TOMY Toomies Hide and Squeak Eggs, Educational Shape Sorter Baby, Toddler & Kids Toy, Suitable For 6 Months & 1, 2 & 3 Year Old Boys & Girls ,Various,E1581
| Dimensions: | 20.96 x 8.26 x 14.61 cm; 9 Grams |
| Model: | E1581 |
| Material: | PLASTIC |
| Colour: | Various |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Age: | 1 – 36 months |
| Assembly: | No |
| Colour: | Various |
| Material: | PLASTIC |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Good for eye and hand coordinatio
Good interactive toy for babies and upwards. Bought when our little one was 6 months and he loved it. The eggs have different bases which fit the ‘egg carton’ which helps eye and hand coordination, the egg tops have a coloured face which matches the colour of the egg which helps with colour coordination etc. They chirp/ squeak when hit, thrown etc, very robust even when attempting to eat them. Our little one is now 17 months old and the eggs are still a source of entertainment, nothing broken or cracked.
I really like this toy, it is so simple yet seems to really entertain my 1 year old and my 2 year old. The eggs have different shapes on the bottom which encourages the children to fit them into the right sections of the egg box. Each of the chicks themselves are different colour and they all make the same squeak noise when pushed. The top shells will fit on any of the eggs but the faces on the shells and colours also match the chick that is is meant to go with. I don’t think this is very clear though and doubt young children would recognise this. The box is stronger than I thought it would be, I had read some reviews that commented that the box wasn’t well made and the hinge not every good but I have found it to be adequate for its purpose. Overall a much liked toy that encourages shape sorting.
My 8 month old LOVES these (and has since we bought them when he was 5 months or so). In amongst a sea of other toys that he’s shown little interest in, he’ll go straight for these every time.
He loves to chew on them and he plays with both the eggs and the box. The egg shells seem a bit sharp for him to chew on and he has got a bit frustrated with them whilst he’s been teething, but he’s never hurt himself on them so I think they’re fine.
I’m not sure why he loves them… but he does!
Downside – you’ll have plastic eggs and eggshells sprayed across the living room floor every single day.
Brillia
Bought for my baby daughter, was getting as an xmas gift but couldnt wait and gave her them early. She is 8 months old and absolutely loves playing with them. So glad i got them, the reviews were correct. Great item, good quality, lots of interactive elements to keep a child entertained for ages, also great whilst on the move.
Children loved them (painful when stepped on!)
Brought for my one year old god children (twins). They absolutely love them. They do have a little difficulty getting the box open (which their mum appreciates with the mess they make!) but once in they love pulling them out and taking the shells off etc. Even I enjoyed them! Each egg has its own shape on bottom and space in box so educational as well.
Children loved them (painful when stepped on!)
Brought for my one year old god children (twins). They absolutely love them. They do have a little difficulty getting the box open (which their mum appreciates with the mess they make!) but once in they love pulling them out and taking the shells off etc. Even I enjoyed them! Each egg has its own shape on bottom and space in box so educational as well.
Bargain! Great little toy that I can shove in our baby bag and keep my son entertained with.
The squeak is more from friction so not really a squeak perse but every month milestone I buy my son a new toy, I bought him this for his 6 month milestone and he uses it frequently.
We also have one at nursery and the children in the toddlers and preschool use it for colour and shape matching for 7 it’s great, I mean what can you get for 7 these days?
I thought the case would be flimsy but it’s quite thick hardwearing plastic
Great compact self contained sorting toy.
Great sorting toy. Did different shaped based to fit into the egg box. The coloured egg shells will fit any colour egg but as the child grows they will be able to match the colour of the shell to the colour of the egg.The box closes when not in use and will fit into a parent’s or child’s rucksack for play on the move.
My baby nephew loved i
I bought this for my 18 month old nephew for Easter and he loved it. The eggs make a squeak noise by the use of a spring inside each egg so there are no batteries required. The squeak doesn’t sound terribly realistic but it fascinated my Nephew so that’s all that’s important really. I’m sure the novelty will wear off soon but as an alternative to sweets and chocolate for a very young child I thought it was perfect really!
My baby nephew loved i
I bought this for my 18 month old nephew for Easter and he loved it. The eggs make a squeak noise by the use of a spring inside each egg so there are no batteries required. The squeak doesn’t sound terribly realistic but it fascinated my Nephew so that’s all that’s important really. I’m sure the novelty will wear off soon but as an alternative to sweets and chocolate for a very young child I thought it was perfect really!
Bringing babies and toddlers together!
My son loves messing with these! He’s only 8 months, so can’t do much with them yet other than bash them about, but he thoroughly enjoys doing so, no matter how many times you put them back in the box! 3yr old daughter likes to make them “tweet” at him and enjoys matching the shapes and colours herself!
Bringing babies and toddlers together!
My son loves messing with these! He’s only 8 months, so can’t do much with them yet other than bash them about, but he thoroughly enjoys doing so, no matter how many times you put them back in the box! 3yr old daughter likes to make them “tweet” at him and enjoys matching the shapes and colours herself!
Great toy, interactive and well designed
Absolutely fab toy! My daughter always seemed to take a liking to these at friends houses, for her first birthday we bought her these.
She plays with them every day, sorting them and putting them back. They are brightly coloured and very good quality. They encourage learning colours, shapes, counting, sorting, tidying and they make noises.
Brilliant item! Highly recommended
Great toy, interactive and well designed
Absolutely fab toy! My daughter always seemed to take a liking to these at friends houses, for her first birthday we bought her these.
She plays with them every day, sorting them and putting them back. They are brightly coloured and very good quality. They encourage learning colours, shapes, counting, sorting, tidying and they make noises.
Brilliant item! Highly recommended
Neat little toy for toddlers and younger. It’s colourful, interesting and engaging for their young minds and keeps them entertained for a while. It looks just like an egg carton, and each egg with a chick inside fits into its own space.
PROS:
Very colourful and engaging. Each egg has a different facial expression and different coloured chick inside.
Develops fine motor skills. The eggshells fit neatly on top of each chick, the chicks fit into their own space, and the carton closes and locks with a little catch. Each egg has a different shape on the bottom which slots into the corresponding shape in the egg carton.
The chicks ‘chirp’ when pressed. This is a nice little addition to an otherwise excellent toy.
