Between the spit-up, the diaper blow outs and the baby food, it is difficult to keep baby’s clothing stain-free. Some of my friends tell me not to bother with stains since babies outgrow their clothing so quickly. But (aside from being type A) I’m a naturally thrifty person, so I don’t view baby clothing as disposable. I want to keep […]
iPod for the Toddler Set: Win a Smart-E Bear
Children of the 80s fondly remember Teddy Ruxpin, the storytelling bear. Now our children can fall in love with the new Smart-e Bear. Smart-e Bear is akin to a plush iPod. This soft stuffed animal has a hidden USB port which connects to your computer. You can program the Smart-e Bear to say your child’s name, and you can select […]
Play with Your Food
If your little foodie is feeling limited by the usual fruits and vegetables, HABA Biofino Play Food will help her prepare a feast to remember. Petit Fours for tea, kebabs for casual gatherings, and produce fresh from the faux farmer’s market. I’m amazed at how delightfully realistic these fabric morsels look. Some of the food […]
Baby Steps…Woodpeckers Peck
Pre-walkers, toddlers, and preschoolers will enjoy pushing around this WoodPecker Walker from Plan Toys (BabyEarth – $72). Every step your tot takes will result in a rewarding clacking sound as the two woodpeckers “peck” at the wooden walker. According to the experts, this walker helps with gross motor development, physical development and postural control. I’m not an expert…but […]
Zoom, Zoom Around the Room!
Kids love pushing little toy cars around the room. A great place to push all your little vehicles is the Driving Around Town Play Mat from Rocket Bug Toys (My Lullabug – $29). Moms know what kids like, and this mom entrepreneur thoroughly kid-tested the play mat, taking special care to create an attractive, functional, […]
Learning, Imagination and Play Fit Together
ImagiPLAY makes delightful, colorful, puzzles and toys from rubberwood and non-toxic paints under fair trade conditions. There is an ImagiPLAY Puzzle for every age: two piece puzzles for babies and toddlers, counting and alphabet puzzles for preschoolers, and more complex puzzles for school aged children. My little preschooler enjoys practicing her numbers with ImagiPLAY’s Count […]
Contest Winners
Congrats to Karen G. who won the She’s Got Papers contest. Congrats to Alissa who won the Blue Tie from Bird Dog Bay. Curious about the results of the Election Contest? There were 37 votes for the red tie, 46 votes for the blue tie and 20 votes for the gold tie. Congrats to Ellen […]
Eco-friendly Artistic Wooden Toys: Win A Set of Cheekeyes Animals
Toy trends may come and go, but wooden building blocks are a perennial favorite for the preschool set. Spark even more creative play with the Cheekeyes. These artistic wooden animals won the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Since the Cheekeyes are handmade from eco-friendly rubberwood, each set is unique. Adults will dig the sophisticated design and minimal […]
Bouncing BabyBjorn
When I am cooking or my preschooler needs me, I need a safe place for my infant to relax–and we enjoy our BabyBjörn Babysitter Balance. The best part of the BabyBjörn Babysitter Balance is that is a bouncy seat that actually bounces with your baby’s movement. With my first baby, I placed her in a […]
Be a Radio Flyer!
Radio Flyer’s Turbo Turtle is another hit from a fantastic toy company. My appreciation for Radio Flyer runs deeper than just nostalgia for the Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon–they continue to come out with fun, innovative toys. And their new ride-on, Turbo Turtle, is a wild ride for toddlers an preschoolers. The best part about […]
