Thank you to VTech for providing Cora the Smart Cub for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
Interactive learning toys are important for a young child's emotional, cognitive, and social development. Through simple play, children learn about their world. As a parent, I look for toys that are not only educational but fun!
VTech is well known for their fun, interactive and educational toys and I was thrilled to test out their latest toddler/preschool toy:
Cora the Smart Cub.
Cora is a cuddly interactive bear geared towards ages 6-36 months. Though the Attic Baby's at the upper end of this age group, the special features of this bear piqued my interest. This bear has the usual press buttons on the hands, feet, and belly identifying simple body parts. (You've probably seen a few bears like this on the market)
What makes Cora extra special is that she comes with a USB cord that connects to VTech's Learning Lodge where you can download songs, stories, special routines, and you can personalize the bear to say your child's name in greeting.
The USB port is located in the battery compartment in the back of the bear which closes with velcro. Mind you, the USB cord is a bit tricky to connect to the bear itself due to the little slider that conceals the USB port. I used a piece of tape to hold the little sliding door open on the first few tries; otherwise it's a bit difficult to keep it open while you're trying to plug in the cord in such a tight little space. Hopefully VTech can think of a way to make that a little easier on mom and dad.
Once you get over the tricky connection part, the set up on the VTech site is easy to customize. Simply go through a checklist of selections and download them to Cora. I love how you can change them whenever you want so your child doesn't get bored with the same stories and songs! And one of the great things about her is that she remembers your child's birthday and you can select special people in your child's life to be a part of the stories.
The Attic Baby loves Cora's musical aspects and hearing her own name as well as the names of her friends and family members. She talks back to Cora when playing with her. It's a great tool for encouraging language from your little one.
Cora The Smart Cub Features:
Cora makes a huggable and loveable friend that will grow with your young child from baby to toddler/early-preschooler.
Where to Buy:
Cora the Cub is $19.99 on the VTech Kids Site and at various retailers
Connect:
Follow VTech @vtechtoys and on the Vtech Toys Facebook page for the latest news and products
Giveaway:
Thanks to VTech, one of my readers will win Cora the Smart Cub!
Just use the Rafflecopter form below. You must be a US resident 18 or older to enter. You must complete each task entirely or your entries will not count.
This giveaway is not in any way associated with or endorsed by Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Giveaway Ends 9/26/13 at 12:01 AM EST. US Residents **18 and older** only may enter. One entry per household and IP address. Winner will be drawn using random.org and will have **48 hrs** to respond to email or another winner will be chosen. Entries are verified. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. The Attic Girl is not responsible/liable for prize delivery.
Disclosure: I received Cora the Cub for review purposes. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own. VTech is providing the giveaway prize. For more info. see my Disclosure Policy.
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VTech is well known for their fun, interactive and educational toys and I was thrilled to test out their latest toddler/preschool toy:
Cora the Smart Cub.
Cora is a cuddly interactive bear geared towards ages 6-36 months. Though the Attic Baby's at the upper end of this age group, the special features of this bear piqued my interest. This bear has the usual press buttons on the hands, feet, and belly identifying simple body parts. (You've probably seen a few bears like this on the market)
What makes Cora extra special is that she comes with a USB cord that connects to VTech's Learning Lodge where you can download songs, stories, special routines, and you can personalize the bear to say your child's name in greeting.
The USB port is located in the battery compartment in the back of the bear which closes with velcro. Mind you, the USB cord is a bit tricky to connect to the bear itself due to the little slider that conceals the USB port. I used a piece of tape to hold the little sliding door open on the first few tries; otherwise it's a bit difficult to keep it open while you're trying to plug in the cord in such a tight little space. Hopefully VTech can think of a way to make that a little easier on mom and dad.
Once you get over the tricky connection part, the set up on the VTech site is easy to customize. Simply go through a checklist of selections and download them to Cora. I love how you can change them whenever you want so your child doesn't get bored with the same stories and songs! And one of the great things about her is that she remembers your child's birthday and you can select special people in your child's life to be a part of the stories.
The Attic Baby loves Cora's musical aspects and hearing her own name as well as the names of her friends and family members. She talks back to Cora when playing with her. It's a great tool for encouraging language from your little one.
Cora The Smart Cub Features:
- Teaches simple body parts, daily routine, time concepts, feelings
- An internal clock provides timely responses, birthday wishes and holiday greetings
- Downloadable content includes your child's name, their favorite stories, songs and holidays
- Connects to VTech's Learning Lodge and personalize with 20 stories and 130 melodies
- Bedtime Songs can be selected at intervals of 5 to 30 minutes
- Soft body that is surface washable
- Also available as Cody the Smart Cub in blue
Cora makes a huggable and loveable friend that will grow with your young child from baby to toddler/early-preschooler.
Where to Buy:
Cora the Cub is $19.99 on the VTech Kids Site and at various retailers
Connect:
Follow VTech @vtechtoys and on the Vtech Toys Facebook page for the latest news and products
Giveaway:
Thanks to VTech, one of my readers will win Cora the Smart Cub!
Just use the Rafflecopter form below. You must be a US resident 18 or older to enter. You must complete each task entirely or your entries will not count.
This giveaway is not in any way associated with or endorsed by Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Giveaway Ends 9/26/13 at 12:01 AM EST. US Residents **18 and older** only may enter. One entry per household and IP address. Winner will be drawn using random.org and will have **48 hrs** to respond to email or another winner will be chosen. Entries are verified. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. The Attic Girl is not responsible/liable for prize delivery.
