Baby bottle warming: keeping bugs at bay

With the busy lifestyles led by most new parents, providing warm expressed breast milk or infant formula quickly, and often while you’re not at home, can be a bit of a challenge.

There is a range of options for warming your baby’s bottled milk – whether it’s the tried and true sitting the bottle in a container of boiling water, commercial bottle warmers, or microwave ovens (not recommended, particularly for breast milk).

Whichever method you choose, it’s important to do it safely so you don’t burn baby’s mouth or allow the transfer and growth of bugs that cause tummy upsets. Some bugs can make your baby extremely sick. Signs of foodborne illness to watch out for include: vomiting, fever, irritability and crying, not wanting to feed, or frequent dirty, runny nappies. Powdered infant formula is not sterile, so you should take particular care and follow label preparation instructions closely.

Babies who are pre-term, low birth weight, or who have an illness or condition that means their immune system is weaker than normal are most at risk from harmful bacteria. You should talk to your doctor or lead maternity carer about specific feeding advice.

For all babies, but especially those under 3 months of age, it is very important that caregivers are scrupulous about hygiene when making, storing and feeding infant formula or expressed breast milk.

So I would like to share to you all the baby bottle warning of the First Year...to keep your baby healthy...

About The First Years
Part of the Learning Curve brand, The First Years knows that what matters most to parents is keeping their children happy, healthy and safe. That's why the company strives to develop innovative products for every stage of a child's development--from feeding to playing to sleeping. The First Years products feature enduring and instantly recognizable characters from Disney and Sesame Street to engage children, and their travel gear, bibs, toys, collectibles and hobby and infant products provide both parents and children with a safe and comfortable play time, bath time and nap time. 

Designed for use from birth, the Quick ServeBottle Warmer from The First Years lets you warm bottles and baby food more accurately and with more consistent temperatures. The compact design and contemporary styling complements any kitchen or nursery counter or table top, and the safe, user-friendly design saves time so your hungry child doesn't have to wait to eat.

Fast, Convenient Heating

The Quick Serve heats any bottle instantly, whether it's straight, angled, wide-necked or disposable (glass bottles, however, should not be used). Once baby starts eating solid foods, you can also use this unit to warm a jar of baby food. An included basket for baby food jars and graduated water droppers keep things neat and organized, while the easy-to-read grid allows for effortless measuring.

Safe Steam Heat
The Quick Serve takes the fear and guesswork out of warming, so you won't have to worry about inconsistent temperatures or the loss of precious nutrients. By utilizing steam heat to warm bottles or jars, this warmer eliminates the possibility of hot spots and unlike microwaves, preserves the nutritional value of the liquids and foods it heats. For added safety, the auto-shut-off button ensures that you never leave the unit on too long or risk overheating milk or baby food.

User-Friendly Design and Operation
The Quick Serve is easy to use--just plug in the unit, add water, slip in the bottle or jar, and press the "on" button. Five minutes later your formula, milk or baby food is warm and ready. If you need to immediately heat another bottle or jar, simply wait 10 minutes to allow the heating element to cool off, and you're ready to go. And for added peace of mind, it also comes with a 90 day limited warranty.

Born Free: Natural Feeding for Babies

Born Free provides a feeding system that mimics breastfeeding by allowing your baby to control milk flow-preventing nipple confusion so you can breastfeed longer. All bottles feature the ActiveFlow Venting Technology to reduce colic and gas, and provide a calm, natural feeding experience. The range of Born Free products includes a variety of bottles (Classic, Glass, and Deco, all of which use the same ActiveFlow technology), transition cups, feeding accessories, electronics, and pacifiers. All Born Free products are designed with safety in mind, and do not contain any BPA or PVC materials.

The Born Free Classic Plastic Gift Set includes everything you need to provide a safe, natural feeding experience for your baby. Featuring Born Free's patented ActiveFlow Venting Technology, these bottles are clinically designed to reduce air pressure and vacuum buildup as your baby feeds, resulting in less gas and colic symptoms. By allowing your baby to control the flow of milk, the leak-free vent prevents nipple confusion so you can more easily switch between breast and bottle-feeding, allowing you to breastfeed longer. This complete Gift Set also includes a formula dispenser, a cleaning brush set, bottle caps, bottle sealing discs, and additional nipples for use as your baby grows.

