Reviews for 1-3 years old
What a wonderful way to document your grandchild’s early years! The First Adventures of Incredible You, published by Custom Made for Kids (created by two moms), is a personalized children’s book about the everyday experiences of a young child — your grandchild. You help write the story, by providing the names of special people and places in your grandchild’s life (including you!). From splashing in rain puddles to cheering on a favorite team to smelling a beloved family food, the book tells the story they can most easily relate to. The publisher’s website has a great FAQ page that answers all types of questions, like how the story accommodates multiple siblings, if a child is adopted, a twin, etc. Great for kids ages 0-8, the book is the winner of the 2007 iParenting Media Award Winner for Outstanding Product in the Gift category. We are sure that this is one story your grandchild won’t want to miss!
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Zolo Boa (by Kushies)$40.00 at Kushies |
So you’ve got a new grandchild who’s just begun sitting up—a momentous developmental occasion and a relief for mom and dad! This calls for a stacking toy. How about a stacker designed for 21st century babies? You’ll be able to tell Mom and Dad that the Zolo Boa by Kushies was inspired by EQ, the theory of “emotional intelligence,” and backed by child development experts who’ve spent a lot of time, energy and money to earn that title! The rings transform into a vibrantly colored creature that makes animal sounds. This toy really “stacks up!”
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We’re always searching for great tableware for kids, and we’ve found a hit! Emily Green’s kids plates, bowls and utensils are plenty durable — made of melamine and dishwasher-safe. Her patterns are whimsical, with vibrantly colored vintage backgrounds and adorable animals you won’t recognize from anywhere other than Emily’s unique collection. Kids will enjoy setting the table themselves, and Mom & Dad may even want to dine on these unusual creations, as they truly are works of art. The 10-inch plates, 6-inch bowls, and utensils are sold separately. Washable placemats, and imagination mats, for kids to draw their own creations, are also available. Choose from a wide variety of animals and patterns appropriate for girls, boys, or both.
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We’re always searching for great tableware for kids, and we’ve found a hit! Emily Green’s plates, bowls and utensils are plenty durable — made of melamine and dishwasher-safe. Her patterns are whimsical, with vibrantly colored vintage backgrounds and adorable animals you won’t recognize from anywhere other than Emily’s unique collection. Kids will enjoy setting the table themselves, and Mom & Dad may even want to dine on these unusual creations, as they truly are works of art. The 10-inch plates, 6-inch bowls, and utensils are sold separately. Washable placemats, and imagination mats, for kids to draw their own creations, are also available. Choose from a wide variety of animals and patterns appropriate for girls, boys, or both.
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We all know pull toys are big hits with toddlers (around 1-3 years), who develop their motor skills, perception and balance while playing with them. This one by Brio is wooden (always nice), with glossy red, yellow and black paint. The ant’s head moves as your grandchild pulls it. Even cuter — the egg on the ant’s back also moves as the toy is pulled — a fun touch. The egg is removable, so the ant and its egg make a fine toy even when not in motion. All in all, we find it to be an “egg”sellent new pull toy!
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LeapFrog Learn & Groove Alphabet Drum$14.99 at Amazon.com |
It features 3 learning modes, including Alphabet, Dance Along, and Music Play. The Alphabet Mode introduces babies to letters in both English and Spanish. And Music Play mode lets the child freely explore music and movement. In the Dance Mode, children, of course, dance. But babies and toddlers also roll it around… and chase after it — it truly does engage children through various developmental stages. The Alphabet Drum is built to withstand typical toddler handlAnother great toy by Leapfrog! Your grandchildren (ages 6 to 36 months) will quickly learn cause and effect, as each tap of this drum rewards them with lights, letters and music. ing, and mom and dad will appreciate its volume control feature. To prolong battery life, the drum shuts off if it hasn’t been used for a while. Plus, at approximately 8 inches tall, it helps babies learn to sit up on their own! This toy was a winner of the 2006 iParenting Media Greatest Products Award.
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Every once in a while, a product leaps out in front of us and it’s love at first sight. These books by flattenme transform a single photo of your grandchild into a personalized tale of adventure that uses your grandchild’s image and name throughout its pages. Simply upload or mail a photo of your grandchild (see flattenme’s FAQ page for details) to the flattenme website via our link below. You can then choose from four books: The Tuesday Mushroom King (for girls and boys ages 3-6), Here There Be Pirates (for girls and boys ages 3-6), The Potty Dance (for girls and boys ages 2-4), and My Little Monster (for girls and boys ages 2-4). The Tuesday Mushroom King features your grandchild and another wee wood sprite on their first adventure in the Old Forest. In Here There Be Pirates, your grandchild is the first mate on a ship headed for an adventure worthy of a hearty “Argh.” In the Potty Dance book, your grandchild’s toilet training escapades are translated into a dancing tour around the world. And My Little Monster has your grandchild getting into heaps of trouble with a little toy monster. All of the books except My Little Monster are available in English, Spanish, French and German. Flattenme personalized storybooks have received several awards, including ones from Creative Child Magazine and The National Parenting Center. They’ve also been featured on NBC News as a useful method to get reluctant readers to engage with books. A wonderful way to cast a magical spell, indeed!
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These 100% cotton beach towels by Lillian Vernon are “thick and thirsty,” so will be sure to get your grandchild good and dry. There are many colorful silkscreened designs (for boys and girls to choose from, such as this truck pattern for little boys. You can custom-embroider your grandchild’s name, up to 12 letters. You can also purchase a matching terry toiletry bag, which can also be personalized. An adorably perfect set for the bath, beach, or pool.
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These 100% cotton beach towels by Lillian Vernon are “thick and thirsty,” so will be sure to get your your grandchild good and dry. There are many colorful silkscreened designs (for girls and boys) to choose from, such as this crazy hearts pattern for girls. You can also purchase a matching crazy hearts cover-up/robe (see our review), and a crazy hearts toiletry bag. An adorably perfect set for the bath, beach, or pool!
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Levels of Discovery Musical Rocker$129.95 at Amazon.com |
We’ve fallen in love with this music-theme kids rocking chair and with all of the kids furniture made by Levels of Discovery. These pieces are excellent quality and are crafted to be given as special gifts. This 29″ x 12 1/2″ rocking chair has a mini five-note xylophone with wooden mallet attached to its arm. A keyboard and sheet music are painted on the backrest, and the tiles, also on the seat back, flip back and forth from “Do, Re, Mi” to musical notes. Each chair includes a special stamp beneath the seat to be personalized with your grandchild’s name, your name, and the special occasion for which the chair was given. And if that’s not enough, each chair includes a photo greeting card so that your grandchild can say “thank you” in a memorable way. Purchase this chair or browse other Levels of Discovery pieces, such as the school house, alphabet soup, all-star sports, and artist rockers, his/her majesty’s throne potty chairs, tables and chairs, entertainment center, bookcase and toy box bench, by clicking on “Click Here,” and searching under “Levels of Discovery Furniture.”
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