Melissa & Doug Latches Board Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this for our 19 month old to take on a plane trip as the "new" toy to entertain her when needed. She *loved* playing with it through the entire trip. it's a bit big for a carryon, but we fit it in. It is now a car toy that gets swapped out upon occasion with others. The back of the puzzle says 4+, but I think it's a good challenge for younger children. There are 2 latches that she needs adult help with because they are too tough to move. I'm sure she'll grow into those with time, though.
updated 9/07:
My almost 3yo can now do all of the latches on this puzzle-has been able to for several months, now.

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This beautifully crafted board with polished brass locks, latches, hooks and clasps, has hide-and-seek pictures behind each door and helps develop fine motor and memory skills. A tremendous value!

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Little Tikes Discover Sounds Kitchen Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading several negative reviews on this toy I thought I'd include in mine the biggest possible reason these children/parents are not enjoying it == the appropriate age to really appreciate and use this toy properly is 2+ since at this age kids can understand the concepts behind a kitchen. Our daughter has always been facinated with pots, food, kitchen sounds, etc., and this adorable little version is just perfect for her as she learns what sounds and sights you find at home. It is less than 2 ft. high, so kids have to bend down to play, or just sit down in front, which is not a problem for most kids once they get really involved in playing. The make believe milk, cheese and egg are cute and they have their storage places inside the fridge and cabinet. There is even a separately sold 4-pack of items including a pan, pepper shaker, cordless phone and measuring spoons. One criticism is that there is no place to hang the measuring spoons or cordless phone, so they disappeared rather quickly, but Little Tikes sent us a full replacement pack FREE OF CHARGE within two weeks.
My daughter adores the sounds this kitchen makes: bubbling, popping, and ringing for the stove, microwave and frying pan. It will tip over if your kids lean on it, but with supervised playtime, this is a great little item which stores neatly and quickly, and should keep them happy long enough for you to at least tidy up in your own REAL kitchen.

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Cook up some fun with this colorful kitchen filled with activities accompanied by songs, lights and sounds. Includes sortable food shapes and pop up toaster. Adult supervision recommended. Measures 15.5"L x 8.75"W x 15"H. Colors may vary.

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Vtech - V.Smile - Spider-Man & Friends Review

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(More customer reviews)I have to agree with a couple of the other reviews. This game is a little challenging for young kids. I would think it is good for a typical first grader. That being said, this is my son's favorite of the games because of the characters. He always chooses this one, but becomes frustrated very easily. So, I end up playing. He loves the grocery store game (getting the supplies for the party). I HATE IT. It takes forever and the items on the list don't really look like the items on the shelves. I guess with some practice you would be able to get around the store maze quickly and get the items, but it takes me a while...and then paying for them...again counting out every coin for an endless stream of items. It does hold my son's attention span while I play, but as an adult, I think some of the other games (like Scooby Doo) are more entertaining.

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Join Spider-Man and friends on this Smartridge adventure. The Spider-Man and Friends Smartridge teaches a variety of pre-school basics and features several fun and challenging learning games, all with a Spider-Man theme. Helpful voice prompts coach preschoolers to successfully maneuver through the games. Just pop the Smartridge into your V.Smile unit for lessons on language, math, phonics, problem-solving, music, and more. Choose between two difficulty levels. For use with the V.Smile TV Learning System, sold separately.

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