ToddlerFX.com

US $7.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:06:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $7.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

The Best Interactive Toys for Babies Three to Six Months

Now that your baby is three months old you have probably seen how much they have started to grow a little more interactive.  By three months you have more than likely seen them start to giggle and show more facial expressions when you talk to them.  By four and five months they are more mobile and are trying to mimic sounds that they hear on a regular basis.  Your baby’s motor skills and vision are more developed by this age and they are ready for toys that are more conducive to their learning milestone.

Tummy time is very important to your baby’s muscle strength and an activity mat is perfect for mobility.  There are so many different add-ons for the activity mat that your baby will never get bored with the same old objects.  There are mobiles that can complement the activity mat and can hang overhead and encourage your baby to reach and grab.  This also prompts them to lift their head and strengthen their neck muscles. Some mats come equipped with musical buttons and crinkle fabric that can make your baby squeal with delight!  Unbreakable mirrors can line one side of the mat and can make you child think they have a playmate.  Babies love looking at themselves in the mirror especially when they are beginning to rollover and crawl.  You can see them trying to touch their reflection.

As your baby begins to approach the six month mark they will be really interacting with you and your voice.  Reading to your baby is significant for their early language skills and social interaction.  Soft books are great for your baby to play with and can have multiple purposes.  Teething soft books have different textures to keep it interesting and have a plastic handle that is designed specifically for soft gums.  That is a great two-in-one toy.  Soft books fit easily in the diaper bag or purse and most brands can be washed in the washing machine.  Soft books that facilitate family photos are great for baby who loves holding pictures of their family.  Soft stuffed animals are good too but beware of choking hazards.  Make sure to stay away from stuffed animals with buttons, string, or loose fabric.

Three to six months is when your baby really starts to noticeably progress physically and you want to make sure your baby has all the proper tools to help them reach each milestone.  Movement is very crucial and the activity mat gives your child that freedom. Soon your baby will master the mat and parents can look into introducing their baby to the activity table.  This is the age where they are putting together voice, words, and sounds and soft books play a very important role.  Your baby is slowly learning your language and reading to your baby can speed the process.  Pretty soon, you and your baby will be on the same page!

US $7.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:10:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $7.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 16:38:32 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

Educational Insights the Space Place Classroom Organization Center

• Handy hangable classroom organizer
• Colorful washable nylon wall caddy
• 12 roomy folder-sized pockets with a clear-view tag holder for easy labeling
• Three durable grommets allow for easy hanging anywhere
• Pockets are 7″ deep, and caddy is 14″ wide by 55″ high

Colorful, washable nylon wall caddy features 12 roomy folder-sized pockets, each with a clear-view tag holder for easy labeling. It’s perfect for holding worksheets and tests, student work folders, learning center materials, lesson plans, parent notes, books, magazines, and more! Three durable grommets allow for easy hanging anywhere. Pockets are 7″ deep; caddy measures 14″ wide by 55″ high. Includes 36 blank labels.

Rating: (out of 4 reviews)

List Price: $ 14.99

Price: $ 10.64

US $17.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday Sep-04-2010 17:00:30 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list

baby lu playing on his playmat-part one

1974 Playskool Original Lincoln Logs Explorer Set #857


Image by Tinker*Tailor
This is the only toy I can ever remember playing with alongside my father. I guess he liked them, too I’ve studied this drum so many times, I have it memorized. I remember taking two of the logs and playing it like a musical instrument. I also liked to put it on my head and pretend that I was a robot. :-p

Playskool Original Lincoln Logs, set #857 (1974).

In the 1910s, American builders were busy on construction sites in the city and in the playroom. Introduced just after Tinkertoys and the Erector Set, Lincoln Logs were yet another construction toy to make it big during the decade. John Lloyd Wright, son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, brought out the line of sturdy, interlocking logs in 1916. Wright claimed that the foundation of Tokyo’s earthquake-proof Imperial Hotel, which he saw while it was under construction, inspired the shape of his logs.
Lincoln Logs turned out to be a toymaker’s dream. The original sets were an instant success, and after World War II, sales of Lincoln Logs got another boost from the baby boom. The sets were popular among postwar parents because they were more sophisticated than plain building blocks but still challenged children’s powers of concentration and eye-hand coordination. Ironically, Lincoln Logs—long a favorite of proponents of educational toys—were among the first toys to be promoted on a television show, 1953’s Pioneer Playhouse. The ads targeted affluent parents, who were most likely to own a television set and to buy educational toys. Sometimes a toy that has had a previous life returns to catch the eyes of children at just the right moment in history.

www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/lincolnlogs.htm

Playmobil toddler toys toys


Image by ZRecs

US $5.99 End Date: Sunday Sep-12-2010 18:45:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $5.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Infants and young children "TV education early" popular around the world

Like Ye Hao, disgust worth mentioning, for infants and young children’s TV channels are popular around the world, some young viewers will not even speak.

