Vtech Preschool Learning Tote and Go Laptop

Vtech Preschool Learning Tote and Go Laptop
Buy new: $22.99
Usually ships in 24 hours

You'll see toys that look more like "real" notebook computers on Amazon, but I trusted the consumer ratings (and liked the price) and gave this to my granddaughter for her third birthday. Reports from mom are that she's played with it practically non-stop (granddaughter, not mom) for three days and wants to take it with her wherever she goes. We're all musicians, and even mom's reviews about the functionality and tolerability of the music were positive.

Vtech Preschool Learning Tote and Go Laptop

bfd53 | shopping booksmark | welcome robot | music online | bioly1

IQ Baby Knock-Knock Blocks

IQ Baby Knock-Knock Blocks
Buy new: $21.00
Usually ships in 1-2 business days

I purchased these for the young (under one year) daughter of an acquaintance. They are an unusually good set of blocks, being soft, multicolored, and with varying designs. Some have peek-a-boo windows and doors, and some have rattles inside. The only possible drawback is that the "windows and doors" could become torn lose with extended use, but they are a good value and would be expected to last as a young baby grows. They come in a convenient zippered storage case which has some baby features. I would rate these as a "best buy" for young babies.

IQ Baby Knock-Knock Blocks

bfd53 | shopping booksmark | welcome robot | music online | bioly1

LeapFrog Text and Learn

LeapFrog Text and Learn
Buy new: $17.00
Usually ships in 24 hours

I bought this for my 20 month old daughter and she absolutely loves it. My daughter loves daddys laptop, cell phone, and game systems. I bought her this and it keeps her entertained long enough for me to get things done. Its, by far, her favorite toy and she doesnt let anyone play with it. I was really happy when I saw her playing by herself one day with the toy. She kept pushing the same button over and over and she would try to repeat what it was saying. This almost reminds me of those old Speak N Spells from way back in the day. Its quite durable and has proven that it can take a beating. Highly recommended.

LeapFrog Text and Learn

bfd53 | shopping booksmark | welcome robot | music online | bioly1

Educational Insights Math Whiz

Educational Insights Math Whiz
Buy new: $21.25
Usually ships in 24 hours

I just got this toy for my 10 yr old who is still not all that with his flash cards and for my first grader to start doing flash cards. Its great it works on so many different skill levels that my 6 year old uses it for begining addition facts and my ten year old then uses it for his timed multiplication and division tables. Its like killing two birds with one stone. And they both love the smiley face for rewards and my ten year old loves that it shows the time it took him because he is always trying to beat his last time.

Educational Insights Math Whiz

bfd53 | shopping booksmark | welcome robot | music online | bioly1

Melissa & Doug Geometric Stacker

Melissa & Doug Geometric Stacker
Buy new: $13.55
Usually ships in 24 hours

This is quite a step up from the basic ring stacker that so many toddlers are fond of! I like the fact that the child can stack the pieces in various orders. They are not confined to ordering the pieces by size. This product should provide months, if not years, of experimenting and learning for my 2-year-old. Valuable for teaching early math concepts.

Melissa & Doug Geometric Stacker

bfd53 | shopping booksmark | welcome robot | music online | bioly1