Trying to find toys that my one year old likes to play with can be difficult. All the normal toys that my other two liked as babies he just isn’t into. So when Kushies was looking for moms to try out their Stacrobats, I was in!
When it arrived I gathered all 3 kids, ages six, four, and 1 year old in the living room and opened the box. The older two pounced on it! I fought them back and told them that this was a gift for the baby not for them. After about a minute in a half of putting 3 or 4 pieces in his mouth he crawled away. I felt a bit let down, but let the other two check it out.
The next thing I know the older two are having a great time playing with the Stacrobats! They must have played un-interrupted for about an hour (trust me that is a record in my house).
My 6 year old is on the Autism Spectrum and it can be very difficult to find things for him to play with that can help him with imaginative play, but don’t have lights, noises or screens. Not only does he like playing with the Stacrobats, but it has also given him hours of fun imaginative play. He and my 4 year old daughter pretend they are watching a circus together, then they arrange the people into different positions and try to knock them over with the ball. The have even tried to see just how high they can stack them.
The only downside I could find was that my one year old had no real interest outside using it as a chew toy. Having said that, when he does grab one of the pieces, I know it is safe for him to chew on. I have a feeling that in a few months he will be playing along with them!
What Kushies say about the Stacrobats:
The magnetic figures, balls, and base are easy to attach. Connect them in zillions of ways! Begin with simple magnetic discovery and grow to learn stacking and balance. The many ways to play and succeed encourages self-expression and builds self confidence. Encourages– Explorative play, flexible thinking, dexterity, self-expression, self-confidence, and Independent play.
From a practical standpoint; I like how well made the pieces are, and that there is a zipper pack that keeps all the pieces together. It is certainly one of those toys I will be keeping for a long time.
The best things about Stacrobats is watching my children play together with a toy that doesn’t include batteries, something not often seen in my house!
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One reader is going to get the chance to win Stacrobots for their little one. To enter, leave a comment letting us know which Kushies toy your little one would love.
This giveaway is a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom Christmas Giveaway 2012. Please follow the link for more information, as well as for a complete list of all giveaways as they post throughout the month of November. Entries for all giveaways will close Sunday, December 2nd at 7pm CST. Winners will be drawn randomly and we will announce the winners Tuesday, December 4th. We will email winners at the address accompanying the winning comments.Starcrobats were given in exchange for reviewing the product. The opinions listed are 100% mine.
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Digs Dog House would be fun to play with, I mean, my kids would have fun playing with.
Fuzzi Bubbi is delightful.
Cha Cha Iota looks like would be a good one for my little boy.
Cha Cha Barbells are perfect.
The doghouse! Perfect for PeekABoo.
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These sound amazing. I’d love them for my little guy! The Fuzzi Lovebug Sensory Pleasing Toy looks great too!
Fuzzi Nubbing for my grandson.
Being a house filled with dog lovers; I believe that
our children would really enjoy the “Digs Dog House | Magnetic Shape-Sorter!”
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Fuzzi Lovebug is adorable.
We like the doghouse toy.
The HaHa Ringo | Multi-Sensory Teething Rattle is nice!
The Fuzzi Shag | Sensory Pleasing Toy looks like a great toy!
Digs Dog House would be wonderful for my daughter.
Love the acrobats and the stacking rings.
I like Dig’s Doghouse. My two love sorting, so this would suit them perfectly
He would love the Dobbi Dog | Pillow!
So cute!!
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My youngest grandson would love the Peeko | Multi-Sensory Surprise Box .
My daughter would love the Fuzzi Poofi | Multi-Sensory Activity Toy
I like Digs Dog House | Magnetic Shape-Sorter
Folio is cute!
my 8 mo would love the HaHa Springo Multi-Sensory Teething Rattle
she would love to win the Libro Coco Cat | Multi-Sensory Activity Book
Linki Iota | Clip Together Teether & Toys
I like the Fuzzi Poofi.
I think my daughter would like the Linki Uni | Clip Together Teether & Toys
I like the Stacrobats the best! There are lots of other fun toys, but my son would love this one!
i love teh stacrobats teh best but i like the Linki Chip | Clip Together Teether & Toys too
we have dogs and need houses
The Boa stacking rings are adorable, and I bet my nephew would love them!
