FRR MUNCHIN REX

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The boost of excitement that comes with the dinosaur’s responses wears off pretty quickly and is just not enough to hold kids’ interest—especially older ones. My 5-year-old son, on the other hand, usually plays with it for 20 to 30 minutes before moving on to something else or before moving it around manually to include it in other imaginative games. This is a nice touch in theory, as it helps conserve battery life; however, for the sake of toddler play, I find it to be a flaw, especially since it can be tricky for tiny toddler hands to turn the dinosaur back on.

The furReal Munchin’ Rex has a lot of tricks up its sleeves and, with 35 different sound-and-motion response combinations, engages children in playful and unpredictable ways. My oldest son particularly loves hearing the pet slurp when he feeds it the bottle, and he belly-laughs every time it fusses about the broccoli. It provides a great deal of fun and caring moments that make it worth the cost (especially if your little one loves dinosaurs). When the pet is upset or cranky, my son tries to come up with solutions to make it happy—from hugging to feeding it to waving and being silly. The boys bring it with them in the car and on walks, and my husband and I are able to tune it out and keep on chatting, undisturbed.

The furReal Munchin’ Rex comes with a bottle, a broccoli treat, and a caveman cookie—each of which can activate the dinosaur’s sensors. That said, the Little Live Pets Snuggles does seem to provide more nuanced and diverse interactions: In addition to responding to sound and feedings, it will react to kisses and tickles. That said, the boost of excitement that comes with the dinosaur’s responses wears off pretty quickly and is just not enough to hold kids’ interest—especially older ones (6 and up).

And though he loves seeing the dinosaur hopping and moving his head up and down when we wave at it, he originally was disappointed to find out that it didn’t walk, though.

All in all, my son loves caring for this cute baby animal and has even developed a sense of responsibility to keep it content (kind of like how I felt with my Tamagotchi). This funny blue dino loves treat time - in fact, she hops and begs with excitement when it's time to eat!

When it’s awake, the sounds that it makes are loud enough for the children to hear and enjoy, but quiet enough for adults not to be bothered. All in all, the Dream Puppy offers a more realistic experience, which can be a plus for kids who love dogs. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests.The Munchin' Rex (Blue Version) pet's a handful, all right - unpredictable, huggable, and oh-so-loveable! Both of my children, 2 and 5 years old, were instantly drawn to the furReal pet’s bright and vibrant colors—so much so that it’s often the first toy they reach for in the morning. When he wants a treat he jumps up and down in excitement, but you never know if furReal Munchin’ Rex will chew them up or spit them out. The best way to care for it is to prevent any stain from settling, which means brushing or wiping off any dirt as soon as possible. If you little ones love the FurReal line of pets they’re sure to love the newest instalment – a broccoli eating dinosaur!

With sensors on her head and mouth, she responds to being petted, waved at, and fed (chomps on her treats -- or acts like she wants to spit them out! She has over 20 years of experience, which has included contributions to Health Magazine and Well Rounded (acquired by Motherly). The furReal Munchin’ Rex, which my son dubbed T-Rex, does provide laughter, and it also offers an opportunity to teach the art of problem-solving and empathetic care. All you have to do is press the very tip of the dino’s tongue—something you have to do every time it goes into “sleep” mode. This seems pretty straightforward, but my son had to practice; and before he figured out where and how strongly to press, he came to me every few minutes to turn the pet back on.We are currently delivering in NSW to Greater Sydney, Central Coast, South Coast and Newcastle as well as Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth.