Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Pound and Roll
with four bright color balls and a hammer provides your toddler a chance to develop his skills in recognizing shape and color as well as building his upper body strength. He will enjoy pounding the balls through the holes and watch them roll down the ramps. In addition, most boys like hitting the ball and imitating what their father does, including using the hammer like the carpenter does. Moreover, the sturdy construction of Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Pound and Roll which is safe as well makes this toy can be played over and over again by toddlers from 2 to 6 years.Pros:
1. Wooden toys with its friendly material are safer and durable than the plastic ones.
2. This toy helps your toddler to develop his hand-eye coordination and get to know cause and effect. He knows that after he hit the ball, it will roll down and out.
Cons:
1. Some parents found that the balls cannot roll out even after parents hit them several times. However, you can solve this problem by calling the number on the back and asking for solution. They probably will send another one.
Suggestion:
You need to pay attention on the information of recommended age mentioned on each product so the toys will be a great aid for your toddler to play and learn a new skill. So please check and recheck such information before purchasing a toy for your toddler. Keep the toys away from your toddler who is not able to play appropriately so he will not get disappointed. However, there are some toddlers who are able to play this toy in their younger ages (13, 16 and 18 months) than the recommended age. At last, you as parent know your toddler best and you may give this toy to your toddler according to his readiness and interest in playing such toys.
As a variation for older toddler, you can accompany him to play Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Pound and Roll
and make a guessing game of which direction the ball will go.
