Toys
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Donations of Toys
Asked by D.C. from Pittsburgh
on November 23, 2009
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Hi Moms
I would like to donate some very gently used toys, but, ironically, even now at the holiday season, I can't find a charity that will take them. Most groups ...
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- The Salvation Amy accepts toys to resell. Depending on what it is you could try preschools or daycares. Other nonconventional places that have a need for toys (whethe...
- Because of the new law that went into effect this past August, lots of charities/consignments/etc can no longer accept toys (if it can't be proven that they are lead-f...
- Surprising huh. Same thing happened to me. I have bins of gently (if ever) used toys that are still quite popular (like Thomas trains) that I can't get rid of. I h...
Broken Toys
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on November 18, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
Have a question in broken toy etiquette. We had a dinner date with a new family in the area whose young man is the same age ours is. Well the boys had ...
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- Put away any toys you don't want broken. that is rule number one. you will have to suck it up this time around but I think in future I would have play dates away fro...
- Since our kids were very young, with ANY playdate... we PUT AWAY any toys or belongings, that we do not want touched or broken or whatever. And we explain to our kid...
- First, my toy etiquette is "put away toys that are off-limits". This is generally the toy etiquette for kids when they want to reserve their 'special' toys:if you don'...
Toddler Toys
Asked by J.Q. from Raleigh
on October 3, 2006
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Does anyone know of any good cosignment shops in the area where I can find gently used toys? I live in Raleigh
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- I'm not sure about where any stores are, but depending on what type of toys you're looking for I could probably help you out. I am a packrat and have tons of toys put ...
- theres something orchard on falls in the shopping ctr where the big hallmark is (debbies?) where sam sneads (now michael deans) was. theres also a few in cary...i have...
- J.- I found some by going to city search Kid to Kid is one of them 430 Crossroads Blvd Cary, NC 27511-6896 ###-###-#### Lollipop & Lullabi...
Bathtub Toys
Asked by C.R. from Albany
on February 12, 2009
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Hi all you moms out there. I have a bit of an odd question. My son who is now a year old loves the bath. Since he could sit up in his little tub we introduced him t...
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- I tried cleaning them and they never really came all the way clean, by the time they are moldy, they are ready for the trash in my opinion! So now they still like the...
- We try to remember to squirt out all the water each time (try!) and then I soak them in hot water and vinegar once a week, making sure they get filled up. Then we rins...
- Bathtub toys are one of those things that have to be replaced every once in a while. We try to buy ones that don't squirt now because they don't last long. My kids hav...
How to Hide the Toys
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on May 25, 2013
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Our almost 12-year old is at that tough age where she feels her friends are getting rid of their toys (and some of them are) and she doesn't want to have toys out in h...
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- There are also under-bed bins - don't know if you have room under YOUR bed, but if you do, could they go there?
- I think one of those padded bench ottomans that have storage in them would be a nice idea. Maybe you can get some thin, fleece throw blankets she can put over the toys...
- How about a suitcase?
Infant Toys
Asked by T.C. from Indianapolis
on March 29, 2010
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Hi there
I have a 10 week old and am looking for the best infant toys, play mats, tummy time mats, etc...any suggestions?
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- The Lamaze toys are really fun. My friend had Celeste the Sun and we got our son Mortimer Moose. It was his favorite toy to play with for a long time. They have car se...
- A mom at Babies R Us intervened when we were looking at mats one day and recommended the Baby Einstein mat. It was almost 4 years ago, so I don't know if it's the sam...
- My daughter's favorite toy was a taggie blanket. She loved to play with the ribbons. You can buy them in stores but I made my daughter's blanket. I used fleece and ...
Outgrowing Toys
Asked by K.S. from Cleveland
on February 27, 2008
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Hi!
I have a nine month old son who is very tall. He has a jumperoo and an exersaucer which he loves. Unfortunately, he is flat footed in both toys even at the high...
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- I just let my kiddos pull up and play on the outside of their saucer. IMHO, continued confinement could hinder development. Teach him to play on the floor- or if you n...
- The Bounce and Spin Zebra is GREAT!! My son is 20 months and still loves it!! It is seriously the best toy! It's on 30ish dollars!
- I have a very tall 18 month old that was VERY into his jumperoo! Such a saving grace. We used it until he developmentally out-grew it, even though he was "too-tall" ...
Toys on the Floor
Asked by A.J. from Phoenix
on December 6, 2007
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How do you deal when the kids don't want to clean their toys off the floor? We've tried different organizational methods to make it easier to clean up. We've tried lim...
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- I also have a home daycare and my kids think its really fun to do our "crazy tidy time" I set the timer for 10 seconds and we run around like mad people picking toys u...
- If getting rid of toys is fine with them, it sounds like they have too many toys and are overwhelmed by them. DECLUTTER! (I love to get rid of stuff and organize. It m...
- They are still a little young to clean up with out specific direction. Sometimes I will ask my kids to put the dolls in the basket or something specific like that the...
Donating Toys
Asked by A.R. from Boise
on August 3, 2010
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My children are fortunate enough to be spoiled by grandparents who love them - they not only spend a great deal of time but also love to send them gifts. I tend to hid...
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- I'm not sure if St. Luke's Childrens Hospital takes used items, but it may be worth asking. Another idea is the Ronald McDonald house.
- The WCA (Women and Children's Alliance) is another place to check. I worked for United Way a while back and they would know where there is a need - give them a call, ...
- You could give Other Mothers a try. They take donations of clothes, toys, and gear. They will give you store credit or cash for your items. I love the store credit! I'...
Organizing Toys
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on June 22, 2009
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I am looking for ideas on storing toys, stuffed animals etc. but still have them easily accessible. I tried those toys bins that come in primary and pastel colors but...
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- Hi L.. You got a lot of good ideas. I to was a daycare provider and ran my business out of my home. Everything was in my livingroom so I to wanted to keep it looking a...
- I have the Land of Nod wooden double toy bins. I have 2 of them so 4 compartments. One of them is animals/dolls, one is odds and ends, one is little people bus, stab...
- We use the canvas toy hampers and square shaped canvas bins from Land of Nod. They come in a range of colors (we have the cream color for stuff that stays in the livin...
