Got a toddler who is always after your smartphone or your iPad?
Yeah, me too. It is really cute, but only for about 10 seconds, and then it starts to freak me out. Layah is quick to run off with my electronic gadgets, and I’m always afraid she is running straight to the toilet to see if it will sink or float. And I don’t know about you, but replacing my iPad is totally NOT in my budget for this month, or any month in the forseeable future!
iPad for Toddlers: myPad
So I was thrilled to see this great new product come to my doorstep from the company Mirari called the myPad. It has the look and feel of an iPad, or a larger version of a smart phone, with pictures, buttons and fun sounds. And all Layah really wants to do with my phone and tablet is push buttons and smack the screen. She can do that ALL DAY on the myPad; it is built to withstand plenty of “love” from little ones aged 12 months and up.
And just to show how much she loves it, note that I wasn’t even able to snap a stand alone photo of the product without Layah photobombing. She couldn’t keep her hands off it from the first second she saw it!
The myPad is a toy that I reach for when I need to keep Layah in one place for a handful of minutes (like when I need to take a shower). I try not to keep it out constantly so that she doesn’t get too used to it. This way, when I do reach for it, she is very excited and ready to engage with it every time!
The other product that was sent was so clever, as it combines two classic toys into one: check out the Mirari Zig-Zag Xylo Train! This xylophone unfolds easily to become a train that can be pulled all over the house. On the box, the recommended age is 18 months plus, but I can tell you that my 15 month old absolutely loves this toy and plays with it most every day. Currently, she seems more interested in the pull toy aspect of the train than the musical capabilities, but she’s starting to bang on it a bit more in the last week, so it won’t be long before I’ll be hearing xylophone concerts on the regular! 😉
I loved the toys from Mirari that we were sent for review, and I also loved learning about the company. Mirari comes from the Latin word which translates to mean, “wonder.” They are all about creating products that promote classic play in innovative ways, without overwhelming children with unnecessary features. I definitely like and appreciate that approach, and I think that these toys are right in line with that idea!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win your choice: either the myPad or the Zig-Zay Xylo Train!
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Lily Kwan says
I would choose the xylo train.
rebecca day says
i would like the my pad
trixx says
I’d love the myPad
Christian Alejandro says
I would probably go with the mypad, but both are excellent!
Michelle Tucker says
I’d choose the MyPad. So cute!
Vikki Billings says
I would choose the myPad for my granddaughter
Aimee says
I’d choose the xylotrain, though they are both pretty cool!
Lisa L says
I’d love to have the myPad. How fun!
amy deeter says
the Xylo Train
Sue J. says
I like the myPad!
Jenette says
I like the Xylo train.
susan smoaks says
xylo train for me, thanks!
Jaime says
I would choose the mypad if i won.
charlene says
I would pick the mypad
Dario says
I like the train
Allison says
I like the my pad the best for my daughter!
Lindsay says
We would like the Xylo Train.
Misha Estrada says
My daughter would enjoy the mypad.
Ashley Morrissey says
The MyPad!
Candice Hull says
I would probably get the myPad
Thank you
Virginia Wright says
I would love to win the mypad for my little guy!
melikegarfield says
Zig-Zay Xylo Train since the family LOVES trains.
Erica C. says
Train please.
Francine Anchondo says
I would choose the myPad
Teresa Thompson says
I would choose MyPad.
Natasha Tucker says
my son would love the zigzag xylo train!
Tanya White says
I would choose the myPad.
ColleenMarie says
I would choose the Mypad
lynn johnson says
I would love the MyPad for my grandson- his birthday is coming up.
shateece davis says
my pad for toddlers
Nicole C. says
I would love the myPad if I win!
Mihaela D. says
Id like to win the MyPad
Jessica Wyatt says
Definitely the myPad!
kris m says
Id like to win the MyPad
Melissa Moreno says
The My Pad
Deborah Mireles says
Id like to win the MyPad
Julie says
love the Mypad!
Rachel G says
I would choose the xylo train!
Sky Kory says
I would love to win MyPad!
Jaclyn Reynolds says
Would love the Xylo Train!
liz l says
myPad for my nephew
Melanie C says
I would choose the myPad for my little girl. Maybe this would help keep her off mine lol
Casey says
i’d love the mypad!
Brenda Elsner says
I want to the My Pad!!
Stephanie Larison says
My daughter would love the mypad toy.
Kelly Falcone says
I would love to have the MyPad
Paula Tavernie says
If I win I would love the My Pad! Thank you!
Rachel Ellis says
I think my son would love the Xylo Train.
kathy pease says
id love the myPad 🙂
Luna S. says
The “My pad”
Deb S says
I would choose the MyPad if I won.
lisa S says
I would choose the my Pad.
heather loftus says
mypad looks sweet!
Sonya Morris says
I would love to win the mypad.
Kristin Whitehead says
I would love to win the Xylo Train for my 2-year-old son!
Eileen Burke says
I would love to win the my pad!
Samantha Daleo says
I think I would like to win the MyPad. My nephew would love it!
Julia Campbell says
Xylo Train 🙂
Kimberly Gorman says
My son would love the MyPad.
kim h says
my grandkids would love the zig zag train
Ashley h says
Would love a mypad for my son.
David Carlson says
Our friend’s kid would love the myPad.
Kristy S. says
I think the myPad looks great! 🙂
Jill Myrick says
I would love to win the myPad.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
christina givens says
the MyPad for my grand daughter
Andrew L says
I want the train xylo!
Carl says
great
Michael Bibb says
The xylo train
Breanne says
Mirari Zig-Zag Xylo Train
Dana says
I really want to win the MyPad.
danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com
Laura Iannacone says
I would choose the train!
