| BENDAROOS--AN UNCLE AL REVIEW | | | | length of time, so it probably wouldn’t have |
| For this one, I’ve got to go change into my | | | | been for them. |
| “Gramps” outfit! | | | | 2. The templates and other activity creating |
| WAX COATED STRINGS | | | | items are great as long as your child is old enough |
| That’s what these things are...brightly colored | | | | to read and follow directions. If not, the |
| wax coated strings. Sort of like art deco pipe | | | | Bendaroos could very well turn into a parent |
| cleaners. Bendaroos are bendable, shapable and | | | | project. However, if stay at home parents need |
| used for creative playing or decorating other toys | | | | something creative to do with their kids, this |
| or items. I like the idea of creativity for the | | | | would be great! |
| kids. The kit comes with templates and a play | | | | 3. Bendaroos are advertised on the As Seen On |
| guide for getting the most out of your | | | | TV Store and Amazing Products as being for |
| Bendaroos. | | | | ages three and over, and I would definitely agree |
| MAYBE YES... | | | | with this. Although they are advertised as |
| 1. Buy through the site, and get double your | | | | non-toxic, I wouldn’t want my three year old |
| Bendaroos | | | | chewing on it or feeding it to the dog. |
| 2. Does not stain or leave a permanent mess | | | | WELL, DO I BUY IT? |
| like crayons or markers | | | | Although my grand kids are too young to enjoy |
| 3. Safe, fun, easy to use and reusable | | | | Bendaroos, I give it a qualified yes. Sounds like |
| 4. Great to take on vacations | | | | something neat for kids to do indoors while |
| 5. Can provide another creative child activity | | | | enduring another long, cold winter. (Global |
| with or without parent involvement | | | | warming, anyone?) The only qualifications I have |
| BUT MAYBE NOT.... | | | | would be to confine the play area so the sticky |
| 1. The wax is sticky and leaves a residue. This | | | | wax doesn’t get spread all over the house, |
| means a confined play area and hand wiping when | | | | and to supervise play with younger kids. The |
| done. If this residue gets on carpet or other | | | | price isn't too bad, so it's a good valuefor money |
| fabric, it is reported to be difficult to remove. My | | | | spent if it keeps the kids creatively occupied. |
| kids wouldn’t sit and play in one spot for any | | | | |