Battat Wooden Activity Cube - City-Themed Educational Toy for Toddlers & Kids 1 Year+ | Montessori Learning, Fine Motor Skills Development, Birthday Gift for Boys & Girls

We purchased this toy for our Grandson for Christmas when he was 8 months old. At that time, he was mesmerized by the colorful beads and their movement. He enjoyed playing with the toy alongside an adult to guide his play experience. The first time he heard each family member’s rendition of the cow that moves on the track, was a celebration of belly laughs.He is now going to turn one and this toy has grown with his skills and interest. Beautifully made doors that were once opened and closed, now receive the ‘knock knock” on each door because that’s what you do with a door, and of course you open the cow’s door first because now he can say “Moo”!”This toy is so well constructed. Smooth edges lovely colors that have not chipped off even while two cousins play at the same time.There are so many activities that grow with your child from basic tactile experience to suddenly exploring beginning puzzles putting familiar 3part animals together and learning the alphabet.I had read in a review that a mother felt the activity cube was strong enough to assist a child to a stand. I would not depend on the cube’s base foundation to assist a child to standing. There are many different heights within the wire structure for the wonderful bead fun, but depending on which wire your child grabbed and their standing proficiency, they could tip.Now, when I was right next to the cube and my grandson grabbed for the wires, I simply placed my hand on an edge to guarantee a successful attempt to stand, but ended in a great side sit. Of course we went back to playing one of the activities.The Wooden Activity Cube, truly is a great toy that will be enjoyed for years to come.