The VTech Twist 'n' Play Koala is an interactive baby toy designed to stimulate a child's senses and encourage early development. It features an easy-to-grip black and white handle, making it suitable for on-the-go fun and aiding visual recognition. The toy incorporates sound effects, voices, and melodies, activated by a motion sensor or a light-up heart button. Its twistable ears and spinning beads offer additional interactive elements.
Function Description:
The Twist 'n' Play Koala is designed to engage babies and toddlers through various interactive features. When the motion sensor is activated, or the light-up heart button is pressed, the toy plays playful songs, phrases, and melodies. Shaking the koala while a melody is playing will trigger fun sounds to play over the music. The twistable ears and spinning beads provide tactile and visual stimulation, encouraging fine motor skills and cause-and-effect understanding. The toy aims to support a child's development in responding to colors, sounds, and textures, as well as learning to touch, reach, grasp, sit up, crawl, and toddle.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Battery Type: 1 new AAA (AM-4/LR03) battery.
- Battery Recommendation: New alkaline batteries or fully charged NI-MH (Nickel Metal-hydride) rechargeable batteries are recommended for best performance.
- Automatic Shut-Off: To preserve battery life, the unit automatically powers down after approximately 45 seconds of inactivity. It can be reactivated by pressing the light-up button.
- LED Product: Classified as a Class 1 LED product.
Usage Features:
- On/Off Switch: A sliding switch to turn the unit ON or OFF.
- Light Up Heart Button: Pressing this button activates playful songs, phrases, and melodies.
- Motion Sensor: Shaking the koala activates the motion sensor, triggering a variety of playful sounds.
- Twistable Ears: The koala's ears can be twisted for additional interactive play.
- Spinning Beads: Beads on the handle can be spun, providing tactile and auditory stimulation.
- Easy-to-Grip Handle: The black and white handle is designed for easy gripping by small hands, promoting visual recognition and portability.
Song Lyrics:
The toy includes three songs:
- Song 1: "Koala kisses for me. Koala kisses for you. Koala kisses for everyone. I am full of love!"
- Song 2: "La-la-la-la, I'm a koala. I'm silly and smart. And I love to sing, la-la-la-la!"
- Song 3: "Look at me, I have two big ears. I'm cute and sweet and friendly."
Melody List:
The toy features 15 melodies:
- A-Tisket, A-Tasket
- Baa, Baa Black Sheep
- Diddle, Diddle Dumpling
- Farmer in the Dell
- Georgie Porgie
- Goosey, Goosey Gander
- Hickory, Dickory Dock
- Humpty Dumpty
- Jack Be Nimble
- Little Miss Muffet
- London Bridge
- Pat-a-Cake
- Ring Around the Rosy
- Sing a Song of Sixpence
- This Old Man
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth.
- Storage: Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat sources.
- Battery Removal: Remove batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period.
- Durability: Do not drop the unit on a hard surface or expose it to excess moisture.
Battery Notice:
- Do not mix different types of batteries (alkaline, standard carbon-zinc, or rechargeable) or new and used batteries.
- Do not use damaged batteries.
- Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
- Do not short-circuit battery terminals.
- Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
- Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
- Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if removable).
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
Troubleshooting:
If the unit stops working or malfunctions:
- Turn the unit OFF.
- Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries.
- Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries.
- Turn the unit ON.
- If the product still does not work, replace with a new set of batteries. If the problem persists, contact Consumer Services.
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