What do you do if your baby has a cough or cold? The experts now advise that a fever may help your child heal, as long as the temperature doesn’t climb too high. And cough medicines were recently pulled from the shelf because it is too easy to accidentally administer an overdose. So, when your […]
Win a Learning Tower from Little Partners
As part of the Love of Learning Month, Little Partners is giving away 20 Learning Towers (ARV $200 each). Mamanista has one to give away to a lucky reader. Check the Love of Learning Month to find out which 19 other bloggers are giving away one, too! In December, Debbie reviewed the Learning Tower, which […]
Moon, Moon, Moon…My Nite Lite
I was incredibly excited to learn about the Good Nite Lite ($35), for toddlers who wake their parents up too early. Hey! I have one of those! Without a good night’s sleep, there’s sluggishness, crankiness, and tantrums…and the toddler might be a little off her game, too. I’ve heard several suggestions besides the obvious darkening […]
Groovy Girls Giveaway!
Finally–a fashion doll parents and children can both love! Groovy Girls ($10-20) are stylish, ethnically diverse, affordable, and they promote positive values and actually look and dress (most of the time…there are a couple of the girls wearing heels) like real pre-teens should. The Groovy Girls achieve their hip look with funky patterns and bright […]
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 […]
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 […]
