Wooden Toys
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Removing Crayon Marks on Wooden Toys?
Asked by J.R. from Seattle
on July 23, 2009
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Hello,
I've purchased some wooden blocks and other wooden toys that have crayon marks on them. Before I attempt to clean them, I was curious if anyone has successf...
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- One more vote from me for the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. I highly recommend them for your wooden blocks. As for the mega blocks, I would just let them soak in the kitche...
- WD40 works well. Takes it right off
- I've had success using Windex to get colored pencil, and i think crayon, but I can't remember, off of oak end tables. I would say if you have plastic legos just to ...
Best Wooden Toys and Playroom Furniture?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on July 10, 2011
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Hello,
I'm in search of a good quality wooden toys (for boy and girl, roughly toddler/ preschooler age), I live in CA but haven't really been able to find a decent ...
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- Here's another online resource: http://www.bellalunatoys.com/ And my sister-in-law always finds nice things for my kids at the Children's Museum of San Jose and Hic...
- I haven't read the other answers, so forgive me if I am repeating, but Melissa and Doug are my favorite. They are handmade and painted. We have a ton and then hold up ...
- My daughter (2.5) also loves her Melissa and Doug wooden play food and puzzles. I thought I'd also mention that Amazon has a large selection of wooden toys - if you s...
Who Sells Wooden Toy Foods Made in the USA?
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on March 30, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am interested in where I could find wooden play food made in the USA. With all the lead poisoning and such I figured I would like to play it safe and b...
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- wow- that is a good question! Even the "American" companies seem to be having production done overseas. I did see some wood toys (although I don't recall seeing play f...
- Melissa & Doug for sure. I bought the 4 Food Groups from them & my son loves the set! Colorful & toxic free fun!
- The local toy stores like: Spielwerk (ask them if they don't already carry them). Check on www.etsy.com for homemade wooden toys. You can even search locally on it.
Dallas Store Selling Wooden Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Asked by D.K. from Dallas
on December 30, 2010
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Hello everyone!
Hope y'all had a wonderful Christmas weekend.
I have been searching for good wooden toys, especially cars and building blocks for my 2 year old...
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- http://www.kidkraft.com/find-a-retailer/ You can search this company's website by item to find retailers near you. They are a manufacturer and don't sell directly to...
- I carry Melissa and Doug toys at my natural baby store, Babies Bottoms and More. They're not on the website (www.babiesbottomsandmore.com) because wooden toys are so ...
- I just got my two year old son Tegu blocks for Christmas! Everyone in the family now loves them! Check them out-- a very green company, super high quality, and they ...
Unpainted Toys Made of Natural Wood
Asked by D.A. from San Francisco
on December 6, 2008
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Years ago when I had two young children, I got them only unpainted toys made of natural wood. No plastic, no small parts, no paint. There were a couple of stores tha...
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- Dear D., If you've got some money to spend ('cause these toys are beautiful, but pricey), check out The Play Store on University Ave. in Palo Alto. 508 Universit...
- There is a new store in downtown Willow Glen called Treehouse in the Glen. They specialize in wooden toys. Hope this helps!
- Hi D.! I didn't expect this, but when I went shopping for some 'Melissa & Doug' blocks at Toys R Us in Phoenix, I actually found unpainted wooden toys. There was a...
Toys All Over
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on October 8, 2010
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If the kids are are toddler, preschool and preschool, do I let it go and have the house overrun with toys?
If I put them all downstairs (the toys, not the kids), what...
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- I just went thru the house and found all of the most annoying toys (meaning the loudest or most pieces) and hid them in the guest room closet. Chances are the kids wi...
- I would choose a few toys at a time and have a designated spot for them...shelves, laundry basket whatever is do-able. Keep the rest in the basement and alternate. A...
- I agree that this is a problem that many parents have (especially when you have more than one). Our playroom is in the basement (it was supposed to be the hubby's man...
Toys
Asked by J.R. from New York
on May 22, 2011
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Jr is 3 1/2 and I keep a wishlist on amazon for him and I'm updating it. Its mostly for my mom because she never knows what to get him and that makes it easy for her. ...
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- blocks, by far (I have a 4 year old son, by the way) puzzles tinkertoys cars/construction vehichles magnetic blocks cars Tubation (connecting tubes-- my son is ...
- sand and water table plastic golf clubs wooden train set and trains monster trucks tractors race cars blocks bubble lawnmower little tikes car balls large fl...
- My 3.5 yr old son is all hot wheels, all the time. He has tons of cars but I'm adding lots of tracks, ramps etc to our amazon wishlist. He seems to be starting a fa...
Toys or No Toys?
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on April 14, 2010
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My DH and I both read a book called Anastasia. He has now decided it is a bad idea to give children toys. It encourages materialism and consumerism and is unnecessar...
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- You hit the nail on the head. TOO MANY toys are the problem. See if you can find a reasonable compromise. Its hard, my family and the inlaws get tons of things fo...
- Remind him that all toys contribute to role playing and creativity for children, even video games (which I am totally against) can be argued to have some benefit. I...
- DH? Sorry...I'm ignorant to what that means, but perhaps you two could just discuss some things that might aid in your child's development and learning (of course anyt...
Cheap Wooden Toys
Asked by K.M. from Denver
on November 8, 2010
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Right now my husband and I are graduate students and work. So, we are pretty poor but I don't want that to stop my son for having good quality, educational, beautiful...
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- Back on the Rack in Denver is great. They consign clothes, toys. Baby equipment, etc.... I have found wooden puzzles, blocks, and even a wooden kitchen there. I have a...
- Melissa and Doug have GREAT great toys that are hand made, wooden and educational. In addition to them being sold at Marshall's, TJMaxx and HomeGoods for cheaper than ...
- Check the craigslist in your area.
Which Toys?
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on July 29, 2007
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I know this might sound like a silly question but my ten month old little girl is not amuzed (sp) by anything. I don't know what toys to get her. I have bought the fis...
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- I know around that age my son started LOVING those Peek-a-blocks. they're fun to throw, look at, & shake like a madman...also the Leapfrog maracas they light up, make ...
- I've never seen a kid who didn't like the Leap Frog Learn and Groove Table. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2293345&cp You can put it on the flo...
- My youngest just turned 9 months & absolutely loves 3 toys of hers--The Drop/Roar Dinosaur, The Fisher-Price Roll a round/swirlin' surprise gumball machine (takes the ...