The Born Free Classic Bottle features patented ActiveFlow Venting Technology to reduce air pressure and acuum buildup-resulting in less air ingested by baby during bottle feeding. The leak-free vent allows your baby to control the flow of milk, providing a feeding experience that's closer to breastfeeding. The ActiveFlow Venting Technology in each Born Free Classic Bottle helps prevent colic symptoms such as gas pain and fussiness.

Easy to Clean and Safe for Your Baby

These BPA-free and PVC-free bottles withstand high heat without warping, so they can be washed on the bottom rack of your dishwasher. (All other pieces should be washed on the top rack.) Made of strong Polyethersulfone (PES) plastic, the Classic Bottle can be safely sterilized by boiling or with a steam sterilizer.

All Born Free Nipples and Bottles Are Interchangeable

While the Classic Bottle Gift Set comes with three Level 1 slow-flow nipples, three Level 2 medium-flow nipples, and three Level 3 fast-flow nipples, all Born Free bottles can fit any of the other nipple sizes available. Made from soft, medical-grade silicone, Born Free nipples are available in five flow rates to suit the different stages of your baby's development:

Bottle Caps and Sealing Discs Prevent eaks

The Classic Bottle is durable enough to toss into your diaper bag for on-the-go feedings, and each includes a bottle cap and sealing disc to prevent leaks when you're traveling.

Includes Convenient Formula Dispenser and Bottle Brush Cleaning Set

This all-inclusive gift set features a formula dispenser with separate compartments to hold enough dry formula for three 9-ounce bottles. With an easy-pour, flip-top opening, this versatile container can be filled with tasty snacks after your baby has moved onto solid food. Made with BPA-free materials, the formula dispenser is also dishwasher safe. For added convenience, each gift set also includes a bottle brush set with large and small twisting brushes for fast, easy cleaning of your Born Free bottles.

Each family member is sized just-right for little hands to hold

Walk through the front door and experience three stories of fun and imagination with mommy, daddy and baby in the Fisher-Price® My First Dollhouse™! There are several accessories and lots of room, with plenty of nurturing play in store for your little one! Who’s making dinner in the kitchen? Is that baby sitting at the table? Watch her imagination soar to new heights as she learns through role-play with the Fisher-Price® My First Dollhouse™! For girls 2 years and up.

Three stories of fun and imagination

Each family member is sized just-right for little hands to hold

What does it do? 
The Fisher-Price® My First Dollhouse™ set includes three chunky figures – mom, dad and baby – sized just right for little hands. In addition, each of the Dollhouse’s five rooms – kitchen, living room, bathroom, parents’ bedroom and nursery – setting the scene for your child to dream up role-play scenarios and imitate everyday life. There’s also a fridge, stove and sink, a table with two chairs, and a toilet with a seat that lifts up. Parents can even join in on the role-play scenarios, too, pretending to be one of the dollhouse family members. Are the figures spending some time on the Dollhouse balcony or patio? Are they playing together in the extended living room area? Open the door to an exciting world of imagination with the Fisher-Price® My First Dollhouse™!

How does it help my child develop? 
Designed for children ages 2 and up, the Fisher-Price® My First Dollhouse™ brings role-play and imagination down to your child’s size! The dollhouse promotes finger/hand dexterity as your little one puts figures and furniture throughout the house. Creativity and imagination are encouraged as your little girl engages in story telling with each play piece. The dollhouse also helps your child gain confidence and perspective on her role, and the role of others, in your real-life family.

Isn't it amazing? 
Watching their faces light up as they explore, discover, play … all those moments when children learn best. That’s why Fisher-Price® builds learning into everything we make. With playful ways to engage curious minds, exercise little bodies, and nurture budding personalities. Because nothing’s more amazing than sharing the joy of learning with your child.

What's In The Box? 
Fisher-Price® My First Dollhouse™ with mom, dad and baby figures. 

Creative thinking is encouraged as your child is engaged in storytelling with each play piece

Learning Games For Kids

Educational games are a great tool for building foundation math and language skills that today's elementary school curriculum requires. These  learning games and songs for kids are fun, teach important skills for preschool and elementary school kids and some of those are free. Want educational games that help build skills in math, language, science, social studies, and more? You've come to the right place!

The kids games are both fun and educational. Aimed at ages pre-K through middle school, we offers kids a safe environment to discover their abilities and learn new skills with interactive and fun computer games. Our games build skills in math, logic, memory,vocabulary, alphabet, spelling, geography, computer skills, color identification, shape identification and other various problem solving. Our commitment to parents, teachers, and kids, is to connect learning and skill building with a sense of challenge, fun, and self esteem. From the fun of "Match It! Alphabet Memory" to the skill building "Math Fact Practice", our hope it will be a part of our future generation's ongoing experience and development.

