Bright Starts Around We Go Activity Station, Tropical Fun
9 01 2010
Review
We initially got this toy when my daughter was 9months old. She loves to stand and “walk” holding on to fingers, legs, toys, etc. We really liked the idea of this toy over some of the other activity centers because it gave her the ability to spin around and walk around to different areas instead of being in the middle of the toys as in the other activity centers. I’m SO glad we made this choice. She absolutely LOVES it. She spends just as much time moving around: jumping, spinning, and walking as she does playing with the toys. And the toy is stationary so there isn’t as much of a safety risk as there is with traditional walkers. All in all, we love this toy. P.S. The talking animal toy is hilarious instead of the same high pitched sounds that come out of every other toy. Way more fun for mom (and baby) to listen to over and over.
Feature
- It is an award winning activity station
- The adjustable seat rotates 360 degrees around the perimeter of the table
- It has a removable seat
- It includes an electronic piano with three modes of play, a water-filled pat mat featuring ocean sounds, an action or reaction station, teethers,etc
- The seat locks in front of the snack tray or “lights and sounds” piano
Overview
The Bright Starts Tropical Fun Around We Go Activity Station gives your baby an exciting taste of exploration, allowing him to exercise his legs in a secure and safe environment while he plays with a variety of fun, developmentally challenging activities. If your baby is at least 4 months old, can sit unassisted, is under 25 pounds and less than 30 inches tall, he is ready for this toy.
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The piano keyboard plays catchy, upbeat music. View larger. |
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Develop Baby’s Walking Muscles
The Around We Go Activity Station is a unique take on the stationary activity centers that are so popular for infants today. While some activity centers have a seat in the center for the baby that’s encircled by an activity tray, the Around We Go station is configured to let baby “walk” around the toys instead.
The activities are positioned on a sturdy, plastic table. The baby seat, which is supported by two wheeled legs, attaches to it. Baby sits in the bucket-shaped seat with his feet firmly planted on the ground. He can learn to push off the ground, propelling himself around the table to get to the activity of his choice.
Unique Toys for Creative, Challenging Play
The Around We Go station is also fresh and unique in the activities it offers. It includes many of the favorite “stand-bys” of other activity centers — bendable stalk toys that encourage tactile exploration, spinning and moving characters that help babies learn about cause and effect. Babies will find these toys entertaining and educational. But we were especially delighted by the magnetic drawing board that includes cute character shapes that let babies make their own, erasable drawings. And the piano keyboard, which has three play modes, features fun, upbeat music that’s actually catchy to listen to. It also plays piano tones and cartoonish, animal voices.
Perks for Baby and Parents
We love the ingenuity of the Around We Go station’s set up. Rather than keeping your baby stationary like other activity centers, it helps him satisfy his urge to move; he actually can make himself go from one point to another by using his feet. This gives baby vital, leg-strengthening exercises in a much safer and secure environment than baby walkers. There are perks for parents, too: you can lock the baby seat in place in front of the included snack tray to let him snack safely, and the seat fabric is easily removable and conveniently machine washable.
One drawback: this toy is a bit cumbersome, which may present a problem if your living space is limited. However, the seat easily detaches from the table for more compact storage. In fact, when your baby is able to walk on his own, he doesn’t have to abandon this toy: simply remove the seat, and he can play at the table independently.
This toy requires adult assembly. You’ll need a Phillips screwdriver, as well as three C batteries for the toy piano.
What’s in the Box
Activity station, seat carrier, assembly hardware, and instruction guide.
The Around We Go supports babies as young as 4 months old and can sit unassisted. View larger. |
Babies will find the activities fun and developmentally challenging. View larger. |
Specifications
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