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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Musical Stack and Play Developmental Toy is a Baby Diva Favorite
Baby Diva loves her Tiny Love Musical Stack & Play. At first, she was not entirely sure what to do with her new toy. So, she did what any self-respecting baby would do–she tried to eat it. After a couple of tries, however, she figured out that dropping the ball inside the elephant produces a […]
Cut Your Teeth on These
Baby Diva cut her first tooth at five months and so far we have managed to get by with an arsenal of teething toys. Check out these teethers next time you are ordering baby gear online from these great stores. Baby Diva really loves to chew on teething beads, like the Nuby Bug Bead Teether […]
