{ImagiPLAY} Review & GIVEAWAY! *CLOSED*

ImagiPLAY offers a plethora of "Toys with Integrity," as their motto claims. What gives them integrity? Well, for starters, they are crafted from plantation-grown Rubberwood, which is an eco-friendly hardwood, and their toys are all-natural and non-toxic. In addition to their "green" all-natural hardwood and lead-free paint, the toys offer educational value for your children, with most of them aid in their ability to count, learn the alphabet and identify different animals. For these reasons, they're quite perfect for pre-schoolers, in my opinion. Even moreso, ImagiPLAY toys inspire creativity and help instill the use of a vivid imagination ~ what every child needs and craves naturally! I love the *lack* of "bells and whistles" on their toys, and focus on open-ended play instead, and for that feat alone, I give ImagiPLAY an A+.

Many of the ImagiPLAY toys focus on the wonders of the world, namely, animals. From their Pozimals, featuring mostly African mammals, to their ColorMeUp wooden puzzles {it's an art kit, too ~ paints included!}, featuring domestic, exotic and sealife creatures, ImagiPLAY helps kids learn about the beautiful, natural world around them, all the while, teaching the basics of pre-school {counting, coloring, learning their ABC's, etcetera}. Additional toys such as the LacingScapes further instill such qualities, while also helping your children enrich their fine motor & problem-solving skills.

My newly 3yo son received the Count Octopus from their Colorific Earth Puzzles line. It is a non-traditional puzzle, shaped like an octopus, of course, and painted in bright & rich child-safe paints. Each octopus arm, along with the head, is painted in a different color and has a different number on it. So your child can learn not only about the different colors, but also how to count {1-10}, how to problem-solve {put the puzzle together properly} and about octopuses {Mom & Dad's insight AND information from their online Learning Center, where I learned there are 150 species of octopi and that they can change their color to match the coral and rocks around them!}.

So, the first time my son encountered the Count Octopus, it was a bit perplexing to him {naturally}. As he's used to the more traditional-style puzzles, and this one is definitely more advanced, he found himself frustrated. He is just newly 3, so I think it will just take some time to get used to it. So for now, we're using it mostly for our practice with colors and counting, along with learning about sea creatures. But that's the beauty of it - it's very versatile and will grow with your child. I think the Count Octopus would make for a fabulous 3rd {or even 4th} birthday party gift, and it will be one the child uses for a few years. And what a great kick-off present for a child getting ready to go to pre-school!

Upon learning about ImagiPLAY, including its toys and the company's philosophy, I have a lot of respect for them, and highly recommend their products for your children. They really do encompass what I would consider to be reputable toys, as they fulfill all aspects you'd like every toy to have, as a parent {not to mention, all the awards they've won from Dr. Toy, Parents' Choice Foundation, and others}.

BUY IT! To purchase your own ImagiPLAY toys, visit them online. From toys starting at just $5.99, you're sure to find something for your child that won't break the bank, and you can feel good about getting them! Receive 20% off your purchase with code: integrity10 (good 3/16-4/14).

WIN IT! One lucky Haute Tot & Baby Couture reader is going to win the same Count Octopus we received {MSRP $17.99}!

Mandatory Entry:

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Please note, I was not paid to do this review.
Opinions are strictly my own, and no one or nothing else has influenced me in my review.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!
WINNER: JESSICA jj****03@gmail.com

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