Kid Culture features fun and educational books and toys for kids. Toy recommendations are based on independent research conducted by The Toy Research Institute.
My Nature Pals Mobile By Tiny Love, $44.99
3 months and older
Toy Tips: B+
Fun: B+
Movement: B
Thinking: B+
Personality: B
Social Interaction: B+
This stimulating light show and music experience features rotating friendly-faced figures. The lights gently fade in and out between the figure as they turn. There are nine different tunes that each play for up to 30 minutes through speakers that are volume adjustable. The music and light features can be used independently or together for sensory stimulation based on the needs of baby. The mobile detaches when the baby grows, so the music box can remain on the crib.
Crib toys should never stay in a crib while a baby is sleeping or if a baby is unsupervised.
Tester’s tip: “The fabric elements in the design and color scheme provide an element of decor that is pleasing for most nursery color schemes."
Crepe Rubber Puzzle-Turtle By Patch Products
$10
Age 3 and older
Toy Tips: B+
Fun: B+
Movement: A
Thinking: A
Personality: B+
Social Interaction: B+
Soft, rubber puzzles are easy for little hands to manipulate. This puzzle builds a turtle with washable pieces that won’t curl, crease or tear. The 8¼-by-11½-inch puzzle has two skill levels. Users first follow the assembly pattern and make the puzzle in the plastic tray. Then they can remove the pattern to increase the challenge. Using fine motor skills, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, a child achieves visual stimulation and a sense of accomplishment through play.
