Best interactive toys according to buyers' reviews

What to give a child who has everything? The question that tortures parents, godparents, grandparents at least twice a year: on the eve of the birth of the baby and before the New Year holidays. And since we live in an era of generalized computerization, the ideal toy for children will be an interactive toy. These things are expensive, so it's important to choose a device that does not exactly bore the child. So we made an overview of the best "smart" toys.

Interactive toy of which company to choose

For boys and girls of different ages differenttoys. Therefore, in the review we have included several possible options that will help you decide on a gift for each child.

The world leader in this industry Mattel( USA) produces just an incredible amount of developing and entertaining toys for children of all ages.

In our market, the most popular were interactive animals from the Fisher-Price series - originally a German brand, now also owned by Matel.

Hasbro is another famous American company, whose toys invariably become hits, forming whole subcultures. For example, Monopoly, Transformers-Autobots, Pokemon and interactive legend of Ferbi are all ideas from the Hasbro brand.

Wow Wee is a Chinese manufacturer of multifunctional developing toys especially beloved by our boys. In the Russian market you will find many interactive Wow!-Robots, which will appeal to both children and parents.

Also in our review you will find unusual "smart" toys from companies:

1. Playmates

2. Lego

3. Chicco

4. Innvo Labs Ltd

Best interactive robots

Fisher-Price Training robot BiBo - forthe smallest

Simpatyaga-robot is designed for children aged 9 months to 3 years. Accordingly, it implements 3 game modes: Dancing, Songs, Training. With him, the kid can not only play, but also learn colors, counting, letters of the alphabet, and also the basics of logic. Operates from 4 finger batteries.

Pros:

• Sound recording function - from the baby's phrase BiBo makes original songs;
• Soft glow of buttons;
• Economical energy consumption - batteries last for long;
• There are soft parts( antennas on the head and hands);
• Qualitative assembly;
• Convenient and responsive buttons;
• Russified.

Cons:

• Noisy operation of drives while driving - muffles more quiet music;
• Weight 1.2 kg;
• Explicitly overpriced.

An interactive toy really does teach a lot to a child, but it is intended primarily for entertainment. Parents who have already bought the robot BiBo, are advised to give it to older children - from one and a half years.

Wow Wee MIP( W0825 and W0821) - the best partner for games

A strong and agile interactive robot on two wheels is equipped with a sophisticated position balancing system. Has a Bluetooth channel for controlling via a tablet or phone, performs more than 50 different commands, transfers small items( up to its own weight) without dropping them. Powered by 4 AAA batteries, designed for children over 8 years old.

Pros:

• Managed by gestures and voice commands;
• There are free applications to manage via smartphone;
• 7 modes of operation with color indication of each;
• Programmable reaction to clapping;
• High build quality.

Cons:

• Small growth - only 18 cm;
• It's not always possible to ride a carpet.

Wow Wee MIP is available in black and white. This interactive toy actually does not cause censure, except that the popes with their sons always have a "conflict of interest" when both want to have fun. The older generation especially appreciates the ability of the robot to bring cans with drinks.

LEGO Mindstorms 45544 EV3 - Designer and robot "2 in 1"

This is not just an interactive robot, but a full-fledged variational designer, which the child can assemble by himself according to one of the suggested instructions( only 17 typical layout methods).Suitable for children 9-10 years old, keen on design and robotics.

Pros:

• Free software for programming;
• On sale there are additional sets of parts for the upgrade;
• Bluetooth channel for managing from the smartphone;
• included;
• High quality parts;
• Compatible with other Lego Technician series;
• 5 sensors included.

Cons:

• English-language software;
• In the basic set a small number of servomotors - the rest need to be purchased separately;
• No charger, and the battery quickly sits.

This is not just a toy, but a truly educational set that will appeal to schoolchildren who are keen on technology. Especially parents note a rich bundle that does not limit the child's imagination. To expand the functionality or home lessons, you can purchase the Mindstorms 31313 EV3 - it's simpler.

Best interactive dolls

Playmates "Clever Anyuta" - realistic and well brought up

One of the few really good interactive dolls. Requires the correct settings of the program: especially it concerns the setting of the time of day, because Anyuta observes the day regime. Designed for girls older than 5 years, but younger ones playing with it will be interesting. Operates from 4 "C" batteries.

Pros:

• Very rich vocabulary - 683 offers;
• Cute appearance, good facial expression;
• Voice Programming;
• Polite and kind;
• Comes with a set of chipmed "personal things" of Anyuta and food for her;
• Strong enough, can withstand falls from a small height;
• Hair on the head is securely sewn;
• Very detailed instruction.

Cons:

• There may be malfunctions in the program, especially with frequent on / off;
• Heavy.

Every girl dreams about this doll, but mother will have to help her at first - at least, to adjust the program after switching on. Advice to parents: before you erase Anyuta's dress, do not forget to remove the chip from it.

Tongde "Nastenka" - the most popular

A sociable doll of Chinese origin with its "character" is sold in many stores and is relatively inexpensive. From analogues of the same price segment is slightly more realistic mimicry. Operates from 6 finger batteries.

Pros:

• Knows many songs, riddles and poems;
• Reacts to the main phrases, creates the appearance of a dialogue;
• There is an on / off button.