CONS:
The chicks ‘chirp’ when pressed down, but it’s tricky for little ones to make the sound come out. It takes a solid and rapid press for the noise to be made so some younger children won’t be able to do it.
There is a hole and a screw at the bottom of each egg right in the middle of the shape. This is distracting for little ones as they see a heart or a square with a hole cut out in the middle of it. This is a major design fault in my opinion because the shapes at the bottom of the eggs correspond with the shapes in the carton and the little one finds it difficult to identify the shape with a hole in it.
The catch on the carton is very tricky to open (even for myself!) My two-year-old can’t open it herself, and so always brings it to me to open. This should be made slightly easier to open.
OVERALL:
This is an excellent toy for the price. Even though there are a few drawbacks (which could be easily rectified by the manufacturer) it’s certainly a worthwhile toy to have. We spend a long time playing with it sorting out the shapes, fitting the shells to the eggs and role playing with the chicks. I would buy this again and would certainly purchase it as a gift for a friend with a young child.
A favourite for generations
We bought this as a gift for our 8 month old nephew, mainly because it was my favourite toy as a little one. Despite my partner being mildly amused at my basic toy choice, fast forward a few weeks and the egg box is the little one’s favourite toy by a mile.
Simple but effective, children have to work out which face fits on the egg and which egg fits in which hole. It will last him for a long while!
A good buy
Bought as a gift for our 7 month old who loves them. We thought that the eggs would be the perfect size for exploring with his little hands. He does just that, but also enjoys playing with the box, opening and closing the box, and taking out and putting the eggs back.
Although we were initially disappointed with the ‘squeaking’ of the eggs which is quite poor, the enjoyment our baby had from this toy makes it a good buy!
Great value toy
Really good value for money – bought for an Easter present for a baby. My daughter had it as a baby and it such a great toy – good for co-ordination, colourful – the chicks squeak when pushed down. It is also very useful to take out to keep a young child occupied when out of the house as the eggs are all in a closed egg box.
Must have toy for a baby
This is a must have toy for all babies. I was given this as a gift for my first child and he loved them. I have rebound for my second and it’s his go to toy.
This is the kind of toy you look at and don’t think much of but it’s brilliant! I have bought for other babies as gift and every parent loves them!
Must have toy for a baby
This is a must have toy for all babies. I was given this as a gift for my first child and he loved them. I have rebound for my second and it’s his go to toy.
This is the kind of toy you look at and don’t think much of but it’s brilliant! I have bought for other babies as gift and every parent loves them!
My daughter was given these as her first easter present, so when I had a little boy this year, I thought I will definitely get these for him too. My daughter loved these, & played with them all the time. These will be a lovely stocking filler. : )
Both my grandchildren (both under 1 year of age) love this. They play with the half shells- mainly ...
Both my grandchildren (both under 1 year of age) love this. They play with the half shells- mainly in mouth! Then progress to throwing eggs- to then putting them anywhere in the box. Older grandson (2) puts the correct shapes in the spaces -uses colours to help- so yes – babies love this toy. And lots of play value.
Both my grandchildren (both under 1 year of age) love this. They play with the half shells- mainly ...
Both my grandchildren (both under 1 year of age) love this. They play with the half shells- mainly in mouth! Then progress to throwing eggs- to then putting them anywhere in the box. Older grandson (2) puts the correct shapes in the spaces -uses colours to help- so yes – babies love this toy. And lots of play value.
I bought this lovely toy for my baby granddaughter, I had previously bought it for my now 17 yr old Grandson when he was a baby. So I knew already that it was a good toy to buy, a tad more expensive than it was all those yrs ago from our local toy shop but since she loves it as much as he did you cant put a price on joy!
Hours of fun!
These have provided hours of fun for my son – mostly throwing them round the room, but that’s the same for most toys. He also likes playing with the egg box too. I think they will come into their own once he’s a little older and can start recognising colours and shapes
Hours of fun!
These have provided hours of fun for my son – mostly throwing them round the room, but that’s the same for most toys. He also likes playing with the egg box too. I think they will come into their own once he’s a little older and can start recognising colours and shapes
Loved by all children, these eggs are always a bit hit. I’ve bought some for many of my friends kids as my 2 love them! Thy are perfect for little hands, the colours are lovely and bright, the squeak is always a real hit……even now a year later they are still played with. Great quallty….so durable.
These were one of the best things we gave our daughter for Christmas. She plays with them everyday and absolutely loves them! Would go as far as to say they are probably in her top 3 favourite toys. She is almost 13 months.
Keeps me amused..
Bought this for my 11 month old son, he loves it, but not as much as I do. He’s still trying to figure how how it all works, how the pieces fit together, but he really loves it when mummy plays with it. We’ve got a game where I have to fit all the pieces into the box with shells on before he chucks them all back out again. This game gets mad, eggs launching everywhere, mummy trying faster and faster to get them all in, then wooooossshhhh, they’re all flying through the air again. Great fun, and still not beat him. It’s a fab toy though, great for our 11 month old and will grow with him as he learns more and gets more coordinated, matching the shapes and colours of the shells to the chicks. It’s a nice quality Tomy toy and can take a bashing from a crazy boy. He especially loves flapping the lid of the box open and closed and it’s not showing any signs of wear. Great toy, lots of fun!
Highly reccomended
These are meant to be a great learning toy for kids. There is quite a lot you can do with them… match the bases to the egg box, match the coloured faces to the eggs underneath, squeak them. Our son loves it when I turn them over and spin them on the carpet, and throwing them piece by piece down an indoor slide.
One of his favourite toys and one of the cheapest.
Highly reccomended
These are meant to be a great learning toy for kids. There is quite a lot you can do with them… match the bases to the egg box, match the coloured faces to the eggs underneath, squeak them. Our son loves it when I turn them over and spin them on the carpet, and throwing them piece by piece down an indoor slide.
One of his favourite toys and one of the cheapest.
My daughter loves these!
Bought these as I was looking for something a bit unique for my daughter to delevop her thinking skills. I am so glad I bought these after reading the positive reviews. These would keep my daughter busy for hours. At first aged 8 months all she was interested in doing was knocking them over and putting them in her mouth but afterwards aged 10 months she was working out how to put the eggs back in their shells and fitting them into their shaped slots. A really good buy and would recommend. The only annoying thing ( and for some thisnwouldn’t be an issue) was the shells kept disappearing under my couch which meant i was constantly looking for them when to tidying up time!
