Our testers were over the top in heaping praise on this wonderful toy from Chicco. Knowing that children love to answer the telephone and to press buttons this toy was ahead of the curve before it even got out of the box. With a very realistic ringing sound that can be adjusted, the toy features […]
We know that kids love to emulate their parents and that grown-up gadgets like cell phones and laptops are a source of great appeal and frustration since they are not old enough to have their own. Perhaps that is why this bright and colorful laptop shaped game was so appealing to our younger testers. The
Ever wondered what the national currency of Turkey is? How about the population of Thailand? Have you thought about how long it would take to travel to Tahiti? It’s all at your fingertips, including countries and states that don’t start with “T”. The SmartGlobe is so smart that it makes you smarter just by being
When an educational software title garners reviews with words like fun, interesting, enlightening and desirable, we take notice. What made the reaction noteworthy was the fact that Playing Music is not a particularly cutting edge software title. It is not filled with eye-popping animation and any cutting edge technology. What it does do is give
Viva Media has a great software title on their hands, despite the fact that they really need to redo their box art. Having a girl as the main character on the cover, and having that box covered in bright pink turned off boys who might otherwise really enjoy the experience. That said, there is so
Oww-ies and boo-boo’s are the mother of invention when it comes to children’s safety products and no where was this more apparent than when the Digitsaver appeared in our testing centers. Adorable, colorful and soft, this functional product affixes to door knobs and eliminates slammed door fingers. Parents liked the fact that toddlers wouldn’t be
Before you start playing Go Mental Fundamental, make sure you locate your thinking cap. Your brain will be working overtime and that is a good thing. Parents and kids agreed that the mental connections you must make while playing will challenge but not overwhelm you. The thrill of making those connections and achieving a mental
Brilliantly colored to entice even the youngest card players to the table Sha-Co is a simple game that teaches shapes and colors. Children were excited to find matches and shout out Sha-Co! The instructions are clear but this is a game that requires parents supervision and participation. Many parents reported that their children often found
Hooked on Phonics is a name brand that just about everyone is familiar with and their notoriety is well earned. The company has produced a series of products that have helped thousands of children begin their journey towards reading. Not they turn their expertise to math and the results really impressed our testers. Using a
Whether or not you have ever used a Hooked on Phonics product before, you owe it to yourself and your child to check this one out. Parents told us how their children were instantly captivated by the videos and the books. They were thrilled with how eager and excited they were to learn, even pleading
