Parents Magazine Busy Zoo Activity Cube Toy

Pros: no batteries, quiet play, sturdy, educational
Cons: some parts don't work as they should, expensive, didn't keep toddler's interest

I was so excited to get the Parents Busy Zoo for Kid’s first birthday last April that I could hardly wait! As with most toys, Kid was initially most intrigued with the box that it came in, but that didn’t mitigate my enthusiasm. After ...

Pros: No batteries/assembly required!, durable and safe, above all...toy is a ton of fun for baby!
Cons: Can be a beast to find, slightly expensive (but definitely worth it)

I have been fascinated with the concept of a block with 5 different activities since I first spotted them in a doctor's office. I'm not quite sure why -- it's probably some symptom of my insanity. Anyway, my son loves blocks... he loves toys... he'd ...

Pros: The kids love it. It's quiet and fun.
Cons: None.

This toy is keeping one my 10 month old occupied right now. My twins both love this toy and I would have to say that it is their favorite. When it's out they both go crawling toward it. I would say that it's also my favorite of their toys. It doesn't ...

Pros: None
Cons: It is very unsafe due to the sharp corners on the toy!

My son was playing with the zoo at a friends house. We were watching him very carefully. When he bent down to open one of the doors that show pictures behind them the corner of the door sliced the top part of his lip. The corners of the windows are very sharp and not safe for a child between 12-18 months. My son did not fall or trip on it, he just bent down. We ended up at the emergency room due to the gash in his lip. Luckily it did not puncture through the whole lip so stitches were not necessary. This toy looks fun for children but there are some very unsafe parts on the toy.