Fuzzy shag and shangrilla are super cool!
They would like the Digs Dog House | Magnetic Shape-Sorter.
Thanks for the chance!
I think my gang would love to play with the stacrobats even though the Beanstax are also super adorable. I want both!! Lol
love the Fuzzi Shag | Sensory Pleasing Toy
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Fuzzi Mirror | Multi-Sensory Mirror Toy thats the one i think my baby girl would love!
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The Digs Dog House | Magnetic Shape-Sorter looks awesome
Fuzzi Shag | Sensory Pleasing Toy
My kids would love the Digs Dog House Magnetic Shape-Sorter.
I think they would love Fuzzi Lovebug. How cool is it.
I like the Linko | Clip Together Teether & Toys.
The tamborino and the linko
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Tamborino | Multi-Sensory Rattle
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Stacrobats is just simply so cute
I like the Boa | Stacking Ring with Sounds
Like them all, but would want the stacking rings.
These are so cute! My 16 month old would love the Stacking Acrobats. =)
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Since I am due with baby #2 in 3 weeks I would get the HaHa Springo | Multi-Sensory Rattle.
I would actually love to get the Stacrobats for my daughter!
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I think my little one would love the Peeko | Multi-Sensory Surprise Box !
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Digs Dog House | Magnetic Shape-Sorter!
I’d like Cha Cha Iota
I believe that my baby would love the Barbel Stacker Multi-Sensory Stacking Toy and Chacha Iota Sensory Pleasing Rattle.
These look great! I also have a 5 year old on the autism spectrum and I think these Starcrobats would be great. My 3 year old would also enjoy them. They’d also love the magnetic shape sorter!
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My daughter would love the Peeko | Multi-Sensory Surprise Box
I like the acrobats.
I really like the stacrobats, I would choose them!
My one year old would not be picky… she would love any… the two year old on the other hand…. hmmmmm
Peeko – Multi-Sensory Surprise Box
i like the hooded towel white
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My niece would love the Fuzzi Nubbinz | Multi-Sensory Activity Toy!
The Cha Cha Barbells looks fun!
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Chacha Buggy | Sensory Pleasing Rattle, OR THE Mobilo | Crib Carousel Mobile , we wore our mobile out!
One of my kids is also on the spectrum so I think any of these toys would be just great!!!!!
These are all so sweet.
Boa | Stacking Ring with Sounds is my fave!
I like the fuzzi shag.
The stacking toy would be our choice.
The Stacking Toy Is Cool
Stacrobats would make my daughter smile. I know she would love to pretend to put on a circus show for her dolls.
My daughter would love the Linki Chip | Clip Together Teether & Toys for sure. She just started teething.
What a neat toy, I appreciate reviews like this that go beyond the typical toys to the special stuff!
We’d also enjoy their Stacking Beanbags.
That floor activity mat for baby is neat.
She would love Peeko | Multi-Sensory Surprise Box.
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everything is in the mouth, I had to say the Clip Together Teether & Toy would be the toy our grandson would be getting. Love the Stacrobats and I am pretty sure his big sister (she’s four) would be showing him how it all works.
Those acrobat toys are so nice, I’ll choose that one.
my daughter would love the HaHa Ringo | Multi-Sensory Teething Rattle
Linki Iota | Clip Together Teether & Toys
I would pick the boa stacking rings wih sound
The Cha Cha Barbells.
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I like the Digs Dog House Magnetic Shape-Sorter
I love the Fuzzi Mirror, but all of these toys are so colorful and fun!
My toddler and 7 month old would love these
i like the fuzzi mirror
The Digs Dog House | Magnetic Shape-Sorter is so cute!
We would love the Fuzzy Shag Sensory Toy
The stacking rings look great!
The photo album to go looks fun!
Stackcrobats! I remember when they first came out and thought they looked so wonderful!
The Shangrila | Multi-Sensory Activity Mat & Portico Archway Accessory is amazing! My daughter has the Ozlo toy and loves it.
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My 8 month old daughter loves her Kushies Tamborino Rattle.
I bet my girls would love the Stacrobats… I could picture them fighting over them already
THESE ARE SO UNIQUE! I LOVE THE ” Fuzzi Hugbug | Sensory Pleasing Toy ” & SURE LITTLE ONE WOULD TOO