toys

The very first toy you buy your baby is always incredibly darling. I remember the first one given to us: a small blue triceratops from a friend that made me and my husband cry--it was one of our first emotional connections that we were going to have a boy. After observing our kids, my friends' kids,... Read More

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We recently passed a nasty stomach bug around our house. The kind of nasty that makes you consider just having your carpet removed and replaced. Yeah. But as I was fishing my son’s sweet dinosaur out of the dryer, it occurred to me that I should share this family favorite with all of you.... Read More

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Have you even noticed how LOUD most toys are? All that plastic and wood banging around can wear on the nerves a wee bit. Add a few toys into the mix that actually emit sounds, plus some squabbling, and you’ve got a ruckus on your hands. I’ve been keeping my eye out for “quiet fun” on Pint... Read More

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My husband and I have spent the last week, scratching our heads and wondering how to organize all the toys that came streaming into our house over the Christmas holiday. We’re also pretty keen on keeping all the little bitty Hello Kitty lego pieces out of the Baby Boy’s mouth. These clear ... Read More

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Congratulations to our winner Krystal! We've got a bundle of goodies to toss under your tree . . . Caillou Treehouse Playset Climb aboard Caillou's colorful tree house for hours of fun playtime. This Caillou Tree House Playset is crafted with amazing attention to detail,... Read More

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The fine folks at Chicco recently sent me the Chicco Fun Travel Activity Nest for our newest little peanut to try out. I was delighted.  As my second child, he admittedly spends a lot of time reclining in baby equipment while I try to wrestle his sister into her shoes, chase her with a toothbrus... Read More

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Do you ever consider the worst case scenario with toys? What's the worst case scenario with this toy car--that its noises will drive me insane and I will have to lose the batteries? What's the worst case scenario with this playdough--I'll be picking it out of the carpet for the next 10 yea... Read More

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Thanks to all that entered, the contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner: You may be hoping for new bath towels (oh, just me?) but your kids are pining away for TOYS! In our continuing effort to make your life happy and your holiday budget a bit easier to manage, we bring... Read More

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Now that I’m a mother, I find myself teaching my 2-year-old my favorite childhood games and activities. On those rainy days when we can’t play outside, we love getting out the Play-doh or dress-up clothes… the ideas are endless! We asked the TodaysMama staff to share “Three Things” that in... Read More

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SAMANTHA DELLINGER, Smart Mama Do you know where I could rent a bulldozer? I need one for the weekend. And it needs to fit through my front door and up a flight of stairs. See, I have lost the battle of cleaning my 5-year-old’s room. Well, actually I gave up. And I don’t give up easily... Read More

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