Archived Kids & Family Reviews

Pros: teaches many skills
Cons: not enough parents are involved.

Note: I would like every parent who has actually gotten involved with the Pokemon game and learned to play it to reply to this opinion with a comment.

My children and I began collecting Pokemon cards before they became a craze. We are a...

Pros: Affordable, nice view on the higher rides, great family activity.
Cons: not as big as some other parks.

Nestled in the panhandle of Florida is a beautiful town called Panama City. Endless beaches, a party atmosphere and beautiful hotels are some of the sights you will see as you cruise up and down the main drag. On the main strip you will also notice an ...

Pros: Lots of family laughter
Cons: Too much merchandising

After going 10 years without even a television set, I have been delighted by some of the offerings that producers have for children. Near the top of the list is "Blue's Clues." My husband and I frequently sit down with our 20-month-old son to...

Pros: great price/children love it
Cons: cord hazard

I bought this electronic sing-a-long keyboard by Dazey for my son as a Christmas present. Well he got to open it a little early. We wanted to make sure everything worked okay, so we let him try it out just to make sure he liked it. I guess you could say...

Pros: cute, cheap, fun
Cons: flavorless

Beanie Babies...what's not to love? Cute, soft, colorful, washable, non-toxic, quiet, plentiful and best of all cheap! So what's my problem with the little buggers? Two words my friends, "secondary market". Now I don't claim to be inside...

Pros: Chamomile & Multi-Vitamin Complex, Less Mess, Absorbs Quickly, Heals & Prevents Chafed Skin
Cons: N/A

I was hesitant about using an oil on my daughter's sensitive skin, despite the fact that I trusted the Johnson & Johnson line of baby care products. When the harsh winter winds began chapping her skin, I tried several lotions, but her cheeks,...

Pros: Great, durable quality, many options and details
Cons: None

Fleas can cause agony for humans as well as pets. They can be particularly awful when they are allowed to come in contact with kids. To prevent this, fleas and their eggs must be killed before they can infest your household. One of the best products I...

Pros: Quality, equipment, learn effect
Cons: None

Pros: Oatmeal Formula, Gentle, Fresh Scent, Lathers Well, Rinses Easily
Cons: N/A

When Aveeno first came out with their baby care product line I was skeptical. What would Aveeno possibly have to offer the baby care world? Apparently, more than I imagined! Little did I know, Aveeno is actually distributed by...

Pros: Stable, sturdy...
Cons: No flusher! (duh, it's a POTTY CHAIR)

**Warning:this review contains 'bodily function' words. You are forewarned!

For anyone who has read my editorial on potty training, you know that I am working with "potty training" my third child, my 3 year old son. This...

Pros: Fairly inexpensive and holds children's interest.
Cons: None

This is part of the Helping Hands Write Off. Thanks to bgoodday for organizing it. The reviewers are donating the proceeds from their reviews to the charity of their choice. I am using mine to create a gift box for a child in Bosnia, who would otherwise...

Pros: Very Educational and Stimulating
Cons: None

Nick Jr's morning line-up for preschoolers is very educational and stimulating. Every show they have promotes imagination, creativity, and good morals.

My three year old son loves all the shows and is very proud of himself when he finds all...

Pros: Makes finding LEGO's easy
Cons: Hard to do if you have many LEGO's

When I was a kid, I was always buying LEGO's: small sets, big sets, whatever my allowance could afford me to get, I would gladly buy. I would, as many kids did, throw away the original boxes and simply store them in shoe boxes (which was about all we had...

Pros: educational and durable
Cons: none

I got my introduction to Discovery Toys at a lecture in college about how to pick appropriate toys. The person giving the lecture had more Discovery Toys than any other. I made my first purchase that night and I was hooked.

My first purchase...