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Product Details
- Binding: Toy
- EAN: 5052615026703
- Feature: Baby can sort and stack and learn to identify and match shapes Shape-sorting lid and 5 different shapes help build early identification skills 10 colorful blocks are easy to grasp, hold and store inside bucket Carry handle for take-along fun Interactive learning aid
- Label: Fisher Price
- Publisher: Fisher Price
- Studio: Fisher Price
Editorial Reviews
Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid. Baby will love filling the bucket with blocks, dumping them out, then starting over again. Great for eye-hand coordination and other early skills. Then baby can move on to sorting and stacking and learning about identifying and matching shapes. Includes plastic shape-sorting box with take-anywhere handle and ten colorful blocks.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
Concerned about possible use of harmful chemicals by Sunshine
My son received this toy as a gift for his 6-month birthday. At the time, I remember hearing about how some plastic toys (often made in China) contain harmful chemicals that are known to cause cancer and feeling concerned that this toy might be one of them. I didn't do anything for awhile, seeing how my son enjoyed playing with the toy and thinking (stupidly) that if this toy were truly harmful, it wouldn't be sold in the U.S.
One day, I came across this toy on Amazon and noticed the warning to CA residents under "Product Details." I couldn't believe it when I read this toy is made with harmful chemicals known to "cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm." I bet a lot of people who are giving this toy 5 stars are not aware of the warning.
UPDATE TO REVIEW ON 10-28-09: Amazon has removed the warning about the harmful chemicals, and in response to an inquiry I sent them told me "Product information from the item detail is added or deleted upon manufacturers information." Amazon suggested I contacted FP, which I did, and the FP rep said he couldn't find anything in their records indicating the toy's manufacturing had been changed. The toy's production has not been altered since 2007. He suggested that perhaps the warning wasn't accurate, and that's why it was removed. That may be, but it seems like a pretty big mistake for Amazon to make on multiple FP toys. I see now that none of the FP toys that previously had this warning have it now.
As for my son's reaction to the toy, he liked to bang the pieces together and put them in his mouth, but he never bothered to try to sort the shapes since the top doesn't stay in place, as others have mentioned. My son always removed the top and took out all of the pieces, no matter how many times I showed him how to sort the shapes with the top in place. Talk about poor design! I should have given it 1 star for the "educational" rating in hindsight, but I figured that theoretically it could be of some value if a child didn't remove the top. Also, Amazon wouldn't let me go back and change my ratings.
I just got another shape sorter for him from Amazon (the Tolo Rolling Shape Sorter), and within minutes he tried to put the shapes in the slots because he couldn't remove either the top or the bottom of the unit. Now that's an educational toy!
I can see her wheels turning... by T. Aulbach
As my 14 month daughter works on getting the right shape in the right hole. It's true that sometimes she just gets frustrated and picks up the lid and throws the shapes in the bucket instead of sorting them, but when I play with her talk to her and ask her where each shape goes she really focuses and we get them together. She looks so proud of herself when she gets them right, too! But even when she is playing by herself and taking the lid off, it's still a very fun toy for her to put them all in, take them out, and do it all over again!
Not that great of a sorter... by C. Murphey
This is a basic, durable, inexpensive toy. However what I don't care for is the fact that the lid doesn't snap on. I'm sure this is that way so babies can take it off, but I prefer the sorter that the child has to put the shapes through the holes. My baby figured out that it was easier to take the lid off! I like the Smartronics cookie jar sorter much better.
Fun simple toy for many stages of development by Amber Costley
My Mother-In-Law got this for my son when he was six months old. He has played with these blocks pretty much everyday since then. They are small and light and easy for those little teeny hands to grab. When he first got them he would bang the blocks together, bang the blocks on the bucket, and then grab the bucket with his feet and study it. Then he tried to grab two blocks at once. Then three. He would grab the blocks out of the bucket. We stack them, he knocks them down. He grabs the lid and bangs it on everything in sight. Now that he's figuring out how to put things into other things he'll put the blocks into everything, into the middle of his stackable rings, into buckets, into the actual bucket and occasionally he'll place a block on top of the lid and then look at me like - did I do that right? We're also now putting just the lid on the floor and setting the blocks into the right holes so he can see what goes where, which he is very interested in.
I love it that some day, when he's older, he'll make the connection between the actual block and cutout shapes and start putting the blocks through the correct holes. I think that mental connection is more important then just forcing things through whatever hole they happen to fit in. I guess eventually babies will get the concept either way but for us this is the perfect shape sorter.
Fun, but lid doesn't stay on! by Kate "mother, wife,
My 8 month old has been playing with this for 2 months, and she LOVES it. She feels the shapes, chews on them, throws them, bangs them together, etc. However, she doesn't actually put the shapes through their correct hole. The lid comes off way too easily! She rips the lid off, bangs it on the red box, throws it, chews it, but never uses it as it is intended. Perhaps if the lid snapped on somehow she would learn how to put the shapes into the holes.
I do use this toy to say the name of the shape and the colors, and I try to show her how they fit into the holes, but she's not interested.
