Parents Look-at-Me Camera

Parents has a great line of toys for little ones, aged six months and up. We were sent the Look-at-Me Camera to try. This toy is meant for children aged 12 months +. It's a simple easy to hold camera that features a couple buttons to press that make different sounds. One button makes the standard shutter noise. Another plays music fit for an "I'm Too Sexy for this Camera" type of catwalk action. It also features a mirrored front so your little one can pretend they're taking pictures or take a good look at themselves. I had hoped that maybe the camera would capture an image or two, or show some pre-set images but it doesn't. It's simply a push-the-button type of toy.

While my 3-year old initially thought it was shiny and cool, she lost interest after a couple hours. My older daughter picked it up next and thought it was neat for a while. She was especially digging the fashion music.

While I certainly think the toy is cute and fun, one really needs to pay attention to the suggested ages. While a 1-year old would probably find it great fun for longer stretches of time, my kids were looking for a little more action from the toy.

If you're interested in checking it out yourself, visit the Parents website or Target. The suggested retail price is around $15 but you can find it out there for about $9.99.