LeapFrogMusical Rainbow Tea Set, Pink

This is a really great first tea set. When you pour it, the tea level (which is the colored light) drops realistically and it makes a great sound of water being poured. When you open the lid (which is connected to the tea pot - so you can't lose it!), the teapot makes little comments about being opened or closed, or says things like "please close me so the tea stays warm!" It recognizes when you pour the teapot, to trigger sayings like, "you just poured one cup. There's enough tea for one more!" and prompts the user to pratice counting skills ("please pour two cups!" - and then after you've poured the second cup, it can sense that and says "great! you did it! you poured two cups!"). Pretty cool! The songs are pretty cute and there is a volume control and an off button (for when they become not cute as cute...haha). I think it has six different colors to match the pieces of cake -- and the teapot sings about the different flavors ("blueberry tea" for the blue, etc.). It's really so cute! I love the way it uses the light to make it seem like you're pouring the tea... When I just saw it online, I thought that might not be effective -- but my 2.5 year old really thought there was brightly shining tea in there, and keeps opening the lid to see what's inside (and to hear the funny, varied expressions when you open the lid). She already had a few teapots (Fisher Price Servin' Surprises and the Fisher Price one which looks like you're pouring the liquid), but she wanted this desperately at target. It really is better than her others -- even when we lose all the pieces that came with it. :) She loves Leapfrog's picnic basket and Mr. Potsy too. (Spellcheck just tried to change that to Mr. Potty -- ha! Maybe another product they should consider producing??). I think this would be really great for a 1.5-2.5 year old! Even though it's pink, I think a little boy would have fun with it too. I think out of the three (picnic basket, Mr. Potsy, and the tea set), the tea set is probably the best because of the light - be we love Mr. Potsy's expressions and the picnic basket comes with so much stuff too! Edit: almost two months later and she's obsessed with this toy! I was afraid at almost 36 months, it would be too babyish, but she loves exploring the different color lights and how they reflect on the wall and pretending to pour tea on the (poor) dog. Also, when she has her princess toys use their pretend potty, she uses the teapot to make a tinkling sound. Too much info?

I just received this yesterday, and it's for my 11-month-old daughter. Her age is younger than the recommended age of 12 to 36 months, so I will further update this review once she's gotten a bit older and has more understanding of the toy.But so far, we both LOVE it! She was immediately entranced when she saw it come on via the test button while still in its package. Once opened, I demonstrated how to pour the "tea" into the cups and "drink" it. Her face just lit up and she got the biggest smile! She was surprised to find a mirror under the lid; my husband seemed equally, if not more, surprised. Lol. She dances ( sits on the floor and bounces; she's not walking yet ) when the tea kettle makes music. She especially loves "eating" the slices of cake. She also enjoys sharing her tea and cake with my husband and I. :)Things I really like, as a parent:I love the fact that, along with how much satisfaction and play time she gets out of it, there are educational aspects to the toy. These include numbers and counting, and naming colors. Each cake comes with a little fruit on it so little ones are also learning the different fruits. Sharing is also encouraged. As someone who can be irritated by a lot of loud toys, I especially like the toy's volume control. Another reviewer downrated the toy, saying it is too loud at the lowest volume. I respectfully disagree. I would say that at its lowest volume, it's plenty low for most ears (my own are pretty sensitive). Hubby also appreciates the volume control, as he is the main caretaker while I'm recuperating from major surgery. As an aside, neither of us found this toy's music and quips annoying at all, unlike so many "talking" toys. And finally, I love that it's a LeapFrog. Her much-older brother received a LeapFrog toy when he was younger, and I was very impressed with the brand.So far, these are my observations; I will have more to add when she is a little older and starts to learn some of the more educational aspects of the toy, such as naming colors and counting. In general though, if you have a little one under 12 months and are interested in this toy, I'd say go for it. My little one loves it!

Bought for 2 y.o. granddaughter for Christmas. Though she has a lot of toys, this is still a favorite months later. We keep it on the coffee table and she loves to serve me tea and cake and even more so, to carefully bring a cup of tea and cake to her papa in another room. The teakettle talks and sings, and my granddaughter has learned to say, "Would you like some tea?" and "Wait a minute, I have to BREW some tea." She has other tea sets that are pretty, too, but delicate and breakable, so those were put away after quickly getting chipped. This is safe for young ages and I think it will be enjoyed for more time than most play things, which are quickly outgrown. PS: She's usually quite a tomboy but this tea set brings out her dainty side!

so sweet! this tea set was loved from the moment it was opened by my 1 year old granddaughter. the songs are adorable and the teapot lights up in 6 colors which match the little tea cakes that the child can serve up for the tea party. the teapot gurgles when poured and then announces that there is no more tea in the pot so it has to be filled again. when my granddaughter gets older she will be able to match the tea cake flavor with the tea that she serves. the teapot teaches counting, politeness and colors. when you lift the teapot lid...there is a mirror so the child can see herself. many giggles ensue. perfect for any little girl for a tea party.