Little girls are going to discover a new friend in Chatsters. Animated, chatty and full of surprises our testers were delighted to see how their daughters were immediately drawn to and enamored with this doll that kids felt was “totally cool.” Chatsters feature two big eyes behind big glasses that immediately light up triggering the […]
This Mixer/Baking toy is a fun and easy way for kids to create desserts without the hassle, mess and general mayhem of actually cooking! Right from the start testers were drawn to the packaging that is very colorful, bright and informative, it even includes all the nutritional information. The directions are simple and the visuals
The Yoga Spinner is a wonderful game to introduce a child of any age to yoga. Many of us have discovered Yoga and understand that is a terrific way to keep your body flexible, strong and healthy. With this game testers discovered that their children could grasp the concepts of Yoga and even come to
Robotic pets are becoming more commonplace and so the push is on to raise the technological bar or bring the price down to make them fun yet affordable. Spin Master has opted for the latter here and they have succeeded. Zoomer Zuppies (more on that later) are small “puppies” that have interactive qualities that make
When most of us think about putty we go to the only putty we ever knew growing up, Silly Putty. Well, this is not yours or even your grandmas silly putty…thats for sure. The cult classic has been turned on its head by Crazy Aaron who felt it could be improved upon and according to
Testers were delighted to discover this storybook that teaches children important lessons about tolerance, empathy, sharing, compassion and much more. Danny Pettry uses adorable dogs and puppies to illustrate these good character traits and children were captivated, often eager to actively imitate the behavior on all fours. Parents noted how well the book was written.
Parents found the theory behind Denny Pettry’s Cinema Therapy game fascinating. A group of people watch the same movie together and then discuss their feelings about what they just watched by using a simple deck of question cards. Most people have emotions, impressions and thoughts about movies, but we rarely express them immediately. With this
When it comes to car seats Diono has proven numerous times to parents in our testing center’s that they “get it.” The number one priority for parents when it comes to car seats is safety, and when it comes to the Ranier Convertible + Booster Seat our testers told us that they felt assured, confident
The concept behind The O SmartBall, that you actually take your precious iPhone and put it inside a foam ball for your kids to throw and bounce seemed both terrifying and absurd to our testers. Their reaction after actually letting this happen? Amazed. The phone, snug and secure inside the SmartBall, never fell out and
There is something so satisfying about mindless manipulation of toys that fit in your hand. We all do it; it could be rubber bands or those squishy tension relieving balls. For some, it helps them to focus. In fact, many people with ADHD use it to remain focused. High-level thinkers, especially engineering students claim that
