Pretend play, or role play as some would call it, is one of our daughter's favorite things to do! Whether it's 'cooking' us supper in her play kitchen or giving her baby a bath...it's incredible to see her little mind at work. I am always on the lookout for toys that encourage creativity, and at the same time are educational. I happened to find both of these things in the developmental toy line from Baby Genius!


Baby Genius is a company that offers music-based products that are entertaining, educational and beneficial to babies and young children. You'll find everything from CD's to Books...and most recently added, toys! Baby Genius introduced their new developmental toy line consisting of musically inspired role-play toys that incorporate all of the Baby Genius Characters!

When I found out I would have the opportunity to review something from the Baby Genius toy line, I was thrilled! We were sent the Baby Genius Pet Care Center to review.


Includes:

• Pet Carrier which plays Melody's theme song when door is opened
• Melody the puppy
• 7 fun pet care accessories (trim her hair and nails, feed her, listen to her heart and more)
  

Before we even received it in the mail, I knew it would be a hit! We don't have a dog, but from day one, Kaelyn has always loved animals. Between that and the fact that she loves to role play meant that this was the perfect choice! I was right. The moment I pulled it out of the box she kept asking for the 'Puppy Cage' and hasn't stopped playing with it since.

She enjoys feeding the puppy and taking care of it by listening to its heart and cutting the hair with the play scissors. I could sit for hours and watch her as she plays with Melody the puppy and the rest of the toys included. As a parent it's so neat to watch them learning through discovery as they play. She also loves Melody's theme song as it plays when the cage door is opened.
I am so glad we were introduced to the Baby Genius toy line. They are something that both parents and children can enjoy! I would highly recommend Baby Genius products to parents of young children. We're very impressed with the quality, the educational aspect, and the uniqueness of the items they offer.

Buy It: You can purchase this and other Baby Genius products at Walmart.

Win It: One lucky reader will win a Baby Genius Pet Care Center like the one we received. To enter, visit Baby Genius and tell me another toy they carry that you like.

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This giveaway will end March 23rd and is open to the US and Canada!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided at no cost by Baby Genius. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**