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Sesame Street Toys Review: Sesame Street Silly Sounds Remote
What’s the most popular toy in the house?
The TV remote of course. Whats not to love? It has buttons to push, its small enough to grab, and Mom and Dad love it and want to keep it all to themselves!
Sound familiar?
Well you are in luck. Check out the Fisher-Price Sesame Street Silly Sounds Remote. Currently one of the best selling Sesame Street Toys on Amazon.
What is it?
A durable hard plastic remote for your toddler to claim as their own.
It has a complete number pad and VCR controls that each make unique sounds. Each of the ten number buttons has its own character. When a button is pressed it alternates between Elmo announcing number or the character rhyming off their unique catchphrase.
The other buttons like fast forward, rewind, volume up and down all make sounds appropriate to the function. Turning the volume up gets you a whistle rising in pitch. Turning the volume down gets a whistle descending in pitch.
It also sports some pretty cool googly eyes that open and close and a few flashing lights thrown in for good measure.
There are 35 sounds and phrases in total. Requires 2 “AA” alkaline batteries, included. Measures 1.5″H x 2.75″W x 8.75″L.
Who is it for?
Recommended for Toddlers – 18 months to 3 years.
But lets be honest. This is one of those Sesame Street toys that is as much for Mom and Dad as for the kids. Keeping your remotes out of the apple sauce is pretty important!
Pros:
- By all reports this is a very durable toy. Unlike your real remotes it holds up well to drops and the occasional bite.
- It has educational value. And its not just learning to change the channel right during Dad’s big game either. Elmo speaking numbers when they are pressed helps children associate the word and symbol. Also the unique character on each number allows you to play number recognition games like “what number is Cookie Monster?”.
- Doesn’t have to stay at home. Small enough to make a great on the go toy.
- Off button and volume control. Maybe not the kids favorite features but we did say this was also a favorite for Mom and Dad.
- We have made light of the remote grabbing but in all seriousness it is nice to have a more positive response to curious hands. Saying no all the time is hard to say and hear. This remote gives a positive alternative for everyone.
Cons:
- Children catch on pretty quickly. They are still interested in the “real” remotes. Luckily, this remote is entertaining enough that it doesn’t take too much convincing it is more fun than the real thing.
- Some parents are a little turned off by Oscar’s catchphrase – “Get Lost!”. If that is a bit too grouchy for you you may want to pass.
Summary
Overall a well rated, well received toy with both practical and educational value. On the inexpensive side of the Sesame Street Toys market with a reasonable shelf life we give the Fisher-Price Sesame Street Silly Sounds Remote the thumbs up.
