Wooden Toys: Child
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Toy for 6 Year Old, What Is a Mooshini (Sp?)
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on December 15, 2010
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My 6 year old son keeps talking about a ball called a Mooshinii (sp) or something simular. He has some speech problems so I'm having a hard time understanding him. A...
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- Fushigi. We got our 9 year old one from Walgreens for Christmas. They're $20.
- It's called a Fushigi and you can get them at Walmart, Walgreens, and Target. Basically anywhere they sell "As Seen On TV" products.
- If they like to build..and like cars...looka t Automoblox minis. I get them either online or at my local Barnes and Noble or Creative Kidstuff (local trendy toy store....
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.S. from Sioux Falls
on July 23, 2008
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Two weeks ago my family moved to a new state. We have only had a chance to meet a couple of our neighbors. One of which invited us to her 5 year old daughter's birthd...
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- I know when my cousins daughter was 5 she really liked arts and craft things. There are a lot of different ideas at target even like by the card and party section. the...
- summer pool toys like slip and slide, chalk, beach towel, gift cards to McDonalds, DQ, etc...pajamas, hair stuff (my daughter loves that hairspray that has sparkles in...
- I would ask the parents what their daughter's interests are. She could be a tomboy, she could like to dress up like a princess, who knows?? When in doubt, a gift ce...
5 Year Old Girls - Ideas for Chistmas
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on October 13, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I'm curious to know what your 5 year old daughter(s) are into at this age? I had a conversation with my MIL today about Christmas ideas and all my 5-1/2 dd...
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- If she has access to your hubby's DS, then I would let that be. She doesn't need the upgraded systems... they have music players and cameras, and a larger video scree...
- I have a 5 and 7 year old (daughters). They have been begging for the unicorn, lady bug, and dolphin pillow pet. you can get them online!!!! www.pillowpet.com
- My daughter is 6. She is asking for a disney princess castle. It looks like it also comes with tiny houses for all of the other princesses. I need to look into it f...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
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 ...
5 Year Old Defiance
Asked by M.D. from Rochester
on July 23, 2009
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I am new here. I found mamasource from a google search...I searched because I am at my wits end and need A. to speak with others who may understand and B. get some "...
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- I have a 5 yr old boy(and a 10,8,7,and almost 3yr old boys too)...you got a lot of responses already, but I just have to throw my 2 cents in too. First, if you don't g...
- Hi M. and welcome!! Is it possible that you are training him as you would children in a classroom, and therefore not putting on your "mother" hat? I am old & may...
- Hi M., My oldest was an ADHD kid too, and needed the constant entertainment - seemed like the more attention you gave her, the more she demanded. I think that for m...
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 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...
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 ...
Advice on a Wooden Play Kitchen
Asked by A.G. from Las Vegas
on August 15, 2011
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My son has been really interested in cooking and has been pretending to cook at home. I am planning on getting him a play kitchen for his birthday. I have been looki...
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- We have a Kenmore kitchen that I found at a consignment shop last year. I know that to buy it new it's about $80+ per piece and ours is 4 pieces (stove, fridge, sink, ...
- Kidcraft makes awesome kitchen sets. We got the corner gourmet set for my daughter last Christmas and it has held up really well. My son is almost 4 and around 40 inch...
- We have the kidkraft island kitchen. Kids can play on all sides of it. We've had it for 10 years. Love it, someday my grandkids will be playing with it.
