Buckle Toys - Barney Crab Stuffed Animal - Montessori Learning Toy for Toddlers - Develop Motor Skills and Problem Solving - Great Car Trip Activities for Kids

I love that this is a thing! Both of my boys love buckles. My 19 month currently buckles every one he can find. So finding this was awesome! Very good material, super soft, the buckles aren't too hard or to easy to buckle, just right for little learning hands. Great for pack n play time and car rides.

One of my grandson’s favorite pastimes is to buckle and unbuckle this cute little crab. He started using at only 12 months old. Helps with fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Also helps with learning colors. Think it will be great for him to use on long car trips. Love it for him!

My daughter loves this little crab. She is 2 years old but my 5 year old nieces have played with it a lot too. We got it for her because she really likes to play with the buckles on all her things. This toy was a great take with you anywhere toy. Good dexterity practice and kept her entertained. We would have to open some of them for her again but she likes to do it over and over in the car.

I thought this was a bit pricey, but when you look at the workmanship, there's no way I'd construct this thing for the price, given the materials and time. Anyway, granddaughter enjoyed the buckles immensely - too young for a zipper yet. She has a book that has snaps, buttons, ties and buckles which she likes very much - incorporating colors and shapes. These fun, educational toys are so brilliant, in my view.

Nice soft cute toy that’s perfect for my granddaughter who loves zippers, and straps and buckles! Helps with finger motor development. Keeps her busy!

Have you noticed your toddler is suddenly EXTRA interested in buckles everywhere?? Car seat. Shopping cart. Push cars? Well, so did I. I scoured the internet for a “buckle toy” that didn’t cost an unreasonable amount. God knows he’d probably toss it after he masters it anyway. Insert: Barney the crab.Holy cow my kid loves this thing. He’s 1.5 and we’ve had it for about a month now. This is his FAVORITE THING IN THE WORLD. God forbid it ever goes missing. Side note: it is SUPER soft. I thought it would feel like a carnival toy but I was so wrong haha. Super soft for little hands. And I love that each buckle is a different color and type. Some are easier for him and some are more of a challenge and he loves it. Please see attached pictures of our morning ritual: 20-30 minutes of quiet with crabby while mommy gets to drink her coffee haha.

UPDATE: Shortly after posting this review, I emailed the Buckle Toy company to pass along my experience with the quality of the crab I received. I honestly just wanted to inform them of a possible quality control issue to prevent this from happening to other customers. The company responded to me via email within a couple of hours, apolozing for the poor quality of the product I received. They said that this is uncommon, and wanted to replace my crab free of charge (something I didn’t ask for in my email to them). The new crab is much more in line with the quality of the crabs I’ve seen posted in other reviews. I’ve posted updated pictures that show both the first crab I received and the replacement so you can see the difference in quality between the two.I’m very impressed with Buckle Toy’s responsiveness to feedback and willingness to quickly remedy my buying experience. I believe I received a dud the first time, and I am very happy with this toy and Buckle Toy’s customer service!ORIGINAL REVIEW: I was super excited about getting this for my 21 month old, especially since he’s been into playing with the buckles on his high chair and car seat. Though the concept of this toy is amazing, I am very disappointed in the quality control. Here are my positives and negatives about Barney the crab:Positives:- very colorful and engaging- numbers, colors, and objects allow for educational experience- buckles aid in fine motor skill development, and they’re easy enough for a toddler to use- orange fur is very soft and of nice qualityNegatives (all quality control issues with the product I received):- yellow buckle sags and completely covers the blue buckle on the front- poor stitching securing the green buckle on front- embroidered numbers are cut off by legs- buckles on the back don’t cover the “hidden” beach objects when closedFor the price, I would expect the quality to be approved prior to shipment. I felt confident based on other reviewer’s photos that this product would be of decent quality, but I’m disappointed in the crab I received. I likely would have considered other toys from the Buckle Toy line, but I don’t want to take the gamble of receiving another poorly inspected product.

My son is obsessed with this toy!!