Archive for the ‘Dolls’ Category
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
A reader e-mailed us because she had concerns about the Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse ($150, unfurnished) she had purchased for her daughter. After checking out the research we e-mailed her, she felt comfortable keeping this child-safe dollhouse.
Melissa & Doug manufactures in China and many parents are understandably concerned about ...
Posted in Activities, Crafts, Dolls, Made in the USA, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
I want my daughter to enjoy the benefits of learning a foreign language. After reading The Bilingual Edge, I decided to introduce Spanish, since I'm proficient, and Russian, since I know a little and it is a heritage language for us.
We read books in these languages, listen to Baby’s ...
Posted in Dolls, Educational, Language, Learning, Play, Toys (06-12 M), Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 1 Comment »
Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
When I was little I did not really play with dolls, but I had dozens of "stuffies," plush animals that I brought into bed with me every night. Every little child should have a constant companion, a friend that is so much more than the sum of its stitches and ...
Posted in Baby Gifts, Dolls, Gift Guides, Gift Ideas, Toys (00-06 M), Toys (06-12 M), Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | No Comments »
Monday, November 26th, 2007
Children like dolls that let them role play their hopes and dreams. So if your child enjoys playing with dolls, why not give them one that encourages positive values? Karito Kids have spirit, kindness, and generosity...and a hip flair youngsters will adore.A true international bunch, the Karito Kids hail from ...
Posted in Contests, Dolls, Hip Find, Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 76 Comments »
Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Last Christmas, when Baby Diva opened this gift from her great grandmother, I just gasped! Little Red Riding Hood is so beautifully handcrafted and I adore how she helps tell a favorite fairy tale.This doll is part of a collection of reversible dolls, also known as topsy turvy dolls, that ...
Posted in Contests, Dolls, Socially Conscious, Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 71 Comments »