You know how sometimes kids find that the best thing about a boxed present is the box? That’s kind of how parents described their experience with PlayTape. On the surface it’s just patterned tape, and it is, but in the hands of an imaginative child it is a world of possibilities. Rolls of PlayTape come […]
SmartMax’s Home Sweet Home features exceptionally powerful magnets that are permanently enclosed inside chunky, multicolored bars. This set includes long, short, and curved bars, plus plum-sized, lightweight metal balls sized just right for little hands to manipulate. With such a variety of pieces, it was fun to watch young testers create loads of 2-D or
You have probably received an evite at some time, or at least an email invitation to a party, that is so 2012! If you or your child haven’t discovered Invite Bandz yet, get ready because according to the reviews of our testers they are coming, and they are awesome. The days of going to the
The Frozen franchise is such a smash hit that once we saw it in our testing centers we knew that it was going to be a magnet for little girls. The magical hold that the music from the movie has is perfectly suited for a boombox that lets children sing along with the runaway hit
Remember when the Segway was going to change the world? That might not have come to pass but now that Famosa has created a kid-sized version of upright transportation, using a foot pedal and buttons instead of kinetic movement, the segment might have some new life. The foot pedal controls the forward motion, while buttons
This great new family game with the holiday theme gives players an opportunity to become elves in Santa’s Workshop. Parents describe the experience as an advanced matching game where you use your collected cards to complete a toy for a specific child on Santa’s list. The game is appropriate for a wide age range and
For children there is something magical about a space they can call their own, one that is sized just right for them and not grown-ups. Kidoozie has crafted a Pirate Den Playhouse that was made to order. The space inside the tent is big enough for two toddlers to set up camp and not in
The power and undeniable appeal of the iPad to entertain not just ourselves but our kids has transformed the way we look at technology. Unfortunately, it’s not all roses as many of the activities for kids are not much more than time wasters. Thankfully the folks at Tangible Play have been on the case and
Parent testers instantly “got”, understood and appreciated everything about The Coverplug after spending just a few moments with it. Basically because it’s so simple and straightforward in design, ingenuity and function. The package includes two coverplugs. You don’t need any tools, so installation is easy. All you have to do is plug it in and
The fascination, appeal and attraction of magnets, almost as if by some invisible force (see what we did there?), is undeniable when it comes to children and adults. For kids who enjoy building and are curious about the principals behind magnets Geomags is a must-have item for the holidays or a birthday. Kids loved manipulating
