Bath Time Fun with Toomies Pirate Ship

Children can have wildly different reactions to taking a bath: some love to be cuddled and caressed by warm water while some would scream and struggle to get into the bathtub. Whether bath time means precious bounding time or an ongoing battle in your house, TOMY Tommies Pirate Ship can turn bath time into fun time!

Join Pirate Pete in his fun-filled adventures in the bathtub! He can climb up the mast for a bird's eye view over the sea of bubbles. He can ask his pet octopus to squirt any unwelcome visitor, scare off approaching enemy with his water cannon or power up with the spinning wheel. If all else fails, he also has the option to leave the ship behind and escape in the getaway dinghy.

TOMY kindly sent us a Tommies Pirate Ship for review and this is how it looks inside the packaging.

Now we have Pirate Pete outside the box and up on the mast.

Pete fits perfectly inside the getaway dinghy.

Ready, set, sail! The baby bathtub looks a bit too confined for the big ship, but that doesn't stop my little one from having tons of fun with the ship, as it's great both as a bath toy and a water play toy.

Skip Hop Moby Collection Prize Pack Giveaway {Spring in to Spring Giveaway Hop}

Spring gives all living creatures the opportunity for rebirth and renewal. Do you planning to take up any new projects this spring? Mommy's Favorite Things and from Mama's Baby Cupcakes invite you to welcome the season of hope and growth with the "Spring in to Spring" Giveaway Hop. Each participating blog is giving you the chance to win a prize valued $25 or more, including the Grand Prize of a $60 gift card to Umi Shoes and a Bubble Guppies DVD.

My Giveaway

To help your kids have more fun at bath time this spring, Skip Hop has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers this adorable prize pack, consisting of three cool products from their Moby Collection - Moby Floating Bath Thermometer, Moby Non-Slip Bath Mat, and Moby Waterfall Bath Rinser. The total retail value of the package is $40.

We all know how important it is to ensure that baby’s bath water is at the correct temperature. Moby Floating Bath Thermometer takes out the guess work and gives an accurate measurement of the water in the tub. It utilizes a color-changing LED to indicate if the water is too hot (red), too cold (blue) or just right (green). It floats as a cute whale bath boy. When not in use, it suctions to any tiled surface for easy storage and safekeeping while its tail doubles as a washcloth hook.

Moby Non-slip Bath Mat is designed to minimize the chance of injuries during bath time for older babies and toddlers. The textured material keeps child from slipping and sliding in the tub. It also offers cushion to make bath time more comfortable. The suction cups that come with the mat keep the mat securely in place as your little one enjoys the splashes.

The all-new Waterfall Bath Rinser makes rinsing the baby easier and faster. Its uniquely designed rubber lip fits snuggly to the forehead so that water is less likely to get in the eyes. It's also easy to handle with one hand while providing a steady, sufficient flow of water for rinsing.

Your child will sure love tub time more with the help of Moby the Whale! All these products are available at SkipHop.com and qualify for free shipping on orders over $40.

Rubber Duckie & Friends Bath & Shower Wands 50% Off!

Does your child love bath time? Would you like to make bath time more exciting for your kiddo? Then you may want to check out Rubber Duckie & Friends bath and shower wands - designed to deliver Good Clean Fun in the bathroom! The soft, spray won't sting and is gentle enough to bathe infants and toddlers. Your kids will love their new adorable bath buddy. Then, as they grow Rubber Duckie & Friends become their first very own shower head.

This bath & shower wands for kids feature:

- Soft 1.5 gpm spray pattern gentle enough for infants and toddlers.

- Attaches easily to your current shower arm or included 2-way diverter.

- Diverter switches water-flow from mom & dad's shower to kid's.

- Extra-long 6-foot hose reaches back of any standard tub.

- Rubber suction cups makes wand mount completely moveable.

- Goes anywhere in the tub or shower.

- Perfect for kids ages 6 months & older.

- Makes a great baby shower gift.

Rubber Duckie & Friends Bath & Shower Wands retails $24.99 each, but now you can get 50% off with code PNMAG. Visit www.rubberduckieandfriends.com and pick your child's favorite character at half price today!

Disclosure: I will receive a free product in exchange for this publication.

Pocoyo Bath Toy Review and Giveaway (48 Hours Only)

~~The giveaway is now CLOSED.~~

Since Pocoyo launched in the U.S. last fall, my son has been a die-hard fan of the show. He is often completely immersed in the story of Pocoyo (“little me” in Spanish) and his gang--Elly (the elephant), Pato (the duck), Loula (the dog) and Sleepy Bird. He loves to mimic whatever Pocoyo is doing in the show, giggling, dancing, hopping and speaking. Pocoyo resembles a real toddler boy in many ways. He is active, playful and inquisitive. He may even throw tantrums like only a toddler can. I guess that's why my son identifies so strongly with the cute, fun-loving little boy.

Pocoyo is definitely one of the best TV series tailored for preschoolers. Narrated by British actor Stephen Fry (Oh, I love his voice!), the show is packed with music, dance and humor, and encourages children to “learn through laughter™”. Pocoyo airs on Nick Jr. (seven days per week at 4.25 pm); PBS stations across 80% of the U.S.; Univision’s Planeta U (Saturday mornings at 8.30 am); and Discovery Familia.

An array of Pocoyo toys are available for purchase at Toys 'R' Us, including various plush and bath toys. I was sent this adorable Pocoyo Water Taxi (SRP $9.99) for review.My son was thrilled to see his favorite cartoon character "jump" off the TV screen in scuba outfit. He had tons of fun playing with it during bath time. He was particularly amused by the water bubbles created through the wheels of the vehicle while it was cruising in the tub.  The Water Taxi also moves freely on the floor or a smooth surface. Therefore, my son occasionally parks it alongside his toy cars.

Pocoyo toys are highly affordable. These Bath Fun Figures, for example, are only $2.99 each, and you can get a 3-pack at $7.99. Other Pocoyo toys include 10-Inch Basic Plush ($12.99), 6-Inch Mini-Plush Assortment ($6.99), and Squeeze n’ Play Plush ($19.99). It won't cost you much to provide your kiddo with hours of fun!

The Giveaway

Now you will have the chance to win a Pocoyo Bath Fun Figure for your child! Bath Fun figures are 2.5-inch figures of Pocoyo, Elly (with a special water squirting chamber) and Pato (who floats).

Required Entry: Leave a comment telling me which Pocoyo toy you would most like to try. Feel free to share any thoughts on the show with me. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

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Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm Pacific Time on 2/25/11
Open to US Residents Only

Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Disclosure: I received free product to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own. The sponsor will deliver the prize directly to the winner.