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Customer reviews of Latches Board by Melissa & Doug
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Latches Board has been reviewed 52 times with an average rating of 4.77
Review of Latches Board
Posted 10/20/2008 by Ginni Pedigo
- EDUCATOR
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this is a great toy. My students are mentially challenged and most of them have fine motor skill problems so this is really great for them. My 5 year old had to work on a couple of the locks to figure them out. This is a great product and well worth the money I paid for it which I thought was reasonable.
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Review for Latches Board
Posted 9/26/2008
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Our 19-month-old daughter loves this one. The latches are great, mounted well. The little doors that open and have critters to count is great as well. If your child is getting interested in doors and locks around the house, then they'll definitely like this activity board.
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Great Item
Posted 8/11/2008 by Shawn Van Dyke
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This product held the interest of our 18-month-old. I was looking for toys to keep him entertained for a long car trip; he really enjoyed manipulating the various items on the latches board.
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
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Great Puzzle!
Posted 10/16/2008 by Joelle
- HOMESCHOOL
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A Terrific Puzzle! My son Loves to play with all of the latches, opening and closing each compartment! Beautifully made, terrific colors, shapes and he is very curious for all of the little surprises of animals and numbers inside each 'house'!
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Accurate, but not "appealing"
Posted 10/22/2009 by Rebecca Owens
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This is a great product! Not only is it excellent for fine motor practice, and fun for the child (my grandson is 18 months old), it is colorful and visually attractive. I was a preschool teacher, and my husband and I created a similar board for my classroom. The kids loved the activity, but my board was not so colorful. This one is well constructed, and my grandson will love it! He enjoys latching his carseat, his father's briefcase, and his high chair belt, so the timing of this board is perfect. I am very impressed by the level of quality of the Melissa and Doug latches board, and wouldn't hesitate to purchase other items by this manufacturer.
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GREAT BOARD FOR ALL AGES!!
Posted 8/26/2009 by Elizabeth Priestley
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We love this latch board. Both my one year old and my 3 year old fight over it b/c they love opening and closing the doors. My 3 year old can do all the latches as well. It keeps her busy for long car rides. Very god quality
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love the latches board
Posted 8/3/2009 by Rae Meadows
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My daughter (20 months) loves the latches board. Fun with colors, numbers, animals and opening and closing the latches themselves. Highly recommended
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Favorite toy!
Posted 3/21/2009 by Mariah Long
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The Latches Board keeps my 2 yr old entertained for long periods of time and many times throughout the day, as he continually returns to it. He even tried to drag it along with us the first day it came. Although the latches are metal, which may bother parents, if they were plastic or some other material kids wouldn't be as drawn to play with it. Just like when you give them a fake phone or keys and they still insist on playing with the real thing. Some of the latches are more challenging than others, which means that they can develop mastery skills and it will be a gift they can grow with. Totally worth the money, I recommend it to all my friends. One last note, my son is very coordinated and is really into the mechanics of things, taking stuff apart, screwing things together, and so on, so I am sure kids who have similar interests will enjoy it the best, however, this is a great toy to build fine motor skills in any child.
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My rating of Latches Board
Posted 11/18/2009 by Gail Gundersen
- GRANDPARENT
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The latches board was very high quality. All of the hinges and latches were brass. My grandson is only 15 months old and the age for this toy was 3+. However, he loved opening and closing all the doors. He can learn his colors and numbers with this board as well. This is a toy he can have fun with now and grow into the latching parts as he gets older. I would recommend this toy to anyone. I was very happy with it and so was my grandson.
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Review for Latches Board
Posted 10/11/2009 by Loretta Apel
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The latches board look great. I bought it for a gift and am very happy with the quality of the board and latches. I know my nephew is only to love opening and closing all the doors - some of the latches will be a challenge for a while which is great and I think he will get many year of fun out of it.
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Information about Latches Board
Posted 9/10/2009
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Great product - well designed and manufactured. I got it for my 11-month old because she showed so much interest in the latches holding curtain rods for the windows by my front door. She likes the latches board now and I know it will be even more intriguing to her when she is a little older.
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Awewome Toy!
Posted 12/8/2008 by Dana Raughton
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The latches board is great! My 2 year old is very mechanically inclined and loves locks. So, this was a perfect toy for him!
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Unique Toy
Posted 8/27/2008
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I found this toy to be very unique; different from the regular puzzles, shape sorters, or "push button" toys for young children. It surely looks different to my young child, and helps to develops fine motor skills.
