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Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set

18 months – 5 years. This basketball set from Little Tikes grows as fast as toddlers by adjusting to six heights from 2 1/2 to 4 feet. Includes an oversize rim and a junior size basketball. Base must be weighted with sand (not included). 22″L x 23 3/4″W x 60″H.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Our 3 kids really like it!
We got this for our son’s 3rd birthday and it’s been a big hit! All 3 of our kids (ages 4 1/2, 3 & 1 1/2) are able to use it since it adjusts in height. I think this will be used for many years to come! It is not extremely stable and sturdy even when weighed down with water, but it hasn’t fallen over or anything and I think it will hold up well even with kids being a little rough with it. Overall, we really like it!

3 Stars It’s Alright…
Once the product arrived, obviously, I was excited to set it up. I didn’t realize it required sand to fill the bottom. It’s very unsteady without it. My daughter (who is 26 months) doesn’t pay much attention to it. When she does play with it, it’s usually with any ball she can find (which is ok by me.) It was a good buy, since she’ll play with it for some time to come. I wish I would have known about the sand ahead of time, though, so I could have bought some before it arrived. Pretty good product, overall.

2 Stars fun but not durable
my 3-year-old son loves this. But the board quickly bent forward, I saw one in a daycare the board bent forward over 50 degree, which makes me worry about how long we can play with this set.

same product from Fisher price looks a lot better.

5 Stars Fun!
My son loves this toy! He got it for Christmas so he was almost a yr and a half old. It’s the only toy he has that he plays with every single day. I am planning on taking it outside this summer for him. Love it!

5 Stars Awesome Toy for my 18 month old nephew
We were pleasantly surprised that our gift to my 18 month old nephew was a hit at Christmas. He LOVED his basketball hoop and ball. He couldn’t even wait for us to get the net on the hoop, he started slam dunking the ball immediately, and was so happy playing with it!! The entire family was entertained by his antics for at least 15 minutes, which for a toddler is a lot of time to dedicate to one activity. Awesome, awesome gift.

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Kid Toys Sports Basketball Hoop, Christmas, Daycare, Fisher Price, Kids Ages, Nephew, Play Set, Rim, Single Day, Size Basketball, Toddlers

Step2 All Star Sports Climber

The Step2 All-Star Sports Climber is designed to keep children active with shooting, passing, climbing and kicking play in one unit. Activities featured include basketball hoop, rock wall, football toss, soccer goal and slide. Kids can keep score with the built-in scorekeeper under the basketball hoop and a junior-sized inflatable football, soccer ball and basketball are included. Rock wall provides a safe and easy challenge for children. Durable poly construction lasts for years. Minimal adult assembly. Made in U.S.A.; sports balls made in China. Measures 30″L x 63″W x 43″H. Holds up to 75 pounds.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Fits nicely in my living room
Love it. Fits in my livingroom but still keeps my 18 mth old busy.

4 Stars Great climbing toy
I purchased this toy for my grandson (age 19 mos.) He spends quite a bit of time playing on and around this toy, also using the balls that came with it. Very definitely worth the price.

4 Stars Great Outdoors or Indoors
This poduct was used for my own children as well as daycare children. It is easy to put together and the children love it!!

4 Stars best indoor active play toy
I got this slide for my daughter when she was 16 months old. We needed a toy for her to climb — so instead of saying, “Don’t climb this!” we could say, “Go climb that!” We were also facing a winter in the Northeast when playground play might not always been possible.

This toy is great for physically active children. My daughter uses it every day (a claim I can make for only a few toys). She particularly loves slide (of course) and the basketball hoop.

I don’t love that the basketball is not to scale with the soccer ball and the football, and I don’t love that there is a hole on top, ostensibly for throwing the football through, but it is irresistible to toddlers as something to throw themselves through! Not withstanding such a head bonk, we are very pleased with this toy.

I am optimistic that she will be able to use this for several years to come (my guess is that it would work for an average-sized 4 year old) and that it will lend itself to pretend play as well. There is a hole to climb through so that the child is under the slide. It is supposed to be used as a soccer goal, but I think it would make a nice entrance to a fort.

I will also note that assembly required brute force and liquid dish detergent as lubrication.

4 Stars Endless enjoyment
Even though this toy is slated for 18 month and older, we bought this for my daughter when she turned a year thinking she would enjoy us putting her on the slide. Plus, she would grown into it. My daughter’s response to the climber was not what we imagined. She was immediately challenged by it and within two weeks of our setting it up our 13 month old was capable of going up the climbing wall and down the slide independently. She LOVES it!!!!!! She also enjoys playing with the balls and has most recently has begun putting the basketball into the hoop. The climbers size allows you to easily move it from place to place. We have had it both in and out of doors. For the money, I am pleased. My only complaint was that it was not the easiest to assemble.

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Kid Toys Sports Adult, All Star, Basketball Hoop, China, Daycare Children, Football Soccer, Grandson Age, Living Room, Livingroom, Love, Playground, Score, Scorekeeper, Soccer Ball, Soccer Goal, Sports Balls, Star Sports, Step2, Toddlers, Toys

Melissa and Doug Vehicles Chunky Wooden Puzzle

This hand-painted, playfully styled puzzle is sure to catch and keep the attention of curious tots. The thick, chunky wooden puzzle pieces fit neatly into their spots on the colorful board and also stand up for additional pretend play. Full-color pictures are hiding beneath each piece. Measures 12″H x 11″W x 1″D.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Poor quality
I just received this puzzle as a gift. Having another older-style Chunky puzzle, I am VERY disappointed in the quality. Instead of the designs being painted on, the front of the pieces are paper stickers and scratch off very easily. The old Chunky puzzles were much better quality and last longer. How disappointing that Melissa and Doug should make such poor quality puzzles!

