9 best interactive toys

What to give to a child who has everything? A question that torments parents, godparents, grandmothers and grandfathers at least twice a year: on the eve of the baby’s birthday and before the New Year holidays. And since we are living in the era of rampant computerization, the interactive toy will be the ideal children's gift. These things are not cheap, so it is important to choose a device that does not exactly bore the child. So we made a review of the best "smart" toys.

Interactive toy which company to choose

For boys and girls of different ages are needed and different toys. Therefore, in the review we have included several possible options that will help you determine the gift for each child.

The world leader in this industry, Mattel (USA), produces an incredible amount of educational 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, which now also belongs to Matel.

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

Wow Wee is a Chinese manufacturer of multi-purpose educational toys, especially loved by our boys. In the Russian market you will find a lot of interactive Wow! -Bots that will appeal to both children and parents.

Also in our review are waiting for you unusual "smart" toys from companies:

1. Playmates

2. Lego

3. Chicco

4. Innvo Labs Ltd

Top Interactive Robots

Fisher-Price Teaching robot Bibo - for the little ones

The sympathetic robot is designed for children aged from 9 months to 3 years. Accordingly, it implemented 3 game modes: Dancing, Songs, Training. With him, the baby can not only play, but also learn colors, counting, letters of the alphabet, as well as the basics of logic. Works from 4 finger-type batteries.

Pros:

• The function of the sound recording - from the phrase the child Bibo makes up the original songs;
• Soft glow buttons;
• Economical power consumption - batteries last for a long time;
• There are soft details (antennas on the head and hands);
• High-quality assembly;
• Convenient and responsive buttons;
• Russified.

Minuses:

• Noisy operation of the drives while driving - drowns out the quieter music;
• Weight 1.2 kg;
• Clearly overpriced.

An interactive toy will really teach a child a lot, but it is intended mainly for entertainment. Parents who have already bought a BIBO robot 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

Strong and clever interactive robot on two wheels equipped with a complex position balancing system. It has a Bluetooth channel for control via a tablet or phone, performs more than 50 different commands, carries small items (up to its own weight) without dropping them. Powered by 4 "mizinchikovyh" 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 operating modes with color indication of each;
• Programmable reaction to claps;
• High build quality.

Minuses:

• Small height - only 18 cm;
• Can not always drive on the carpet.

Wow Wee MIP is available in black and white. This interactive toy doesn’t actually cause any complaints, except that fathers and sons all the time have a “conflict of interest” when both want to have some fun.The older generation especially appreciates the ability of the robot to bring cans of drinks.

LEGO Mindstorms 45544 EV3 - designer and 2 in 1 robot

This is not just an interactive robot, but a full-fledged variable constructor that a child can assemble himself according to one of the proposed instructions (a total of 17 typical layout methods). Suitable for children 9-10 years old, fond of engineering and robotics.

Pros:

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

Minuses:

• English software;
• In the basic set a small number of servomotors - the rest must be purchased separately;
• There is no charger, and the battery quickly sits down.

This is not just a toy, but really an educational set that students who are fond of technology will like. Especially parents say a rich bundle, not limiting the imagination of the child. To expand the functionality or homework, you can purchase the model Mindstorms 31313 EV3 - it is simpler.

Top Interactive Dolls

Playmates "Good Girl Anyuta" - realistic and well brought up

One of the few really good interactive dolls. It requires the correct setting of the program: this is especially true for setting the time of day, since Anyuta observes the daily routine. Designed for girls over 5 years old, but younger ones will be fun to play with. Powered by 4 "C" batteries.

Pros:

• Very rich vocabulary - 683 sentences;
• Nice appearance, good facial expressions;
• Voice programming;
• Polite and kindly;
• Comes with Anuta’s chip set of “personal belongings” and food for her;
• Strong enough, withstands falls from a small height;
• The hair on the head is securely sewn;
• Very detailed instructions.

Minuses:

• Possible failures in the program, especially with frequent on / off;
• Too heavy.

Every girl dreams of such a doll, but mother will have to help the child at first - at least, set up the program after switching on. Advice to parents: before washing Anyuta’s dress, do not forget to remove the chip from it.

Tongde "Nastya" - the most popular

A sociable doll made in China with its own “character” is sold in many stores and is relatively inexpensive. It differs from analogs of the same price segment by slightly more realistic mimicry. Works from 6 finger-type batteries.

