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Kidthing, with its uniquely inviting interface and bold clear graphics, really stood out to our testers who hailed it as a system that was a delightful blend of education and entertainment. Loaded with an assortment of games and activities but most of all books. Young children who love books and stories will find a treasure …
One of America’s most beloved children’s authors has now affixed his name to an adorable crib/stroller toy for infants and babies. There is much more than Mr. Carle’s name helping to make this colorful play toy stand out among the crowd. The bright fabrics and the tactile experiences that squeak, crinkle and rattle at your …
The adorable concept behind Smart-e Bear was immediately endearing to our parents testers. Being able to “customize” the bear specifically to their child was a feature that really impressed. Children will simply never grow tired of the bear because it grows and evolves all based on the age of your child, their developmental stage and …
The bright colorful appeal of this tunnel, both inside and out drew babies to it like moths to a flame. The excitement of climbing through the tunnel, pretending they were sneaking and hiding was adorable. For those less mobile just lying in the tunnel on their back offers plenty of stimulating activities as well. Very …
Loads of laughs and smiles were on tap for every little girl lucky enough to climb into this adorable Activity Jumper. The only problem was getting them out, it was just too much fun! There is so much to delight and entertain little children and it’s the perfect height to let them feel the ground …
This open-ended puzzle game provided our testers with a wonderful sharing experience. Taking turns, parents and their children loved the ability the game has to give everyone who plays an opportunity to create something new and beautiful. This is achieved simply by placing a colorful block inside the frame. There are patterns to follow as …
The full name of the company that created Tri-Cross is Games for Competitors and rightfully so. This was viewed by testers as a very smart game. Similar in some respects to Stratego but with a much shorter playing time. There is a slightly higher learning curve here, which is not surprising considering the various layers …
As several testers independently noted, Arthur Saves the Planet is a kind of cross between Monopoly and Candyland. Not a bad pedigree if you are trying to follow in the footsteps of successful games. Using an underlying theme of caring for the planet, the wildlife that inhabits it and “going green”, the game’s creators didn’t …
If you have preschool aged children at home and are considering one big toy purchase this holiday season, based on our tester reviews, Elmo’s Restaurant should be ranked at or near the very top of your list. This toy offers great play value whether it’s being used by one or ten children at a time. …
Parents and their children were equally excited to get to work/play with this ingeniously designed 2-in-1 toy. Almost immediately, thanks to the easy to read and understand instructions, kids were throwing themselves into the experience. With a variety of building options the creativity is as much a part of this toy as are the fun …
