Decor-Friendly Toys for the Refined Child.
How many of you find that the before and after look of your home is dramatically different once the little prince or princess hits home? It’s the huge footprint of toys and baby gear left in their wake that gets hard to deal with sometimes. What used to look like something out of the pages of Better Homes and Gardens, ends up a kid-zone. We are so happy that someone is finally coming up with toys that are super fun, but at the same time don’t scream childish in your beautifully furnished home!
The new ABC Chocolate Collection by Italtrike is absolutely lovely. It incorporates beautifully finished wood and that fantastic Italian design that always gets us all googley-eyed! Of the four available pieces in the collection, we received the Triciclino and the Cavallino. (Take a look at www.italtrike.com for more information on the other two pieces in the collection.)
The Triciclino is absolutely the finest tricycle that we have ever seen. It’s not only beautiful and can work within your decor, but it’s a pretty smooth ride too from what our favorite little toy-tester tells us! The wheels are made of a soft rubbery plastic which is is big plus. They grip the floor better and don’t show wear and tear like hard plastics or foams do. The wheels also have some weight to them which adds stability to the trike. The pedals are substantial and nicely shaped, making it a great training trike for kids who are learning to pedal. It’s a fantastic indoor toy – not too big, and looks so nice! Not something we would recommend for outside use though.
The Cavallino is equally as wonderful. We love the detail and lines of the collection as a whole, but the quirky little texture on this horsey’s mane is just too cute! The rockers on the bottom work really well and have a safe slope to them unlike some other rocking horses out there. They have this great little curve that goes back out at the tips, preventing tips and accidents when your rowdy little sweetie starts rocking too hard…whew!
The fact that this collection matches the family coffee table might just be enough for you, but amazingly enough they are truly fantastic toys! It’s so exciting just to think of the living room as just a living room and not another extension of the playroom with toys all over. All four pieces are recommended for ages 2-5 and retail for between $90 – $150. Maybe the ABC Chocolate Collection will help you to find something in-between though, since everyone loves Chocolate!
