Touch Magic Rockin’ Guitar

Looking for a toy that’s both fun and educational? Look no further than www.leapfrogstore.co.uk. Their touch magic rockin’ guitar is suitable for ages 3 years and upwards, and I have to admit, my husband loves it as much as my son!

It plays all the old familiar songs like ‘Pop goes the weasel’ and ‘Itsy-Bitsy Spider’ and many more. It also includes percussion and special effect sounds. My son loves the ‘Applause’ as he takes a bow.  What distinguishes this guitar from the rest is the unique gesture recognition. Yes, it actually works like a real guitar, so my son has discovered his ‘inner rock star’ many times! The lights are super too, lighting up in time to the music.

It is so important children have toys like this, which promote music and creativity and I have always tried to limit the time spent watching television and playing computer games! However, since this guitar has arrived, the playroom has been transformed into a ‘stage’ and the dressing-up box is out every day. I would highly recommend it, and will be purchasing another one soon (for daddy!) He connects to the online Leapfrog learning path where they have customised learning insights – yes, Leapfrog have thought of everything!

Exceptionally well priced at £19.99.

Chat & Count Smart Phone.

Just last week my mum was asking where she could buy a phone for my niece. There are lots of play phones where you lift the handle and dial the numbers, but Trinity wasn’t happy unless she had her own smart phone like mummy’s!

The Chat & Count smart phone is just that – its’ as close in appearance to a real smart phone as you could possibly get. In fact, it could pass as a real phone!

The screen lights up when you use it, and there are 25 different learning activities. These are brilliant for introducing numbers and encouraging counting, not to mention roll play – very important for development in the early years. The phone itself is super colourful, and has a host of fun animations and sing-along activities. This definitely sorted my little niece out and mummy’s I phone is now safe!

Suitable for ages 18 months and upwards for £12.99.  Available from http://leapfrogstore.co.uk/