This adorable suitcase, made out of colorful hard-sided plastic, gave our young testers a thrilling taste of traveling autonomy. Sized just right for their belongings, whether for an overnight or a long weekend, kids loved being able to pack up just their stuff inside, no more suitcase sharing! There is even a little working key […]
Doc McStuffins is a familiar and friendly character who really connects with young children. This new game, from multi-Seal winning Wonder Forge, is especially engaging because it can be played in groups or by yourself. It features a great theme and teaches important messages such as compassionate caring for others, helping people in need and
Inside this unassuming cardboard tube, you will find everything you need to create, cute peacocks and owls. That came as somewhat of a surprise to our testers who were curious but had no expectations of what they were in for. There were cardboard tubes, felt sheets, shapes, feathers, papers, and googly eyes, enough materials to
It is no secret that the geographic literacy of young people in the US is woefully inadequate, which is why we were so delighted to see this puzzle map in our testing centers. Right from the start testers liked the lessons their kids received by learning, in a hands-on way, all the states and where
If you have a baseball fan in your home and are looking for an activity book that will really grab their attention then look no further. Hawk’s Nest Publishing has secured the rights to use MLB teams and logos which thrilled young baseball fans. There is a book for every major league team and inside
Hot Dots has once again proven itself to be an excellent introduction for toddlers to interactive learning. It all starts with the hot dot pen which is designed as a friendly bear character. When used together with the two included books that center on shapes, color, object recognition, body parts, and family members. When placed
From the moment little girls got an eyeful of the packaging they were begging to play. The vibrant colors, the see-through window, and sweet characters are very inviting. This is a perfect activity for any little girl who loves princesses. An informal polling of our testers showed that that was pretty universal. The play pattern
We need to start this review by stating that the Crush-It! Bat is one of the coolest looking pieces of sporting equipment we have even seen in our testing centers. The bright, almost neon colored strings that form the barrel of the bat are quite eye-catching. Beyond looking cool, the effect these strings have on
Sometimes a ball is just a ball, but then there are times when it is so much more. The E-Z Grip Ball is an example of how awesome a playground ball can be. Testers were unanimous in their opinion that this ball goes above and beyond any ball their children had ever played with. The
If you have never heard of Lullaby Earth, all you need to know is that it is a division of Naturepedic which just about everyone is familiar with. The crib mattress they have created combines two features which generally don’t go hand in hand, namely being both waterproof and breathable. Testers read about the claim
