Thrifty Mom Reviews the Leapfrog Learning Table

I love the idea of the Leap Frog baby collection, but have always found them a little out of my price range. Being a thrifty mom means I only like to spend my money on things that I know my child will get a lot of use out of, and I wasn't sure this was the case with this toy.

I went ahead and did some research. The LeapStart Learning Table also sold under the name the Learn and Groove Musical Table is recommended for ages six through thirty-six months. Taking the price and the length of time my child would use it I decided it would be a wise investment.

PROS

There are 15 musical activities so your child will not get board with it easily. Children love the change in activities. My daughter who is nine months loves playing on one side of the toy and reaching over and playing on the other side of the musical playing table.

It is great for play-dates. I set this up using the legs, my daughter and her friend were able to stand across from each other and both play with the toy at the same time. It is great when you have a child who does not understand the concept of sharing yet.

It is adjustable. The first time my child played with the toy it was a t a friends house. She was just able to sit up by herself. I was impressed to find that the legs of the toy are detachable and the toy can easily be played with on the floor. Once your child starts to stand on her own or while holding onto something then you just pop on the legs and go.

You can change things up by flipping the center page. The center page will change each of the activities on the table top from music mode to learning mode. In the music mode there are over 40 songs and melodies, nursery rhymes, real instrument sounds and dance tunes. The learning mode will teach your child letters from A-Z, counting from 1-10, and first words.

It takes three AA batteries! I have found that so many toys nowadays take these weird battery sizes that I have to go out and bye, not this. I love the fact that we already had AA batteries on hand!

CONS

It costs $39.99 according to theLeap Frog website which can be pricey. I found it on-line at smartbargains.com and got it for $32.99. If you do an Internet search you are bound for find it on sale somewhere, just don't forget to factor in the shipping cost to see if it is worth the potential savings.

When it is initially put together it can be a bit overwhelming. If two children are playing at once you will have no idea who is doing what. I went to the Leapfrog website and they have a fabulous try it now section. I have to say after clicking on several different areas of the toy via the computer screen I definitely understood the product. This is great because being a busy mommy, who honestly has time to read an instruction manual.

Over all I think it is a fabulous product, well worth the money and I am so glad I bought it for my child.