toys
This is where you will find all the pages categorised toys.
Baby golf set
This looks like fun and just might have to replace a trip to the golf course this summer. Boo hoo, we are not going home. This Baby golf set is great for playing in the garden, perfect for the next Tiger Woods. Golf caddy includes 3 golf clubs, ball, flag sun visor, all made from wood and fabric. Just not in the house!
iFrogz Tadpole iPod Case for Kids
We seldom allow our kids to watch TV, maybe 1 hour or so a week at most. With so much else to do it always seems like such a waste of time. But there are times, like a 12 hr flight across the pacific, where having easy access to their favourite bits of video could mean the difference between parental sanity or insanity. That sounds extreme and it is but TV has this sedating effect with children which makes it perfect for those times when there is little else to do but sit in your seat. Ipod video is a perfect device for this purpose but I don't think I would feel too comfortable allowing my 3 year unbridled access, especially after eating a peanut butter sandwich. That's where the iFrogz tadpole comes in. From their website: "Tadpole, by iFrogz quickly converts your iPod™ into a portable entertainment device for your child. A rugged case and clear protective screen cover offer unmatched protection and style. Comfort grip handles make viewing easy and fun! The tadpole case engulfs the whole iPod while leaving open areas for the click wheel, iPod view screen, and various buttons and accessory points. In addition to these design elements the Tadpole has added the comfort grip handles for kid friendly and iPod safe viewing. Just as with the entire product line of silicone iFrogz cases, the tadpole is made from 100% silicone that is coated to repel dust and lint."
It's available November 1st for about $25.00US. Via Xataka.
Plant-Me Pets
Now that the weather is warm, my daughter and I have been doing some planting in our garden. It's not a real garden as this is Asia and space is limited but it's what we have. I've been wanting to instill a bit of fun into the whole process now that the initial wonderment has worn off. I mentioned finding Nyokki plant pots a while back and they seem fun. It's a bit hard to get them shipped here so we make our own. Plant-Me Pets are another great idea. They're quirky creature sculptures made of natural latex rubber. The "eyes" are actual seeds (melon, tomato, and pumpkin seeds), and their "skin" is soft and pliable. You can squeeze their bodies and they'll squeak. Likely I can't import these here but they do look like allot of fun even if they weren't originally meant for kids (they look a little "evil"). $20.00US at Branch.
Retro Racing Car
I really love this car. If you add a pair of goggles and a helmut you have a true play racer. The look brings back memories of when I was a kid and we all had these cool racing toys. Quality toys that you could hand down to others. It has a shiny all-steel body, working steering wheel, honking horn, steel wheels and real rubber tires. I think my daughter would love to take this out to the track behind our house and play race car driver. The only problem I see are the fits that might erupt when my son is old enough and wants to ride it too. $89.00US at Land of Nod.
Olivia the Pig Doll
Catriona loves these books so much that I just have to go out and buy this doll for her. Olivia, is the star of Ian Falconer's popular books, OLIVIA which we were introduced to by a friend. They are wonderfully illustrated stories that our daughter immediately was drawn to. I thought at first that the illustrations were a bit sullen but perhaps they are a good counterpoint to all the bright rainbow colors of other books. This doll is 10 inches tall and is fabricated from acrylic plush material. Available from Amazon
Recycled Crayons
Martha Stewart has a great method of recycling old crayons thereby helping save the environment and creating a unique tool for making fun art. I've wanted to do something similar with soap for ages but the process for recycling soap is no where as easy and as satisfying as this. All it involves is chopping up the crayons, arranging them creatively in a cookie tin, baking them until they melt, and take them out of the tin when they cool. Fun. Check it out in greater detail on Martha Stewarts site.
Razor Pocket Mod Bistro Scooter
My daughter is absolutely dying to ride on a scooter. Since so many parents here let their children ride with them through some of the worst traffic on earth without a helmet we have begun slowly educating her to the dangers they provide. But she is only 2.5 so it isn't that hard. When she gets a little older (like 16) and we are living in a country with some safe areas to ride, this Razor Scooter might be a fun way for her to pass some time. Or me if I was lighter. This cool electric scooter gets over 10 miles of travel time on a single charge and speeds up to 15 mph. See more at Razor or purchase on Amazon
Lana Organic Dragon Doll
If we aren't pretending we are beauty and the beast, Snow white, Cinderella, or Tea Cup we spend our time pretending to be tigers and dragons. This kind of imaginative play is quite fun and with a little help from our friend the Dragon I can take a break from having little tiger jump on my back. This cuddly animal is made from 100% organic cotton and filled with pure wool. Importantly he is quite washable - that way all the bits of playdoh, paint, and cookies won't make her, the Dragon, all yucky. $49.95US from bright october.
Frog Pod
Currently our bathroom remains in order for about 2 days a week, the rest of the week we have bath toys and supplies strewn all over the place. A house with a 2 year old and a messy dad can be like that. The thoughtfully designed Frog Pod looks like a fun way to add some order to the chaos. I'm especially fond of the fact that it's handle acts as scoop, allowing for a quick tidy up after a serious period of play in the tub. $29.99 from Baby Outfitters.
Haba Roman Arch Blocks
I don't know who likes playing these toys more, my daughter or myself. Perhaps me. She is still a bit young to have the patience to sit and make large structures but it's a wonderful way to teach early and fine motor skills. I like these particular blocks as they give you the tools you need to build as complicated or as simple a structure as you like.The blocks are made of unfinished beech wood and will stand up to the test of time. This set is $35.99 at Oompa.
1 | 2 | 3
Sponsor Products
- Bebe Furniture: Baby Cribs, Baby Furniture, Dressers, Armoirs. Bebe Furniture has created a cute and sincere character for babies.
- Selected baby products shipped world-wide by mothercare.com, the UK's most trusted store for parents of young children
- Use Coupon Code AUGSHIP and receive free shipping on all orders of $75 or more
- Great savings on selected toys and gifts. Click here
- How to travel with baby Click here for tips from mothercare.com
-
Bookend Men
-
Six Pack BYO Bags
-
Baby Beatrix Messenger Bags