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Nesting & Sorting Garages & Cars

by admin December 24, 2015

Doing activities help make toddlers develop faster in terms of their different skills. Even while at play, activities help kids improve and become better. It is an important part of their development. That is why parents should make their play time matter by giving them toys that help them in this aspect of their growth. Toys like the Nesting & Sorting Garages & Cars can help a lot in teaching kids develop different skills while at play.

The Nesting & Sorting Garages & Cars is a set of wooden cars and blocks of different sizes that act as their garages. Both the cars and the garages are matched in terms of color and number. Kids can have different ways of playing with this toy set. They can arrange each toy and garage and then pile them up into a tower according to size. Kids can also try to create a colorful town of cars and garages and make up stories around the town they create. This toy set can also help the kids learn how to identify numbers as well as count.

The Nesting & Sorting Garages & Cars is a useful toy for kids to learn about colors, numbers and matching the same objects. It can also help them develop their fine motor skills, focus and creativity through imaginative play. This toy set is ideal for kids from 2 years old and above. It is available at Melissa and Doug for $25.

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Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Stamp Clay Play Set

by admin May 12, 2015

Kids love to play with clay. It allows them to create objects based on how they can translate their imagination into how they can form clay. It is a good mental practice that helps kids develop their skill in translating something in their minds into something tangible. There are also other creative ways to play with clay. One of them is possible using this unique Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Stamp Clay Play Set.

The Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Stamp Clay Play Set provides kids with different ways to play with clay aside from forming them into objects using their hands. It comes with tools that can help kids create different unique things using clay. The set comes with scissors that allow kids to cut flattened clay straight or with a zigzag edge. Cutting molds help kids create clay into various shapes such as circles, stars, flowers and other interesting shapes. There are also stamping molds that will enable kids to mold adorable figures and images into clay. Pattern wheel rollers also allow kids create different patterns into clay.

There are different ways kids can have fun playing with the Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Stamp Clay Play Set. It can help kids develop their creativity as well as their color and pattern recognition skills. The Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Stamp Clay Play Set includes 4 tubs of clay, a circle roller, a triangle roller, a rolling pin, 2 scissors, a star shape cutter, a flower shape cutter and a sculpting tool. It is available at Toys R’ Us for $15.

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Water WOW! Number, Color, Shape Splash Cards

by admin July 1, 2014

Teaching kids presents many challenges for parents. Aside from getting a kid’s attention, keeping them interested becomes a chore that can test a parent’s level of patience. Keeping the learning activity fun will surely help keep the kids interested. Using these Water WOW! Number, Color, Shape Splash Cards can be quite helpful.

The Water WOW! Number, Color, Shape Splash Cards features a unique way to teach your kids about numbers, colors and shapes. This set of 26 learn-and-play cards may seem blank at first sight. That is because the illustrations are activated when coming in contact with water. The flash cards come to life with the use of a kid-friendly water pen. Kids can use it to write on the flash cards and watch the illustrations magically appear.

Kids can learn to identify letters, numbers colors, and shapes as they color them using the water pen. The flash cards turn white again as they dry, making the card reusable. One thing to take note- the flash cards are not designed for submerging in water. The Water WOW! Number, Color, Shape Splash Cards are ideal for kids from 3 years old and above and great learning tools for parents to use. It is available at Melissa and Doug for $10.

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Choo Choo Locomotive Learning Toy

by admin January 29, 2014

Sensory development is an important part of kids growing up. From the time they begin to see, hear and produce sound, babies try to explore and understand it all. It is a slow process of trial and error for the kids to learn. Over time, they eventually get it. We as parents can help them develop faster by providing them with toys that not only stimulate their mind, but also their senses. The Choo Choo Locomotive Learning Toy is an ideal choice for toddlers in this aspect.

The Choo Choo Locomotive Learning Toy is designed for some sensory development and early learning fun. It is a plush toy designed to look like a fun locomotive character. Attached to it is a single-button remote control covered in velvety fabric that aids in helping develop finger strength and motor skills. Once the button is pressed, kids are flooded with several realistic sounds that a train makes. The toy train also shudders and moves. The train also has a plush handle that allows the kids to explore the other parts of the train, from the wheels to its smokestack. The toy train also has a reach-in window and a child-safe mirror as well. The Choo Choo Locomotive Learning Toy is designed for multi-sensory stimulation. Kids will have lots of fun time playing with this plush toy train that shudders, sounds and moves like any train. The Choo Choo Locomotive Learning Toy is ideal for kids from 3 months and up. It is available at Melissa & Doug for $20.

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Melissa and Doug Vehicles Reusable Sticker Pad

by admin July 27, 2013

Our next door neighbor learned that my twins are into sticker pads. Days after my kids went to their place and play with their pool, she sent us a brand-new sticker pad, saying her child had way too many of them. The gift was a Melissa and Doug Vehicles reusable sticker pad, which costs $6.99 on Amazon.

This extra-large sticker pad has reusable stickers, meaning my kids can peel them off and reposition them however they like without having to worry about ruining the play surface. The Melissa and Doug Vehicles sticker pad includes five colorful backgrounds and over 165 cling-style, repositionable stickers. Even the background scenes are removable, ranging from airports, roadways, harbors, railroads, and construction sites.

I personally recommend sticker pads for young kids because it promotes fine motor skills and creative play. And since the stickers are reusable, my kids have more time recreating each scene according to how they envision it.

And if they are bored with sticking it on the play mat, I would not have to worry if the kids decide to place the sticker on walls and windows since I can easily pull them out cleanly and put it back again to the sticker pad.

Parents who have purchased Melissa and Doug Vehicles reusable sticker pad have also ordered other similar sticker pads from Melissa & Doug such as Make-A-Face and Jumbo.

Melissa & Doug Trunki Kids Luggage

by admin March 20, 2013

When I travel my my twins sometime it’s can be quite a challenge, especially when it is a very long trip. they can easily get bored along the way, become restless and tired. One way that may help prevent kids from becoming restless on a trip is by keep them occupied. Adding something fun and enjoyable while at the airport waiting for a flight may also do, too.

I discovered the Trunki Kid’s Luggage who is a piece of durable luggage designed for kids. But it is more than just a kid’s carry-on luggage. It is durable enough for kids 3 to 6 years old to ride on and holds up to 100 lbs.

The Trunki is made of durable but lightweight plastic, strong enough to accommodate a preschooler to ride on. It is a multi-function luggage that can be used to store anything- from kid’s clothes to toys. Locking catches make its contents secure inside. It also comes with a carry-tow strap, used to carry the Trunki as well as a means to tow kids along for a ride.

With the Trunki, kids would have something fun to do that would help ease their boredom while at the airport. Trunki is a convenient kid-friendly storage bin too! The Trunki is available at Amazon for around US$40 in different design and colors.

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Butterfly Stacker Toddler Toy

by dennis July 25, 2012

When it comes to toys, toddlers usually are enticed for those colorful ones that they also can handle and play with. It doesn’t necessarily be something quite complicated. It can be as simple as this Butterfly Stacker Toddler Toy that would keep toddlers occupied for hours and hours.

The Butterfly Stacker Toddler Toy is a simple puzzle activity for toddlers to play with. Composed of four different colorful wooden pieces, this puzzle can be stacked up in order to form a colorful butterfly. From identifying colors to vertically stacking the parts, this activity toy can help kids develop certain skills at an early age and in a very fun and an engaging way. The Butterfly Stacker Toddler Toy is available at Melissa and Doug for US$10.

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