One good thing is you can wash them in the sink with soap and water very easily. You can't do this with a lot of toys.
This toy contains carcinogens? by violetcooks
I bought this for my baby months ago, and he has never had much interest in it. I'm glad of that now, since I saw the Prop 65 warning to California residents on Amazon's description of the toy. I'm offended that Fisher Price seems to think that it is okay to sell toys that contain dangerous chemicals to children. Plus, the toy isn't that great!
As other reviews mentioned, the top easily pops off of the toy giving babies no incentive to use the shape sorter function of the toy. My son would usually just grab the lid and knock the thing over. Then he would go on to the other toys that were more interesting for him. I would not buy this toy again or recommend that anyone else do so.
Toy has toxic chemicals by Lola Gogol "Lola Gog
With all the recent news about lead, BPA and other harmful chemicals being found in many children's toys, I've been investigating any toy my child has been given. Someone gave my 7 month old this as a gift. It doesn't say "BPA Free" or anything on the box, so I decided to call the company.
Fisher Price has only issued this statement (here's my paraphrase): that BPA is a known carcinogen, and that it is dangerous when food products come in contact with it. Since Fisher Price does not sell any "food storage" items like bottles or nipples, it is not as much of an issue. They do not put BPA in their high chairs, but do use it in their toys.
So, I'm not going to let my son use it....as EVERYTHING ends up in his mouth :)
One good thing I can say about Fisher Price is that it was easy to get ahold of a customer service rep. If this concerns you at all, give them a call, too! The more people who call and say it's important, the more likely they are to change their practices and produce safer toys for our children.
Lid removes easily to help develop different baby stages! by BobBeBoo
I am surprised at how many people complain about how easily the lid removes. My daughter received this toy at 6 months old. It SHOULD go without saying, but at six months old they are not looking for specific shapes as much as basic concepts. She would bang the blocks together, bang the bucket parts together, and dump the shapes out and put them back in, over and over. Then a couple months later, she started trying to put the lid on; because of the ease it encouraged her and she would get so proud of herself. By the time she was a year old she would set the lid on the ground and match the shapes up on the carpet. Then she would clean up her mess and put the lid on. Now at 14 months, she is able to use the toy for what it is intended. The colors of the toy are vibrant, which is a wonderful thing for a child's development in the early years. My daughter loves this toy and she is extremely advanced for her age. Baby's don't just magically learn their shapes because you gave them a toy. A six month old need to be taught, and there are a lot of lessons that come before putting small shapes in a hole.
I bought this when my daughter was 6 months old. She loved to chew on the blocks. Occasionally, I would try to get her to put the blocks in the bucket and yes she would just rip the yellow lid off. My thought process was she's just a baby and she doesn't have to know her colors and shapes and learning shouldn't be a chore at that age.
Now that she is 2, she likes to put the shapes in bucket with the lid on. She knows the names of all the shapes but doesn't really know the colors just yet. She absorbs so much by interaction and by people saying the words to her. Not drilling her on a formal level, just by playing. You'd be suprised how much better kids will learn if you gave objects a name instead of saying "Pick that up over there, go get that. No not that, that!" Calling objects "that" does not allow children to learn that objects have different names and especially what those names are. I have said, "Where's the triangle? Go get the triangle. Let's put the triangle in this hole." When she was 13 months, half the time I'd have to go pick up the triangle because there were too many things and she didn't know which object the triangle was but eventually she learned it and now she knows which hole the triangle goes in. I'm sure if I was more vocal with colors she would be there too. I'm not too stressed though. She'll learn her colors eventually.
This is such an inexpensive, simple toy, yet it is hands down my 9 month old's favorite toy! If he starts crawling away from us all we have to do is put the blocks back in the bucket and shake it around and he just has to come over and dump them all out. He is starting to get that the pieces go in the holes, but mostly he just crawls around holding either the yellow lid or a block in each hand. He also loves to put the blocks into the little "slide" made for balls in another toy we have. Miraculously, with my son and 2 dogs, we have not lost a block yet!
I was given this as a gift when my baby was a few months old and I continue to buy it for others. My son is now 22 months and uses it everyday
This is another toy that can grow with your child. My daughter started getting interested in this as one of her first toys, just holding the shapes. Then she figured out how to fill up and dump out the shapes. Now she's learning how to get the shapes in the right holes. She also likes using the bucket to haul other stuff around in. We're learning colors and shapes!
Good hand to eye co-ordination by P. Ganapa
I bought this when my son was 8 months old. He(now 10 mnths)still enjoys playing with it. Just throwing the blokcs inside the box and taking them out, he can learn colors and shapes in future too with this toy.
My 7 month old LOVES it! by Prof. Corwin
My little one loves this toy. Right now she's exploring everything and improving her dexterity - along with mouthing everything. Soon, she'll be interested in figuring out where the shaped blocks belong through the lid. She's also dropping everything in sight - another developmental milestone. The bucket, top, and blocks are durable and colorful. She enjoys playing with them and I love watching her do so! You can't go wrong with this buy.
