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Oct
2008

Let Your Child’s Imagination Run Wild With Aeromax Costumes

Parents looking for a unique costume for Halloween or pretend play will find an impressive selection at Aeromax.
The company prides themselves on creating dress up gear that is realistic.

From Junior Firefighter to Airline pilot, Aeromax’s costumes come complete with official patches and an array of accessories including footware, hats and matching medical gear (physician, [...]

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Aug
2008

France Bans TV Programs Aimed At Children Under 3

In a bold move, France’s broadcast authority has banned French channels from airing TV shows aimed at children under 3 years old, to shield them from developmental risks it says television viewing poses at that age.
In June, France’s minister for culture and communication, Christine Albanel, issued a “cry of alarm” to parents about channels dedicated [...]

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Aug
2008

Study: Lack Of Tummy Time Could Mean Developmental Delay in Babies

Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has been telling parents the importance of putting newborns and infants to sleep on their backs to reduce sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS).

Now the American Physical Therapy Assn. wants parents to know that position is for when they’re sleeping and unsupervised.

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14
Jul
2008

Teach Your Child a Second Language With Little Pim

For the last few weeks, we have been using the Little Pim set of videos to help teach our son how to speak.
Each video was created to introduce babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers to a second language. (Spanish, French, Mandarin, English/ESL)
Because my son was a bit behind in his speech, I opted for the English [...]

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May
2008

Study: 1 in 3 Parents Know Little About Their Developing Baby

A study conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York finds that a third of U.S. parents know surprisingly little about typical infant development.
“There are numerous parenting books telling people what to expect when they’re pregnant. But once a baby is born, an astonishing number of parents are not only unsure of [...]

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Nov
2007

Great Develpomental Toy: Groovy Blocks

These groovy blocks are great for teaching many developmental skills. They can be stacked like conventional blocks or interlocked using the grooves on the side. The sides can also be put together, like a puzzle, to make a pattern, explain a mathematic equation or show opposites.
They can be used to sorting, teaching colors, [...]

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Oct
2007

The Benefits Of Good Old Fashioned Wooden Blocks

The other day I posted an article on many different stacking toys to help develop cognitive, gross motor and problem solving skills.
Today, I came across this article that has found that good old fashioned blocks may make their toddlers smarter. Go figure…
Children who played with blocks scored on average 15 percent higher on language [...]

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Jul
2007

Sigikid Learn Croco

This learning crocodile is great for kids 1 year and up to learn many new skills. The mouth zips shut, the legs can be unbuttoned on/off and the tail unsnaps, comes apart by Velcro and unties.

This stuffed guy is made of many bold materials that have different textures and colours to keep your [...]

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Jun
2007

Lamaze Puts a Spin On Tummy Time

I love everything that is designed by lamaze. The bright colours, unusual fabrics and interesting textures always made my son happy and kept him occupied for long periods of time.

Tummy time is an issue for most parents because babies have to work harder and they don’t like it. The majority of parents will [...]

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May
2007

Bird House Toy Sorter

‘Doug and Melissa’, a great toy company that specializes in wooden products for children, have come out with this Bird House Shape Sorter.
This stuffed toy was designed to help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination. It will also attract your child with it’s bright colours and fun characters.
Each side of this peek-a-boo bird [...]

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Mar
2007

5 Developmental Toys For Babies 0-6 Months

Here is an idea of some of the things to expect from your baby between the ages of birth and 6 months. Your baby responds best to a warm, loving environment. Holding your baby and responding to their cries are essential in building a strong, healthy bond. Remember, you can’t “spoil” a baby.

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Jan
2007

Cirque Du Soleil For Your Infant

Cirque Du Soleil is everywhere! There are 3 shows in Vegas and many other travelling shows all over the world, now they have created toys for your baby.

Manhattan Toy is a great toy company with many choices for your developing baby. Their toys have bright colours, soft materials and help ignite creativity. [...]

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Oct
2006

Read To Your Baby

Babies need to hear and use sounds, sound patterns, and spoken language. This helps prepare them to eventually learn to read printed words. Here are some tips on how you can help provide these opportunities from the moment your baby is born!

Making books, stories, and [...]

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