Latches board?

[aimeefarrahfowler]

LO loves locks and keys and that kind of thing, so I was looking at some latches boards... can anyone rec one? Do they really hold a LO's interest for long? Is he too old for this already? I can't tell if they're meant to be a baby/younger toddler toy or not. I guess even if he is too old, T can play with it too. I know I'm overthinking this. They're just so much more expensive than a regular puzzle, I don't want to waste my money.

[cookiesandwine]

We have the Melissa and Doug one. Sadie likes it but it doesn't hold her attention, I think that's just her preference though. I like the board, it's sturdy and I don't think it's too babyish at all.

[pinkluna]

We also have the Melissa & Doug one that I got for their 2nd birthday. They do still use it, but as with most things they are done with it after about 15 minutes. The age description says for 3+ so I don't think he's too old for it.

[junkytrunk]

We don't have one and I don't know how much they cost to buy one, but if you are a little handy, you might be able to make yourself one for cheaper. I saw this on Pinterest recently.

www.younghouselove.com/2013/01/last-minute-latch/

[aimeefarrahfowler]

Jan 23, 2015 13:01:20 GMT -5 junkytrunk said:

We don't have one and I don't know how much they cost to buy one, but if you are a little handy, you might be able to make yourself one for cheaper. I saw this on Pinterest recently.

www.younghouselove.com/2013/01/last-minute-latch/

thanks! I used to read them daily, I remember when they made that! I'm so sad they stopped writing their blog.

I like the idea of DIYing one, but I know it would take me like weeks to get around to the home depot to pick things out, and then they would all sit around in the bag for months before I got it all put together, lol

Maybe I will let him play with the Melissa & Doug one at Target and see if he likes it...

[MissMusic]

Look at 2nd hand stores! I keep meaning to do this, my kid loves those boards and doesn't have a brand preference.