A firm favourite
On the face of it, this toy doesn’t look like it should be fun, but these eggs have been ever present at play time my children went through their pre -school years. As well as the squeak of the inner egg and the linking of the shells, the base of each one also had a shape to make it fit in the egg box. It took a while for this to be worked out, but added to the educational problem solving value of this toy. It’s been extremely durable and worth every penny.
We love our Tomy eggs! While pregnant I had heard loads of recommendations about how good they were, so when they were at a low price one day I reluctantly added some to my basket. I have to admit I doubted the reviews as I was on a big wooden toy kick, searching for the ‘best’ and most interesting toys available and found these eggs to be rather unappealing/garish and thought they would be a bit of a ‘one trick pony’ in terms of longevity. I am pleased to say I was totally wrong though as they still remain one of my daughter and her friends’ favourite toys, even now that she is 2.5 years old!
Although the eggs seem a bit simple and boring to an adult, kids seem totally captivated by them – bright colours, noises, a little carrying case, the ability to stack/organise and then destroy (always the best bit!), and multiple layers of discovery and activity.
When baby is small they can simply remove the shell ‘lids’ and bash the eggs to get a little chirpy sound out of them (mechanical not electronic, thankfully!), or pick the eggs up and feel the zigzag shape of the shells. As they get older they like to unpack and pack the eggs back in the box, and attempt to fit the shell ‘lids’ back on the eggs in the correct way (surprisingly tricky for them, involving great effort to develop the motor skills and grip needed to rotate the shells into the corresponding zigzag hole). When they are toddlers they can begin to match and identify the colours properly, and the eggs also have shapes (triangle, star etc) on the bottoms that match to specific shape holes in the bottom of the egg box. At the toddler stage they are also of course beginning to get interested in pretend play with food toys, so the Tomy eggs double as eggs to serve on plastic toast for lunch!
These are so great that I have actually bought two further sets to give as gifts and they have been as loved by the other children as they have been by my own.
In terms of physical longevity and practicality they are also surprisingly great – no snapped plastic parts, they’re still squeaking and the faces haven’t even rubbed off. The only way they could be more perfect is if there were eco-friendly credentials and the eggs were BPA-free for the inevitable mouthing of them that takes place in the early stages.
A must-have, especially at Amazon’s price!
Money Well Spe
I bought these for my little girls first birthday and so far they have been a great toy. I saw these at a friends house and instantly liked them. They aren’t anything fancy, but they have enough about them that offers much more than the usual plastic toy. My daughter loved them when she first saw them and will spend ages playing with them, passing them back and forth, putting the lids on, throwing them and crawling to fetch it. They are chunky enough for her to hold them (and throw them) and the box is great for keep them safe and together. She’s just starting to be able to squeak them herself and so its nice to see that the toy can offer more as she develops.
The one downside is that she gets frustrated with them as she can’t fit them in the box correctly yet. Obviosuly as she older this will become easier.
Money Well Spe
I bought these for my little girls first birthday and so far they have been a great toy. I saw these at a friends house and instantly liked them. They aren’t anything fancy, but they have enough about them that offers much more than the usual plastic toy. My daughter loved them when she first saw them and will spend ages playing with them, passing them back and forth, putting the lids on, throwing them and crawling to fetch it. They are chunky enough for her to hold them (and throw them) and the box is great for keep them safe and together. She’s just starting to be able to squeak them herself and so its nice to see that the toy can offer more as she develops.
The one downside is that she gets frustrated with them as she can’t fit them in the box correctly yet. Obviosuly as she older this will become easier.
... I purchased it when she was 8 months she loved it then and still loves it now she is ...
My little grand-daughter loves this I purchased it when she was 8 months for Easter instead of a chocolate egg, she now 18 months old and its still one of her favourite toys. It comes out first every time she is round (two days a week) She has now started to match the colour of the lids to the colour of the egg and can get the simple shapes into the correct egg box holder.
A great, great toy that grows with them 😉 xx
Perfect for babies who can sit up
This is currently my 7 month old daughter’s favourite toy. She will play happily with these for at least 20 minutes, which is some feat given her short attention span.
Ideal for babies who have just started sitting up unaided and beyond, the beauty of them is that their use will grow as your baby does. Currently, my daughter enjoys taking the eggs apart, examining them, bashing them together and scattering them around the room. In time, this works as a shape sorter (the bases of each egg have various shapes on them).
I have taken a star off only because they do make a mess – 13 separate bits that need to be picked up and reassembled. I haven’t yet trodden on an egg with bare feet, but I can’t imagine it would be pleasant. However, the egg box closes securely which makes this a great toy to bring to Granny and Grandpa’s – no fishing around in the bottom of the bag for all the pieces.
Looks rubbish, but it is actually best toy ever!
I am amazed by how much my 15 month old girl loves this toy, I thought it was a bit ‘blah’ as an adult. This toy occupies her for good 15 mins blocks of time. Running around with chicks in her hand to put on furniture, putting shells on and off the eggs in the box and stacking the shells on top of each other (or trying to…). Shaking the box around for the rattle noise, playing with opening and closing the box, or best of all – deciding to balance one of the shells on her head (?!) . She loves it. Best 7 quid I’ve spent on a toy so far.
Looks rubbish, but it is actually best toy ever!
I am amazed by how much my 15 month old girl loves this toy, I thought it was a bit ‘blah’ as an adult. This toy occupies her for good 15 mins blocks of time. Running around with chicks in her hand to put on furniture, putting shells on and off the eggs in the box and stacking the shells on top of each other (or trying to…). Shaking the box around for the rattle noise, playing with opening and closing the box, or best of all – deciding to balance one of the shells on her head (?!) . She loves it. Best 7 quid I’ve spent on a toy so far.
One of the best baby toys out there
The Tomy Hide and Squeak eggs are a classic toy and there is a reason they’ve been around so long — it’s because they’re great! Although they look simple on the face of it, they have so much scope for learning.
Each egg has a shape on the base of it, meaning you have to match the egg with the correct shape in the egg box. This is good for problem solving and learning the names of shapes.
Each chick is a different colour, so you can use these as a tool to teach colours and the colours of the faces on the egg shells correspond to the chicks, which becomes a matching game.
