Deeg Pastamaker

My three-year-old has been cranking out pretend spaghetti for days now, and I love that the soft dough squishes through the mold without any mess on the floor. It's genuinely kept her creativity going longer than most of her other toys, and twisting the crank is great for her little hands.

The crank mechanism is sturdy enough that my 3-year-old can push it through the full pasta extrusion without getting stuck, and the shapes come out clean every time. It’s rare to find a toy that keeps both my kids occupied for a solid 30 minutes, but this one does the trick effortlessly.

My 4-year-old can turn out batch after batch of pretend spaghetti without any help, and the crank stays sturdy on the table even when she goes fast. The dough shapes come out surprisingly clean, which keeps the mess contained.