Toys R Us: Explore N Grow Chase Me Critter, by Playskool

This toy was sent to us in our latest Toyologist box.  On the box it stated that it was for 9 months plus and was useful for encouraging a baby to crawl.  Therefore, with both my girls being well past this stage (18 months and 4 years), I was unsure about whether to open it up or not.

In the end, I decided to open it, let them have a play with it and then pass it on.  However, bearing in mind that this toy is aimed at a child much younger, they both went nuts for it!  They fought over it, squealed with delight, and marveled at its balling popping and moving across the carpet antics, and all whilst playing a tune.

This toy is fun, and colourful, and really attention grabbing.  It kept my girls entertained for a long time!  It has two modes - one mode keeps the critter still whilst playing tunes and spinning and popping balls out, and the other mode moves the critter along whilst doing all of the above.  The only thing I would say is that I would have liked to have seen a few more balls included in the box (it comes with three).

I would definitely recommend this toy for a 9 month old baby, and of course, slightly older children too!