Plan Toy Hammer Balls
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Toys and Games Reviews of Plan Toy Hammer Balls
Customer Review: Beautiful Toy -- Needs Adult Supervision
Summary: 4 Stars
I love Plan Toys, and this one in particular is a beautiful keepsake. However, the wooden balls are quite hard and just the right size for my 13 month old to throw across the room with ferocious force! I'm worried that if another child or a pet were around, he could really hurt someone. Same goes with the hammer. He hammers away at the balls with energy and force. If this same force were used on a person or a pet, serious harm could be done!
My son loves this toy however. He often pushes the balls into the holes with his hands and the hammer is not even a consideration. He learned quickly how to play with this toy (with and without the hammer). The toy itself is simple enough for him to gain confidence, and he repeats the process over and over again, keeping him entertained.
I would recommend this toy, but only while an adult is sitting with the child while he / she plays with it. Left to his own devices, someone could get injured by the parts. Adult supervision is a must with this one!
Customer Review: Great toy that is fun for years!
Summary: 5 Stars
Our son loves this toy! It is well made, and the balls are easy to either push or pound into the holes. When he was under 1 year he enjoyed pushing them through. He also seemed to prefer these wooden balls for playing with over plastic ones. Now that he is 1.5 years he is really into pounding and hasn't gotten tired of the simplicity of the toy. It is well made and solid. Perhaps when he is older we may add some material (maybe masking tape inside the holes, around the edges) to make it a little more difficult to pound them through.
I'd say the ideal age is 6 months to 2 years, although I'm sure he will play with it longer. I'm recommending it for young children because they can use it as a very simple shape sorter, pushing the balls through the holes, watching them disappear momentarily, and then roll out.
Customer Review: Surprisingly a well-loved toy
Summary: 5 Stars
My 9-month old son initially didn't know what to do with this toy, and I actually didn't think it looked like much fun just hitting balls into holes. He first learned to place the balls into the holes, then to push the balls through. What was beautiful to watch, however, was the other ways he played with this toy. He pushed other little toys through the holes--some fit through while other didn't. He turned the bench upside down and placed the balls on the ramp, watching them roll off. He also turned the bench on its side and balanced the balls on the slit. We let him play with the mallet a couple of weeks later, always under our supervision. This toy is solidly-made with quality materials, withstanding all his banging and teething. I am very pleased with this purchase!Customer Review: Pretty durable toy
Summary: 3 Stars
This toy was fun when my daughter first opened it. She would play with it and still play it. But after a few weeks, the balls will be missing if your kids throws them around the house. The learning on this is limited, you can only hammer the ball into the holes so many times before it gets boring and repetitive. But for one thing, it is durable, the ball and the hammer can be thrown around and won't break and the best of all, no paint will come off, at least not yet for us. The draw back is the hammer could be used as a weapon and you should never leave your child unattended when they play with this toy.Customer Review: THE hammer ball toy
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a toy of this type for my 13 month-old for Christmas. This one seemed to be the best option based on reviews. I was still unsure that my baby would be able to actually play with it. Sure enough, she only had to be shown once how it worked and she has been a pro ever since. It is so cute to watch her strike the balls with the hammer and see her excitement as they roll out of the side. The edges are all smooth and the hammer and balls are weighted perfectly. The toy is beautifully made (as are all Plan Toys) and will be in our play room for a very long time.