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Kelly Club 5 Bunch ReviewEven though Kelly was replaced by Chelsea in 2011, the Club 5 Bunch sets are still a good find at garage sales or online. Charming, and much more realistic body shape than older sister, Barbie.333Kelly Club 5 Bunch3246847694651654We were unable to locate the manufacturer's description as these are no longer in production.<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="2">
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<td>Age</td>
<td class="specValues">3 - 7</td>
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<td>Made in</td>
<td class="specValues">China</td>
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<td>Recalls</td>
<td class="specValues">No</td>
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<td>Batteries</td>
<td class="specValues">None</td>
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<td>Materials</td>
<td class="specValues">Plastic</td>
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<td>Choking Hazard</td>
<td class="specValues">Includes small accessories</td>
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<td>Date Reviewed</td>
<td class="specValues">10/10/2016</td>
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</table>5, barbie, bunch, club, club bunch, doll, kelly, Kelly Club 5 BunchThrough simple charm and a more realistic body image, Kelly and her friends are often seen as a more appropriate doll for young children. See our full review for more!90.00Mattel<ul>
<li>Encourages role playing and exploration of social situations</li>
<li>Can be stuffed into toddler sized pockets for easy transportation</li>
<li>More realistic appearance</li>
<li>Each set comes with themed accessories</li>
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<li>Some people avoid the entire Barbie line due to an unrealistic body image</li>
<li>Some people object to the Barbie body image for young girls</li>
</ul>2016-10-10Kelly Club 5 Bunch7.008.007.507.007.008.004.50Kelly Club 5 Bunchfalsehttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/416B8MD6VCL.jpghttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/416B8MD6VCL.jpgtrue/Files/product-images/3246847694651654_1.jpegKelly Club 5 Bunch4https://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Kelly-School-Bunch-Dolls/dp/B000BX44UI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1476197131&sr=8-1&keywords=kelly+club+5+bunch&linkCode=ll1&tag=toti08-20&linkId=3498474a7a50e7587ad2e949b9612651Amazon90.00<p><strong>Toy Description</strong></p>
<p>Club 5 Bunch sets (sometimes listed as Kelly Bunch Club 5, or Kelly Club Bunch 5) include Kelly and four of her friends, though different sets may have different friends.</p>
<p>Each friend comes with her own little accessory, which changes depending on the set’s theme.</p>
<p>Dolls measure 4 ½ inches tall.</p>
<p><strong>Play</strong></p>
<p>As with any doll, these encourage pretend, storytelling, and role playing, which all help improve a child’s ability to express themselves and learn social skills.</p>
<p><strong>Observations</strong></p>
<p>As mentioned above, the Kelly doll was replaced by Chelsea in 2011. The body form used remains most the same, though Chelsea seems a smidge taller and has a rounder face with smaller eyes. Most kids won’t notice, though it did upset many collectors.</p>
<p>The size of these dolls is just about perfect for little kids to carry around, and the feet and legs are pretty easy to stuff into a pocket for easy transport. </p>
<p>Since these are no longer being produced, many online sellers will be selling them at collector’s prices. Grabbing them at a yard sale may prove a more reasonable move.</p>
<p><strong>Care</strong></p>
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<li>Wash doll hair with shampoo and conditioner when tangled</li>
<li>Never use heat on doll hair since this could cause it to melt</li>
<li>Avoid using alcohol to remove stains as this could also remove paint</li>
</ul>
<p>For more tips on how to clean toys, check out our <a href="/Blogs1/The-Cleaning-Guide-for-Toys.htm" linktype="8" target="_self">Cleaning Guide for Toys</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Parts and Pieces</strong></p>
<p>Each Kelly Bunch set comes with Kelly, four of her friends, and accessories particular to that theme.</p>
<p><strong>Concerns</strong></p>
<p>As stated above, some people prefer to avoid the Barbie line entirely, as it has not been known to show realistic portrayals of women’s bodies, and arguably limits little girls on what they should aspire to be. We’ve found the Kelly dolls to be a much better alternative than her older sister, as they are fun, charming, and much more appropriate for children.</p><p>Over and over again, we hear praise for Kelly and her friends. Looking more like the little girls they were intended for, Kelly dolls lack the exaggerated and unrealistic body shape that many people find inappropriate. The Club 5 Bunch sets come with Kelly and four of her friends. The School Bunch includes Kelly, Kayla, Deidre, Melody, and Gia, but other sets may have a different friend selection.</p>
<p>Though Kelly was discontinued in 2010 and replaced by Chelsea in 2011, the sets are still available from sellers online, such as Amazon. The Chelsea doll is not all the different from Kelly, and most kids won’t care about the name change or the slightly altered look. </p>27938/Files/product-images/3246847694651654_2.jpeg?Thumbnail/Toy-Review/Kelly-Club-5-Bunch.htm2016-11-18T13:31:25.44000ImaginationSocial SkillsToddlers3 Year Olds4 Year Olds5 Year Olds6 - 7 Year OldsReplay
8.0
Quality
7.5
Cognitive
7.0
Motor
7.0
Social
8.0
by Mattel4current stage2016-10-10Toy Description
Club 5 Bunch sets (sometimes listed as Kelly Bunch Club 5, or Kelly Club Bunch 5) include Kelly and four of her friends, though different sets may have different friends.