Disclosure: I received Cora the Cub for review purposes. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own. VTech is providing the giveaway prize. For more info. see my Disclosure Policy.
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I really like that Bedtime Songs can be selected at intervals of 5 to 30 minutes
ReplyDeleteI love the fact you can change up the stories and songs etc. Because children will continue to like this toy even after the "new" wears off.
ReplyDeleteBonnie
I love the bright pink. My girls would love this.
ReplyDeleteI love the internal clock and the song settings!
ReplyDeleteBirthday and holiday greetings...so cool!!
ReplyDeleteI like that is a cute toy that can still be educational. I could easily seeing it becoming a child's best friend!
ReplyDeleteI like that it is both fun and educational. I can see it easily becoming a child's best friend.
ReplyDeleteI like that it teaches feelings
ReplyDeleteI don't like that it is so pink. I am sick sick sick of pink. But it is adorable and is a teaching aid
ReplyDeleteI love that the clock knows birthdays and holidays
ReplyDeleteSHERRIE C.
ReplyDeleteI like the 'internal clock' and 'bedtime songs' features the best.
callawishes(at)hotmail(dot)com
Its bright my kids like that
ReplyDeleteI love that it teaches body parts when you point to them
ReplyDeleteBedtime Songs is my favorite Feature!
ReplyDeletej1man1r66@etex.net
Jennifer Rogers
I love that she plays bedtime songs for varying intervals!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can download your child's name, and favorite songs!
ReplyDeleteI like it because it's soft and cuddly. The music is a plus. If a toy is huggable a child will love it.
ReplyDeleteI like the bedtime songs option of 5 to 30 minute intervals
ReplyDeletemarypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
I like that you can personalize her.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is that you can download content that includes your child's name, their favorite stories, songs and holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can personalize it!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature has to be Teaches simple body parts, daily routine, time concepts, feelings
ReplyDeleteI like that it can be personalized with your childs name
ReplyDeletejobeth
my favorite feature of cora the smart cub is the internal clock to remember birthdays!
ReplyDeleteI like that it teaches feelings
ReplyDeleteI like that you can switch it up.
ReplyDeleteLove that it is interactive! Love how colorful it is!
ReplyDeletei love that it teaches and is educational which is a great toy for my lil one whos just starting to learn things this would come in handy!
ReplyDeleteI really love that it teaches feelings!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can customize Cora for your child and upload it with their favorite songs!
ReplyDeleteI like that you can personalize Cora with your child's name, birthday and more.
ReplyDeleteI like that it can be personalized and that you can change the content.
ReplyDeletethe songs are just great!
ReplyDeleteI like that it helps teach daily routine.
ReplyDeleteI love that she plugs in and is programmable. If your child gets bored you can always change stuff around :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love that you can change up the songs
ReplyDeleteAmy Williams
sethandtjay@yahoo.com
I like the part that has the content includes your child's name, their favorite stories, songs and holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact you can hook it up to computer and change stories and add you child's name
ReplyDeletethat it teaches body parts
ReplyDeleteI like that it can be programmed with my child's name and favorite songs.
ReplyDeletei like the music and how it teaches body parts.
ReplyDeleteI like the nighttime songs!
ReplyDeleteI love that it has bedtime songs and teaches body parts
ReplyDeleteLOVE the internal clock! Awesome
ReplyDeleteI love all the musical things it can play.
ReplyDeleteI love that you can personalize to your child and the things they love!
ReplyDeleteI really like that it plays the bedtime songs so cute.
ReplyDeleteI love the bedtime songs feature
ReplyDeleteI love that it can do many different things to teach the little ones and then finish off the night with the bedtime songs!!
ReplyDeleteI love that this can be personalized
ReplyDeleteI love the pink color and that it makes learning fun for the babies.
ReplyDeleteI love that it does bedtime songs and is a very good educational tool. It makes your child want to interact with her :)
ReplyDeleteI like that it Teaches simple body parts, daily routine, time concepts, feelings
ReplyDeleteI love the personalized option to say the child's name in the greeting! so fun!
ReplyDeleteI like the different song settings on this great toy.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is that the surface is washable.
ReplyDeleteI would love this becuase it teaches her name and birthday!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like that it remembers holidays and birthdays, and sings to baby at night.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink. I like it talks back to Cora when playing with her.
ReplyDeleteI like that this is a tech toy disguised as a cute and snuggly stuffed animal
ReplyDeleteThe Bedtime Songs are my favorite part!
ReplyDeletePerfect for my 2yr old daughter
ReplyDeleteLove the pink color! Goodnight songs are an awesome feature.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that it can download names, songs, stories and other favorites.
ReplyDeleteAnn B.
ababe28 at hotmail.com
That is knows birthdays and holidays.
ReplyDeleteI love the different greetings for the holidays
ReplyDeleteTeaches simple body parts, daily routine, time concepts, feelings
ReplyDeleteI love the internal clock feature.
ReplyDeleteI like that you can add your childs favorite stories on it. So cute!
ReplyDeleteMichelle Tucker
I like the song settings and the internal clock
ReplyDeleteI like the internal clock and song settings
ReplyDeleteI like that it can connect to the internet and you can up load new stuff to it
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