Customer Reviews

Ocean Wonders Fishbowl

5 star:		(150)
4 star:		(31)
3 star:		(15)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

We bought this toy for our baby when she was about 4 months old. Initially she would just lie on the floor and bat at it to make the fish "swim" and the music go on. As she got to be about 5 months old, she would start rolling over on the floor to try and grab one of the balls. Now that she is learning how to sit up at 6 months, we prop this in front of her and she loves to try and grab the balls and looks inside the fishbowl. It's a great toy for a beginner at sitting because she would almost use the bowl to balance herself at first. Although the recommended age was 6mo +, I think this is a wonderful toy for a 4 month old and up as he/she is learning new skills and developing. Plus the fish, lights and music are just pleasant and fun for any age.

I know this sounds like an advertisement for FP but they certainly make toys that keep an infant's interest. We played with this toy at a friend's house and I knew it was a keeper. We have lots of "sorting" shape toys primed and ready to go, but at 11 months, its too early. This is a great toy before the infant has the developmental ability to tell shapes (star, square, etc.) but does like the put in and take out action.

The Ocean Wonders Fishbowl was one of the first toys that caught my eye when I was buying Christmas gifts for my now 10 month old daughter this year and I am so glad that we got it for her. I thought it was pretty and that the swimming fish would keep her attention and I am happy to see I was correct. She loves it and it has become her current favorite. Ever since she was a month old she has enjoyed the toybar on the Ocean Wonders Bouncer Seat, so I was pretty sure she would like the fishbowl because of the water effects and the fish, but her favorite thing to do with the toy is to take the 3 flutter balls out and then put them back in again. She also seems to really enjoy the music and loves rocking the fishbowl to make it start playing.

Although the baby likes it a great deal, the music is the only reason I don't give this toy a perfect score- it can be a little bit annoying from the parental point of view. It is the same tune every time and the toy is very sensitive so it doesn't take much movement to set it off. I believe that in an earlier review someone complained that the toy was too sensitive and it would start playing if she just walked by it, and I agree that there have been times when I have set it off by just brushing the playpen on the way out of the room. But there is a volume control switch (high, low, and off) so it is very easy to change how loud the music is playing and even turn it off if it bothers you to much.

Music aside, I think that this is a wonderful toy for a small child and would recommmend it to all parents.

We bought this for our son when he was about 6 months old and he loved it from the start. When he was younger he would bat or kick at it and make the music come on and he would watch the fish swim around. As he got older he discovered the flutter balls. He loves putting them in the bowl and then taking them out. (This is great for fine motor skill development.) He also discovered that if he shook the balls or rolled them across the floor that the object inside moved. He is now almost 15 months old and this remains a favorite toy. We had purchased another fish bowl toy (soft style) and he showed no interest.

This item is also very durable. Our son carries it around and drops it on our hard wood floors. He also turns it over and bangs on it like a drum. It is still working great!

Unlike other musical toys, the sounds and music from this item are pleasant, even to adults. It makes water sounds and has a musical song with a calypso like flair.

We have had several other children over our house and this fishbowl attracts them all. After visiting, several of the parents have purchased a fish bowl of their own upon seeing their child's enthusiasm for the toy.

What a great toy! My 7 month old son really enjoys playing with the fishbowl. Now that he can sit up, his favorite thing to do is to reach into the bowl and take the balls in and out. Another great feature is the volume control button. As parents, we can all appreciate toys that have that! When the fishbowl is moved or balls are dropped into it, it reacts instantly by alternating with fun water sounds, music and lights. Because it is heavy, the bowl doesn't slide around a lot when my son is playing with it. The base is rounded so when he tips it sideways to reach into it, it rolls back into an upright position. I have not had to replace the batteries yet and we've had it for 2 months. I would highly recommend this toy - it has colors, lights, music and keeps my son entertained!

This item is great. Our 8 month old has had it since he was 5 months. It has so many great qualities. Our son loves the upbeat music and light show as he touches it. At his age now he is having the time of his life learning how to take the balls in and out. I find this item to be very educational and entertaining.

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my daughter who is 6 mos. old. She got 5 shots at the doctor today, so I pulled it out to help curb her fussiness. This was money well-spent! She loves this toy. She likes the flutter ball, the noises and the movement of the fish and water. I like that it has sound control. Her 2 yr. old sister also enjoys playing with it. This toy offers differernt learning opportunites for baby. I plan to give this as a gift in the future.

My son is 14mo. and he loves this toy. He has loved his Peaceful Plantet Aquarium so much that when the Ocean Wonders Aquarium came out I knew we had to buy it. The fishbowl has been very entertanining. My son loves to roll and chase the balls. They do roll fast and disappear under furniture quickly. The music really holds his attention. I highly reccomend buying this toy!

I saw this toy in a...catalog I received & knew my daughter would love it because she just loves her Peaceful Planet crib aquarium so much. I really like the sounds it makes & the flashing lights. They really keep my daughters attention. She loves to watch the little fish float by when she moves it. The little flutter balls are made of a hard plastic so watch out for anything breakable...they travel pretty far & pretty fast when thrown!

I was very surprised that it came with batteries! We are still on the initial set too, two months later. I love the music, it has a tropical beat to it. When baby drops a toy inside it makes a spashing sound, and then the tropical music starts up. Our baby loves to bop to the music.

The fish/shell balls are so-so. Our baby puts any old thing in, but likes to roll the balls. The fish and shell inside the balls spin when you roll them, which is kind of neat. If you spin the fishbowl in one place, the glitter moves around the outside, and our baby loves to watch the sparkles.

All in all, a great toy that is sure to last many months of enjoyment!