Toys & Gear
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Natursutten Safe Natural Pacifier Made From Eco-Friendly Rubber
The right pacifier for your newborn is one of the most important choices. Afterall, how many hours will your baby have a paci in their mouth? So make sure it is safe, comfortable and effective. Read on about one of the best pacifier options for any baby.
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It’s a Crib, It’s a Toddler Bed, It’s a Daybed Sofa
One of the most important purchases a new parent will make is a crib for their newborn bundle of joy. Which ones are best? Should you splurge? Get one that grows with your child? So many questions!
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Dr. Brown’s Bottles Are The Only Choice for Premature Babies
So many options for baby bottles for premature babies. Get informed about Dr. Brown's Preemie Baby Bottles to help you make the right decision for your little NICU Graduate.
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Toddler’s First Reaction to Wooden Toppling Dominoes
Learn about a toddler’s first reaction to wooden toppling dominoes by reading this blog post. My son received this small domino set from Grandma for his 4th birthday. The way these dominoes got on Oliver’s birthday list was because he had many items from Hape that he loved so while browsing the brand’s website one day I came across the dominoes. I loved the idea of adding this classic, timeless toy to his collection. What is Included in the Hape Early Explorer Dynamo Domino Set This set includes about 100 pieces of wooden dominoes. There are various colors including light blue, yellow, red, green, blue, natural wood, and orange. High-quality…
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The Best Thomas & Friends Train Set for Toddlers
Please note this blog post is currently being written (as of 6/11/2024) please check back to see the completed post soon! The complete Thomas & Friends My First Railway Pals set! This has been retired for a few years now but it is still SO great! Hopefully, Fisher-Price will bring it (or something similar) back. It truly is the best Thomas & Friends train set for toddlers. Fortunately, you can still purchase most of these sets on the second-hand market (new or used). This useful and concise Wiki article has in-depth details on when this set was produced (and discontinued), what locomotives were included, what sets were available, what “goofs”…
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Lego City is the Best Advent Calendar for Kids
We’ve been getting the Lego City advent calendar for our six-year-old son for the past 3 years and this year, again, it was a huge hit! The only bad thing about it is that it sells out fast! It is the most popular of all the Lego Advent Calendars. So plan on snagging it in early to mid-November so you are ready on December 1st. Every year the individual Lego pieces are different but the idea is the same. There are some little builds, and some interesting pieces like a turkey, video game controller, pony, and carrot. There is always a nice amount of minifigs too! It’s quite a great…
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Junie B. Jones Complete Kindergarten Collection
This 17-book collection of Junie B. Jones adventures is perfect to read throughout the kindergarten year! This set includes stories about some of the milestones that happen in early childhood including riding the school bus, navigating conflict with other kindergarteners, first crushes, field day, and graduation. Where to Buy… We are avid (children’s book) readers. So we are always cycling through Oliver’s collection. He JUST graduated kindergarten (wow where does the time go?!) so we are selling this entire box set on all your favorite re-sale websites. Hope someone can give these amazing books a second home. I am selling them on these sites: Poshmark: Includes a video of the…
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Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair
The Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair was gifted to us from my husband’s brother’s family when Oliver turned one. This exact dinosaur print has since sold out or been discontinued but you can still purchase this armchair in 90 or so different prints, fabrics, and shapes. Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Chair is Fast and Easy to Assemble The chair came disassembled but was a breeze to put together. It came in 4 pieces of covered foam: the seat, the back, and 2 cylinder-shaped arms. The cotton-twill cover featured a zipper at the bottom along with velcro flaps to keep the foam pieces secure. Make sure you secure the velcro evenly…
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Newborn Bathtubs are NOT Worth the Splurge, Save Your Money For Other Baby Necessities
Don't splurge on fancy infant bathtubs. Totally NOT worth it! The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe tub is affordable and pure perfection.
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Failed the NICU Car Seat Test? Try an Infant Car Bed Instead
Having trouble passing the NICU car seat test with your tiny preemie baby? Try an infant car bed instead. It was a game changer for us and allowed us to take our little 3 lb preemie home. #NICUGraduate