My son recieved this as a Christmas gift when he was 10months old. Hes now a year in a half and still loves playing with it. It gives us a lot of One on One time. It helps him learn the colors and shapes. Love it
Baby is learning!! by proudmomma3
Although my baby has not mastered the concept of putting the shapes in the correct openings, she loves the shapes on their own as well as with the bucket. The pieces are easy to grasp, which is great for challenging her mind with how the shapes feel different. She will soon understand how it works. It is definitly worth the money, because it is a toy that will continue to teach her new things as she gets a little older. She really seems to enjoy this toy and baby is learning!!
Simple and Well Made Shape Sorter by Amanda L. Davis
This is a great toy. It is simple but well made. It has 10 blocks with it. There are 2 of each of 5 shapes. They're chunky and easy for babies and toddlers to hold. Other reviewers complain that the top is too easy to get off, but I don't mind that. It just encourages put and take play for younger babies. If I want my child to use the lid without taking it off, I just sit down with her.
My baby loves it! by GabyandEmma
My baby is almost 8 months old and loves the little figures! We play with them everywhere, even at bath time. She loves everything that has to do with a box that can hold anything in to let it out afterwards! Great toy for the money its worth!!
I gave this to my one year old son for Easter. He LOVES to try and put the blocks in it. The top comes off so he uses it for other things too and carries it around the house.
This is a busy item, not educational by Justin Michels
My 9month old really likes these blocks. He can hold one in each hand, and they are sturdy. I like that they're plastic so you can wash them when he's done. He doesn't fit them in the top by shape, they're more for putting in the bucket and then dumping back out again. He will spend 10 minutes or more at a time on the floor with these and that's worth the price to me.
this is a great toy by D Bloch
I cant think of even one flaw. its wonderful. it teaches shapes, sizes, colors, hand coordination, and patience. it is well made and safe. my son loves to put in all the blocks and dump them out. and then he puts the bucket on his head. he still didn't figure out the more complicated shapes but he knows which holes to put the circle and square into.
its a great toy, great value, and tons of fun
Great deal on this Basic Learning Toy! by KidCraZeeToysandMore
My kids had this and the original shape sorter. It's amazing how children love something that doesn't make any sounds, light up, or do any cool tricks! I have my gently used ones for sale! [...]
Great basic toy by katedawson2
My now 10 month old really enjoys the little blocks that come with this toy. They are easy for him to hold and put in his mouth to teethe on. The blue round ones are great for spinning and rolling on the floor. He also really likes chewing on the yellow lid. This is one that he interacts with frequently. I wouldn't say he gets super excited about it, but it is one we can play together - I show him how to put the blocks in and take the blocks out. Great inexpensive basic toy.
Great Entertainment for 6 months + by Sparky McGee
My daughter has had this toy since she was about six months old and loves it! She loves taking the lid off, pulling all the shapes out, carrying them around the livingroom and watching mommy play hide-n-seek with the blocks as mommy tries to collect them all to refill the bucket so she can do it all again. She's about a year now, and starting to grasp the concept of the different shapes going in the proper holes, but still has a lot more fun chewing on (and hiding) them.
The bucket and shapes are very durable, but the sticker/label on the outside started peeling from the first week we had it. I soaked it off, and now we use it as a bath toy as well. Still, would have been nice if the label had stayed put for longer than a week...
I bought this toy for my boys when they were still too young to really enjoy it. (Actually they just chewed on the shapes) Now that they are a little older (one and three) they love playing with it. My three year old is showing my one year old where the shapes go. My one year old loves putting the shapes in the bucket and dumping them out again! Great educational toy!
Stimulating and effective by AlysMommy918
My daughter is 8months and she plays on the floor with these toys for awhile without getting bored or throwing it aside. I sit with her and show her that when you put the blocks in the correct spots it disappears. Although she is stilling learning that process she does attempt to put them in the spaces-more like banging the shapes on top of the box but what are you going to get from an 8month old. Sometimes using the simple toys we had as kids is just as effective. I love it for her.
Very good blocks by C. Neel "archidraca"
My daughter isn't at the age where putting things together/away is anything she wants to do. The shapes are big enough for her to safely nom on. They are the perfect shape for her to practice picking things up. She gets better coordination with every time she dumps everything out of the bucket. Paired with a bunch of rings, this is her favorite hard toy to play with.
my 8 month old loves this by Alicia Robertson
My son is into this toy...it actually holds his attention for some time unlike other toys. It also helps him learn his colors and shapes. I would recommend this toy.
Great toy. Light weight. My 18month old loves playing with it. Teaches shapes, and colors and how to fit things into the proper hole.
Classic Shape Sorting by Nate Miller
Fun classic shape sorting play. My child enjoys manipulating the blocks and dropping them into the slots. I taught her to "turn" the shape when it doesn't line up perfectly on the first try. She also like carrying the basket around like a purse. I find the pieces all over the house, but that is expected with any toy with loose parts I guess...
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