Archive through February 26, 2002

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Julieboo

Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 01:06 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
Thanks Donut. That sounds exactly like something I was looking for!

Rogue

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 06:51 am Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
Not sure where you can find these pacifiers, but I think they're a hoot for the parents (depending on your sense of humor)
pacifier

Julieboo

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 11:41 am Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
Looks like our flight chief in northern michigan, LOL!

Babyruth

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 01:03 pm Click here to edit this post
ah, a Yooper, eh?

Donut

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 09:17 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
YUP YUP, Babyruth, LOL!!

Julieboo

Sunday, February 24, 2002 - 09:27 am Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
Books sound like a good idea. It's for a boy. Any specific suggestions?

Babyruth

Tuesday, February 26, 2002 - 01:23 pm Click here to edit this post
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 Click here to edit this post
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.