LeapFrog My Pal Violet

LeapFrog My Pal Violet suits ages 6 to 36 months.

The Good: Personalize this Interactive toy to your child's preferences.

The Challenging: Access new melodies and print activity sheets with a computer.

In a Nutshell: From infant to toddler stage, My Pal Violet is an entertaining companion for kids.

My Pal Violet sings, talks, and can even learn your child's name - An ideal companion for a young child.

Your child can toss it around or chew on this sturdy toy's ears. Even the youngest child can hold and carry My Pal Violet, she is light enough. The handy Velcro closure keeps the power/volume switch, battery compartment and USB port securely inside the toy. The switch has three settings: master off, normal volume, quiet volume.

Only parents will be able to turn the toy back on in the "master off" mode, Violet will not operate when the paws are pressed.

As a proud parent of a 2-year old I didn't really think my daughter needed another stuffed animal, even one that could say her name. Violet was a gift just prior to a cross-country flight and I have to say I was wrong. She is amazing!!

Violet is easy to set up and Leap Frog has done a great job with their names database - my daughter's name, Maren, is not one that I'll find on keychains or cups throughout her life but it was a choice when setting Violet up (and also for Tag Junior as that is also a Leap Frog toy). Violet is a welcome addition to our life in the house and in the car. She has two volume settings both of which are pretty indoor-friendly (even airplane friendly) and she is not nearly as annoying as one little red $60 monster who constantly needs help getting up.

My daughter loves pushing Violet's paws to get to the song she wants to hear and I can't wait for her to learn how to spell her name with Violet's help. You can select 5 different songs, your child's favorite animal, food and color.

Purchase LeapFrog My Pal Violet or Scout and you won't be sorry - and the price?! This is a lot of customizable, lovable toy for $20. "