What age is the Smart Stages Chair for?

Fisher-Price positions it from about 12 months, and the three learning levels let it stay useful into the toddler years. Most owners say it lands best between one and three.

Does it need batteries?

Yes. The sound and lights run on batteries, which are not included. Plan to add them before giving it as a gift.

How is it different from the older Laugh & Learn chair?

This version keeps the sit-and-stand sensor and adds the light-up remote, flipbook and lift-up cushion with three Smart Stages levels. It is the same idea with more activities built into the seat.

Can the volume be turned down?

There is a volume control, but several parents still find the top setting loud for a small room. Try the lower setting first.

What is under the lift-up cushion?

The cushion lifts to reveal hidden surprises tied to the learning levels, which owners say keeps toddlers coming back to the seat.

The plastic surfaces wipe clean with a damp cloth. The cushion and fabric-free design mean no removable covers to wash.

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair Electronic Learning Toy for Toddlers

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Last seen at $49.99 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair Electronic Learning Toy for Toddlers

The Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair is a plastic toddler seat with a sensor that reacts when a child sits down or stands up, playing songs and phrases. It adds a light-up remote with number and shape buttons, a flipbook and a lift-up cushion with hidden surprises. Three Smart Stages levels grow with the child from about 12 months, covering colors, shapes, numbers, counting and opposites across 120+ songs, sounds and phrases. It suits parents who want a first seat that teaches, though it is a single-purpose toy that takes up floor space and offers less open-ended play than a plain play table or blocks.

Best forToddlers around 12 to 36 monthsParents wanting a first learning seatFamilies teaching colors, shapes and countingGift buyers for a first birthday

Pros

Seat sensor responds to sitting and standing
Three Smart Stages levels grow with the child
120+ songs, sounds and phrases
Light-up remote, flipbook and lift-up cushion add variety
Sturdy plastic build sized for toddlers

Cons

Single-purpose toy with limited open-ended play
Songs and phrases can wear on parents
Takes up floor space in a small room
Batteries not included and needed for sound and lights

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Lowest price we've seen: $49.99 on Nov 10 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

4.7 / 51,912 ratings

Owners rate it highly and call it a hit with toddlers, especially the sit-down sensor and the remote. Many say the songs stick in their heads and that the volume is loud for a small room.

What people mention

SoundMixedOwners say the songs and phrases delight toddlers but become repetitive for adults.
VolumeCriticisedSeveral parents find the sound louder than they would like in a small room.
Seat sensorPraisedThe chair reacting when a child sits or stands is the feature owners mention most.
Learning levelsPraisedParents like that the three Smart Stages levels keep the toy useful as the child grows.
SizeMixedSome owners find the chair bulky and hard to fit in a small playroom.
BuildPraisedOwners describe the plastic as sturdy and easy to wipe clean.

About the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair Electronic Learning Toy for Toddlers

The Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair from Fisher-Price is your baby's very own spot to get cozy, play and discover. The interactive seat knows when little ones sit down or stand up, so the chair can respond with fun songs & phrases! As they take a seat, babies and toddlers have lots of fun activities to explore, including a light-up remote with number & shape buttons, a flipbook, and a lift-up cushion with hidden surprises. Three Smart Stages learning levels feature 120+ songs, sounds and phrases that introduce colors, shapes, numbers, counting and opposites as kids play. Colors and decorations may vary.

Specifications

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Questions and answers

What age is the Smart Stages Chair for?: Fisher-Price positions it from about 12 months, and the three learning levels let it stay useful into the toddler years. Most owners say it lands best between one and three.
Does it need batteries?: Yes. The sound and lights run on batteries, which are not included. Plan to add them before giving it as a gift.
How is it different from the older Laugh & Learn chair?: This version keeps the sit-and-stand sensor and adds the light-up remote, flipbook and lift-up cushion with three Smart Stages levels. It is the same idea with more activities built into the seat.
Can the volume be turned down?: There is a volume control, but several parents still find the top setting loud for a small room. Try the lower setting first.
What is under the lift-up cushion?: The cushion lifts to reveal hidden surprises tied to the learning levels, which owners say keeps toddlers coming back to the seat.
Is it easy to clean?: The plastic surfaces wipe clean with a damp cloth. The cushion and fabric-free design mean no removable covers to wash.
Where is the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair Electronic Learning Toy for Toddlers cheapest?: At Walmart, for $49.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair Electronic Learning Toy for Toddlers?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,912 ratings.