Build a Bear
July 23, 2010 – 11:49 am | No Comment

I can’t fault the staff at our local Build a Bear store, they were exceptional and made the morning a really fun experience for Flea. She loves her soft toy and so does her cousin. But at £50 apiece, I don’t think she loves it enough to make this value for money. Other experienced parents have told me the way to make Build a Bear Work is to give kids a price limit before you go into the store, and then let them spend it how they choose – so it’s possible to get a bear for £9.99 and an outfit for another £10 or so. And it helps if you buy something at Build a Bear with 2 feet, rather than 4!

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My First Lacing Tools

Submitted by smwhittle on January 24, 2010 – 10:42 pmNo Comment

My First Lacing Tools“This My First Lacing Tools set is brilliant and can withstand improper use from two lively boys. We loved it!”

Buy online at Tup Tup

Price: £9.99

*****

Initial thoughts: This is a wonderful first lacing set. You get four large foam pieces in the shape of tools(a saw, hammer, drill and paintbrush). You also get five different coloured laces. The idea is to thread the lace in and out of the holes in each tool. You can also lace all the tools together – which is a handy way of keeping things tidy at the end of the day. It’s suitable for age three upwards.

We liked: It’s brilliant for teaching early motor skills, and Presley sat and concentrated for ages the first time he played with this toy, and worked out how to push the lace through and back again. now when it all goes quiet in the next room, he’s more likely to be lacing than going through my handbag! We really like that this set features tools – so many lacing sets are pink and girlie!

We weren’t so keen: Erm, we can’t really fault this toy. At a push, we’re not sure Presley has realised the shapes are actually tools, but I’m not sure that matters. Actually, maybe it’s a good thing he hasn’t worked out he could hit his brother with the hammer!

Overall: The My First Lacing Tools set is a lovely present for a young child, and one that gives you a lot of toy for your money. It’s going to get lots of play, and is robust enough to still be around for the next child.

[Sandy, Baby Baby]

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