll be so thrilled to see him/her concentrating so hard to put the beads in the string.. The good thing is you don't need to buy a toy for this. Have pasta and a string ready and you're good to go.

Also think about squirting toys. These great bath toys develop fine motor skills too. Plus they get to have some great fun in the bath.

Lastly, the many cubed activity centers can greatly stimulate a kids brain and they also get lots of practice at developing their fine motor skills.

Toys To Help Develop Speech And Language Skills In Toddlers
Toys to enhance language skills

To be honest with you, you don't need toys for this. Just make sure you talk to your child a lot and he will learn to speak. It can be a bit strange when you're not the type of person who likes talking anyway. But this is the best way for babies and toddlers to develop their language skills.

When you're looking after your baby, talk about every single thing. The weather, the colors of the cars that pass by, the feel of the sand on your hand. If you're cooking, talk about the vegetables, the utensils. Obviously, they won't respond and it may seem like they don't understand you at all. But this is how they learn and they are absorping so much even when it seems like they're not.

Of course, if you want to supplement this with toys, there are many that can help with this too.

Phone - With this world of mobile phones, toddlers can be extremely interested to give it a try too. Give them a phone and they'll try their very best to try and carry on a conversation - or at least say their hellos and goodbyes properly!

Puppets - It's funny how toddlers can be so engrossed with puppets. This used to entertain my son to no end. Find a puppet that your child is already into and he will willingly sit down and listen to what the puppet has to say.

Vtech Innotab 2 Learning App Tablet Review

Innotab Vtech Reviews, Info And Features

Know everything about the Innotab Vtech Kids Tablet. Read reviews, know the features and see a comparison vs the Leapfrog Leappad tablet.

The Innotab Vtech Kids Tablet is has just been released and already it's getting good reviews.

This lens will talk about the features of Vtech Innopad and the apps that you can expect to get from this learning tablet.

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Vtech Innotab 2 On Video
Here's a review of the Vtech Innotab 2

Vtech Innotab Features
Know what your're getting when you buy Vtech Innotab Tablet

1. 15" LCD Touch Screen.
2. 2Product Dimensions: W240 x L175 x H 24 mm; Weight: .44 kg
3. 31 year guarantee
4. 4Built-in microphone
5. 5Built-in 2gb of memory and can take up to 16gb of memory (buy sd card separately)
6. 6needs 4 AA batteries (but make sure you have more than 4 around as this can use up batteries very quickly. Rechargeable batteries are recommended)
7. 7Comes preinstalled with an ebook and 2 games. Your purchase also entitles you to download 3 more items from the Vtech store.
8. 8has mp3 capability
9. 9To watch movies, files need to be in AVI or MJPEG format

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Innotab Vtech vs. Leappad Explorer

Once again, the two big brands in educational toys, Vtech and Leapfrog have released 2 products that are very similar.

If you're trying to decide which one to buy, here's some info on Vtech Innotab vs. Leappad Explorer. Know the similarities and differences of these two tablets to help you decide which one to buy.

FIRST, THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN INNOTAB BY VTECH AND LEAPPAD EXPLORER BY LEAPFROG

+ Screen size, at 5 inches are both the same
+ They are both touch screen with microphone and motion sensor
+ Both powered by 4 AA batteries which are expected to last 8 hours continuous use
+ Recommended for 4 - 9 year olds
+ Both have apps and games for free but there are additional apps which you will have to buy separately
+ Both have learning apps that can be adjusted according to the child's level

NOW HERE ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES WHEN COMPARING VTECH INNOTAB vs LEAPPAD EXPLORER

+ The Price: The Leappad Explorer is more expensive than the Innotab Vtech. Leappad costs about $99/£94 while Innotab costs about $80/£69
+ Built In Memory : Innotab has 2gb of memory which can be increased up to 16gb with its sd card slot. However, Leappad only has a onboard memory of 2GB, with 1.5 + MB download capacity.
+ Leappad has a built-in camera and video recorder. Vtech does not although files from the Vtech Camera and Kidizoom (bought separately) can be uploaded on to the Innotab
+ Innotab can be used as a picture frame. It even has a stand that pulls out in the back if the child wishes to use it as such.
+ Vtech Innotab has an MP3 and MP4 Player which means you can play both music and videos, Leappad does not.

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Your Say On Vtech Innotab vs Leappad Tablet

Is there anything else I have missed in my comparison between Vtech Innotab and Leappad Tablet? Please write them down below.

• Dale Eicker

  Innotab has a problem - I've been trying to load videos onto the tablets I bought for grandkids and haven't been able to do it in any format. Learning Lodge doesn't recognize the videos at all. Have sent two messages to manufacturer thus far but haven't gotten an answer to why this is such a pain.
• normandy44 

  Got a LeapPad for Xmas. Spent 3 days trying (and failing) to connect to the internet, even with thier help. Horrible instructions. Had me going to IP addresses and firewall changes. Still no luck! Is Innotab better at getting it to interface with a PC? This should be plug and play. Anon-computer person will never be able to get Leappad to work! Any suggestions?
• KellydeBorda

  Very informative lens - I appreciate the comparison between the Innotab and the Leappad. Blessed by an angel!