According to "The Daily Telegraph", this peg puzzle is among the top ten toys for children aged 1 year and older. Key factors for such a selection include bright, high-quality images, large pegs perfectly suited for little hands, and oversized pieces.
Puzzle dimensions: 19 x 19 x 0.9 cm.
Peg height: 1.4 cm.
Now, onto some personal opinions 😊:
I believe that this puzzle is well-suited for children from 9 months to 2 years old. It might be too early before that, and it becomes too easy afterward. However, it can be revisited several times during this period. Initially, it serves as a tactile toy, then it aids in motor skills development and the coordination of simple elements. Closer to 2 years old, it contributes to speech and language development, as well as transitioning to more complex puzzles, which children often enjoy after turning 2.
I'd like to highlight the images and pegs specifically:
The idea of matching not only by shape but also with the respective animal is brilliant. As I mentioned earlier, I believe it's superb for enhancing cognitive development and, later on, language skills.
The "pegs" serve as extremely convenient handles. They are fantastic.
I also noticed the weight of the puzzle and its pieces right away. They are not heavy, but you can feel the quality of the wood.
I did some research on BigJigs Toys. It's a family-owned company from the UK specializing in educational toys. They manufacture their products both in the UK and at several factories in Eastern Europe and China. Nevertheless, they rigorously maintain quality control, so the production location doesn't significantly impact the quality of the toys.
In other words, it's designed in the UK and manufactured in China.