Infant: Melissa & Doug
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Need Help Teaching My 3+ Year-old to Do Buttons, Zippers, Etc.
Asked by D.J. from New York
on February 21, 2009
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My 3+ year old is showing interest in getting himself ready. He is starting to get really good at dressing himself and is trying to do buttons, zippers, etc. Does an...
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- http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Deluxe-Lacing-Sneaker/dp/B000F9ISX2/ref=pd_sim_ba_2 This is the Melissa and doug one, but it's only for shoelaces. http://www...
- Hi D., if you check out discountschoolsupply.com they have many of those types of learning toys that are age appropriate.
- I saw the Melissa and Doug one at Toys R Us. That looked like a great starting point. I recall it had all kinds of things on it. Good luck!
Toys, Games & Activities
Asked by F.B. from New York
on April 16, 2012
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Mamas & Papas-
Any tips or suggestions for good toys/ fun games to play with our DS? He's 19 months old now. Seems he's taken an interest in cars, running and chas...
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- My daughter is just a little bit younger than that. Right now, she is really into blocks, stacking cups, the train table, and her play kitchen. I sell Discovery ...
- Bubble wrap? Oh wait that's me.
- Sand and water table, SO worth the money! Blocks, anything with wheels, toy kitchen with food and dishes. Empty boxes (especially big ones) and containers. Hang a w...
Best Infant Toy Brands
Asked by A.V. from Dallas
on January 9, 2010
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I am 2 weeks away from having my first baby and am interested in some websites to find some interactive learning toys for the first year. Any ideas out there? I just ...
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- For brands: Fisher Price and Leap Frog fill our house, and some Melissa & Doug, Chicco, and Playskool here and there. And, we found that the best toys for the first y...
- A., One thing that I noticed no one mentioned (you did get a great list!) was an activity mat. My daughter is 4 months old and she loves hers. I have the Einstein S...
- I loved the Discovery Toys for my son and for my granddaughter. They are educational and they are good quality. Another line I like is the Little Tykes. They are lon...
Should I Buy a Baby Walker?
Asked by L.B. from New York
on November 2, 2011
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I would like to get my ten month old a baby walker, the kind you push, not the kind you sit in and wheel around in. My first question is, does anyone have a recommend...
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- We had the BEST baby walker - the push kind. Not sure what it was but it was simple - a little triangle shaped cart. Both my kids LOVED it. It was a life saver. An...
- I did not buy a baby walker. Primarily because there are some dangers as well as some evidence showing motor delays in babies who use them heavily. Please look at the ...
- 1st off, I would call the toy you are talking about a "push toy" so there is no confusion! :) These types of toys do not need to be expensive. They all have the sa...
Seeking Good Manipulative Toys
Asked by A.H. from Hartford
on March 24, 2008
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My son will be 1 soon, and I'm starting to look for some birthday presents. I've already done some looking through various place (Fat Brain Toys, Amazon, etc), but I ...
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- I'm a toddler teacher and we use toys from lakeshore. They have a good selection of manipulative toys. www.lakeshore.com
- The toys from Melissa & Doug are of good quality and if you get the age appropriate, I am sure that you can find something. Amazon always has their stuff. I also l...
- below you'll find an old post i made on another mom's board - but it might be helpful to you too! discovery toys has some great things and i think anything that your c...
How to Care for Toddler While Baby Nurses
Asked by E.M. from New York
on September 11, 2008
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I have a 26-month-old daughter and a 1-month-old son. My daughter was initially very excited about the baby, happy, and cooperative. However, I think the "honeymoon"...
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- My son was 20 months old when his sister was born and he was super-clingy. We read a lot of stories while I was nursing, that way he could still be snuggled in the ch...
- As a young mother with 2 boys 4years old and going on 2 yrs old in the beginning I was having the same problem but soon realized that if i let my oldest son help with ...
- MOST importantly, Talk to your doctor about the PPD. If you had it following your first pregnancy you are 75% more likely to suffer with it again, as opposed to a woma...
Gift Idea for Baby Girl's 1St Birthday
Asked by S.S. from Tampa
on December 15, 2010
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Family and friends are asking me what to get my daughter for a birthday gift who turns one Dec 30th. I am fresh out of ideas since I just suggested things for Christm...
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- You have some great ideas posted. What about a savings bond or 529 donation for college. Enjoy the season!
- Since it is so close to Christmas and she is so small she is sure to be over come with all the toys she will be getting already. Money is great to put towards things s...
- sounds like you got that little baby girl all the presents & toys she needs! :) i bought my 2 yr old boy a play kitchen set w/a fridge and that's the toy he goes to ...
Help ! I Need to Sale My Store Inventory - But
Asked by T.P. from Tampa
on February 9, 2009
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I dont want to do just ebay ! Is there any other links or websites you may know of where i can sale my items and NOT Have to Pay a arm & a Leg. Somewhere where i can l...
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- I am not sure if you are aware of it but Craigslist.com is free it may be a little time consuming to post everything and take pictures of it. But its FREE to post! Hop...
- What sort of things are you selling? I would agree with Craiglist but have you looked into amazon.com? I have bought used things from them before and I believe they co...
- Hi! Have you tried Craig's List? It is a local service, so you would not be shipping your items; instead making arrangements to have someone pick them up. It is fre...
Baby Shower Gift Ideas
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on March 9, 2009
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with a creative yet inexpensive gift idea. We've been invited to a shower but had not budgeted for it since originally they weren't...
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- Honestly I would get something off the person's registry. It's nice to get themed gifts if they are from a more personal nature or have sentimental value. Otherwise......
- I like to give things that they hadn't necessarily thought of needing because they won't need them right away like sippy cups and plates and bowls and some of those co...
- Hi Jen, When my daughter in law had her shower she commented to me she wished someone would give her a new nightgown and shower gel for the hospital stay and I tho...
Where Do I Find a NICE Baby Doll...
Asked by I.G. from Seattle
on January 17, 2012
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that doesn't break the bank. My friends 10 year old has a couple of really nice, big (20" they can wear real baby clothes) and somewhat realistic looking baby dolls bu...
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- Correll dolls are good. There is a local store called SnapDoodle Toys in Bothell (off Lake City way-I saw you were from Seattle) and I bet they have them. Give them a...
- I bought a doll for my daughter from this website last year. I've been pleased with it, although they don't have the same doll I got, anymore: http://www.dollsbysand...
- What about a handmade doll? You can find plenty on Etsy. I make cloth dolls and they are really cute, and very simple. They aren't 'baby' dolls, but they do appeal to ...
