Toy shopping can be tricky when you are buying for twins. Despite the sage advice to buy two of everything we have heard in the past, it is often not financially possible, feasible from a space concern, or even the "right" thing to do always. Much can be gained by teaching your twins to play together on something or even by requiring them to take turns.
With these special needs in mind, Playskool sent some terrific options for joint play in the twins 18-36 month age range.
Mr. Potato Head Spud Bud Pets:
The Clipo Creativity Table:
The second Playskool toy we were sent is the Clipo Creativity Table. This nifty little desk allows easily for two to sit on the floor and build together. Plus it includes a rotating area, enabling your little ones to push a button and see their newly built creations spin. This is super cool stuff to my little men! A shape sorter and a drop slot are also incorporated into the desk for added play options and all the blocks neatly tuck inside when it is time for clean-up. You can even add on to the fun with this item by purchasing the additional Clipo block sets that are sold separately.
I should mention there is a bit of a learning curve for the little ones in regards to getting the blocks to click together. I've read some reviews that consider this as negative, but I didn't find that to be the case. I thought it was fascinating to watch my boys try different approaches and techniques, and at times even fail to attach the blocks. After a while they were both old pros, and as an additional plus we found these blocks much easier for little ones to take a part. We will definitely be asking Santa to add to the twin's Clipo collection this year.