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Toys and Gifts for One-Year-Olds

April 22, 2009 By babyblogaddict

Finding toys for one-year-olds is not that difficult. Finding great one-year-old toys or first birthday gifts is another story altogether. Is it a toy for a one-year-old boy? Or a gift for a one-year-old girl? Because let’s be honest, toys for a one-year-old are very different than toys for an 18-month-old. And the key is finding the right toy or gift for the right development. Should they be wooden toys? Are plastic toys for one-year-olds bad? What is an appropriate gift for a one-year-old? Toys for one-year-olds: At one year of age, a baby needs so many different toys to keep up … [Read more...]

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Recession-Proof Toys

April 7, 2009 By babyblogaddict

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Top Toys of 2008

December 1, 2008 By babyblogaddict

Good Housekeeping has revealed the winners of its first Best Toy Awards. The editors looked at hundreds of playthings for ages 3 to 14, evaluated 51 favorites, and then let dozens of kids loose to play and choose their top picks. The result: 14 safe, creative, and fun finds. … [Read more...]

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Natural Toys at Toys "R" Us

April 14, 2008 By babyblogaddict

Toys "R" Us has introduced a line of new natural toys. They are crafted from natural, replenishable materials and are forest-friendly, eco-friendly and safer for your children's world, according to Toys "R" Us.These remind me of the toys we played with as kids. It looks like there is no need to worry about lead paint either, since they aren't even painted. At $9.99 - $24.99 each, they are reasonable too. … [Read more...]

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80s Toys Your Child Will Enjoy

June 27, 2007 By babyblogaddict

I love best of the 80s lists (toys, music, television shows), because they bring me back to my childhood. Do you ever feel like you want to buy the wooden 80s version of a toy (with no bells and whistles) rather than the new plastic one from 2007 for your child? Here's a list of the Top Ten 80s toys that your child (and probably you too) will enjoy.1. Cabbage Patch Kids2. Colorforms3. Etch-a-Sketch4. Hot Wheels5. Legos and Duplos6. Lite Brite7. Sit 'N Spin8. Radio Flyer Wagon9. Tonka Trucks10. SlinkyThis list is from About.com. I'm sure you can think of a few more. How about Care Bears, … [Read more...]

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