Nintendo DS Game Review: Petz Nursery
We're gearing up for the Holidays here at Momma Findings with our Holiday Gift Guide debut. In the coming weeks, you'll see reviews and giveaways of several of those Gift ideas, helping all of you decide what to buy your sweet ones this year.
As a gaming family, Momma Findings has compiled an exciting list of Family Friendly Gaming options from Nintendo DS games, to game accessories, and Wii games that will thrill even the YOUNGEST in the family!
Today, I'm itching to let you guys in on one of our favorite games for the Nintendo DS:
About the Game
In Petz Nursery, players can care for and bond with a variety of the cutest newborn animals.
Features
Take care of lots adorable baby petz. Give them milk, keep them clean and warm, and help them grow.
Build relationships with your petz as you witness their most memorable moments, and influence their personality.
As you progress, unlock more exotic baby animals, like tigers, polar bears, and pandas. Then you can watch them play together – such as a baby puppy and polar bear.
Send your baby petz from Petz Nursery to Petz Dogz Talent Show and Hamsterz Superstarz wirelessly to continue to watch them grow.
What We Liked:
• Variety of Animals: Other games give you the ability to take care of one type of pet, Petz Nursery has a variety! You start off taking care of one, however, as your learn to be a Petz caregiver, you unlock more! Our favorite is still the Lab!
• Lifelong Skills: My daughter is learning how to take care of a pet and having fun while doing it! We discuss what would happen if we didn't feed or play with our pet and how it affects his/her wellbeing. She's learning and understanding how it feels developing a reltionship where she's in the position of caregiver as she witnesses her pet grow and develop.
• Fun Activities: It's so fun to play games with your Petz, however, our favorite if feeding and preparing their food. My daughter and I got a kick out of Lab not wanting her bottle because we weren't holding it right.
• Cute Factor: It has to be said. Each Pet in Petz Nursery comes to you as a baby. Even my 2 year old was giggling when he saw how cute they are, especially when your baby isn't happy. She turns away pointing her "end" at you. Definitely makes us want to keep ALL our Petz happy!
• Works With Other Games: You have the ability to send your Petz Nursery baby to other DS games such as Hamsterz Superstarz(which we don't have yet, daughter was not happy about that) and Petz Dog Talent Show.
• Petz Give Back: New Petz games, including Petz Nursery, is part of Petz Sharing and Caring Month with ASPCA and famous pop band Honor Society. Kids and their parents can also go to the Petz Cause House on ubiworld.com,to play a variety of Petz mini-games and earn “pointz” to show their support for the ASPCA in protecting animals. From now through January 4, 2010, the total number of pointz that visitors earn will be announced weekly in the Cause House and to further support teaching kids about responsible pet care, Ubisoft’s Petz will donate funds directly to the ASPCA. How awesome is that?!
• Rated E: Petz Nursery is rated E for Everyone, which means it's family friendly! My children are young ages 7 and under so this is a perfect gaming option.
What We Didn't Like:
• Direction: As we first started there weren't clear instructions on what to do, where to go, and how to do it. For younger children, such as my 6-year-old daughter, it started off in frustration and confusion. Momma loves playing DS games, especially with my children, so I was happy to sit with her and "figure" out the game. Once she learned exactly HOW to do some of the activities and what was expected of her, she was happy to be the "sole caregiver" pushing me to watch on the sidelines. :)
In summary, we really took to playing Petz Nursery! Spending family time together and teaching our children the importance of responsibility all in a Nintendo DS game! Not only that, but it's a perfect Christmas Gift for girls 6 and up.
Buy It
Petz games are now available on store shelves in North America. They’re rated E for Everyone at a suggested retail price of $29.99 each (Nintendo DS and DSi). You know I love saving money so I've got the "budget scoop" for you guys! For $27.99 you can purchase Petz Nursery at Amazon.com
To learn more about Petz Games head over to Ubisoft's Parents Corner, where you'll find a list of family friendly games, where to buy, tips on ratings, and more!
WIN IT!
Thanks to our friends at Ubisoft, one lucky Momma Findings reader will win a Petz Nursery DS game just in time for Christmas!
Required Entry:
Tell me, in the comment section, how you teach your child responsibility with their Pets. What feature from Petz Nursery do you think would be most beneficial when caring for the pets in YOUR home?
Extra Entry Options:
- 3 Extra Entries if you blog about Petz Sharing and Caring Month with ASPCA & UbiWorld.com. All the info you need is under Petz Give Back above. Make sure you link to both UbiWorld.com and this post. Leave a 3 separate comments with the url to your post.
- 2 Extra Entries Add the Momma Findings 2009 Holiday Gift Guide button (on your left, complete with html copy/paste code) to your blog sidebar. Leave two separate comments stating you have, along with your blog url.
- Sign up to be an email subscriber right there on the right side
- Follow Momma Findings on Facebook Networked Blogs.
- Follow Momma Findings and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over (my personal blog) on Google Friends.
- Follow me on Twitter (@Sarann) and send out a Tweet linking to both this contest and replying to @Sarann. Leave a comment with the URL link to your Tweet.
