22Dec/095
Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Ocean Adventure Gym
- Whale shaped prop up pillow
- 2-in-1 electronic crib toy attaches to the play gym or most cribs with straps, lights and 6 classical melodies
- Plush multi textured fish
- On-the-go plush octopus with dangling rattle and teether
- Large baby safe mirror
Product Description
Let the ocean adventure begin! This soft activity gym features a musical aquarium toy with Baby Einstein ocean characters, classical melodies, and dancing lights. A whale shaped prop-up pillow accompanies baby on this underwater adventure during tummy time, which comes to life with the crisp and colorful real-life scenery of the sea on the play mat. Tummy time is enhanced by the animal peek-a-boo flaps with real-life imagery, and the ability to reposition and attach... More >>
Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Ocean Adventure Gym
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December 22nd, 2009 - 14:25
As I excitedly tore open the package of my brand new Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Ocean Adventure Gym, I thought eagerly of how it might banish the banalities of my everyday. I could almost feel the plush, multi-colored fish beneath my trembling fingertips. It was as if the six classical melodies were already crooning to me as I relaxed on the prop-up whale pillow, my every care melting away. Anticipatory drool began to dribble down my chin as I imagined the On-the-Go plush teething octopus clenched gently between my canines. The thought of detaching him from the gym structure and taking him absolutely everywhere with me was almost more than I could stand; we would be inseparable. I knew that next week’s arrival of Jacque, the Lamaze Peacock, would complete this blissful outfit. And at only 34.5 x 31 x 19, it was sure to fit in my cubicle at the office.
When the box arrived, I asked my secretary to hold my calls for the day so I could spend some quality time with my new entertainment center. The website assured me that my soft activity gym would “come to life with the crisp and colorful real life scenery of the sea.” I took it out of the box immediately and followed the minimal assembly instructions, anticipating a mind-expanding voyage into the deep. With bated breath, I laid my head upon the whale pillow and waited. Turning my face to the side, I screamed in horror at the sight of my sagging, weary face, caught in the flash of the baby-safe, fish-shaped mirror.
Nobody told me a mirror came with this thing. And I don’t own mirrors for a reason. Last summer, my girlfriend found me locked in my bathroom, staring at the mirror while repeatedly slapping my cheeks and screaming the lyrics to Bohemian Rhapsody over and over in the shrillest tone I could muster. They had to break down the door and drag me out, shortly after which Wanda dumped me for our mailman. I haven’t looked in a mirror since. But I digress.
The point is, folks, that I’ve had adventures, and I’ve been to the ocean. And this product, though promising both, offers neither upon arrival. Promotes trilingual learning? More like trilingual horror. I’m sending this goddamn octopus and his cronies back from whence they came.
Contributed by: R. McCray
Rating: 1 / 5
December 22nd, 2009 - 15:00
GOT THIS FOR MY GRANDCHILD. THEY TOOK IT ON VACATION TO THE BEACH. WELL MADE AND LOTS OF ACTIVITY FOR HER.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 22nd, 2009 - 17:57
My son loves this gym. He squeals and chatters away while playing on it. It has been a lifesaver for me due to Jack being such a high need baby (Needs to be held most of the time, and more fussy than not). He has spent over 45 minutes playing on this mat!!! The music is really fun, and the lights are a nice touch. Jack has been using this from about 2 months of age on, and loves to grab and shake the rattle (which is not cloudy on my mat) and will grab and shake the other toys at the same time. It is so much fun to hear him having such a good time : )
Rating: 5 / 5
December 22nd, 2009 - 19:55
I have gotten several different play mats for my 4 month old and none of them entertained him, but this one does. He’ll sit for up to 30min. on his own laughing and making noises on this mat!
Strengths:
-Very colorful and grabs his attention
-Lights and music (can be set to activate by motion, touch, or to play for 15min. which is the longest I’ve found) this is what sold me on the product!
-Tons of attachable and detachable toys that could be used in cribs and playpens
-Great sized mirror
-Whale pillow, which he loves to use for tummy time and supervised
-Easy to store and move around
-Can see him using it for months to come!
Negative:
-One of the toys is really strange (two round/flat discs) that I removed and I don’t see him playing with
This is a must for anyone with a little one!! It gives you a little time in the day to get a few things done and the babies LOVE it!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
December 22nd, 2009 - 21:34
My daughter loves this gym. She spends about a half hour every morning (after chattering my ear off) playing by herself with this toy. Her favorite is the turtle rattle/links guy. She talks up a storm to it and loves to bat at everything – she’s 3 months old.
Rating: 5 / 5