Lyons Cub has so many marbles now from his marble runs that I was thinking, how could I possibly spice that up a little? Fellow moms, did you play “Kerplunk” in your childhood? I certainly did. I found it intricating to insert the sticks into the tube, pour the marbles over them, and then carefully…
Category: Product Reviews (Toddler)
Product Review: Bubble-Making Lawnmower
To all mommies of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers who love, love, love soap bubbles: here’s a lawnmower they can push, and it makes loads of bubbles 😉 They don’t run in danger of licking the disgusting soap by blowing the bubbles themselves. They just walk and it happens! Lyons Cub is maybe a little bit…
Product Review: X Shot Water Gun
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Summer is here, and kiddo is sweating… Do you have a water pistol or water gun yet? Beat the heat; the wetter,…
Product Review: Dinosaur Race Track
What better birthday present could there be for a 3-year-old boy who loves dinosaurs and volcanoes than a dinosaur race track with battery-driven race cars? Lyons Cub had lots of fun seeing whether mommy’s red car, his green car, or grandma’s brown car made it longest on the tracks without escaping, getting stuck in a…
Product Review: Pikler Triangle, Arch, and Ramp
Do you have a child that loves to climb? Or maybe, did Early Intervention say your child needs to practice his/her gross motor skills, and you’re not sure how to accomplish this? If you don’t have a big yard with a sandbox, swing set, and climbing tower with a slide, what about a tiny indoor…
Product Review: DreamWorks Dragons with Light, Sound, and Projectiles
Everything that shoots is of high interest to Lyons Cub all of a sudden – his PJ Masks robot, his water pistols, and his older cousin’s beautiful, expensive DreamWorks Dragons. He treats them with great care (and they are watching jealously and protectively over them). Do you have a child aged 4 or older who…
Product Review: Toddler Dragon Costume for Pretend Play
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Do you have a little dragon fanatic? My son loves his plushies, plastic toys, and stickers from “How To Train Your Dragon.”…
Product Review: Short Sleeve Toddler Swimsuit
Cuteness overload! This little sea creatures swimsuit was a great summer addition for our staycation in the yard. It prevented Lyons Cub’s shoulders from catching a sunburn, and it was elastic enough so he could run around in them over his gopher sprinkler mat to jump into his orange fish pool, wear them in the…
Product Review: Toddler Slide and Rocker
For his first birthday, Lyons Cub got a slide that transforms into a motorcycle rocker. This idea is actually genius, because it keeps the littles invested in their toy when they lose interest in one of its functions. My son liked the slide better than the rocker, but whenever he got bored, we just turned…
Product Review: Peppa Pig Pool for Splashing Fun in Small Spaces
Do you have a small balcony or yard, but your toddler wants a swimming pool on a sweltering summer day? A big family pool is not in the picture? Don’t need a giant pool where mommy can soak, too? Then, the Smart Planet® Peppa Pig inflatable paddling pool, approximately 122 x 23 cm, might just…
Product Review: Balancing Bike
Is your child ready to roll? When looking at balancing bikes, I winced at the thought of spending 100 bucks for something as transitional as a balancing bike. Lyons Cub can already ride his tricycle and will soon get a real bicycle with training wheels, so the balancing bike will be a very short-term activity…
Product Review: Ride-On Digger
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. A boy and his digger… my son has plenty of dolls and non-gendered toys, but he felt naturally drawn to yellow diggers….
