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Baby Einstein Animal Exploration Tunnel
 
Manufacturer: KIDS II
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List Price: $49.99
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Product Description
This four-foot-long tunnel is a perfect way for early crawlers to explore. As they make their way through the tunnel, they'll hear the crinkle of fabric leaves, while they play with five detachable toys-a chirping red bird, a soft sunshine toy with mirror, animal photo cards, a water-filled apple teether and a ring rattle.

Product Details
  • Mesh window panels along both sides encourage parent child interaction
  • Tunnel includes flaps, textures, crinkle and real life imagery to create a unique crawling experience for baby
  • Five developmental toys include red bird that "chirps", soft sun rattle, discovery flash cards, ring rattle, and water filled teether
  • Eight sewn in loops plush eight Baby Einstein links included to reposition toys or add more of baby's favorite toys

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Our son is having a blast!
 
Review Date: November 17, 2008
Reviewer: Joseph Chiu, Los Angeles
We just got this tunnel for our 16-month old boy. Our local club store had a big sale on it, so we said, "why not?"

Boy, we should have gotten this two months ago! Of all the toys we've bought in the past year, this simple toy had gotten the most excitement out of our boy. If you were to quantify "fun-per-dollar", this toy did 10 times better than the next best toy.

Within a minute of setting it up, our boy was exploring it - crawling inside, pushing against the tunnel wall, laying on his back to look up, peeking out the "curtain" that is attached to one end of the tunnel, and just smiling from fun.

The next day, he started to roll the tunnel by pushing against the sidewall with all his weight. He pealed with excitement and happiness for a good part of ten minutes, waking up the napping mommy in the process.

I'm sure he will eventually get bored of this toy -- but in the first two days, I think we already got our money's worth.
Fantastic Product
 
Review Date: June 4, 2009
Reviewer: C. Bettencourt, New York
This is just a great little thing. I know it's expensive, but once you see your baby in it, you'll realize that someone put a lot of thought into this.

Cons:
1. It is very large when set up, and it does take some time to fully break down and set up.
2. The mesh sides are vulnerable to velcro when in the wash

Pros:
1. It is large enough for me to get in to play with my daughter
2. If need be, it can break down to be even smaller than how it is shipped.
3. Machine washable and air dries 'flat' really quickly
4. Lets in a lot of light and feels bright and cheery
5. Very soft floor
6. Has pairs of images: one photo and one illustration of the same animal
7. Lots of toys to meet a wide range of interests and ages
8. A couple of crinkle 'leaves' and some ribbon tags on the floor help get my kid, who usually imposes a strict embargo on tummy time, to actually enjoy it (for a little while, anyway)

All in all, I'd really recommend spending the extra cash and getting this. If we hadn't already purchased infant gyms prior to this, I probably wouldn't have. This is a great multifunctional piece.
Excellent Tunnel - even for 12 months+
 
Review Date: September 6, 2009
Reviewer: Soon to be Mommy, MD, USA
Our daughter kept climbing in and out of our end table and that's when my husband and I decided she needed a tunnel for her 1st Birthday. I searched online and found this tunnel. I was a bit hesitant because I was afraid it would be too "baby" for her at 1 year old. However, she absolutely LOVES this tunnel!! She loves the bright pictures, the toys that hang from it and she enjoys playing inside the tunnel. I would highly recommend - not just for infants!
Excellent Toy!!
 
Review Date: December 1, 2008
Reviewer: Mom Of 3 Boys,
I am very impressed w/ this toy. My 5 month old son is absolutely enthralled w/ it and he's had it for 2 months now. He will play in it for longer than anything else we have. He lays in it and looks up at the toys and the scenery on top. Then, when he gets bored, he rolls over and plays with the stuff on the bottom. Great entertainer!!
fun and versatile
 
Review Date: September 27, 2009
Reviewer: Smart Mommy, NC
I bought this for my son's 1 year birthday. There was a little concern that he might be too old for this; not at all. He just loves crawling through the tunnel and playing peek-a-boo with Mommy as he gets to the other side. We have this in a central part of the home so that he can crawl through it as much as he wants.
Glad I bought this !!!
 
Review Date: April 2, 2009
Reviewer: Y. Meza, Georgia
This tunnel is really great. It is waaaay better than the regular square mats with some toys on it. It has hanging toys at each end of the tunnel and also in the middle. My son is 6 months old and he flips from his back to stomach all over this thing. He especially loves the crinkly leaves on the floor. That is the only thing that kept him having tummy time. He used to start crying as soon as we put him on his stomach, however now he has lots of tummy time with this thing. This tunnel is also cheaper than some of those boring mats. It's bigger than I could see from the picture. My son and daughter actually lay on their side and play with their little brother in the tunnel. It's super light so I just pick it up and fling it somewhere else if it's in the way. You can also hang some of your own toys on the extra rings. Not only is it funner than a square open activity mat, but it gives the baby more room so they don't roll over right onto a dirty hard floor or carpet. I'm considering giving them for baby shower gifts. Well worth the $$.
I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!
 
Review Date: October 29, 2009
Reviewer: Richard Harris,
This was no dissapointment, I went with the 24 ratings at 5* and hoped for the best. It looks amazing, it was easy to set up and for the price you get some real great little gadgets with it. The bird chirps 3 different bird sounds! Simply amazing- huge hit with my 9 1/2 month old and huge hit with me. Daddy was happy it was GREAT value for money!
exploration tunnel of fun
 
Review Date: September 11, 2009
Reviewer: Stacey, SC
This tunnel is well worth the price. I bought this for my granddaughter and she is now 10 months old and she loves it. It can be put together very quickly and is easy to clean. You and your baby will not be disappointed.

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