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Wake Time

Find all of your wake time activities and ideas here. Learn to calculate baby wake time, how to structure your child’s playtime from baby on up, and great toys to use in that playtime each day.

The Very Best Bath Toys for Babies and Kids

July 16, 2019January 12, 2009 by valplowman
Baby in bath tub

The best toys for baby, toddlers, preschoolers, and children. The Very Best Bath Toys for Babies and Kids. These toys will make bath time fun! I have done a Baby Stuff …

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Categories Toys Tags bathtime, Best Toys 13 Comments

Best Toys for Baby: Ages 10-12 Months

August 30, 2022December 15, 2008 by valplowman
Baby playing with toys

Best Toys for Baby: Ages 10-12 Months. 12 great toy ideas for older babies. Gift ideas for babies. As we look at fun toys for baby in these months, we …

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Categories Baby, Toys Tags Best Toys 2 Comments

Outdoor Toys Children Will Love

July 16, 2019November 18, 2008 by valplowman
Child riding a tricycle

Outdoor toys children will love. Over 15 gift ideas for children. Outdoor toys for children to use their imaginations and get exercise. Toy Lawn Mower: Ours is not fancy, but …

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Categories Toys Tags baby stuff I love 5 Comments

Best Art Supplies for Kids

January 29, 2021October 23, 2008 by valplowman
Best art supplies for kids

Best Art Supplies for Kids. Great art supplies children will love and use. Crayons, paint, play doh, and other great ideas. I don’t consider myself to be artistic. I sew, scrapbook, …

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Categories Wake Time Tags baby stuff I love, waketime activities Leave a comment

Toys for Baby and Toddler

May 5, 2020October 10, 2008 by valplowman
Baby toy. Baby playing with a toy.

Toys for baby and toddler. 14 toy ideas that are perfect for the baby age range and toddler age range. I am positive that once I post this, I am …

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Categories Toys Tags baby stuff I love 2 Comments

Learning Triangle for Babies

January 29, 2021September 4, 2008 by valplowman
Learning Triangle for Babies. Know what your baby is capable of focusing on and learning developmentally so you don't overwhelm baby. 

Learning Triangle for Babies. Know what your baby is capable of focusing on and learning developmentally so you don’t overwhelm baby. Tracy Hogg has a rule for what you give …

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Categories Baby, Learning Development, Wake Time Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, milestones, waketime activities 2 Comments

How To Use Free Playtime In Your Child’s Schedule

April 15, 2022August 12, 2008 by valplowman
How To Use Free Playtime In Your Child's Schedule. What free playtime looks like by age and examples of how to use it in real life.

How To Use Free Playtime In Your Child’s Schedule. What free playtime looks like by age and examples of how to use it in real life. I use free playtime …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Wake Time Tags Babywise II, free playtime, waketime activities 9 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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