Vtech - V.Smile Baby - Infant Development System |  | Brand: VTech
Category: Toy
Buy New: $129.00
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Seller: William's Company
Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 26,706
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 4
Age: 9 months - 3 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.9
Dimensions (in): 4.9 x 13 x 16.1
MPN: 80-069000
Model: 80-069041
UPC: 050803690007
EAN: 0050803690007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
 | Offers 3 modes of learning, Play Time, Watch & Learn | | | Connects wirelessly to a receiver, which transmits from to up to 9 feet away | | | Activity panel provides independent learning on-the-go for the youngest learners | | | One Smartridge included; Each Baby Smartridge offers unique learning activities and includes 5 different baby signs | | | Includes activity panel, console receiver, and Learn & Discover Home Baby Smartridge | | | Learn & Explore where your baby can go from playing to watching educational videos to making choices about what he wants to learn |
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Editorial Review
Engaging, expandable, and fun, the V.Smile Baby Infant Development System connects your child to a world of interactive learning. A colorful activity panel lined with a soft bumper is baby's touchable playcenter, filled with colorful shapes, a rolling ball, and jumbo button. Play-Alone mode allows baby to explore the sounds and activities on the panel, or plug the console into the television and the panel connects wirelessly to interact with the animated learning environment they see on the screen. Designed for children from nine to 36 months old, V.Smile Baby teaches numbers, shapes, music, colors, animals--even baby sign language--all with the help of engaging Smartridges like the one included (others are sold separately). Three activity modes allow the system to grow, as parents and children find age-appropriate play. Measuring approximately 8 by 14 by 2-1/2 inches, the wireless panel proves perfectly lap-worthy, although we wish it included a handle for the inevitable toting around by toddlers. --Heather Lyndon
Product Description
Beam a smile onto your little one's face and connect her to a world of interactive learning. The V.Smile Baby System goes above and beyond passive developmental videos and offers a breakthrough, interactive approach to learning. A colorful panel fits comfortably in your child's lap and connects wirelessly to a receiver that hooks right into your TV. The signal works from up to 15 feet away, and won't falter no matter how high up or low your baby holds it. With V.Smile Baby, choose from three "Grow with Me" play modes. Select "Play Time" mode on the panel and watch your baby play with the colorful, easy-to-press buttons while hearing fun, educational phrases. Select "Watch and Learn" mode and your baby can enjoy educational videos that come complete with baby sign language. And "Learn and Explore" mode lets your child direct the play on the screen by choosing the subjects he or she wants to explore. The V.Smile Baby System works with V.Smile Baby Smartridges (sold separately), which slide into the receiver. Each Smartridge features five learning games with 10 different baby signs and teaches skills including colors, numbers, sounds music and shapes. System measures 13"H x 16"W x 4.7"D.
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 Waste of time and money November 19, 2009
J. Carnegie (Fort Worth, TX United States)
My in laws got this for our daughter and I hate it.
Complete waste of money, and the game cartridges are too expensive.
My daughter played with the keyboard for a little while but
she was not interested in the "interactive" TV learning part.
She'd rather go outside and play. It has been collecting dust
for 12 months now.
 Good idea, poor execution August 29, 2009
C. Stilson (State College, PA)
My son received this as a gift at 16 months old. I lit up when I saw it, thinking it would be a great addition to the few websites we use to learn words, letters, and numbers. I can't tell you how excited *I* was about this product. I set up the system only to be greatly disappointed.
-I agree with the other reviewers about the poor resolution. It's not an entertainment issue as much as it is the fact that the things on the screen only vaguely resemble what they're supposed to be. We had two games with it and tried both - no improvement.
-The music constantly playing in the background was some of the most annoying music I've heard from children's toys and it was so loud that you could barely hear the voices. And the sounds that they tried to pass off as animal sounds were ridiculous.
-My son at 16 months already knew almost all of the words trying to be taught. This may be why it didn't maintain his interest.
-My son liked the "remote" for a few minutes, but found the selector switch at the top to be the most fascinating, which wasn't really helpful for learning anything. After tiring of the "remote," he moved onto the blue light on the console... and then we were done.
With some research into early development, V.Smile could make this game really effective, but as it is, it is completely ineffective - at least for my family.
The game is junk August 1, 2009
Tracy Barth (tigerton wi usa)
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
i buyed this game it work fine then a week later it stop working i toke it back and brand new the touch pade dont work and all it come on tv screen is vtech when game is on the system. I tell others beware ware of produce. It not the coast of 49.95 on store shelf at walmart or any weres.
Terrible! April 20, 2009
L. Bray (Pana, IL USA)
What a rip-off! The cords barely connected to either of our TVs and we constantly had to get up and fix them. They were constantly sliding around and making the screen blurry and making buzzing noises. If we could actually get it working that day, the resolution and graphics were HORRIBLE. I seriously thought it was a joke. My son never played with it even though we tried multiple times. Really a waste of money.
 Great "First Game System" for the price February 8, 2009
MommaLovesBaby (Abilene, TX USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
First let me state that I have read most of the other reviews posted.
I will first address the cons listed:
1. Poor graphics-This is not a wii or nintendo. However, I think that the simple graphics are actually nicer for smaller children (under 3). The games are simple and not too "busy".
2. Short attention span-Many reviews stated that it failed to keep their children interested. I actually always "play" with my child with this system. Children under 3 (in my opinion) tend to be interested in what mommy and daddy are doing. Whether I am cooking, cleaning, reading, or playing my little one wants to be involved. I love this age when you can give them a spoon and pot while you are cooking and they feel that you are involving them! This game was not designed to be a babysitter. Instead, it is designed for you to work with your children.
3. Mispronounciation-I haven't noticed any words being mispronounced. However, sometimes I wish that the voices were clearer and not so baby talkish. I would say that it could have better enunciation.
4. System control board doesn't light up-I agree with this complaint. I wish that the control board would light up.
5. Too much time elapses in the game without giving children the command to interact-Most of the games teach via repetition. So, quite a bit of time can elapse before the game commands your child to push another button on the console. However, some games still react when your child pushes bottons even in the middle of the lesson. For example, the background of the screen may change to the color coinciding with the button pushed.
6. Battery powered only-This really isn't an issue for me. The batteries last a very long time.
The pros:
1. Educational system for early learning-Fun and teaches learning through sight, sound and touch.
2. You can purchase Bailey Bear to act as the "remote" to the system-This is a really cute bear and he comes with his own game. Very cute. He can be used with the game or just by himself.
3. There are many games available for purchase.
4. System control board has a removable cushion. If you want to lay of the floor on your tummy, it is very comfortable to use.
5. System is very durable and can take the beating that a toddler can shell out.
6. Spot to store extra games (4).
7. There are different modes of play. You can simply play with the control board, watch TV, or interactive mode.
Conclusion:
I think that this is the best system for infants and toddlers from 9-36 months. However, it should be used with a parent. The graphics are very simple. It works on the principle of repetition. Lessons are kept fairly short. My biggest complaint is that they should have made the control board light up. I would recommend this system. I highly recommend also purchasing the bailey bear as well. You can use the bear in lieu of the control board. The bear is more interesting and much cuter.
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