There are various versions of this style of toy available at many different toy stores. I went and got various toys from IKEA for my son and nephew and this was one of them.

The products comes flat packed in true IKEA style. I found it really easy to put together although the coiled red wire does ping open when you pull the tags off which is a little dangerous. Also you choose the pattern in which the beads go on which is great for someone like me who has mild OCD!

It is marketed for children aged 18months plus. I bought this for my nephew as he turned 13 months and my son was around 10 months when he got his. Both of them found the chunky and bright beads easy to hold and move. Being made of wood it also withstands the obligitory drops and chews that our babies love to give their toys.

My son loves his bead coaster and will sit and play when he finds it on his toy box. He does however get bored a little easily but I think that is just him as a child rather than what I find a "limited" activity.

It costs a mere £8.99 from IKEA which is a bargin when you consider the cost of wooden toys these days and also toys of this style. I found a bead rollercoster that was more expensive and half the size.

A good buy as far as I am concerned!