I received complimentary product(s) to facilitate this review from the sponsoring company. This is 100% my own honest opinion.
Watching my son grow from a baby into a little boy has been such a fun and thrilling journey. It’s hard to believe that next month he will be 2 and a half years old! I’m always on the lookout for toys that are not only fun and keep his attention during playtime, but also have an educational and learning aspect to help his mind grow. could not have arrived at our doorstep at a more perfect time!
This lovable plus bear is the latest addition to VTech’s line of infant and preschool toys geared towards early learning skills. Geared towards ages 6 months to 36 months, your child will be introduced to valuable every-day life skills. For instance, they may learn their first words and emotions, and as they grow, they will learn more about daily life routines.
As soon as I pulled the bear out of the box, my son couldn’t wait to see him! I didn’t even get him out of the packaging before my little man was pushing on the tummy and heart to make it light up. It was not long before his favorite activity with Cody was to give him high-fives! Cody also responds to hugging, and tickling. My son definitely got a kick out of that!
One of the really cool aspects about Cody the Smart Cub™ is that as soon as you take him out of the box, he already knows 40 phrases, four sing-along songs, two stories and 30 melodies to use in interactions with your child. I can’t tell you how many times I heard my son singing the song “Hello, my friend! Let’s learn and play. We’ll have fun, lots of fun, all the day!“. Plus the bear contains a super awesome internal clock. That’s right… he knows when it is morning, or dinner time, or even night time. For instance, at night, Cody the Smart Cub™ will know to say good night and play a long soft lullaby for your little one.
Though what is even more cool is that parents can simply head on over to VTech’s Learning Lodge™, where you can download even more fun for Cody the Smart Cub™ and your child. There are 130 melodies, 20 stories and many other activities available. Even better is that when you connect at the Learning Lodge™, personalize your child’s Cody the Smart Cub™ by adding in your child’s name, their favorite stories, songs and holidays. The toy comes with a USB mini cable that you can use to hook up the bear to your computer for downloads.
Overall my toddler is having a blast with Cody. While some of the aspects are geared more towards infants, my son really enjoys pushing the left paw to “have a party” and the left foot to hear various tunes. He received a doctor’s kit for his 2nd birthday this year. He enjoys using his little stethoscope to listen to Cody’s heart beat, which you hear when you push his light up heart. Also don’t worry parents… there is easy volume control and an “OFF” button on the battery pack in Cody’s “back”.
Whether you have an infant, or a budding preschooler, definitely check out Cody the Smart Cub™ for smart educational fun!
Cody the Smart Cub™ in action!
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Cathy says
Looks like a great toy. I love interactive toys for my kids.
Jenna @ A Mama Collective says
Cody looks really cool! We had a toy that looked like him – I want to say Victoria or something – I can’t remember! But my girls LOVED her and would cuddle up with her on the couch and talk back to her and all that. It was too cute. I love that Cody has a stethoscope – I like when kids get to play what they experience. Thank you for sharing!
Amanda says
<y children would love this for sure! I love to provide them with toys they can learn and grow from.
Emily says
My niece will be 9.5 months at Christmas, I bet this would be a perfect gift for her!
Jeannette says
I seriously love this toy! It looks perfect for little ones. Think it just got added to our Christmas list:-)
Diana @ NannyToMommy says
I am so jealous of all the bloggers I know that got to do a review of this toy. My daughter would have loved it, but I don’t even know how to receive the opportunity. :/
Becky says
Looks soft and cuddly!
mel says
We have this and it is adorable!!! So cute!
Marika says
Oh what fun toy for kids of all ages!
Ashley Sears says
My children loved VTech when they were younger. Glad to see that they are still around.
Ashley Sears says
My children loved VTech when they were younger. Glad to see that they are still around.
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says
Love VTech products! My 8-month-old would sooooooo love Cody!
Mariah says
We have Cody at our house and he has been a huge hit with my two year old!
Shauna says
That is adorable that he uses the stethoscope on it. Sounds like something my kids would do. Love that he lights up, too!
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
Oh this is so cute! We love VTech!!
Lisa C says
My little ones are only 8 months and they LOVE Cody. I love that it is a developmental toy that will grow with them over the next few years!
Utokia Langley says
I love this cutie on duty … any toy that’s cute AND education is number one on my list … I don’t have a little one anymore but I plan on buying one for my nephew, THANKS
Rena (An Ordinary Housewife) says
That is too cute! I have 2 kids that would probably enjoy this bear. My oldest is 3 1/2 but I bet she would still love it!