Hello again, babynames.co.uk reader!
This week, we are going to be looking at a fun toy for your little one. We will be testing out the Munchkin Caterpillar Spillers Stacking Cups (quite a mouthful to say, isn’t it?) and giving you our unbiased and completely independent opinion on the product.
Here is the official product description from Munchkin:
“Does your little one love pouring water in the bath (and, let’s face it, wherever else he can)? Munchkin’s Caterpillar Spillers™ will keep curious minds occupied for hours on end as they stack, scoop, strain, spill, pour, rinse, and repeat during bathtime. Your child will love connecting the numbered cups to create a cute caterpillar friend, or stacking them up to form a towering paddle wheel. Numbers help your child learn to count while large-to-small nesting helps build hand-eye coordination and teach sizes, too.”
DESIGN
The first thing that really stands out are bright colours of the caterpillar. They are very eye catching and will definitely appeal to any young child (we think this is also a great way to stimulate their minds!). The caterpillar “head” is also very cute, friendly and welcoming – this is a toy that just begs to be played with. Each cup also has a unique design carved into the bottom, so it makes it more pleasing to look at if they had just put in a couple of holes.
There are so many things you can do with this caterpillar – it can be splayed out to become the full caterpillar, it can be stacked into cups, they can be used as cups or strains, and the last cup also has a spinner that your child can flick. In addition, each cup can also be detached and joined up in a variety of different ways. We envision that this caterpillar will keep your child entertained for the duration of their bathtime and even after it.
MATERIAL
The caterpillar is made up of a strong plastic that is durable and scratch proof. It dries off easily (you can either let it air dry or use a dry towel) so there is no risk of it encouraging mould growth. We recommend letting it dry completely with each cup detached from each other to ensure there is no water left behind. It is also easy to clean, if needed.
The material is lightweight enough that it doesn’t become a burden to carry around, so it can be taken with you on holidays or long trips. It is easily stacked up and can be stored in a bag without taking up much space.
SPECIAL FEATURES
This is a great toy with so many special features that will keep your child occupied and also help them learn. Each cup is labeled 1-7, so it is a fun way for your children to start practicing their numbers. The colours and sizes of each cup can also help them learn new vocabulary as well, so this is both a fun and practical toy. We love that this caterpillar also encourages hand eye coordination, which is crucial to a young child’s development. This is a toy that holds endless possibilities!
We also think that this is a great toy to have during a beach outing. The cups can be used in both the water and the sand, making it a good companion for your children on vacations.
VALUE FOR MONEY
The Munchkin Caterpillar Spillers Stacking Cups is currently retailing on Amazon.co.uk for only £6.50, which we think is great value for money. It is an fun toy, but most importantly of all it is also educational, which is not something you find every day. The product is also of a good quality and will last for years, so you can pass it on to younger children or gift it to friends who are having children of their own.
OUR VERDICT: 👏👏👏👏👏
In summary: We love the Munchkin Caterpillar Spillers Stacking Cups for its educational value. Not only will your child enjoy playing with it, they will also learn about colours, numbers and sizes. It is a toy that is full of endless ideas for fun and will keep your children entertained for hours.