American “Baby First” channel and Israel’s “Baby” Channel, 24 hours a day to broadcast their target audience is the baby. Content has been guiding a child psychologist, not the middle of commercials. Facts have proved that this increasingly popular channel.

“Baby First” channel founder Sharon? Rechter fall film festival in Cannes interview, said: “This is the parents have been waiting for the TV to the way of early education.”

“Baby First” channel that will be the platform with the French satellite TV broadcast, which, Rechter said: “We are all over the world have shown interest in this channel.” “Baby First” channel is the last Mother’s Day the occasion of its launch in the United States, which broadcast short films are colorful, each film continued 2-7 minutes, to help develop the potential of infants and young children. Israel as a competitor, “Baby” launch on the channel longer, there are currently more than 50 countries and regions are watching the program. Media giant News Corporation’s Fox International Channels in Cannes this week announced that it had bought the shares a considerable portion of the channel, so popular by this channel.

Fox International Channels CEO David? Hasilindeng said, “Baby” channel “has opened up new markets” for parents and children, providing a new service. Fox International Channels, said it plans to expand the product range, to provide “video on demand, broadband and other platforms”, so as to provide parents with more interactive games and other services.

The two channels are not broadcast advertisements. “Baby First” channel Rechter said that in addition, it would not broadcast the violence, not suitable for children as well as over-stimulate the senses of the content. In contrast, broadcast programs designed to encourage parents and children together to learn and play.

Children from a very young age when started watching TV, but most programs are for adults and older children design.

“Baby First” channels in 28 countries and regions, satellite and cable television broadcast, including Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and 21 other Arab countries. The channel claimed that its program is recommended for all stages of child development to help them develop language and math skills.

For babies born only a few months the program is black and white, because this time, their eyes can not distinguish colors.

Evening programs specially designed to allow baby to become calm mood to sleep well prepared.

Rechter said, this program allows parents time to prepare dinner, you can give them some of their time. She said: “I think this is a good way to make life more balanced.”

She also said that the intention in the near future will be broadcast on 5 additional countries into the scope of the future will expand to Europe and Asia and other places.

US $8.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-12-2010 21:24:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $8.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Bright Starts Activity Gym, Petals and Friends

• Plush bird toy with pull handle plays 4 fun melodies
• Colorful flower-shaped bead chaser
• Adorable flower mirror
• Water-filled heart-shaped teether
• Heart shaped rattle and lion teether

Bright Starts Petals & Friends Activity Gym Your precious baby girl will flutter about on this soft, comfy mat! Six toys are included. This mat features 3 ways to play: laying, tummy time, and sitting. Plush Bird plays 4 fun melodies which can be parent or baby activated Oversized flower shaped Mirror for self-discovery Other toys include: Flower shaped Bead Chaser, water-filled Teether, heart shaped Rattle, and Lion shaped teether 6 Fun Links included for attaching baby’s favorite toys A portio

Rating: (out of 5 reviews)

List Price: $ 29.99

Price: $ 29.99

Baby Names Method

Choosing a baby name for your child is almost like choosing his identity. Ever heard about the association of a person’s name with his personality? That’s how our names really work. A name molds a person’s identity like a cookie-cutter. So, better get that best baby name for your son or daughter. Read on for some tips on how to provide that best baby name for your little angel.

1. Stop it already with the dictates of your family’s tradition. Choosing the right baby name does not have to always rely on what your elderly relatives deem to be the best baby name. It is your baby’s name, not theirs. So, better act like it. Once your baby is born he will be stuck with that baby name for life. That means it’s not wise to just settle for any baby name that will suit your grandma’s or auntie’s taste.

2. Take a look of a picture of his future. You don’t want your baby to be always called with a monicker that will forever ridicule him or will allow his playmates to make a big laughingstock out of him, right? Research about the meaning of the baby name you are eyeing to give to your baby. Don’t consider Beelzebub as a prospective baby name just because you heard it from a TV show and you find it cute. Don’t use Rodelfa just because a certain Mexican TV show’s hunky lead actor is called Rodolfo. Just plainly saying yes to your gutfeel, thinking of the people that pops into your head upon hearing somebody spout a certain name, trying to follow a fad by naming your baby a certain celebrity’s (sometimes notorious) or NOT THINKING AT ALL in giving your precious one his or her baby name are huge no-nos!