Learning Games for kids are a great way to build the skills that kids need to succeed in school. These educational games for kids make learning fun with math facts, language arts, and more. Children enjoy learning with educational games. Kids can learn with math addition facts, multiplication flash cards, language puzzles, and more to make their learning experience rewarding and fun. Want educational games that make learning fun for preschoolers up to middle school kids? You’ve come to the right place!

We’ve got educational games for kids in the following categories: Math Facts, Math Games, Language Arts, Science Songs, Animal and Nature Games, Word Games, Art and Music Games, Logic Games, Memory Games, Hand-Eye Coordination Games, Preschool Games, Keyboarding Games and Geography Games.

How to set up a wireless controller for Windown

Step 1: Connect the Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver to your computer

1. On the receiver, remove the green label from the USB connector.
2. Insert the USB connector into a powered USB 2.0 port on the computer.

Note The USB ports on the front of your computer may not be powered USB 2.0 ports. Try using one of the ports on the back of your computer.
A green light on the receiver indicates that the unit is working.


3. If the Add New Hardware Wizard starts automatically, select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click Next. If the wizard installs the software successfully, click Finish and then skip to “Step 3: Connect an Xbox 360 wireless accessory to your computer” below.If the wizard fails to install the software, go to “Step 2: Install the Xbox receiver software” below.

Step 2: Install the Xbox receiver software
Before you can use wireless accessories with your computer, you might need to install some software. If you have the installation disc that came with your Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver, you can install the software from that disc. If you do not have that disc, you can install the software by downloading it online.
To install the software from a disc:

1)   Insert the installation disc into the CD or DVD drive of your computer. If the Setup program does not automatically start, change to your CD or DVD drive and run the Setup program.
2)  Follow the steps in the wizard to install the software.

Note You might be prompted to restart your computer after the installation is complete.

To install the software by downloading it online:

1. Go to the Software Downloads section of the Microsoft Hardware website.
2. Select Gaming as the product type.
3. Select Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows as the product.
4. Select the version of Microsoft Windows you are using on your computer, select your operating system language, and then click Download.
5. Click Run.
6. The Xbox 360 Accessories Setup program installs the necessary files to your computer.
Note You might be prompted to restart your computer after the installation is complete.

Step 3: Connect an Xbox 360 wireless accessory to your computer

1)  Turn on the Xbox 360 wireless accessory that you want to use with your receiver.
For example, to turn on a controller, press and hold the Guide button, located in the middle of the controller. If you do not know how to turn on the accessory, read the documentation for that accessory.

2)  On the receiver, press the connect button. The light flashes green.

3)  On the wireless accessory, press the connect button. For example, on the controller, the connect button is on the back.

Green flashing lights on the accessory and on the receiver indicate that the device is trying to establish a connection. When the light stops flashing and remains lit, the accessory is connected. For example, on a wireless controller, one of the lights around the Guide button will remain lit. If the wireless accessory cannot connect, see Troubleshoot your Xbox 360 controller for Windows.

HOW TO TAKE CARE WELL YOUR PETS

Taking care of your pet can be an almost full time job that needs dedication, a sense of responsibility and love. Here is some advice for pet owners to guarantee a lifelong pleasant experience for both pet and owner.

Cats and dogs are the most demanding. They need to be fed at least twice a day.  Do not feed your pet leftovers as human food can be hazardous to your pet’s life. Chocolate is a big no.

“Sugar is completely prohibited for pet as it affects their pancreas and cause diabetes,” says Ayman Emad al-Din, a veterinarian.  If your dog or cat is used to hard food, choose a good brand that has vitamins for their hair and bone development. Make sure your pet always has access to fresh and clean water.

Gradual weaning is the right way to transfer your puppy or kitten from milk to solid food. “Start by mixing milk with yogurt or bread after 21 days,” says Emad al-Din.

According to the vet, vaccination takes place from the sixth to the twelfth week. Annual vaccination is recommended.

 A light slap or blow could work for a punishment, which takes us to potty training. Your pet’s litter box needs to be cleaned regularly ( once a day); life is less hectic with dogs as they usually ‘go’ during their daily walk.  