5 Stars Preschooler & Toddler love this puzzle
Both of my boys (16 month old & 2 1/2 year old) enjoy this puzzle. Ours were painted all around though the back is a solid color paint. They enjoy playing with them as toys as well as a puzzle.

3 Stars Still good puzzle, but pieces only painted on the front
We have several of these chunky puzzles. This one came with only the front of the puzzle pieces painted. The older ones we have (insects, farm animals, sea creatures, pets) were all completely painted and are fun as free-standing figures,not just puzzle pieces. Otherwise, it’s a fun puzzle.

4 Stars Fun Toy for Toddlers Learning “Pretend”
I bought the Melissa & Doug Large Shapes Jumbo Puzzle as my kids first puzzle, and was pleased enough with Melissa & Doug to purchase this as a next step. My kids are 18-months-old, and they love to pretend with each little vehicle – waving the plane in the air, or making a “woo-woo!” sound for the fire engine. The “wells” that each piece fits into are fairly shallow, so my beginner puzzle-doers find it a little frustrating when the pieces slip out easily – but this is more a reflection of their puzzling skills than of the quality of the toy. I would definitely purchase more puzzles like this from Melissa and Doug.

5 Stars Very satisfied
Puzzle is well made & shouls stand up to a 2-3 yr olds abuse. Pictures are under pieces for greater matching and pieces are thick/easily handled.

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Kid Toys Puzzles Color Paint, Doers, Farm Animals, Fire Engine, Insects, Jumbo Puzzle, Melissa And Doug, Pets, Poor Quality, Pretend Play, Puzzle Pieces, Puzzle Vehicles, Quality Puzzles, Reflection, Sea Creatures, Shapes, Stickers, Toddlers, Woo Woo, Wooden Puzzle

Twister

Twister is the game that ties you up in knots. Spin the dial and move a hand or foot to the colored circle on the floor mat. Can you get there’ dont touch the mat with anything but a hand or foot. It is for 2 or 4 players. It includes a spinner, a mat and instructions. Instructions are available in English and Spanish.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars a classic
Twister is great for people of all ages, as long as they don’t have any physical ailments.

4 Stars More than just a game
I purchased this game as an educational toy for my toddlers; what better way to learn their colors. The mat is very large and “waterproof” so it’s great for them to eat snacks on. They use it as a dance mat too.

5 Stars Classic!
This is just like I remember it! Spinner spins the arrow and around it goes…Great for young and old. We play this game at just about every birthday party and the grown ups love to have a turn!

Has some great educational value. This game has helped my DD’s learn colors and lefts and rights. Though they are small and can’t reach all the spots across the board. They have a blast! For adults you need to think about how you move. Because it could effect your next move.

Durable: So far so good! Even with 3 young kids who use it for other purposes. Cape…dance mat…house

5 Stars Parents in a twist
Although my 3 year old grandson knows his shapes and colors, he was not tall or long enough to reach the spots. He adapted the game so that he was in charge of the spinner and his parents did the “twisting”. He was thouroughly entertained and felt powerful in getting his parents into a twist. As he grows he will be all the more eager to play the game according to the real rules.

5 Stars fun!
Was at a party last weekend and saw this on the bookshelf. Somebody suggested getting it out, so we did! Lots more fun than we though and absolutely great for adults, especially those who want to get to know each other a little better.

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Kid Toys Puzzles Adults, Arrow, Birthday Party, Bookshelf, Dance Mat, Dd, Educational Toy, Educational Value, Floor Mat, Grown Ups, Knots, Lefts, Physical Ailments, Shapes And Colors, Snacks, Spinner, Toddlers, Twister Game, Ups, Young Kids

Melissa and Doug Giant Fire Truck Floor Puzzle

This is a challenge that is sure to please future firefighters. This bold and colorful floor puzzle contains 24 jumbo extra-thick cardboard pieces that snap easily into place to create a high quality, yet simple picture of a fire truck ready for the alarm. This large, imaginative puzzle with an easy-clean surface has a finished layout of approximately 4 feet long. –Deb Oroszlan

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars A must have for toddlers!
My 2yr old son received this puzzle as a gift and he loves to play with it almost daily. He needs help putting it together, but I love watching him discover ways to figure out where each piece goes. The wheels and hose pieces he has down pat already at 26mths. The puzzle is huge, which is another reason he loves it. We spend about 20 mins with this puzzle, talking about colors, parts of the truck, etc. He even loves the little dog. Great for any toddler into fire trucks. Pieces are well built, connect well, and hold up to toddler handling.

5 Stars Fun for little guys
Gave this and another Melissa and Doug puzzle to my friend’s little boy for an early gift form Santa this year. It was a huge hit!

5 Stars This is huge!
My 3 year old son loves all the Melissa & Doug floor puzzles. This one is huge and is of very high quality.

5 Stars Firetruck puzzle is great!
My 3 year old son loves this puzzle and we’ve put it together many times. The pieces are durable and the puzzle is challenging enough to be interesting but not so much that he can’t do it alone. He loves firetrucks and this has been a truly enduring purchase. Would buy again.

5 Stars Fun educational toy
We have a 3 yr old that loves making this puzzle. Pieces are large enough for him to handle with ease. Good family activity

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Kid Toys Puzzles Cardboard Pieces, Colors, Deb, Educational Toy, Finished Layout, Fire Truck, Fire Trucks, Firefighters, Floor Puzzle, Floor Puzzles, Giant Fire, High Quality, Jumbo, Little Dog, Little Guys, Melissa And Doug, Puzzle Pieces, Thick Cardboard, Toddlers, Wheels