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Toys

Get toy recommendations and find toy lists for all ages. Find great toys for baby, great toys for toddlers, great toys for preschoolers, and great toys for older kids.

35 Best Toys for PreToddler: 12-18 Months

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by valplowman
Pretoddler playing in the sandbox

35 of the best toys for pretoddlers. Great educational and fun toys and gift ideas for your 12-18-month-old little toddler. As a baby becomes a toddler, I think the “best” …

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Best Toys for Children 5-8 Years Old

April 17, 2023October 12, 2022 by valplowman

Over 55 Gift ideas for your 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, and 8 year old! Find the perfect toy for your kid. These are the best …

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Best Tween Gift Ideas They ACTUALLY Want!

September 19, 2022 by valplowman
Tween excited for a gift

Over 32 gift ideas for tweens! Find the perfect gift idea for the preteen in your life with this helpful gift guide! Tweens can be hard to shop for. They …

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How Choosing The Right Toys For Your Kids Can Help Prevent A Cancer Diagnosis

June 8, 2022 by valplowman
Baby playing with toys

Did you know that harmful chemicals have been found in 25% of kids’ toys? Read here to learn how to keep your kids safe from cancer-causing chemicals in their toys. …

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Best Toys for Baby: Ages 4-6 Months

January 23, 2025November 8, 2021 by valplowman
4-6 month old child playing with toys

Best Toys for 4-6 Month old babies. The best toys to get for babies in the 4-6 month old age range and help with developmental skills.  All of the toys …

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Best Toys for Baby: Ages 7-9 Months Old

October 27, 2021 by valplowman
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Great toys and activities for baby ages 7-9 months old. Find toys that encourage exploration and fulfill your baby’s curiosity. As we think of the best toys for babies in …

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Top Toys for 4-Year-Olds: Best Preschooler Toys

August 30, 2022October 20, 2021 by valplowman
4 year old playing with legos

Get the best toys for 4 year olds. Find educational toys, STEM toyafs, creative toys, and more that your preschooler will love! I think it gets easier to have an …

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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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