Toys: Infant, Melissa & Doug

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Toys, Games & Activities

Mamas & Papas- Any tips or suggestions for good toys/ fun games to play with our DS? He's 19 months old now. Seems he's taken an interest in cars, running and chasing, and in opening and closing things. His favorite toy de jour is a Melissa & doug "puzzle" which has doors and different types of closing latches, a hook and eye, a window turn, a safety chain and other such things. "this little piggy" hasn't grown old as yet. Chasing pigeons is an extraordinarily good time. If you can remember anything which was a big hit with your...

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Toys All Over

If the kids are are toddler, preschool and preschool, do I let it go and...

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Toys or No Toys?

My DH and I both read a book called Anastasia. He has now decided it is a...

Bath & Water Toys

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Toys, Games & Activities

Mamas & Papas- Any tips or suggestions for good toys/ fun games to play with our DS? He's 19 months old now. Seems he's taken an interest in cars, running and chasing, and in opening and closing things. His favorite toy de jour is a Melissa & doug "puzzle" which has doors and different types of closing latches, a hook and eye, a window turn, a safety chain and other such things. "this little piggy" hasn't grown old as yet. Chasing pigeons is an extraordinarily good time. If you can remember anything which was a big hit with your...

Jumpers & Walkers

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Should I Buy a Baby Walker?

I would like to get my ten month old a baby walker, the kind you push, not the kind you sit in and wheel around in. My first question is, does anyone have a recommendation of a good one? I am leaning towards the Haba Wagon Walker, because it's sturdy, but sooooo expensive! Does anyone have the much cheaper Melissa and Doug alligator walker and like it? My second question is, will it still work if you have a VERY small apartment? And the only room we can completely babyproof is the living room, so we wouldn't even be able to let him...

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Walker or Jumparoo?

I LOVE when babies are in walkers! Its so cute! I love them being able to...

Mobiles

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How to Care for Toddler While Baby Nurses

I have a 26-month-old daughter and a 1-month-old son. My daughter was initially very excited about the baby, happy, and cooperative. However, I think the "honeymoon" is over. Over the past few days she has gotten increasingly whiny, clingy, and oppositional. She is having an especially hard time entertaining herself while I nurse the baby. I can't blame her - she's still so young! I am feeling really guilty because as her behavior grows more challenging I grow less patient. I have had issues with PPD in the past and until the past...

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Help w/Chore List

I need help with making a chore list for my 8 1/2 yr old son. He is...

Wooden Toys

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Dallas Store Selling Wooden Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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 son. Basically i want to replace as many plastic toys and cars as possible, after learning about the lead recalls and phthalate concerns. I am looking for wooden cars, trucks, building blocks and other toys for young boys, preferably no color paint (or non-toxic color if present). Does anyone know of a good store in Dallas area which has such toys? Any particular brands...

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Cheap Wooden Toys

Right now my husband and I are graduate students and work. So, we are...