KidKraft Bead Maze Cube Review

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(More customer reviews)Other than the sharp corners, this toy is ok and very well built. It is just not safe for a wobbly infant. The corner is very sharp. If an infant hits his or her her head on the corner, an open wound is guaranteed.

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B. Zany Zoo Review

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(More customer reviews)Our 8-month-old son outgrew his favorite toy (the Fisher-Price Jumperoo) about a month ago. His increased mobility meant the Jumperoo felt more constricting than freeing, and we'd been having trouble finding a new toy to fill the void left in the Jumperoo's disuse. We stumbled across this on accident and bought it because it reminded us of several toys we'd loved in childhood, with the added bonus they were all rolled into one.
We cannot stress how much our son loves this toy. Each face has something different for him to explore. When he's finished with one side for the time being, he'll move around to other sides or the top to keep the amusement coming. Even as I type, he's busy banging closed the doors on one side of the cube.
The top is easily the best part for both us and our son. David's had a fabulous time using it not only to stand but to figure out, finally, how to fall into a sit. The day before yesterday, he literally giggled the whole time he practiced sitting for an hour. More practice yesterday and he's both a falling and a sitting pro. Note, as another reviewer mentioned, you DO have to sit close by, because the wrong lean *can* lead it to tip for a not-yet-autonomous stander. This happens in maybe a quarter - probably a high estimate - of our son's stands so far.
Then there's all the fun in pushing the top toys along their preset paths along the top. The bridges encourages him to figure out movement under and on both sides of each bridge. This is in addition to watching him explore both pushing animals (and beads!) along their path and figuring out how to rotate them in circles where they stand.
We're amazed how much fun and challenge can be fit into one single cube. This is beautifully designed, aesthetically pleasing, free from sharp corners and overall an amazing toy. We're honestly trying to think who else we can buy one of these for! The temptation is rather strong to just play with it ourselves.
If only we'd had this as children! :)

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Ever noticed how almost all toys carry a warning: "Caution! Small parts can create a choking hazard. Not recommended for children under age 3 years of age"? Well, the toy engineers at BATTAT have created a line of toys that are so durable and well crafted that we can safely let even very little ones enjoy the the discovery of toy play! These well made toys will last for years and years allowing them to be passed from child to child and generation to generation while maintaining their allure for childs play. BATTAT engineers have been at work designing high quality toys for over 35 years. We are very pleased to be able to offer fine toys from their line to you and your family. Age 12 Months and upZany Zoo Activity Cube by BATTAT encourages early Eye/Hand coordinationand Shape/Color identification skill development. It offers limitless creative play in a toy that grows with your children. Zany Zoo Activity Cube Features:* Doors to open, friends to find.* Beautifully illustrated animals from A to Z.* Loopty-loo routes for you to wind through.* Zigzap paths to race up and down.* Spinners to spin and spin and spin and spin.* Zany Zoo dimensions - 13.5" x 12" x 18".* Packaged in a beautiful die-cut display box with gift tag.* No batteries necessary. All animals come pre-fed as well.* Durable wood & plastic construction.* Designed with your toddler in mind.*Battat Quality Construction and Durability.

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Maxim 5-in-1 Learning Cube Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't change my star rating or I would change it to 0. This toy is greatly overpriced and though I got it for a fraction of the cost, I recently returned it. The wooden xylophone is out of tune and not nearly as satisfying for my 20-month-old son to play with as a much cheaper metal xylophone is. The bead maze on top holds his interest the most, but the top comes off very easily when he pulls on the wires for leverage and it's way too easy to get his little fingers under it. The top is VERY heavy. After trying out the wipe off board, it is poor as well. I'm not sure why they made it black. Our wipe off markers, which we had to buy separately, hardly show up on the black board. White would have been much nicer. The peg maze on the side is hard to manipulate and the pegs constantly get stuck. The abacus is fine, but not enough to save the toy. I would never pay the retail price for this. I returned it even though I paid much much less for it. Your child will have much more fun with just about any other toy, and not have to risk crushing their little fingers. I also notice several small parts, perfect for choking hazards, that are merely glued on. NO STARS!!
One other note, Maxim recently had most of their products recalled from a local store here. I won't be buying any other Maxim toys for my family.

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This colorful cube has four activities on the sides " xylophone with mallet, slotted peg maze, chalkboard, and abacus " plus, a removable beadfun with slot play on top. Skill level starts with toddlers who are beginning to play with movable pieces, and helps develop skills throughout early childhood that are essential to becoming successful adults.

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