Testers were drawn to the beautiful, durable package designed with an inviting underwater ocean theme. The little suitcase design was not only appealing but practical for parents who knew that their child would have a secure place to keep the pieces when not in play. The Smithsonian name is a trusted, educational brand that parents […]
The songs and poems you will find on the Todays Song CD are both fun and catchy. Babsy B. and Friends have created a CD full of tunes that are appealing to children, parents, and teachers. There’s a nice variety of musical styles and rhythms that keep the CD feeling fresh and interesting. Many of
The powerful appeal of magnets for kids from toddler and up is undeniable. No matter the shape or design kids are attracted to them and their unique properties. This Magformers Set was no exception during this round of product testing. Parents felt that the packaging really sells it, thanks to the pictures featuring the magnet
Wild Ways Stacking Monkeys are adorable; their colors are vibrant and the patterns are bold and tasteful. Aesthetically they really stand out and parents appreciated the fact that they are made of nicely finished wood making them durable and free of splinters. Each piece is carved with several flat faces that enable stacking one piece
Making soap has become kind of a trendy thing to do in certain shops and malls, but who knew you could make it at home? Most of our testers didn’t and they loved what they discovered from MindWare. Like your typical arts and crafts project, this is about the process and the family time spent
If you have older children at home and you are fans of turning off the electronics to sit down and play games then Crazy Letters by MindWare should get some serious consideration for insertion into your game rotation. Inside the box you will find approximately 500 cards divided and color-coded into five categories of word
Parents agreed that this is not your typical dig and excavate project. MindWare has created a kit that is much more challenging, sturdy and harder to dig and excavate than others they have tried. As a result the consensus of opinion is that this is a high-quality, ingenious and unique activity. The rock that they
What do you get when you mix Science and Art? A fabulous product called Science Art Fusion. There are six project kits in the line. Each is a great introduction into the basic concepts of science (far too many to mention here) and can really spark a child’s interest in learning more and conducting experiments.
Crayola’s Neon 3D Chalk struck testers as a little bit of genius. Who would have thought that the classic sidewalk chalk was something that could be improved upon? Leave it to Crayola. The included chalk is high quality, doesn’t break easily, smooth to draw with and the neon colors are eye catching to children of
Comfy Critters are cute, huggable, hooded blankets than can convert from a blanket to an animal shaped pillow and back again. Infinity has many animals in the line including a Unicorn, a Dog, an Owl, a Dinosaur, and more. Given the many choices of animals and colors it makes a great gift for girls and
