Comments (0) We have a mouse version of this French toy that I found on Ebay. It is so cute!
This one comes with a poseable cat family-of-four in a wooden box with an assortment of real fabric clothing in which to dress them. My kids enjoy dressing and undressing the little wooden animals over and over again. Many clothing combinations are possible. Plus, this family is sized just right for a dollhouse.
By French toy maker Vilac.
Available here.
What I like about this game is that children have as much chance as grownups (sometimes even a better chance).
The idea is to remove the pawns without causing the spring bar to move. The larger the pawn, the more points you get, but the riskier it is to take out! If you are too greedy, then…SNAP! This game calls for some strategy and a delicate touch.
Definitely a family game night favorite in our household!
Available here.
One day I will spring for one (or two) of these! If your children like
A playstand is a simple wooden structure which little imaginations can turn into just about anything. It is great for use with playsilks, a blanket, or even just on its own.
Playstands can be pricey but if you are handy, there are DIY plans available. Check out to buy plans ($17.99), or figure it out yourself (doesn’t look that hard).
In the meantime, a string tied to two chairs and some clothespins will have to do! Please also visit my post on playsilks.
Available here, or Google “wooden playstands.”
A favorite toy of all three of my babies has been a squishy, atomic-like structure of beads and elastic which has earned this toy the affectionate family nickname of “Molecule.”
Our version had jingle bells which greatly add to the fun. Unfortunately the jingle bells are gone now, but Skwish
is still fun and comes in many different color schemes.
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