Toys
March 12, 2010
Clear Side Storage Unit
As a parent, it is so frustrating to see a toy box full of toys and know that only a fraction of them are getting played with. Kids have an out of sight, out of mind way of thinking when it comes to their toys. You can put those days behind you with this clear sided toy box. The top is open so there is no risk of slamming little hands and there are three separate compartments for sorting toys. Now your little one will be able to enjoy all of his toys for a longer period of time.
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March 1, 2010
Earlyears Lil' Shopper Play Set
Teach your little one to fill his shopping cart with delicious, healthy choices. This unique sorting toy features fruit and milk in a sturdy shopping bag. Each piece of fruit jingles, crinkles or chimes and features a different texture. Other toys help you teach your baby about colors and shapes, but it is just as important to teach your baby about healthy eating. It's never too early.
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February 23, 2010
Child's play is serious business
As a parent, it is a lot of fun to get down on the floor and play with your child. It's fun for your baby too, but it can also be a time for you pick up on some hints on how your baby is developing. Motor skills, imaginary play and traditional skills like color recognition are all components of your baby's growth.
Toys like this Fisher-Price First Blocks Sorter help your child learn fine motor skills, which he will eventually need to hold crayons and cut with scissors at school age. You can enhance this learning experience by saying the names of the colors and shapes to your baby as he holds them. Of course, your baby won't catch on right away, but after a while your baby will recognize them.
As your child grows, provide him with more challenging toys. This Melissa & Doug Geometric Stacker acts a traditional stacking toy and a puzzle. Your little one will have to decipher which post is the correct one for each shape. It is a great way to teach your child to think through basic concepts of planning and critical thinking.
If your child needs additional support due to developmental delays or sensory issues, don't feel like those expensive therapy catalogues are the only answer. A few bags of dry beans in a small container can help a child with sensory dysfunction to tolerate different textures. These Edushape Balls are also a great alternative to some of their more expensive counterparts. Your child can improve hand strength and motor skills by squeezing and manipulating this toy.
As you can see, play time is more than just bonding time, it's learning time too. As a parent, I used to think that having more toys would be best. Now I realize it's not the quantity of toys you buy, it's how you use the ones you have. I wish I would have realized that sooner. I could have saved a bundle.
February 19, 2010
100% Organic Cotton Stuffed Multi Fruit Tote
Don't play with your food. That's a rule that's made to be broken. You can teach your child to love fruits and veggies and have fun at the same time. This fruit basket is made of organic cotton and contains four different types of fruit. It includes a chiquita banana, a pear, grapes and a watermelon. Experts tell us that organic foods are healthy for us, I guess organic toys that look like food can be good for you too.
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December 18, 2009
Goody Goody Gumdrops, it's not too late to ship.
If you are in last minute shopping mode, you can still get great gifts on time for Christmas. This adorable gumdrop game can ship in 2 days to make the little baby in your house giggle on Christmas morning. It's a simple sorting game. Put the brightly colored balls in, pull the lever, start all over. Learning doesn't have to be complicated. It can be fun.
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December 15, 2009
It's not too late to ship...
In today's world, it can be beneficial for a child to be bilingual. If you live among a diverse population or not, the world is shrinking and success may depend on how well your child can adapt to different environments. Don't feel pressure to teach your child another language all at once. You can start slow with a simple toy like this bilingual teddy bear by Chicco. This plush teddy will introduce your little one to numbers, letters, and a few first words in English and Spanish. Bright colors and friendly sounds will encourage your child to keep touching and squeezing the bear which will enhance the learning experience.
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December 4, 2009
A great find at 45% off...
This Busy Zoo is a great deal at its current price. Busy cubes like this always seem to be in doctor's waiting rooms whenever I take my kids in for a visit. They love them, but they are so expensive I never bought one for the house. This Busy Zoo Activity Center has so many ways to entertain a child. It actually has 5 sides of fun including, jungle design pattern doors, a silly critter puzzle and snake along beads. The snake along beads were always a favorite with my kids. The rounded corners will keep your child from getting hurt and the size just right so your little doesn't get overwhelmed by the toy. Best of all, you might actually get a break since there is so much to entertain your baby.
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December 3, 2009
33% off and there's plenty of time for shipping
These stackable toys really caught my eye. The bright colors were fascinating to to me. If I can't stop looking at them, imagine how curious a little baby would be. This Stackable Toy Bundle includes nesting blocks and a boa and squeeze. These toys will help your child improve his motor skills and imaginary play. What's more, buying in a bundle saves you time and money. Purchasing these two items together saves you about 33% more than if you were to buy them separately. That's good news these days.
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December 2, 2009
60% off select toys
This piano mat is a great complement to the puzzle mat also made by One Step Ahead. Your little one can use his hands and feet on this puzzle. He might even want to role on it. Just put 2 AA batteries in the mat and wait for the fun to begin. Who knows, you might have musical prodigy right in your own house.
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December 1, 2009
Infantino Activity Blocks
Toys like these are great for throwing on a blanket during tummy time. You place them across the blanket and encourage your baby to crawl toward them. Your baby will want to reach out to these blocks. They squeak, rattle, and ring. One block even has a teether on it to sooth your baby. They are brightly colored and are made of soft material that your little one will love.
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November 27, 2009
Fisher-Price Stride-To-Ride Lion
Sometimes a baby needs a little help when they first start walking. This Fisher-Price Stride-To-Ride Lion will be a great way to make your little one a little more comfortable on two feet. The large wheel base and large handles will make you and your baby feel secure as he moves toward this important milestone. Once your child is walking, simply out the lions tail down to make it a ride on toy.
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November 25, 2009
Comfy Easy PC Keyboard
So you're total gear head and you expect your bundle of joy to follow in your footsteps. Here's the toy for both of you. The Comfy Easy PC Keyboard is designed with pudgy little fingers in mind. The PC encourages toddlers as young as 1 to learn computer literacy. That's a skill that most us didn't need when we were one! But times change and toys change with them. This PC teaches motor and sensory skills as well as cognitive, emotional and social skills. It's easy to install too, just replace your current keyboard and mouse with the Comfy Easy PC. Before you know it, you could have the next Bill Gates living in your house.
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November 17, 2009
Busy Bee Discovery Flower
Is there a baby on your holiday list that is differently abled? Don't panic. You don't have to go those expensive therapy catalogues to find the perfect gift. Many mainstream toys are designed to stimulate development regardless of a baby's abilities. Check out this Busy Bee Discovery Flower. It is designed to lay flat to encourage sitting upright. The flower petals make a variety of sounds to teach cause and effect and stimulate the sensory development. Motor skills are encouraged by folding the petals into the center of the flower. There are so many exciting features to this toy, you will quickly understand why it has won two parenting awards.
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November 12, 2009
Manhattan Toy Put and Peek Birdhouse
You can never have too many sorting toys. They are such a valuable part of your baby's development. This Put and Peek Birdhouse is a new take on a classic hide and pour toy. Your child will laugh as he fills the birdhouse with the birds and watches them tumble out. Bright colors will keep your little one interested and the soft fabric is easy on tender hands.
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