Design and Features
The IKEA Mula crane with blocks is a wooden tuck with crane and trailer with blocks. The crane and blocks have magnets in them so they can be unloaded and loaded like the real thing.
Performance and Drawbacks
The Mula crane and blocks are well designed for play. The chunky construction means that it has no small parts and little hands can easily grasp and play with it.
In addition to it's simple to use magnetic crane function this toy also aids in learning through play with its geometric shaped and primary colored blocks.
The great thing about the Mula crane is that it offers different play options to different aged children. Smaller children are happy to stack the blocks and push the truck along. Older children can really get into some imaginative play working on the constructions site.
It's solid and will last forever. The crane arm is a bit stiff straight out of the pack, however it loosens up after a bit of play.
This toy could be improved by making the coupling system a bit more toddler-friendly; the string and knot method is too difficult for a child to hook up, and by designing the crane to turn side-to-side rather than just up and down.
Conclusion
IKEA make creative wooden toys for toddlers and children at a great budget price. The Mula crane offers lots of fun for toddlers at all ages.
About IKEA
IKEA is a Swedish furniture maker that specialises in making flat packed, low cost but interestingly designed furniture and home wares. They have a great selection of babies and kids gear.
