Children like dolls that let them role play their hopes and dreams. So if your child enjoys playing with dolls, why not give them one that encourages positive values? Karito Kids have spirit, kindness, and generosity…and a hip flair youngsters will adore. A true international bunch, the Karito Kids hail from around the world. Their […]
Win a Handmade Doll From HandCrafting Justice
Last Christmas, when Baby Diva opened this gift from her great grandmother, I just gasped! Little Red Riding Hood is so beautifully handcrafted and I adore how she helps tell a favorite fairy tale. This doll is part of a collection of reversible dolls, also known as topsy turvy dolls, that turn into other characters […]
Puzzles that Fit Perfectly From ImagiPLAY
ImagiPLAY makes beautiful toys that inspire the imagination, encourage discovery, and promote positive values. Children are born with an amazing capacity to learn through imaginative play. Open-ended toys provide a springboard for young minds. Every one of ImagiPLAY’s toys makes me want to be a kid all over again. One of the biggest joys of […]
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. […]
Win "Let’s Play Mail" from Craftsbury Kids
Craftsbury Kids is one of Mamanista’s favorite toy stores. All the toys at this mom-owned store were handcrafted by independent artisans and/or manufactured by small cottage industries. These are toys meant to inspire imaginative play and to offer an alternative to the generic, mass-produced plastic toys that are so prevalent today. Since all of their […]
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 […]
Mamanista Travel Tips: Travel Toys
I often have to travel for work (flying over 100,000 miles last year). I already find flying exhausting and frustrating, so I have no idea how moms with babies and toddlers manage. I am filled with so much admiration for moms who make it look easy. On a flight this week, I was seated across […]
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 […]