Each friend comes with her ...Read more
Even though Kelly was replaced by Chelsea in 2011, the Club 5 Bunch sets are still a good find at garage sales or online. Charming, and much more realistic body shape than older sister, Barbie.
Price
$90.00
Kushies Zolo BoaA brightly colored, patterned, and textured ring stacking toy for babies and toddlers. Each ring has a button that makes a different animal sound.326Kushies Zolo Boa5965963447642A stack & squeeze toy to promote tactile and auditory development with four squishy fabric rings each having a different sound & texture. When stacking is complete, its giggling head congratulates the child.<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="2">
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<td>Age</td>
<td class="specValues">6 months- 2 years</td>
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<td class="specValues">China</td>
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<td>Recalls</td>
<td class="specValues">No</td>
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<td>Batteries</td>
<td class="specValues">Batteries included</td>
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<td>Materials</td>
<td class="specValues">Cloth, ribbon</td>
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<td>Choking Hazard</td>
<td class="specValues">No</td>
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<td>Date Reviewed</td>
<td class="specValues">08/16/2016</td>
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</table>Kushies Zolo Boa45.00Zolo<ul>
<li>Visually appealing</li>
<li>Animal sounds</li>
<li>Variety of textures</li>
<li>Bright colors</li>
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<li>Rings can be hard to stack because the center piece is very thick</li>
<li>Difficult for children to find the button to activate animal noises</li>
</ul>2016-08-16Kushies Zolo Boa8.008.509.007.003.90B000I66ALOKushies Zolo Boahttps://www.amazon.com/Zolo-80018-Kushies-Boa/dp/B000I66ALO?SubscriptionId=AKIAIECXNR6ABI7QQ4AA&tag=toti08-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000I66ALOfalsehttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/418-zbbCNWL.jpghttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/418-zbbCNWL.jpgtrue/Files/product-images/5965963447642_1.jpegKushies Zolo Boafalsehttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41gzwuH6EIL.jpghttps://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41gzwuH6EIL.jpgtrue/Files/product-images/5965963447642_2.jpegKushies Zolo Boa3https://www.amazon.com/Unknown-80018-Kushies-Zolo-Boa/dp/B000I66ALO?SubscriptionId=AKIAIECXNR6ABI7QQ4AA&tag=toti08-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000I66ALOAmazon45.00<p><strong>Toy Description</strong></p>
<p>A stacking toy for children with four brightly colored, textured rings. Each ring has a small button that can be pressed to make an animal noise- a bird, cow, pig, or frog. Batteries are included.</p>
<p><strong>Play</strong></p>
<p>Children can take the rings off of the center piece and hear the different animal sounds. Each ring is made of a different textured fabric, and children who are teething can chew on them. Every ring has a small button inside that can be pressed to make an animal sound.</p>
<p><strong>Observations</strong></p>
<p>Kushies toys are made out of brightly colored cloth with different patterns and textures. The Kushies Zolo Boa is a stacking toy. There are four soft rings that stack on top of each other, and at the top, there is a little plush head. All of the rings have different textures, including velour and a fuzzy fleece-like fabric. Animal sounds can be activated by pushing the button inside on the ring. There are four animal sounds- a bird, cow, pig, and frog. On top, the little bug head giggles when the child has stacked all of the rings on the base. Several users said that the patterns on the rings are very visually appealing, and children are attracted to the variety of colors and designs.</p>
<p>The buttons to activate the animal sounds are located inside each ring, and some users have said that an adult is needed to press the button because it can be difficult for children to find the button and press down on it. Also, the rings have been said to fit really tight around the center piece. Because of this, young kids tend to have trouble putting all the rings on the base because it takes a lot of strength to squeeze them on.</p>
<p><strong>Care</strong></p>
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<li>The rings are made of cloth, so if they get dirty, they can be wiped down with a wet cloth</li>
<li>Machine washing not recommended</li>
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<p><strong>Parts and Pieces</strong></p>
