We have a love for LeapFrog products in our house. I have been buying toys from them since Alfie was born and love the variety, longevity and educational aspect that they encompass. There is also a massive range to choose from, I'm always spoilt for choice. We have quite a few items already from them but we were very lucky to be sent a couple of the newer items to test out and review. Brilliantly, these were much more suited to Elarna rather than Alfie and seen as Alfie has a ton of toys compared to her they were very much appreciated.
So what were we sent?
Melody the Musical Turtle (RRP £14.99)
Fridge Numbers Magnetic Set (RRP £14.99)
As with all LeapFrog products they are bright, colourful and enticing, but with the educational twist (which is one one my favourite parts of the toys). As soon as Elarna got her eyes on them she immediately wanted to press the buttons and play with them.
We started with Melody, this cute little light up toy features musical activities to tune memory and develop pre school skills. Aimed at children from 2 years up this is a little advanced for Elarna at present but will be fab once she starts to get the concept of patterns and numbers a bit more......she was quite happy pressing the flashy lights though, kept her entertained for quite some time.
There are different learning modes on Melody, children can listen and find colours and numbers in the learn and play mode, it's a race against time to find them before the music runs out. In memory game mode (which I actually found quite addictive!) you simply watch the buttons light up and try repeat the pattern. There is then music mode where the child can follow the lights to play a variety of tunes or free play and let their musicality flow!
The child can play alone with Melody or with a sibling or friend, I tried playing against Alfie with the repetition game which was fun, although the better you do the longer the patterns get and it can get quite tricky, but lots of fun. We are definitely going to get alot of use out of Melody, perhaps more so when Elarna a little older but we have it out most days for Elarna to play her own (unique) music. Well worth the RRP of £14.99.
The fridge numbers was up next to test, this is so cute. I loved all the little magnetic fruit, veg and numbers that are included. They are the perfect size for little fingers to pick up and pop into the magnetic picnic basket.
This is once again aimed at 2 years + but Elarna did have a good go at putting them in the correct place, we are way off identifying numbers and saying lots of words but this will be brilliant when she does start learning them.
There are 20 interactive tiles included in the pack (10 food and 10 numbers), placing the food tiles in basket brings the toy alive and several of fun phrases and songs are then played encouraging the child to recognise both numbers and shapes.
We really enjoyed playing this together, it's a really lovely concept and although the music and phrases can become a little annoying ( I had listened to the same phrases several times over much to Elarna's delight) at times it's a fab toy and the learning aspect is really good.
We continue to play with the fridge numbers set and Alfie, when he did have a go is absolutely fab at it, there is a definite age bracket for this type of toy, in my opinion, I would say from 2 years to preschoolers would be the best age to get the maximum benefit from it.
It's also worth mentioning that you can use the magnetic tiles on other surfaces (I'm probably stating the obvious) too so they are not just limited to the basket, we've been using them on our magnetic whiteboard which has given a new dimension to using them.
There is only one thing that lets this toy down slightly, ever so slightly......there is nowhere to store the loose tiles, it's a real shame as it's easy for them to go missing, it would have been lovely if perhaps the actual little board itself was perhaps supplied in a picnic basket so that the tiles could be stored safely too. Apart from that very small detail we loved it and it's again well worth the £14.99 RRP.
We've absolutely loved testing these fab LeapFrog products, it's been a delight and will continue to remain a loyal customer to their great toys.
What do you think of these, would you buy them for your littlies?
* Please note we were kindly sent these items free of charge in exchange for a review, all thoughts and opinions are that of my own and I will always give my honest thoughts on items.
Oo these look really good - I love how interactive LeapFrog toys are! My daughter loves them :) #bestandworst
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Both look like fun toys, but I really like the fridge numbers set. The mix of toy and learning is always great for toddlers! #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteI love leapfrog toys too and Ella had quite a few when she was little. Poppy had the alphabet dinosaur which she loves and Scout the dog is very special to us as Oliver had one which said his name... suffice to say thats staying firmly in the loft!! Thanks for sharing and hosting #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteI love the look of Melody,for both me and my little one! #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteGah just commented and it didn't go through!!! I love leapfrog toys. Ella had quite a few as a baby and Poppy has the alphabet dinosaur. Scout the dog off the fridge magnet you have is special as Oliver had a cuddly which sung his name.. safe to say that'll stay in the loft! Thanks for hosting #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteThese are great toys. i really love the fridge number set, my kids had something like that when they were little #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteAww look how much fun she's having! You can always rely on Leapfrog toys to be well thought out and good quality I think. #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteThese look brilliant. We don't have any Leapfrog toys yet, but I definitely need to check them out for Jacob. #BestandWorst
ReplyDeleteAwww so cute <3 My niece would love this so much. xx
ReplyDeleteIt is very possible that after a decade of momming and four kids we have owned nearly every Leapfrog product and I love every single one of them!
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I love the Leapfrog products - all the ones we have have real longevity and grow with them which is unusual with most toys! #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteAh we love leapfrog! They're toys are fab and really durable and long lasting! #BestandWorst
ReplyDeleteI used to love the Leap Pad toys, in fact I have only just found the heart to get rid of the last two remaining ones and the girls are now 13 years and 11years #bestandworst x
ReplyDeleteAh we have the fridge numbers too, its a hit here! #bestandworst x
ReplyDeleteSome great tips for Henrys 2nd birthday presents. I just need to get over the annoying noises these games make, haha. Renee x #bestandworst
ReplyDeletethese are the sort of toys I love to fill our property playrooms with. fun, educational and hard wearing #BestandWorst
ReplyDeleteI love leapfrog, we've had some fab toys from them over the years! I'm on the look out for a friends sons birthday present and the turtle looks perfect! Thank you! #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteI've been umming and arring about the fridge numbers for ages but after this review I'm sold. #straightinmybasket
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Wow these look fab! #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteI love Leap Frog toys too and we have some as well. I really like the look of that turtle. I bet Peachy would love that. I have a Leap Frog bus fridge magnet. Similar concept. But Peachy isn't old enough for that yet. #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteI love leapfrog toys they are fantastic. we bought Logan a leapfrog laptop and he loves it. #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteWe're big LeapFrog fans in this house too. Love the look of the Fridge Numbers one x
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I confess that noisy toys are both fabulous and awful in my opinion! but the fridge set looks good #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteAh Elarna looks like she loves these. Like the idea of the fridge magnet one for the learning aspect too! x #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteThese look fab!! Bit young for my boys now but great as pressies:)
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They look fab! We love Leap Frog toys in our house #Bestandworst
ReplyDeleteThese look so much fun! Great review #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteit really is amazing all the things that are available now to start introducing littles to their numbers and letters.
ReplyDeleteMy son loves that kind of toys especially that turtle looks good I need to check it out
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I've been considering getting some Leapfrog toys for the eldest. These look great and sound so educational. #bestandworst
ReplyDeleteLooks fun, and buttons with noise are always a hit! #ThatFridayLinky
ReplyDeleteThey look fab! Allarna is so cute modelling them too! Xx
ReplyDeleteThese look fab the girls love leapfrog toys great review
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ReplyDeleteLove LeapFrog stuff. Very cute too! #bestandworst
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