Vtech - Learn & Discover Driver | List Price: $21.99
Discount Price: $12.24
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Brand: VTech
Binding: Toy
Release Date: 2006-06-12
Features: - Interactive steering wheel controls movement of 3 jumbo learning rollers that teach numbers, letters, animals, colors and shapes
- Dashboard stoplight and gas pump, police siren and radio press buttons feature fun phrases and sound effects
- Moving rear-view mirror promotes self-awareness
- Gear stick, ignition key and car horn add to driving fun
Mixed opinion [Posted on 2008-07-27]
Maybe my husband and I just have a weird sense of humor but we were chuckling a little over the "outta the way" phrase that the horn blurts out. I hardly think my 8-month old is going to have a problem with road rage so that phrase is really a non-issue to me.
My son finds some parts of this fun and smiles and laughs at the A-B-C song. HOWEVER...this toy has sparked the weirdest reaction he's ever had to a toy. Whenever he pulls the green gear shift and the voice says "we're here!" his lower lip starts quivering and he starts crying. The squealing brakes noise immediately preceding the phrase doesn't bother him, but the phrase itself? Tears every time!
I have not investigated a way to tear that piece off or somehow disable it, but for now we have to be *right there* when he plays with it so we can prevent him from hitting the shifter.
Drive in the other direction... [Posted on 2008-08-05]
I purchased this toy for my son's first birthday and have regretted it ever since. I agree with the other reviews as far as loudness (very loud) and rudeness of the 'narrator' of the toy. I would never want my children saying "get outta the way" to anyone and I am in shock that the manufacturer would include this in a toy- especially for children who are beginning to aquire language skills (according to age recommendation for this toy). The most irritating aspect, for me as the parent, is when the ABC song comes on not only is it cut short but the voice singing it is so off-key it makes me cringe. I don't believe the spinning ABC/123s/Animals at the top of the toy are easy to follow for a young child either. I'm giving this toy two stars because my son (and his toddler sister) seem to like it but I'm tempted to throw it away because of all the negatives.
RUDE TOY! [Posted on 2008-08-17]
I am with everyone else, this toy IS rude. What happened to teaching kids manners? The "outta the way" is so nasty. I don't like it. I wouldn't buy it again for my kids or anyone else.
Ignore the bad reviews [Posted on 2008-09-14]
AWESOME TOY...MUST HAVE IT!! I have never ever bothered to write a review before...but all the reviews are soo wrong. Ok the kids sounds a little obnoxious but I hardly think your kid will be a brat because of it. If you want a toy that totally occupies your baby and they don't get bored of it after tons of use then this is perfect. This toy which I got used from someone else seems like a really stupid toy.... However.. my boy/girl twins seem to LOVE it! It totally occupies them and keeps them busy. They get physical therapy 2X a week and they love it so much she uses it to give them something to focus on while practicing sitting. They can use it laying down very easily. They got it at 6 mos old and love it. So ok it isn't teaching them letters and numbers really but come on they are babies.. plenty of time for that later. What it does teach though is fine motor skills because my kids take their time focusing on each button and getting their fingers to push that button. I will practice sitting up with my babies and put it in front of them so they don't realize they are exersizing. Oh and the toy gets them soo excited because they can easily use it and get all the buttons to work. Its the first toy we ever had that did that. My 2 can also work the phonics bus easily but they get bored of it in 2 seconds. Get this toy and you will be glad you did.. the babies LOVE it..oh and my 9 and 11 yr old nieces play with it too whenever they come over..lol
My kids loved it! [Posted on 2008-10-06]
My kids loved it. It sings abc's, says beep beep, B is for Bee, Red circle, the sphere shaped bar across the top, spins like you are at the casino and whatever pictures it lands on, it explains what it landed on.
The numbers, shapes, colors, abcs, animals.
It can teach the child a lot.
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