Customer Reviews

Magic Moments Learning Seat

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

***NOTE: THIS IS AN UPDATED REVIEW.

I guess that's why this is called the "Learning Seat" as opposed to a traditional bouncer. It doesn't really bounce. Not like the bouncers you may be accustomed to anyway. It has various speeds of vibrations, and a very interactive activity bar.

The sound level is very soft, even at the high setting. I just figured out why that is. I put my face next to my baby's face while she was sitting in the bouncer and found the sound level of the music to be just right. Not so loud that it'll make her ears ring. The sound level is intended for baby's listening, 6 inches away, not the adults, who are standing 3 feet away. Good thinking, LeapFrog--don't want this generation to have to get hearing aids prematurely! Also, the voice, sounds, and music are very pleasant to listen to. Not harsh and irritating like on some other bouncers. There are 3 settings for the interactive bar. All promote learning, and have lots of different sayings and songs. The flashing light gives just enough stimulation but not over the top to make baby bleary-eyed. When baby bats at the 3 dangling toys, she gets rewarded with sound, lights, and music displayed in the mirror. Pretty neat function, gotta see it to appreciate.

The vibrations are weak, at best. But again, I put my hand on the seat and found it to be just right for baby sitting in the seat. Not too strong that it makes her head spin. It's not me who needs to be vibrated after all...

It's very sturdy, and the activity bar removes easily when not in use, or when you need to remove it quickly to take baby in and out with one hand.

To be honest, my 17 month old twins have more fun with this chair than their newborn sister does. The twins are under 25 pounds so the seat supports them, even when they are both fighting to sit on it at the same time. They really like the interactive bar and the kickplate on the seat bottom that activates the sound and lights on the activity bar. I know this is not for them at all to use, but they get to it when baby is not in it.

So far, this bouncer-learning seat is doing its job. LeapFrog continues to impress me.

I bought this seat as a last resort for my 2 1/2 month baby because he didn't seem to like any of the other ones. Putting the seat together was easy and quick. The directions were very easy to follow. I put my son in the seat and he became very excited. Now every time I take him out of it he starts to cry. The voice that speaks and sings is very soothing. The volume is not very loud but I think it is perfect for his little ears. He loves the hanging animals and very quickly learned to knock them to make the mirror light up.

I know not every kid is the same but my son seems to enjoy it.

I have both the kick and play and this and I found this to be MUCH better. Here is why:

1. the fabric is SO much softer

2. the music is much more entertainig and not annoying. Also the music isnt so loud like the K n P

3. There is 3 vibration modes, unlike the 1 with the K n P. Also, the vibraion turns off after awhile as to not wear out the battery. Also, the vibration is MUCH quieter with this one.

4. The base seems much more sturdy.

5. The mirror is much larger and the lights are more entertaining.

6. There is many different modes for interaction, unlike the KnP which only has 2 options.

As you can see I REALLY love this and so does my 1 month old daughter. You just cant go wrong with this purchase! I save $10 and bought it at Target ($39.99).

After being disappointed over our purchase of the Ocean Wonders Portable Swing, my husband and I finally decided to purchase this seat.....and I am very happy we did.

It took a while to decide to buy it because of the price and having just spent so much on the swing which my daughter gets bored with in just minutes....but after doing so I was so happy to see her face light up.

The toys on this seat are easy for her to reach, but the seat is reclined enough so that I don't have to worry about her tipping forwards. And the top is easy to remove, which makes it easy to get her in an out which is always a plus.

One of the things I like the most about this is that the toys are easy for her to pull and acivate. They will actually work if she just hits them with her hands instead of having to pull on them.

The music doesn't sound very loud until you put your head down next to the baby....then it's just perfect. And when it's set to rhyming mode she thinks they are talking to her and smiles up a storm.

So glad we bought it.

I absolutley love this product; our 2 month old loves it the seat is big and the base is sturdy. It is a little more expensive than others out there but well worth the money. I like that you can easily take off the toy bar to remove and put in the baby. The sound it just right for the baby and so is the vibration. I have 2 other children and have had other bouncers but I definetly would recommend this one over the others.

After returning the EB Bouncenette I got this seat for my 4 month old son. I got this one for several reasons. My little guy is very active, so I wanted something to hold his attention. I also wanted something he could easily reach. I was going to get the kick and play, but he could not reach the toys as easily as this seat. This Leap Frog seat has the same kick feature which is great. My guy is always kicking, so the mirror and sounds are always going. He could care less about the vibrating, but I do use it sometimes. The toy bar comes off easily, and the pad washes nicely. There are only 2 things I would change....I would have it fold for travel, and I would have shoulder straps as well as the ones at the waist. With my active son, just about everything he sits in could use shoulder straps! This was a great buy for us!

Most of the reviews I've read talk about older babies, but I received this seat as a present when our son was 2 weeks old. He likes (but not loves) his seat and his neck doesn't hang over at an odd angle. I say not "loves" because he still isn't old enough to really focus and play. But for now the vibrations and music calms and entertains him. Discovered that the vibration does automatically shut off (somewhere between 15- 20 minutes?) because he started to fuss when it did. Also, the music selection shuts off after a few minutes. I realize its meant to be interactive, but I think one setting should stay on longer to entertain younger babies who can't make the connection just yet. Although I still adore this seat!

I researched a number of bouncers and swings before buying the Magic Moments Learning Seat because my daughter is in a brace for hip dysplasia. This keeps her legs pointed out at an unusual angle, and she is also a large baby (over 16 pounds at 4 months). Because she cannot sit easily with the brace, I wanted something that could keep her entertained and would allow her to use her hands and play. This toy is excellent for her on all counts. The seat is wider and at an excellent angle for her, and because the activity board is removable, I don't have to worry about hitting her head like I do with the aquarium swing. Other bouncers I have looked at sit up too high and are too narrow. This one is at a good angle for play and for feeding. She also loves the vibration. I can also keep her seated in the chair for other types of play, such as propping her cloth books on her lap.

The different settings for play are also great and allow for many variations. She loves to pull her blue fish and red bird - and I hit the foot pad for her occasionally, as she can't really use that feature.

I highly recommend this product - it is well made, durable, and lots of fun. I can even get my head next to hers so she can see me in the mirror! It is not too loud - and the vibration factor isn't so high you can see her shaking! A nicely made toy. Thank you Leap Frog!

My 3 1/2 month old grandson LOVES this chair! Overall great quality, easy to put together. He gets so excited when I go to put him in it!

I was anxious about this seat after reading some of the reviews. However, it seemed to have the most educational learning so I got it. (And I have trusted LeapFrog products - as I also have a 2 yr. old.) First of all, I do have a smaller baby. She was 6lbs. at birth. She fit easily in the chair and didn't want to fall over. She had little interest in the mirror and attachments in the beginning. Now she is 12 weeks old and loves it. She gets her arms and legs going and makes the most adorable sounds. I watched her today while she manuevered her hand around the hanging red toy. I could instantly tell she was practicing her dexterity. When she gets bored with one mode, I switch it to another. And when she gets totally overstimulated I can pull the bar off and she will go to sleep. I love the vibrations, too. I switch them around to whatever mood she is in that day. It helped a lot earlier on when she was a little colicky. I definitely reccomend this product as it is a lifesaver in many ways.