Watching toddlers discover the magic of magnets, specifically Grippies Links, was as much fun for parents as it was for their children. Grippies Links are chunky pieces designed with a colorful textured rubber that makes them easy for small hands to grasp. The magnets are strong enough so that stacking and connecting the pieces is […]
If your child starts feeling ill and you sense a fever is coming on you want to be able to check their temperature quickly and accurately. This MOBI thermometer allows you to check temps without putting the probe all the way into the ear, or even running it across their forehead. Simply point the thermometer
ALEX Brands have become a diverse collection of products over the years but when you ask most of our testers they will tell you that they associate ALEX most with great craft kits. Ready, Set, Space falls right in that sweet spot offering up 13 unique craft activities. Parents appreciated that the box includes everything
Sweetlings Frost-A-Friend Princess gives your child the keys to the “bakery”. Using their imagination and creativity they can create and decorate an adorable Cupcake Princess complete with decorative background. Parents were impressed with the eye catching packaging and noted that inside you’ll find all the items needed for your child’s creation (cupcake base, clay, along
The Ultra Pulse Talking Ear and Forehead Thermometer impressed testers, a couple of whom actually referred to it as “the Rolls Royce of thermometers.” High praise indeed. Other reviews weren’t different in their tone many along the lines of “this thermometer can do it all.” The ease of use for both the ear and forehead
ALEX Spa Glitzy Locks Hair Sparkle is remarkably fun, straightforward and easy to use. Children loved being able to put sparkles in their hair and having the freedom to place them easily wherever they want a bit of sparkle. This kit promises glitzy locks, (it’s right there in the title), and it actually delivers just
Crazy hats have become a must have item for kids, either for “Crazy Hat Day” at school or just as their own personal fashion statement. Kids dove into the craft kit with excited enthusiasm. The included fabric is soft so that the end result, whatever form it might take, is comfortable. The instructions are easy
Leave it to ALEX to make a loom that is easy and fun to use. This is a great starting loom for both kids and adults. The directions are clear and easy to understand however many testers told us that they opted to check out the instructions and videos provided on the terrific ALEX website.
If you have a child who loves to build/create things while tapping into their imagination, this activity set might be the ideal place to start. To begin it’s a BRIO toy and for most parents that comes with an assumption that the quality is going to be superb. They were not disappointed. The pieces are
Testers agreed that Ravensburger and BRIO really nailed it with the Take Along train set. Rave after rave was submitted by our testers. Their reviews almost always (as they have for BRIO toys for years) started with superlatives about the quality of this toy. The real wooden tracks and trains are solid and the craftsmanship
