Tween: LeapPad
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Handheld Game System for Toddler to Learn With
Asked by D.F. from Chicago
on November 25, 2007
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I have been looking into different electronic handheld game systems for Santa to bring our son who turned 2 in August. We have the Leapfrog Leap pad which he lost int...
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- I suggest the v-smile pocket too, my daughter is 3 1/2 and last year I bought the V-Smile so this year I will buy the V-Smile pocket you can use the games at home on t...
- My daughters (10 & 6) & nieces (3 & 18 months)love the leapfrog Leapster! they play and play and play! it is great! my 6 year old learned her alphabet with it! you...
- My daughter will be 3 in february and my mother-in-law got her the V-Smile pocket. She also plays reader rabbit games on the computer.
Christmas What Are the Hot Gifts?
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on September 30, 2011
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I am at a loss as to what to buy this year. I would love to start my shopping today acutally since I have a few extra bucks this month. I am looking for a:
11 y.o....
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- I hear ya! For the toys in the rooms still in boxes, donate them to Toys-4-Tots or a Woman's shelter. Your kids won't miss them. As for the Christmas lists, my in...
- It's not rude to ask them not to buy so much, if they still want to get them something how about bonds? or gift cards that they can use to buy items for their rooms, e...
- I ask my parents to get the kids things like waterpark passes or zoo passes since they really don't need more "things." The kids get excited about having something th...
Innotab vs Leapad
Asked by S.C. from Milwaukee
on December 28, 2011
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My kiddo wants an Innotab or a Leapad. She will be 6 next month so I'm not sure if they are too young for her. She is in 5yr old Kindergarten in school and in the 1s...
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- Others I have talked to have said either is fine for that age - especially if there are younger ones that could possibly use it later. They thought Leappad was a litt...
- My almost 6 year old Kindergartener boy has a LeapPad and loves it! He reads at about 3rd grade level and does advanced math as well. It is NOT too young for him. ...
- this has been asked a few times and there are some pretty indepth answers. put innotab in the search box and several will come up.
What Do After School to Help Keep Kids Busy????
Asked by K.C. from Tampa
on January 19, 2012
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I am on here alot and get lots of helpful info but dont normally ask, lol. My problem is I used to work full time and I have a 6 year girl; 4 year old girl and a 11 y...
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- Set the table, make the salad, other chores? Reading half hour? (She might get involved and go over!) Computer math sites, reading sites?
- Bored is a naughty word in our home. Only boring people are bored There is so much to do. Paint, color, knit, cross stitch. Grow a garden and tend to it. C...
- It is seriously not a parents job to entertain kids. After her homework is done she needs to go watch TV or play with her toys. I always do the homework stuff after di...
3~4 Yr Olds Favorite Things
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on December 8, 2011
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While I am over buying for my daughter (girls are so easy) I am struggling to find things for my 3.5 yr old son for Christmas. What gifts have you bought for your pres...
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- I'm getting my preschooler the LeapFrog LeapPad Tablet. $100, but very top-rated. Maybe you could get him some E-rated video games if you have an Xbox or Wii.
- I have the opposite problem! I could buy all day for my 3.5 year old son but when it comes to my daughter I'm lost LOL! This year we got my son the Imaginext space ...
- Zingo was a big hit for our 3 year old (she is a girl, but this is a unisex game). Can be played independantly or with a group. Just like Bingo, but better ;)
RE: Which Hand-held Gaming System Is Best for a 6 Year Old
Asked by C.A. from Atlanta
on August 21, 2009
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Okay so I'm thinking about getting my twin girls who are 6 1/2 right now a hand-held gaming system. To be quite honest I don't know the first thing about these things....
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- We got my daughter a DS for her b-day last year when she turned 8. She loves it and there are a lot of games that are either for their age or for anyone. At first my...
- I would say the DS. My kids have the DS and PSP. The DS is more for her age group. The games are also better for a 6.5 year old. Without a doubt go with the DS/DSI
- I bought my triplets the Leapster. They've used them since they were about 4 and still love them (6 1/2 now). Everyone has their own gaming device, but they share al...
Games for My Grandchildren
Asked by D.R. from Boston
on December 15, 2009
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Our families are stuggling with the question of what game system to buy for the children of our two households. (6 & 4yr old)& (4 & 2yr old) It would be closely monito...
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- the wii system is supposed to be good for families. they have several family friendly games. good luck
- Are your children asking for a game system? If not, I would avoid it altogether until the subject comes up on its own. I've found that so far the tv and computer are e...
- A 4 year old should not really be on it much. Maybe once a week at that. the 6 year old can handle a little bit longer. I've found Jump Start was a good start. had...
Amounts Spent on Gifts for Friends? Just Curious....
Asked by N.A. from Chicago
on March 4, 2012
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Hello Ladies,
My daughter went to two birthday parties with in these two days and so I ended up spending a little over $50 on the two girls. I ment...
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- I don't know how old your daughter is, but I was shocked w/that amount as well! My daughter just turned 9 and with all the Birthday parties she has went to since her ...
- I spend $10-$15 on my children's friends' gifts. They are invited to so many birthday parties that I would go broke if we spent more. Barbies, craft kits, books, Pla...
- I would spend $25-30 or more on a close friend. But for every kid in my son's class, I keep it in the $10-15 range. But I have been finding things on clearance and k...
Road Trip
Asked by N.V. from Las Vegas
on March 6, 2007
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We are planning a road trip to Texas and we leave this Friday. I am stressing out about ways to keep all the kids entertained and from not throwing tantrums. The trip ...
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- Dear N., Well, first of all, umhuh about Dad being bored with 'Dora' - tough. Secondly, ten hours in a car would not be cool if you were a child, would it? Stop b...
- Hey N., That should be interesting going on a nice long road trip. Well I suggest getting some road games for the older kids to take and some crayons and coloring boo...
- Hi I think you should plan out your time on paper for intstance from 10:00-11:00 am car games ..how many red trucks or watch a short movie on a portable dvd player.. ...
Would You Get a 4 Year Old an iPod Touch for Christmas
Asked by A.M. from New York
on October 24, 2011
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I know it sounds crazy, but hear me out. I have the iPhone and my son is constantly asking me to look at my phone (I have a few kids/educational apps on there). I lite...
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- I know you're going to do what you want, but my answer is Heck, NO! I won't even buy one for my 10yo, or my 13 yo...or my16 yo. Now, if the older two wanted to purch...
- No, I wouldn't. My kids bug me for my phone a lot too, but I try to limit their use to times when we are stuck waiting somewhere (like a doctor's office) or when we m...
- nope. There's no way I would buy a 4 yr old an ipod touch. he's 4!!! not responsible enough to take care of his own ipod. now my kids are almost 10 and 7. When DH ...
