Edwin the Duck
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Billed as "the world's first Interactive rubber duck" this bathtub toy is equipped with a waterproof rechargeable lithium ion battery, speaker, LED night light, Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connectivity to your tablet or smart phone. The duck is fun, but the apps are limited in terms of content and design. Sensors include a thermometer, so the LED can change colors according to the temperature of the bath water. The toy recharges from a "nest" during bedtime, when it doubles as a night light and white noise generator. The battery lasts "up to 8 hours." The app is for iOS, Android and Windows devices, and is required to bring Edwin to life. There are four play modes: Story Time, Sleepy Time, Play Time and Bath Time. The story time includes an animated adventure story "emphasizing self-confidence, good decision?making, health, and so on." Be sure to remind your dog and your toddler that this isn't a chew toy
$99, Smart Toy, iPad, iPhone, Android
Teaches: a smart toy