- Tell me your thoughts about my 2009 Holiday Gift Guide by leaving a comment on that post. Once you do, come back here post a separate comment stating you did.
Contest starts today November 20th - November 30th Midnight Central Time and open to US residents only. Leave each entry in separate comments. You don't have to be a blogger to enter, but please leave a valid email address for contact purposes.
**CONTEST HAS NOW CLOSED**
Congrats to MommaStaciA! Please check your inbox on how to claim your prize
My kids would love this game. They love animals so much.
I teach my kids responsiblity for animals, by having them help out with small chores with our pets. They'll make sure that our pets have water & food and they make sure to play with them each day.
Thanks so much.
I'm following Momma Findings and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over on Google Friends
I'm a subscriber
they each have a chore they need to do for our dog.
we are CONSTANTLY saying 'gentle' to our son with our cat.. this will drive the point home!
netwk blog follower
feed subscriber
I have my kids help give the the animals food and water. I think this is a great game for kids.
I follow you on Twitter and I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/Slim_705/status/5898698846
I follow your blog on Facebook!
My children are responsible for feeding their cats everyday and making sure they have fresh water.
ShelliS2008@aol.com
we have them help feed and clean up after the pets. I think it will teach them all the duties to go with a pet
i follow
i subcribe
fb fan
We teach them to be kind to our pets and to treat them as they would want to be treated
ajcmeyer at go dot com
I taught my son by starting out with a fish when he wanted a dog
I told him he had a year to prove to me and explained what he had to do
our dog is 4 now
each child has a specific chore to do with the cats.
Thank you for the giveaway. I have my children help with watering, feeding, cleaning up after them and attention. I think that this game would help with even more responsibility and teach them how to care for pets on their own.
My 6-year old helps walk the dog and it's her job to give the dog his treat every night. The game teaches kids how they can influence their pet's personality!
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I posted this on my blog #1
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/10/contests-from-our-bloggy-friends.html
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I posted this on my blog #2
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/10/contests-from-our-bloggy-friends.html
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I posted this on my blog #3
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2008/10/contests-from-our-bloggy-friends.html
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
we have a dog and each of them take turns feeding and watering it as well as taking it for walks
shopannies@Yahoo.com
following on facebook
shopannies@Yahoo.com
following both blog
shopannies@yahoo.com
I explain to my child that if you don't let the dog out, it will make a big mess and the house will stink. The game would teach things that I may not think of to teach. Enter me please. Thanks.
brandon_ralston@hotmail.com
cdziuba@aol.com I like the feature about feeding the pet. We have to gently remo=ind our son about his feeding and litter cleaning chores. Great giveaway.
cdziuba@aol.com email subscriber
cdziuba@aol.com follow on Networked blogs Carol P Dziuba
cdziuba@aol.com follow you and Sippy Cup on Blogger
cdziuba@aol.com Your gift guide is comprehensive! It'll take more than 5 minutes to peruse it, which is all I have today, I'll be back. Thanks for the chance to win.
I don't have any pets but my daughter learned how to take care of her grandmas dog. She feeds it and takes it outside. The game would teach my daughter to keep the pets clean and to feed them.
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
we have lots of animals - my 5 yr old does great helping out with them - he would LOVE this DS game as well!
I use the coupons in the Sunday paper to get pet food for the local shelters. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
My little sister has a problem understanding Pets are fragile--maybe in this game she can see the Petz as a baby and learn about taking care of them for herself!
=]
panicxduh@yahoo.com
Following Momma Findings through Network Blogs!::
http://www.facebook.com/erinxduh
panicxduh@yahoo.com
The first thing is guidance,I never depend on the kid alone to care for a pet,daily reminders,its a living creature that deserves to be cared for,usually kids learn by watching,but most kids get tired of the chore of feeding/caring,so they have to be supervized always,they are kids an tend to forget,we had a daily chart so they had to check off when the dog was fed/watered or not,an when walked
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
I am a email subscriber
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
I Follow Momma Findings on Facebook Networked Blogs
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
I Follow Momma Findings and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over on Google Friends.
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
I follow on twitter an tweeted;
http://twitter.com/vickiecouturier/status/5951242358
vlbelk(at)hotmail.com
We have 4 cats and my children are expected to help take care of them or we would not have them.
ehhogan at bellsouth.net
we teach our children how to take care of our cats by feeding them
We have lots of pets, and I expect my kids to help with the daily care of them. My teenage daughter has litterbox patrol, my younger kids help with the feeding.This game could show kids that there's a lot more work to taking care of a pet than they thought.
We teach our kids buy setting example we show them pets need care like humans, food, air, water, shelter, care, nurturing, and love.
oldmanoldlady(AT)hotmail.com
I think building relationships would be the most helpful feature. We teach responsibility by having our son help us care for our pets: feeding, brushing, and playing with them.
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
sign me up
My youngest has allergies so we do not have pets. I take my oldest to the animal shelter and we walk the dogs. Good for the dogs, good exercise, and good one on one time with my teenager.
