Leapfrog Christmas gift ideas

Next up on our toy reviews for Christmas gift ideas is Leapfrog another one of our favourites. The two toys we picked out have been a standout for so many reasons, so if you want to get ahead and stock up on your Christmas gifts early, keep on reading! We love Leapfrog for educational yet fun toys that actually contribute to the girls’ development. As a parent it’s hard to know when to keep them doing educational and developmental play, and when to let them relax with their favourite shows. With Leapfrog, they love every activity, so I can be sure they’re learning and living at the same time.


LeapStory, RRP $69.95

Turn any time into story time with LeapStory. Not just for bedtime,LeapStory helps develop children’s listening comprehension skills by letting themhear stories read to them, whenever they want.While a narrator reads the story, watch different images and animations shine the ceiling and wall. Children can listen to content from four categories: classic stories and poems; myths, legends and fables; sleepy-time stories; and songs. Plus, after you install the LeapFrog connecta application to your computer you can download 60 additional stories,poems and songs for free.Children can choose from a wide range of classic stories like ‘The Three Little Pigs’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’; myths and legends including ‘Robin Hood and The Golden Arrow’, and ‘The Tortoise and The Hare’. learning songs include favourites like ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ and 'Twinkle Little Star’, while the sleepy-time selection features songs like ‘Hush Little Baby’ and ‘Frère Jacques’.You can also personalise your LeapStory by recording your own voice reading your child’s favourite story. Such a lovely idea for families who live far away or travel regularly.

LeapStory will help spark your child’s imagination with stories any time,not just at reading re-schtime. For preschoolers aged 3 years and over, LeapStory is available from November at Big W, Myer,Good toy stores and online retailers.


What we thought
This is just the sweetest toy! We have made a little bedtime routine and added this to our list of before-bed-must-dos. The girls absolutely love it and it’s perfect way to get them relaxed before bed, and a great way to get them understanding the concept of self care. I also have been using this with Macie on the days she is not at preschool and it’s been a great way to change up the learning for her. When the girls get together and sing songs together it’s so cute – though Twinkle Twinkle has been stuck in my head for months now.


RockIt Twist, RRP $89.95,

RockIt Twist takes a new twist on handheld gaming; where how children play is as important ask what they play! Reinventing educational gaming for children ages four to 10, this new system features light-upo controlsa 360 degrees of buttons, spinners, sliders and switches which all trigger different providing a unique game play experience with a twist!RockIt Twist comes with multiple games, digital pets help children learn while they play. Twelve preloaded games, across five game play categories,Help children learn a variety of skills including literacy,maths, problem solving, science and creativity.Children can even play with three adorable digital petsa andnurture them to grow. While a single-player game system, the RockIt Twist can host up to three profiles,so siblings or friends can share. And with no need for Wi-Fi,children can play anywhere and listen to their own music with the built-in MP3 player.Volume controls and a headphone jack are also included.
For even more game play fun, additional RockIt Twist game packs are sold separately
(for RRP $14.95 each) and come in cool themes such as baking, animals and dinosaurs. Each also
comes with both a digital pet to nurture and matching RockIt Pet figurine.

For children aged 4-10 years, the RockIt Twist, will be available from September at
Big W and Target, good toy stores and online retailers.

RockIt Twist Expansion Pack: Trolls Party Time with Poppy, RRP $14.95
Make music and plan the sweetest party ever in the RockIt Twist ‘Trolls Party Time with Poppy’ game pack. Help Poppy prepare Troll Treats, choose a themeand create invitations using the light-up button controls on the four-sided RockIt Twist system (sold separately). Then make music with Poppy and her pals!The trolls Party Time with Poppy games focus on puzzles, patterns, logic skills andcreativity. It also includes Ashley, a virtual RockIt Pet and matching figurine, that you grow by playing nurturing games like catching rain drops and saving butterflies.

What we thought
There’s nothing we can say about this except WOW! This is one cool toy. It’s the perfect size to carry around, too, so it was perfect for our trip to the Blue Mountains! I have to admit I was a litttle naughty and let Madison take it to school one day as she was just too excited and wanted to show her friends! Needless to say I think I know what’s on her friends’ Xmas gift list this year!
Madison loves that she can be solving a maths problem one minute, then play and feed her digital pet the next. She’s quite the multitasker!
The extension pack was a hit, too, as we are big Trolld fans. The extension packs are really well priced and a great way to get more bang-for-buck out of one toy. Madison has already requested more from Santa! I’ll be consulting with the man himself (and Big W) and making sure there are some in her Christmas sack this year!
We take it everywhere now it’s a great size to fit in my bag – and every parent knows how handy portable toys are!

Whether you’re buying gifts for your own children this year or other family and friends, Leapfrog’s extensive range has you covered.