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 fabric parts. We know that […]
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, […]
Win a Natural Pod $100 Gift Certificate
As we search for products for their families that are wholesome and natural, we also realize that we can reduce waste and simplify our lives. Just a few, heirloom quality toys can replace the clutter. Natural Pod offers parents toys and other products for daily living that stimulate the mind, while keeping your family safe. […]
Retailers of Safe, Non-Toxic, Lead-Free Toys and Gifts
These are stores that take special care with selecting non-toxic toys and informing consumers about their items. We’ve been working on a guide of our favorite safe toy picks. We also know that everyone has different kids of various ages with their own individual interests and ideas about the perfect toy. So, we’ve put together […]
Safe Lead-Free European and US Toys at BabyCenter
Baby Center knows that parents are concerned about toy safety. One way to ensure that the toys your children play with meet lead and other safety hazards is to buy toys made in Europe or the US where manufacturer oversight is more thorough. So, BabyCenter has created an entire category of non-toxic, lead-free safe toys […]
Stay In Touch With a Soft Baby Photo Cube
Babies love to look at faces and the unfortunate reality of modern life is we often find ourselves far from family. Play to baby’s interests and keep long-distance loved ones close with a Sassy Who Loves Baby? Photo Cube ($12.95). When Baby Diva was born, Captain Dad was deployed and her grandparents lived halfway across […]
HABA Toys Have Old-World Charm
Combining old-world charm with progressive design, HABA produces high-quality, but affordable toys for babies. Like the handcrafted toys of yesteryear, most of HABA’s items are made out of wood (naturally germ-resistant) and cloth. With stories in the news about the possible dangers of plastic toys, the safety-appeal of these more natural materials is clear. HABA’s […]
Just Cool Baby Stuff at Baby Dagny
So, you need a unique baby gift for your favorite chic new mama, but you do not have time to sift through endless websites and catalogs? Wouldn’t it be great if someone saved you the effort and gathered all the hippest, trendiest and funkiest baby gifts from all over the globe in one user-friendly Internet […]
Promote Baby’s Development with High Contrast Wee Gallery Art Cards
Black and white are more than just design choices for a chic summer palette–this pair is also the perfect choice for promoting infant development. Forget those traditional cotton candy pinks and powder blues (yawn!), newborns are best able to distinguish high contrast patterns in black and white, like these stylized, hip art cards from Wee […]
Make Music With Your Baby
Music hath charms to soothe the cranky baby…Baby Diva already has a soundtrack. Every night she we ease her off to bed with her goodnight music. We listen to play music, relaxing music, and music in other languages. She enjoys Kindermusik class and we dance and sing at home a lot. She already has mini-instruments […]
