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Train Set - Floor Model Verses Table Set
Asked by C.F. from Chicago
on November 20, 2009
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My mother would like to get our two year old a train set for Christmas, and I was wondering if anyone had advice on a floor model verses a table top train set. At his...
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- I have a four year old and a two year old and they love the GEO Trax trains. We also live in a condo, and it is fairly easy keeping the trains organized. We have two...
- When my son was 2, we got him a wooden train track set. You could put it together a lot of different ways. It looked very similar to the Thomas sets and the Thomas c...
- We had a big box of Brio at our house (check Ebay, don't buy new) but my kids preferred Geo Traxx. It may have been because the Geo Traxx trains were easier to put on ...
Toy Laptop Recommendations for Toddler
Asked by C.J. from Chicago
on November 12, 2009
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I need some mamma input...We'd like to get our kids a toy laptop for Christmas. Our oldest will be almost 2 by then and loves to try to peck the keys and grab the mou...
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- My 3 year old just got the Fisher Price Color Flash Computer and she loves it!
- My son really liked the Thomas laptop (can be found at WalMart, Target, etc.) when he was 2. He is now 6 and still finds it enjoyable at times. I highly suggest this...
- My 4 yo also loves her leap frog 1st click computer. She got it when she was 2 and she still plays with it. It hooks up to the tv, so its very convenient. Good luck!
Birthday Party Ideas for Five Year Old Train Fanatic
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on February 9, 2011
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Hello!
My son's fifth birthday is in July and I am thinking ahead! He is a train fanatic and I was going to have his party at Edaville, but it doesn't look like that ...
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- I'm not sure of the places in your area but here's a cute cake idea! http://www.parenting.com/article/how-to-make-a-train-cake
- I don't know your area and if you have a train line near your home! My son was also train crazy. If you have a train line by your house that you are fimilar with. I...
- Dont know of any places but check out the train cookies at trainparty.com $1.25 a box and in the shape of trains. Could be a cute treat bag idea? I did it for my son...
3Rd Birthday Mini Train Cake or Gingerbread House?
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on December 6, 2008
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Our family celebrates 3 december birthdays together and my little guy is one of them. The other two are 35 years and 55 years old. We have done this each year but when...
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- Having a cake for your son is a great idea. Everyone needs to feel special on their birthday! NordicWare sells a cake pan that makes nine little train cars from engi...
- They both sound cute but I bet her would love the train. My son is 3 and he absolutely loves trains!! :)
- S., Go for it! Be creative. I'm sure your son would love it. I remember all the cakes my grandma made for me as a kid. It made me feel special. So what if you ha...
Riding Toy for Toddler
Asked by J.D. from Austin
on May 4, 2009
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I have a very active 17 month old son, he LOVES to be outside. I am wanting suggestions on a riding toy. Ones I have looked at so far; little tykes cozy coupe,the car...
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- Personally I'd go with the old-school well built red tricycles, like the classic red radio flyer ones. I tend to steer clear of plastics, not that great for us or the...
- The coupe is great, we use it for our almost 2 yr old everytime we go somewhere in the neighborhood- the mailbox, park, pool, etc, it's GREAT- and my four yr old still...
- Check out tootscoot.com. It's a mini bike w/o wheels. We got it for my son when he was 2 and he loves it. They start out just walking them around but after a few mo...
Looking for a Great Toy for 2 Year Old Boy!!!
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on December 3, 2008
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Hi, my son just turned 2 in November, and I am looking for a couple great toys to get him for Christmas!!! So, I was wondering what toys are working for you Mamas out...
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- Work bench with tools - my son loved this at two Firetrucks that make noise Cash register with play money (my son has the DORA one and he still plays with it and...
- I would get the Fisher Price Little People parking garage or barn. They have many playsets to choose from, and they're all cute! I got our now 3yr old girl the dollhou...
- My son loves trains... if yours does too, I highly recommend some. Personally, we like the Playmobil train set, we also have a nice set of Brio trains and wooden trac...
Quick! What Was/is Your One and a Half Year Old Toddler's Favorite Toy?
Asked by S.V. from Dallas
on September 2, 2010
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Hello! I have an 18 month old son! He is bored with his current toys.
Tonight my husband and I are going to either Wal Mart or Target to pick out a toy. So far he has...
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- My 16 month old son LOVES pretend play with food. We have a few play pots, fruits, and veggies. He also loved wooden blocks and stickers.
- My son had a set of heavy cardboard material blocks with 1-10 on them that he loved. He also liked play food, books, talking books and busy box type things.
- Our child loved active toys. Her Tiny Tikes slide, her rocking pony, wagons, her small scoot toys, her swing. Then she loved blocks, balls (ALL sizes), baby carriage ...
Controlling Toy Clutter
Asked by E.B. from Dallas
on June 26, 2009
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Need ideas on keeping toys from 3 children from taking over my house. Some days I just want to pick them up and throw them away to get the clutter gone! Am I fightin...
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- Lana, Just try to get the little one's to pick up after themselves. Make it a game and your problems will be solved. Just a thought, limit trips to the toy ...
- I was once told that cleaning up after kids is like shoveling snow during a blizzard. I don't buy into the thought, the only place for kids things are in their rooms o...
- Hello Lana, I am a Professional Organizer in the Richardson area. I would suggest that you containerize a certain group of toys for only a certain day. Monday legos...
No Toy Christmas Gift Ideas
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on October 29, 2012
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The Christmas season is right around the corner. I am already being hit up for gift ideas from the Grandparents. My children have plenty of toys. Santa will be bri...
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- More books! Art supplies! Even more books! Art kits are okay, but sometimes just a big tablet of paper and crayons or paints let them use their imaginations more. ...
- Not sure how old your kids are but.....: -kids LeapPad -Jewelry making kit for your daughter -cute pillows for their rooms to decorate AND lay on -new bed comforte...
- My daughter just had her 5th birthday and she only got one toy.We got her projector flash lights, a globe, a bike helmet, LOTS of books, movies, and games.
Need Toy Ideas
Asked by H.L. from Richmond
on August 27, 2008
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My son is getting ready to turn four and I'm at a loss as to what to buy him for his birthday. He's always wanting to play with me, and play games, but he's not reall...
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- Tinker Toys! My little girl turned 4 in Feb and she too loves to "do" and to build. She has always loved her big wooden blocks so the transition to the TinkerToys wa...
- Hi H., Legos can be a little difficult, not to mention the pain in your foot if you happen to step on one. Don't ask how I know, just trust me. But, how about Linco...
- Legos and blocks are great. It may also spark the "make believe" when he makes something with the legos. If you get just the "bricks" and not the complicated sets that...
