Lauri Toys Shape and Color Sorter Rating :
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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
This toy appeals to both children and parents
By A Customer
Four different mothers have asked where I got this toy! The wooden pegs and crepe rubber pieces just have a great feel. My toddler loves it. He becomes absorbed with fitting the pegs into the holes and sorting and re-sorting the shapes onto the pegs. This is a quiet toy, which makes it ideal to take along to restaurants or church. Even better: if any pieces get lost, you can phone for replacements. The shapes can also be used as a first lacing toy -- my son likes to string them on a shoelace. The pieces are washable, too, which is great in a toddler toy. And don't think this toy is just for toddlers: a visiting 5-year-old friend was having so much fun playing with it that she didn't want to quit when it was time to leave!
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful.Great learning toy
By Melissa
I saw all the good reviews for this, and bought it for my 2 year old daughter for this last Christmas. She loves it. She already knew her colors, and shapes, and this toy just reinforces it. She loves sorting the pieces into same colors and also same shape. When they are older you can help them to learn patterns with the toy. I think it would be an awesome tool for teaching colors and shapes to kids who don't already know them. I was actually suprised that she chose to play with this toy more than any of the other "lights camera action" toys she got for Christmas. Although, if you have a dog, keep the pieces away. My dog has chewed several of the shapes, so some of them are missing corners, and have bite marks in them . But on the up side of that, the Lauri company replaces pieces for something like 25 Cents.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome toy idea, cheap material
By S. A. Vegh-Soti
After I saw a completely wooden version of this toy at a friend's house, I jumped into buying it for my 16 month old without carefully reading what it was made of. I was surprised to receive a package so light for a toy I thought was all wood. I would have preferred the shapes to be made of wood because the foam shapes bend and thus stick to the pegs when my child tries to pull them off. Since the pegs are not attached to the base, which is also very light, they easily come out when a piece is being removed and your child might not be able to put them back securely to continue playing. On the positive side, it is safer to have foam pieces scattered around a toddler who will inadvertently step all over them. My daughter is just as preoccupied with this sorter as she was with the wooden version at my friend's house.
Product Description
The captivating Lauri set that helps kids master essential skills! From basic pegging to the challenges of sorting 5 shapes or colors, little ones love this time-tested favorite. Inviting, chunky shapes-bumpy on one side, smooth on the other-slide over glossy pegs and promote eye-hand coordination. Includes 25 double-thick Crepe Rubber shapes. 11 1/2" long rubber sorting board and 5 removable wooden pegs.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4248 in Toys & Games
- Brand: Lauri
- Model: 2114
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 4.00" h x12.25" w x2.50" l,.56 pounds
Features
- The Shape and Color Sorter promotes finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and sorting skills
- The Lauri Crepe Rubber pieces are washable for years of safe, quiet play
- Contents: Lauri Crepe Rubber Sorting Pegboard, 5 Wooden Pegs, 25 Lauri Crepe Rubber Shapes (5 Each of 5 Colors)
- Made in the USA
- Ages 2 and Up
