Customer Reviews

Chicco Animal Cottage

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3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
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I ordered this toy because my two year old had mastered his other shape sorters and I really liked the fine motor component the keys provide. However, upon receiving the toy I was a little let down. The reason being that the animals fit into the regular shape spaces. This means that a child can put the animals through the shape holes and since they fit, they think they've done the task correctly. This toy requires hands on for parents (which isn't a bad thing) so your child won't be able to play on his/her own without garnering a false sense of correctness. Also, the plastic locks are not very sturdy and seem as though they will break easily. I have seen older versions of this toy in other settings and they did not have this issue. So if you can find a used one at a garage sale buy it. If not, I would pass on this toy.

I bought this toy for my daughter on her first birthday. As a kid, my brother had an older version of this toy and I was expecting that when I puchased the Chicco Animal Cottage. In that sense I was a little disappointed. The plastic is much thinner and flimsier, the doors pop open easily without using the key, and the animals can fit through some of the holes at the top meant for the shapes. That being said, it is still a fun toy and both my one and four year old enjoy playing with it.

This toy is great! I have a son tthats3 and has a learning disability his therapists recommended gettting him a shape sorter we ordered this one.....it was a little spendy but well worth it! I like that it has shapes to put in the holes, animals that you have to put in the right holes and the keys are alot of fun for the kids to have to figure out which one goes where!!! I would definitely recommend this toy to anyone who has a little one it is great!

I bought this for my one year old. He loves to play with it when his four year brother isn't. Great for both age ranges.

All my granddaughters have played with this toy and find
it enjoyable. They learn to sort and it helps with their
coordination and fine motor skills. It is very durable.

My second infant is playing with this toy and it still looks like new even though its been chewed on, thrown, slammed into the floor repeatedly, etc. My kids love it.

This toy provides a safe way for children to play with keys. The animal shapes fit through most openings even if it is not the correct space. The trapezoid key is especially tricky for my two year old to get in the hole. Typically a key is inserted vertically. This key needs to be inserted horizontally which is very challenging.

Our 2 year old has good fine motor skills but finds the keys too hard to use on this toy. She has lots of fun matching the shapes and colors, but we wish that the keys worked more easily.

It keeps them buzy. Kids also try putting other toys in and locking the door. It is fun for them.