Raise your hand if you have—at least once—entrusted your toddler or preschooler to Ms. Rachel, just so you could attend a Zoom meeting or finish a chore in peace. A bit of screen time with Songs for Littles won't hurt, right?
YouTube content creator and educator Ms. Rachel—whose real name is Rachel Accurso—is one of the greatest gifts to parents. A mom herself, Ms. Rachel knows and understands the pain points of parents when it comes to speech learning and mindful entertainment, earning her the title, "Beyonce for Toddlers."
Now, parents are rejoicing because our beloved online teacher just launched her own line of toys, which can lessen our kids' screentime and our guilt even more. The best part? Ms. Rachel and her team thoughtfully created each one and made it affordable (starts at $9.99 or Php 562.18) so more kids can have it.
Ms. Rachel's Toys: What parents need to know
In the website, Ms. Rachel.com, you can already find the selection of toys that will be available in stores.
1. Speak & Sing Doll
What's it for: Cognitive, communication, and sensory skills
Who is it for: Children ages 6 months to 3 years and up
How much: $29.99
Let your child spend time with Ms. Rachel minus the screen time! Your little one will enjoy playing and singing along with this Ms. Rachel mini-me, which is huggable, interactive, and touch-activated. It features 20+ phrases and songs from Ms. Rachel's videos.
In a video, Ms. Rachel showed what the Speak & Sing Doll is capable of saying, and my mommy heart melted when it said, "You can do hard things," and "You are so loved." Yes, yes, we know it's for kids, but adults would appreciate hearing these words too.
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Meanwhile, if you or your child aren't fans of speaking dolls, there's also a Ms. Rachel Cuddle & Comfort Doll (at $14.99), a Huggable Lovey, and a Sensory Take-Along Toy.
Ms. Rachel Cuddle & Comfort Doll
Ms. Rachel Lovey Blanket
Ms. Rachel Sensory Take-Along Toy
2. Surprise Learning Box
What's it for: Cognitive, motor, and communication skills
Who is it for: Children ages 3 months to 2 years and up
How much: $29.99
This soft and interactive toy is a perfect gift for little ones. It introduces them to the wonderful world of pretend play and learning, and as the name implies—it's full of sensory surprises! In an interview with Parents, Accurso shared that the toy comes with six accessories that babies can play with: a bear, bunny, carrot, bus, a scarf, and yep, a bubble gum!
Ms. Rachel Surprise Learning Box
"Bunny can inspire a lot of language. [Bunny can go] up, up, up and down the slide, and Bunny's so dirty she needs to take a bath, and you put Bunny in the bath," Accurso explained. Parents can also create different scenes using the accessories. "So, we're helping the kids imagine that something is multiple things, and just extending the play," she added.
Accurso revealed, on October 1st, this toy will be featured in Songs for Littles episodes on YouTube!
3. Wooden Learning Blocks
What's it for: Communication, cognitive, and motor skills
Who is it for: Children age 18 months to 3 years and up
How much: $29.99
In collaboration with American toy maker Melissa & Doug, Ms. Rachel's team created these embossed wooden blocks and activity cards for a new learning experience.
The set includes 30 wooden blocks, including upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet, numbers, pictures, and colors. But what makes this toy unique is that there are four game blocks that show body parts, animals, emotions, and movements, which Accurso thought of to help teach kids about emotions.
Ms. Rachel Wooden Learning Blocks
"Some of the blocks you can play a first game with. So you roll the block and then it says to wiggle, and you wiggle. You're getting some gross motor skills," she shared with Parents.
Accurso added, "There's a feeling block, and it's so important that kids can identify their emotions. Identifying them is one of the first steps to being able to regulate them and say what's going on."
4. Wooden Song Puzzle
What's it for: Communication, cognitive, and motor skills
Who is it for: Children age 2 years and up
How much: $19.99
Another Melissa & Doug exclusive is this Wooden Song Puzzle that enables your child to sing along to Ms. Rachel's six most favorite songs, including every parent's favorite LSS (last song syndrome), Icky Sticky Bubble Gum!
Ms. Rachel Wooden Song Puzzle
5. Tummy Time Activity Bus
What's it for: Communication, cognitive, and motor skills
Who is it for: Children from 3 months old to 1 year and up
How much: $24.99
You can hear it—Ms. Rachel singing the nursery rhyme The Wheels on the Bus—and it's now a toy. This skill-boosting soft toy with fun textures, flaps, a mirror, and more is a great gift for newborn to get them started on the Ms. Rachel experience.
Ms. Rachel Tummy Time Activity Bus
6. Herbie Cuddle & Comfort Friend
What's it for: Communication, social and emotional, and sensory skills
Who is it for: Children from 6 months old to 3 years and up
How much: $14.99
For little fans of Herbie, Ms. Rachel's furry orange friend, a Herbie Cuddle & Comfort Friend plushie is a must-have.
Herbie Cuddle & Comfort Friend
There's also a Herbie Huggable Lovey, and a Herbie Sensory Take-Along Toy!
Herbie Huggable Lovey
Herbie Sensory Take-Along Toy
7. Sensory Learning Farm
What's it for: Cognitive, sensory, and motor skills
Who is it for: Children from 3 months old to 2 years and up
How much: $19.99
For babies who enjoy tummy time, this Sensory Learning Farm soft toy is a good tool to learn and play with. Your little one can hone their sensory skills as it features eight animal scenes. The toy has built-in teethers, a mirror, ribbons, and peek-a-boo crinkle flaps that will keep them busy.
Ms. Rachel Sensory Learning Farm
8. Hop Little Bunnies Soft Rattle
What's it for: Sensory, communication, and motor skills
Who is it for: Children from 3 months old to 1 year and up
How much: $9.99
Hop, Little Bunnies, hop, hop, hop! If you love to sing this nursery rhyme with your baby, then watch for this soft rattle, which could stimulate their senses with its textures, sounds, and colors.
Hop Little Bunnies Soft Rattle
Where to buy Ms. Rachel toys
Have you chosen your favorite Ms. Rachel toys and excited to get hold of them? These will be available for presale online at the major retailers in the United States (Walmart, Target, and Amazon) starting September 15, and will be available in stores and online across the U.S. on September 29. For now, join the waitlist here.
Ms. Rachel is also releasing her first picture book soon! Read how to preorder here.
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