After seeing Phil hang around our testing centers for two months it was clear that both boys and girls were equally enamored with Phil, which is not something we have been able to say about many dolls.Phil impressed our testers with his design, quality and construction, while young testers really enjoyed accessorizing Phil over and […]
The desire in young children to whack a baseball was never more apparent than when preschoolers set their eyes on this toy/trainer from Fisher-Price. Whether you have a budding Derek Jeter or a child just curious about playing t-ball, this toy will give them their first taste of smacking a ball with a bat. The
Building blocks get a real makeover with Dado Cubes from Fat Brain. These colorful interlocking blocks give builders of all ages a free form set with which they can build, stack and break down to their hearts content. There are no rules or specific instructions, just your own innate sense of balance and design. The
Cranium continues to impress our testers with their unique approach to creating games and puzzles for children. With this release they have successfully merged their skills and talents into a fun experience for kids. Your children will have a blast searching through the busy cityscape. The puzzle pieces are just the right size for little
Cranium continues to impress our testers with their unique approach to creating games and puzzles for children. With this release they have successfully merged their skills and talents into a fun experience for children with a nice educational component mixed in. Your children will play and learn not only the names of animals but how
Having a nice set of animals for imagination play is great for parents putting together an entertainment pack for children for waiting times such as in restaurants or doctor’s offices. These are particularly nice because of the care and detail Caboodle put into crafting this lion couple. At least we assume they are a couple,
Our little girl testers fell in love with the Toy Caboose the moment they laid eyes on it. As they strolled, pushed and role-played with this doll-sized stroller, their excitement grew. Parents noted how sturdy the stroller was and loved how the car seat snaps in just like a real car seat/stroller combo. At $100
Not every child begins their bicycle riding life on a tricycle; in fact many parents are of the school of thought that the sooner children learn balance, steering and coordination the sooner they can transition to a “regular” bike. Our testers were impressed with the solid construction and quality of the Skuut and the fact
You and your child will have hours and hours of fun playing with this wonderful coaster from Mega Bloks. Using magnetic balls that are seemingly always in motion this toy is a whirl of activity and sounds that excited our young testers. The light-up Ferris wheel has a handle which give the power to spin
This construction toy will provide your child with hours of fun imagination play after getting an assist from you. While the suggested age is fine for playtime, construction/setup requires a parent’s considerable intervention. Once put together this is a stimulating and completely engaging role play experience that your children will love. The moving parts and
