Back at Christmas time, we saw a commercial on tv for Kota the dinosaur by Playskool. Chandler loved the commercial, so we went to You Tube and looked it up. We watched it over and over, and Chandler walked around talking about Kota and singing the song to the commercial. I love the full size Kota and am hoping to be able to get one for the boys sometime because I know that they love it. I didn’t realize until recently that Kota has a band of little pals. One of these includes the Kota Hatchling. When this toy came in the mail, Chandler was thrilled. He couldn’t believe he had a little Kota of his own.
Pros: This is a really cute, interactive toy. As you brush your hand along Kota’s back, he moves his head around and makes fun dinosaur sounds. My boys love to pet him and see this little triceratops come to life. At just under 6 inches tall and 8 inches long, he’s the perfect toy to take along. His fur is really soft and the fabric wipes up nicely. Another fun aspect; if you touch his tongue he wakes up and starts roaring again. One thing that I really appreciate and any other mom would as well is the “off” button. His roaring is really cute but it’s nice to be able to to turn it off when you are somewhere where your child needs play with a quiet toy. The recommended age for this toys 36 months -6 years, but my 16 month old also loves this toy. There are no small parts for him to choke on and he gets the concept of petting his back. It’s well made, as Kota has been thrown around and beat up on a bit. But then again, that’s expected in a house of little boys. He still works perfectly though. For a sneak peak at Kota, watch the video below:
There are other hatchlings available including a T-rex, Stegosaurus, and Pteradactyl. Chan has been eyeing the t-rex and likes to play with him when we go to the store, so he might be saving for that. 
Cons: I think it would make Kota more interactive if he opened and closed his mouth. The on and off button is also a bit hard to get to. You have to open the velcro closure on his tummy and pull the fabric back a bit to see what you are doing since there is an on, off, and try me function. It would have been nice if it had been placed in the middle. I guess you could call me picky, but I’m just being honest, right? Pretty minor con though.
The Bottom Line: Fun interactive toy that is the perfect size to play with at home or take along. Soft and good quality, washes up well.
Price: $18.99
Where to Buy: Hasbro Toy Shop
Rating: Great
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The stegosaurus is my favorite.
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These are all super cute, but the Triceratops is the cutest in my book. Thanks!
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stegasorous (and I can’t spell)
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I love PLAYSKOOL KOTA & PALS HATCHLINGS Stegosaurus
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I love the Triceratops Hatchling. We got big Kota for our son last Christmas. He and all the girls love him. Having a hatchling to take on car trips would be a great compliment to a beloved “pet”. Thanks for the opportunity.
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I blogged here #2
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I blogged here #1
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I’m a follower!
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I have your button
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I love the Triceratops!
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I like the Stegosaurus
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I love the PLAYSKOOL KOTA & PALS HATCHLINGS T-Rex
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My son would love the t-rex.
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My daughter would like the Pterodactyl — that’s what she was for Halloween last year
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I love the T-Rex.
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The Stegosaurus is the one my son loved.Thanks!
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I love Kota the triceratops.
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The green triceratops is adorable.
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I tweeted at http://twitter.com/justicecw/status/1998514476
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I am a follower. Thanks!
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I like the T-Rex. Thanks for the chance!
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I tweeted the giveaway
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/1994958015
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I’m a follower.
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I really like the T-Rex. That is really cute. My grandson would love all of these. Thank you!
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I think the stegosaurus is the cutest.
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I like the T-rex!
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I like the Stegosaurus
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My favorite is T-rex. Thanks!
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I tweeted this giveaway!
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I grabbed the health and happiness party button!
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I’m following you now!
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My son loves Kota and the T-Rex. Thanks for the giveaway!
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#2 I blogged
http://goyay.blogspot.com/2009/05/playskool-kota-pals-hatchling-giveaway.html
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#1 I blogged
http://goyay.blogspot.com/2009/05/playskool-kota-pals-hatchling-giveaway.html
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I tweeted
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I am following your blog
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They are all so cute! I really like the T-Rex the best and know a little guy who would love it as well.
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Stegasaurus
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I liked the Stegosaurus the best. Thanks.
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We really like the Triceratops!
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My favorite is the cute Hatchlings T-Rex!
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the little guy would go wild
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i like the Stegosaurus.
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My favorite is the Stegosaurus, I love the colors and how cute it is! Thanks!
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The Triceratops and the Stegosaurus are neat.
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I follow!
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I like the Stegosaurus
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My favorite is the Triceratops.
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My son liked Kota the triceratops the best when I showed him the pictures. He thought the Trex was cute too!
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The Stegasaurus is my favorite Hatchling.
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I like the stegasaurous
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I like KOTA THE TRICERATOPS. Cute
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I think the pterodactyl is also cute. THanks.
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I love the blue stegosaurus.
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We like the PLAYSKOOL KOTA THE TRICERATOPS. Thank you for the contest.
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Triceratops is my favorite
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I think the PLAYSKOOL KOTA & PALS HATCHLINGS Pterodactyl is cute, not your typical dinosaur toy
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I like the pterodactyl hatchling.
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I am in love with the stegosaurus!! How cute!
Great giveaway!!
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I like the Stegosaurus.
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My favorite is the PLAYSKOOL KOTA & PALS HATCHLINGS Triceratops
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stegosaurus is so cute.
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Too cute!
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PLAYSKOOL KOTA & PALS HATCHLINGS Pterodactyl is my fave.
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I really like the Stegosaurus one. Thanks!
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I like the Pterodactyl because it’s the same design as their other baby birds, which I adore “feeding” when I see them in the toy aisle. I’m a big kid~
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I also blogged about the giveaway with both links!
Can you tell I want to win?!
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I tweeted about the contest.
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I’m still a follower!
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I already snatched your Health & Happiness Blog Party button! (Such a fun idea!)
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I think the Triceratops is the cutest! I love how it makes sounds and feels really soft. I’m sure Jordan would LOVE to play with this fun dino.
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Oh man even the baby TRex is cute!
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KOTA is the best
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I have your blog party button.
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I follow.
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I like Kota the triceratops.
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My favorite is the Triceratops. My son would love any of them. He’s just discovering dinosaurs.
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I put your blog party button on my blog.
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I’m a follower (again!)
I guess I did get lost in the transition!
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I think I like the triceritops best, and I like that the off switch is hard to get to… Belle is such a smarty pants and always figures stuff like that out at precisely the wrong moment!
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I like Kota the triceratops.
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Item # 08848 the Stegosaurus is my fave!
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Triceratops, reminds me of Sarah from Land before Time, Grandaughter loves that:)
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PLAYSKOOL KOTA & PALS HATCHLINGS Stegosaurus
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The Stegosaurus is my favorite! I’d love to win one for my little guy!
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