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• BubbleBotz: Kid's First Robot?

  Robots rule -- at least until they become smart enough to figure out they don't need to obey man and take over the world. But I wouldn't worry about BubbleBotz turning on your kids. These little palm-sized robots have one function: blow bubbles. A lot of bubbles. The bot's arms and antenna are posable, and each one comes with a oil-can-like container of bubble liquid. Available at Arsa Toys for $9.95, and don't forget 2 AAA batteries. Posted May 16 2008, 11:45 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, outdoors, bubbles, Little Kids, BubbleBotz

• Angelina’s Big Confession!

  During the infamous Today show interview with Jack Black about their film Kung Fu Panda, Angelina was forced to make a confession and announce to the world that not just that she is carrying Brad Pitts twins but that…   Read More... Posted May 16 2008, 11:23 AM by SunnyChanel with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: plush, Toys, Brad Pitt, animals, angelina jolie, nickelodeon, Wonderpets

• The New Future Car by Bajo

  Introducing Bajo’s new line of jumbo wooden vehicles sold exclusively at Oompa Toys. All of Bajo’s products are made in Poland and painted with child safe, non-toxic lacquer, in bright, eye-catching colors.   Read More... Posted May 15 2008, 10:00 AM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, cars, oompa, Bajo, Future Car

• Lose the Stiff Upper Lip with Pencil Thin Mustaches

  I'm a big fan of the absurd. That's why Pencil Thin Mustaches make frequent appearances in our house. They first appeared as party favors, but then we started breaking them out for no reason. Watching TV? Give the kid a mustache to wear. Going grocery shopping? Definitely give the kid a mustache. My boy rocks the 'staches like he grew them himself, which leads to plenty of funny looks and giggles. It's sorta like shopping with a mini-John Waters in the cart. Available at Amazon for $4.95.   Posted May 14 2008, 01:22 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: party favors, Toys, pencil thin mustaches, mustaches

• Xylo-fun (on sale!)

  At some point or another your child is going to discover a passion for music, and some well-intentioned relative is going to gift your household with a drum set or piano that is going to rob you of quiet time for years to follow. Until that day, unlock your child’s musical abilities with quieter instruments, like xylophones and recorders. Read More... Posted May 14 2008, 10:09 AM by alibaba with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, toddlers

• Bubble Party Essential: Little Kids' No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket

  I've never met a kid who doesn't love bubbles. Shoot, I still love bubbles. Like any good hostess, I like to be prepared for before throwing a bubble party.  The essentials are enough bubble juice and enough wands to keep the party going without fighting. I suggest filling up the Little Kids' No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket with this quick and easy recipe. Read More... Posted May 12 2008, 10:04 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, outdoors, bubbles, No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket, Little Kids

• For Baby's First Trip to the Beach

  The Baby Bucket by Spielstabil is the first sand pail made especially for babies.   Read More... Posted May 12 2008, 09:06 AM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, Spielstabil, gifts, baby bucket

• For Your Little Builder

  We all like to feel good about what we buy, so consider this. The above beech wood toy is made by handicapped people and completely devoid of nails, screws, staples or any other pointy object. So in one purchase you're socially and safety conscious. Read More... Posted May 09 2008, 05:38 PM by Erin Behan with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, Toys, green baby, crane, safe toys, fagus

• Get Up and Get Out on Sassafras Ladybug Rolling Stilts

  I’m down with video games until this time of year. It’s sunny, it’s spring, get your butts outside! This naturally means finding plenty of things to occupy young adventurers, like Sassafras Ladybug Rolling Stilts. They’re simple: rounded wood blocks offer a little extra challenge for older kids and make a satisfying clompy sound on concrete or asphalt. It’s not quite as good as the coconut/horse gallops of Monty Python, but what is?  Available on Amazon for $10.25.   Posted May 08 2008, 04:39 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: stilts, Toys, outdoors, sassafras, ladybugs, ladybug stilts

• Frolic in the Meadow, Baby Style

  Most of the infant “jungle gyms” that I’ve come across seem pretty similar. You know the drill: soft mat, pop up poles with hanging plush toys. Some incorporate music and lights, others not. So when I saw this multitasking mat I took notice. Read More... Posted May 08 2008, 08:35 AM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with no comments Filed under: Haba, Toys, Dream Meadow, activity centers, play mats

• Puzzimals: Hand Made Wooden Animal Puzzles

  Puzzimals are wooden puzzles of animals that are hand crafted and free-standing. Most designs have the name of the animal incorporated into them, but the best thing about them is the price. Read More... Posted May 08 2008, 07:08 AM by moderndaydad with | with no comments Filed under: etsy, wooden toys, Toys, wood, hand made, animals, toy, puzzle, wooden, puzzles, hand crafted, mdd, hand cut, puzzimals