Cons:

• Hair and clothing of low quality - better immediately braid and do not comb;
• Does not always recognize speech, "does not like" when it's noisy;
• Sometimes angry and spitefully giggles.

Although the doll is good in its own way, it's hard to guess at what age it can be bought for a girl. The undeveloped speech of the crumbs Nastenka will not understand or react wrongly, and older children may not be interested in it.

Best interactive pets

Pleo robot-dinosaur - the most technologically advanced

Manufacturer Innvo Labs Limited has allocated its dinosaurs with artificial intelligence, allowing the toy to develop independently, and not just execute the laid-down programs. The "newborn" dinosaur still can not do anything and moves awkwardly, but quickly learns everything. The level of development at the initial stage corresponds to a week-old age, but lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Pros:

• Complete simulation of the behavior of a small "child" who needs to be taught everything;
• Own character - is formed in the process of communication with family members;
• 38 sensors under the rubber skin, allowing the dinosaur to react to touching any part of the body;
• Ability to connect to a computer via a USB port to update the software and load different behaviors;
• Distinguishes voices of people and emotions;
• Possibility of forced off.

Cons:

• Loud drive sound;
• Needs attention - without communication "grows" unsociable and can start biting;
• Slowly moving;
• Need a replaceable battery - enough charge for 2-3 hours

Dinosaur Pleo will take on the role of a pet for a child to whom parents do not buy a live puppy. Unreal cool toy - no analogues yet.

Hasbro «Furby» - funny and unpredictable

Cult fuzzy has undergone many updates since its release. But the last upgrade turned it into a real interactive pet. However, there are still some flaws in the firmware of Ferbi, which the manufacturer has to fix.

Pros:

• LCD eye screens show emotions;
• Automatic transition to sleep mode;
• Replenished vocabulary, although much he says "Furbish";
• 5 models of behavior;
• Free mobile application for classes with a toy;
• Detailed instructions and advice on communication.

Cons:

• To teach Ferbi new words, it is necessary to pronounce them clearly and slowly;
• The mood of the toy does not change immediately and is not always predictable;
• Batteries last for 2-3 days of active use;
• The wool falls off quickly.

Funny and funny toy, a weakly mobile pet that the whole family will love. Although someone might not like the intrusiveness and grouchiness of Ferbick in an evil state. It is recommended to buy children no younger than 5-6 years.

Best interactive educational toys for the youngest

Scientist puppy Fisher-Price CJV61

Developing interactive toy from the company Mattel is designed for children from 6 months to 3 years. The program includes 3 levels of training for different ages: from the first in the life of the baby sounds and words to the study of the account and the alphabet. The puppy itself is very soft and pleasant for hugging.

Pros:

• There are clues, praises for the right answers;
• Pleasant voice, clear speech and funny intonations;
• Optimum volume;
• Knows 50 funny songs and phrases;
• Light weight - only 650 g;
• Completely Russian-speaking( there is also a Russian-English version);
• Forced off function;
• Easy to find on sale.

Cons:

• Can not be washed;
• Only 3 example words for the first letters of the alphabet;
• The base for studying animals( level 3) is not developed;
• Very high price.

Some parents note too sensitive buttons reacting even to a slight depression, but for the child it's just right. In general, we recommend buying an interactive Puppy only to very small children - about one and a half years. The older guys quickly become jaded with a toy, and they will be no longer interested.

Chicco "Talking( cheerful) farm" - not killed toy

A bright developing panel for children from year to year is a real "tower" where animals and birds live, which will teach the baby to recognize animals and their sounds, as well as colors. The older children will learn the numbers and letters of the alphabet in Russian and English.

Pros:

• Durable and quality material, reliable assembly, despite the Chinese production;
• 2 volume modes;
• Russian and English modes are voiced by different voices - female and male;
• Convenient carry handle;
• There is a mode of tasks;
• Easy button stroke.

Cons:

• Unreasonably high price;
• Static figures work only as buttons;
• In task mode, the question will be repeated until reaction from the child is expected, which is annoying.

Of course, this toy can not be called superfunctional, although a full-fledged bilingual regime with such a defect reconciles. In addition, parents emphasize the strength of the "Farm" - some even pass these sets inheritance to younger children in a decent condition. For one-year-olds, this kind of fun is not very interesting, but from the age of 1,5-2 it is quite possible to give it to a child.

What interactive toy to buy

1. For the early development of kids, the Fisher-Price educational toys - the BiBo robot and the soft Scientist puppy - are best suited.

2. From 18 months the child can already be offered a "Talking Farm" from Chicco.

3. Older boys will be delighted with the robot Wow Wee MIP, and those who are fond of technology, will certainly be pleased with the designer LEGO Mindstorms EV3, from which you can build your own robot.

4. Girls who have not yet grown out of dolls should look for the interactive model "Clever Anyuta".And if the price seems too high, you can take a cheaper Chinese doll "Nastenka."

5. A chic and expensive gift for children of all ages - the Pleo dinosaur. Such a pet should be bought if the child is allergic and can not communicate with these animals.

6. For children above 6 years of age, the furry fabric of Hasbro's Ferbi is suitable.