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Are you wondering about a last minute holiday gift that the entire family could utilize? Over the past few months I have heard many commercials about Dragon Dictate and I’ve spent the past few months testing it out. I first learned to use dictation with my work in a hospital setting, where we often dictated [...]
Here’s another awesome safety item being included in my September is for Safety Series. This review is on the Jabra® CRUISER Bluetooth® Wireless In-car Speakerphone for Mobile Phones. Who drops their phone when driving? Who hates wearing a headset that falls out of their ear or that has cords that get tangled? Who likes to [...]
Tisha from International Playthings demonstrates toys from the Ecotronic Brand. Kids love toys with electronic features, but batteries contribute a ton of toxic waste into the environment so Ecotronic brand includes the lights and sounds without batteries! It uses the power of kids play to power the toys. The monkey flashlight is activated by squeezing [...]
I apologize ahead of time that many of my posts over the next few weeks will most likely be infant related. When I return back to work after my maternity leave in two weeks, my mind should think in a broader perspective, but for now this cute little man is my reality! In an effort [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
If you are looking for a younger spin on a well-known family game, check out the CandyLand Castle Game by Hasbro Games. The game simply involves placing multi-colored shapes within a castle and pulling a candy cane lever to remove the pieces. Children take turns removing a shape to see if they have a place [...]
Small World Toys three piece farm animal puzzle review by Toyqueen. Showing the extra benefits that include grasping techniques and more. For children 12-18 months, these three piece puzzles from Small World Toys are great way to promote puzzles. Small World Toys makes nice beginner puzzles with only 3 pictures and there is a visual [...]
Kiddopotamus Swaddle Me – $10-20 depending on size, fabric http://tinyurl.com/2p9yhe Fool proof swaddling! You can keep the top swaddled to change a diaper, or even swaddle the baby while in the swing or in the car seat! Swaddling provides nice firm input, similar to that of being in the womb, which can help your baby [...]
As expectant parents, my husband and I finally took the plunge and created our Baby Registry. After having worked with infants and young children for 10 years, even after doing some online research prior, I knew I’d still be overwhelmed by all the choices, but boy was that an understatement! I believe these are some [...]
Sassy Dunk & Clunk For babies older than 6 months, working on basic grasp and release patterns is the Sassy Dunk and Clunk Toy. This toy works on basic grasp and release patterns. First, take the top off and release pieces right into the open container. With refinement and more precise skills, place the top [...]
Fun with Fruit by Small World Toys Excellent addition to any kitchen set for birthday or holiday gift, is the Small World Toys Fun with Fruit and Peel and Play Vegetable Sets. I’ve combined two sets to make a variety of different fruits/vegetables. There are tomatoes, oranges, pineapples, apples, broccoli, and peppers. The pieces are [...]
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