File this one under: Stuff I wish I had when my little guys were wee ones.
Ryder had a *small* obsession with the television remote. And when I say small, I mean that we’d often find it curled up with him in his crib. We honestly didn’t understand the fascination until we chatted with other parents who similarly noted the same affliction in their own babies.
Learn to sit. Learn to crawl. Grab the remote. Oh happy days.
To show you just how much we “drank the Kool Aid” (so to speak), for Christmas 2009 Ryder received his very own remote control. Seriously. It was a Best Buy special at $8.99 for a universal remote. BEST present ever.
However, I suppose if I really think about it, it makes perfect sense. It’s a handheld object with colourful buttons. Daddy and mommy reach for it multiple times per day, and when no one’s looking, it’s the perfect teething toy. The thing is – I actually needed my remote to perform a function, and when it’s drool-encased – or moonlighting as a sleep aid – it’s no good to anyone.
Enter the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Click ‘n Learn Remote. Finally! I’ve seen toy telephones, toy computers and toy tablets. And now, introducing baby’s very own remote, with realistic styling, buttons to press, lively songs and light-up learning fun! Baby can click away to learn about numbers, opposites, colours, greetings and first words, and sing along to four songs, too.
Develop & Learn:
Light-up musical rewards
• Fun responses help baby understand cause & effect
Realistic styling
• Like a real remote control—inspiring early role play!
Lots of buttons to press
• Promotes development of fine motor skills
“Turn on the smiles and playtime joy with the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Click ‘n Learn Remote! Volume control and “channel surfing” are a big part of the role play experience, inspired by the Click n’ Learn Remote’s realistic styling.
With more than 25 sing-along songs, tunes and phrases – each controlled by baby – there’s a new lesson with each push of a button. Smiles will fill up the room as baby learns numbers, opposites, colors, greetings and much more. Turn the volume up and down or switch channels to hear a new station and lots of realistic sound effects, too. Baby will love being in control of his very own learning experience!
Pressing a variety of the Click ‘n Learn Remote buttons promotes the development of baby’s fine motor skills. Fun sounds and phrases teach baby colors, numbers, shapes and more! There are light-up musical rewards, too, as pressing buttons for fun responses helps baby understand cause and effect relationships. Learning couldn’t be more fun!”
The BEST part – the Click ‘n Learn Remote retails for just $11.99! So, hours of fun and learning is incredibly affordable too. Put this one on your holiday list as a must-have!
I receive perks as a part of my affiliation with the Fisher-Price Ambassador program with Mom Central Canada.
The opinions in this blog are my own.
Little ones do love remotes… and cell phones! Back when mine were little there were no such thing as cell phones lol I do remember our remote going missing a time or two though!
Hahaha I freak out when my little guys even go near my cell phone – times have changed!
This is really neat – my little neice loves playing with the remotes so this would be perfect.
It is a rather perfect toy!
That remote is too cute! Great idea for Christmas – thanks! Added to my list as it’s way to early for me to actually shop, although I did see Eggnog in the store yesterday ;)
What??? I’m going to pretend you see didn’t see that eggnog – crazy!
Love the portable size – easy to take in your bag to entertain the little one during shopping and errands.
Great idea Lisa!
This remote is so cute and a great price. I think I will be picking one of these up as a Christmas present. Thanks for the review.
You’re so welcome Judy!
This would make a perfect gift for my little grand daughter and its so reasonably priced!
I think it would make a fabulous gift. Happy shopping :)
My youngest granddaughter is a remote-a-holic too LOL But she is smart enough to know that this toy isn’t the same thing and would probably ignore it. She also loves pushing all the keys on “mommy’s” laptop (and unplugging it and turning it off LOL) Poor mommy ! Since the age range starts at 6 months, it might be a good Christmas present for her little brother though (he will be almost 6 mos old at Christmas).
Hahaha my little guy was the same way when it came to real laptops and toy laptops :)
I never would have guessed that little ones love TV remotes! I guess you can trust Fisher Price to be so on top of things and come out with the perfect toy!