Learning: Melissa & Doug
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Looking for Advice on Toy Train Set
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on November 14, 2008
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We're considering investing in a toy train set for the kids and a lot of the reviews we've read favor the Melissa and Doug set. I've never seen it and I'm wondering h...
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- Hi, My son is 12 this year and has had the Thomas train set since he was about 2. I must say it has been played with a lot! He still brings it out sometimes just to...
- We got a few pieces of the wooden sets, some Thomas, some Brio, some Melissa & Doug, but the set that he really loves, and plays with endlessly is his FISHER PRICE GEO...
- My twins (2 1/2) like the Thomas ones that are battery operated. They aren't into the wooden ones yet because they don't do anything. They have some on sale in Target'...
Toy Ideas for Almost 2 Year Old Son
Asked by P.W. from Washington DC
on April 1, 2010
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Hey Moms,
Patrick is 21 months and he is an incredibly active little boy. He loves seeing how things work - working with zippers, snaps, opening and closing doors,...
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- Go to the museum and visit the gift shop! I have found a ton of really cool stuff to get my daughter. Of course, it's always more expensive there, but you can take not...
- www.mindware.com is a great site for toys, that I think you will enjoy. Good luck! P.S. I love the name Patrick!
- At that age, my son's favorite toys were trains. (Thomas and Friends). They were great for his fine motor skills because he had to hook the trains and tracks together.
Best Toy Purchase for Your 3 to 5 Year Old
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on May 21, 2012
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Hi there,
I'm about to put in a big order on Amazon for several good quality toys that are hard for us to find where we're currently living overseas (and if we do f...
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- My boys age 3 and 5 love the Leapsters. They play them all the time and get sad when their batteries have to recharge.
- The best toy in our house is the Magnadoodle. My oldest is 14 and youngest is 4. We have 2 at all times, every Chrstmas they receive a new one. As much as they use ...
- Any of the age appropriate Leap Frog toys or videos. My kids really learned phonitic sounding from the Leap Frog Video and we even had a board game to go with it.
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...
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!
Train for Toddler
Asked by B.W. from Salt Lake City
on November 27, 2011
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Hi Mamas
I would like to get my 2 yr old son a train for his birthday in a few weeks. I would like something that he can play with now but also grow with. I am not ...
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- My god son was visiting recently (he is about to turn 6) so we got out the Thomas trains. My sons (8 and 12) had a blast playing with them too. It is amazing how mu...
- We have a Thomas the Train set here at our house for our grandchildren to play with when they come. Each of our grandsons ( 4 in Dec and 2 in Jan) also have Thomas at ...
- We got the Circo 70 piece set at Target now 4 years ago and both of my boys play with it all the time! And it fits Thomas wooden tracks if anyone buys those for you. ...
Educational Toys
Asked by H.J. from Spokane
on August 13, 2011
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Besides Lakeshore learning, melissa and doug and discovery toys does anyone know of any other good educational toy brands?
Im not looking for fisher price or anything...
Christmas Present for 4 Year Old with Sensory Issues
Asked by E.P. from Dallas
on December 19, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I am late in sending a Christmas present to my 4 year old nephew, whom has sensory issues, and I do not know what I could get him that would be educatio...
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- I also love the Melissa & Doug sets. I would suggest going to the toy store called Learning Express. They have alot of of great toys that are great for what your looki...
- The previous replies were great suggestions. Please understand, for a child with sensory needs, what may seem like a cheap toy to many, will provide hours of needed se...
- Hello E., How about legos, lincoln logs, tinker toys, v-tech, leap pad? You're a good Auntie. =) ~C.~
Seeking Kids Easel for 8 & 10 Yr Old
Asked by C.C. from Raleigh
on July 8, 2011
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Hello Moms out there! My 8 yr old is really talented in art and painting so for her birthday we would like to get her an easel. I see a lot of easels that are more f...
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- We have the Melissa & Doug easel and it is perfect for my almost four year old. I think it will still be a great size for several more years, but for an eight or ten ...
- Ikea sells a good one that's not babyish. I don't recall what I paid for it, but remember it was a bargain.
- If your child is seriously interested in art, I would skip the kids easels and get an actual artist's easel. A full standing one can start at about $50, (at dick bl...
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...
