Listen-Up Rounds

by Fisher-Price

Product Features

• Baby's littlest actions make big things happen!
• 6 Roll-a-Rounds - Full of fun sounds!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 7 x 8.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000643A4S
• Item model number: G9511
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 months - 2 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,263 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Curious babies (and what baby isn’t curious?) will pursue these sense-stimulating balls high and low, day and night. Much like the popular Peek-A-Blocks, these balls are filled with jingling, clicking, rattling baubles that spring into (safely contained) action at baby’s slightest touch. The clear Listen-Up Rounds allow babies of all ages to enjoy the noisy objects inside each ball without any risk of harm from small, movable parts. The youngest infant will clutch and gnaw on the just-right-sized balls, while crawlers will chase them, bang them, toss them, hide them--in short, get creative! Within each ball are crashing cymbals, tumbling beads, or tiny bells. This set of six is destined to be a big favorite. By the way, baby will never forgive you if you don’t buy the other coordinating sets: Touch & Tickle Rounds and Look-a-Rounds. There’s got to be an extra IQ point or two in it for baby, right? (Ages 6 months to 2 years). --Emilie Coulter

Product Description

Full of colorful surprises, intriguing movements, special touches and fascinating textures, Fisher-Price Roll-a-Rounds are sure to get Baby's imagination rolling. They're easy to grasp and explore, and they're even more fun with all of the delightful Roll-a-Rounds playsets (sold separately).

Clacks and clangs, rattles and rings, bells and giggles and other fun things. Six "Listen Up" rounds feature fun sound effects that delight Baby when they're rolled.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long-lasting fun, February 1, 2006

By 

Lorrie M. (Lyndonville, VT) - 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: Listen-Up Rounds (Toy)

My son received this set of Roll-A-Rounds when he was around 3 months old. Though he as too small to play with them on his own, he enjoyed watching us shake or roll them and listening to the different sounds. As he got older and was able to reach for things, he started pushing and batting at the balls, which was rewarded by a sound (jingling, rattling, etc...). When he was able to sit up, he began trying to hold the balls in his hands, chew on them, roll them, shake them, and all sorts of other things. At around 9 months, we purchased the Swirlin Gumball Machine, which he loves. Now, at 13 months old, he still loves these toys - we roll them and talk about the sounds the make and put them in and out of all kinds of containers.

This set includes 6 clear plastic balls with interesting colors, shapes, and different "noisemakers" in them. Don't worry - they are not obnoxiously loud (unless you have wood floors and your child enjoys throwing the balls, like mine does!). The noises include a jingly bell, clanging cymbals, a slide whistle, rattles, and kind of clinking plastic noise (they're easier to listen to than describe!). The great thing is that baby's slightest movements are rewarded with a sound, and they're the perfect size for little hands to grasp. As baby gets older, you can talk about cause & effect, different sounds, learn to roll back & forth, and all sorts of other things. I did rate this as a 5 for educational value, but as with most toys, I think that it is only a great educational tool if an adult is involved in some of the playtime.

Another bonus with this toy is that they are compatible with all of the other Fisher Price Roll-A-Rounds playsets. My baby loves these toys, and I would suggest them (and other Roll-A-Rounds toys) for exploring babies of all ages!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun for baby, November 2, 2005

By 

Leah (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Listen-Up Rounds (Toy)

I have a 5 1/2 month old daughter and her aunt bought her these balls when she was born. She hasn't been interested in them until now when she has finally learned to pick them up. She loves them. I think it's because they are the perfect size for her to hold onto now. She thinks they are great, so I think they are great.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it - goin back for more, March 1, 2005

By 

T. Taylor "love my kids" (Livermore, CA) - See all my reviews
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= 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: Listen-Up Rounds (Toy)

I wish they had these before Christmas. I purchased this set for my 9 month old son and he loves them. I started with this set to see if he would like them before buying the tree house or more blocks and he LOVES them. He loves to roll them and chase them and he loves to hit them together. They all make a different noise so it keeps him interested. His birthday is only a month away now - he will be getting the whole set. I purchased the peek-a-blocks at Christmas and I wish I had the balls instead. The blocks are ok but the balls are much better.