Toys: Infant

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Toys All Over

If the kids are are toddler, preschool and preschool, do I let it go and have the house overrun with toys? If I put them all downstairs (the toys, not the kids), what was the point of buying the toys? We have hurt feet from stepping on stuff. It's stressful. We can barely walk and have a path anywhere. I just cleaned for an hour, and the child dumped the toy bins all over the floor right away. Wanting to give up cleaning! Even cutting back and having just some out, quickly becomes a mess. Plus, we cannot vacuum.

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Toys or No Toys?

My DH and I both read a book called Anastasia. He has now decided it is a...

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Where to Donate Toys

I have 3 yr old and 10 mo old boys. Their toys are taking over our house! ...

Activity Centers

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Infant Baby Activity Walker

hi moms, can you please help me? i have 6 months old and want to buy infant baby activity walker but i dont know which one is good. thank you

Arts & Crafts

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Safe Arts & Crafts for Babies

Looking for fun, safe arts & crafts ideas for our 8 month old. Just a little something to start tapping into her artistic side. Everything she plays with goes in her mouth. I've seen non toxic finger paints in stores but of course they're not going to say it's edible. Any creative ideas? One friend suggested crayons as the least harmful? Pudding? Or just good old finger paints under close supervision? Thanks!

Bath & Water Toys

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Bubble Bath Products?

What is the best (super bubbly) bubble bath brand, that doesn't seem to be toooo harsh?

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Bubble Bath Question

When I get a cold I love taking a hot bubble bath but know bubble baths can...

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Bubble Bath on Carpet

My kids spilt a half bottle of bubble bath on the carpet. I have no idea how...

Bikes & Scooters

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Bike, Trike, or Quad?

Ok, it's my turn to ask for help. My oldest is 3.5 years old, turns 4 in February and we're thinking about buying him a bike for Christmas or his birthday. He's big for his age so we're not sure whether to get him a bike with training wheels, a trike, or maybe a Kettcar which is like a go-kart or soapbox vehicle. I'm not sure he can handle a bike at this point even if it has training wheels on it. I'd be afraid he would fall off and never want to try again. There is a Schwinn tricycle that I like a lot, it looks very nice, not baby-ish...

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Repainting a Scooter

I thinking about getting my 5 yr old boy a 2 wheel scooter like the razor or...

Blocks, Balls & Rings

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Do You Love Legos?

so my 6 year old son is really into legos and is always wanting to show me his creations and play with him. i just don't get legos, and while i try my hardest to act interested i'm just not a boy and find myself wanting to do something else. i want to spend time with him, but it's hard for me to be interested in his toys. anyone else struggle with this? any suggestions? it's so natural for me to play dollies, ballet, princesses and tea parties with my daughter and we both enjoy it so much. i just feel bad that i don't have that play...

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Legos Legos Legos

Anyone have an awesome way that they organize their kid's legos??? My son...

Building Sets

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Do You Love Legos?

so my 6 year old son is really into legos and is always wanting to show me his creations and play with him. i just don't get legos, and while i try my hardest to act interested i'm just not a boy and find myself wanting to do something else. i want to spend time with him, but it's hard for me to be interested in his toys. anyone else struggle with this? any suggestions? it's so natural for me to play dollies, ballet, princesses and tea parties with my daughter and we both enjoy it so much. i just feel bad that i don't have that play...

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Legos Legos Legos

Anyone have an awesome way that they organize their kid's legos??? My son...

Cars & Trucks

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Re: Looking for a Good Used Car Dealership

Hello, I wanted to look for a used car but I am weary about them. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to go in the North side of Chicago or North, Northwest suburbs. Thanks for your help.

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Buying New Car

My husband and I are looking to buy a new car..he test drove the saturn ion...

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Buying a Car

ok i'm looking for all you independant-minded tough chickie mamas out there...

Dolls

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My Son Has a Doll

The last time we were at Wal Mart I told my 5 year old son he could choose a toy. He chose a baby doll that you can feed. I had my reservations, but I bought it for him. In the spirit of multiculturalism he chose a doll that speaks Spanish and a boy w/a doll crossed the gender barrier as well. I was nervous about it, but I see it as a positive thing. His dad is pretty absent. My son has fed the doll and put it to bed and been the daddy. I think it's positive that he is rehearsing a male role that was never modeled for him with his...

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The Doll Test

First off let me say that I am African-American and someone who wants to...

Educational Toys

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In Need of Good Educational Videos

My three and a half year old no longer naps. *sigh* So, we've resorted to rest time on the couch while watching a movie. She needs the down time or she is really cranky by mid-afternoon. Well, I really don't want to let her watch drivel for two hours every day, so I'd like some good suggestions for educational videos. We have Planet Earth, Life, various Leap Frog videos, and we're planning on getting Blue Planet, but don't have it yet. Anybody have any other suggestions? I don't want to do the TV shows like Nick Jr., PBS, etc. Thanks!

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Baby Einstein Videos

Just wanted opinions on the Baby Einstein Videos. It is my understanding...

Games

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I Can't Stand Candyland! Need Ideas for Other Games!

