When my toddler began showing too much interest in the various remote controls strewn about my living room, I didn’t know where to turn. Then, a friend told me about LeapFrog Scout's Learning Lights Remote and my prayers were answered. Now, the little tyke has his very own remote control to help him learn and play. And it’s got some handy features for mom and dad too!

Tired of inaccurate weather reports? LeapFrog Scout's Learning Lights Remote will never steer you wrong! With five pre-recorded weather forecasts, including sun, rain, clouds, snow, and fog, getting a correct reading is as easy as looking outside and pressing the button until Scout says the matching condition. No more throwing regular remotes at inaccurate TV meteorologists.

Scout the dog’s got tons more to do, though. He can help you bone up on your shapes with the press of a button, and there are counting games too. Press the number buttons and the corresponding number of shapes light up. Most of the time, pushing those number buttons looks like this:

 But watch out for that hidden feature when you press 5! Something wonderful happens instead: