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The Brainy Company Glowberry Bears: The Glowing, Giggling, Cuddly Cute Night-light Bears

Glowberry Bears are one of the great toys The Brainy Company offers for young children. The recommended age for the Glowberry Bears is 3+, but I can see how even a little guy like my (almost) 18-month-old would love to cuddle, snuggle, and giggle with Twinkleton, one of the Glowberry characters.

This is a great interactive toy that can bring smiles to any little one who loves stuffed animals. The Glowberry Bears aren’t just ordinary stuffed animals. These bears have a glowing belly that is activated by a tickle of the tummy (which also makes the bear go into a silly giggle spell) or by simply pressing the bear’s right paw. Pressing the right paw actually turns on the night light feature which can help comfort little ones as they go to sleep at night. The light stays on for about 1 minute and then turns off automatically as the bear says “Night Night.” If you press the bear’s left paw, the bear will talk to you and ask questions. Unfortunately, the bear can’t answer back, but the imaginations of preschoolers will make the conversation keep going. With a little imagination, Glowberry Bears can even talk to each other!

You may be asking yourself what “Glowberry” is all about. Well, from the Glowberry packaging itself, I learned that:

“Behind mountains of snow and glaciers of ice, is nestled an island of magical delight. On Glowberry Island, flowers bloom, and berries glow, streams meander and waterfalls flow. Houses are orange and pink and blue, the island comes to life in every hue. It is on the island where Glowberry Bears thrive – Little Glow, Twinkles, Twinkleton, Dusty McStardust, Summer Lightly – all five!”

If you’re searching for a gift for a special little one, Glowberry Bears… or any of the great toys that The Brainy Company has to offer might be just what you’re looking for.

Disclosure – A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

About Ashley:

Ashley has a background in teaching Kindergarten and working with children K through 8th grade. She is now a SAHM and President of our local MOMS Club chapter. She writes her own blog at Momicles.

Brainy Baby Flashcar Friends – The PERFECT Learning Toy for Busy Little Brains!

By Ashley

Brainy Baby has introduced me to what I think are the coolest flash cards I have ever seen, Flashcar Friends! I used to be a teacher before I was a stay at home mom, so I’ve seen my fair share of flashcards. These wooden flashcard sets fit perfectly in their flashcard holders that are shaped like different transportation vehicles. This is like an a million in one toy! Each flashcard is somehow a toy in its own right as I discovered when I opened up the first truck with Atticus, Miles, and Zoe. Studying the pictures on each wooden card was so much fun for the kids. Those who knew how to count started recognizing the numbers and putting the cards in order. The fact that the cards themselves are wooden definitely means they will be durable enough to last awhile… a HUGE factor when choosing toys for kids of any age!

The Flashcar Friends come in 4 different sets. Each has its own vehicle and learning theme: an airplane that teaches colors and shapes, a firetruck that focuses on animals, a recycling truck that teaches numbers and counting, and a school bus that reinforces ABC’s. Each vehicle is solidly built of wood and just like the flashcards will stand up to wear and tear by kids of all ages. The wheels really roll making each vehicle just as much of a toy on its own as it is with the flashcards.

These toys are perfect for girls and boys, and it is recommended for children ages 2-5. When we opened up the recycling truck, an (almost) 18-month old boy, a 3-year-old boy, and a 4-year-old girl were thoroughly entertained, each with different parts of the toy. The Flashcard Friends are definitely toys that can last awhile thanks to their great design, learning concepts, and durable construction. Atticus, Miles, and Zoe… and I… give the Flashcar Friends 2 big thumbs up.

About Ashley:

Ashley has a background in teaching Kindergarten and working with children K through 8th grade. She is now a SAHM and President of our local MOMS Club chapter. She writes her own blog at Momicles.