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Monkey Pop-up Track by Hape

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This little track add-on can be used to extend your original Hape train track or can be played with on its own – which it was – and much fun was had by my testers aged 4 and 18 months. The little one loved the monkeys and happily watched them pop up as the banana train triggered the connectors. She gathered them up and they were quickly handed over to grandpa for a repeat performance. Much laughter and delight followed and it was returned to again and again throughout the day.

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A bright, fun addition to an already well used track set, sturdy and well finished and beautifully designed for little hands.

Another winner from Hape

Not suitable for children under 18 months

Includes 7 pieces

www.hape.com

Busy Builders – Hape Crane Lift

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Entertain and inspire the little engineer in your life with the Hape Crane Lift. As with all Hape toys it’s so easy to put together – no screwdrivers or scissors needed while your child hops impatiently from foot to foot.

The crane lift gives hours of fun and helps develop hand/eye coordination and encourages creative play. It was a fantastic addition to the growing number of cars and lorries in the household and gave added play value to toys already owned. The lift fascinated little minds and there was no limit to toys that could be winched and moved across the playroom.

Strong and sturdy, made from natural materials and water based paints the crane meets with rigorous safety standards and will last for generations.

Available from Argos at £34.99

www.argos.co.uk

Fun for little ones with Hape Bug About

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After a fraught Christmas and numerous birthdays we now approach new toys with some trepidation. What will we need to get the toy out of the box while the impatient child stands at our side, desperate to play with their new gift? We arm ourselves with screwdrivers, scissors and knives to tackle the job. Will we need one or the other – or all of them?

No need for that with Hape Bug About. I opened the box quite easily, and took out the toy. I had expected to need at least a screwdriver and Allen key or two but what joy to be able to take it straight from the box and have it ready for play.

 

The Hape Bug About is mostly made from wood with a bright red removable fabric seat.

Little ones hold on to the antennae and push along with steady feet. Great fun for budding adventurers and there is space in the buggy belly for a child’s precious treasures, those teddies and books that must be taken everywhere.

The Bug About is easy to wipe down and clean, easy to store.

As will all Hape products it is made with a commitment to sustainability and  compliant with international safety and quality standards.

Recommended for ages 12 months and up.

Hape Bug About £44.99 available from Argos.