Lights and Sounds but No Batteries!
May 16, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Preschool Toys, eco-friendly-toys
Hat tip to Peggy at Tree Hugging Family for posting about the new Sprig toys that deliver electronic-like features such as lights and sounds without batteries. Of course, no batteries is very eco-friendly, but most parents will also agree that toys that don’t require batteries are simply great! First, batteries are too expensive and die too quickly! I love the idea of toys that simulate battery-operated without batteries!
Sprig toys are also made from recycled materials and include no decorative paint (that means no lead paint problems). The toys use a push-and-pump play action for power. Here are some details from …read more
Honeybee Hop – So Much Fun
April 16, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Preschool Toys
I love the Honeybee Hop by Playskool. Well, I suppose the music gets a bit annoying, but aside from that, I think this toy is great.
First, it’s easy to set up. Even my 3-year old triplets can pull it out at any time, press the button on top and get it started. I love toys that they can use all by themselves!
Fisher Price Go Fish Game – A Fun Twist on a Classic Game
April 11, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Board Games and Other Games For Kids, Preschool Toys
Fisher Price offers a different twist on a classic game with their boxed version of Go Fish. The game is for 2-4 players. Each player takes turns catching fish with the fishing rod that’s included with the game. Using the suction cup on the end of the fishing rod, players try to catch cardboard fish. The fish have numbers and colors on them. Players try to catch matched pairs (by color or number) similar to the classic Go Fish card game.
What I like most about this game are the various ways you can make up rules to match the age and understanding of …read more
The Sit n Spin Disappointment
March 26, 2008 by Susan Gunelius
Filed under Preschool Toys, Toddler Toys
When I was a kid I wanted a sit ‘n spin so badly. I never got one, but my best friend had one. I remember spinning on her porch on that Sit ‘n Spin with ease, going so fast for so long that I felt ill. Those were the days.
With that fond memory in mind, I bought a Sit ‘n Spin for my triplets this past summer. In fact, I bought the Playskool Simon Says Sit ‘n Spin from my local Target (it’s the one in the picture). I just wanted a plain old-fashioned Sit ‘n Spin with no bells or …read more
