Galt Cotton Reels, Threading Toy, Ages 3 Years Plus, 20 Count (Pack of 1)

This is such a simple idea but so much fun can be had. i bought it for my 2 year old son, and I think that it is a great toy for children from about 1 to 4 years old (I think by 5 they will have got all they can out of it). My son isn't so interested in sorting and stacking, although he does do it a little. When I gave it to him a few days ago he couldn't thread yet - but he has learnt how to in no time, and has also learnt 'through the middle'and 'pull it through'- which are completely new concepts to him. So within a few days he has made a dramatic step forward in terms of manual dexterity, and learnt some new words/concepts. Great. He doesn't want to play with it all the time - but it is something that I can resort to on a rainy day. I bought it because of the rave reviews and the price, and i am very happy - good simple fun. I wish more toys were like this. It would be good if there was another thread supplied, but one is ok.

Great set of four colours for threading in patterns. Bought to support fine motor control development. Great fun when threading or stacking or sorting the reels. Would like some pattern cards to aid copying from simple to more complex. Great resource to building early literacy and numeracy concepts.

The toy is very good quality, solid plastic and a well made lace. In addition to lacing, the reels can be used for colour sorting, stacking, making stamps on play dough and all sorts of other activities. I bought this for a 18 months old, he doesn't have any issue with putting the lace in one end of the eel, but because it is a bit long, he doesn't understand yet that he has to push a little further so the lace comes on the other side. I'd say that for a young child, you might want to find a lacing toy with smaller beads. I'm still glad I bought this as it has a lot of potential for future use.

Bought these for my one year old grandson because at the moment he loves threading things on to wool etc. The rope that comes with these reels is very sturdy and perfect for his little fingers to hold while threading. These reels are recommended for 3+ but as long as you are there to supervise, a younger child would be fine with them. They are brilliant for stacking too and are helping me to teach him how to say his colours. Oh and by the way - they make a good loud noise when he bashes one on the wooden side table, much to his delight. My daughter's nursery use these cotton reels so they come highly recommended.

Great quality product, fun for a blind child , great educational toy, durable & strong. Vivid colours, good length string for tug of wars.

I've never been a fan of 'premium' toys, because overall premium toys don't last as long as cheaper toys. So I bought these because they were cheap, around the same time as I purchased some wooden beads and laces at double the price. I expected these cotton reels to be better and last longer but I was wrong this time. The laces in these didn't last long - they're a bit too thick so not easy to thread and my daughter gave up on them. When trying to push the lace through the reel it bunches up and goes thicker at the end you need to thread through. I was forever pulling the lace straight to unbunch it. Luckily, she had the laces from the more expensive beads, which don't have the same problem, so I chucked the ones from these reels. Some of the reels have been trodden on and have broken into small sharp pieces. The reels are also a bit tricky to keep clean, even with regular soaking in cleaning fluid. You can't get into the gaps to clean properly and for a fiver I'm not sitting down with a pipe cleaner to clean each one. This time round, I prefer the more expensive wooden beads which are stronger and easier to keep clean. For a fiver I shouldn't really complain, it's OK value for money, but I wouldn't buy them again knowing what I can get for not much more money.

What's not to love? 20 coloured cotton reels and a nice long thick piece of cord for threading. I tie the knot at the end of the cord, and my just turned 3 year old will happily sit threading the reels without any problems, before tipping them off and starting again. Loads of fun! She also had her almost 9 year old sister begging to let her play. It's the simple things that keep them amused! Improves dexterity, keeps your kids quiet and cheap to boot, can't get better than that!

I bought this at around 15 month stage for my daughter initially it was the bright coloured reels she played with ... then started two try and put the lacing string through different holes and around 2 year stage she had perfected it ... we have since gone ahead and invested on other lacing material. excellent because keeps them busy, guessing and exploring ... its fun to watch a little one try put the lace again and again and follow the same steps repeatedly... good carry case though quite big compared to the toy. well made and the paint hasn't come off or didn't find any sharp edges.

Qualità media, prezzo eccessivo...mi aspettavo di meglio

For the price I paid getting only 20 reels is bad

I wanted a different type of construction/ Co-ordination activity. With an older brother they already had many different ones. These are great. I purchased 3 sets to make up enough for partner play. I don’t think we’re enough threading strings so found some long colourful shoe laces to add to her options.

Excellent reels. Great for fine motor skills. A variety of colors and good quality. My kid loves looping them together, keeps them busy. Our occupational therapist loves them too. Great buy. A +++

The threat is wobbly, not going through the holes