Category Archives: Babies

“Round the Farm” by Alex Jr. Toys

Posted on May 15, 2009 by sherry

Take your baby on a discovery trip “Round the Farm” with this cuddly, six-sided ball. Four bright contrasting faces await your little one as she rotates the ball to meet the frog, cat, pig and dog. Each face combines contrasting patterns, … Continue reading →

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“Taggies Go Go! Car” by International Playthings

Posted on May 9, 2009 by sherry

Cuddle up with this friendly-faced coupe, covered with soft plush and shiny geometric designed tags. A takeoff from the popular Taggies balls, this car packs more features for your baby to explore and parents to talk about, enhancing learning. Press … Continue reading →

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“Baby, Boo!” by Amazing Baby

Posted on April 14, 2009 by sherry

  Research shows that babies love the human face, with all its unique angles, light and contrasting shadows, moving parts and eyes to engage.. Celebrating the simplicity of baby’s day–sleeping, kissing, giggling and  playing peek-a-boo–this delightful oversized board book, Baby, Boo! features … Continue reading →

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“Five Little Ducks” by Amazing Baby

Posted on April 14, 2009 by sherry

  Five Little Ducks disappear, one by one, ignoring mom’s call to come back to her Quack! A concise number book of subtraction, interactive touch and feel, rhythmic rhyme and bold graphics leads your baby through the circular cut-outs to reveal … Continue reading →

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“One” Book Review

Posted on March 24, 2009 by sherry

Through simple blotches of color, author-illustrator Kathryn Otoshi creates a gang of personalities cleverly tied to their hues–quiet Blue, outgoing Orange, bright Green, outgoing Purple and hot-head Red. Don’t be thrown off my the apparent simplicity of her drawings and … Continue reading →

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“Little Boy” by Alison McGhee and Peter Reynolds

Posted on October 30, 2008 by admin

  Do you know someone expecting a Little Boy and need the perfect  gift? Here it is–the best preparation for Mom and Dad to get ready for a blue bundle of energy. Through simple rhymes–”Little boy, so much depends on…a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A First Guide to Baby Signing by Amazing Baby

Posted on April 16, 2008 by admin

  When I was at the International Toy Fair in New York City in February, I stopped in at Dolphin Books and was introduced to their new book on baby signs,  A First Guide to Baby Signing. I was impressed because it … Continue reading →

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6 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language

Posted on March 18, 2008 by admin

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3 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language

Posted on March 16, 2008 by admin

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Great Books for Your Baby

Posted on December 10, 2007 by

At around 3 months of age, babies can see most colors and are interested in looking at a book just like a toy. Bright colors against a contrasting background (especially white) attract their attention. Throw in a good dose of … Continue reading →

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