Ocean Wonders Aquarium

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• Put your little one to sleep with this soothing aquarium. It calms Baby with softly glowing light and bubbling motion
• Plays 2 lullabies or water sounds, including ocean waves, falling raindrops and more
• Plays for approximately 7 minutes
• Attach to crib rail or set on dresser top
• Requires 4 D batteries (not included)
• Colors and decorations may vary

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005YVRN
• Item model number: 0075380735453
• Our recommended age: 1 - 2 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 months and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,554 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,106 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

This toy will make you want to take a nap. Equipped with straps that attach it to a crib, this play aquarium and music maker is the perfect thing to amuse a child or soothe them to sleep. There are three settings, depending on what kind of stimulation is needed: music only; music plus soft glowing lights; and music plus lights, bubbles, and moving fish. There are also three music options, the best one offering soft and melodic New Age fare, the other two somewhat odd, spacey versions of familiar lullabies. The music combined with the lights creates an instantly peaceful, soothing ambiance. There are a couple of buttons and doodads for baby to bat around that make the fish react in various ways. If these buttons were a little more responsive, this toy would be near perfect. --David Stoesz

Product Description

Soothe baby to sleep with glowing lights, calming music and aquatic sounds. When moring arrives, baby can enjoy playtime with the clam and starfish. Three settings, music, lights bubbles and swimming fish, music and lights and music only.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

299 of 305 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I wouldn't have waited so long to buy, September 2, 2003

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chicago mom (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ocean Wonders Aquarium (Baby Product)

It's always touch and go with baby products. Which is why I wasn't sure the Ocean Wonders Aquarium would be one that my son would like. How wrong I was. My son *loves* it. We didn't get it until he was about 9 or 10 months old so I don't know if it would have helped when he was younger (he's 1 now). But now after he's placed into his crib, he immediately turns it on and falls asleep to it. He's also figured out how to change the different settings to music, lights, etc. It's quite obvious when he's up from his nap/bedtime because you suddenly hear the music from the aquarium playing in the background.

I had read reviews at Amazon that the previous Aquarium model (the Peaceful Planet Aquarium) was better because of different features such as lights on the ceiling which the current model does not have. However, because that model was discontinued by Fisher-Price, I had to order it from ebay. Unfortunately once I got it, it didn't work.

I debated on whether to risk purchasing another *slightly used* model, or just get a new one. I decided to bite the bullet and get the newer model at the store. I haven't regretted my decision. I just wish I would have done it sooner. I am completely and totally happy with this product, as is my son.

Another plus - it doesn't seem to eat batteries as much as other toys do. Definitely worth 5 stars.

UPDATE 1/26/05: It's been over a year since my review and I still highly recommend this acquarium. My son (2) still uses this in his crib. Not sure what's going to happen once he moves to a bed, but until then, this will be put to good use. Definitely worth the $$$.

UPDATED 12/3/07: It's been four years since I originally wrote the review. My son's old acquarium is currently attached to my one year old's crib, and she loves it as well. In fact, she actually prefers it to one of the newer acquariums that displays lights on the ceiling which really surprised me. It still works as great as the day we got it!

77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Won't Travel Without It, November 16, 2003

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ocean Wonders Aquarium (Baby Product)

Our son is 8 months old and we've been using the Ocean Wonders Aquarium in his crib since he was about 2 or 3 months old. He has grown to expect the same song every time he goes in for a nap or to bed for the night. There are three settings on it, one is just music, the next is music and lights (this is the setting we use), and the 3rd is music, lights, and bubbles(vibrations). Now when our son wakes in the middle of the night, he reaches up and turns his music on himself and puts himself back to sleep! When we are away from home and we bring the aquarium, it gives him a touch of home and soothes him to sleep. I recommend it often to my friends who are expecting.

96 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Buy, November 10, 2003

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"wannabadored" (crofton, md United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ocean Wonders Aquarium (Baby Product)

We have used the toy since my son was born. It is still being used in his crib and he is now 13 months old.

He turns this toy on when he goes to bed, when he wakes up in the middle of the night and in the morning. He can now change the music and sounds on his own and to his preference.

He seems to really enjoy it!

This toy seems more like an actual toy to him then a sleep soother, though.

We also use the Nature's Lullaby Player by The First Years as a sleep soother, which works great (and I LOVE the night light feature).

I give the Ocean Wonders Aquarium as a gift at baby showers now. I think it's a great item to have for the crib.