Disclosure- The following toys have been awarded the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval. The items were provided in order to review them. All opinions are my own and honest. All photos are my own, with no filters used during or after, or weird photo shoots done- just items in real life (you know, the way they are used).
Got a kid that won’t sleep due to nightmares? Maybe they are really freaking out about that first day of school, mom having a new baby, or learning to use the potty. Perhaps you don’t know why your child is experiencing anxiety. Kids worry about a whole lot of things- it’s a big, bad world out there. Enter Worry Eaters, adorable, plush, flat-ish toys that kids can snuggle and confide in. More then that, these toys snack on worries, so have your child tell it what he or she is worried about, or write it down (or you can help with that part if they can’t write yet) and let the Worry Eater chow down- worry, all gone! (Burp) It’s also a good way to find out what your kiddo is fretting about if you weren’t sure or you have a quiet child that might be keeping it to themselves- they are likely to tell their new pal, who can help ease the worry. A new snuggle buddy that keeps worries at bay is something a lot of grown ups might like, too. Get a big one and a little one, why don’t you, and you can both sleep better tonight. Prices vary, order at http://www.haywiregroup.com/worry-eaters
On our first “run”- and man, we stopped him pretty quick so we could grab a helmet and pads, we had no idea it would go so fast, LOL.
Want the coolest wheels in town, but don’t have your license? It’s all good, just get your parents to pick up the Razor Ground Force Drifter Fury. This is the coolest go-kart-on-steroids you’ve ever seen, with speeds up to 12 miles per hour (don’t forget your helmet). It was actually pretty much put together in the box, and didn’t require much assembly, so that wasn’t stressful. What assembly was required was not complicated. It comes with rechargeable batteries, that last up to 40 minutes of continuous use. It also has a flag, spark bar (how cool is that), and hand operated rear break. Once you get the hang of this (which isn’t hard), you can do some very cool tricks with the Fury- and guess what! It is big enough for parents to use as well, what?! Yes. It says weight limit 140 lbs, but I saw a man really working it this winter at Toy Fair- he was a fully grown, average sized man. (My husband is 6’4, and he can’t physically fit into the car, but he’s bigger then your average bear, so…..) Take what you will. I say it’s a good guideline, because I doubt seriously that dude weighed 139. This thing can really move, and you and your kids will have tons of fun with it. Owners manual also included. Get yours at http://www.razor.com/products/electric-ride-ons/ground-force-drifter-fury/
The Razor Delta Wing is something unusual, and also quite a lot of fun. My son doesn’t have the best sense of balance, and is not super confidant on scooters all the time. The Delta Wing, however, is something different- it’s a sort of V-shape, with the traditional handles, that you move by swaying side to side. Basically, you wiggle your backside to move it. My son loves, loves this scooter. He enjoys it more then his bike, his scooter, or his roller skates. It’s one thing I can always count on to get him moving, even if it’s a bit hot out. I might have to see if they come in adult sizes….He has so much fun with this, I would highly recommend it to any family. It turns well, breaks quickly and easily, and rides smoothly. What more could you want? Get yours at http://www.razor.com/products/caster-driven/deltawing/
Want to pretend you are in the Old West? No better way then with this awesome cotton and canvas teepee from Pacific Play Tents. Once put together (with easy to assemble wooden poles) it stands at 8 feet tall- which is big enough for both the kids and even dad to get inside. While tall, it’s not super wide, so you will be able to fit 2 or 3 people inside at a time, max. It has a mesh window so kids can watch for bad guys, or know when to attack should they BE the bad guys. You know- however you’re rolling today. Our dog got in on the action as well, because you know. Kids and dogs, they hang together. It has a velcro opening, which makes comings and goings easy. AND FAST- because sometimes you gotta ditch the sheriff and stuff. When you are done, you can either take it apart and store it in the cool bag it came in, or you can just “hug it” closed and put it into a corner until they want to play with it again. Which will be in an hour. You can pick one up at http://www.pacificplaytents.com/index.php/39615.html
