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Seeking Place to Donate Gently Used Stuffed Animals
People always seem to remember these children during the holidays but children get sick all year. Also the police and fire departments use stuffed animals ...
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- I have a friend whose daughter is collecting them to donate to a worthy cause for needy children as part of her Bat Mitzvah charity project. I'm sure she would love to...
- Try checking with your local hospitals. They sometimes wiil give them to children on the childrens wards.
- I'm not sure if they are still taking them, but Vacaville Christian School was taking gently used stuffed animals for a while. Their number is ###-###-####- ask for Ju...
Cleaning "Electric" Stuffed Animals
Read all 4 responses: "We have a few stuffed animals that have battery packs inside that do not come out. How can I get them clean?"
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- It is probably not the prefered way, butI just throw them in the washing machin on gentle cycle. They have always worked afterwards. I know I run the risk of recking...
- A.; rub them with a baby wipe, youd be surprised how clean things can get with a baby wipe, their little car seat, and their seat belts get soooo dirty i tried everyth...
- What I did with my son's stuffed animals (with batteries and without) is to put a few in a big garbage bag with some baking soda. (Make sure the battery area on the to...
Seeking Fun Outings for 2-Year Old
My kids also like going to PetsMart to look at all the animals and it is perfect for their short attention spans. Most Chick-fil-As have indoor play areas ...
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- I'd definitely join a local mom's club that has play groups and activities. One of them is www.momsclub.org but I'm sure Plano has many more. Look in kid's magazines l...
- Pottery Barn Kids at Stonebriar has a storytime also! Then you have lunch in the food court and play in the play area!
- You have been given some great ideas already. Going Bonkers in Lewisville is definitely worth the drive. The Wiggly Play Center in Frisco is also great. Planet Pizz...
Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA Worth the Trip?
hi L., i loved southwicks zoo. you can get a really close look at all the animals which was great. i will definately be going back there this year. i am in ...
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- Yes it is worth the trip we go every year you can get discount coupons on line sometimes. Besides the animals there are rides and you can ride an elaphant or a camel. ...
- Hello L., My whole entire family, including grandparents & uncles, went to the Mendon Zoo on Mothers Day. We had a fantastic time. I have a 17 month old and she loved...
- hi, My family has been going there every year for 5-6 years. We love it! The Deer forest, playground, animal shows, and pony rides are some of our favorite. Gabby the...
What Is Expected Academically from a 2.5 Year Old Child?
My little girl is 25 months and knows numbers to 20 in English and 10 in Spanish , all her animals, colors, shapes, letters, and speaks in full sentences... ...
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- Read, read, read. :) And expose him to lots of different topics. When I was gorwing up my parents made sure my brother and I got exposure to a little bit of everything...
- At 2.5 kids are really at all different levels "academically." My son also learned his letters and numbers young (he could point to all his letters by name before he e...
- Sounds like you son is quick to pick up academics as was mine. He is already ahead of most 2 year olds. I am a former Kindergarten teacher and I'd say you should kee...
Looking for a Quick Train Ride for Two Year Old
We walk up the zoo and look at all the animals and then ride the train back to the entrance. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- There is a fun store in the Grapevine Mills mall that sells train stuff, has several train tables up, and a play place. They also had a sign up that said train rides o...
- A., our daughter is 4 and loves trains as well. Believe it or not, we took her ride to ride the Dart Rail from the Parker Rd in Plano location to City Place, near down...
- A., We take our kids to the Frank Buck Zoo up in Gainsville a lot over the summer (it's a GREAT zoo for little kids - very small and easy to walk). They have a train...
Looking for Magazine Subscription Ideas for My 6 1/2 Year Old Daughter
My daughters are 5 and 10, then get National Wildlife magazines with different animals in them. They have 3 different age groups (we really get all 3 of ...
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- All of the previous mags are fabulous, but I must agree that National Geo for Kids and Ranger Rick are some of the best. I remember reading Ranger Rick for years! I a...
- We did LadyBug Magazine for which is 3 to 6 and has some great stories. Now we have moved to Cricket which is from 6 to 9 yrs and also has some great stuff in it, a g...
- Hi S. My daughters are 5 and 10, then get National Wildlife magazines with different animals in them. They have 3 different age groups (we really get all 3 of them...
Need Great Place to Donate Stuffed Animals & Dolls
Read all 14 responses: "Hi Mamas, I have a big box of stuffed animals and dolls that belonged to my sister and I when we were young.
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- When my two year old daughter had the stitches taken out of her head Cook Children's Hospital gave her a stuffed animal to comfort her. I think any childrens hospital...
- The children's or pediatric cancer wards at hospitals might be a good place to start.
- You can also contact the local Red Cross. I have heard that they use stuffed animals to comfort children in a crisis. H. M.
Washing Stuffed Animals
Read all 16 responses: "My friend gave me a bag full of stuffed animals. The only problem is I would like to wash them before I give them to my son.
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- Place in pillow case...cold water...air fluff dry cycle good as new! H.
- Just scrub the surface with a wash cloth or sponge soaked in warm soapy water. Then hang them to dry.
- Do not dry on high heat!! It can/will melt the fur/hair on stuffed animals. I would do a warm wash and air dry or dry on low heat/fluff dry settting.
3 Year Old Development
We cook masterpieces in his play kitchen... we dress all his animals for night- night, and read them stories... We talk about everything we see, and hear, ...
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- Hi L., My question is: What is the reason you are pushing your son so hard to be academically advanced? Just wanted to know. D.
- Relax. Perhaps you are pushing him a little too hard. At age three, his only concern should be what to play with next. Just because your son does not recite all of ...
- Perhaps your son is developing his motor skills first. Maybe hes a doer not a thinker just yet. Remember, hes only three, theres no rule that says he has to do what ...
