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Turn him on and he'll say "Hi I'm Baby Tad, Lets Sing" and begin his enthusiastic play. In "Daytime" play mode, babies can press the smiley shapes on his bib has six buttons for a response. Babies are encouraged to press the button which is lit, and are rewarded with enthusiastic greetings and songs. Baby Tad also says cute phrases that babies will love at random times, such as "Peekaboo, I see you" and "Lets Snuggle". Press, or kiss the pink lip button on his cheek and Baby Tad kisses back, saying "mmmwahh, I love you!"

Possibly the most useful feature on the new and improved Baby Tad is the brand new "Night-time" phrase, a brilliant idea for babies who like familiar songs to go to sleep to. This mode is calming rather than interactive. Baby Tad can be programmed play up to six minutes of soothing classical music and lights, simply by pressing his hand, once, twice, and so on, up to six times for six minutes. He will announce "one minute to night night, two minutes to night night" etc: and the music then plays for the allotted time and stops without ceremony, a comforting series of tunes which will help lull little ones to sleep.

While using the toy, children can develop perceptual and reasoning skills; motor skills are also enhanced as children physically push a flashing shape, song and "kiss" buttons. Playing with Baby Tad also provides opportunities for exploration, creativity and social development, all necessary ingredients for children's learning. The toy is accompanied by an excellent parents' guide and instruction manual which is straightforward and easy to follow, has a handy volume control on the battery box and comes complete with three AA batteries.

This toy is recommended by the manufacturer for toddlers aged nine months and over. --Susan Naylor



Customer Reviews

I LOVE YOU! Posted 16 January 2008
OUR 5 MONTH OLD SON WAS BOUGHT TAD FOR CHRISTMAS AND HE LOVES TO LAY AND WATCH THE SHAPES LIGHT UP WHEN HE IS GOING TO SLEEP AND THE SOOTHING MUSIC IS PLAYING HIS ELDER BROTHER AND SISTER ALSO SEEM TO ENJOY IT !

We love Baby Tad! Posted 30 December 2007
My brother bought my little 3 month old Baby Tad with a view it is a toy he can enjoy as he gets older, and although he can not press the buttons himself yet his eyes light up when we play with Baby Tad together. I am sure that we will get many more months/years of fun!

Baby Tad Rocks Posted 28 October 2007
This little Dude ROCKS. This was a present from my brother for my 18 month old daughter. The colours are bright and the music whilst annoying for parents is great for kids. The little button on the cheek makes a kissing sound which my daughter enjoys pressing again and again. All in all a great toy.

Finally my little one goes to sleep without crying! Posted 12 May 2007
Tad has been a real life saver in our house. My little one loves Tad and goes to sleep with his hand on him, it's very cute.

As to previous reviews, Tad must have been updated because mine speaks with a British accent and you can also turn down the volume on the battery compartment at the back.

We love you Baby Tad Posted 16 October 2006
What can I say about Baby Tad? Just a gorgeous toy that made both my girls smile. Hard for them to press the buttons when they were small, but thats what mummys for.

A favourite with both of them. My older daughter is two and a half and still loves him.