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Incredible value and superior craftsmanship make this item a top seller and childhood favorite. Brightly colored, smooth-sanded pieces help build early shape, color and size differentiation skills.
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board
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357 of 360 people found the following review helpful
By Kissifur
Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My two year old loves this! My kiddo is dexterous like you wouldn't believe, and has a passion for opening and closing doors as well as removing covers and lids (electrical socket safety plugs, the backs of remotes, change purses, bottle tops, baby wipes) and opening clasps (wallet, watches, bracelets). If your child is the type who's always looking for new and exciting ways to raise your blood pressure with feats of exquisite motor control, this latchboard is a great way to redirect that energy and curiousity.
I remember reading some horrified parent exclaim that perhaps teaching young kids to open latches and locks is a dangerous idea, but realistically speaking - the latches featured here probably aren't used in a safety capacity anyway. (Unless you hide your dynamite behind a miniature chain locked door. And you might want to rethink that.)
The thing is also virtually indestructable. I can say this with confidence because it was "tested" by the brats next door, and those boys could destroy a padded cell. The colors and pictures are bright and appealing, too; it's remarkably well made.
My only beef is the cost of Melissa and Doug products, but since it's hand made I can understand why it's necessary. Keep up the fine work, guys.
I remember reading some horrified parent exclaim that perhaps teaching young kids to open latches and locks is a dangerous idea, but realistically speaking - the latches featured here probably aren't used in a safety capacity anyway. (Unless you hide your dynamite behind a miniature chain locked door. And you might want to rethink that.)
The thing is also virtually indestructable. I can say this with confidence because it was "tested" by the brats next door, and those boys could destroy a padded cell. The colors and pictures are bright and appealing, too; it's remarkably well made.
My only beef is the cost of Melissa and Doug products, but since it's hand made I can understand why it's necessary. Keep up the fine work, guys.
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Liz
Format:Toy
Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
We got this toy for our son when he turned one recently. Several weeks later, he still plays with it (or "works" on it!) every day, unlike just about any other present he got. We leave it propped up where he can crawl over and play with it on his own. He has gradually been figuring out some of the ways to open some of the doors, but there is still a lot to figure out. If your child loves to play with mechanical devices and take things apart as much as ours does, then s/he will love this latches board.
65 of 72 people found the following review helpful
By kjs
Format:Toy
Durability:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
So my son is only 2 and he definitely likes to work the latches and open the doors. He can do some of them, but not others.
I've been looking at this toy a lot since my son always needs my help when he plays with it.
I think there are some quality issues with this "latches board". As others have mentioned, the latches can be hard to work (even for me). The second latch in particular (blue one with #2 on front)is very very tight. It's too tight for a child to use. But they understand how it's SUPPOSED to work, so it ends up being frustrating for them instead of fun or educational.
The design is not great. The latches and doors all open and get caught on each other really easily. If the latch from #1 is flipped down, it blocks the door from opening or closing below it. The chain link on #5 gets caught in the latch for #6.
The actual design for most of the locks (just like the real ones they mimic) is for them to be vertical, not flat on the ground. The pictures of the doors and windows also implies that they should be "up" as normal doors and windows are. The weight and balance of this toy does not allow one to sit it up or prop it up very easily. Maybe this latches board could come with a stand or prop for the back in the future?
If you are considering this toy, I might suggest a M&D puzzle instead. They do them very well, much better than this.
I've been looking at this toy a lot since my son always needs my help when he plays with it.
I think there are some quality issues with this "latches board". As others have mentioned, the latches can be hard to work (even for me). The second latch in particular (blue one with #2 on front)is very very tight. It's too tight for a child to use. But they understand how it's SUPPOSED to work, so it ends up being frustrating for them instead of fun or educational.
The design is not great. The latches and doors all open and get caught on each other really easily. If the latch from #1 is flipped down, it blocks the door from opening or closing below it. The chain link on #5 gets caught in the latch for #6.
The actual design for most of the locks (just like the real ones they mimic) is for them to be vertical, not flat on the ground. The pictures of the doors and windows also implies that they should be "up" as normal doors and windows are. The weight and balance of this toy does not allow one to sit it up or prop it up very easily. Maybe this latches board could come with a stand or prop for the back in the future?
If you are considering this toy, I might suggest a M&D puzzle instead. They do them very well, much better than this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very smooth!
Other reviewers stated some of their latches and locks were hard to open, but that was not the case with ours at all. Everything worked perfectly, like a well-oiled machine. Read more
Published 6 hours ago by C. Frame
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun for all ages
Both my 2 year old and 4 year old like this product. Though it hurts when you step on it!
Published 1 day ago by Katherine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
A really excellent toy for toddler fine motor skills. I purchased this for my 2 year old twins. It is made well and keeps little hands busy.
Published 2 days ago by HappyGirl
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting problem solving toy
The play group I bring my son to has this toy and all the kids love it! I decided to buy it because it seemed like a good toy but it also teaches him problem solving skills. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Krystal
5.0 out of 5 stars
great puzzle board!!
My son loves it and hes 19 months so a little young to understand it fully but very mechanical little boy and he will try it until he gets it =)
Published 24 days ago by s coe
4.0 out of 5 stars
needs to show an older age
this is a good puzzle for increasing the fine motor skills in children, but it is definitely not for a one year old child. better for about 18 months.
Published 24 days ago by Christie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute!
This product isn't super cheap, but when you see all of the latches and think of what the prices would be apiece at a hardware store, I think it's not a bad deal. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome toy!
This board is so cute, easy to use and didn't come wrapped in two tons of plastic. My son is 2 years old and played with one at the store and really like it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kasey L. Hulton
5.0 out of 5 stars
kids like it
good strong attractive
grand kids love it good strong attractive
grand kids love it good strong attractive
grand kids love it good strong attractive
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grand kids love it good strong attractive
grand kids love it good strong attractive
grand kids love it good strong attractive
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Published 1 month ago by midwifejudy
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok toy
the toy itself is fine but I'm not sure if we want to teach toddlers how to latch and unlatch things. I like the color combinations and the numbers.
Published 1 month ago by mom12
