Archive through February 26, 2002
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Archive through February 26, 2002
Julieboo | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 01:06 pm     Does anyone out there know of any toys that are similar to Tinker toys, Legos and Lincoln logs? I have a two year old who likes to build and put simple toys together and I am looking for something new for him. Any suggestions would be appreciated... (Oh he also loves those Ball Party toys by Tomy) |
Bookworm | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 05:26 pm     I guess I am a semi-expert on toy for preschoolers. I teach Head Start. However I don't know how available some of the toys we have are to the general public (we order from catalogs that sell to schools). Some of the popular building toys that we have are the following: Duplos (like big legos, not a choking hazard) Mobilo Blocks (plastic pipe-like blocks and wheels, great for making vehicles) Foam Blocks (quiet when they knock them down) Paper Blocks (cardboard, larger blocks) Waffle Blocks (waffle shaped, fit together to make boxes, towers, roads) Hmm, that's what I can come up with right now. Though the kids also love Mr. Potato Heads to put together and take apart. Hope you can find something for your little squirt. |
Twiggyish | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 06:48 pm     Isn't Bob the builder popular right now? I don't know about the age group though. Bookie, your baby is precious! |
Bookworm | Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 07:10 pm     Thanks Twigs!! We think so too. And yes Bob the Builder is very popular with the preschool set. <Book wanders off with the Bob the Builder theme song stuck in her head once again> |
Julieboo | Monday, February 18, 2002 - 07:16 pm     Thanks guys. Right now my little guy is way into Barney, Teletubbies and the Wiggles! Out of those three, I like the Wiggles the best! Does anyone know where I could get this toy that is like an oversized needle (plastic and not sharp, of course) and it has big buttons (like on your clothes-only 10X the size-like 2 inch to 4 inch diameters and they have holes in the middles so the kid can string them on??? (hope i described that okay) |
Donut | Monday, February 18, 2002 - 09:22 pm     you might try Toobers and Zots(not sure of the spelling) you can probably find them in Learning express or non toys r us toy stores. They are long things and things with holes that go on the long things that bend . you can make a great hat thingie with them |
Julieboo | Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 07:21 am     Thanks Donut. That sounds exactly like something I was looking for! |
Rogue | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 06:51 am     I've been dealing with Barney, Teletubbies, and the Wiggles for the last 6 years. I can honestly say I get a kick out of the Wiggles (their just so stupid I laugh). Definitely great for kids. |
Julieboo | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 07:10 am     Oh yes. I actually really like the Wiggles (except when they do a magic trick). My all time faviorite song of theirs is "Fruit Salad". The chef guy cracks me up! |
Rogue | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 07:14 am     LOL, that's a good one, but I seem to have a developed a soft spot for the pirate guy, Captain Feather? |
Julieboo | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 07:29 am     Captain Feathersword. He's okay too! My son really gets interactive with their videos, especially the monkey dance and the joeys jumping on the bed.... The other fantabulous videos that i love are the ones from Baby Einstein. Actually I don't like Baby Einstein much, but Baby Mozart, Baby Bach, Baby Van Gogh, etc... are all great. I call them my baby valiums, as they really would calm my son down if he was really crabby... |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 07:47 am     Yup, I played music, too. We set up a portable stereo (boombox) in the baby's room. I bought all kinds of children's tapes, including Wee Sings chilren's music and classical music. She would fall asleep easily listening to it. We continued this until she was about 4. She is very musical now. (Plays piano and sings) Also, we listened to the tapes in the car and sang along. (I am not the best singer..LOL) |
Babyruth | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 11:30 am     Not sure where you can find these pacifiers, but I think they're a hoot for the parents (depending on your sense of humor)
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Julieboo | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 11:41 am     Even though that makes a perfectly cute baby look ugly, that is hilarious! My friend has one that looks like vampire teeth. They used it on Halloween! |
Rogue | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 12:51 pm     Looks like our flight chief in northern michigan, LOL! |
Babyruth | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 01:03 pm     ah, a Yooper, eh? |
Donut | Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 09:17 pm     whats a yooper?? Ms. ruth, i think you ought to include that pic in your soon to be published book"The Regrettable Pacifier Book"... |
Babyruth | Thursday, February 21, 2002 - 06:34 am     LOL Donut! That pic cracks me up. It certainly is regrettable, isn't it? Wait til that kid grows up and sees the pic.... A "Yooper" is a Michigan term for someone from the Upper Peninsula (known as the U.P.) Yoop....yooper. |
Rogue | Thursday, February 21, 2002 - 07:47 am     YUP YUP, Babyruth, LOL!! |
Julieboo | Sunday, February 24, 2002 - 09:27 am     Are there any suggestions for a gift for a three year old? I'm somewhat stumped, even though I have a two year old... |
Jewels | Monday, February 25, 2002 - 08:59 am     Julie, funny you should ask, I spent a good part of the day yesterday shopping for a gift for a three year old. I realized it is a very hard age to buy for. Alot of toys/games are for 3+ years, the child I am buying for is not advanced enough for those. But the younger toys seem too advanced...such a dilemma. She loves Blues Clues and loves to draw. I found a Blues Clues art kit thing...hopefully it will work. Good luck to you!  |
Bookworm | Monday, February 25, 2002 - 07:28 pm     I always give books as gifts. They come in a variety of price ranges. Is this a three year old boy or girl? |
Julieboo | Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 10:05 am     Books sound like a good idea. It's for a boy. Any specific suggestions? |
Babyruth | Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 01:23 pm     Just a question: at only three years old, why does it matter if the book is for a boy or girl? My several nieces and nephews all enjoy the same books. Just wondering. |
Bookworm | Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 05:55 pm     It doesn't matter if its for a boy or girl if its a book. The question was separate from the book suggestion. I was trying to think of another toy suggestion. Sorry to be confusing. Book ideas: Anything by Eric Carle Any of the If you give a ______ a _______ books Caps for Sale Dr. Seuss (unless they are a member of the book club) Clifford Rainbow Fish Little Critter -Will probably come up with others later- Other Ideas: Duplos Game (Candyland, Memory, etc.) -Again may come up with others later and will add them if I do- Hope this helps. |
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