Toddler: Cariboo
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Board Games for a 2 Year Old??
Asked by K.O. from Pittsburgh
on May 4, 2008
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My little one turned two recently and I am hoping that we can soon play some board games to break up the day a bit. I imagine 2 is a little too young for most games, b...
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- If your child can sit, and play a game, any childs games are good. Fisher price has alot of games out there that you can buy. They are made for toddlers. I have a daug...
- Hi K., As the other moms have mentioned, Hi-Hi Cherry-O is a great game for this age! I have a 3.5 year old daughter & a 2 year old son. My daughter got Hi-Ho Cherr...
- "Snails Pace Race" by Ravensburger http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-MN041-167-Snails-Pace-race/dp/B00000J0RY It's good for the little ones because no one reall...
Games for 2 Year Old
Asked by B.J. from Kansas City
on November 4, 2009
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I was just wondering if any moms had any great games they play with their kids? My son is 2 and a half and just loves games, like hi ho cherrio, don't break the ice, ...
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- ELEFUN! My daughter got it for X-mas about the same age as your son and it's STILL her favorite! Also, if you find another in a resale pick it up b/c extra butterfli...
- There is a game I think it is called Ele-fun? not sure, it is an elephant that has air that comes out of its trunk and you scoop up butterflies in a little net. Hungry...
- We recommend "Cootie" or as called at our home - the bug game. We also recommend "Green Eggs and Ham." I believe each game references an age that begins at 3 years o...
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...
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...
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 ...
How to Teach My 2 1/2 Yr Old Son
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on January 20, 2009
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Hi everyone, my son will be 3 in may and i'm not sure how far along he should be developmentally. He can't write his name or even sing the whole alphabet by himself. H...
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- I really don't think you have anything to worry about. I can say that now b/c I was worried like you when my son was that age. It sounds like he just isn't ready and...
- I do not normally respond to these questions, but I am a mother of a 5 year old who has always love to play and get frustrated when I would push learning. He was "slo...
- Hi S., I've taught in preschools and Kindergarten (public school). I would *not* recommend sending him to daycare/preschool for an academic edge. In my opinion, he wi...
Board Games for a 2 1/2 Year Old Toddler ??
Asked by E.M. from Dayton
on October 18, 2007
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I have a daughter that will be 3 in Jan. I have tried playing candyland with her but she doesn't quite get it. Does anybody have any ideas of any board games she might...
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- You might want to try Chutes and Ladders. It will help her with learning how to count and with taking turns. I know they make it with the regular way, with Dora, and a...
- We started with UNO in the spring... but we took out all of the "other cards." IMO, it was great for learning numbers and colors. And she LOVES yelling out "UNO!" M...
- My kids love Hullaballoo by Cranium. There are "cranium pads" that you scatter all over the floor that have different things on them like characters, colors and instr...
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...
Game to Play with 3 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Pittsburgh
on November 15, 2010
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Hi moms, I was wondering if you can recommend a sort of interactive game mom and dad can play with a toddler of 3. My son plays a lot on his own but I wanted to buy g...
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- Hi-Ho! Cherry-O Chutes and ladders The memory game Simon says Candy Land
- My almost 3 year old grandson loves Hi Ho Cherry-o and also the match game type games...the ones that you turn the cards all upside down ( start out with just a few......
- My sons ages 2 1/2 & almost 4 love tic tac toe, go fish & candy land. Though the 2 1/2 yr old does need help from Daddy or me to play go fish it is the current fav in ...
Ideas for Toys?
Asked by S.B. from Norfolk
on June 17, 2008
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I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old boy. I am just looking for new toy ideas for them, not the usual "junk" you might find that doesn't keep them entertained for lon...
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- My 2 1/2 year old loves his leep frog computer. It is very educational and has programs that you change all the time for the age and interests of the child. My child...
- Hi, S., Are you familiar with Discovery Toys? If not, please contact Trish; ____@____.com. Enjoy! :) N. B.
- Don't underestimate having them help out with chores - that can keep kids busy for hours - laundry, washing dishes, etc. But in terms of real toys my child loves (a...
