Pros and Cons of Popular Preschool Toys and Games
“Fun” Things To Do With Little Kids
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Pro: No gameplay explanation necessary. Includes a fun lever that launches tiny balls.
Con: Tiny balls go everywhere. Hippos are a bitch to attach and detach. Hippos are very loud eaters.
Bubble Machines
Pro: Great for Instagrammable photos of cherub children. Loved by toddlers. Releases caretaker from bubble blowing duties.
Con: Simple machine motor that turns plastic wands slowly in a circle somehow requires an entire pack of AA batteries. Is a water-adjacent toy for children that will immediately stop working if it is knocked over, rained on, or looked at too hard.
Candyland
Pro: Nostalgia! Can be played while laying down. No reading.
Con: Queen Frostine’s redesign makes her look like she’d bully you in high school. Cards fit down floor vents. Children cheat constantly. Now everyone wants candy.
Don’t Break The Ice
Pro: Includes two hammers. Encourages logic and finesse.
Con:Random unnecessary penguin character. Ratio of time spent setting up vs time spent…