Description

This Early Learning Centre Grey My First Gadget Set is a fun play smart phone, key fob and remote control for lots of pretend play fun.

The key ring has a flip key just like real keys, but these are better as they have fun sounds and a light that activates when your baby presses the button. The smart phone with 15 features plays different sounds when the buttons are pressed and the remote features three different languages; English, French & Spanish, as well as fun sounds.

Exploring toys with their hands and using their fingers to press buttons and manipulate toys is a fun way for your toddler to develop fine motor skills. Pretending they’re on the phone, copying how they’ve seen you using a TV remote and playing with keys are a good early introduction to imaginative play for your baby. The My First Gadget set helps young children discover the world around them, as they learn by copying what they see.

What our testers said

“It resembles the real remote at home that she plays with. It’s better than the bright shiny things you get instead” – Parent of girl aged 2

“Hello? Who’s there? Answer the phone” – Parent of 17-month-old

What our experts think

Realistic and engaging set which entices repeat play. The children loved using the toys and pretending they were the ones from home. The realistic look of the sets encouraged more imaginative play from the children. During imaginative play, children want to re-enact real life. The children developed social and communication skills by pretending to be on the phone to their parents.

The buttons were easy to use and provided enough variety to keep the children engaged, playing the different noises and providing them with auditory sensory stimulation. The remote has options for sounds, including different languages the children can explore. The children wanted to pick up the toys and press the buttons over and over again.