Vtech Ride and Learn Giraffe Bike
Reviews of Vtech Ride and Learn Giraffe Bike
1.) pleased
Reviewed by: C. Bacon OKC, OK
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I bought it for my 2 year old grandson. He and his 3 year old brother love it. It's great for active boys especially when it's too cold to go outside.
2.) Excellent choice for 18 month old grandson
Reviewed by: Lib Granny Atlanta
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Easy to put together, great fun for our grandson from the first second he laid eyes on it.
3.) Looks Like a Winner
Reviewed by: MeeMaw
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My two year old grandaughter is the busiest child I have ever met. From the time her little feet hit the floor she is off and running. Although she just got the Vtech Ride and Learn Giraffe for Christmas it has already saved her momma a gray hair or two. She likes to get on the seat and pedal (she is still learning this trick)until her feet go backwards a few times. She is getting better everyday though. She loves the bright lights on the vtech and the animation. She pushes one button for a while then another. The music keeps her entertained,the alphabet is clearly understood and the graphics are clear. Grandpa liked the fact that it was easy to put together Christmas Eve night too. It keeps our busy toddler in one place for at least well 15 minutes!
4.) Giraffe lover's dream toy
Reviewed by: Pamela G. Hunkler
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My 23 months old grandson loves giraffes. He got right on to ride this toy. It took a couple of days to learn how to pedal. The learning games will also provide months of fun challenges. Seems like a durable item. It's still new. Needs to be played with much longer to tell how durable it really is. Great idea for a wonderful toy.
5.) Great for those even too young to ride!
Reviewed by: Ladybug Tennessee
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My son is almost 2 years old and got this toy for Christmas. While he is not quite ready to ride it, he enjoys sitting on it and learning how to push the buttons and operate the machine. I know this is a toy that will grow with him for quite some time and was a great value for the price. I also babysit a younger child who also enjoys sitting on it even though she's too young to understand the games, she thinks it's a lot of fun.
6.) AMAZON AUTHORIZED PURCHASE
Reviewed by: SCHMIDT SISTER MARYLAND
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PURCHASED FOR GRANDSON WHO IS ALMOST 2 YEARS OLD. HE RIDES IT EVERYDAY WHICH IS GREAT FOR INDOOR PLAY. THEY COULD IMPROVE THIS PRODUCT BY ALLOWING VOLUME ADJUSTMENTS. GREAT TOY.
7.) She LOVED this toy!!
Reviewed by: web shopper USA
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My mom and I bought this toy for a friends daughter and she loved it!! She still uses it and can't get enough. Its durable enough to withstand a toddler. Love it!
8.) Another great vtech toy!
Reviewed by: don130 Maryland United States
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We got this for our son's second birthday. He already had the Kangaroo jumper and loved it and this is the same. He LOVES it! He got right on and with a little help had his feet on the pedals and was trying to ride. We are hoping this helps him learn to ride a bike and it will make it easier when he trys a tricycle or big wheel for the first time. It is very sturdy and looks great too!
9.) Great tricycle trainer
Reviewed by: The Buyer
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This is perfect for toddlers about 34" tall. My son is 34" and my daughter is 40". Little too small for my daughter eventhough she can still ride it. I bought this for my son anyways to teach him how to paddle. He just started to ride on tricycle but couldn't paddle. This toy actually taught him how to paddle and at same time he likes playing with the electronic gadget too. He sometimes turn this over and ride differently...works fine too. Now he can paddle tricycle! This is a great toy!
10.) My Kids Love It!
Reviewed by: ladycooter Clintondale, NY
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I have two sons, ages one and two. They both love this bike so much they constantly fight over it. I have actually had to take this bike away from them a few times since neither one of them know how to share properly just yet (I'm trying to work on that). I originally bought it to teach my oldest how to pedal. He has learned well on this. He loves to pedal to the games programmed on it. My youngest who is one, can even reach the pedals. I will agree with others that the volume is a little loud, but it is not enough to bother me or the kids.
11.) Loud but worth it
Reviewed by: Mommy K8
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Santa gave this to my 3 yr old for Christmas. Yes she's right at the age recommendation cut off but she is below the weight maximum so we figure if she likes it, it works. And she loves it! I think it's a great way to get her extra energy out as well as it reinforces some things she's learned like the alphabet. This past summer she had trouble pedaling her tricycle but I think this coming Spring she'll have pedaling down pat and we'll just have to work on her steering. :) It's very light weight and I personally don't think it takes up much room at all. My only complaint is that it is loud but so is a 3 yr old who has nothing to do to release her energy inside during the cold winter months. I would recommend this to people.