Pressing the chicks makes them squeak which teaches cause and effect.
My daughter loved these from a young age — starting with just tipping them out of the box or banging the shells together, then progressing to sorting shapes and so on. She’s nearly two now and these are still played with and no doubt her baby brother will love them just as much.
Probably one of my best investments in toys! My son has been playing with them from 6 months and he’s still playing with them now at nearly 26 months, in very different ways
Excellent teaching toy, hours of fun for baby and toddler.
Bought for xmas for my grandaughter 7months old but her sister age 2.5yrs is also fascinated by them! Baby loves banging them together and putting them in and out the box, older sister likes matching them up and fitting them in their right places. This is an excellent toy to teach hand/eye co-ordination, its interacitve and makes a squeeky sound when pressed but not too loud, I think its an excellent buy, reasonable price, sturdy and colourful.
Excellent teaching toy, hours of fun for baby and toddler.
Bought for xmas for my grandaughter 7months old but her sister age 2.5yrs is also fascinated by them! Baby loves banging them together and putting them in and out the box, older sister likes matching them up and fitting them in their right places. This is an excellent toy to teach hand/eye co-ordination, its interacitve and makes a squeeky sound when pressed but not too loud, I think its an excellent buy, reasonable price, sturdy and colourful.
Bought at 11 months and now 23 months and can honestly say it’s a toy that will be played with over and over in lots of different ways…. At 11 months my girls loved holding them and squeaking them and putting them randomly into the box…. The eggs are also a shape sorter for older babies/toddlers and at 23 months my girls have discovered that they can look at the shape under the egg and match it to the correct slot. They also use the eggs for playing shops and tea parties. Highly recommended.
good little toy.
my little girl is 7 months and she has been playing with these non stop since they arrived yesterday. she knows how to bang them and take the shells off. shes clonking them together and playing with the box. when shes bigger im sure she will enjoy sorting them and squeaking them. plenty to do. although some reviews say the box is hard to open. its easy enough for me and i dont think its any bother opening it up for your little one as they need help playing at such a young age 🙂
good little toy.
my little girl is 7 months and she has been playing with these non stop since they arrived yesterday. she knows how to bang them and take the shells off. shes clonking them together and playing with the box. when shes bigger im sure she will enjoy sorting them and squeaking them. plenty to do. although some reviews say the box is hard to open. its easy enough for me and i dont think its any bother opening it up for your little one as they need help playing at such a young age 🙂
Lovely simple but enjoyable toy
I bought these for my daughter when she was 6 months old and for the last 2 months she’s loved knocking the shells off the eggs, pushing the chicks out of the box and squeezing them (although she can’t make them squeak yet). She’s immediately attracted to them as soon as the box is opened and I’m sure she’ll get loads more enjoyment from them once she’s managed to make them squeak and once she’s able to put them back in the box herself. There are so many electronic toys out there and it’s nice to find a simple manual toy for little ones to play with. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone. I only knocked 1 star off because the box and eggs were pretty dirty (when I wiped my finger on them I could see the dirt!) which isn’t very good for a baby toy.
Lovely simple but enjoyable toy
I bought these for my daughter when she was 6 months old and for the last 2 months she’s loved knocking the shells off the eggs, pushing the chicks out of the box and squeezing them (although she can’t make them squeak yet). She’s immediately attracted to them as soon as the box is opened and I’m sure she’ll get loads more enjoyment from them once she’s managed to make them squeak and once she’s able to put them back in the box herself. There are so many electronic toys out there and it’s nice to find a simple manual toy for little ones to play with. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone. I only knocked 1 star off because the box and eggs were pretty dirty (when I wiped my finger on them I could see the dirt!) which isn’t very good for a baby toy.
The Spender Family:
Mum: Sensible Sue Teaches shapes, colours and co-ordination skills
Dad: Thrifty Tom What’s wrong with a carton of hard-boiled eggs?
Son: Shopaholic Steve Okay as a ‘filler item’ if you have a toddler to buy for
Daughter: Crafty Katie Older children can ’embellish’ them as a fun craft
Grandma: Budget Brenda They don’t take up too much room, don’t need batteries and kids love them
Grandad: Practical Pete Block the front/sides of the settee with a towel to stop the pieces ‘disappearing’
Dog: Deefer You can’t chase them like a ball – but they do ‘squeak’
Lovely little toy - I was given these for my ...
Lovely little toy – I was given these for my sons first birthday and I bought for a friends baby’s first birthday – they are too young at one ur old, but by a year and a half upwards my little one got really into it, lining all the eggs up, taking them in and out of the container and then when they get older again they can get into the colours and shapes – so a toy that will last. Only negative is it’s more pieces to be scattered around the house!!
Lovely little toy - I was given these for my ...
Lovely little toy – I was given these for my sons first birthday and I bought for a friends baby’s first birthday – they are too young at one ur old, but by a year and a half upwards my little one got really into it, lining all the eggs up, taking them in and out of the container and then when they get older again they can get into the colours and shapes – so a toy that will last. Only negative is it’s more pieces to be scattered around the house!!
Brilliant fun for all ages
These are a brilliant toy. My daughter is nearly one and has been playing with them daily since she was eight months old. My three year old niece loves them too. They are such an original idea and can be played with in a number of ways. There is also something very pleasing (to me as an adult) about the way the shells fit the eggs and then the eggs fit into the box – I find it quite therapeutic to tidy them away! If you are considering buying these, don’t delay – they are a bargain you won’t regret.
Brilliant fun for all ages
These are a brilliant toy. My daughter is nearly one and has been playing with them daily since she was eight months old. My three year old niece loves them too. They are such an original idea and can be played with in a number of ways. There is also something very pleasing (to me as an adult) about the way the shells fit the eggs and then the eggs fit into the box – I find it quite therapeutic to tidy them away! If you are considering buying these, don’t delay – they are a bargain you won’t regret.
At first I thought these were very overrated, but how wrong could I be!! They have such longevity, for little ones 6mths plus they are interestingly shaped bright coloured objects that squeak, but now my eldest daughter is 2years old they are good for colour and shape recognition, matching and learning the words, as well as emotion recognition on the faces of the chicks and eggs – few other toys can keep children entertained for as long! Oh and importantly they are not that big and not that loud – excellent!!!