Exercise is another important component of your relationship with your pet. For dogs, aside from their daily walk, make sure you run, swim or play fetch with your dog on daily basis. Others may want to hire a special trainer for their dog. For cats, especially kittens, the exercise is less complex; tossing around a ball could be challenging and amusing for your pet.

For grooming, cats need less attention as they don’t bath; often dry shampoo and flea medicine is enough. Of course, try to comb your pet’s hair daily to get rid of access hair. Dogs need more attention when it comes to grooming as they stay outdoors most of the time. They need a shower at least once a month and constant check for ticks and fleas.

At sleep time, make sure to have a dog house for your dog if your dog is kept outside. A shelter will protect your pet from harsh weather. If your pet sleeps indoors, set up a comfortable and warm box or bed, which can be easily found at pet shops and some vet clinics. An interesting fact about pet’s sleep: once you have a pet at home you will realize that it almost never goes to bed before it makes sure that his family is safely asleep. Make your pet’s bed close to your room but not too close.

“A pet is a member of the family and if you do not see that, then you are not eligible to own it,” concludes Emad al-Din, the animal lover. Always know that you are the most important and loved one for your pet and it depends on you.”

If children develop healthy eating habits from the start,what happen???

How can I help my children get the vitamins they need?

To ensure kids are getting the vitamins,
 minerals and other goodies they need, 
it is important that they eat a wide variety
 of nutritious foods from all the different food 
groups. 

As a general guide, children should eat lots of 
fruits and vegetables, wholegrains (such as
 brown rice , wholegrain bread and wholemeal
 pasta),beans and lentils, moderate amounts 
of lean meat, fish, nuts and dairy products
 (cheese, yoghurt, milk) and only occasional 
consumption of biscuits, lollies and chocolate.

Different colours of fruits and vegetables usually
 contain different combinations of nutrients. 
So put a rainbow of colours on your child’s

 plate (green, white, yellow, orange, blue, purple, red)
 to get the most nutritional value out of the meal.

How can I encourage my children to eat a wide range/variety of 

foods?

To encourage kids to eat a wide variety of foods, first and foremost,

 it is important to be a rolemodel yourself. As parents, we are an 

important influence to our children and can do many things to help them

 develop healthy eating habits for life. Show by example – eat fruits, 

vegetables and wholegrains with meals or as snacks, keep fresh fruit on

 the bench or table, try new foods yourself and carry a bottle of water

 around.You could also get creative in the kitchen and make food fun,

 by cutting it into shapes with cookie cutters, naming a food your child

 helped create, for example ‘Ava’s salad’, making funny faces on then

 plate with fruits and vegetables, making vegetables taste better by 

serving with dressings or dips like hummus or making your own ice cream 

from frozen bananas.You could also get kids involved in the food shopping

 and discuss where fruits, vegetables, meats and grains come from.

 Let your child make healthy food choices themselves

What can I do if my children won’t eat the foods they need for 

growing bodies?

Sometimes it is just
 not possibleto get kids
 to eat a wide variety of 

nutritious foods every day,
 which is why a good, 
quality children’s multivitamin 
might be beneficial. 

A good multivitamin for
 kids with nutrients such 
as B vitamins, calcium, vitamin C, iodine and zinc, may help

 top up your child’s diet and help fill any nutritional gaps to 
support growing bodies.

If children develop healthy eating habits from the start, it will set them up 
for a healthier adulthood.

Dietary Supplement

Enhances Mental Concentration*

Studies have shown that very active children may have special dietary needs.  Source Naturals Attentivechild™ is designed to support your child's ability to focus - and kids love the sweet and tart taste!  DMAE, a substance normally found in the brain, has been shown to help enhance mental concentration.  Magnesium plays a role in neuromuscular transmission and activity.  L-Aspartate, an amino acid, acts as a neurotransmitter.  Grape seed extract is rich in procyanidins, which have powerful antioxidant activity, and phosphatidylserine is a vital component of cell membranes, including those in the brain.*

Suitable for vegetarians.  Contains no yeast, dairy, egg or wheat.  Contains no preservatives, artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Safety Information
Warning: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product. If your child has epilepsy, consult your physician before using this product.Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.Store in a cool, dry place.Suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients
Serving Size: 2 Wafers Calories 20 Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1% Sugars 2 g † Magnesium (from magnesium aspartate) 120 mg 30% Zinc (as zinc picolinate) 2 mg 13% L-Aspartate (from magnesium aspartate) 310 mg † DMAE (as DMAE bitartrate) 100 mg † Sharp-PS® Soybean Extract 33 mg † Yielding 60% Phosphatidylserine 20 mg † Grape Seed Extract (Proanthodyn™) 15 mg Other Ingredients: crystalline fructose, xylitol, stearic acid, natural peach flavor, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, citric acid, and natural orange, chocolate and cherry flavors.Xylitol and fructose have a low impact on blood sugar levels.