• Destination Japan

  Destination Japan is a collection of products by Japanese designers sold exclusively at MOMA. Among the collection are some very interesting, beautifully crafted and funny products for kids. These are my favorites. Read More... Posted May 07 2008, 11:00 AM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, moma, Destination Japan

• Toy French Food from Japan

  Why is it that I love toys from Japan so much? This little happy wooden toy food set is everything you need to make imaginary pot-au-feu (basically French boiled dinner). The set comes complete with a knife, spatula... Read More... Posted May 07 2008, 07:06 AM by moderndaydad with | with no comments Filed under: wooden toys, Toys, play food, food, japan, toy, French, mdd, japanese, knife, decole, pot-au-feu, spatula

• Pure Plushy is the Perfect Gift for World Asthma Day

  First, let me be the first to remind you that today is World Asthma Day. In case you were wondering, 22 million Americans, including 6.5 million children, suffer from asthma. And in light of this, I'm sure you're probably thinking to yourself, what kind of cute stuffed animal is appropriate for the little asthma sufferer in your life? For that, I present to you Pure Plushy, the "first ever and only Antimicrobial Plush Toy." Read More... Posted May 06 2008, 06:05 AM by moderndaydad with | with no comments Filed under: stuffed animals, Toys, dog, toy, cow, bear, allergies, mdd, asthma, antimicrobial, plushy, teddy bear, allergy, world asthma day, pure plushy, plush toy, allergic

• Of Stuffed Pigs

  Cute stuffed animals come in all shapes and sizes, but rarely do you see stuffed pigs. And rarely do you see pigs this cute or with this much personality. Is it just me, or does it seem like there should be a story book starring this little guy? Read More... Posted May 06 2008, 12:08 AM by Erin Behan with | with no comments Filed under: stuffed animals, Toys, pigs, Three Potato Four, Shinzi Katoh

• The "Good Plastic" Supermarket

  The Soft Landing offers one stop shopping for BPA, PVC and Phthalate free products. Get your bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, bath toys, teethers, spoons, plates and bibs all in one place and check out their blog for news and reviews on safer baby products. Read More... Posted May 05 2008, 04:34 PM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: teething, Toys, mealtime, sippy cups, bpa, pvc, Phthalate free, The Soft Landing

• Automoblox X9X SUV Toy Car

  We've told you about Automoblox before, but there's a new car out that is even better. The Automoblox X9X SUV is green, rugged and might just be the coolest toy car I've ever seen. Read More... Posted May 05 2008, 02:02 PM by moderndaydad with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, blocks, car, toy, Automoblox, green, boys, mdd, toy car, green tires, x9x suv, suv

• Get Your Baby Bending with Their Own Yoga Doll

  You know what most toddlers need? Focus, dedication and dicipline. Instead of submitting the kid to an endless series of time outs to attain these gifts, a more effective and humane method is to get them hooked on some good old fashioned yoga. It’ll be good for their little minds, bodies and spirits…and hey it’s hip too... Read More... Posted May 02 2008, 09:42 AM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, dolls, yoga, gifts

• Coolest Toy Ever! The Kiddie DJ Mixer

  Okay, first I should take this moment to make a statement of full disclosure. I have wax running through my veins. No, no, not literally (I would be a medical wonder or most likely dead if that was the case), but my Dad owns a vinyl only record store so I’ve always been all about the LP, album, licorice pizza…whatever you want to call it. That’s why, without much doubt, my vote for the coolest toy goes to the... Read More... Posted May 01 2008, 10:45 AM by SunnyChanel with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Toys, play, music, New School, DJ Mixer

• Disney's WALL-E Robot to Break Fourth Wall This Summer

  The dialogue-light, visual-rich CGI robot flick WALL-E is still a few months off from hitting theaters (trailer here), and by the time it arrives, you may be able to take home your own real-life version of the animated droid. Read More... Posted May 01 2008, 09:03 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, Disney, electronics, robots, gadgets, animatronic toys, wowwee, remote control, pixar, r/c, wall-e, cgi, summer blockbusters

• Sassy Fascination Station is a Great Restaurant Toy

  Thinking back on the toys and things that got us through the first year of both of our kids, one of the top things was this little toy, the Sassy Fascination Station. It's just your average multi-colored rattle with one big difference. It has a suction cup on the bottom, making it (in my experience) the perfect restaurant toy. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2008, 12:59 PM by moderndaydad with | with no comments Filed under: high chair, Toys, baby, rattle, babies, toy, amazon, sassy, mdd, restaurants, fascination station, restaurant

