How to Clean Toys & Stuffed Animals
Sunday February 26, 2012
Winter is still here but we are approaching spring cleaning season. How regularly do you clean your child's toys and stuffed animals? Honestly, it is not until my child is ... Read More
Pictures of Barbie, New for 2012
Thursday February 23, 2012
Barbie continues to be very well known amongst young girls, just as she has for decades. Here is a link to some of the newest pictures of Barbie and several ... Read More
Great First Baby Doll for Toddlers
Thursday February 23, 2012
At Toy Fair 2012, I had the pleasure of meeting with Adora Dolls. These handmade baby dolls have very unique features, come in a variety of skin tones and sizes, ... Read More
What is the Toy of the Year 2012?
Tuesday February 21, 2012
In case you have ever wondered, yes, just like the Emmy's, Grammy's, Oscar's, and Tony's, the toy industry has their own awards show revealing the Toy of the Year. Consumers ... Read More
Tumblekins Toys Recall
Sunday February 19, 2012
31,000 Tumblekins Toys are being recalled by International Playthings due to parts breaking into small, sharp pieces that could pose as a laceration hazard. One report of a piece breaking ... Read More
Slalom Glider Slide Recall
Sunday February 19, 2012
About 900 Slalom Glider slides are being recalled by Landscape Structures. Children can fall when climbing from the ladder to the slide, which has resulted in injuries. There have ... Read More
New Barbie Toys for 2012
Wednesday February 15, 2012
At Toy Fair, Mattel featured several exciting new Barbie toys and playsets. Barbie, this year, is all about fashion and accessorizing.
The new Barbie Photo Fashion doll includes a digital camera ... Read More
New 24 Hour Disney Junior Channel Launches March 23rd
Wednesday February 15, 2012
On March 23rd, 2012, in addition to popular television programming provided to children, the Disney Channel will launch a new channel, Disney Junior. Disney Junior shows will be geared for ... Read More
Koosh Blasters!
Monday February 13, 2012
This year at Toy Fair 2012, Hasbro is "launching" a great new product! The new line is called the Koosh Galaxy line! The brand has designed a new, soft foam ... Read More
Toy Fair 2012
Saturday February 11, 2012
February 12th in New York City is the official start of the 109th American International Toy Fair! At this 4 day event, over 1,100 different manufacturer's, exhibitors, importers, and sales ... Read More
YBike Balance Bikes & Ride-On Toys
Saturday February 11, 2012
Last year at Toy Fair, I got a chance to see these really cool ride-on toys for toddlers and preschoolers. The YBike Pewi is recommended for kids ages 10 months ... Read More
Educational Toys That Promote Reading
Wednesday February 8, 2012
The Leap Frog TAG Reading System was developed several years ago. This device, that resembles a pen, when placed on various places in its accompanying storybooks, will allow children to interact ... Read More
Zhu Zhu Pets & DaGeDar Valentine's Day Cards
Tuesday February 7, 2012
Zhu Zhu Pets are the motorized hamsters your children have been chasing about your living room floor since the holidays. DaGeDar is a ball bearing action toy that includes jumps ... Read More
Teddy Bears for Valentine's Day
Monday February 6, 2012
On a brief poll to my Twitter followers, I asked, "Who would buy toys for their children for Valentine's Day?" People responded that small boxes of chocolate and books were ... Read More
Infant Rattle Recall by Lee Carter
Monday February 6, 2012
25,000 infant rattles by Lee Carter are being recalled due to a potential choking hazard. The handle of the rattle is long enough to fit in an infant's mouth and ... Read More
Little Tikes Wagon Contest
Monday February 6, 2012
Looking for a wagon for your children? The Little Tikes company, as part of their LeapSweeps campaign, will be giving away 29 wagons during the month of February. Go to ... Read More
Digital Camera for Kids
Thursday February 2, 2012
Children these days, with the addition of smartphones into our daily lives, are often exposed to digital cameras and the art of photography at very young ages. If you have ... Read More