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Archive for the ‘Baby Things’ Category

May 10th, 2008

My First Fish Bowl - A Favorite Baby Toy

If you have a baby or know someone who is having a baby, then the My First Fish Bowl is a must-have toy.  The My First Fish Bowl is intended for babies 6 months and older.  It’s meant to help babies explore textures, colors, sounds and more.  The best part - babies love it!
First, this […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

April 14th, 2008

Sassy Poppin’ Push Car - A Toy That Lasts for Years

My kids got the Sassy Poppin’ Push Car when they were babies.  Before they could even crawl, I remember pushing that car in front of them as they watched intently.  Soon they would hold it and shake it.  Eventually, they could push it along the floor themselves as they crawled behind.  This car took a […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

April 12th, 2008

Babies Love the Skwish from Manhattan Toy

I don’t know what it is about the Skwish from Manhattan Toy that babies (and toddlers) love.  My triplets received this toy as a gift when they were born.  Once they were able to start holding toys, we gave them the Skwish along with some other baby toys.  To be honest, I was nervous […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

January 8th, 2008

Northern New England Toy Test - Best Educational Toys

The Northern New England Toy Test in Maine wrapped up a few weeks ago. This was a chance for a few kids 5 and under to test a some educational toys and see which ones they enjoyed the most and held their attention the longest.
A few were big hits among the kids, while […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

November 27th, 2007

Braincandy Videos for Your Little Ones

How would you like to feed your babies some brain candy? Yep, brain candy. Much better than that “other” candy that we still have leftover from Halloween. Ugh.
I received a couple of videos in the mail to review. They were Braincandy: Taste My World and Smell My World. My kids are 10, 8 […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

November 6th, 2007

CTTC Unveiled its 10 Children’s Choice 2008 Award Winners

In Ottawa, the Canadian Toy Testing Council unveiled its list of the top 10 toys that were voted the best by the most qualified toy testers in the world…..kids. The kids were on hand to test the toys out and then offer their opinion.
2008 Children’s Choice Award Winners
1.Lamaze Balancing Bug Stacker

2. Ultimate Family […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

October 16th, 2007

Second Blogtoberfest Play Library Winner!

Woohoo! It’s time to announce the Second Blogtoberfest Play Library winner. My kiddos are in school, so I had my husband get in on the fun and draw a name. Unfortunetely he wouldn’t let me video him. :)
So who won? Congratulations are in order for Cathy with her comment on the post Fall Toy Preview […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

October 15th, 2007

Parenting.com’s Top 26 Toys of 2007

Everyone is coming out with top toy lists right now. It’s hard to keep up, but I love to see which toys made the cut and which ones didn’t. I am particularly interested in Parenting.com’s list because they asked kids from around the country to test 100 playthings and tell them which ones were their […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

October 12th, 2007

Fall Toy Preview in Dallas, TX

For the past 4 days in Dallas, TX, toy manufacturers have had a chance to show off their newest products. Being able to attend the show is by appointment only. I just have one question: Where is MY invitation? Oh well, maybe next year. :)
SO what are some of the toys being previewed? Here’s a […]

By Julie -- 13 comments

October 11th, 2007

First Blogtoberfest Play Library Winner!

That’s right…it’s time to announce the first Blogtoberfest Play Library Winner. There were 5 entries made on the post entitled Original Birthday Parties, which had the Blogtoberfest button on it.
I had 2 of my kids get in on the fun and they helped me draw the winner. Here’s a little video of the drawing announcing […]

By Julie -- 5 comments