What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good:Look at familiar objects in a whole new way; review images on a TV or computer The Bad:Learning to focus the eye takes practice In a Nutshell:Unique video microscope provides creepy close-ups and informal science lessons At a Glance Ages:8 and older Requires:5 AA batteries; TV and/or computer for full effect

A belt clip battery pack makes it easy to take the BioniCam anywhere. View larger.

Even old blue jeans look cool viewed through the BioniCam. View Larger.

Magnify Your World,
To get started, simply insert five AA batteries (not included) into the belt clip battery pack, insert the included USB memory stick into the top of the BioniCam, and turn the unit on. With the camera's ergonomically shaped handle in one hand, you can focus on any number of everyday objects--such as coins, fabric, your pet's fur, or your own hair and skin. The magnified images appear in real time and full color on the LCD screen. Below the screen, you'll find easy to use buttons that allow you to navigate the menu, select video or photo options, review your gallery, and delete unwanted images.

A zoom dial offers either 100x, 200x or 400x magnification. To focus an image, twist the I.R.I.S. lens attachment until you achieve the results you're looking for. Getting a crisp image takes a little patience at first, especially at the highest magnification. But with practice and with the help of the easy-to-read focusing gauge, you'll be focusing the lens in no time.

Photos and Video Without Complicated Setup
With no software to upload and minimal set-up, the BioniCam makes sharing discoveries easy. Plug the USB memory stick directly into your computer for quick access to images, then save and edit them or post them to your blog. Alternately, you can use the included video cable to display images on your TV. When you are plugged into the TV, the LCD screen turns off, but you still retain all the functionality of the BioniCam. This makes reviewing huge enlargements in real time a fun group activity.

Contagious Fun for the Whole Family
The hand-held magnification "eye" is fun to hold and makes it easy for your child to explore the microscopic world without complicated scientific instruments. Viewing the magnified images on your computer or TV screen in full, vivid color encourages kids to take learning into their own hands and provides numerous opportunities for parents and children to play fun and educational games together.

The excitement of seeing objects in your child's everyday world magnified to up to 400 times is sure to be a hit with whole family. Fortunately, the lightweight, durable plastic unit fits comfortably into both small and large hands. And if you need some help getting started, the easy-to-read instruction booklet offers lots of tips for finding items that hide interesting textures, from pine needles to sponges and insects.

On the lowest setting, the LEDs occasionally prove too bright for viewing lighter-colored objects, and these images may remain unclear on large viewing screens. On the higher magnification settings, however, this did not seem to be a problem, as textures and colors came through flawlessly. And while the battery pack makes it easy to explore indoors and out, the LCD screen can be tough to read in direct sunlight.

Overall, these are minor concerns that should do nothing to prevent this fun, educational toy from being big hit with all kinds of kids.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good:Activity center lets baby "walk" to the activity of his choice, providing a variety of creative, challenging toys The Bad:SIt too cumbersome for small living spaces In a Nutshell:Innovative infant activity center gives babies the opportunity to explore and play through toddler hood At a Glance Ages:4 months and up Requires:Phillips screwdriver for assembly, 3 C batteries

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Develop Baby's Walking Muscles
The Around We Go Activity Station is a unique take on the stationary activity centers that are so popular for infants today. While some activity centers have a seat in the center for the baby that's encircled by an activity tray, the Around We Go station is configured to let baby "walk" around the toys instead.

The activities are positioned on a sturdy, plastic table. The baby seat, which is supported by two wheeled legs, attaches to it. Baby sits in the bucket-shaped seat with his feet firmly planted on the ground. He can learn to push off the ground, propelling himself around the table to get to the activity of his choice.

Unique Toys for Creative, Challenging Play
The Around We Go station is also fresh and unique in the activities it offers. It includes many of the favorite "stand-bys" of other activity centers -- bendable stalk toys that encourage tactile exploration, spinning and moving characters that help babies learn about cause and effect. Babies will find these toys entertaining and educational. But we were especially delighted by the magnetic drawing board that includes cute character shapes that let babies make their own, erasable drawings. And the piano keyboard, which has three play modes, features fun, upbeat music that's actually catchy to listen to. It also plays piano tones and cartoonish, animal voices.

Perks for Baby and Parents
We love the ingenuity of the Around We Go station's set up. Rather than keeping your baby stationary like other activity centers, it helps him satisfy his urge to move; he actually can make himself go from one point to another by using his feet. This gives baby vital, leg-strengthening exercises in a much safer and secure environment than baby walkers. There are perks for parents, too: you can lock the baby seat in place in front of the included snack tray to let him snack safely, and the seat fabric is easily removable and conveniently machine washable.

One drawback: this toy is a bit cumbersome, which may present a problem if your living space is limited. However, the seat easily detaches from the table for more compact storage. In fact, when your baby is able to walk on his own, he doesn't have to abandon this toy: simply remove the seat, and he can play at the table independently.

This toy requires adult assembly. You'll need a Phillips screwdriver, as well as three C batteries for the toy piano.

What's in the Box
Activity station, seat carrier, assembly hardware, and instruction guide.

Fisher-Price Infant To Toddler Swing offers: Three-point harness system holds baby securely Reclines back for babies who can't yet sit upright Attached tray holds toys or snacks

The Infant to Toddler Swing reclines via its ropes for use with infants and growing children.

Tray lifts up and stays out of the way while you fasten your little one into the swing.

Grows With Your Child
Made to see your child through years of happy play, the Infant to Toddler Swing can be reclined via its ropes for use with infants, and then adjusts to accommodate growing children who can sit upright. A convenient tray holds toys or snacks and lifts up and out of the way for quick and efficient in-and-out. To help keep your child secure, even as he swings back and forth, a dual restraint system with three-point harness holds baby in place. And thick nylon ropes support baby's weight.

Quick, Easy Set-Up
Use the Infant to Toddler Swing in your yard on sunny days when baby can enjoy the weather, or on those days when the ground is too wet for crawling games. Set-up is a breeze. Once you find a sturdy place to hang and hook the swing, simply level out the ropes for an even hang. With proper set-up, you won't have to worry about the swing twisting, tipping, or rolling.

The Infant to Toddler swing measure 14 x 14 x 22 inches (WxHxD) and supports a maximum weight of up to 45 pounds. It's also a snap to take-down for storage or on-the-go portability.