Fisher-Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Leaves Musical Mobile
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Baby Products Reviews of Fisher-Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Leaves Musical Mobile
Customer Review: Fantastic mobile - wish I'd gotten it sooner!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a bit skeptical of this mobile mostly because it looked so large in the pictures, and also because I thought I probably wanted a mobile that played lullabys instead of classical music. However, when I saw this on clearance at Walmart, when my son was 5 months old, I decided to try it -- and now only regret I didn't get it sooner! It is definitely a large mobile, but that became a non-issue, and the classical music is great. The leaves and animals move slowly and calmly but have interesting colors and features, which keeps a baby's interest while not being over-stimulating. There are four sound options (rainforest and three different classical composers), which if selected will run for about 15 minutes each before automatically shutting off. No frequent resetting and no winding-up necessary -- a definite plus. There are three options for light/music, light/music/motion, and music/motion, so it's not possible for the mobile to work with just motion and no sound, but you can have the nightlight off.
The music is slow-tempo, soothing and relatively quiet and has helped my son fall asleep countless times over the past six months. We removed the mobile arm as soon as he could stand up, and switched the music/light/motion option at just music and light. He absolutely loves pushing the big, colorful buttons to turn the music on and off by himself.
Practical notes: My initial set of D batteries is still going fine after six months, so they don't need frequent changing. The mobile was easy to assemble and it was easy to detach the mobile arm when needed. The only negative was that the on/off remote never seemed to work for "on" for me -- only "off" -- even when aligned as instructed. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Worth It
Summary: 5 Stars
When I bought this I was somewhat hesitant for 2 reasons- it's high price & because I really wanted one with bold primary colors. At the time all the mobiles I saw for sale we pastel with "critters" that faced up (baby sees bottom only) & were strictly wind up.
We use this mobile on our baby's bassinet. The way it attaches may limit what it can be attached to. My husband had a hard time getting it on securely. Eventually he was successful.
We use this item throughout the day every day. Our 9 week old loves it. The mobile circulates as most do; however, this mobile has additional movement as the leaves go up and down. This is eye catching for the infant. Also- if you turn it off while the leaves are in the down position it makes it very compact.
The base which attaches to the crib is bulky. It has a light, also eye catching, & sounds. There are 4 different sounds. One of which is a soothing jungle background (others are Midi type music). Our infant enjoys this because it has an interesting monkey call. If the room you are using this mobile in has any background noise the mobile seems too quiet even on the loudest setting. In a quiet room the loudest setting seems loud (the lowest is fine). You have the ability to turn the light on or off. The same for the music.
The battery life seems to be good on this item. It has an auto shut off feature that can be your friend or foe. It saves you in batteries but can upset a child engaged in it's movements! Luckily it has a remote you can use to quickly turn it back on (though it never seems to be near when I am busy)!
To my surprise - it was worth the money.
Customer Review: ON THE LIST OF MUST HAVES!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a Grandmother of twin girls. I can tell you this is the best investment I have made thus far, and I am a Grandma so you know I have made many..lol The mobile makes the girls happy and they light up when they see it moving and the leaves going up and down. The characters are so cute and colorful. This mobile would accent any decor!! I had the old wind up type prior to receiving this one, and though it was cute, it always annoyed them both when it stopped, along with the loud clanking of winding it back up, the disturbance of CLANK, CLANK, CLANK was both annoying and inconvenient. This wonderful mobile buys me the time that I need to prepare bottles, or change a diaper while the other is enjoying the music rainforest show!! I love it because they love it, it is convenient and the babies sleep so well undisturbed. With twins, one baby can easily awake the other, but with one tiny click the soothing music begins and the characters move around and they are back into their peaceful sleep. Fisher Price I have always loved your toys, and grew up with them myself. I am impressed with the way you have kept up with new and innovative ways of entertaining babies/kids. You have really outdone yourself with this mobile and I love the crib aquarium soother of which I will be leaving a review about as well. Thank you from my twins and I!! Amazon, you again exceeded my expectations by delivering my package BEFORE estimated delivery date. You have outstanding service and deserve KUDOS as well!! I see a long relationship into the future!! :)Customer Review: Perfect decor for my dorm room!
Summary: 5 Stars
This baby mobile is perhaps the best thing I have ever invested in. As a freshmen at Princeton, I was pretty nervous about starting college. However, I knew one of the ways I could bring my childhood and home with me was by decorating my room with a piece that evokes not only the playful and carefree nature of childhood, but also serves as a deep and penetrating metaphor for the ironic and misogynistic philosophies of many modern house cats. Ever since I was a youngin, I have been tortured by the heartless attitude that house cats have toward me. I felt that I would be lost if I didn't continue to harbor my hatred of these creatures while exploring my collegiate interests and broadening my world view. Hanging this mobile in my dorm room has helped me to become an active global citizen, in my opinion. I have garnered the respect of many of my professors as well as the other students on my floor. I highly suggest that an parent endeavoring to educate and enlighten their child, regardless of age, buy this mobile and hang it directly about their pillow. It is the will of the forest nymphs that all children become enlightened. That is why I have this mobile, and why my parents were willing to pay many dollars to give me a gift that I love. I encourage you to do the same for your own child! You will not regret giving them this one of a kind opportunity.
Customer Review: Great for entertaining or sleeping.
Summary: 5 Stars
Our baby LOVED his wind-up mobile, but the music didn't last long enough for us to get anything done or for him to stay happy! So we searched for a longer-lasting, remote-controlled one. This mobile is cute, albeit it doesn't match his room decor, and it is bright and engaging. Our 4 1/2 mo old loves to watch the leaves (they go up and down around the animals as they rotate). It was easy to install and I like the fact that it uses D batteries, so hopefully they last quite awhile. We don't usually turn the actual unit off, so it can be operated by the remote control any time. Overall we really like it for its length of operation, its design and its ability to entertain baby. I have a few minor caveats: The remote doesn't work from too far away; the sensor on the main body has to be visible to the sensor on the remote (no operating from behind the door or around the corner). The second is the music. Though it is calming and classical and largely not annoying, it is midi music, and I wish it were real symphonic music. At this point, baby doesn't seem to mind but it does bother me a bit. Lastly, I wish the music would fade instead of turning off at the timer. Sometimes if he is almost asleep the abrupt change in sound will cause him to stir or wake up. Maybe he's just sensitive though...Overall it was a great purchase for the price and we use it very often.