Rainbow Whirls Pegging Game is beautiful, bright, appealing and a great mix of learning skills for toddlers. HABA has always produced exceptionally high quality products and this carries on that tradition. The Pegging Game is really more of an open ended experience than a game. Using and refining their fine motor skills, young children were […]
What a beautiful, fun, interactive and visual treat this new iOS app is. Testers told us time and again how the remarkable mix of animation and real photos from Africa drew players in. There is so much information to be gleaned here and as you journey through this largely unknown continent you can take “pictures”
Parents were excited to see how their children gravitated to this low-tech play set. Citiblocs are high quality building blocks made with solid, sturdy wood and durable paint that feels like it will stand up over time. Building blocks are and continue to be a staple of childhood play for good reason. They spark imagination,
This is a fun, quirky little throwback toy that connected with young testers due to its simplicity of design and inviting appeal. Imagination play is the fuel that makes this toy work and the design of this wooden Stegosaurus, with his big feet and scaly back really connected with dino lovers. Parents like that the
Ezyroller is a smooth, sleek bike with no pedals and a thoroughly unique propulsion method. A child (up to 150 lbs.) sits in the sling back chair and pushes their feet in an alternating fashion against a metal bar to gain motion and momentum. Everything is based on body movement which is what makes pedaling
Everything is so much quicker and faster these days but perhaps nothing has sped up more than the creation of crystals. What used to take a thousand years begins instantly when you mix the chemicals included in this wonderfully low-priced science kit. The directions are easy to follow and the finished product is really quite
We found that Shutterfly was very familiar to our testers and many told us it was their photo sharing and printing site of choice. When we asked them to evaluate the new Custom Path offering, which gives users the tools to create truly customized photo books, they were intrigued and excited. The anticipation was rewarded
We have seen our share of baby carrying devices pass through our testing centers over the years but this one from Baby Nari stood out as unique and worth a second look. Designed for the toddler who still needs a lift this hip hugger provides even smaller sized Moms and Dads with a method that
Ogo Bild POD is a really cool, super-sized building toy that is reminiscent of rod and connector building sets from generations past. Instead of small structures now you can build forts, space ships, just about anything you can dream up. The big difference here is that kids can (in most cases) climb inside their creation.
This new DVD based game not only teaches but encourages creative expression though dramatic play. Obviously geared to little girls, Angelina becomes a dance partner and together they practice dance moves in an easy to follow step-by-step manner. The game itself is never the same which makes replay very strong. If you are thinking about
