Review: Fisher Price LP Stand 'N Play Rampway

I'll start off by saying I think I have more fun playing with this toy than my son does. It was given to us by a friend from my playgroup.

Enough talk. Here's my review:




Assembly

I didn't have to assemble it so I can't honestly say if it's hard, easy, comes assembled or what. Based on past experience with other toys, it might very well be a pain in the you-know-what.

Durability

It's a solid product. It looks like it's been played with a lot and it isn't falling apart. When I'm playing with it (which is quite a lot), it feels sturdy. My son can probably throw it around a little and no important parts would break.

Playing Fun

Awesome! You can send little cars down one of two tracks. Each track has it's own cool end. At the end of one track, the car rolls over a button that makes honking noises. There's also lights and buttons to push. At one end there's a little elevator (manual) that will take the cars back up to the top. We only have one car, which is still a lot of fun. I imagine the more cars, the better.

Dangerous electrical outlet (left) not included.

The cool thing about this toy is that at first glance it looks a little complicated for a toddler, but it's very easy to play with. My son had no problem figuring it out and he's not even 2-years old yet. This morning he was playing with it quietly by himself while I sat on the couch reading (okay, I wasn't reading, I was watching TV. Sue me).

Best of all, it doesn't make a lot of noise. If there's one thing that drives me nuts is overly noisy toys - and that's about 99% of toddler toys. Yes, it does make some honking and beeping sounds, but nothing that will make you pull your hair out and jump out the window.

This is definitely a toy that can keep a kid occupied for a while. For parents, that's like the holy grail.

Verdict

Yes, I'd buy this (even though I didn't). It's durable enough to withstand the abuse from a toddler, yet fun enough to keep them occupied while you have a few drinks.

FYI: It is a rather big toy. My son is just barely taller than it is. So keep that in mind when setting it up in your play area.

Shameless Plug: You can buy this at buy.com. This is an affiliate link, so I get a small percentage of the price.

LP STAND PLAY RAMPWAY

Photo Credit: Me