Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Pets
by Melissa & Doug
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Toys and Games Reviews of Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Pets
Customer Review: The quality I expect from Melissa & Doug
Summary: 4 Stars
These are real wood, and they come in a nice wooden box. (Though, as with other Melissa & Doug items, there is no lid to the box. That would make it 5 - or 6, if it were possible! - stars for me.) The cords are high quality and haven't unraveled or aged despite the fact that my three-year-old daughter uses them as ribbons and jewelry - they get a lot of abuse and still look brand new. Plus she likes to lace these and the animal ones partially and then pull them behind her, pretending all of them (animals or signs) are dogs that she's walking. If they're held up to four months of that without any visible wear or tear, they'll last for the long haul!
And, yes, she does lace them in more traditional ways too. They are really helping her fine motor skill development, which was an area in which she was struggling a little six months ago. After playing with these a lot, she is better at other things, like putting on her shoes.
Customer Review: Poor quality construction
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this to give to my grandson for Christmas, since he is not yet 3 years old, we are spreading out his presents over several weeks instead of giving them to him all at one time.
I gave this to him today, because he was unlacing my boots, and I thought that the toy would be a good activity to distract him from unlacing all my shoes.
Right out of the package, I was disappointed with the quality of the toy.
1. Most of the holes have rough edges and the strings became damaged with the first use.
2. Many of the holes were drilled wrong, either not round, or just a partial hole through the toy.
Overall, I think the lax construction of the toy will seriously impact the durability and the replay value of the toy.
Customer Review: GOOD BASIC FUN!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a plain ol' great toy! First of all~no batteries required!!! I have childre from ages 8 to 3 playing with these and they all have their own way to make it fun. It really has helped with my 3 year old's small muscle coordination, and the 8 year old has stopped stabbing her finger with a sewing needle since she has started practicing with these! I would highly recommend these to anybody whose child may need a little help in their hand/eye coordination. They are made out of very durable wood and the strings match the outer edge of each animal. You won't go wrong with these! PLUS they are made in the U.S.A! Hooray! I love all of Melissa and Doug's toys.Customer Review: Great For Little Busy hands!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these for my 4-year-old son, who happens to be a very hands-on kind of kid. He loves making things with blocks, crafts, and various tools. These lacing cards keep his attention for at least 30 minutes a day, which is saying a lot for an active little boy.
The figures are made of a good, sturdy wood product that keeps them from bending or falling apart, unlike the cardboard type. I love that the images are on both sides of the cards. The laces are thick and easy to handle. My son loves these!
Great fun for a little kid, while learning to use their hands and build skills that will help later on.
Customer Review: Great set for fine motor coordination!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased these for my newly-turned 3-year-old on his birthday. So far, he prefers to carry them around as pets, LOL, but he is a tad behind on his fine motor at this point, so I expected that. I do have 4 older children, however, and they've all tried them and thought they were neat, especially my 4-year-old and 5-year-old. The color does scratch on the animals, so I gave it 4 for durability. Besides that, I think they are a great activity. Good preparation for things like sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc, as well as just plain getting those fine motor skills tuned up! :)