I have a chance at $100,000 – You could win a trip to the Super Bowl for voting for me. Vote here: http://www.nfl-monster.com/#Candidate-New-Orleans-Saints Thanks
I bought my 5 year old daughter a hamster for her birthday. We spend time each day making sure she has food and water and playtime. I am building both a sense of self-confidence and fostering a love for animals by making sure my daughter takes the lead role in caring for her beloved pet. Petz Nursery can help me enhance my role as a mother in teaching my young children to care for and nurture animals. email: mcb0374@hotmail.com
Our grandkids have to help clean the litter boxes and wash the food bowls. This game can help reinforce the double message of responsibility and commitment.
i like that it teaches the kids the importance of feeding/teking care of their pet. my son is usually asked to come in and help me feed the kitty...cause i too want him to learn to take care of somthing/one
e-mail subscriber
Our son has the responsibility of playing with our dog once a day, and brushing him weekly. I think the game will reinforce the idea that taking care of a pet is a constant thing...that you can't just skip it one day.
We have cats. I teach my daughter responsibility by giving them their water each morning
tmh29141 at hotmail dot com
We make the dog's feeding their responsibility. This game could show them what could happen if they don't care for their pets as the should. Nuthouse@centurytel.net
They have chores where they clean out the cat box.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
well, we used to provide pet rescue to older dogs, so we get how to take care of dogs, but believe it or not, after about 25 dogs in thin the past 3 years, we've never had a puppy! We;d love to be able to play with puppies! Thanks!
allynesma at aol dot com
My daughter helps feed and water the dogs. She also lets them out to go potty.
shawnac68@hotmail.com
My daughter is responsible for feeding the animals. I think keeping them clean will be the best part of the game for her.
I Follow Momma Findings on Facebook Networked Blogs Jammie Morey
We teach our children responsibility in caring for pets and I think this game does a fine job of that.
HobartsMama at AOL.COM
I have your Holiday Guide Button
http://jennaiscorner.blogspot.com/
HobartsMama at AOL.COM
I think you have a fine selection of things on yor Holiday Gift Guide. The Leap Frog Products are of particular interest to us, a great product. The Football game for the Wii is something my hubby has hinted at! Nice work!
HobartsMama at AOL.COM
I follow Momma Findings and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over on Google Friends - Jennai
HobartsMama at AOL.COM
Extra Entry: I follow you on Networked Blogs
Carol Anderson Ezovski
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
Extra Entry: I am an e-mail subscriber
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
Following Momma Findings and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over on Google Friends (Carolsue)
digicat@sbcglobal.net
I posted your HOLIDAY button on my blog
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2009/07/blogging-events.html
digicat{at}sbcglobal{dot}net
Extra Entry #2: I posted your HOLIDAY button on my blog
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/2009/07/blogging-events.html
digicat{at}sbcglobal{dot}net
I think my daughter would love this game and learn so much from it. She is very responsible for our dogs, she walks them, helps feed, always wants to be involved in vet visits. She also volunteers at the Humane Society. She has never had a puppy, all our dogs have been adults when we acquired them, so I think the game would let her see how hard it is to take care of a puppy!!
ahartup at yahoo dot com
I'm teaching Chubby-huggy how to care for our pet (a chihuahua we rescued) by having her do everything with me, from walking him to feeding him. In relation to the game, I like how they turn around when they aren't happy because I was just telling her over the weekend (when we dogsat my sisters dogs) that when they turn away from her, they aren't happy with something she is doing.
harmonden[at]wowway[dot]com
We don't have any pets. One of the main reasons is that my girls are not responsible enough. My oldest can't keep her room clean so no pet for us. lol thanks for the giveaway!
We have our girls feed the cat (the dog gets a bit ornery at her dinner time) and give both pets their water. They assist in cleaning and general care. Lately they have been helping with the ever exciting nail clipping time. Hopefully this game would teach them further responsibility for caring for the animals they love.
I tell my kids that they need to help with the animals or I'll take the animals to another family that will love them. I know it sounds cruel, and I would never do it, but it teaches the kids that loving the animals does not just mean playing with them, but caring for them.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
I teach my children by allowing then to helpl care for our pets. I like the fact that the game unlocks more animals the more you play---just like pets will do more or better the more you work with them!
My siblings have to help give the dog food and water; but I usually end up taking care of my sister's hamster.
My daughter feeds our cat every day, she would love this game. Thanks for the contest
We don't have a pet, but are considering one for Christmas. I think feeding the petz on the game would help remind my daughter of her duties with her new cat or puppy (we haven't decided which) if she gets one for the holiday. Thank you!
msurosey@yahoo.com
I am an e-mail subscriber.
msurosey@yahoo.com
We get our daughters to experience feeding as well as cleaning up after our puppy. The game looks like it enforces some regularity in feeding, which is what our dog also likes.
The kids are partly responsible for feeding and watering the pets. Thhis game would help reinforce those important tasks and more
have holiday button no.1
http://ardy22.blogspot.com/
have holiday button no.2
http://ardy22.blogspot.com/
subscribe via email
We just rented this for my 9-year-old and she's loving the game so far! I'm checking out the reviews before deciding whether or not to purchase the game for her - thank you for your honest and open opinion of it! :)