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The Pete Gazette
The Lamaze Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Lead Review · From: Lamaze
Mirror in the Bug's Belly Changes Everything
Pete infiltrates the firefly with cold tactical intent until a reflected glimpse of his own perfect tuxedo face redirects the mission from threat assessment to personal grooming-station acquisition.

So, my human seems to think my opinion matters on this... thing. It's called "Freddie the Firefly," an offensively colorful insectoid creation from a brand I know all too well, Lamaze, which specializes in noisy distractions for the tiny, loud humans. At first glance, it's a garish collection of clashing patterns and textures meant to be clipped onto baby p…

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Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★★☆
A field mirror. Mine now.
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