This bouncy horse hopper has been one of the most played with toys in our house for nearly 4 months. Everyone from the 18 month old to 10 year olds that come visit always want to ride it which it makes it's desirability off the charts, even though we now own two. Product: Horse Hopper Company: ...
3-year-old
Magna-Tiles
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This widely recommended magnetic building toy is very cool, but unfortunately also very expensive. However, the tiles will last a long time and they are great for a wide range of ages, making them an excellent family toy. I'm grateful that we received the 100 piece set as a gift, but I don't think I ...
Three Little Piggies
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My 3 year old really enjoyed this fun, spatial reasoning puzzle game based on a popular fairy tale, but it was not very challenging for my 5 and a half year old. Product: Three Little Piggies Company: SmartGames Website: www.smartgames.eu Recommended Age Range: 3-4 years Price Range: ~$25 Amazon ...
Magformers
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Product: Magformers Company: Magformers Website: magformers.com Recommended Age Range: 2 to adult Price Range: ~$20 (for 14 piece set), ~$40 (for 30 piece set) Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: Our family loves Magformers. I got 2 boxes of the 30 piece sets for $28 each on Black Friday ...
Strider Balance Bike
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Product: Strider ST-4 No Pedal Balance Bike Company: Strider Website: www.striderbikes.com Recommended Age Range: 2 to 5 years Price Range: $80-$110 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: My 4 year old son has been riding his friend’s Strider bike occasionally since about his third birthday ...
Water Wow! On-the-Go Travel Activity
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Product: Water Wow! On-the-Go Travel Activity Company: Melissa & Doug Website: www.melissaanddoug.com Recommended Age Range: 2 to 5 years Price Range: $6-$7 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: My mom found these at Target and I think they’re awesome. You fill the paint brush with ...
Reusable Sticker Pads
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Product: Reusable Sticker Pads Company: Melissa & Doug Website: www.melissaanddoug.com Recommended Age Range: 1 to 5 years Price Range: ~$4-$7 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: I cannot believe what a great deal these reusable sticker pads are. There are 5 scenes for around $5 and ...
VTech Kidizoom Camera
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Product: Kidizoom Camera Company: VTech Website: www.vtechkids.com Recommended Age Range: 2 to 6 years Price Range: $32-$40 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: I bought this for my son for his 4th birthday based on how much he likes using my own point and shoot, and while my son LOVES ...
Wooden Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set
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Product: Wooden Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set Company: Melissa & Doug Website: www.melissaanddoug.com Recommended Age Range: 2 to 4 years Price Range: $15 - $20 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: Earlier this year I took my 3 year old to Barnes and Noble and told him to pick out ...
Blu Track
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Product: Blu Track 18' Starter Set Company: Blu Track Website: www.blutrack.com Recommended Age Range: 3 to 6 years Price Range: $35-$40 Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Comments: My son got this for his third birthday, and while he had a lot of fun with it, I really think it’s more appropriate ...
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