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The Gifted Child: Gifts Fit For Young Boys
Boys will be boys and these are their toys. From dump trucks to cooking tools to Harley Davidson ride-ons, we're covering the gamut and have highlighted some of this holiday's must-have gadgets for playful young tots. Come check out Lil's top ten gifts for our lovable little lads.
Classic Toys For Modern Tots
Sometimes, older is better. Toys do not have to be powered by batteries, controllers, and electricity to be a lot of fun. In fact, many knickknacks that current moms and dads grew up with required nothing more than a hearty imagination.
Thoughts on the Homeless American Girl Doll
I'm all for exposing my child to the different walks of life. One of the reasons why I believe in the public school system is that children can get a taste of the real world by making friends with different socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. Taking kids along to volunteer can open their eyes and show them how good it feels to help those less fortunate.
Blast From the Past: Legos Keep Generations Building
Before technological toys and character-inspired goods began taking over toy chests, Legos gave lil ones the opportunity to build exciting creations without worrying about them falling down in seconds. For more than 75 years the brainchild of a Danish carpenter, has been a staple in playrooms, where the multicolored, interlocking bricks have been used to create gargantuan structures and creatures of all kinds.
What began as an innocent alternative to the standard building block has evolved into one of the most successful toy companies in the world.
Crib Toys to Keep Babies Busy in Bed
Party in the baby's crib! Once an infant is alert enough to take in their surroundings, add some stimulation to keep them occupied during non-sleeping hours. By putting a safe accessory in the crib, mom may buy herself a few minutes after nap time.
School Year's Resolutions: Toys For Preschoolers
Preschool is less about reading, writing and arithmetic and more about an introduction to the skills kiddos need for future concepts. Several new toys on the market are designed to help support these skills once children have left the confines of their schools. Take a look at a few of our favorites that will help early learners expand their minds at home.
School Year's Resolutions: Toys For Early Learners
Not every child is heading back to school in the coming weeks. But tots a tad too young to join the preschool mayhem are just as eager to learn. Help expand their manipulative and cognitive skills with some shiny new items in their toy box.
Breastfeeding Doll: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Teaching children about the birds and the bees is no longer a formal chat that happens during the tween or teen years. Many mamas choose to introduce the concept when a sibling makes her debut. Fourteen percent of lilsugar readers say they'd purchase a birthing and nursing doll ($90) to educate their kiddos about the miracle of life, while 43 percent of our mamas would invest in a Boobie Buddy ($55) or nursing doll.
Funky Sock Monkeys: They're Not Just Black, White and Red
Lugging a sock monkey around may be the only thing greater than monkeying around yourself, so it's no wonder these simple toys have remained a childhood must have for decades. We saw the toy box classic get goofy with Cece Bell's whimsical Sock Monkey Boogie Woogie, but there are a whole bundle of modern evolutions out there. They're funky, they're spunky, and they're ready to play.
Tell Mommy: What Are Your Top Three Toddler Toys?
One person's trash is another one's treasure. The same can be said for wee ones and their toys. While my daughter obsessed over her Radio Flyer push wagon, some of her playmates found it less exciting than a rug.
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