Customer Reviews

Snap-Lock Beads

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4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

With all the fancy-schmancy baby toys on the market today, these simple plastic beads remain one of my baby's favorites. While he's not old enough to snap the beads together, he does love to stare at the chain of beads as it wiggle-woggles around and to eventually pull the beads apart into smaller and smaller chains. In addition, these beads make great bathtub toys, since they float and can be used to fill and spill water. And, what's more -- and this is truly the very best part about the toy -- the beads can stick to your face if you're old (and strong) enough to squeeze the air out of the beads. My husband has many fond childhood memories of having contests over which sibling could attach the most snap-lock beads to his face without them falling off. And he apparently hasn't outgrown this game, since our baby squeals with delight when he sees Daddy's face covered with red, yellow, and purple snap-lock beads!

Our toddler loves his beads so much that he's got two whole sets! He still struggles to pop them together but popping them apart is a blast...not to mention he still loves to chew on them and of course, throw them! There are no bells or whistles on these beads, they don't need batteries but they last a lifetime. Every child I've known has loved these beads. I'm looking forward to using them to teach colors to him!

The reason this toy has endeared over the years is its simplicity, which fosters creative thinking for baby. Since it doesn't do anything, e.g. make music, squeak, rattle, etc., baby's natural curiosity takes over and the learning begins. At first, it's a teether (the ends of the beads can get a bit chewed up from baby's teeth). As children grow, they invent new ways to incorporate the beads into their play. My son and daughter both enjoyed this toy well into their third year.

This is a wonderful toy. It's great from birth to at least 4 years. If I could only get 5 toys for a new baby, this would be one of them. A great value, get it!

We bought this toy for our 7 month old daughter and she loves it. Doubles as a good teathing toy and is good for babies as they learn to grasp things. A good deal!

the snap blocks that I ordered were a lot larger than the ones I have now. I wanted them to add to the set I have. There was no description of size, etc. Also, there were only 12 blocks. THAT wasn't listed either. I wouldn't have ordered these if I had know these two facts.

BlackSheep should be ashamed of themselves for selling at this price - which is 4x more than everyone else's. Please check alternate listings...

Its the best toy for such an unbeatable price, when I got it last year for my baby who is now 2 she had a blast. they can safely put them in their mouth, just watch out for the tips that snap together. Cleaning them is a breeze a little disinfecant spray and their on their way to lots of clean safe fun. Every baby should have this toy.

I was very disappointed because the item pictured is NOT what I received. I specifically wanted the vintage beads pictured and did NOT want the newer version. The pictures should clearly indicate the item offered. If an item is not available, it should not be illustrated. I am returning them for that reason.

I bought these for my granddaughter (who plays at my home alot). I wasn't really expecting much (after all they ARE just beads), but she loves to play with them. If she's here, they are out. I bought them when she was 1yr and now she is 4----still loves them GOOD for the imagination.