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18 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language
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6 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language
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3 Months Old: Best Developmental Toys and Books to Encourage Language
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Toy Review: “Funny Bunny” by Ravensburger, Great Gift
Grab your four bunnies and take off on the path to be the first to capture the carrot. Oops, it’s not that easy. Take your turn, pick a card and see if you advance 1, 2 or 3 spaces unless … Continue reading
Toy Review: “Three Little Pigs Play Set” by Melissa and Doug
Step back in time with this classic, the Three Pigs, and bring on the fun! The chubby pigs are the perfect size for a toddler’s hand to squeeze and let out a squeak. They can hide in their color-matched … Continue reading
Toy Review: “Diggity Dog” by International Playthings, Inc.
Kids three years and up want a little challenge in their games—not everything left to chance! Diggity Dog is their first pick for fun. Choose your puppy and press the doghouse to listen for the number of barks. Count them … Continue reading
Toy Review: “Folding Castle Playset” by Melissa and Doug
Get past the guard, drop down the drawbridge and roll up the door of the Folding Castle Play Set and you are in for some fun. The king and queen preside over the castle while the knight can stand guard … Continue reading
Toy Review: “Treehouse Playset” by Melissa and Doug
Language enhancing toys have moving parts and opportunities to change the action and therefore the story. Kids can’t wait to enter the Tree House Play Set by Melissa and Doug, traveling up the staircase before someone on the third floor … Continue reading
Toy Review: “Rub a Dub, Pirates of the Tub” by Alex
Rub a dub dub, who let the pirates in the tub? Your little mate will love the floating, squishable pirates who can squirt water from their mouths and spray enemies with their cannon. Choose from the 38 pieces to construct … Continue reading