Directions
Suggested Use: For ages 5 and up. Take as follows, depending on your child's weight: <75 lb. = 1 to 2 wafers daily, 75 to 125 lb. = 2 to 3 wafers daily, >125 lb. = 3 to 4 wafers daily. Chew wafers thoroughly.

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Afordable back up battery power

New Trent PowerPak Ultra 14000mAh Portable Dual USB Port External Battery Charger/Power Pack for Smartphones, Tablets and more. 

Big got Bigger
Power users, look no further. The Powerpak Ultra packs a mammoth charge capacity of 14,000 mAh and can store 700% of the average smartphone's battery life. With all that power you and your friends will never have a dead device again, so start caring by sharing.

Built to Survive
We designed the Powerpak Ultra for the outdoor extremist in mind. So be extreme with the Powerpak Ultra's rugged scratched-resistant exterior and ribbed casing. The Powerpak Ultra is built to out-last and out-survive.

Power Station
The PowerPak Ultra is a powerhouse no doubts about it! Hook up your tablet and smartphone together to the PowerPak Ultra or help charge up a friends's smartphone alongside yours- there's more than enough power to go around.

Compatibility.
The Powerpak Ultra NT140R is compatible with most Apple, Android and Windows Smartphone's, 5V Tablets, goPro, GPS, portable game consoles, etc...
* For Apple devices, please use the original Apple Lightning or 30-pin cables.
**Some phone/tablet/devices may require a special converter cable to be compatible

Battery Specifications.
Input: 5V@1.5A
Outputs: 5V@2.1A and 5V@1A
Dimensions: 5.5 x 3 x 1.1 inches

Recommendation.
For optimal charging we suggest charging the battery from a high speed USB wall adapter or charger (Not Included)
- New Trent's USB wall charger
- New Trent's Car charger.

Be sure to find the official New Trent logo to ensure a 10 month warranty.( see it here)

MORE HELPFUL AND USEFUL FROM BRITAX PRODUCTS FOR YOUR BABY AND CHILDREN

Choose Only The Best in Safety For Your Child – BRITAX Offers Head Safety Technologies For Advanced Protection

During a car crash, impacts with the front seat aren’t just dangerous – they can be deadly. BRITAX convertible car seats lower your child’s center of gravity to keep them safe, secure and away from front seat. The base of the Marathon includes SafeCell Technology comprised of SafeCells, an engineered material designed to compress in a crash. This compression lowers the center of gravity to counteract forward rotation of the seat, helping to minimize the risk of head injury during a collision. Located in the sides of the seat shell, integrated steel bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and prevent forward flexing of the seat during a crash to reduce the risk of head injury. In the event of a sudden stop, the Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether strap restricts forward movement and reduces crash forces with patented staged-release webbing and a two-point attachment. This webbing securely anchors the top of your child seat to your vehicle in either rear- or forward-facing positions.

Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat

Packed with comfort and safety features, the Britax Marathon convertible car seat is constructed to provide head safety through the use of Britax SafeCell Technology in the base, integrated steel bars, and energy absorbing Versa-Tether that work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. It offers a no-rethread and quick-adjust five-point harness and EZ-Buckle system for convenience when harnessing your child, and an easy-remove cover for quick clean-ups that also allows access to the belt paths from the front of the seat. The Marathon accommodates children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 65 pounds.

No-Rethread Harness System and Comfort Features

The tangle-free, five-point harness allows for multiple height positions and can be adjusted without dismantling the harness or removing the car seat from the vehicle. Two buckle positions provide a snug, comfortable fit as your child grows. The seat's harness holders prevent the straps from getting in the way when you're putting your child in the seat, while the EZ-Buckle system maintains the harness buckle in a forward position to prevent your child from sitting on it when first entering the seat. Rear- and forward-facing recline options, as well as high-density foam cushioning, help your child relax on the journey. And the plush cover comes with matching comfort pads and an infant positioning pillow to keep children of all ages comfortable and secure. Product Information: The Britax Marathon is assembled in the USA and has a seven-year life. What's in the Box: Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat, removable cover, comfort pads, infant positioning pillow, and user guide.