Ciara B. says
the xylo train!
Julie Goetz says
My daughter would love the mypad.
Paula Michele Hafner says
The mypad looks cute.
June S. says
That mypad for my grandson would be nice.
Ruby Yoshi says
I’d love to win the mypad for my daughter
Kim Burnett says
the xlyaphone
Shelley P says
I’d love the Zig-Zay Xylo Train.
Linda Bradshaw says
I would like to win the MyPad for my grandson.
Sunnie says
I think the xzlyaphone
Susan Chester says
I would choose the Xylo Train for my grandson.
Victoria Carlson says
xylo train! My nephew would absolutely LOVE it!
Sarah says
Definitely the mypad!
Colleen W says
I would love love love the mypad for my niece for Christmas. It is the cutest thing I have ever seen. Keeping my fingers crossed.
heather says
id like the mypad
Candace says
We would like the my pad 🙂
beth says
the train please
Maria Kiguthi says
I would pick the MyPad.
Monique Rizzo says
I would like the Mypad.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Emily Wells says
I’d pick the mypad. My older two kids have their own tablets, and my 3 year old feels very left out!
renee says
I have to choose? The train then, although either would make my daughter happy 🙂
Melissa Hartley says
The MyPad~would send this to my friend’s daughter, Xali 🙂
Thanks so much.
Jennifer T. says
I’d want the MyPad if I was lucky enough to win.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
MaryAnn says
I want to win the mypad.
Carol says
I would choose the xylo train.
Laurie Kelly says
I would choose the mypad. My little guy is always grabbing my phone 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity!
jenn mcclearn says
i would choose the xylo train for my boys 🙂
Jillian says
I would choose the xylo train.
Debby Chandler says
I like the mypad.
nikki b says
love both but prolly mypad!
darby says
my pad
Shanda J says
My son would like the myPad
Linda G. says
I would choose the xylo train
Maggie Fout says
I like the mypad.
Andrea H says
My kids would love the MyPad!
Amy G says
I would choose the My Pad.
Rebecca Miller says
Mypad, I think both my daughters would have fun with this.
Allie says
I would like the zig zag
Mands H says
We are a huge music and movement family so the xylo train would be perfect!
Elizabeth B says
Hard decision, but I think the mypad!
Theresa Mccorkle says
Very informative !! I love the MyPad !
Vivian Sun says
Cool! The myPad would be great for my daughter!
tina reynolds says
I love the mypad too cute
Vicki Wurgler says
I’d pick the myPad
Lisa says
My son would love the ipad!
xty cruz says
I would like the “myPad”
Emily R. says
mypad for my nephew 🙂
Nancy says
I’d pick the myPad if I won.
Carl says
wow
beth cole says
I’d love to have the mypad
Kathy Hecimovich says
My granddaughter would love the ipad!! She just loves our phones.
carol says
I love both of them for my grandkids, but the mypad looks real cute
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
my pad
Brandy Nelson says
I would choose the MyPad! Thanks so much for the chance and for all of your hard work!
Jennifer says
I would choose the my pad!
nickie says
the mypad
Jen S says
I’d pick the myPad
Rochel S. says
Would love the myPad!
Jayna E says
My daughter would love the Mypad!
Elisheva says
The mypad
Renee G says
I would pick the xylo train.
Anne Perry says
The mypad
rebecca shockley says
I would like the IPAD
vickie couturier says
the mypaid for toddlers
latanya says
the mypad
susan says
I would love the myPad.
Mary Shearer says
I would love to have the ipad for my grandaughter.
Merry says
I love the MyPad! So cute!
Erika JM says
I would love to win the mypad for my “techie in training” son
brandy g. says
I definitely want the iPad for my 3 year old.
amber whitehead says
my pad
Jessica Whitehouse says
My 22 month old loves electronics! He is always trying to play with our tablet, laptops, or wii gamepad. The baby-tablet would be great for him, so he’ll quit stealing mine.
melissa leyh says
my ipad would be perfect for my 3 yr old he is always stealing my tablet/phone etc…
Tina Tapia says
The myPad! My 3 year old is hooked on learning off my iPad!
sarah banes says
I would pick the mypad
Babs Hightower says
I would go for the Myipad for my little ones.
tammy young says
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christina flynn says
My pad for my grandbabes that are 3yo and 4 yo. Thank you!
Mindi says
The myPad!
Deb says
Our 3yo daughter would love the my pad and then our 7mo could have it in a few years!!
tammy young says
i would want the my pad for my 3 year old she never stop trying to get mine so maybe if i won this she will stay away from my ipad mini
Renae says
The mypad.
Belinda Parker says
My daughter would love the mypad…crossing my fingers!
Vanderbilt Wife says
My kids are only allowed to play on Daddy’s iPad VERY RARELY, but when Nana is there they go hog wild. I would love to have this for David to take along for times he needs to wait …
Amanda Hoffman says
mypad
Melissa says
I would try the myipad.
Colleen Maurina says
I would choose the Mirari myPad!
Sarah G says
I would choose th Zig-Zag Xylo Train.
Sarah G says
I would choose the Zig-Zag Xylo Train.
Tamara Sz says
I’d choose the myPad
Jennifer Rogers says
We want the MyPad for Lily!
Paula Lee says
The mypad 🙂
Janet W. says
I”d probably choose the myPad for my grandson!
Heidi Daily says
I would have to choose the xylo trains since trains and musical instruments are favorites in my house.
Tara L says
my son would like the mypad
amy pugmire says
My son would love the myipad
Analisa M says
My son is obsessed with both trains and ipads, but I think he’d be the craziest about the xylo train.