Plan Toys Preschool Cone Sorting

I have the old model of this toy, Plan Toys Cone Sorting and my 10 month old loves it so much, we decided to buy this new version for her cousin's first birthday. I decided to open it up to compare this new one and the old one. Here are some of the key differences:

This new model is recommended for 18+ months (versus 2+ years with the old model).

This new model has ridges on all of the outer rings, which makes for more secure stacking and more stacking possibilities (See photo).

This new model has a rounded top which allows for upside down stacking and perhaps creates less of a choking hazard.

This new model has a green base with ridges on top and bottom, which creates more stacking possibilities. The green color is also less likely to get stained. My natural base on the old model has gotten dirty and stained after only a of couple months.

This new model is made from sawdust and wood chips instead of organic rubberwood which results in a grainy look (versus the smooth look of the old model). Personally, I think the old model is more aesthetically pleasing.

This new model uses organic paint (the paint on the old model is still water-based and non-toxic, but not organic).

Overall, this new model appears even better than the old one, and I would definitely recommend it!

Also, here is my original review of the old model:

My 9 month old loves taking apart this toy. Every time we put it back together, she just has to demolish it. This toy also encouraged her to start crawling. She would throw one of the inner cylinders, and then crawl after it to fetch it. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the cylinders will end up rolling everywhere... under the couch, the t.v., etc., so it's kind of annoying to keep digging them out, but scattering the pieces and watching them roll is half the fun for the baby. If you plan on giving this to an infant, just be sure to watch them closely or take away the light green piece... it seemed a little dangerous when I saw my baby chewing on the end of it.

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