Finding toys for Jovie is tough. Really tough. If you look in our toy box(es), 85% of the toys are Jasper’s and the rest are toy’s we’ve bought for Jovie that she never touches. It’s part of our experience with Autism and a developmental delay – she just doesn’t know how to play with toys.
Even before the Autism diagnosis, we slowly learnt what toys suited Jovie and what weren’t. When Nuffnang tweeted a shoutout for people to review the Fisher-Price 1-2-3 Crawl-Along Snail, at first I ignored it – it would be another one of those toys that Jovie would ignore and would sit in the toy box. But after reading more about it, I decided that it would be a perfect opportunity to engage Jovie and encourage her to play. We never give up on Jovie, so anything we can do, we do.
I made a little video to show you our first ‘session’ with the 1-2-3 Crawl Along Snail (I’m developing quite an iPhone/iMovie making addiction here, lol).
As a toy for a neurotypical baby or child, I think it’s such a cute product that would make any child smile. For babies, the belly mirror would be perfect for tummy time, and the bright flashing lights and music (love that classic Fisher-Price music!) add to the charm of the Snail.
For kids with Autism or a learning disability like Jovie, I think it would be welcomed addition to the treasure trove of aides you’ll eventually gather. My favourite part of the Crawl Along Snail, is that it moves, makes sounds and flashes lights once you start interacting with it. Jovie only needed to bat at it, or kick it with her feet for it to light up – and it got her attention! It’s such a simple idea, but for Jovie it’s just right.
We’ll need more time with it, but it’s already been a hit in our home that I’m so glad that I got to review it 🙂
The Fisher-Price 1-2-3 Crawl-Along Snail is suited for babies 3 months and over, but absolutely look for it if you have a child with a learning disability too.
p.s. I also wanted to note that the 1-2-3 Crawl-Along Snail came with batteries AND the packaging has improved in the last year or so i think? There’s no complicated forest of wires holding the Snail into the box, just a couple of simple plastic ‘bolts’ you turn and voila, toy time! Thank you Fisher Price!
