Are these toys really too small for a younger baby, 8-12 months? All food toys say 3+ years, but my son loves playing with raw potatoes and apples!
2010960
Laura, I really don't know. I bought this for a friend who had an 18 month old and she said they were great.
2010961
I'm sure you'd be ok with the basket and veggies--I gave them to our three year old nephew and his mom was said he loved them.
2010962
From what I saw in my set when I bought this, most of them are fine. The strawberry and broccoli are about golf ball sized, and may be too small for a baby. The carrot, white radish, and pepper may be an issue because of their shape, but everything else is too big or too awkwardly shaped to fit in a baby's mouth. We have three babies at our preschool (6-18 months) who have tried to eat these repeatedly. Thankfully these toys are also dishwasher safe.
2010963
I would NOT recommend them for an 8-12 month baby. Was not comfortable keeping most pieces for my 2 year old, so we tossed about half the set.
2010964
No! I have them for daycare that I do and they would be just fine! They are to big for a 8-12 month old to choke on!
1322239
I'd probably wait another month or so. They do "melt" in their mouths, but until he's really good at eating chunkier purees and starts some solids I'd hold off on these. Their fine motor skills aren't developed enough yet to have the coordination to pick it up and put it in their mouth. I've always started with organic baby mum mums (rice rusk). It's large enough for them to hold and it melts faster than the puffs do.
1739260
My son still enjoys his at 8 1/2 months. Just using the blankets and toys starting about a week ago but he still likes playing with the toys a lot.
1894228
I believe I got these for my triplet boys when they were 12 months, so I'm not sure about the eight month age. However, all I can say is they r awesome. My boys love getting in them to watch tv. They r so easy to wash....they r great! You won't regret the purchase...
136646
Yes, we started giving these to my daughter when she was starting solids at 6 months and she still likes them now at almost 11 months.
597240
Yes, our 3 year old and 18 month old both love it. None of the pieces are too small. We have the Pesach set as well and find the toys well made.
1075673
They are kinda small... 1in tall and 3/4 wide approx. if your child still puts thing in their mouth I wouldn't suggest this...
1161696
I'm guessing you're only feeding him/her an ounce or so, right? These containers hold around 6. So they might be a bit big now, but you'll be glad you have them in a few months. You might want to look at getting some of the oxo tot containers too, those are great for smaller portions. They even have measuring marks so you know how much your feeding them. I love mine, I have two sets.
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Most of the animals are large, however the duck and chicken pieces are a little smaller. My 18 month old can fit them in her mouth but none of the other ones. I also highly doubt they could be swallowed. The only times I've caught her with them in there, she couldn't even close her mouth they are so large.
2117472
I think this may be little too advanced for a 3 year old. It is a wonderful toy; very well made and amazing the way it moves and the sounds but I think I would wait until the child is about 6 years old. But I wouldn't hesitate to buy now.
476172
We bought this for our granddaughter who just turned 18 months and the piece sizes have not been a problem. The clump of raspberries is probably the smallest and if they made you nervouse you could remove them for a while. Warning: she loves dumping them more than sorting them :-) but has learned to put them up before bed
263264
We have used our with 3 babies, all the way up to 9 months, with no problems. You should contact Fisher Price.
460971
We got these blocks when she was about 4 months old. Then she really was only interested in the crinkly sound some of them make. She's 8 months now and likes to throw them and topple them over. I can see her playing with these for a long time.
130867
We purchased the jumperoo when my son was 3 months old. He is now seven months old and still loves it. The corn does have a rattle, and my son chews on the carrot. The tomato he usually will just push out of the holder. The vegetables are on a short ribbon so they don't get lost.
492269
I bought my grandson one and he played with it well past two. Once the baby start walking they play with it untill they get interested in more independent type toys. I would say nine months to two in a half. This is a great item price wise.o
1309004
I am sure they are safe for newborns. You can use one for tracking practice. The sounds and different textures are good for brain stimulation from birth too. (from a formerly certified birth-3 parenting educator) The age range on toys is not only about safety, it corresponds with normal physical and cognitive development. 6 mos. is when most babies will begin to be interested in or able to play with this toy. The + means there is no age limit.
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The only issue, as far as the listed choking hazard goes that I could see for a 1 year old, would be the smaller pieces with the round balls as tops. The Squigz Starter set pieces are all smooth and a smaller child could possibly put one of these in his/her mouth and have a problem getting it back out - the other pieces should be fine. You could just remove those ball pieces until the child's a little older. I see they sell a PipSquigz set now, which might be the answer for you - they look textured for a young one's senses and ease of grip. Either way, you can't go wrong! My 3 year old granddaughter's Squigz pieces are out all the time - I only wish these had been around when my sons were little. Enjoy!!