Fisher-Price Elmo Tickle Hands

Play "Tickle Monster" in a new way with Elmo's Tickle Hands from Fisher Price. Modeled after the hands of the favorite Muppet mascot, these furry red gloves are designed for the tiniest hands. Designed for kids aged 18 months for four years, the right glove shakes when you tickle someone, giving kids a new experience as they play. The hands even play a song, and come with an exclusive DVD that teaches your kids how to do the accompanying dance.

Elmo's Tickle Hands

Ages: 18 months to 4 years

* Requires: 2 "AA" batteries (included)

What We Think

The Good: Soft, gentle gloves perfectly suited for tickling.

The Challenging: Tickle sensor/vibrator is located only on one hand; somewhat limited use.

In a Nutshell: An interactive toy for young children that will encourage them to move and dance.


These soft, furry mittens are ideal for tickling.

Soft and Comfortable Design
With these mittens on, your child can feel just like Elmo. The gloves are sized for children from two to four years of age, and are quite flexible. Crafted from polyester fabric and coated in a soft, fluffy, red "fur," the gloves have a feathery texture, which makes them ideal for tickling. However, if they get dirty, do not throw them in the washing machine; the material is made for surface washing only.

When touched to a surface, the right glove gently vibrates. It also plays back a variety of phrases from Elmo, including his signature laugh. Buyers should be aware that only the right glove has these special electronic features; the left hand is simply a mitten. Still, the toy should succeed in providing hours of ticklish fun.

Tickling with a Groovy Twist
Elmo's Tickle Hands also come with an exclusive DVD that features a dance lesson on how to perform Elmo's brand new dance -- the "Tickle Hand Groove." This is a simple dance that children will be able to learn with ease.

The DVD is hosted by Elmo, himself, and has all the charm of any Sesame Street feature. Kids will find the accompanying song upbeat and danceable. The song can be played at any time by pressing the image of Elmo's face on the right glove.

What's in the Box - Two tickle hands and instructional dance DVD.

(Amazon.com Review)