Hape 2 in 1 UFO

My one-year-old’s hands are still a bit clumsy, but this UFO mold is just the right size for a first sand castle, and scooping and pouring kept her entertained for a full morning at the beach.

The two-in-one design means my toddler can scoop sand and then flip it to make a castle, and the mold's size fits her hands perfectly. She's 18 months and has no trouble gripping it at the beach, though I wish the handle had a bit more texture when it's wet.

The mold is easy enough for my toddler to scoop sand into, though the UFO shape doesn't hold together as cleanly as the castle molds we've tried. It works fine for water play too, but I wish the pieces were a bit sturdier for the price.