Ok so my little boy is just over 5months old now and holding his head up pretty well, so decided to get down the Leapfrog Learn and Groove Activity Station that I've been keeping in my loft from when my daughter used it. I thought t would be ideal as my daughter who is 3 could help him and interact with him also.
Firstly a little bit about the product that introduces our little ones to music and pace whilst learning at the same time. There is a jukebox where your child can turn the page to change the theme of the activities on the station from learning to musical. In learning mode this helps to develop motor skills along with alphabet, numbers, speech and colours. The music mode uses instrument sounds and different types of music, Jazz, Tango etc. There are also some big coloured piano keys that flash, light up plus a disco ball which plays further sounds.
I sat my little boy in the seat and he immediately smiled! Good start. The station has two height settings so set it on the lowest as he is still small this meant he could touch the floor. It's good you can change the height via the legs as means it grows with them so you get longer usage out it. He didn't bounce around much but think its because he is still very younger, I could tell though he liked sitting in the upright position.
He liked the piano buttons and could press them. He was mesmerised by the flashing colours. Next was the microphone, he is teething at the moment and he immediately reached out for it to have a chew then realised it also made sounds. As he couldn't turn around in it I had to whizz him around myself but he still loved it and I'm sure with practice and time he will be bouncing and moving about. I moved him to the disco ball which he was interested in but mostly he seemed to enjoy turning the page on the jukebox and moving the arm on the record player that makes the record spin. All I had was smiles and giggles so this great learning toy seemed to be a winner.
I think yet again it will be a hit just like it ended up being my daughters favourite. One other thing I was impressed with is its durability. Even though it had been used before and stored in the loft it still looked like new. The seat cover comes off too so you can wash it if needed which is a bonus just in case they have any little accidents. But yes good that I'm getting double my money's worth from this baby toy.
The only thing for me that didn't work as well was the folding down to store. It's great that it does fold down as you can take it out, store it away etc. However I felt it was a little difficult to clip it together to store away, it was okay if your doing it now and then but if I had to store away every day think it would get on my nerves. I usually have to get my partner to help me and do it for me. :)
I've taken the below points from the Leapfrog website for info:
How does it work?
- A flip of the jukebox page transforms learning activities into musical discoveries!
- Easy height adjustable to 3 different positions as baby grows.
- Folds completely flat for easy travel and storage.
- Integrated travel handle makes carrying a breeze!
- Seat rotates 360 degrees and has a machine washable comfort pad.
- Rocking base can conveniently be locked out using flip-out supports.
WARNING: This product is for a child who is able to hold its head upright unassisted. Maximum weight 25lbs. (11.4 kgs).
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