<p>The toy comes with four, soft rings and a plush head at the top that giggles when all the rings are stacked to the top. Some of the rings also have little ribbons that kids can grab on to or chew on.</p>
<p><strong>Concerns</strong></p>
<p>Users did not have any major concerns, but several comments were made that it was too difficult to stack the rings on the center piece. The center piece was either too thick or the rings wouldn’t stretch out enough to get them on. Some reviewers were concerned about this because their children were unable to stack the rings, which is what the toy was made for. </p><p>Zolo's Kushies toys have bright colors, fun designs, and different textures. The Zolo Boa is a stacking toy for babies and toddlers. There are four rings, and each one makes an animal sound- either a cow, frog, pig, or bird. Batteries are included. </p>9.509.0026349/Files/product-images/5965963447642_1.jpeg?Thumbnail/Toy-Review/Kushies-Zolo-Boa.htm2016-10-10T16:04:14.71700Hand - EyeMotor SkillsBabiesToddlers1 Year Olds2 Year OldsReplay
8.5
Quality
9.0
Social
7.0
Visual
9.5
Audio
9.0
by Zolo3current stage2016-08-16Toy Description
A stacking toy for children with four brightly colored, textured rings. Each ring has a small button that can be pressed to make an animal noise- a bird, cow, pig, or frog. Batteries are included.
<...Read more
A brightly colored, patterned, and textured ring stacking toy for babies and toddlers. Each ring has a button that makes a different animal sound.
Price
$45.00
Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure SwingA simple thoughtful plastic swing for young kids up to 50 pounds.322Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure Swing50743617973This outdoor baby swing is the perfect addition to any swing set. A t-bar and straps hold the child securely in place and can be removed as the child grows. It’s a baby swing and a toddler swing in one!<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="2">
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<td>Age</td>
<td>9 mos - 2 yrs</td>
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<td>Made in</td>
<td>USA</td>
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<td>Recalls</td>
<td>Some versions, yes</td>
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<td>Batteries</td>
<td>None</td>
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<td>Materials</td>
<td>Plastic</td>
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<td>Choking Hazard</td>
<td>No</td>
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<td>Date Reviewed</td>
<td>08/12/2016</td>
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</table>1, 2, 2 in 1, 2-in-1, baby, baby swing, lil, little, little swing, Little Tikes Swing, secure, secure swing, snug, snug swing, swing, tikes, toddler, toddler swing, tykesGood for babies and small toddlers, it can hold 50 pounds. Read our full review at TheGuideForToys.19.99Little Tikes<ul>
<li>No lap belts to mess with</li>
<li>Easy in and out</li>
<li>Drain hole for spills</li>
<li>T-bar stores underneath the seat</li>
</ul><ul>
<li>No way for a child to push self back up</li>
<li>Sometimes difficult to release the shoulder straps</li>
</ul>2016-08-12Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure Swing2016-08-157.509.007.507.50B00007B5EL230Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure Swinghttp://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-Snug-Secure-Swing/dp/B00007B5EL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=toti08-20&linkId=1fc08183a19cfd228809d371465bf909falsehttps://www.littletikes.com/mas_assets/cache/image/8/c/1/150x150-2241.Jpghttps://www.littletikes.com/mas_assets/cache/image/8/c/1/150x150-2241.JpgtrueLittle Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure Swingfalsehttps://www.littletikes.com/mas_assets/cache/image/8/c/3/150x150-2243.Jpghttps://www.littletikes.com/mas_assets/cache/image/8/c/3/150x150-2243.JpgtrueLittle Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure Swingfalsehttps://www.littletikes.com/mas_assets/cache/image/8/c/2/150x150-2242.Jpghttps://www.littletikes.com/mas_assets/cache/image/8/c/2/150x150-2242.JpgtrueLittle Tikes 2-in-1 Snug Secure Swing4https://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-Snug-Secure-Swing/dp/B00007B5EL?SubscriptionId=AKIAIECXNR6ABI7QQ4AA&tag=toti08-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00007B5ELAmazon19.99<p><strong>Toy Description</strong></p>
<p>Plastic swing with T-bar strap that folds up and down, shoulder straps that clip into the T-bar, and short ropes to hang the swing from a swingset. Hanging the swing from a tree will require additional hardware, but we have not found that to be difficult or costly.</p>
<p>T-bar can be snapped underneath the seat for easy storage.</p>
<p>The seat has drain holes to keep water from collecting.</p>
