Diaper Swappers

aumismommy · 07-13-2012, 07:52 AM

Any body have one of these for their kids? My mom wants to get one for Ds bday (turning two yo) and we don't normally do toys like this. She said she knew it wasn't our normal imagination driven toy but she liked that it would help him with talking and counting etc (which I'm not worried about but my patents are worriers).

Reviews and thoughts appreciated!

pcjs · 07-13-2012, 12:29 PM

I wouldn't rule it out as I looked at them a few months ago and they are cute, but looked more of a hassle than it was worth and it seemed like one of those toys that would loose interest quickly. If someone got it as a gift, I'd happily take one though. My favorite is the Leap Frog and Vtech versions of the text and chat/count and learn.

Rhianna'sMommy · 07-13-2012, 12:48 PM

For a 2 yr old - I probably wouldn't get it. Our alphie had to be put up out of ds's reach until recently because he'd just bend and rip the cards. He didn't get how it worked either. He'll be 3 in Oct and in the last month he's been gentler with it but still doesn't really 'get' how it works yet. He mostly just pushes the buttons. I think in another 6months to a year he'll really enjoy alphie.

We got it for dd2 but she has never really enjoyed it but she dislikes pretty much all educational toys.

Quickshep19 · 07-13-2012, 02:53 PM

We just rediscovered Alphie after our move & DS age 4 loves it. Before he was too little.

Jodie ~ wife & mama

nonipie · 07-13-2012, 03:20 PM

My MIL got DS one when he was 3 or 4 I think. Before that he would not have really have gotten it. He LOVED that thing but it eats up batteries and is SUPER annoying.

3 ladybugs · 07-13-2012, 03:22 PM

I had one as a child (looked way different then it does now) and I liked it.

ETA: This is like the one I had

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Play...#ht_976wt_1206 But I don't remember the game board.

Powersmom · 07-14-2012, 11:25 AM

I had an Alphie when I was growing up! That thing was awesome. It had different cards for math, reading, spelling, and other things. My sisters and I played with it quite frequently. I think that we still have him somewhere. Fond memories!

drunkenmonkeysmommy1 · 07-14-2012, 12:35 PM

My ds got one when he turned one. He learned his abcs in two days, lol

Computermama · 07-14-2012, 12:35 PM

I agree that 2 might be too young - DD1 got one for Christmas when she was 3 and loved it, but some cards were too hard for her even then.

drunkenmonkeysmommy1 · 07-15-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkenmonkeysmommy1

My ds got one when he turned one. He learned his abcs in two days, lol

I will say, he was not ready for all of the cards at that age, but we were able to do them together. At three he breezes through all of them

07-13-2012, 07:52 AM	#1
aumismommy Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Between the Pacific and the Snow, Nor Cal Posts: 1,764 Ratings: 38 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Alphie Robot Any body have one of these for their kids? My mom wants to get one for Ds bday (turning two yo) and we don't normally do toys like this. She said she knew it wasn't our normal imagination driven toy but she liked that it would help him with talking and counting etc (which I'm not worried about but my patents are worriers). Reviews and thoughts appreciated! __________________ Natasha - married to my soul's mate Ryan, mama to my heart's songs Aumi born at home in the water 7.14.10 & Livity also born at home in the water and in the caul! 11.28.12 ISO: Ring Sling WC, Soft Star Shoes (brand) shoes size 8/9 (toddler) or infant

07-13-2012, 12:29 PM	#2
pcjs Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 14,206	Re: Alphie Robot I wouldn't rule it out as I looked at them a few months ago and they are cute, but looked more of a hassle than it was worth and it seemed like one of those toys that would loose interest quickly. If someone got it as a gift, I'd happily take one though. My favorite is the Leap Frog and Vtech versions of the text and chat/count and learn. __________________ Mom to my wonderfully sweet toddler who is the joy of our lives. :

07-13-2012, 12:48 PM	#3
Rhianna'sMommy Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,296 Ratings: 99 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Alphie Robot For a 2 yr old - I probably wouldn't get it. Our alphie had to be put up out of ds's reach until recently because he'd just bend and rip the cards. He didn't get how it worked either. He'll be 3 in Oct and in the last month he's been gentler with it but still doesn't really 'get' how it works yet. He mostly just pushes the buttons. I think in another 6months to a year he'll really enjoy alphie. We got it for dd2 but she has never really enjoyed it but she dislikes pretty much all educational toys.

07-13-2012, 02:53 PM	#4
Quickshep19 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 8,497 Ratings: 184 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	We just rediscovered Alphie after our move & DS age 4 loves it. Before he was too little. Jodie ~ wife & mama __________________ Jodie Wife & Mama Ask me about SWAGBUCKS

07-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#5
nonipie Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,825 Ratings: 31 Feedback: 100%	Re: Alphie Robot My MIL got DS one when he was 3 or 4 I think. Before that he would not have really have gotten it. He LOVED that thing but it eats up batteries and is SUPER annoying. __________________ Married to my soulmate Chris since 2004 Mama to big boy D 8/12/06, Big Girl M 3/7/10 and my sweet new boy E 9/10/12! ISO:MM Optimus Prime, MM Time Lord and Supreme Dalek

07-14-2012, 12:35 PM	#8
drunkenmonkeysmommy1 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: right outside of Memphis ,TN Posts: 5,160 Ratings: 177 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	My ds got one when he turned one. He learned his abcs in two days, lol __________________ http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...0#post15969570 wet bags,snack bags,super hero capes, dino tails, tutus ,crayon rolls, tote bags,cloth diaper key chains,kid's aprons, car roll ups, and much more!