A few weeks ago I was asked to test toys for a company called ebeanstalk. They sent out a number of baby toys and toys for 1 year olds to toy experts (moms) for their review. Through reviews such as mine, this helps ebeanstalk select great learning toys. The toy they sent was the Jumbo Knob Pets Puzzle from Melissa and Doug who makes lots of wooden toys.
Ever since the Jumbo Knob Pets Puzzle has arrived at our house Princess P hasn't put it down. She loves to pick up all three pieces and carry them around. Then she will set the pieces down and play with them a while. When she gets finished doing that she will pick them up again and try to put them in their place on the puzzle. She, of course, gets no where close but at least she grasps the idea. The Jumbo Knob Pets Puzzle is not only a wonderful teaching tool for problem solving but it is also wonderful for learning the names of the pets featured on it. She already has "puppy" down pat, now we are just working on the sound a puppy makes. The wooden knobs are perfect for her little hands to grasp and the pictures under the pieces make it easier to match which goes where. The bright colors on the house shaped puzzle keep Princess P's attention longer than other toys.
I believe this puzzle will be a favorite toy of P's for a long time to come. So I am glad that it is good quality construction and is crafted by hand. The age range says 1+ but I am sure older and some younger kids would enjoy it as well.
3 comments:
wow how special these toys seem lucky you. I would love to have any of them for my granddaughter turning 1
There are puzzles like this at our library and I really want to get some for my 2 year old. I love Melissa and Doug toys! They are so well crafted and colorful, truly made knowing rough young children will be playing with them.
I really want to get some puzzles like this for my littl guy. The one you show in the picture above is exactly what I want.. Large chunky pieces with knobs. Thanks for the review, now I have to go get some of these. (wish there was a giveaway, but oh well) Thanks!!
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