As such I have bought these as a present for a first time mum…
This is a wonderful little toy. I bought a set for my daughter’s first Christmas when she was about a month old, and it was one of the first toys she wanted to explore as soon as she could sit up. Even very young babies seem to be fascinated by these eggs; my daughter loved taking them out of the box (figuring out the simple catch to open it was another fun challenge) and would sit for ages taking off the shell lids and examining the different colour chicks. She’s now just over a year and still loves to play with these. Now, she is big enough to make the chicks squeak and can put the shells back together again. The eggs also have different shaped bases to extend the matching and sorting activities, and the different faces on the egg shells can also be colour matched to the chicks as well as being talking points for exploring the emotions portrayed by the different expressions. Once she’s outgrown the baby play aspect of this toy, I can see it graduating to our play kitchen for shopping and cooking role play.
I was very impressed by the quality of this toy, especially considering it is such a reasonable price. The yellow box is made of thick, strong plastic and so is very robust. I was concerned that the hinges would wear out quickly as they seem to be a weak point, but they are proving to be stronger than they look. The eggs themselves have kept their squeak, and look like they’ll last forever unless we lose a shell (a very real risk since my daughter loves to carry them around). They are a decent size too, so I wasn’t concerned about her putting them in her mouth. I highly recommend them as a baby toy – they are cheap, well made, and provide lots of opportunities for developing motor skills, colour recognition, shape matching and role play. Why wouldn’t you get them?!
simple idea – great play! My children played with this toy for years and because they were so loved they have gone into the attic for future generations (hopeful) as one of the select few toys that you just can’t bear to throw out or give to charity.
The design of this toy is perfect. They will appeal to very young babies who can just grab hold of them because of the delightful noise you can make with them! As the child develops they will teach the child about shape, colour and matching skills. Later still they will fit in imaginary play.
Some reviewers have complained about the quality – mine were bought 15 years ago and were of very good quality but maybe they changed the materials.
I have now bought this on several occasion and given as toys to friends’ babies as I think all babies should own them 🙂 – a classic on par with the Fisher Price telephone, in my opinio
Brilliant baby toy
These are awesome! Baby was 7 months old when she first played with these and loved them straight away. From simply bashing them to squeaking the eggs and now putting them in the box and opening and closing the lid – she loves playing with them.
The shapes at the bottom will keep her entertained as she gets older and she plays with them every day. The only issue is it takes ages to tidy up all 12 pieces (egg and shell) several times a day!
Fantastic value for money and they have been well used so far, and I’m sure will continue to do so.
Highly recommended.
They have become a real favourite toy. When she has outgrown them
I bought these as a Christmas gift and am only now, in October, writing a review. On first receiving this gift, the children did not seem that interested, what with all the other presents. Within the last couple of months, my granddaughter (aged 2 in August just gone) started to become interested in posting shapes, sorting things into colour, etc. She now visits twice a week and always wants me to play, “The Egg Game” with her. They have become a real favourite toy. When she has outgrown them, I shall save them for the sibling who is on its way.
Babies love it! (dont know why, but they do)
I have no idea what’s so special about this toy, but my twins love it and keep playing with it (from 10 months old when I first bought it, today that they are 15 months old, and probably in the future too).
They love the box that they can open and close, they love the sound it makes when they rattle it, they love gathering all the white tops and just throw them around, the love munching on the colourful parts and the little details.. everything really. I doubt they recognise there are small faces painted, maybe that will be a future surprise.
If you are looking for an inexpensive gift, that’s a certain success. If you want to buy your own kids something that will keep them entertained longer than the usual toys, that’s an excellent choice.
Babies love it! (dont know why, but they do)
I have no idea what’s so special about this toy, but my twins love it and keep playing with it (from 10 months old when I first bought it, today that they are 15 months old, and probably in the future too).
They love the box that they can open and close, they love the sound it makes when they rattle it, they love gathering all the white tops and just throw them around, the love munching on the colourful parts and the little details.. everything really. I doubt they recognise there are small faces painted, maybe that will be a future surprise.
If you are looking for an inexpensive gift, that’s a certain success. If you want to buy your own kids something that will keep them entertained longer than the usual toys, that’s an excellent choice.
Well thought out toy.
This is a novel toy which will hopefully be a hit with our little grandson. It has been well thought out with the different colours to match and the bases fitting into different shapes so educational as well as tactile. I can see it being ideal as an early toy to hold, hear (the insides squeak) and taste (everything goes in his mouth at present) and also easy to keep clean. Later he will be able to learn and match the different colours and find out which shape fits where. A very well priced toy with lots of possibilities and a good addition to our ever expanding toy box.
Fun toy for lots of age groups
These are a great but for children of different ages. My 14 month old has played with them since he was 9 months, pulling then apart and trying to put them together again. He loves trying to put them back in the box. My 2 1/2 year old nephew also enjoys playing with then telling you te colours and then having you guess which colour is under the shell. They also have shapes underneath the eggs which are used when putting them all back in the box. A great toy at a great price.
Fun toy for lots of age groups
These are a great but for children of different ages. My 14 month old has played with them since he was 9 months, pulling then apart and trying to put them together again. He loves trying to put them back in the box. My 2 1/2 year old nephew also enjoys playing with then telling you te colours and then having you guess which colour is under the shell. They also have shapes underneath the eggs which are used when putting them all back in the box. A great toy at a great price.
My son never gets bored of them
My son loves these and constantly plays with them. The chicks do cheep but difficult to make them do so for a one year old. The colours are bright and faces interesting. My son never gets bored of them. Only problem is that the box was very difficult to open, would need an adult for this, and about a week after I got the toy the lid of the egg box broke off. The edge is now too sharp to let my son play with. Would have returned it except for the price I couldn’t be bothered as the eggs and shells are still fine to play with and the box didn’t interest him much anyway.
A wonderful toy and amazing value
My cousin has a daughter approaching 2 years old and still plays with these and I think she’ll love them for a while longer. A very clever toy as there is so much to do. A child can graduate from emptying the solidly made box and knocking the eggs around, to opening the eggs, and matching the shapes and colours. The eggs and chicks also seem to have personalities of their own, and when packed away it’s a very tidy toy.
I’m sure most of us remember some toys that we had, and I can imagine these being remembered in years to come by many children of today. Highly recommended and for the price it’s a must-buy.
