Today I enlist the assistance of our little boy again, this time to test out the Lamaze Twist & Turn Hatchlings...
The Lamaze Twist & Turn Hatchlings is a toddler toy suitable from approx. 6 months, and it features a strong suction cup that means that it can be attached to any surface, from the table, floor, stroller tray or the high chair, for instant fun.
The Lamaze Twist & Turn Hatchlings is like a little spinning carousel featuring four cute different bright coloured hatchlings with different textures, that each spin individually as well as they make rattling noises. The hatchlings also have different coloured shells and soft flappy ears and they are easy for little hands to grab hold of and spin. It also features some smaller rings in between the hatchlings, and a larger ring at the bottom of the toy, which can also be twisted, and makes a clicking noise.
This all in all helps with making the baby listen out for the rattling and clicking noises to awaken auditory awareness, and also helps make the baby make the connection between sight, touch and sound. The bright and bold colours help stimulate vision, while the moving of the carousel and hatchlings and the smaller rings on the carousel help encourage the baby to grasp and turn the toy, thus helping to refine motor skills.
I really like that I can attach this toy safely to any surface, and quickly and easily remove it again - and that, as yet, my little boy hasn't quite worked out how to do this yet - which is a nice change from all the other toys which often are thrown off his highchair table within seconds of him getting them. The toy is also very lightweight, so it is perfect to pop in the bag if you're going out to cafe's and restaurants.
Having the toy 'permanently' there helps keep him entertained, if I for instance put him in the highchair if I'm in the kitchen cooking, and cannot chase him around the floor.
And my little boy loves 'fiddling' with the hatchlings, their little ears, and the little rings between the hatchlings, so definitely a toy we'd recommend. And as it is a of high quality, it is also very well priced at just $20.
Lamaze Twist & Turn Hatchlings - RRP: $20
Available from all major toy retailers
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Our two little boys have always been great in the car, but we have also always made sure they have toys to keep them entertained on long drives.
Standard toys often get chucked out of the capsule within minutes of leaving home, and when you're driving, there's very little you can do. So we've always relied on the Lamaze Clip on toys as you can easily attach them, to anything from the car seat, high chair or the pram, to ensure they don't go anywhere, so we've already got several of these toys in the collection, including the Firefly, Dog and Octopus, and now also the Dino.
Daisy the Dino is a very cute dinosaur that has cute little horns and a ruff around her head, and like all the other Clip on toys from Lamaze, she is made from a variety of fabric to stimulate baby's senses.
She also features ribbed teething ring, and a leaf shaped teether, as well as she has crinkle feet and chimes when shake her. She also squeaks when you push her green nose. My little boy also quickly discovered the ribbon feelers on top of Daisy's head, and he can spend forever fiddling with them.
These toys are recommended for babies from they are born, although I probably find that they are more relevant when baby is 3 months and onwards.
Daisy the Dino, and any of the other Clip On toys from Lamaze for that matter really are a must-have to keep baby entertained when you're on the go, and considering the quality and multiple features they are fantastic value too.
Lamaze Daisy Dino - RRP: $15
Available from all major toy retailers including Myer, Target and Toys r Us
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Today I've got another toy review for you, this time curtesy of our little Jake who has been testing Freddie the Firefly Rattle from Lamaze.
This little firefly is very adorable, and in actual fact, we've already go the hanging version in the car, which as purchased before our now 3 year old was born, only I didn't actually remember that his name was Freddie.
This rattle version of Freddie The Firefly is intended from babies as small as newborns and is easy for little hands to grab thanks to the has fold out plastic wings, which also has different colours as well as textures to make then double as the perfect teething toy. When you turn these wings, the toy makes a ratchet sound.
Freddie also has a soft plush head with a cute smile, as well as ribbon feels. And at the bottom he has a clear pod filled with tiny beads, which makes the rattling sound when you shake it, and also is great for the baby to look at.
Freddie is very colourful, featuring more or less all the colours in the rainbow, and has lots of features for an engaging and multi-sensory play for your little one.
My little boy is probably borderline too old for this toy, yet it is still very useful as he has quickly discovered that it is perfect for rubbing those sore teething gums, and he also loves just sitting there and fiddling with the ribbon feelers.
This is a great quality toy that will keep your little one engaged time after time, and personally I love that the wings fold together so it is also easy to pop into the nappy bag when you're going out.
Lamaze Freddie the Firefly Rattle - RRP: $14.95
Available from all major toy retailers
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