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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program FurReal toys always creeped me out. I still remember seeing the duck a couple of years ago at the store and stopping dead in my tracks when I saw it "come to life". Good lord, I can remember it clearly even today. The line has stepped their game up though with this, Cuddles the monkey. It doesn't make me feel much better than the duck did, but Cuddles at least has some better interactions than that thing ever did. My daughter initially laughed at pictures of Cuddles for the same reason I didshe looks kinda freaky! Opening the box and taking her out without any batteries, she still looks really weird. However, once she's activated and does things, Cuddles is a very cute toy that's sure to be a favorite for most kids who love stuffed animals or taking care of things.
Cuddles lives up to her name big timeshe's incredibly soft and cuddly despite having the mechanical parts inside. She has multiple sensors that allow her to respond to your touch, like patting her head so she'll turn to you and give you a kiss. Pressing a finger or her included banana bottle on her tongue causes her to 'eat' and make slurping sounds. If you lift her left arm, she'll start to make cute sounds, meaning she's ready to play. The cutest feature is when you swing her upside down and Cuddles starts to laugh and giggle. Squeeze her tummy (there's a large button beneath the fur) and she'll laugh like she's being tickled. And of course, rocking her back and forth in your arms causes Cuddles to go to sleep. She can also go to sleep after a minute or so of inactivity.
Cuddles requires 4 C batteries (not included) to work. As usual with any toy that's going to be getting used regularly, I recommend getting some rechargeable ones to save you money in the long run. The power switch is located on Cuddles' caboose, and turning her on/off and changing batteries will also probably wear out the tape on her diaper. Extra diapers are a must, or you can just ditch it altogether, or replace it with toddler underwear if you want.
Aside from eating batteries like they're going out of style, I can't think of anything bad to say about this toy, except for maybe the price. Even then, it's a large toy that your child can play with and cuddle with at bedtime. She could have had more features if they made it so her arms and legs would move on their own, but at the same time, that would make her less cuddly.
If they make a duck in this size though, I'm staying the heck away from it.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My whole family Mom, Daddy, 16 year old, and 8 year old has a thing about monkeys. For whatever reason, we just love 'em. So when the opportunity to own this adorable FURREAL FRIENDS CUDDLES MY GIGGLY MONKEY PET, I jumped at the chance.
CUDDLES is completely fun and adorable. My 8 year old just LOVES her, she is a guilty please for the 16 year old, and she makes my husband smile. Even I have to admit that CUDDLES is absolutely charming. She is about the size of a real baby, which makes you want to give her all kinds of love and hugs, and her movements and sounds are incredibly life-like. This little monkey girl snuggles and giggles, plays, nurses on her banana bottle, falls asleep when rocked, and, I swear, makes eye contact. As I said, CUDDLES is an incredibly life-like toy. Additionally, she is well made, durable, soft, pleasantly weighted (not flimsy), and totally endearing. I predict that, other than frequent battery replacement, she will last a long time!
The only drawback is her disposable diaper. It has those sticky tabs like real disposable diapers, so it won't last long. After two or three pretend changings and one removal to put in the batteries (yes, the battery compartment is under the diaper very poor planning), the tabs are already loosing their stickiness. I say chuck the diaper and be done with it. Monkeys don't wear diapers anyway!
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This little monkey has brought out the nurturing side of my 4 year old daughter. It is her little baby now. She carries it everywhere and lights up at the responses the monkey gives to her interaction. She changes its diaper, feeds it and puts it to bed. She enjoys that she can pretend to be a mommy with this interactive toy. Plus, she's always wanted a monkey for a pet. This is as close as she's going to get while living with her parents! An excellent toy.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My daughter loves everything about monkeys so when I saw this cute toy, I thought she would enjoy it. When we got it unpackaged and put the batteries in, I was amazed at how lifelike it is! The monkey blinks, makes noises, moves its head and neck, moves its mouth, etc. If your kids always dreamed of having a pet monkey, this is perfect for them!
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We gave this toy to my daughter about six weeks ago, and she immediately became obsessed with holding it, cuddling it, and making it perform all of its automated actions. She loved the cooing baby monkey noises, and it went with her almost everywhere. Since that hot start, however, the monkey has seen less cuddle time and has had its share of play time cut in favor of other toys. I'm not surprised by this as we see it with many other toys, but it does make me question the long-term value and appeal of the product.
The noises and actions that the monkey makes are cute, although I'm sure some parents might disagree if they're having to hear it for six hours a day. The movements are fairly fluid and somewhat lifelike, and it's a good size and shape for holding or cuddling. I think kids get plenty of enjoyment from it, although I don't believe there's really much educational value to be taken from its use. Kids are more likely to learn about monkeys from a book or through interaction at a zoo, and they're more likely to learn about handling animals by actually having a pet. This product has seen its fair share of falls and seems to be holding up well, although like any "furry" toy there is going to some wear and dirt over time. Obviously there is also the associated cost of batteries for operation.
Overall, I'd say this is a good choice for those looking for a Fur Real or similar-type toy. The price is slightly high for what you get, but if my experience is typical then you can at least expect to see the toy used and enjoyed.