Lovely squeaky eggs!
I have now bought two sets of these Tomy eggs, one for my one year old daughter who loves them, and another for my one year old neighbour’s daughter.
They are a lovely tactile toy, and compact too when contained within their egg box.
My only quibble would be the squeaks! Why can each egg not have a different toned squeak? This would make them perfect I feel, hence my reason for not awarding five stars.
That, and the fact I now spend even more time on hands & knees looking for missing egg parts underneath sofas!
Would definitely recommend though.
Lovely squeaky eggs!
I have now bought two sets of these Tomy eggs, one for my one year old daughter who loves them, and another for my one year old neighbour’s daughter.
They are a lovely tactile toy, and compact too when contained within their egg box.
My only quibble would be the squeaks! Why can each egg not have a different toned squeak? This would make them perfect I feel, hence my reason for not awarding five stars.
That, and the fact I now spend even more time on hands & knees looking for missing egg parts underneath sofas!
Would definitely recommend though.
Recommended!
My son was given this for xmas. He was 13 months at the time and he loves it. It’s his favourite toy, he brings it over to me to open for him regularly. It becomes a bit of a pain to collect and find all the pieces once he has scattered them around the living room but worth it as he enjoys playing with it so much. It’s very beneficial for learning too as aswell as learning shapes, there is also the idea of matching colours, and they also squeak. I would recommend for any toddler/baby, especially for the price.
Recommended!
My son was given this for xmas. He was 13 months at the time and he loves it. It’s his favourite toy, he brings it over to me to open for him regularly. It becomes a bit of a pain to collect and find all the pieces once he has scattered them around the living room but worth it as he enjoys playing with it so much. It’s very beneficial for learning too as aswell as learning shapes, there is also the idea of matching colours, and they also squeak. I would recommend for any toddler/baby, especially for the price.
Toddlers seem to love these eggs - no idea why...
I used to work in nurseries and noticed that the kids could play with these for ages – so I decided to buy them for my nephews first birthday.
I am unsure of the fascination myself – the eggs come out of the box and each has a different shape on the base so they only fit back in one position. You could teach about shapes and locating. Each egg has a shell lid that comes off with a face that matches the inside of the egg – a good tool to show expressions etc…. Lastly the egg heads can be pushed down to make squeaks.
Anyway my nephew loves them and they are the first toy he goes to when he comes to visit. I am sure we will get a few years of use out oft hem as well. A great present and really good value.
SO good, and great value
Yes, these look and feel cheep (har har) and tacky.
But my little niece loves them SO much. Firstly at nine months old she just had fun throwing the eggs around and causing chaos. As she grew older, she liked to put them back in the box randomly and squeak the eggs. Hopefully soon she can sort out the shapes/colours.
Two asides:
1. Until she got older and cleverer, she did run the risk of trapping her fingers in the box while shutting it. There is a small area near the hinge that is easy for little fingers to get stuck in as the top closes. We used to take the box away once she had relieved it of its contents.
2. It hurts like hell when you step on an upturned egg shell in the dark.
We bought them when they were around 5, but the Amazon price fluctuates and I’ve seen these once priced at around 3.
whats not to love
he only regret about this product is i wish id bought them sooner. all 3 of my children from 20 months to 7 years old play with the eggs, i have to search around my living room nearly every night to find them all. theres endless hours of fun to be had matching the shells up to creating lovely squeaky music. the box is a lovely bright yellow that is robust and that opens by pulling the plastic clip forward, the 6 eggs come in 2 parts and are all brightly coloured inside with a baby chick design that has matching eyes to the design on the outer shell as well as matching colour.the bottoms of the eggs all have a different molded shape that match up with slots for them in the egg box which allows them to sit upright. i have bought 2 lots of these as my friends children fell so in love with the set we had it was the ideal gift for a 1st birthday gift and at such a fantastic price you wont find a better deal for such a great quality toy.
whats not to love
he only regret about this product is i wish id bought them sooner. all 3 of my children from 20 months to 7 years old play with the eggs, i have to search around my living room nearly every night to find them all. theres endless hours of fun to be had matching the shells up to creating lovely squeaky music. the box is a lovely bright yellow that is robust and that opens by pulling the plastic clip forward, the 6 eggs come in 2 parts and are all brightly coloured inside with a baby chick design that has matching eyes to the design on the outer shell as well as matching colour.the bottoms of the eggs all have a different molded shape that match up with slots for them in the egg box which allows them to sit upright. i have bought 2 lots of these as my friends children fell so in love with the set we had it was the ideal gift for a 1st birthday gift and at such a fantastic price you wont find a better deal for such a great quality toy.
There's Something About These Eggs...
I have no idea what it is that small children gravitate towards in this product– which are small eggs that quietly squeak with quirky faces on them– but man, do children love these. I got these for my 13-month-old son after we went to a playdate and he very uncharacteristically ignored all the toy diggers and buses in the room and played with these eggs for an hour. Now that they’re in our house, he makes a B line for them almost daily, and enjoys opening and closing the box, taking apart the eggs, hitting them together, throwing them across the room, and trying to figure out how to put them back in the box– a skill he hasn’t quite mastered yet. (These eggs double as a shape sorter, with little shapes on the bottom that must be slotted into the right holes in the box.) I have a feeling this toy will grow with him, and these quirky eggs will be a part of our lives for awhile!
Super fantastic!
I bought it for my 7-month old nephew. When I received it I was quite disappointed as I expected something more complicated with some many great reviews. But what do I know?:-) My little nephew absolutely love it. I was told that for the last couple of months it’s been his favorite toy. He screams from excitement, when he sees it, not sure if for some people it’s encouraging:-) though. I’m so pleased that I bought it, especially that it’s so cheep!!!
Super fantastic!
I bought it for my 7-month old nephew. When I received it I was quite disappointed as I expected something more complicated with some many great reviews. But what do I know?:-) My little nephew absolutely love it. I was told that for the last couple of months it’s been his favorite toy. He screams from excitement, when he sees it, not sure if for some people it’s encouraging:-) though. I’m so pleased that I bought it, especially that it’s so cheep!!!
