Posts under ‘Play Time’

Bath time not noisy enough for you? Pooky’s bathtub is just full of bath toys (I thought it was a really good idea to get all those alphabet letters and numbers). We try to keep her occupied so that bath time is easier on us since she can be quite fussy about taking a bath [...]

Hate to admit it, but we just watched the “big announcement” episode of Jon and Kate Plus Eight. If you’re wondering where to purchase one of those crooked houses that was featured on the show, you can go here. If you were thinking (like I was) that they were probably purty expensive, they are. Prices [...]

After Pooky had an accident on her foam fold-out couch, we tossed it out and replaced it with the One Touch Tent. Pacific Play Tents makes some pretty cool looking tents, and it was hard to choose, but we were sold when we read about the ease of the One Touch Tent. This tent pops [...]

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Pooky’s been really into babies for a while now – both the real live ones and the plastic and plush ones. She’s been delighted at the idea of having her very own “baby brother” growing in mommy’s belly and has given my belly much love since she found out there’s a baby inside.
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There are a couple of sets of videos that we sit down to watch with Pooky somewhat regularly. One is the previously reviewed Baby Signing Time series. The other is called Your Baby Can Read! As you might guess from the title, it aims to introduce your baby to reading. On their website and in [...]

In general, we believe that the less TV Pooky watches, the better. While it’s often tempting to pawn her off on Elmo when she’s cranky, we’re trying to avoid the trap of using the TV as a pacifier. So far, I think we’re doing an okay job. That being said, one of the most useful [...]

Guess what this is:

Bet you probably didn’t guess that it’s a vacuum cleaner. Yep, it’s a riding vacuum for children. It doesn’t actually exist (at least, not yet). It was designed by Kristina Anderson as her thesis project.

I think it’s a great, innovative idea. I’m not too sure how well it would fit into [...]

In this age of video games, interactive television shows, and toys that flash, squeal, talk, and spin, it’s refreshing to see alternative playtime products such as the Spaceframe Sculpture.

Designed by Scott Klinker and made of 100% recyclable material, the Spaceframe is a house, cave, abstract art, or whatever your child can imagine. Since [...]

Who wouldn’t love cuddly monsters like these? “Made from 100% imagination,” these handmade stuffed creatures from MMM Creations are cute, lovable, and have personalities that are one of a kind. The toughest part is choosing which one will be the one for your little one. Price: $20 at MMM Creations.