• Let Julius Teach Your Kids the ABCs

  Yesterday I blogged about Jenn Ski’s A, B & C prints for your babies walls. I guess I have the alphabet on my radar (no doubt because I work with letters all day). Everyone’s favorite funky monkey, none other than Julius the mascot of Paul Frank Industries, will go beyond A, B & C and will take your kid on a journey all the way to the letter Z. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:20 AM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: Paul Frank, Toys, gifts, flash cards, Cs, A, Julius, B

• DIY Dutch Ride-On Offers a Number of Ways to Moov Your Assets

  No, that's not a new edition to the Erector Set you're seeing -- it's Moov, a new build-it-yourself ride-on from Dutch company Berg Toys, which is due for sale this summer in Europe. The core pieces are wood and plastic, and the foam seat makes for a cozy cushion, but the toy's real appeal is the number of different vehicles you can build from it. Wondering when it'll be available in the U.S.? Read More... Posted Apr 30 2008, 10:02 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, european design, ride-on toys, build it yourself, dutch, berg toys, moov

• American-Made Toys Go Green

  It used to be that buying American was something reserved for the Heartland and people who liked wearing only cotton. But, my how times have changed.  Now, if you give your kids toys from anywhere other than Europe or the good ole' USA, you're a bad parent. But if you do your research often you'll find things assembled in those countries are made from parts originating in other, less regulated countries. Which is why the Maple Landmark Woodcraft company caught my eye. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2008, 10:26 AM by Erin Behan with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, trucks, green baby, safe toys, maple landmark woodcraft

• Summer Basics: Padded-Bottom Baby Pool

  If packing a diaper bag and sun screen and snacks for a day at the noisy public pool sounds to you like more trouble than it’s worth, a kiddie pool at home is a summer must. Here's the perfect pool for apartment-dwelling parents. Read More... Posted Apr 29 2008, 10:15 AM by alibaba with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, toddlers, gifts, baby gear

• Organic puppies & whales & bunnies, oh my!

  After hearing my sister share many, many stories about her days of working in a toy store and the bug-infested condition in which most plush toys arrive from overseas, she has scared me away from stuffed animals completely. However, Peacetoys creates Organic Foundlings: soft, organic cotton animals in modern, irresistibly cute shapes that are safe even for infants! Read More... Posted Apr 28 2008, 03:24 PM by alibaba with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, infants, toddlers, gifts

• A Long Lost Friend Part 2: The Classic Two-Tune TV

  So yesterday I wrote a post about my long lost friend The Chatter Phone. In the post I stated “I do a lot of online shopping; you try browsing through Target with a two year old.” Where did I find myself a mere two hours after I wrote that? At Target. With the two year old. I got off easy though, she only had one meltdown. To my delight and her distraction, I not only found the Fisher Price Chatter Phone, the Teaching Clock (as blogged about here), but also the... Read More... Posted Apr 28 2008, 09:40 AM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, fisher price, retro toys, Classice Toys, TV Toys

• A Long Lost Friend: The Fisher Price Chatter Phone

  I do a lot of online shopping; you try browsing through Target with a two year old. Doing all your “trading” on the computer during naptime is a pretty sweet and stressless alternative. While flipping through sites filled with kiddy goodies as I am wont to do, I spied a toy that brought back a flood of memories, it was none other than my old beloved Fisher Price Chatter Phone. I squealed with delight. Yes, I squealed... Read More... Posted Apr 26 2008, 06:27 PM by SunnyChanel with | with 6 comment(s) Filed under: Toys, fisher price, retro toys, Play Phones

• 7 Days of Eco-Friendly Décor: Mod Mom Toy Boxes

  I've extolled the craftsmanship and design of the toy boxes from Mod Mom Furniture before, but now my favorite furniture garagiste has an eco-friendly twist to her products - formaldehyde-free plywood. Read More... Posted Apr 26 2008, 06:08 AM by moderndaydad with | with no comments Filed under: furniture, Toys, Modmom, decor, toy box, mdd, mod mom, Mod Mom Furniture, 7 days of eco-friendly decor, toyboxes, toybox, 7 days of eco-friendly Décor

• Who Let Eero Aarnio’s Dog Out?

  Flipping through CB2’s latest catalogue, I came across Eero Aarnio’s Puppy, part of his “Me Too Collection” of kids’ furniture. Now, this is modern art for kids. A plastic sculpture that can be used as a toy, a chair, a best friend, or whatever your child dreams up. It can even be an indoor dog or an outdoor dog. CB2’s puppy is $99.95 and comes in orange. Unica Home sells the puppy in four different sizes with prices starting at $52 and available in orange, green and white. (Their medium puppy is the one sold at CB2.) Wouldn’t it be nice if all your child’s toys doubled as pop art?   Posted Apr 24 2008, 03:06 PM by elizabeth leach with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, art, Puppy, dog, modern, outdoor, decor, CB2