Pros:

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

Minuses:

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

Although the doll is good in its own way, it is difficult to guess at what age a girl can buy it. Nastya does not understand the incomplete speech of the child, or will react incorrectly, and older children may no longer be interested.

Top Interactive Pets

Pleo dinosaur robot - the most technologically advanced

Manufacturer Innvo Labs Limited has endowed its dinosaurs with artificial intelligence, allowing the toy to develop independently, and not just to carry out the laid programs. The "newborn" dinosaur still does not know how and moves awkwardly, but quickly learns everything. The level of development at the initial stage corresponds to the weekly age, but lasts 10-15 minutes.

Pros:

• A complete imitation of the behavior of a small “child” who needs to be taught by everyone;
• Own character - formed in the process of communication with family members;
• 38 sensors under the rubber skin, allowing the dinosaur to react to touch on any part of the body;
• Ability to connect to a computer via USB-port for software updates and download different behaviors;
• Distinguishes people's voices and emotions;
• The possibility of forced shutdown.

Minuses:

• Loud drive sound;
• It requires attention - without communication, it “grows” unsociable and may begin to bite;
• Slowly moving;
• A replaceable battery is needed - the charge lasts 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 - unparalleled.

Hasbro "Furby" - funny and unpredictable

Cult fluffy since its publication has undergone a lot of updates. But the last upgrade turned it into a real interactive pet. However, in the firmware Ferbie there are still flaws that the manufacturer will have to fix.

Pros:

• Eyes LCD screens show emotions;
• Automatic sleep mode;
• Replenished vocabulary, although he says a lot on the "ferbish";
• 5 patterns of behavior;
• Free mobile app for practicing with a toy;
• Detailed instructions and tips on communication.

Minuses:

• To teach Ferbie new words, they need to be pronounced slowly and clearly;
• The mood of the toy does not change immediately and is not always predictable;
• Batteries last for 2-3 days of active use;
• Wool quickly falls.

A funny and funny toy, a poorly mobile pet that the whole family will love. Although someone may not like the intrusiveness and grumbling Ferbika in a vicious state. It is recommended to buy for children at least 5-6 years old.

The best interactive educational toys for the little ones

Scientist puppy Fisher-Price CJV61

Mattel's educational interactive toy is designed for children from 6 months to 3 years. The program has 3 levels of education for different ages: from the first sounds and words in the baby’s life to the study of the score and the alphabet. The puppy itself is very soft and cuddly for hugging.

Pros:

• There are tips, praises for the correct answers;
• Pleasant voice, clear speech and funny intonation;
• Optimum volume;
• Knows 50 fun songs and phrases;
• Low weight - only 650 g;
• Fully Russian-speaking (there is a Russian-English version);
• Force off function;
• Easy to find on sale.

Minuses:

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

Some parents note too sensitive buttons that react even to a weak pressure, but this is just the right thing for a child. In general, we recommend buying an interactive Puppy only to very young children - up to one and a half years. Older guys quickly get fed up with a toy, and they will no longer be interested.

Chicco "Talking (fun) farm" - unkillable toy

A bright educational panel for children from the year is a real “teremok”, where animals and birds live, which will teach a baby to recognize animals and sounds made by them, as well as colors. Older guys will learn numbers and letters of the alphabet in Russian and English.

Pros:

• Durable and high-quality material, reliable assembly, despite the Chinese production;
• 2 volume modes;
• The Russian and English-speaking regimes are voiced by different voices - feminine and masculine;
• Comfortable carrying handle;
• There is a task mode;
• Easy move buttons.

Minuses:

• Unreasonably high price;
• Static figures work only as buttons;
• In the task mode, it will repeat the question until it receives a reaction from the child, which is annoying.

Of course, you cannot call this toy super-functional, although a full-fledged bilingual mode reconciles with such a disadvantage. In addition, parents emphasize the strength of the "Farm" - some even pass on these kits to younger children in fair condition. For one-year-old kids, this fun is not very interesting, but from 1.5-2 years old, it is already quite possible to give it to a child.

What interactive toy to buy

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

2. From the age of 18 months, the child can already offer Chicco's “Talking Farm”.

3. Older boys will be delighted with the Wow Wee MIP robot, and those who are interested in technology will certainly be delighted by the designer LEGO Mindstorms EV3, from which you can assemble your own robot.

4. Girls who have not yet grown out of dolls should look for an interactive model “Good Girl Anyuta”.And if the price seems high, you can get a cheaper Chinese doll "Nastya".

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

6. For children over 6 years old, the Hasbro Ferbi fluffy is suitable.