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My girls (almost 4yrs) love these!
Kinda Flimsy
Awsome Product
Works well
Challenging Shape Sorter, Great Toy, Manage the Frustration!
1) The lid doesn't stay on well - whenever you try to put a shape into the side with the lid, the lid flips over. An older child could probably figure out that you have to hold the lid (or just drop the shape neatly into the hole without touching the lid) - but a younger toddler just isn't going to get that. It is very frustrating. Other people have pointed it out as well - perhaps the designers will respond in version 2. It's needlessly frustrating. 2) Some of the shapes are very similar /complicated - it is frustrating for a young toddler. BUT!!!! my daughter is slightly younger than the recommended age, and, it is a learning toy - it isn't supposed to be immediately easy. Just know that for younger toddlers, you should play with them and help them select the right hole. A bit of guided play is called for while they are learning and it will increase fun/decrease frustration. My daughter has learned some of the shapes on her own, and is getting 'closer' on some of the others, but I frequently play with her and talk to her about the shapes and help her find where they go. All in all, it is a good toy. We have several Melissa & Doug toys, and have been pleased with them all. They are safe, high quality, and nice looking. And you can never have too many small, brightly colored pieces of wood underfoot. :) Child's Toddler Santa's Helper Costume (2-4T Little Partners LP00403 Ebony Learning Tower Chicco Polly 2-in-1 Highchair with Double Pad Small Penguin LIL DEVIL BIB Slayer - Infant sapphire ruffle flare Babylicious Bloom Face Cloth Set (3 pieces) Cleansing Baby Milk for Face & Body Hooded Towel - Duck |