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Well worth it
Posted 8/7/2008 by David Cooper
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The Melissa and Doug Latches Board is a great toy. My 16 month old son really enjoys the challenge of the locks, the beautiful colors of the board, and the surprise pals underneath the doors. The board is solid and though the latches seem "light" they seem durable enough for the job also. My only complaint with this toy, and is fairly commonplace with Melissa and Doug toys, is that one of the latches (the middle top latch) is very difficult to turn. M and D toys (I have a few others) sometimes put out toys that are difficult in their function. However, let me also note that any troubles I have had with M and D can easily be solved by their excellent support. I received a replacement for a different item within minutes over the phone and minimal personal information. That being said, this toy may not be the most phenomenal toy in terms of quality but on the whole, for the price, the overall quality and excellent customer service, it is definitely worth the purchase.
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Latches Board
Posted 6/24/2008 by Gail F
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A couple of the latches were a little bit difficult for my grandson to open. He just turned two. It is important not to leave the board face up on the floor so no one accidentally steps on it with bare feet. He seems to really enjoy playing with it!
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Latches Board and Basic Skills Board
Posted 9/14/2009 by Carolsue Hai
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Both toys are beautifully made and look very sturdy to withstand rambunctious play. They are intelligently designed and I am very excited about giving the Basic Skills board to my granddaughter this coming weekend. I am saving the Latches Board for Christmas.
I had finished this review box and was finishing the review scoring the Fat Brain Toy list at the bottom and had to come back up here and say that under the heading "encourages family participation" I can see Rowan's four year old sister wanting to commandeer these toys from her one and half year old sister. :-)
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latches board
Posted 11/16/2009 by cole rossi
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Our son just turned 1 year old and already likes playing with the latches board. He can only open 1 of the hooks so far but he likes playing with the other ones and trying to get them open. We hide cheerios in door he can open and he is surprised when he gets his treat.
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Review for Latches Board
Posted 11/11/2009 by Teresa Myrick
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My 2 year old loves this toy. She was getting into trouble opening door and cabinets just to see what was inside so this toy fixed her curiosity. I love that there are no pieces to loose!!!
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My rating of Latches Board
Posted 11/5/2009 by Kelly Marshall
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Board was bigger and nicer than I had anticpated from the picture-- gotta love plesant surprises!
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Product review of Latches Board
Posted 8/30/2009 by Nancy McCormick
- GRANDPARENT
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Great product, my grandson is enjoying it very much.
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Great idea
Posted 8/27/2009
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I was really excited to order this latches board for my inquisitive 14 month old. Although she may be a little too young to unlatch everything yet, I'm hoping that this board will keep her entertained for many more months. So I think this is a great toy for an 18 mos to 2+ year old. We were hoping that our daughter would try to unlatch this toy rather than try to un-babyproof the house...no guarantees:)
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Information about Latches Board
Posted 8/4/2009
- GRANDPARENT
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Grandson hasn't quit playing with it yet!!
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Review for Latches Board
Posted 7/19/2009 by joanne rosten
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i think product is good - but my daughter will not let my grandson play with it now because she feels, and i agree, that teaching him how to open locks is probably not a good idea - can get in lots of trouble
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My son loved this
Posted 7/8/2009 by Bradley Craig
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Setting: Home
I couldn't get the board out the packaging fast enough. My 18 month old HAD to put his hands on it - quickly. The Latches Board is well made with metal latches that aren't flimsy at all. The colors are vibrant and attention grabbing. The only fault I could find - and I had to work hard - is that some of the latches, when open, can prevent some of the doors from opening completely. Obviously not a big deal - well worth the price we paid.
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Review of Latches Board
Posted 7/7/2009
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My two year old enjoys this a lot. He is at the age where he wants to open and close different things and this latch board provides him with the perfect opportunity to do just that.
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Product review of Latches Board
Posted 6/23/2009 by lee m lazzara
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Two of the latches are not easy to operate- need to be positioned a certain way in order to operate properly.
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baby gift
Posted 6/17/2009 by jill jackson
- FRIEND
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It was a gift for another 1 year old girl, but I plan on purchasing one for my 1+ daughter with the $5 gift cert! It looked like a great product.
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A rating of Latches Board
Posted 4/1/2009 by Erin Hatzis
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I purchased this toy for my 14 month old twins (boy/girl) and upon presentation of the toy to them they showed immediate interest. The toy is a bit too advanced for the stage they are at but the like to play with the latches. It is a very well constructed toy.
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Product review of Latches Board
Posted 2/10/2009 by Linda Hough
- GRANDPARENT
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Very high quality - lots of fun. My 4 year old and 1 year old grandchildren both play with it.
