Author's product rating: 
| Advantages: |
good puzzle for developing problem solving skills |
| Disadvantages: |
none |
| Recommend to potential buyers: |
yes |
Wow I think that this is the first review in three months, how time flies! Our lounge is looking a bit like a warehouse for toys r us what with the post Christmas day toy piles.
One of Scarlett's older toys is her early learning centre first shapes lift out puzzle. Its wood, which is good as she has far too much noisy plastic. From the age of 9-12 months plus shape sorting becomes a big feature in baby's toys. I think it must be a natural inclination to put items into things, the different shapes stimulate problem solving skills. Whilst the physical action helps develop hand-eye co ordination as well as being good for fine motor skills.
The
puzzle has four big shapes. The first one is wig wam shaped with a red and blue wigwam drawn on it. The second one is a squared green and red flowered birthday present. The third one is a star with a smiley face. The fourth one is a football. All the non round shapes have rounded edges. The shapes have small plastic knob like handles in the middle of them. There are four slots in the puzzle that match the shapes in
design and outline.
Scarlett loves to take the shapes out and throw them across the room. She can sometimes slide the shapes into their slots, but sometimes spends a long time trying to slide the wrong shape into the wrong slot convinced that if she keeps going it will fit.
Its suitable for children of nine
months and upwards and costs about £8. The early learning centre can be found in most high streets.