Hi Moms, I have a little girl who will be three in one week. I stay home with her and really enjoy it. However, she loves games and I think I will go crazy if I have to play Candyland or Chutes and Ladders one more time. We also have Memory and the card game Go Fish (these I don't mind). I am hoping that some of you great moms will be able to suggest some other three year old appropriate games for us! (We are all set when it comes to arts and crafts, reading, make believe, etc. It is just game time that has me stumped!! ...

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Easy Board Games

Can anyone suggest some easy board games for my 6 year old? But ones that...

Jumpers & Walkers

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Searching for Best Doorway Jumper

I am going to purchase a doorway jumper. Does anyone have any suggestions of which brand to buy or to stay away from? Thank you!

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Walker or Jumparoo?

I LOVE when babies are in walkers! Its so cute! I love them being able to...

Mobiles

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Crib Mobile Recommendations

Hello Moms - I am looking for a mobile for a nursery and would love some recommendations - something that sounds good, looks good, and plays music and turns the mobile for more than a couple of minutes. The nursery colors are pink and green; I would love something with flowers, birds, or butterflies. BTW - I had been thinking of making my own mobile to hang from the ceiling, but am concerned that the legnth of the strings could be a huge hazard if the mobile falls. Anyone have experience with homemade mobiles? Thanks!

Musical Toys

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Toy for a Large Baby??

I have a 5 month old that is about 5 lbs away from the weight limit on his Precious Planet jumperoo (he is a HUGE baby! 21 lbs at his 4 month check up). I want him to have a similar toy and was thinking of the Combi all in one walker http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3460958 But i'm wondering if there are other toys like it that I havent seen. I wont buy anything Evenflo. After working at Babies R us and seeing how much they break and my own personal experiences with the brand I just wont deal with it at all. So the...

Outdoor Toys

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Ideas About Playstructure for the Backyard

I am interested in other mom's ideas for a playstructure in our backyard. I have heard that cedar play structures are the best because they don't splinter, but they seem quite expensive. We are interested in getting a playstructure for our daughter who is turning 4.

Puzzles

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Infant Car Seat Help!!

I am about to have my fourth baby and am going crazy trying to figure out which infant car seat to purchase. I have looked at Chicco, Graco and Baby Trend and can't decide which one is best. I thought I was set on Baby Trend, but went to the store and tried it out and really don't like the puzzle lock system used when getting baby in and out of the seat. Then I looked at Chicco (which is ranked #1 by consumer reports), but was told it doesn't hook in a grocery cart so that make me wonder if it would work in a sit and stand stroller. So...

Rattles & Teethers

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My Daughter Hates Her Teethers

my daughter is a little over 5 months old, for the past month or so she has been furiously chomping away on her fingers. She will chomp down so hard sometimes she will cry.. and its been happening more frequently lately. The first teether i bought her was a round silicone ring that had nubs that stuck out of it, they all had different feels to them -one had small bumps on it, one has a zigzag pattern, one is smooth and the other has a swirl pattern.. well no matter what side she used she hated it. Then i bought her one of those foot...

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BPA Free Teethers?

Hi, with all the scare about BPA should I be looking for BPA free teether...

Stuffed Toys

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To Many Plush toys...help

I have two young children that get stuffed animals for gift all the time. We have everything from teddy's the size of my two year old to ty babies that fit in the side pocket of the diaper bag. I know my family gives them with love but I don't know what to do with them all. I hate to get rid of them but really I'm running out room. Dose anyone have any ideas about what to do with them? Also my daughter's first birthday is coming up fast and we will probably end up with five to six more. Would it be ok to put something on the invits saying...

Toy Trains

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Little Girl Who Loves Thomas the Tank Engine NOT Baby Dolls or Princesses

I need a little "Mommy Wisdom". Our daughter is two and a half and loves to read, play with stuffed animals, and adores Thomas the Tank Engine. She was introduced to Thomas by chance. She noticed a book at the library lying on the table and we read it. She has been hooked ever since. She has a small train set and adores playing with it, reading the Thomas books, and seeing the occasional Thomas video. All was great until she was invited to a neighbor's 3rd birthday party. It was Princess Extravaganza party which was lovely. Of...

Vintage & Collectibles

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Ever Bought Yourself a Toy for Kids?

My 12-year-old son is really into Legos. As you may have seen, Lego has come out with kits aimed at girls (there has been some criticism and backlash). My son was browsing in the most recent Lego catalog and I saw one of the new kits that would have been my dream toy as a kid. I did have some similar playsets. I am thinking of buying it for myself. I think it would be really fun to assemble although I don't know what I would do with it after that. I think my son might like it although he won't admit it because it's aimed at girls. He...

Wooden Toys

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Dallas Store Selling Wooden Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Hello everyone! Hope y'all had a wonderful Christmas weekend. I have been searching for good wooden toys, especially cars and building blocks for my 2 year old son. Basically i want to replace as many plastic toys and cars as possible, after learning about the lead recalls and phthalate concerns. I am looking for wooden cars, trucks, building blocks and other toys for young boys, preferably no color paint (or non-toxic color if present). Does anyone know of a good store in Dallas area which has such toys? Any particular brands...

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Toys All Over

If the kids are are toddler, preschool and preschool, do I let it go and...

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Cheap Wooden Toys

Right now my husband and I are graduate students and work. So, we are...

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Toys or No Toys?

My DH and I both read a book called Anastasia. He has now decided it is a...

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