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Our son is having a blast!
We just got this tunnel for our 16-month old boy. Our local club store had a big sale on it, so we said, "why not?"
Boy, we should have gotten this two months ago! Of all the toys we've bought in the past year, this simple toy had gotten the most excitement out of our boy. If you were to quantify "fun-per-dollar", this toy did 10 times better than the next...
great idea, but flops over.
I was so excited to get this for my grandson. It is such a cute idea and the reviews were good. The problem we had was that he would put his hands up on the sides and it would roll over and it scared him. Maybe good for those younger than 9 months.
We just got this tunnel for our 16-month old boy. Our local club store had a big sale on it, so we said, "why not?"
Boy, we should have gotten this two months ago! Of all the toys we've bought in the past year, this simple toy had gotten the most excitement out of our boy. If you were to quantify "fun-per-dollar", this toy did 10 times better than the next best toy.
Within a minute of setting it up, our boy was exploring it - crawling inside, pushing against the tunnel wall, laying on his back to look up, peeking out the "curtain" that is attached to one end of the tunnel, and just smiling from fun.
The next day, he started to roll the tunnel by pushing against the sidewall with all his weight. He pealed with excitement and happiness for a good part of ten minutes, waking up the napping mommy in the process.
I'm sure he will eventually get bored of this toy -- but in the first two days, I think we already got our money's worth.
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This is just a great little thing. I know it's expensive, but once you see your baby in it, you'll realize that someone put a lot of thought into this.
Cons:
1. It is very large when set up, and it does take some time to fully break down and set up.
2. The mesh sides are vulnerable to velcro when in the wash
Pros:
1. It is large enough for me to get in to play with my daughter
2. If need be, it can break down to be even smaller than how it is shipped.
3. Machine washable and air dries 'flat' really quickly
4. Lets in a lot of light and feels bright and cheery
5. Very soft floor
6. Has pairs of images: one photo and one illustration of the same animal
7. Lots of toys to meet a wide range of interests and ages
8. A couple of crinkle 'leaves' and some ribbon tags on the floor help get my kid, who usually imposes a strict embargo on tummy time, to actually enjoy it (for a little while, anyway)
All in all, I'd really recommend spending the extra cash and getting this. If we hadn't already purchased infant gyms prior to this, I probably wouldn't have. This is a great multifunctional piece.
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I bought this for our 3 month old daughter for christmas and she loves this thing. She rather play in the tunnel then over her Baby Einstein play gym. This has a super soft padded floor to it. Also its big enough to crawl in there with her. My only complaint about it is that I thought I could fold it up when not in use, which you can but you need to take out the two plastic tubes in the lining. I just assume leave it up since shes in it two or three times a day to play. I did find this on clearance at Sam's Club for $18.00 well worth every penny.
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Our daughter kept climbing in and out of our end table and that's when my husband and I decided she needed a tunnel for her 1st Birthday. I searched online and found this tunnel. I was a bit hesitant because I was afraid it would be too "baby" for her at 1 year old. However, she absolutely LOVES this tunnel!! She loves the bright pictures, the toys that hang from it and she enjoys playing inside the tunnel. I would highly recommend - not just for infants!
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I am very impressed w/ this toy. My 5 month old son is absolutely enthralled w/ it and he's had it for 2 months now. He will play in it for longer than anything else we have. He lays in it and looks up at the toys and the scenery on top. Then, when he gets bored, he rolls over and plays with the stuff on the bottom. Great entertainer!!
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I bought this for my son's 1 year birthday. There was a little concern that he might be too old for this; not at all. He just loves crawling through the tunnel and playing peek-a-boo with Mommy as he gets to the other side. We have this in a central part of the home so that he can crawl through it as much as he wants.
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This was no dissapointment, I went with the 24 ratings at 5* and hoped for the best. It looks amazing, it was easy to set up and for the price you get some real great little gadgets with it. The bird chirps 3 different bird sounds! Simply amazing- huge hit with my 9 1/2 month old and huge hit with me. Daddy was happy it was GREAT value for money!
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We chose this tunnel over a few other tummy time toys. We liked the bright colors, combination cartoon and realistic photos. Our daughter has begun to explore this tunnel more actively since she got to 3.5 months. There are crinkly leaves on the bottom of the padded tunnel and little loops that allow for overhead attachments of toys. Now at 4.5 months, she likes to look up in the tunnel, batting at the toys!
Con: As another reviewer mentioned, this is not an easily collapsible tunnel, making it difficult to put away.
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This tunnel is really great. It is waaaay better than the regular square mats with some toys on it. It has hanging toys at each end of the tunnel and also in the middle. My son is 6 months old and he flips from his back to stomach all over this thing. He especially loves the crinkly leaves on the floor. That is the only thing that kept him having tummy time. He used to start crying as soon as we put him on his stomach, however now he has lots of tummy time with this thing. This tunnel is also cheaper than some of those boring mats. It's bigger than I could see from the picture. My son and daughter actually lay on their side and play with their little brother in the tunnel. It's super light so I just pick it up and fling it somewhere else if it's in the way. You can also hang some of your own toys on the extra rings. Not only is it funner than a square open activity mat, but it gives the baby more room so they don't roll over right onto a dirty hard floor or carpet. I'm considering giving them for baby shower gifts. Well worth the $$.
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I love the tunnel, my son is so fascinated by all the pictures and hanging toys. My only issue with this item is that it does not easily fold up for storage. We have to find a place to put it each night fully as shown in the picture. You cannot fold it or collapse it down in anyway.
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