Rainbow Stacker and Teether Toy, By Jellystone Designs - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:          Beautifully-designed silicone toy  

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommended age:  0 month-old ++   

Who would love this: Parents looking for silicone teether that can "grow with the kids" for different development stages. 

 “The Tooth Fairy has an evil twin called the Teething Fairy …. and she’s a bitch.” (quote from unknown) 🤣😭. Yes, it has been quite many years ago for us, but the memory is still VIVID. We used to rely on a teething ring that worked a little miracle (well, at least occasionally) when the horrendous tooth eruption occurred. But, what if the kids can have a teething ring that can “grow” with them and be their faithful companion at different developmental stages? That’s what “Rainbow Stacker and Teether Toy” from Jellystone Designs is all about! 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) 5 Different Textures - At a glance, you might think this is “just another silicone stacking toy”; but it’s MUCH MORE than what it seems! I was immediately attracted to the 5 very different textures of the stacking ring. The biggest purple piece reminds me of a “steering gear” from a pirate ship, with ridges and grooves that gives it an uneven “bumpy” touch. The blue piece features a bracelet of beads, and the medium green piece has shape of stars raised slightly at the side. The yellow piece is a pretty little ring of “daisy flower”, and the smallest orange piece has cute chunky handle and a simple round design. I love how “sensory” and visually stimulating they are. 

(2) Colours + Numbers - Apart from “Rainbow Bright”, this teething stacker also comes in other colours range: Ocean, Pastel, Earth, and Dusty. Our three-year-old (who has just started recognising numeral symbols) was delighted when she realised each layer of the stacker is numbered - the top orange piece has the numeral “1” on the handle, and the rest of the layers each has a number (2 to 5, ascending is size) at the centre. 

(3) Sensory Toy + Stacker - Apart from being a soothing chewy toy for teething babies, this is also a tactile sensory toy and a stacker for hand-eye coordination. The best part? Each of the pieces can easily connect to another ring, so you can be creative with the stacking and make a different pile of rings each time! I also can’t wait to check out its use as beach and bath toys. This is one awesome, versatile product! 

(4) Silicone Material - Jellystone uses FDA approved silicone; the products are BPA-free, non-toxic, freezer safe, and dishwasher safe. 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://jellystonedesigns.com.au/collections/best-sellers/products/rainbow-stacker-and-teether-toy

Enjoy the video! 

Plus-Plus Midi Size, by Plus-Plus

Nature/ Type:           Construction/ Building Toy 

Rating:                     ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

Recommended age:  the big version is safe from 0 + age

Who would love this: Creative kids who love to build, build, build! 

This Plus-Plus construction toy Midi / big size is my latest discovery and I can’t say enough great things about this awesome toy! Confession time: I didn’t think much about this toy when I first saw it; I mean, what can you really achieve using the same repetitive, sort-of-boring, unison shape? But BOY the surprise that I had once we started playing with these clever construction pieces! 

Why I love ❤️ this toy: 

(1) One Shape + Endless Possibilities- like what it says in its website, Plus Plus has “One Shape” but “Endless Possibilities”! We had to start interlocking the pieces together before we can believe the magic it performs! We spent a great afternoon exploring this set with the kids, and we managed to build structures that look kind-of like a robot, a kid and a dog. The fact that the pieces are connected at different joints means we have a flexible robot that can move its limbs upwards and downwards, which we find it to be really cool. 

(2) Suitable For Young Kids- Plus-Plus comes with two different sizes. The mini version is suitable for age five and above, and a larger midi version (which is what we have here in the pictures) is safe for baby from 0 age and above. This bigger size is easy to be held and connected together by little hands. Even our 20-month-old can put the pieces together by herself without much help. 

(3) "Green" Toy- According to its official website, all Plus Plus is made in Denmark using 100% green energy from wind power, adopting a “no waste” policy, and all its products and packaging are 100% recyclable. An eco-conscious toy manufacturer deserves a big tick and some support. 

(4) Colours! - Plus Plus comes with a variety of colours, but I am absolutely loving this soft colour tones of the pastel mix! 

Enjoy the video! 

Glowing Sensory Blocks, by TTS Early Years

Nature/ Type:        Sensory Toys with beautiful LED lights

Rating:                  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Recommended age: Suitable from birth 

Who would love this: Kids (and adults) that love colours and lights

I am absolutely in love with these magical Glowing Sensory Blocks from TTS Early Years . My 4-year-old wants to light them up in his bedroom, and the baby loves turning the cubes around and around to view the transformation from one colour to another. These LED-filled blocks also make an amazing Christmas tree accompaniment in the dark. 

Why I love ❤️ this: 

(1) Exciting Colour-Changing Cubes: They are beautiful and cleverly-designed. Flip them from one side to another and watch how the colour changes from red to green, then blue, yellow and purple, and repeats again. Switch it off or turn it upside down, and the cube will turn back into the original milky white colour 

(2) Bedtime Light: it can be a substitute for a soothing bedtime light. 

(3) Good Size: They have the right sizes and are easy to be carried around by young kids. For this set of 12 cubes, four of them are 15cm at each side, and eight of them are 7.5 cm. They are light weight but quite sturdy. 

Each cube is run by two AA batteries. 

Enjoy the video for some light shows in action!