b. toys

B. toys is a company that continues to impress me. Are you familiar with them? I did a review of their fabulous Spinaroos blocks (which I HIGHLY recommend) back in December. Today I’m bringing you two more toys that are absolutely perfect for the “under 3” kiddos out there!

First up, we have the B. Hug Links. These are colorful links that can all be connected together to form over a 3 foot long chain! They also make a fabulous rattling noise, which means that every link is also a fun toy by itself. Darah and I have been making necklaces for her to wear, or for her bunny to wear. The container that these links come in is also a HUGE hit. We spend lots of time putting the links in the container, and then dumping them out. The design of the container makes it very easy for Darah to tote around. It has also been designed to roll easily, which makes it perfect for when babies are working on crawling!

I have to tell you, if I had seen this in the store, I would have assumed that it was something she had outgrown and I wouldn’t have gotten it. But no! She absolutely loves them, I think especially because of the noise they make. I am actually listening to her in the background playing with them as I type this. Seriously! I think this is the perfect Valentine’s gift for babies, because it is a toy that will be played with for a few years (which is seven eternities when it comes to how long a certain toy will hold the interest of a growing baby!).

The second toy that B. toys has recently launched is the B. Sugar Chute. We have been having an absolute blast with this! Basically, it is like a toy gumball machine. There are 3 different ways to get the balls out of the machine, which means that little ones can get a lot of great practice with fine motor skills. I’ve noticed that Darah really enjoys the process of putting the balls in the container and then seeing which one comes out when she pulls on the lever!

B. toys are truly a beacon of light on the toy aisle. This company makes high quality toys that will engage babies and toddlers in a variety of ways and that will grow with them. Plus, everything they make is adorable! They have certainly made my list of companies to shop with for my child, and also for baby showers! Their website is also lots of fun. Click on the “explore” tab, and you will see B. toys brought to life in fun, imaginary worlds!

Buy it!: B. toys are available at Target.com as well as at various stores all over the nation, as well as on Amazon! The Hugs Links retail at $14.99 and can be found in Target stores and the Sugar Chute retails at $29.99 and is currently out of stock at Target.com, but you can snag it through Amazon or Lillian Vernon!

So what do you have left to do to prepare for Valentine’s Day? Is there a B. toy you’d especially love to get for your little Valentine? The Take It Easel is on my wish list!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. Affiliate links inluded at no cost to you.

For those of you out there with tiny little babies, I want to tell you two things:
1. Snuggle them as much as you possibly can. Everyone tells you they grow so fast, and everyone is dead on. Just two years ago we were settling into the realization that we were expecting, and now I have a tiny child (not baby) on my hands!

2. If you think your baby is fun now…..JUST. YOU. WAIT. I swear, Darah delights me with something new that she has learned or that she is able to do every single day. Play time is a blast now; it’s more fun than it was a month ago, it will be even more fun a month from now, and my head just about explodes when I think of the adventures we’ll be having in one short year. Kids are awesome!

Today I wanted to tell you about a toy company who really seems to have their fingers on the pulse of the joy that comes with being a kid (and being the parent of a kid!). I’d like to introduce B. toys to you. This is a line of toys that you will find at Target stores throughout the country, and they are, in a word, amazing!

The Chief Toymaker at B. (wouldn’t you love to have that job title?) says, “Everything we do at B. is part joy, part mischief, part serendipity.” Doesn’t that pretty much sum up what it means to be a kid???

B. toys has created a fabulous website that is truly engaging, and doesn’t simply serve as a info hub about their products (although you will find that information there, as well). They have gorgeous worlds made out of B. toys as well as my favorite section, the quote gallery. This is a place where you can read some hilarious (and sometimes poignant) quotes from children, and you have the opportunity to leave your own. You can design a custom quote and send it to your family and friends as an e-card or post it on Facebook. I love it!

B. toys cares deeply about providing quality toys that will encourage individuality and creative play They also care about the environment, packaging their products in environmentally-friendly material. They even have some toys whose packaging reverses to become wrapping paper. That is genius, people. Now that you see that B. is a company with the heart of a playful child and the mindfulness of a wise sage, let me tell you about the toys themselves! We had the opportunity to try out the Spinaroos, which are Bristle Blocks in modern colors and funky designs. Some of the blocks have twisty bases so that your creations can move in a circle. They are ick-free, containing no BPA, phthalates or lead. They are PERFECT for chubby little hands that are working hard on hand-eye coordination and gripping. They are recommended for children ages 2-6. At 16 months, Darah is already a big fan, so I think you can give these to a child under 2.

They are easy to connect together, which gives Darah a boost of confidence as she tries to build things (though her favorite thing to do is tear apart what mommy and daddy made!). This is going to be one toy set that will get years and years of play, no doubt about it. I absolutely love the Spinaroos set, and I’ll definitely be looking for other B. during my next Target trip. They seem to be high quality, and I really like the vibe of their company.

So how about you? Have you purchased any B. toys, yet? What do you think of the toys they have shown on their site? Do you have a funny/cute quote to share with them?

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All opinions are strictly my own. This post contains affiliate links.

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