This is probably my daughters favourite toy. The recommended age is 12 months, however my daughter was bought these (for easter instead of chocolate!) when she was 6 months old. Immediately she was fascinated by them but at that age just enjoyed bashing them about and knocking the tops off the eggs each time mummy put them in the box. My daughter is now 15 months and she still loves playing with them and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Now when she plays with them she tries to put them into the different holes in the box (as the bottom of each one is a different shape). She is much more interested in what is inside the egg and is now able to press the chick herself and get it to make the “chirpy” noise which she finds hilarious. My daughter knows some sign language and signed “bird” when playing with these yesterday which was lovely. I think these make a fab present and have already bought some as gifts for friends and family. I am really impressed with the longevity of this toy and think it is great value for money. Also it doesn’t take up much room in the toy box which is always handy!
what's not to like!
I love it. My 15 month old loves it for face value – a colourful toy she can pull apart and my 4 year old plays with it too by matching the colours and shapes which will eventually help my youngest get to grips with it. I can’t fimd a fault it’s compact, well made, colourful and educational. Someone “complained” about the squeakers not being squeaky enough but to me the faint squeak sounds just like little chicks which is after all what they are meant to be. For a fiver I think they are eggcellent value :o)
what's not to like!
I love it. My 15 month old loves it for face value – a colourful toy she can pull apart and my 4 year old plays with it too by matching the colours and shapes which will eventually help my youngest get to grips with it. I can’t fimd a fault it’s compact, well made, colourful and educational. Someone “complained” about the squeakers not being squeaky enough but to me the faint squeak sounds just like little chicks which is after all what they are meant to be. For a fiver I think they are eggcellent value :o)
Excellent (sorry pun not intended)
Bought this for grandson’s first birthday and am told by his parents that it was definitely the favourite toy of the day as he played with it for hours. When I opened it I was pleasantly surprised at how sturdy and well made it was also with the different skills it encouraged. The bottom of the eggs stay in the box and lids which have happy faces on are made so that they only fit the matching bottom, when the egg is pushed it makes a chirping sound and the bright colours add to its attraction. Really good value for money and i would have no hesitation in recommending it.
Excellent (sorry pun not intended)
Bought this for grandson’s first birthday and am told by his parents that it was definitely the favourite toy of the day as he played with it for hours. When I opened it I was pleasantly surprised at how sturdy and well made it was also with the different skills it encouraged. The bottom of the eggs stay in the box and lids which have happy faces on are made so that they only fit the matching bottom, when the egg is pushed it makes a chirping sound and the bright colours add to its attraction. Really good value for money and i would have no hesitation in recommending it.
Best baby toy
One of my grandaughter’s favourite toys from 6 months on. At first she loved the squeaky sound each chick made. She then loved taking off their shells, she learned at 18 months how to match each shell head to the correct colour.
Now at 25 months she is learning the colour names and trying to fit the eggs into the correct shape for each egg. Its a great little toy and sometimes she closes her eyes while I take off each shell, then she opens them and matches each one to great applause.
So easy to keep together in egg box that requires an adult to open, so pieces wont get lost. She is lately trying to count the eggs. Useful up to 4 years old
Best baby toy
One of my grandaughter’s favourite toys from 6 months on. At first she loved the squeaky sound each chick made. She then loved taking off their shells, she learned at 18 months how to match each shell head to the correct colour.
Now at 25 months she is learning the colour names and trying to fit the eggs into the correct shape for each egg. Its a great little toy and sometimes she closes her eyes while I take off each shell, then she opens them and matches each one to great applause.
So easy to keep together in egg box that requires an adult to open, so pieces wont get lost. She is lately trying to count the eggs. Useful up to 4 years old
Brilliant toy at a great price
I brought this toy for my grandson after seeing it at a friends house. The brightly coloured eggs have proved a huge hit with the 14 mth old who loves to fit the different shapes inside the egg box and encouraging his manual dexterity. The egg box is agreat idea for keeping all the bits together
My younger grandson at 10 months is a bit too young for the product but still likes to make the eggs squeak and takes the lids off.
A great produc
Brilliant toy at a great price
I brought this toy for my grandson after seeing it at a friends house. The brightly coloured eggs have proved a huge hit with the 14 mth old who loves to fit the different shapes inside the egg box and encouraging his manual dexterity. The egg box is agreat idea for keeping all the bits together
My younger grandson at 10 months is a bit too young for the product but still likes to make the eggs squeak and takes the lids off.
A great produc
Egg-cellent :-)
I have no idea why my daughter still loves these a year after buying them but she does. You get six plastic coloured character eggs with shells and a yellow egg box. The eggs make a small squeaky noise. That’s pretty much it.
What is fascinating is the number of uses they seem to have – playing hide and seek, trying to bounce off furniture and walls, pretend cooking or just for wandering around holding in your hand. They also have a vague air of indestructibility, surviving incidents such as being stood on or being caught under the legs of a dining room table.
Have proved great value over the year particularly compared to a lot of our other toys which were much more expensive but not played with as much. A great example of a simple toy winning out!
Great toy for keeping little ones amused
This is a great toy – they look a bit odd but I promise you they will occupy your little one for ages. My 7 month old got these for Christmas and has played with them everyday since. Friends children also have them and say much the same. They are also good for toddlers who seem to engage with matching shapes on the bottom of the egg into the egg box and matching the colours on the tops. They roll everywhere so we are for ever finding tops on the floor and in corners! The only criticism I have is that the hinge on the egg box has snapped already and I don’t think my son is particularly rough with toys, but it is nothing that a bit of gaffer tape hasn’t solved although it was rough when it originally split so we did have to do a bit of filing to sort that.
Surprisingly good!
Got these as an extra for 10 month old sons xmas. Basically as read reviews saying how good they are, as had seen them in shops and was not that sure of them- as others say however, they are surprisingly good. My son chews and plays with them putting shell on and off whilst it has even amused my 3 year old daughter who matches the shapes and colours with them, i take a couple in my handbag now everytime we go out as keeps them amused for a good while!
Surprisingly good!
Got these as an extra for 10 month old sons xmas. Basically as read reviews saying how good they are, as had seen them in shops and was not that sure of them- as others say however, they are surprisingly good. My son chews and plays with them putting shell on and off whilst it has even amused my 3 year old daughter who matches the shapes and colours with them, i take a couple in my handbag now everytime we go out as keeps them amused for a good while!
