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Munchkin Fishin' Bath Toy
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Top positive review
Best quality and choice for younger kids.
October 28, 2017
I debated for a while between this set and some others that had working reels and line. Ultimately, since my kids are only 1 and 2, I decided on these for now, as I knew they'd be of better quality and durability for younger children. I think I made the right decision. My 2 (almost 3) year old enjoyed fishing for these in and out of the tub! My 1 year old just saw it as a weapon to hit his sister with, kind of as expected. I liked that the line is a good quality, fast dry fabric and not long enough to become wrapped around a child's neck. The fish are completely sealed so no concerns for mold growth. The magnets are strong enough for a quick connection every time. My daughter's been reeling in both directions and had no issues with the reel jamming or breaking yet. Ultimately, if you are buying for the older crowd, probably 4 and up, I'd suggest going for another set with a working rod and reel and more fish. Older kids will get bored with this set quickly. But it's perfect for the younger kiddos and entertains them with a well constructed, quality toy that appears to have the durability to endure the punishment their toys are given when thrown, stomped on and banged about!
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Top critical review
My son seems to enjoy this toy but I'm disappointed in the quality
June 23, 2017
My son seems to enjoy this toy but I'm disappointed in the quality. The rod has screws and it's already rusty. We have only used it for 3 days.
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June 23, 2017
My son seems to enjoy this toy but I'm disappointed in the quality. The rod has screws and it's already rusty. We have only used it for 3 days.
October 28, 2017
I debated for a while between this set and some others that had working reels and line. Ultimately, since my kids are only 1 and 2, I decided on these for now, as I knew they'd be of better quality and durability for younger children. I think I made the right decision. My 2 (almost 3) year old enjoyed fishing for these in and out of the tub! My 1 year old just saw it as a weapon to hit his sister with, kind of as expected. I liked that the line is a good quality, fast dry fabric and not long enough to become wrapped around a child's neck. The fish are completely sealed so no concerns for mold growth. The magnets are strong enough for a quick connection every time. My daughter's been reeling in both directions and had no issues with the reel jamming or breaking yet. Ultimately, if you are buying for the older crowd, probably 4 and up, I'd suggest going for another set with a working rod and reel and more fish. Older kids will get bored with this set quickly. But it's perfect for the younger kiddos and entertains them with a well constructed, quality toy that appears to have the durability to endure the punishment their toys are given when thrown, stomped on and banged about!
... with my 3-year-old daughter's water table and was slightly disappointed that it doesn't actually reel in the toys
May 9, 2018Bought this to go with my 3-year-old daughter's water table and was slightly disappointed that it doesn't actually reel in the toys. It does make a clicking sound as you rotate it to insinuate the realism of reeling in I suppose, but it would have been a nice feature. My daughter is also confused as to why there's a baby to fish. All 3 should be fish imo. Other than that, the magnets work and they're big enough to not be a potential choking hazard.
June 24, 2017
My 1.5yr old was very excited and loved playing with this fishing pole in the tub, unfortunately within a few days I had to throw it away. The rod has screws that rusted, which poses a health hazard when it comes to young ones. Very disappointing.
March 28, 2017
Super cute.
Very affordable price point.
Much easy for toddlers to play than the ones with hook instead of magnet
Bright and colorful
Magnets are not very strong, hence easy for toddlers to separate the fish from the rod.
Very affordable price point.
Much easy for toddlers to play than the ones with hook instead of magnet
Bright and colorful
Magnets are not very strong, hence easy for toddlers to separate the fish from the rod.
July 20, 2017
It met my expectations but not my grandsons. He is 2 1/2, He lost interest in it because it is difficult to try to "catch" one of the floating balls. He ended up on the floor with it and attaching the magnetic balls with his hands. It's a cute toy but it didn't hold my grandsons attention.
September 23, 2018
This is a great bath toy for those who worry about mold. It's also just a fun activity for the kids. It's not too difficult to connect the fish to the pole, but the younger they are, the harder it is due to the needed coordination. My almost 4 year old has no problem, but my just turned 2 year old, it's a little more difficult. But even when they are not fishing, they like playing with the little characters. Also, the string doesn't wind up, but it's thick and durable. The wheel does turn and sounds like a fishing rod. The only concern I can see would be if you have two kids and one throws. They are kind of heavy and hard, and it would probably hurt to be hit by one.
September 13, 2018
Our toddler entered a phase where he was suddenly afraid to sit in the tub. This was pretty sad for us as he previously LOVED bath time. In an effort to lure him back into the joys of tub time, we looked for some new toys. This fishing pole was a hit!! It was fun for him to play with while he was still standing, and he gradually got more comfortable again and is sitting in no time! I am sure a lot of toys would have gotten the job done, but our son really enjoyed this. The pole and the magnetized fish/octopus/scuba diver are really durable so far and have held up to toddler smashing. Would buy again/gift/recommend.
June 21, 2018
Disappointing "fishing" toy that doesn't allow the line to be wound in. That's right, just a fixed string dangling on the end of the rod. If the description had mentioned this, I would have chosen something else. Pretty deceptive.
I predict the toddlers will be tired of it after just a couple uses because the reel is just decorative.
On the plus side, reasonable plastic quality.
I predict the toddlers will be tired of it after just a couple uses because the reel is just decorative.
On the plus side, reasonable plastic quality.
July 3, 2018
My daughter loves this toy. We've had this for a while and she always liked to play with it, but even more so now that she's gone fishing in real life. She tells me she's "practicing" in the bathtub. One unexpected little bonus is that it's helped her with learning her colors. She can identify the blue, pink and yellow "fishies" and catch each one when asked. It's always nice when there's a little learning thrown into a toy when you weren't expecting it. I also like that it helps with motor skills and her precision. You have to line up the magnet on the end of the bobber with the magnet on top of each toy to "catch" it. The little reel doesn't have an actual function, but it still makes the noise when you wind it. This toy does have a tendency to hold water, so we store it in a position where it the bobber and the rod hang over something to drain the water out of each section. We haven't had any issues with water sitting in the toy since we started hanging it to allow for drainage.
