Stuffed Toys
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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...
4 Year Old DS Scared of Beloved Stuffed Animal
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 12, 2011
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Hi Mommies! My 4 year old DS has loved his Leo Leopard dearly since he was about 2 years old. I noticed recently that he isn't really sleeping with Leo (or any of hi...
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- My son did something similar but a book not a stuffed animal. He has a couple books that play sounds and music when you press on certain pictures. He loved them bu...
- You're right, this is happening at an age and stage where kids start to, as you say, "get reality" and realize there are frightening things in the real world. He may b...
- This might sound silly, but...Does he have siblings? I remember vividly my sisters telling me scary things about my favorite rabbit around age 4. I was terrified of it...
Disinfecting Surface Wash Stuffed Toys
Asked by C.C. from San Francisco
on January 15, 2010
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Hello Moms,
My 19 month old was diagnosed with pink eye and we were told to disinfect everything. This includes a lot of his stuffed animals which are mostly surfac...
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- Hello, I wash the stuffed animals in a mesh bag on the gentle cyle and dry them on delicated. They come out beautiful and smelling yummy!! S.
- Hey C.! L. here... I have washed quite a few of stuffed / soft toys in the washer in a lingerie bag (would work the same as a zip up pillow case). Most of the toys c...
- I've read that putting things in the bright sun disinfects them. We don't have much of that lately though!
Do Your Kids Have a Special Blanket or Stuff Animal They NEED to Have at Night
Asked by S.B. from Sacramento
on March 27, 2012
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At bedtime, do you kids HAVE to have their special little loved item?
I swear, sometimes if it's gone missing for even an hour or two they get a little crazy.
N...
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- Yes. Both my kids do, since they were babies. They are 5 and 9 now. And they have a whole "nest" of special Loveys that they go to bed with. Its fine. I did that t...
- Oh yeah. It is pretty serious. My daughter has a "Lovie" that is a little mini blanket with a head. We even bought several "fake lovies" when she took to the first one...
- My son has a favorite blanket and a stuffed animal he takes everywhere. He is now five and he's starting not to miss his stuffed animal as much. However, we still ha...
Looking for Place to Take Stuffed Animal Donations
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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We have TONS of stuffed animals that I am so ready to get rid of. Many are brand new and in great condition. We would like to donate them to somewhere, but I am not ...
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- http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=103595500&MyToken=c049d42b-28e6-4b1d-ade3-f5a4faccd1e2 My daughters brownie troop donate...
- Jenni, Check local fire departments. They keep stuff animals on the ambulance for when they have children as patients. They give the child the stuffed animal to mak...
- i have amvets, vietnam veterans assoc. and salvation army come to my house about 4 times a year. i clean out my house and pack up anything i can think to donate.....t...
What's Your Child's Favorite Toy?
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on September 28, 2009
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I have a very pickey 2 1/2 year old little girl. I can't seem to find the perfect toy for her. She has almost everything, and still not happy. Sometimes I think we ...
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- My 2 1/2 year old grandaughter loves her kitchen. The secret to get her to play with it was to put it in the kitchen or living area where we are. It made a huge diffe...
- anything outside...swings, slides, sandbox, FREE fun and great for active bodies
- Mega Blocks (also called Duplo Blocks I believe), Little People playsets, matchbox cars, My Little Ponies, dress up clothes, play kitchen set, books, etc. Of course, a...
Deordorizing & Cleaning Stuffed Animal Lovey
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on February 7, 2009
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Hi,
My daughter has a stuffed animal that she loves to fall asleep with, but she always chews on the ears. So now, the stuffed animal smells. I throw it in the was...
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- Put two capfuls of vinegar in the fabric softener section of your clothes washer and wash the stuffie along with the regular wash.
- Oxy Clean may work as well. similar to Baking Soda. Line drying outside in the sun is highly recommended as well.
- I'd use baking soda rather than vinegar, which will leave its own smell and may leave a taste she won't like. Put about a quarter of a cup into the wash with it, or so...
How Do I Clean a Stuffed Animal?
Asked by M.H. from Kansas City
on March 14, 2008
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Is there any type of cleaner that I could use to get a stuffed animal clean? It is not "dirty" just old and dusty. I am doing my nursery in Pooh Bear, and have an ol...
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- i regularly place stuffed items in the washer. other than that you could use a spray bottle and a mixture of mild soap (a few squirts) and warm water. do sections at...
- depending on how large it is you could take it to the laundry mat and wash it in the industrial sized washing machine. Or if it is too big for that then take it to a ...
- Hi M., I would do 2 things: 1) spray it down with Lysol disinfecting spray and 2) then spray it down with Febreeze. Otherwise if it is small enough I woul...
How to Teach Child Animal Sounds
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on March 8, 2012
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Our child is 14 months and I feel as his language is delayed. He only can say a few words- mama, dada, and book. We are currently working on animal sounds. Does any...
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- Definitely don't worry about it - my son didn't start saying much until he turned 2, and he quickly developed an incredible vocabulary. Just keep saying the sounds, a...
- At 14 months, don't fret too much. Kids are different. You should ask the pediatrician if you have the same concerns at 18 months. Somewhere between 18 months and 2 y...
- B., I agree with you. His language should be beginning to explode. Plus is your instinct feels like something isn't quite right, never ignore that. I work with many...
Toys in the Crib
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on January 29, 2008
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I have noticed some moms talking about their babies walking up and playing in their crib for a bit. I was wondering what kind of toys the babies are playing with? We...
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- For her age, I suggest the toys that hang onthe crib, there are many different ones. Some play music some make sounds, I suggest finding one with a volume control! I...
- Maybe now is a good time to get her started on a self soothing favorite something?? Give it to her at every sleep time. My one daughter fell in love w/ a stuffed bunny...
- Usually toys that are soft and cuddly with no buttons or beads. They have cute teddy bears with stiched eyes those are really cute and cuddly. L.