Robust, practical, and entertaining toy
I agree with one reviewer that these are not the “ultimate” in educational toys, BUT, my 1-year old loves them. He throws the shells around and crawls after them as they roll, and he also likes to try and put the shell back on the eggs. He likes to put the eggs (or bits of egg) back in the box, and of course bash the chicks to make them squeak. And this can keep him entertained for 10 minutes or more, and he will keep coming back to them.
In terms of the “educational” bit there are lots for parents to try and encourage. Of course motor skills are being used to put the shells back on, or the bits in the box. The chicks are different colours so good for learning those, the shells colour-coordinate with the chicks so matching can be encouraged, and each shell has a different shape on the bottom which needs to be matched with the shape in the holder so that the egg can go in. So lots to talk about and point out, even if your child isn’t currently interested in anything but licking the eggs!
But what I REALLY like about this toy is it’s practicality. It is robust and the pieces can stand to be thrown about, it doesn’t need batteries, it comes in its own holder which makes it great for chucking in the buggy or a bag to take out, and it has enough pieces so that other children can play with it too. The pieces are big enough so that they don’t get lost easily. It is easy to clean, and it is relatively cheap so that it can be replaced easily. All in all, I’m very pleased with it, and my son has (so far) been very taken with them.
Mrs D Coupe
I bought these eggs for my daughters first birthday a few months ago as these eggs are just so fantastic! I have bought these again for a friends daughter for her first birthday! I have another friend who’s daughter shall be turning one very soon and she will also be getting these excellent little eggs.
My daughter just loves playing with them. I envisage she will be playing with them for a very long time as there is a lot for her to learn; such as all the colours and matching the egg shell lids with the coloured chick, shape sorting within the egg box, pressing the chick to make it cherp and taking the egg shell off and back on again.
Great value!
Great little toy.
It doesn’t really look like a special toy, but this really is an exceptional toy.
Our 1 year old really loves it.
As described the “eggs” come in different colours and when squeezed they make small noises. Not annoying noises like you often get from children’s toys! Small squeaks.
The shell “lids” also have little faces which our child loves. And they all sit in a reasonably robust plastic box.
Our daughter will happily play with it for ages. She will take them out of the box and then put them back in repeatedly. Each base has a different shape so this process can take a while. So it’s one of those toys that should keep a child occupied and relatively stationary for a long time. Very very useful!
The only possible downside is that over time you start losing the lids and then a whole egg will disappear so we’re down to 3 or 4 at the most after 3 months.
Slip it into your handbag to provide you with peace and quiet on the move.
Would highly recommend it.
A neat idea
It is a simple enough idea, but at every stage this have held the interest of our grandson. At much less than a year he loved taking them them out of the box and exploring each piece, he has gradually progressed with them learning how to make them produce sound. He enjoys walking around with two ‘shells’ banging them together to make noise. He has learned how to fit them together, and enjoys playing with the two halves of an egg, rotating against each other them with his hands. He still has more to find out about them, such as placing them in their respective slots in the yellow box (they will each fit in just one slot according to the shaped of their base).
A neat idea and a worthy toy.
Not suitable from birth? But great toy!
My 9 month old daughter has enjoyed tipping the eggs out of the box and bashing the lids together. She is clearly enjoying discovering the different shapes and colours and they have kept her occupied for quite a while compared to other toys for the same price – however, it says on here that they are suitable from birth – and yet the packaging says that they are for 12months and above – which means I am paranoid about letting her play with them without my complete attention as she is only 9 months…I simply wouldn’t have purchased them if I’d have known this.
The ‘squeak’ the eggs are supposed to give is barely audible – it is just made by air passing through a small gap, so a feeble whistle really… I doubt she even notices it happens when you push them down… so again was left disappointed on that one… but I can’t deny that she DOES like playing with them!
Since writing the above section, my daughter is now 19 months, and I have to admit they have been a great toy during this time…so I felt the need to amend my previous 3 star review. I have since bought 3 more for friends babies, since I realise now what an invaluable toy this has become, holding her attention more than the majority of toys she has. It is a really good price for the amount of playtime she has had out of them.
The best toy so fa
This is the best toy ever!
Bought it based on all the great reviews here, I didnt think it could be as good as everyone said. But it really is!
It didnt look like much when it arrived, but my son loves it! Maybe its the size of the eggs and shells which fits his small hands, maybe its the yellow box, im not sure.
But he just loves it! He empties the box, bashes the eggs together, throws the shells etc.
I recommend this to everyone!
The best toy so fa
This is the best toy ever!
Bought it based on all the great reviews here, I didnt think it could be as good as everyone said. But it really is!
It didnt look like much when it arrived, but my son loves it! Maybe its the size of the eggs and shells which fits his small hands, maybe its the yellow box, im not sure.
But he just loves it! He empties the box, bashes the eggs together, throws the shells etc.
I recommend this to everyone!
A good simple toy
I already have one of these but after 5 years, it’s gone a bit grubby so I brought one for my 2yr old who loves it. My 5yr old also loves it. It improves hand-eye co-ordination, helps with shapes and colour matching skills and can be used for basic maths (ie, one egg + two eggs = three eggs). Best of all, the chicks inside make a noise which delights my toddler when she manages to do it. All round, a big hit with toddlers and school aged children.
A good simple toy
I already have one of these but after 5 years, it’s gone a bit grubby so I brought one for my 2yr old who loves it. My 5yr old also loves it. It improves hand-eye co-ordination, helps with shapes and colour matching skills and can be used for basic maths (ie, one egg + two eggs = three eggs). Best of all, the chicks inside make a noise which delights my toddler when she manages to do it. All round, a big hit with toddlers and school aged children.
Hours of fun!
I first bought this delightful, brightly coloured toy Tomy Play To Learn Hide ‘n’ Squeak Eggs for my eldest grandson who lives in Canada some 4 years ago. Instead of buying chocolate for my lactose intolerant 11 month old grandson here in the UK I decided to buy this for his Easter gift. Outcome, he loves it, there are so many aspects to it – he loves to take the lids off and move the eggs from one side to the other, he is also fascinated with thebox, and loves to take the eggs in out and try to close it. One of his favourite games right now is to hold things out and drop them, this comes from his having bouncy, squeaky ball, but the point is they are very durable and quite up to dealing with little hands can put them through! He has just started to learn how to make the chicks squeak. Highly recommended fun and educational toy, very good for kinaesthetic skills in babies and toddlers.