Place the mama guinea pig into the hutch and close the doors (closing the doors properly is crucial). They need to pet the mama guinea pig on the head where there is a sensor and feed her the celery by placing it in her mouth (where there is a button that can also be triggered if your child puts their finger there). For even more electronic pets fun, check out the Fingerlings for adorable, interactive fun at the tip of your fingers. As part of their care, guinea pigs need regular grooming at least weekly (or more often for longhaired guinea pigs). It has that nice element of realism to it with the mama guinea pig reacting to being cared for, and the arrival of the babies.

Opt for a ceramic bowl over a plastic or stainless steel one, so your guinea pig won't be able to tip it over. You will need six AAA batteries before you can get started – with three for the hutch (battery compartment is at the top, the screw to open the panel is underneath the carry handle) and three in the mama guinea pig. Be aware that sometimes personality differences in the animals will mean certain guinea pigs won't get along. Always use a cage with a solid bottom and not a wire grate, as this can damage the feet of a guinea pig.The average guinea pig lifespan is between five to eight years, though particularly pampered and healthy animals can reach ten years or more. The fact you can repeat the whole unboxing process as many times as they want is great – many unboxing surprise reveal toys don’t allow you to do that. If you struggled like I did with following the instructions then this easy guide to getting started with Mama Surprise will help! Guinea pigs will bond with the people who take care of them most, and many enjoy cuddling with their owners.

Also the mama guinea pig isn’t quite as cuddly as you would like, the body is quite floppy and flimsy. Pick up a Little Live Pets toy for a lovable friend that will move, sound and act just like a real pet! Guinea pigs are one of the few animals (humans are another) that cannot manufacture their own vitamin C, so they need to get it from their diet.Mama guinea pig comes in a hutch and makes 20+ different sounds and reactions as kids interact with the toy. The Little Live Pets Mama Surprise lets your child nurture a guinea pig until she gives birth to three cute babies.

With enough love and attention, Mama’s heart will start to glow, indicating that a baby is on the way! Plan to spend at least a few hours per day giving your pet attention out of its enclosure, allowing it to exercise and explore. Just as with human beings, the lifespan of any individual guinea pig is partly due to genetics and partly due to their environment.However, they are social animals, and it’s ideal to keep more than one at a time, which adds to both their cost and upkeep. While guinea pigs may be nervous or skittish at first, with consistent gentle handling, they usually become tame very easily. If there's a need to bathe yours, do it in a warm room, with guinea pig shampoo, in a basin in your kitchen sink or bathtub. Aim to get your guinea pig using a water bottle that attaches to the side of the enclosure as soon as possible.