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I got this for my son when he was 6 months old, he's 19 months and still plays with it, but now the music broke, so just the blinking light works. That's ok, because he doesn't need that encouragement any more.The peek a blocks are fun by themselves. They are a little slippery for stacking, but so cute to look at. I like that each block has some motion in it, and they are a good size for holding/mouthing for little ones. Of course, at first, I had to play with the farm while he watched, but he liked watching, and there was lots to tell him about. I used to put a block in his diaper bag, because he liked it enough I was willing to risk losing it and breaking up the set. I later bought more peekablocks.
It's good as an early shape sorter, since there is only one shape, still it takes effort for a little one to get the blocks in. I understand putting them in something vertical is more challenging than something horizontal. Blocks can be used for stacking too, so it delays you needing to get a full set of wooden blocks.
The sounds are fun, and it was cool watching him learn cause and effect as he opened the doors and saw what happened. It also encouraged him to work at getting the blocks in the holes. The chicken at top wobbles when you push it, and the sun goes up the slot when you spin it. That's interesting, none of his other toys have that particular motion.
The handle is nice, and you can put the blocks in it for clean up, and move it to it's spot in your house without the blocks falling out. I wouldn't consider putting it in the car that way though.
It's really a cool toy. I'd go so far as to say it's among the few must buy items for your 6-9 month old, and it will definitely grow with them.
My only negative (which I usually have lots of) is that the sound quit after a year. Nearly a perfect toy.I bought this toy because it was on sale. In my opinion, there are much more interesting toys in our house, but my boys definitely prefer this one. They started playing with it before I got a chance to take it out of the box and played with it ever since (from 8 to 12 months). I highly recommend this toy!
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