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The Fisher-Price Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Lead Review · From: Fisher-Price
Five Luminous Keys Unlock Pete's Inner Maestro
After enduring the full auditory assault of the baby gym, Pete commandeers the detachable piano and unleashes a syncopated moonlight symphony that the returning human completely misreads as adorable.

It appears the Tall One has acquired a sprawling piece of juvenile real estate from the notorious Fisher-Price corporation, clearly intended for the Small Usurper. This... *contraption* is a soft mat (admittedly, a potential napping upgrade) overshadowed by a garish archway dripping with baubles. I see a jingle ball and a crinkle toy, which show a rudimenta…

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Image of Fisher-Price Baby Playmat Glow and Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym, Blue Musical Learning Toy with Developmental Activities for Newborns 0+ Months
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★★☆
This small, luminous canvas can stay.
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