We tested out the How Wheels Wall Tracks with one of our favorite 5 year old boys. We used the “Starter Set”, but there are other sets too which can be combined together to create an even longer race track. Setup and installing the track to the wall was easy and “parent friendly”. The track…
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Compassion International
Every Christmas Season since starting this toy review website in 2008, we like to take a brief break from talking about the best toys for kids and instead direct attention to a worthy charity. Last year we wrote about Compassion International. Compassion is an organization that allows you to commit to monthly giving to support…
Toddlers and Computer Toys
I just read an article in the USA today that asks the question, “Do toddlers really need computers to learn“? The article makes the case that young kids have too much “screen time” and not enough outdoors time. That may be true as a trend in the US, but to me, that’s really a parenting…
Little People Christmas Story Nativity Playset
We bought the Little People Christmas Story Nativity Playset this year to add to our Christmas decorations. We were surprised to see that our 1 year old played with this set for almost an hour the first day that we set it up! We had really purchase the set as a “child safe” nativity set…
LEGO City Advent Calendar 2011
The LEGO City Advent Calendar is a best selling toy every year. This toy is a fun way to celebrate the tradition of Advent with your family. The Lego’s are designed for kids age 5 years old and up and include 232 pieces. Each day for 24 days, you open up a new compartment to…
Melissa and Doug Wooden Pound A Peg
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Pound-a-Peg toy is a great classic toy. This hammer toy with pounding bench is perfect for toddlers. It’s low tech and high in fun for young kids. Simply hammer the pegs and when all have been hammered down, flip it over and starting hammering all over again. This toy is…