Toy
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I Just Fell in Love with an Octopus
Family Style &bull Yesterday
We had no idea we could be enamored by a paper octopus, but here we are thinking how cute he is. And don't get us started on the lobster, we want to pinch HIS cheeks! Hartia makes these really brilliant… Full Story »
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Framed! Framed, I tell you!
Cool Mom Picks &bull Yesterday
I still remember that excitement of putting together a little soft photo album for my babies. They'd gnaw at the pages and we'd convince ourselves that we were somehow imbuing them with essential social cues to put them on the… Full Story »
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Classic Fisher Price Toys You Can Buy Brand New
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Yesterday
The Fisher Price record player is back! Gone are the days of scoring one at a garage sale only to realize you don't have any records to play on it. And gone are the days of paying exorbitant prices on… Full Story »
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Adjustable Bookend Shelf for Growing Book Collections
inhabitots &bull Sep 2, 2010Tree by Kerri Lee is known for charming, vintage inspired goodies for little ones, and the designer's latest creation, the bookend shelf, delivers the same. You can hang the sweet shelf, that's decorated with either a bird, owl or elephant,… Full Story »
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Infant's Infrequent Gaze Possible Cue for Autism
Psych Central News >> Children and Teens &bull Sep 2, 2010
The study, published in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, also found that six-month-old, high-risk infants demonstrated the same level of cause and effect learning skills as low-risk infants of the same age. The researchers observed 25 six-month-old siblings of children with autism (high-risk group) as well as 25 six-month-old infants with no family history of the disorder (low-risk group)… Full Story »
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Infant's gaze may be an early, but subtle, marker for autism risk
ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Sep 1, 2010
Published in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, the study also found that six-month-old high-risk infants demonstrated the same level of cause and effect learning skills when compared to low-risk infants of the same age. The study observed 25 infant siblings of children with autism (high-risk group) and 25 infants with no family history of autism (low-risk group) at six months of age in order to assess cause and effect learning as well as social engagement. Infant siblings of children with autism are considered at high-risk for the disorder, as… Full Story »
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Playing with my kids is BORING!
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Sep 1, 2010
In fact, playing with my kids can be so boring, I'd rather clean my husband's toilet or scrap sludge out of the crack in between the kitchen sink and counter top. Once, when my daughter was 18-months, I was delighted… Full Story »
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Top 15 Trendy Toy Crazes
Parenting.com: Mom Tips and Expert Advice &bull Sep 1, 2010
These fad toys have inspired store sell-outs, parent pandemonium and crazy resale values over the years. These rubber band bracelets -- which spring back into cool shapes when they're not being worn -- took kids by storm in 2009. Originally… Full Story »
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Hispanic kids show greater risk of substance use, study suggests
ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Sep 1, 2010
The study, of 5,500 seventh- and eighth-graders at 16 California schools, found that young Hispanic adolescents were more likely than other students to have ever used alcohol, cigarettes or marijuana. Asian students, meanwhile, had the lowest rates of substance use compared with Hispanic, white and African American students. Among Hispanic youth, it was personal factors that were linked to the risk of substance use -- including their confidence in their ability to "say no" and whether they believed drinking,… Full Story »
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Paleta California Co. Recalls Frozen Mamey Paletas: Salmonella Typhi Risk
US Recall News &bull Sep 1, 2010
The Auto Recalls category includes recalled cars, trucks, vans, auto parts, accessories motorcycles, boats, ATVs, personal watercraft and just about anything with an engine. Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including recalled cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, auto parts and more. Pharmaceutical industry recall news and information about recalled drugs and defective medical devices, including recalls coming from Food and Drug… Full Story »
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32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
US Recall News - Product Recalls &bull Sep 1, 2010
The Auto Recalls category includes recalled cars, trucks, vans, auto parts, accessories motorcycles, boats, ATVs, personal watercraft and just about anything with an engine. Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including recalled cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, auto parts and more. Pharmaceutical… Full Story »
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Make-Your-Own Blocks
Droolicious &bull Aug 31, 2010
A great set of blocks is the best toy you can give your kids, whether they are just learning to walk, or running circles around you. But the newest blocks on the block have even more to offer, in the… Full Story »
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Go Retro With Hank & JoJo's Original Baby Tube Socks
inhabitots &bull Aug 31, 2010The Original Baby Tube Socks from Hank & JoJo caught our eye at this year's New York International Gift Fair. The bold colors and extra-long length of these retro tall socks make them an adorable baby accessory, and since they come… Full Story »
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Best Toy Bins for Kid's Rooms: High & Low
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Aug 31, 2010
When it comes to toy storage, we believe in simple, open bins that are easy for small hands to access. On the higher end, designers offer unique shapes, colors, and patterns. If you're on a budget, there are a bunch… Full Story »
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Best Toy Bins for Kids' Rooms: High & Low
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Aug 31, 2010
When it comes to toy storage, we believe in simple, open bins that are easy for small hands to access. On the higher end, designers offer unique shapes, colors, and patterns. If you're on a budget, there are a bunch… Full Story »
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P&G Recalls Small Number of Bags of Cat Food From Stores in Loveland, Colorado
US Recall News &bull Aug 31, 2010
The Auto Recalls category includes recalled cars, trucks, vans, auto parts, accessories motorcycles, boats, ATVs, personal watercraft and just about anything with an engine. Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), including recalled cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, auto parts and more. Pharmaceutical industry recall news and information about recalled drugs and defective medical devices, including recalls coming from Food… Full Story »
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Cute Shop Alert and $100 Giveaway
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Aug 30, 2010
I enjoy the convenience of shopping at the super stores as much as the next mom. But sometimes a mom wants something so special, so unique, so hard to find that it virtually guarantees that no one else will have… Full Story »
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Thorunn Arnadottir's Tree Shelf Doubles as Storage and Art
inhabitots &bull Aug 30, 2010When we first spotted the tree shelf decked out with apples at the New York International Gift Fair earlier this month, it was easy to see the tree shape right away. But the word at the show was that many attendees… Full Story »
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Best Wooden Toy Your Kid will Actually Play with.
Family Style &bull Aug 30, 2010
We were given an Automoblox car as a gift for my son and it is one of his favorite toys. From a parent's point of view I like toys that encourage development and creativity. This toy fits the bill perfectly.… Full Story »
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- Lego
- Kid
- Sons
- Creativity
- Toy
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Circle game: Hula-hooping moves from backyard to mainstream
New York Daily News - Lifestyle &bull Aug 30, 2010Ghanbari/APFirst lady Michelle Obama exercises with a hula hoop during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Stefanie Moser hadn't touched a Hula Hoop since she was a kid.… Full Story »