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Educational and Fun!
Posted 7/7/2008 by Sharmin Panjvani
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My daughter saw this toy in the lobby of her art class and she wanted so much to play with it but the other kids wouldn't share so I ordered it for her. She has played with it every day since it arrived! She loves opening and closing the locks and has memorized what is behind each door! Some of the locks are trickier than others but she keeps trying till she moves on or asks for help. She is 28 months and this toy is perfect for her!
The item had a few scratches and dust but was still wrapped in plastic so most likely a manufacturer issue.
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Product review of Latches Board
Posted TODAY by Andrea Brown
- GRANDPARENT
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A strudy toy with lots of practice for developing fingers. My grandson loved playing with it.
Review of Latches Board
Posted 3 days ago by Galina Maksimova
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Keeps a kid busy for more than a minute - in fact, for more than 5 minutes!
Love it
Posted 10 days ago by Lisa Williams
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Love the board, nice size. It's bigger than a wooden puzzle but not too big. The #2 latch is a little tough, but he manages to get it. Good quality and attention-keeping toy.
My almost 3 year old loved it!!!
Posted 18 days ago by bobby coon
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He played with it the entire first day he got it. he even took it to his montessori school the next day and shared it with his class. His teacher loved it also!
Great toy for toddler
Posted 24 days ago by Dallas Mom
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I got this for my 16-month old and it was an instant hit. She initially got a little frustrated at not being able to open certain latches herself, but over time, she perfected them all. The hardest to open for her was the second one (blue dogs). Parental supervision is needed for this toy, especially if the users are as young as mine because fingers can get caught easily. A great toy and I would recommend it. Great at teaching colors and numbers.
Good Solid Toy
Posted 2/15/2010 by Sarah
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very sturdy construction with nice hinges and latches. my 2 year old son loves playing peek-a-boo with all the animals hidden behind the doors. and of course figuring out how to open the doors is fun for him too!
A rating of Latches Board
Posted 2/4/2010 by Karina D Tinnes
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This is a very high quality toy. I have not found a Melissa and Doug item that has been poor quality. Great item for teaching small motor skills.
Review for Latches Board
Posted 1/11/2010 by Anne Cunningham
- GRANDPARENT
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This was bought for an 18-month-old. He spends a lot of time working with these latches. His curiosity is endless.
Melissa & Doug Latches Board
Posted 12/29/2009 by Starry
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I got this for my 1 1/2 year old son, knowing it might be a little advanced for him. It turns out my 3 year old daughter loves it, too.
My son can't quite manipulate the latches yet. But he likes just opening and closing all the doors and looking at the pictures of the animals inside done in different colors. He has also started to figure out some of the easier latches, so I think with not too much practice, he will have it mastered.
My daughter, meanwhile, can do all the latches, and likes opening the doors to count all the animals. That's part of what's great about this - there are a bunch of different skills that are addressed. The pictures of the animals are different colors and there are different numbers of animals, so kids can practice colors and counting. So, for example, it says "one purple pony".
This is well made and I think it will hold up to years of use.
Welcome addition
Posted 12/28/2009 by Lance
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Product seems very Sturdy. The only concern may be the longevity of the pictures as I can see them wearing off overtime. The latches are all of the highest quality. My three year spent a good deal of time with it. It is not a toy that will consume hours but, the next day he worked at it again. It is one that I will put up and bring out after a few days! My five year old also took an interest in it and our 18 month old also enjoyed opening the doors once the latches were opened, so I am very happy with the purchase!
My rating of Latches Board
Posted 12/28/2009 by Benjianna Schomer
- RELATIVE
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I purchased two of these Latch Boards for my nephew's, ages 2 and 2 1/2, for Christmas. Upon opening the gift, they both yelped in excitement! Both eagerly asked for the toy to be opened, and played happily, even though there were more items to open. I thought the product was well made, and I am very happy with my purchase.
A rating of Latches Board
Posted 12/21/2009 by Margaret Leiberan
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Purchased for two sisters, age 18 months and 3 years. They both loved it and it was large enough for both of them to play with it without fighting over it. Very sturdy and very well designed.
Great toy!
Posted 12/16/2009 by Alicia Winey
- GRANDPARENT
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I purchased this toy along with several others for my 18 month old grandson for Christmas and some to stay at my house. This toy will be staying at Nanny's. Some of the latches were a little hard for him but with my help he enjoyed opening and closing the doors and seeing the surprise inside. This toy will last for through many grandchildren.
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