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Melissa & Doug K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter 51097
A padded zip case that doubles as a shape sorter, with nine blocks and crinkly flaps.
$21.99 at Melissa & Doug · Price checked Oct 6
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Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 9m+
- 9 pieces
- Baby & toddler
- Melissa & Doug
- Available
More info
- Item number: 51097
- Pieces: 9 shapes plus case
- Package: 3.75 x 9.75 x 13.5 in
- Age: 9 months and up (maker)
- Price when checked: $21.99 (regular $30.99)
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Babies from 9 months
- Car trips and visits to grandparents
- Kids who like flaps and zippers
Skip it if
- You prefer wooden toys
- You want a sorter with more than nine shapes
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Case holds all the pieces when you leave
- Crinkly flaps and textured blocks
- Padded handle for small hands
Keep in mind
- No owner reviews we could read
- Price was a sale price: $21.99, regular $30.99
- Plastic shapes, fabric case
How we reviewed it
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 Melissa & Doug. K's Kids Take-Along Shape Sorter
- 02 Melissa & Doug. Melissa & Doug product catalog (51097)
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
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| Price | $21.99 | $42.97 | $60 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 9m+ | Ages 6m+ | Ages 9m+ |
| Category | Baby & toddler | Baby & toddler | Baby & toddler |
| Pieces | 9 | 6 | – |
| Good for | A soft sorter for babies on the go | Sensory play for babies from 6 months | Bath play for babies from 9 months |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
