It's been really interesting to watch my one year old learn to interact with other kids. In particular, other kids and their various positioning in their families. For example, her cousin is a mere two months her junior, and the youngest of three children. When these two girls interact, although they … [Read more...]
Building Blocks Develop Important Skills
January 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes, the most simple things are what last the longest. Take the classic building block toy, for example. According to Wikipedia, they originated around 1693 in England. They are often one of the first toys a child plays with, and they help children develop in nearly every aspect. They benefit children … [Read more...]
Get Your After-Christmas Shopping Done
December 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
Yesterday, my friend and I went to the mall on a "gift-certificate shopathon." We cleaned out our gift card boxes and met up for an afternoon to overload the kiddo's strollers with shopping bags of all shapes, colors, and sizes. While it was great fun to see my friend and nice to have something to do … [Read more...]
Parenting Guide to Safe and Educational Crib Toys
December 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When we set up our baby's crib, we were extra cautious. We bought the firmest mattress we could find (tested in store by my husband) so she couldn't suffocate in any fluffiness. We got the flattest mattress pad under her sheets so she wouldn't get her face buried in any poofiness. We didn't put any blankets … [Read more...]
Holiday Toy Shortages? Bring Back the Classics!
December 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am a child of the generation who sent our parents scrambling in search of the original toys that caused a shortage at Christmas time: remember the Cabbage Patch Kid? Parents would do anything, short of auctioning off the child that the doll was for, to get their hands on a Xavier Roberts creation. … [Read more...]
Educational, Cozy, and Fun Holiday Gifts for Babies
December 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With gift-giving season upon us, shopping for a baby can be a puzzle. Since asking the baby won't give you much of a response, and considering the incredible assortment of available stuff, choosing the right gift can be overwhelming. With my own baby turning one, she would be most happy with a bowl … [Read more...]
Four Terrific Thomas Toys!
December 2, 2009 By 2 Comments
Thomas and Friends is a British children's television series, first broadcast in September 1984. It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend W. V. Awdry. These books deal with the adventures of a group of talking trains and road vehicles who live on the fictional Island of Sodor. The … [Read more...]
Handy Car Seat Accessories for Holiday Travel
November 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
Every holiday season, we travel 5 hours to my in-law's house, or 3.5 hours to visit my parents. That much car time is exhausting and I've done my best to make sure my little girl is comfortable and entertained the whole time. Check out these carseat accessories: Star Kids Snack and Play Car Seat … [Read more...]
Classic Rocking Horses
September 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Classic toys are really popular right now and nothing is more classic than a traditional old fashioned rocking horse! Radio Flyer Classic Wood Rocking Horse $79.00 This is a classic toy no child should be without! The wood rocking horse has natural solid wood construction with a smooth finish, … [Read more...]
