Review on 🐾 Melissa & Doug Pet-themed Lace and Trace Activity Set: 5 Wooden Panels with 5 Matching Laces by Sean Flint

When my daughter saw this on her 3rd birthday, she wasn't interested in anything else. It helps train fine motor skills and my daughter understood it straight away. She doesn't quite understand how to run from hole to hole - she wants to jump over the whole board. And also - this is a great relaxing activity for a tired mother - to sit down with the child and show which hole to go next to teach the child. There are pictures on both sides of the board, and the board is strong. These include animals: dog, cat, turtle, rabbit, fish. Some cons I didn't find until the day we had it: The holes are NOT smooth, when the tip goes through the hole it frays a bit and sometimes it's difficult to get it through the hole. The top doesn't wear much to dissuade me from buying. I also think the tip should be a little longer. The tip is barely long enough to encircle the whole animal, and with a toddler who doesn't understand how to move from hole to hole, a longer tip would be nice. Overall I am happy with my purchase. My daughter loves it and keeps her busy for 30-45 minutes at a time and is great for quiet activities at church or anywhere. She loves pictures, and wooden (not cardboard) pictures are perfect, so we can do a lot with them. Hope this review helps!