12.) Fun and Well Thought out Toy
Reviewed by: Tiffany Salt Lake City, UT USA
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I have two boys, one that is almost 2 and a 4 year old. My little boy who is almost 2 doesn't quite get the pedaling yet but he loves interacting with the lcd screen. There are many modes to play which are fun too. The maximum weight is 42 lbs, and my 4 year old only weighs 37 so I let him play on it as well. He just turned 4 in November, and he LOVES it.He loves to pedal and has no problem navigating the screen. One little change I wish were implemented - I wish the seat could be closer to the handle bars. It looks a little awkward when my almost 2 year old is sitting on it. He has to lean forward pretty far. Overall, it's a pretty cute toy and I would recommend it.
13.) Great toy
Reviewed by: southerngrits West Metro Atlanta
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I wish it had a volume adjustment! This was a gift for my niece who is 18mos and she is small so she will get lots more use out of it, yay! It may even be helping in getting her to be more vocal. Should be a great toy for 2 year olds!
14.) I can fix your volume problem
Reviewed by: Jodi
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I read the reviews before buying this product and knew the volume was going to be an issue...I am very sound sensitive. I couldn't pass up the price so I bought it hoping I could do something to adjust the volume (and boy was it loud, you all were not kidding), and I was successful. The giraffe head EASILY comes off with the help of a screwdriver. I located the piece where the volume came out and put 2 round cotton pads on the "computer" side of the head and 2 on the front of the head, but I cut a hole in one of the cotton pads for the front to fit over the speaker snugly, the other I laid on top. I realigned the screws with the holes and presto, the sound was still a little loud for my liking, but tolerable. It took me less than 10 minutes to fix. Hope this helps you.
15.) Cute way to learn how to pedal
Reviewed by: Christina Hammans California
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My daughter got this for Christmas, and it's not her favorite toy but it's cute. She has definitely learned how to pedal by using it, which will be nice this spring for her tricycle! It comes with a little LCD screen that in different modes either shows letters or animals. When you pedal the screen changes animals/letters, and when you stop pedaling the toy will tell you more about whatever you landed on.
Pros: It's a stationary toy that teaches pedaling. It's been hard for my daughter to learn pedaling on her tricycle as it's moving, and having a toy that does not move has been great for that. I know it's not the intended purpose, but it's a nice bonus! It is educational, but I don't think it will hold her interest for long. I wish it were a little more interactive, or that there were more pedaling games on it. Right now she loses interest after about 5 minutes.
Cons: Wow, it's loud! A volume control would be great. Again, I also wish it were a little more interactive or could "grow" with the child.
If you can find it on sale it's a nice addition.
16.) Delivers what it says
Reviewed by: Cautious Shopper Outskirts of Chicago
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My daughter doesn't play with this as much as I hoped, BUT I think it's just something she'll grow into. She's 22mths now. I have no buyers remorse. She pulls it out every couple days, but it doesn't hold her attention for very long.
17.) great for a 2 yr old
Reviewed by: M. King AR United States
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This toy was given to my two year old on his birthday. It was difficult for him at first but he has improved his balance and coordination trying to pedal. He only spends short amounts of time on it but this is true with most things. It is also quite cute to hear him repeating the alphabet as it sings to him especially since he is a little boy not wanting to talk very much. I think it is great for his age as it does challenge him. I wish the music had a volume button as it is a little loud. It is light enough that he can drag to other rooms. Another reviewer said is was boring for his 4 year old and my little guy will probably be done with it by then but for right now he is enjoying it.
18.) Not as great as it seems
Reviewed by: J. Habart Strongsville, OH
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My 3 year old son got this for Christmas this past year to help him learn to pedal a bike before spring. It helped a bit but his feet seemed to keep slipping off the pedals; it was odd, I couldn't figure out what was going wrong. Now that it's the end of May and he's pedaling his "big boy bike" around outside like crazy I figured it out: it's the lack of resistance on the pedals. Imagine going to work out on a stationary bike and getting zero resistance. It would be frustrating and no fun right? Well that's the problem with the Giraffe Bike too. But the upside is that he can still play the games on the cheapy screen. He also calls it his cow, throws on a hat, and plays cowboy with the bike =P
19.) Kids will love, parents will hate
Reviewed by: krystav Portland, OR
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My children LOVE this toy and it has helped them learn how to pedal.
