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3 month old Gavin playing with Sassy Illumination Station suctioned cup to booster seat tray

From the moment I opened the Sassy Illumination Station, I personally couldn’t wait to give it a whirl and twirl! It’s so visually appealing with many colors, has many textures to touch and makes a cool rattle noise when it’s spun that Gavin my three month old was immediately interested. It’s very easy to activate [...]

Baby Genius Interview at Time to Play Showcase by ToyQueen

At Time To Play Magazine Holiday Toy Preview in New York City, ToyQueen Keri Wilmot interviews Larry Balaban from Baby Genius about the developmental aspects of their toys and the Circle of Education curriculum. Larry Balaban of Baby Genius has helped to develop preschool and role play toys that empower parents to be successful in [...]

Fine Motor Ideas- Baby Registry Hidden Gems

We’ll be closing out the month with some of my most favorite fine motor toys that are a great addition to any baby registry gift or for purchase for your infant. Sassy Wrist Rattles- $6.00 These cute, crinkly, bright rattles attach with velcro to an infant’s wrist. When babies are first learning to move they [...]

Boppy Pillow – Baby Registry Hidden Gem

Boppy Pillow- $35.00 When infants are born, one of the first skills they begin to develop during the first few months of life is called midline development, which is the ability to bring their hands to their mouth, or their hands together at the center of their body to play with their fingers. Many people [...]

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair Review

True to my baby registry Monday post (though it’s a bit early this week!), the hidden gem of the day is the Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair. I was first made aware of this chair during my daily work as an occupational therapist. As many children have generally weak core strength, this ultimately impacts their eating, [...]

Educational Toys and games Review of Discovery Toys Patterns and Pieces set

Discovery Toys Patterns & Pieces Set A great toy for 2 & 3 year olds working on mastering the art of stringing and lacing is the Discovery Toys Patterns and Pieces Set. Different pieces are located inside a clear container, with a twist off compartment, which provides an intact organizational system safe in one location. [...]

Keri Wilmot is a pediatric occupational therapist who has been practicing in the Boston area with children ages newborn through elementary school. Certain toys have been invaluable during therapy sessions. As the ToyQueen, Keri completes reviews of popular toys on this website to provide recommendations so that all parents can find practical ways to play [...]