Giant Foam Building Blocks For Toddlers: A parent's review

These big foam blocks from Children's Factory are just about the perfect toddler toy. To kick off my new "parenting" section on my website, Excellent Living Guide, I thought I'd take do a video of my kid playing with them at the Y. The blocks promote mental and physical activity, and also cooperative play (my 2 year old is really shy, so it was great to see him playing with someone else.) They are a good way to get out restless or aggressive energy -- the soft foam can't hurt anyone, and they're fun to kick and throw. Since the foam blocks are covered with tough vinyl, they really take a beating. After this, he went down for a solid 2 hours, which is really good for him! Basically, they get the ELG stamp of approval. They're high-quality, non-wasteful, quiet, and active. You can build, stack, throw, kick, beat, climb, and make up any number of games with them. Investing in a set is a bit pricey when compared to cheap plastic toys, but they will also stay fun for you children as they grow. (Hey, as adults, we also like to play with them!) Find out more at my website: http://www.excellentlivingguide.com/2009/12/giant-foam-blocks-fun-for-all-ages/