Base with SafeCell Technology

The seat is designed to keep your child safe and secure in a crash by compressing and significantly lowering the center of gravity, reducing the forward movement of the car seat.

Side Impact Protection System Diverts Crash Forces

The Britax Side Impact Protection system includes a rigid shell with deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam to contain your child’s head and body and divert crash force energy while creating a barrier against possible intruding objects. This system also protects your child’s head and chest.

User-Friendly Features For Easy Installation

The Roundabout takes the guesswork out of installation thanks to a range of convenience features. An anti-slip, contoured base grips and protects the vehicle seat, while harness holders prevent straps from getting in the way when you're putting your child in the seat. Premium lower Latch connectors install quickly and release with a push of a button. For peace of mind, built-in lock-offs provide a secure installation when using the vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

The important role of Vtech for kids' learning

Ever notice the look on your baby’s face when they learn something

 new through their own discovery? These self-accomplished moments

 are a parent’s greatest reward. To help fulfill them, Vtech, the creator 

of the Electronic Learning Products (ELP) category, created the Infant

 Learning series of toys. These unique interactive learning toys directly

 respond to what children do naturally – play! Using innovative

 technology, these toys react to baby’s interactions, making each play

 experience fun and unique as they learn age-appropriate concepts like

 first words, numbers, shapes, colors and music. More importantly,

 Vtech’s Infant Learning toys develop baby’s mental and physical 

abilities by inspiring, engaging and teaching.

The Baby's Learning Laptop 
( pink) recommended for youngsters ages 6 to 36 months, is an electronic learning toy designed just for

 little ones to introduce them to computer play. The colorful

 keyboard interacts with the bright light-up screen to teach 

shapes, common objects and feelings. Entertaining sound 

effects, melodies and a moveable mouse round out the fun!

vtech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker - Pink

With a barnyard of friends to cheer baby on, your little one will love learning to walk using the Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker. Start her out with the easy-to-remove play panel for floor play or fun on-the-run. Then step it up with the fun-to-maneuver walker. This learning toy has a medley of fun: three spinning flowers, five piano keys, colorful rollers, three light-up shape sorters and a telephone handset. The Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker keeps baby on track teaching shapes, colors, animals, music and more!

VTech Cogsley Learning Robot

Meet Cogsley the Learning FunBot

Cogsley comes with 30 computer chips (round plastic tokens with letters, words, and pictures) which trigger a variety of responses including movements, sounds, images, and fun animations on his LCD screen. Cogsley’s sound detector is activated by clapping, talking, and singing.

Your child will enjoy getting a reaction from this learning robot by singing to him or clapping their hands. Cogsley is full of personality and movements which include twistable ears, spinning nose and eyes, moving arms, twisting body, and moving eyebrows and mouth. With six different ways to play, your child will have fun for hours as they hang out with their new pal.

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This made me love Pokemon again

Let me begin by saying that I am a long, die hard, Pokemon fan. I began back with Pokemon Ruby, and subsequently moved to play the first and second generations. I was absolutely and completely mesmerized by the amazing fun and thrilling rush of playing any Pokemon game. I still remember skipping middle school to stay home and train my Larvitar in Pokemon Silver. I still remember bringing my Gameboy Advance everywhere to try to find Surf in Pokemon Red. I vividly remember beating the Elite Four in Pokemon FireRed for the first time and maniacally pressing A in hopes of catching Mewtwo with the UltraBall.

However, things have changed. I am a college student now. Pokemon Black and White, was for me, a major disappointment. I logged over 100 hours in Pokemon Pearl and Platinum and barely even got my 7th badge in Pokemon Black before completely quitting and never touching it again... I feared the worst, oh god, did I outgrow my childhood? Was I becoming more cynical, more serious, heaven forbid, more mature?! 

Well, Pokemon Y brought it back... and during midterms week.

My Charizard, Raichu, and Greninja are all ready to tackle the Elite Four and I feel like a Pokemon Master again! DEFINITELY BUY THIS GAME IF YOU LIKE POKEMON. Even if you were disillusioned with Pokemon Black and White, give XY a try. I did, and I do not regret it. The graphics are amazing, and the magic is certainly there.


This game feels a lot like Generation III and IV! This feels like a TRUE Pokemon game!