The ultimate guide to developmental toys
Finding appropriate toys that integrate electronics in a meaningful way is what can be truly challenging [The AAP recommends that children should engage with entertainment media for no more than one or two hours per day, and that should be high-quality content.]. Not to mention that it is hard to overcome the idea that you may be investing … Read more
Best stacking blocks for infants and toddlers Simple is sometimes best: blocks are one of the top developmental toys for babies and toddlers Studies show that a variety of shapes and sizes is most important for a baby’s sensory development, not necessarily the complexity (or cost!) of a toy. The Journal of Pediatrics noted that … Read more
General toy safety tips The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requires labeling on toys that will be used by children between the ages of 3 and 6. Always verify manufacturers minimum and recommended age on the toy package label. Beyond the age rating, consider the physical and mental abilities of the child who will be … Read more
15 best teething toys for your baby These best teethers will help soothe baby’s achy gums Believe it or not, your baby was actually born with all 20 primary teeth below the gum-line, just waiting to erupt above the surface. Sorry parents, teething pain can last up to 2 years in some infants! But don’t despair, there … Read more
How to find cheap diapers This is a guest post from SmartCityMoney, an amazing resource for personal finance, money tips, and budgeting advice. Living in New York City is expensive. Having a baby here is doubly so. Everything seems twice as costly; formula, groceries, our astronomically high rent for our comically small one-bedroom, which we … Read more
What’s the deal with fidget spinners? Fidget Spinners have recently been so popular that it has practically become a fidget craze. Increasing awareness of the educational benefits of fidget toys, fueled partially by recent studies that indicate that busy hands lead to improved concentration has fueled the surge in popularity of fidget spinners. Current research … Read more
What are the best LEGO alternatives? There are countless benefits to letting kids play with open-ended toys like LEGO. It’s also great for kids to have a wide variety of building toys, so that their developing brains can explore the ways that different shapes and connections go together. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of … Read more