This gentle, whimsical toy provides gentle stimulation and interactive play for a baby or toddler. There are three balls, each with a different colored fish inside, that the child can place inside the fishbowl, prompting soft music and happy, bubbly sound effects. The music and sounds also play when the balls are moved around inside the bowl. The unit has a rounded bottom so it can be gently rocked, and there are two volume settings; a feature parents are sure to appreciate. Requires 3 AA batteries (included)
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139 of 141 found the following review helpful:
 Great toy for babyApr 03, 2003
We bought this toy for our baby when she was about 4 months old. Initially she would just lie on the floor and bat at it to make the fish "swim" and the music go on. As she got to be about 5 months old, she would start rolling over on the floor to try and grab one of the balls. Now that she is learning how to sit up at 6 months, we prop this in front of her and she loves to try and grab the balls and looks inside the fishbowl. It's a great toy for a beginner at sitting because she would almost use the bowl to balance herself at first. Although the recommended age was 6mo +, I think this is a wonderful toy for a 4 month old and up as he/she is learning new skills and developing. Plus the fish, lights and music are just pleasant and fun for any age.
50 of 51 found the following review helpful:
another fisher price winnerFeb 22, 2003
By nekko1
"nekko1"
I know this sounds like an advertisement for FP but they certainly make toys that keep an infant's interest. We played with this toy at a friend's house and I knew it was a keeper. We have lots of "sorting" shape toys primed and ready to go, but at 11 months, its too early. This is a great toy before the infant has the developmental ability to tell shapes (star, square, etc.) but does like the put in and take out action.
33 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 My Daughter's Favorite Christmas Gift!Jan 13, 2004
By L. Gillen
The Ocean Wonders Fishbowl was one of the first toys that caught my eye when I was buying Christmas gifts for my now 10 month old daughter this year and I am so glad that we got it for her. I thought it was pretty and that the swimming fish would keep her attention and I am happy to see I was correct. She loves it and it has become her current favorite. Ever since she was a month old she has enjoyed the toybar on the Ocean Wonders Bouncer Seat, so I was pretty sure she would like the fishbowl because of the water effects and the fish, but her favorite thing to do with the toy is to take the 3 flutter balls out and then put them back in again. She also seems to really enjoy the music and loves rocking the fishbowl to make it start playing.Although the baby likes it a great deal, the music is the only reason I don't give this toy a perfect score- it can be a little bit annoying from the parental point of view. It is the same tune every time and the toy is very sensitive so it doesn't take much movement to set it off. I believe that in an earlier review someone complained that the toy was too sensitive and it would start playing if she just walked by it, and I agree that there have been times when I have set it off by just brushing the playpen on the way out of the room. But there is a volume control switch (high, low, and off) so it is very easy to change how loud the music is playing and even turn it off if it bothers you to much. Music aside, I think that this is a wonderful toy for a small child and would recommmend it to all parents.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
A Great Toy!!!Oct 09, 2004
By A. Moore
"triece"
We bought this for our son when he was about 6 months old and he loved it from the start. When he was younger he would bat or kick at it and make the music come on and he would watch the fish swim around. As he got older he discovered the flutter balls. He loves putting them in the bowl and then taking them out. (This is great for fine motor skill development.) He also discovered that if he shook the balls or rolled them across the floor that the object inside moved. He is now almost 15 months old and this remains a favorite toy. We had purchased another fish bowl toy (soft style) and he showed no interest.
This item is also very durable. Our son carries it around and drops it on our hard wood floors. He also turns it over and bangs on it like a drum. It is still working great!
Unlike other musical toys, the sounds and music from this item are pleasant, even to adults. It makes water sounds and has a musical song with a calypso like flair.
We have had several other children over our house and this fishbowl attracts them all. After visiting, several of the parents have purchased a fish bowl of their own upon seeing their child's enthusiasm for the toy.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Fabulous Toy !!Jan 16, 2003
By Mrs.
"Amy"
What a great toy! My 7 month old son really enjoys playing with the fishbowl. Now that he can sit up, his favorite thing to do is to reach into the bowl and take the balls in and out. Another great feature is the volume control button. As parents, we can all appreciate toys that have that! When the fishbowl is moved or balls are dropped into it, it reacts instantly by alternating with fun water sounds, music and lights. Because it is heavy, the bowl doesn't slide around a lot when my son is playing with it. The base is rounded so when he tips it sideways to reach into it, it rolls back into an upright position. I have not had to replace the batteries yet and we've had it for 2 months. I would highly recommend this toy - it has colors, lights, music and keeps my son entertained!
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