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What Are 5 Yo Girls Into?
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on September 22, 2009
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We are going to a 5 year old girls bday party and i have 2 boys, so im not sure what 5 yo girls like. Are they into Dora? What kind of toys do they like? Barbies? ...
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- The best idea would be to ask the Mom what her little girl is into. If you aren't comfortable doing that, I would look into age appropriate games or books with a gift ...
- Dora is soooo yesterday---or so my kids tell me when- heaven forbid -they actually see Dora. LOL. Crafty stuff is your best bet, although my girls LOVE getting a gift ...
- My 5 year old daughter loves Barbie, Strawberry Shortcake, any type of Crayola coloring or craft kit, Tinkerbelle. It is a great age as they like almost anything. Ha...
Looking for Fun Table Top Activities for 3 to 5 Year Olds
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on October 21, 2008
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I am reaching the point of desperation. I am used to keeping very young children entertained. Most of the older kids I have that I watch are part time drop ins. I am n...
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- There are board games, they could play or cards. Old maid, fish, war all at the dollar store. At Michaels they have all kinds of cheap activities. Foam shapes to make...
- I have lots of activity books with creative ideas that have helped me with my kids on rainy days! The drawing books have step by step pictures that keep my 4 year old...
- When I was substituting for the day care my kids went to, they days had themes to them. One maybe a red day. One maybe a season day. for example the jack-o-lanterns...
Bassinets and Diapers
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi,
I would like to know if anyone has a Cariboo bassinet for sale which is either new or barely used and in good condition. I am also interested in finding out about...
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- We used Tiny Tots (they serve the entire Bay Area - not sure where you are located) however they belong to a larger nationwide network or affiliation and I'm sure can ...
- Hi S.! I just have to say congratulations on your soon to arrive baby and I'm so happy that you're considering using cloth on your baby. There are so many benefits t...
- I used cloth diapers with delivery services (Tiny Tots, I think) with my first child. We manage to stay with them for about 6 months but my husband was never really th...
Family Game Night Recommendations
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on March 2, 2010
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My family which includes an 8 y/o and a 5 y/o (very early reader) enjoys regular family game nights. Our 5 year old adapts easily to games that you would otherwise t...
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- Clue, Dominos (especially 5-up), Zilch / Quirkle (dice), Ingenious, poker, pinochle, spades, black jack, boggle, cryptography
- My son loves to play 20 questions. The rules are open to any character, alive, dead, cartoon, pet, family member, neighbor, friend and it can be such a blast to play....
- We just got In A Pickle. Great game! Also, Would You Rather is great. My son asks me to carry the cards in my purse for Would You Rather, in case we get stuck waiting ...
Activities You Do with Your 3 Yo Daily That Involves Teaching Alphabets, Numbers
Asked by W.L. from Pittsburgh
on January 9, 2011
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HI moms!
My son is 3 and I am a stay home mom and single mom to this wonder boy. I play cariboo with him and also candyland among other types of games daily, I teach...
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- My son learned most of his from Starfall as well. But, we have a few games and toys at home that have really helped him and are even helping him start to sound out si...
- At the grocery store we always talk about the colors of the fruits. We also count together when we are buying fruits and veggies. One of the grocery stores we go ...
- Something to use as a tool with learning his letters (NOT just a babysitter) is The Letter Factory Movie. Teaches kids SOUNDS, not just memorizing which letter is whic...
Game Advice - Ages 2 and 6
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on September 23, 2010
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I have seen advice for family games lately and I have some ideas, but I'd like some age-specific advice on games a 2 and 6 year old can play together (with Mom and/or ...
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- Zingo! http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/esuite/control/product?PURCHASE_STATE=STANDARD&product_id=2053 Letter Fun Lotto (multiple levels/versions within one game s...
- My 2 yr old will sometimes cooperate with me enough to play MEMORY. So the 2 and 6 yr old could play that one together.
- We play Hullabaloo, Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, Uno, Honey Bee Tree, Guess How Much I Love You Game, Roll and Match Lacing Game. You can also make up games. ...
Games for Family Game Night
Asked by F. from Dallas
on November 27, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
We are going to start having family game nights with our 6 year old daughter and I was wondering which games you Mamas enjoy playing with your childre...
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- What a good question. My husband and I love Scrabble, but that is too hard for a 6 year old. When I was 6, my favorites were Payday (board game)...Win, Lose, or Draw (...
- Cranium has some of the best games. My kids love Cranium Cadoo, which is a junior version of the adult cranium game. It has a variety of activities. You draw cards tha...
- Apples to Apples is a good game for all ages- you are able to make it as difficult or as easy as the age can stand. We play it often with my large family and I have n...
Toddler Board Games
Asked by K.L. from Phoenix
on October 27, 2008
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I want to get some more board games for my boys, ages 6 and 2 1/2. We enjoy Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, Sequence for Kids, Mouse Trap, various bingo and memory game...
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- We have a five year old and three year old and they both love Leap Frog Bingo. It is not very sophisticated, as most of the pieces are cardboard, but it is easy enoug...
- My 3 year old loves Hi Ho Cherry-O. He also likes a Pet Shop game we have where you circle the board and collect different colored paw prints - the Pet Shop game I've...
- Memory (you can reduce the number of cards you put out to match, start with 12 cards and increase the number as he gets the hang of the game) and Hi-Ho Cherry-O are gr...
Number Busters by Little Tikes
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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Has anyone heard of, had children play with or currently own Number Busters by Little Tikes. I love getting my son educational toys and I am looking for a great 3rd B...
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- My son received Cranium's Cariboo for his 3rd birthday. It's so perfect of a gift for a 3 year old...it's what I have since given to nieces and nephews for their 3rd ...
- The best educational things my son has received while he is 3 is big 2 sided floor puzzles, and those books that read to them and have those pens attached have really ...
- I would highly recommend the DVD Letter Factory by Leap Frog. You can get it for under $10 at Walmart. My son is five and still likes it. It teaches them the letter an...
Simple Question About Games
Asked by T.H. from Minneapolis
on January 17, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone had recommendations for board games or similar for 2 1/2 year olds.
So far we have tried Candyland, and while my daughter knows her colors,...
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- My son is 2 and he loves Puppy Racers and the simple counting bears with cups that help him with colors, sorting, counting, and problem solving.
- T., My daughter will be 3 in April and she loves to play Zingo and Hi-Ho-Cherrio.
- My three year old loves to play Uno. She has a hard time holding the cards so she puts them face-up behind her. I love that she is learning her numbers! Also- Cre...
