The kitchen is the heart of the home. In most households, family life centers around the kitchen. It’s where we cook, eat, play and work. And kids like to be where the action is. (Need proof? I’m typing this blog post at my kitchen table while my son plays on the floor next to me with a […]
Sharing is Caring
Any parent with a preschooler knows that teaching the little niceties of social interaction can be a challenge. Children want to be sweet, they just do not always know how and remembering manners in the middle of playtime can be tough. Caring Corners has introduced Mrs. Goodbee, an interactive talking doll house, as a fun, […]
Baby’s First Blocks
Baby Mwah received these soft organic blocks ($28) from NewBornMom, a hip eco-friendly baby store, a few months ago. The blocks match NewBornMom’s luxe organic elephant crib sheets($40), which I’d been drooling over since they would look so pretty in my animal-themed nursery. Initially Baby Mwah showed no interest in the blocks, so I used them as nursery […]
Win A K’NEX Sesame Street Building Set
Award-winning children’s toy maker K’NEX just introduced Sesame Street-Themed Building Sets for children ages two years and older- the youngest audience yet for a K’NEX toy! These new sets were designed to provide an easier building experience for young children. With just a little help, my 2 1/2 year old product tester had no problem manipulating the different […]
Clip-On Fun
Toddlers have remarkable imaginations. Mine will stick two blocks together and proudly proclaim it a “kitty cat…with shoes!” So, we favor open-ended toys that allow her to explore her own creativity. If you are looking for something a cleaner and less pointy than two sticks and some rocks, then building blocks are a classic for […]
Pack Smart For Trips With Baby
Packing for a trip to Grandma’s House or a weekend getaway doesn’t require a carload of baby toys. Baby Mwah and I travel light with just a diaper bag, Pack & Play portable crib and his Activity Ring by Latitude Enfant. This multi-sensory activity ring is like five or six toys in one, but it hardly […]
Building a Fatter Brain with Dado Cubes
This toy doesn’t even have a computer chip or batteries and I think it is smarter than I am. With Dado Cubes, you can “explore the architectural principles of proportion, balance, structure, composition, and color.” And how many toys do you know of that use the word cantilever on the packaging? The unique design allows […]
All the Children are Happy on this Planet
Most stores have categories of toys that include Dolls, Games and Puzzles, and Musical Instruments. Planet Happy Toys has those, too, but how about Organic, Fairly Traded, and Recycled? Or maybe you are especially concerned that the vinyl is Phthalate-Free? Baby Diva got her new Dancing Alligator Pull Toy by Plan Toys, and it is […]
Winner: Let’s Play Mail from Craftsbury Kids
The winner of our Craftsbury Kids “Let’s Play Mail” Giveaway is Bebemiqui who said… The tooth fairy pillow would come in handy around here. “Let’s Play Mail” was recently featured in Cookie Magazine as a top toy pick. It is sold by Craftsbury Kids, which is one of Mamanista’s favorite toy retailers and a winner […]
Kids Prefer these Toys and Books
Reading to your baby promotes language development, which builds the foundation for future reading skills. At Mamanista, we love innovative products that encourage an interest in reading. Kids Preferred focuses on bringing to life old favorite and new classic books for babies and toddlers. Instead of licensed characters that promote television programs, how about music, […]
