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Press the suction cups onto any smooth, non-porous surface — a high-chair tray, the floor, a window — and they'll stay put for stationary play, then release with a loud, exciting POP when pulled off again. That press-and-pop moment is where the real fun sits, giving baby simple cause-and-effect play they can repeat over and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSensory play from every angle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVivid textures invite little fingers to explore, while flipping and spinning the rings makes a bright rattle. Because they're made from soft silicone, they double as a teether — the material is gentle on gums when baby is feeling the discomfort of teething. 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It's part of Grow Baby's Little Greyton collection and carries an age guidance of 12 months and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the bench, hammer and pegs are shaped for little hands, this is one of those early wooden toys a toddler can pick up and start using with only a bit of guidance. The pieces are easy to grasp, the play pattern is clear, and the satisfying \"tap\" of hammer on peg gives immediate feedback that keeps them coming back to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat your toddler can practise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hammering toy like this one is a lovely way to bring together several kinds of play in one activity. 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