Outdoor Toys: Infant
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Toys
Asked by J.M. from Boca Raton
on December 2, 2011
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My daughter is 18 months old and will be 19 months old on christmas, i am having a hard time figure out what to buy for her. i already got a basketball hoop and a mick...
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- My girls' favorite toys at that age were shopping cart, baby doll stroller, Little People, and a tricycle with a handle that an adult can push. The Leapfrog fridge se...
- my daughter loooooves her babydoll and stroller and play bottle... Also since u live in fl like me, a little water table for the back yard is awesome (since it's no...
- Melissa and Doug have some other great wooden toys besides puzzles - train sets, pretend food sets, etc. For my daughter at that age, I also got her a set of wooden b...
Ideas About Playstructure for the Backyard
Asked by M.G. from San Francisco
on May 2, 2008
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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 se...
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- M., JUST YESTERDAY on craigslist I saw the greatest play structure!! I think it might be an indoor one but you should definitely check out the baby+kids section at cr...
- Try finding a used one on Craigslist. We got one that was 4 years old for $500...I've seen them for less too.
- We have the Step2 Naturally playful clubhouse climber http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1309 and have loved it! We have a 3 yr old and an 18 mo old and both ...
Wooden Playset for Backyard
Asked by M.E. from Philadelphia
on March 14, 2010
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Does anyone have any advice on where to buy a good quality wooden playset for the backyard? I live in Oaks/Collegeville, but am willing to travel to surrounding areas....
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- I second craigslist! We got an awesome one for our son for free - just had to take it down. We looked it up and it retailed for $2000 new!
- Hey M. - I live in Collegeville. Last April we purchased a wooden set from Superior Play Systems/SPS (their warehouse is off of Germantown Pike in East Norriton). ...
- Here is the one my mom just bought for my girls: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Outdoor-Play-Activities-Playhouses-Sandboxes/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zbapo/R-100521389/h_d2...
Recommendation Needed for Outdoor Playset
Asked by A.B. from Houston
on April 23, 2008
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We are looking to buy a big wooden outdoor playset for the backyard. There are so many options out there right now and the prices are coming down. However, we're not...
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- Last year we put in the one from Costco. It has been fantastic. I know they changed it a little this year by adding some things that added some money. Many of our f...
- WE have a wooden outdoor swing set from Home Depot. It has a slide and 2 swings, a fort area and a sandbox. We also purchased an extra baby swing. We had it for our...
- We also have a Rainbow system and everyone (our family and guests) absolutely loves it! A friend bought one on Craigslist for $1000, so I tried to go that route, but ...
Need Advice on Buying a Playscape for Our Backyard.
Asked by L.W. from Austin
on April 2, 2008
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Hi, I am wanting to buy a playscape for our backyard and was wondering what there is there to know about before I do so. What brands, what in general to consider....i...
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- I found the one from Costco to be the best all around and reasonably priced compared to Rainbow and other systems. Don't forget to have pea gravel or some kind of...
- Hi we bought a Rainbow play system from kid structures off of the beltway in 2000. My kids are now 7,4, and 8months and they love it. We went ahead and invested in a...
- We just got a playscape this summer from a company in San Antonio - SturdyCo. We live in Kyle. They have different sizes. The price was the best we found...$995. It...
Outdoor Time & Behavior
Asked by M.T. from Raleigh
on September 30, 2008
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Hi ladies;
My son will be 3 in November. When he was younger I would rarely take him out of the house with very little playground activity. We would go for errand...
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- I am also the mom of a singleton not much older than yours. (We don't have a fence, either). Just a couple of ideas that might make outside more bearable for you. ...
- M., When I had my first son, I was talking to a friend of the family about not getting my housework done because my son wanted to play. She said "When you are in you...
- Hi, As a preschool teacher and former nanny with 10 + years of full time experience with toddlers and twos, I understand how challenging they can be (and trying to get...
Toys Toys Everywhere!!!
Asked by D.H. from Los Angeles
on August 22, 2008
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Hello! My name is D.. I am up to my eyeballs in toys! Please don't get me wrong, I love the fact that my children (ages 2 and 3 1\2) have toys to play with. I just fee...
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- This is what I do... I tub all toys that come in many pieces or have lots of parts to go with it. Like LPS, legos, blocks, etc. I store the boxes in the closet that i...
- D., I am so getting you on this. I have four boys (ages four and under) and we live in a two bedroom apartment. I was completly overwhelmed with toys. This past week...
- housefairy.org and flylady.net My kids are 4.5 and 2.75 years old, oh, and #3 is 8 weeks old! Our rule is that they may take out one toy and play with it. When th...
Favorite Toys?
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on August 31, 2011
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I am trying to make an idea list for my daughter who will be turning five this Oct. What toys or items do your kids LOVE to with that are in and around that age? She i...
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- Bike with training wheels PIllow Pets (especially the smaller ones - which are hard to find) Baby Dolls (especially those that cry) Baby doll stroller Electric car...
- I have a 5 year old son and he is all about his bike, but being an October birthday and being in IL may think of something for winter, like a new sled? My 4 year old ...
- My daughter LOVES floor puzzles.
We're Drowning in Toys
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on April 5, 2007
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My daughters second birthday is coming up and it is family tradition to have big parties. I'm wondering if anyone has a tactful way to discourage people from buying t...
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- Hey A.! This may sound diferent but have you thought about asking family and friends to donate to a college savings plan for your daughter? I wish I had started that i...
- I have learned that there is no way to discourage gift giving. no matter what you try. You could put in the invitation that you would like to instill the gift of givin...
- You've probably gotten lots of good advice on this one already, but just in case any of my ideas haven't already been covered: 1. Have the party guests bring somethin...
Looking for Small Wooden Swing Set for Small Backyard
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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My son is turning three in a few weeks and we are thinking about purchasing a swing set for him. However, our backyard is not very large and it seems that most of the...
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- We bought one from Home Depot made by Timber Built called Brookview II. It is a nice size, but not too big. Our 2 y/o son loves it!
- We just had an awesome swingset custom built and installed for much less than Rainbow, etc., by an individual who does this. He did a great job! PM me if you'd like to...
- M. - I don't know how much you are looking to spend or if you are looking to buy something brand new, but we have a Cedar Works swing set that fits our tiny back yard...