I HATE this toy. It is loud loud LOUD. It does not turn off automatically and will keep making noise forever. When you do hit the button to turn it off it loudly announces "Goodbye" which is sure to recapture the attention of your child. Who will promptly come back to the toy and turn it back on, thus ensuring the horrible noise does not end.
Is there a parent in your life that you are mad at? This is the perfect gift for their child.
20.) Very loud and boring
Reviewed by: ba palm desert, ca
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Bought this from toys r us on sale. It is very loud, so much so my 21 month old daughter does not like to come close to it and when she does try to use it, the loudness is so distracting she can not learn what it is trying to teach her, so after a few minutes she walks away. The volume dominates the living room preventing watching TV or having a conversation at the same time and there is unbelievably no volume control. The peddles are free to turn without resistance. The seat does not bounce and is hard plastic. After a few minutes the unit starts flashing all the lights at the same time very fast and will not work even after replacing the batteries, until overnight, so I think we got a bad one. I checked at the store again and the other ones have the same loudness to them, as the box is cutout to let you try the buttons and hear the sounds. Regret this purchase.
21.) Forget this get the Smart Cycle
Reviewed by: hch London
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This is a cheap imitation and not fun at all. I purchased this for my twin 4 year olds and they did not enjoy it at all. I returned it and purchased the Smart Cycle which is fantastic by comparison!
Features of Vtech Ride and Learn Giraffe Bike
Vtech Giraffe Bike Get toddlers moving with the Jungle Gym Ride & Learn Giraffe Bike because the more your kid pedals, the more they learn! As your toddler pedals, they'll learn letters, objects and more! This cute giraffe inspired bike includes an adjustable, kid-safe, bouncy seat with three positions that grows with your child and a wide, stable base. Product Measures: 15 x 24 x 24 Recommended Ages: 18 months - 36 months
Designed for toddlers between 18 to 36 months old, the award-winning Vtech's Ride & Learn Giraffe Bike lets kids ride a stationary bicycle while learning the ABC's, animal names, and counting. The bike's LCD screen lights up with moving images of animals, numbers and letters, and a variety of large colorful knobs satisfies a child's natural desire to touch and grasp. The more your child pedals, the more he or she can learn.
 | Ride & Learn Giraffe Bike Ages: 18 to 36 months
Requires:
- screwdriver for assembly
- 3 'AA' batteries (short-life demo batteries included; rechargeable batteries not recommended)
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This interactive stationary bike will teach toddlers their ABCs and numbers as they peddle. View larger. |
Keep Pedaling for Moving Images and Sound Recipient of the iParenting 2009 Outstanding Product Award, this innovative bike helps toddlers develop motor coordination and alpha-numeric learning.
Bike assembly is easy for adults and takes no more than a few minutes, with parts that click neatly into place. Parents should take note that once the bike is assembled, it cannot be disassembled. The bike's overall design emphasizes safety and stability, with easy-to-use pedals that are well-suited to toddlers. A wide stable base restricts side-to-side movement and ensures that the bike won't tip over.
The hard plastic seat is adjustable to two different height positions, catering to a toddler's rapid physical growth. Though the seat is designed to bounce, it shouldn't give more than half an inch or so. Most children will be drawn to the variety of knobs and buttons around the LCD display, as well as the moving images, which change in response to additional pedaling.
As an added bonus, the bike will automatically power down after several minutes of disuse, saving battery life and keeping the house quiet.
The More You Pedal, The More You Learn
Five different activities await your child. In ABC mode, letters of the alphabet will appear in succession on the LCD screen. Each time the pedaling stops, the letter freezes, and an object beginning with that letter appears on the screen. In moments of inactivity, the Alphabet Song begins and letters move across the screen.
In Animal mode, children will be asked to identify a specific animal. The idea is to keep pedaling until that animal appears. In Counting mode, children will see more numbers the more they pedal.
Curious children will love pushing buttons and turning knobs alongside the LCD display. Changing activities is easy, though the continuous stream of images and sounds makes it difficult to associate each button with its respective function. Parents may want to assist in selecting from the five different activities. Either way, an active child will have little trouble finding new things to learn about.
What's in the Box
Ride and Learn Giraffe bike, user's manual with assembly instructions. (Short-life demo batteries included.)
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| The bike features a number of cheerful, educational matching activities. |
1.) Encourages learning through five modes of active play;
2.) Teaches letters, counting animals and objects;
3.) Features an LCD screen;
4.) Adjustable, bouncy seat with three positions to grow with child;
5.) Ages 18 Mos +;
Package Height x Length x Width: 24.1 in. x 24.1 in. x 16 in.
Package Weight: 8.75 lbs.
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