- What age is the Barnyard Pounding Bench for?
- It is designed for children from 18 months. The pieces are sized for small hands, but the mallet means play should be supervised.
- What is in the box?
- The set has three pieces: the plastic pounding bench and a mallet, with pegs built into the bench. It is ready to use without assembly.
- How does the pounding bench work?
- A child hammers the pegs down through the holes, then flips the bench over to pound them back the other way. It teaches cause and effect and hand-eye coordination.
- Is it better than a wooden pounding bench?
- It is lighter and easier to wipe clean than wood, but it has fewer pegs and less weight. Choose it for convenience; choose wood for a heavier, more traditional feel.
- Is it safe for a one-year-old?
- It is rated from 18 months, so a younger child should not use it unsupervised. The mallet is the main concern for children still mouthing toys.
- Does it need batteries?
- No. It is a purely mechanical toy with no sounds or lights, so there is nothing to charge or replace.
- Where is the Learning Resources Barnyard Pounding Bench cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $10.31, 44% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Learning Resources Barnyard Pounding Bench?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Quill, Walmart.