The Ultimate Toddler Toy
I have found the ultimate in toddler toys. I am seriously considering contracting myself out as a master toy finder person simply based on this one single purchase. It really is that good. Okay, now we’ve all heard of LeapFrog, right? Of course we have. This little frog strives to teach millions of kids something every time he opens his mouth. Now that’s what I call making something of yourself. “Let’s see, I could sit here in the pond growing mold on my rear, or I could make products that help the next generation develop verbal and motor skills that will eventually help create America’s first multi-lingual, basketball playing, R&B singing President.” Guess the rest of the frogs back at the pond are having some trouble measuring up. “Leap” Frog is easy to find. He’ll be the one living at the edge of the lake in a freeze-dried fly palace, with two hemi-powered lily pads parked out front.
In any case, the LeapStart Learning Table is quite possibly the best toddler entertainer I have ever had the pleasure of spending too much money on. You can find the table at BabiesRUs online here or at ToysRUs.com here
Now since I’m smart enough to realize you’re going to ask me what it does, I’ll tell you. The LeapStart helps with little ones just learning to pull up and cruise around as it has textured sides and rounded corners. It plays the alphabet, the numbers one through ten, and various nursery rhymes. All of it’s activities are instigated when your little genius does certain things (press a key, turn a hard plastic page, spin the rattle, etc.). The LeapStart Learning Table also teaches the colors, the concept of up and down, in and out, and many more. As a mother who has enjoyed numerous five-whole-minute breaks thanks to this little table, I can certainly give it a glowing recommendation! Now run along and learn something, won’t you??!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:59 pm
You know, I saw this at my doctor’s office and was so impressed with the way my daughter (9 months) attacked it that I wanted to go buy one too. I must agree with you that it is one of Leap Frogs greatest toys.
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:14 am
Whatever toy I give my babies, they are happier to rampage the kitchen.They love pots and pans and spoons and can play for a long time without getting hurt. I keep an eye on them of course. But kids like the darnest things- cotton buds,torn paper,belts,switches,wires….
Interesting toy you featured.
January 23rd, 2007 at 8:53 am
Neelima, you are so right! Alex loves his LeapStart table, but he’s also quite fascinated with your basic pots and pans. His favorite is to sit in the living room and bang on a pot with one of his plastic toys. THAT is quite possibly the cheapest way I have of entertaining him!