Chances are very good that you have never seen a children’s book quite like “Here Comes Ingo.” There are several reasons for this, not the least of which is the fact that the book contains no words. Add to that the stunning, hand-crafted artwork which has an almost dreamlike quality to it and you have […]
Inglesina, a recent first-time Seal of Approval winner now has back-to-back awards thanks to their new My Time Highchair which amazed testers for its ability to feel luxurious without carrying a luxurious price tag. Testers gushed over the fact that Inglesina included and perfected many points of the highchair experience, several of which are often
Astro Trash is a fast-paced, fun family game that testers felt sure would quickly become a favorite in homes everywhere. In this digital age parent after parent told us how nice it was to just sit down and get some quality, screen-free time with their kids. Astro Trash is marketed as a faced-paced game and
Match-O-Rama is a great way to get to know friends and family members better and along the way, gain some new insights into how they think. This fun, interactive game is ideal for any age and any combination of people. It is casual, laid back and non-competitive giving it an appeal unlike many party games
Blank Slate is a great game for large families or gatherings. Testers told us that in their experience, there are very few games that big groups can actually play together without splitting into teams. Blank Slate lets everyone play on their own simultaneously since it includes materials for up to 8 players. The directions are
The Cubelets Curiosity Set contains everything your child needs to begin learning the fundamentals of robotics. Parents were effusive in their praise and excitement over this educational kit that stimulates young minds and helps them develop new ways of learning. The set comes with multiple “sense” cubes, “think” cubes, and “act” cubes, As well as
Smithsonian and their partners at NSI have cleverly managed to turn a familiar environmental science lesson about prehistoric creatures into an exciting and engaging STEM biology experiment. The packaging is appealing and a great representation of what you’ll find inside. A small plastic aquarium along with the background graphic of an enlarged example of the
Parents and children were equally excited by this STEM-inspired, fun, and interactive MEGA science lab. For parents, its a win-win when they discover an educational DIY kit that is both creative, imaginative, and resourceful. The Smithsonian name carries significant cache, and NSI has certainly matched that very high bar. Without the use of any screens,
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone younger than 70 who hasn’t at one point been entranced by this desktop “toy” and with good reason. Newton’s Cradle (most testers admitted to not ever hearing its name before) is a hands-on physics experiment that holds a fascination for kids as well as us “older” folks who still
Let’s be honest, gift exchanges are supposed to be fun, but we’ve all experienced that party where disagreements occur, putting a damper on the event. The creators at SolidRoots have obviously been to their share of these duds, and now they have ridden to the rescue. These ingenious party sets help you avoid all of
