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1 Eco-Friendly Bath Toys: The Healthy Way to Bathe
Holiday
2 The Gifted Child: Three-Year-Olds
Skip Hop
3 Top 5 Trends Spotted at Toy Fair 2009
Iron Man
4 Top Five Trends We Saw at Toy Fair 2010
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5 Eco-Friendly Companies Partner With Major Toy Manufacturers
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6 9 Eco-Friendly Toys Worth Buying Today
Father's Day
7 Inventor Dads: 8 Fathers Changing the Way We Raise Our Kids
Let's hear it for the dads! The days of dear old dad staying out of the nursery are a thing of the past — today's pops are redesigning the baby's room, bottle, and more. With more fathers taking on child-rearing responsibilities, they're upgrading lil one's gear with some touches that both moms and dads can appreciate. Just in time for Father's Day, meet the men who are making baby-raising Read more
It's a green, green world and we're loving it! If you're using Earth Day as the starting point for turning your lil one's toy box green, don't think you will be kissing color goodbye. Though many natural products are free of bright colors, these fun finds will continue to inspire tots while keeping them safe from the hormone disruptors Read more
Scrub, a dub, dub, get phthalates and BPA out of the tub! Many bath toys are made with plastics and rubber containing hormone disruptors that are ingested once lil ones get their hands (and mouths) on them. We've rounded up some goods that are safe for splashing around.To protect the goods from mold, clean the toys with an eco-friendly cleanser or homemade solution. Clockwise from top left: Kido Read more
Is a company still green, even if it's owned by a mainstream manufacturer? The popularity of eco-friendly toys has given rise to a number of small companies that specialize in natural and recycled goods. Unfortunately, to create such products, some green makers turn to smaller plants to produce their toys, frequently leading to higher prices on the store shelves. Just this week, Sprig Toys, the Read more
It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Over the past three days, the nation's leading toy manufacturers, as well as several newcomers, introduced their latest and greatest creations in hopes of becoming the Zhu Zhu Pets of 2010. Through wandering through the 345,000 square feet of exhibit space and eyeing the 7,000 products that were on display for the first time, we identified several Read more
More than 100,000 new toys were on display at the annual Toy Fair in NYC this week, some of which are destined to become the it toys of the holiday season, and some of which may never make it to store shelves. After roaming the convention center's massive halls, we were able to spot a few trends for the coming year. Take a look at our slideshow to see the top 5 toy trends for 2009. Source Read more
Three-year-olds tend to be a bit fickle as they express their independence. One moment they are telling you they can do it all by themselves, then the next they insist on holding your hand. When shopping for a gift for a preschooler, look for items that showcase their new found abilities. Among our favorite selections for this age group: The ballerina in your life will be begging to put on a Read more
From hanging with Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon to folding socks, it seemed there was no feat too big (or small) for celebrity canine Gidget. The multitalented Chihuahua and star of the popular Taco Bell commercials spent her time living the life most dream of: traveling (by way of private jet), walking the red carpet, and mingling with celebs. This is in no small part due to her trainer, Sue Read more
Have you ever given your tot's bath toys a lil squeeze and seen what comes out? Chances are, it isn't pretty! Bath squeezers are prone to molds that you don't want your lil one bathing in or drinking. Before buying another around of squirt toys, check out these alternatives. Read more