3. Consider reading the initials of the baby name you are planning to give your baby. Make sure they don’t stand for anything funny, disturbing or something utterly stupid. Christine Sue Irving? What will happen on the next episode? Alvin Stephen Stuart? He’ll surely remember not to get near any hole. Fran Ursula Catherine Klein? Uh-oh! See? Can you imagine the sickening situation you may put your child into when he or she grows up?

4. Go check your family tree once and for all. Some can’t still get away from some traditions regarding baby name decisions, especially when they have a special bond with a certain family member that they want that person’s name to be a part of their baby’s name. If your planning to still follow the tradition of putting a part of your elder relatives’ names on your baby’s name, you have to know whether anybody else in your family use that name too. You don’t want to confuse people when they’re calling a name that’s owned by two. Ask around.

5. Don’t go for the overkill. Being too creative on thinking of a baby name can backfire, I’m telling you. Examples are too unique spellings. It will be hard for the kid to keep on spelling his or her name to people who only know the common spelling of such name.

6. Decide with your partner in coming up with the best baby name for your sweet baby. It wouldn’t be nice to be always blamed when people ask who chose that awful baby name, right? Okay, kidding aside. Sharing on this kind of decision-making is a good way of furthering your bond as a couple, not to mention the possibility of coming up with a better baby name. Remember that the “two heads are better than one” thought also applies to dealing with the troubles of finding the most suitable baby name for your baby.

Sound, appeasing relatives and friends and avoiding embarrassing initials and discovery of disgusting meanings are some of the major concerns that should be considered in your quest for the perfect baby name. You might find them a bit taxing. But in the long run, you’ll see that doing your homework will make your baby thank you when the right time comes. Happy baby naming!

US $7.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 19:06:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $7.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

US $4.99 End Date: Friday Sep-17-2010 15:56:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $4.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Toys Appropriate For One-Year-Old Children

From a fragile helpless little creature who could barely open his eyes, you’ve seen how your little kid bloomed to become the active, curious, and energetic one-year-old that he is right now.

Now is the time when he graduates from the rattles and baby squeaky toys that used to make him burst into a fit of giggles. Now is the time when he progresses to more advanced toys that will be suitable in developing his skills and stimulating his mental growth.

Toys for one-year-old children include:

Stacking toys that come in different shapes, sizes and colors. These toys which include stackable cups, pails, and rings are helpful in introducing your kid to a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. By learning how to stack up these toys his fine motor skills, hand to eye coordination, and spatial awareness are also being improved.

Unbreakable mirrors of assorted sizes. You might have noticed that your kid loves looking at that baby he sees whenever he’s in your arms and you pass by a mirror. Toys like unbreakable mirrors are not only fun and enjoyable for your kid but will also allow for self-discovery which is important in his developmental progress.

Squeeze toys. These toys are good in improving your baby’s grasp and release skills while the squeaky sounds that come from it will make your kid burst into laughter. Give your kid a variety of squeeze toys which can also be used in games like “where’s the toy?” wherein you hide a toy and have your toddler look for it as his problem solving skills are being honed.

Cars, trucks and vehicle toys that do not have small or loose parts, sharp and pointy objects and are made of durable and flexible but safe plastic material.

Building toys such as large building blocks. Because your kid will be able to construct various creations from these toys, this is instrumental in honing his creativity and imagination.

Balls of various colors and sizes. Play baby soccer with your kid to improve his motor skills and eye to foot coordination by swinging him to kick these balls. Or use these balls to teach him about the round shape and the different sizes and colors and sharpen his visual discrimination.

Educational cardboard books with vibrant images and colourful prints. While your kid browses through these books, narrate to him and tell him about the things in the book, “this is a dog” or “this is a house.” This will be beneficial in helping your kid’s conceptual and language development.

Large dolls, plush toys or puppets. Babies are inherently enthusiastic about puppet shows. While these puppet shows are proven to keep baby amused and entertained, more importantly these will teach your kid about the art of conversation and encourage positive interaction. Have a Baby Einstein puppet talk to you and then respond. Talk about funny things or sings songs together.

Toys that mimic real-life gadgets and devices like toy telephones. Imitating older people is how a baby learns about the world around him Use these toys to encourage imitative play and cultivate his social and language development.

US $19.99 End Date: Saturday Sep-18-2010 8:51:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $19.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list