<p>Dimensions: 16 inches wide X 16.5 inches long X 17 inches high</p>
<p>Swing can hold up to 50 pounds.</p>
<p><strong>Play</strong></p>
<p>Hook it up and start swingin’. Kids can’t push themselves in this one since it’s made for infants and very young children. It has hooks that can be easily attached to a swingset, but using a tree will require additional rope.</p>
<p><strong>Observations</strong></p>
<p>The shoulder straps are adjustable. We found the fabric to be strong without being rough, and have not received reports of skin irritation or chafing from the straps.</p>
<p>Sometimes, the straps are difficult to pop back out, so children may have to be squeezed in and out. Most users do not report any issues with this, but those that do say it takes quite a lot of pressure, as well as very specific alignment, to get the straps to release.</p>
<p>The T-bar snaps into place underneath the seat when it is no longer of use, making storage easy. It also means there’s no running around trying to find the bar when it’s needed again.</p>
<p>The solid, one-piece construction of the seat means no cracks are available to open up and potentially pinch skin. The area that rests underneath the child’s legs is curved and smooth, so kids won’t end up with lines or red marks on the back of their legs.</p>
<p>Some users have reported children leaning forward or slouching while in this swing. This seems to be because either the child is unhappy with the way the shoulder straps touch them, or because the way the seat’s back curves doesn’t fit well with the child. We have not found any pattern in the size of kids who slouch down while in this swing, so we are unable to give any tips. Some kids just don’t like things pressing down on their shoulders, and other kids don’t like things touching their backs.</p>
<p>Children are not able to swing themselves, as there is no good way for them to lean back far enough to get that momentum going.</p>
<p>Users have left the swing outside during all seasons and all types of weather without any issue.</p>
<p>Hardware to hang the swing is not included, so additional rope or chain, hooks, and anything else will have to be purchased separately. We suggest doing a quick internet or Pinterest search for ways to hang the swing.</p>
<p><strong>Recall</strong></p>
<p>An older version of this swing was <a href="http://www.littletikes.com/2-in-1-snug-n-secure-swing/page/secureswing" linktype="3" target="_blank">voluntarily recalled</a> by Little Tikes after reports of the buckles breaking were received. The older version has a blue body with either blue or white buckles. On these versions, the buckles could break and the straps could come out, allowing a chance for the child to fall from the swing. <strong>The pink bodied version, and blue swings with black buckles are perfectly safe and are no cause for concern. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Care</strong></p>
<p>Spray down with a water hose.</p>
<p>For more information on how to keep toys clean, check out our <a href="/Blogs1/The-Cleaning-Guide-for-Toys.htm" linktype="8" target="_self">Guide to Cleaning Toys</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Parts and Pieces</strong></p>
<p>If hanging from a tree, deck, or anything other than a swingset, additional hardware will need to be purchased. Chain or rope can be used if additional length is needed.</p>
<p><strong>Concerns</strong></p>
<p>We found that some users reported children being uncomfortable with the part of the swing that curves along their back. It seems to cause some children to lean forward a little, appearing as if they are slouching. We suggest swing alternatives above in Observations.</p>
<p>We also explained the recall of an earlier version of this swing, above.</p><p>Swings can be both thrilling and calming, and this one by Little Tikes is simple and quick to set up. Without any lap belts to mess with, kids can be quickly popped in and out. A T-bar and shoulder straps are used to keep kids contained, while drain holes keep it from collecting water and mosquitoes. It doesn’t come with any hardware to hang it, so be sure to pick up some extra rope or chain if you want to hang it from a tree.</p>
<p>Overall, many users are happy with this swing. However, we have received a number of reports that children slump or slouch due to the curve of the seat and the shoulder straps pressing down on them. We also address the recall that was on a previous version of this swing in our Observations section.</p>27267/Files/product-images/41VN9BS0MiL.jpg?Thumbnail/Toy-Review/Little-Tikes-2-in-1-Snug-Secure-Swing.htm2017-03-10T07:52:07.27700BabiesToddlers1 Year Olds2 Year OldsReplay
9.0
Quality
7.5
A simple thoughtful plastic swing for young kids up to 50 pounds.
Price
$19.99