Product Review: Push Trike with Conversion
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. As much as any mother fears that time – toddlers become more and more independent and just want to leave and take…
Product Review: Giant Pool with Bench
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. The Intex Swim Center Inflatable Family Lounge Pool (for ages 3+, according to the instructions) is THE family pool for bigger kids…
Product Review: Inflatable Pool with 2 Seats
Summer fun, here we come! This PVC pool with independent layers is robust and likely to survive the summer, even with heavy use by family and friends. I used this electric pump to inflate it. It’s large enough for the adults to stretch their legs, and if not filled to the top, perfect for your…
Product Review: Paw Patrol Roller Skates
Let’s say it this way: you won’t win a race with these! But to get a 2-year-old to move slowly and securely on them, have fun, and practice balancing skills, they were just perfect! Lyons Cub loves Paw Patrol. And he was equally enthusiastic about his first skates. They came with knee pads. I had…
Product Review: Aqueon Betta Castle Kit
Have a kiddo who’s interested in sea creatures, water, fishies? Lyons Cub was over the moon when he received his first own fish tank. It was a half-gallon betta bowl in the shape of a castle. He could take the lid off by himself, put the four red flags on, and then admired his tiny…
Product Review: Basketball Hoop Set, 3 in 1
This toy is actually genius for a half American, half German kiddo: on the top, he can play basketball, and at the bottom, soccer! Lyons Cub did both, just the middle part (throwing loops) wasn’t so interesting for him. He used it from ages 1-2.5, both inside and outside. This basketball hoop has seven different…
Product Review: Jeep Cherokee Ride On Push Car
Which child doesn’t have a ride-on car? There is such a big choice out there; I was looking for one that I didn’t have to push (we already had one of those, the Step 2 Whisper Ride), where Lyons Cub would be autonomous at the age of 1.5 years old. I didn’t search for a…
Product Review: Hape Wooden Babydoll Stroller
Yep, Lyons Cub is a boy, but he’s a really good doll father. As soon as he could walk, he was pushing his two sons (a blond haired and a brown haired rag doll) around in their Hape Babydoll Stroller. He raced them up and down the hill, and sometimes, he lost a child in…
Product Review: Step 2 Neat and Tidy Cottage Playhouse
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Finally, a playhouse with a door bell that really works!! It literally comes with “bells and whistles”… Another bonus is the little…
Product Review: LBN Tot Crawl Climb Pirate Ship
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Which child doesn’t love to be a pirate from time to time? Any child will like this climbing tower in the shape…
Product Review: Step2 Dino Dig Sand & Water Table
Dino lovers alert!!! This water table is suitable for one-year-olds up (it says 24 months, but we didn’t find any loose, small parts that could have been swallowed), and it was one of those investments that lasted us several years. It’s sturdy, easy to assemble by mom alone, has a separated water and sand side,…
Product Review: Plastic Marble Run
That’s what I’m talking about! Finally, a marble race where a 3-year-old can put together columns, trays, wheels, connections, stairs, and feet without being totally dependent on the adults. What’s more, it’s translucent, colorful, and absolutely beautiful. Lyons Cub still needed a lot of help, but compared to the wooden marble run, this one here…
Product Review: Wooden Marble Run Kit
Back in the day, the toys were made of wood and lasted long. This was kind of my ideal when I purchased the wooden marble run from Eichhorn. Granny Lion and Lyoness built it together, while Lyons Cub ran out of steam and tried to intervene, knocking everything over again. If you have an impatient…
Product Review: Step2 Whisper Ride II Ride On Push Car
Toot-toot, here we come!!! This is the Step2 Whisper Ride II Ride On Push Car, and Lyons Cub got the blue one. A feature I like is the seat belt; it prevents him from getting out while we’re on the road and is a great safety feature. Didn’t have that yet back in my time…
Product Review: Little Tikes Turtle Round Sandbox
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. The Little Tikes Turtle Round Sandbox must not be missing from any yard in summer. It has just the right size for…
Product Review: The Yookidoo Baby Bath Toy Submarine
Some babies just love, love, love the blue whale (Lyons Cub used it for teething), and others are fascinated by the battery-operated submarine that’s connected to a red sprinkler. Soon, the littles have figured out that they just need to press a button, and the water comes shooting out. And if you hold the sprinkler…
Product Review: Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. “Knock, knock, knock!” – “Who’s there?” Your guests have arrived; just look out of the windows of your Little Tikes Playhouse! Is…
Product Review: ECR4Kids Peek-A-Boo Caterpillar
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Here comes the very hungry caterpillar, but in purple and so popular that even the pets love it! It’s very sturdy and…