Toys

My young daughter is in a really neat stage of her development. Over the past few months, I’ve noticed growth in her problem solving, creativity, and pretend play skills. It’s almost as if I can see her wheels spinning as she attempts to figure out how something works. I’ve been trying to maximize this time in her development and really nurture her love of exploration by … [Read more...] about Smartmax Magnetic Discovery Safari Animals

The sweetness of childhood For weeks my son requested a guitar. According to him, he needed that guitar to play for mama, papa, and basically anyone who would listen. The issue was not getting the guitar, as there are so many to choose from, the issue was that I did not care for the electronic and plastic variations that are the norm when looking for a musical instrument for a … [Read more...] about Toy wooden guitar by Les Zig et Zag

Sophie the Giraffe ($24) is one of those classic toys that is a must-have for your toy collection. So, when given the chance, I jumped at the opportunity to test out Sophie with my 4-month-old daughter. Sophie is a particular favorite for my daughter because the toy is easy to grasp with little hands and appears to be soothing for my little one’s sore gums. Safe and … [Read more...] about Sophie the Giraffe

As a mom of a one-year-old who finds great pleasure in tossing everything from her high chair and stroller, the Lil Sidekick Multipurpose Tether ($10.95) is a welcome addition to to our home. Previously, I was constantly finding myself wiping off dirty cups and teething toys after they hit the ground, or worse, losing them altogether on our walks. Lil’ Sidekick has been great … [Read more...] about Lil’ Sidekick Tether

The Svan S.S. Ahoy Surprise Stacker is a challenging, surprising, and completely adorable toy which appeals to both my baby and pre-schoooler. The baby: The baby is attracted to the bright colors and, since it’s a Svan toy, I’m OK with the baby mouthing these natural materials and non-toxic paints. I’m really impressed that this stacker has taken a lot of tough hits and the … [Read more...] about Svan Wooden S.S Ahoy Surprise Stacker